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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19

weight, figures he has "come back
and will meet Johnny Powers in pri-
vate.
Jack Johnson says that Sam Lang
ford did well in calling off his bout
with AL Kaufman, as AL has ii on the
Boston Tar Baby.
Cleveland has purchased Catcher
Land and Pitcher Yingling of Toledo
Him al samee fine pitchee, Yingling
The recent western trip Just about
packed the Highlanders away in moth
balls for the remainder of the sum
mer.
Outside of taking three games out
of four and making three home runs
i'm one afternoon the Athletics didn't
do much while i'm Detroit.
The majority OF the Boston fans
wouldn't give "A Chinese yen for the
Red Sox chances to cop the American
League pennant since the trading of
Lord and Mcconnell.
Will the New York gentleman who
has picked out and labeled the real
society gazaps of America, kindly
tell us which is the best ball player
Honus Wagner or Ty Cobb?
The Athletics did great work on
their western trip. Compile Mack's
boys may be "quitters," but II looks
as though they are going TO wait un-
til the close of the season before they
quit.
New Jersey has been handed about
every kind OF a hot deal in the past
and now the limit has been over
played. Bugs" Raymond Is pitching
In Atlantic City and "Rube" waddell
I'm Newark.
II Is said that the American Leag-
uers will refuse to take part i'm a
worlds championship series In case
tho Cubs win the National League
Pennant. Charlie Murphy stands rs
we'll with the American League mo-
guls as q skunk at lawn party.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
KEEP TIGERS OUT OF CUBA

There will be no Cuban trip for the
Tigers after the league season closes.
President Navin has put his foot
down on such a trip and no member
OF the Detroit team will be permitted
10 play ball in Havana and other
places. Any player disobeying this
order will be fined $780,
This is big surprise to the play
ers, as nearly all the regular men
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
GREAT HURDLE RACE

England has brought forth re-
markable hurdler in the person OF
Thomas Anderson. who is bound to
break all records in these events IL
he keeps up his good work. A race be-
tween Anderson. Smithson of oregon,
Sherman and Johnny Garrels would
be great drawing card for athlet-
ic promoters.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
National League.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 19.-Pittsburg
easily defeated Cincinnati
II. II. Il
Pittsburg. ...24201 x-10 IS .
Cincinnati 100000 Z 2
Batteries-Camnitz and Gibson;
Gaspar, Benton, Mclean and T.
Clarke.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
RACE MEET OPENS
First Events in Three Days Meet Run
At Driving Park Today

This afternoon at the Hancock driv-
ing park. the first events in the three
days meet arranged by local horse
men are being run off, i'm the presence
OF n large crowd of spectators. This
afternoo's features are the 1925 and
2:15 class. and tomorrow the 2:19
and 2:07 class event will take place.
The final races will take place on
Sunday afternoon. when it is expect
ed there will be good turnout OF
horse lovers. Arrangements are being
made so that the races and the ball
game between Hancock and Gay will
not conflict, proposition having been
made by the horsemen that Will no
doubt be accepted, and the match will
prove satisfactory to all concerned.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
American Association.

Louisville o; Minneapolis TO-
Columbus 8 Milwaukee /.
TolCdo-St. Louis; 10 game; rain.
Indianapolis Kansas City no game;
rain.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
Western League.

Omahp 2; Denver I.
Omaha Z; Denver /.
Sioux city z; Wschlta 5.
Dos Moines II; Topeka s.
Des Moines 3; Topeka 0.
Lincoln .; St. Joseph 3.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19

