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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Pulls Pistol
in Practice
By Times Special

By fmeS Spccldt
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-Coach
~ Clark Shaughnessy of the
Chicago university football
squad, planned to try a new
wrinkle today in preparing his
grid warriors for the intersec-
tional game with Dartmouth
here Saturday.
Borrowing a scheme from
track sports, Shaughnessy an
nounced he would use start
ing pistol in today's practice to
improve the timing of the
Maroon linemen.
The Chicago tackles, Deem,
Bush and Rice, are battered to
some extent, but will be avail
able for the game with the Big
Green eleven.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

A T the Armory tonight three
N heavyweight wrestling bouts
will be staged and the main go
will bring together the giant Pat
O'Shocker, top flight mailman of
Salt Lake City, and Chief Chew
shki, rough and tumble redskin of
Oklahoma. The Chief put the hall
in an uproar on his previous APP
pearance here.
In other matches Andy Rascher,
Hoosier fayorite, will tackle AL
Baffert, Canadian, and Cowboy
Jack Russell, Texas, will face Spike
OBrien of Arizona. Action will
begin at $780, The usual popular
prices will prevail.
Lloyd Carter, Hercules A. G.
matchmaker, has prepared to
handle large crowd. Advance in
terest has been at high pitch.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
HAWKS WRESTLE AS
PART OF TRAINING

BIZ United Press
IOWA CITY, Ia, Nov. 21.-Four
Iowa university grid players, Joe
Laws. Bernie Page, Dick Crayne and
Zud Schammel, all nursed injuries
today, but are expected to be able
to playi against Nebraska at Ne
braska Saturday. Coach Solem had
the Hawkeye warriors pair off and
engage in wrestling matches yester-
day as part of the days training.
The Hawks still are jubilant over
scoring the big upset over Purdue
Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
TENNIS MEETS DATED

National Junior and Boys Indoor
Meets for the Next Month.
By United Press
NEW YORK, Nov 21.-The ma
tional junior and boys indoor tennis
championship tournament will be
held Dec. 26 to Jan. /, the United
States Lawn Tennis Association
announced today.
Entries for the singles in both
divisions will close Dec. 10, and for
the doubles on Dec. 26. Drawings
for both singles divisions will be
made publicly at the associations
headquarters on Dec. 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
JARR DEFENDS CROWN GRDMEN JOIN CAGERS
Cathedral Team Has Only One
Veteran on Rolls.

Cathedral high schools sixty
basketball candidates were joined
yesterday by a group Of football
men, who laid away their moleskins
with the conclusion of gridiron
activities last weekend.
Coach Joe Dienhart has only one
letterman, Carson, on this years
squad. O'Conner, another veteran,
will be available the second Sc
Yoecter
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
CUMMINGS UNDER KNIFE
BIZ United Press

bY JWIItU 7 t66
CHAMPAIGN, Ill, Nov. 21.-Bart
Cummings, Illinois tackle, was rest
ing comfortably today after being
operated on last night for appen-
dicitis. The loss of Cummings dims
Illinois hopes for victory over
Ohio State.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
PARK CAGEMEN OUT

Twenty boys answered Coach Lou
Reichels initial basketball sum-
mons at Park school yesterday.
Reichel will build this years team
around three veterans, Bill Birth
right, Alex Carroll and Bill Nc
Murtrie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Fl. Wayne Bantamweight Takes
Decision Over Moreno.

By United Press
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, Nov. 21.-
frankie Jarr, Fl. Wayne, defended
his state bantamweight boxing
championship here last night with a
ten-round decision over Henry
Moreno, Evansville. Both entered
the ring at 118 pounds.
In a Six-round semi-fnal, Jimmy
Mcfarland, las, Terre Haute, de-
cisioned Charles Light, 1853, Indian
apoliS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
GARY ENDS GRID SEASON
By United Press

GARY, Ind, Nov. 21.-The foot
ball game scheduled between Gary
college and st. Viator Saturday
has been Cancelled and the local
team has disbanded for the season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
MOMEN,s LEAGUE

Scores last week: omega NJ defeated
Hoosier A C-s Is 70 3; Prest-O-Li
downed Pi Oicron, IA to g. State Life
Insurance defeated South Grove, II to s.
Five leading players in league Bradford,
thinner, Leonard. Lauck and Miller.
This weeks schedule, Thursday night
Prest-O-Lite, Hoosier A. C.s vs.. Pi Omi-
cron.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

