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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
BUFFALO STAKES
CLOSE THIS WEEK

The stakes of the Buffalo Racing as
important racing concern in the west
ern part of New York state, for the
coming summer meeting are to close
on February 20, and the indications
are that they will fill well. Racing has
become popular in the metropolis of
Western New York, which has sport
loving population of 100000 souls now.
and the manager of the plant, Joseph
Murphy. offers a bunch of stakes wor-
thy to attract many good horses from
west and east.
The most important of these stakes
is the Buffalo Derby, which will this
season pay the winner $4,000. The dis
lance of the Derby is one mile and a
quarter and the weights to be carried
by starters are governed by a special
scheme of penalties and allowances,
precluding anything approaching a
walkover. The Derby is the only race
on the program for three-year- olds
exclusively, but horses of mature age
are taken care of In the Tonawanda
handicap, $500, one mile and a six
tenth; the Lockport handicap. $500,
one mile; the Black Rock handicap,
$500, six furlongs; the Independence,
selling race, $500, one mile and a fur
long, and the Dominion, selling race,
$780, six furlongs.
The specials for two-year-olds are
three in number-the 'Iroquois, $500,
five furlongs; the Genesee, selling, $500,
five and a half furlongs, and the La
fayette, $500. five and half furlongs.
There are three steeplechases on the
program as follows: The Niagara and
Hamilton, $1,000 each, on the short
course. and the Toronto. $1,000, on the
long course.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
WEBSTER AT
BRITT CAMP

Jimmy Britt is training in earnest
now, for he has Danny Webster as his
sparring partner and after the san
Francisco boy had finished three not
rounds with the featherweight tne
spectators who filled the East Side
gymnasium yesterday felt as though
they had witnessed main event at
Maud junction, for there was not a
slow moment in the time consumed on
the mat.
webster is an aggressive little fell
low and he keeps coming. This is the
kind l want, and 1 have to keep up
my end to hold him Off He'll suit ME
for this preparation and give me just
what l want" said Britt.
After the go with Webster James
Edward boxed with the bag and
skipped the rope. Then he went at
the weights and kept them humming
for half an hour. In the morning he
went on the road and will continue the
outside work each day.
Willus Britt returned to San Fran
cisco Monday afternoon on the Owl,
but will return as soon as possible.
Battling Nelson did little besides
road work at Arcadia. 81 feel in fine
shape right now" said Bat yesterday,
"and all l need is ten days of easy
work to get me where | was when
met Unholz, and 1 will start on the
real campaign Wednesday, when l will
resume boxing with Kid Dalton"
Dalton is getting ready for his bout
with Phil Brock which occurs at the
cabin on the same night as the Nelson
Britt event, as preliminary. Dalton
is gaining lots of experience by being
with the Dane. Brock is pegging away
at the pavilion and declares there Will
be nothing lacking in him when he
steps into the ring.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
MATT HOGAN
TAKES FIRST
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOCIATED fresb.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 17.-Neglected in
the betting odds of 80 to 1, Matt Hogan won
the first race at Emeryville today. Expect
ant, the favorite, got away badly and lost.
all chances.
ST. Elmwood won the fourth event at
seven furlongs from Timothy Wen, which
was a contender all the way. Bye Bye II
finished third. Results:
First race, Futurity course, selling-Matt
Hogan. Ill (ButwelD, 80 to l, won; Furzee,
.(McClain), 10 to l, third. Time, I'LL Id.
Rosi Nj Nj. Mrs. Matthews. Eckersall VIM
pie, Peerless Lass. Alta Spa, Altman, Ex-
pectant, Lady Mirthful also ran.
Second race, three furlongs purse-Little
Jane, 10 (Sandy), to 8, won; Carmisa,
1903 CHayes) 10 to l. second. Lula G. Iii
(Gilbert), to 1, third. Time. :35 4-5.
Birth, Mauretania, Alice Collins Yolo,
Queen whims. Miss Worth and Bonsallne
finished named
Third race, mile and sixteenth, selling
Monaco Maid. 10e (Harris), to 1, won;
Wolfville. 81 (Galindo(, to /, second;
Queen Alamo, 107 (McClain), ID to l, third.
Time, 1:4s 4-5. All Ablaze. Royal Scot,
Derdom, Tonic and Bonar fnisher as named.
Fourth race, seven furlongs, purse-St.
Elmwood, 1913 (Davis), to /, won; Timothy
Wen. 101 (Gilbert). to l, second; Bye Bye
II. SO &c. SULLIVAN, to 1, third. Time,
1921 Wolma, Tavora, Massa, Spring Ban,
Judge Nelson, Royal Maxim and Janeta
finished as named
Fifth race, Futurity course, selling-Sevsn
Full, los (Kirschbaum), to 5. won; Stand
over, Ill (Borel), 80 to l, second; Sycamore,
ITO (Hayes), ~ to 1. third. Time, 1:l2.
Nappa, Sbari. Ell Otros, Catherine F, Pei
ham, Josund Herives and Eudora finished
as named
Sixth race, elk furlongs--Blue Heron, SO
(Gilbert), 10 toll, won; Smiley Corbett. los
(Hayes), to S, second; Billy Pullman. 100
Davis, Is to 1, third. Time liza 1-b.
St. Avon. Mamie Stanhope, Reolessa, AL
satan and Braggart finished named
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
NOLAN WILL
BACK KELLY

