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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-14
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Muskogee, Okla, Oct. 14.-The :
Standard oil code book, stolen =
from w. A. Ledbetter, the Stand >
ard attorney, month ago in Mus E
koaee, was found In a lumber yard :
here this morning by Chief Of :
fPoIice Post of Oklahoma City, .
who had tip. He says it was >
: stolen by white man, but no ar :
rests have been made yet. There :
are only thirteen Of these books .
F." in existence. .
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-14
Services at Tabernacle.

The congregation of the First Bap-
tist church will hold services next
Sunday at the Tabernacle as no other
place is available until the basement
has been completed. W. A. Freeman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-14
Goes to El Reno.

w. A. Stotts, shipping clerk for T. D.
Turner & Co. at their wholesale fruit
and produce house. is moving to Ell
Reno this week, to take charge of a
house there for the same company.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-14

Rev. J. H. Freeman viii go to Fort
Scott, Kan. on business pertaining to
the new Baptist church.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
ASaf'aSf Hoardin6 Of Golf Surplus
western Player Suggests Prize of $1,000 for Open
Championship Attract Foreign Pros

suggestion has been made bv = Weston =oIs.-
not entirely in accord with the -'aIl-v-se' noIicy
OF the United States Golf Association n the effect
that the parent organization might put its funds to
better use than hoard them I'D year after wear
At present the association has about III 600 in its
treasury. and the amount continues to grow.
The latest suggestion is when the national
open championship question IS discussed at the
meeting. TO be held IN this city on January
s. demand should he made that the United
States Go1f Association spend some OF its sur
plus by offering $1,000 first prize for the open
championship. thus making 1t sufficiently attrac-
tive TO bring Braid, Vardon. Taylor, Massey. Herd
and possibly other leading professionals of Great
Britain and France 10 these shores.
The claim has been made of late that Americas
leading resident pros par with big
four abroad, but unless some Of al induce
ment is made get these foreign cracks leave
their native heath the question of supremacy will
probably remain unsettled.
In writing the subject in a Chics go paper
a Fo0zler says:
What good is that store of money doing in the
treasury OF the national organization Il is con
rribured in part rs clubs that have absolutely
voice in the affairs Of the United States Golf
Association The latter is supposed De an
gauization 10 good for the game Of golf What
better could be done than have 81 0OO frat
prize Tor The open championship and open the
world with other prizes in proportion
First money in the national open championship
is 500 and each entrant pays fee OF - When
il is considered that many of those who take part
have 10 travel hundreds of miles the compensation
does not appear any too great, according many
golfers Apropos Of the open. il NAV be said that
applications for this years tournament have been
received from the Englswood Gcs< Cub snd the
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
Earfbquoke in Athletic Circles
Sheppard and Prominent Athletes Suspended
on the Ground of Professionalism.

outside meets OF members of their teams This
will not be tolerated by the committee and
warning has been sent to all amateur athletes
that they must not allow themselves TO be
parties to such deals under the penalty Of sus-
pension on professional grounds
Sheppard and Porter, two OF the suspended
men, together with Martin Sheridan. OF the
Irish-American Athletic Club. left yesterday in
charge OF Ernie Hiertberg to take part in an
athletic meet in Pittsburg tonight but the
action of the committee win prevent the ap
pearance Of Sheppard and Porter. their sus-
pension became operative the moment the com
nittee announced It.
Chairman Obertubessins said that the COM
next four weeks and that every complaint
against registered amateur athletes would be
investigated thoroughly
Sheppard is the champion middle distance
Of the world. and won the 1.5O0 and 500
metre races at the Olympic games in England
last summer. Bacon holds the worlds record
for the 40 yard hurdle Of l minute and 3-5 OF
a second, and won the 400-uetre hurdle race al
the Olympic games in 55 seconds
Porter is the national champion high Jumper
and recently broke the worlds indoor record
of feet IA inches. This has not yet been &C
cepted- He also won the Olympic championship
with jump OF feet 2 inches, breaking the
Olympic record. Fred Bellars is the national
'Cross-Country champion and fve-r1ile national
champion, while Lee is the national Junior
'cross-country champion.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
RUNNING RECORDS FALL
Chapaltepec and Lady Hma Set
NeU american Marks.

