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The Washington times., 1909-10-14
LOCAL FAN DIFFERS
WITH OUR EXPERT
Thinks Unfavorable Criti-
cism of Detroit Team
Is Unjustihed.
sporting Editor. Washington Times.

Sporting Editor. Washington Times.
Dear Sir; AS a member Of the Root
ers' Club" and In the interest of fair
play against unjust criticism, 7 wish to
make a few remarks relative to the
roast" handed out by your representa-
tive to the American Leaguers, now bat
ting for the worlds championship Mr.
Rice evidently cannot see the Detroit
club for an instant as worlds champions
In view Of the records to date, can
not see where the Pittsburg club out
classes the Detroit team in ability to
field, perform at the bat, or pull off I'M
expected plays. It is just as fair to say
the Pirates outcIass the Chicago Cubs
for the reason that they beat them out
Of the championship. How any man is
in a position to state that even though
the Pirates should lose the series they
would stin outclass the Tigers, in view
Of the performance Of Munin, Donovan,
Cobb, Jones, ct al, is beyond the power
o. any fair-minded judge of baseball to
decide.
Take the teams IN their respective po-
sitions, and man for man, with some
exceptions on both sides. they compare
favOrably For instance; Gibson is su-
perior to Schmidt. the Tiger pitchers
have certainly shown far more Sorm
than those Of Pittsburg; Tom Jones has
Outshone Abstein; Delehanty loses moth
ing by comparison with Miller; MOriarIy
has delivered goods far better than
Byrne; true, Wagner has OutClassed
Bush; Davy Jones has been the sensa-
ton of the series and loses nothing by
comparison with Clarke, Leach has
something on Crawford, at least in this
series; and last, but not least the mighty
Cobb clearly outclasses Wilson.
This is a fair and Just summary, but
a man thoroughly ConYeTsant with base
ball knows that upon the pitching STAFF
practically depends the result, as wit
messed in the series between the Cubs
and Tigers IN this department, the
Tigers certainly have the Pirates backed
Off the boards, as viii be shown by com
DarisOn with the records Where, then,
an impartial observer could say that the
Tigers were Outclassed is beyond my
comprehension, and viii be even though
the Pirates should win the series.
I say may the best team win, but at
least let US be fair IN our comparison.
c. D. EVANS.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
NORDECAI BROWN
HOLDS THE RECORD
Cub Pitcher Has Greatest
Number of Wins-George
Mullin Is Second.

NEW YORK. Oct. 14-Mordecai
Brown, the great three-hngered pitcher
Of the Chicago Nationals, with thirty
one wins to his credit. has the distinc-
ton Of having pitched more victorious
games this season than any pitcher in
either league. not excepting the great
Christy Mathewson. Of the New York
Nationals, who has twsnty-six to his
credit.
Brown has not only won more games
than any other twirler. but he has like
wise officiated in more, the unofficial
records, Just completed, showing that
re OBLIGATED IN forty league contests
during the season. 3IathewsOn pitched
in but thirty-twO, SC has somewhat the
better Of the percentage figures at
least, the averages being .8l2 for Ma
theWson against rs for Brown.
AIullin. Of Detroit. IS second TO Brown
Of the major league pitchers in games
pitched and games won. Mullin worked
In thirty-eight championship contests
and scored twenty-nine victories, giving
him a .763 average.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
JOHNSON CONFIDENT
OF KETCHEL'S. SCALP
Champion VIII Use Same Tactics as He Did Aoa;D.t
Burns-Large Crowd Expected to See
Fight on Saturday.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. A.
With both men reported to be in the
pink Of condition interest in Saturday s
battle between Stanley Ketchel and
Jack Johnson IS Increasing and the ad-
vance sale Of seats indicates that a
crowd that viii fill the arena win wit
ness the mill.
There is little betting on the result
The general opinion is that Johnson
win win and most of the money placed
has been at even that Ketchel viii last
fifteen rounds.
Sam Fitzpatrick. who win look after
Johnson at the ringside. declared today
that the negro champion viii follow the
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
About I own Football Dope
By MELVILLE.

