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The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
rrossers Annual Opening.

John B. Trossel, the well-known
bicycle and motorcycle dealer. located
at Fourteenth and Michigan-aves., Is
holding his annual spring opening. at
which he is showing the 1909 models
of the r. s. and Thor motorcycles,
elso the National. Reading Standard.
liver Johnson, Emblem and Union
Jack bicycles, for all OF which he Is
local agent.
The public is invited to call and in
spect his stock.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
L0NGBOAT ON SHELF.
Indian Has Aggravated stonebruise
and May Never Run Again.

TORONTO, Ont. April 15.-Tom
Longboat is suffering from a stone
bruise on his heel. which Manager
Flanagan said today might put him
permanently out of the running game.
The doctors who have examined II
fear the bone is affected. The Indian
H. unable to walk without pain. In
any event, Flanagan says. the race
with st. Yves for $4,000 side is or
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
KAUFMAN NO CARD.
That 10 the Objection Johnson Has TO
Booking a Fight With Al.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Despite the
fact that Stanley Ketchel. middle
weight champion. and Jack Johnson,
the Negro champion. have been
matched TO fight 20 rounds at Colma
on Oct. II. and despite the poor show
ing Kaufman made against Tony Ross
On Tuesday, BILLY" Delaney. manager
for big AL" has not given up hope
OF having the Negro meet his man.
Delaney will try and get Johnson's
consent today. but 1t Is not likely
that he will succeed, for the reason
that Johnson does not believe Kauf.
man will be big drawing card. John
eon feels that Kaufman will have to
show something better than his ex-
hibition against Ross before he classes
rs a championship possibility.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
Cornish is Elected Director.

NEW YORK. April 16.-At yester.
days annual meeting of the National
Lead Co, e. j. Cornish was elected q
director TO fill the vacancy caused by
8. W. Rockwel's death. The other
directors were reelected. G.. o. Car
penter was elected vice president, sue
ceeding Rockwell. The other officers
were reelected. Oficial announce
ment was made that no action was
taken regarding the reported plan to
retire the companys preferred stock.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
Powers Has a Chance.

PHILADELPHIA. April 15.-"Doc"
Powers. the Athletics catcher who
was operated on yesterday for gan
creme poisoning Of the intestInes. Is
reported as slightly improved today.
He passed restful night.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16

Two base hit--McIntyre. Home run
-Cravath Sacrifice hits-Bush. Mort
arty, Isbell. Stolen base--Cobb. First
base on ball-On Summers, First
Left on bases-Detroit. g. Chicago b.
struck out-By Summers. g. by White.
g. Double play-Parent, Atz and Is
bell Wild pitches-Summers. j;
White l. Time 80. Umpires-
KERN and O'Loughlin. Attendance
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
MAX WILEY "PINCHED.'
Accused Of Being Implicated In
Fake Wrestling Match.

TOLEDO, Apri, 15--On advices
from the police Of Auburn. Ind. Max
Wiley, a wrestler, and his manager
Samuel Jordan, were arrested here
by the Toledo authorities. The lndi.
ana police say that an indictment has
been returned against Wiley and Jor-
dan In connection with a fake wrest.
ling match.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterday Results.
Detroit 3, Chicago /.
Cleveland 4, st. Louis 3.
New York 4, Washington !.
Rain at Philadelphia.
Today's Games.
Chicago at Detroit
Cleveland at ST. Louis.
Boston at Washington.
New York at Philadelphia.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
WILL ROOF STADIUM.
Harvard Class Of rs Asks and Re
ceIves Privilege Of So Doing

Harvard Class Of rs Asks and Re-
ceives Privilege Of So Doing
BOSTON, April 1.-THE Harvard
athletic committee has accepted the
offer made by the class of 1879 to
give a large sum Of money toward the
completion of the Harvard stadium.
The stadium as II stands Is not
completed as called for In the initial
| lans. The Athletic ASSOCIATION never
pushed the matter Of completion and
to this day the top az the promenade
around the top OF the stadium has
never been added nor the tower =
which were to have been erected at
each end OF the stadium.
The class OF 10 took the initiative
and subscribed the sum OF 100000
toward the starting of the stadium In
1904, and now this class has again
taken the initiative and promised to
subscribe large sum OF money
toward the completion OF the stadium
on conditions that the Athletic asso-
citation subscribe enough u complete
the original plans.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16

Answer to Inquiry.
Bush had to reach up above his
shoulders to get Schmidts throw on
Cravath, as he stole second base In
Wednesdays game.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
Call to Athletics.

