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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Finishes 80 Pounds Under Weight on
AuriRera in Hurdle Race-Claimed
Lead Was Lost at Half Mile
Jump-Horse, Owner and the
Riders Valet Ruled OF
Pending Investigation.
Pending Investigation.

The hurdle race at the track yestar-
day furnished an incident that was, TO
say the least, suspicious. Boynton, VINO
had the mount on Auriffera finished 81
pounds under weight. He claimed he
lost his lead going over the halfmiie
jump, and whether it was lost by desigl
or accident is not yet known. Pending
further investigation, Boynton and his
valet and Tom Burns and his mare Au-
riffera are under suspension.
Before the race there was strong tip
out that Caprivi was to deliver the
goods, and though Auriffera was the
class of the race, Caprivi opened favor
lite and closed at odds on. There was a
long delay at the post, and they finally
got away with Caprivi well out in front.
Auriffera was second and running easy
until the half mile jump, when she ap-
peared to quit. That was at the point
where Boynton claimed to have lost his
lead, and Notwithstanding the fact that
less weight would be conducive to more
speed, Auriffera slowed down.
From that point to the wire Boynton
rode sitting upright and using his whip.
1t was miserable ride. It was argued
that Auriffera, being the class of the race
and having a chance to beat Caprivl,
she would be disqualified. That will be
determined after the investigation. She
finished third and was disqualified.
The wind and dust were disagreeable
features yesterday and spoiled what
might have been good sport. The re-
| suits of the races, after the first. which
was described in yesterdays report from
| the track, We're as follows:
nd h al
| furlongs-Addie B., to 2. first; Okuste
to 5. second, and Friar Charm, 25 to l.
| third. Time, :43. Clear Sky, to l, San
! e-Lee, to 1; Lady Drew, Is to /; Lazy
Ben. 20 to l, and Belle of Natchez, 20 to
! l. also ran.
Third race. selling, six furlongs-Glis-
sando. to 2. first; Amasa. to 5. Sec
ond and Regalong, to l, third. Time.
| 1:151a. NJ ]. Schelly, 20 to 1; Gus L.. 20
to /; Maggie X. to and Prince Fare
we'll, 20 to l. also ran.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
NEW AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPION
Raymond Russell Of Detroit Strong
Favorite for First Honors in
Midlothian Play.
(By Associated Press.)


Chicago Aug. 24.-The honors in the
western amateur golf championship tour
nament may so to representative of
Detroit. Raymond Russell, a young
player who halls from that city, upset
all calculations at Midlothian yester-
day afternoon by defeating w. Holabird,
Jr, the idol of Gen View, by three up,
one to play in the second round Of mates
play for the championship cup. Russells
work was very consistent and today he
is a strong favorite for championship
honors.
In the morning championship play
Nanny Holabird. Glen View. beat M.
Doran, st. Paul, 5 up, to play. Fred
Hamln beat Mack Neil, Cincinnati up,
1 to play. P. B. Hoyte, Glen View, beat
W. ]. Fry, Belmont 6 up, and to play.
Bruce Smith, Onwentsia. defeated S. ].
Gray, st. Paul, up, to play. Walter
Egan, Lake Forest, defeated Kenneth
Good. Midlothian, up, and to play. H.
j. Tweedie defeated Thomas Taylor,
Onwentsia, 8 up and play.
Raymond Russell, Detroit. defeated G.
A. Carpenter, Onwentsia, l up at 21st
hole.
Second round, championship cup-R u.
Hamlin, Chicago, defeated w. F. Pills
bury. Onwentsia. Phelps B. Hoyte. Glen
View, defeated T. w. Tweedie, Belmont.
Raymond Russell, Detroit, defeated w
Holabird, ST., Glen View. Bruce D.
Smith, Onwentsia, defeated w. E. Egan
Onwentsia.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Irish Rifle Shots Coming.