Pitted against the GalIaudet Reserves.
the Agricultural Department team yes
terday emphasized the early season pre-
dictions that it would be one Of the
fastest independent elevens about town.
The Mutes never had a look in, Score,
"A to O.
Considering the fact that the clerks
are handicapped by lack Of suitable
training quarters and get very little
practice together. their showing yester-
day bordered on the remarkable The
GGllaudet Reserves are no SLOUGH
eleven; have both weight and strength,
and although their knowledge Of the
game is not startling, it takes a pretty
good team to score "A points against
them. Forward passes and well exc
cuted runs around end formed the
bulwark OF the Farmers offensive play,
these formations netting nearly all OF
the touchdowns.
One impressive portion Of the win
ming teams play was it's interference.
On wide end swoOps the runner was
always well protected, this being more
responsible for the big gains than the
ability Of the backs in carrying the
ball. Captain Priest and Noisy Con
over, Agriculture halfbacks, had little
TO do other than receive the ball and
stick to the interference, which in
variably kept the way well cleared of
Mute taCklers.
Agriculture is preparing an extensive
schedule, and intends to keep busy 70
the end Of the season With such teams
as this available, independent football
IS on the boom, and banner SAND lOt
campaign seems already assured.
Mike Mcdonald has been sup
planted only temporarily as captain OF
the Central eleven. Hamilton will have
charge until McDonald's injury, re-
ceived IN the game against the veterans
recer fly, mends.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
BIG CROWD TO SEE
YALE-ARHY BATTLE

WEST POINT. Oct 1.-THE army
athletic council reports a tremenduous
demand for tickets for Saturdays game
with Yale
Especial effort has been made this
year TO handle the crowd, and instead
Of two small grandstands there are
stands inclosing the east. west, and
south sides of the field. Yale received
1000 tickets, and VIII be on the east side
directly opposite the Cadets on the
west stand.
The officials decided on are: Referee
Mr.. Langford- Umpire-Dr. Carl Will
Jams. Field judge-W. P. Okeson-
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

same course with KetcheI that h. did
When he won the championship from
LoInny Burns IN Australia He u-ul
SSsp away from Ketohel and tire him
o15 ebbIilis tAe early stages Of the fight
ana lHen go In and try 10 finish him
ms plan worked Wen againsf p4,--,s
4nd as the difference in height befween
hetchei and Johnson win a. aho,5s 49,.
same as that between Burns and Tc,5,-,1
son. Fitzpatrick believes his man can
Ketchel and then win BY lrnoatro,,t
On the other hand Ketcbel declare
he viii carry the fight TO the negro from
the start and VIII give his dusfv an
tag0nist no chance TO stall or TO taxa
advantage OF MS superior height ard
weight.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
SPORTING NOTES.

Branch BOcOck, captain and quarter
back Of Georgetowu's football team In
1905. Is coach of the Virginia Poly
techniC Institute football team.
The Chicago Cubs will take a barn
stOrmiug trip after their series with the
White SoX.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
+Batted TOT Stanage IN the sixth.
fBatted for Willetts in the ninth.

Two-base hits-YVtlson, Crawford. D.
Jones. Home runs-Clarke, u. Jones'
Crawford. Stolen bases-YVagner o.
Clarke. Gibson, Crawford r. Jones.
Sacrifice hits-Clarke, Adams. Bases
on balls-Om Adams, !: of Summers, g.
Struck Out-Ry Adams, 8; by Summers,
3; by Wfletts, l. Hit by pitcher-By
Summers. l. Hits made-On Summers.
10 III innings. Wild pitch-Summers
Umpires - Messrs. tombstone and
Q Loughlin. Time Of camel hour and
80 minutes.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
TAYLOR 10 RETURN

WORCESTER, Oct. 14.-MajoT Tay-
Tor, the Worcester bicycle rider. has
cabIed he is starting for home from
Berlin, having closed hfs riding sea-
son. He has been abroad since April,
racing on European tracks.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
BOXING NOTES.