The Athletic baseball club will hold
a meeting at John Schaefer's next Sun
day. April Is. 1909. The following
players are requested to report: Fred
Hantz. Charles Rutter, Fellrath. Sims.
Becker, Charles Hantz. Fred Popkay.
Ed Stein. Densmore, Wick. Famous"
Krouse, Barrett, Burgess. Mertsch.
Spranger, Harrington. Buchner, and
the only BILLY" Rocks. Judge Stein
will be retained as scout for another
year.
o. KS We. Hilisides.
o. KS will play the Hillsides at
Garvey's grounds Sunday. o. KS
please report early
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16

Job Printtt@ ...r r}-ht rtme. Prtnt-
ting Co. Is John R-st Phone 1919
The Detroit times., 1909-04-16
Tho Crowd Liked This.

The first OF these plays was the
one over which the ball players wax.
ed enthusiastic, but the crowd held
its big shrek till the eighth. Two
Soxs we're on base and two were out
II was the crisis OF the combat. For
the only time In its progress sum.
mers appeared TO be weakening.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
The Columbia.

Chauncey Olcott IN "Ragged Robin" a
romance Of the south OF Ireland in 1885,
viii be the attraction az the Columbia
Theater beginning Monday, the 18th. The
play viii have much interest for students
Of the Celtic folklore, as It introduces
many delightful bits Of fairy superstition
incidental 10 the primary story. 1t Is
the first tine that American authors have
essayed TO write a thoroughly Celtic
theme and that they have succeeded well
in their first effort, is evidenced by the
fact that Ragged Robin has been win
ming unstinted praise from admirers Of
William Butler Yeats. GeOrge Russell. FL
ona RacleOd and the other famous writ
ers Of modern Celtic literature There IS
all that wild poetic atmosphere in Il that
lends such a charm &c this school Of writ
ing. and yet the story Of the lovers IS
so human that 1t brings the audience close
to the characters. Mr. Augustus Pitcu
has given his entire personal attention
10 the staging Of Ragged Robin and
this fact is sufficient guarantee that the
production viii be one well worth seeing
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
VETERANS INSTALL OFFICERS.
burnside Post, G. a. r., Are HOsss
at Enjoyable Event.

Burnside Post, G. A. r., Are HOsss
at Enjoyable Event.
ASe did not stand in the path Of mirth
and music last evening at the installa-
ton OF the officers Of the Burnside Post,
G. A. r. The veterans spent an enjoyable
evening.
The Grand Army Hall in Pennsylvania
avenue northwest was filed with both
young and Old. who joined in giving the
newly elected officers a rousing welcome
and the outgoing officers praise for the
good work accomplished the past year.
Installing Officer Rowe presided. The
speaker Of the evening was Rev. John
Van Schaick. II, pastor Of the Church OF
Our Father, who spoke Of the work Burn
side Post has accomplished IN the past.
Preceding the installation a beautiful
gold badge was presented 10 Mrs. Gridley.
mother OF Capt A E Gridley, as a re-
minder Of the gallant services performed
BY her son a; Manila in the Spanish
American war. The gift was made by
Admiral Sands. and presented by the
naval contingency Of the post.
The officers installed were. NJ s. Leon
ard. vice commander; George T. Carter.
junior vice commander. George II Ia
Fetra. GuartermasJer, Chris Storm, adju-
tanJ. George ". Swift. chaplain: J. Il
BlOdgetJ. officer OF the day; James c
Neach. sergeant major. A W. Barber.
quarteTmasteT sergeant. and II. l. Arms.
seTgeant-at-ar7ns
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
COMING ATTRACTIONS.


