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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
WHITE VIEWS
NIAGARA FALLS
English Boxer Fascinated
by the Rapids and Deaf
ened by the Rivers Roar
MITCHELL TALKS FIGHT
Would Like to Take On
Jim COrbett Who Defeated
Him Once Dicisively
MITCHELL TALKS FIGHT
special Dispatch to Tn. CAN.

BUFFALO. March 23.-With Charles
Mitchell Jr. as guide and accompanied
by a retinue of sports, Jabez White,
the English lightweight champion, and
his manager, Charley Mitchell, visited
Niagara Falls this afternoon. The big
waters interested the Briton. He was
fascinated by the rapids and deafened
by the roar of the river as it plunged
over the falls.
There's just two things in sight-see-
Ing l craved to see in this country"
confessed the fighter. Niagara Falls
was cne, and the stock yards at Chi
cago is the other. i anticipate an in
teresting day tomorrow in Chicago.
II will take on Jimmy Britt first, %
he said. "and then, If Battling Nelson
would like to face me in the ring,
will be willing to accommodate him,
having heard so much about his abil-
ity. I have also received other offers
which have impressed me favorably.
I shall probably return East soon for
several of those six-round, no-decision
affairs in Philadelphia"
When asked about Jim Corbett,
Mitchell said: 'T would agree to box
Corbett. If there Is anything in it,
I'll fight him any time, any place and
for any amount. I'm bloomin' heavy,
over 200 pounds. but Corbett can't beat
me-"
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
FATORITE LOSES
To DR.. HOLLIS
Best Dugan Can Do With
Ala Russell Is to Land in
Second Place at Ascot
THREE CHOICES SCORE
Racing Oh the Southern Cal
'ifornia Course Is With
out a Special Feature
THREE CHOICES SCORE

LOS ANGELES, March 23.-Three
Iavorltes won at Ascot to-day DR..
Hollis beat Ala Russell, the public
choice, in the two-year-old event. The
racing was without special feature
weather clear, track fast.
First race. five and a half furlongs-Durbar.
% (McDanieD. to 10. won; Ben Lear, 1os
tMoriarity), to l. second; bod Anderson. 103
tW Smith). TO 2. third. Time 1:o7. Dan
collins, Happy Chappy. Miss Provo and Black
Braes finished named
second race. four furlorgs-Dr Hollis. lis
Dugan), TO :. second: Father Catcham, los
". Booker), to l. third Time. :4s1a Lady
walker, Linario. Sunfre, Dick Wilson and
Czarina also ran.
Third race. one mile-Bailey. 1O1 Cw. Mil
ler), II to 8, won; Del Coronado, 90 (Hogg),
~ to /. second; Sinicado 102 CMoriarity) 8
10 10 = third Time. 1:4112. Merces, Meadow
thorn, Cedarburg and Dipper also ran.
Fourth race. mile and fifty yards-Elie 90
thwaite), o to l. second: Ralph Reese, 90
CMcDanieD, II to 2. third Time, As. AL
bert Fir, Ell Otros and Orchan also ram
f1fth race, slauson course-Col Rupert.
94 (Moriarity). TO 10. won: Americana, 10
(Miller). to 2. second; Azelina, 80 (McDan-
led, 70 l.. third. Time. 1:0915. West Brook
field and Forerunner also ran
tunatus. 10t q. Booker). 3 to 2, won: Erne.
1O6 CMcDanieD to l. second; Angeleno. ia
Ougan). 7 to l. third Time. 1:5O% Lou
welsea. Prestous. Miss May Bowdish. May
Holiday. st. Wilda Aminte No Friend Mon
toya, Tetoara and Josie Wheeler also ran.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
JERE DUNN MAY REFEREE.
Veteran Sporting Man May Judge the
Hart-JOhnson Bout.

