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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
THE TIMES SPORT PAGE

betting. There are three meetings In
the annual program OF the horsen,ep
which are generally considered AS In
n separate class FROM the others.
These occur at Detroit. Columbus and
Lexington. Next in Importance are
undoubtedly the meetings at Kalalna.
400 and Grand Rapids.
Lexington has invariably set Its
own dates, and paid no attention TO
the Grand Circuit. Both Detroit and
Columbus are amply able 10 do the
SAME. the former particularly when IL
commands, as IL does. the support OF
the only other strong circuit ciIies
with betting privileges, those nj
Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
Relieved or the responsibility for
observing the dates given by the
Grand Circuit, Detroit will be able 70
resume her old place at the head OF
the procession. making its Nj, M:
and 8. of c. stakes the first clash o.
the year between the high-class trot'
terra and PAGERS To antedate the
other tracks this year. II will be nee
essary to hold the Detroit meeting
two weeks earlier than before. Tnis
IN the concession made by Detroit 10
the other Michigan cities.
Whether or not the Grand Circuit
stev ards will force the Detroit .DriV'
ing club TO this action. Is debataoie
point. To start the circuit schedule
In the betless east. as proposed at the
New York meeting. would be consid-
cred by the Detroit Driving club as a
DEFINITE suage OF battle, however, and
welcomed as such. Shorn OF the
Michigan tracks, the Grand Circlit
would certainly die of inanltion. Rao-
ing has been conducted at the eastern
tracks for two seasons under profess
the strength OF the Michigan cities
and Columbus alone. holding the or
ganization together.
An incidental sufferer from the De
troit bolt would be Indianapolis. This
association was originally assigned
the dates which Detroit Will take, In
case the eastern opening is ratified.
,rhe Hoosisr association Is new TO tue
game. cannot promise betting priv
ieges' and would be powerless to buck
the Detroiters in securing entries
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
Short Lengths

The walker Young hill has passed
and California racing Is now formally
under the ban.
Driscoli L. stiII Brttain's champion
feather. he defeating Spike Robson IN
the seventh round at London last
night.
ID. a. e., y, Frankiins, I, fn the
hockey league
Heddon, 20Jt Allison I31, IL the latest
bulletin from the progress OF the bill
lizard championship. The match was
played at Ann Arhor.
Cleveland Central "Y" made short
work cf the Y NJ q. OF Detroit, win
ming last nights basketball game In a
rain of shots, 65 10 20.
Tom Haley, last years A. n. G.
champ, rolled Into the first 10 or the
Individuals at ST Louis yesterday with
62s
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
Tinker,s UNIQUE Record.

A tanning bee" between Joe Tinker
and Fielder Jones recently brought
out the interesting information that
Joe Tinker has never been hit by
pitched ball since he Joined the Chi.
cago club in 1902. while. on the other
hand, Fielder Jones. during his stay
with. Comiskey, was most frequently
waited to frst base through stopping
wild shoots OF the pitchers, Jones
gays that Tinker's case Is most re-
markable, and he does not remember
any other player who has had like
experience Plain Dealer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
As We Want EN-

Oct. Case at Ann Arbor.
Oct. l4--M. A c. at Lansing.
Oct. 21-Ohio State at Ann Aroor.
Oct. 2S-Illinois at Urbana.
Nov. 4-Wlsconsin at Ann Arpor
Nov. ll--Nebraska at Ann Aroor.
Nov. IS.-Minnesota at Minneapolis
Nov. 25-Chicago at Chicago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
TOM A BREWER,
SAYS HAvENOR
Milwaukee Magnate Says He's Pur'
chased Tiger First-Sacker and
It's a Very Near-Truth.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Jan. sl.-Tom
Jones. nrst baseman VI the Detroit
tigers, will play ball in Brewer
uniIcrm during the coming season.
Owner Ha, enor, OF the Milwaukee
team OF the American association to-
day confirmed the report that he
closed deal with President Navin OF
the Tigers for the purchase OF Jones.
Buffalo, Il was declared, was also
negotiating for Jones purchase, but
was outbid by Manager Barrett or the
local team.
well. guess that Tom Will wind
up In Mlwaukes said President
Nayin OF the Tigers, when shown the
above dispatch, but he's sill the
property OF the Detroit baseball club
and will remain 30 until release him.
I'm lot going to release him until
sec a ceilain sum OF money.
II take IL tor granted though that.
IL Mr. Hayenor says he's bought Jones,
TIC aas made mp his mind to- do that
very thing. Tom is for sale and Mil
waukee has seemed the town that
wanted him most
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
M. Attel Beats Mooovern.

