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The oasis., 1901-08-03
INCARCERATION OF RAILWAY
 MEN IN MEXICO.

merce at Fl PaSO addressed com munication to the state department at Washington embodying resolutions adopted urging that department to use its good offices to secure release of American railway employees incarcer- ated in Mexico for accidents to trains they were handling, which accidents were unavoidable and beyond the control of the men so imprisoned. To that communi cation Secretary Hay has replied, as follows:
 DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
 WASHINGTON D. c. JULY l6 1901.
 ERNEST E. RUSSELL Esq.
 Secretary Chamber of Commerce
 Fl Paso, Texas.
 Sir: Referring to your letter of the 11th of last April, communicating cer- tain resolutions adopted by the board of directors of the Fl Paso Chamber of Commerce on the 10th of that month, concerning the character of Mexican judicial procedure in respect to accidents occurring upon railways in Mexico, and to the departments acknowledgment of April 18th, have the pleasure to inform you that the ambassador to Mexico, to whom the matter was appropriately referred has submitted to the department under date of June 27, 1901. full and com prehensive report on the subject.
 It appears from MT Clayton's state ments that the publications upon the subject which from time to time ap- pear in the press of this country are greatly exaggerated. To illustrate this MT. Clayton narrates his efforts to investigate recent sensational newspaper reports that one Edward King, said to be brakeman on the Mexican Central railway, and 53 other Americans, had been and were in- definitely imprisoned in the City of Mexico on charges of responsibility for railway accidents. He ascertained that no man of that name was or had been employed by the Mexican Gen. tral Railway company, that the com pany had DO knowledge of any of it's employees having been imprisoned un- der similar circumstances; that Ed ward King was not and had not been imprisoned in Mexico City on any charge; and that, as fact, no Amer ican citizens whatever are confined there on account of railway accidents.
 Following up the investigation, MT, Clayton addressed letters to the pres idents of all the railway companies operating roads in Mexico, requesting to be informed of the number and na tionality (Mexicans included) of all of their employees engaged in the move ment of trains, and to be furnished with list, giving the name and na- tionality of each one who had been arrested and imprisoned during the past year on charge of negligence, causing accidents, endangering life or property. He had at the time of writ ing received replies from the principal companies, representing 1865 miles of road out of a total Mexican mileage of 1912. From this it appeared that, out of a total of over 4000 employees of all nationalities, 20 Mexicans, 32 Americans and one of unknown na- tionality had been arrested or imprls- oned during the year. Most of these appear to have been soon released on bond, or On the guarantee of the com panv that the men should appear to answer the charge whenever called 4tLor- 4.i..l L.,. ko.a1a
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
COLLEGES ExoNERATED.
Charges of Professionalism with
drawn Upon Recommendation.

The Observer" Of Charlotte, N. c.,
says: The annual convention OF the
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Associ-
alton was in session at the University of
North Carolina yesterday afternoon and
tonight The charges of violation Of the
rules OF the association made against the
athletic associations of some oil the insti-
tutions represented were referred to the
executive committee. The committee rec
commended that the charge against the
Georgia School OF Technology and the
University of Nashville be withdrawn;
also that Sewanee and Vanderbilt Uniyer-
stiles be readmitted to membership in the
association. The recommendation vas
adopted
In regard to 4 controversy between the
a athletic associations of Tulane University
and the University of Louisiana no action
was taken. and several changes in the
of the Southern Intercolle-
giate Association were made.
The most prominent matter before the
seems to be the arrangement
Of provisions TO prevent professionalism
in college athletics. Among the colleges
aud universities represented are the Uni
yersities of Georgia, Tennessee. Texas, |
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
ECONOMY OF RELIEF SYSTEM.
District Saved Needless EXPENSE by
socicty's business WAYS,

The District Beard Of Charities con
tinues to give proof of its efficiency by
substantial savings in the care Of the in
digent poor. They have not only inaug-
uratcd systematic methods in the expen-
diture of funds devoted to charity, but
have been busy in wedding out paupers,
insane people, and others whose care
should devolve upon other jurisdictions
George s. Wilson. Secretary of the
board, yesterday gave several illustra-
ti0ns of the means used to find the resi-
denccs of different people. and to send
them TO their homes where they are no
longer n charge upon ;hc District of
Columbia.
Mr.. Wilson gave an illustration of the
manner in which INDECENT insane persons
are sometimes foisted upon the District
few weeks ago man appeared in
Washington with his sister. who was said
10 be a violent lunatic. He took her TO
the Sixth precinct station. and asked to
have her detained for the day and night
until he could make arrangements TO have
her cared for in an asylum. The man
took directions from the desk sergeant
to boarding house in the vicinity. and
he went to find il. promising 10 return as
soon as he could eat his dinner. lie has
not yet returned, and the next day the
Government Hospital for the Insane had
4 new uatipnt
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
DALE GEARS LATEST EPIsTLE.
Secretary of Baseball Players Pro-
tectiNe Association Gives Advice.