When Marvin Hart and Jack John
son step into the ring at Woodward's 8
Pavilion next Tuesday night to decide
the all-absorbing question Of who
may have the right to a battle with
Champion Jim Jeffries, the fight-lov-
ing public of San Francisco will wit
ness the first heavyweight contest of
any Importance that has been held
mere for more than two years Most
of the heavyweight fights that have
been decided in this city have been
fiascos or have terminated unsatisfac-
torily. but 1t hardly seems likely that
the Hart-Johnson affair will be any,
thing but bonafide scrap.
Both of the principals are young
and strong and conscientious train
ing has brought them to perfect physi-
cal condition. Besides the long end of
the purse, a match with Jeffries may
possibly be the lot of the victor.
Mccormick, who manages Hart, and
Zick Abrams, who acts in similar ca
pacity for Johnson. met last night to
select the referee. Alex Greggains was
the choice of both men, but the club
manager seems reluctant to accept the
position. Jere Dunn, the veteran sport
ing man, is a possible compromise can
didate.
The advance sale opens this MORN
ing at Greggains' cafe, 112 Ellis street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
DIR. BOTTLE CRITICIZED
BY CORONER LELAND
Chemist Morgan Files Report Show
ing That the Physician Made
Serious Error.

Coroner Leland expressed his opin-
ion yesterday that City Chemist A. C.
Bottle had made a serious blunder
when he reported that he had found
crystals of strychnine in the stomach
of an unidentified man who died in
the Central Emergency Hospital on
the night of March 8.
Drs. Millar and Stephen testified at
the inquest that the decedent showed
all the symptoms of opium poisoning
and none of the symptoms of strych-
nine, and that the symptoms arising
from the administration of these two
poisons were widely dissimilar and
could not be mistaken one for the
other, even upon cursory examina-
ton. DIR. Bottle admitted that he had
not made qualitative ANALYSIS of the
crystals found, but that upon exam
lining them through a microscope
they presented the appearance OF
strychnine crystals.
Owing to a suspicion which the Cor
oner entertained for some time as to
the competency or carefulness of
Chemist Bottle he sent the first wash
ings of the dead mans stomach In a
bottle to DIR. Charles l.. Morgan for
a thorough qualitative analysis. DR..
Morgan reported yesterday that he
had found evidence of morphine. but
none whatever of strychnine. The
decedent was addicted to the use OF
the drug.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
BRITT-NELsON INfBRoGLIo.
Rival Boxers and Managers Are Kept
Widely Separated by Friends.

Battling Nelson and Manager No
Ian remained at Larkspur yesterday
upon the advice of friends, who felt
a personal encounter was inevitable If
they met the Britts.
Willie Britt. with his hands signif-
icantly incased in a stout pair of gloves,
waited and waited, but no one crossed
his path. Willie is the worst match
maker in the world in his own be-
half, size cutting no figure when his
blood runs warm.
Jimmy Britt says he will not enter
into negotiations for a match with
Nelson until he has disposed of White.
While he does not say so, it is evident
it will be months before he faces the
Dane in the ring again.
Charley MitchelpS strange an
nouncement that he and his son will
be the only persons to see White train
has stirred up a lot of unfavorable
comment. Willie Britt said he would
not permit such a state of affairs. AS
he does not appear to be handling
Whites interests it is possible the
Englishman's advisers will have their
way. The followers of boxing in Cal
ifornia had a recent experience with
Richards. the Chicago phenom, who
fought" Berger. No one was allowed
to see him work out until his farcical
showing with Berger. The opinion of
Charley White, the New York referee.
on Jabez White is interesting at this
time. After returning from England
he said half the featherweights in
this country could defeat White.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
DID NOT SAIL AWAY
WITH HIS REGIMENT
Lieutenant william GOOlsby, U. S. A.,
May Have to Face
Court Martial.

