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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17

Local race goers had their troubles
yesterday and the layers at the Emery
Vile track enjoyed the novelty of 4
winning day. Nest of the favorites per-
formed poorly, as frequently happens
on drying out track. Two OF them.
Depeen and Gene Russell, were unfor-
tunate at the barrier and got away
from the post so poorly as to thereby
lose whatever chance they might have
had The race that Deneen ran after
getting left was eloquent of the
withz.any kind of fair break. The
remaining favorites that failed We're
Wambaro and Serenade.
Neither of these horses had any ex-
cuses for their failure TO finish within
the money. Booger Red and Don En-
rique were the winning first choices
DON ENRIQUE's EASY WIN
Don Enrique won the elassiest race
of the card in fashion that made race
goers wonder how 1T happened that
Captain Kennedy was able to beat him
In his previous start. Showing his
usual disinclination to break he went
the leaders down on the baekstretch.
moved into the lead after the stretch
turn, and won OFF by himself in big
romp. DR.. Holzberg and Twilight
Queen, the other short priced contend
ers, had been racing out in front and
Holzberg was able to beat the Forsythe
filly for the place principally because
little Jockey Russili let go her head
in the stretch and began whipping. Had
he kept right on riding the fi1ly prob
ably would have been much closer up
at the finish. Figent had a flash of
speed, but dropped out of the running
early.
VICAR BEST OF POOR LOT
The Vicar was so much the best of
the poor lot that contested the opener
that he won off by himself, despite the
tremendous handicap of having TO carry
the novice rider, r. II. King The boy
had enough sense to sit still, and the
horse did the rest, galloping over the
firing leaders at the end as If they
made the pace with Banthel and sue
ceeded in making that filIy last for the
place. Pops, manifestly short loomel
dangerous at the head of the stretch,
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Expects Racing Revival at
Hot Springs in February

Louis A. Celia has written several
horsemen whose strings are at Lex
ington that he expects q revival of
racing at Hot Springs by February 1.
Many letters have been received by
Lexington people from friends in Hot
Springs, and the majority predict that
at the coming session of the Arkansas
Legislature a beneficiary measure will
be passed, unless the track owners
themselves put some obstacle in the
way through failure to agree upon an
equitable division of the dates,
From away down deep comes the in
formation that up to now the interests
controlling Oaklawn park and Essex
park at Hot Springs have not been
able to reach a tacit understanding.
1t is said that when j. b. Respess,
who has the chief interest in Essex
park, went to Louis A. Celia for an
understanding as to dates, he was ad-
vised that that matter could be at
tended to later on.
This, it is said, does not entirely suit
Respess. He wants to know where he
stands before the legislature convenes
Respess, il is said, entertains the be-
lief that the Celia Condor interest will
urge the creation of a racing commits
sion for the state of Arkansas, with
the hope and expectation that they can
control the commission and secure
through it the choice dates for Oak
lawn park.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
-BATHHOUSE" JOHN FACES
A CHARGE OF ASSAULT
Newspaper Photographer Com
plains of Beating at Demo-
cratic Ball in Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Alderman John
CoughIin, otherwise known as Bath
house John" was arrested here today,
charged with assault on Lyman Atwell,
a photographer of the Chicago Record
Herald. at the first ward democratic
ball Monday night.
According to his own story Afwell
attempted to snapshot CoughIin, where
upon the latter led an assault in which
the photographer was badly beaten and
his camera smashed. A plain clothes
policeman held him during one phase
OF the struggle. while others pounded
him.
other charges may result from the
annual orgy. Representatives of the
states s attorneys Office and of the Law
and Order league today conferred over
evidence of ruffianism. indecency and
other alleged offenses at the bal
Inasoue"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
GLORI0 CAPTURES
FEATURE RACE
AT ARCADIA
Easily Defeats Cohoquy, the
Favorife, in Six FurI0ng
Event for All Ages
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
Los ANGELES. Dee. 16-ordinary
fields and the first 1 to shot OF the
season were features at the Arcadia
track today. The long shot of the
day was Carman's Waterbury in the
last race. opening at and closing at
II to 1, and staying in front ali the
way. The to . favorite, Lord Nell
son, was sixth to the end.
The feature was the fourth race, six
furlongs for all ages. won easily by
Glorio. Colloquy was the fayorite and
alternated with Tom McGrath as pace
maker into the stretch. When the
pinch came both We're passed by Glorio
and Hasty Agnes the latter losing at
20 to 1.
Hildreth's stake horse, Fitzherbert.
made his first appearance at the meet
ing in a purse race at five and a half
furlongS. The book makers stuck UP
to against him, the horse going
to the post at / to 7. Going away
second, he jumped into the lead. and
at the finish he was eight lengths in
front of the second horse, Anderson,
who was to for place.
Mary f, at l to 2, made the same
race, and won in a canter by eight
lengths from the 60 to shot Valiant,
with the rs to l Summer Cloud third.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Arcadia Results

