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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16
A Tiny Book,

The smallest book in the world was
made in Italy. 1t is not much larger
than a mans nail. It is four-tenths of
an inch in length, a quarter Of an
inch In width and contains 2O8 pages.
each with nine lines and from 495 to
100 letters. The text consists Of a let
ter written by the inventor of the
pendulum clock to Nine. Christine Of
Lorraine in 1915.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16
WHEN M'GRATh PUZZLED
TOM sHARKEY.

Fight fans are still talking
about the night Tim McGruth
!. walked in Tom Sharkey's cafe
in Gotham.
!. "A fine place you've got here,
> Tom" chirped Tim.
ME own idee." responds the
|. Spendthrift. sticking his chest
out a foot or two.
why don't you get Il chan
delier to brighten up the ioint""
!. asks Tim after Il survey.
II was thinkin' Of thaf," add.
. ed Sharkey. but do you know.
Tim. there's nobody here that
plays it,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16
Chronic Constipation Cured

"Five years ago I had the worst case
of chronic constipation [ eve knew of,
and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me-"
writesS F. Fish, Brooklyn, Mich. For
sale by all dealers
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16

N p%ardoning Albert T. Patrick, con-
victed of the murder of William
Marsh Rice, Governor Dix of
New York did what Governor
Higgins. Governor Hughes and Gov.
ernor White refused to do and wrote
the 'fnfs" mark on one of the stran.
gest stories in the annals of American
crime, bringing to an end a legal bat.
de that has been fought for more than
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16

The name-Doan's inspires confidence
-Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills
Doan's Regulets for a mild s~laxative.
Sold at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16
Meeting the Situation.

"SSe'"9 sH0 0IGOdCI0Hs
Il wonder if there's anything seri-
u between that tall girl and the little
captain?"
II think there is. She has had the
heels Of all her shoes lowered."-Flie-
gende Batter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16

Senators Shy on Southpaws.
Washington has not had a depend
able left hand pitcher since Case Pat
ten. Dolly Gray was good in spots,
but that was all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor
ere, rely on DR. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should
be kept in every home. 25c and SOC.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-16
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

This remedy has no superior for
coughs and colds. tits pleasant to take.
1t contains no opium or other narcotic.
1t always cures. For sale by all dealers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
Bud Goodwin Also Earns a
Place in Final Heat.
GREAT RACE PROMISED
Old Rivals Will Fight 1t Out
To-night in the Tank of
City Athletic Club.

Those rivals with amphbious tend
encies. Nicholas Nerich, of the New York
Athletic Club, and Max Ritter, represent
ing the City Athletic Club, carried off the
honors in the trial heats of the 90-yard
Metropolitan Amateur Athletic Union
swimming championship in the tank Of
the City Athletic Club last night. When
the officials were ready for the trials they
were confronted by the small but select
field of six swimmers. several of whom
had on various occasions done their share
toward making aquatic history
The first heat brought together Nerich.
Jack Eddy, of the home club, and J. +.
Mantell, Of the West Side Young Mems
Christian Association. From tho moment
they hit the water Nerich showed he had
the speed OF the others, and II was not
long before he was leading by nalf his
length. With the race three-quarters
over the New York Athletic Club man
had victory within his grasp. and from
there to the finish he swan well within
himself, apparently content 10 hold his
opponents safely.
The real struggle was for the place be-
tween Eddy and Mantell. Never more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
BIRD A VICTOR AT SQUASH
Sammis Also a Winner in Tour
ney at Princeton Club.

s. Human Bird won the Class A handi-
cap squash tennis tournament on the
courts OF the Princeton Club, Creamery
Park, while J. F. Sammis captured the
honors in the Class division yester-
day Altogether forty-two competitors
participated in the two tournaments,
which began during the holiday season.
Bird, holder Of the Princeton champion
ship, played from the long mark of minus
aces. In the final he met Harold Tobey,
the old hockey player, at scratch, defeat
ing him at l5-5. l5-6, l5-ll.
Sammis had the handicap Of plus l
hand and aces. In the Class p final
he defeated r. c. Odds. plus l hand, by
the score Of 15-l3, 15-9. 15-1l.
The summary OF the finals follows:
Class A handicap (semi-1nal round)-
Harold Tobey, scratch, defeated w. y.
l5-6; s Human Bird, minus I aces, de-
feated f. b. Whitman, plus u hand, $40,
$40.
Final rounds. Human Bird, minus 7
aces, defeated Harold Tobey, scratch,
l5-5. l5-6, 15-11.
Glass b handicap (semi-fnal round)-J.
F. Sammis. plus ! hand and aces. de-
feated r. Ely, plus Y hand, l5-s, l5-2;
r. G. Odds. plus ] hand. defeated X. G.
Stearn. minus aces, 15-9, l2-l5, 15-l0
Final round-J. T. Sammis, plus | hand
and aces, defeated r. G. Odds. plus
hand 1913. l5-9, l5-ll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
PICKS A THOROUGHBRED TO SETTLE POLO TERMS
General Leonard Wood to Ride
Fort Hunter in Parade.

