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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-03
MAKING THE SPARK OF LIFE IN
HUMAN BEINGS SCIENTISTS
BELIEVE POSSIBLE.

NEW YORK.-The production OF
guinea pigs by artificial means, an
nounced in a dispatch from Philadel-
phia. has been accomplished in the
University of Pennsylvania, says the
New York Press. Though the eggs
of fishes have been developed by ar
tifcial means through the discovery
of saline solution by Prof. LoeD OIL
Chicago life in mammals never was
created artifcially until the piolo-
gists in the University of PennsylVa-
MIA began a series of experiments
that is reported to have been amaz-
ingly successful. There is in the DO
logical laboratory of the university
a guinea pig that was produced ny
artificial means and which is regard
ed by the scientists as an apparently
perfect specimen. Two other pigs
similarly produced, died in a snort
time
A Step in Biology.
The successful experiment, scent
lists in this city admit, is great step
forward in the science of biology ana
perhaps paves the way for the artl-
fetal production of human beings
Scientists in the Rockefeller institute
for Research refused to discuss the
discovery. Other scientists in the
city who have devoted their lives 10
biological chemistry said that II the
discovery has been made-and theS
admitted that it would be only los-
ical development Of the work done ny
Prof Loeb-then the artificial erea-
ton of the spark of life IN huilah
beings is possible.
The scientists who carried on the
experiments by which the guinea pigs
were produced include DR.. Edward
Lodholz and DR.. Ralph w. Lille
both of the University of PennsylVa-
MIA. DR.. Lodholz is in Europe carry
ing on further work with the hope OF
pushing his experiments to a great
accomplishment. Though the work
thus accomplished is admitted to BE
still in the experimental stage the
scientists, it is said, have proved one
thing, namely, the possibility OIL Gre
ating life in an animal.
Men Who Succeeded.
The Philadelphia scientists admit
they owe much to Prof. Loeb, to DR..
Frankel. the famous scientist OF Eu-
rope, and to other biologists in Wen
na, Munich and Paris. They also ad-
nit they are indebted greatly to DR..
Alexis Carrel of the Rockefeller IN
su'ute- That physician, as was an
Aounced several months ago, proved
Tue possibility of keeping alive and
causing to grow animal tissue, such
a d l!Fer, lung and similar organs
.. lnat purpose he used a solution
men was discovered by the Rookie
Leiler scientists One of the values
OF that experiment was to show the
way 10 the development of weak
orsan in human body by the use
o. solution.
Inc Philadelphia scientists per-
maps got their greatest help from
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-03
FARMERS PLOW BY MOONLIGHT
TO SAVE STOCK FROM A FLY

them from the fly. No abatement OF
the pest is reported in that section,
and it is feared live stock interests
will suffer heavily.
At Sherman fifty deaths of stock
have been reported. Cows refuse to
eat and a milk shortage is threatened
Horses and cattle are being driven
blind. In the city the horses legs
are clothed in overaHs and the flies
are attacking the people. The pest
is the worst ever known in this Sec
ton
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-03
CAPT. JNO. b. FIELDER DEAD.

Was Mayor of Americas Tor twenty
Years. Entered Army at 16.
Capt. John B. Fielder died IN
Americas Sunday, the end resulting
from a stroke Of paralysis. captain
Fielder was among the prominent res
dents of Southern Georgia and gen
orally esteemed. He was native OF
Americas and served that city city
twenty years as mayor.
He entered the confederate army
when sixteen years old and rose to
the rank of captain of his company
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-03

Success is merely an ability to
transforma stumbling block into a
stepping stone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
Need of Adequate Practice Tor
Americans the Reason.
WAIVE ON PONY MEASURING
Time Chosen May Not Meet the
Approval of the English
Players.