Purdue came out Of the iowa
game with some injuries which may
handicap the Boilermakers at In
diana, although Purdue doubtless
will be a topheavy favorite against
the HooSiers
Duane Purvis, half back, and Cap
tain Dutch Fehring, a tackle, are in
bandages, suffering injuries at the
hands of the Hawkeyes.
Fehring is on crutches, and is not
expected to play in the last game
of his collegiate career. Purvis may
be back on the squad in time for
the contest.
The Boilermakers were to be out
for heavy drill this afternoon. Coach
Noble Kizer indicated he would
make some change in assignments
i'll an effort to add to the power of
his grid machine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Table Tennis Standings
TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

Scores last week: Dubbs defeated Cen
fury Club, IL TO 6; Golden Tide downed
Central Club, II TO Z; Flashes defeated
buccaneers. II TO T. Five leading players
in league: Hughes, Johnson. Clark, Hem
merling and Krack.
This weeks schedule. Wednesday night
Century Club vs.. Ducayners, Golden Tide
vs.. Flashes, Dubbs VS.. Central Club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
CAGE DATE is SHIFTED
BIZ United Press

By United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. I'll
Date for the opening game of the
Indiana State Teachers college
basketball schedule has been shifted
from Nov. % to Dec. /, because of
Thanksgiving. Oakland City will be
the opponent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

WHO'S chasin' who? 1t was the sarcastic remark made
by Perfect Picker Pete after last Saturdays games
The old cOdger safe for another week and The Times
posse in pursuit will be compelled to load again this week
and make another attack effort nudge Pete out of
his rendezvous Times readers sent in bumper crop of
football selections sixteen games of Nov. 18 and two
harpshooters led the field each turning twelve winners
three misses and tie, brilliant record for many
headaches"
Fourteen prognosticaors scored with eleven winners
and any time hits eleven in tough field he GER
tainy knows his football The list spotted with upsets
all parts of the country and of the upets were of
the terrific" kind wholly unexpected Many fan experts
registered ten winners One tie game Michigan
in the deck and couple of the sharks among The Times
readers forecast it that way That's what you call playing
them right on the button.
RIL MINISTER 1903 Park high Twtnking
ID Twelves owa-Purdue AuburnGeog Kansas
oregon State over Fodham and
done sheet note from bi SEN ae hours pertng the
bunch Of shooting pains words that effect
North Rural street was the other champion for the
nnHT three misses and tie His only mscu Notre Dame
xa win from Indiana and Ptbu oSe oG d W ove
It's possible Brooks possessed lot of inside info on Xavier
naming the Muskeeers the HOLSTERS
ME fourteen winning ledger
down 3 5 e so an orn D Hs s Mes %0 an REs been
TO play even and Jack Hill hit that smack on the chin The
Jack HI IS ives. Michigan street He also called
& s 81 5sl.J IN @ & R'3 S.fSR 5SfS '0S
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Minnesota % ''s sofs 2n' @ Sa + The s sn aas
gfa 5a assd2 ss' s @ &c P Z
Fred T. glrch ssn Broadway
Dera
COUNT 1881 st He S to hS Tech
Marquis PrinceonN Navy
Of @ AaSon p a g street He exhibited merit by Fe0''nS the
fOl North Tacoma avenue He was very close on N0 Dame
@ s Bss mB sasanSs 9P1SS" t IF the % Dame
upset 5am mqS So s b S Feq0 n s within %
Tech n. s sfsa s d vas Close SSn2 % sized u" the
OTHER breaking Experts
~ You specials They succeeded in casng
also close others but their win record
under eleven The upset pckers were
l9 5 ba5E s msa ts dars s h
Iowa VIVIAN 4 a SO oc Missouri c9aat ' s a'' off " this man. He picked
o W. T named 9h4Fa9E G P 6o a sa upset the SOUTH Auburn over
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Georgia HP5rg s R R c kf @ sssd @ 1
ps s % n @S R o3s 5s selected Xavier over In
1917 s Gale H rs pa@ enS H a '?o5s a al S
different especially Notre Dame
Northwestern and m e d b ten Van fans failed
deadlne is Saturday noon
THIS week will wind up the heavy part of the football parade and to-
list of sixteen will in this column The
the old rivalry sectors Watch
the selection field" will
appear Wednesday, Readers urged take final wh
in he
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
OHIO LOSES TACKLE

