davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

line. 81 feet; beam, 10 feet inches;
draft, II feet 10 inches.
Aggie, schooner, ]. V. Coleman of
San Francisco: over all, n feet 10
inches; water line, 50 feet 10 inches:
beam, % feet inches; draft, feet 10
inches.
Martha. schooner, ]. R. Hanify of
San Francisco; over all, &C feet inches:
water line, AZ feet s inches: beam, Is
feet inch; draft, feet inches.
Tramontana, yawl, Josiah Collins of
Seattle; over all, &C feet; water line, AZ
feet; beam. 16 feet; draft, III feet Z
inches.
Gwendolyn II, yawl, L. B. johnson Of
Seattle; over all, 40 feet; water line. 80
feet; beam, IA feet; draft. Z feet.
The following records are not in
Lloyd's, but are reliable as far as
given:
Bonita. owned by Fred Stimson of
Seattle; Olympic, C. d. Stimson of
Seattle; Evian, William Bayly of Los:
Angeles; Lady Maud, WILDER Kyle of
San Diego; La valera, a Tacoma
yacht, and the Maple Leaf. owned by
Alex. McClaren of Vancouver, b. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
LOS ANGELES DRIVING CLUB
HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MATINEE

A large crowd gathered at Agricul-
tural park yesterday and witnessed the
postponed races of the Los Angeles
Driving club. The track was good and
the time made by the entries as good as
was expected.
The results:
2:2O pace, mile heats-First heat: Billy W.
(John Nickersen) won, Angie Duryea Dr.
Humelbaugh) second, Miss Thema Harry
Messmore) third: time 2:22 Second heat: Fin
ished same way and time the same.
215 pace. mile heats-I'irst heat Lohen-
grin d1t Dodge won, Shccam 81, ~ Pound
en- second, Josh S. Is. i. Watkins third;
time 2I715. Second heat same first; time
2:20 trot-First heat: Golden Nut George W.
Ford won, Phyllis c, q. w. Fox second,
Glsnetta IL. 2. Keller third time 2le.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS TO HOLD
CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET


A grammar school track meet will be
held Oh the Thirtieth street field next
Wednesday to decide the championship
of Los Angeles grammar schools. There
is considerable interest manifested
among the local athletes as TO which
team is the superior. SO Il meet was
arranged to settle the question All
grammar schools are invited to enter.
No age limit is set, but all the entries
must be In by Tuesday night. Entries
may be made with w. w. Tritt OF the
Thirtieth street school.
Applications have already been re-
ceived from the following schools: st.
Vincent, Jefferson street, Harvard,
Hooper avenue, Grand avenue, Thir-
tieth street, San Pedro street and Six
teenth street.
The events will be as follows: 100
yard dash, 900. 50-yard dash, 440, $50,
Shot put, broad jump, high jump and
relay race.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

entire trip. It was her desire to drive
a car in the recent Briarcliff race, but
the matter could not be arranged with
the management. as they would not
take the initiative in such a radical
move as to allow women to compete
in such events. Mrs. Ounce has ex-
pressed her intention of entering her
car in the coming Glidden tour, and 1t
is predicted that she will repeat her
success of last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
YACHTS ELIGIBLE
FOR OCEAN RACE
TRANSPACiFIC SPIN ATTRACTS
ATTENTION
OWNER AND sPoRTSMEN SHOW
INTEREST
Owners of Sailing Craft Are Confident
That Hawaii viii Acoede to
New Date for the
Event

From present indications it looks as
though the trans-Pacific yacht race
will be held ON the Fourth of July.
As the boats start from San Pedro
bay. the spectators will have ample OPP
portunity of viewing the contest. That
large crowd will be in attendance is
a foregone conclusion if independence
day be chosen for the time of the race.
Enthusiasm marks the labors of the
various committees in charge of obtain
ing financial support for the race, and
Los Angeles, which gave the battleship
fleet such notable support, is showing
this yachting project equal favor al
ready.
AS the yachtsmen say, it is a matter
of civic pride. Hawaii has built her
racing yacht to enter this race, and
the Pacific coast should place yachts in
the list to try for honors.
Two years ago when the race, which
is a biennial affair, was run the
Hawaiians' representative was out
classed.
Charles Mcfarland upheld the honors
of the island in La Paloma. a vessel AZ
feet over all and of AZ feet at the water
line. She was an old style craft of but
little oVerhang.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
THROOP TO HOLD ELECTION

