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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-16
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
JOHNSON'S SALARY.
INCREASED $4,000.
President of American Baseball
League Will Now Receive
$4,000 a Year.
DISCUSS LIMIT OF PLAYERS.
Matters Practically Arranged for
the Transfer of Washington
Club to New Syndicate
Schedule Committee.

Chicago, Dec. 1s-As evidence Of their
faith in President Fan johnson the mag
mates of the American Baseball League,
ut their annual meeting here to-day, voted
To raise his salary $50 a year. the in
crease to last for SIX years, or as long as
the present agreement of the clubs COM
posing the league exists
In addition TO this liberal gift the mag
mates endeavored to persuade President
johnson to ACCEPT a present of 5000
which they voted to give to him In recog-
milton of his efficient work. johnson OBJ
iected so strenuously to the proposition
that the magnates were finally prevailed
upon TO withdraw the offer. The increase
voted to-day makes President Johnsons
salary $1,000 n year
WASHINGTON CLUB DISCUSSED.
The principal topic under discussion at
to-day's meeting was the Washington club
and its affairs. President johnson stated
that everything has been practically ar
ranged for the transfer OF the Washing
lngton club 10 new syndicate. john
son said that w. j. Lambert, who repre-
sents the syndicate. was to have attended
to-day's meeting to close the deal, but
that he was unable to be present.
Mr. Lambert was in communication with
telephone, and stated that everything was
all right, but asked johnson to come to
Washington to complete the negotiations.
y resolution was adopted giving johnson
power to act for the league, and the deal
will be closed Manager Tom Lotus an
nounced that he would not be with the
Washington club next year If he did not
get what he was asking for-Stock that
he now owns In the club. No announce
ment was made as to who the new own
ers of the club will be,
SIXTEEN-PLAYER LIMIT
A resolution was adopted by the league
to the effect that no club shall have more
than sixteen players on the salary list
after June l.
Several managers objected to the reso-
luton, but, after considerable discussion,
they were prevailed upon to vote for its
adoption.
President Johnson was authorized to
appoint committee to change the con-
StitutiOn to conform to the present con-
ditions of the national agreement.
A schedule committee also was appoint
ed, which will confer with a correspond
ing committee of the National League.
While this committee was uninstructed.
the general sentiment of the magnates
was for a shorter schedule than the 154
games agreed upon yesterday, and it is
said an effort will be made to bring the
National League committee to the same
view. After several other minor ques-
lions had been settled the meeting ad-
journed until March 3. when another
meeting will be held in New York to ratify
the work of the Schedule Committee.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
SHOTGUN WON EASILY.
Came Home Out In the Light Under
Wraps mt Odds.On.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 1s.-Shotgun.
the champion Splinter OF the coast, scored
an easy victory in the handicap over the
Futurity course at Ingledde to-day. He
went to the post 9-to-0 favorite. and
the result was never in doubt, as he was
under wraps at the finish in front of
kenilworth and San Nicholas.
The first steeplechase Of the season old
not prove to be much of contest. Loyal
s. ran out and The Scot fell early. Heav-
ny-played Poorlands won easily from
Phil Archibald and Indian II. with the
favorite third.
Soufriere won the first race at 10 to /,
and Arcade. at 10 to /. also landed.
First race six furiongs. 2-year-olds selling
Soufriere. la2 tAnderson). 10 to l. won: Young
PEPPER: "a ,tKunz, ,ol, second: hsrn9I; y
Wisteris,. Selma Cotati. Hogarth. The IIa-
waiian. Doris. Hoceo and Enervescence also
ran.
LARSON. to. !. won, Mountebsnk, los dIilds-
der Rcutonnere. Billy Moore. ni PAST Master Easter
hd short aso b.na
d gS;i 1Ss,sS i SIsssiss e:
n?s he Scot T. and sdioIss Loyal s. also 1'"e
sb FsnTsh II, ace ru,uTity course h.9aie.p
is tses 10 second e ssn 1n Sies sosof IL
&C. kelly,. 10 to ]. third. Time. I:ilE. Evea
Filth race seven s farlonsseA1csde. a ids MAR
TIM, : to !; won: , Jockey &C Club 9;, 10 !wa,do):
70 s. third. Time. IDS Sterling Towers, 'i fh.
Stewardsss Insolence. Louis Wagner. Mimo
aaa M a ne ram and nifty ysrd.ror..,
IS E5et Mwis Jason nit to second; Achilss
Ilicho. Cougar. 1llowaho. Hellas and The way
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
POOL
Green and Howe the Winners.

