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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
HUMOROUS LETTERS
FROM YOUNG STARS

81 have never read anything so
amusing" said Charles Comiskey be-
fore leaving Chicago, las some OF the
letters which were written me by the
young players whom the SoX drafted
from the minor leagues. Some of the
letters had tinge of romance mixed
in, and others were almost pathetic,
but the majority were really delight
full.
Every one of the youngsters who
were named as drafted by me wrote
me at least one letter. Most of them
averaged three, and every boy In the
lot did his best to explain what a
star he was, what wonder he would
infallibly be, and what loss it
would be to the Sox II he were per-
mitted to escape. Some of them
wrote SO touchingly that l was al
most tempted to let appreciation die
tate to judgment, but what could |
do?
IL won't give out the names OF the
bays-that wouldn't be quite right
but here are few excerpts from
the things they wrote me:
Dear Col. Comiskey: You don't
remember my name, perhaps, but my
uncle was -, who played six years
for you on the st. Louis Browns. He
says | have the makings of u better
ballplayer than he ever dared to be.
| only hit .247 last season, but that
was because was sick clear up to
July. Give me fair tryout, and
you won't be sorry, besN'es which 1t
will be a great favor to my uncle
Esteemed President: You will
regret 1t If you let me go back to the
minors without II good trial. | am n
free, natural hitter, fast in getting
down to first, and stole fifty-nine
bases last season. Under your teach
ing, | would improve 800 per cent,
because regard you as the best
leader of players in the world. |
have always been anxious to play
with the Sox, and hope you will give
me a fair show
DIR. Mr.. Comiskey: am thank
full to you for drafting me, and will
work for you for $3.50 a month II you
will give me the chance. It's this
way with me: / am going with a girl
down here and she doesn't like base
ball--says It is a poor business. She
told me that If was ever worlds
champion she would marry me, but
win out this year, and then | would
get my chance, Won't you help me
out?'
Dear Sir: am not mulch on
spelling, but ! can hit like h. Last
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

most famous trainers in the States.
Moulton taught him a great many
tricks of the game, and when the time
for the following season came, he was
In condition to meet the best men of
the Northwest Dan Kelly was just
budding out in intercollegiate affairs
at this time, though he came to col.
lege with great scholastic record.
Smithson and Kelly first met in the
great indoor colosseum at Columbia
University, Portland. The 220-yard
dash resolved itself into dual be-
tween these two men for the first heat
was won by Smithson, the second by
Kelly, and the finals were also won by
the red.headed Irish wonder In what
was undoubtedly the prcttiest race
ever seen in the Oregon metropolis.
Smithson took several prizes at the
Athletic Carnival at the Lewis and
Clark Exposition, meeting some OF the
best men of the country. He has a
long swinging, natural stride, and runs
in perfect form. For a number Of
years past II has been said that the
only thing that kept Smithson from
becoming a world.baatcr was the lack
of final, grand, sprint at the finish
of a short distance race. II would ap.
pear, however from the cablegrams
lately, that he has acquired the 'fin.
ish squirt. At any rate, IL is certain
that he is going some at the athletic
games in New York. Smithson fights
hard In every race. Kelly is nat.
ural.born runner, but he hasn't the
grit and bulldog" lighting spirit that
Forrest Smithson has. They are both
competing at the games nov going on
in New York Smithson's fhvoritc run
has always been the hurdles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

A mob OF 1000 idle men marching
on the city hall at Philadelphia to
demand work fired on the police.
Fourteen of them were arrested.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
LOOKED liked WAR,
China vs.. Japan
International Baseball
Dispute Ends
O. K.

The Riverside Junior Baseball
League held its regular meeting last
night at the Offices of its president,
10. Kelckolio, Judd Building. Among
those present were: Chas. Abe, LAM,
A. Riley, NJ. COrrea, Sam Hop, Geo.
Ho Lin, II. English, Geo. A. Davis, w.
Tin ChOng and President b. Keleko.
Ito.
The meeting was lively one all
through the evening, as the hearing Of
the protest of the Asahi A. c. against
the Chinese AlOhas, Jr., on the game
played last Sunday, caused n good
deal Of warm debate. The Nippons
claimed that they are entitled to the
game, notwithstanding the fact that
the Chinese defeated them, as the
time scheduled to play was 1890 a.
M and the Sons from the Oregon
Flag" didn't put in an appearance I'M
I'll ll:45. On the other side, the Chin
ese claim that the official umpire was
not on hand at the time and no one
declared the game forfeited to the
Japanese. For some time It looks as
II there was a war between Japan and
China at the meeting, but Bernard Ike.
lekoiio acted as Solomon in this case
and decided that the game be replayed
again.
Il wish to state, Mr.. Chairman"
said Abe, who was representing the
Asahis, that have something else
to ask for at this meeting outside Of
this protest and this is that the per-
son who inserted in the morning pa.
per the article stating that the losing
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

