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The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

~1FTEN | have been asked, why
such a small majority OF the
vast army of persons VINO
III find amusement and recrea-
ton playing different styles
of billiards ever attain proficiency at
the game. The answer is simple. they
start wrong. And once having &C
anired an incorrect style 1t Is q dif-
ficult thing to unlearn bad habits ana
begin Alright.
There are three things one must
learn to play even an average game
of billiards-making correct bridge
for all shots, holding the cue prop
erly with the driving hand. and stroke.
Each OF these three depends upon
the other. and l believe the bridge
is the most important OF the lot. al
though some billiardists may disagree
with me.
have often times been criticised
because | did not attempt TO master
the game at the three cushion caron
style. but as the two strokes vary so
greatly will not attempt injuring the
delicacy OF my balkline stroke to
please a few curious people woh
would like to see me attempt that
style game. Hence | would suggest
that Ali beginners at billiards take
nm one particular style and stick to IT..
| will try to explain in the simplest
language the bridges / have FOUND
TO be the most effective and easiest
TO master.
The off-hand masse bridge Is used
very seldom In championship matches,
but Is shown more in fancy and ex-
hibition work, which will enable the
executor to get force on the cue ball
for n driving masse. such as could
not be obtained by holding the bridge
hand In any position on the table.
By using the ofY.hand masse stroke
the played can hit the cue ball with
such force as TO drive the ball the
entire length of the table and return
without striking cushions or any OBJ
ject balls.
The close masse bridge stroke Is
most difficult for the novice. II Is
used only when the balls are lined
up." The cue is held perpendicular
by the stroke and grasping the cue
with the thumb and first two fingers.
Only the tips OF the fingers on the
bridge hand touch the table. the cue
merely resting on the side OF the.
hard II seems an insecure method
of guidance. but little practice Will
show how serviceable IL Is. Begin
ners will do well to either pass up
the masse stroke for time or try Il
out ON an old table. A slight slip
means torn tablecloth. For this
re ason many first-class rooms bar the
shot. except for experienced players.
The bridge most often called into
play is used for the delicate nursing
stroke. The heel Of the hand and the
finger tips rest firmly on the bed o.
the table with knuckles elevated and
thumb extended. The cue, slipping
easily between the hand and thumb.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

KATl HII1E the student body, facul-
ty and alumni of the Univers-
IV ity of Michigan are all rails
ing a cry against the west
ern conference and its atti-
tude toward the university, declaring
that its position is unfair and that II
is attempting to boycott Michigan and
thus force her back into that body, 1t
seems as II little ancient history
might be reviewed in an effort TO
show the inconsistency OF the ath-
letic policy OF Michigan during the
past Is years.
No doubt the present foes OF the
conference are unfamiliar with the
events of the past. but nevertheless,
that body deserves some defense.
Michigan says that boycott Is an
unfair means of compelling a univers'
ity TO change its athletic policy Good,
any one will agree 10 that. But does
she remember little incident that
occurred in 1899 when she was The
head OF a boycott against Chicago?
The Maroons were getting the big
games because OF their position in u
large city. They demanded "A large
share OF the gate receipts and all or
their contracts provided that the home
team should receive the biggest share.
and one that was greatly out OF pro-
portion. That was all very well but
Michigan found that It's home games
did not bring in as much, and. there
fore, it's finances were on the decline.
So 1t got Wisconsin and Illinois TO
boycott Chicago, and these being the
three biggest schools in the west at
the time. soon forced the Maroons
into submission.
During that boycott they not only
refused 10 play Chicago, but they even
played games in Chicago on the day )
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
HOCKEY SEASON TO
COMMENCE DEC. -
DETROIT AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMS WITH EIGHT
TEAMS AND WILL START PLAY WITHIN
NEXT TWO WEEKS.

in games at Detroit and abroad. This
team will be conducted by the Arena
management 1t will play Saturday
evenings, league games taking place
on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
President Jackson has offered watch
fobs 10 the IL men who compose the
winning team In the Detroit league.
Officers elected Tuesday night were:
Richard Jackson, president; Harry
Nelly. secretary; f. A. Bachelor, II.
G. Salsinger, Joe S Smith, board OF
arbitration.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
Jack coombs Is Married.