In the French pool tournament games
yesterday Ed Green and Albert Howe
were the winners. In the afternoon Green
won as he pleased from G. NJ. Sheppard,
capturing three games in succession.
Green's playing was the best OF the
season. His position follows were good.
while in the matter of breaking he had
all tho better OF the game.
Green relied 10 a great extent on the
Safety game and he usually succeeded
in outwitting his opponent at this style
of play. AT the night game Albert Howe
and NJ. Esner put UP a good contest.
Eisner had bad luck on all the breaks.
His playing when he got the balls in po-
sition was good. and with little more
luck he should have won.
In the first game Eisner started of well,
but a miss out by kiss shot cost him
this game. The second and third games
went to E,isner in easy manner. In the
fourth game Eisner experienced more hard
luck and lost by n narrow margin.
Benson is now negotiating with Alfredo
De ORC with view of getting him on
with Grant Ely for a worlds champion
ship match. De Orc has not given any
definite reply He has failed to state posi-
lively whether he is willing to play Eby.
De ORC is now in Washington. playing
Sherman. The last nights play of their
game gives Sherman 400 and De Orc S19.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
H0NDURAN MALC0NTENTS
BREWING REVOLUTION.
ed by President BOnilla, Lends
Movement His support.

Mobile. Ala. Dec. 1s.-Advices received
here by steamer indicate that another rev.
olution is imminent in Honduras. and that
1t Is expected to take place soon after
the first of the year.
1t Is said to be fostered by ex-President
Sierra. through a special envoy, with the
purpose Of ousting President Bonilla-
On his retirement from the executive
chair Of Honduras President Sierra named
given the position
Then Bonilla organized a revolution and
oVerthrew. Arias, who is now an exile
and in prison at Tegucigalpa.
1t Is said the people are dissatisfied with
the conduct OF the Government, especially
IN IN the matter Of the Honduras hallway
lhR vas built by English capitalists
since Its construction not cent OF in
terest or principal has ben paid the bond
holders. and 1t is asserted that the Eng
!ish Government will take cognizance Of
the matter and enforce the payment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
ST. LOUIS COUNTY NOTES.