The Cunard Line steamer Servia, which
sailed from Liverpool for New York Aug.
20, by the way of Queenstown August p,
has among her passengers the represen-
tatives of the Ulster Rifle association
who are to compete at Sea Girth, N. j.,
with a team representing the New Jer-
sey, State Rifle association. The Irish RI
file team is coming here to take part IN a
revival of the Observation-Disclosures
series of rifle matches, the last of which
took place twenty years ago. The fol-
lowing are names of the Irish party
which will embark at Queenstown: Sir
Henry Thyme, c. B.; Sir Andrew Reed
X. c. B.; JAMES Wilson, captain of the
well, Mr.. and AIRS. Frederick w Henry,
DR.. and Mrs. l. Sellers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Duncan, Major I. X. Mlllner,
James r. Williams, John Morgan, Cap
tain w. Richardson, Ernest Donman,
Brian McErlean, Joseph Peddick ano
John Mckenna, secretary.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24

these sporting men is quoted as saying
that the men who make bets are dis
gusted with the trials of the American
boats and that those with the bank rolls
do not like the performances Of Consti-
tuition. He has expressed the opinion
that even money bets on the race will
prevail.
Another high authority of this class
says that he has found feeling and SEN
timent in favor of Shamrock and he cites
one incident of bet made by Chicago
man of 800 to $50 that Sir Thomas Lip
ton would win.
No heavy betting is reported from any
place.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
JOCKEY bOYNT0N SUSPENDED
BECAUSE OF SUSPICIOUS RIDE

Fourth race. selling. five and one-half
furlongs-Devereaux. to 1. first: Ned
Dennis, to 2. second and Bill Bohman-
son. 20 to l. third. Time, 100. Ellis
Glenn. 10 to /: Adnoor, even:. Julietta
B.. Is to /; Nimrod. 40 to l, also ran.
Fifth race. selling. one mile-Espi-
rando. to 2. first; Spindle, to 10.
second: Del Allen. Is to l, third. Time,
1:43h. La Gorta. 8 to L: st. German.
5 to /, and Harry Thatcher. 20 to 1.
also ran.
Sixth race, handicap hurdle, mile and
one-quarter-Caprivi. to 5. first:
Charles LIE Bel, 5 to l. second and
Auriffera. 2 to /, third. Time. 2:1S.
Auriffera. 8 to 1 and Granger, 10 to I.
also ran. Lady Brattan, after delaying
the start and wearing out the weighted
horses. was all but left standing at the
post. Auriffera was disqualified and
Rainier moved into the money.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
FOOTBALL DATES ANNOUNCED
Vanderbilt University Team Will Meet
Southern Pig Skin Chasers on
Various Gridirons
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 24.-The VAN
derbilt football authorities announce
that the following schedule of games
has been arranged:
October 5-University of Mississippi, on
Dudley field, Nashville.
October 12-Central college, on Dudley
field
October 19-University of Georgia, on
Dudley field.
October 26-Auburn, at Auburn.
November 2-Washington university,
at St. Louis.
November 9-University of Tennessee,
on Dudley field.
November 14-Kansas university, at
Lawrence, Kan.
November 16-Suwanee college on Dud-
ley field.
November % THANKSGIVING day)-Uni-
versity of Nashville, on Dudley field.
It Is possible that "a game will be ar
ranged with North Carolina at Atlanta
for December. ]. Edgerton is captain
and G. G. Nasal manager for the team
next year.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
FIGHT TEN ROUNDS TO A DRAW
George Dixon Unable to Get Decision
Over Abe Attell in Bantam
weight Battle.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated ffeSs)
Denver, Aug. "a. = George Dixon, ex-
featherweight champion, and Abe At
tell of San Francisco. bantamweight
champion of the Pacific coast, fought
10 rounds tea draw at Coliseum hall here
last night.
Up to the last round the fight was
principally a sparring contest. Only
once or twice did the men undertake to
mix it up, and when they did neither
had the advantage. In the tenth. how
ever, they went at each other with
vengeance, and in this round Dixon ap-
peared to land two blows to Attell's one.
usually on the face and head. Several
punches on the jaw staggered the little
Californian.
The only knockdown occurred about a
minute after the fight started, in the
first round. when Attell was tumbled
over from a straight right to the jaw.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
CHALLENGER HAD NO TRIAL
Owing to Misunderstanding OF
Orders Shamrock II. Did Not
Sail Yesterday.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSS.)
New York, Aug. 24.-Owing to a mis-
understanding of orders the cup chal-
lenger, the Shamrock H., did not have
a trial spin outside of Sandy Hook yes
terday.
The original programme was to have
the yacht towed to Sandy Hook from
her anchorage off Stapleton, S. l.. start
ing at II o'clock, and then have her go
out for a trial spin over the Americ. r,
cup course in the afternoon, but the
forenoon was spent in making some al
terations and repairs to the yachts rig
ging At o'clock p. m. the Shamrock,
in tow of the Erin, started down the
main channel to Sandy Hook.
AS the vessels passed out by the
Romer beacon they began to feel the
effects of the easterly sea, which was
rolling in. At 3 o'clock they rounded
and headed out to sea. 1t was then so
late that Sir Thomas Upton and the
yachts designer decided it would be
better not to attempt to sail over any
stated course before dark. So at a
point about half mile east of the bell
buoy off Sandy Hook the towline was
cast off, the Shamrocks staysail was
broken out and under that sail she re-
turned to within a half mile of her
| mooring buoy in Sandy Hook bay. She
showed wonderful ability to work to
windward under that short sail.
Sir Thomas announced that he and his
party will witness the race of the CO.
lumbia and Constitution off Oyster bay
| today. The Shamrock will not sail again
| until Monday, but she will go out every
! day after that except Sundays to take
| trial spins over the Americas cup course
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
OVERHEARD AT FRED FERRELL'S