PALESTINE. Texas. Nov 3O.---Jack
Coonijs. star pitcher OF the Philadel-
phia Athletics. and one of the heroes
of the worlds series. has Joined The
ranks Of the benedicts. lately added
TO Connie Mack's team. Coombs was
married here last night To Miss May
Russ. Today the couple left for Cuba.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

~. In his book: The National
Se." A. III. Sphinx writes as foiiows
Warming catching:
)(oxt to the great pitchers, the
catchers who have had so much
- with the building up OF the
are first worthy OF mention.
nfnion II divided and history
10 prove just which OF the vet
>catchers was the first to play up
70 the bat with neither mask,
- protector or the commonesI
", q glove to protect him.
0IkS honor has been claimed In
n ~ the friends OF Robert Fer
I'm sof the Atlantics Of Brooklyn,
r9y Malone of the Athletics OF
@1jodolphia: w. ii. Craver of the
10jna1 Chicago White Stockings,
39Iao Allison of the Cincinnati
~: Mart King OF the Haymakers
11 later OF the Chicago White Stock
1t; Scott Hastings of the Forest
~ az Rockford: Mike McGeary OF
~ Haymakers of Troy; Jim White
n the Forest Citys of Cleveland;
= hrIoy 1Gi1ls OF the Mutuals of New
E3k: Ad Jouett of the Eckfords OF
vGok1yn: #. r.. Becannon OF the At
6nfics Of Philadelphia and Nat
a6ks Of the Hartfords.
81 saw all of these players in their
NH behind the bat in 1870 and not
- Of them had mask, chest pro-
Dctor or glove to protect them from
A. swift pitching they then faced
Choy were all fine, fearless players
md took no heed of the injuries TO
400 hood hnAv and An Oara which
,aspe to them often.
There may, however. have been
'ther catchers before those have
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

Formerly president OF the American
league, Joe O'Brien is said 10 be slat-
ed for the position OF president OF the
Philadelphia National league club.
This story comes from Chicago. IL
started as the result OF conferences
between Charlie Murphy, owner OF
the Cubs and reputed power behind
the Phillies, and O'Brien. Murphy, II
is said. is wrathy over the recent
Philadelphia-Cincinn squabble and
intends to GUST Horace Fogel as pres
ident OF the Phillies al the coming
annual meeting of the league.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
TIGERS PLAY
AT HARVARD

PRINCETON, n. j., Nov. 30
Princeton's demand for another big
football game every year, is likely to
be met by the addition OF Pennsyi-
vania TO her schedule. Princeton
would prefer Harvard to Pennsyl-
vania, but there appears little chance
today OF Harvard agreeing to such a
game.
The authorities have therefore
turned TO the Quakers. The latter
are clamorous for game with either
Princeton, Harvard or Yale, so the
negotiations that are soon TO be OFF,
cially opened, seem destined to sue
coed.
Princeton has not met Pennsyl-
yania at football since the game IN
Trenton, in 1894, when the Tigers
were defeated, II to o.
All basketball games of the \. vi. L.
A and Y. NJ O. teams will be played IN
the Light Guard armory. Richard
jackson closed a contract to that eff
feet Tuesday
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
BY WILLIE HOPPE.
champion Billiard Player.)

FTEN | have been asked, why
such a small majority OF the
vast army of persons who
find amusement and recrea-
tion playing different styles
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
EXPERT OPINION.

To play good game OF bill
lizards. is part Of liberal eduoa-
ton; to play too good game Is
evidence Of a misrspent life
Herbert Spencer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
POET JOHN CARTER TO BE
RELEASED FROM PRISON

ST. Paul. Mimi, April no Partly as
the result OF activity in his behalf on
the part OF the editors OF New York
magazines. who have accepted his
poem. II seems likely that the Young
Engllshman known as John Carter
(his true name Is unknown, will be
released from the Minnesota peniten-
tlary one OF the citizens here. who
Is Interested in the case said after
conference with a member OF the
board OF pardons yesterday. that he
felt sure action in favor OF the poets
freedom would be taken when the
board meets tomorrow
He IL serving 10 year sentence
for stealing S24.
Following Is an abstract OF one Of
his poems
but the lamps alight, and the clear
proud song
Shall reach to the throne Of God
ere long
The night must pass, and a strange
new dawn
Burst upon field. and copse, and
lawn:
For out OF the warp OF shame and
tears
/ weave the joy Of the coming years"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
ROOSEVELT AND
THE PRESIDENCY
Indignant at Report That Result
OF PinChot interviews Was
He Was a Candidate.
HAS MADE NO DECLARATION
In Regard 60 American Politics While
la Europe aud lie
VIII Not

