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The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Bowling Matches on
Local Alleys Taking
Place This Evening
Mt Pleasant League-Kenyon vs..

Mt Pleasant League-Kenyon VS..
Girard.
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. League
Trainmen No. 3 VS.. Union Sta
tiOn.
Railway Relief Association League
Columbia VS.. Mechanical.
District Duckpin League-GOOd
Fellows VS.. ArIingtOns.
National Capital League-Fat
men VS.. Nationals; Y. VI. c. A.
VS.. Mt. VernOnS.
Commercial League-Judd e. Det-
wiler VS.. Washington Tobacco
Company.
Arcade League-MapIewoOds VS..
MOhawkS.
Spalding Council League-Nor.
mOyles VS.. RaIphs.
Rural Mail Clerks League
Quads VS.. Treys.
Navy Yard League-Erecting
Shops VS.. Secondary Mount
Shop.
Northwest League-AthIetics VS..
Merldlans: Centrals VS.. Nation.
ais.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
SPORT BRIEFS

Sydney has professional scullins
league.
Boston wants this years amateur
rowing regatta
Boston Eirh school have made swim
ming compulsory.
city Of Mexico tennis tourney will oc'
cur March 81 70 April g.
Alabama University baseball canii-
dates are wrestling as part of their
training.
New York city recently opered four
public gymndsiumg under the sTpervi-
sion of the Public Recreation Commits
sion.
Tororto's new Arena Gardens, now
under construction, will be the largest
building devoted to sporting cverts in
Canada.
jerome r. Keogh. Of Rochester is
running a tournament at continuous pool
to CetcTmine the humpiUnship CT that
city. Prizes Of 500 will be distributed
There are over 5OO.OOO racing pigeons
in Greet Britain, ranging in 'alJe from
IS to 500 each. and often as many as
lC,0M birds take part IN one Of the con-
course races.
Miss Eleanore Sears. Of Boston. whose
eAploits as a loHE-diStaECe pedestrian
and aV5tors, polo player, tennis eX-
pert and all-round athlete have brought
her much fame, has taken up fancy
skating.
Hartford City (Cornl Amateur Ease
ball League picked team will sail for
Bermuda on March and play five
games Of baseball on the island. 1t has
two baseball diamonds, and a team of
English and American residents will
oppose them. The Jersey City InteTna-
tionaI League team will train there
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Hopkins-V Virginia Game
Is Declared Impossible

fE negotiations for a footl all game
between Johns Hopkins ard Virginia
have been declared off, and the two
ClcVeng will not meet next fail. The
Chan !otte sville authorities refused to
give q guarantee tor a game in Char
lottesWllc, and would not go to Balti-
more 70" a game y compromise was
concluded, but Hopkins could not ar
range its schedule to suit the plan
" cste'n Maryland could not get Mary
land AGgies to shift the srncdLled date
Of their game so as to allow Western
to meet Hopkins on October 23. The
Farmers held out for their original
cate.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Philadelphia Swimmers
Defeat Y. M. c. A. Athletes

Philadelphia Central High School
swimmers left for the Quaker city this
morning, after having defeated the Nau-
tilus Swimming Club of .he local Y. VI.
9. y. in the association pool by 63 to
%.
On account of having been suspended
by the Amateur Athletic onion for hav-
ing competed with Navy last SATURDAY.,
the Nautilus regulars were not al
lowed T. enter it. the games against
Pennsylvania swimmers. Director Beck
cit, however, sent his second string OF
athletes in against the visitors, and the
INtter-s victory was not = EurpTise.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Tomorrow's Sports
DIumbla at Prlnceton, wrestIlng

Columbia at Princeton, wrestling
matches.
District National Guard VS.. In.
gram, indoor baseball.
rhlIIlcs leave for Hot Springs.
g. 4. A. U. 5OO-yard swimming cham.
plOnship, at Pittsburgh aquatic
Club.
intercollegiate boxing, wrestling,
and fencing tournament at UniTer-
Sity of Toronto.
Annual indoor games of the Ford.
ham University 4. A., New York city,
Opening of annual show of the
Brooklyn Automobile Dealers AssO.
citation.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
DIR. SHADE
SPECIALIST
728 Thirteenth Street

Over SC Years Practice Treating
stomach and Nervous Diseases.
Indigestion, Loss of Appetite. Con.
stipatIon. Dizziness, Bad Taste. Full
ness After Eating, Wakefulness. Loss
Kidney and Bladder Trouble, Stric:
ture, Sallow Complexion, Pimplea
Blood and Skin Diseases. Loss Of VI
tality. and Special and Private Ali
uents of Both Sexes cured promptly.
Consultation free. medicines fur
nished, charges low. Hours 10 to !
and 3 to 8 Sundays. 10 to IL.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Athletics are at work.

