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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
DEAD MAN PILOTS
FAST TRAIN

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-The Con-
sressional limited train on the Penn
sylvania Railroad ran through this city
tonight at terrific speed. with the en-
gineer, Joseph Toms, dead at the throt.-
tie.
Shortly after leaving West Philadel-
phia the fireman, Harry Mitchner, no.
ticed that the speed was unusual The
train swayed as It rounded the curves,
but the engineer gave 10 signals.
Mitchner called to Toms, tut received
no answer. and when the train was
rushed through Fairmount Park and
neared North Philadelphia the fireman
climbed over the big boiler into the en-
gineer's cab, to find Toms dead, with his
hand at the throttle. His head was
hanging out of the Get window and
had been crushed by striking some OBJ
ject along the road. Mitchner stopped
the train at North Philadelphia, where
another engineer was secured. and the
train proceeded to New York. The
passengers were not told of the aeci-
dent.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
BANQUET GIVEN By
LOYAL LEGION

The California Commandery of the
Military Order, Loyal Legion of the
United States, held its first meeting
since the fire at banquet last night
In Pine-street grill. About $50 mem
bers, veterans and sons of veterans of
the Civil war. were present
There were few sons in the gather
ing last night-most of those who par
took of the good cheer of the legion
were gray haired and gray bearded, and
most of the fun was at the expense of
the sons and grandsons. At the sug-
gestion of Colonel W. r. Smedburg.
toastmaster, after a few remarks by
Colonel John L. Clem, chief quarter
master of the Department of California.
U. S. A, the veterans sang Mary Had
a Little Lamb" to the tune of Rally
Round the Flag.
Admiral 0. w. Farenholt, e. S. N,
president of the commandery, made the
speech of welcome. Colonel C. III. Kin
ney was the first comrade to be in
troduced by the toastmaster. He re-
ported that there was about 10000
in the treasury, and that while many
Eastern Communicates had tendere1
their sympathy and some had sent
money, he was glad to say that there
was enough left out of the old pros
perity to insure many banquet.
Colonel Ames was then called upon
to read an original parody on the old
song, John Browns Body" to the eff
feet that John Browns soul had been
marching on so long that it had earned
rest. The members sang the chorus
as Comrade< Ames read his effusion.
General Edward F. Sullivan, d. B..
Boley; Colonel W. c. Alburger, depart
ment commander for California and
Nevada; Past Commander A. L. Mills
of New York Post and Colonel e. E.
bravo of the commissary department,
U. S. A., also spoke.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
Reno Promoters viii Stage
the Event 7wo Days Later
BY II. a. Sr11ytI1

deavorine to get control Of Dreamland
Pavilion, with the intention of remod-
cling it for fight purposes. The pro-
moters miss the gallery. which held so
many spectators, in Woodward's Pa
vilion. and also the one in Mechanics
Pavilion. Should Graney get Dream
land he will at once construct gallery
which will seat several thousand spec
tators.
Mario Bollo, the president of the Cali
fornia Club, is in a quandary regarding
his star bout for next week. He planned
to put on Tim .Callaghan and Young
Choynski, but a cry went up that both
men had taken part in fights which
had gone more than four rounds. Bollo
said he was doing only what rival pro-
moters had done and that he was trying
TO compete with them. The boxers
have posted forfeits,' and from present
appearances the match will be allowed
to stand. At the end of next month the
Supervisors must adopt new rules gov
erning the four-round game, and this
question will then be settled definitely.
When Bill Squires steps off the
Australian steamer early in March he
will find many heavyweights ready to
try his game. 1t is expected the pro-
with some man other than Jeffries, in
order to decide his caliber. 1t is mat
ter of surprise that he did not get on a
match with Jack Johnson upon the ar
rival of the latter in the Antipodes.
1t is presumed that Squires wanted to
have a chance at one of the big purses
which he has been led to believe are
to be had for the asking here.
Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan yesterday,
agreeing to meet Abe Attell in this city
in March. Tom McCarey of Los Angeles
has been after the match, but Levy
seems to have the inside track This
will be the first big match Of the year
here.
Harry Baker, who was recently de-
feated by Attell, reached New York
yesterday in search of a match.
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FLOOD DAMAGE At
PORTLAND SMALL