Los Angeles. Dec 2S-Two new American run
ming records. which also stand as worlds records
were made ST the Santa Anita recetrack here to
day ChsPultepec, the tfree-year-old son of Cero-
stein -CIraciosity. with 1f2 pounds up. made ne-
mark for six fUrIonss 4 circular track by win
ming the third race in III The old mark was
1:n1-6, made by GIorio, q few days ago
Lady Irrna- two-year-oId fly By Sernprortus-
Lady Bslgowsn. was responsible for the other
record She took Up 50 pounds and five and
a half furlonEs IN the sixth in the fast time
Of 1-o4 4-5 supp1arti1g the mark Of los made by
Colloquy ten days ago.
Chapultepec, a speedy but bad tempered horse
ran in the name and colors OF the s. and stable
the New York tracks last season He 9-on only
two stakes. the Sterling and tbs Carlton. but
earned S10.S2o.
The record for six furlongs o. J circular track
has been broken three times this year. Roseben
held the old mark al Ill 3-5 made at Belmont
Park in 1905. with 1s7 pounds up Nirnbus lowered
this to I'll 25 at YonEers in August and CiIorio
il TO III Is az the Santa Anita track few days
ago
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

There was sf1zke-up. IN fact an earthquake
In amateur athletic circles last night. when an
nounce7nent was made OF the suspension of six
prominent athletes. five of whom took part in
the recent Olympic games In London, England
The suspended men. against whom the charge
of professionalism made, are Melvin ".
Sheppard. Charles Bacon. Harry F. Porter and
George V. Bonhag all OF the Irish-American
Athletic Club: F. G. Bellsrs, New York Ath-
letic Club. and James J. Lee. formerly OF the
Boston Athletic Association, but now unat-
tachsd.
The action taken the outcome Of a search
ing investigation by the registration committee
of the Amateur Athletic Union. which was con-
Quoted at the West Side Young Mems Christian
Association building.
Chairman Obertubezsfng Of ths registration
committee said that he and his brother members
had come TO the conclusion that these athletes
and possibly others, had been demanding money
beyond what might be termed I gitirnate ex-
penses. characterizzing the claims of some Of
them as exorhitaut- He showed q statement
from Major Wolf, Of the 74th Regiment n q
n Y. Of Buffalo. which showed that Porter
Sheppard and BonhsE had been paid according
to the Ideas Of the committee. sums far in excess
Of what are considered ordinary expenses These
men took part in games ct Buffalo on Decern-
Der Il
The committee also announced that inforrna-
ton had been received from reliable sources
that professional trainers and coaches have
been demanding money for the appearance at
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
TIME Up FOR CHALLENGE
Ame71ca's Cup Likely to Stand on
Shelf 4n0ther Year.

Yachtsmen-s certain percentage Of them. at
ieast-are disappointed because no challenge has
been received for for the Americas Cup in
1868 According 10 the deed OF gift governing the
conditions under which a for this oldtime
trophy may be held. months notice in writing
X necessary to bind the bargain for race. The
time limit il which challenge be sent expires
tomorrow. December 90 The challenging club and
the New York Yacht Club may take advauta ge,
however Of the clause in the deed of gift which
reads that they may, by mutual consent ma ke
any arrangement satisfactory 10 both the
dates, number Of trials, rules and sailing
regulations and any and all other conditions the
match. il which case also the ten months notice
may be waived"
This clause has been brought into play before
when Sir Thomas Upton gave shorter notice by
consent, and it may De used again If he or some
other challenger means business It hoped by
that after the recent ratification by the New
York Yacht Club of the change in the racing rules
relating to measurement adopted by the Allan
tic Coast Conferences, Sir Thomas would send
another challenge but his friends here say that
his doubt about how the New York Yacht Club
would receive it has caused him retire for the
present from further efforts to lift the cup.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
WALKER MAY RACE HERE.
Olympic Cham pio'1 to JOIN Team Of
South Afr1can Athletes.