NEW YORK. Jan. 31.-If his clev-
erness had equaled his gameness,
Phil. McGovern, brother Of the one
time Terrible Terry would today
be wearing the crown OF victory over
Monte Attell. The lads pulled of n
rafting ten-round scrap at the Van
derbilt A. c. last night, and though
McGovern put Attell to the mat twice
in the first two rounds. he was finally
badly outpo.nted. Monte showed the
Attell brand Of cleverness and was
much too elusive for the more plod-
ding South Brooklynite.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31
As We Get I'm :

Oct. Case at Ann Arbor.
Oct. 14-Michigan Aggies at Lans.
Ing
bet. FL -Ohio State at Ann Arbor.
Oct. 2S.AvVanderbill at Ann Arbor.
Nov. 4-Syracuse mt Ann Arbor.
Nov. IL Cornell at Ithaca.
Nov. 1S.TPennsylvania at Ann Ar.
boz.
Nov. 20 Nebraska at Lincoln.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-31

Nov. 25.- Nebraska at Lincoln.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Sources of Platinum.

Platinum is found associated with gold,
principally in gravel beds. The ordinary
source is accumulations of gravel which
have been eroded from an extensive area
and gradually concentrated in one local.
ity by the continued action of water. 1t
is a rare metal and the accumulation must
be from great extent of country if a
paying deposit is TO be developed.
Platinum is of silver gray color which
is rarely tarnished. Its development is
similar TO gold, except that where gold is
usually associated with quartz and light
colored rocks platinum will be found
more commonly with dark-colored rocks
and especially those Of greeniSh Shad-
ing.
II is found only in small quantities,
except at two or three localities. West
en Columbia and Eastern Russia had
known gravel beds which afford the
principal supply OF this metal. Else
where it is found over considerable
areas, but not sufficiently concentrated
to be Of importance. 1t may be looked
for among the formations adjacent to
regions OF old volcanic activity.
The distribution is principally in altered
rocks and segregation seems to have
been the principal cause contributing to
its collection in ore bodies. The depos-
its found up to the present time have
been OF irregular naturalization and not
of great extent, consequently all platinum
deposits must be considered with cau-
ton.
Of the rare metals associated with
platinum, iridium, osmium, palladium and
others, little need be said because OF
their rarity. If found they will be known
by their greater hardness, brighter sur
face and great specific gravity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
The Use of Perfumes,

Since perfumes are unpleasant to many
people, and are often considered 10 be in
questionable taste, the only certain way
OF avoiding hostile criticism is not TO use
them. However, if you feel that you are
made happier by them, you may use
them-within certain limits
If you buy the really good quality oi
pure flower perfumes, and use a very
small amount, you are comparatively safe
but even then certain kinds should be
avoided. Gardenia, heliotrope, lily-ot :
the-valley are among those to which
many object.
In using any perfume, keep a sacheI
among your clothes, rather than use
form that has to be applied. The best
kind OF sachet-powder-one that almost
everybody lkes-is one of pure violet
and orris. This gives fragrance that is
pleasant and yet hardly noticeable.
Avoid anything containing musk OF
ambergris-they are the halI-marks oi
everything which you do not wish to
have associated with you. Remember
that if you make yourself conspicuous, =
as you do il you use strong perfumes,
you challenge criticism, and if there is
any detail of your appearance that is not
quite perfect, il is emphasized.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Why He Turned Back.

