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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-17
ARIEL in Role
Of Sleuth: Finds
Kissing Contract
ASmussen's Signature to
Eau Claire Agreement
No Forgery.

NEW YORK. Feb. 17-John Fl. Far
iel secretary Of the National Asso-
citation OF Minor Leagues, says the CON
tract Of Asmussen, a young backstoI
tried by the Boston National League
Club last season, with Eau Claire was
not forgery and that the players
signature was genuine.
Secretary Farrelrs denial OF the as
sertion was due to a recent statement
that "Asmussen's signature TO the Eau
Claire contract was a forgery of tie
rankest kind" Ee says:
Facts in the Case.
The facts in the case are that PLAY
er Asmussen signed contract witS the
Eau Claire Club June Z. 1876. and the
same was duly recorded in this office.
ASInUsEen acted as manager of the cI1Il
until early in August. when he deserted
us club and his contract Subsequently
he returned TO the Eau Claire CiTlb INV
again jumped his club.
When the question Of the stains of
me payer arose during the latter mart
OF lSVs playing season. IL was discover
ca LOT me nTst time that the former
president Of the Wisconsin T,esa-tta bad
failed = return Asmussen's contract ~
the Eau Claire Club. and we were I'M
aole 10 locate Mr.. Powers. This plaver
VINO had deserted his club twice owing
II an alleged iebt Of $40. then set uD
me ~. cIaln tnat II Eau Claire had con
tract with him he had never signed it.
Deny Players Statement.
The officials OF the club, despsirina
Of finding Mr.. Powers. or recovering the
contract, made several affidavits ex-
plicitly denying the players statements
Mr.. Powers has at last been located al
Goldheld, New, and in a letter which
reached us February /, 1908, Mr.. Pow
ers writes:
i went home and was successful
IN finding the AsH7ussen contract. and
II affords me great pleasure to send voU
same in this letter. Asmussen .axlznOv,I-
edged 10 me several times that he
signed the contract, and I will make az
fldavit To that effect. He appealed 10 me
several times to use my influence tC
get his release. -
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UNCLE WILL RACE
At CRESCENT CITY

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. I7.-BurleW
O'Neills chapultepec viii not enjoy
a HalkOver in the two $1,000 derbies 10
b. decided next month ia New Orleans.
Letters received here from John Lowe.
in California. the trainer for sam Hill
dreth. indicate that Uncle. the $4,000
colt in Hildreth's harm. viii be loaded
and expressed 10 the Crescent City as
soon as he finishes his engagements in
California
It had been reported that Uncle would
remain on the coast and turfmen at
Montgomery Park had decided TO send
the usual array of candidates from here
for the New Orleans classics. but
loves letter has caused them 10 aban-
don their plans
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One of the Interchangeable of nature that like shall beg
Parents who related by the ties Of blood who have conump
family blood
den the form of SCTOu Swollen glands brittle
hip pale compexions sicy bodies running
inherited scouous tendency succeed holding check during
after spell system
begins weaken and lose its vitality from other
trouble will
goes
deposits kills the and completely the changes
the quality of the blood by all impurities
plying this vital fluid with rich qualities s. S. is
purely vegetable medicine especially systems which
have teen weakened poorly nouishd by scroou blood
ture Scrofula and medical advice desired free all who
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA Ga.
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ITALIAN DROPS
LOAD OF BRICK
ON BOB UNGLAUB

Robert A. Unglaub the baseball
player Of the Boston Americans,
was injured recently in Williams
port, Pa, by a wheelbarTow of
brick having been dumped onto
him. while standing in a sewer
trench one brick struck one OF
badly. Others fell upon his shoulders
and arms and he is badly bruised
as the result. Unglaub is a city in
spector on a big storm sewer job
and an Italian accidently dumped
the brick upon him while bob" was
standing in the trench.
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WILL STOP PITCHERS
FROM S0ILING BALLS

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. Feb. IMAM
ager Clarke Griffith, Of the New York
Yankees, announced today that there
WIS no question whatever that the
American League would adopt a rule
this wear against the deliberate sOiling
OF new balls by any member of a team.
The American League win do this
whether the Joint rules committee of
the National and American leagues does
s0 OF not
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Precision Made
In Agriculture
Bill for Roads