James z. Sullivan. president OF the Amateur Ath-
letic Union. has received letter from J T. Wal
lace Of Durham. Natal. South Africa. dated No
ve-nber Il TO the effect that IT Is planned 10 have
2 South African track and field team make trip
next summer. taking in AUsrrslia England and the
United States
r G Walker. the Olympic champion for 100 ne
tres, is anxious to compete in the Amateur Ath-
letc Union championships. well the Cana
dian championships and also desires To take part
IN the New York Athletic Club. the Ir1sh-Anerican
Athletic Club and the Chicago Athletic Club games
the Eeason
Il hss not been definitely decided when the tea n
viii leave South Africa It is thought that Hef-
feron- who finished second In the Olympic Mara
tnon race VII accompany the team Walker was
credited with running hundred yards in . %
seconds IN South Africa on Saturday, z world
record.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
HARTARD SEVEN STRONG.
Scores S1r Goals at Hockey to One
for st. Nicholas.

The Harvard hockey team engaged n long
and hard practice period of forty-fve minutes
against the St Nicholas seven at the St. Nicholas
Rink last night and showed excellent form for so
early in he season It was not game in the
true sense, as only one period played but in
that time the Harvard team scored six goals 10
only for St Nicholas
Hicks. as rover. was the bright particular star
Of the Harvard seven His skating and lodging
were Of the best and his shooting hard and sure.
He scored FIVE oS the six goals credited 10 his team
Ford, at cover point made the other. Kenneth
Gordon scored the only goal for ST Nicholas
The Harvard men played 4 rough game and their
checking was SO hard that the st. Nicholas men
we're on the ice large part Of the time The
Crimson team appeared he further advanced
than those Of Princeton. Yale and Columbia which
have been seen IN practice games at the rink
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

legislature 70 correct the injustice OF present.
law and il is sincerely hoped that your body vii
take this question Up and adOpt siulils- -esoiu-
tions and co-operats in effort 20 have proper
legislation enacted
J r r Smith. Commissioners of Motor Vehicles
I'm New Jersey in a statement on the subject OF su-
tomobfs law amendment SAYS No matter has -
embarrassed friends Of good automobile laws AZ
the question % intersIsts comfy OF licenses. ard
he suggests again that conference % parties in
terested in automobile legislation IN this and ad-
Joining states should held The conferrees should
include automobHsts. farmers, tradesnen- nszu ?
facturers and tourists OF tn ultimate outcoRs
he IS optimistic
This problem capable % solution NJ smith
saws eddiuE. --Nsw Jersey viii solve Il. and ~
are all working for that end
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
BARRY MAY MEET JOHNSON

Los Angeles, Dec. 2S = The fortv-fve round
fight 10 be held before the Jefrres Athletic Club al
Vernon Wednesday night between Al Ksur-
man, Of San Francisco and jim Barry Of Chicago
is Of the most important heavyweight fstfo
contests TO be fought in recent months becausA
Of the likelihood that the winner VIII meet Jack
johnson, negro conQueror OF Tommy Burns for
the championship Of the world
Barry has already sgnifed his Willingness n
meet Johnson. If successful in beating Kaufman
but Billy Delaney. manager for Kaufman declares
that under no circumstances viii he permit his man
70 meet negro IN the ring Delaney declares that
II kaufman nights Johnson II Will be under other
management than his Kaufman has notbino to
say. leaving The decision to his manager
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
WANDERERS YIN GAME.
Hare Good Lead OUer Edmonton
for Stanley Hockey Cup.
by Telegram oo The T-5une-

