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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-05-01

A bill Is before the legislature of
the State of New York requiring fruits
to be sold by weight. There has de-
veloped much opposition to such a law
and in my judgment justly so. To
sell by weight is a good practice where
there is uniformity in the commodi.
ties. Many of the states require a
certain number of pounds to make a
bushel. In the case of wheat, oats,
barley and potatoes this works very
we'll, but in the case of apples will
vary in weight from 80 pounds to
SO pounds. 1t has been urged that
our Western apples, sold in boxes,
should contain so pounds exclusive
of the box. If such a law should be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
KINGS HORSE WINS.
Minora Takes the Greenham Stakes.
Record Field at Newbury.

NEW BURY, England, April 1.-The race
for the GFeenham Stakes 1000 soyereigns,
for three-year-o ldS, one NILE. was run
Yesterday and was won II lis maiestys
Minora Lord Carnaryon $ Nalens was
second The Duke # Portland's Cattaro
&as third. TIE netting MAS - aga nst
Minoya. 10 u II On Nai-ns and luo IL
AGAINST Ca;;sro Ten horses ran ".
Astor's Mirador ran. but Vas unpiaczd
The rae for the Beckha nlpton Two
year-rld Plate, 900 severe gIs. colts FLIES
and gedings, four furlcnss. vas won ~
y 2. Misa : Dutch Courage 7 r. cross
ley'S Belle of BelhHs was second CAPT
r ". Longfelds Santa Contessa Ras
third Tie betting was 70 | against
Dutch Courage. I" | against Belle II
BehEs and - 70 | against Santa Confess.
Thi-ty-eight horses ran. j. T.. Re blc-'
star. J. K. k-ones Sufra2i5t, !. !. fal-
ions Sal-o-My and Lord Nliiers ChaGri
ran, hut were unplaced. Tie leld 81 thir-
tN-eigAt horses was 4 record Tor recent
years The horses had 70 H. started in
two rows. Dutch Courage Was i'll th-
front row.
Tie Chieyeley Handicap, 90 soycreigns,
FOR tLree-y car-olds and upward iiyc flr-
longs. WAS won ~ Il. i. jeffrey $ keul
IT, Lytham Whyt- Melville Mas second.
J Bvrne's Illumination was third u r
kecne'- Suffragettc ~ and l. j. Whit
HcY'e Sixty III ran lnPldecd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
DISTRICT DUckPIN LEAGUE.
SHEPPARD UNDER WEIGHT.
Ready to Meet Lowe in Fifteen
Round Battle Tonight.

BALTIMORE, Md. April Lou Shep-
pard of New York wound up his train
ing yesterday for his 15-round battle with
Tommy Lowe of Washington, before the
Arena Athletic Club. at the Princess
Theater tonight. Sheppard worked out
with Benny Franklin and Young McCue.
This will be the New Workers. first bat
tie in this city Some time ago Sheppard
challenged Soldier Burns, the lightweight
champion of the south. but the match
never materialized. Sheppard was under
weight yesterday and when he gets on
the scales at o'clcck today he will be
one or two pounds under weight
Lowe will not come over here until
weighing time Jerry Mccarthy, Loves
manager, will also bring over Jim Janey.
the Washington middleweght. who was
formerly in The HEREFORD stable. Janey
was matched yesterday by Manager Joe
Barrett TO meet Muldoon's Picaninny of
Boston in q ten-round bout Several well
known Washingtonians have made up a
purse for the men. which Will also be
Sw6lled by the Arena Club. Alex Brown
was originally carded 10 meet Janey, but
word was received from Washington to
the effect that Brown would not be bic
70 box because of the death OF his
mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
NEW FOE FOR GEORGETOWN.
Penn State Base Ball Nine Seeks Vic
tory Over Locals.

