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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Will Build Immense Steamers
Ry Associated Press.

BY ASSOClateu PTeSS.
PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 27.-The
Northern Pacific Railroad company
plans on the completion of the north
bank road into Portland to put on two
immense passenger and freight steam
CTS between this city and San Fran
cisco. The steamers will carry 500
passengers and will have an average
speed of twenty-five knots.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Fogs, rains and chilling blasts racing at Ingeside
horsemen uating themselves
of the local the winters racing The
bamy and excellent racing conditions par
tcuay the future of the ideal winter
ing quarters prominent eastern turfmen who
winter keep their horses training
predicted that Ascot will nroads upon
contingent and the of this
racing will attract the leading turfmen of
the here next
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
SCHRECK AFTER AL KAUFMAN
Issues Challenge and Frisco Fight
Promoters Are Willing to Stage
Bout at Colma
Special TO The Herald.

NNtVIuI 10 HV IIVVdIu'
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Mike
Schreck, the hard hitting Teuton from
Cincinnati, is in the city and is full OF
fight. Schreek is going after Al Kauf-
man, and If the latter win consent to
meet Schreck the pair will probably be
matched for a fight at Colma.
Sehreck declares that he got the
worst of it in his fight with Dave
Barry.
Schreck declares that i'm case the
proposed match with Kaufman falls
through he will so after any of the
big fellows and says he Is not particu-
lar which one accepts his def
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

game will take boom and that the
last half of the season will exceed the
successes already scored
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time 28A Start good all driving hard Albert Fir
for him St George @ was Sngamed at the % finish Pink
going. and show bettng-Albert Fir to and
George J to and to Magrane show Scratches
-Reknighted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28


last half of the season will exceed the
successes already scored.
The defeat of Masterson cost the wise
ones a good sized bunch. The Holland
colt appeared to be in by himself, but
weight and a gruelling drive beat him.
An amateur pool buyer caused con-
siderable excitement at the end of the
fourth race yesterday. A woman
charged him with collecting her bet and
attempting to make away with it. She
ventured into the ring and the detec-
forcing the man to settle with the
woman.
Charlie Van Dusen, who took Hippoc-
rates out of a selling race Tuesday,
purchased L Loyal Front from S. M. Will
liams yesterday, paying $1,000 for the
Loyalist colt after he beat Masterson.
Van Dusen is collecting the nucleus of
a select racing string and will soon be
sporting his colors at the local course.
William Walker, owner of Ebony,
which was ruled off at Ascot few days
ago, may soon seek reinstatement of his
coal black beauty that he may be raced
again at Ascot. Walker INDUCES the
hope that if his application to the
judges for Ebony's reinstatement is
favorably acted upon he will be able to
demonstrate that the horse is a con-
sistent racer over a distance of mile
and over, while valueless as sprinter.
Ebony started three times at Ascot this
season. His first start was in six fur
long dash on december Is, carrying
10S pounds. He was off first, fell back
to sixth. was sixth at the half, fifth In
the stretch and third at the finish, be-
ing beaten five lengths in 1:141a by Re-
volt and Graceful He opened in the
betting at 10 to and closed at 30 to /.
on his next out he was plac ed In six
and one-half furlongs dash and carried
lO5 pounds. He was off fourth, fell
back to ninth, moved up to eighth was
eighth in the stretch and hnished
seventh, being beaten twelve and
one half lengths and q head IN
1:21. ON his third out he was left at
the post and slowly moved down his
field until he was third at the three
quarters, third in the stretch and
finished in that position, being beaten
by Potrero Grande and The Huguenol
by six lengths in 1;46 for the mile and
seventy yards. He opened at Us and
closed at 2s. He carried lO2 pounds on
This day and was in at his first try at O
mile or over. Walker is veteran
among horsemen of the middle wesi
aud was called iato the 19dses slhno
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The defeat of Masterson cost the wise
ones a good sized bunch. The Holland
colt appeared to be in by himself, but
weight and gruelling drive beat him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Start good won all balance driving 70 san
the Anglcta tried
but couldn't Blumenhal fast at the finish SAD
Sam chucked Masedo and Honoma outcassed Place and
show bettng-Yo / and to D. Angleta to and
out Bumentha, show, 4
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