It IS announced that Willie Lewis viii
receive $50 each for ten fights in Paris.
The match between Harry Lewis and
Bill McKinnon, the Boston heavy
weight, has been declared off.
Frank O'Brien is helping to train
Johnny Mayo and VIII have him In fine
form to box Phil MCGOvern.
Jimmy Gardner and Mike. Twin, Sui
Ivan. are both talking Of going 10
Europe IN the next few weeks.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Ihose veterans seem TO have bean a
gls poIsJer to the Business souad Tts
Ie-isiVe win over the Maryland Aegfe
rr1 ,.7,i - yesterday came as a surprise
= ffei,s 81 ne game was sort CT practice
etssA4l' ana business played nearly an
- ~ substitutes at one time or other
~ oteHo gfapners obtained IS points a.
against for the home team.
mccarthy Tech captain. il consf5er-
ably agitated over the action ~ -l-..,1
OF the high school athletic advisers in
tempting 10 set a weight limit vvl,feT
VII WI, practically disrupt the BLACKSMITH
eieNen- lie has issued a oausffo srfi~Ie
on the effect the proposition hae 80 -
1eSnhlcal, and says the matter h mos
unfair and unsportsmanlike.
a whole lot Of talk is gcina the
rounds over the adyisabilitv Of er9nlox,-
ing the drop kick this season. ~
OF the experts say, since thu s-sI7la ~
the play has been Iessened. IL WIN NOT
De so generally used in COLLEGIATE eoot-
pan, yet Princeton has won 6oth of it's
last two games through this roe53,.r,
IN game last Saturday C71unfne,be,r1
tJhe Washington athlete playing haIf-
Dack Tor Princeton, booted The Nan
over Tor the deciding scores and again
Yesterday against Branch Books viz
slnia Tech outfit he duplicated the
I Tic: II would seem from this that tho
effectiveness Of the play has not az
together died out
Georgetown is working overtime in
preparation FOR its game with Rich
mOnd College in the Virginia tc,-r-n So
urday.
Coach Neuman evidently does not IN
TEND again to leave the work of his
squad open to the harsh criticism which
IoiioWed the game against Washing
Ton College last Saturday and doubt
less the coming contest VIII not pro
duce the many crudities evident in
previous battles Several veterans viii
make their debut Saturday at RIrh-
mond and 1t should add strength.
with Business, neutral: Eastern and
western, supporters; and Central and
Ieeh, opponents, II is difficult to fore
tel what the verdict Of the PRINCIPALS
win be at the meeting for the discus
SION OF the high school weight problem
this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Brown may be fortunate enough to
have Dave Fultz, IS. as its baseball
coach next year. as 1t is announced that
DR.. Sexton who has coached the base
ball team for several years. viii not
act IN that capacity with the hill nine
again.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Baby Show Contest.

Beginning August 10th and
closing September 1st. '09, chap
eroned by Theatre Vaudette,
promises to be the feature Sum-
mer closing social pastime. A
half score of entries are now as
sured, and a hustlfng time for
primary honors, together with
praiseworthy emoluments, ten
dered by our worthy merchants,
to the duly elected, form the inn
petus to reach the goal.
The Vaudette heartily concurs
with the impartial spirit of the
merchants, in a desire for a
friendly and closely contested
campaign; so much so. that the
winning of the prize will re-
dound to fortune and not detract
from fame of competitors, which
fame though not winning lhe
prize, will be cherished epoch
in future reminiscence that must
prompt a sanctity for noble pa
rental worship, and a determine
ton to honor their faith in the
strife for merited honors, in
which they have set a pace, in
the incipiency of being.
The pictures of all babies en-
tered will be consecutively num-
bered, and fancifully displayed
on the curtain, thus enabling the
voting to be registered by num-
Der, and then deposited in a con
venient receptacle when passing
out. where a daily bulletin will
be displayed, showing a tally of
the votes cast to previous day,
also slides announcing prizes and
where displayed, will appear on
curtain.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
POINT DU GARD.

An Ancient Concrete Bridge In The
South Of France.
In the south OF France is a concrete
arch bridge known as the Pont du
Gard, which was erected in the year
56 b. @. The concrete In this was not
composed Of crushed stone or other
small aggregate OF the variety now en-
ployed in concrete bridge work, but
was OF the old style. consisting OF al
ternate layers OF large and small
stones, gravel, etc, and OF cementi-
tious materials. Vitruyius describes
the materials and methods in use be-
fore the Christian era. and other
writer's like Albert In 1S45 and Pol
-ladio In 1870 accurately describe the
method which 'the ancients' (as they
call them) employed "of using boards
laid on edge and filing the space be-
tween with cement and all sorts of
small and large stones mingled to-
gether."
1t is very improbable that the Pont
du Gard would have withstood the
rigors Of climate of the northern
United States, but it's actual state of
preservation, as well as that OF many
other specimens Of ancient concrete
work, proves that II modern work Is
honestly executed II win many times
outlast any reasonable bond period. SO
that n very small yearly sinking fund
per cent Is all that is required for
properly designed and erected concrete
work.-Cement Age.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
AN ORDINANCE.