For the first time in the history of
the contcnding institutions the mines
Of Georgetown and Penn State College
will clash Oh the hilltop field at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. The visit
ing aggregation will arrive in the city
al 30 this evening and will make it's
headquarters at the Riggs House.
For number Of years the Quaker
school has been clmbinb up the ladder
Of athletic fame. until now it mas
placed its colors almost at the very
summit The foot ball victory over
Cornell two seasons ago was the frs.
big conquest made by the Staters. but
since then they have added other
glorious deeds to il, until today they
are always reckoned by dopesters
when the year-end rankings are made
up. Georgetown, ever quick to schedule
battles with the best teams. lost no
time in listing the Blue and White
nine. and the debut of the latter before
the Washington public Comes off TO-
morrow
1t viii be remembered that last De-
cembCr the lads across the creek trim
med the Penn State basket ball Guint
in a rather one-sided contest, SO that
besides seeking 10 make good i'll its
initial encounter with the Georgetown
ians on the diamond the visitors will
also have al extra motive. that of re-
efforts 10 trim the Hilltoppers. 1t Is
thought that there VIII be quite a
crowd II local alumni at the enter
tainmcnt. as the Quakcrs are noted for
their college spirit
Georgetown. with two victories to
its credit. and maybe three. will be
right on the job from start to finish.
The team viii line up the same IS III
tho past games, excepting only the
pitcher DcNine will do the tWirling If
his arm IS il condition. which Will be
decided Hpon during the warming-up
period. He viii probably have as an
opponent McLeary, the wiz" WI,
claims 10 have benderS galore and
speed 70 match. As Devines record
~ the Blue and Gray school has shown
him 70 be about clever "A slab artist
Is there IS made. tho odds are on him
as Tar - easing them over is con
crrncd
The lineup Of the Penn Staters fol-
lows Nc.eary or Lynch, pitcher:
Norhls catcher; capt, Hirshma Il.
hrst base; Kelly. second base; Blythe.
SHortstop, carson. third base Eberline.
lcff ned. Ferguson OF Pierce. center
ticld, Fray or Workman. right field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
ROSEBEN PLEAsEs TALENT.
Backed Heavily, Big Train" Comes
Home Alone.

OAKLAND. tai. April 1-Roseben. the
sredt weight carrier, came ont of a
long retirement Yesterday at Emeryyille
and captured the fourth event in clever
fashion from Westbury and Bellwether.
The Big Train" as he is called. was
the medium Of a big plunge that forced
s odds from to : 10 10 IL. After
dismountng Scorille, who rode Westbrry.
made a claim Of foul against Roseben.
but i was not allowed. The judges fined
Walsh. the rider Of Roseben. $50 for clos
ins IN On Westhury with his mount. The
summaries:
First race. six furlongs: selling Sake. 10;
lRoreh. u 70 ), von Boloman. loo ,AIeptry,
II % !. second: Celeres. 10 tScovillet. ) 10 3.
u rd Time. l.l6 10 Sanrida EckersaI
lank May L. y: oene Russell Nike Ashelm'
leilorsfone and Buna also ran
Second race. six furlonGS: selling Pred Mul
holland. Ito tHoagi ) - /. won, Taunt los
tI8pIinl. :" for place. second: Pimkin 10
f'ostl. even = show. tulgi. Time ] Ii /. :.
Billy MyeT. Curriculum. Ninot Ed Davis PIa-
toun. Baron Sfdndover aud Wap also ran
TLCd race. -four and half furioags: purse
Charlie HarGra,e. lul ttircss,. Q to l. won Gal
vesc;,. 81 tn"veriehl 10 : for place second .
Intrinsic, l02 tSceyille' To > 10 show, third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
TOO EARLY TO FORM OPINION
Judge Bundy Asked by Baltimorean
| as to Municipal Court.