A meeting will be held at Throop
college May IS, consisting of the stu
dent body. They will elect an athletic
board of directors.
Cedric Brown, Eldon Garland and
Harry owen are mentioned as candi-
dates for president of the student body.
Recent nominations for the athletic
board are as follows: Eugene Bret
tanier football manager: Helen Brat
ter, manager girls basketball team;
Cedric Brown, track team manager;
Harry Wright, tennis manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
SOUTHERN STATE LEAGUE

Southern State league teams will per-
form in Chutes park today with a
double-header. The first game between
Dyas Cline and the Eagles will be
called at 1870 p. m. The second game
between the Salt Lakes and the Chris
TOPPER Levys will meet at .3:15.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
Hawaii OutcIassed Before

Commodore Sinclair's schooner yacht,
Lurline, which won first prize in that
race, is Sc feet 8 inches over all, While
the Anemone, ChaTles TUFTS ketch,
which came in for second honors, is 81
feet inches over all.
Thus the great variance in the size
of the yachts is shown.
This year Hawaii has placed in the
contest the yacht Hawaii, which is
much larger than their boat of two
years ago.
She is 50 feet over all and about SO
feet at the water line.
Hence, as the South Coast Yacht
clubs representatives argue, it be-
hooves the Pacific coast TO deal squarely
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
HALL WINS HURDLE RACE
AT ITHACA FIELD MEET
RY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ITHACA. N. Y, May 9.-In the big
intercollegiate meet here this after
noon J. Spiegel of Detroit university
school won the 120-yard dash in 10 30
seconds. The 12O-yard high hurdle was
won by Hall of Mercersburg; time
16 1-5 seconds. The 140-yard dash was
won by Nixon of Syracuse in 10 4-5 Sec
ouds The one-mile run was won by
Hanavan Of Detroit in minutes 40 10
cEcnnJu
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
ANNAPOLIS DEFEATS COLUMBIA

BY Associated Fress.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, May Sin the
dual field and track meet here this
afternoon the naval academy defeated
Columbia university by a score of "A to
20
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
HaWaiians Can Practice
Many Yachts May Enter

Lurline. schooner, H. H. Sinclair of
Los Angeles; over all, Sc feet inches;
water line, ~ feet; beam, 81 feet 5
inches; draft, 10 feet inches.
Skidbladnir, schooner, F. A. Garbutt
of Los Angeles; over all, 9S feet; water
line, 70 feet: bear, 16 feet: draft, feet.
Yankee Girl, ketch. Fred Dorr of Los
Angeles: over all, 81 feet 6 inches;
water line, so feet; beam, IA feet 3
inches; draft, 8 feet.
Anemone, ketch, Charles Tut of
Colorado Springs (port of entry is
Denver. Colo); over all, 112 feet; water
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

with the Hawaiians and furnish yachts
in order that now. when the islanders
have a suitable craft to sail. they may
not be disappointed by postponement
of the event for year.
Indeed, so quickly was the Hawaii
built and so rushed was the work upon
her to get her in readiness for the first
date announced for the race that SHE
has not been tried out thoroughly, and
the delay of month will not be unwel-
come to the crew of that racer.
HaWaiians Can Practice
In the meantime, while American and
Canadian shippers are deciding upon
making entries, the islanders can be
trying out their new racing machine
and testing her qualities of speed.
No word has been received yet from
Hawaii in answer to any of the cable
grams sent there from Los Angeles
But it is generally conceded by all local
yachtsmen that there will be no OBJ"
lection in Hawaii to the postponement
of the race for a month; particularly
since it means that the race will be
carried off if that extra time is given.
The following is the list of yachts
eligible to enter this contest, the ma
jority of which names and records are
from Lloyd's:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

chassis. The motor is four cylinder and
is rated at $3.50. A make and break
system of ignition is used with the
best of results. The wiring system has
been reduced to first principles and at
first glance it looks as though there
was no wiring at all. A wheel base of
119 inches makes the car an easy riding
one on uneven roads and allows of a
body that comfortably seats seven pas
sengers. The weight of the car is 1850
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

