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The Washington times., 1910-12-15
HOrsemen Are Pleased
With Election Of Sale

HOrsemen and devotees OF the driving
game are today expressing satisfaction
over the, election OF L D sale as prasi-
dent OF the Road Drivers and Riders
Association
On top OF the election comes the an
nounceTnent Of the racing oErniv5i TO be
held on the speedway On Thursday
afternoon Several notables wiz be
present and many District OWueTs Of
fast ones viii be IN evidence behind
their favorites.
Gen Nelson A Niles has siZuffied his
intention Of being present Well known
hOTSenen in the persons Of Messrs.
GOOdacre, Lotus, Morris, Dunsworth.
Hal Miller Mccarthy. and DOugherly
VIII enter their horses and an interesting
afternoons racing should be IN order.
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
MOORE AND MURPHY
ARE FIT FOR FIGHT

NEW YORK. Dec I5--PaI Moore ana
tommy Murphy, two Of the best light
weights IN America, reached New York
t4Lsa5 from their training camps for
pire Athletic Club ---0 LII
Both Of the boys declare they ara
s--sAlly under the weight at which thew
expect 10 enter the ring tonight ans
tnst they are trained TO the moment
me battle VIII show whether Mummy
mas q chance for the title now heId nv
Ad Volgast. i-'-~ -
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
Attell and Mcfarland
Fight May Be Called Off

CHICAGO. Dec 1.-THE snag which
Chicago sports have been expecting n
the arrangements for the fight between
a be Attel and Packey Mcfarland, the
stCChIyarcs fighter. has appeared.
Owing % a CisaETeemenr between the
two fighters as 20 the club before which
they shall appear in New York the
chances nov are that the match vii be
called on
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
Resolutions Of Thanks.
ThOrne an Easy Mark
For Lewis in Paris

PARIS, Dec 15.-With a ron q the
easiest fight money on record II his
IOCket. TTaTry Lewis, the American mid
dieWeiEht. received CONCENTRATIONS to
day for his 1ue-rOUnd knockout OF Jeff
Thorne. at the Wazram Boxing Club
last night Lewis has meet a lot OF
marks IN Paris. but never such q soft
proposition as ThOTue- The crowd was
greatly dispieased over the short Gura-
ton Of the bout
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
Carroll Wins Two,

Carroll Institute took q brace IN the
City League and strengthened It's hold
on second place By defeating the ROvers
By - 10 = While the Y II c. A team
has a clear lead for the tttle- Carrot
Institute is putting up a stiff fight ana
bids fair 70 be rival for the head Of
the league.
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
IN RULES
ARE LOOKED FOR
Magnaes Want to Bar From the Field Any One Who Is
Not Wearing Baseball Uniform-Would- Keep
Photographers Of Diamond
By THOMAS KIRBY.

NEW YORK, Dc 15-One OF the
changes likely in the playing rules VIII
be the one barring rom the field anyone
who Is not in Unifc n
Under this clause, President Lynch. OF
the National. last wear banished All pho
tOEraphsrs from the park, but the rules
committee Of the Baseball Writer'S As
ISOLATION VIII take the matter I'D with
the joint committee from the two
leagues, and assurances have been re-
ceived that the ban on the Photograph
ers viii be lifted before the gong rings
in April II
This is considered a decided victory for
the newspaper men.
Bob Williams, a prominent football Of
fetal in the IMPORTANT games around
Washington is here for the meetings
He Is owner OF the Roanoke club. and
IS trying to learn the exact status OF
the Virginia League II its relation
with other minor circuits
To see Fred Clarke and Hughey Jen-
niuEs together, one would hardly be-
Heve they were once bitter rivals r.
y CrId's series. They are the best OF
One OF the most coveted possessions
Of Dutch" Schaefer is the gold watch
which was given him for being q mem
Der Of the all-star team which furnished
practice for the Athletics while they
were waiting TO wallop the Chicago
Cubs With his old watch he keeps
Eastern time ard on the new piece the
hands point to the time OF day or night
IN Chicago.
Harry Woiverton. who once jumped
the Washington club. is here looking for
cau players fo- the Oakland club which
he manages on the coast
There Is no agreement between the
Atlanta and Washington ball clubs by
which the former Is 20 Get a~- - ''''
playersNwhO fail TO make good with the
Nationals
Ny attention was called some time
80 70 an aFLlcle N Nnlcn II was stated
that We are 70 give Atlanta first crack
at al Of our discards, but this IS IN
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
Burns May Never Enter
The ROped Arena Again