Vienna. April l5.-Mr Roosevelt was
indignant today when hc learned that
a report had been printed in Paris and
cabled 20 America that one Of the re-
suits Of the recent conference with
clifford Pinchot was an agreement on
the part OF the former president 10 the
use of his name as candidate for the
presidency.
Mr. Roosevelt again reiterated that
be had not. and would not, make any
declaration In regard to American poll
ties while in Europe" lie had receiv-
ed and talked with MI Pinchot. he
said. as De would receive and talk with
any other political friend MI Rooso-
Welt said ne would hereafter decline -
receive the newspaper correspondent
who had given currency 60 this report
The story to which MI Roosevelt re-
fcrred appeared originally in the Sc
colo Kick of Genoa and was repeated
100 special dispatches 90 Paris aud
thence To- the United States. 10 stated
that Mr. Roosevelt had reached 1u
agreement with MI Puchot and that
lf .t became opportuue he would be-
come a presidential candidate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
MINE WORKERS WILL
GET AN ADVANCE

Chicago. April l5-Tho 10000 men
needed 90 Install safety devices, as rec
quIred by recent legislative enactment
iu the 500 coal mines of Illinois. win De
furnished by the United Mine Workers
AT 20 wage advance OF SOS per cent
This agreement was reached here TO-
day Dos the state executive board of The
United Mine Workers of Illinois and the
executive board of the Illinois Coal
Operators association. DC U.s. stipulated
that the advance is FOR the repair work
only and rs granted without prejudice
90 future negotiations Co cover tile enc
tire Illinois field.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
CITY OFFICIALS FIGHT
MARS ARB0R DAY PLANS

Asa res,ttt M the agbt tst,,a,, Nicb-
"''0 '' ''"''' ''p'l '"u'"' OF paINs'
and IT, F. Heath. parkkeeper the city
officials did not observe the usual GUS
am. 80 .t..t.,... +r.... 40. r.st.,,,. ....t.
on AIn'' u'f. N'H'I ''hh - hiah7-
ford. accompanied by Mrs Bransford.
drove down 90 the park iu his sutomo-
bile about 90 o'clock this morning
when Doe arrived he learned that TO
provision. had been made for planting
frt.. and .r fH.f na n.4. informed that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
WEALTHY RECLUSE
COMMITS SUICIDE

Pittsburg April 15-A light which
burned FOR six weeks I'm the rear 1f
a house Boa Blum street excited the curl
osity OF neighbors and has now re-
suited in the discovery that w H. Rob
i'm, n wealthy reclusc, has been dead
there for a month or more At his
door was mail which had accumulated
since March 10 and beside the bed in
which he lay dead was found "a bottle
marked "carbolc acid" Robin was
formerly a real estate dealer. but had
recently had left fortune by
wealthy aunt. Mrs. Hanna Joncs Ho
had made his home with her until her
death and occupied his house alone.
Tho motive Tor tho apparent suicide
has not been disclosed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15

he announced in these Cunningham
claims until cNery ono 90 the 90
lawyers in my department has made
an exhaustive examination of the
record. When this is done J. shall send
the record To the department of
agriculture and ask Tor similar care
ml examination at the hands of the
large force OF lawyers there"
rs this extraordinary care which
you propose To- give 90 these cases
due To the magnitude OF the claims
or the publicity which they have att
tractcd?" asked M James.
Both" reported the witness
The luncheon recess was taken at
this time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
RAISING THE MAINE.
Suggested Commission of American,
SpanI.h and Frrnch Engincers.

Madrid April i5.-El Pals, comment
ing upon the proposed raising OF the
United states hatueshlp Maine which
sank IN the harbor of Havana ON the
eve OF the Spanish-American war. sug-
gests that an examination OF the wreck
be made by commission Of American.
Spanish and French engineers TO deter
mine the cause Of the warships de-
struction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
HOUSEWIVES.
Census Director Durand Makes an IA
PLANTATION for Their Benefit

Washington, April 15.-Ccnsus Di-
rector Durand has issued a statement
to the housewives OF the land, explain
ing why. I'm the Instructions 90 enulncr-
ators for the census bureau, housewife
should be represented as having no
occupation. 1t Is not intended iu this
Instructions" says Durand. TO imply
that housewives have not r. high Occu-
patton and one which greatly COM
tributes 20 the wealth Of this country
The instruction says that the census
idea OF an occupation is necessarily
one which brings in money directly,
and that IL is important TO get the
statistics Of women who DO earn money
directly. and that in order TO- assure
an accurate census housewives should
be represented as having no occupa-
ton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
EIGHT OUT OF TWENTY
MEN RESCUED ALIVE

quebec April l5-Eight out OF 70
men who were buried under huge
pile Of earth and rock by a premature
explosion of dynamite on the lire of
the Ha Ha bay railway about three
miles from ST. Alphonsc. were rescued
alive today Three others were taken
out without serious injury
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
ENrIosIoN Kills Two

