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Evening star., 1909-05-19
ROBBERS SECURE LIGHT LOOT.
Imprison Messenger in Empty Chest
and Get Off With 5000

AUGUSTA. Ga. May 19-Two robhers
boarded Southern passenger train No. II
at Warrenville, s. c., ten miles out. Ia st
night. got the drop on Express Messenger
Thomas l.. Hutton. knocked him sense
less with piece of rubber hose pinioned
his arms behind his back. took his KEYS
threw him into an empty express chest
locked him therein and ransacked the car
at Will. The train makes up at Branch
Vile and carries through express and mail
from Charleston and Columbia to Au-
gusta.
+. c. Burrell, agent OF the Southern Ex-
press Company at Augusta. states that
the records show that the robbers secured
about 500. This is the first time on rec
ord that the express has been of such
small amount. The average currency
express thereon is $500 to $1,000
The robbers rode into Augusta and left
the train on Broad street in the center of
the city. No one on the train knew of
the incident and the robbery was not dis
covered until the messenger was liberated
at the Union station. negro porters who
were TO engage In unloading the express
having located the imprisoned man by his
vigorous kicking within the box
Evening star., 1909-05-19
RICHMOND SHOW ENDS.
Society Fills Boxes and Fine Horses
Are Shown.

RICHMOND, Va. May 19.-The first an
nual meet Of the Virginia Racing and
Horse Show Association came to an end
with the exhibition at the state fair
grounds yesterday afternoon. The largest
attendance of any day of the meet greeted
the high-class thoroughbreds on the race
track and in the various show classes.
The boxes were well filled with society
folk. the gowns of TIC women lending
distinct charm to an exhilarating scene.
The exhibition for the last day was
probably the best of the meet There
element at the race track owing to the
raid on the booking ring Monday and
the resultant arrests. 1t is probable that
hereafter there will be very little betting
at Virginia races. 1t is believed that the
Henrico county officers will yet go after
those higher up in, an effort to punish
the alleged crooked work in the present
instance.
AS is usual at horse shows. the handi-
cap jump was the feature of the day. The
first award in this class went to Perplex-
ity, exhibited by Mrs. Thomas N. Carter
of this city, whose string of thorough
breds has taken several ribbons at this
exhibition. The champion hunters class
was also popular. the first award going
to Interpreter. owned and ridden by w.
w. Osborne of Gordonsviile. There were
only two ribbons in this class.
The meet came to an end with three
spectacular races and the five horse show
classes. The feature event in the racing
was the steeplechase at two miles, which
Wayside Mr.. Kerr up. captured from Au-
rantii. kersey up. after a thrilling run
Glover Croft. which won the first money in
the second race Monday. made nasty
fall in this race. hurling her rider. Will
son. over her head. Both horse and jockey
escaped serious injury.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
DONOHUE TO CAPTAIN.
Kelley and Shipke Sold to
Omaha Club.

Manager Cantillon telegraphed
The Evening Star from Cleveland at
noon today as follows:
''Keeley and Shipke go to Omaha.
Donohue will be captain.
(Signed) JOE CANTILLON."
There are many fans in Wash
ington who will be sorry to see lit
tie Shipke go. but all must recog-
nize the fact that he has not done
himself justice this spring. He will
undoubtedly prove a big card for
the Omaha club.
The appointment of "Jiggs''
Donohue as captain of the Nation
ais was a foregone conclusion.
There is not a player but likes the
'Jigger," and the members of the
local aggregation will work under
him as one man. 1t looks like
CantillOn has at last struck the
right combination.
Evening star., 1909-05-19

by the absence OF Pallen, the varsity sub
infielder. who is still on the hospital list.
Capt. Carlin hopes for success. as do all
OF his men, and. since the Freshies are
the logical rivals of the Juniors. the up
per classmen are sure to play for all
that there is in It Eddie Dilkes will be
in the box and If he pitches in form, he
will prove puzzle for the opposing bats
men. The game will be called at 10
O'Clock In the morning. The line-ups:
MISUNDERSTANDING. pitcher; Cogan,
first base: White. second base; Smith.
captain. catcher; Lamey, third base; wy
mard. left field; O'Conor. shortstop: Bros
neau, right field: Guinan. center field
Juniors-Carlin, captain. catcher: Miller
first base; f. Dilkes. pitcher; McNulty.
shortstop: D. Murray, second base: Null
winnie. third base; Fitzpatrick. right
field; Carr, center field; McCann. left
field.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
JEFFRIES PICKS
JOHNSON TO WIN

