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The Washington times., 1911-02-01
TURNER IS SEEKING
BOUT WITH MACKEY
Challenge Is Issued to Wash
ington Wrestler for Handi-
cap Match.

Word was received today here from
Joe Turner. the weIl-known Washington
middleweight wrestler. at Charlottes-
vile, y. c.. that he is desirous of hav-
ing a match in Washington.
He challenges Rob Roy Mackey to q
handicap match, declaring that he can
throw the veteran three times in one
hour. There is considerable public SEN
timent favoring a match between these
two grapplers, and inasmuch as Mackey
has signified his willingness to meet
Turner, 1t is thought that there will be
no hitch to a quick agreement as TO
date and terms
Turner also declares that he can throw
any five men In Washington in one
hour, barring Grant and Mackey.
Turner is now on the road giving eX-
hibitions through the South, where he
is meeting with some of the best known
grapplers of that section.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Pittsburg Heavyweight
Step Nearer to Fame

NEW YORK, Feb. with his right
to class as one of the new hopes" still
untarnished, Frank Moran, the Pitts
burg heavyweight, returned to his ma
tive Smoketown today with the scalp
of Jack Reynolds at his belt.
The scalp was annexed in the fourth
round of a fight at Browns gymnasium
last night, when Moran put a right
swing to Reynolds jaw. Moran made
a good Impression and handled his $50
pounds with considerable agility. Rey-
nolds landed frequently on Moran, but
could not Tease him.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
SPECIAL MOTOR CARS
TO DOMINATE RACING
Stock Machines Are Being
Crowded on This Sea-
sons Entry List.
By HARRY WARD.

The automobile racing season of 1911
promises TO be one in which the special
racing car will predominate as never
before in the history OF the sport.
While the stock car class will be rep
resented more strongly than ever be-
fore through the appearance of a dozen
or more makers who are just breaking
into the racing game, the special racing
machine will be seen in more big con-
tests this year than In the past. Manu-
facturers have found that the building
of special racing cars has broadened
their scope Of mechanical knowledge,
enabling them to build better stock cars
because of the lessons they have
learned in the manufacture of freak
racers.
AS an example Of what will be done
with special racing cars this year, the
500-mile international sweepstakes, to be
run on the Indianapolis speedway May
30, may be- cited. Out Of the thirty cars
expected to start in this event It is
probable that less than one-third of
them will be stock cars, the other two
thirds being either special racing cars
or stock cars with special equipment
which brings them under the classifca-
ton of special racers. Among the spe-
cial cars being built for the Indianapolis
event are Walter Christie's double-drive
car, a Marmon, Amplex, Cutting, Pope
Hartford, and a number of others.
A scheme to convert the famous old
staunton and Parkersburg pike into an
automobile course, which will be one OF
the best in Virginia, has been launched
at Monterey, Va, and is exciting much
interest among motorists. The plan
upon which it is being carried forward
is a subscription of 500 each from 100
men, who are interested in the work, to
be used as a nucleus, and aid from the
State and two counties will be solicited.
II is thought no diffic Ilty will be met
in securing this aid. When the pro-
posed course is completed it will inter-
sect the Newa York-Atlanta motor route
at Staunton, affording a splendid oppor-
tunity for automobile tourists through
the South to branch of from the main
course into the picturesque mountain
section of Virginia.
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Combining the sales departments OF
the Hartford Rubber Works, Morgan &
Wright. G. & ]. Tire Company, and the
Continental CaOutchouc Company, new
company, under the name of the United
States Tire Company, has been incor-
porated. According to official announce
ment the big company was formed to
accomplish some economies in admins
tration. Z. H. Johansen, a member Of
the board of governors of the Automo-
bile Club of Washington, will represent
the company in Washington and BaIti-
more.
Several shipments of cars for the au-
tomobile show arrived yesterday. Among
those who received machines were the
Zell Motor Car Company, Motor Sales
Company, and Emerson & Orme
F. H. Fitch, manager of the Philadel-
phia branch of the Diamond Rubber
Company, was in Washington yester-
day inspecting the companys new
branch store on Fourteenth street Mr.
Fito6 has many friends in this city
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Given in line.