British cotton masters and en-
ployes have made a wage agreement
for five years. ii8f i}
Montreal Canada. fongshoremen
earn 80 cents an hour; night work,
So cents; sundayNweHs double rates.
Millmen in Davenport. Ia, are on
strike for a nine-hour day. 27h cents
an hour and union conditions.
In the United Kingdom as 2 whole,
the average earnings for bricklayer
for an ordinary week in summer are
$500. !. W.
The annual convention of the In
ternational Photo-engravers' Union of
North America will be held in Louis
Vile. KY, Sept. to 10.
The Minnesota State Association of
the National Association of Station
airy engineers will hold its first an
nual convention at minneapolis, Aug.
20 and 26.
Upon the application of a photo-en-
craving firm in Boston Judge Hitch
cock of that city issued an injunction
against the proto-engravers' union
forbidding it to continue strike and
prohibiting the payment of strike ben
Gifts.
Hamilton. ont, street car employees
are debating the question of demand
ing a maximum wage of twenty-five
cents per hour. Their wage agreement
with the company, however, has still
nearly two years to run.
The shipbuilding concerns of Ham
burg, Germany, have decided as
consequence of the strike of eight
thousand mechanics, to lock out their
employees. some $4,000 in number 1t
is expected that this will stop all
warship building.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
SPORTING EDITORS NOTES.


Jack ("Twln") Sullivan and Perky
Flynn will meet at Bar Harbor, Me-,
Aug. "a.
George Gardner has signed to meet
John Willie in Winnipeg the latter
part OF August.
Harry Forbes, the Chicago feather
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
BASE BALL RESULTS
Springfield 4; Peoria Z

Springfield 4; Peoria Z.
Danyille- bloomington; no game;
rain
wet grounds.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
American League Standings.
GAMES TODAY.

GAMES TODAY.
National League.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
New York at Cincinnati
Philadelphia at st. Louis
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
American League.

American League.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
ST. Louis at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19

had made preparations to play ball
in the island Such a trip is not
goods thing for the players. is the way
the Detroit club views IL.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-19
Three ! League.

Davenport 0; Dubuque 3.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

outing for the orphans OF the city. These
occasions have been very successful and
greatly enjoyed by the little ones. The
hospitality Of the club and of its men,
bers is proverbial and many social occa-
sions at the clubhouse have been ex-
tremely delightful
When the path-hnding party Of the
Munsey run recently arrived In Washing
ton, a luncheon was given at the club
house. and this is only one Of many func-
tions which have occurred there. The
membership of The club Is constantly in
.creasing, and its influence in automobile
affairs in the National Capital is most
effective.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

The Maxwell Brisco Washington Com
pany report the sale Of cars TO the fol-
lowing: Model IA" to DR.. Cuthbert;
| Model AA," to P. J. Drury Model
G." to J: w. Bonner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr.. Maloney, local agent for the Fire
stone Columbus, made the trip to Column
bus, Ohio, in his Greyhound touring ear
and enjoyed delightful trip.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

At the last meeting Of the Association
of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers,
there was a general discussion of words
that had crept into the automobile BUSH
ness which. in the opinion Of many. were
unfair to the trade as a whole. Such
expression as pleasure car" for ma
chine to carry passengers was considered
pretty poor nomenclature.
The term Commercial cars as applied
to freight-carryfng automobiles. was con-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr. Claude Miller, accompanied by a
party of friends. took the trip to Ridge
vile on the Fourth and spent a most
enjoyable day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr. William McQuade will. in the fu-
ture, be connected with the Oldsmobne
Company. of 1918 Connecticut avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Dir. L. L. Terrell. of the Everett, win.
in the near future, receive his shipment
of cars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

DR.. John R. Sharp has Just received
a Washington touring car from the Car
ter Motor Car Corporation. OF this city.
The car is fitted with a dark blue body
and -eolored running gears, and IS
fully equipped.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

J. r. Thomas, of the Maxwell. unload
ed a shipment of cars last week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

DR.. Howser. accompanied by Mrs.
Howser and Miss L. Howser, made the
trip to Gettysburg during the holidays,
and enjoyed a pleasant trip.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr.. J. /. Macy. in a Buick touring
car made the run to Gettysburg, using
The Washington Herald map to make
the run.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr. Frank Murray was another local
autoist to make the trip to Gettysburg.
Mr.. Murray had in his party his mother.
Miss A Murray. Miss Stronberger. and
Mr.. Golden All enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr. Smith. Of the Paterson, expects
to receive his new demonstrating car
some time during this week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