Hamburg April IA terrific exulo.
sion. the cause of which les not clear. oos
Curred today Ion one of the buildings of
the bonded warehouse districts The
fire which followed considerably dam
aged three warehouses. but was finally
eNtuguishod by tine fire department.
aided by four hreboats ln the harb0r.
Two Iabore.s were killed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
STAY AZ THE HAGUE
Will BE PROLONGED

The Hague. April I1-Mr EoosovcIts
stay in thc capital OF Holland win De
longer than was originally planned.
Tho latest arrangements provide for
parturc o. SET Tor NAV Queen
WllholmIna has expressed an urgent
wish To- receive the former president ON
tho last day OF his visit here The gov
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
smRINERs ApIouRN.

New Orleans. April l5.-Thc thirty
sixth annual meeting OF the Ancient
Arabic order Mobiles of the Mystic
shrine. went into history last night
and today marked the departure OF
numerous temples for their homes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
wEsroN IN rENNsYIvANIN.

Conneaut. O., April l5.-Edward Pay
son Weston left here M o'clock this
and In a few minutes crossed
the Ohio state line and entered Penn
sylvania. lie hopes 10 reach Northeast.
Pa, tonight, a distance Of 81 miles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
TOMOR ROW

The a.. S. Weather Bureau aud its
relation 90 many Industries. Is
another interesting feature
The following topics will also be
covered:
Lady Mary's London Society Cos
ip
Trouble Brewing In Afghanistau.
owing to Domestic intrigues-ll-
lustratcd
open Air schools To- Save France
From Depopulation- Illustrated
The ASSES Club. Curious Literary
Ceremonies On the Latin Quarter
Richard Wainwright, the Decatur
OF The Spanish American War
Burns Place 90 British Affections
shown az Recent Sale OF Relies
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
DENIES MOORE STORY.


Mr.. Pierce denied that ne had cola
eX-OiOv Moore. one OF the CunhinRhaa
claimants that he could have his plt-
ents without am examination under the
new law Of May 2S 1905 He said Land
Commissioner bennett had construed
the law differently and had told
Moore he could have his patents with
out a hearing
During the winter OF 1897. Mr. Pierce
said. the Cunningham claimants had
maintained strong lobby I'M Wash.
ington and had eXertod powerful innu-
cnCeg on ScCy Garfield and Congress
to secure their patents
Mr. Pierce said he stipulated with
John p Gray. one of the counsel FOR
the Cunningham claimants that The
cases should not be heard before tho
Juneau register and receiver. who ORE
dluarily would have had jurisdiction.
because the receivers SON was one o.
the claimants and because ne realized
that the same influence would De- ,v-
crtcd with these officers as was ap.
parent in Washington. tie thought
these influences might warp their
judgment
The committee questioned NJ Pierce
along lines regarding the Cunningham
claims and as 90 whether he would
be-. Doc effect tho court OF last resort ln
deciding whether the claimants we've
entitled o. their patents Tile Witue-r
replied that neither the claimants nor
the government would have an appeal
from his decision
How do YOU reconcile your judicial
function with that of prosecutor iu-
Quircd Senator Root
THAT is question Which has both-
cred me great deal" replied AIR
Pierce
Tie expressed the opinion that the
prosecution OF land eases should rest
with the department OF Justice He exc
Vlalned. however. that whom Of
hcials ~ the general land office ayr
peared before him in the role OF
prosecutors hc considered them aF
such and did not allow tho fact that
they We're government Officers 20 I'M
fucnce his decision
Representative Graham and James
sought 10 obtain an admission from
tho witness that IBIS administration Goo
any case would bee. subject to review
hy the secretary Mr. Pierce said be
supposed the secretary would have
legal right 90 DO go. bur he could not
recall any case whore the secretary
had reversed or revised a decision of
ono Of his assistants.
CARE IN CUNNrNGHAM CASE.
u want TO say right here" cxclaim-
ed Mr. Pierce. that no decision viii
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15
FRANK PIERCE
BEFORE COMMITTEE
First Assistant Secretary of the
Interior TeStifies in Bal
inger-Pinchot Case.
WAS CLOSELY QUESTIONED.
Reconciling His judicial Function
With That of Prosecutor. Wor-
ricd Him a Good Deal.