beat Paul de Brettevllle. So "a; C..
Hoogs beat Rex Hitchcock, by de.
fault; S. Jakins beat j. Guard, 6.2, SO.
First Round-Atherton Richards beat
w. Engel, 11-9, rs; G. Willfong beat
p. Dodge, 60, 81, 7-5; w. Hoogs beat
w. Lidgate. CO, Go: II. Hitchcock
beat J. Desha, 6-1. 1-6. 6.2; A. Lowrcy
beat A. Wilcox, 60, G-1; F. whiting.
ton beat II. Lucas 90, 81, rs; S. Ken.
nedy beat Y. r. Lon 60, so; J. Guard
beat c. Hogs GA, GO. Second Round
A. Richards beat G. Willfong, G.1,
Ga; w. Hoogs beat II. Hitchcock. &C.,
G.1: A. Lowrey beat +. Wilmington,
60. 6.1; S. Kennedy beat J. Guard, Sc,
sc, GA. Semi.fnals-W. Hogs beat
A. Richards. SO. SO, 60; S. Kennedy
beat A. Lowrcy, 6.2, Sc. Finals--S.
Kennedy beat w. Hoogs, rs, Ca. so.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
hANDBALL IOURAEYH
NARROWING DOWN

The result Of the matches played
yesterday in the Y. NJ. c. A. handball
tournament follow.
NJ. c. Webster won from c. s. Cur.
ny, 15.i, ISL.
NJ. G. Johnston won from G. S. Cur.
~, 1911, ISL.
NJ. G. Johnston won from NJ. Fer
reira $50, 1916.
Jas. Whitney won from II. c. AK.
tell, 1915, 1873, 1853.
J. Q. Baptist won from Paul
Schmidt, BIS, 1910, 1j.i.
II. c. Axtell won from 7. Nicholson,
els. l5.7, 1912.
f. Mcguire won from w. Gertz. Sis,
15-14 1910.
Il. Evans won from S. Bum, 1875,
1872.
S. Gardia won from A. Delanux,
1873, l5.1l.
T. Nicholson won from J. S. Harriet,
1912, sis, 1853.
f. Bechert won from II. Venhuizen,
ISL, 1913.
S. Gardia won from +. Franks, 1872,
1913
NJ. V. Decoito won from T. Nickel
sen, 1872, 1910.
The following games will be played
today:
A. Delanux VS.. G. X. Ewaliko; 4:3O
p. IN.
J. S. Mott VS.. V. McCaughcy, p. m.
p. o. Schmidt VS.. L. b, Blanchard;
$3.50 p. III.
J. c. Ewing VS.. C. F, Brissel; p. m.
r. Venhuizen VS.. f. A. Beckert;
1880 p. m.
r. Nicholson VS.. S. Gardia s D. m.
Dan Voeller VS.. NJ. c. Webster; $3.50
+. III.
A great many people have expressed
a desire to see NJ. c. Webster per.
form, but have been unable to do so
on account of his games having been
heretofore played in the afternoon.
He Is down for a match with Dan
Voeller this evening at $3.50 O'Clock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

team was making the usual kicks on
the umpire's decisions, mnst apologize
for it, rs n matter OF fact we never
did complain on the umpire being wl'
fair during the game" Bernad was
puzzled for moment when this state.
ment was made, Let the person who
published that article apologize to the
Asahi Club -the'chair ordered.
The Injecting then adjourned Attor.
hey Davis, who took quite an interest
in the debate, stated that he enjoyed
the meeting and would like to attend
another.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

