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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1909-02-05
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1909-02-05

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1909-02-05
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nen uno 9aumaterinl.
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pertauit.
Soroert pseiSiite
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29

When you have lost or found anything
telephone an advertisement TO The Wash
ingtOn Herald. and bill VIII be sent you
AZ I cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
NELSON 4 FAVORITE
Battling Dane Tackles Dick
Hyland To-day.
COAST LAD A wHIRLwIND
Boys Scheduled to Go FOrtx-fve
Rounds Before San Francisco Club.
Champion Light-weight Says He
VIII quit the Ring After He Faces
ThOmpsOn-IEnOres welsh.
sDscl.I 70 NE wa.binrton Hernla.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
New York, May 2S.-BattIing Nelson,
champion lightweight of the world, viii
defend his title in a fight scheduled to go
forty-fve rounds at Frisco tomorrow
afternoon The betting on the Coast is
TO l that Nelson wins. and even money
that Hyland lasts tWe4ty rounds.
There is unusual interest in this affair
for the reason that the impression has
gained strength of late that Nelson is
overrated or has gone back in skill and
condition The fact that the light
weight champion picked Hyland as his
opponent and deliberately refused 10
make a match with Freddie Welsh. Of
England, and at the same time crawling
out or a hght with Packey Mcfarland. Of
Chicago. created the belief some time ago
that the Dane did not care 70 run the risk
Of losing his title.
Nelson, by the way, declared two days
ago that after to-morrow's fight, which
he expects TO win. he VIII take part In
Just one more ight-with Cyclone Johnny
Thompson, on September g. at Colma-
after which he viii retire permanently
from the ring with an unbeaten record,
and hand over his title 10 Dick Wheeler,
a sparring partner. Nelson, therefore,
boldly ignores a legitimate challenge
from Welsh to night az the lightweight
Hmit-I53 pounds ringside-which viii
govern to-morrow's battle, and expects
the sporting public TO regard him for all
time as. TIT. ence. greatest lightweight in
the world.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
FIRE IN NEW YORK HOTEL.
Manager Keep Guests of the Knick
erbocker Ignorant of Danger.

erbocker Ignorant of Danger.
New York. Nay 2S.-A FIRE in the Hote'
Knickerbocker early this afternoon did
So.OC0 damage.
Peter !. Behan. one Of the assistant
managers of the hotel smelled smoke
and traced Il TO parIor Il. room used in
the winter Tor dinner parties. but in the
summer for storing curtains and portieres-
The fire Eas Out in few minutes.
None Of the guests knew Of the FIRE until
Il was over.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
LATONIA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Six furlongs Pink Wings. lTT
8IoGufalnl. IS 70 5 Eol; JACK Baker. IL lee,
10 20 I. second: Red shawl. lT Pagel. 70 70 4.
third. Tine. 10 $5 Dr. Fzz Harkavsy. Bill
CuIley, Lincoln. Erroneous Bryce. Nettie Traver,
Woodlands Rose, Automatic and Lizis Moore
also ran
SECOND RACE-Four and ole-hah furionzs.
Slswfo0t, 10 lPagel. even. won JACK straw. E5
Nic;ntainl, 70 5 second; Banives. l05 tMsriinl.
Is % J. third Tine 0-5s ~ Little MOlie. Black
Boy. Inferno Queen. and Lord Chiffon also ran-
THIRD RACE-Sfx furiongs TN Kelly. 10
lGlasuer y % L Won; E1dCTad0. 10 page. 70 /.
second, Zeola s CWillismsl 20 I. third Tine.
Ils4& Potter. Ned Camack. May Hamilton,
Wade Lee, Voting. Marno-eau- and Gun Shot
also ran
FOURTH RACE-Oue nile. Mars Abe, g. lMsr-
tin. % :. wCn. The Minks. loi tHeidel, % 2
second. Tom HAYWARD. 81 tTEplinl. % 5. third.
TINE ls5 4-5 Dr. Barkiey also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Ous and OnefiEhth miles. Water
lake. lo6 lAndressl. 20 2 won: Mad Militant. lo6
CHsideQ. 70 l. second; Bllly Pullman, los
tPoEsrs'. z 70 5 third Tine. 20 IS. Hue-fsEo
Gray Plume Bannnrk Bob. ard StO1estreet alS1
rzn
SIXTH RACE-FITe and o1e-hsH frrlonss- Boz
NE Bard. II Powers. 70 L Won; Ton Holland
10 walsh. II 70 3, second Chalice. 10 fHeideD
- 70 l. third. Tine. 100 IS. Pc Picc snake
Mar, and Jane Randolph also rsn.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
HOWARD Wins AT TENNIS
Defeats R. ". Hills in Feature
Match on Bachelor Courts.
II. Doyle Proves Master in Match
with p. w, HendrIek-To-day's
Pairings Announced.