The automobilists will all be for the
Agricultural appropriation bill this year,
if they get an idea Of what that ball is
trying TO do for good roads. If the
city fellows and the farmers ever get
to pulling together for better roads,
they may be brought about; and the bill
proposes to get 'en together.
There is bureau Of road construction
under the Ag ticulmral Department.
which for years has been engaged in
construction OF sample pieces Of roads,
mainly macadam, with view to show
ing the country folks how to do it.
There is one difficulty about this plan,
which consists in the fact THAI the aver
eye mile Of macadamized read costs
from 5000 to $500. In most of the
country communities of the United
States this is prohibitive. In great
regions there are no materials at any
price for macadsm work.
Expert Road Builders.
So IT IS. proposed In the new bin that
is about 90 be reported 20 provide that
instead of building sample miles OF
IDEAL road the department shall send
about the country expert road builders
adapt to local needs such plans as Will
give each region the best possible roads
within its means and OF the materials
it can command. The road. surfaced
with a mixture of sand and clay. can
be produced at from 500 to $500 pei
mile. and by application OF a proper
knowI dge Of drainage and surfacing
methods il is a right good highway.
TF-zF cd 70
vide this new scheme or road supervis-
ion arc education. with the purpose o.
teaching the people 10 use the materials
at hand to best advantage and at the
same time to adapt the road work as far
as possible TO present financial oondi-
tons and 10 use materials at hand. IL
is expected there viii be opposition, but
the committee is prepared TO fight for
the new plan.
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CHICAGO QUINT
BREAKS RECORD

CINCINNATI, Feb. Another Amer
lean Bowling Congress record went 20
smash last night when the T0settis. OF
Chicago totaIed 2,Ss6 for three games.
This is the highest mark for the
American Bowling Cor gress annual
tourneys. and the CLEARS. of Chicago.
held the top notch totals since the IN
dianapoiis tourney held In 1896, when
they ChalkeO up Z,a3Z- That was ehe
loaded ball year.
TWO classes.
Championship Winners
l..ith and Dunbar, OF Newark, N J.,
representing the National Bowling Con-
--ess, won the doubles championship;
J. Norman, representing the Canadian
.SoWliu- Association. COPIED the hOnoTs
iU the individuals. and thompson
colts, who captured the Canadian
championship, are the holders Of the
iiyC-man title.
The representative OF the American
Bowling Congress made very poor
showing. Richter and Bigely were last
in the tWO-man event and the Furniture
Five, of Grand Rapids. brought up the
rear in the five-man class. Marshall
Levey. the individual champion, finished
second in the international event.
High Scores.
The high scores In each division fol-
lows:
FiVE-AIAN TEAMS.
rasettis, Chicago ....................... 2.SSf
carl MuIlers. Chicago -....-....-.-.. . SOS
Nationals Indianapolis. . 7sS
TWO-MAN TEAMS.
Chalmers Kiene. Chicago. ............ 1 %
Frey-Hoffman, Cleveland .......-.... .246
Neison-MsorCk, Chicago. 246
INDIVIDUALS.
Nlcusert Menninger. ST., Detroit....... 66s
Ray Stoke. Chicago ......-............. 50,
&. a. Crus0e, Indianapolis. 660
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-08-14
PLANS OF NATIONAL WOOL
GROWERS ASSOCIATION.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 14.-The Ma
tional Convention of the Wool Grow
ers Association of America, which
will be held in this city Aug. 25 to
2S, inclusive, is expected to bring hun
dreds of sheep owners. The conven-
ton will have a number of matters
before it, not the least important OF
which will be a move to inaugurate
a national storage plan. The question
of transportation also will be taken
up and an active fight made to elm
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KILLED SON AND DAUGHTER
THEN KILLED HIMSELF