Washington, April i5.- Frank Pierce.
first assistant secretary Of the interior.
who began his service under socy. Car
field and was continued in office by
Secy Balliugcr, was the witness before
the Ballinger-Pinchot committee Of in
quiry when its sessions were resumed
today
Mr. Pierce took the stand late sat
urday afternoon. and after detailing
az some length the multitude of duties
OF the secretary Of the interior. he de-
clared that Mr.. Baliinger soon after
taking office turned over 20 him every
thing in connection with the Cunning
ham coal claims
just as adjournment was taken last
saturday Mr.. Pierce testified that Mr..
Ballinger had not 80 any time attempt
ed 10 Interfere with his direction Of the
case or to influence his action.
Before Mr.. Pierce resumed the stand.
Atty. Brindeis made a lengthy state
ment charging that the interior depart
ment had failed 10 furnish certain cor
respondenCo called for by him boa a let
ter TO the committee dated Jan. a.
Mr.. Brandeis said the respondeuco
related 20 the statement Of Atty.-Gen.
Wickershsm that CLAWS had been
EulltA OF htpitual protrue llnatlOn ma
failing TO institute suits against claim
ants OF Alaskan lands. He said he eX-
pected to show by this rrospondence
that CLAWS had not been negligent in
this matter
Chairman Nelson told Mr. Braudeis 90
write letter enumcratiug the papers
needed and he would see that they were
forthcoming from the department Mr.
Btandcis said an ne could do would bee
10 repeat his request of Jan. g.
Atty Nertrees said he resented the
imputation OF opposing counsel that
papers had been withheld by the de-
partmcnt
That Is not true. there. Is not q word
OF truth IN it, said Mr. Nertrees
The committee then adopted mo-
ton that the department De asked 10
produce the correspondence demanded
by Mr. Brandeis and MT Pierce rcsum-
al his Testimony
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-15

Your Announcement IN the "News- IL
Brought 90 tire Attention OF People
VINO Appreciate Values.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-10-29
SPORT.

The third day of the international
aviation meet at Belmont park, Long
Island, was made remarkable by the
establishment of a new American rec
ord for altitude, by ]. Armstrong Drex-
ell, and the competition in other events
was at all times full of zest. Drexel
scared in great circles higher and
higher into the glare of the setting
sun to a height of 7,105 feet. His de-
scent was swift, and he landed safely
in the middle of the field.
The American altitude record that J..
Armstrong Drexel so proudly brought
down out of the clouds Monday in his
Bleriot monoplane was snatched from
his craps by Ralph Johnstone Tues
day in a headless Wright climber.
Drexel reached 7,105 feet. but John
stone topped him by 1913 feet with a
new mark of 1903 feet. He came down
chilled to the bone and his goggles
were trimmed with frost. For half an
hour, he battled with a snow storm
above the clouds, seeking still higher
levels. The undemonstrative Wilbur
Wright danced with joy when he
glanced at the boragraph.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-10-29
POLITICAL.

Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson and
his daughter are on their way to Iowa,
where the secretary will make cam
paign speeches and his daughter will
sing at the political meetings.
John A. Dix, the Democratic candi-
date tor governor of New York. has
received a definite assurance that
Mayor Gaynor would make public
statement favoring his candidacy.
The Illinois Federation of Labor has
adopted resolutions looking to a ref
erendum vote of workers an this and
other states, upon forming a new po-
litical party, to be composed exclusive
ly of working classes, including rarm-
ers.
The Boston G. Maine railroad will
not interfere in New Hampshire poll
tics hereafter, according to a state
ment made by President Charles
S. Mellen in an address before
the Wonolncat club. The Boston &
Maine has been political issue in
New Hampshire and Massachusetts
for many years.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-10-29
FOREIGN.

Within recorded twenty-four
hours. sixteen new cases of cholera
developed in Italy. Eleven deaths
from the disease occurred during the
same period.
In Rome the ministry of the interior
has received word of tidal wave
caused by n hurricane at Casamicet'
ola, on the island OF Ischia, that
drowned 200 persons.
A cure for dusty roads has been
found at last by Mr.. Francis Wood.
borough engineer at Fulham. England.
The material is a mixture Of two-inch
granite with Trinidad lake bitumen.
DR., Hawley II. Crippen. convicted OF
the murder of his wife, Belle Elmore,
the actress, will be hanged November
Sth. The date originally announced
was November 18th, but the sheriff
advanced the day one week.