Special to The Herald.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. H.-Jack
WEIGH was chosen referee of the Attell-
Kelly match this evening at confer
ence between the managers of the fight
ers and Jack Gleason, representing the
Occidental club. WEIGH was also named
stakeholder and in addition was in
trusted with the commission to weigh
the men at o'clock the evening of the
battle. Both Kelly and Attell will post
their forfeits of $4,000 each with WEIGH
tomorrow.
So confident is he that Kelly will
trim his man that Billy Nolan wanted
to make the fight winner take all af-
fair Attell refused however, 60 stand
for this, as he has a guarantee of
$2500, win, lose or draw. Nolan is will
ing to bet any amount of money at an
even figure thta Kelly will floor Attell
within ten rounds.
The articles of agreement are as fol-
lows:
We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to the
following conditions
First-We agree to box twenty rounds on the
night of February 2S or 20, 1908, in San Fran
cisco, under the auspices Of the occidental
Athletic club. .
Second--The club agrees to pay Abe Attell
$500, win, lose or draw, his share OF said
contest Kelly to receive q sum agreed upon.
Third-Straght Marquis of Queensberry rules
to govern and fve-ounce gloves to be used as
provided by law.
Fourth-Soft surgical bandages to be al
lowed.
Fifth-Both men agree to weigh 1922 pounds
Mt 3 o'clock on the night of said contest, and
each is to post forfeit of $4,000 for weight
and appearance as a guarantee to the public.
Sixth-The principals must. when called up
on. weigh themselves in the presence OF the
club manager and also submit to an exami-
nation by the clubs physician.
Seyenth-It is agreed that the weighing in
will take place at Harry Leaps billiard parlor
on o Farrell street.
H. KOHN,
for Abe Attell.
BILLY NOLAN,
for Eddie. Kelly.
JOHN ]. GLEASON,
for Occidental Athletic club.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
HORSEMAN CLUB TO
GIVE GRAND BALL

Thre will be some doings at the Oak
wood Inn, Arcadia, Thursday night,
when the social lights in the Santa
Anita Horsemen's club will don theldip
fronts and act as hosts at their first
grand ball. A floor committee several
pages long has been ordered out to do
the honors, and by all the signs 1t will
be one large evening for everybody
concerned.
Genial Jack Maley is chairman of the
executive committee, and he will be
assisted by Arthur Bennett, Harry
Comstock, Mel Lawrence and w. j.
Spiers. The floor managers run all the
way from Jim Jeffries to Mike Sheedy,
with the duchess and Ed Moriarty
also on the list to show everyone a
handsome time.
In honor of the occasion Phil Steb-
bins has gathered unto himself some
kindred spirits in the line of noise dis
pensers, and there will be no lack of
music with which to tread the boards.
The ballroom at the lakewood, as well
as the rest of the house, will be gayly
decorated, and after o'clock on Thurs
day the entire race track colony Will
be in line for busy session. Fly at ii,
kids, and show your speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
SMlTH AND DUNBAR ARE
CHAMPIONS OF ALLEYS
By Associated Press.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 17.-Although
they had appeared as substitutes for
the National Bowling association
champions, Smith and. Dunbar of the
Corinthians of Newark, N. j., have won
the international two-n1en champion
ship. Their final victory depended upon
the decision of protest that was filed
against them on Saturday.
The National association champions
were unable to compete and had desig-
mated Smith and Dunbar, who were
their team mates in five-team contests,
to take their places. Protest was filed
against the entrance of any except the
actual champions.
President Hermann, however, decided
today that the protest against Smith
and Dunbar does not stand. In his
decision Mr. Hermann declares that
any congress or bowling association
has right to be represented in this
tournament and could designate mem
bers of the association to take part in
the championship events of the con-
gress.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
FAIR GROUNDS SUMMARY