Los Angeles. Cal. Aug. 13.-Insane
from religious mania. N. ]. Duffy, ag-
ed sixty, today attacked and killed
his son and daughter with an axe,
and then, cut his own throat with a
razor, inf1icting fatal injuries. He al
so attempted to kill his wife, but she
escaped him. Duffy is said to have
been on the verge of insanity for
weeks. Several weeks ago he purch-
ased a lot in the cemetery, explaining
to the sexton that he wanted it for
himself, his wife, son and daughter.
Three days ago he went to an under
takers establishment and purchased
a coffin for himself. Last night he at
tended a religious meeting and work
ed himself into a frenzy.
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l. report approved and ac-

1. report approved and ac-
count allowed, 91SO
T. T. Loveless, constable fees, 1921
st. NIacy's Hospital, care of
paupers, 146.4O
~. NJ. O'Kelley, grading road, 292.96
t. F. Cazier, work on road, 1875
A. E. Page, insurance on court
house. 225.OO
Whereas all bridges having been
completed, for which special tax lev
les were heretofore made, and all
-ilIs and charges therefor having been
paid; it is ordered that the Treasurer
IF Chaves county be and is hereby
instructed to transfer all surplus mo-
2eys in any and all special bridge
unds and all moneys hereafter col
.ected for said special bridge funds
lto the general road and bridge fund.
Whereas now comes w. G. Urton
snd asks that certain changes be
made in the public highway just
lorth of the Upper Berrendo Bridge"
md represents to this Board that he
said proposed change and that said
changes are desired to conform, for
L center line, to the recently estab-
iished section line between sections
- and %, Twp. 10 S. r. "a E., which
shows of record, and further repre-
sents that if said proposed change
is granted that he, w. G. Urton, will
move the bridge over the Last
Chance ditch to the middle of said
proposed change, and otherwise put
said proposed and changed highway
in good condition without any ex
pense or Inconvenience to the public,
therefore, after due consideration in
the premises it is ordered that said
request be granted and that said
change is hereby declared and estab-
lished as follows, to-wit:
Beginning for a center line at the
center of the north end of the up
per Berrendo Bridge" thence in a
northeasterly direction on a straight
line with the center of said bridge,
10 the newly established section line.
between sections % and %, Twp. 10
S. r. "a E, thence in a northerly di-
-ection along said section line to the
quarter section corner between said
sections % and %, thence in an east
erly direction to the road as now trav-
eled and heretofore established
running to and from said Up
per BeTTendo Bridge" thence in
northerly direction through Township
10 South, Range "a e. as now trav-
eled and used by the public. The
width of said roadway as hereby
Continued on Page Two.)
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fas to wages, hours OF work and the
price and payment of overtime; and,
as result of a meeting of the union
last night, the union workmen have
decided to waive their demand that
only union men be employed on the
job. TIE union is restrained in no
way from trying to induce the non
union men to join the union, and they
believe they can get most of them to
do so. Glen & Rich will employ whom
they please, but will pay the union
scale and observe the union hours
and rules as to overtime. No changes
in the wage scale are to be made on
either side.
1t is believed that this will be con
sidered a fair settlement of the trou-
BILE. The real sufferers III times of
trouble, the general public, will be
the real benefcfiaries of the settle
ment. Several union men fwent ito
work this morning, and more will be
put on the job as they are needed.
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FOUNDATION IN FOR
WATER POWER HOUSE

The work Of laying the foundation
for the power house for the water
works system has been completed. II
is mass of concrete, of strength
and durability The materials for the
new building are being hauled to the
site, near South Pecos avenue and
East Alameda street, and the cement
brick for the walls are being made
on the ground. 1t will not be many
days before the building will begin
to assume shape.
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MRS. ROBERT MAKIN'S
LONG SUFFERING ENDED.

Minnie G. Maxim, wife of Robert
Maxim, died at 12:40 this morning at
her home on North Hill, after long
illness of tuberculosis. She came here
with her husband from Alabama sew
en- years ago. Her case was one OF
long and patient suffering, and the
devotion of her husband through the
long battle for life has been an ex-
ample of nobility of character rarely
excelled. Mrs. Maxim was born in
Alabama. She was member of the
Southern NJ. E. church and a woman
of genuine Christianity. She was 36
years old and leaves two little daugh-
ters. The funeral was held at four
O'Clock this afternoon from the home,
Rev. J. w. Smith conducting the ser
vice. Burial was made in the South
Side cemetery.
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DEMOCRATS
AT WORK