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec B-Frfends
OF Tommy Burns. former heavyweight
champion. said today they fear that he
has appeared for the last time in me
ring as q result OF injuries received
in a wreck on the SeaItIe-Tacorna Tut,.~~
urban railroad, near here
Burns right arm an1 right knee ware
badly WrenChed, and II Is feared a
small bone in the right arm was f-ac-
tured
The former champion also received
painful bruises about the head.
The Washington times., 1910-12-15
Nelson Wants to Rest
Before Fighting Again

CHICAGO, Dec I5-AIthough wired
an oGe- BY the F'airmont Athletic cub
or New York Battling Nelson declared
today he did not think he could Go him
self justice at this time, and would Lot
re-enter the ring until after he had
taken g long rest
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

true" said Jimmy McAIeer this morn
ing
TOf course. so long as we use their
park we VIII d. them any favors we
possibly can in the way OF slipping then
ball players, but we are bound in no
we were glad TO go That's ali there
IS 70 IL"
The selection OF Fred Tenney as man
ager Of the Boston Nationals, was the
fUlnllment OF a prediction made IN
these columns the first day the Ma
tionaI League met
Charley Somers. Of Cleveland, was re-
elected vice president Of the American
League for another year This IS an
annual habit OF the presidents OF the
clubs
Frank Farrell, OF the New York Yam
KEGS, gave banquet at the WOlcOtt last
night 10 the American League magnates
and the visiting newspaper men It was
some banquet.
President Tom Noyes, OF the Ma
Ionals, Is member OF the board Of
directors OF the league for one year
The others are Ben Shibe, OF Phila-
delphia. Frank Navin. Of Detroit. and
Bob Hedges (or his sUccessor), Of St
Louis.
Dick Harley, the former GEORGETOWN
play ct, IS II town looking for an op-
pOrtuuity to invest some coin In a
minor league franchise He has been
QeVotlng himself exclusively 20 his
business in Philadelphia for the past
three years, but IS anxious to own
club and sign some one to run it
for him
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

% give q series OF exhibitions. HIS bride
going with him They VIII 50 70 New
\ OK IN about three weeks
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

Harry Wofverton. who once jumped
the Washington club. is here looking for
Eal players fo- the Oakland club which
he manages on the coast
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

Al Lawson, who urou-ote5 ~
Union League, which invaded Wash
lngton TIRE years ago. was around
the lobby Of the BresIfn YESTERDAY
curing the sessions Of the Natfons4
League he IS row editor and oyvne- ~
two publica tons devoted excrusfvafv
10 aviation and declares he Is ma .f71S
a lot Of real money. .
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

There Is no agreement between the
and Washington ball clubs by
which the former Is 20 Get a~- - ''e7
playersNwhO fail TO make good with the
Nationals
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

To see Fred Clarke and Hughev Jen-
HiuEs together, one would hardly be-
ueve they were once bitter rivals r.
worlds series. They are the best OF
friends now
The Washington times., 1910-12-15

Hans Wagner VIII play with Pitts
ourg next year OF he viii not Dur on
strong as you like and blame ~ -
u goes wrong" This was FreS
Clarke's unqualified denial OF a s+oTv
N New York evening pane. 10 the
eHecl mat ne was here willing to
scented itself ~
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04

| to Col Longs Twenty seventh Regi-
ment of Militia; that it was given
| him by the author, and that it was
| first sung by about twenty volunteer
| soldiers in front of the Holiday Street
Theater, who used to congregate at
the adjoining tavern to get their early
mint juleps." From this account it is
also inferred that Ferdinand Durong
was the first soloist to sing the song
while his brother Charles and the SOL
diers formed the chorus A third ac-
count, though somewhat more elabo.
rate, agrees with the second adding
that ''the old air. 'Anacreon in Heav-
en- had been adapted to it by the au-
| thor and that "Mr. Edes was desired
| so to print it on the top of the bal
| lad"
| But these stories, after all, are COM
| paratively tame Observe how much
greater the play Of imagination in the
ensuing narrative, which Mr. Sonneck
clips out of a Harper's Magazine dated
1871, being an interview with an old
friend Of Key:
Have you heard of Francis Keys
poem" said one of our men, coming
in one evening as we lay scattered over
the green hill near the Captains mar
quee. 1t was rude copy, and written
in a scrawl which Horace Greeley
might have mistaken for his own He
read it aloud, once, twice, three times,
until the entire division seemed cleo
trified by its pathetic eloquence.
can idea seized Ferdinand Durang.
Hunting up a volume of flute music
which was in somebody's tent, he i'm
patiently whistled snatches of tune
| after tune, just as they caught his
quick eye. One, called 'Anacreon in
Heaven q have played it often, for 1t
was in my book that he found it,,
struck his fancy and riveted his atten-
ton. Note after note fell from his
puckered lips until, with a leap and
shout he exclaimed, Boys, I've hit it,
and, fitting the tune to the words, they
sang out for the first time the song
of The Star-Spangled Banner How
the men shouted and clapped, for never
was there wedding of poetry to mu-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
DON'TS FOR CHURCHMEN