tectiNe Association Gives Advice.
Dale d. Gear, Secretary of the Baseball
Players Protective Association. has sent
the following letter to its members:
"To Our Members: The object of this
letter is TO impress upon every member
of our association just how necessary IL is
at this time that the Players Protective
Association be kept intact. The baseball
war during the past season has benefited
the players greatly at the expense of the
club owners. There is now possibility
that peace between the two leagues will
be declared and a compromise effected.
Without doubt there will be complete
REORGANIZATION in baseball that will bene-
fit both players and public. and secure
certain, safe returns TO capital invested
in the sport.
What the players desire Is recogni-
ton in the reorganization, and the only
way to obtain it with any assurance OF
pcrmanency is by being able TO go before
the reorgenizers with positive proef that
We represent the great body of profess
sional baseball players and convince them
thai ours is q united association and can
be depended upon to act in harmony and
stand together. We want a reply from
each player to whom this letter is sent.
4heitlN StdAihs luat ne belltNts III Ant as
sociation and viii do all in his power TO
ensure its continued success and pros
peri;y.
Our cause Is just and all we seek is
equity and fair dealing on the part OF The
club owners We will get it II We main
tain our organization. and the neral sup
port OF every member will make US a
power that viii receive profitable and sub
siantial recognition. As an organized
body. We can accomplish a great deal for
the player: as individuals We can accom-
plish nothing Philade'7hia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
BASEBALL OFFICIALS.
Washington clubs Board of Dircc-
tors Hold Their First Meetipu,

The first meeting Of the new Washing
ton Baseball cab was held yesterday aft
ernoon at the office of Attorney W. J.
Lambert
All the 5i"c-,ors were present and ex-
pressed themselves ne greatly pleased
with their n.N associates. They pledged
their support ,he new management
The organizal. II is in excellent shape
financially, aud will start the season with
a clean sheet.
The officers OF the club are elated over
the prospects of a winning tenn IN the
Capital City next year, and Manager Lcf-
tus states that ne hopes TO occupy much
higher position in the ponnant race
The board OF directors ~ tine meeting
Yesterday passed resolution of regret at
the departure Of former Manager James
Manning. and expressed the wish that hc
may be successful in his nee uniertak-
inEs.
The officers aud directors elected are as
follows President Fred Postal: Man
ageT. Tom LOTUS; Directors, Charles Js-
cobson. James Dunn. Eugene S. Cochran,
John O'DonBeli. G. Hector Clemes, VIII
liam f. Hart, ana John j. Hogan.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CONSOLIDATION OF LEAGUES.
The Two ORGANIZATIONS VIA, Vet
Come Together.

Concerning a prospective consolidation
OF the Two leagues. Ban johnson. presi-
dent of the American League. has been
quoted as saying positively nat such n
scheme viii not be realized. With peace
restored in the councils Of the National
League there would be no probability OF
shis resulting. But President Johnson TO
the contrary. with war 10 the end IN the
old organization an amalgams lion OF the
two leagues is the only practical solution
OF the conditions and circumstances II Is
probably due Mr. Johnson 10 make such d
statement. but the president Of the Ameri-
can League has made fiat assertions in
the past in the nature of official odicis
that subsequently have been controverted
by his own acts and statements. The
American League president Is = man OF
business. and the public has come 10 .nok
on him as such, and IL he can make a
move 10 benefit his organization despite
any verbal assertion of his TO the con
trary, IL is safe 10 say that II will be done.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
brush Way Go to Ncw York.

despatch from indianapolis says that
John T. Brush President Of the Cincin-
natl Club. may give up his residence there
and go to New York to live. He will
neither affirm nor deny the rumor and the
fact that he does not enter an emphatic
denial seems to Indicate that he is seri-
ously considering the step. The manage
mont of mis- business affairs in Iudianapo-
lis is 10 be placed in the hands of his
sOn-in-law. and the management OF Gin
cinnati Club affairs, as well as Mr.. Brushs
other investments. can be looked after in
New York. If Mr.. Brush should leave In
dianapolis, 1t will he for health conditions
alone Mr.. Brush continues his sphinx
like silence with reference to the affairs
Of the National League, and baseball in
general.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Charleston Entries.