CHICAGO. May 19.-James ]. Jeffries
entertains the opinion that Jack john
son will win from Jack O'Brien in their
six-round go at Philadelphia tonight.
Jeffries thinks O'Brien has gone back
considerably and cites the Philadelphian's q
battle with Ketchell as an example. In
speaking OF the fight Jeffries said
"O'Brien is a mighty clever fighter. and
IL 1t were not for his showing against
KetcheH I would be inclined to believe
he had an even chance in tonight's bat
tie, but that fight showed plainly that
Jack has gone back. I believe johnson
will bore in continually and force the
fighting. If the negro stands Off and
spars with OBrien then Jack has a
chance, but I firmly believe he will force
the milling throughout"
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Base Ball, Racing
and Other Sports
Continued from Thirteenth Page.)

Several times their chances for carrying
off the game looked exceptionally bright
but a letter finger would bob up and nip
their chances in the bud by a sensational
pay.
Callahan, the Georgetown University
shortstop, was out for the first time this
season with Post Office and played bril-
liant game. He accepted several chances
without the semblance OF miscue
Vaughan had a good day with the willow,
getting three nice hits.
The official score:
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Eagles Convene. at Hagerstown.

HAGERSTOWN. Md. May 19.-Mayor
William l.. Hammond yesterday after
noon delivered the address of welcome at
the opening session of the three-day con-
vention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
of Maryland. Worthy President Walter
A. Yirsline of Hagerstown Aerie made a
short address welcoming the visitors.
State President Thomas p. Bolgiano of
Hiehla andtown delivered the response. All
six of the aeries in the state were rep
resented at the opening session. Thou
sands of people from all over Maryland
and adjoining states are expected here
today to participate in the big demonstra-
tion arranged i'm connection with the
Ea giles meet.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
ALL EYES ON PHuLY.
Johnson and O'Brien Ready and
Waiting for the Gong


PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-Jack John
son and Jack O'Brien. who are matched
to fight six rounds at the National Ath-
letic Club here tonight, are ready and
are only waiting for the gong. Neither
holds the other cheaply, and both are In
fine physical condition and At to go a
longer route than the six rounds sched-
uled. Johnson says he will end the fight
before the sixth round, while O'Brien is
confident he will outpoint the big negro,
and hopes to be able to give him a beat
ing.
While a great number Of sports look
for the worlds champion to get the bet
ter OF the bout. there are many who
express the belief that johnson will have
to fight hard to defeat the white man.
The colored man has the advantage of
weight. height and reach over the Phila-
delphian, but he has not been in the ring
since he defeated Burns last December,
and there are those who believe that he
is not now fast enough to avoid the
1abs OF OBrien. Johnson's strong point
is infighting, and If O'Brien makes q long
range fight of 1t his friends believe that
Johnson will not be able to inf1ict much
punishment O'Brien Is one of the clev-
crest and fastest big men in the world.
During his months training at historic
nlHS VI RUSSIA, near this city, ne has
constantly practiced for more speed, and
reports from his training camp say that
he is faster than ever
Both fighters, with their retinue of as
sistants, will come to the city some time
during the day. Johnson has been train
Ing at George Coles quarters at Mer-
chantville, N. J.
With the exception of few hundred s.
seats which will be put on sale early this
evening, the house has been sold out, and
the largest crowd that ever saw a six
round fight in this city will be on hand.
The management says that the receipts
Will be about $25,OOO-a worlds record for
a six-round bout Sporting men from a
distance began arriving early today to
see the fight, among them being a con-
tlngent from Pittsburg, where Ketchel
fought last night. ketchel will be at the
ringside to observe the work of johnson.
A big crowd is expected from New York.
Jack McGuigan, one of the managers of
the National Athletic Club, will referee
the fight. There will be no decision rem
dered. as the Pennsylvania law forbids
prize fights, but permits boxing bouts
where no decision is given.
Johnson's present visit to Philadelphia
is quite different from that of two years
ago. With one exception, none of the
local fight clubs cared to put him ON
their program. on the ground that he was
not drawing card. The club which will
give him $1,000 tonight for eighteen min
utes' actual work repeatedly turned him
down.
Evening star., 1909-05-19

I0taIS.. b 10 TOtaIS.. 4 IA 8
sBatted for Shaw in the NINTH
Post Office. .............. o o o 10
War. Observation-Disclosures. o o o O-5
Left bases-Post Office. s: War; Z First
base on balls-OH Ferguson, 5; of Gallagher. 1.
Struck out.By Ferguson. 9: by Gallagher. s..
TwObase hit-Daly. Sacrifice hits-Nichoson,
Neurs. Stolen bases-Mullen, ScholI DAILY, ORR.
son. Bradley. Wild pitches-Gallaghcr, 2: Fer
guson. Passed ba1l-Kraft. Umpire-Mr. Belts
Time Of game-2 hours.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Fight Pictures Coming.