Virginia seems to have lost out in i;s
efforts to play fast and loose with
Johns Hopkins The Old Dominion au-
thOrities counted on a Swarthmore con-
test and let the Baltimorcans stand and
cape. The Swarthmore game fc'l
through, and II is now too late to qr-
range a battle with Johns Hopkins
The laugh seems to be on Virginia
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Sir Michael.

Mike Donlins days 300 hitter are about over,
suggests critic in commenting upon the recent Boston
Pittsburgh deal Not yet. Mikes pegging arm may not
be as vibrant was and his underpinnng may
not be quite TyCobbsh but there is smoke upon
Sir Michaels batting lamp The ex-Giant is Of the
games greatest natural hters and like Wagner, La
joe Deehanty and Anson will hit around 800 long
as he is able to carry war club up to the plate
The Washington times., 1912-02-23

If Donlln Is worked steadily in the Pirate outfeld
he is fairly to stick with Hans Wagner and form
rungetting combination with the Hurting Dutchman
months training with a few weeks workout after
campaign opens will find Mike back his old stand
among the leaders. He had chance after Joining
the Giant lineup last to edge into his stride
Worked only at intervals, there was no oppor-
tunity to regain his swing and adjust his sights
When he reported with Boston, several weeks
passed before Donn reached the $50 mark. Most Of
those trailing the game figured him all through and
ready for cannery. But after massagng the kinks
from his system the outeld veteran began to maui the
eternal epidermis off the ball. and through his last six
weeks of work ranged above 400. He batted we'll
enough slide back gently into the 800 foek despite
his bad start Donlin may not prove to be the greatest
outheder in the circuit this season. but when it
pokng EN- where they amt there will be out
field regulars batting below Mike than above him.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Another southpaw?

mat Georgetown field and track tcam
Is certainly an unlucky Organization
this year. Following the resignation
VL t .aptaln Carrigan. comes the news
that Johnny Martin is through ON ac,
count OF lack of time for training, Nar-
TN was one Of the most reliable men
on the squad i'ei
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
. Poetic RIGHTEOUSNESS for lash"

With their speed of hoof batting eye, throwing arm
and other characteristics denoting prowess upon the
field of battle, the only added ingredient most Of these
recruits need is extension Of the grapnel line with
which to heave to and stay stuck.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Every Knock Is a Boost" "
Exit. Abe AttelI.

Exit, Abe Attell.
.
johnny kilban", short end OF a In-to.t
pook, defeated Abe Attell holder Of
VI" teath"rweight title Cor eleven years
ne ID mele youth. and should lie
Indihbl"h Tor man moons. The Cleve-
luhd boy is Il clever boxer not , -
liCuiailN hard puncher. and sirnn,,
cnouEil 20 hold his own against the
oest' NAV he be champion Tor another
eleven years, VI "''o'''e'
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Touting a New Dodger.

If there he aught in widespread opinion, Colonel
Ebbets has nailed the nfeld find of the year in his
third baseman. The athletes is Red Smith, and
sunland experts willing stake their shirts that
Red within another year will uphold his section of the
diamond well Jake Daubert handles the other
Colonel Ebbets has played the Southern circuit to
fnsh and most of his selections from Dixie have de-
livered Daubert, Wheat, and Rucker all from
Southern clubs, and those who have Smith work
believe Ebbets has drawn n nectarine dripping with
juice from the Sunand orchard
Smith led his league with .316 last summer, and
later in the fall whaled away about the clip
against National League sabmen.
L. F. H.-The hardest hitting combination in the
game is Cobb and Crawford; Lajoie and Jackson, of
Cleveland, rank next.
Statistics show that Ty Cobb batted in luscious
tales than other ball player in the game last
plain they show that r. Raymond pushed 144 of his
pals the pan in the course Of season AS
Cobb scored 147 times upon his own hook-or his own
hook sdethe Georgian was responsible for 29l runs
in $50 games, average vergng upon two runs to
each contest With nine Cobbs upon club about
three games out of five would be called in the fourth
round account of dusk
If Flynn is willing to mix with Johnson and sufi
cient number willing to pay the admission price
there to be but little room for any outside re-
buttal. AS sporting proposition 1t may wear another
hue. but sporting propositions in this commercial dy-
nasty are of gear. They well enough they GO
and not why
The United States Golf Association has postponed
it's championship tourney for month at Harold Hiltons
request The matter of conducting United States
championship without having another full brasse shot
al the Englishman would mean less than notnlng A
championship minus the champion-when that cham
pon doesn't belong at home-is too stale proposition
consider And especially when the idea Is
we'll arranged that said champion at his next appear
ance will be Grated back to foreign soil minus the
spos.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Alva Williams looks good.