In line with general inquiry into the
Feasibility of establishing municipal
court in Baltimore similar to the court OF
the same name here, Judge Charles S
Bundy. one of the locai judges, is in re-
celpt of letter from Horace Z Flack.
an~officer of the department of legislative
reference of that city. The letter re-
quested Judge Bundy to furnish the
writer with all data procurabe relative
TO the municipal court, and asked fer a
personal opinion as to the practical work
ing OF the body and the advantages it has
over the Odd justice OF the peace system
Judge Bundy has sent reply in VIII ell
ne stated the loca. court had been in
operation such short tine that there
was not sufficient time TO form al ,p.n-
ION of what practical advantages or dis
advantages it had, although the most
favorable opinions had been expressed
so far \ copy of the Congressional Rec
ord giving the debates upon the mum cipal
court question was forwarded to Mr.
tIack. as were a number of expressions
by local attorneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
BUYS TRACT FOR STABLE.
Colonial Brick Dwelling on Four
tenth Street Changes Hands.

Willise. Gibbs & Daniel. real estate
brokers', have sold for John Miller and
Michael j. keane a lot in an alley be-
tween Sherman avenue and 18th street.
Columbia road and Irving street 1t is
approximately fifty-fve feet square with
an area OF nearly 3,ooo square feet. II is
understood that $3.50 was paid for the
ground, which will be improved a. once
oF the erection of a two-story brick
stable by the purchaser, William \. VOL
land.
stone d Fairfax Real Estate Corpora
Ilon mas disposed of the colonial brick
dwelling 31Oa 18th street northwest for
SANFORD A. Edie- The house is two stories
l.lgh' with cellar, eight rooms and bath.
Inc lot Is 20 feet wide by depth OF 135 to
a. a public ud alley The purchaser. who pays
$4,000 acquires the house as an invest
MEN,.
andrew W. Iukei has scld 10 Frank ]
ana Katie krupp the new house located
at NO. - Adams street northwest II is
Two stories high and contains seven
rooms and bath. and is hea ed by ..ol
wafer. The consideration is understood
TO nave been $3.50. The sale was made
py the office of y. L. Sansbary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

Time, 0.56 %. Old Mexico. Sixteen. Tipster.
Sepulvfda. kiang. Balron a. Tourist Belle. Duke
Of Ormonde and Sslian also ran.
Fourth race. futurity course: selling Rose:
ben, 1O1 (Walsh). to 10, won: Westbury. l01
!Seovillel. even for place. second; Bellwether.
~ SANDY to to show. third. Time. IL.
Dandelion: Workbo1. Adrfuche. Hanna Louise
and Jim Hanna also ran.
Fifth race mile and twenty yards; selling
To-! Box IS tRoss, to 2, won: Erbet. 90
Daley. 81 fDeverichl. to S to show. tnird.
Time. 1.4S 3-5. Yakima Belle. Prestige. Gam
navaca also ran.
Sixth race, six furlonss-Aimee c. 106
IL rschbaum,. 0 to 3. won: Cap. Kennedy. lii
walsh. to for place, second: Silver Stock
ing. Jos (Taplinl. to 5 to show. third. Time.
10 20 Saracinesea, Rapid Water. Old Set,
nett. Hereafter and vejovis also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
OUR NAVY OFFICERS FETED
LAVISHLY ENTERTAINED AS
GUESTS OF GUATEMALA.
Gala Reception, Parade and Banquet
in Their Honor at Capital of
Central American Republic.