SANTA ANITA PARK. Dee 16.-Eighteenth
day; Winter meeting Los Angeles racing ass9-
]. Hoffman. starter. Weather clear. Track fast
FIRST RACE-Seven furlonss selling:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin.
so2-Vi4synt 6I-Wagy fnrGss3 PSsers' 1os 81,
95i-summer 'edeSde Cloud 'siullgnjio2 io
Time-;12 a.5. pa. Al %. roo. 1:25 A.
place, out show; yivant Is place. show
Cloud. show. Teo Beach. Netting, Janeta,
Christine A. finished as named. Value to win.
good. Won in canter- Others easily. Mary
of it and won in a walk Vivant always close
to pace. but Mary had too much speed.
SECOND RACE-Five and a half furlongs
Odds Horse and Jockey W.T.. st. Str. Fin.
1-7-Fitzherbert tShilling).. .115 4 Is
g s-l-Anderson tArchibald). .llo Z "a s2o
s Timep:os ss, sssmPf7' IL As 20. Al. 54, i:os
At post minutes. on at 2:20. Fitzherbert
out place and show Anderson 70 place s.l out
Winner b. c. by Ethelbert- Morganatie. Trained
by S. c; Hildreth; Start good. Won in a
elassed his field and won going away. Rest
were strung all over the track.
THIRD RACE-One mile:
Odds Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin
4-1-st Elmwood tArcbibaidj1i4 / 81 IS
s2Psetens9n mse5s On fTssubea ss s 81 los ,5 "a e
1:1a 1-5. 1.2s IS, i:ss 2-5. At post u of a
minute: of at 2:451s. Trorato. SIS place, IL
1-3 show. Lady Kitty, Varieties. knight of
Ivanhoe, Aucassin: yinton. finished as named.
setto-Golden Rose. Trained by G. b. Reid. Start
good. Won all three easily TTovato .s given nice
ST. Elmwood eutelassed others.
FOURTH RACE-Six furlongs:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin.
% 5-2-Glorio .Arehibaial lies ] a. II
s.5-coiloauy tMeGss5 .los az 5 "
~ Tipea me ,ia Is rs ,5sf e rs lS minute s7 Of 81
place, So show. colIoduy. is show Tom Nc,
Grath. Mark Anthony II. Tom Reid, Botanist,
ner br. c. by Galveston Cleodora. Trained by
w. T. Fine. Start good. Won easily. Second
driving. Third easily. Glorio ran a beautiful
plenty to spare. Agnes moved up in stretch
FIFTH RAcE-one and three-sixteenths
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin.
l1-5-Norbitt lHoward) io6 l IL
l5-l-ouardi (Pagel ...... 100 3 s2 "a
4lst, Iimst. darIG as 'Riess Is Lac s6 s5
"a as. i:o7 ss. lao 4-s :ss aN5. 1:4s. I:5s,
80 S-5. At post minutes. OF at 1874; Nor,
how st St. af Show %efnso HReafs
Whidden. Gannet. Duchess of Montebello. fin
rsned ner as q nbeH by inspector Trained BY
W. f. House Start good. Won first two easily.
Third driving. Norb1tt much the BEST showed
sharp burst of speed and never left result In
doubt.
SIXTH RAcE-Five and half furlongs.
odds Horse and Jockey, VT. st. Str Fin.
12-1-Waterbury (Archibald) .119 2 1
lO-1-Joe Gaitens tTreube) .1o2 3 21
1O-1-Bitter Sir (Powers) ...lo7 2 sh
OF At post minutes on at 4:o2. Water
bury. place, 2 show; Gaitens, place, 9-5
show: Sir ;,-2 show. Enfield, Please, Lord Nell
son. Esther NJ Hazel Thorpe, Billy Mayham,
finished as named. Value to winner s325. Win
ner blk. e by Watereress-Q Queen Bess. Trained
by Nj. Dooley. Start good won nrsf two
easily. Third driving. Waterbury got OF we'll
and was never headed winning as rider pleased.
Gaitens laid behind pace and made move in
stretch.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
WILL URGE REFORM IN
REDWOOD PARK AFFAIRS
Committee Of Nine VIII Present
Memorial Drawn Up by
AemperVirens Club
SPECIAL Dispatch to me Can