BY Assoclateu Press.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. FLAIR Grounds
results:
First race, three ADMINISTRATIONS won,
Serenade second, Alamia third; time :46 AS.
Second race. steeplechase. short course
Gauit won, Buckham second. Captain Jar
rell third; time 3:07.
Third race, five furlongs-Cheer won. Red
Mill second, Need More third; time 1:02 AS.
Fourth race. mile and sixteenth-Yankee
Girl won, Pedro second, John Carroll third;
time 1:49 as.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Gold Proof won,
Belle Wether second. Merrick third; time
1914 AS.
sixth race mile and a sxteenth-Stilarou
won, seyerus second, Hans third; time
1850 3-5.
Seventh race, mile and an eighth--Dol-
phie won, Louise Mcfarland second Lady
Vincent third; time 1:57 1-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
REDLANDS GOLFERS TO
PLAY VICTORIA CLUB MEN

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, Feb. 1.-THE next
match between the local golfers and
the Victoria club of Riverside will oc-
cur in that city next Saturday and
promises to be a lively contest, as the
match played week ago Saturday
was very close.
The semi-finals for the local club
championship Saturday resulted in a
victory for H. NJ. Paine and M. e.
CHM. The finals will be played Feb
ruary 29.
In the play Saturday contests were
also held for the Hubbard medal, and
it went to A. Will, who won by one
stroke. Will also won the sweepstakes
played for by club members.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
PRINCETON 7OROW
nv 1908 REGATTAS
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-According to
one of Princeton's best known alumni,
a leader in the movement to install
rowing as one of the major sports at
the New Jersey university, If the Tigers
take up intercollegiate rowing this
year they will launch their first shell
in the American association regatta to
be held on the Schuylkill river May 23.
1t is possible, however, that Princeton
may confine her aquatic energies to
class rowing this year, it being planned
to hold an interclass regatta in June.
1t is stated with confidence, however.
that the university will certainly have
a crew in readiness for intercollegiate
competition next season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
LACK OF ENTRIES MAY
STOP ORM0ND CONTESTS

NEW YORK, Feb. H.-There is pos
sibility that the automobile race meet
scheduled for Ormond, Fla, the first
week in March, may be called off. The
entries closed Sunday and only ten cars
were entered for the seven events
scheduled The racing committee of
the Automobile Club of America, which
has charge of the races, does not think
the races would be success with so
few entries, and unless other entries
are made by tomorrow 1t is likely that
the meet will be called off.
Members of the committee are at
loss for the lack of interest for the
races heretofore have been very pop
ular.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
WITHDRAWS
FROM GRAND CIRCUIT
BY Associated Press.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. H.
Cleveland has Withdrawn from the
grand circuit and President j. M. john
son has assigned Kalamazoo the dates
from August 3 to Z.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 17-President
Devereaux of the Cleveland Driving
Park company said today:
Ever since the passage of the state
law several years ago prohibiting the
sale of pools we have lost money on
the races and as result we have de-
cided to withdraw from the grand cir
ciitH
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
INDIAN AND WIFE, ASLEEP
ON TRACK, KILLED BY TRAIN

BY Associated Press
SANTA ROSA, Feb. 17.-An Indian
and his wife who were asleep on the
track were struck by a southbound
express on the California Northwestern
this afternoon, short distance this
side of Healdsburg. Both were killed,
being horribly mangled.
The accident occurred near curve
and the engineer could not see the pair
until too late. The woman's head was
severed from the body.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
HACK is COMING; WILL
APPEAR IN ACTION OFTEN
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 17.-William
Wittig, who is arranging the cnam-
pionship wrestling match between
Hackenschmidt and Gotch, received
a cablegram from Hackenschmidt to-
day announcing that he will leave Lon
don for New York early in March.
wittig has practically perfected ar
rangements for the worlds champion
ship match to take place in chicago
during the first week in April. Wittig
has arranged handicap matches Tor
Hackenschmidt to be held in New York
on March 16, in Philadelphia on March
10 and in Baltimore on March Fl.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
spreckeIs Seeks Wharf Franchise

SAN DIEGO, Feb. IL. John ID.
Spreckels as president OF the San Diego
q Arizona railroad today filed an appli-
cation for an extensive wharf fran
chise on the bay. The plan contem-
plates wharves from Ninth to Six
teenth streets capable of accommodate
ing at one time fourteen 500-foot steam
ers, or thirty-six of the largest lum-
Der schooners.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
Night Riders Destroy Tobacco