summer the Boston Nashunels plaid
cur team and hit young CT Young
fer.2 3-baggurs. hit .S22 in this
leeg, and can make good fer 800 In
any cumpany. II you will give me a
show | will alsoc go to nito-skool in
Chicago
Mr.. Charles Comiskey--Honorcd
Sir: hope that you will not leave
me out when II comes to going TO
California. My pitching record for
the past season tells its own story:
20 won, 10 lost and tied. have
as good spitball as Chesbro-Elmcr
Stricklett taught IL 10 me. have an
outcurve that beats anything yet
seen in that line, and when II comes
to control am there powerful. You
will get few games more by taking;
me than you would win otherwise
Dear Mr.. Comiskey: Seeing that
Nick Altrock has signed a temper
snce clause, and being a great adj
mirer of his, am willing to do the
same. You can put me in a room
with Mr.. Altrock all season; then
he can watch me and ! can watch
him, and so neither of us will get
piped.
my Dear Mr.. Comiskey: In maxi
ing up the list for the spring trip,
don't overlook yours truly. Please
remember that the scoring in our
league gave us all the worst of it.,
and that an average of 1856 down
there was as good as 1928 in the
Central. / am positive that l can
take care of myself against any OF
the other candidates for my posi-
ton
Mr.. Charles Comiskey: You
will make the mistake of your life IL
you don't take me to the coast. |
am a free, easy, graceful hitter of the
Lajoie pattern, and ] can hit either
tight or left handed pitchers just as
readily. They all have to start
somewhere, you know. and have
already started. II | don't hit over
800 right along you needn't pay me.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11

Forrest Smithson, who broke the
worlds record for the scvcntyyard
dash by going the distance in eight
and fOur-ffths seconds, has a number
of other records to his credit. He Is
22 years old and has been going to
various colleges on the Coast since
he was II. He has been an athlete
since little fellow. He first came to
notice when he was running for the
Portland High School. He beat all
interscholastic athletes in the 4iO
yards dash in the first annual high
school meet, and also came out first
In the high jump. At this time he had
never had any training whatever, but
Lis time in the 44O was so fast for
a yOungstcr that some old runners in
Portland took II upon themselves to
develop his speed by little training.
Soon afterwards he entered the Uni.
vcrslty of Oregon, and became known
among the athletes Of the Coast as D
hard man to beat While In the mid.
die of the track season during his sec.
end year at Oregon, he had rumpus
with the college authorities and
jumped over to the rival institution,
the Oregon Agricultural College. He
ian In one meet forThem and carried
OF several ilrsts, practically winning
the meet for o. A. c. The meet was
protested, however, and finally thrown
cut, on account of the intercollegiate
rule which prevents an athlete from
competing for o college unless he has
been regularly registered student for
q certain number of months. Not.
wlthstanding this fact. Smithson
gained great amount Of running ex-
perience, for he was under the direct
tutelage of Dad" MoultOn, one of the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
HARMON is NOT GUILTY.

The jury In the case of the Terri
tory against Elder Harmon OF tho
Mormon church, charged with subor.
nation OF perjury, took but five min.
ultes to bring in a verdict Of not guilty
yesterday afternoon. The arguments
to the jury were commenced yesterday
afternoon after the regular recess and
little time was taken. w. T. Rawlins
represented the United States and w.
A. Kinney the accused.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
Air Cooled Facts

furnace required high degree Of heat accomplish given
would you put the furnace cool it?
Then why do it in automobiic2 s .s.s 81. b.. ...
gasoline makes by turning gasoline into
hotter you without igntrg your ubraEt the greater
cheney you get out Of your fuel
The Franklin airooed motor normally at about $50 degrees
hot enough high efficiency the gasoline enough
be we'll below the burning point Of OIL
wacoc motor does not normally set hotter than 22 degrees
that temperature the water bos away there
oil waterood motors under heavy handicap because they
at about 1873 degrees below the point of efficiency
The Franklin gets going power gall
Ion Of gasoline than other automobile That running
Franklin lightweight Franklin
Illuminated wood frame and nickel steel parts-mean repareconom
Combine all these advantages and have the
afford to
Franklin ACooed with the greatest of for
months Summer in New York. Chicago and other where the
thermometer higher than it in these Islands, and they
have proved the right for the hottest well coolest localities
Ask the Honolulu of ACooed Fanks whether they
cool on the hottest days not They will tell ycu.
4. O. HALL g. SON, Ltd,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-03-11
s p o r T S
Local and National
EDITED BY CHARLIE ALBRIGHT
Forrest SmithSon Makes
Worlds Record In Hurdles

NEW YORK ~ " March 1O-smthson of Portland made the
7Oard hurdle | seconds breaking the record
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
Not a Candidate.