for San Antonio and had no suspicious
Of the men IN the auto.
The party were detained at Laredo. on
the border line. for three days, while
the Mexican customs officials went
through an unusua! amount of red tape.
W. j. Lane, who had driven the car from
Quebec. was compelled 10 return TO De-
treit on account OF a severe attack OF
rheumatism, Mr.. Paul II. Bruske pro-
ceeding with the car and a local driver.
All information obtainable here on the
road conditions in Mexico was Of the
vaguest. Two cars have attempted the
trip before and each was shipped back
as junk. Bandits infest the road, and
food and water have to be carried great
distances. The cars that have failed
heretofore have been high-p0wered crea-
tons, with large crews, but Lane and
Bruske are confident Of success. even
though the trip may consume three
weeks or more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr. Barber. agent for the Parry. has
received his shipment OF cars. and they
are now on exhibition at the Irving
GARAGE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Mr.. Francis A. Gaegler, in his Chal-
mers touring car, made the trip TO At
lantic City during the holidays. Among
those in the party who pronounced the
trip a delightful one were Charles z.
Davis, Francis L. MCGEE, and E. Simp-
son Johnston. The Washington Herald
map was used on the trip.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10
A HospitabIe Organization.

The Automobile Club is proud OF the
fact that each year It arranges FOR an
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continued on rage 0, Column Q.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Stewart Estey has returned to the city
after a visit TO Harrisonburg, Va. The
trip was made in Mr.. Estey's Model
TO- Buick.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

Ted Johnston. manager of the Buick
Motor Company, returned a few days
ago from pleasure trip to New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-10

The Warren Detroit Company viii, in
folk, Va.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
BOSTON & MAINE APPRAISAL.
Expert Places Property in New Hamp.
shire at Ss6.Ola.4g7.

Concord, \. H. Sept. William .
Hobs, fourth vice president Of the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad. flied with the
state board Of equalization today an ap-
praisal Of the rolling stock and equip
ments Of the Boston & Maine railroad
and its leased and operated lines in New
Hampshire The appraisal is made BY
George w. Thompson Of Wakefield,
Mass. civil engineer, and according 70
his figures, the aggregate amount Of
the actual value Of the roads rolling
stock and equipment Of the Boston 8
Maine properties and those Of all its
leased and operated lines, taxable IN
the state Of New Hampshire on the
first day Of April last, was s36-0l4,40T. !
sT, representing l02T35 miles of road
The valuation as figured by the board
Of equalization is about Sl3O00000 less
than the gross valuation as established
last year and approximately less by So
100000 than the valuation which they
fixed for the purpose Of taxation, the
total fixed being 64 per cent. Of the true
valuation
Mr.. Hobbs also submitted to the
board an affidavit Of Morton G. Brad
lcy Of Arlington, Mass, expert account
ant, containing a great mass Of figures
stated by him to show that the average
rate at which taxable property Of all
kinds throughout the state as valued
foi purposes Of taxation is 46.0s per
cent Of its market value.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16

leans Of the eleventh congressional dis
trict over George w Conn, jr. The fight
in this district has been one Of the iiere.
est IN the state. Conn Il said 70 have
been backed BY the stand-patters, while
his opponent declared himself a pro-
gressiye
The defeat Of II, $. Boutell. for many
years In Congress. By r. II. Gansbergen.
who announced himself as a progressive,
caused little surprise locally. The reg
ular Republican organization refused to
endorse Boutell, on the grounds that his
record as q stand. patter' would insure
Democratic success, 1t he were nominal
ed. Gansbergen ran about 1000 ahead
of HIM
The elostness Of the fight in the tenth
district came MS surprise 70 most stu.
dents Of the campaign While Mr.. Foss,
who is chairman Of the committee on
naval affairs. has always voted with the
regulars at Washington, he stated IN
his campaign speeches that several
months ago he had informed Mr., Cannon
that he felt free TO reserve his judgment
as to how be should vote in the next
speakefship contest
G. T. Euglehard eampaiened on an
unmistakable progressive platform and
attacked the present congressman on his
record on the tariff and az supporter
OF Cannon Forty-thfee precincts out Of
l47 IN the district gave Euglehard ,Oa2
votes against l04l for Foss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
HELD FOR sUB-rREAsuRY LOSS
Theft Of $4,000 in 1907 Charged to
George w. Fitzgerald.