Play IN the tournament OF the Middle
Atlantic Tennis Association was con
tinued On the Bachelor courts yesterday
afternoon, and hot competition resulted
The first match resulted in an easy
win for Il. E. Doyle against P. W Hen
dr.ck. scores &c, 81
A. Howard and r ". Hills figured IN
an interesting and closely contested
match. the former winning in the third
set. The scores were rs. 6-S -
Drawings for doubles to-day resulted
as follows: Count Torok and Baron de
Struve vs.. Browne and Dom Holtz-
man and partner vs.. Morrow and Hen
dricc&Barnard and Barnard vs. Count
Prilvoltz AMI partner, Martin and part
ner vs.. Pilson and partner. Mercer and
Tobolt Us. Hills and Deis-
Note. Howard and Graves are bye
All who DO not appear by 3 p m to-
morrow VIII lose by default
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
FRENCHMEN TIRE OF BOXING
scant Crowd witnesses Debut of Jim
Barry I'm Paris.

Paris, Nay 2.-The goose is becoming
tired Of laying golden eggs, and there
were not 800 persons at Tivoh Hall to
night 10 witness the debut Of the pugilist.
jim Barry. although the prices were only
a quarter as much as they were at the
Cirque de Paris. Dolan. Barry's oppO-
nent, proved TO be a beefy Euglishman.
apparently over forty years Of age. and
he was knocked out in less than two min
utes Barry aroused cheering by ad-
dressing the spectators briefly in French.
saving he regretted that he did not have
a better opponent.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
20 X -.

Alexandria, Va. May 2-The fate OF
Calvin Johnson, one OF the four negroes
charged with the murder Of Walter F.
Schultze, now hangs IN the hands Of the
jury
TIE c-ae was given to them at 1875
-n,olock Tonight after Commonwealth 5
+ Attorney Samuel c. Brent had concluded
his final arguments for the State At
midnight the jury had not reached an
agreement and shortly afterward they
we're ordered locked up for the night
by order OF Judge Barley.
Opening arguments in the case were
begun by Commemorative Attorney
3rent at 3-55 o'clock this afternoon, and
he spoke exactly one hour
At o'clock Attorney Lewis H. Machen
began his argument for the defense, and
a recess was taken at 5:45. He resumed
his argument at 80 O'Clock tonight
when court reconvened and concluded at
s.ss O'Clock. Mr.. Machen made a strong
plea for acquittal on the ground that
there was no evidence besides Smiths 10
show that johnson had any part in the
crime
All the testimony was gone over again
By Attorney Brent. who asked for con-
vic1iOn. He finished at SIS o'clock, after
which Judge Barley handed the instruc-
tons 10 the jury and they were turned
over 10 the city sergeant and baiiin,
who escorted them 10 the jury ROOM
Fifteen witnesses. most OF them IN re-
tuttal. testified to-day before the closing
arguments were begun Fourteen OF them
testified at the morning session
The funeral Of Mrs. Nettie Lee Nails,
who died Wednesday last, took place this
afternoon 1t 8 o'clock from St Paul's
Episcopal Church Rev P P. Philips,
rector. conducted the services. and the
burial was in the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery. The palIbearers we're HarteT
Walker. Robert Phillips. Richard Green
wood. Leonard Nails, Floys Saunders
and William Petit
4 guard from the Reform School came
yesterday and took 10 that institution q
young white man named William Pad
Eett. who was recently convicted IN the
police court for stealing several bottles
OF whisky from the Southern Railway
freight depot
Al 4 meeting Of Potomac Lodge o.
odd Fellows tonight the third degree o.
the order was conferred upon four can
didates. Other business was also dis
posed Of
! business meeting OF Alexandri'
Lodge OF EIks was held at its hall TO
night and considerable business va!
transacted.
TIE funeral OF Mrs. Annie Atwell. WIT
died yesterday at the Alexandra Hos
pitaI viii take place tomorrow after
noon from her residence. North Alfret
street.
There IS a possibility, it IS said. tha
the city viii annUl its agreement witt
the Alexandra Electric Light Companl
for alleged violations Of the contract
The joint committee on light and fnanc
OF the city council has been considering
for some time s resolution offered b.
Councilman Spinks 70 annul the conTac
with the Iesees. The matter will be con
sidered at the next meeting Of the cit!
council
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
TRAVIS SURVIVES SEMI-FINALS
Former Champion DiSpOses Of Find
lay Douglas I'm Tourney.