INGLESIDE

INGLEs1DE, Dec q Fortieth day Presiding Judee
r. G. Hopper. Starter J. J. Hoffman Weather cloudy,
track sloppy
226 FIRST RACE-Five half furlongs, selling FOR
~OS thee-yearolds and upward Purse SiuO
Index. Horse VT St y Str Fin Jockey op CT
s. s. $$$:$; E$ :i$s e b5 r. i H$aE, #$3Es
y Hsss$s $ss" -: Is sB IL &i.a. aS, + s$ g
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

rlme-25A 80 11G 14s4, 2:O44. post minute Off 4OL
Value to winner $5 Wnnsr % sh o o@R2ndagoMrg @ Manton
easily Coronado to place out show Hoodwnl, to
ark AZ lbs; Old Mike lbs
Coronado finished full of Hoodwink
in final strides Dor finished gamely.
HAnnrentice allowance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time-2i 40, 16ls, l2ls, S. At post minutes orr
owner , Winner ch & ossIi emrnnd
same Gpn. place, show. Needful, to place
to show. Kingstele, to show. Overweight-Swedish
Lady, 2 lbs.
trouble. Ne tJl gamey easily best of others
Kngstele closed with rush and stalled off Yellow Kids
challenge.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
aCoupled in Durnell entry.

occupied in Durnell entry
Time-:23si, :47s4 1:0l. t:1Oii. AT
Value TO winner 1925. Winner gr &,
er. j. f. Newman & Son. Start s
driving. Domo, / to place, out
out show Separate: Incarnation, 5
mitage, to 10 show. Overweight
Domo galloped all the way, won
tation closed with rush, could not
chasing Don. Councilman quit il
broke down
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

037 THIRD RACsx furlongs, selling, threo-year-ods
%oS and upward. Purse $00
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

SO7 SECOND RACE-Five and half furlongs Two-year-
SVN olds Selling.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time 1880 Start good won all driving hard DR. Gardner
through ride at the finish Ramus would
have copped the money another Jump Tenordale didn't
way Place show betting-Dr Gardner for place
and show Ramus and Tenordale, show, to
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

236 SECOND RACEseven furongs purse, for two-year-
%uV ods. Purse $iOO.
Index Horse VT ST. = q Str Fin Jockey op cl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

j. J.. McGinnis won his first race of
the Ascot season yesterday. scoring
with Gilpin. This colt is not a world
beater. but he won the opening event
yesterday like a stake horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

William Walker bought The Hugue-
not from J. Grant Lyman last Tuesday
and will race him for the first time
in his colors today. The price paid
was 5000 and Walker thinks highly of
the bargain.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time 1:51. Start good won galloping, balance driy
Gateway a good horse today. Enjoyed the going.
mock Belle ran clever ~ christine A in il,
Dixie Lad outrun first part closed like cyclone p
A to 5 and to .. Christine A. show, to 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Jockey w. Fischer who has been on
the ground for several days, will be
seen again in the saddle before the end
of the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Another "Santa Ana" made a few
disagreeable moments at Ascot yester-
day, the sand blowing into the grand
stand so generally that clothing and
chairs were literally sprinkled, and it
was necessary to lower the awnings
on the south end of the grand stand.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Oudon to Win

The attendance figures are growing
steadily and now exceed a daily average
of 5000 persons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Jockey II. Walsh won two races yes
terday. Notter, Booker, Preston and
Moore each rode winners.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

OQ2 FOURTH RACE-One and a sixteenth miles, selling
%oo for three-year-olds and upward. Purse $400
Index Horse St Y q Str Fin. Jockey op c
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Tme-29 AS. 1:olA, 1:cs2r At post minutes OFF 21!
ownsr 5N S. NJ Williams start sc good Won easily second
place to show. Betsy, to shoW .. ,., ..,,..,
Iacenc much best, when called and rolnped
field Marpessa finished stouty not good enough TO
catch Lacene Betsy cut off at stretch turn came 9ga ana
closed resoutoy. showed flash of speed Mnna
quit when racing began.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time-:241s. :491s. 1:151s, 1:42 A
Value to winner 1925. Winner b C,
Owner, Thos. Carey. Start fair.
Byrnes, ? to 1 place, even show.
show. Workman, out show. L
Firm Foot, 8 lbs.
Byrnes closed like whirlwind,
Foot set pace, tired and could i
man weakened in drive.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Index Horse W.T. St u Str Fin. Jockey op ci
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