CHARLESTON. Dec. %. Entries for to-
morrow's races
First race-For all ages; six furlongs.
Agnes Claire Ellis. lc2; Orlcins, 90: Lit
he Tower, 90; Mollie Brooks, 80; Emil
grant. 90.
Second race-For -ycaT-olds; sell
ling; five furlongs. Tristram, 112; Deadly
Night shade. l06; Latch String. lG3; Bo-
tina, Me. l0i.
Third race-FOr three year 0lds and up
ward: selling. FIVE furlongs. Sam LaZ-
arus. esq. ia. Frank B.. i0I; Dominis.
Lizzie Tcllo. loi: The Brother, es; Jessie
Y. IS: Rose Bird qs
Fourth race-For all ages: selling; five
and cne-half furlongs. ordeal. us; Pre-
tonius. llS; Lucy. III: Glad Hand. Ju-
Lietta b., Ncntoro, Fred Graft, lCs; Tortu-
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Oakland Results.

OAKLAND. Dec. 23.-Results of today's
races. Track fast:
First raee-For two-ye year-olds; selling;
six furlongs. Autumn Time q. Rausch,,
to >, won; Kuockings CHoar), to I, sec
ond; Dwight Way tBozemanl, % to l.,
third. Time. Ills.
Second race - Two year-olds; selling;
Futurity course. Huachuca (Mouuce), to
., woEi Jarretiere dor (Spencerj ) to 2.
second; lshtar (Bullman) to ., third
Time. 1:11.
Third race - Three-year- olds and up
ward; selling; one mile. First Shot
tMounce). 5 to 1. won; Pat Morrissey
tBullmanl. to ?, s0ond: DR.. Beraays 81.
Woodsl. TO 2. third Time. 1.4
Fourth Three-yea and up-
ward; selling; six and one half furIongs.
Rollick (Buchananl. Q to .. won; Hercu-
lean (BEllmanl. to I. second; Maresa H.
Jackson) 6 to l. third. Time. go.
Fifth race - Racine Handicap: three
year-olds and upward: seven furlongs.
Mercer tRedfernI 9 to >. won; Rio Shan
non IL. Jacksonl 5 to l. second Janice
OConnorl, to T. third Time. 1:2G1i
Sixth raCe-Three- year olds and upward
selling; one mile and seventy yards Jim
Hale McGinnl. to ] won; Horton tSpen-
cerl. TO 1, second Greyfeld tAlouncel.
even. third. Time. i.45.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CAN'T SPARE sPAULDING.
Assistant Secretary of Treasury u
Very Valuable omcInI.

Secretary OF the Treasury Gage has
granted a leave OF absence until Febru-
airy to Assistant Secretary o. l.. SpauId-
ing. who has been absent from his desk
at the Department for some time. owing
TO III health. General Spaulding was at
his Office for some time yesterday and
will be there irreguiarly according to The
state nf his health during the term. Of his
leave c! s.bsence.
At the expiration OF this time, ii II is
round that his health ig restored. he will
remain on dnly and n not, ne will be
sent on a special mission tc Ihe philip
pines or elsewhere in tic United States
territory where the climate viii b. likely
10 benefit him.
Secretary Gage has called the attention
oi the President to the fact that tine
Treasury could not well spare General
Spaulding. whose expert knowledge of the
business OF the Office Is moi exceeded nv
any man in #. Secretary Gage r. CARDS
him as m especially valuable administra-
tive official on account Of his experience
as special agent OF the Department, and
Assistant Secretary OF the Department
aud member OF Congress for so many
years. President Roosevelt told the Michi-
gan Senators this morning that he would
be glad to take any action recommended
by the Secretary of the Treasury that
would be agreeable to them and to As
sistant Secretary Spsulding
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CHRISTMAS DAY WEATHER.
Bureau Promises Clear Day aud
Bright Skies for Tomorrow.