The formal acceptance of the lnterhs-
tioral polo challenge was MADE puon'
yesterday, and il turns out that inc
Americans have named tentative dates
rather later than was expected ana tld'
the rule as TO the measurement oil PONIES
has been waived.
1t is proposed 10 play the first mater,
of the series on Tuesday June ~, anu
follow. with the second Saturday, june
"A. In case a third is necessary the daIe
will be determined by the captains OF Tue
British and American teams. All OF tHe
matches will be played on the heid Oh
the Meadow Brook Club, at Westputg'
Long Island. the scene Of the great con-
tests of 1911.
1t appears that the reason for nahl'"e
the latest dates possible was the TACT
that the season IN this country opens
later than in England. In the OPINION
of Harry Payne Whitney, captain OF 'le
American defenders, il is impossible 10
get any real practice in this section Oh 'he
country until April. Then the frost Is
out of the ground and the men can SEM
the ponies galloping after the bail WIN
out hazard to life and limb. This fact
that late dates have been named also
furnishes colorado confirmation 10 the
rurnors which have been prevalent that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
NEW COURTS READY NOW
Indoor Lawn Tennis Players
Start Season Late.
HOLD MATCHES AT NIGHT
Championship Tourney To Be
Held in Seventh Regi-
ment Armory.

Indoor lawn tennis players have been
greatly handicapped this season, due TO
the work of reconstruction at the It'll
Regiment Armory. Several OF the veter-
ans notably w B. Cragun. jr., the regi-
mental champion; Arthur NJ Lovbond,
william Cunningham and others, we're
out upon the courts Yesterday and sat
urday. however for the first time. only
two single and two double courts have
been marked upon the drill floor where
formerly eight courts were chalked out
Harry Toilette. former president of the
eth Regiment Lawn Tennis Association.
said Yesterday that II was a question as
TO whether or not the four other courts
could lie laid. The overhang Of the newly
installed galleries encroached upon the
space formerly occupied by the outer row
OF courts AZ compensation for limiting
the number Of courts the light has been
wonderfully improved by the new Al
rangement OF the glass roof
IL is likely that the innovation Of play
ing at night will also be established at
the 7th Regiment Armory this season.
Norris Clark, Robert T. Bryan and sew
eral others have competed Ia expert
mental matches under the new electric
lights installed in the armory. These
trials wero so successful that evening
tournaments are to be played on Friday
and Saturday nights after the first of the
year.
Robert j. Putnam, the newly elected
president OF the association, has been
successful in adding another day, Monday,
10 the usual schedule for play upon the
armory courts Mondays. Wednesdays and
Saturdays the members Of the Ladies
Club use the courts during the morning
and the men in the afternoon. The usual
regimental championship. beginning on
Christmas Day, will he put over until
March this season because of the fact
that the players have had no opportunity
for practice.
The national indoor championship tour
nament will begin on Saturday. February
Is. and continue through the following
week II has not been decided whether or
not the women's national championship
Will he held. II is possible that such a
tournament may be played in Philadel-
phia.
The newly elected officers Of the asso-
citation include Robert +. Putnam, presi
dent: A. H. Tiemeycr, vice-presldent;
George s. IIauck treasurer. and II. Pear
son Burt secretary. As soon as the regi-
mental players round into form ia pre-
paratory practice the usual team matches
will be arranged with Yale, Princeton,
Columbia ana West Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
VETERAN 0ARSMAN DEAD
John Z. O'Rourke Was Profes-
sional and Coach of Note.
GBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. J


Philadelphia Dec. 23.-John Z. O'Rourke
the old professional oarsman of tho city
and veteran OF many "A hard fought con-
test with Ellis Ward, Edward Hanlan
and the senior Ten Eyck died at his
home here to-day. following a short ILL
ness
OROurke was one of me greatest sweep
oarsmen that the Schuylkil ever produced,
and he was as good a teacher "a he was
an oarsmsn After ne found thct rowing
WAS becoming n favorite sport among the
younger clubmen OF the city lac became
their instructor. Later he vas associated
with Ellis Ward until he ieft for the
West 90 become an athletic instructor in
one OF the Pittsburgh clubs
Retiring from athletics H. assumed
position with ono of the 'arge steel com
panies in the West. but was severely in
jured TWO years ego aud uad Il return 10
his old home In this city. He had grad
uslly failed In health Stree that time and
died to-day. aged sixty-tnree yeas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
Rb = Boxing 4 Golf Automobng Polo Chess \ Other Sports
Latest Date Possible
Set for Big Polo Match