500 FOURTH RAcE-one mile Three-yeor-olds and up.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Time 116A. Start good in gallon. balance driving
Procrastinate will beat better Mrs
Bob was all out at the finish Jerry Hunt did his best Dr.
at present Place and show betting snate to and
o I Jerry Hunt, show, to l.
Scratches-Jake Ward, Macene
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

After the holidays it is expected that
the eastern contingent, which has not
yet shown up at Ascot, will begin TO
arrive. When the prominent turfmen
who have stables at Ascot, but have
been taking a vacation at their eastern
homes and delayed their journeys to
Ascot until after the holidays, begin to
arrive ia Los Angeles il is believed The
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

las Start good, all driving hard. Cloche dor
cut loose TO-DAY BOY picked the best going ana Just DID
fora had
betng-Cloche 2 4 D.. Ncht .
out. Buchanan, show out Scratches-Birde p.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Betsy recently Rosador should be the
contender.
Chancellor Walworth broke his
maiden his last out by beating such
good ones as J. +. Donohue and Search
Me. With seven pounds off today he
should not be worse than 1928.
The probabilities are that they VIII
finish as follows: Bribery, Chancellor
WalWorth, ROsador.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

lex. Horse VT st. 4 X str Fin. Jockey o
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

O2O FIFTH RACE-One mile and twenty yards, selling
%O1 for three-year- r-ods and upwards. Purse $i00
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Sll Selling D'ooNS 'oU'Se ana up
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Sl0 RACE-six furlongs, Handicap Two-year-ods
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
ASCOT

ASCOT Dec q, 1905-Presiding Judge. A. w. Hamilton
starter Richard Dwyer Weather clear Track fast
500 FIRST RAc,E-Ntie and a sixteenth Three-yearods
OVV and Selling
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

0An SIATH RACEx half furlongs, purse, for three
I4V year-ods and upward. Purse $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

CTS. face creams, chin straps, cures for obesity-in short, every kind of article advertised by beauty specialists and the quacks who abound in all big cities. Be- yond being the best-dressed woman in Barajoz for several seasons. she had reaped little benefit from her good for tune.
 More extravagant still was the Russian gentleman who gambled away an inheri- tance of 6000,000 roubles (E600000) within year. and was only saved from com plete disaster by the odd chance that he had papered his bedroom wall with hun dredArouble notes. He ended by giving Russian lessons for small fee in Paris.
 The exploits of the late Marquis of Anglesey are paralleled and exceeded by those of the son of a wealthy Hungarian sugar ref1ner The young man not only had a replica of the Roman Colosseum erected on one of his estates. but would himself descend into the arena, in imi- tation of the emperors of old. Dressed as gladiator and armed only with the short Roman thursting sword, he would engage lions, tigers and bears in single combat. often paying as much as E1000 for the specimen that furnished him and his friends with half hours entertain ment.
 The Hungarian authorities put stop to these savage exhibitions, and while the remainder of his wealth lasted he had to content himself with an ordinary cir GUS. He died dramatically, when on the verge of being declared bankrupt, talk ing poison at the close of farewell feast. to which he had invited his neighbors and tenants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

-HE sudden acquisition or unaccus-
 toned wealth is responsible TOT
 many strange freaks on the part or the newly enriched. Thus, Durham col Her. after inheriting the sum of t2o,Wo from an uncle who had emigrated to Aus tralia, purchased a male and female eie- phant from a travelling menagerie, hao large and gaudy carriage built. to which he harnessed them, and then drove out with his wife and children till stoppeo by the police. says an English puohcatioh He spent his money in six months, chiehy at race meetings. and is now once more a humble collier, glad Of the compara- lively scanty wage that he receives each week from the clerk in the pay shed.
 The case of a once popular French novelist is still remembered in Parisian literary circles. Reaping a harvest from two or three capital books that LOOK all Paris by storm, the author purchased palace in Italy, a villa on the RiVerla' castle in Scotland, and town house on the Champs Elysees. It seemed his ampi- ton to possess as many residences as prince of the blood. Although all these properties were heavily mortgaged the smash came within year, and the novel; ist loaded with debts that he would never be able to repay calmy disappear cd. and was afterward recognized as an Arab trader and lord of many caravans plying between Harrar and Jibutil.
 The novelist, who had adopted suit able Arab name, stood high in the favor of the Emperor Menelik. Consumption cut short d career that for variety and ad- venture far exceeded any romance that the novelist himself had ever penned.
 Another sbort-iived capitalist was an American who, tnheriting large fortune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
HOW SOME SPENDTHRIFTS
 SOUANDERED FORTUNES