Yesterday afternoon Percy Given, the
greatest center who ever snapped a
football to a Georgetown quarterback
was telling me that he was in perfect
accord with the plan to have the varsity
coaching system extend to the fresh
man and Prep teams
Given, who recently resigned from the
Government service to accept a position
with a tobacco firm, is of the opinion
that there is no end of promising ma
terial at Georgetown that is going to
waste, and he believes that the plan
that is to be inaugurated in the spring
will serve to bring forth many a candi-
date who otherwise would be overlooked
in the general squad
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
California kills racing.

By vote OF IS to 5. the assembly
of California passed the anti-betting
law which will result in the closing of
the race tracks in that State.
When the Legislature at Albany voted
favorabIy on a similar measure, there
was many a turfman in New York who
insisted that the law could not affect
the sport In California, however, they
are taking a more gloomy view of the
outlook. and Tom williams, long the
leader in ra6ng in California, is salts
fed there will be no use in attempting
either to fight the legality of the bill
or try to conduct meetings without
betting.
All that is now needed to seal the
doom of racing on the coast is the sig
nature of Governor Johnson, which is
assured.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
White seriously i'll.

The news that Charley White, the
veteran pugilistic referee, is seriously i'll
at Albany, comes as decidedly bad news
to the followers of prizefighting.
White is one of the comparatively few
ring officials whose career has never
been tainted by anv. decision or other
work that might appear shady. White
was always a rugged man, and that his
superb physique will pull him through
is the hope Of all who have the best
interests of boxing at heart.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Business High Team
Begins Definite Work

With the election of Jack Dodge as
captain, baseball for this season has
been definitely started at Business High
School
Captain Dodge announced that battery
candidates would be at work in the
gymnasium in a week or so, and that
they would take to the field at the
earliest possible moment. One of the
diamonds near the bathing beach has
been obtained for practice purposes.
Dodge is the second baseman for
Business last year, and is credited with
being a fine fielder. This is his second
season with the~Stenographers.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Technical Team Glad
Morris Is It's Captain

William Morris is today receiving
concentrations over his appointment
as captain for the baseball team of
Technical High School.
This action on the part of the faculty
is said to have been brought about by
determination to see the school team
winner. 1t is generally customary for
the players themselves to elect their
leader. ..-....
At the same time Morris was ap--
nointed captain Of the next footoau
hold both offices. Morris was halfback
on the football team and has caught
for the nine for the past two seasons.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Chicago Grid. Dates.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The football
schedule for Chicago University for
next season is as follows: October z,
Indiana at Chicago; October Il. Pur-
due at Chicago; October 81, Illinois
at Chicago; November 4. Minnesota
at Minneapolis; November IL, North
western at Evanston; November Is,
Cornell at Chicago; November Is, Wis
consin at Chicago.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
C. u. Five Will Meet
Catholic University

GEORGETOWN and the Catholic Uniter-
eitv are scheduled to line up tonight in
their second basketball contest, prob
ably the final of the year.
The game is to be played at the Ar,
cade rink at $50. and 1t Is announced
tTat both teams will be well supported
With rooters. The Brookland five is
anxious to wipe out the defeat admiI.-
istered to them when last these teams
met
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Many Athletes Make R Entries George Washington Indoor
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
"Epery Knock Is a Boost"
Trophy for bankers.

No amateur baseball team in the Dis
tritc was more thoroughly deserving of
a championship than the American Sc
curity and Trust nine, in the Bankers
Leagse. "
Last night the team was presented with
the cup, emblematic of the title, and
there was much celebration. On behalf
OF the team Howard Reside received
the trophy, and all of the other teams
sent congratulations.
The Bankers not only captured this
trophy, but made truly creditable
showing In the post-season series for
the city title
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
FOGEL ASKS GAMES
ON SOUTHERN FIELD
Phillies After Series With
Nationals at Richmond
or Birmingham.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

President Fogel. of the Philadelphia
Nationals, has writtep here asking
that series of games between the Ma
tionals and the Phillies be arranged
for early in the spring at either Bir-
mingham, Ala, or Richmond.
The first plan was to have the Phillies
come here early in April or late in
March, but Fogel has an idea that 1t
may be too cold at that time in Wash
ington, and wants the teams to meet
in the South The chances are, how
ever, that his request will be denied.
The indications are that the park at
Richmond, at the proposed time, will
be in use by the Virginia Ieaguers,
while the trip from Atlanta to BirmIng-
ham will be too great to take for the
sake of a couple of exhibition games.
If the Phillies meet the Nationals in
the spring it will probably be at Ma
tional Park.
Scoops" Carey, who formerly held
down first base here, has caught on as
manager nf the IackGnn Mics club
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Calumet Club to Give
Second Baseball Play