4
Since Jack Johnson won his battle with
Tommy Burns a great many people have
asked what kind of fighter is Johnson.
and now that Johnson will meet Jack
OBrien in Philadelphia tonight people
are all the more interested in knowing
something of Johnson's ring tactics. For
| this reason the fight pictures Of the
Burns-Johnson battle are welcome. for
they give an excellent idea of Just how
Johnson maneuvers. These pictures will
be seen for four days of next week at
the Academy of Music, starting We'd
nesday. Besides the fight itself, which
lasted fourteen rounds, incidents which
preceded the bout are presented-hun-
dreds OF incidents which go to make up
an international affair of this kind. AS
Jeffries has said it Is his intention to
meet Johnson. and for the purpose of
giving a comparative exhibit Of the ring
work Of both fighters, one round of the
famous JefrfeS-Sharkey fight Is shown
is the first cOlored fighter who ever won
the heavyweight championship. The COL
Ored race has been after the champion
ship ever since Tom Crbb defeated Moli-
neaux, the giant negro. more than ninety
years ago.
The Burns-Johnson fight pictures show
conclusively that Burns was outclaSsed,
and that Johnson practically had the
fight in his hands from the first and
they also show what game and active
fighter Tommy Burns is. Had he been
more of Johnsons size the story of their
fight might have been different.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Letters Awarded.

At a meeting of the athletic council of
the George Washington University last
night the coveted "W'' was awarded to
members of the track team for the sea
son of 190S-09. Those who received the
letter are: C.. Earl Smithson. Walcott
Sterrett (captain), Sheridan. Curran, Pat
terson, Fleming. King. Lepper Claggett
and Manager Neuhauser.
Rifle team: J. w. Pattison. j. r. Fehr.
@. c. Thigpen. c. Fl. Bowker. r. w.
Howell and F. c. Dolbey.
Evening star., 1909-05-19

Three carpenters were severely injured
by the falling of scaffold at the house of
Mrs Ansley In Hagerstown. Md. The in
jured were Richard Barton, George Fryor
and Webster Haines.
Evening star., 1909-05-19

o. NJ. Armstrong was fined $50 and costs
at Fredericksburg. Va, for selling near
beer. Mr.. Armstrong took an appeal.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
EUROPEAN RESORTS.

an your trip to England, as you sail up the Solent
~ pleasantly anticipating disembarking at southamp
ton note the Ise of Wight upon your right Mark your
diary to visit It before return You'll and great his
Queen Victoria lived there Home of Tennyson Europes
Great Yachting Center: Exquisite Climate and Seaside
Resort Modern Hotels Catering for every Golf
ing facilities finest Britain. Rich in Rural Scenery
Booklets of this SILvER-SHoRE ARCADIA FREE
from TOWN & COUNTRY BUREAU. $50 5TH Av,
NEW YORK.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Western League,

At Omaha-Omaha. I: Topeka. 4.
At Des Moines-Des Moines, Z: Wichita. ]
At Sioux City-Sioux City, 4; Pueblo, 2.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Southern League.
American Association,

At Kansas City-Toledo. 1 Kansas City, O.
At st. Paul-St. Paul. 6: Louisville. o.
At Minneapolis 1; Indiana polls, O.
At Observation-Disclosures 6, Columbus. 5.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
EUROPEAN RESORTS.
ENGLAND

INTERLAkEN, SWITZERLAND.
lNTCDl aKCN The SAVOY: First-class:
uNIINLhNIU quite new; suites with path
rooms. Hotel National adjoining. First-class
family hotel; terms moderate same management
Winter -Wyoers Grand" Mentone
ap1. ~ ,ny5 ~. je2 16
Evening star., 1909-05-19
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Norfolk Defeats Lvnchbure

NORFOLK, Va. May 19-Lynchburg
put up a poor exhibition yesterday after
noon and Norfolk won the game, 0 to .
Norfolk pounded Vernuelle hard, while
Lynchburg was guessing at Otey all the
way. Score:
r. Fl. +.
Norfolk. . o1 / o 3 x-9 IL 2
Lynehburg ~ o o o % 8 d
Batteries-Otey and Chandler; Vernuelle and
Pratt. Umpire-Mr. Pender.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
ly signed a contract to play with the
New York Americans in June.
MINOR LEAGUES.
Eastern League,

Eastern League.
At Buffalo-Bufalo. 0; Newark, "a innings;
da rknessy.
At Rochester Baltimore. I; Rochester. 2.
At Toronto-Providence. 6; Toronto, 2.
Southern League.
At Birmingham-First game: Memphis 9;
Birniingham, /. Second game: Birmingham s;
Memphis, ).
At Little Rock-Nashville, s: Little Rock. 2.
At New Orleans-New Orleans. 6; Montgom-
cry. 2.
At Atlanta-Atlanta. o: Mobile, 4.
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Danville Victor Again.