on the death of his father, San Fran cisco masnate, purchased fine steam yacht, provisioned 1t with the costliest eatables and wines that money could buy, and. inviting bevy of burlesque actresses and other gay friends to accompany him, set out for a cruise in the Pacific Ship, owner. guests and crew were destined never to reach port again.
 The vessel, it was surmised had been turned Into floating Monte Carlo Twice the yacht was sighted steering an cratic course that must have taken it far away from the track of the regular Pacific ser vice. On each occasion the captain and officers of the passing vessel came near enough to distinguish something of the life that was being led on board. A single seaman stood on the bridge. while the decks were given over to the witless antics of a throng of men and women, who held out champagne bottles to the astonished observers and shouted impu- dent messages This was the last that was ever seen of the young American and his friends.
 Another freak capitalist was a Spanish lady of Badajoz who. winning 94o,0o0 in the Manila lottery, collected the money and set out secretly for Paris, leaving her husband and children In com plete darkness as to her whereabouts.
 Eight months later she returned to her home penniless. but accompanied by thirty hugs trunks, the contents of which &C., counted for the vanished thousands.
 On arriving in Paris she had apparently set about spending her money with will. Clothes of every description and artificial aids to beauty had eaten up the whole of her fortune. Dresses, costly under wear. corsets, boots, gloves and hats, all marked with the name of the most fash ionable makers, represented three-fourths of her purchases. In the remaining trunks were cosmetics. false hair, figure improv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
THE BRITISH SOLDIER.
Life ssems to Be Round of Misery and
 Filth.

Some of the reasons why Great Britain finds 1t difficult to get recruits for the army are told by an English writer; Tn cold weather the coal supply for each room for the week rarely lasts half that time, and 1t becomes necessary for the men to buy coal for the rest of the week out of their own pockets. In food, clotn- ing and almost everything else the free issue is far too small. To provide tea. sugar, milk, butter, vegetables and other luxuries the soldier is allowed threepence a day. The greater part of mans pay is swallowed up by the purchase of food. In addition to this. the soldier has to pay out of his own pocket for the keeping up of his kit as well as for all the necessary articles used for cleaning it, such as backing pipe clay, brass polish, and, in the case of cavalry, saddle soap and burn ishers Then there are innumerable other charges put upon him.
 .When a soldier first joins the service he is supplied with free issue or every thing, including tiny piece of soap, which, like the greater portion of his kit, is supposed to last him his seven years, or twenty-one years, if he extends his serv- ice. The same remark applies to his socks, underclithing and all his small kit. while his uniform and boots are supposed to last two years, and all repairs have to be defrayed out of his own pocket How ever careful a many may be. It Is impos- sible for him to make such things as socks and shirts last for seven years.
 "Another evil Is the scarcity of eating utensils Rarely are there a plate and basin for every man. Many a recruit. af- ter leaving a comfortable home. has found himself sitting down to breakfast at a table where there are twenty-five or thirty men with half dozen basins between them. Cups and saucers are not known. Nor is 1t at all an uncommon thing to see two men eating their dinner of tho the same plate or even oil the bare table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

object of my journey. Next day, however. ne was alone with the friend who had accompanied me, and he then attempted to defend his position as agent by saying the object of the government was to buy up slaves through their special agents and
 redeem them from slavery by convert ing them into contract laborers" for San Thome. The argument was ingenious. The picture of a pitiful government will ing to purchase the freedom of all slaves without thought of profit, and only driven to contract them for San Thome because otherwise the expense would be unbear- able-it is almost pathetic. But the agent knew as every one out here knows. that the people whom the government buys and 4redeems'' have been torn from their homes and families on purpose to be ''re- deemed; that but for the purchases by the government agents for San Thome the whole slave traffic would fall to pieces; and that the actual condition of these 'contracted laborers" upon the islands does not differ from slavery in any point of importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