Marriage licenses were issued In Clay
ton yesterday to Harry Litzsinger Of
Dwyer. and Lizzie NJ. Zwilling Of Dexter,
Mo-, and to Bernard c. Edward OF Cor
donville. KY. and Mamie NJ. Cough of
No. 30i2 EastOn avenue. The latter
couple eloped. although there was no OBJ
lection to their marriage The bride met
her future husband while visiting a sister
in Gordonville. She told her mother yes
terday that she was going shopping. but
went to Clayton.
The annual meeting OF the MELVILLE
Farmers Club for the purpose Of nomi-
mating officers to serve during the next
year will be held next Saturday night in
the club hall.
AT the last regular meeting of the
Oakville Farmers Club nominations Of Of
hcers were made as follows: President,
Doctor s. ]. Will: first vice president,
William Dorst: second vice president, Ad
Warmbrodt: third vice president, Julius
Yaeger; secretaries. Henry Schulenburg
and J. w. Busch; treasurer, Justice John
Crecelius; collector. August Schulenburg;
librarians. Henry Wermeier and George
Heintz: marshal. Dan Wind; essayisfs.
George w. Sale, Ed Benack and John
Motto: trustees, William G. Luther. Jr.,
Adam Gerhardt Otto Winheim, Fred
Wermeier and Rud Fette.
Robert Sargent of Valley Park. ac-
companied by Engineer Foster of the
Iron Mountain Railroad. visited F. Sey-
mour Darlington. the alleged murderer Of
James p. Mccain. in the Clayton jail
Thursday. Foster claims to have known
Mccain intima tely and declared that he
believes he is alive.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
A|RSH|P PROBLEM
SEEMS SOLVED,
Wilbur and Orville Wright Of
Dayton, o., Test Machine at :.
Kitty Hawk, n. G.
RESULT OF EXPERIMENTS.
Propeller Increased Revolutions
and Airship Soon Attained a
Height of Sixty Feet
Above Sand Dunes.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Norto,r W ne, 70 Will. s.,tos-Dr..
mont is nm his way 10 .rnoric, N ,rsta1H
t;s a,r;,,;,,,o ~, ,,,. g, ro,,;. ~
MS dirisipie balloon at the 81 LOUIS h.f'
position, two young Americans, hitherto
unknown 10 fame have anparentIy solved
the nroblem or aeria, n,vi,a,ion vitbout
.he ptooih, o, aefiai na'isa,ioh "i'noul
the aid OF balloons. The test was maoe
yesterday at Kitty Hawk and the airship,
which ,s r.,I,,. tie hoy ki,. with nro.
WHICH, - ie"i'! d o's "'A MIC "i'it plo-
peters and rudders, flew successfully Tor
three miles straight against stiff wind.
I, ,.., ,.ar,aa r.Yis,t.d and 1.ndes I'm.
der perfect control.
The fight was made nv Wilbur Wright
~, ,...,or o.
vile Wright. is the inventor of the air.
ship. They have been experimenting with
II and nerfecting their invention for three
wears at Kitty Hawk.
Yesterdays test was made from plat
form buff unon a high sandhill near Kitty
H,wk when all was ready Wilbur
.. 4h.
wright LOOK ms place IN .i,e ga. ~ .ne
leased the catch which held the affair to
.ea'eu 'ne -
the Top OF the incline, I,:r ~, ,,or,ox
cr,,it,, aid the rest and while the rush
~, Wv, wv. IL -, o.. na,,-
DOWN the slope was soihs oii 'iie h@'A
gator started a small gasoline engine in
g. g. -, .,,o oar
'iie hooi y, '1e Ali.
By a system Of pulleys and cogs 5nis
engine put In motion sl1-Dianeo p.opSiM.e.
directly beneath 1t and another extenonG
horizontally to the rear; The nrst IS nsea
to maintain the elevation ana the otnef
to propel the machine. instead Q, ios,ns
elevation when the END OF the piatioI.M
was reached the machine continued It's
flight undisturbed. and as the under pro
peller increased its revolutions the airsnlp
gradually pointed upward and soon nad
attained a height OF sixty feet ABOVE the
sand dunes:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
BORE A GOOD REPUTATION.
Joseph Choisser Surprised Farm
ers by His Disappearance.


Harrisburg. ILL.,, Dec. 1s.-Joseph Chois-
ser was wanted in Illinois upon a charge
OF having defrauded a number of farmers
In Hardin and Pope counties of sums
amounting to several thousand dollars.
Choisser. whose reputation for honesty
and square dealing. has always been of
the best. recently went through these
counties and bought several carloads of
nne horses and mules from the farmers,
giving In payment checks on the Bank of
Eadorado. Later when these checks were
presented for collection they were re-
pudiated. Meantime Choisser had shipped
the stock to market and departed for
parts unknown
1t is estimated that the amount Of the
checks will reach something near $4,000
Chofxsers home was in Edorado. north
OF here. He was always considered an
upright citizen.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

has asked Attell and Forbes to remain
over until next week, when another meet
ing of the board may be held. He hopes
to gain some consolation and possible per-
mission to conduct fight.
Little comfort was afforded to several
South Side promoters. who visited Chief
Kelly anent the situation yesterday, how
was concerned. no change had occurred in
the present status of affairs, nor was
there likely to be.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
FIGHT PROSPECTS LOWERING.
No Notice of Local PuRiIisttc Situa
ton Taken by Police Board.

