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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

Col. R. p. Chew. Of this place, has
been invited to deliver the Lee Birthday
address before Turner Ashby Camp. U.
c ", in Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

Shop early. but first consult the adver-
Using columns of the Spirit of Jefferson
as guide to judicious buying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

HAVE PERSONS wanting Small Farms ard
Orchards Parties wanting TO sell their farms
| would be pleas ed to have them call at my
Office. A. G. WYNKooP,
Real Estate Aet., ia E. Washington ST,
Offices opposite Jefferson Hotel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

Hon. Virgil A. Lewis. State Historian
and Archivist. died Thursday night af-
ter long Illness,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

Congressman VIM. 6. Brown has been
very i'll with ptomaine poisoning. but is
since better.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

Effective December 1st. 1912, the
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
announces the appointment of Mr.. W,
B. Bevill to be Passenger Traffic
Manager. and Mr.. w. C. Saunders
succeeding him as General Passenger
Agent.
We congratulate these gentlemen.
the Company and its patrons ON their
preferment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10
nsny Children are SickIy,

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Break up Colds in "a hours. relieve Feyor-
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10

GOPPEE WASH BOILERS. Ex ra heavv
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Call at los South Charles Street.
ElSTEgnAY q ca
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10
Woman Finally Receivers
From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many
people before their time. Often PC
fore a sufferer realizes what tne
trouble is, he is on the verge OF
complete nervous breakdown II
is eff the utmost importance to keep
your nervous system in good con-
iition, as the nerves are the source
of all bodily power. Mrs. Anna
Kounz, I'll Mechanic St, Pueblo
Colo, says:
s'For many years / suffered from
nervous prostration; l was unable
to do any house work and doctors
failed to help me. Remedies
tried from druggists did not DO
me particle OF good. A neighbor
told my husband about
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10
House for Rent.

House for mt iu raneon Possession
given NJ once. Apply to
Nov str. d 8. HUGHES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10
DR.. Miles Nervine

and he procured bottle. After the
first few doses | showed marked
Improvement ard after taking two
bottles | was entirely cured. | have
been perfectly we'll for years and
cannot praise DIR. Miles Nervine
too highly"
II you are troubled with loss OF
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to sleep; if you are IN a
general run down condition and
unable to bear your part OF tie
daily grind Of life. you need some
thing to strengthen your nerves.
You may not realize what is thermal
ter with you, but that is no reason
why you should delay treatment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-10
DR.. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
trial, no matter how many other
remedies have failed to help you.
Sold by all druggists. If first bottle
falls to benefit your money Is returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart. Ind.
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The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Navy Players Help
St. Johns Get in Shape

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Nov ll.-Dalton
and Weems. of the Naval Academy
coaching staff. will help st. Johns get
in shape this week for Saturdays
game against Johns Hopkins, the great
contest of the season for the local COL
legians. st. Johns came out of Its
game against Virginia Military 1nsti-
tute Saturday much encouraged by it's
% to victory. but with several play
ers badly battered. Clayton. left half,
and GLADDEN.. left guard. may not be
able to play against Hopkins. Every
effort will be made. however, to get the
players In trim, and there Is confidence
that the team will secure clear title
to the State championship by defeat
ing Hopkins on Saturday and Wash
ington College on Thanksgiving Day.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
THREE NATIONALS
ONGRIFF'S OUTFIT
"Old Fox Wholly Ignores Larry Laoie Joe Jackson and
Jimmy Archer in Choosing His Team of Best
Diamond Players.

!, aging second baseman OF the same
team. and Jimmy Archer, the Cubs
crack backstop. He says that either
Meyers or Bresnahan can catch as well
as Archer and can hit fifty points
higher.
In speaking OF the outfield selection,
Griffith remarks:
There will be some to say that Joe
Jackson. OF the Cleveland team, should
have preference over Milan In the
outheld. To my way of thinking Milan
Is far more valuable ball player than
Jackson. As an outiicldcr he IL in
finitcly better. as Il base runner, twice
But Milan y batting strength comes
near enough to JaCkson's best efforts to
give him the place in the light OF his
other abilities. Furthermore we need n
lead-on man In our batting order and
no better man than Milan could be Sc
cured
In dlsposing of the second base Dues
,lon. Grifhth. going out of his own
league 10 award an appointment, fails
to mention the great LajoIe. He saws
Doth Eddie Collins and Johnny Eyers
can outheld Doyle and also can outhIt
MN, but he Is not going on figures in
making hi selection. and picks the
lrishman because lie Is more useful 10
ball team He Is a great Inspirati ton
10 team, hlIstling every minute, good
natured, gritty and game to the core,
and making everybody else fight for
all there Is in him. You have almost
got TO give woman's ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In picking Doyle for the second base
lob. You know he's the best but II is
hard to explain why" That is what
Griffith says In putting Doyle on second.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
FOUR NATIONALS
BAT AROUND 300
Williams Laporte, Milan, and Gandi in Class of Select
Hitters-Oficial Scorer of American League
Completes Records