Lieutenant William E. Goolsby, u.
S. A., will probably have to face a
trial by court-martial. He failed to
embark with his regiment. the Twen-
ty-first Infantry, when that command
sailed for Manila the first of last
month. The young officer was de-
tanned to answer as defendant in sew
eral civil suits brought against him in
the local courts and it is alleged that
the War Department has determined
to discipline the lieutenant
When the transport with the Twenty
first Infantry sailed Goolsby failed to
put in an appearance at the dock and
his regiment went away without him.
Lieutenant Francis M. Boon. Nine
teenth Infantry, who was shot and
seriously wounded at Vancouver Bar
racks on March Is. is now out of dam
ger. So soon as he is able to travel he
will be brought to Alcatraz, where he
will serve out his sentence, which is
Imprisonment for one year. after
which he will be dishonorably dis
charged from the army.
To-day is field day at the Presidio.
All the troops now stationed at the
post, with the exception of the Eighth
Cavalry, temporarily encamped there,
will take part in the exercises, which
will begin at 9 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
FOOTP ADS FIND
MANY VICTIMS

Two footpads shortly after IL
O'Clock Wednesday night entered the
grocery store of R. Stolzenwald, 272
First street. Each wore a mask. One
robber had a revolver in his right
hand and the other a revolved in each
hand.
Throw UP your hands" was the
command given, and the grocer, who
was alone in the store, promptly
obeyed. The thugs went through
Stolzenwald's pockets and then turned
attention to the cash register. They
got altogether S23.
IF you attempt to make an out
cry I will blow your head off" said
one of the highwaymen, and he struck
Stolzenwald a blow on the back Of
the neck with the butt end of his re-
volver, which sent him sprawling on
the floor. With another warning to
keep Quiet the robbers decamped.
Stolzenwald told Policeman Helms
Of his experience. Helms made a
search of the neighborhood. but could
find no trace of the hold-up men.
Stolzenwald describes one as about 6
feet tall dressed in dark clothes and
Derby hat, and the other feet 4
inches tall, dressed In dark clothes and
soft black hat.
John Thompson, saloon keeper at
Z36 Inlr0 street, W11le ClOSlIlB Ills sd
loon shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday
morning, was approached by man
who without saying word struck
him a blow on the chin that brought
him to his knees. The robber made a
grab for Thompson's gold watch and
chain, but the chain was too strong
and resisted his efforts to break it.
Thompson shouted for help and the
robber fled. Thompson's cries were
heard by Policeman j. j. Cameron.
who saw young man running toward
Howard street from Tehama. Cameron
headed him off and captured him.
Thompson identified the prisoner as
the man who had assaulted and at
tempted to rob him. The prisoner
gave the name of Frank A. Myers and
said he had been in the navy and
, lived at 147 Natoma street. He was
booked at the City Prison on charge
J OF assault with intent to rob.
Herbert Vanderhoor, a musician,
about midnight yesterday morning was
| walking along Polk street. and as he
neared Filbert street a man with a
J revolver in his hand stepped up to
| him and ordered him to throw up
! his hands. Vanderhoof obeyed and
the footpad relieved him of So. all
the money he had in his pockets. 1t
was so dark that Vanderhoof was un-
able TO obtain a good look at the
man.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
CHASE'S- STAND
MAKES TROUBLE
If Southern First Baseman
Does Not Report to New
York War May Be Result
WILL RAID THE LEAGUE
Other Minor Associations
Likely to Cast Lot With
Powers of Pacific Coast
Special Dispatch to Tn. Call