By United Press
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 21.-Ted
Rosequist, Ohio States star tackle,
was on crutches today with leg in
jury and will be unable to play
against Illinois here Saturday. Pete
Delich is expected to replace him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Fight Results Monday

AT NEwARK-Joe Click, 147. Brooklyn,
(10l; Al Diamond, 1853, Patterson, out
pointed Joe Biondi, l59, Newark, (10).
AT PITTSBURGH-Mose Butch, 1876,
Pittsburgh, outpointed Charlie Burns, 1871
Johnston, Pa. (10}; Billy Holt, 155,
Pittsburgh, outpointed Arson Green, $50,
Q0).
AT CHICAGO - George Nichols. 165,
Buffalo, N Y outpointed Larry johnson,
1870. Chicago Negro, l0). Henry Rotheri.
l48 Davenport. Ia, decisioned Pee Wee
Jarrel 146 Fl Wayne, Ind, (6); Jackie
Sharkey 1877 Minneapolis, decisioned Harry
Vooker, 1870, Chicago. 49,.
AT BOsTON-Eddie unknown winston
1871, Hartford, Conn, outpointed Dick
Madden 1874 Boston, (12l; Joe Carroll.
worcester, knocked out Johnny Buckley,
Lexington. 81.
AT HOLYOKE Mass.-Johnny Rossi, 157,
worcester. outpointed Tony Cell. 1eS.
Leominster, dor; Walter carley. l70O,
N. H, t6l.
AT ALBANY. N. Y.-Lou Alpert, 1879,
Utica. n. Y, drew with Joe Rovelli. 142,
Albany. (6l: Joe Izzo, 1870: Hartford. Conn,
defeated Earl Weaver, l32, Syracuse, n.
Y, (6).
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
CENTURY LEAGUE

Scores last week: Circle Engraving de-
feated Century Building. u 20 6, L. S.
Ayres downed Sunshine Cleaners. IS 70 3:
Four Paddles defeated North Side Juniors,
A. La Toilette. Lang. Mcdonald. Waldo
and Faust.
This weeks schedule Friday night,
Four Paddles vs.. Sunshine Clears. Circle
Engraving vs. North Side Juniors, l. S.
Ayres VS.. Century Building.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Purdue, Indiana Prepare
for Annual Grid Battle
Both Teams Hit by Injuries; Kizer to Make Changes to
Add Power; Hayes Calls Squad Out Monday:
Wants Only Men Who'll Fight.

LAFAYETTE 21--"The Bucket"-Which in
years usually virtually
only either
Bloomington Saturday.
Defeated for the first time definitely
victory has been registered Crimson gridd
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Star Guard
at Old Job
Carl Savage Returns to
Michigan Line; Cats
Lose HAWAI-.

By United Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich, Nov. I'll
Michigan is polishing up its passing
attack to use against Northwestern
at Evanston Saturday. Bill Renner
practiced overtime yesterday in
passing. Carl Savage, guard, out
since the Illinois game, was back
at his post Yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

By Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Nov. 81.
Indiana has forgotten the Xavier
game today, while all eyes and hopes
turn toward Purdue, the ancient,
bitter rival of the Crimson gridmen,
who will come here Saturday for
the annual game.
Coach Billy Hayes abolished the
usual Monday layoff, and, announc-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
L. s. Tire Standir

e s. Tire ave will travel 70 Crawfords-
vile Wednesday 10 tackle the Crawfords-
vile Caskets The following PLAYERS viii
Heavenridge Gross. Hart Gilmore, Yoh-
lev and Adams Z. S. Tire girls defeated
Ferndsle girls, IL 70 II, at University
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
DUKES STEP OFT

Duquesne University of Pitts
burgh, which was undefeated until
it dropped a close one to Pitt, is
negotiating with the University of
Chicago for a spot on the Maroon
schedule next season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
EARLY SEASON TOURNEY