Montreal Dec 2S.-In a hockey game for the
Stanley Cup which was played here tonight
the Wanderers, the present holders. won by a
of to ). which looks as If the Edmonton
team from the Province Of Alberta came on q
hopeless errand- AS total goals count in the
two games, the Wanderers have lead of four
II be overcome
The game did not produce high class hockey
as the teams were both lacking il condition and
the Westerners were shy on team work although
getting in some spectacular individual plays
At half time Edmonton one point in the
lead. the score being to 2 in its favor but
after half time the Wanderers skated their on
ponents off their feet and scored almost as they
pleased
The next Eaure, which will take place on
Wednesday, will doubt find the Edmonton
team in much better condition and will furnish
a much closer contest. although its chance to
take away the silver cup is remote and doubtful
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

Chicago Golf Club Tho former asked for this
years event but the local club was turned down
in favor OF MyoDia.
The Scotti<n-A American Golf Club. which made
headquarters Van CortIandt Park for the last
links in the near future According to one of the
members. all the obstacles will be overcome before
the beginning of another season.
In changing from the Nassau Country Club to
Wykagyl. Alec Smith left a host OF friends
behind him, but the former open champion declares
that the Wykagyl members are also cordial lot
He is doing & good business now.
Golf Club TO make the 1S-hoe circuit opened last
traps will be placed before the beginning OF next
season
general meeting OF the Midlothian country
club viii be held January t3. at which plans Will
ne presented for the improveTue of the course.
More traps and bunkers desired, Mason Phelps.
the Western champion and Kenneth p. Edwards
have been asked "a make suggestions.
According a person prominent in the FngIe-
wood Golf clubs that organization has no notion
several others in the proposed new club The En-
gIewood course Is or the most accessible FOR
New Workers. in the metropolitan district
The jackson Park public links near ,,hicaeo. "a
probably the greatest golf playground in the
United states. On SATURDAY SUNDAYS and holt
days the course is eongested that numbered
tickets given out. No less than sizhtv-ava
thousand tickets ware distributed last season.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
WTTH ATHLETIC BOWLERS
Elisabeth and MoratcLair Teams U'in
the Odd Games.

Visiting the odd IN two Athletic Bowl
ing League series last night The Elizabeth cub 8
champion five did the trick at the Columbia Club
and the MontcIar club proved too many for the
Passaic club.
TIE first game proved the most interesting OF the
Eliza abeth-Coumbia series remaining in doubt until
the end Going into the tenth frame Columbia,
with an advantage Of thrty-odd pins. looked like
reasonably sure winner but Elizabeth went down
the line with a clean frame, while the home team
had two holes A double by Pope would have won
for Elizabeth, but spare the best the visiting
anchor could get. that Columbia with $50
by four pins.
Elizabeth led practically all the way in the last
two games winning with s6I ard 895. The best In
dfvidual work done by Kimbal, who contrib
rted 22l in the last game
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
STILL .fFTER AUTO L4H.
Committee H'H Confer 5cith the
Govern0r Of NeyC Jersey.

In the effort 20 change the laws OF New Jersey
relating 10 automobiles the special automobile
r1tttee Of the Newark Board Of Trade viii have
conference on Wednesday afternoon In Newark
With Governor Fort for the purpose OF having him
make recomueuda lions 10 the Legislature the
question of amending the laws of lending hiss
influence toward remedyinE conditions
Letters inviting the cooperation % other boards
,f trade ia The state Yesterday by
James NJ Reilly, secretary of the Newark board,
acting for the special committee. In addition TO
recitins the resolution adopted by the Newark
board on the subject of automobile legislation. the
letter states:
There is no doubt that EEeat injury viii
result 70 various lines trade and industry IN this
ssAts snlSss soma remedy - provided ~ LA Es1t
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