EDITOR NEWS: | am not a
candidate for county attorney of
Randall county. | did not seek
a nomination for that or any 9th
er Office, for while I duly appre-
ciate the compliment and the
honor of the party and friends
rendering the same, | must re-
spectfully decline to stand for the
nomination.
My hearty accord with the rec
concentrations of the late Re-
publican State Convention to put
a full ticket in the field and make
an aggressive campaign through
out the several counties possibly
brought about my nomination
for county attorney.
/ would rejoice to see Texas in
line with the great majority of
the American people and prosper
ing, as it unquestionably would,
if administered by the splendid
set of men and patriots lately
nominated at Dallas of which
John n. Simpson is at the head,
but [ do not believe that ID mans
political affiliations are any part
of qualifications for county or
local office. | see no reason to
doubt but what w. d. Scott,
Esq, will make faithful and eff
ticient county attorney.
JASPER n. HANEY.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

Texas shall and he is hereby directed
to issue the necessary proclamation for
the submission OF this amendment to
the qualified voters Of the State of Tex
as at the next general election or at a
special election called by the Governor
and the sum of four thousand 10000
dollars, or as much thereof as may be
necessary, is hereby appropriated out OF
any money not otherwise appropriated
to defray the expenses of publication
Of such proclamation. At such cleo
ton the qualified electors voting and
favoring said amendment shall have
written or printed on the ballot as fol-
lows: For amendment to Section 3.
Article :, OF the Constitution Of the
State, relating to public free schools"
and those opposed to said amendment
shall have written or printed on the
ballot as follows: Against amendment
to Section 3, Article I. of the Constitu-
ton Of the State, relating to public
free schools"
"a true copyD W. r. DAVE,
Secretary of State.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
Auction Sale.

| will sell at public auction on
the stock yards at Canyon City
on Sept. II at 3 o'clock sharp
the following described property:
Sixteen head shorthorn COWS,
> 2-year-old steers, 2 yearling
steers, / Hereford bull.
This stuff will be sold to high
est bidder for cash, without
reserve.
The calves, yearlings and
2-year olds of these COWS will be
on exhibition to show breeding
qualities.
22-3 JOHN H. BELL.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
w. Il. DAVE.
Secretary Of State.
ON-SUBMlTTlNG AMEND
MENT TO CONSTITUTION.

Joint Resolution amending Section 3,
Article 7, OF the Constitution of the
State OF Texas. increasing the amount
OF tax that may be voted on school
districts and providing for a majority
vote OF the property tax paying vot-
ers of such district to vote such tax.
Section I. BE il Resolved by the
Legislature of the State of Texas: That
Section of Article I OF the Constitu-
ton of the State of Texas be so amend
ed as to hereafter read as follows:
Section 3. One fourth OF the revenue
derived from the State occupation taxes
and a poll tax of 81 on every male in
habitant OF this State between the ages
OF twenty and sixty years shall be
set apart annually for the benefit OF the
public free schools, and in addition
thereto there shall he levied and col
lected an annual ad valorcm State tax
OF such an amount. not to exceed
twenty cents on the 800 valuation as
with the available school fund arising
from all other sources. will be sutfi-
cient to maintain ana support the pub
lie free schools of this State for period
year. and the Legislature may also pro-
vide for the formation OF school dis
tricts within all or any of the counties
OF this State by general or special law
without the local notice required In
other cases of special legislation, and
may authorize an additional ad valorem
tax to be levied and collected within
such school districts for the further
maintenance of public free schools, and
the erection and equipment OF school
buildings therein, provided that ma
jority OF the qualified property tax pay
ing voters of the district, vong at an
election to be held for that purpose,
shall vote such tax, not to exceed in
any one year so cents on the 500 val
uation Of the property subject to taxa
ton in such district. but the limitation
upon the amount of district tax herein
authorized shall not apply tn incorpor
ated cities or towns constituting seIl
rate and independent school districts.
Sec. .. The Governor Of the state Of
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
Low Rate to Albuquerque. New Mexico.

For the 10th National Irriga-
ton Congress to be held in Albu-
querque, New Mexico, Septem-
Der Doth to October 10th, 1908,
inclusive, the Pecos & Northern
Texas Railway in connection
with the Eastern Railway of New
Mexico will offer unusually low
and attractive rates. 1t is sug-
gested that those desiring to
avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty to visit Albuquerque, and
assist in making this national
event a memorable and success
full one, notify the railway agent
as much in advance as possible in
order that necessary facilities
and train service may be arrang-
ed for their accommodation.
Tickets will be on sale from Sep
TENDER 9th to October 9th,
inclusive, with return limit Octo-
Der 31st. The round trip fare
from Canyon City, Texas will be
S12.30.
d. l.. MEYERS, G.. p. A.,
Amarillo, Texas.
O. c. DAVIS, Agent,
Canyon City, Texas. 1913
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
RECONSIDERATION.