pounds. which for its size ought to
make tire expense reach the minimum.
Mrs. Cuneo. pictured at the wheel of
her Rainier, is one of the most enthu-
siastic woman motorists in the east.
She is an expert driver and handles
her car as we'll as most professional
operators. In the, last Glidden tour
she finished with a perfect score and
was awarded a special loving cup. as
she was the only woman who drove the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
REPORT ABOUT COMPLETE.
Mr.. Rossiter to Give Results of g.
p. O. Inquiry to the President

The statement was made at the govern
n;ent printing Office today that the in
vestigation of the affairs of the office,
conducted by Mr.. William 8. Rossiter and
five government experts, will be con-
cluded late this afternoon. 1t is the ex-
pectation that Mr.. Rossiter's report will
be submitted to President Roosevelt this
evening or tomorrow morning. AS to
his findings no information could be pro-
cured at the government printing Office
today.
1t is the general opinion. however, that
Mr.. Stillings will not be retained as pub
lie printer. The friends of the several
car didates for the place are, therefore,
getting busy and presenting the claims
for preferment of their respective ia
vorites for the place. 1t was also stated
that the report will show a deficiency of
100000 or more in the current appro-
pri@ ton for the conduct of the estab-
lishment, as heretofore stated in The
Star.
The statement published yesterday aft
erncon that many discharges have recent
w been made from the printery was
denied by high officials Of the Office this
afternoon. On the contrary, it was said
Instead of dismissing employees additional
men are being taken on every day. Only
a few men who could not make good
on the machines" it was stated, were
dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
"GRAvEYARDs SCANDAL
Convicted Erie County Officials Must
Serve Sentences

ALBANY, February 2S.-The conviction
of former Supervisors Byron D. Gibson
and William B. Jackson of Erie, county
for bribery in the sorcalled, "graveyards
scandal in Buffalo has been affirmed by
the court of appeals
1t is alleged the men received note for
S., OGO from Rouland j.. Conover in Novem-
Der, 1900. in order to induce them to vote
to give Conover the contract for the re-
moval of bodies from the old North street
cemetery in Buffalo, which had been taken
as site for the new armory for the 63th
Regiment, and their interment in the
Lakeside cemetery.
In the fulfillment of this contract which
Conover secured it is alleged that Erie
county was defrauded by being charged
for the removal of parts of bodies and
even, of single bones at the rate agreed
upon for whole bodies.
Gibson and Jackson were indicted and
arraigned for bribery in 1906 and the trial
was had in Wyoming county, resulting in
their conviction and sentence to Auburn
prison for terms of five years. The appeal
to the court was based on question as to
whether the statute of limitations had not
interviewed on account of the six years
delay in bringing the parties to trial.
The court also affirmed the judgment
of conviction in the case of Auditor John
w. Nen of Erie county, who was found
guilty of grand larceny, first degree, and
got a seven years term in Auburn prison.
Neff was indicted jointly with Conover for
grand larceny and criminally receiving
stolen property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Friends Of the Secretary Say
He Is Assured of 496 Votes.
THE DOUBTFUL INCLUDED
Nomination on the First Ballot at
Chicago Predicted.
DIVISION IN SOME DELEGATIONS
Arranging the Preliminaries Of the
Coming State Convention in Ohio.
Secretary Garfield to Preside.

Friends of Secretary Taft in this city
who are taking interest in his presidential
campaign are now claiming his nominal
ton on the first ballot. A statement
prepared today by one of these support
ers of Secretary Taft claims at least
1875 votes in sight. without making allow
ance for states which are yet doubtful,
but which the Taft people say will even
tually land In the Taft column. Some
southern states are included in the esti-
mate. 1t was explained, on the ground
that. while In doubt. conditions in those
states are such that the benefit Of the
doubt should be given to Secretary Taft.
The table also makes allowances for
divided delegations in some states-Ken-
lucky. for example, where the Taft peo-
pie claim fourteen of the twenty-six dele
gates to which the state is entitled.
The table follows, the figures in paren-
theses indicating the total delegation from
the state referred to:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN MEXICO.
Gov. Creel to Take Up the Gothen
berg system.