George w. Perkins, who is withdraw
ing still further from business in order to
give still more OF his time to economic
problems, said OF certain Socialist in a
recent interview in New York:
"a grant you that he is intelligent. He
knows, you see, that socialism won't
come in his time. If he thought there
was any danger that it would he'd turn,
with his intelligence conservative"
Mr.. Perkins smiled.
"He reminds me" he continued, "of q
chap in Western camp. This chap sal
smoking before the camp fire at bedtime,
and after while he said quietly:
This mornin' at daybreak | struck
the trail ola grizzly. ! followed it till
halt arter this afternoon. Then come
on back to camp
"'But why didn't you keep on after
the grizzly p a man asked.
wall, to tell the truth, was the re-
ply, that trail seemed to be gittin' alto
gether too fresh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Sam and the Ghost.

This is the latest darkey wheeze, ac-
cording to Jimmie" Allison, who met a
bunch from Kentucky the other night.
Down near Lexington" said Allison,
''there is haunted house. Naturally, the
owner wanted TO take the curse off his
property, so one Sunday he hired old
Sam, an enlightened negro, TO sleep in
the place that night. 'You know and |
know there is no such thing as ha'nt,
Sam, said he, and if there was they can't
do anything on Sunday. SO I'll just
leave you locked in with a quart OF
whiskey, and Monday morning I'll come
for you with a wagon and give you S.
$50 Sam was locked in. On Monday
morning the owner appeared with the
wagon, but no Sam was to be found.
There was window missing from the
house, though-Sash and all. He fol-
lowed Sans trail through little wood
by the saplings that had been bent down,
and finally he reached the edge OF the
swamp. That fool niger, said he,
will get mired down there if he don't
look out. Pll come back this afternoon
and get him.
"But that afternoon he couldn't find
Sam. Time went on, until he became
seriously alarmed about the old fellow.
On Thursday morning he got on his
mule, took his hound dogs, and started
out to trail the runaway. About four
o'clock in the afternoon OF Thursday he
found the old chap, completely exhausted.
He was just able to drag leg. What's
the matter with you, you fool nigger 2
he demanded. Here you go and bust
out of my house Sunday night, destroy
ing a good window completely. And
here find you in the swamp. Where
have you been all the time p
Laws, Marse Bob,' said the negro,
q been comm back since Tuesday
night "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Why I Buy At Home.

Because the community that is good
enough for me to live in is good enough
to buy in.
Because believe in transacting busi-
ness with my friends.
Because want to see the goods.
Because want to get whatiI buy when
pay for it.
Because my home dealer carries me
when run short.
Because every dollar spend at home
stays at home and works for the welfare
of the town.
Because the man buy from stands back
of the goods.
Because what | sell produce here al
home.
Because the man buy from always
gives value received.
Because the man that buy from pays
his part of the town, county and State
taxes.
Because the man buy from helps sup
port my school, me and my home.
Because when i'll luck or misfortune
comes, the man buy from is here with
the kindly greeting, his word OF cheer
and his pocketbook if need be.
Here live, here buy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Dug-DriIIed Wells Very Dangerous.

Almost any community in which wells
have been drilled can boast OF number
of combination dug and drilled wells.
The owners congratulate themselves on
their wisdom in utilizing an old dug well
fifteen, twenty, or thirty feet in depth,
and drilling through the bottom OF this to
a good flow of deep water. The cost OF
drilling that twenty or thirty feet has been
saved, certainly an economy worth con-
sidering. AS matter OF fact, this COM
bined dug and drilled well is particular
ly dangerous type. II may readily breed
malarial fever or even typhoid fever,
which is more prevalent in the country
than even in the overcrowded cities, in
spite of the supposed pure water supply
of nearly all farming sections. Such a
well is all the more dangerous because it
is fancied 10 be safe. Although the wa
ter encountered by the deep well may be
perfectly pure at the start, contamination
may take place almost Immediately by the
entrance, especially after rains, otseepage
water into the open well and thence into
the casing of the drilled well. The rem
edies are obvious. Either the casing
should be carried to the surface OF the
outside ground, or at least above the
highest level ever reached by the water,
or the open we'll should be converted into
a water-tight system by applying a thick
coating of cement over both sides and bot
tom.-(From Water-Supply Paper 223,
United States Geological Survey
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
Insomnia.