NEW YORK, March 23.-Off1cIals OF
the Greater New York Baseball Club
have received a telegram from Chair
man Hermann Of the National Base
ball Commission. promising immediate
action in the fight over the services OF
Hal Chase. Even If the Pacific Coast
League yields to the commissions
order to give up the player the chances
are that Chase will not join the High
landers before the championship sea-
son opens, as he will remain in Los
Angeles while his future is in doubt.
If he appears as member Of the Los
Angeles team when the Coast League
season opens on the 31st inst. the COM
mission will put the outlaw brand on
that league. All other league teams
to help themselves to California play
ers without asking permission of the
clubs employing them
If the National Commission declares
the Pacific Coast Baseball League an
outlaw organization the old war will
be in force once again. 1t will mean
Jump in players salaries, and race
between the magnates of this league
and the major bodies to see who can
grab the available players the fastest
When Morley signed Chase a few
days ago he acted on the theory that
war really existed between the Pacific
Coast League and the two major
bodies. Morley must have known
something was about to happen. for
he would scarcely take it upon himself
to act so rashly in such an important
matter.
If the national commission declares
war on the Pacific Coast League 1t is
foregOns conclusion the other class
A minor leagues will cast their lots
with this association When Howard
Griffiths of New Jersey and Tip O'Neill
of the Western League conferred with
the home magnates a few wssSs ago
they practically came to an agreement
to stand together and fight the big
leagues in case of war.
President Bert and the other mag
mates of the Pacific Coast League are
not Overanxious to be controlled by
the national commission. Since joining
the association the Pacific Coast
League has been given the worst OF
every deal that has been pulled off. 1t
is likely the present case may be a
means Of breaking away from the
agreement.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
HOLDS GRAND JURORS DID
NOT ACT THROUGH BIAS
Judge LawlOr Denies Motion to Set
Aside Indictments Against Chan
Cheung and Eppfngers.

Judge Lawlor yesterday afternoon
denied the motions made on behalf
of Chan Cheung and Herman, Jacob
and Josua Eppinger and James DEM
ings to set aside the indictments on
the ground of bias and prejudice on
the part of grand jurors.
In the case of Chan Cheung, in
dicted for the murder of Tom Yick
of the Chinese Educational Society. it
was contended that Foreman Andrews
of the Grand Jury was prejudiced in
view of the sweating" TO which the
defendant had been subjected as to
corruption in Chinatown. The Judge
held that it could not be contended
that the defendants rights had been
prejudiced by the mere presence in
In the cases Of the Eppingers and
Demings stress was made by the de-
PENDANTS upon the fact that Grand
Juror James b. Smith was disquali-
fed because he had been one of the
Jurors to bring in the original indict-
ment against Herman and Jacob Ep-
pinger. The Judge said he believed
that Smith had been fair juror as
matter of fact and that he acted
fairly and imDartially.
Chan Cheung was granted twenty
days to file a bill Of exceptions, and
the Eppingers and Demings were
granted forty days for the same pur-
pose.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
FISHERMAN ALMOST SEWERS
HIS NECK WITH A RAZOR
Peter Poulsen, Despondent From Ex-
cessive Drinking, Attempts to
End His Existence

Despondent from excessive drinking,
Peter Poulsen of 3S1 Dore street made
a desperate attempt to end his life last
night by slashing his throat with a
razor. nearly decapitating himself. All
that prevented complete decapitation
was the spinal column. Poulsen is
still alive, but there is little hope of
his recovery.
Poulsen is fisherman, and, accord
ing to his brothers story. he has been
on spree for some time. About 5
O'Clock last night Mrs. Poulsen heard
a noise in her sons room. Upon en-
tering the apartment she was Mortified
to find her son on the floor with a
deep cash in his throat and a razor
lying beside him. Assistance was
called for and Poulsen was removed
to the Central Emergency Hospital
DIR. w. e. Stevens, assisted by DR..
Millar, performed a delicate operation.
Both jugular veins were severed, as
was also the trachae and aesophagus.
The surgeons sewed the ends of the
veins and the food and air passages.
Salt solution was traEfused into Poul-
sens veins to supply the loss of blood.
Later DIR. Millar insulated a silver tube
to. prevent the patient from choking to
death
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
SUPREME COURT DENIES
THREE DESIRED PETITIONS

The Supreme Court yesterday de-
MED the application of the San Fran
cisco Law and Collection Company to
compel State Controller e P. Colgan
to pay S12O5 balance due on a judg-
ment against the State for SSS75 re-
wards on coyote pelts- In denying the
writ the court held the petition did
not warrant an original proceeding in
the Supreme Court. but denied the
writ without prejudice to like pro-
ceeding by the law and collection COM
pany in the Superior Court.
The Supreme Court also denied a
petition of Thomas Walker for a writ
of habeas corpus Walker is held on
a charge of robbery committed on Fl
t. Bellmer of Chesley street. The
Supreme Court also denied a petition
for a reharing of the case of Joseph
Rebtock. the convicted ballot-box
zt1ffar-
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
TRIO OF SMALL BOYS
WANT TO BE BURGLARS
Break Into Three Places, Make Un-
successful Attempt at Another
and Steal Slot Machine.