PORTLAND, Feb. 6.-Flood ,condf-
tions in the Willamette Valley and at
Portland We're somewhat improved to-
day. The river at Portland at noon
measured nineteen feet above low
water and four above the danger
point, but so far the damage resulting
from the high water has not been great
In Portland, only the docks being COW
cred.
In the upper valley rivers and
streams are running bank full and
the lowlands are covered with water.
Many families have been Obliged to
seek high ground but SO far the dam
age has not been great and there are
indications that the crest of the flood
has about been reached
There are $50 people stranded in
Portland awaiting the opening of traffic
to the East.
TACOMA, Feb. 6.-Weather condi-
tions have improved here and colder
temperature has averted the threatened
hood The streams are all lower
AT the offices of Assistant General
superintendent Palmer of the Northern
Pacif1c 1T was stated this afternoon
that the situation in the Cascades has
not been severe and that no chinook
was experienced there The heavy
snowfall crippled the wire service in
the mountains, and news from east
of Ellensburg is meager 1t is expected
that freight trains, will be brought
through the Cascades tonight
SPOKANE, Feb. 6--Reports indicate
that the entire town of Starbuck is
under water. as result of the break
ing of the banks of Tucannon creek.
1t is reported that the people have
been driven to the hills. All wires into
the town are out of service and the
reports are meager. Starbuck is on
the Oregon Railroad and Navigation
road near the Snake River
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PLANS PERFECTED
FOR THE AUTO
SHOW
RxR. r. rtIor1,rr,edieu

y
The automobile dealers ratified the
course pursued by the show commit
tee up to date and sanctioned its
plans for the future at their monthly
meeting last night. The COMMITTEES
reported that the exhibition would be
unusually attractive from an artistic
standpoint. Not only the display OF
cars. but the general effect of the
decorations in the Coliseum will be
well worth seeing. Each afternoon and
evening a concert will be given in the
pavilion.
The challenge of f. 2. Brinegar sent
to Ryus Of Los Angeles for race be-
tween an Oldsmobile and a POpe-HaTt-
ford for $4,000 a side and the two ears
was the talk OF automobile row yes
terday. Ryus said in Los Angeles or
Monday that he would accept the 81
Ienge and would like to increase -
side bet to $4,000. Brinegar said last
night:
Il am glad that my challenge has
been accepted for I want il to be
known that 1 have perfect faith in the
Oldsmobile; but I realize that it viii
be difficult to pull OF the race between
the two cars. as it would be an adver-
tising proposition purely and simply
visors of the several counties to give
their sanction. However, there Will be
chance for the race to take place
under conditions that will be fair to all.
There is record for the distance be-
tween the two cities 1t is held BY
one Of the smartest cars in the city.
Like a great many other automobile
representatives. believe that we have
cars that can lower this record. We
want to try to do IL without breaking
the law. 1t has been suggested by the
officers OF the Automobile Club that
permission be obtained from the vari-
Gus Boards of Supervisors for big
event in which all makes of cars could
compete. This is an event of import
ance, as IL means an attack on a rec
ord Now, what 1 propose is that our
little race between the OldsmObile and
the Pope Hartford. which cars are not
likely TO win when those of high power
compete. be pulled of at the same time.
If it were possible to have the race to-
morrow / would be ready for it, My
money is waiting for Captain Ryus and
/ am willing to start the moment the
race can be brought or legitimately."
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07

The Reno promoters who will handle
the fight between Young Corbett and
Kid Herman are quick to deny that
they have any intention of running dp-
position to the championship meeting
at Tonopah on St Patrick's day be-
tween Joe Cans and Jimmy Britt. Their
idea is to hold il two days after the
big event, and they count upon the
people who go to Nevada from a dis
tance to see Cans in action remaining
over at Reno on their way home to see
the other little fellows.
Corbett is in deadly earnest about his
fight and will start training at once al
Goldfeld. preparatory to the work he
will do with Cans when the latter set
ties down to prepare for his go before
Mike Rileys club. Harry Pollok, who
represents Corbett, sent the following
wire last night: !
GoLDFIELD. New, Feb. I.
The Call San Francisco: 1t is not intended TO
iiet with the Cans Britt contest at Tonopah.
If the latter takes place on March 10, Corbett
Cans and Britt box on March is. the Reno
fight will be held two days later. March 20.
Corbett starts work here tomorrow and will
Harry POLLOK.
Manager Riley, according to the lat
est available advices, is likely to drop
in here during the next twenty four
hours. He is reported to have left Sc
attle en- route to this city last Sum
day. 1t is possible he remained over
in Portland in a short time so he should
be here at any hour now. The repeat
ed postponement of his visit has made
it an event OF unusual interest to the
men interested in the boxing game Be-
fore he leaves for the Nevada mining
camp he will complete all the details
for his big match. From what he has
said it is evident he will carry through
the fight single handed if necessary,
but it is doubtful If he will promote
the carnival which he had planned
come time ago
The next big fight here probably will
be presented in pavilion suitable for
such an event. Eddie Graney is en-
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
MAY McKENzIE,s CAREER
Husband n Meat Wagon Driver ir
Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 6.-Charles
w Haynes was once the husband of
May Mckenzie, one of the star wit
nesses of the Thaw trial. Haynes
married Miss Mackenzie in Atchison,
Kan. July Z, 1885, and got divorce
from her in this city August 21. 1896.
He drives meat wagon for r. Coch-
ran & Sons.
Il married May in 1885, Haynes said
today. Miss Mackenzie lived in
Maryyille. Mo. She was the daughter
of a farmer. / met May in July, 1856.
She was just 16 years old then, and
! never have seen more beautiful
girl The day after | met her / pro-
posed. but her folks objected to our
wedding. We determined to elope. On
the night of July Z. just four days after
our introduction. / took her to Atchi-
son, Kan. where we were married. We
remained there several weeks and then
returned to Kansas City
We were happy enough until 1896.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
Sports
SAN JOSE RIDERS
CAPTURE CUP IN
ROLLER RACE