NANTONIO, Tex. February 2S.-
A dispatch from Chihuahua, Mexico
says:
Gov. Creel says that as soon as more
pressing matters are disposed of he may
AXE up the solution of the liquor problem
along the lines of the Gothenberg sys-
tenn as proposed by him when he was
acting governor two years ago.
In brief, this comprises private quasi
philanthropic corporation to take over,
one by one, or as rapidly as possible. the
salodns of the state. close many of them
and Sconduct the others under strict reg
ulatfons and on such a plane as will
conduce to temperance and morality.
The profits of the company will be linn
tied per cent Of the capital invested, all
above that being devoted to public serv-
ice or some other cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
NEW YORK CENTRAL SCHEME.
Will Nullify Photographers Labor
Law if Forced to Observe It.


Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CHICAGO. February 2S.-Seve raj of the
big railroad systems. notably the New
York Central. acting under legal advice,
have decided that if forced to put the
new law limiting the hours of labor OF
employees into effect they will do so In 81
manner which practically will nullify the
act in so far as it relates to telegraph
operators.
1t is understood some of the roads
which have Joined the New York Central
lines in the scheme to nullify the law are
the Missouri Pacific. Louisville and Nash
VILE Santa Fe and possibly the Southern
Pacific.
The legal departments of these roads
have advised that the effect of the law
can be partially evaded by closing all
offices now open continually for an hour
or so during every twentyfour hours and
thereby bring them under "A class un-
designated by the law. The railroads
can then work the operators at these
offices ten or eleven hours as they may
desire.
This Interpretation of the law. it is ad
mitted, violates its spirit. but il is con
tended that is a legal loophole of which
the railroads should avail themselves. The
act makes only two classes of railway
stations those which are continuously
open day and night and those open part
of the day or part of the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Disclosure Regarding Fire.

After being without Information for
two days as to the origin of three fires
in the home of Smith Ames. colored. 316
L street northwest, Capt. Doyle. eighth
precinct and Fire Marshal Nicholson
have practically come to the conclusion
that the flames OH all three occasions
were started by an inmate of the house
who. it is stated by the police, is sup
posed to be Of unsound mind.
The first fire occurred about 23O o. clock
Wednesday afternoon Several hours
later the Are department was again called
out for a fire at the same address. Short
ly after noon yesterday a third alarm
was sounded and before the flames were
extnguished about $40 damage had re-
suited.
Capt. Doyle detailed several policemen
to the case, and after an Investigation
In connection with the fire department
officers they came to the conclusion that
the inmate referred to had caused the
flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
The Cat Question.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Having read in The Star of Saturday.
February %, a paragraph entitled Home
for Cats l, an annoyed housekeeper,
will ask to be allowed to express an opin-
ion on the subject through yohr valuable
paper. a.
AS read and hear of the suffering and
distress in this great city. and how badly
funds are needed by charitable institu-
tions and organizations to carry on their
good work for the relief of suffering hui
manity, it seems to me that ladies of
valuable time and efforts to some project
more worthy of their philanthropy How
ever a 'home'' or any proposition. that
win solve the rfobIem of doing away with
these annoying felines would be a relief
to particular housekeepers.
A. HARRIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Condition Improves.

The condition of Augustus Ridgely.
sixtyfive years Of age. of 11O4 18th street
northwest. who was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday. suffering from
the effects~of inhaling illuminating gas,
is today reported to be improved. The
surgeons at the hospital say Ridgely has
a good chance for recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Loses Handbag and valuables.

Mrs. ]. r. Cogran Of 100 18th street
southeast reported to the police today
that while she was in store on 7th
street northwest yesterday afternoon a
handbag. which she had on her arm. con-
tanning s.. a gold veil pin and two hand
kerchiefs. suddenly disappeared.
Mrs. Cogran said she had several bum
dies in her arms and that she did not
know whether she lost 1t or some one took
1t. The police are Investigating the case
but 1t is supposed she dropped the bag
while on her rounds of shopping. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Guilty Of Manslaughter.