Chicago, Sept. is, George ". Fitz-
gerald, former asserting teller in the
Chicago Federal sub treasury, is under
arrest, charged with the theft Of SlIs,-
900, which mysteriously disappeared
from the Chicago sub-treasury on Feb.
io 1907. Fitzgerald was arrested on
bench warrant, based on an indict-
ment returned secretly BY federal
grand jury on Feb II, 1910 Three
days after the Indictment was secretly
returned it was announced that the
statute Of limitations operated to stop
possible criminal action in the case,
Coincident with this ruse secret service
men were detailed to watch Fitzgerald
constantly aud to make rigid investi-
cation OF the former telIeris financial
interests and affairs. The discoveries
made by these detectives resulted in
tie order for Iitzgerald's arrest. Att
en- an hours Imprisonment Fitzgerald
was taken before Judge H NJ Lands.
lie WIS iofHldAiS NtAatEHtN3 ftiNA 80
bail was fixed at $4,000 Bail was
furnished. The indictment against fltz-
gerald as read in court, specifies four
counts three charge embezzlement and
the fourth charges larceny. Under these
charges maximum sentence Oh ten
years in federal prison, OF a fine equal
70 the sum embezzled is the penalty on
conviction.
The sub treasury loss occurred on
Feb. 20, 1907. The money was all IN
$1,000 and $4,000 bills, Federal officers
throughout the country were brought in.
to the hunt for the missing money.
For three years al persons found to
have $1,000 and $4,000 bills were sub
ieeted 70 scrutiny BY secret service
agents.
The $4,000 disappeared from Fitzger-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
Murray to Close up Weak
Institutions
MUST EITHER RETIRE
Or Be Greatly Strengthened - Murray
Does Not Approve Deposit Insurance.
Best Security, He Says, Is the
Federal Laws Observance.

Washington D. G, Sept. l6. =
During the next few weeks, the
few national banks in the United States
which are rated a. "weak" win have
their last chance to strengthen them
selves or get out OF business. The lO5
examiners through whom the, govern
mcnt feels the pulse Of national banks
have been instructed to carry that ulti-
matum to every board Of directors which
needs il. The statement Of the condi-
ton OF every national bank in the coun-
Try at the close Of business on Septem-
Der ], now being compiled, win be the
last chance for any national bank TO
show its capital unimpaired, any reduc-
ton OF its reserve under the limit, any
bad papers in It's vaults or any concealed
liabilities, The powers which the ma
tional bank law confers on the comp
troller of the currency are absolute
Acting on the principle that it is better
to liquidate a weak bank, pay of the
depositors and save some Of the invest
ment for the shareholders, Comptroller
Murray win use all the authority OF his
Office to compel sound banking in the
strong institutions and force the weak
ones to strengthen or retire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16

Smith IT,, Of Essex county, who il nm
disputed Democratic leader Of the state,
and Robert Davis. leader Of the Hudson
Democracy. for the first time in many
years acted in harmony with Senator
Smith
Besides this support, pr. Wilson had
with him number Of independent Dem
ocrats, who believed that because Of his
standing as an educator he would make
an unusually strong candidate.
Or. Wilson was nominated on the FIRST
ballot and received forty more votes
than were necessary to choose him.
Frank S. Katzenbach, il, the Demo
cratic candidate three years ago, but
who was not a candidate yesterday, re-
ceiyed nearly 400 votes, in the conven.
ton.
The platform was in line with the
Democratic platform Of three years ago,
except that Il was more specific in adyo-
cacy Of reform measures, including the
comforting Of rate making power upon
the present public utilities commission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16

