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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
International College Meet.


Cambridge on the other has opened
the way for the Intercollegiate AS
sociation of Amateur Athletes of America
TO attempt once more Its plan for an in
1ernational meet between the colleges of
Its association representing the United
States and oxford and Cambridge. as we'll
all the colleges and universities in
the United Kingdom, representing Great
Britain.
1t will be recalled that a year ago last
winter the I. c. A. A. A. 4. tried to ar
games The services OF Lord Desborough
were enlisted to bring the English col
leges into line. but the meeting was de-
men was that they had not the time to
universities would be available or eligible
then intimated that they would also have
American team would measure up to the
English university standard. evidently
not caring to trust the Americans with
out an investigation on their own account
But at the conclusion of their letter
they expressed the hope that possibly at
some future date such meet as this
could be arranged. The intercollegiate
association expressed the same hope. The
various members of the /. c. \. A. A. A.
do not relish the idea Of having Yale and
Harvard, Intentionally or otherwise,
pointed to the sole representatives I'm
this country worthy OF meeting Oxford
and Cambridge. AS a matter Of fact Ok
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
RAILROAD LEAGUE.

The last of the scheduled games will
be played Monday by the Shopmen and
Trainmen, after which, following in the
order in which they occurred. the post
poned games will be played. The sched-
ule follows:
List OF postponed and tie games to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Today at 2:3O o'clock the Brentwood
Suburbanites and the strong Marine team
will fight for nine rounds. A red-hot bat
tie is anticipated The probable batteries
will be Kerr and Noyes for the Subur-
banites and Ritter and Amey for the Ma
rines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
WELSH OPENS EYES
. OF THE ENGL|SHMEN
Some of His Training Notions,
Learned in America, Are a
Surprise to Them.

When Freddie Welsh was over here
he picked up no end or ideas about the
American theory of training. After he re-
turned to England he put them In prac-
tice When the English boxing critics
went out to see him at his quarters be-
fore his bout with young Josephs they
were surprised to find how busy he kept
himself.
1t is marvel to an Englishman that
Welsh can be vegetarian and still
good fighter The Sportsman says:
The fact that he has won over sixty
contests, eighteen of which have gone
over ten rounds, makes it very plain that
fesh meat and alcohol are not to some a
necessity In this respect the little man
from Pontypridd stands out by himself-a
marvellous statue In the history OF the
noble art, while TO show that he possesses
the punch sixteen knochouts are down
to his credit.
Always Working.
Contrary to the methods OF Enshsh
boxers. Welsh is busy practically the Gay
through His training is divided into two
parts In the morning he works at the
pulleys, strengthens the muscles OF the
neck by a set Of exercises he has de-
yeloped, and by another set Of exercises
gives his abdomen that Washboard APP
pearance that betokens the singular de-
telopment of the muscles there AFTER
that he goes for six or eight mile run
on the road anG returns to be massaged.
All this consumes about two ana nan
hours and the first meal OF the day 1oi-
lows at about II O'Clock. AT ne IS IN
his gymnasium and gives two hours 10
bag punching. shadow boxing and real
boxing with his sparring partners, ana
very real boxing it is. too. A shower,
nlunse in the swimming bath and thor
rough r1.;,ssage end the work.
The second and final meal OF the day
comes at about o'clock, then more
rslaxat;cn, and finally eight hours OF
sleep. His training place Is quite an ideal
affair, for adjoining large room some
Thirty by ninety feet, fitted with every
thir. an athlete could desire. is an ad-
n,rable and we'll appointed swimming
hath, with douche at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