-Four OF the Climbers, "Rippy" Will
Jams, Frank Laporte. 'Zeb' Milan, and
Chick Gandil finished in the zoo class
OF hitters. according to the official fig
ures announced today by Irwin NJ.
Howe, the American Leagues crack
statistician. There is little change in
the official averages from those printed
In The Times II few weeks ago.
OF course. Ty Cobb leads them all.
his total being 40. Thirty hitters
verton. depOsed manager of the High
Haugher. a minor Lacquer tried out In
from the wrong end, with .0J6 In fifteen
games. II might be added in passing
that Bobby Groom. the Climbers win
ming twirler. dropped from .l3i to III.
though he managed to lead Joe Engel.
who hit for .O59 in his first year in the
big show.
The official total of Milans stolen
bases is eighty-nine, though he was
given one more In the unofficial totals.
However, this Is five more than Cobb
record OF 1911. Eddie Collins sixty
three gave him second place. Cobb was
third with siXty-one thefts.
The Philadelphia Athletics, with M,
had the highest team average in the
league. The Red Sox were second. with
81, the Climbers running sixth. with
.2j6 and heading Chicago and st. Louis.
Thanks to the great work of Milan, the
Climbers led all clubs with 262 stolen
bases,
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Carlisle Indians Are
Seeking Quaker Scalps

CARLISLE. PA, Nov. ll.-Glenn
Warmers Indian athletes are now seek
ing Quaker scalps and three entirely
new formations will be learned for use
on Franklin Field. Saturday. Not one
of the ahorigines was hurt In the rough
game at West Point and all Will be
In the scrimmages this week
I'm not given to making prophe-
cies," said Coach Warner today, but
honestly believe that Carlisle will run
away from the Quakers. Thorpe Is the
best player OF the year and his team
Is well-balanced and fast, two require
ments OF modern football"
For Saturdays game in Philadelphia
all the boys and girls in the Indian
school Will make the journey to Frank
lin Field and cheer for Thorpe and his
team mates. The famous student
band will he in the party to lend music
to the fray.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Would Try Again.

Members OF the Washington Soccer
team are OF the opinion today that they
can defeat the Sons of ST. George and
are asking for another game. Yester.
days contest played in Baltimore went
against the Washington team by the
narrowcst of margins and Captain Nc.
Ginty. of the Washington team is anx.
ious for another contest.
Robertson and Jack OF the Washing.
ton team, were injured early in the
game and Washington followers believe
that with these men I'm the lineup the
game would have gone the other way.
Hodge. McGinty, Wright. and Colin fol
the Washington team played consis
tently well.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Joe TINKER LEADS
CINCINNATI OUTFIT
FOR COMING SEASON
Abrupt Ending of Negotia-
tons Between Hermann
and Murphy.

CINCINNATI, Nov. u.-Joe Tinker,
veteran shortstop of the Chicago Cubs,
has been obtained to manage the Reds,
despite the acquisition Of Frank Chance
ut the waiver price. Now the Reds
hive two possible managers, though 1t
IN believed that Chance will be given
his unconditional release by Garry
Hermann
All Redland is surprised at the abrupt
ending OF the negotiations between Horn
mann and Murphy. II Is expected that
today will see the announcement of those
players who figure In the deal for Tink-
er. Bescher. Hoblitzell. and Marsans
have not been traded to the Cubs, ac-
cording to Garry Hermann. He will
give out the name OF the players who
do some time today. when the deal Is
finally closed with Charlie Murphy.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Indoor Baseball at
Arcade on Wednesday