Washington has a good chance for a
fair Christmas morning. with lowering
clouds as the night comes on. and all
through the day balmy winds from out
OF the Southland are promised.
Such encouraging news was taken with
considerable condiment By the average
citizen yesterday as he made his way
HhoDward through a young blizzard that
threatened 10 be an important and un-
pleasant person at one time Of the day
Shon the trinity Of snow. rain. and sleet
got together and waXed the streets with
slippery surface. delightful on a ball
room floor. but decidedly disadvantaeeous
10 pedestrians, many OF whom suffered
nasty falls.
IL was not for long however. and when
night fell the moon hung pale lantern IN
the skies masked by sullen drapcries of
dark clouds. as II signaling clear condi-
tions for the morrow. which the Weather
Bureau promises.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
EASY VICTORY FOR CO. "a.
Crescent. Lose Another Game in the
basketball SERIES

The rate at which the basketball team
representing Company A. First Battalion.
is running UP its string OF victories
should make it an important factor in
the race for the National Basketball
League championship.
Last night it won as 1t pleased from
the Crescent Athletic Club by the score
of 20 to 6. The losing team. while show
ing some improvement in IT'S work. lacks
ability in the goal-tossing line and as
result 1t loses games with great regular
ity.
The game. which was clean and free
from unnecessary roughness. was inter-
esting, notwithstanding the ne-sidedness
of the score, because OF the hard uphill
fight the losers made for a showing
At the end Of the first half the soldiers
had rolled up l3 points TO for their op-
ponents. and thereafter the latter scored
only once For their side the playing of
Captain Louders. Lowell. and Flood was
noteworthy. Scott. waple, and Captain
Chambers led in the scoring aud all
around work Of the soldiers
The Light Infantry and Government
Printing ONCE teams are scheduled TO
play next Saturday night.
The lineup:
NoiNI"hf "a fubitioh- 'Tthcthlh-
Scott ....-.-.right forward ....... Phillips
Chambers capt left forward ....Flood
and De Nantier
Waple. centre ......... Courtney
O'Brien.. right back Lowell
Grant and.-.-...left back. .LOuder5 (capi.)
Hassier.
Seore-company 4. 20: Crcsecnts. 8.
Goals from feid-Scott. 4; Chambers. !;
waple. q O'Brien. l: DE Vantier /; Low
ell. 2: Flood. /. Goals from free thr0ws-
Waple, ,; Lowell. ?. RefeFee-E. II. Neu-
meyer. jr. Scorer. b. Baker. Timer
D. Rife Time OF halyos-9G minutes
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
PURSE FOR FEATHERwEIGHTs.
oner for Match between Young
Corbett and NcGo,crn.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. 23.-The New
vapor City Athletic club Of Hot Springs
has offered a $4,000 purse and 20 per cent
Of the picture privileges for q ten round
contest between Terry McGoyern and
Young Corbett. 10 take place on next ST
PatriCk's Day. The club is backed by
Arkansas politicians.
The club has matched Al Weiuig to meet
Dan creedoH on January 20 for twenty
rounds. Frank Childs has agreed To meet
Joe Walcott in twenty-round bout dur
ing Eebrnarv
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Entire Family United.
CHRISTMAS AT THE LEGATIONS
How the Little Folk VIII Enjoy the
Great Christian Festival.

The Christmas festival this year viii be
celebrated at the thirty-fve embassies
and legations of the different nations ar
cording to this country. regardless of the
religion professed.
Little WI, the small son of the Chinese
Minister, has in former years taken a
bouquet of flowers TO the White House 10
present TO Mrs. Mckinley. but this wear
the presentation Will be made to Mrs.
Roosevelt, and the young Celestial will
probably be affected by recollections of
lite.
The young ladies who have visited tho
Chinese Legation have been his special
charges during their Christmas sightsee-
ing and shopping. and he has accompanied
them to the stores and shown them the
great American Santa Claus. on his sacred
throne.
The seven and nine year old sons OF
Chekib Bey. the Turkish Minister. will
nave their first experience OF Christmas
Santa Claus is new TO them, and il is
hoped, for the peace OF the household of
the Porte's ambassador that they will not
become so infatuated with the idea as did
the son of the former Korean Minister
Little Ye was the autocrat Of his fathers
house and liked Christmas SO well that
he was accustomed to proclaim II when
ever IL suited him, summer or winter.
Count cassini has no children of his
own, but he takes an interest in the
Christmas joys of his suite. and ali the
little Russians will gather for big tree
and good time at his embassy The Rus
sian Christmas. however, does hot come
until January s.
AT the Austro- Hungarian Legation the
big Christmas tree is lighted up Christ
mas Eve and the presents are distributed.
Little Yronne Hengelmuller is always the
hostess of the day, and she usually in
vites youngsters from TIE suite OF Lord
Pauncefote to share her good time
The Mexican Ambassador on Christmas
Eve calls all his staff together for a
splendid family supper.
In every embassy and legation here all
the children VIII hang up their stockings
Christmas Eve. and have bought gifts for
their parents and friends.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