That was a pretty drastic action of
the Catholic University faculty in with
drawing the basketball team az It WAS
| about to start to New York to play
| Fordham and Manhattan. The New
Workers should have been notified some
| time ago, or else the games should have
| been played. Breaking engagements is
bad business in intercollegiate sport.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Thanks for the Tip; We've Grappled
With ManV Worse.

Sir-Santa Maria; to what lengths you poor
devils have TO go in order to push out your dope
every day! But haven't you overlooked something?
You have compared team of Big League Irish
players with ditto of Dutchmen, the veterans
with the youngsters, the sawed-of with the elong
ated the high-priced with the cheap ones, the
heavyweights with the light fellows, the country
boys with the city chaps, the coffee drinkers with
the tea slippers and approximately 30913 other
varieties with their opposites. But what want to
know is this: How would team Of men who part
their hair the left side stack up against those
whose paternal grandfathers ate fried potatoes for
breakfast every Sunday morning? Huh? G. S. X.
For the benefit of G. S. K.-and others-if there b.
glad IN hat he
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Amateur wrestling tonight

H the Savannah club succeeds in
closing a contract with Walter fInsha ia
the Southerners will get one on the
best OF the semipro pitchers OF Wash
ington. While still young. Hughes has
demonstrated that he possesses enough
circuit as fast as the South Atlantic
The Washington times., 1912-02-23

nope to have some exclusive Information upon num-
Der OF Demon Debutantes who said to strongly re-
semble Ty Cobb at bat or Matty upon the mound. In
any event there will be wider range to fire at and
we only nope that those game enough to stick with US
the Broodng Chasm will be duly rewarded
ther In the open for ears it's i'll silk
purse that knows no spurning And the Grandolddope
like water, doesn't flow uphill.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23

It's wonder that some Presidential mpresario
doesn't swing with Jack Curey If Jack can't steer
the prospect into proper channels the would be
hopeless indeed.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Epiphany lads busy.

In deciding to develop a relay team
10 fight for the District interscholastic
title, Central High has made a move
that Is likely to prove popular with
other schools. In the past Central has
made a speciality in the individual
events and has won many a cup but
now Bill Foley intends to go in for the
relay.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
7rtSae President Here Olaev NeeusM Wants Another Soup
BINGLES AND BUNTS
By Grdntldnd Rice
Yanking It Up Again.

@ b q i npnpu Op batting EpG
he WI
the in d
q h h
Poetic cncetOusn ce 20
The Washington times., 1912-02-23

L. +. H.--The hardest hitting combination in Il
game is Cobb and Crawford; Lajoie and Jackson,
Cleveland, rank next
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
NAVY is still winning.

When 1t comes to strenuous schedules
YOU have to give it to Tom Fortunes
Georgetown basketball team. Yester-
day two games were played and to-
night the quint will come right back
with n game with Washington and Lee
at the Arcade.
The Washington times., 1912-02-23
Pack goes gill Papke.

1t is, indeed, unfortunate that the ,!n-
timely death of General Miles brother
/ will rob the Washington Chess and
Checker Club of the services of one
of its most enthusiastic members Just
at the start of the season The annual
tournament of the society was opened
yesterday, but was left undecided.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
THEY ARE MAD.

The Houston Post and the Fort
Worth Record show malignant an
ger over the action OF the Houston
convention. They bore their de-
Z at very nicely until the conven-
ton read into their platform an
endorsement Of the Randell doc
trine that Congressman should not
accept fees. gifts and the like from
business interests which are apt to
be subjects Of legislation.
AS an abstract proposition those
papers and probably nearly every
honest man in Texas would agree
to the proposition, but in this case
they consider It a thrust at the off
cial course OF Senator Bailey and
they resent IT, with the Post and
the Record. Joe Bailey is OF more
iNi wi Nah'' Ahhh any HhlAAl'di VI
moral theory that can be advanced
and they would readily go on record
as opposing any sort OF doctrine
which they might construe as re-
Election on Bailey. Jonathan Lane
is a close second TO those two jour
nails and following the Houston con-
yention he unloaded his conflagrat-
ed feelings on that point He and his
associates have forgotten that four
years ago they refused TO let Char
lie Mills 10 20 the National Conven-
ton although his district had chos-
on him and they forget also that
Cone Johnson was not permitted to
make a speech at the Galveston con-
yention two years ago.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
DATES OF
COUNTY CANDIDATES
sHoo FLY