SAN JOSE, Dec. l6.=The memorial
addressed 10 TIE governor. state board
Of forestry and the state legislature,
adopted at a meeting OF the Semper-
virens club OF California, held i'm this
city December y. will be presented by
committee Of nine men chosen from
different parts Of the state TO represent
that body
The memorial, which was drafted By
Judge John +. Richards, reviews the
purpose for which the state redwood
park in the big basin Of the Santa
cruz mountains was established and
urges that the present methods used in
The maintenance of the park be stopped
as Inconsistent with that purpose. The
memorial asks that the letting Of pri-
ate contracts, the cutting of redwood
trees and other practices now in force
be abandoned.
The committee which win present the
memorial was appointed today and is
composed Of A r. Briggs OF San Fran
cisco. president Of the state board Of
trade; Rev. Richard +. -Gleeson of Santa
Clara president Of the Santa Clara COL
lege; ". :. Rodgers of Boulder Creek,
W. " Richards Of Oakland. George c.
Ross Of san Msteo, George Wharton
James OF Pasadena. DR.. ". r. Dudley
Of Stanford university and Judge John
=. Richards Of San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
CALIFORNIA BECOMING
GREAT DAIRY STATE
Biennial Report of Bureau
Shows Butter Industry Has
Doubled i'm Ten Years

SACRAMENTO, Dec 16.-The sew
enth biennial report of the state dairy
bureau covering the fifty-eighth and
fifty-ninth fiscal years was submitted
to Governor Gillett today. It indi-
Gates a notable expansion in the ex-
tent of the dairy industry in Califor-
MIA.
That California" the report says.
lis developing into a gr-at dairy state
is patent to the most casual observer.
Up to the present time this tendency
has been largely in the production of
10 years from an annual output of 23,-
69I OPS pounds to 4S,46S,5S5 pounds"
Regarding the output of butter the
report says that during the year end
ing September 30. 1907, some 44,5S9,2Il
pounds of butter were made in this
state and that the production for the
year ending September so, 1908, was
4S7695S5 pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Fauorites Perform Poorly
and Bookies Make Cleanup
BY J. K. Jefery