Invitations have been sent to managers
OF fiftv independent basketball teams 10
RF oITnamPent Which, viii be PLAYED at the
Dearborn hotel gym starting on Thanks
giving change in the schedule over
previous years Will permit each team 70
pIav not more than one contest each day
OF the meet The entry list Will De
limited 10 sixteen auintets. which meet in
first round tits Thanksgiving day. VIM
ners viii meet again Friday, Dec. l.. in the
second round OF play, and the anal game
vii b scheduled io Ty Squ tfophv DT Which
will be presented to the winning team tne
Central States Amateur Basketball ASso-
10 members of the squads participating in
the final contest. Managers desiring entry
blanks. call at Dearborn hotel. or phone
Cherry 2564-R.
indianapolis Nighthawks will open their
road season Sunday at the Latayette ma
tional guard armory. where they will op-
pose the Lafayette quintet. DicS S HUI
bsur. Jim Prather. Ray Reed. PM Lisnr.
Clark Andrews. Max Swails and c. Nc
Dole Will make the trip.
Bridgeport Cardinals will open their sea-
son against the BrightwOod A. G. i've at
Bridgeport Wednesday night. hursday
night the Cards will meet the Hilgenleier
Packers AZ old Sutler sym. For ganeS
Belmont SPAR ;,
The b. & B, girls defeated the Broad
way NJ z, girls, 22-1b. MONDAY nlght az
the Broadway gym. D. Hoeger led the
winners. with eight points. while Al
Peele starred for the losers The b 4 3.
team viii meet Central NJ z. girls az the
Central gym at $50 tonight
ST. Johns Holy Name men will meet at
Wednesday night in the clergy house to
organize a basketball team. Those inter
ested please attend.
Last Saturday night the Stock Yards
basketball team defeated the Eli Lilly
METERS 81 10 so. The Stock Yards and
B teams viii play the Hale FLYERS and
Wednesday night. Nov, p. at $50 ?. m.
The Stock Yards would like 10 book games
with teams on Wednesday nights at the
stock Yards gym. L: s. Ayres. sears
Roehuck and William II. Block fives. take
notice Write Harlan Duke. care OF Ex-
change hotel. Union stock Yards, Indian
apolis.
The Bikes are leading the Z. S. Tire
Basketball League with three victories
against no defeats Results last week
we're,
Flnishers. 50. Nodded Tube, q.
Stores. "a: New Mil Is
Eileg 20. Sundrv 10
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

ing to his squad that he wanted men
who will fight, and no others, for
the Purdue contest, put his squad
through its PAGES yesterday
Wendell Walker, sophomore var
sity full back, probably will be out
of the game. He is reported to have
broken two ribs and injured a leg
in the Xavier game.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
WILDCATS IN BAD SHAPE

By United Press
EVANSTON, Ill, Nov 21.-Al
HAWAI-, northwestern guard, is def
nitely out of the Michigan game
with an injured shoulder. Ollie
Olson, quarter back, has a badly
bruised side which may prevent him
from playing.
Cruise, half back, and Jens, end,
also may be unable to play against
the Wolverines Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
New Air Play

COUTH Cardinals aerial attack
Oisnt a passing game-it's div
ing play by Earl Clary, half back.
Here Clary is shown in one Of his
most familiar poses, as he Tugs the
ball under an arm and dives over
the scrimmage line.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

AL table tennis league games are played
building.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
City Football Gossip

Shelby Service eleven defeated the Mid
way A. Cs of the EN- Roe Senior League.
7 to 6. at Ellenberger park, Sunday in a
post-season game. Wyss brothers and
Bud Layton Starred against the Mtdways.
The Shelbys played in the City League
The Irish Ramblers tied the Lawrence
eleven Sunday, and 6. with D. O'Connor,
Farrell and Johantgen starring. The
Ranlblers desire a game for next Sunday.
Call or write Hugh Quill. 1l112 East Mar
ket street. Indianapolis, or phone Riley
32l9 after p. m. wizards take notice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

Games of 243 and 2I5. following a 1853
top honors during the Court House
League play at the Delaware alleys That
Old favorlte, two out-of-three-rule also
vas working in this loop the Sheriffs
Surveyors. Prosecutors and Clerks defeat
ing the Treasurers. Assessors, Union Title
and Courts over this rnute
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
By Eddie Ash

Twelve Winners Best for Fan Experts
Football Was Hard Picking Last Week
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

The p. & B girls defeated the Broad
way NJ E girls 22-i6. Monday night az
the Broadway gym. d. Hoeger led the
winners with eight points. while Al
Peele starred for the losers The b & B.
team viii meet Central NJ z. girls az the
Central gym at $50 tonight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