Don't forget that the sQuint of en-
w causes most moral astigmatism.
Don't grind all principle away tryina
to be content with your polish
Don't mistake your own pathology
of humanity for a system Of divinity
Don't measure your truthfulness by
your dexterity in juggling with the
truth.
Don't ignore the difference between
beating your drums and beating the
devil.
Don't forget that he who knows no
God outside his church knows none
therein.
Don't fail to learn that finding some
one who needs your help is the best
cure for worry.
Don't get the delusion that you are
overcoming your own sins by advertis-
ing those of others.
Don't become SO anxious about your
endings that you never get around to
making beginning.
Don't make the mistake OF imagin,
ing yourself grounded on the faith
when you are only stranded on its
shoals.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
SERMONETTES,

Pride of wit indicates poverty oil
wisdom
The only things as contagious as
vices are virtues.
The piety that Stops over in meet
ing seldom flows over into duties.
No man is fit for good society who
does not help society to goodness
Some never let their light shine ex
cept through an advertising sign.
The man who has eaten well often
thinks his smile will feed the hungry
one.
Seldom do we regret words save
when they would have been kind ones.
II we had fewer despairing Chris.
tians there would be fewer doubling
people.
To be gentle with the wickedness of
one may be but cruelty to the goodness
of many.
It's not much use agonizing over the
souls Of your children If your home
looks like a barn.
Only the blind will use the Bible to
condemn others and not feel its indict,
ment on himself.
The great question is not whether
you want to go to heaven, but wheth.
er you are getting there
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
HEATING PLANTS CAUSE FIRES.
State Marshal's Report Shows 962 Dwell
lings Were Burned During Year.

MADISON, Wis, March Especial. I
shall Thomas NJ. PurteIl shows that the
total property loss TO the state during
the past year amounted to $4,O74 49,, the
number of fires being 1907. Property to
the extent of $20,412,2f5 was affected
with a total insurance involved of S11. :
O39. $50. As shown in the previous re-
port the largest number of buildings in
any one class affected was dwellings.
there being a total of 692 either totally or
partly destroyed, with a loss to buildings
and contents aggregating S430.935. A
comparison of this loss with the table of
causes shows that over 400 fires were due
directly to heating apparatus.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04

1t was & cold day for the patriotic
song sentimentaliSt when Oscar q.
Sonneck. chief of the Music Division
in the Library of Congress, completed
his Report on The Star-Spangled Ban
ner,' and three other National songs
of America, says the Philadelphia Ledg-
err. That was the formal notice to the
purveyor Of soul throbs that he had
only a few weeks left before the pub
ltcatiOn of the volume in which to pur~
sue his favOrite occupation. And now
that the researches of a trained his
toriau have brushed away the cobwebs
from every corner and creVice of eX-
listing data relative to four of the ia
vorite numbers in the patriotic roper
tory, what is left of the former halo
of glory which once encircled the ra-
contour of the quavering voice and
weepful eye-he who, surrounded by
his pals in a coy corner of the vii
lage saloon, or in any other coy cor
ner equally conducive to the spinning
Of romantic thrillers, drew from their
willing eyes salt tears in such pro-
fusion that their systems soon felt the
need of liquid replenishment? In his
new book Mr.. Sonneclz has cleverly
placed side by side number of
Original" accounts of how The Star
Spangled Banner was first sung or
set to music
Copies of the song were struck off
in handful form and promiscuously
distributed on the street. Catching
with popular favor like prairie fire,
1t spread in every direction, was read
and discussed until, in less than an
hour, the news spread all over the
city. Picked up by a crowd assem-
bled about Capt. McCauleys tavern.
next to the Holiday Street theatre.
where two brothers, Charles and Ferd-
inand Durang, musicians and actors.
were stopping, the latter mounted a
chair and rendered it in fine style to
large assemblage"
A second version states that 1t was
first printed and put upon the press
by Capt. Edes of Baltimore. belonging
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
RECEIVE ROOSEVELT
WITH GREAT HONORS.
oelsldh oniclaiS Entertain Lavishly for
American Who Sees 1000 Ma
tlveS Dance.