NEH COACHING SYSTEM
-Four Men Named to Handle the
Dartmouth EIeUen

F7os1or Dee 2s-The Dartmouth College Athletic
Council ~ & meeting held IN this city to-day,
Iected TIE coaches for the football squad of next
season The council departed from the former
~szsror7 n ore-r1an coaching system with that
man choosing hs assistants, by appointing
four coaches one 70 act as field coach and have
general charge.
W ". Lulard, % of St Louis elected field
coach and he viii be aided by William J. Randall.
- cf Boston Leigh Q. Turner. 20, of Ross. Ohio,
and joseph T Gilman. rs Of Baltimore.
IN addition = number of graduates have eX-
pressed their intention Of being st Hanover part
f the 10 assist IN developing d Among
ne numb viii be (. K Hall. Dr. Charles WhaIen.
Fred Jennings. q. s Little and John Glaze The
far prs cfice Will begin Septer Der %
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
M'GRAw BEATEN BY ATHEEToN.

Charles Nthertou. who - the only scratch mas
In the Billiard tournament for baseball IN prox-
ress AT McCiravs BiiliaTd Academy. defeated Joaa
J. McCiraw manager OF the Giants yesterday by
the score of 100 50
AthsrtcH was in good form and ran out MS strinE
u1 tb5rty-siX innings. making high o1 3 IN
the thtrd inning He also had % Is and :
Two good games for today Aathswsoa
and Charley AJheTJOn, who tied for ths Lead.
viii clash in the afternoon. and McSraw VII a>a
pcsa kiS great pltasAz NJ The o. snlng S2nA~ :
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
TIMELY AUTO TOPICS
PERCY OWEN CHAIRMAN.
Named as Head Of Br1arckf Road
Race Committee.

Permanent officers Of the BriarcItf auton7obfs
road committee elected ~ a meeting Of
that body held at the Automobile Club Of America
YESTERDAY Percy Owen, who has been identified
with the trade since its infancy IN this city is
with Carl H Page Co, agents for +hs
Chalmers Detroit cars. was made permanent chair
man Upon motion Of H A Lozier a finance
committee named. consisting Of J. 8 Josephs,
H A. Lozer and Sidney 3. Bowman The Wagner
Field Company was made permanent secretary.
C. F. Wyckof. OF the firm Of Wvckof, Church q
Partridge, agents this city for the Stearns car.
who had held the position of temporary chairman
was elected vice-prestdent, and received vote Of
thanks for his efforts the prior meetings of the
committee
That big field will starr in the next race which
is scheduled to be held in May seems apparent from
A poll taker the meeting prior to adjournment
which showed that Geyeu of the eleven men in
attendance would name q
Those in attendance H. A. IIozier. 9. 2
Wvckor Paul Lacroix. c. H Tangeman, Clair
Hamilton T. Rand HoIlander Percy Owen. G. A
F,rlfse S B. Bowerrnan. Joseph Seymour and Louis
Strang Seymour appeared an entrant in the
race for the BriRrcliT trophy last spring, and
S+ranx represented ! H Tyson for whom he drove
the Isorta to victory.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
PAERoTT LEADS BIG GOLF FIELD.
Wins Gold Medal In Qualifying Round of
Tournament a. Pinehurst.

P1nehurst. N g, Dec 2.-R- p Parrott of
Kew Brunswick n 7. led a big field of fftv-eizFt
contestants, s1d the gold medal In the quail
ty1ng round the annual holiday golf tournament
here TO-DAY with q card Of q r. z. Sprouie Of
7he ROYAL Po-trlsh Club. Ireland and James g.
Parrish tr - shiuDecock Hlls tied for second
horrors, -
Those who qualified n tie first division follow:
Parrot Nes BT1TsHiok- y Z ~; r.
f.o-traEh- Ireland -. James
His. Long Island. p H.
R-vssE7a Z Becker woodland. Mas s.. r n
EE5airnsT E-solz. VTinatlg-an. y 70 8 Eilbu-
=shzsan osnos Brook 81 Homer BOYER SoutHforeuEi.
Lsss 81 Il v kl-t1s. Mass. e9. 3
2ucson, RoehesI-r, y. =. 81 pr FTed@-ick sharoiE
Tsz71sId CozErrg f5reenEfch. 50 " Z Eurd 'zkmour
F-rs1I-rg IT y McEee Dakn"sr. Is II
CaG1rneE Winchester Mass ss Il = Eare-. - ~
4rssss G u VIM RtsEesood y j.. 8.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