In considering the treatment of insomnia
it is we'll to treat the subject under two
heads-major insomnia and minor in
somnia.
Major insomnia, happily, is a disease
that concerns few persons, and its treat
ment is a matter for the trained physician
only. Itimay be associated with severe
organic diseases, or it may be the begin
ming OF acute insanity. These cases, OF
course, are neither for home diagnosis
nor for home treatment. But almost any
one, sooner or later, and for one reason
or another, may be called upon to deal
with minor insomnia.
In such case the first thing is to look
for the reason. When a person who is
habituallY good sleeper has a restless,
tossing, wakeful night, the reason is gen.
orally not hard to find. A mistake has
been made somewhere, and in most cases
dietary mistake. The last meal was
either too large, or too late, or it contain
ed some substance that refused to be di-
gested.
The insomnia of indigestion is partic-
ularIy disagreeable type, as it is allied
with a nervous restleSsness, which not
only forbids the sufferer to sleep, but
makes him feel as if he would never sleep
again, and keeps him turning and tossing
in mind as we'll as in body. This is the
kind which makes mountains out of all
the mole-hiIls, and darkens the thought
of the coming day.
Discretion is the better part ofvalor in
such case. 1t is waste of time to toss
and try. Getup speedily and move about
fora while, slowly drinking several glasses
of water. Realize early that until you
have helped your stomach to the victory,
you will not sleep.
On the other hand, an empty stomach
may keep you awake just as obstinately
as an overfull one. In this case, how
ever, the answer is easy-a cup OF hot
milk slipped slowly will generally do the
deed.
Some people keep themselves wakeful
by getting mentally excited late in the
evening, and OF all forms OF mental eX-
citement, anger and fear are the worst.
To lie and fight your enemy in your i'm
agination is sad misuse OF the blessed
darkness.
Many people find it wise to cool their
brains at the end Of the day with a little
light reading or soothing talk, keeping
their problems and their politics for the
daytime.
Some fairly good sleeperS accuse them
selves of insomnia simply because il
bores them TO lie awake, and every min
ute is magnified into an hour. These
should learn that little occasional wake
fulness is not TO be counted tragedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

A teacher was giving Lesson on the
Cow" She was trying to impress on
their young minds the various uses OF
milk. Butter cheese, ETC., had been dis
posed OF, and she wanted some bright
child to tell how the farmer gave the sur
plus milk 10 the pigs. Leading up to
this, she asked the question:
"Now, children. after the farmer has
made all the butter and cheese he needs
and uses what milk he wants for hrs
family, what does he do with the milk
that remains ?"
"Dead silence followed for a moment,
and then one little hand waved frantically.
The teacher smiled and said, "Well,
Tommy 2"
"He pours il back into the cow" piped
Tommy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

Al Atlanta merchant had frequent oc-
casion to rebuke Ike, his darky porter
for his tardiness in reporting for duty in
the morning. Ike is always ready with
more or less ingenious excuse.
"You're two hours late, Ike !" exclaim-
ed the employer one morning. This
sort of thing must stop! Otherwise I'm
going TO fire you; understand ?"
Deed, Mistah Edward, replied Ike,
"it wan nah fault, dis time Honest
was kicked by mule u
clicked by a mule A.? Well, even fthat
were so, it wouldn't delay you for more
than an hour. You'll have TO think OF a
better excuse than that"
Ike looked aggrieved.
"Mistah Edward" he continued, SOL
emnly, "it might have been all right ef
dat mule kicked me in dis direction; but
he didn't-he kicked me de odder wayI"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
SPICES