The BelascO-
The engagement Of Lew Fields and his
exceptionally clever company OF 100 play
ers at the BeiascO Theater next week,
presenting the musical play The Girl
Behind the Counter viii be an event OF
considerable interest 70 theater-goers.
Mr. Fields brings his entire organization,
which Is practically the same which
played an entire season in New York.
az the Lew Fields Herald Square The
atsr. It is generally admitted that never
before has Mr.. Fields had a vehicle so
well suited 10 his peculiar talents and
versatility as The Girl Behind the Coun-
ter" IN the role OF Henry SchniT, the
hen-pecked multiplied millionaire" he
is compelled 10 assume several disguises.
such as a fioOrwaIker. a soda fountain at
tendant. d detective. and head waiter in
a Uestaurnt. In each part he seems al
his best. II the cast OF principals are
Connie Ediss. the famous comedian Of
the London Gayety Company: Lotta
Faust Topsy Siegrist. Daisy SieETist
Pearl Lund. Daisy DUmOnt. Denman
Maley. Charles Judels. LO1tie Fremont
Vernon Castle. Hubert NevIHe. and a
very large chorus Of show. singing, and
dancing girls OF exceptional beauty and
talent. There are twenty musical num-
Der hits and an elaborate scenic and
costume fnvestiture-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
SKETCHES OF DIR. sPOFFORp.
Papers EuIogfzing the Late Libra
riRn Are Read.

Papers EuIogfzing the Late Librs-
riRn Are Read.
Memorial sketches Of che late DIT. Aims
worth r spoford. who from 1864 to 1887
was Librarian Of Congress, were given
Tuesday night al the lsOth meeting Of the
Columbia Historical Society in the Shore
ham Hotel
DR.. Spofford was formerly vice president
Of the society. and the members who
made addresses spoke from intimate per-
sonal acquaintance.
Hon. Charles H. Butler read a paper
euiogizing the late librarian. He called
attention 70 the lack OF, bitterness that
marked DR.. spoford-s dealings with the
men with whom he came into contact.
and to his optimism in the face of con-
tinusl disappointments in the years when
he was trying 10 educate Congress and
the people Of Washington TO the need
OF a larger library.
A paper giving "reminiscences OF her
father. written by Miss Florence P. Spof-
ford. was read by Mrs. Mary Stevens
Beall, secretary Of the soceIty. Mss
Spofford's paper dealt chiefly with her
fathers wonderful memory. which stood
him in such good stead under the index
ing system OF the old library Judge
Alexander B Eagner, president OF the
society, occupied the chair
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
ALFONSOAS AEROPLANE PILOT
King Of Spain Seeks to Be First
Monarch to Navigate the Air.
Wilbur Wright VIII BE Tutor, and
Exhibitions I'm France
Are Over.

Paris. Jan. l3.-Alfonso. King o. Spain.
is preparing 20 become an adept in the
art Of flying. Ne has already acquired
an aeroplane OF the Wright model. and
is soon 10 become a pupil Of Wilbur
Wright
Alfonso has an ambitioa 10 live in his
tory as the first monarch VINO ever navi-
gated the air as pilot Of his own aero
plane.
His engagement. as tutor 20 the King
Of Spain is one Of the reasons why
Wright VIII be unable 10 carry out his
project OF giving public exhibitions for
the benefit OF the Italian earthquake suf-
ferers.
Orviue Wright. who has Just arrived
here, SAYS that the sums Of money 20 be
gained by them are TOO large 20 permit
him and his brother TO daily much longer
IN France for the sake Of doing fancy
flying IF we fly forty miles in Amer
tca before June Is" he said to-day. we
shall gain S95000: Il we fy forty-fve miles
we shall win S55.Ooo Thus it is to our
interests to get hack as soon as it IS
convenient 20 90 So
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
The Academy.

