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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1905

Page

8

Apology Issued For Holy Water Joke In Virginia Georgetown Feud

Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville reports the University of Virginia Athletic Association apologizing for a College Topics line implying Georgetown's scalp. The editor says it was a joke by undergraduates and not sanctioned by athletic authorities. The note stresses future cordial athletic relations despite the incident. In Paris, Marshall leads Janowski 3 to 2 with two draws after the seventh chess game.

Washington Post Charlottesville General Athletic Association University of Virginia Georgetown University M. M. Russel M. M McGuire University of Virginia Athletic Association Georgetown General Atheltic Association University of Virgina Faculty Atheltic Unde Athletic Association Marshall Paris Frank J. Marshall Brooklyn D. Janowski Janowski

Disqualification Helps Favorites In Heavy Track Races

New Orleans racing notes report Laura Hunter disqualified for a foul in the last race as Garret Wilson and Bell Indian win top events at New Orleans. Recaps include Hudson, Gomez, Claremont victories with heavy track conditions and a full card summary from the day’s races across multiple tracks and cities.

Bell Indian Norwood Ohio Garret Wilson Miss Gomez Claremont New Orleans Laura Hunter Rondelet Lockout Nichmore the Hebrew John Doyle Hudson Aubuchon Dapple Gold Phillips Glendon Livingston Esperance Flying Charcoal Mies Gomez Auduchon Floral Wreath Baird Flifa Ryan Bellindian McIntyre Sarah Maxim H. Phillipe Favonfus J. Martin Tristan Shandy Mac Hanlon Mintbed Ralbert Dusky Norwood Onto G. McIntyre Evaskil Juba Spec Frank Foster Goldaga Bride Senor Bisque Isabella D Charlie Celia Shock Decoration Lady Free Knight Redman Reveille Southampton Jim Hale Pompino Jerry Hunt Haywood Kerry Acrobat Hast Nu Hanna Tennebone Little Rose Palaver My Lady Peggy Blu Grass Lad Filatery Gray Dal Chief Archibald Rondolet Fallona Lampoon Brunswick Hickory Corners Emma A. M Fitsbrillar Pyrrto Safeguard Stolen Moment Belle Barnard Mary Worth Florad Wreath Contentious Lady Ray Fair Reveler Margery Gaffney the Eye the Trifler Doeskin Ponca Knowledge Plautus Dixie Lad Barkelmore

Track fast at Ascot Park results brief

At Ascot Park Los Angeles February 9 track was fast. First race a short course steeplechase handicap won by Decimo with Alegiance second and Cazador third. Time 3 08 Ni trate and Jim Bozeman also ran. Second race was one mile Del Coronado won Mammon placed 10 to 1 Jardin de Paris was 6

Oakland San Francisco Adelila Abe Meyer Southern Lady Etel Thatcher Humor Isla Semilune Jack Little Wisteria Sir Dargal Hellas Rey Hooker Ginspray Riesca Harlemailer Tannhauser Moaketo Resin Cousin Carrie Instrument Hipponax Tod the Hawaiian Skip Me Water Spout Dr. Sherman Revolt Dr. Leggo Gateway Foncasta Sals Tim Hurst Golden Idol Sea Voyage Trapsetter the Stewardess Ethel Abbott Mordente Frank Pearce Dug Martin Play Ball Hugh McGowan San Lution Cloverland Colonel Anderson Major Mansir Circus Sizturionga Gyros J. B. Smith Charmel Tar Baby Presidio Duet Chablis Dundreary Maxetta Maid of Fermay Sunnyshore Mount Diablo Mabel Bates Worvester II Steel Wire Lily Golding Macene Norvine Lady Redhead Herthus Gus Heidern Hot Springs Ark Essex Park Mathes George Shell Calabash Letts Turrando Ingelthrift Joe Goss Mimon Ersteplatz Cornwall Amorous Billy Moore Chicorka Maid Locket All Scarlet Gun Heldorn Asterish Mamie Worth van Ness Mem- Phian Remoree Nameoki Compass Excentral Give All Payne Tete Noir Operator Borak Clifton Boy Nuptial Martus Jigger Moor Hen Captain Rathbride Onanetta Doty Billy Jackson Temerity Golden Age Lady Stone Ozowat Annie Chapman Black Dat Hycena Cotta Stone Doctor Nash Imboden Priority Maraschino Leone Simon Kent Ike Our Lillie St. Paula St. Florence and Thisbe Harfang Jaka Ward Eva Jean Watchful Gary Roseburg Lady Charade Minna Baker Pretty Neilie Gus Heidorp Aden Possession Ralph Detmore Cololeni Preston Benton Celebration Plea Fra Fallipo Colonsay Juvenal Maxim Ascot Park Los Angeles Ascot Decimo Alegiance Cazador Nitrate Jim Bozeman del Coronado Mammon Jardin de Paris

Horse Racing Mayhem at Tomorrow's Card and Entries

Race results and tomorrow’s entries list multiple sprints and routes. Notable winners include Retador and Ishtana with odds cited. Entries feature Father Catcham Wea Girl Czarina and Punetillo among others for half mile to one and one eighth mile events.