General Leonard Wood, chief OF STAFF
L. 5. A. has chosen a thoroughbred horss
as his mount for the parade attending the
Inauguration Of Woodrow Wilson. Gen
eral Wilson will ride Fort Hunter.
twelve-year-old that was presented 10 the
United States government by the New
York Breeding Bureau. This horse is also
New York bred, being the product OF
General stephen Sanford's IIurricanI
Stud, at Amsterdam. He is a son Of
Potomac and Rock Rose, and during his
career on the turf had many 4 brilliant
race to his credit. including a victory in
the Canadian Derby, which was won
under the silks Of the late John Dyment.
General Wood has long advocated the
government purchase of suitable thor
oughbred sires to improve the breed OF
army horses, and Fort Hunter IS consld-
cred valuable acquisition.
August Belmont has obtained three ser
vices TO the stations of the late James
X. keene. Beldame, the daughter OF Oc-
tagon-Bella Donna and the most sensl
tional FLY of 1904 and 1905. will be sent
TO Ben Brush. a great racehorse him
self and one OF the most successful sires
Of the Castleton band. He was winn.-
of S65,2l7 during his career on the turf,
and among the good ones he sent 10 the
races were Delhi. Won Tromp. Bosom,
Gretna Green, Lady Amelia, Wild Thyme
and Wedding Bells.
The other two services VIII be 10 Dis
guise, and the mares named are Typical
and Sand Dune. Typical is a daughter ~
Rock Sand-Tiptoe, and accordingly bred
along the most approved lines Sand Dune
is a daughter of Rock Sand-Octofoon, a
daughter Of Hastings and from the good
mare Ortegal In sending them to Dis
guise Mr. Belmont has chosen a Son OF
Domino, whose blood, through Com
mando, another of his sons, was respon
sible more than anything else for the
marvellous success Of the Keene silks
on the turf.
The other mares at Mr.. Belmonts Nur-
sery Stud have been booked TO his own
misunderstanding, Fair Play md Single
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
BOY GYMNASTS SHOW SKILL
Teams from Curtis and Clinton
High Give Exhibition.

Gymnasts from Curtis and De witt
Clinton High schools met in an exhibit
ton I'm the gymnasium Of the latter school
yesterday, and the athletes went through
their manGuvres in their best form.
Samuel and Enrique Hemirey, OF De
Witt Clinton, Cuban twin brothers. gave
demonstration OF their skill in the
tumblng contest. carrying off the pre-
mier. honors. Jose Azinaro. another
Cuban athlete. favorably impressed the
gathering by his work on the long horse
Others who represented Clinton in the
competitions were A. Istrick. its captain;
F. Manchopsky, +. Samuels and u. Haza.
r. Mildrum and o. bowl were the most
prominent performers for Curtis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18

Now. with all due consideration for
those who were left out in the cold, we
feel Justified In sending out this state
ment. so that the opprobium that has
been hcaped upon MS can be rcfuted'
Already many OF the persons who were
loudcst I'm the condemnation Of the way
things were handled outside OF the club
house that night have personally de-
clared 10 as that they DO not blame u.s.
but they do blame somebody. The only
thing we are interested In proving is this
fact: we aid not oversell the house
THE fact that the mismanaEemcnt out
side. over which we had absolutely no
control, kept out some OF those who had
tickets We do not believe should be
placed AZ our door.
we not only welcome complete in
vostlcation. we are heartily anxious that
one Dee made. for then everybody will be
shown that IL was not upon Ms. We will
cite the fact that there We're 300 paid
admissions 70 the Cross Brown bout,
which I'm Itself demonstrates that We did
no, oversell the house on January H.
I'VE personally blame the police ar
engagements outside for the congestion
that occurred. Persons who had tickets,
FOR whom there were room inside, were
prevented from entering the building by
the police, who would not allow those
who held tickets TO get near the doors.
1T II only comon sense to argue that
II We were trying 10 grab as has been
charged. we would not have so cheer
fully refunded money to those who
were unfortunately kept out Of the build
ing
we have been promoting boxing shows
IN this city FOR long time and this IS
the first time that We have been accused
Of trying 10 hog things.
An that we ask IS that our side Of the
case be presented i'm fair manner. We
maintained order inside OF the clubhouse,
and the arrangements outside were in
Charge Of those who are officially dele
gated by the city TO take up and handle
such things. / think that all those who
were inside will attest to the fact that We
did orr part well. just as those outside
did not satisfactorily do their part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
RaInN y Racing y Basketball Athletic Swimming 4 Polo = BOXING
JOHNSON READY TO FIGHT
Saws He Will Meet AL Palzer in
Paris on June 25.