The fast riders of the Garden City
Wheelmen of San Jose carried off the
honors and incidentally the handsome
cup offered at the roller races last
night in Lyric Hall. under the aus
pices Of the Bay City Wheelmen. The
winners outdistanced their opponents
by large margin, covering the two
miles on the rollers in minutes 29 3-5
seconds. or g 35 seconds better than
their nearest competitors. the Oakland
Wheelmen. The New Century Wheel
men were third, with a mark of min
utes Al 2-5 seconds. The other par
ticipants were the Bay City Wheelmen,
the Golden City Wheelmen and the
Central City Wheelmen and they quail
fed for places in the order named.
The meet was well attended by root
ers of each of the six competing clubs
and partisanship ran high. The Gar
den City boys proved a surprise, as
either the Oakland or the New Century
Club was supposed to have the winning
combination.
The races were divided into six heats.
Two men constituted a team. The time
Of the riders was summed up and the
team making the best time was award
ed the cup, which was donated by
Shreve.
Chaboya, who rode under the Car
den City colors, was the fastest man
on the rollers. He reeled off his dis
tance in 2:3S $40 and his team mate
Castro. after two attempts. made
2.5l $40. The results in detail were
as follows
First hest-won by McTighe, O. W; time.
~ 40 Laye, \. C. w. second; time
2-5S 1-1O.
second hest-won by Tungate c. c. W; time.
sos ? 10 COghlan. G. c. W. second; time,
3:1s 1-10.
-rLs-s
time. 2;45. Castro. G. c. W, second; time
Psi 3-1O.
Fourth heat-won by McGrath. N c. W:
time, 2:45 lilo. Doyle. c. c. W, second: time,
3:0s 1-l0,
Fifth heat-Won by Chaboya. G. C. W; time,
2-3S 80 Bassett, o. W. second; time,
2.5s 2-IO.
Sixth heat-won by Daggett. B. c. w: time.
2;56 80. Nugent' g. c. W, second; time,
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WARSH|PS ORDERED
To SALVADOR

VALLEJO, Feb. s.-The gunboat
Yorktown, which has been awaiting
repairs at the Mare Island Navy Yard,
received rush orders today from Wash
ington to proceed at once to Sal
vador, where it is feared that there
viii be an uprising. The revenue cut
ter McCulloch, which was in drydock
At the navy yard, was taken out to-
night TO give place TO the Yorktown.
which Will be scraped for the voyage.
SAN DIEGO. Feb. s.-Admiral Swim
bourn and the Pacific squadron ar
rived from Magdalena Bay today Last
evening at 10 o'clock the Chicago re-
ceived orders about $50 miles south of
here to turn back to Central America,
where trouble threatens between some
of the republics and may endanger
some American interests.
The Princeton continued on her way
TO Mare Island for repairs. The Charles
ton, Boston and the others will re-
main here about three weeks and later
viii be Joined by the Yorktown.
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Creston WINS in Fast Time
IN Ascot juvenile Race
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