ANDRews's sPoRTlNG ANNUAL

Z. Andrews ~ AiIvauEee sporting ed-1r of
TIE Evening Kf1Seousi1- has published His 1915
Sporting ----1Lzl RecoTa BOOB containing recorcs
u trorag. pscrg running. bow1az. sJhaetlc. cG4s-
ssIl E-sa1zonz-e, e..
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
o'RRIEN AFTER JACK JoHNsoN

9y, osaney, y >, W Dec @.-"Philadelphta'' Jack
O 'Brien has cabled 10 Hugh McIntosh +be 60
promoter, saying that he stands ready 70 So
Jack Johnson. the negro victor over Tommy Rrrns
Mcintosh Is considering upon what terms II anv
the challenge Will be taken I'D
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
oME MoRe DEEEAT FoR PRINcEToN.

-yert dou-s 80 Iafe.f .o-uiEtt before the local
1,lng Mems christian Association hye by the
score of a 20 . Princeton ~ no time in ths
led although fD die second hslf tie Orange and
Black players rallied and csoas within several
hQirts Il the local ts&4a<
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

The work Of Transforming the Grand Central Pal
oca inro an idealized motor paradise for the auto
mobile show OF the American Motor Car Manufact-
,1rers' Association which will open on New Years
Eve was continued yesterday, when Alfred Reeves
general manager and his executive staff moved
t+o +ba building from the association permanent
Offices in West AID street
It was another day OF hustle and work With
four hundred men engaged in preparing the build
ing rapid strides were made and no" niue Is ieIt
=. - 5,ra sxceut to bring in the cars The decora-
tfons for this years show far outshine those OF
last year
Mr. Reeves was much pleased with the work
accomplished I'm preparing the building, and when
seen at the Palace last evening said
..Ue will be ready to receive the second and
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
s5s ss1 sa5 Totals

Al Passaic the first TWO games found Monrclair
always in the lead. and The sls in the second game
was ne best total Of the evening An $50 the
{ last for Psssaic tie other side falling short
70 pfns The scores were follows:
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29

third floor exhibits tomorrow morning and the
main floor exhibits by Wednesday morning All
exhibitors must have their goods in place not later
than o'clock Thursday afternoon IN order 20
allow the members OF the automobile clubs public
officials and guests to see private exhibition which
is set for o'clock on that afternoon
Invitations were issued yesterday by the Autono-.
bile club of America the trade ard visiting auto
mobilists for smoker" which will be held AT the
clubhouse on Saturday evening. Orrel A Parker
has prepared attractive programme. At the con
clusion Of which refreshments Will oe served
THE Motor World has the following to say
bout a .'non-freezing mixture" for OF autouo-
bIsts-
Dealers preparing a stock of ''uou-freezing MKT
ure'' for the use Of their customers have reason
10 be careful both the quantity and the con-
gtitueuts Of the compound otherwise they are
likely to come into with the United States
missioner Of Internal Revenue Washington. has
inst rendered decision the effect that d special
government tax must be paid by dealers or garage
Droprietors who keep hand for sale any non
FREEZING mixture which contains even so much as
90 oer cent alcohol The Commissioner. If ne
knows it, viii not permit dealers in automobie
supplies TO put the market any new. tntOXiCst-
80 drink which '-uou-freezinE mixture might
end popularit with thirsty chautfeurs in prOhi-
hilton states The decision given at the re-
Guest Of the collector at Boston