Cholly:-See that man shooting that
snipe?" we'll, I have often noticed that
there is more '.snipe shooting" in front
Of this place than any other. Why do
You suppose that is?
Willy:-That is dead easy. In the first
place the Cigars sold here are always
in the freshest kind of condition, and
the quality simply cannot be beat Well,
there are more men smoke around
here than anywhere else l know Of and
they often throw the 'snipes" on the
Pavement. The "snipe shooters know
where the best quarry is.
The gentlemen then, arm in arm,
walked back to the bar at the rear of the
cigar counter, in acceptance of G. B.
KS invitation:
''All set, gentlemen"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Tod Sloan and Automobiles.

The latest bee to creep into the bon
net of the redoubtable Tod Sloan, is that
of the automobile species:
A cable message has been received at
the office of the board of control OF the
National Cycling Association in New
York, announcing that Tod and Henry
Fournier, the French automobilist, have
sailed for this side on the Deutschland.
1t is said they will go to Buffalo to at
tend the automobile tournament at the
PanAmerican exposition in October. Tod
is scheduled to take an active part
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Joe GAM and Crosby Draw.

Joe CAM, the colored lightweight of
Baltimore, who, prior to his defeat at the
hands of Terry McGovern, was consid-
cred great fighter went on in Louisville
last night with Steve Crosby colored\of
that place. The go was for the colored
lightweight championship and was a
twenty-round affair. 1t was fought in
Music Hall. After the chocolate hued
pummelers had exchanged compliments
for the limit. the referee was unable to
determine who had the best of the ar
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Fighting Shortstop Expelled.

Chicago Aug. 24.-President Johnson of
the American league yesterday expelled
Shortstop Shugart of Chicago for as
saulting Umpire Haskell at Washington.
In comment, Mr.. johnson said: ANY
player of the American league in the fu-
ture who slugs an umpire on the ball
field will be expelled from the league.
That is final.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Log Fellers Beat Worlds Record.

(By Associated Press.J
Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 24.-1n the fell
ing contest of loggers, at Elks' carnival
yesterday, J. H. Bode, Olympia; and Geo.
Digs of Shelton. broke the worlds rec
ord, telling a 37-inch tree in four min
utes nine and a quarter seconds. Beard
and Seeleye of the Beunn Logging COM
pany's camp at Oak Point, took second
prize in 4:59
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Cresceus to Go After His Record.