Chicago, Aug. 14.-With the organ
ization of the speakers bureau of the
Democratic committee practically
completed, John H. Atwood head of
the bureau, today sent out nearly thir-
ty speakers in response to requests
from Democratic organizations in
various parts of the country. This
vanguard of speakers will be follow
ed by others in greater number, and
Atwood said they would be sent to
every part TO the United States wher-
ever their services are needed. At
wood said that already a dozen con-
gressmen and U. S. senators have
volunteered their services, and other
speakers are volunteering in large
numbers. Some of them are Offering
to pay their own expenses.
New York Democrats.
New York, Aug. 14.-In connection
with the meeting today of the Demo
cratic state committee, the principal
business will be the issuance of the
call for the state convention to nom
mate candidates for state Offices.
Chairman w. ]. Connors invited
the chairmen of the various county
committees for a general exchange
of views on the political situation.
Connors said in regard to the situa-
ton that Bryan will carry New York
state by from $4,000 to 100000. In
regard to the gubernatorial situation
Connors said he had heard the name
of Judge Parker mentioned as a can
didate, but that there was plenty OF
good material to pick from. He con-
tinued, mentioning Martin w. Little
field, State Comptroller Glenn and
Lieutenant Governor Chandler as
strong men.
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WATER TANK BACK OF
GRAND CENTRAL FALLS

The six thousand gallon water tank
used as a pressure supply for the
Grand Central hotel and stationed on
a metal frame high above a shed at
the rear of the hotel, fell to the
ground al ten o'clock this morning.
The tank was full of water, and when
it struck the ground it made a re-
port like a discharge of dynamite,
drawing a large crowd who expected
to see the back wall of some building
fallen in. When the tank struck the
ground every seam Strengthened out,
leaving the galvanized iron in sheets
as it is found in the tin-shops. 1t
threw water a hundred feet, wetting
the, entire lot No person was near
and no personal injury resulted. The
tank was !, supported by four 3 1-2
inch hollow iron pipes, and they were
all bent double, the swaying of the
tower under the weight of water fin.
ally causing the supports to give
away.
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be put by the signal corps. 1t is evi-
dent that it will be used principally
in aeronautics and handling dirigi-
bles, as the Baldwin air-ship is too
small for actual use in warfare. Bald
win made a short flight this morning,
but a strong wind was blowing and
he did not proceed far enough to
make an official flight. If the weather
permits he will make an official flight
this afternoon.
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DIED THREE WEEKS AFTER
BiTEN EY MAD DOG,

New York, Aug. 14-AHhough Con
rad Steingruber laughed at the Christ
Hospital physicians in Jersey City,
who said he would die within "a
hours from the effects of the bite of
a mad dog, the prophecy was fulfilled
today. Steingruber was a disbe1iever
in hydrophobia, and. said he would be
wen in few days. He rapidly grew
worse, however. He was conscious
until the end, and almost his last
words were that he would recover.
He was bitten by dog a little over
three weeks ago.
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Fe a li
BALLOON
KILLS TWO

London, Aug 1.-Two persons
were killed and six injured by an ex-
plosion this morning at the grounds
of the Franco-British exposition, OF
the envelope of a balloon owned by
Captain Lovelace of the New York
Aero Club.
Preparations for an ascent were
being made when the accident occur
red. The cause is supposed to have
been the throwing down of a lighted
match. Miss Hill, aged IS, secretary
to Capt. Lovelace, was one of the
persons killed. She was burned to a
cinder. The other person killed was
a man in charge of the balloon. The
six men sustaining injuries were also
employed by Lovelace. The Captains
clothes were badly burned, but other
wise he sustained no injuries.
Successful Balloon Flight.
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE new Parsifal
dirigible balloon. which is construct
ed on flexible system, made a flight
over and around Berlin today that
IdSteu TWO HoufS ana IoIty 1--WE Aliu-
utes. Various maneuvers, against and
with the wind were carried out at an
altitude ranging from 600 to 1000 feet
The air-ship showed excellent stabili-
ty and answered the will of tine pilot
easily and satisfactorily. ia
Government to Accept Air Ship.
Washington, Aug. 14.-With every
thing indicating the acceptance of
the Baldwin military dirigible bal
loon by the government, interest now
centers in the use the air-ship is to
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Mrs.Ladd Dies at Haeerman.