GONDOkODO, Soudan. ON the Up
per Nile March "A native runner
from the province Of Mongolia reached
here today with news of the enthusiasts
tic reception which Col. Roosevelt and
his party are receiving at~fhe ports ON
the Bar-elJehel, where the steamer paI
is making stops
AS the steamer drew into I,odo the
Americans witnessed the pleasant sight
or an immense American fas flyIng
above the landing. Drawn IN upon the
wharf was guard Of honor comnosed of
ninety native Belgian soldiers Mai.
Remke, the Belgian commapdant. cave n
luncheon to the Americans.
At Mongolia. still greater rerenti,n
awaited the visitors. At the MGR we're,
200 SoudaneSe soldiers. who acted os an
escort TO the party when they left tbe
steamer and visited the town Tuesday
night Col. Owen Comfy, governor NJ
Mongalla, save Il dinner for col Roose-
yelt and all Of the others of the marty.
Later they We're entertained win a
dance given by 1000 natives. who armed
with shields and spears. gave an cvbihi-
ton of frantic enthusiasm over tho nres-
ence OF the white guests. Col Roosevelt
painted Il tree IN the center of the town
TO commemorate the visit.
The party planned To proceed ,t dav-
break on the steamer Dai to tho vioinitx,
of Lake No. 'O'''''
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
KNOX PLAN APPROVED.
France Accepts Proposition to Establish
Peace Court with Certain
Suggestions.

PARIS, March 2.-The French GOV
eminent has replied to Secretary Knox
proposal to the powers looking TO the es-
Establishment of permanent international
court of arbitral justice, accepting the
proposition in principle but making GER
tain suggestions which the French gov
eminent believes will bring all the other
powers into accord.
a. Before replying to Secretary Knox S
note, the French government obtained
opinions on the subject from NJ Bour-
geois, Baron ID Estournelles de Constant.
and NJ. Renault, the French members Of
the permanent Hague tribunal
The exact nature of the French sug-
gestiOns accompanying the reply has
not been disclosed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
HYMNS AND THEIR AUTHORS
"STAR OF THE EAST"
By Bishop Reginald Heber.


Even g brief anthology OF English
hymns would Of necessity contain several
written by the talented and devoted Bish-
op Of Calcutta. In his brief but intense
ministry OF nineteen years he accom-
plished much good, both in England, in
the country village where ne was first
rector, and afterwards in London, and
also in India. This hymn was written
while he was rector at Hodney. ABOUT
1911. While It is intended for the first
week of the new year, to celebrate the
coming of the Magt to the infant Savior,
It is used and greatly enjoyed by congre-
cations everywhere at all seasons
brightest and best Of the sons of the
morningl
Dawn on our darkness and lend us
thine aid;
Star Of the east, the horizon adjoining,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is
laid.
Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are
shining;
Low lies his head with the beasts of
the stall;
Angels adore him, in slumber reclin-
ing,
Maker, and Monarch, and Savior of
all!
Say shall we yield him, in costly de-
votion,
Odcrs of Edom and offerings divine
Gems Of the mountain and pearls OF
the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest or gold from
the mine?
Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gold would his favors
secure;
Richer by far is the hearts alteration
Dearer to God are the prayers Of the
poor.
Brightest and best of the sons Of the
morning!
Dawn on our darkness and lend us
thine aid;
Star Of the east, the horizon adjoining,
Guide where our infant Redeemer Is
laid.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
CULTIVATING HEAVENLY POWER.