Indoor baseball fans are lining up for
the game which will be played at the
Arcade on Wednesday night between
the teams composed of professional and
amateur players.
Members OF the Nationals and those
OF minor league teams who live In
Washington have been signed up by r.
c. Palmer for the professional. Joe En-
gel, Buck Becker, Al Handiboe, Johnny
Priest, Dick Robertson, Dutch Ster-
ger. Buck Barton, Dutch" Munich.
Earle Steele, and Joe Giebel have
signed with the pros.
For the amateurs, members of the
amateur baseball teams will be lined
up to meet the professionals. and n
rafting good game is expected. 1t is
thought that the interest manifested
in the game will pave the way for a
professional intercity league before long.
Baltimore. Philadelphia, and Whining
ton are expected to put teams in the
league.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
MRS. BR|TTONW WILL
DICTATE ALL TRADES
MADE BY CARDINALS
Miller Higgins, New Man.
ager at St. Louis, Is Fig
urehead Merely.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Nov. 1l.-Miller Hug
gins, new manager of the Cardinals,
according to his agreement with Mrs.
Brltton, lady magnate. will be merely
n fgurehead He will not have the
right to make any deals or trades
without first consulting her. Higgins
has agreed to the terms, the enforce
ment of which was one of the main
reasons for Bresnahan and Mrs. Brit
ton falling out. Mrs. Britton all along
mas insisted on holding the whip hand
over her manager. She admits that
she blocked several deals Bresnahan
mad In view, but declares she did II
for tho good of the club
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Georgetown Youngsters
DiSband Football Team

putting a team on the field. tho George
town Props have disbanded their eleven,
canceling all games scheduled The
Central High game injured most of the
candidates for the eleven. but 1t was
Thought that a team could be kept to-
gether. However the death blow to
the hopes OF the Preps comes with the
parental objections that bar Beredinl
and Brockerof from playing further.
Three games were played. the Preps
winning II ON Western and Business, cen.
trial, however, overwhelmed the Hilton
youngsters. and they have been unable
to recruit team sinoe.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Tonight's Bowling

National Capital Duckpin League
Climbers VI. Wells achs.
Northeastern Duckpin League
Young Mems Shops vs.. Keane Com
pany.
Terminal R. r. Y. NJ. C. A.-Sta'
ton No. l vs.. Car Department.
Southern R. X. Clerks League
Auditors vs.. Mechanics.
Westminster League-Greens vs.
Reds; Whites VS.. Blues.
Departmental 'Duckpin League
War vs.. Agricultural.
Departmental Tenpin League
War vs.. G.. p. o.
Arcade League-Imperials VS.. I'm
manuels.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
PalZer Gets Chance.

NEW YORK. Nov. 11.-"Ar' Palzer
boosted for the heavyweight champion
ship now that johnson has been def
nitely refused offers anywhere in the
United states. Australia or England,
will have a chance to show the wonder-
full Improvement claimed for him next
Friday night. He will meet Tony Ross,
the hard-hitting New Castle scrapper,
FOR six rounds in Philadelphia. II Al
wins he Is to be matched with Luther
Mccarthy, at Vernon, Cal
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Thorpe

Your figures he writes, "as to the number of
eligible to compete at Harvard trife wrong Fresh
men and students in the graduate departments are
sine qua Take the service for examples A
limited number OF men in the best OF condition. the
ability put the finger material without detective
work and most important Of all not too much practice.
anomalous circumstances they may seem, figure in
the development OF elevens Of the first rank Too much
practice causes mental and physical staleness. The
game to be avocation for the player. 1t is
simply common or garden work"
In which Mr.. Collamore is undeniaby correct A
playful froc and a little of it is worse than
trenches.
Vanderbilt fought up to expectations Saturday, but
with four of her best men, including her captain in
shape work the first quarter the only wonder Is
that she did as well. The Commodores stuck their
guns to the finish despite the punches horny
handed fate and made battle of 1t into twilight The
squad travelled $500 miles, but the courteous treatment
shown them In the Crimson stronghold more than made
their trip worth while The only regret Is that the
Dixie eleven could not be its best with the
lars in shape
1t took Penn thirty minutes turn a season Of dis
aster into to be proud Of When team trailed
by almost endless defeats finds itself behind, by the
margin of 81 to and then wins the day. the Of the
slate Is wiped clean.
Michigan has drawn stormy time of it for several
seasons now but the combination cyclone and monsoon
left to face is death grapple with Cornell for the
Ultimate Grotto
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
The Last Stand.

