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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
INDIANS ARE
LET DOWN
EASY

The Seattle fellows yesterday GER
tainly did some strange things TO Sla-
gle. He was given bumps that, if it
were not for the fine fielding, with
which the Indians backed him up, the
result would have told tale of one
large balloon ascension.
Maupin, on the other hand, just tore
loose and the heavy hitting Indians
swung on his shoots until they saw
stars, but their efforts were about as
effective as the promises of city poll
tician.
Huelsman was out Of the game for q
while, but when Nordyke got to field
ing the ball with his chin the big
captain had to get into the garden
again.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

known, so rnat for the champion side
wheeler royal blood lines cannot be
claimed. G. w. Fort of Knightstown,
Ind, bred the champion, and Jack
Curry drove him to his record Last
year Prince Alert started in nine match
races and three record attempts. He
was beaten but twice, once by Ana
conda and once by the watch, when he
started to beat 200 3D. In his winning
heats last year he averaged 2:04 So
under all kinds of conditions and over
all sorts of tracks
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
UP TO Date
BETTING
RING

An improvement at the track which
the racing men will appreciate this
year is the remodeling of the pool
house. The room has been so altered
that from the platform one can now
get fine view of all parts of the
track. The house as modelled last sea-
son was the cause of the betting men
calling it such impossbilities as the
cold barn" "woodshed" and "Noah' $
ark" because it was built close to the
ground. and it was only by the most
persistent stretching of the neck that
one could catch glimpse of the track
at all
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

This year seems destined to become
the most wonderful in history for rec
ord-breaking performances. Added to
the phenomenal work of Lou Dillon,
200, and Dan Patch, l59, comas
Prince Alert, with his seemingly impos-
sible mile in l:57 at the Empire City
track, New York.
Prince Alert is IL years old and
proves that at his age a horse may
be in his prime. He is a gelding by
Crown Prince, dam Till, pedigree I'M
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Abe Attell, the San Francisco feather
weight, who has been challenged by
Young Corbett for ma Oh, has accept
ed all the terms laid down by the cham
pion with single exception. He in
ssts that the side bet shall be at odds
of two to one. Attell will take the
champion on bis own weight for any
number of rounds before any club that
will give them purse and bet his
$500 against $4,000 that he will win. At
tell claims Corbett will be two to
one shot in the betting when they enter
the ring. and that he should get the
market odds for his money.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Earned runs-Seattle 6, Spokane !.
Two base hit-Drennan. Home run
Mccarthy. Double plays-Hurley to
Rockenefeld to Freeman; Frary TO Nc
Carthy to Frary; Mccarthy to Ferris.
Struck out-By Maupin 8, by Slagle 2.
Bases on balls-OS Slagle l. Stolen
base-F'reeman. Time of game-2: Is.
Umpire--Jack Lawler.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Negroes EmIgrate
to South Africa

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 3.-Fully 1000
negroes packed their belongings and are
prepared to emigrate to South Africa
from Mississippi. They will form the
advance guard of an army of their
race that, it is alleged, will leave the
state because of the well known anti
negro views of Vardaman, the newly.
elected Governor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
What's Doing in the World Of Sport.
PUC|L|STS
GET TING
BUSY

Theu Jordan Young Corbett contest,
scheduled to take place in San Fran
cisco during November, has been post
poned until January. Jordan, the Eng
lish champion, will not arrive until
the second week in November. Corbett
in the meantime will not remain idle.
He has been practically matched 10
fight Martin Candle before one of the
Boston clubs. Candle is good fighter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Prince Alert Fast.

Prince Alert paced mile at Cincn-
natl yesterday without the use of a
windshield and made the fast time of
2:0l "a, lie was accompanied by a
runner driven by Mart Demarest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Pooland Young of Victoria, b. c., stat
ing that he has arranged to send a
large exhibit from the famous Poplar
creek district of British Columbia.
Three boxes of ore samples were
received at the fair grounds this morn
ing from properties on Nick ioncy
mountain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

{ Young Mowatt, the fighting conductor
of Chicago, and Kid Broad. the Cleve-
land newsboy, are to meet in the star
bout at the Southern A. G. of New
Orleans on October Is. They are -
go ten rounds at 1913 pounds This
will be their third battle, the other
two ending in draws.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Nose I. Strathern, last years giant
center, is back at Minneapolis this sea
son bigger than ever, after two months
hard work on the farm. He is one of
the strongest men physically in west
ern football circles. Last year was his
first regular season on the team, and
with one exception he outplayed every
opponent he faced.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Post Season Games.

AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 5, Amer
leans l.
At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 7, St. Louis
Americans 0.
At Chicago-Nationals 5, Americans l.
At Cleveland-Cleveland 8, St. Louis
Nationals /.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Jim Corbett is now in New York
and is telling how badly he wants
another go at Ruby Robert" Fitz-
simmons. Both he and the Cornish
man are badly out of the running. but
match between the two would be
the card of the season.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Racing at Yakima.
NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, Oct.

NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, Oct. g.
Results yesterday:
2:ll pace-Francisco won, Sam Bow
srs second, Seal Lock third. Time,
e:ll.
2:23 trot-Belle storm won, Belade
second, II H. II. third. Time, 2:ls.
Mile dash-Winwood won, Fondo sec
ond, Goldfnder third, Time, Lao l-2.
Quarter mile, handicap-Queen T.
WOMB Dixie second. Time, :42l-2.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
The Coast League.

At San Francisco-San Francisco IL,
Los Angeles 0.
At Seattle-Seattle 4, Oakland l.
At Portland-No game; rain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Terry McGovern has signified his in
tention of again challenging Young
Corbett. Both little men are now in
New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03

Jack Sullivan, the welterweight, is
after a match with Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien. Sullivan says he will take
the Quaker on at his own terms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Poplar Creek
Nuggets at Fair

The mining department of the Inter
state fair has received a telegram from
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-03
Punters Go Abroad.

The High School football team Is
playing the w. A. c. at Pullman to-
day.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
GOVERNMENT MAY CONTROL
ALL THE COAL AND MINES
MASON QUITS AND LEAVES
CLEAR FIELD TO HOPKINS
Latter VIII Be Elected Sen
ator by Unanimous Vote.

SPRINGFIELD, III, Jan I4.-AH op-
position TO Representative 4. J. Hopkins
for United States Senator was formally
abandoned last night Senator ". E
Mason retired from the field and went
home.
Members who have advocated opposi-
tion 20 Mr.. Hopkins have agreed to vote
for him, with the exception of five.
These viii vote for Cook county man
on the ballot in caucus tonight and will
then join in a motion to make Hopkins
nomination unanimous.
All viii vote for him in the formal
election in the house and senate next
Tuesday.
senator Mason gave out this state
ment.
Z find there is no chance Of my cleo
tion and I desire to thank my friends for
their kindness and to say to them that 1
do not desire them to vote for me. As
TO the methods used, most Republicans
of the state are familiar, and I have
nothing further to say on that subject
at present"
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
PROF. H. |. WlLGUS
SAYS ROCKEFELLER LIES
Pedagogue, as Railway oncer, Knows
Oil Magnate Received Benefits
He Denied

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Jan I4-Prof. Fl.
L. Wlgus, of the University of Nfchi-
gan. law deDartment. in speaking be-
fore the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation on Trusts" fatty conradIcted
an assertion which. he said. had Teen
made by John D. Rockefeller yesterday.
Prof WiIgus cited the Standard OIL
Company as an example OF the social
ed trusts alleged to be built up on rail-
road discrimination in rates and re-
bates. He said.
Rockefeller says that he has not had
the benefits Of rate OF rebate since 1856
personally know that one railroad with
which 1 vas connected gave him bene-
fits. rebates and rates for at least I've
years after 1850
7 have seen the contract that existed
between the railroad and 3Ir Roeke-
teller. and in my position, / am sorry
TO say. I had 10 verify the bills Jhat
permitted him 10 set these benefits.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
COMMITTEE TAXES Up
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
Final Action Not Taken by
Senators.

The Cuban reciprocity treaty was con
sidered by the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee this morning. and an amend
ment designed to prevent a greater re-
duetion than 90 per cent on Cuban der
chandise coming into the United States
was adoDted.
This amendment was demanded by the
beet sugar interests, who were fearful
that as the treaty. provides for 20 per
Mt reduction on the rate granted any
try, d reciprocity treaty with
counry would allow Cuban
come in at a rate 20 per cent
1T so granted.
ended. the convention gives a
lction of 20 per cent below the
tariff rates. the preferential
being eliminated. Another radical
agreed to was the insertion OF a
ion that during the lifetime of the
five years-the United States
d give no other country reduction
tariff rates on sugar
laI action was not had on the treaty
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
ENGINE LEAVES TRACK
GOING FAST DOWN GRADE
Engineer KiIled-No Pas
sengers Seriously Hurt.