New York. May zs-walter J. Travis.
former international golf champion. this
afternoon defeated Findlay S Douglas in
the seml-fnsIs Of the Metropolitan Golf
Associations championship at Rye, 5 up
and 10 go.
Fred Herreshoff at the same time de-
feated Robert c. Watson by the same
score.
Travis was 1 Up on Douglas at the turn,
the formers medal score being s. out 20
% for Douglas The first two holes were
halved Douglas got the third. : 10 par s.
The fourth and nth were halved-
Travis squared the match by getting
the sixth. par I 10 3. He also won the
seventh by the same showing. The
eighth and ninth were halved-
Douglas S1ccumbed on the sixteenth.
when Travis made his third , coming in.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
KINGS HORSE BEATEN.
PerOIa Wins the Classic Oaks at
EPSON Downs.

EPSON OctfA1-
Epson, England. May 2S.-Equaling in
point OF briinsncy the attendance at the
Derby last Wednesday, the crowd that
3ourneyed out to the Downs this morning
TO witness the running OF the classic
Oaks was nearly twice as large IN num-
berss Almost 20 a person the great COR
course Of people had pinned their hopes
and money on the royal entry. Princess
de Gales. owned by his majesty King
Edward. There was great GisappOint-
ment when, nearing the finish Of the race,
Il became evident 70 OnlOOkers that an
outsider-Perola, owned by " g Cooper
would win. and win she did, In mastery
fashion. in front Of Princess de Gales.
with J. 3. JoeFs Verne a distant third
When the winner passed the judges there
was hardly a cheer in the spacious stands.
A moment later. however. shouts Of ap-
plause greeted the King as be colgratu-
lated Mr. Cooper on the victory OF his
FLY. Perola's victory was unexpected by
all except her owner. who. just before
the raee, advised his friends TO have q
good bet down. and as the starting price
was as good as 20 ! against the win
ner, Cooper and his friends made hand
some profits by the victory.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
JAMESTOWN RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-F0ur and one-haE furi0nzs. Love
Watches. II lAIcCarhyl. even. won: Good In
teut IG Red, - 5, second: Fearnsught. IL
lDsuSnaRl. 70 !, third. Tine, o55 - Alts< also
zn.
SECOND RACE-su fuIl0ngx PoizT Star. IL
martini. 70 : wOo; King Thistle. ie7 lConlinl,
70 J. seco1d; Msrdus. IL NdcCaheyl, Z 20 !,
third. Tine, III IS. Van Dan, Miss K. O. B..
Ornanentation. Emirola. and Laura A also ran
THIRD RACE-Six furiouES. Lily Pad, lO
CAicCaheyl 70 !. won; Elysun. lo2 Reid. 70
l. second: Eussacan. los Buns. 3 10 ;. third.
Tine. III. Chspero1. Babbls, High Hat, POGO
taligo and Donation also ran.
FOURTH RACE-One mile. Baby Willie, lol
CHaynesl. 2 n L won; Eschau. 100 SlcCshey),
TO 3. second Tine is4 Only two starters
SIXTH RACE-One and one-sixteenth niles Mis-
Marjorie, 3 t2eid). 6 20 s. won; King Of Bsshsn,
I02 fAGcCaheyl. s % ]. second; judge Saufy, ll-
lCsTifiul. 10 l. third. Time. 80 IS. Lady Gar
Spauker. Trey Of Spades. Prociivity. and Counter
msnd also I'm
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
TORONTO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-six furIoass. Shore LARK, I05
sfcCarthyl. 4 70 l. Won: CTugdcn. IL lDeTsncl).
! 10 2 ssond- DeTanson. l0s CdentTyl. 70 TO T.
third Tine. 1.l5 2s Milenia Search Lisht. South
en- Bride. Gandolin. lady OTinaT. Ruby Bind.
Spiri- and Pep also ian
SECOND RACE-FIvs furlonZs- Fauntleroy. 10
Hardy to 3 Won: Pulka I0s iGoidsteinl. 5 20 2,
second: Chiffon Queen, lo5 tRoss}. 9 20 . third
Tine. Io4 Front Row and jim Miller also ran-
THIRD RACE-Ons and one-sItesutE niles
afindip II nIsrsz75ve}. ! 70 4 won. French Shore
IL tGrbertl. 10 J. seooud, Lady Miner. IL
tSoldstgin} ! . 4. third Tine. I1a. Woodb;-s
Belle also ran-
FOURTH RACE-Ous nile. Red River. -
fCSoldstein) 70 ! Won; Tsrsh, IL .Retrgl, 70 ,
second; BsllwetheT rs CIentrJl. % 5. third
Tine. I:42 - Little Osage also rzn-
FIFTH RACE-FIvc furlongS. Busy, 10 fHinch-
ciiTel. % ?. Won, Gslveca- is Res, 20 !
second: Compton Is (C5oldsteill. : % 3 tliTd.
Tine. rs s-5. Hickory Stick also ran
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
BETTING IS LIVELY
On the Outcome of HyInnd-Nelson
Fight.