but stopped al the end and barely saved
third place from the well played De-
wiser. Wamboro, the fav0rite, stopped
badly after chasing Banthel closely to
Deneen was played in the second as
though it was all over but the cash.
lengths behind his ffeld and ran phe-
nomeAal race to hnish as good as third
But for getting into close quarters in
tee stretch he might have won n spite
Prince Brutus had raced each other
into exhaustion out in front. LQrd
Provost won hard drive with Warden
Yell, 20 10 I shot, that closed with
great resolution.
PiEILLISTINA's VICTORY
Serenade was at oddson in the third
and looked to be holding her field safe
out in front until the paddock had been
passed, when she suddenly quit and nm
ished unplaced. Phillistina. which had
been a persistent contender from the
beginning, lasted 10 win by a head from
Almena. with Cowen bangup third
All three of the placed horses in this
race were at long odds, as good as
so. TO l having been laid against the
winner. with virtually no takers
nounced favoritism in the fourth and
made every post a winning one. Anna
May, whose odds had receded because
Of the belief that she would not be
able to cope with the superior class or
horses she was meeting in this race,
came within half a length of getting
up a the end after having been a for
ward contender all the way. Fire
ball. which ran up into menacing con-
tentfon entering the stretch, weakened
badly in the final strides. and Bill
Eaton was able TO beat him for the
show by narrow margin
CURRICULUM BY A NECh
Gene Russell which had supplanted
Belle Kinney III favcritism In the dfth.
was as good as left at the post and
got none of the money. Curriculum
and Yank both of which were well
played outsiders, fought it out when
Belle Kinney weakened after making
the pace 10 the paddock Curriculum
beat Belle Kinney for the place BY
almost a length Gene Russell made
up considerable ground and finished
fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
JUDGE HARGIS' WIDOW
DEFENDS HIS SLAYER
Son of Kentucky Feudist Prose-
cuted for Murder by Moth
er's Brother

IRVINE. Ky, Dec ls.-The trial of
Beach Hargis, charged with the muir
der last February At Jackson, Ky, Of
his father. Judge James Hargis. was
,alled here today. Members Of the
Hsrgis family. which is one Of the
noted feUd sources in the Kentucky
mountains, are on both sides Of the
ease.
The wids7v of Judge Hargis is using
the money which her husband left TO
her with which 20 defend the patri-
eide Her brother. w Floyd Byrd, is
assisting the prosecution.
The murder was committed in the
store Of Judge Hargis in the county
seat Of Brea thitt county.
Beach, who is about % years old
and is rightfuliy named Beauchamp.
entered his fathers store and after
some angry words and a struggle shot
The judge with the feud chieftain's s
own pistol. Previously Judge Hargis
lad severely disciplined the young
man.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
SELECT REFEREES
FOR BERGER'S
FIGHTS
Representatives of Langf0rd and
Flynn and Walsh and AfteH
Choose Smith and King
By T. p. MagiIIigan

The representatives of Sam Ian gford,
Jim Flynn, Jimmy Walsh and Monte
Attel met last night and selected the
referees who will off1eiate at Berger's
show next Monday evening Eddie
Smith of Oakland was the unanimous
choice Of Tim MeGrath and Joe Wood
man. who acted for Flynn and Lang
ford Eddie Keeyin, representing Jim
my Walsh, and Harry Foley, who looks
after the affairs of Monte Attell, imme-
diately hit on Alvie King, and he will
act as arbiter in the battle between
There was very little aftermath to
the KellyPapke fight around sporting
headquarters yesterday. Those who
read William J. Slattery's story in The
Call praised the account highly. Local
sports were inclined TO think it the
best of any recent account of prize
hght.
Jimmy Coffroth has practically aban-
doned his plan to put Kelly and Papke
on at his Sunshine Athletic club New
Years day. Coffroth wired Kelly, and
the latter replied that he was willing,
but no line could be had on Papke
badly cut and bruised by the Italian
to get ready for a battle by New Year 5
day. In the meantime Coffroth is going
ahead with his bargain counter show,
and more than 100 fighters offered their
services to Gregory Mitchell, who is
ma tchmaker for the vaudeville boxing
show.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Yesterdays Winners