Los ANGELES. Feb. 6-The sur
prise of the day at Ascot Park was
sprung by H. T. Griffin, when he sent
his crack two-year- old. Creston, over
three and half furlongs in the
sensational time of AZ seconds This
is only half second slower than
the track record for the event and
places the Griffin colt in a class by
himself among the Ascot Juveniles.
On TO good start, Creston raced his
mates into dizziness and in hotly con-
tested finish won from Miss Ruth and
early Tide by a good length. Koerner
mad the mount and gave Creston a
good ride. holding him well in re-
serve for the final sprint.
Despite the fact that Sun Mark was
touted all over the course and there
was big piking play on the mare
In most of the books. her odds went
from to l to 10 10 l. The book
makers and the heavy bettors decided
that 1T was a false steer" Sun Mark
made good, however. and the two
dollar brigade cashed several scores
of tickets.
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tion Of the petty officers increased un-
til three-fourths of the men were on
the verge Of desertion.
When Burke had his hand to- hand
scuffie with Douglas today, only Nc
Cool of all the ships company would
go to the assistance of the master at
arms"
An Illustration of the feeling of the
men toward Douglas is given by the
words OF a seaman in the ships hospi-
tai.
How do you feel today, Jim?" he was
asked
Much better" he replied MY tenn
perature yesterday was 103 degrees.
Today it is only 100 degrees. The sat
isfaction Of seeing that fellow brought
down here with bullet in him broke
the fever"
Because OF the excitement following
the shooting and the feeling of resent
ment displayed by many of the men,
shore leave from the Tennessee has
been suspended temporarily.
One description of the fight was
vouchsafed by an oficer-Lieutenant
Commander Fields, executive officer of
the Tennessee. Commander Fields
said:
@Ali I can say for publication is that
Burke. with two other men, was being
put into the ships brig. or prison. be-
cause Of some infraction of discipline,
when Burke drew a revolver from the
bosom OF his shirt and commenced fir
ing. Douglas was wounded twice. No
one else was wounded"
Later he admitted that McCool was
wounded, but denied in emphatic terms
that Burke or any other person was
hurt
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
LOVE LEADS YOUTH
INTO JAIL CELL

Edward Marion, a blacksmith, who
loved Miss Lily Haverty, candy girl, to
the extent of giving her jewelry, seems
10 have been affected with a case of
Indian giver, which has developed with
symptoms exceedingly distressful to the
lE-year-old purveyor of chocolate
creams. Twice within a week has the
young man left his smithy, waylaid the
damsel on. the street and tried. to grab
her watch, which he had given her.
Monday night Marion made his first at
tempt and last night he again tried to
take the timepiece. He failed and is
charged at the Bush-street station with
something akin to- cumulative robbery.
The love of Marion for Miss Haverty
was first awakened in June of last
year and progressed well until before
Christmas. when a rival appeared. This
development of the romance angered
Marion and he vowed to recover his
watch at all hazards
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BURIED BENEATH
TONS OF SNOW

PUEBLO. Colo. Feb. 6.-A special
to the Chieftain from Salida says:
Another avalanche of snow. much
larger than that of Monday. came
down at Monarch, eighteen miles west
of Salida, at 4:55 this afternoon, de-
stroying the buildings and boarding
house of the Eclipse mine.
+. Y. Harris, manager of the mine.
is under the mass of snow and his
rescue is doubtful. Had the slide oc-
CURED few minutes later it would
have caught every man in the mine
as they would have either been in the
boarding house or on their way there
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Delmas Wins Opening
Brush With Jerome

Then she ran away. She seemed to
love her two children. They are still
with me. Forest is 16 years DID, May
is Is. Their mother still writes to
them. She has also sent them pic
lures. never see her letters or pic
lures. She is out Of my life"
haynes went into the meat business
In 1899 An actor and his wife roomed
with them. Until then May knew moth
ing about theaters, he said One day
She left with her two roomers and
never came back.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
Corbett Herman Fight Will Not Conflict With Tonopah Bout
CALIFORNIA LOSES
TO ST. MARY'S
ON DIAMOND

OAKLAND, Feb. 6.-St. Mary's Col
lege Phoenix nine defeated the Uni
versity of California at baseball today
ny score of to /. Krause and Jor-
Dan, the respective pitchers, were in
great form. Thompson was given
hrause's place in the sixth and did
We'll California's only run was made
py Jordan, who put out a long hit to
right field that carried him around the
bases. Hamilton for st. Mary's scored
feeney with a ripping bingle and stole
nome on a pitched ball. The score:
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
COUNT CREIGHTON DEAD
Man Honored by Pope Passes Away in
Omaha