We your committee appointed to
fix speaking dates for the County can
didates beg leave to submit the fol
lowing
Camp Springs Saturday June Sth
az p. m.
Crenshaw Saturday June sth al
$3.50 p. m.
Arab Saturday June 15th at ? p
M.
Bethel, Saturday June 10, at $50
p. m.
Dunn Saturday June % at p.
m.
crowder. Monday June "a at $50
p. m.
Dermott Thursday. June % at =
p. m.
Ira, Saturday. June 20 at p. m.
Canyon. Saturday June % at $50
p. m.
Hermleieh, Thursday July 9TH at
2 p. m.
Pyron, Saturday, July 9Th at .
p m.
China Grove. Saturday, July 6th,
at $40 p. m.
Fluvauna. Saturday July 13 at .
p. m.
Ennis. Monday July 10 at $3.50 p.
m.
Snyder. Friday, July 30 at $50
p m.
All candidates except County
Judgs and Representatives limited
to FIVE minutes each. County Judges
limited 20 80 minutes each and re-
representatives. to 20 minutes each.
Respectfully submitted.
LEE BOREN.
j. O. JACKSON.
l.. c. WATSON.
W. r. SKINNER,
Committee
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
PLAINVIEW ITEMS

The rain which fell last Friday
was needed very much and was ap-
preciated by all
Crops are growing fast and so are
the weeds
Mrs. r. s Dorsott who has been
sick is reported better
II any one is in need OF can
opener 60 to Mrs A. NJ Hairless and
Mrs. 5. l.. Johnson They can supply
you.
Mr.. Ernest Dorset had the mis-
fortune to ride a goodwill plow the
other day.
Rustler from lookout you need
not have changed your name TO Sim
pie Simon for we know you are any
way.
Mr.. Nose Newly happened to an
accident the other day He was go
ing to Plainview and his horse ran
away throwing him out Of the bug
gy, but he was not hurt seriously.
Mrs. Lindley and Mrs Dorset of
Fluyanna were visiting Mrs +. S.
Dorsett and family last week
Good luck 10 the Signal and its
many readers.
SHOO FLY
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Nannle curtis one OF the alb
lest temperance platform speakers
in this country will VISIT Snyder on
June II and ~ in the interest of
the w. c. T. u. in particular and
of the temperance movement in gen
eral.
She will speak on the great issues
now confronting the people OF Tex
as.
Mrs. Curtis has spoken for Tenn
perance and prohibition in most sec
tions OF Texas but this will be her
first visit to Snyder and she will
have good hearing.
It is announced that she will adj
dress a general mass meeting at the
Court house on Tuesday and Wed
nesday nights and will be the guest
OF the local w. c. r. U. during the
day Wednesday
Here are a few press clippings
showing what the people who have
heard Mrs. Curtis think of her as a
speaker.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

Macon, Ga, May S1-A warrant
charging Thomas B. Watson, editor
of the Jeffersonian and Watson's
Magazine and delegate from the
State at large TO the Democratic
National Convention with sending
obscene matter through the u. S.
mail is expected to be issued by o..
s. District Attorney Alderman today
or tonight.
Alderman declared this morning
that he was only waiting the arrival
OF Post office inspector Sims from
Sumpter. S. c. to make the neces-
sary afidavits.
The article which the district
Attorney declares is obscene is print
ed in Watson's magazine for May
in the Latin language and is part
of an attack on what Mr. Watson
sails the Roman Catholic hierarchy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
Wilson Home Burned.

The home of Mr.. d. F. Wilson
was destroyed by fire about two o.
clock Saturday morning
Mr.. Wilson and his children were
in the act OF moving to the NJ. b.
Stockton place north of town and
had moved ont some OF the house
hold goods but not all.
Mr. Wilson was I'm the house a.
lone and upon waking found the
hre In possession of the rear OF the
building and burning through the
roof too far gone to control
A considerable lot OF furniture.
bedding etc and nearly an his cloth
ing We're burned He had eight
hundred dollars insurance on the
house and two hundred on the fur
niture.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