HoPKINSvILLE, KY. Feb. IT,
Night riders last night visited the farm
of v. Mckinney in the northern part
of Christian county, broke open his
tobacco barn and rolled out two wagons
heavily loaded with tobacco. Under
one of the wagons they built fire and
the wagon and contents were de-
stroyed. They placed dynamite in the
other wagon, but 1t failed to explode.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
Stanford Professors Form Club

SAN JOSE, Feb. 17.-Articles of in
corporation of the Stanford Faculty
club were filed here today. The pur-
pose is to conduct social club. The
directors are Professor G. H. Marx of
the mechanical engineering depart
ment; Professor C. B. Wing of the
civil engineering department; Prof. w.
A. Manning of the. department of
mathematics; Professor J. r. Slonaker
of the language department. and Pro-
lessor A. B. Clark of the drawing de-
nartnent. -
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
DEATH CALLS TEACHER AFTER
FoRTY-THREE YEARS SERVICE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Miss Emily c.
Currier for forty-three years teacher
in the public schools of Chicago, died
suddenly yesterday at her home in Oak
Park. For the last forty-one years
she had been connected with the Tilden
school, and in that time she never
missed a day from her duties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
JOCKEY AND
STARTER IN
GRAND ROW
H0L TMAN PUTS PULLMAN ON
THE GROUND
ONLY TWO FAvoRITEs WIN AT,
SANTA ANITA
Walter Miller Returns from Oakland
and displays Class by Plotting
Two Winners-Magazlne
Takes Feature
ny J. G. GRIFFIN

IN WO favorites climbed through the
ropes and aided the wisenheimers
Il a bit yesterday but at the finish 1T
was the same old story that has been
told so often lately-the bookmakers
had the best of the argument when the
sheets were turned in at the end of
the afternoon.
Walter Miller returned from Oakland
and displayed some of his real class,
especially in the closing number on the
card Miller had the mount on Phalanx
and put another crimp in the attenu-
ated rolls Of the form players by beat
ing Taylor George snoot for the long
end of the purse. He also rewarded
these same misguided individuals by
scoring with Sparkles in the first race,
Pat. McCarrens gelding being one of
the two first choices to connect with the
cush.
Magazine, being sent over the mile
in his life, was made favorite for the
big race of the day. and proved his
superiority to Frank Flittner, First
Peep, Sidrey r and Dredger. It was
nose finish, but Burns was equal to
the emergency and not even Miller's
presence on Frank Flittner could
scare him.
Burns wasted no time with Magazine
after Hoffman got them away to a
rather struggling start, but rushed the
Carman trick to the front at once.
Turning for home he had a lead of four
lengths over Sidney F, the others be-
ing within two lengths of the latter.
Miller set frank Flittner down for the
final run. but Burns kept Magazine
under nice hand ride and managed
to win by a nose. Flittner was three
lengths in front of First Peep. Sidney
+ fading away to fourth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18

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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
HuIIman Makes Protest