This mas been the most successful
season of the r. f. Y. Nj. G. A. League
in every respect. The games have been
better attended and the teams have
partment is probably the strongest in
the city. being backed by the r. r. Y.
NJ c. A. and its numerous followers.
The eligibility requirements of this
league are the most stringent in the
amateur circles. The players must be
members of the r. r. Y. M. c. A. be-
fore they are allowed to play, and in
order 10 be members of the associa-
tfon they have to be employed by the
railroad or afiliated companies. This
rule limits the players to railroad men.
but notwithstanding the attendance is
above the average.
Umpire O. c Flynn covered second
base In the exhibition game Tuesday
making four errors. Flynn says his
poor playing was due to his being out
Of form.
drub tho Adams Express team Wednesday
and was very much disappointed at the
result. Young started the season with
the Southern outfit but near the middle
of the season he had the misfortune of
fracturing his left arm and he has had
trouble with 1t ever since. The thing
that Brent regrets most is that he was
unable to participate in the game In
which Southern beat Station. 1t is likely
that Young will not play again until next
season. ..=..
At on. time in Wednesdays game the
Adams team succeeded in landing three
men on base without any out but Rupert
| retired the side via the strikeouI route
tanning the next three men.
Mcknight made the longest hit ever
mSde on the diamond recently. The ball
ole n q hi 6nt1
Mac circuited for an easy homer The
ball iearly reached the clubhouse.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
DIR. NICHOLSON ,s sgF 3 Z, : I

D4As ~ - - - - - lai1 RI ST y.
Nervous acute and chronic diseases OF every
rature-Obesity. Rheumatism, stomach Heart
Tiver-SpeciaI diseases quickly cured, Con-
syItation free TO ". % b oc1-I
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

Hartman & Co.-MOney ma -lSet Seerls
10 have chilled market for tic :. '-iyi'sT Z.
DO not feel that market can 49, I1uch
more than A rally for some iF's. a
great deal OF Steel has been distributed,
but, on the other hand, being we'll
ket can have any large advance at mo-
ment, we do not think we will have
much of a decline. as lots of people are
waiting and wanting TO buy stocks.
W 3. Hibbs &Co.-Our reports indi-
cate that more loans viii be called this
week This may involve further liqUi-
dalton later on. Liquidation asst week
had much 10 do with the reduction IN
the loan account. according to some
bankers. tt Is reported that certain in
terror institutions look For some big
loans from New York barks-
E. F. Hutton & Co.-Market almost
entirely professional; very little outside
business. Tip by outside and foreign
brokers that there is a move on in
from the tape. Believe market is buy
for a rally.
A. G. Plant & Co.-For the rise in Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas. which was
one Of the strongest features Of the list
credit was given to a prominent bank
ing house which AZ far as the Street car
tie in the stock market recently. About
the only heaviness seen anywhere was
in Missouri Pacific. in which there ap
peared to be liquidation by holders who
could not understand the delay in bring
ing out the financial plan and who
meant a great loss TO the property.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
GOOD LOCAL TRADE
At FIRNER PRICES
Lanston Strong, 19-Ameri-
can Security and Trust
Co. Shares High.

Lanston was the leader on the local
Stock Exchange, selling freely at 10,
with a few transactions at a little high
er level
Washington Gas also scored a small
Improvement, selling at 69d691s, with
more offered at e9A The locking up of
a large quantity Of the stock has linn
tied the supply very materially and
holders being aware of this fact are
trying to make would-be buyers bid up
for the shares.
American Security and Trust Com
pany sold at the highest point in it's
history. 2777s. The company is doing
splendidly, having just declared it's
quarterly dividend, and at the same time
transferred another 100000 TO surplus
account, making the actual surplus
s. 300. 600 It Is reported that there will
be an extra dividend for the sharehold-
ers when another 100000 has been trans
ferred TO surplus. and this Is one of the
reasons why the stock shows the
strength that it does.
Union Trust shares sold at 100. No
other bank stocks were traded in.
Railway common sold at A., and the
preferred shares at 93bs993&t.
Greene Cananea, 1873
Traction IS advanced Z point 20 1l5E.
Chesapeake & Potomac SIS were traded
in at 1O3.
Z. F. Caverly has Joined forces with
f. F. Hutton & Co, of New York.
as Joint manager of their local branch
with Thomas L. Hume. This will give
Mr. Hume time to look after his large
personal interests. Both men are well
and favorably known in financial cir
cles.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
TRICK WITH FLIES
INTERESTS PEOPLE
Entertainment May Be Found in
Ordinary House
Pest.