Mrs. ]. H. Ladd, aged 35 years, died
yesterday morning at Hagerman, af-
ter a long illness of tuberculosis She
and her husband and daughter had
been in the valley since last Febru-
ary The husband and daughter left
this morning for the old home II
South Greenfield, Mo-, with the body,
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elimination against western wool
growers on the part of certain rail-
roads. The decision of the executive
committee with reference to the es-
tablishment of central wool station
for the inter-mountain country will
deliberations.
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The Board adjourned until tomor,
row at O'Clock,
The Board net Tuesday, July IA
1908, pursuant to adionrnmea..
Present: w. NJ. Atkinson. Chair
man; Thos. D. White, Commissioner
F. p. Gayle, Clerk
The Board proceeded TO examine
and approve rax schedules.
The report Of J. D. Nell, Justice OF
the Peace, Precinct No. ). was exam
ined and approved.
Now comes Isaac ShiVely, ct al, by
petition and ask for the establishment
of a public highway as described ir
said petition. Now, therefore, it is
ordered that Jerry Cazier be and ne
| is hereby appointed viewer 10 report
on the practfcabiIity of the establish
ment Of said proposed highway.
The butchers bond OF ]. G. Aul
was examined and approved.
The following accounts were al
lowed and ordered paid:
The Hondo Stone Mfg. Co. tiles, 1886
The Worreu Manufacturing Co. :
insect killer, 1000
Geo. D, Barnard & Co, blanks, BIC
Ullery Furniture Co., burying
paupers, etc. 4141s
Ullery Furniture Co. burying
paupers, etc. 1O4 0C
/ J. B. Bailey. J. P. report approx
ed and account allowed. TOO
Ullery Furniture Co. mdse.. 1856
I D. Aleshire, J. P. Precinct No
6. report approved and ac-
count allowed, Gle
&c. L. Ballard. sheriff's fees. 4Ss. go
A. ]. Welter, J. P. Precinct No.
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Correct legal bIalKa- Record Once
LABOR UNION AND THE
CONTRACTORS AGREED

1t will be source of qualification
the differences between the labor I'M
ion and the contractors on the city
Improvement work are settled and
peace restored. AS stated yesterday,
the contractors, Glen & Rich, have
acceded to the demands of the union
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u. S. WEATHER BUREAU.
tLocaI Report. Observation Taken a.

o:UU a. MI
Roswell, n. NJ, Aug. 14.-Tempera-
ture.-Max, SS; min, Ga; mean, IS
Precipitation, .12; wind e, velocity
miles; weather clear.
Forecast, Roswell and Vicinity:
Showers tonight, fair Saturday;
stationary temperature.
Comparative Temperature Data.
Extremes this date last year
Max, "a min, ga.
Extremes this date, Il years rec
ord Max. 81, 1899; min. 55, 1898.
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We have for SAFE Two or the best
residence lots in the city at Is per
cent less than their real value. East
front, splendid location. See US at
once.-RosweI Title & Trust Co.,
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REAR ADMIRAL coGSWELL
DEAD IN FLORIDA

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. I4.-Rear
Admiral James K. Cogswell, U. S. N.
retired, is dead at Jacksonville, Fla.
This Information was conveyed to his
brother-in-law Lieut.. Gen. Arthur Nc
Arthur, in a telegram received today
which simply announces his death.
Macarthur says the news was sur
Cogswell was i'll.
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Smokers Of Questa Rey Cigars

say they get more real solid en-
ioyment from them than from
many brands costing twice the
money. The reason is simple.
We charge you only for the fine
tobacco and the cost OF the Ia
Dor. We don't charge you for a
handsome box or a gaudy label
which smokers of many other
brands have to pay for. You
pay for nothing but a cigar
when you buy this one.
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Mrs. Harry Abney arrived this NOR
ming from Big Springs, Tex. for a
visit. with. her brother. G. s. Ham.
and sister, Mrs p. W. Phinizy.