Three small boys. Carl Mcnamara,
IL years of age; William Mccarthy
and Frank Mannion. each IA years OF
age. started out on a thieving expe-
dition on Wednesday night. They
broke into John H. Barnos restaurant
at 1927 Mission street and Carl Gold
STEMS tailor shop at S72 Howard
street by forcing the padlocks on the
front doors They stole the padlocks,
besides a pair of scissors. a button
hole cutter and a hay hook. Then
they went to Samuel Fishers barn at
40S Fifth street and stole a bagful OF
oranges, valued at 81 so.
While~passing a store at Third and
Perry streets they saw slot machine
for chewing gum attached to the wall.
and they quickly tore it off. While
trying to break the machine open on
Silver street near Second. about 3
o'clock yesterday morning. they were
seen by Policeman Dietel, who placed
them under arrest. They told him
what they had done and that they had
also attempted to break into cigar
factory at 229 Fifth street. The boys
were taken to the City Prison and lat
er transferred to the Detention Home.
to be taken before the Juvenile Court
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
RACING OPENS IN THE EAST.
Favorites Take Five of the Events on
Bennings Card.

BENNINGS, D. c., March 28.-Fa-
vorites took five out of six races run
at the opening of the spring meeting
here to-day. The attendance was the
largest ever known at the first day of
the spring races here. Results:
First race, six furlongs-Preen, won; Tim
Hurst, second; Wild Irshman. third. Time,
1:17 4-5.
Second race. four furlongs The Arlington
purse-Oaklawn. won; Pater, second; Ano-
dyne. third. Time :51 As.
Third race, seven furlongs-waddell II, won:
1872
Fourth race. the Bennings Spring handicap,
six furlongs-Toscan, won; Right and True,
second; Buttons, third. Time, ILL
Fifth race. steeplechase, about two miles
Imperialist, won; Sandhurst second: Arius,
third. Time APT.
Sixth race. mile and forty yards-Cincin-
natus. won; Bill Curtis, second; Possession,
third. Time. /: "a As.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Terms Rod Beats the Triner.

NEW ORLEANS, March 23.-Fair Grounds
racing results:
First race, six furlongs-Glen Gallant won,
One More second, Fanette third. Time,
1:14 1-5.
Second race. one mile-Marlin won. Grand
Opera second, Jack Doyle third. Time AZ 2-5
Third race, mile-Avoid won, Rawhide
second, Red Raven third. Time, Al 3-5.
Fourth race, furlongsETern's Rod
won, The Trif1er second, Kittie Platt third
Time, :27 1-5.
Fifth race, one mile-Annie Alone won, Ban
mock Belle second. Juccora third. Time
1:41 1-5.
Sixth race, six. furlongs-W. P. Palmer won,
Nevernore second, Louise Elston third. Time
1:14 As.
Seventh race, mile and seventy yards
woolnola won Hershman second, Flying
Schwab third. Time, LAT.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Date selected for Field Day.

The San Francisco Athletic League
field day, which was postponed last
Saturday on account of the condition
of the track. will be held at Berkeley
oval on April 1. The delegates from
the schools comprising the league met
and voted to hold the meet upon April
L. AS to the most feasible place there
was considerable discussion, which re-
suited in an attempt to secure the
racecourse at Ingleside. The commit
tee found the track unavailable and
will therefore hold the contest at
Berkeley, as originally intended.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
St. Tammany DISQUALIFIED.