There IS often time for a little con
versation and the showing of trick
or two after dinner. so that the follow
ing experiment may prove interesting
and useful
II would be best 20 first Introduce flies
into the conversation by saying what a
nuisance they are, or something equally
simple. and then al a suitable opening
ask If anyone present has ever seen a fly
"a common househy-empty box Of
matches.
The answer will undoubtedly be in the
negative. However, a fly can be made
TO DO so. Having caught one alive. care
fully hold II by both wings over a box
OF matches from which the I'D has been
removed, so that IL can touch a match
with its legs,
II will Immediately cling 10 the match
in its endeavor 20 walk. anG fly and
match can be lifted up. The match can
now be pulled from of the hy's feet
and the fly lowered 10 another match
70 which II Will at once cling. Having
caused the fly 70 lift out two or three
matches. II could readily be seen that,
~ necessary. II would remove them all
Strand Ma sazine.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11

WASHINGTON EXCHANGE SALES

Capital Traction, per cent. $1,000
I15iR
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
per cent, 31,0O0G105, $1,000d103. S,0OO4l0S,
81 000I103
Washington Railway, COM, Sd4L
Washington Railway preferred, %
$685.. 10d93ss.
Washington Gas, 25069is. 25G69.
Lanston. 500d19, 25dl9A. 5dl9h. 1C0dl9,
10Od19. 1G0d19. 5Gd19, 50019, 10Gl9. 10d1s
10odl9, f0061g 100d19is. Buyer. 60.
American Security and Trust, lOHzO3s,
After call-Washington Railway, pre-
ferred, lOd932t, 37dS3&4
Union Trust, 20G130.
LanstOn, 25ft19.
Washington Railway, preferred, SEA
1884
I-anston, l00ai9. 1Qea19.
Greene Cananea. 100d1O5s-
LSnston. 1O0d19. 10Ot;19. 10O1191s. lOOtd1g.
Anacostia and Potomac IS, 81, 0o0d 1882.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
Wholesale Produce Prices
Eggs. Cheese and BITTER.

cheese-New York FATS. large. per ID. nc:
small. per h.. HE
Esgs-Near0ys. per doz-. z7assc: storage.
Butter-creamery fancy. s2as2ss; renovated
27a2Sc.
Poultry.
Live Pouitry-Chickens spring. Per ID,
lsaltcs hens i5s15izcs ROSTERS, &C. young
DUCKS, large, per ~, i4c: small. per 10,
l-c' geese. per ID sac, turkeys, toms, pc
10, Hci hens, per 10. I7c-
Fruits.
Fruits-Apples new. per barrel. 81 eoa4 81;
pineapples S2-ooa3- 90 peaches per oaskez-
e9casl2 % grape= per basket 10a13c. cran6erries
per box. a.soaS25o; grape fruit Florida. ss-So
eA5O per crate.
Vegetables.
Vegetables-New potatoes. per Dbl, 81. soa
s2.5e5 sweet potatoes. 81 25asi- 3; cucuntbers'
per basket. i-25a2 90. cabbage. per head,
90, squash per crate. Z5a50c. string beans
per Dbl, N-ooa1. So lettuce per basket, 81
beets- per doz. punches. Z5a3ecs rad
ishes. per, 100. zoo; onions. per bu-, eac;
corn Per dOz-. 10a1sc. tomatoes. per box,
S5a'sc; green peppers. per Dbl. 5ocaSl1os
eggplant. per doz. &c: lima bsans per
quart. 2oa25c; spinach, per bbl., 75caSIoo
Live Stock.
Calves. 7aec. lambs. Ease.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
HERB SPECIALIST.

MANUFACTURERS OF Herb Remedies which
are guaranteed 10 cure or relieve any and
Ell silrnents Mems complaints a specialty
NJ A. LOUIS s SONS, 1z4s TN St \. w
au1o-tf
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
RATES INCREASED
BY GERMAN BANK

BERLIN. Oct 1.-THE Imperial Bank
Of Germany today increased its discount
rate TO per cent. The rate for the last
month had been 4 per cent.
The National Bank OF Belgium has al
so increased its rate on accepted bills
10 81 per cent and on non-accepted bills
TO per cent.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
DIVIDENDS.