been made to get the commission down in larger
Jumps.
Trainer Read repHrchased County Clerk from
J. NJ Crane Yesterday for K. l.. Thomas. Crane
bonus on the $500 that the animal stood him.
f. j. Baldwin teIegraphed superintendent
Grant yesterday that the carload Of horses that
he will race here would leave Arcadia for
EmeryviIle last night. Lisaro and Del Cruzador
are the best known Of The string
Ed soule attempted to make substantial
winning on Grace G yesterday II was his com
ing quotation OF 20 to 1. The mare had not
started since the opening day Of the Seattle
At and ready and souie decided to take 4
chance that she might be able 70 win AZ the
first asking. Her lon~ absence from the races
has been due 10 nervieulaE trouble.
Fireban showed marked Improvement yester-
day his last previous appearance. when he
ran disgracefully as an odds on favorits. he
keen contender ali the way in better
company and lost the show only in the last stride
or two.
F. A. Forsythe's good colt. High Private. is
the lameness which attended his last start.
His trouble Is Of the nerVicular type and 10
chronic.
d. Rei6 an elder brother Of Johnny and Lester
Rein. who has been abroad for over 10 years.
country. For a time the elder Reif was con-
nected with the stable OF Richard Croker but
he has done NEST Of his training In Italy aud
France Reid has established himself ae
Chantilly. in France. and will race a stable 0f
his in 1909.
W. f. Phillips for many years trainer Of
Fred Cooks stable, Is devoting his time and at
tention these days to raising mules ar his fafm
Shelbyville. ny He has given up racing
entirely. and says he viii not 20 back to the
tracks until the sport Is rehabllitated. Phillips
is native Of Missouri and has many relatives
residing in that state he keeps In touch With
affairs political and is OF the opinion that the
reopening OF the tracks at st. Louis and Kansas
City Is not even remotely possible
More than 12.0O0 persons attended the raecs
at san Antonio, Tex, the opening day Of the
midwinfeS meeting
Jockey Pendergast headed the list OF riders at
the Beaumont meeting with IA hrsts and win
ming percentage Of .3S. Molesworth a close
second aud Butwell good third
William Murray is running his meeting at 81
Paso despite the denial OF dates to him By the
Texas thoroughbred association.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
DOGS pRAwN FOR coURsING

Two high class stakes will be run
Sunday at Ingleside eoursing park. The
drawing last night resulted as follows:
Unfinished stake-Pedlar Baum vs. Wild Bill;
Old Peach VS. Little wedgewood: Russell j. VS..
CONDUCTOR l. NJ VS.. Stanley +; Orby vs. Ottawa /;
Lady Kelp VS.. Waubanauhkec; Wild Idol vs..
Gentle Anne: Amandan VS.. Star Pointer; Holly
wood vs. Third Rail; Free VIII Shaun
OsFarreIIe Flower Girl vs. Joe Dempsey; Best
Turkey VS.. Ironhouse; Lady Fieldwiek vs. Aggie
Rocker
Class stake--Country Girl vs.. Turkeys Best
Golden Rule VS.. Rear Admiral: Walla Walla VS..
Silver Musk: Cheyenne vs. The Battler; Car
mel vs. The Mint; Race King vs. ODondago;
Curry vs. Crystal: May Boy VS.. Royal Gold
Seauois VS. Our Ports 1ralee Lad vs. The Gov
ernor: Sangerman Georgetown; Keepsake vs..
Roman Money: The RoHdy vs. Anna Belize.
NJ NJ vs.. Ring Lady; Mainstay vs.. Belmont
Hvllyberry VS.. Sister.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
WIPES OUT POOLROONS
Especial pispatch 20 The Call

SANTA ROSA. Dec. 16.-The city
council passed an ordinance last night
wiping out the poolrooms In this city
The terms OF the ordinance are very
stringent and violation is punishable
by fne not to exceed $500 or BY I'M
prisOnment not TO exceed $50 days IN
the county jail. or by both. The ordl-
nance not only makes il misdemeanor
for any person to conduct a pooiroom
or sell pool tickets in Santa Rosa. put
a person. his agents, or representative
may not lease a room for the purpose
of a poolroom; neither can telegraph
or telephone company handle messages
dealing with races, knowing that they
are for use in a poolroon- The ordl-
nance was approved by the mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
UNION OIL COMPANY
IN 1000 ACRE DEAL
Leases Vast Property in Kern
County and Will Develop
on Extensive Scale
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
LOS ANGELES. Dec. 1s.-In a deal
to be closed this week the Union oil
company Will lease the 1000 acre hold
ings of the Sunset Road oil company
in Kern county, and evidently is plan
ming 10 handle oil for road making
purposes on an extensive scale. A re-
finery at Hazelton is included in the
lease, the terms of which are not given
out.
1t is the most important transaction
in oil lands for months. The Union oil
company viii take possession imme-
diately and plans are under way for
an active campaign of development of
the field.
The Sunset has the largest supply of
heavy road oil in the state and has been
able TO handle its output only in cars.
1t is believed the Union has plans for
more expeditions delivery and for a
widening of the market. Three-fourths
Of its holdings are proved and the re-
mainder is declared to be good wildcat
territory.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Workouts at EmeryviIle