of slave-trading. At the moment he was leading along a finely built man by halter round his neck, but at sight of me he dropped the end of the rope. A man who was with me charged him at once with having just sold two of his own slaves-a man and a woman-for San Thome. He protested with righteous indignation. He would never think of do- ing such thing, Sell for San Thomel He would even give long piece of cloth to rescue native from such fate, Yet. beyond question. he had sold the man and woman to the agent that morning. They were at the agents house when I arrived. and I was told he had only failed to sell the other slaves because his price was too high.
 The agent himself was polite and hos pitable. Business was pretty brisk knew he had sent off eight slaves to the coast only three days before. with orders that they should carry their own shackles and be carefully pinned together at night But we talked only of the rumored division of the Congo, for on the other subject he was naturally little shy and I found out long afterwards that he knew the main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

itself. For the most part meals are eaten in shirt sleeves with hats on. while in every room a few men will be short of knives and forks. for which. as substi- tutes. they use their fingers, old razors and pocketknives.
 Most disgusting are the uses to which bedding Is put Whenever any equipment Is to be drawn from stores it is always carried in blankets off the beds Then, previous to all inspections of barrack rooms by the commanding officer, the floors are scrubbed, after which, to keep them clean until they are dry and the commanding officer has been around, it Is customary to spread blankets over them Tn wet weather the blankets get into a fearful condition by being tramped on by men coming In out of the mud and stables. The same blankets are used for drawing rations The regiment that has its blankets washed once in six months is the exception"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
TO MERCHANTS.

GAOOV1VO W VVNROC0UyS NOV. 18th, lO:25 a. M. Bessemer freight train will go to Bes- senaer via South Bessemer line and return via North Bsssemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 6 PoWor Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
A Box of Ruching in Assorted COlOrS at 10c

This is the newest fad. It is finding thousands of devotees all over the country. We shall offer tomorrow a box of ruching in assorted colors, which consists of six pieces and is worth 29c box, at the remarkable low price of, box,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
An African slave-Trader.

H. w. Nevinson, in Harper's Magazine
 On my way to the coast I met an old native notorious for a prosperous career
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
kinOnaS and Bath Robes in Many Designs and COlOrings

There are many reasons why you should purchase your Bath Robe or Kimono at the Saks store, but not the least important is the fact that we are showing the most complete line in all Birmingham. You fairly revel in gathering that has no equal. There's a riot of coloring. The best fabrics suited to the making of Kimonos are represented. Prices from 95c upwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

Women Silk PetticOatS at a Price that will Interest You These petticoats are made of extra heavy quality taffeta and come in black and all the popular oolors, in cluding ohangeable. Finished with 9 inch accordion plaited ruffle and gen. erous extra dust ruffle of silk. The regular price is So.50.
 Only one to customer tomorrow at
 3.O5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
COATS AND TAIL ORED SUITS FOR WOMEN IN A SPECIAL PRE-THANkSGIVENG SALE OF SUPREME IMPORTANCE

collar pockets trimmed 10 0E swell model. S22 the price last week. AOeOO Another Coat at S1995 that $225O all tr0' the Season This model English the best quality; Empire effect 
 deep trimmed $225o $500 10 OE the regular price AveoO WOmens kersey Coats that will 90 Quickly at $14.95 greens good range fancy The 50 length straight back and Empire effects have collars others trimmed; all and hobby SI75O IA 0E and $I85o the former prices, l1ecOl Women's Cravenete Coats, of Priesteys, at $12.5O Made of the best quality of Peseys Cavenet coo Oods, sef-colod braid ps cuffs finished with braid 10 E0 pockets Were $75o, lAeOV
 Misses COats $4.95 Kersey gn trimmed collar and with red piping and bton emblem sleeve tedback 
 Girls Coats at 5.95 Of Melton trimmed collar with contrasting color cloth and black braid belt full sleeves; nnback cuffs