one or two positions on the defending
team might be filed by wieders of the
mallet who have not competed in inter-
national matches before
Whether or not the time set Tor the
matches will meet with the approval oil
the officials at birmingham is probleTlsd-
cal The formal note OF challenge oo"
tanned the request that the dates De set
forward as early as possible In June 81
that the British team might return lor
the British championship tournament
which will be held on the field at Huri-
ingham the latter part of the month.
The text of the formal acceptance VI
the challenge as sent TO Major +. Edse'-
ton Green a week ago is as follows
Since the receipt of your cable OF NO.
vember 20 1t has given us much pleasure
to receive the formal challenge from the
birmingham Club for the international
Polo cup, as contained in your letter Oh
November g.
at meeting OF the committee OF the
Polo Association held on Friday, December
10, was directed to advise you that the
challenge was accepted. the first game
TO be played at the Meadow Brook CluD'
Westbury, Long Island, y. Y, on Iues-
day, June 10; the second on Saturday
June IA, and should third event be nee
essary the date to be arranged later. 4.
1.-THE committee of the Polo Association
valves the rule as to the measurement
of ponies played by each team as mas
been the custom in the past.
1.-The committee desires as far as possi-
bic TO meet the wishes of the Nottingham
club in regard 10 all matters connected
with these events and hopes that the
dates named will have your entire ap-
prevail.
Looking forward with great interest
to the promised matches,
WILLIAM A. HAZARD"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
.PACKEY WANTS MORE GOLD
Mcfarland to Meet Britton If
Terms Are Satisfactory.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Packey Mcfarland
through his manager Emil Thiery, to-
day received an offer of 80 per cent OF
the gross receipts. or a guarantee OF 5000
from Billy Gibson. of New York, for a
fight with Jack Britton I'm February.
Thiery insists that Mcfarland Is the
biggest card In the country now" and is
holding out for % per cent, with a guar
antee OF 5000. Indications. however
point to an agreement during the week.
Since Ad Wolgasts defeat" said
Thiery, there is not a man In the coun-
try who can draw anywhere near the at
tendance Packey attracts. The McFar-
land Britton card is the best that could
be offered, excepting a Mcfarland
Richie battle
Il am willing to have Packey do lS5
pounds for Richie, but I am not going
to accede to any freak demands
Billy Papke, who is now called the
middleweight champion OF the world in
France, passed the day here with his
family buying Christmas presents. and
returned to Kewanee. H.. tonight. He
will not engage in any fights in this coun-
try for some time at least. As his hand
is still sore. he intends 10 rest il until his
fight With Frank Klaus In Paris on
March D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
TO REINSTATE PLAYERS
Billiard Association Passes on
Cases of Suspension.

Amateur billiard players who have been
suspended by the National Association or
Amateur Billiard Players for competing In
uusancttoncd tournaments and matches
were guaranteed reinstatement 10 full
privileges last night at the meeting or
the association held at the German Lie
derkranz, 18th street and Park avenue.
This, however, is provisional upon their
applying for such reinstatement and that
no charges Of professionalism are pend
ing against them with the registration
committee OF the organization.
The members OF the association as
scmbled to hear the report of the COM
nlttec upon the proposed new cons,itu-
ton. bylaws and playing rules This was
in measure perfunctory. At once the
question arose what disposition had been
made for the players. such AS j. Ferdi-
nand Poggenburg, Edward w. Gardner,
Charles f. Conkin, G. ID. Conway and
others who had contested I'm tournaments
which the association had ruled against
Louis Reusche, OF the Arion Club, be
licved that the association should white
wash all OF the men who had become
rebelious toward the governing body
This did not find favor, except with a
few.
Edward W. Gardner got into n heated
argument with William II. Klenkc. the
president OF the association. as TO the
position the players held At one time he
practically dened the chairman's ruling
and an unpleasant situation was narrow
ly averted Hermann Schroeder finally
made n motion that all of the suspended
players he renstated without regard to
their offences.
The report Of the committee on constitu-
ton was accepted. Action on the same
will not he forthcoming upon the same
until the annual meeting which will he
held OH January ~. at the BiederkranZ
There was an open discussion upon sew
eral OF the most radical changes proposed
Poggenburg stated that he was not IA
vorably impressed with the new rule re-
lating to safety play. He was of the
opinion that skilful player could make
n safe shot which would come within the
scope OF the rule and still not cause the
referee to penaliZe him. He was or the
opinion that the rule failed to accomplish
its purpose.
The sense of the members following the
meeting, at which more thana twenty
now members were elected was that the
matters presented would work for future
harmony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
ATHLETIC BOWLING LEAGUE
New York Team Defeats the
Newark Bay Club.