For matter Of four hundred years the White Man
has been hammering and mauling his brother of red
across shifting reservation after another Four
the Aborigne into the sunset of his race.
But the humiliation Is not yet compete-not quite
About the only warfare left the American continent
today is football 1t is to this the p!tiful remnant of
the mighty. ranging tribes have turned for their
last stand From Carlisle ranging center. the red
remnant is avenging in part the gore-tanted past
Led by the wonderful Thorpe they all look exactly
alike to the Last of the Uncases who smearing
the field.
At the end of the campaign most Of the experts will
probably award the palm the conqueror OF the Yale
Harvard Princeton trumvirate, but for all that we
juicy wager Carlisle against any member Of the
feld-whether said member be arrayed in Crimson, in
Blue, or in the striped tints of the Tiger
AS Of the Big Three tackle Carlisle, it Is all q
matter of opinion. But IL they met have our
own opinion Of the ultimate result
dleton and Yale has her Flynn But Carlisle has her
Thorpe who is combination Of the best in all three
and the superior of II this be treason shoot
cable to West Point and scan the reply.
Brickley is master kicker, Pendeton a master
Splinter. and Flynn master at ramming line or
romping down the field
But, sink swim, live or die. survive or perish. as
old Bill Keller said Wen slip vote to Thorpe
as the Big Bear OF them all, and hail him Mandarin
of the Moeskin for 1912.
Gilman Coamore tackles for a loss anent our
statement Harvard 5000 students draw upon
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Climbers Hitters.

for the 1872 balk line championship Of
the world, will begin In the Hotel Aston
tonight with eight entries. including the
Japanese asplrant, Koji Yamada.
At tonight's contest Willie Hoppe,
king of them all. will meet Harry Chine
on one table. while George Slosson and
Ora Morningstar will contest on
another. Thomas ]. Gallagher and AL
bert ]. Cutler will be the referees. with
T. u. Cowles. Charles p. Miller. and
Albert A. Troescher as managers.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Grimth's All-Stars.

Milan, Climbers, Outfielder.
Cobb, Tigers, Outfielder.
Speaker, Red SOX, Outfielder.
Chase, Yankees, first base.
Doyle, Giants, second base.
Baker, Athletics. third base.
Hans Wagner, Pirates, shortstOp'
Henry, Climbers, catcher.
Bresnahan, Cardinals, catcher.
Meyers, Giants, catcher.
johnson, Climbers, pitcher.
Wood, Red Sox, pitcher.
Walsh, White SOx, pitcher.
Rucker, Superbas, pitcher.
Zimmerman, Cubs, utility.
Crawford, Tigers, utility.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11

Clark Griffith. successful manager OF
the Climbers. has picked his All-Amer-
lean baseball team and has given three
places to his own players. Milan,
Henry, and johnson are numbered
among the games best.
Most original is Grifhth's ignoring Of
ice Jackson. the brainlcss .slugger Of
the Naplanders; Larry Lajoie, the
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
Win Third Straight.

HAVANA. Nov. 1.-THE Athletics
OF the American League defeated the
Havana team yesterday by a score OF
10 to 2 The Athletics have pIa, eli
three games here so far and won ali
of them.
The Washington times., 1912-11-11
1872 Billiard Title
Is Contested Tonight

NEW YORK.. Nov. 1l.-What is ex-
pected to prove the greatest billiard
tournament in the history OF the game
The Washington times., 1912-11-11

Gilman Collamore tackles us for loss anent oul
statement that Harvard 5000 students draw upon
The Washington times., 1912-11-11

AS none Of the Big Three tackle Carlisle it Is all
matter of opinion. But II they met we have GU
own opinion Of the ultimate result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
PREPARING FOR TAG DAG.

Plans for Tag Day, February 22nd,
are being rapidly execucted. The com.
mittee has arranged for the printing oil
the tags and their distribution to the
school children. The only thing NEEDED
to assure the complete success of the
day is the support OF every person in
Alexandria This the committee feels
certain will he given. No parade is to
be given this year. The George
Washington Birthday Association,
believing that Fairgrounds are moro
necessary and will bring greater and
more lasting benefit than parade.
There will be meeting OF tho ladies'
committee tonight at $50 at the rooms
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, and it
is hoped tn at every one interested in
the children OF Alexa ndria will be pres
emf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
DEATH OF JUDGE TANNING.