Capable Rose of Hilo Sea Sick Belié Dixon Wixelle Retador Kahailan Linda Jone Black Joe Buckster Hodi San Mark Kate Caspbell William, Wright Ishtana Arato Ishtar Lieutenant Bandillo Flora Bright Palmist Straggier Punctillo Free Wea Girt Stutzenbord Grafter Ralph Young William Wright Fustian Panique Gorgalette George Berry Punetillo Slauson Ben Lear Dan Collins Lavresta St. Winifrede Ovryahe Dora I Dolly Weithoff Sweet Kitty Bellair Anona Revel Matt Gentry Tyrolian Jerusha Rubiana Martinmas Kenilworth and Devngon Princess Titania Cigarlighter Sincerity Belle Taxer Cigartighter

Fans Hunt A New Name For Senators In Washington

Washington fans flood President Noyes with name ideas for the club as a naming contest nears its final phase. Early picks include Capitalists and Eagles with Rough Riders and Nationals among frequent suggestions, reflecting desires for strength, patriotism, and city identity.

Washington Senators Noyes Vick Capitalists Eagles Rough Riders Roosevelt Gen. Wood Teddy Nationals Washington Baseball Club Norsey Boys The Washington Stars Lions

Walsh Will Run Here at Georgetown Indoor Meet

New York athlete P. J. Walsh of Pastime Athletic Club will compete in Georgetown University indoor events with top sprinters from Yale, Pennsylvania, and Central High School. The meet features short sprints, the 22 yard dash, and a major relay trials next week under Capt. McCarthy and Coach O Reilley with many entrants expected and handicaps shaping the field.

New York Georgetown Georgetown University Graham P. J. Walsh Pastime Athletic Club Walsh America Seitz Archie Hahn Torrey Yale Dear Pennsylvania McCarthy Kent Cook Central High School Seltz Ralph Rose West du Ganne Technical High School O’gorman O'Gorman Conacon Joe O’reilley Mulligan Sullivan McGettigan Staples Kelly Lorando Doyle van Lindsay Walker

Post Office Team Sets City Bowling Record at Palace Alleys

In a Departmental League clash the Post-office quint rolled 1,058 to set a season best, overcoming G. P. O. and Massing teams as Leimbach and McCaulley combo aided 800-plus starts. Ward Brosnan and Fitz Williams posted high marks while Delivery edged a 3-0 win over North Capitol Street. Corcoran Cadets meet Ordway Rifles in guard league showdown with dancing after.

Palace Leimbach McCaulley G. P. O. Boys Fitzwilliams Brosnan Fredricks Delivery Bridwell Pennington North Capitol Street Florists Tompkins Columbia Milwaukee Tommy Harlow Harry Kravas Allison Warren George Campbell Corcorans Ordways National Guard League Corcoran Cadets Ordway Rifles Washington City Association Palace Alley G. P.O Walsh Cary Glace Fitewiillans Atkins Healey McGrath Sunward Wahler Hackell Brown Fredericks Bas Florist Cooke Shafter Simmons Lewis Dag Ernest North Capitol Merchant Collins Mccauley McAloon Rien Mies Smith Bunn Campls Es

Billiard Championship Decider Set Between Sigourney and Conklin

Chicago February 9 The deciding game in the United States amateur billiard championship will be played tomorrow night between W H Sigourney of San Francisco and Charles F Conklin of Chicago. Both men are tied for first with five wins and one loss. Cincinnati February 9 Pitcher Tannehill of the Boston club is confined to bed after a fall on a slippery sidewalk injuring his right shoulder, reportedly dislocated. Endicott board revision appointed to include Captains Thomas and Sperry with Taft as chairman and Goethals as secretary. Colds cause sore throat Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. Ask for full name and signature of E W Grove 25c.

Chicago Champship United States W. H. Sigourney San Francisco Charles F. Conklin Oine Tannehill Cincinnati Ohio Jeese Tannehill Boston American League Baseball Club Endicott Charles M. Thomas Charles H. Sperry Navy Joint Army and Navy Board Endicott Board Taft George W. Goethals E. W. Grove

Coinage of Year Tested by Assay Commission

Philadelphia reports the Assay Commission inspected last year’s mint coinage, weighing gold and silver to ensure compliance with law. From 1000 gold coins and 2000 silver coins sampled, the Philadelphia mint prepared the report for Washington. The panel includes Representatives Southard and Roberts, Treasury officials, and scholars from Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states.