The old German engTaver, in Owen
Davis new melodrama, sold Into Slav-
cry" who unwittingIy engraves the plates
from which a gang Of counterfeiters print
bad money is a character taken from
life. Some years ago an exceedingly
clever imitation twenty dollar bin got
into circulation and for long time baf-
fed the most astute Of the United States
Secret Service men. Finally the band
was located and the plant seized and then
IL was found that the plates had been
engraved by a perfectly innocent old man
who thought he had been engraving book
plates. Mr. Davis has used this incident.
weaving 1t into his plot with the greatest
cleverness. In the play he makes the
old engraver the father Of his heroine
and a most delightful character. All OF
the scenes Of the play are laid in New
York city and each Of the eight settings
shown are elaborate and massive. Man.
ager a. J. Spencer has also provided a
strong company. including many well
known players. sold Into Slavery
comes to the Academy next Monday even
ing.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
NationaI-AThe Thief"

Those divisions OF the public mind
which ike dramatic food highly seasoned
viii greet with enthusiasm the announce
ment that Charles Frohman viii present
Henry Bernstein's sensational play. The
Thief" al the New National Theater here
next week.
For an entire season the play was the
rage Of the metropolitan stage at the Ly-
ceum Theater. The New York cast. in
Guiding KyrIe BeHew. Eme Shannon, and
Herbert Kelcey, viii be seen at the New
National next week
Critics are unanimous in their belief
that The Thief is not only one OF the
greatest plays OF modern times. but q
play that viii outlive any contemporary
drama with the exception of the plays Of
Ibsen and Suderman- Henri bernstein,
the author. although a Young man. is the
foremost OF French dramstists.
The Thief is free from the Galllc
touch which makes so many French
plays impossible 20 the Anglo-Saxon audi
ence. and The Thief is based on the
superhuman emotions. L IS a play OF
love, and love IS presented IN It's various
and most interesting forms
Throughout the play there IS the shin
ing light Of originality. and there is not a
situation or a theatrical development IN
The Thief" which has ever been pre-
sented before. Bernstein ruthlessly and
successfully defies stage traditions. All
OF the characters are assembled when the
curtain rises. and not until two minutes
before the final curtain desCends is there
the least clew as 70 how the 6eft author
viii finish his play Of emotional stress.
Then there Is the marvellous second act.
played by the husband and wife. and for
forty-flve minutes these two characters
hold the auditors by their hearts and
wiring from them sympathy. suspense.
and astonishment.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
INSURANCE CASE ARGUED.
Echo Of New York Scandal Heard
In supreme Court.

Echo Of New York Scandal Heard
In supreme Court.
An echo CT the insurance scandal Of
1916 was heard in the Supreme Court
yesterday. when arguments were begun
on the appeal OF the Equitable Life
Assurance Society Of the United States
from The decision OF the Federal Court
OF Appeals, in the suit brought by J
Wilcox Brown. on behalf Of himself
and half a million other policy holders
for an accounting.
Judge Hazel, in the lower court. dis
missed the bill on the ground that Brown
had no legal capacity to bring it. but
the Court Of Appeals reversed this
Judgement and ordered the officers 70
answer the charges. The company ap-
piled 70 the Supreme Court for review
Of the decision.
Browns allegations include miscon-
duct on the part Of the officers Of the
company in the management OF its af-
fairs: asked the appointment OF a re-
ceiver 10 take charge OF the surplus
which he asserted aggregated SS0,o00010.
and be compelled TO restore funds wasted
by negligence. misconduct, and misman-
agement.
Counsel for the officers averred that
investigation 70 follow the carrying out
Of the order would cost the policy hold
ers S500.0O0. exclusive Of legal fees.
The argument in the case viii con-
tinue to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED.
william b. Cushing Camp, :. % V,
Organizes for Year