Trenton. \. j., Feb. l6.-United
States Circuit Court Judge William
VI. tanning. one Of The most prom
inent members of the judiciary, OF
New Jersey, died early today al his
residence. - Model avenue. He
was reported convalescent a week ago
but suffered relapse shortly after
the report of his improvement.
The cause OF Judge Lanning's
death is traceable 10 overwork, he
having been a sufferer for the past
six weeks. His heart action was very
weak and death came from failure
of thai organ to respond TO treat
mcnt. lie was surrounded by all the
members Of his family when the end
came. He was g. years old.
Judge Lanning has been mentioned
somewhat frequently OF late Us one
OF the Judges who will sit in the case
of the United States against the IN
tied States Steel corporation. He
was born in New Jersey. Jan. ].
lS49. He was admitted to the New
Jersey bar in 1850 and practiced law
at Trenton until 1887. From 800 10
1901 he served as a member OF the
House of Representatives and in 1901
he became a United States District
Judge for New Jersey. In 1909 he
was made United States Circuit judge.
He was prominent in religious cor
DoratiOnS. He was the author OF
HELP for Township Officers in New
Jersey" and helped 10 compile tho
general statutes of New Jersey. In
1905 he received the honorary de-
gree Of Ii. D. from Washington and
jefferson College and from Princeton
University in 1910. He was married
Aug. .. 1881 10 Miss Jennie llomen-
way al Harmon. ST. Lawrence coun-
NV. New York. Two sons came OF the
union--kenncth Hemcnway tanning
and Robert Salisbury l.anng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
STEAMER ON WOLF TRAP
Passenger Steamship Reported on
Dangerous Reef in Chesapeake
Bay.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE Reve.
nue. Cutter Service today is sweeping
Chesapeake Bay with wireless mes.
sages TODAY trying to locate the Nor.
deh Scher liner Main. believed to have
many passengers aboard and to have
suffered disaster. Run,ors have reach.
0 J headquarters that the Main has run
on the reef at VOLTS trap. danger.
Gus shoal far out in lower Chesapeake
Bay, The Bevenuc Cutter Apache has
started blindly out in search, and il
being directed by wireless messages as
news comes to headquarters here.
Washington, Feb. l6.--Appcals for
aid which must come quickly if lives
are to be saved" were received at the
Revenue Gutter Service here today re-
gardng three oyster boats now in 4
dangerous position in Taneier Sound,
Chesapeake Bay. The vessels carry
crews totalline fifteen. Two we're said
to be caught in a heavy drifting ice
pack, and the third crushed between
tlOcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Officer Arrested

Washington. Feb. 1G.--Orders we're
issued from the War Department today
to Colonel Steeyer, commanding the
American troops at FL Paso. to place
Lieut.. Ben Weld, wb led body Of
the Eighteenth Infantry across the line
yesterday under arrest, pending court
martial.
This action was taken by the War
Department until the Department OF
State received dispatch from Consul
Edwards, at Juarez, saving that the
whole population OF Juarez we're MAX
ing demonstrations Of protest against
this invasion"
1t is true that the State Department
does not regard the incident as one OF
seriousness, but it was violation Of
American neutrality and the fact that
the Ne1icans have taken exception to
it, has made it necessary for the army
to act.
No apology will be sent to Mexico
City. but Colonel Steever will be relied
upon by the Administration ia Wash
ington to make any amends or
offer any assurances that the Me1i.
cans may suggest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
THE LATE REV. ROBT. VIENNA.

As was stated in a Geographic dis
patch in yesterdays Gazette Rev. Rob
ert Wilma, pastor emeritus OF the
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church,
died yesterday at the home OF his son,
DR.. Elmer &. Whinna,in Philadelphia.
Death was due to n complication oil
diseases. He was % years old. Mr..
Wilma began his theological studies
when only IS years old and was or
dained four years later. At that time
he served his first charge
Shortly after the civil var his father
died and Mr.. Whinoa went to Phlla'
delphia. After remaining there for
several years he went to Baltimore and
took charge OF church there,
On February 16, 1864, Mr.. Wilma
married Miss Georgiaua Evans, q
school teacher OF Havre de Grace, Md.
and shortly afterward returned 60 Phil
delphia as pastor OF the Salem Meth
odist Protestant Church.