All Guatemala from President Manuel
Estrada Cabrera 10 the youngest school
children. was made happy by The recent
four-day visit OF Rear Admiral Swinburre
with the cruisers Wes; Virginia ard
Maryland OF the American Pacific fleet
according to information received by D.
Luis Herrarte. tire GUatemalan minister
to the United States. Admiral Swim
burne and his officers were the nation
guests at Guatemala City and were en-
tertained in lavish manner
Upon arrival Al San Jose they were
welcomed by Gen Molina. minister OF war.
and party Of distinguished officials and
taken hy special train 10 Guatemala City
.iere a battalion OF troops escorted tie
visitors. WHO rode in open carriages.
through the streets which were crowded
with people. At one point tso wooden
structures, sayly decorated and represent
ns The West Virginia and Maryland and
manned BY young lady pupils Of The ma
tional schools. were passed. .As tho
American officers came abreast the
ships they We're cegsed with vol
legs of flowers. which literally bur
led them in their carriages. Two
beautiful arches. one bearing the word
Welcome" and the oJher = reprodu,
ton of the statue IF liberty. had been
eIttlti hl one OF me 9aFilCiD@l lNGfaN3N-
fares. Lining the streets - short dis
tances were poles hearing jardinieres
containing bouquets OF flowers and Joined
together with rome sariands
Gala performances were given at tho
theaterS and several hanuGcts were
given in honor of the American officers.
The festivities terminated with 4 banquet
given by President Cabrera. ~ which he
spoke OF the debt Of gratitude Central
America owes 10 The United States for
having. through its friendly and genial
mediation. guided il on the path q peace
and prosperity by the. influence or jus
tice and right
Before the departure OF Admiral Swim
blIrne and the visiting officers President
Cabrera received the following cable
gram from President Tart:
Il have the pleasure 70 add my personal
greeting 10 the message OF good VIII ex-
pressed IN the visi; Of tho American ves-
sells To Guatemala. That visit typifies tho
friendly sentiment OF the American peo-
pie. who desire for Guatemala continued
peace. neighborly harmony and prosper
ity. WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

this time has depended upon the breezes
for her motive power
The old lumber and material from the
icehouse that formerly stood on the piel
al the extreme west end of the harbor
are being removed. and it is stated that a
coal company that has the wharf under
tease Will improve the property and will
with bunker coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
DUCK LEAGUE NO. 2.
Y. M. G. A. Married Men Win bv
Big Margin.

Monday afternoon saw the last games
rolled between the married and single
men. the former winning three straight
games, the standing of teams being 30
TO , IN favor Of the married men l. H.
Gundershelmer OF the single men gets
away with the high game prize. 13o. and
the high individual average Of 100 o2-2S
for 70 games Barnes of the married
men is on top with strikes. having 10 in
his 80 games. Hardy ge spares. 81. out
of 50 games. he being also a married
man. Next season it is expected there
will be more interest than ever in the
duckpin league. AT the dinner to be
given the It'll of April a duckpin league
for the three spring months will be or
ganiZed, there being a demand for places
on the cams. 1t is expected there will
be either eight or twelve three-men
teams. Members Of the y. NJ. {. \.
must enter names at once ii they wish
to get on these teams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
Officers for Suburban League.

Special Correspondence of The star.
HYATTSVILLE. April l. 1909
a meeting of the managers of the
Prince George County Suburban League
was held in Firemen's Hall here last even
ing Manager Q. \. Burke of Hyattsville
presiding. and Warren ". Whiting secre-
tary II was decided that the officers of
the league to be elected shall he select
ed from tie managers of the various
teams. and that these, with a seventh
man not resident of the county, should
constitute the board of governors. 1t is
probable that the sporting editor of one
of the Washington newspapers will be
asked 10 serve as the seventh man, to
whom will be referred for decision all
matters of a technical nature. Al was also
decided to allow two teams from Lang
don. u. c.. to enter the league. a list
of fifteen players will be submitted as
soon as the schedule is arranged and
no man will be allowed to participate in
the games unless a bona hda resident
# Prince George county or Langdon
d. c. The managers will fix the limits
of the latter place for the purpose of
selecting players TO represent that sec
ten. The league will be composed of
Berwyn, Riverdale. Hyattsville. Brent
wood and two teams from Langdon.
Another meeting will be held Monday
evening next, when officers will be elect
ed and committee to arrange
schedule named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