In an Athletic Bowling League series
at home last night tine New York Ath-
letic Club team won the odd game from
the Newark Bay club five Another clash
between the North End club and the
Roseville Athletic Association on the lat
ter's alleys resulted in the visiting team
winning two games.
The bright spot in the series was the
rolling of Dwycr In the second game
Starting with six straight strikes the
Newark Bay anchor carried the team
along at a fast pace. and il looked AZ If
he would place great tally 10 his credit
He spared in the seventh box. and then
spoiled a clean game by getting pick"
in the next frame. As II was, his 233
enabled Newark Bay to win by II pins.
All OF Roseville's totals were better
than 900, but after the first North End
managed To win. though by rather small
margins. After each side had a game TO
its credit the decisive one hung In doubt
until the last man had rolled. Mycr
could have won for Rosevillc 10y getting
a double in the tenth but h. got u break
instead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
BRITT0N BARELY VICTOR
Ahearn Loses Fast Bout by
Close Margin at the Royale.

Jack Britton, of Chicago, who styles
himself the master OF Packey Mcfarland,
had the hardest sort OF a task In squeeZ-
ing through with a hair-line decision
over Young Ahearn, the Brooklyn lad
in one of the prettiest bouts of the season
boxed at the Royale A. c.. of Brooklyn,
last night. The opinion OF the specta-
tors was equally divided between the
three possible decisions.
Ahearn had four rounds, possibly fve
rounds of the ten, Britton had four and
enc round was practically even. Britton.
however had Ahearn in dire straits in the
seventh, when he landed Wild, poorly
directed wallop high on the Jaw. which
sent Ahearn reeling. There was Britton's
glowing opportunity to score. but he
plainly lacked the necessary skill.
Tearing In like a lonSshoreman, Britton
flung his right arm around like "A fail,
vainly seeking the vulnerable spot. Had
he known the virtues of "A short right
cross counter he would have won I'm one
more punch. but he evidently had no such
blow I'm his repertory. Grogcy as he was.
Keeling about, Ahearn kept his glazed
eyes on that right swing, and went down
only when Brltton rushed in and pushed
him to the mat. Ahearn leaped right up,
and, calling his generalshp into play,
lasted the round. Throughout the re-
manning rounds he outscored Britton, but
his punches lacked power, and Jack
forced from start TO finish.
The contest was one between two clever
boxers. and, with the exception of that
seventh round, neither man was in dis
tress Ahearn had Britton annoyed with
his left hand jabbing, and frequently
landed three and four light taps without
return. Ahearn. however, was not up
to the mark in inighting. and here he
came by the cudgels. Brtton. leaned In
and shot both hands into tile stomach
with plenty OF force, but through it all
he failed to display any wonderful form
which would entitle him TO classification
with Mcfarland. In the sixth round he
tried seven swings in rapid succession
and failed 10 land one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24

First to Style Himself Boxing
Champion in New Class.

Jim Flynn wants to be champion OF
something, so he wasted no time yester-
day In announcing possession OF the ute
in the new class adopted by the State
Athletic Commission at 175 pounds. In
letter to the sporting editor Flynn says:
In to-day's Tribune I take note that
the New York State Athletic Commission
has arranged a new scale Of weights, and
designated the 175-pound class as COM
mission
Il beg to advise you that I this day
claim the commission weight champion
ship My right to the championship In
this class can hardly be questioned, as
have defeated every legitimate contender
at that weight. If, however, there is any
one in this class that disputes my right
to this title stand ready TO defend same,
ana would be pleased to hear from all
chalengers before / leave New York.
There will be others, and lots OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
NEWS FOR THE GOLFERS
More Yardage To Be Added to
the Fox Hills Links.
WHITE BACK IN GAME
Oakland Player Plans to Enter
Many Journeys Next
Season.