Philadelphia Roosevelt United States Washington J. WH. Southard Ellis H. Roberts Milo M. Potter California GO. W. Thompson South Dakota Worcester Polytechnic Institute E. ¥. Smith University of Pennsylvania John Birkinbine W. H. Anderson Michigan

Weaver shakes up police in crusade against vice

Philadelphia mayor Weaver orders a city wide police shake up to root out social evil amid Law and Order League raids. Director Smyth transfers officers from dis orderly districts to cleaner areas and vows swift dismissals for those tied to vice. Dozens arraigned, many held for court after raids.

Philadelphia Weaver Public Safety Smyth Leutenant Law and Order Society

Storm isolates Atlanta cutting telegraph and phone links

Atlanta, Feb noon reports city cut off from world as wire lines fail. Telegraph firms lack connections beyond operation centers, thousands of telegraph posts down. Ice laden branches snap shade trees, delaying streetcars and lighting and telephone service. about six thousand telephones out. Interstate traffic slows, produce prices rise, supplies remain normal.

Atlanta Montgomery Ala

Missing Newark pastor found in Chicago puzzled relief

Chicago report details Rev. Fred Haas of Newark Minnesota vanishing from home last Thursday. He arrived in Chicago unable to recall how or why. Pastor Haas, nervous and wandering in thought, stayed at a downtown hotel, without a room assignment, while Rev. Hattendorf assisted. He once served Elgin Illinois and is known in Chicago.

Chicago Fred ©. Haas Newark MN. J Willam Hattendorf Immanuel Evangelical Church Mr. Hattendorf Hattendorf Haas Elgin H Ill

Tribute to Divorced Husband Memorial Gift in San Francisco

Mrs Honora Sharp widow of George F Sharp and former wife of Judge W L Pierce dies in San Francisco and leaves 200000 for a gateway memorial to the Panhandle at Golden Gate Park plus 75000 to local charities including 25000 to the Salvation Army. Estates valued at

San Francisco Honora Sharp George F. Sharp W. L. Pierce Panhandle Golden Gate Park Salvation Army

Absence of Fire Marshal Bieber Reported

Fire Chief Belts told Commissioner Matcfarland that Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber left Tuesday night to visit Florida and other places for health reasons. His condition is described as very impaired by strict attention to duty. A divorce suit was filed in District Supreme Court yesterday by Marie A. Thompson against Marcellus W. Thompson, alleging infidelity with a co respondent named, represented by Willisae E. Ambrose.

Bieber Belts Matcfarland Sidney Bieber Florida District Supreme Court Marle A. Thompson Marcellus W. Thompson Willisae E. Ambrose

Inaugural Plans Discussed for Capitol Statue

California State Association met at the Riggs House with M F O Donoghue presiding and Charles W Otis as secretary. Miss B McQuaig read on literary rights, Hertha P Gwen read The Call of Yosemite poem, and Dr T Benjamin spoke on marking historical sites for the inauguration. A committee including Otis Taber Corwin Vogel and Mrs Owen was formed to locate Gen John A Sutter’s death house for marking.

Capitol California State Association Riggs House M. F. O'Donoghue Charles W. Otis Messrs Otis Taber James Lick Junipero Serra Bret Harte Stephen J. Field Leland Stanford Association

Lower Potomac Channel Clearing Under Way

Ice in the Potomac is moving seaward as high winds push it into the bay and out to sea. Bridge official W J Douglass reports weak gorges above Long Bridge and slow ice breakup. Tugboats James O Carter Edith G Winship Walter F Meade Wil Mohler Minerva and others stand ready to assist as Congress may fund a general thaw.

Potomac Potomac River Rickyver Ierce Point Lookout Piney Point W. Jo Douglass Long Bridge

Carroll Institute Smok er Hosts Midwinter Night

The Carroll Institute held a midwinter smoker at the Tenth street hall with about 400 members and guests. A programme featured James F. Shea, Matthew Lepley, George Thomas, M. Atkinson, Dennis O'Connell, and the Carroll Institute Orchestra. Falconer and Bottle could not attend. The minstrel club plans a February 23 performance, with guests including Jam H. Burch, D Arcy McGee, James F Shwe, Rev. I. J. Fealy, M. J. Keane, and ex president W. Sulinan.

Carroll Institute Tenth Street James F. Shea Matthew Lepley George Thomas M 3. Atkinson Dennis FE. O’connell W. Alfred Falconer Joseph J. Bottle Carroll Institute Minstrel Club Jam H. Burch D'Arcy McGee James F Shwe Rev. I. J. Fealy M. J. Keane The Institute W. (. Sulinan

Postmaster Hamman Held on Letter Tampering Charge

Ham man a Zionsville Pa merchant and postmaster faced U S Commissioner Turner in Boston on a charge of delaying a registered letter. He was held to $1,000 bail for trial in January after a bondman was warned a postmaster had been found short about $400 in accounts and the letter allegedly opened and answered under the surety’s name.

Gaston Cuamies A. Hamman Zionsville United States Turner Boston Eie Hammans

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