YRO-pENATURED ALCOHOL. IS QUARr:
alccboi travellers hof-wdter caps, useful for
shaving: !nd:s pensAb'e for dyspeptics. 35c
ALCOHOL. APPLIANCE EXCHANGE. al. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

Actual work was started on the bridge
over the James river on the new line of
the Southern through Lynchburg, but it
will be several days before large force
of laborers will be at work. Orders have
been issued 10 rush the work. which has
been idle since August, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

Samuel Ray of Bristol Va. conductor
in the freight service of the y. and "
Railway Company. fell under his train
at Meadow View. Va. ana had one ley
so badly mangled that amputation al
the thigh was necessary. His condition
is critical,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
POTOMAC & CHESAPEAKE STEAMEoA
COMPANY
Er3HTh STREET WHAEf.

SCHEDULE IL EFFEt + MARCH - 1909
Steamers Leave WaShiu Gt"n. D. -
81 NnAY and TIL RSNAI ~ : ! ii. ~ itn,l-
inss - far - Nn.iNl incullag GRINDERS.
StA>
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY II ! pm. ~
landings ~ FAR as EpGEWATER and PAR
HANS POINT. including fLe Wicoulco liver
lsn.nrgs AMI Hos. II Som.ni EEK
TUESDAY ~ r0. fpr landings Tar rs
TA>SE4> and ViRTS. including GRINDERS.
BRICK HOUSE ana BERRY :
>iTi fHAS az = IT. t9t landings Is Far Is
Schedule subject - t.Ie ard weather sud 10
tnsnEc ritLtHt Toft.r.
For dtra.ied Information. cal Plsa Main 500
W II. EMILRT. Vice President AMI t,eui.
Manager
ml27 II W + CARNE, IT. G4uI Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

ID against tile pronc. Eight horses
ran
The NewbuTy spring cup, handicap,
go Soveregns tor three year-oldS and
upward one mile, was won by Sol Joel's
Arranmorc. " Hall Walkers Royal
Realm was second r. Nelkes Summer
was third Tcn,horses ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01

In cutting down sugar tree on his
farm. Amos Curry. an aged farmer of
Stoney Creek, w. Va. was killed by the
falling tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
TAILORS.

LADIES SATIN-LINED SUITS $50 UP
SUITS TO ORDER. $50 UP
LOUIS RING.
164o NV PHONE NJ. 1857.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
INFANTS FURNISHINGS.

INFANTS FURNISHING; STORE.
Sonnet hing absolutely new-Store for the baby
Infants goods exclusively: clothing. shoes
stock ncs. high chairs. nursery chairs. toys. etc.
HOWARD NOVELTY CO. 1913 II ST.
t.nt
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REFRIGERATORs & ICE BOXES.

MeCRAY MODERN APPROPRIATIONS Mo
COOLING ROOMS ARE THE BEST MADE.
NELSON REFRJGFR tTOR co.
fe26 GOT eSu 600 y ST NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
Ball, Racing
and Other Sports
Eight horses

Continued from Eighteenth P4gep
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ALCOHOL AND APPLIANCES.

STEPHENSON / BEo. AGENTS.
-eIcrl"Dr Main 1i3 1th ST. Wharf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-14