An Ordinance in reference to
side walks and rights of way of
railroads and street railways.
Be it ordained by the Mayor
and City Council of the city of
Columbus. That:
Section 1. 1t shall be the duty
of each, and every tenant, or the
owner of vacant or occupied by
the owner of any dwelling, store,
or vacant property within the
city, in front of or along which
is side walk, whether the same
be used as a side walk or not,
to keep said side walk clean and
unobstructed and free from
grass and weeds on or bordering
same, and of every railroad COM
pany or street railway company
within the city, to keep the
right of way of said railroad
company or street railway COM
panY clean and free from grass
and weeds. Said owner or ten
ant shall at once remove or
cause the removal of all accumu-
lation of grass, weeds and every
thing in the nature of a nuisance
on or bordering said side walk.
and every railroad company or
street railway company shall at
once remove or cause to be re-
moved all accumulation of grass,
weeds and everything in the
nature of a nuisance on said
right of way. 1.-s
Section 2. Be it further or,
dained, that any failure or re-
fusal on the part of any owner or
occupant of property in front of
or along which is side walk, or
any railroad company or street
railway company to comply with
the provisions of section one of
this ordinance, shall be a mis-
demeanor, upon conviction of
which such owner or occupant or
such railroad company or street
railway company shall be sub
ject to fine of not exceeding
$40. 90 ten dollars at the disere-
ton of the mayor. Each days
failure or refusal shall constitute
a separate offense and subject
the offender to separate punish
ment.
That this ordinance be in force
and take effect 20 days after the
adoption thereof.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
SHOCKED THE HOSTESS.
A Practical joke That Was Psrps-
trated by Euaens Field.

There are many stories incident to
the career Of the late Eugene Field,
who not only wrote songs for the chill
dren, but who was at times fond OF
practical jokes, which illustrate his In
imitable humor.
On one occasion he played an unex-
.ReGted part at a dinner given In honor
W himself and his wife which, while
it had it's serious side. was made all
the more enjoyable by the grave de-
pertinent OF Mr. Field.
The dinner was given by a leading
Chicago family. When all were seat
ed Mr.. Field repaired to the pantry,
only to return in a few moments with
a dozen or more costly gold embroid-
cred wineglasses, the property OF the
hostess, which, to her silent astonish-
ment, he proceeded to hand over to
each guest one by one. a souvenir OF
the occasion.
Great was the merriment when it
was realized that the hostess had not
contemplated parting with her cher
ished glasses. But Mr.. Field was not
yet content. Returning them to the
pantry by previous arrangement with
the butler, he took up tray OF old
bottles and other broken glassware
and, pretending to stumble, dropped 1t
IN the floor, apparently shattering the
valuable wineglasses-a
The feelings OF the hostess may be
magined, for 1t was some time before
the real situation was understood
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Attention!

The Columbus Clothing Co.
will close their big stock reduc-
ing sale Sept. 1st. Remember
the date and come before that
time if YOU need anthing in their
line at lower prices than ever of
fered before. Their stock is
first-class i'm every way. Their
stock must move and they have
made the prices that will do it.
They are now receiving their
fall and winter goods and their
stock will be as usual up to the
standard as they are progressive
merchants and always meet the
requirements of the people.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
PROHIBITION BILL
PASSES HOUSE

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 13.-
The Fuller prohibition bill, be-
lived to be the most drastic ever
drawn, passed the house today.
The bill provides punishment
of six months at hard labor, and
a fine of fifty to two hundred
dollars for violators.
1t declares places where intoxi-
conts are stored be closed and
forbids newspapers or any other
mode of advertising intoxicants.
Officers are to secure a list of
parties having government
licenses and publish them and
many other features equally as
drastic.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Dixie Lyceum Bureau
Buys Atlanta Bureau

A deal was closed Wednesday
whereby the Dixie Lyceum Bu-
reau, of this city, becomes the
owner of the Atlanta, Ga, Ly-
ceum Bureau, one of the largest
in the South and the strongest
competitor of the Dixie.
The consummation of this deal
makes the Dixie easily the larg-
est in the South, covering fifteen
states, and Messrs. Carson and
Mooney, the proprietors of the
Dixie, are fully competent to han
die the enlarged business.
President F. M. Loveless, of
the Atlanta Bureau, was here
and made the deal.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
SCHOOLS OPEN
NEXT MONTH
PUBLIC SCHOOL TERMS BEGIH ON SEP
TEMPER 18TH. G.K. TAFFE ELECT
ED As LATIN TEACHER
COOK HAS OPTIMISTIC HOPES