Louisiana. and North Carolina, Mercer.
Tulane. Sswanee, Vanderbilt, and Nash
Vile Universities, Georgia and Alabama
Polytechnic Institutes, Cumberland and
Clemson Colleges The delegates are. for
the most part. from the faculties OF these
institutions, and the convention is more
largely attended than ever before, show
ing increased interest in college athlet-
les
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
THE PRESIDENT WILL REST.
Declines 10 Receive Visitors During
the Holiday Week

President Roosevelt viii take a rest
from routine business during this week.
He desires to spend the holiday season
with his family. Orders have been given
that he VIII receive callers only on i'm
poriant business and then only by ap-
pointment
Christmas Day will be celebrated quiet
ly at the White House. The Roosevelt
children do not care for Christmas Tree.
They will receive their presents some time
during the day In the evening there will
be number Of friends invited to Christ
mas dinner AT the White House
The President viii probably take .
short pleasure trip some time about the
last OF the week. The United States
steamship Dolphin is held in readiness
nt the Navy Yard should the Presidents
fancy turn toward "trip down the Poto-
mac
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
WALLACE STILL uNDEFEATED.
lie VIII Probably Win the District
Pool Championship.

Wallace continued his winning streak
last night in the District pool tournament
at the Maryland Pool Parlofs by defeat
ing Karus 100 TO 81 He played an almost
perfect game, running four complete
frames leaving Karns but two open shots
in the whole match.
Kirkland and Moore will play tonight
and Wallace and Littleton will measure
cues tomorrow night.
Standing OF the players:
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Shoulder pi.Ioca,ed h, Fan

John Halloran. fifty-si1 years old fell
at the corner Of New Jersey Ayenuc and
p Street yesterday Afternoon lie strucl.
the curbing with his right shoulder ard
when picked up he could not movo tha-
side Of his body. He wss taken 80 the
Emergency Hospital where IL was found
that he had dislocated the shoulder in the
fall
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
New Orleans selections.

First race-NInie, Thompson. Pirates
Queen, Pyrrho.
Second Leenin, Lingo. Goldaga
Third Tace-Warranted, Little Eikin.
Deloraine.
Fourth race sevoy, St Cuthbcrt Mag
gir Davis
Fifth race-Trebor. Death, Saragamp.
Sixth race-Sir Florian. Moroui, Lou
Rev
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
HOUSE & HERMANN 9O Seventh St. Corner Of (Eye) ST.

gas. 1e6; Swan Dance. 30; Hattie
Davis. S.
Fifth raee-For three year -olds and up
ward: selling; six and one-half furlongs.
Certain, los; Stuttgart, Loyalty, Lake
FonsO, Soudana Haco. los.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
THE RACING CALENDAR.
New OrI,nus RcsuI,.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2S.-ResuIts Of
today's races; track fact
First race-Thrce- -year-olds and up
ward; ulaidens; six furlongs Hutch Mil
Ter tMiles), 10 TO l. won; john G. Ford
tCochranei, to J. second; Socapa d..
Miller, 90 10 / third. Tine, 115.
Second race-Two- year, -olds: selling:
five furlongs. Cadet (Coburnl. even. won
Crescent city q. Miller, 3 to 1, second:
Postillicn (Domlnick). to !, third. Time.
1902
Third race -Four year-olds and up
ward; steep.-chase handicap; short
course. Dagmar tBartley), . to T. won;
Faiella tButtcrJ. % TO J. second: Golden
Link ~. Weber,. to l, third Time. S:i1.
Fourth race-Three- year-olds and up-
ward; selling; ore and one-eighth miles.
w B. Gates tCoburnl. even. won: Major
Mauser %. Miller), to I. second: Bal
loon tB. Riccl, to I. third. Time. 1:54Ii
Fifth race-Thrce- year-oIds and up-
ward; selling; six furisngs. The Rush
tDa!ej. to !. won: man NLyne). &
TO !. second; Ida PEI 4arce tThOmpsonl.
15 to l. third. Time. 1.I32i.
Sixth race-Three- year olds and up-
ward; selling; one and one eighth miles.
Donator lCOburnl, to >, won; Jim Breeze
Gormleyi, 30 to /, second: Meggs
tMishaels). Il to 1, third. Time. 1854.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
pr.sen, for street Car Men.

Again the employees Of the Capital Trac-
tion Company are TO be remembered by
their employers This evening as each
motcrman and conductor puts away his
car and when each workman in the vari-
Gus car barns and power stations puts
away his tools his superintendent will
hand him a brsndnew two-dollar bill as q
Christmas present from the compses