ST. LOUIS. No. Jan. 1.-THE ST Paul
passenger train on the Chicago, BurIinz-
ton, and Quincy Road. due in st. Louis
at 5:55 p. M, and running fifty miles an
hour to make up lost time, was wrecked
last evening by spreading rails five miles
northeast of Alton. III, killing the en-
gineer, and iniuring six persons.
The engine was overturned. the bag
gage. mail, express. and one coach, four
in all, were thrown on their sides. and
the Pullman sleeper and remaining coach
left the rails. but remained upright. No
passengers were Dangerously injured.
The dead engineer is Frank Horn. OF
Beardstown. H.
The injured are John Francis. Chicago.
E. C. Thornton, Alton: G. L. Mitchell
Rock Island. E. ". Ebery, Winchester.
III; Charles Pollard. Rock Island; A. H
Pollard, Rock Island
The train was laundering along down
grade. SUDDENLY the engine left the track
and the whole train followed. running
go yards off the rails. Then the engines
toppled over and down the small en-
bankment.
Conductor Pollard. who was in this
coach, was badly bruised. Despite his in
juries he ran two miles to Woods sta
tion. and telegraphed fer a relief train.
This was speedily sent from Alton. and
the passengers were brought on to g.
Louis.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
YOUNG CLARK OFFERED
BIG BRIBE TO HARVEY
Witness Says Judge Re-
fused S25O,OOO.

BUTTE Mont Jan 14-Sensational
testimony was given yesterday in the
disbarment proceedings brought by
Judge E. W. Harney OF the district
bench against Arthur J Shores. chief
counsel Of the Amalgamated Copper
Company in Montana. a motion tor
change Of venue from Judge McCIer-
mans court was denied
Then Jesse B. Root, former attorney
for Senator W. A Clark. testf1e.
offers Of SI00. coo, $500 600 and
$3.50, 600 were made to Judge Tia
he would make a statement tha
Heinze had bribed him TO giv4
decision in the famous Mimi
mine case and resign his plac
bench. He said the offers We
by Charles Clark. son of the
in the presence of Attorney
Mr. Shores private room at c.
ton Hotel on the nights of Au
6 1902
Roote testified that he was
by young Clark because he
torney for Judge Harvey,
formed that Mr.. Shores !
in his possession against
would ruin the later for
him to the penitentiary
Clark wanted Roote TO ma
sition to Harney to pay
for a confession and his
Clark accused Harvey G.
but Harney repeatedly
when he was threatene
threatened to kill som
injured and declared
his wrong as a legacy
would sec that he was
According TO R0ote
all overtures and there
EFT was sent for and
TO use her influence S
also miscarTied.
According to Root i'd
he and his father sT-
esled in getting the ar
ney as the Amalgf Eas
because of their Ig and
their desire 20 Mi uun
in the bud.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
DISBROW CASE MAY GO TO
JURY TOMORROW NIGHT
Judge Orders NightSessions
and Early Sittings.

RIVERSIDE. L L. Jan 1.-THE fate
OF Lolss a Disbrow. indicted for the
murder Of Clarence Foster, whose dead
body, with tnat Of Sarah r. Lawrence
was found IN TIana Bay in June last.
viii not remain in doubt much longer
If Justice Maddox. who is presiding over
the trial. can help it.
The trial proper began late yesterday
afternoon. When the court adjourned at
o'clock last night twenty witnesses
had been examined.
Court opened again at o'clock this
morning Justice MADDOX wanted to be-
sin business at $50 o'clock The law
yeTs on both sides protested they
were tired and thought that o'clock
was early enough to begin the days
work, especially when the court held
night sessions.
Judging by the rate of progress made
yesterday. the prosecution should finish
its evidence today. The defense VIII not
take up quite as much time. and the
case should be with the jury by tomor-
row night.
The hrst witness Of the dav was Eras-
tus ", TuthiII, the station agent at
Passport. who told about the telegram
which is alleged TO have been sent by
Disbrow to Mrs. Lawrence telling her
that her daughter and Clarence Foster
had gone away together and that he,
Disbrow. would rot rest untii he had
found them
The next witness was John S Law
renee, the father Of the girl who was
drowned with Foster.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
MR.. HOAR WOULD KNOW
HOW GUAM IS GOVERNED
Resolution Calling on Presi-
dent for Information.