Prof. Joe Cook of the Frank
lin Academy, one of the fore
most educators of the state, has
optimistic hopes for a larger and
most successful school term in
the history of the Columbus
public schools, for the coming
year, which session open on
Monday, September the thir-
teenth.
Mr.. C. w. Taffe, a graduate of
the Southwestern Presbyterian
University of Clarksville, Tenn,
has been employed by the school
directors to have charge of the
Latin department of the High
School made vacant by the resig-
nation of Prof. F. G. Ramsey.
Other changes in the schools
are the designations of Misses
Laura Young and Hattie Leech,
whose places will probably be
filled by Misses Laura Howard
and Bloomie Lawley, two gradu-
ates of the |. |. and c., and who
are well qualified to fill these
positions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
SELECTION OF
LEAGUE SECRETARY
NAME OF PRESIDENT {. ". ANDERSON
OF THE MONROE PROGRESSIVE LEAsUE
BEIE6 CONSIDERED BY DIRECTORS
CONFERENCE OF DIRECTORS

After receiving many applica-
tions from men throughout the
country, the Columbus Business
League are considering the name
of Mr.. E. w. Anderson. presi-
dent of the Monroe Progressive
League of Monroe, Louisiana.
Mr.. Anderson will be in the
city Tuesday night in conference
with the league directors, and if
they see it their interest to en-
ploy him, they will call a meet
ing of the association. Mr.. An
derson is said to be a man of
ability and comes with the best
of recommendations and en-
dorsments from leading men
throughout the Southern States.
With wide. awake secretary,
Columbus should add hundreds
of dollars in the way of invest
ments as well as many substan-
tial citizens, so much depends
upon the fitness of the secretary,
and the directors mean to see to
it that they have the right man
for the place.
Among other important things
that the league expects to look
after first will be the adjusting
of freig ht rates in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
ANNUAL AUGUST
CHALLENGE SALE

We call our readers attention
this morning to the Woman's
Store page advertisement an
nouncing the Annual August
Challenge Sale of early fall
goods. Mr.. Leigh put on this
first sale of this kind six years
ago. Up to that time no mer-
chant in Columbus had ever at
tempted to push fall goods so
early in the season although it
has been done for many years
by the more progressive mer-
chants in the large cities. 1t is
economy to buy goods before
you need them if you can save
money by so doing. Everything
points to an advancing market
so you have everything to gain
and nothing to loose by buying
your fall requirements now.
Mr.. Leigh is quoting some splen-
did values at a sharp saving in
price as a glance through the ad.
will show. 1t would be wise to
visit the store this week and
take Advantage of the opportunity
to save on your fall purchases.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
A DEBT OF HONOR.

The Debtor, the Creditor and the
Promissory Note.
The inconsiderate creditor pressed
for immediate payment of his promis-
sorry note.
But have no money" said the
debtor wearily.
II saw you pay that man who just
went OUT retorted the creditor indig.
nantly.
THAT was a debt Of honor" replied
the other. with hauteur.
The creditor Immediately tore up the
promissory aote which he held in his
hand and threw 1t in the fire.
$50 is mine a debt Of honor" he re-
marked simply.
SO far so good. and the matter is pro-
ceeding along the proper lines for such
cases made and provided.
The debtor assured himself that the
promise to pay had been really con-
sumed. e.5ss-
Pardon me" he then politely said
but you. tore up that note voluntarily
and from mercenary motives. 1 can
not therefore recognize it as a debt Of
honor"
Which proves that a nice sense OF
honor is a good thing to. have lying
about handy.
The creditor smiled iHdulgently.
"Oh, that was only a copy l tore up"
he replied. He took another note from
his pocket. This is the original, you
see," he remarked. with pardonable
pride.
Which proves again that a careful
man before burning his bridges assures
himself that the ferry is still doing
business at the same old stand.-Ex-
change.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

James K. Hackett, whose at
torney announced Tuesday night
that Mrs. Hackett MARY Man
nering) had withdrawn her suit
for divorce, made this additional
statement Thursday:
From this announcement
some papers deduced the theory
that there had been a reconcile
alton. | do not wish my attor-
ney's statement, and | have
made none whatever myself at
any time for publication, to be
misunderstood. And. |. there
fore, wish to state that up to
date | regret this deduction is in
correct"