1uttndn MIKES FTotcSt
Johnny Bullman had real holler
coming in the baby race, for the as
sistant starters work in holding Queen
Grove spoiled whatever chance the
Walsh filly had to beat Bennies Busy.
La Refine Hindoo was third, trimming
Colored Lady, the favorite, for show
oney.
According to Bullman the minute the
field arrived at the three-quarter pole.
where the barrier was stretched, Holt
man ordered Johnny. Hogan, one of his
assistants. to hold Queen Grove. The
FLY is said to be one of the best actors
in the wo-year-old division, and Bull
man protested that he could keep her
straight, but to no avail.
Hogan grabbed Queen Grove and
when the word to go was passed he
still had hold of the bit 1t was some
FLY, and the lest she could do was
to run second, behind the quick break
ing Denies Busy.
Bullman's protest gained him a va
cation of ten days on the ground, for
Hoffman disciplined him to that ex-
tent The jockey claims that Jake has
it In for him and uses every occasion to
display his dislike, but as Hoffman is
one of the finest and most fair minded
men who ever pulled a barrier cord
this is hard to believe. However, the
fact remains that something unusual
happened yesterday, and because Of
Holtman's action ]. J. Walsh may ship
scind his order .etting Bullman down,
and If he does the many friends of both
starter and jockey will be pleased.
Each is too capable and fair in his own
line of work to be in anything but alb
soIute harmony. =
A poor break from the mile chute
cost Henry of Shennamere the first
race, for he was forced to make up too
much ground to beat the front running
Sparkles. Shennamere was compelled
to work up from eighth place at the
first quarter, and at the wire was only
half a length out of it, gaining on
Sparkles at every jump. Annette ran
an even race anu was
Martin Wins on HaIton
The price was right on Halton and
the Holland Williams contingent scored
heavily when Martin rode him home a
winner at four to one. Merrill was Sec
ond, half a length in front Of the favor
lite, Aunt Polly. Martin kept Halton
in front all the way and won by a
length, with the horse going easily I'M
der a hand ride.
Sink Spring was overlaid many points
by the chalk consumers and took the
fifth race at odds Of 20 and 25 to l..
Bragg was second, with Alma Boy
third. Uncle Henry, the favorite. was
fourth, while Associate, made a second
absolutely last.
Little Brooks rushed Sink Spring into
the lead after going quarter of the
mile trip. and at the paddock gate it
looked as though he was beaten, for
Bragg had him collared and was a
head in front. Brooks made a nice
hand riding finish, however, and his
mount was gamer than Bragg, on
which Harty used the bat unsparingly.
Phalanx, making his first start here
in the closing number, was not given
much chance to beat Taylor George,
the odds-on favorite. Miller's riding
abilities again cropped out, however, and
Phalanx trimmed the first choice a
head Pal was third, because Alieyiator
blew up after making pace for the field
OF six until well into the stretch
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18

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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18

2zz SECOND RACES turOnss purse $780, ayearOds
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other responses were made by w. D.
stephens, president of the chamber of
commerce: O.. e. Parish, president of
the realty board; Col Tim Spellacy, an
oil operator: Judge L. v. Root OF
Needles. who predicted that the desert
region of California would yet produce
more than "all your tourists and or
chards'': L. F. Parsons, assistant Sec
rotary of the Los Angeles stock ex-
change; e. A. Hayes of Prescott, Ari-
IONA, who said the wealth OF that
great region was only awaiting the
hand of Los Angeles; G. II. Plummer.
vice president of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association; o. e. Mon
nette, Frank p. Tyrrell and ]. L. Boyle,
vice president Of the Los Angeles-Ne-
vada stock exchange, and e. A. Har-
gin of Prescott. Ariz. They uniformly
commended the scope and purpose OF
the chamber and pledged assistance to
Its work.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-18
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
A SDeciaI Session,

March Is will be the date upon
which congress will be called in extra
ordinary session by President Taft to
revise the tariff. according to unofficial
advices. The Goth congress will eX-
pire by constitutional limitation on
March 4 and it is the expectation that
President Taft will at once issue his
proclamation converting the new con-
gress in special session.
The leaders believe the new con-
gress will sit late into the summer.
While the tariff revision bill to be re-
ported to the house may be passed in
that body early in April, its consider
alton in the senate will be marked by
more mature deliberation, that many
weeks will be consumed in debate up
on the measure in the senate. The
Dingley bill was in conference nearly
a month and all signs now point to a
determined struggle between the two
houses over many provisions of the
proposed bill.
Whether the house will proceed to
the consideration of other legislation
after the tariff has been passed has
not been determined. 1t is the under
standing that Speaker Cannon and the
leaders may decide to follow the
course adopted in the 18th congress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Reaping Their Reward.

The aftermath of the November cleo
tions is disclosing some of the effec-
tive means used by the republican
party managers to carry the day for
Taft.
1t will be remembered that some
time before the election President
Ripley of the Santa Fe railroad made
a statement to the effect that if Mr..
Bryan was elected president his road
would not eXpend any money for ex-
tensions or Improvements that were
not imperative and that if Mr.. Taft
was elected the Santa F'e would in
crease its, mileage and expend large
sums OF money for betterment both of
trackage and rolling stock Other
or similar statements in more quiet
way to their employees.
That these statements by the finan.
cial heads of the railroad companies
of the country resulted in tens OF
thousands of votes being cast for Taft
that otherwise would have been cast
against him cannot be doubted.
Now for the reward
But few weeks have elapsed since
the announcement of Mr.. Taft's cleo
ton, and very important and valua.
Bile concession has been made to the
railroads by the administration and
publicly announced by Postmaster
General Meyer. Under the law gov
eraing the letting of contracts for the
transportation of fast mail by the rail
roads a fine has been imposed and
invariably collected for any failure or
their part TO perform the service
promptly and ION time These fines
amounted in the aggregate to a large
sum of money, and were costly to