lack Johnson agreed yesterday TO fight
Al Palzer in Paris for the worlds cham
pionship on the night of June 20, the eve
Of the Grand PriX.
Tom O'Rourke, Palzer's manager an
nounced that he had received telegram
from Johnson in Chicago accepting the
terms offered by r. Lippe. an American
now in Paris arranging the match. The
terms provide that the winner snail re-
ceive 60 per cent of the gate receipts
with a guarantee of 100000.
Johnsons telegram follows:
Terms satisfactory. We Will make
ARRANGEMENTS when | see you In regard
To pictures and transportation. wire
Lippe .. *. Thanks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
SCHOOLGIRLS RIFLE SCORES
Twenty Teams Shooting in a
Round Robin Tourney.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE results OF the
first rife shooting contest ever held under
the auspices OF the government between
the rifle teams OF high schools In the
various cities OF the country. for which
a handsome new trophy has been present.
cd by the War Department were an
nounced here to-day as follows
The Iowa CITY high school defeated the
Baltimore Polytechnic by a score of so
TO 7S9; Deering High School. of Portland.
Me, defeated Brookine CMassD High by
a score OF 9j4 10 6g3: the Southern High.
OF Philadelphia, defeated DE wit elm
ton, Of New York City, by a score OF cD3
to S94; the Stuyvesant High, Of New York
City, defeated the High School OF Com
merce, New York city, by a score Of SO
to sl3; the Morris High School, OF New
York City, defeated the Eastern High
District of Columbia, by a score of s9s to
80
The Springfield CMass) Tech" defeat
ed the Business High, District of Co.
lumbia, by a score Of S73 to 776; Port
High by a score OF 903 to 658; Salt Lake
NitS ilISH ucIedleu lie plstilCi VI 'oIuHl-
bia Manual Training by a score of 92i
to &9; Susquehanna PENN High defeat
ed Sault Ste. Marie (Mich.) High by a
score Of S34 to 500. and the Utica Free
Academy IN. " defeated the ST. Louis
Manual Training by a score Of 67S to 553
The competition, which began .ast week
consists OF a round robin" series Of
matches, in which twenty high schools
covering territory from Maine TO Ari-
iona, and from the District Of Columbia
to Utah, are taking part For nine weeks
the schools will compete against each
other, until by a series OF elimination the
winning team is determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
EXPLAINS FOUR TRIP PLAN
Chivington Says 1t Will Boost
Attendance at Ball Games.

Chicago, Jan. 7.-EXplainlng his stand
In favor OF the four-trlp plan adopted by
the American Association. Thomas Chiv-
ington the president. said to-day:
Under the three trips it often occurred
that a team was playing on its home
grounds for an entire month at time.
Likewise, 1t would be away from home
for that length Of time and the fan
lost interest. Under the plan OF making
four trips around the circuit teams will
be at home and abroad for periods OF
about sixteen days.
THE expenses under the new scheme
arc a little greater because of the addi-
tional railroad fare. but It is thought
the added attendance will more than
make up the difference"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
GOING TO BOSTON TO BOX.