VBy <ASSOCId leu f>TeSs.I
Readville, Pa, Aug. 24-At the grand
circuit the chief interest was attached
to what Boralma might do in the 2:08
trot. The Lawson gelding did nothing
wonderful, but euualled his record time
of 2:O7A and won with ease.
1t was announced that on next Fri
day at Providence, Cresceus would at
tempt to lower the worlds record.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
SHAMROCK II. THE FAvORl1E
Betting Men, Disguised With Trials
of American Yachts, Are Backing
Challenger to Win.

(By Associated Press)
New York, Aug. A.-Betting men are
beginning to show a keen interest in the
coming yacht race and some who are
we'll known in the sporting world are
inclined to give the long end to Sham
rock. One of the most prominent of
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Gentleman's Race on the Card Today
Jerry Mc0krthy After Wade-Emil
Klank Wants a Wrestling Match
Dixon and Crosby Draw
Irish Rifle Shots Coming.
Wants a WRESTLING Match

Emil klank of Anaconda is out with
a challenge for a wrestling match. He
bars no one in the state and is willing,
n Essays to post side bet that will be
incentive enough to secure an answer
to his def His challenge is as follows:
Sporting Editor, Inter Mountain-I
herewith issue a challenge to wrestle
any man in Montana, for the state
championship and a side bet of from s25
to 800, the style to be catch as catch
can and Graeco-Roman, two falls In
three and Police Gazette rules to gov
ern EMIL KLANK."
Either Louis Cannon or Jack Curran
might find it convenient to answer the
challenge.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
Matters of General Interest
In the Merry World of Sport

gument and called the affair a draw.
That leaves he colored lightweight
championship still undecided.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-24
PHILADELPHIA Tommy Ryan.

Philadelphia Tommy Ryan and Joe
Cotton colored, of California, fought
10 rounds to a draw as a preliminary.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
A THEORY OF NEW STARS.
Sir Norman LocISycr Publishes Some
Interesting Conclusions.

LONDON. Dec. 14.-Sir Norman Lock-
yer publishes an article in the current
number of Nature" in which he says
that it seems difficult to imagine that
most new stars are not at distance from
the Milky Way as well as in its plane.
II this 10 so, then the distance is enor-
nous, as the Nova Persei is situated at
such distance that one minute of its
arc represents about 120 times the dis
tance Of the sun from the eartL.
The apparent movement Of the conden-
sations is stated to have been one and
one-half minutes in forty-eight days, or
approximately four times the distance to
the sun in one day. but Sir Norman
Lockyer suggests that the apparent
change OF position OF these condensations
can be explained otherwise than by move
ment.
The meteoric theory explains the ap-
pearauce OF new star by the interpene-
trauon OF two or more swarms of me-
teorites, a nebula being the represen-
tative OF an ordinary great swarm. a
comet near the sun being the representa-
tive of a small one disturbed by tidal ac-
tion. The appearance OF a new star is
produced by luminosity depending on ce-
lestiaI clashing.
1t is not difficult to conceive a system
of several swarms of meteorite5 all per-
forming in their individual orbits. and
the whole remaining invisible. provided
no two collide. But IL there Is a collision
they Immediately become visible, and the
more violent the collision, the brighter
will be the light and the greater the lu-
minoeity OF the new star" which ap-
pears to chronicle the eYenf
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
PREDICT PALMA AND WAR.
Cuban Officials See Only n Very
Gloomy Outlook.