DANVILLE, Va, May 19.-Danville
again defeated Richmond yesterday by
hitting Pitcher Boussey for home run,
two triples. two doubles and four singles
Schuman for the locals pitched con-
sistent game and the support given him
was fast and brilliant. Sullivan, in center
field caught eight fly balls. several of
them being most difficult. The visitors
did not field very fast and could by bet
ter work have cut down several of the
hits. The home run was made by Schu-
man in the third inning with one man on
base. Score:
R.H.E.
Danyille. ....... % 3 . u y-1 q
Richmond. ..... o l o " o IA
Batteries -Schuman and Westlake; Boussey and
Messift ljmDire-Mr. Rlack
Evening star., 1909-05-19
Roanoke, z; Portsmouth, g

ROANOKE. Va, May 19.-Roanoke play
ed all around Portsmouth yesterday after
noon and won, to .. Superior work in
the field and some clever base running by
the locals accounted for the result Doan
allowed only one man to walk. while Wolf
presented six men with bases and allowed
ten hits. three doubles and one triple. In
the third inning the visitors went up in a
balloon. not only allowing hits and runs,
but playing ragged ball generally. In
the sixth inning Roanoke secured two
runs without a single hit. Portsmouth S
only run getting was in the second.
Score:
R.H.E
Roanoke u q o x-7 o =
Portsmouth. u % u % 3
Bst,eres-Doan and Ryan; Wolf and MeCauiey
Umpire -AIr. Mace.
Princeton's Hew Base Ball Captain.
PRINCETON. May 1a.-The Princeton
base ball team yesterday elected w. r..
Sides. 90, of Brooklyn captain for the re-
mainder of the season 10 succeed Robert
Vaughn. This is the fourth season that
Sides is playing third base He has bee !
acting captain thus far. Vaughn recent
Evening star., 1909-05-19
EUROPEAN RESORTS.

ISLE OF WIGHT
Evening star., 1909-05-19

VIII Murray keep Covaleski on his pay
roll just because he can beat the Giants
whenever he meets them, Every other
team can beat the Pole to a FRAGILE
Evening star., 1909-05-19

Griffin has a great collection of infield-
ers Like Stallings, he is at his wits end
to arrange them SO as to get profitable re-
suits
Evening star., 1909-05-19

An odd thing about the fight which
came off the other day between Frank
Roth and Umpire Cusack is that both of
them live i'm Chicago and are great
friends during the winter time.
Evening star., 1909-05-19

Somebody said Kllian of the Tigers
had completely useless arm and was
to go back to the minors. 1t will be no.
ticed, however. that Mr.. KilIan bobbed
up and won a game from Boston
Evening star., 1909-05-19

Chance put Archer in to backstop
against the Quakers Monday, and the
wonderful thrower from the Eastern
eague caught three men stealing After
that they didn't try any more plundering
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-01

when engrossed be signed by every MEMBER OIL con-
gress"
1t sultry day in August the 3D. when the order
carried Jefferson, when in genial reminiscent
mood was accustomed to say that the signing was
hastened by of flies that came into the nan
through the open windows of the State house from
livery stable The days business had been ardu
it hot sticky, and the flies assaulted the SILK
stocknged legs honorable members with vigor and
real Tory yindictveness. With handkerchefs and all
but with avail. The onslaught became uncomfortable
and the MEMBERS captuating made haste to sign and
bring the momentous business to close.
OF the Sc signatures not all were attached, even at
this date. Richard Henry after proposing his resolu
on had been called home by the illness OF his wife, and
II that which jefferson the chance
to frame the Declaration Lee still absent when the
until the following September Elbridge Gerry Of
Massachusetts Oliver Wolcott of Connecticut also
signed in September.
Samuel Chase of Maryland, home on important bust
wrote to John Adams under date of July g. inqur
Ing How shall transmit posterity that have given
my assent?"
Adams replied the 9TH explaining that:
"As American seal is prepared conjec
the Declaration will be subscribed by all the
bers which will give the opportunity wish for
Chase was one OF the so who signed on the I'd OF
August amid the flies
Elbridge Gerry was very anxious about his sig
Kngsbridge N Y. under date of July 81. desiring to
know II they could sign his his proxy
did SO himself later.
George wythe OF Virginia signed August a. Mat
thew Thornton of New Hampshire appointed dele
gate In September 15 1916,
November four months after the adoption
tion He Immediately declared himself in favor Of It,
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-01