Where do you buy your Spices2 In .
Drug Store where you get the very best
or do you just 20 around hap-hazard and
buy them anywhere at ALI
Think Il over and LEI good common
sense decide for you.
We have every kind Of whole and
ground Spices that you may desire, sage
and Fennel for sausage flavoring, Liquid
Smoke, Borax and Saltpetcr Tor presev-
ing meats.
Butchering time is getting close. better
look up your wants, we can till them.
Il is little early 10 be writing about
Xmas Goods, but we wish you 10 carry
in mind that we always have well as
sorted stock and al moderate prices.
We are exclusive agents for the well
known delicious Whitman's Candies,
regular price is 60cts per pound. fancy
packages OF all kinds and at all prIces.
Every kind Of Stationery, fancy papet-
cries ia boxes and by the pound, highest
grade Typewriter Paper and Carbon Pa
per, Ribbons for all makes Of TypewriterS,
Parker Fountain Pens, large assortment
of Pencils, Inks in small packages and IN
bulk, Clues, Mucilages, Library Pastes.
etc, in fact thoroughly first class LOT OF
every kind Of writing materials.
Large assortment Of first class rubber
goods Of every kind, sick room articles oil
every kind.
In fact we could fiIl this paper telling
you Of the goods we have for sale. II IS
enough however for us TO fell you that
we have Just about everything that you
can hope to find in any good Drug Store.
Miller's Pharmacy,
Charles Town. W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

Tommy was venturesome lad, butno
body had ever credited him with sufficient
courage to shake his head in contradiction
when the Sunday-school visitor, who
wished to show off his knowledge o.
Biblical history asserted that Sarah, Abra-
hams wife, was the only woman whose
age was recorded in the Bible. Seeing
the Disappearing motion OF the little heac
in the front row the visitor reiterated:
Sarah was the only woman whose age
is recorded in the Bible"
Then Tommy spoke right up:
"There are three more that know of,
said he.
"Who ?" asked the astonished visitor
"Mother, grandmother and Aunt Lucy
said Tommy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

There is an old colored woman In Chat
tanooga whose l9-year-old son recently
procured such lucrative employment that
he was for putting on little more "style"
than his mother had hitherto been accus-
toned to display. The two had gone to
a general store TO purchase some house
hold supplies. As they were about to
leave the youth said
Nanny. amt yo' gwine TO buy a
couple O. plates2"
"No, chile; | ain'tl" was the decisive
reply OF the old woman. "An' | don't
wanter see yo' shown such pride. We
kin eat outen de skillet while yiil"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
The Flight.

Upon cloud among the stars we stood,
The angel raised his hand and looked and said:
which world Of all yon starry myriad
Shall we make wing to 2" The still solitude
Became harp whereon his voice and mood
Made spheral music round his haloed head.
spake-for then had not long been dead
LET me look round upon the vasts and brood
A moment on these orbs ere decide.
What is yon lower star that beauteous shines
And with soft splendor now incarnadines
Our wings2-there would 60 and there abide,
He smiled as one who some chd's thought divines
That is the world where yesternight you died.
Lloyd Mifflin
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
A Fathers Vengeance

would have fallen on any one who at
tackled the son of Peter Bondy. of South
Rockwood, Mich, but he was poweIleSs
before attacks of Kidney trouble. DOC
tors could not help him." he wrote, so
at last we gave him Electric Bitters and
he improved wonderfully from taking six
bottles. It's the best Kidney Kidney med
icine | ever saw" Backache, Tired
feeling, Nervousness, Loss Of Appetite,
warn OF Kidney trouble that may end IN
dropsy, diabetes or Bright's disease.
Beware: Take Electric Bitters and be
safe. Every bottle guaranteed. SOC al
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

vigor and cheerful-
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. II the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

The teacher asked: "When did Mo-
ses live2"
After the silence had become painful
she ordered: "Open your Old Testa-
ments. What does il say thefe2"
A boy answered: Moses. 1000"
Now" said the teacher, why didn't
you know when Moses lived2"
"Well," replied the boy, "a thought Il
was his telephone number"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

"Well, my little man." queried the
minister who was making call, "do you
always do as your mamma tells you1"
"You bet do, answered the precocious
five-Year-old, land so does papa"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

about SWamp-koot, fIous sfs-nHRoot
including many Of the thousands Of testi-
u1onia1 letters received from sufferers
who found Swamp-Root TO be just the
remedy needed. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, ". Y, be sure and
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Ro0t, and the address
Binghamton. n. Y. on every bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

child urinates too often, iftbe urine scalds
the flesh, or If, when the child reaches an
age when il should be able TO control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause Of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble IS due 10 diseased condition Of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made fniser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. Itissold
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. Bur
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
every time. Ii drives out impurities,
tones the stomach, restores perfect diges-
tion, normal weight, and good health.