In the Senate today Mr. Hoar Rep..
Mass.) presented a resolution request
ing tae President to inform the Senate
the kind Of government at Guam. the
population, and whether any persons ar
detained there against their viii: and
II so. whether they have been notified
Of the charges against them; and
whether one 2fabini is detained there.
and whether he Is now deprived ot lib
erty and the right 10 meet his accusors
face TO face. also whether any oath Of
allegiance is required OF the inhabitants
Of the islands
The resolution" said Mr. Hoar. is
In substance an inquiry as 10 what gov
ernment - administered and under what
department it IS administered; also
wheth her one Mabini is detained there
against his will I ask shat the reso
luton 90 over until tomorrow.
Mr.. HOar's request was agreed to-
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
STRIKE LEFT NO WORK
FOR M0LDERS TO DO
Everything Now Settled and Interrup-
ton Ends Tomorrow.

SCHENECTADY, y. Y. Jan. 1.-THE
molders iii the General Electric Works,
10 the number OF $50 men. were unable
to 60 to work this morning because Of
a strike that took place last evening in
he foundry, when the members of the
Clippers. Casting Cleaners and Labor
ers' Union refused to work ebcausc Of a
difficulty with the superintendent Of the
shop.
The men did not work all night, so
that there was nc material for the mold
CTS to use in their work this morning
They VIII go back tomorrow. The diff
Guilty Of the under workmen has been
adjusted and they also will return to
work tonight.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
REVENUE CUTTER CHASE.

An estimate for IN appropriation of
$4,000 for the construction of a vessel
TIC take the place Of the present revenue
cutter Chase has been transmitted by
the Secretary of the Treasury to the
House Of Representatives The Chase,
Secretary shaw says in his letter &C
companying the estimate, is a wooden
vessel built in 1878. and has seen al
most constant service in the course of
her twenty-four years existence. As a
result she is badly decayed and unsea-
worthy.
The secretary asks that the aDpropria-
tion he included in the suHdry civil bill.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
BOERS PLAN LONG TREK
TO LAND OF The FREE
Are Negotiating for Lands
in Texas.

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 14-Jefferson s.
Thompson. who went 10 South Africa
from Ohio thirty years ago. and who was
IN officer in the Boer army IN the late
war with Great Britain, Is negotiating
for large tracts Of land on the Colorado
River. in Central Texas, on which 10 To-
cate Boer coIon-sts-
Thompson says the Beers viii nearly
all emigrate from the Transvaal and
Orange Colonies within the next Two
years.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
SERS OBEY MITCHELL
AND ARE KEEPING At WORK
wer Men Away After Pay Day Than
Ever Before.

NILKESBARRE Pa, Jan. 1.-THE
'oaI operators say the result of Presi-
dent MitchelTs order to the miners to
work steadily is at once apparent
The district officers of the union are
telling the men that they must o5ey the
order. Most of the companies say that
fewer men are remaining away from
work now on account OF pay day than for
a long time past. The men themselves.
after meetings held last night in their
locals, determined to work every hour
they can.
Nine inspectors say that the output
car readily be increased 20 Per cent
within a week and the increase can be
maintained if the men remain at the
COllieries.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
WOMEN WANT CARNEGIE
TO PAY THEIR GAS BILLS
Light Shut Of by Library He Gave
Contribution For

SYRACUSE, \. y. Jan. 1.-THE board
OF managers Of The Woman's Union ana
Employment Society. Of this city. has
delegated Mrs. Charles &. Saul to ask
Andrew Carnegie 10 pay the bills for gas
burned IN the cay nursery department
OF the institution
The Carnegie library is in course Of
construction next 10 the Woman's Union
Building, and shuts out the light so as
20 compel them TO use gas. The ladies'
think that it is no more than fair thac
Air. Carnegie should stand the extra ex-
pense.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
Democratic Votes.