OMAHA, Feb 6-Count John A
Creighton, the noted philanthropist who
has been i'll with pneumonia, died to-
day. Because of his great charities to
Catholic school organization the late
Pope Leo made Mr.. sCreighton a Count
of the Papal court
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
SIXTH RAcE-Four-year-oids and upward;
sHARkEY VS.. GALLAGHER

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Tom Sharkey
and Dennis Gallagher have posted $50
each with Andrew Kelly as the first part
of their 800 side bet on the result of
their mixed style wrestling match,
which is to take place on February rs.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
M,vEY AND MARTIN MATCHED

BAKERSFIELD. Feb. Sam Nc
vey. the husky negro heavyweight
from Oxnard who has been living in
this city in the employment of Frank
Csrrillo, the local theatrical man, has
signed articles for a 20-round fght
with Denver Ed Martin. to take place
IN Sacramento on February 81.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
FOUR MEN GO DOWN WITH BARGE

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-One of tow
OF three coal-laden barges which left
Norfolk last night bound to Boston in
tow OF the tug Waltham foundered off
Absecon, N j., early yesterday morn
ing and all hands aboard were lost. TT
is believed four men composed the crew.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
TENNIS TEAM GOES TO ENGLAND

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The United
States National Lawn Tennis Associa-
tion voted last night in favor of send
ing a team to England this year TO
challenge for the Davis trophy.
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summary-Three- base hit-Jordan. Two-base
h1ts-Hamilton, Krause. First on balls-On
krause, 2; off Thompson 8; off Jordan 8. Struck
out-By Krause, 8: by Thompson, 2; by Jordan,
o Left on bases-Phoenix, s; u. of c.. T.
Passed ball-Burns. First base error-Phoe
nix /; U. of c., o. Hit by pitcher-Krause
Thompson. Hamilton. Innings ptched-By
krause, 8; Thompson f. Hits-Of Krause. q
on Thompson, 2. Balk-Jordan. Umpire-Spen-
Ger, Scorer f. Moore.
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BooKMAKERs NOT MoLEsrED

HOT SPRINGS. Feb. 6.-The book
makers operated without molestation
a. Oaklawn today. Bets were laid in
the usual manner and no arrests were
made. Results:
First race, three and half furlongs-Marion
Moore won, Shirley Rosamoore second, Margaret
Randolph third. Time A.
Second race, five and half furlongs, selling
Blackburn won, Doc Kyle second, Doric third.
Time, I'LL 2-5.
Third race, one mile-King Leopold won.
Charley Ward second, June Time third. Time,
1:47 Is
Fourth race, six furlongs-R -Ralbert won, Prince
of Pless secopd, Lady vashti third. Time.
1:16 40.
Fifth race, one mile and seventy yards--Su-
zanne Roccamora won, Florizel second Docile
third. Time, i 40 4-5
Sixth race six furlongs-Merrick won, Gavin
9 second. Foxhall third. Time. LIS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
LOCAL POLO TEAM WINS

The Auditorium roller polo team con-
tinued its victorious career last night
by defeating the representatives OF
vallejo by one goal to nothing.
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TENNESSEE HOUSE
PUTS BAN ON
POOLROOMS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 6.-The
House today passed bill making it a
felony to keep place where betting on
horse racing is allowed. This follows
the action taken yesterday when the
House passed the Foust bill, which put
racetracks out of commission. The
latest blow will put all the poolrooms
and handbooks throughout the State
out of business. 1t is a hard setback
for the gambling interests. which have
long done thriving poolroom and
handbook business.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07
GoTCH pEFEATs PARE

KNOXVILLE, Feb. 6.-Frank Gotch
the American catch -catch-can wrest
Ter, defeated Jim Parr. thef EngIishmaH
here last night in two straight falls
Time. "a minutes and II minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-07

Each day there are s1o,ss5 cash fares
paid to the surface, elevated and sub
way railroads of New York City.
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Ascot Entries

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 6.-Entries for
tomorrow at Ascot:
FIRST RACE-Four- -year-olds and upward !:
selling; six furlongs:
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Ascot Selections

First race-Lord of the Forest,
Money Muss. Bauble.
Second race-Cotillion, Niblick,
Clandestine.
Third race-Royal Ascot. Liv-
fus, Elota.
Fourth rsce-GorgaIette, Uncle
Henry, Merlingo.
Fifth rnce-Halton, Judge Nell
son, Renrnw.
Sixth race-Elin King. Clio
vanni BaIerio, silver Wedding