tcy, of course. is subject Has,ie ,9tion of the Jefters. -,,..,,s. Id par .yt December '"' left shoulde'| ~ pei ,n; S ''eeel'fbe' .,rk bay; aa.. .son county prl- fl; stocking |.
 ;n s,oo NcSilister is making the race tI;u this office without political ln- ,.,luence financial backing or endorse ment of any faction. He IS young man from the country districts, who mas made the best of opportunities in the past and who seeks the office ot
 Representative that he might accom-
 ulisb something for himself in this busy. and at times, hard world.
 Mr McAllister is 30 years old. lie is native of this county, having first
 seen the light of day on little farm e;oht miles west of Pine Bluff. Dur
 ing his childhood he lost his sight and was sent to the State Blind Asy-
 lum at Little Rock.
 Although afflicted ill such a way ba honed for recovery of his sight
 and took advantage of every oppor- tnnitv to educate himself at that school. Fortunately his eyesight re- turned and he remained there for some months, until fully recovered
 practicall getting all the schooling 1that that institution offered. Slnce his return to this country he has .s studied public issues, kept in touch f. With the affairs of state and tired l. to if himself for the Legislature. lie
 now believes that he is capable of at making the people of this county a h. good representative and asks their We vote at the coming election. an Mr. McAllister is progressive, at rather good talker and he assures lw. the people that he will be careful [. and Conservative If elected, he and wants to consult with the people len, who elect him, on every question that
 anects them, and The Graphic De- Test leyes that if MT. McAllister is elect ling ea ne will make good z, nan lie is nothing but country boy ping we might say. but many statesmen
 have been developed from "mere the country boys"
 Ark.' We heartily recommend Mir. Me- the Aii's'er to the voters of this coun-
 at ty.
 the
 gag A II. Mandelssoa. o, ruowp
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-14
<. + + + 1. I. + + l. Y + LOCAL AND OTHERWISE. < l.
 + + l. + l. + l. l.
c. D. M'ALLISTER FOR
 REPRESENTATIVE.

Cut glass sale Monday. See win dow. E. L. Owen. Il Mrs. l. J. Moore is still confined 'he to her bed with fever. iist $4.75 cut glass bowl for s2.93 Mon o'o' day. E. l.. Owen. 9 Mrs M J. Mead who has been iii'' quite sick at her home. is much bet ' ter. 'o The Weather Man predicts unse, ran, tied weather for today, with ra'n.. nsoa, colder weather. ,h6t
 Mrs J. Milford Dreyf~ g ,,Ad quite sick at her ho~M FU5s is still Fourth avenue. d snl s,s on m West They put up tsth ay.
 s5 each for H.
 city police -..tsa N'''A 'oi ie'' Cone.o. -.7eil appearance in the oIa, RENT-eourt yesterday
 d rooms nbe j. Frank Stewart is sn;ar reasonableK at his home on East Sixth -i-6t , with appendicitis His many --zlds hope for his speedy recovery .OR RENT You will be sorroy when it rains with al and blows that you didn't get that Tiger Grit Roofing and that Heating Stove that Cleveland Matthews Hdw Co., have been telling you about.
 Out of our most complete line of Scissors Razors and Pocket Knives We can satisfy your wants and giye you guaranteed goods at Clevelan, Matthews Hardware Co. 11-14-tf
 See our line of Rochester Percula tors, Chaffng Dishes, Serving Dishe and Syrup Stands, also Tea-Kettlt in solid Copper highly nickeled pla ed. The best there is at Clevelan Matthews Hdw. Co. 1-1i If, If you want a good fo, or me chopper. let us send you cut an F terprise. The Food Choaptrs hf four different sizes disl'-, and ( be used for eyeryt' - Nc 101 s1.00 at Cleveland aggAews H. companv. }l-14-t -C. H. Fisher, R. (. Martin
 Sam Fisher, three young white n said to be jockeys, engaged in fight at livery stable on Fourth avenue, yesterday morl and were arrested by Patrol Hammonds on a charge of distur the peace.
 MT. George W. Byington, of hig abstract firm of Pine Bluff, who was temporary secretary of national convention of title men Seattle, and is treasurer of
 Arkansas State Association. is en ed in maRing abstracts covering erae kusdrsd thssesssQ aeree of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-14
Isaac Dreyfus Company
 "E>eryhin Wearabk" SECOND
SECOND AVENUE

in Mississippi and Arkansas.-From Farm Loans and City Bonds. Chlca- so
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-14

4. A il. Aandelssoan, well known onicsso tra,eaine 9aa, is ia she City visiHag lis ts.a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-14

In this mornings Graphic appears the announcement of C. D. McAl- lister for Representative. His ca,-