December 16--Track heavy; around sticks
Jean dare and Dorante--Five eeighths in
:07 %.
Remember-AIile in 2:01 %
Roy Bennett-Half in :56.
Hanbridge-Three-eighths in 40.
Prince Of Orange-Half in 40
Observation-Disclosures in 1:07 1-5.
/ Told LSeven-eighths in 1:42.
Silver Sue-Three- ee-fohrths in 20.
Fantastic--Half in .54 40.
Schinooser- -Three-eighths in 40 3-5
Fargo Rose--Fiye-eighths in 1:131a.
t-Fleven-sixteenths in 1:l9 AS
Tom Hayward--Three eighths in :421h
Rubia Granda-HaIf in :53.
Ell Picaro and Talentosa- Three -eighths in
80 A-5
Maxims Half in 30.
WapA Quarter in :2sla
Belmere-Three-quart In .27 80
Blanche C--FIve-eighfhs in 1.0Sik.
Copper and vibrate Ihree-e -eighths in 40 2-5
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
BLOW SAFE AND FLEE
IN STOLEN CARRIAGE
Posse in Autos PurSues Crooks
Who Looted Southern
Pacific Office

bers blew open the safe of the Beau
mont postofice. 80 miles east of this
city, on the Southern Pacific at ,
o'clock this morning. They secured
500 in money and stamps. and made
buggy which they had previously
stolen from a nearby town.
A posse with automobiles is in pur-
suit Of the robbers. who fed in the
direction of San Bernardino. having
several hours start Of the officers.
The robbers used nitro glycerin TO
blow open the safe.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Williams to Use Pari Mntnel
Machines in Mexico

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-Details of the
plan for a Mexican racing circuit. in
which Thomas Fl. Williams and j. G.
Foilansbee are interested. has been an
nounced. Matt Winn has been chosen
to undertake the building and estab-
lishment of the tracks.
President Diaz is in hearty accord
with the venture. and. the Mexican
jockey club will be composed of the
best sportsmen of that country. Its
membership probably will reach 50o-
1t is the intention to conduct the sport
much along the lines that are followed
in France and the Argentine republic.
The wagering will all be done through
the pari mutuel machines. and in con-
nection with the sport Will be a gov
ernment breeding bureau.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
High School Athletics

The Lick high school held rally yesterday
afternoon. Among the speakers were Boxton
Bill Middleton, Hupp and Holman Block LIS
were awarded to the basket ball and football
teams, and the girls interclass cup was pre-
sented.
Commercial high held a graduating rally
yesterday at the school. Principal Murphy and
the president Of the student body made short
addresses.
The Saiplamat basket ball team defeated
Commercials team Tuesday night by score of
81 to 6.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Amateur Baseball

Under the efficient management of Norwin
E. Smith a Wilmerding football star and base
ball player, the ushers of the National thea
season. The team Is composed OF the following:
Bowley. pitcher; George. catcher; Smith, first
base: Pedler, second base; Towle, third base
Baldwin. shortstop; Levy, right field; Williams
left feld Adams, center field. The team is
ready TO accept challenges from any team com
posed OF theater ushers in the city. Address
challenges to Norwin E. Smith, manager, Ma
tional theater, city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
LEASE BASEBALL GROUNDS

Officials of the Berkeley baseball as
sociation, consisting of j.. w. Forrest,
president: ]. u. Dougery. secretary
treasurer James c. Whitham business
manager. and l.. II. Whitman, baseball
manager, have leased the Dwight way
grounds at MilVia and Derby streets
for four years. This lease is for Sum
days and holidays, the Berkeley school
board having leased it for the schools
on week days. a first class baseball
diamond is under construction. The
association is backing a team for the
state league next year.