San Francisco. May 2S.-Active betting
on the fight between Battling Nelson and
Dick Eiyland. who will meet at the Mis-
sion street arena tomorrow afternoon,
opened tonight. Considerable Hyland
money came out
Nelson's supporters offered even money
that Hyland VIII not last twenty-five
rounds. and it is said that Nelson has
placed several bets on himself at this
figure
Both men look 10 be in the best of con
dition. Nelson is faster than formerly
and MS boxing Is better. but many sport
ing men think he has lost his stamina
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
GO TEN ROUNDS TO DRAW.
Leach Cross Fails 10 Get Decision
Over-HOunE Erne.

New York. May SIN one OF the
fercest ten-round glove fights ever seen
IN this city Leach Cross, the Bovery
dentist, had a small advantage over
Young Erne. Of Philadelphia, at the Fair
mont A G tonight
Il was q slugg1g match all the way
Cross landing tie greater number OF
clean blows.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
Olympic Games at Stockholm.

Berlin. May &.-The candidature Of
Germany for the holding Of the Olympic
games in 1872 was formally withdrawn to-
day and the committee chose Stockholm
as the place for holding the next games.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
seminoIes Win Game.

ands yesterday IN a closely contested
game. Z to 4. The Seminoles would like
q game for Memorial Day with any team
averaging twelve years. Address A. Henry
Hallam, manager. I770 L street north
west
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
NEWSOFALEXBNDRIA
Murder Case Goes to the Jury
After Night Session.
VERDICT IS EXPECTED TODAY

Funeral OF Mrs. Nettie Lee Nails
Held at ST. PauTs Episcopal Church.
Young Man Convicted Of Stealing
whisky Taken TO Reform school.
Odd Fellows Confer Degrees.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29
Toner. Lin LIeweIIyns.

The Toners yesterday defeated the
LleweUyns at Potomac Park. s TO O. The
feature Of the game was the pitching OF
Mann. who did not allow a hit. and only
passed one batter.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-29

Alexandra News Agency. CO. King street. Alex
SndTia. Va, authorized agents and carriers for
The washington Herald. The Herald vii be de-
liFsrsd daily and sunday to any address II Alex
a5dria fo- % cents g month
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
VERMONT TARIFF OPINION.

According to n Washington despatch
criticisms of Vermont newspapers late
ly about the pending tariff bill have
stirred some members OF the delega-
ton in Congress. 1t is not believed.
however, that any of the Vermonters.
either In the Senate or the House. will
forsake their stand-pat allegiance.
Both senators will undoubtedly follow
the finance committee"
So far as the comments of the FREE
PRESS are concerned, our position has
been and is that the tariff bill to be
formulated and presented to President
TAFT for his ohicial endorsement and
signature should he such as shall full
FIJI the promises made during the nat
ional campaign by the republican can
didate for the presidency and others
who spoke with authority for the par
| ty.
This Is not a mere matter of news
paper opinion or the individual opin
| ion OF any member of the party In
Congress or out Of that body. 1t is
simply question OF good faith with
the American people. As such 1t in
| wolves the future welfare OF the Re
| publican party. When the people dis
cover that any political party can not
be trusted to fuinil its sacred prom,
ises, that party will be doomed. nc
matter what Its name. or Its glorious
| achievements In the past
| II Congress Is framing measure
which President Taft can endorse ~
carrying out the promises he made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
SIGNS OF RIG WHEAT CROP.