Tomorrow night at Brookland Hall
the Calumet CluB of the Catholic Uni
yersity will give the second performance
for the benefit of the baseball fund. i
The first performance was held last
night at st. Patrick's Parish Hall to a
eood-sized audience. on Friday night
the show will. be given at the Soldiers
Home Theater, and on Saturday night
the final performance will be held in
the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
joe Barrett discouraged.

A trip to this city convinced Joe Bar
rett, of Baltimore, that there was little
chance of holding Marathon race in
this city and he has returned to Balti-
more determined to concentrate his
whole attention to the match race which
he intends to conduct in that city on
next Friday, at the Fifth Regiment Ar
mory.
The contest at Baltimore will have as
contestants Al Shrubb, of England !;
Henri st. Yves, of France; Johnny
Hayes, Of New York. and George Tow
seon, of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
TV Cobb Publisher.

ATLANTA, Feb. 1.-Ty Cobb a news
paper publisher! The worlds cham
pion batsman has purchased an in
terest in the Atlanta Chronicle.
And 1t is not surprising that the De-
troit star has decided to enlighten
Georgia through the columns of the
press.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Eastern VS.. Business.

On Friday the Eastern High School
quintet is scheduled to meet the Busi-
ness High School five in a game which
is to be played in the Eastern Highs
gymnasium. The teams are thought to
be evenly matched, and basketball fol-
lowers are expecting an interesting
game.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Bowlers do better.

l was glad 20 see the improved show
ing made by the Fat Men in the o.
tional bowling tournament at st. Louis.
That Bureau quint must have been so
nervous when it started that it could
not do itself justice, but the Fat Men
came forward yesterday, and rolled so
well that they stand high among the
best in the country.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Another Clarke Patent.

The Patent Office has favorably
passed upon the papers filed by Fred
Clarke, he Pittsburg manager, for a
patent on property trunk to be used
by ball clubs when travelling.
One of the chief sources of annoy
ance to players on the road has al
ways been in handling their uniforms
and personal belongings. The usual
custom was to have the uniforms in
canvas rolls, while other clothing was
carried in suit cases
Clarke's patent, however, is on a
trunk In which players may pack their
cloths in separate compartments and
the thing be sent by wagon to the bag
gage car. When the team reaches its
destination the trunk is taken to the
ball park, so the players receive their
suits without the trouble or incon-
Venience of carrying or worrying.
The new trunk will probably be
adopted by all the major league clubs
next season.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Business Shows Form
In Game With PrepS

The Business High School five showed
good form when they defeated the
Army and Navy Prep team q to II, in
game played in the Prep gymnasium
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Georgetown Prep Five
Defeats Friends Team

The Reserve team, Of the Friends Sc
lect School. went down to defeat before
the Georgetown Prep five % to 10, in
game played in the formers gymnas
ium.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01

Goals from fioor-Rathbone (2). Dodge
(3),- Palmer (9, Turner o., Chanler C9,
Worthspoon C), Stone. Goals from foul
Dodge, Chanler. Referee-Mr. Stout.
Not to be outdone by their first team,
the second team of the Business High
School defeated the second team Of the
Army and Navy Prep by IS to 16.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01

Scoops" Carey, who formerly held
down first base here, has caught on as
manager OF the Jackson, Miss, club,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
COMMERCIAL TEACHERS.
Practical Programme Arranged for
 State Convention at Bridgeport.