Although il was less than year ago
that extensive changes were made IN the
Fox Hill links, further alterations are
planned, which will make the course close
10 s. $50 yards, as long as almost any in the
metropolitan district. AS at present the
yardage is 6,3O3, it has been found neces-
sary to drain the lily pond at the southeast
end of the property Under present con
ditions the carry Of the twelfth hole is
over this pond, some 22i yards from tee
to hole.
With the pond drained and the ground
treated, the spot will be ideal for the
eleventh green. This will mean the re-
moval of the green about 10 yards. BY
bringing the tee forward that distance
the location would be on the top of Il
hill, whereas it has been necessary TO
carry the raise in front on the drive. As
the eighteenth tee backs up against the
eleventh, all that would be necessary
would be TO move IT to the top Of the hill
to produce a, home hole OF 40 yards, in
stead Of the present 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
LAWN TENNIS PLAYER ILL
Wallace Johnson Suffering from
Attack of Pneumonia.
fBy Teiegraph 10 The Tribune.

Philadelphia. Dec. wallace F. John
son. the young Merton Cricket Club
player and rUnner-up last summer for
the national lawn tennis championship. IL
seriously in with pneumonia al his home
here.
/ As a member OF the Merton clubs
squash team he was looked upon as an
important figure in this seasons tourna-
ments. but his illness has caused, him TO
give UP all athletic work.
Johnson is student at the law school
or. the University of Pennsylvania. Sew
orsl years ago he won the Western lawn
tennis championship. and his work at
Newport last summer was regarded as
particularly brilliant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
HARVARD FORCES AHEAD.
Chess Players from Columbia
Meet with Defeat.
PRINCETON BOWS TO YALE
Team Handicapped in Intercol-
legiate Tourney by Absence
of Van Vliet.

Harvard made long strides toward ulti-
mate victory in the twenty-frst annual
intercollegiate chess tournament which
was continued at the Murray Hill Hotel
Yesterday. by defeating Columbia TO the
tune of q. to Ia. 1t was the crucial
match of the meeting after Harvards de-
feat OF Yale by to in the first round.
Yale. In turn. won from Princeton by 8
TO 1 yesterday, the Tigers coming To town
a man short. This was due to the illness
of their star player. y. +. Van NEet, VINO
is suffering from a severe attack or the
grip. The game at the top board, there
fore, was scored against Princeton III
favor of r. Beach, of Yale. =. Robert
son and G. c. JOB also won their games
for the Blue. but A. 5. Terry succumbed
TO the proves of j.. W. Jarman, OF
Princeton.
In the Columbia Harvard match the
Blue and White suffered an early set
back at the fourth board, where A. r.
Sachs made his debut In game against
J. b. Morton. The latter pushed the at
tack vigorously and scored in fourteen
moves, in consequence of a wrong interpo-
sition on the part OF the New Yorker.
To make matters worse. S. II. Childs
dropped a point at the second table, dis
appointing many admirers, who had con-
fidently looked TO him 10 place point In
Columbias column. His reverse was due
TO oyeraggressveness leading to FAULTY
combination. II. A. Wise. first board for
the New Workers. had an eventful game
with b. Winkeman. Of Harvard, draw
being finally recorded.
T.. l.. Gluck really saved the day TOT
Columbia In finely fought game against
w T.. Harris, the Harvard captain
whom he forced TO capitulate after SEES
sion Of over seven hours. and this despite
the fact that he lost piece In the open
ing. Gluck's pluck in thus wearing down
his redoubtable opponent under condi-
tons the most discouraging was easily
the feature of the days play.
At a meeting Of the captains, held In
the afternoon. il was decided that Prince
ton could not put In a substitute In place
of Van Nlict, and that Columbia ana
Harvard as well as Yale, should get
point by default at his vacant board.
The question OF playing off the match
between Columbia and Princeton, post
poned from the first round, also came up
for discussion, and II was finally sched-
uled TO be PLAYED at the rooms OF the
Rice Chess Club. in this city. beginning
at noon on Friday.
The pairngs and openings in yester-
days round were the following:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
FOR INTERNATIONAL SHOOT
twenty-five Foreign Teams to
Compete in Matches.

Washington, Dec. 23.-1t is expected
that twenty-five foreign countries will be
represented by rifle teams inlthe interna-
tional matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, in
september next. Immediately following
the national rifle matches at that camp.
Amendments of the rules are contem-
plated to permit the participation OF
teams now barred because of their high
record In preceding matches.