American Telephone and Telegraph Co.
A dividend Of two dollars per share
will be paid on Friday, October Is, 1903
20 stockholders OF record at the close OF
business on Thursday. September 30, 1903
WIN. r. DRIVER, Treasurer.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
REFERENCES.

But" said the merchant TO the ap-
plicant, you don't furnish any refer
ence from your last place"
You needn't worry about that" re-
piled the man with the close-cropped
head and strange pallOr: II wouldn't
good behavior in my last place"
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by E. F.. Hutton &
Co. members New York Stock Exchange.
Thomas L. Hume. manager. 1901 F street
northwest
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
MEDICAL.

Dr Reed Specialist
DAs NNNO S04 18th St.
81 YEARS Successful Practice IN the
Cure OF Chronic, Nervous, and Special
Diseases of Men and Women Means
Health to You If You Suffer
From catarrh. Obesity. rheumatism. Constf-
nation Piles, Throat, Lung. Brain Heart
blood and Skin Diseases Nervous pebslfr,r
Kidney Diseases. Bladder Troubles Specf6c
Blood Poisoning. Erupuons. Ulcers. and an
private diseases cured for life By SAFE
methods
CHARGES LOW, INCLUDING MEDICINES
Private Waiting Rooms for Ladies.
once Hours 10 10 /. . 10 8. Sundays 10 IL u
500 SEVENTEENTH ST n. W.
OcI-1
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
SALES ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE

(Quotations furnished BY w 3. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building.
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
inEton Stock Exchange and Chicago Board OF
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-02
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ITCHING
Skin Troubles, Aggravated by Hot
Weather. odiokiy Cured.

When it is known that poslam. the
new skin remedy, will stop the tortur-
Gus itching attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from
all skin troubles which are aggraya-
ted by hot weather. its merit VIII be
instantly appreciated. On the tender
skin Of chafing infants, poslam may
be used with soothing and benencial
effects. It is applied externally, and
Its remarkable healing powers begin
their work at once.
All skin diseases. including eczema,
acne, herpes, rash. letter. etc. yield
readily to its remarkable curative
properties. Occasional applications Of
poslan, in small quantities, viii quick
ly Danish pimples. hives, blackheads,
blotches. and will relieve and cure
itching feet. scaly scalp. humors, etc.
A special 50-cent package has been
adopted for those who use poslam for
these minor troubles. This. as well as
the regular two-dollar jar, is on sale
at The Lee & Osgood's, Smiths, and
other leading drug stores In Norwich.
Poslam Is also on sale in Putnam at
Larue's; in Danielson at Woodward's;
and in Willimantic at Chesebro's.
An experimental supply OF poslam
may be obtained free of charge, by
writing to the Emergency Labora-
tories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street,
New York City.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-02