Notices have been sent out for the annual convention of the Eastern Commercial Teachers association. which is to take place in Bridgeport on April 13, IA and 16. The holding of the convention in that city is due largely to the activity of Prof L. B. Matthias, of the commercial depart ment of the Bridgeport high school.
 On their arrival April 13 the dele gates will be taken sight seeing by to Bridseport and the state. and ad- dressed by Charles D. Hine. secretary of the state board of education. Dr. George Y. Surface of Yale will speak on Commercial Geography and John A. Crawford of New York will give a talk on Business English.
 On Friday, April 14, the following is the schedule: Penmanship, black board demonstration, A. H. Hinman, Lynn, Mass.; Business English, James Scott Hall, Philadelphia; Shorthand. A. F. Wallace. Worcester, Mass; Bookkeeping. Business School View point, A. F. Wallace: Worcester; Viewpoint, J. H. Minick. Poughkeep- sic, N. r.; Touch Typewriting. Miss Emma B. Dearborn, Msrfden: Book keeping. High School Viewpoint, Charles c. Jones, Dunkirk, N. Y.; Shorthand Free from Non Essentials,
 
 Spelling and Derivation of Words, s. C. Williams, Rochester, N. Y.; Short hand-Elements of Speed, Clyde H. Marshall
 For Saturday the following sub jects and speakers have been arr ranged: Penmanship Test for Eearly Writers to 9.45; Spelling, High School Viewpoint J. A. Briggs, Jersey City; Bookkeeping, How to Keep Track of Progress. G. Laird. Boston: Practi- cal Arithmetic. Practical Results. E, F. Kent, Springfield; Penmanship as Taught in Business Schools, E. E. Barlow, Albany, N. Y.: Expert Ac- counting, John R. Wildman, New York; Spelling, Successful Grade Methods, Miss. Olive Winship Port Allegheny, Pa; General Survey of Business Educa tion, William Allen Dyer, Syracuse.
 The meetings of the convention will take place at The Stratfeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
the team composed entirely of the women members of the grange.
ORDER OF pRorEcTIoN.


 The meeting of Thames lodge, No. 326, on Tuesday evening in FOresters' hall, at which Warden Henry A. Cong don presided, was occupied only with routine business. This year at the clos ing of the grand lodge year on March 31, one usual feature of Thames lodges final month will be missing, as there will be no big class initiation such as has usually marked the last stage Of the twelve months. But in spite of this Thames lodge will show a growth in membership. having made its gains more gradually this year.
 Slater lodge, No. 509, will have a class of candidates to initiate at it's meeting on Wednesday evening in Pythian hall and is expecting a large attendance and an interesting meeting as both Thames lodge and Norwich lodge have been invited to attend and the evening will clos with banquet
 Norwich lodge, No. PAS, celebrates it's anniversary at its meeting on the 27th In the Buckingham Memorial and has invited both Thames and Slater lodges, which have accepted the i'm vitation to help their fellow Neopians signaIize the completion of another year.
 In the list of death benefits paid un- der the last assessment call, fourteen are shown to have been in Connecti- cut These include payments for the death of Sister Mary E. McNamara of Thames lodge, who had been a mem Der of the order since 1898, and Broth CT Samuel H. Boose of Beulah lodge. New London, whose membership had dated from January z. 1901.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
Wasting Time.

The man who wastes his own time is very likely to waste that of others, and it is this phase of his ofrense which is most trying. Mon value their time for different reasons, and in the business world, for example, 9. mans time is prized for its monetary value. It Is worth just so much to him and every moment that he spends away from his desse during the busy season or during the devlopEnent of . big en- terpriee means a loss te him. Yet with this knowledge in lhe possession it is not It all unusual for the man who does not value his own time to encroaeh upon that of the man whe does. sometimes possibly through careleSSnesS, but oftener from Seah1h motives. There is little excuse for t4ie person who deliberately wastes anoth- CT persons time; his own time, unless he is employed in the service of aneth- CT, is his to do with as he wishes, but he should not trespass upon the time him self in the position of helping him. self to something which does not be- long to him..
 Since the dawn began to break this Sunday morning the hours have melt ed one into another and passed out of our lives forever. It will not b. dim. cult to scan them fr memory and read the short record they held for us. Have we wasted any part of them? Would we Hve to relieve them, and if We hAd the opportunity of dolng go would we live fheai very differently? Ii is too late to bring them back Into our lives, even for brief intarva1s--Chaxfo0ton Nausa and CoNxjAx-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
Not Exactly Unanimous.