William B. Gushing Camp, No 81. Sons
Of Veterans. Of the Division OF Maryland.
held its regular installation Of officers
last evening. at 41s Tenth street north
west
Past Division Commander Francis E.
Cross presided and installed the follow
ing officers: Milton ". brennan. Com
mander: Herbert ". Rutledse, senior
vice commander; Chauncey o. Howard.
junior vice commander; Charles A Sid
man. patriotic instructor: camp council
men. E. R Campbell. E. A. Lang and
Charles a Sidman; Rev. J. Luther Brenl-
ger, chaplain; William F. Wolf, treasurer;
William T Raley, secretary; William c
Robbins. color bearer: H ". Moore.
guide, and E. A. Lange, guard.
The programme consisted OF drum Sc
lectionS by A T. Springsteen. piano Sc
lectiOns by Miss Lorraine Espuda. reCita-
tions, Miss Mary Ford, and vocal selec-
tons by E A Lange.
Following the programme speecnes were
made by several OF the members, after
which refreshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

Chase's next week viii offer polite
vaudeville bill that should attract wide
posed Of such brilliant comedy and nov
city features as Anna Laughlin and
Joseph E. Howard, Walter C. Kelly, The
Virginia Judge" Angela Dolores and COM
pany, Harry Keane and Olive Briscoe,
Johnston and Harry, the Hughes musical
trio. Londe and Tiily. and the interesting
in the South. Anna. Laughlin and Joseph
E Howard are allied in the presentation
OF Mr.. Howard's greatest musical hit
MY Big Sisters Beau which is said to
be filed with snappy lines, laughable sit
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

THE NATIONAL
Tbs Third Dezrse SIS
Charles Klein's latest play. A powerful
drama. well acted by az excellent company,
dealing With poiice methods IN New York.
THE COLUMBIA
The Writing on the Wall .--.-.--.-At 2l5 and SIS
Miss Olga Nethers0le's new vehicle. A play
with big theme that Is Ane e1hibition Of
acting
THE BELAsCO.
'The Easiest SIS
A new play b. Eugene Walter. staged
by Belasco snd starring Frances Starr, that
deals with a phase Of New York life IN
wonderfully realistic Way
CHASES.
fo1De Tdu1fTlte.. AT I'D and csi9
Charles Leonard Fletcher. and seven other
acts Lots q good music. elever comedy.
and good. healthy fun.
THE ACADEMY.
DAVID Higgins Al Z-a5 an1 SD
Weli-known actor in a new play. Captain
Clsy of Missouri 4 play that wins lots
Of applause.
THE LYCEUM
Burles7ue. 2l5 and SIS
THE GAHET1-
R,rrlessue. .....-..-..-...--AtZ Z.I5 and s:l5
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
Amy OrderE

Mai JOHN Il. RICE. O-dnancs Department vi
proceed 70 Alliance Ohio, Cleveland Ohio.
snd Rock Island. H.. on cs5cizl business
Capt- KIRBY WALKER. Q1arte7master. Is relieved
f7cm station az Kansas City. Kaus- ard VII
proceed 20 Kansas City. No and take station.
Leave u ahsencs fcr seven days Is granted Capt
CLIFTON G.. CARTER, Coast AriIlery Co-ps.
b direction of TIE President. Capt. LUTZ VAIL.
Tweuty-hTst InfaEtTy. j. detailed for service IN
the Subsistence Department. vice Cart HENRY
T FERGUSON. comu1isssry relieved ard a.
signed 70 the TTTuty-frst Iufzntrv. Csp- FER
GtSON VII - assigned % q COuUauv ard 81
ton and vii pro1ee6 20 ion The station.
Capt HUGH X TAYLOR. Ccast Artils-- Gems
recruiting Oaics-. Birmingham Ala, upon lis
next visit 70 Montgomery. Ala. VII u7oceei 70
Lafayette. Ala. 70 obtain evidence necsssars 10
complete the trial Of an enlisted man.
The leave of sbssnce granted MAJ. GEORGE BELL
II. inspector EsnCT1l. iS extended one monfk
By direction q the President Lieut. Col RENJA-
MIN ?. RUNkLE. rsti7sd. ar his own 7s9ue<-
is relieved from drty az Miami Military iusrl-
tu1c, GeTmaniown. Ohio.
A. the request o. the governor q Ohio Lselt. Col
RUNKLE is detailed for duty with the or
EzGized militia q Ohio
T. BARTLETT Coast Artillery Gers. MAJ
JAMES F. MeINDOE. Corps q Engineers. and
CAPT. WILLIAM K MOORE. CoaSt A-tiIls-v
Corps, Is sppointed 70 meet az Fort SteTsns
Org. for the rsrrTcse Of selecting a cc1rse for
the submarine cables from Fc-t S;evens. O-eS
70 fort Canbv Wash
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
VERSES AT BANQUET.