After celebrating all night the jury in
the case of Gilbert Lewis, .coiored. in
dicted for frst-degree murder I'm con-
nection with the death Of Eugene Ruther-
ford. May IS last in Georgetown, today
returned a verdict Of guilty of man.
slaughter. Self defense was urged in
behalf Of the prisoner by Attorney George
p. Hoover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Claimed for Taft.
Delegates Already Instructed.

The following delegates have already
been instructed for Taft: Fourth Okla
homa. first Missouri. Philippine Islands,
Florida state convention, first Florida, sec
ond Florida. fourteenth Missouri. fifteenth
Missouri, fifteenth Ohio, twenty-first Ohio
ninth Ohio. twelfth Ohio. second Missouri
fourth Ohio. nineteenth Ohio, seventh
Missouri. fifth Missouri. ninth Missouri,
fifth Ohio. eleventh Missouri, twelfth Mis-
souri,. sixth Missouri. fourth Missouri
sixth Ohio. eighth Ohio, sixteenth Ohio,
second Oklahoma, first Tennessee. seventh
Ohio. Missouri state convention. Total
number of delegates, Ga.
There are contests from Florida, first
and second Florida and the sixth Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Preparing for Ohio Convention.

A conference of some of Secretary Taft's
supporters was held in this city yesterday
afternoon to arrange the preliminar:es
Of the coming state convention in Ohio
Those who took part were Secretary Taft,
Secretary Garfield, Representative Bur-
ton. Representative Longworth and Mr.
Wade Ellis, the attorney general Of Ohio.
4 tentative draft of the platform was
prepared. 1t is said to omit all reference
to Senators Foraker and Dick.
Secretary Garfield will be temporary
chairman of the convention. 1t is thought
that Gov. Harris, former Gov. Herrick.
Arthur i. Vorys and Charles P. Taft
will be the delegates at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28

The local plant of the American Iron
and Steel Company has resumed at Read
ing, Pa, after two months idleness. II
employs nearly Loco hands, The COM
pany reports an Improvement i'm the iron
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-28
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 9TH Street. Az to 425 8th Street.
9
LADIES' MERIENO UNDE

Women's, Medium weight White Jersey
fitting Combination Suits; high neck,
long sleeves ankle length. 75c value. Az,
Tomorrow, each. wv
Women's Fine Ribbed Corset Covers white,
high neck and long sleeves, SOC value. ORc
Tomorrow, each. wv
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= Wants $1.5O a Foot.

There is a large plot of ground conta in
ing 1S35S square feet. assessed at about
81 cents an average foot for the ground
and 81 800 for the improvements which
consist largely of some frame shacks that
were recently condemned, it is said. The
real value Of both ground and improve
ments. when determined by the assess
ment rule. is $19,946; or about 81 .OS1a "a
foot. the ground alone being valued at
SIG, 1876. or about SO cents foot One of
the owners declined to fix his own valua-
tion. but admitted that $50 a foot might
be considered fair price. At that rate
the property would be worth So. SO7. 1t
is said to be doubtful however, if that
price could be obtained at private sale on
the Sd street side of the reservation, for
property OH the Az street side is being
offered. and not accepted. at $1,2O a foot,
and the AZ street side is the business side
of the reservation.
The reservation is bounded on the north
by Maine avenue land the Improve
ments'' on that side are said to be poor
and dilapidated. as rule). on the south
by Maryland avenue (Which is the most
attractive side, as it contains the apart
ment house already referred to. and sew
eral neat brick dwelling houses. with a
few frame shacks). on the east by Sd
street (Which presents a. sad appearance
In facing the Capitol. with it's stoneyard
and row of shanties), and, on the west
by ~ street. On the corner of AZ street
and Maryland avenue is a large brick
structure. with a past history. which is
now used as an institute for the educa-
ton OF colored youth. This and the
apartment house are the only buildings of
note in the reservation.
The owners who have been interviewed
upon the subject offer no reasons why
values should have increased ntthe .reser-
walton for many years, except the posi-
bility of Improvement, resulting from the
change. of the railroad situation, in South
Washington and the fact that the govern
ment will some day take the land for the
purposes outlined in the Heydon bill.
Tax Assessors Record.
The following table shows the lot num-