Connecticut interest in general per- missivo legislation for the adoption of a commission form Of government by cities has led the Norwich Bulle- prominence in cities having such a form of government, respecting it's workings. Just how illuminating the testimony is may possibly be judged from these six replies coming from Ce- dar Rapids, IR,. on the question: Has the financial standing of the city been improvedT'
 Tn every respect and detail; ran within income for first time in 40 years during the first years of plan and since.
 Not to any great extent. It was good before. The council has lived within its income It has issued bonds and the citys debt is larger. But its property asests have been doubled in four years.
 Only on the wrong side of the led ger.
 Yes-city has been put on cash ba- sis, bonded debt given net reduction of $ss.ooo. City invent.4ry has prac- tically doubled in three years undez commission plan.
 No, for while the assets have in- creased commensurate with the mon eys expended in public improvements the debt has also increased, likewise tax assessments.
 One answered Yes" Not exactly unanimous, in o*asel words, one way or the other, and the same is true of the answers to mos' of the other questions asked. The ex- pertinent is still new. It will stand ol 1 answer made to this question: Has th' | watchful interest of citizens in theil | local government been inceeased ?- | Springfield, Mass, Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
Some Amazing Figures.

According to Secretary MacVeagh's g report the estimated expenses of the national government in 1912, for which this congress must make appropria- tions, are $6S7,414, ,S60.S1.
 According to Secretary Wilson the total wheat crop of the United States for the year 1910 is worth, $625, ,00O,- 900.
 Thus we see that the American peo- pie have succeeded in raising nearly enough wheat to meet the regular ap- propriations of their national govern ment The difference is only $62, 2,0OO,- O00s
 Mir. MacVeagh's estimates. of course, do not include all the expenditures of the United States government. The total appropriations during the first year of the Taft administration were $1,o9a, ,S47, ,194, and the total appropria- . tions for the coming year will proba- biy exceed $1,0oo, ,e00 ,0ee.
 According to Secretary Wilson the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11

value of the cotton crop this year ic $9G0, 900. Even the cotton crop is net enough to meet all the expendi- lures of the national government.
 The total annual cost of all kinds of government in the United States, town, city, county, state and national, has been estimated at about $2,500,- 000,0 ,000.
 According to Secretary Wilson the value of all cereals raised in the Uni- barley, rye, etc.,-is $2.710, GOO, ,000. In other words, the American people have succeeded in raising enough cereals to pay the cost of governing
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
STAFFORDvlLLE
Birthday Party for Hsrbert R. Bos
 worth-Local Notes.

William Tobin, Jr, of Worcester was in town last Wednesday,, the guest of his father.
 Eight little friends of Master Herbert R. Bosworth met at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Miller, March 9 to eele- brate his fourth birthday. Music from a photograph, games and refreshments Were enjoyed by all.
 MT. and Mrs. Grant Hammer were guests recently of relatives in Wor- cester.
 Coventry has been the guest of her sisters. Mrs. F. Belcher and Mrs. Will liam Chandler.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Ormsby moved last Saturday to West Swanzey. N. H
 Eugene OConnell has resigned at the Fabyan Woolen company,s plant
 MT. and Mrs. Ezra Colburn and MT and Mrs. w. A. Thompson are i'll with grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-11
WELLINGTON
Baptist Pastor Refers to Death of Rev. Austin Gardner-Effort to Re- vive the Grange.

Rev. E. w. Darrow Sunday morning prefaced his sermon by an affection- ate, sincere mention of the death on Tuesday afternoon of Rev. Austin Gardner, and Deacon Pratt for the Gardner church clerk, Mrs. E. J. Pratt, brought forward a copy of resolutions of appreciation and sympathy which the pastor read and the church unan- imously voted.
 Rev. MT. Darrow's sermon rang true as to his belief in the infal1ibility of the written word, and was from Mat xv:13. There was a large congrega- tion, 45 remaining to Sunday school
 Miss May Hill of Boston arrived et the Gardner home Saturday evening. The two sons, Samuel of New Haven and Dwight of Rockville were at home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Oscar Allen, daughter and granddaughter, from Hanover, are visiting Mrs. Aliens daughter. Mrs. Clarence Eldredge.
 Madie Smith and young girl friend came out from the business college in Hartford to spend Sunday at the for mer's home here.
 MT. Lipps is endeavoring to restore the old grange-No. 137-or to organ ike a new one with as many of the former members as possible.