The following verses were read at the banquet
burnside P0st. G. A r, II the Ebbitt Hou
ussday night9
OLD BURNSIDE
The finest grand old army post
In this rich land 50 vide
Is dining here tonight IN glee-
Old glorious Burnside
Though RaElins Post Is number one.
And E7Bat Kit Carson boasts in pride,
They can't excel in LOYALTY
Renowned Old Burnside.
And Lincoln Post. Ehoss honcred name
Shall eTemore sbide.
Stin lab0rs for the glory
That thrills Old Burnside.
The name you bear with honor bright
Shall shine through tine and tide.
The emblem Of heroic fate.
Brave Ambrose Burnside
Bul Run and Fredericksburg can tel
How that Isnd general sighed
To Win success from dire defeat
Old brilliant Burnside.
And Knoxville and old Newhern.
Where the brave Ninth Co1s desed.
Shall live n song and story
Aita FlcloTloIs BuTnslces
And as the rolling years 90 b
Each CumraGe sure shsn glide
Into the camping grounds above
WITH dear old Burnside.
And here tonight. with souls 50 bright.
Al comrades dsifed.
Shall drink the health and Ei0rJ
OF CAV old Burnside,
And % the G-snd Old Amy.
b. the Legal Legion side.
Each eunrsde and compSIion
Can toast-Old Burnside.
JOHN A. JOYCE.
Washington, D. G, JEnuzv Z 1903
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

nations, and jingling songs, enhanced by
attractive dances. The supplementary
leading attraction win be Walter G. Kelly,
whom the English declared the finest
comedian ever sent there from America.
and who has contracts ahead Till The year
1912, requiring him annually to appear
in the foremost London music halls. Mr..
Kelly, as THE Virginia Judge" intro
duced & new type to vaudeville. and II
has never palled upon the taste Of the
twice-a-day fun lovers Another fine feat
ure may be expected from the artistic
work OF Miss Angela Dolores and COM
pany in their latest vaudeville triumph.
Cupid at Home" a brilliant and novel
eomedietta- Harry Keane and Olive
Briscoe will add 10 the humOr OF the bill
with their up-to-the-minute farce. a
Trial Marriage The other numbers
viii expand the programme 10 the IN
usual proportions promised, and the week
should prove one CT the most success
ful OF the current season.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
WISCONSIN CLUB MEETS.

Badger Republicans in Capital Elect
Officers,
The Wisconsin Republican Club held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening az the
headquarters Of the league Of Republican
State clubs in the Metropolitan Bank
Building, with Dr. A. z. Cowles, presid-
ing
Arrangements were made for smoker
to be held in early February. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year; president Philip Buettner::
first vice president. Byron J. Price: sec
ond vice president A h Frear, secre-
taTy, L. H Burton; treasurer. Charles
II. Becker An executive committee will
be appointed later by the president.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
AdelR Verne.

The concert to be given at the Colum-
bia Theatre Tuesday afternoon next BY
Adela Verne, the wonderful European
pianist. gives promise OF assuming the
proportions OF an ovation 20 the young
musician. who has captivated the capi-
tails OF Europe with the beauty and
power OF her playing. Miss Verne viii be
assisted By a capable company OF well
known artists IN a programme selected
for its appealing qualities.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
The Garetr.

Commencing with next Monday Charles
Robinson and his Might Owls" win &C.
cupy the boards Of the Gayety Theater
for one week Prominent in the list Of
entertainers with The Night Owls" are
Charles Robinson himself, the famous
character comedian. Devine and VIII
liams. Jeanette Young, Lawrence and
Edwards, Quigg and NickeTson. and a
large and attractive chorus that WIFI be
seen 70 advantage in the latest musical
novelties