There have been 20 cases returned
to the clerk of the superior court for
the March list OF cases, of which most
are damage suits for amounts varying
from $1,000 to $4,000. There are but
three divorce cases, but several suits
over notes and mortgages. The list OF
cases follows:
Dennis Murphy of Hoboken is sued
by J. d. Bailey Of Groton for 5000 to
recover on promissory note dated
May %, 1902.
Clara l. Bullock of Providence for
the possession of goods and $500 dam
ages brings suit against job II. TuGobs
of East Lyme, D. z. Moran and ]. F.
Moran Of New London. This Is a suit
arising over the taking Of two picture
machines from the plaintiff unlawfully
in New London.
Joseph T. Cruttenden of Norwich
sues Robert G. Hall of Pittsburg for
$4,000 damages for work performed
and paid for by the plaintiff and de-
PENDANT.
Alice S. Denehee of New London
sues the city OF New London for $4,000
because of a fall on the walk at No.
IS Colt street in that city Dec. 6. 1908,
claiming the walk defective.
]. J. Desmond administrator Of the
estate Of George B. Norton, brings suit
against James NJ. Peckham Of New
London, executor of the will of Eliza
beth Norton. George B. Norton died
In Norwich III 1885. Mrs. Norton out
Lived her husband and was executrtx
of his win and she was given the life
use Of all his estate, including twenty
shares Of the New York, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad company. This
was turned over to the defendant at
the death of Mrs. Norton and he re-
fused TO deliver 1t TO the plaintiff. who
L. 81. - -. &c
estate. The plaintiff claims an order
and decree of the court directing the
defendant to turn over the stock to the
plaintiff and claims $1,000 damages.
Three Divorces.
May B. Tracy of this city wants a
divorce from Roy A. Tracy Of Pough-
keepsie, N. Y. They were married
Oct. %, 1895, and she claims intolerabla
cruelty Her maiden name was May 3.
Osborn. She wants the custody OF
their child.
Nellie Watson Of New London claims
that Ira c. Watson, her husband, is
halitually incorporate and intolerably
cruel. Her maiden name was Nellie
Ormsby and they were married July Il,
1896. She wants divorce and the Gus
tody OF three children.
A1phonse Grant of Norwich. the web
known and popular interpreter, seeks
divorce from Annie Morgan Grant OF
Brooklyn on the grounds Of habitual
intemperance for 16 years and adultery
in December, 1908, with Moses MaPego-
lien. They were married Sept IS. 1891.
Haddel & Co. Of Hartford bring suit
for $4,000 damages against M. ].
Green to recover on three promissory
notes Of last September. 1t IS clzsmed
for the jury. Hadden g. Co., Inc. bring
suit against M. ]. Green for $1,000
damages for the two other notes Of
September last.
The Wetdmann silk Dyeing CO. sues
NJ. J. Graen for $1,000 on account
Five thousand dollars damages are
sought by W. Yennens, adm. Of the es-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-02

On Saturday evsEng Mrs. Robert
Hargreaves Of No. 40 Norwich avenue
gave a presentation party, about TWEEN
ty friends responding to her invitation,
namely Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Stanton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eargreaves, Mr.
and Mrs. l. Clegg. Mr. and Mrs. H.
Chippendale, Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes Of
Baltic Mr.. and Mrs. J. Dixon, Mrs
Fleetwood and Miss Eccles.
During the evening the following
programme was given, the elected
chairman being Mr.. J. W. Stanton,
which position he filed in very cred
table manner: Selection on the gramo-
phone, John Andrews song, J. W..
Stanton, Birthday Comes But Once a
Year; song, Robert Hargreaves, Fin
nigan's Health; song, Mr.. Barnes,
Whisper Her Mothers Name The
chairman then called on Mr.. Barnes in
behalf Of Mrs. HargTeaves to present a
gold vest chain to her husband, Rob-
ert Hargreaves. After a few remarks
with regard to the high esteem he was
held in by the friends present he hand
ed the chain over to Mr. Hargreaes,
who responded with a few suitable
words. thanking his wife and friends
and hoping they would all enjoy them
selves. Songe were then rendered by
Herbert Chippendale, Last Saturday
Meet; Mrs. Andrews, Our Hands Have
Met; L. Clegg, There's q Tavern; duet
by Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Barnes; read
ing. Harry Hargreaves. Supper was
then served bye the ladies, which was
greatly appreciated by all present.
Games were then INDUCED in. the
party dispensing about 1870, with the
singing OF Aud Lang Syne, and with
many wishes for the future welfare of
the host and hostess, after having spent
a most enjoyable evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-02
EninvahIn Rirthdav par4u

Miss Alice Greenwood entertained
eighteen OF her friends at the home Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Greenwood, SO Providence street, Sat
urday evening, in honor of her 18th
birthday. During the course Of the
pleasant evening, which was quickly
passed with games and music, Miss
Greenwood was presented a signet ring
by her friends, in which her initials
were engraved, and bracelet by her
mother. Dainty Refreshments were
served Miss Greenwood proved a
charming and hospita'ble hostess, and
her guests departed, wishing her many
happy returns Of the day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-02
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get it's beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.