NEW ORLEANS March 23.-City Park rae.
ing results:
First race. six furlongs-Bearhunter won
Thora Lee second, Barker Harrison third
Time, 1.15.
Second race, four furIongs-Libation won
Franada second, Jurist third. Time, AT 40
Third race. six furlongs-Midnight Minstrel
won. Bonnie Red second, Exalted third. Time
TIA 2-5.
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards
Trogop won. Miss Mamie L. second, Bessie
Nc third. Time, :46 2-5.
Fifth race, one and sixteenth miles-Aus-
tralina won, Rian second, King of the Valley
third. Time. :4S ST. Tammany finished Sec
ond, but disqualified for fouling.
Sixth race. mile and seventy yards
Gravina won. A Convict second. Erbe third.
Time, 1:46.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Quarry Ordinance Is Valid.

that the ordinance prohibiting quar-
ry from being operated or maintained
in certain portions of the city was
valid. The point was raised in the
case of John Kelso, contractor, who
has quarry at Lombard and Mont
gomery streets. He was convicted by
Police Judge Cabaniss on January IL,
1904, of violating the ordinance and
took an appeal to the Superior Court.
The Judge rendered his decision yes
terday, affirming the judgment of the
lower court
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Roma Concert a Success.

The Caro- Roma farewell concert
last night at Steinway Hall was an ar
tistic success. The programme was
one of the most interesting and best
arranged that has been heard in the
city, and contained the names not
alone of some of the best known vo-
calists here but also the Minetti or
chestra, an organization of pains
taking instrumentalists. Encores were
frequent and well won. Those who
took part in the great concert treat
were: Miss Eugene Barker, Mrs
Edith Scott Basford, Signor G. Cor
test, Signor v. Borghesi, Signor G.
Minetti, the Minetti orchestra, Miss
Grace Freeman. Fred Maurer and
Elks' quartet, B. P. o. E. No. 8. Ed
gar Strakosh acted as stage manager
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
NEW CENTURY WHEELMEN
WIN FAST ROLLER RACE
Californians Are Barely Nosed Out I'm
Exciting Contest at Native
Sons Hall.

Sons Hail.
One Of the most exciting roller races
ever witnessed in this city was won
by the members Of the New Century
Wheelmen last night at Native Sons
Hall, their nearest competitors being
the California Cycling Club team. The
net time Of the New Century riders
was ais 3-5. while the Californians
went over the distance in 2:I71-5.
The winning team was presented
with a handsome silver cup. The
races were followed by a ball and the
large crowd made merry till the wee
hours. Following is the summary of
the races:
First heat-Long. Bay city wheelmen-
Ill 80: Goetze, Central City wheelmen,
Second heat -Mcwhirter, New Century.
] :06 2-0: McGrath. Central City, 1:1e
Third heat-o. Wilka. Century. 1:1o I-5;
Roberts. Oakland, 81 III As
Fourth heat = Mclaughlin, Bay City.
] :0S 3-5; Bortfelt California 1:09 l-5.
Fifth heat-Holden, C. c. c.. los l-s.
Net time-New Century. 2:i6 s-5; caIifor-
MIA, 2:17 1-b.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Pistol Experts in Competition.

NEW YORK. March 23.-Competi-
tive shooting has begun here for the
indoor pistol and revolver champion
ships, under the auspices of the Unit
ed States Association. The matches
will be concluded tomorrow night.
Similar contests have been, arranged
for Boston, Springfield, Chicago, ST.
Louis, San Francisco and other cities
so that the competition is national in
scope. No scores will be given out
until the series shall have been COM
pleted.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-24
Arkansas Derby for AgIota.

racing results:
First race, four furlongs-Carrie Frances
won, Eva Jean second. Marlacchi third. Time.
80 is.
Second race, five and half furlongs-Ben-
sonhurst won, Gay America second, Thisbe
third. Time. 100 2-5
Third race six MISUNDERSTANDING won.
Platoon second, Gay Lizette third. Time,
IA 2-5.
Fourth race one mile, Arkansas Derby
Aglota won, Critical second. Kings Trophy
third Time /: :43 3-5.
Fifth race, five and half furlongs-Judge
Stewart won, Jimalong second. Jake Ward
third Time, Ill.
Sixth race, one mile and seventy yards-Ed
Sheridan won, Jigger second, Eclectic third.
Time. 40