Che splints get bent all one way and
then they meet together at their ends
They don't bite, they don't take hold
o. the dust as they are meant to do.
they don't sweep clean; and when a
broom has come to this condition the
sweeper is less careful Of it, for then
It is not SO good broom. Such q
broom the sweeper feels that he may
push ahead Of him; aud when ne does
this with it tie broom is finally and
irretrievably ruined
"0f course the correct way to use d
broom is with the handle, in its initial
position. held vertically, 50 that all the
splints in the face Of the broom will
take hold at the same time and evenly
ii sweeping, the broom should be swung
back and forth from point back Of the
sweeper should turn the broom around.
u front. THAT il the proper way g
use a broom, and then every day the
sweeper should trnn the broom around,
so as to sweep with a different side
daily Used in this manner and turned
daily the broom wears down evenly.
4 have seen--a delight to the PROBES
sionai eye and comfort to everybody
who likes to see an implement used e
tile best advantage, thoughtfullY and
eonsiderately-I have seen brooms that
had been 50 used that they were worn
down almost to the binding threads
but that still Bit beautifully | ana
perfectly well aware that brooms
carelessly used as commonly they
are, wear faster, with correspond
ing benefit to broom manufacturers;
but still I do really hate to see any,
body misuse broom. New York Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
RAN INTO A POLICE TRAP.
Mr.. Roosevelt Pursued by Motor Cycle
Cop.

Riyerhead, l. /, Sept. l6.-coIonel
Roosevelt aud party arrived here shortly
before o'clock yesterday afternoon, aft-
er a rather eventful automobile trip
from Oyster Bay.
Near Cold Spring Harbor, the coloners
automobile ran into speed trap, and
the party was held up by motor cycle
policeman. after lively four-mile chase.
Colonel Roosevelt who was scheduled
to speak at the Suffolk county fair yes
terday afternoon, was accompanied by
Fathers York and Sherman Of Hunting
ton, Father Powers Of Oyster Bay and
Willard n. Bayless aud Augustus Heck
scher of Huntington
Near Scholtie, tire blew up caus-
ing a slight delay. Then came the motor
cycle chase, the policeman allowing the
automobile to proceed, when he learned
that Colonel Roosevelt was one OF the
party
The colonel stopped at the home Of
Mayor Gaynor at st. James but the
mayor was not at home, and after chat
ting few minutes with Mrs Gaynor
the party proceeded.
The colonel left message for the
mayor, expressing his regret At not see
ling him and the hope that his recovery
would be speedy Upon their arrival
here. the party proceeded to the reetorY
Of st. Johns Roman Catholic church,
where they were luncheon guests Of Pa
ther William Ct Reilly
Special trains from various Long is
land points brought thousands Of visit
ors to hear Colonel Roosevelt, and the
town was in gala attire,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
CANNON REN0MINATED.
Had Opposition, However, in the Pri-
maries.

Chicago, Sept 49, The nomination Of
Joseph G. Cannon for reelection to Con-
gress BY b reduced plurality in the 18th
district and the neck and neck race that
Congressman George E. Foss is running
with his progressive opponent, as indi
Gated ia early returns, were features of
yesterdays primaries in Illinois
The vote cast in the congressional dis
trict in Cook county fChcagol was re-
markably light, not more than quarter
Of the vote on the registration books
being polled. The down-state vote was
much heavier.
Early returns indicated the nomna-
ton of Lee O'Neil Brown for reelection
to the state assembly and also that Of
e. 6. Shurtlef'. Republican speaker.
against whom a determined faetional
fight was waged Brown WAS recently
acquitted Of charge Of having bribed a
state representative to vote for William
Lorimer for United States senator
Early returns also indicated the nom
nation OF Ira G. Copley by the Repub-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
Paaslna Of Youna Ten Exek.

Wisconsin is TO be congratulated
upon the passing Of the younger Ten
Eyck as crew coach. Young Ten Eyck
was a fine single sculler, but as a coach
be was an unqualified failure. The
art OF sweep rowing was closed
book to him apparently, and he sent
poor crews to the east. despite the
wealth Of material from which to build
them. 1t will be difficult matter to
find a successor. for coaches Of eight
cared crews are scarce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-16
MAY HOLD CITY POSTS.
Important Ruling by Taft in Regard to
Federal Ofieers.

Federal employees who work in Wash
ington and live in the numerous small
towns outside can hereafter take rea-
sonably active part in their home pol
itics and even hold municipal offices if
they wish, without running afoul Of the
civil service commission. The question
has been decided BY President Taft in
the case Of George r. King OF the forest
service, who has been elected mayor Of
Vienna, Va, and who, it was at first
thought, would not be allowed to serve.
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Hayes
passed the question TO the president,
who promptly declared it was good
thing for residents to take an interest in
municipal improvements.