Local amateur boxers will leave this
city this afternoon for Boston. where
they will compete in an intercity anna
teur boxing tournament in the Boston
Athletic Association gymnasium
The names and classes in which the
boxers will appear are: 1O5-pound class,
Leo Kahn Pennant Athletic Club; 1l5-
pound class, J. Corzilius. Lafayette Ath-
letic Club. of Paterson, n. j.. 125-pound
cless, J. Nugent. Paulist Athletic Club;
35-pound class. Harry Rex. Hollywood
Inn Club. Yonkers, and l45-pound class,
Iohn Ruff. Brooklyn Central Young
Mems Christian Associa ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
TO BEGIN JUDGING EARLY

All who wish 10 participate in the mem-
bership show OF the Bulldog Breeders
Association. either as exhibitors or spec
tators. will do well 10 be at the Murray
Hill Lyceum early to-day, for Judging
starts promptly at II o'clock.
The show promises to warrant this e'-
fort, for there are ninety dogs and lsS
entries. and this includes practically all
Of the crack dogs in the metropolitan
section. \ number OF good homebreds
will make their initial appearance
Charles Hopton will Judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
GETS FIRM GRIP ON TITLE
Cornell Beats Columbia III a
Whirlwind Basketball Game.

Cornell won an undisputed lead IN the
fight for the intercollegiate basketpdli
championship by defeating Columbia last
night in the Morningside gymnasium by
a score OF 10 to 49, The game was Won
derfully fast and replete with brilliant
playing.
Although Columbia was outclassed
badly. getting only one field goal IN the
entire game, the Blue and White ran d"
over the floor with the lthacahs' cFPc-
cially in the second half
II was only after lighting Off oeS-
peratc rally by the Columbia five IN the
second half that the Cornell team was
able to win. The Ithacans started with
a rush that gave them lead OF hair
dozen points before Columbia was alive
10 the situation. Then. though they fought
hard. the home team was unable TO get
on equal footing with Cornell.
Before the game was five minutes Ola
Captain II. G. Halstcad and HaeoerIe'
the centre Of the Cornell five, had scored
a wonderful shot from the side OF inc
court Benson got COlumbia's only h'ld
goal carly in the game. and for minute
the Blue and White seemed TO have
chance TO pull up. Although they hdd
shot after shot, the Columbia team
couldn't get the range Of the baskets. and
only Bcnson's good work I'm scoring from
the foul line kept the home team In the
running.
There were fouls galore on the Cornell
team and q. G. Halstcad, brother OF the
captain, was disqualified for having Tour
personal fouls against him. Every man
on the Cornell team had two or more
personal fouls when the game ended.
while Columbia had only nine fouls alto
gcther. only four Of which were personal
n. G. Halstcad was the star for the
Ithaca I'VE Mccnau was back In the
Columbia lineup after months absence
and played a fast game.
The league standing Is now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
ATHLETIC LEAGUE BOWLING
Home Teams Win Their Games
Harris Gets Fine Average.

Home teams won the odd In two Ath-
letic Bowling League series last night
At the Roseville Athletic Association
the Columbia club five fell away more
than n hundred pins in It's last game,
while at Newark Bay the Jersey city
club team made its best score in the de-
cisive tilt.
The feature of the series at Bayonne
was the work Of Harris. the individual
champion. who made an average Of 2l6.l.
This will place him close to the top Of
the list
In the Roseville-Columbia series the
first two games were hard fought. re-
naming in doubt until the last balls had
been rolled Van Ness and Wood pulled
the first set-to out of the fire for the
home team by striking out in the tenth
frame. HartZell won the second for CO.
lumbia by getting triple wind-up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
TO SlFT NEW BOXING CASE
Commission Wants to Hear
from Firemen and Police.

Charley Harvey. secretary OF the State
Athletic Commission, addressed a letter Of
request yesterday on the order Of the
chairman. TO the Police Department. the
Fire Department and the Mcmahon
brothers. who control the Empire A;h-
letic Club. to send representatives, 10 a
meeting OF the commission next Wednes-
day for the hearing growing out Of The
overcrowdlng Of the Riyers-Cross bout
last Tuesday night
Every effort will be made, according to
the members OF the commission, TO place
the blame. Under the law subpgnas
could have been issued to insure the at
tendance OF those whose testimony Is re-
CURED but it was not thought necessary
10 resort Of this extreme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
Nerich and Ritter Qualify
for Local Swimming Title