The fine rains over the wheat area the
past week have made the wheat crop
for 1909 a certainty. II is expected that
the great record of 1905 will be eQualed
il not passed, says the New York World.
on May |. it was estimated that farm
ers were holding 100000 bushels of
last years crop. AT tidewater and in
storage were half as many bushels.
The States OF Washington. Idaho and
Oregon will grow greatly increased
acreage Of wheat this season over last.
but 1t is believed that the cold spring
in the wheat belt may curtail the yield
slightly. If the yield Is anywhere near
what 1t was last year. then the country
may expect to hear OF a record breaking
wheat crop in the extreme northwest
States this year.
It is estimated that there are 800, 0oC
more acres sown to wheat this sum-
mer than last year.
The past two weeks have been warm
over the wheat belt and she grain was
growing rapidly. Then hne rain
something unusual at this time OF the
year. fell completely nsur'ug great
stand OF grain.
Farmers are already hiring men and
engaging harvesters and threshcrs for
the big crop. Labor Is cheaper in the
West this season than for three years
The average farm laborer who works
by the day can command but $50 at
the most. 1t Is believed that there Will
he plenty OF help this season TO help
harvest the wheat
Oats and barley are the other leading
crops OF the grain growing belt in Wash
ington this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
SERVICE THE NEWSPAPER REM
DERS,
(From the Bradford Opinlon)

(F'rom the Bradford Opinion)
Few people have any realization of the
extent to which the local newspaper
helps on the societies, the churches and
all other organizations in our commun-
ity. How long would 1t be possible to
keep up interest in society and church
gatherings. IL the newspaper was not
the medium by which people can con-
stantly be reminded Of coming events?
The man on the street usually adopts a
cynical habit toward all organizations 20
which he does not belong, he SCOTS a.
their work. questions II they do any
good. Tho newspaper. however. Is an OPP
tinist. II sees the good side Of life, is
constantly telling the people about the
good work done by societies and church
es. gives them credit for what they are
trying TO do, overooks flaws and only
mentions scandal when such is in every
ones mouth.
Lots of society and church people are
eagerly looking for the reported when
they have a pink tea or an initiation that
they want TO get advertised. But when a
pastor resigns. or the grand officers are
coming for a visitation. or some other
piece Of real news crops out that the
newspaper wants In return for all It's
service. 1T never occurs to them to call
up the newspaper man and give him a
tip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
REGULATION OF EXPRESS RATES

Some Of the good people Of Vermont
thought there was no need of extend
Ing to other public service corporations
the same degree Of control by the
Slate government as was exercised with
reference to railroads. and as con-
sequence the act of the late Legisia-
ture dealing with public service cor
porations is somewhat deficient. stu
the public service commissioners CT
Vermont are clothed with considerable
power that may be used for the beneht
Of the people.
New Hampshire has also vested GER
tain powers over public service cor
porations in its railroad commission
and we notice that the people OF the
Granite state are beginning to reap
the benefits thereof. For example. a
reduction in the minimum rate charged
by the American Express company for
carrying small packages within New
Hampshire has just been ordered by
the New Hampshire railroad commits
sion in response to petition pre-
scented by the New Hampshire state
board OF trade and number of sub
ordinate boards Of trade. The rate lis
ordered reduced. on and after June /
next from twenty-five cents to fifteen
cent? the rate which prevailed up 20
two years ago.
Formerly the people OF the Granite
State would have been helpless no mat =
ter what rate, the American Express
company might seek to establish. re-
CARELESS Of the fact that company in
question owes its right to conduct op-
erations as we'll as its existence to
the people
be better policy for public service cor
porations to so conduct their affairs
that they will not force people TO ap.
| peal to vested authority for relief In
cases similar to this one
While we have protested over and
| over against the prevalence Of pre-
judice against capital invested in this
| way. we fully realize there are two
sides to the case, and that in not a few
instances the capitalists have only
themselves to blame for the popular
| feeling against them
The old cry of live and let live. ap.
| plies here as in so many directions
and the carrying out of this adaSe
faithfully will dissipate much of the
trouble between public service com.
\ panies and their patrons