city Secretary Cowling has given
ont the following statement Of the
City's finances
The tax levy is about 10000
about $4,000 less than last year,
caused by a lessening Of the values
by the rendition by the city equal
ization board The retiring council
had left q deficit Of little more than
5000 for unpaid bills and this a.
monut win have 20 De paid out OF
this years taxes. After very careful
figuring the council has placed the
tax rate this year at 75 cents. II
will take so cents to meet all the
bills, but as there are some delin-
quent taxes yet 90 be collected, the
council thought &c safe to figure that5
this money would be collected. arm
put the rate just MS low as they co r.
and make Go just as ight on 81
task payers as possible The CouuL u
believes that next year by earefzsS
ly guarding expenses this year. the
tax rate can Doe lowered TO the old
rate of sixty cents.
The rs cent rate does not allow
anything for street work. only the
general running expenses an
ing for the Indebtedness stated a
bovo.
OF the three thousand dollars in
debtedness about two thousand dol
lars of the amount is for the FIRE
apparatus. etc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

are the dead tina. die in the Lord
from henceforth yea saith the LORD
that uioy may rest from their la
bors." Weep not wife, mother bro
theirs and sister for they have finish
ed their course, they have kept the
faith and there is therefore laid up
for them, "a crown Of righteousness.
Resolved that the sudden remov-
al OF such lives from our midst leaves
vacancies and shadows that will be
deeply realized by the members Of
their church and will prove serious
loss TO the community IN which they
lived faithful and consistent life.
Resolved that a copy OF these re-
solutions be recorded on the church
record a copy be sent to the Western
Evangel, the Snyder Signal and also
a copy be sent to the family OF the
deceased
T. w. ANGEL
w. w. EILAND
KATIE LEE robson
MINNIE EILAND,
Committee.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
In Memory of Bro. KeIIum

Brother r. X. Kellum was born IN
Giles county Tennessee Nov. 9TH,
1855 Protested faith in Christ In
1905, united with the Baptist church
Of Ira, Texas where he remained a
member until his death, oct. 18th,
|tn.
Mary Kellum, the daughter OF Bro
Eellum was born in Hunt county,
gexas, October II, 1895, protested
'thh in Christ in 1908, united with
Inc Ira Baptist church where she re-
|nalned a member until her death
|April II, 1912. Mary had cheerful
and happy disposition and was the
.pnshlne of her home. Her father
Be- waiting for her on the other
ihore having preceded her six
months and one day before
The remains of both father and
daughter we're laid to rest in the Ira
cemetery Brother r. II. with the hon
OTIS Of the w. o. w. and Mary's fu-
neral service was conducted by her
pastor Bro. j. w. McGaha.
God in his wisdom has seen ut to
al these two from the trials OF this
to the home prepared for the
jNeemed
That we bow in humble submits
ton to His holy will and mourn not
those who have no hope but re-
|nem0er the scriptures say: Blessed
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

AS surely as snyder exists today
The conditions here will be boom
in another twelve months the Tex
as Central railroad viii be built with
out a shadow of a doubt and
facade and Gulf is coming this way
at a good rate. Already 80 is assured
to Roby forty miles TO the east of
as with steel already purchased to
build to the West Our crop pros
poets are good and the energy now
being put into the oil well enter
prise bids fair to develop the gree
est oil boom ever witnessed in West
Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

The foregoing dates prepared by
the committee are satisfactory to
me. and believing that one round
Of the candidates is enough 20 in
flictupon the voters, I have cancelled
the dates heretofore published by
me and accept those above. Bison
Is omitted in the above list and
Saturday July 90 at D. m. is set
for that place.
c. R. BUCHANAN
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

With swift logic, sweet flowers Of
appealing pathos and glitter
OF humor, Mrs. Mamie Curtis, the
noted temperance orator from the
Lone Star state spoke at the Ryman
auditorium last night to an audience
OF at least $500 people Inspite Of
the intense heat scarcely a person
left the auditorium ana Mrs Cur
It's was frequently interrupted with
prolonged applause. Na9hNille
Banner.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

During the summer months mothers Of
young children should watch for any unnat-
ural looseness Of the bowels When given
prompt attention at this time serious trouble
may be avoided. Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be
depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Joe Garrard came in Tues
day from Hillsboro TO visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Jno. Savage and
other relatives
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

Bailey OF Texas still stands by the
bedrabbled Senator from Illinois and
will vote for the whitewash resolu-
zion. Senator Culberson will vote
to Dust the man whom the lumber
trust secured as one OF its support
ers in the Senate.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07
For Sale Cheap.

Good Jersey Durham COW. Gentle
giving two gallons milk a day with
out calf
j. W. TEMPLETON.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-07

She SURPRISES in eloQuence, wit
pathoa, logic and humor any speak
err ever heard in our city Hemp
stead News