Although the Police Board met yester-
day. no action was taken in the matter
of local prize fights, nor was the faintest
notice paid to the pugilistic situation.
AS result, Might Chief Gillaspy an
nounced last evening that the order OF the
board stood in all particulars and would
be so enforced. That Is, that in the abb
sence OF any resembling order from the
higher powers. the police will prevent the
bout at the West End Club.
Charley Haughton Of the West ETC Cub
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
Eel, Down Elevator SHAFT.

Herbert Munsion. ~ years old. was in
jured in fall down an elevator shaft at
Samuel Faileks store. No. rs Lucas ave
nue., yesterday afternoon. At the CITY
Hospital the physicians found that Mum
sion had suffered q sprained back and
slight bruises on the shoulders. The acct
dent was caused by a misstep while Mum
sion was removing a large box.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
81. Louis Architect. succus.suI.

Plans submitted by Eames & Young,
architects Of st. Louis. have been selected
by the committee in charge as the most
suitable for the new Custom-house and
Subtreasury at San Francisco. according
to Information received yesterday from
Washington, d. C.. The cost of the new
buildings Is to be &, 500. 900. and as the ar
chitects' commission is to be S per cent,
the fee will be 5000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
TO PLAY FREAK BILLIARDS.
holland and Day VIII Compete Fol
Hunnrx nj THx fx.EiYc Paints.

holland and Day VIII Compete For
HonOrx mt Twenty-Five Points.
The event of the year in billiards will
be the twerty-five-pont bank-billiard
match between Charley Nolnnd and
Frank Day. which will be played o-night
at the Grand.
This is an extraordinarily difficult game,
which only the most expert Players dare
attempt. George Schaefer carded this
special match In answer to the clamor for
it. and because it was not found expedi-
ent to continue the three-cushion tourna-
ment billiard games during the holiday
season. There is an immense throng of
billiardists at the Grand these days. and
they told Schaefer they would appreciate
some unusual doings
That's what has been provided for their
delectation this evening. holland and Day
are two of the most expert bank-billiard
players in the country. Some say that
holland cannot be defeated at this game.
will press him close and that he may win.
This game requires an even better knowl-
edge of angles and control OF english than
the regular three-cushion game. rs the
layer is forced to send his cue ball to
The cushion before he can count on the
two object balls.
This is the first public game of bank
billiards played here in several years. Oc-
casional1y the three-cushion players try it
among themselves. but 1t is too strenuous
TO become popular. However: it's the best
spectacular game In billiards and never
fails tn impress the spectators.
The Big Six" in the three-cushion bill
lard tournament at the Grand are doing
daily training stunts so as to be in shape
for their spurt to the wire. They will not
start their finishing romp until Monday.
January 1, because they have too much
hol day business on their minds. but they.
al mean to be In fine fett!e when they
line up for tho run home. The player with
the best staying and finishing, qualities is
going to have the honor of being ST.
Louis's champion three-cushion billiard
player for year at least. This title is
coveted by every player who Mas any abi,-
ity tc figure out angles on billiard table
and 1t is considered a proud honor, well
worth striving for
The six players having chance to fir
ish first are: Charles holland, Frank Pc
tsrson. Ed Adams Clarence Hutc.lings.
Tom Thomas and Bill Campbell. It's the
and Campbell are favorites in the betting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