I understand from the Senator from
Rhode Island that relief viii be obtained
elsewhere than in this chamber L the
House shall send Us bill for the sus-
pension of the duty for a year, so far as
know there is no Senator on this side
who viii not vote for it.
THE wonder Is that other communf
ties have not followed the lead of that
little town of Arcola. in Illinois. whose
citizens seized the coal and distributed
it without regard to party. In the last
resort men viii not freeze nor starva.
but VIII rather throttle the law and take
il in their own hands Warnings were
given OF this situation lon gago. w
have known that the impending calamitv
would come at any moment when the
monopoly had completed its grasp on the
anthracite coal supply. Everything has
been done, except to call the attention
Of the people 10 the fact that this body
charged with the protection of the Deo-
pie. was derelict. and in colIusion with
those who have robbed the people Of
the nacessaries Of life"
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Z Is warmer IN Florida, the Mississip-
p and Ohio valleys, and generally east
o. the Mississippi and s5utb Of the Ohio
SNOW is probable tonight in the north
ern portion Of the middle Atlantic
States
The temperature changes viii not be
important Somewhat warmer weather
VIII prevail in the eastern district
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast VIII be fresh west 10 southwest,
on the south Atlantic and east Gulf
coasts light 10 fresh n0FtheasterIy.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh westerly
winds ana fair weather 10 the Grand
Banks
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
WATER. SUPPLIED THROUGH
INTERNATIONAL COURTESY
Niagara Falls, N Y, Comes to the Rescue of Niagara
Falls, Canada.

A fire hose ] 900 feet long was run
over the bridge connecting the two
towns. It was attached to hydrants at
either end and then the water vas
turned on, or the American side
Sufficient water was obtained in this
way to supply all demands and leave
enough pressure for fire purposes IN
case Of emergency.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
SETON MAY
BECOME BISHOP OF BUFFALO

ROME. Jan 14--Monsignor Robert
Seton. formerly of ST. Josephs, New
ark, n J.. and now living IN Rome. IS
believed to have a fair chance for ap-
pointment as Bishop of Buffalo. to sue
ceed Bishop Quigley, recently appointed
Archbishop of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
on Rules TO Dis.
cuss Advisability of Re-
porting Measure-AllCon
Venient Speed Asked.
Lines of transportation,
Agencies and Vehicles of
Commerce Necessary for
Moving Output of Mines.

Radical action for dealing with the
coal situation was suggested today in
resolution introduced in the House By
Representative jenkins. ths chairman of
The Judiciary Committee. He intro
duced a resolution which suggests the
advfsabilfty Of an inquiry INTO the ques-
tion Of Government control Of coal mines
and all lines of coal transportation
II in the opinion of that committee.
The power exists 10 take this step, the
fesoIution authorizes the committee to
prepare bill declaring the necessity
and to exhaust the power OF Congress
in this respect.
The resolution follows:
Resolved. That the Committee on
judiciary be and is hereby directed
to investigate and report 10 this
House with all convenient speed the
opinion OF that committee as TO the
power Of Congress 10 declare that q
necessity has arisen for taking pos
session Of all coal, coal bs-fs, and
coal mines in the United States, and
all lines OF transportation agencies.
instruments, and vehicles of COM
meTce necessary for the transpOrta-
tion Of coal. and that il ia the cpin-
ion OF that committee the power
exists, and a necessity for the exer-
else OF such power has arisen. that
the committee forthwith report to
this House a bill, declaring the ne
eessity. providing fully and IN de-
tail the occasions. modes, conditions,
and agencies for said appropriation
that viii fully and completely ex
hstsI 5he T0weE of Congress [n that
regard
The resolution viii 20 TO the Commit
tee on Rules. where the advisability ef
reporting II 10 the House viii be con
sidered,
The Washington times., 1903-01-14

BUFFALO. n. Y, Jan. 14-By the sue
cessfuI carrying out Of unique plan a
threatening water famine was avertsd in
Niagara Falls, Ontario, yesterday.
Owing to ice formations in Niagara
River at the place where the town de-
rives its water supply the mains lead
ing to the town became blocked. Nj
agara Falls. " Y, was appealed to for
aid.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
JOHANNESBURG MINE MANAGERS
WANT CHINESE LABOR ADMITTED

JOHANNESBURG. Jan. 1.-THE nine
managers. who have been holding con
ferences. have decided that required Ia
Dor eannot DC obtained IN South Africa,
and II il impossible 10 use white labor
ternatve is to admit Chinese Iaborers.
The Washington times., 1903-01-14
STATUE
DRAPED IN CREPE

PARIS, Jan. 14.-In the night party
of Nationalists draped the AIsace-Lor-
raine statue in the Place de Ia Concorde
with crepe as 4 protest against the cleo
tion Of NJ. Jaures as vice president Of
the chambers.