By Rev. Joseph Il. Bradley.
Now we are in training for work IN
the eternal world. God has purpose in
entrusting us with heavenly powers.
and the godly must be completely
furnished unto every good work"
Such work must surely be an exhilara-
ton, and every opportunity to do be
an inspiration, and with immortal
powers unflagging. Jesus has gone to
prepare place for us, and we are now
preparing for our respective places at
the right and left hand Of God in
honor and power. or in some infe-
rior class, according as our several
abilities shall be.
This work will be such as will glori-
fly God in the exercise Of His grace,
filing us with wisdom and might, and
love and joy, that He may carry bless
ings to others. Truly, such as we who
have known God in the redemption of
our souls, through Jesus Christ, are
above all other creatures, for by this
redemption we are differentiated from
all others, and so qualified in fullest
measure for such work; and being
thus qualified we shall not rest in
sloth and idleRess throughout eternity.
We may be certain that If we have
not gained the faculty, and love to
work for others here and now, we
shall be the same hereafter. If we
fail to find work to do here, we would
fail there. 1t Is inconceivable that
there should be dropes in heaven,
where the Father works, and Jesus
works, and the Holy Spirit works.
There is sweet rest In heaven from
every fear and torment, with tireless
and free exercise of boundless desire
and use Of every occasion to do the
will Of God, our Father, having the
mind of Christ in us.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
THIRST COSTS A LIFE.
posted" Drunkard, Unable to Procure
Liquor He Craved, Commits Sui
eide with a Razor -,

WAUPACA, Wis, March 2.-fSpe-
cial. ]-Crazed by an overpowering thirst
for the liquor which he could not pro-
cure, having been posted" as a habituai
drunkard, Albert Robinson, formerly a
prosperous business man, committed sui
eide at Cadott, Wis, by cutting his
throat with razor. The body has been
brought here for burial. Robinson was
80 years old and leaves a wife and sew
eral children.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
WOMAN STABBED FOR
TESTIMONY IN COURT.
falIs TO heed Warning to keep Her
Mouth Shut" and Is Attacked by
Masked Man.

NORFOLK, Neb., March Mrs. T..
5, Stanield was attacked 10y masked
man ut her home early today and severe
ly stabbed.
Il told you to keep your mouth shut."
snarled her visitor who by Knocking had
summoned her to the back door of her
residence. Saying this he plunged a dag
ger into her body twice The wounded
woman will recover
Three weeks ago Mrs. Stanfield gave
testimony which aided in convicting Har-
Ty Joyce or robblng bank at Hadar.
He was sentenced to twenty wears inn
prlsonment. She received warning that
if she testified she would he killed
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
MANILA SHORT ON CIGARS
Dealers Shipping Most of Them Here
TO Anticipate Tariff Change


to Anticipate TariH Change
Manila is short on cigars and every
body there is complaining, asserts
Captain Evans of the British steam
ship Indrasamha, in Saturday from
China, Japan and the Philippines.
You Americans are depriving us
of our smokes" declared the captain
to a Boston Herald reporter Good
cigars cannot be had in Manila for love
or money because they are being sent
to the United States in anticipation of
tariff changes. During the five DAYS
this ship was at Cebu the price of
cigars increased 20 per cent While |
was about those waters the increase
amounted to so per cent and every
body who loves the weed was asking
how soon the cost of cigars would be
prohibitory
Manila supplies most of Asia with
cigars. China gets her supply from
the Islands, many go to Japan and
Singapore. ! tried to get 800 cigars at
Manila and couldn't succeed, for they
were not in the market My stevedore
also failed to procure a supply at my
request. Masters of ships complain
about the situation in tobacco and
blame exporters.
The Indrasamha has 100000 cigars
from Manila in her holds. and it is
the first big shipment of which l have
had knowledge. Other ships will bring
heavy consignments of smokes till the
furry is over and some costly cargoes
of manufactured tobacco may be ex-
pected in vessels that leave the islands
about this time
Last voyage l paid the equivalent
of 5 cents apiece for the best cigars
to be had In Manila I don't know
what the same brand will fetch in the
United States, but the American mar
ket is bound to be well stocked with
the genuine article.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-04
ASYLUM IS $4,000 SHORT.
Iowa County Board Hears Report of
Committee Investigating Records

DODGEVILLE, Wis, March o
Books of the Iowa county asylum shows
a shortage Of $4,000, according to the
report Of the special investigating com
mittee made to the county board Tues
day.
The investigation covers a period of
twenty-three years, and the committee
has been in session fifteen days. Exorbi-
tant prices have been paid for clothing
and supplies according to the report.
Supt. E. J. Perkins has had sole charge
of the receipts and expenditures of the in
situations during the last twenty-three
years, and shortage of S24S2 in favor
of Mr. Perkins is shown between the
amounts received by him and the amount
deposited in the county treasurer's Office