Word has been received in this
city of the marriage of Guy Hen
son, a former resident of this
city, to Miss Georgia Hamilton
of Panhandle City, which occur
red at Amarillo on August 10.
Mr.. Henson is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. n. Henson of this
city.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

PRCpCc-D Ah;1N 0'a:NT TO THE
STATE CoN5rITUTiON RELAT.
ING TO COMMISSIONERS PRE-.
CiNCTS.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

Joint Resolution to amend Section ID,
Article :. OF the Constitution of the
State OF TeXas, 50 rs to provide for
subsequent rNaistricting of a county
into commissioners precincts, defin-
ing the manner thereof; for submit
ting same to he electors of the State,
and making an appropriation there
for.
Be 1t Resolved by the Legislature OF
the state of Texas:
Section |. That Section IS, Article
g. Of the Constitution of the State II
Texas, be amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
Each organized county in the State.
now or hereafter existing, shall be di-
vided from time to time, for the con-
venience Of the people, into justice pre-
c!ncts. not less than four and not more
than twelve. The present county
courts shall make the first division
Subsequent divisions shall be made by
the commissioners court provided for
by this Constitution. In each such
precinct there shall be elected. at each
biennial election. one justice OF the
peace and one constable. each Of whom
shall hold his rffce for two years and
until his successor shall be elect
ed and qualified; provided, that IN
any precinct in which there may be \
city Of eight thousand or more inhab-
itants, there shall be elected two JUS
tees OF the peace. Each county shall
In like manner AMI In the first instance,
No li,iJcI iItt ,,,,tc n
precincts. in each Cf which there shall
be elected by the qualified voters there
Of one county commissioner, who shall
hold his office for two years and until
his successor shall be elected and quail
fled. Subsequent divisions Of a county
into commissioners precincts shall be
made as is now or hereafter may be
provided by law. The county commits
sloners so chosen. with the county
judge as presiding officer. shall COM
pose the county commissioners court,
which shall exercise such powers and
Jurisdiction over all county business as
is conferred by this Constitution and
the laws Of the state, or as may be
hereafter prescribed.
Sec. >. That the sum of one thous-
and ($1.G00) dollars is hereby appro-
priated out of the State Treasury not
otherwise appropriated for the purpose
of defraying the necessary expense Of
submitting the above proposed amend
ment To the people Of the State, at the
next general or special election in the
manner required by law, by the Cover
nor of the State.
"a true copyO w. Il. DAVE.
Secretary Of State.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
LOCAL GRAIN MARKET !


The quotations here given are
from the Canyon City grain deal
ers and show the market the day
before the issue of this paper.
The prices are for grain in sack
unless otherwise stated.
Wheat, No. ,, bushel. -. 500 %
Oats, best, bushel .. -
Maize and Katflr in heads,
old crop, tOn......... l. 90
Mlllet hay, per tom. y %
Johnson grass hay, tom. 10 90
Alfalfa, per ton. ......... 10 90
Corn, best. .......... -. 90
Maize, threshed, bushel.. 60
Kaffir corn, threshed, bu.. 60
Chickens and Eggs
Fryers, per dozen. %
Eggs, per dozen ..... 20
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
For Sale.

100 acres of land in Carney
county, Kansas, in Arkansas Val
ley, for sale or trade for Plains
land or Canyon City property.
j. r. HARTER,
23-4t The Blacksmith.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
House and Lots For Sale.

At a bargain, a new tive-rOom
house. Good barn and other i'm
prOvements, within three blocks
of public square in Canyon city.
If interested see News man.
23-2t
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
HHAHHHHHHHHaH SAaaaaHaHaHH
BUSINESS LOCALS :
4 + 4 4 4 $50
4 II y + & 4 n a

Turnip seed in bulk at White
Swan Grocery Co.
For the finest groceries at the
closest prices try the White
Swan Grocery Co.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Proposed Changes Our State Constitution to be Voted at
the Next General Election November g.

AS stated of last there aXity of interest
in the proposed amendments to the State Constitution which will
be submitted the people the general election in November
Since writing the editorial the matter there has been such
demand for further information that again publish the notices
of the election We do this solely that readers know
what they when they the polls the next election
day.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

For SaIe.-One good driving
horse, together with almost new
buggy. for $4,000.
j. G.. COKER.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
For Sale.

Nice house, we'll improved.
Fine water, good location. Ask
The News man. 24-tf