than a few feet apart. the rivals swan
down the last length of the tank pract-
cally stroke for stroke, making the touch
as one man. In fact, 50 close was the
finish that the Judges declared it dead
heat. Nerichs time was 2:35 20
For the second heat the starters were
Ritter. Bud Goodwin. of the y. \. y -
many times champion, and +. frerlc"''
Of the CITY A. c. Ritter always looke"
like winner taking the lead early IN the
race. and with long, powerful strokes
never failing to keep I'm front OF Hoou"i "'
who went splashing alOng, making twice
as much fuss as a 20-foot motor poat' ~
the final touch Ritter led Goodwin d!
nearly two lengths while Freflchs III
ished a poor third. The winner coNe'e'
the distance in cess.
Goodwin qualified to swim in the deci-
sive test as his time was better thah tHd'
credited to Eddy and MantelL
The final heat will be held tonight In
the same tank. when rare struggle u
promised between Ritter and Nerlch. NOT
long since the latter won the lo-
ward METROPOLITAN championship. On the
other hama Ritter can point to the amer
team quarter mile record, which he hoids.
He is also the present metropolitan ~
ward champion, besides being a member
OF the champion national relay team. HIS
friends say that he has never been swim
ming so fast as now. This by the way
will be Ritter's last race In long time
as he is going abroad to be gone six or
seven months.
In addition to the championship final.
the programme tonight will include an
S0-yard scratch swim. leo-yard handicap
and a water polo game. In this an all
star combination Will oppose the City A..
c. team. The races will begin at O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18

II. L. Herbert, chairman OF the Polo As
sociaton, stated yesterday that there had
been no formal meeting OF the handicap
committee and that he had been absent
from the city on THURSDAY. Mr. Herbert
said: ANY list OF polo handicaps at this
time rs premature. We have not settled
upon the individual handicaps and viii
not do so until later on. ! regret that
the uncompleted work OF the committee,
which is not at all definite, should have
been made public when il IS subject to re-
vision before II is officially issued by the
Polo Association"
1t is the intention TO issue tho list OF
leading players who will be invited to
participate in the trial matches at Lake
wood. y j., within n few days. The
birmingham officials have formally ac-
cepted the dates named by the Americans
for the international cup matches. and the
first will be decided on the field OF the
Meadow Brook Club. at Westbury. Long
Island. on Tuesday, June 10, the second
for Saturday, June a.
The ietter from Major r. Egorton Green
TO w. A. Hazard, secretary Of the Polo
Association, follows
was very much pleased 10 get your let
ter informing me that the American POO
Association have formally accepted our
challenge.
/ am desired 10 inform you that the
dates YOU mention, VIZ, Tuesday, June lO,
for the first match. and SATURDAY, June IL.
for the second match. will suit very well.
hope the contests will be so even That
a third match will be necessary, the GATE
Ia W
agreed upon later.
Uoping YOU are in excellent health and
wishing you the best of luck In the year
we have just entered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
MISS FREEMAN THE VICTOR
Captures Golf Honors in Tour
ney at Pinehurst.

Pinehurst n. c., Jan. 17.-Miss NJ
Eleanor Freeman, Of the Dyker Meadow
Golf Club. defeated Mrs. Herbert l.. Jill
son, Of Bethlehem, ~ H., here to-day in
the inal round OF the women's end of the
advertisers midwinter tournament. Miss
Freeman won by up and 1 to play.
Semi-fnal matches were played I'm the
mems tourney, and r. NJ. Purves, Of
Woodland, Mass. will meet Marshall
Whitlatch. Of the Oakland club. New
York. in the final round tomorrow Pur-
YES defeated u. NJ. Parker, OF Garden
City to-day, and Whitlatch won from
George c. Dutton. OF Oakley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
The lineup ana summary io"o"'
.s.,..-.tt. -
"HOBEY" BAKER LOOMS UP
Princeton Favorite in Hockey
Match with Yale Team.

Yale and Princeton will face each other
at the 81. Nicholas Rink tonight, and
hockey enthusiasts are looking forward TO
the keenest and most exciting struggle
that has been seen here this season.
With HOBBY Baker leading the line
hockey critics look for a victory for
the Tigers. But Captain Harmon. OF Yale,
has a strong team. on which is Cox. who
is said TO bc quite as good a player as
Baker. Cox In the game with Columbia
showed strength in all positions.
Both teams arrived here Tor final rrac-
ticc yesterday with a retinue OF former
college stars to coach the players Seats
are In great demand.
The lineup will be as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
oUAKERS GET OUT ON DIAMOND

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE weather in
Philadelphia was so warm to-day that
the candidates for the University OF Penn
sylvania baseball team established a
winter record by practising I'm the open at
Franklin Field. Roy Thomas the coach,
put the men through good batting prac-
tiCe.
The maximum temperature at p. m.
was 81 degrees, the highest for January
II In the history of the local weather
bureau