SAM SUMMERFTEI.D,
Chicago bookmaker, who IS now at the
Crescent City track.
around the 9O-pound mark He rode for
zach CHI! Mulhail last season at the local
of Goodfellow. where he lives.
The boy is said to have developed con-
siderably In the last few weeks of the
racing season. particularly after his ex
perience ct Bennings. where he rode for
the Smith stable. His debut on the turf
IT rendered, as Mulhall put him on a buck
alarm.
!, Nov ,ss. he is said to have, overcome all
difiidence toward animals Of the sort. and
to be ready to meet them with left-handed
compliments from his whip arm when
they get unr1ly.
Sam summerfield of Chicago is the latest
addition to the bookmaking colony at the
Crescent City course. Summerfield is well
known here and his visit of about a year
ago will be remembered. largely because
he brought Kid Herman here to fight
Young Mowatt.
The pair ba.tled before the Olympic
Club at Lemp's Park Hall. the entertain
ment being the second unsuccessful at
tempt to pull off a fight within that place
Summerfield is said to have given TO
Herman an awful raking over on account
OF his showing on that occasion. and the
took a crew to New Orleans with him and
he Is expected to appear on the block
there shortly.
So unusual is 1t to hear of anybody ever
winning anything in a poolroom that the
victory of Joe Hyman of No. Isl East
Market street, Louisville. is worthy of
especial note. To Joe Hyman was handed
ticket by his father. with Instructions to
cash 1t at the Turf Exchange poolroom of
that city. The ticket called for s6.6o-the
poolrOoms split bets into fractional parts
Just as some of the handbooks do in this
city.
The cashier read off the number Of the
ticket when presented and the sheet man
called ''six-sixty." The cashier Interpreted
this to mean SSsO and handed out that
amount. The mistake was discovered al
most Immediately and Hyman asked to
refund the money. He declined to do this
and told the poolroom that it would have
to sue for the amount.
1t Is said that all the pikers in Louisville
now dwell longingly over their winning
tickets in the hope some adventure OF the
same sort will befall them.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

who totaled IS. while Van Kleck, using a
pistol, was next. with total of 81.
DreOn came next, with a score of 81,
while other marks were: Tiffany. so: Nc
Laughlin. 80: Harry Frese. II: z. Thonp-
son. a; Conlon. Il: Patrick, II; 2. Frese.
90: Barada. g.: Barcur, g; r. Thompson,
66: Hasson. 80: Mccarthy. 80: Biel: 81:
Busch. 50: Smetana. 80: Anton. "a: A. II.
Meyer. 10; Singleton, II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
Montgomery CHI.

Harry Montgomery OF No. 1902 Arsenal street
liz out with a challenge TO meet Carl Victor or
any other man under $50 pounds TO weight
lifting and physcal-form contest. Montgomery
has a protege named Julius Hoffman, whom
he wants to match with any Of the local light
weight wreetIery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
NEW ORLEANS SELECTIONS

New Orleans. Dec. 1s.-Selectiors:
First Race-F'rank Bell. Joe Cess, Van Ness
Second Decentralization. Ryevale. Fore
sight.
Third Race-Miss Could Josette. Irene Mac.
Fourth Race-Little Scout. Aladdin. Captain
Arnold.
Fifth Race. Huzzah. De Reexke. Mauser.
Sixth Race-Felix Bard, Meistersinger, Lee
King
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
Eby Won Match Game.

The final block Of the 0O-pont game at the
Merchants Billiard Hall was won by Grant
Ely last night. The game was close. IT re-
quiring the last frame to decide the match.
Clearwater lost the match through scratch
in this frame.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

Hunter 1oe R Johnson). II to 5. third Time.
Ida Penzance. Water Tower and The Wizard
also ran.
Sixth race six furlongs-Footlsht Favorite;
10l (Higgins). s to !. won: Mordella. 100
!F1sher). to :. second Overland. 100 (Rob-
bins). q to l. third. Time lis Misanthrope.
Ethel Scrugxs silver Meade. Rachael Ward;
Stepaside. Alsonquin. Echinate. Pilgrim Girl
and Bond Maid also ran.
To-DAY's NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
ather cloudy. track heavy.

OAKLAND SELECTIONS
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Francisco. Dec 1s-SeIections:
tsry. ' All"
Second Race-Judge, presidio Rockaway.
,, Third Race-Bright Moon, Riondo, Thank
IF, Fourth Race-c1aude, Yellow Tail. Major
Sam. S~~
Sixth Race-Greenock. Cougar, Quiet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
Imperials 3, Pearls z.

Totals ..27 1s3 IFS e5s 20s 255 al Il3S 45 1875
Hnndicaps-Danner scratch Schealc s. Rein ),
Fnnegan l and Weller scratch. Totals a.