St Johns Holy Name men will meet at
s Wednesday night in the clergy house to
organize a basketball team. Those inter
ested please attend.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

Bridgeport Cardinals will open their sea-
son against the BrightwOod A. c. i've at
bridgeport Wednesday night. T thursday
night the Cards will meet the Hilgerleier
Packers az old Butler gym For games
write Fred Brandt. Bridgeport. or phone
Relmont S294-R 8.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

The Country Club League played their
series on the Parkway alleys and some
good 500 counts were posted BY these
Highland No. 4, Country Club No and
Country Club No 3 won three games from
Country Club No. l, Highland No and
and Broadmoor won two from Country
Club No. and Highland No. 3
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21
Selmier Scores GA and
Leads KiWaniS BOWlerS

ner, but some of the boys were well
over the $50 mark, a big gain over
week ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

The Bikes are leading the q. S. Tire
Basketball League with three victories
against no defeats. Results last week
we're.
Finishers. 80. Nodded Tube. n.
Stores "a: New Mill Is.
Rifles 20. Sundrv 10
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

A l47 start ruined jenkins chances for
a 500 total during the St. Joan Of Arc
session, on the Uptown alleys. but he
with games Of 204 and 224 All team
contests were hard-fought, Central Buick,
Son and Speaks Undertakers taking .Wo
games from Freds Sandwich Shop Charles
DENLY Cigar, MauSner Beer Scott Truck
ing and Hoosier Brick and Coal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

The Councillors did connect for a trinIa
win at the expense of the BUSY Backs
curing the indiana Bell Telephone play on
were decided two to one. repeaters and
Straightforwards defeating Selecters and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

=. A special match game between the Van
Camp Milk Ladies team and DR. Hol-
combs team from Kokomo. at the Indi-
1855 to 2,558. The men are not satisfied
with this decision and a return match has
been arranged for the near future
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

indianapolis Nighthawks will open their
road season Sunday at the Lafayette ma
tional guard armory, where they Will. op-
pose the Lafayette quintet DICK HUFF
bsur Jim Prather RAY Reed. Phil Liehr,
Clark Andrews Max Swails and c. Nc
Dole will make the trip.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

Darrell nosed out Hall $50 to $50. to
lead the play in the Fraternal loop that
rolled on the Illinois alleys. Beam reached
two contests we're completed in team nlav
Gun Club and Moose winning two from
Grotto and Selmeir Towel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

Abrahams tossed in the league-leading
count Of GA for National Refining during
the Oil League play at the Illinois ALLEYS
but his team lost the rubber to the In
dian Refining team Sinclair also lost
that odd one to Mid-Western the last
game deciding. the series being won by
margin Of one pin. Pure Oil took all three
from Gaseteria as Phillips 66 won two
from Gulf Refining
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-21

The Hides nosed out the Whiskers each
Time during the Lions League series at the
Hotel Antlers drives while the Tails.
Teeth and Claws John Bader was easii3;
the star during this set with total Of
SAB on games of 225. 237 and 1871 -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
TELECRAPHY | WAS SPURNED
Government Deemed It Un= necessary no Years.
 Ago

London. .CUP)-A hundred years ago the British government thought the telegraph wholly un- necessary"
 This curious and almost unbe- lievable fact is revealed by a study of some of the first patents ever registered here, since they were originally granted by James I. It is recorded that in 1923, Q man named Ronalds took out 8 patent for an electric telegraph, and proved its feasibility by work ing through eight miles of wire. He wrote:i
 Why has no serious trial been made of the qualification of so riligent a courier? And if he should be proved competent to the task. why should not our Kings hold councils at Brighton with their ministers in London?. Why should our defaulters escape by at oPrts- mouth almost as promptly as in Downing Street? Why should our defaulters escape by means of our foggy climate?
 Let us have electrical conver- sation offices communicating with each other all over the Kingdom if we can."
 The governments reply to his suggestion was: ''Telegraphs of any kind are wholly unnecessary, and none other than the sema- phores now in use will ever be adopted"
 There have been some quaint patents. One man, at cost to himself of .50O, patented a 'Noc- turnal remembrancer, by which every person of genius, business or reflection may secure all their night thoughts worth preserving, though totally in the dark"