still to be considered. the announcing
Of the adopted resolution to the world
Discussion the draft continued all through the
Sd of July and 1t only the agreed
upon. and the old bell in independence hall had the
honor of proclaiming liberty the world.
The exact hour of the adoption is determnable
from record and the important point of unanimous
declaration still hung in the balance.
The adoption Of July O. though carried by good
was desirable conviction 13 colonies
All of New England-that is Massachusetts, Rhode ISL
and Connecticut and New Hampshre-with New Jersey
Maryland Virginia and North Carolina voted for the
resolution. but Pennsylvania in which
the delegates were gathered. and South Carolina
against it. One of Deawares delegates Col. Mexican
voted for It, and the other George Reed voted against It.
might be put on to the next day he believed his
leagues though they disapproved of the resolution would
Join in 1t for the sake of unanmity
ton, whether the house agree resolution of
the committee accordingly postponed to the next
day. when moved and South Carolina concurred in
voting for 1t.
During the day of postponement the patriotism of Col
word to Caesar Rodney who by riding so miles on
horseback arrived in time them to carry
their state for the resolution the ballot.
In Pennsylvania popular sentiment decidedly
independence and brought to bear
upon the delegates Conditions changed suddenly
lin, Morton and Wilson voted for and Willing and
Humphreys against the resolution two dele
thus rerained from voting All this time the New York
delegates declined to vote at ALL having In
structed When the final taken on the 4th New
York still voting only three delegates against
the resolution These Willing and Humphreys OF
Pennsylvania and Reed of Delaware Nine Is
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-01

VINO had the temerity 10 tnroW OH
King George. and representative OF all
kinds of vocations. One was a minis
ter of the Gospel. "a were lawyers-it
was Burke who had said. you can't
subdue nation of lawyers"-14 were
farmers. 4 physicians, l manufacturer.
merchants. and three others. who
prepared to preach, chose other avoca-
tions. Their hardihood Is shown not
less in their longevity Poor Thomas
Lynch of South Carolina was drowned
at 30. His health failed after the try
ing congressional work. and. sailing IN
1870 for st. Eustatius. West Indies,
hoping there to find a neutral vessel to
carry him to Francei he was never
again heard from. But three of the
signers lived to be over 80 years Of
age. ten over so. eleven over 20. four
teen over 60. eleven over so and six
over A. 1t was Charles Carroll Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-01

The present solistude for the preservation of the
from period somewhat prior to the worlds Columbian
exposition. in Chicago in 1893 proposed to trans
fer the Declaration to Chicago for exhibition
safe, or packing case.' it then termed,
specially constructed to repository the
document en- route and during period of the fair
While these preparations Ia progress
OF the state department turned their
minds and eventually to the
risky business to have tho nations honored relic
carted about the country II the moving done
with all possible The president this view Of
the matter also. and 1t decided the
Declaration to be transferred Chicago
About the opening Of the year 1909 John Hay who
was then acting as secretary of state asked
Academy OF Sciences to carefully investigate the condi
ton OF the document and to make suggestions
and means for its preservation Accordingly President
Agassiz OF the National Academy appointed special
committee. consisting OF John 8. Billings. Remsen
and Charles f. Chandler. to confer with Secretary HAY
on the subject Eventually this special committee was
given an opportunity to make examination Of
the precious instrument with the A. H.
Alen then serving the chief OF the bureau Of rolls
and library OF the state department with the
aid of Dr. Wilbur NJ Gray OF the Army Museum
1t found that the document had suffered yerv
seriously from the harsh which II vas
exposed during the earlier OF republic Folding
and rolling have creased and broken parchment The
wet presscopying operation to which II subjected
about 1920. for the purpose OF producing facsimile
copy, removed large portion OF the ink Subseouent
exposure to the action of light for 30 years
while the instrument placed exhihftion has ~
suited in the fading Of the Ink particularly in sganres
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-01

colonies had voted
unanimously July
2. Twelve voted
for it on the 4th.
On the 9th the
New York men,
bers, having been
instructed by their
state to vote in
favor of the reso-
luton. did so. thus
making the vote
unanimous so far
as the states were
concerned.
Congress. on the
10th of July. or
dered the Declaras
ton passed on the