HAVANA, Dec. IA prominent Cuban
Official. in talking of the coming elections
today said that Senor Estrada Palma
would be elected President of the Re
public by an immense majority. this
owing largely to the influence of Cen.
Maxine Gomez. who is now presiding at
meetings in favor of Senor Palma in the
country. where the sentiment is strongly
in support Of the latter.
This same official said that by appeal
ing to radicalism and advising the people
TO have recourse to violence the support
ers Of Senior Maso had defeated their
own object. In the provinces Of Santa
Clara and Matanzas there will be no real
elections. as in these places everything
is controlled by few individuals who are
in favor OF Palma. For that reason it
is certain that Palma will have heavy
majority in these provinces.
On the other hand the supporters of
Maso say that Gen. Maxine Gomez is
largely discredited, as the people believe
he has sold out TO the Americans and
that with a fair election the triumph of
Maso is assured.
The "Republica Cu5ano,' the organ OF
Maso in Havana. says 10000 more voters
than exist, according to the census. have
been registered in the province OF Santa
Clara, that this same statement applies
TO MatanYas. and that II the system of
coercion is continued ard Palma forced
On the people American troops VIII be
needed in Cuba to preserve the existence
Of the Republic.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
BLIZZARD IN INDIANA.
Many Fatalities Reported From All
Parts OF the State.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14.-one OF the
worst billiards that has visited Indiana
for years began last night after down
fall OF rain that lasted all day yester-
day the rain suddenly changing to snow
and slee' and the wind veering to the
north.
Reports from all points of the State
show that there was much suffering
among live stock. and many fatalities
are reported. Wright Fisher and Dewitt
Jordan. living near Rosedale, left Rock
VILE at dark last night and were caught
in the blizzard when a few miles from the
town.
Fisher was found dead in his buggy
this morning at the gate leading up TO his
home. and the body OF Jordan was found
in the road near the same place, both
having frozen to death.
W. b. Baylor, living five miles from
Waldron, started home from the latter
place soon after warB. and this morning
he was found dead by the roadside, hav-
ing perished from the cold.
He was seventy years old, and had been
drinking during the day.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

that Admiral Schley was opposed TO such
a plan at the time he asked FOR court
OF enquiry. but he may now consent to 1t.
As the matter now stands the friends OF
Schley have not decided upon definite
plan to pursue, and the sentiment OF the
majority in Congress is opposed quite
strongly to a Congressional Investigation.
Senator McCoIaas' Opinion.
Senator McComas Of Maryland, who has
been the leader Of the schley forces in
the Senate. said yesterday that he did
not know as yet whether he would asi.
fer an investigation By Congress. He
would make TO move in the matter. he
said, until he had consulted with his col
leagues as to the advlsabiiity Of such
course. He thought the American people
would accept the judgment OF Admiral
Dewey as FINAL Senator Hale, Chairman
Of the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs,
is opposed to an investigation by Con
gress. He takes this position, he says,
for the good Of the navy. the personnel
Of which had suffered greatly by reason
Of the long controversy. He found this
sentiment was general among those of his
colleagues with whom he had talked.
Uncnsincss I'm Some Quarters.
In connection with what Congress will
do toward an investigation there is
further matter which is said to be causing
some uneasiness in naval circles. All
nominations for advancement in the navy
must be confirmed by the Senate. The
question that is now being asked is, VIII
that body vote 20 advance the officers who
have been most instrumental in securing
the condemnation Of Schley. and how will
;he Senate look upon the case of Crownin-
shield. who has been slated for the com
mand of the European station?
The members of the court. regarding the
Injunction of the Secretary of the Navy
against commenting upon the case and
the proprieties of the matter, refused yes
terday to discuss the subject. 1t Is be-
ing literally commented upon. however, in
naval and official circles. The majority of
naval officers commend the decision. but
are very careful in making any express
sion concerning Admiral Dewey's supple
mental statement.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
BRYAN CALLS IT VINDICATION.
Declares scbIey's Friends should BE
Pleased with Verdict.

CHICAGO. Dec. 14.-william J. Bryan
is in the city to attend a meeting OF the
trustees OF the Illinois College OF Jack
sonyille. the institution from which he
graduated. In the course OF an interview
he said that the Schley verdict was prac-
tically vindication for the defendant
II was glad TO read Admiral Dewey's
dissenting opinion" said Colonel Bryan.
'on two essential points of the enquiry
Schley was vindicated. The FIRST essen
tial point was the charge of cowardice.
which was the most offensive of the ac-
cusations.
Admiral Dewey the conspicuous hero
OF the naval board, gave him full credit
for the victory OF Santiago. The question
as to who was the hero OF Santiago was
the second essential point involved.
While Admiral Dewey gives Schley the
full benefit for the victory the other
members OF the board are silent. think
that Schley's friends have cause TO feel
satisfied with the verdict.
Whether Schey was active enough and
whether he displayed sufficient caution
are entirely matters Of opinion