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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDINO, June 25.-The
discovery has been made that 1850 feet
of the 12-inch drain pipe from the city
reservoir at the Antill pumping plant.
put in four years ago, concrete being
used, have collapsed and proved utterly
worthless. The council this evening
passed a resolution notifying Contrac-
tor James McNair that he would be
expected to make good on the five year
guarantee which went with the pipe.
His bondsmen on the work are w. M.
Nair refuses to make good they will be
sued.
A motion for a c>H trial has been
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
ALL ANAHElM R0USED
BY ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
PopuIace Awakened by Ringing Of
Church Bells, and Attack on the
German-Amerlcan Bank
Frustrated
Special to The Herald.

ANAHEIM, June 25.-An attempted
robbery aroused the city last night
about 10 o'clock. The popuiace was
notified of trouble by the ringing of
church bells. The German-American
bank. which is protected by the Amer
lean Bank Protection company's bur-
glar alarm, was entered. Upon inves-
tigation the vault was found intact,
but the indicator showed that the COM
bination had been tampered with. En-
trance to the bank probably was made
through the front door with the aid
of duplicate key. The identity OF the
culprit Is as yet unknown.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
MAccAeEEs PASS ENJOYABLE
DAY AT PLAYA DEL REY

PLAYA DEL REY. June 25.-The
Maccabees had a picnic here today.
Although the attendance was not so
good as was anticipated, pretty large
crowd came down from Los Angeles
during the day, more following In the
evening. Dancing was the main d.
version.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
{ HOPE FINALLY TO ACQUIRE
MUCH NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY
Special 10 the Herald.

Special 10 the Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. June 26.-The
next meeting Of the tri-counties refor-
estration committee will be at Santa
Ana the afternoon Of Thursday, July Q.
One of the acts of the meeting will be.
without doubt, the passing of resolu-
tions protesting against the changing
of the name of the San Bernardino
forest reserve. Similar action Is being
taken by numerous chambers of COM
merce and other commercial organiza-
tions In this vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
Republicans Becoming Active

bpecIdI TO IHe 1IeEHIus
PASADENA, June 25.-Republicans
here are showing signs of activity in
preparation for the coming campaign,
and the old Americus Marching club
will soon be training for the fight The
club has been moribund for a num-
Der of years past, but has kept its or
ganization, Horace M. Dobbins being
president George Frost is secretary
and A. E. Edwards treasurer.
Younger Republicans are also form
ing a marching club of their own and
quietly soliciting members. A drill
master has been secured, and the club
is promised khaki uniforms. After the
organization is completed the club will
make a trip to San Diego and will also
participate In the campaigns of all
nearby towns.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
LOCAL ELks TO BOOST LOS
ANGELES FOR CONVENTION
Special to The Herald

epecial to The Herald
SANTA MONICA, June 25.--Los An
geles Elks will have the lusty as
sistance of a boosting committee from
the local lodge in getting the next ma
tional convention for Los Angeles. OF
course they figure that the beach COM
munities will benefit. The committee
will go to Dallas, Tex, next month to
help press the Los Angeles claims upon
the grand lodge, which then will meet
there. The boosters appointed by Santa
Monica and Ocean Park lodge are:
CITY Treasurer Ralph Bane, Council
man r. w. Armstrong, Benjamin S.
Hunter and A. r. Fraser.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
LONG BEACH
Office 10 Pine st.
Phone Home 81. sun>et a5e1.
PUBLIC BARRED FROM
PIER AT LONG BEACH
ADDITIONAL PlLINGS WILL BE
DRIVEN
City Council Takes Action Following
Representations Of Contractor.
and Member OF Board Of
Public Works
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, June 25.-Because
Contractor Mercereau and F. S. Craig
of the board of public works said the
pier in its present condition was not
thoroughly safe, the council this morn
ing ordered that 1t be kept closed until
it had been sufficiently strengthened
by the driving of pilings.
This work will probably take several
days. The councilmen agreed that 1t
would be better to have the pier closed
Sunday than to run risks of accidents
on that day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
VIII Object to Changing Name
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO. June 25-It is
announced that the large shop plant OF
the Santa Fe will be set In operation
Immediately after the first of July on
a five-day. eight-hour basis for the
months of July and possibly August,
the shops going on full time either
August 1 or September /. Consider
abba uneasincss had been felt locally
because of the continued shutdown Of
the shops, they having been closed
practically three weeks out of this
month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-26
Arrested on Cruelty Charge
Srecial to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO. June 25.-Paul
Quinn was last night arrested at On
tario by Constable Hardy. he being
wanted at Tulare for driving a horse
to death. He was taken to the latter
city this morning by Constable Ryan of
that place. After the affair occurred
Quinn skipped out and trace of him
has been only now secured at Ontario.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
HAcKENscNMIDT DEPARTS
SORE IN MIND AND BODY.

New York, April 8.-George Hacken-
schmidt, the Russian Lion and late
worlds champion wrestler, was sore
in mind and body when he sailed for
home yesterday on the Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse. He didn't want to
talk at first. Every defeated man has
excuses to offer, but / don't want to
offer any," he said.
IT believe l have not had a square
deal. The referee when l met Frank
Gotch in Chicago did not seem to see
the way in which Gotch was wrestling.
I had no one behind me to look after
my interests.
You can see for yourself" said the
Lion, turning the left side of his face
and eye, badly disfigured.
"That scratching should not be al
lowed in a wrestling match. Gotch
kept digging his thumb into my eyes
the side of my face and the left ear.
His finger nails were long and did
great damage. Some Americans at the
ring side cried 'Shame!'
II could get no hold on Gotch be-
cause of the oil on him. If had had
some one to look after my interests
would have seen to it that Gotch was
washed down before the bout. I be-
lieved everything would be fair.
/ Il underestimate Gotch. After had
thrown Rogers twice in Is minutes and
Gotch had thrown him only twice in
an hour, 1 figured 1 was the better
man.
My training was limited which was
half my fault and half that of the
Chicago Athletic Club. l went there
and was insulted and did my training
in my bedroom
what feel badly about is the way
Gotch kept digging his fingers in my
eyes, face and ear. Look at my hands.
1 took particular care to cut my nails,
did the same"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
Mcclure Wants to Meet
Author Of Fake Stories.
Brain Asks For Release
Sox Remember Chick StahL.
Sporting Editor aruber Says wag.
ner Wants $4,000 Salary.

Fort Wayne, Ind, April 8.-1f Mama
ger Mcclure can hunt down the enter
prising newspaper man who sent out
ar alleged interview in which he quot
ed Mcclure as being ready to release
two or three Of the youngsters and
farm out Gessler and one or two 9TH
ers. there will surely be trouble, for
the story is made out of whole cloth
and MCGUIRE denies absolutely that he
ever made any such statements.
This story Of my unwillingness to
give the youngsters on the squad
show Is O deliberate fake, and the man
who invented 1t had better keep away
from me-" said the Deacon.
II stated the other day that I in
tended To recall Laporte and Sullivan
from the Yannigans and play them
with the Regulars for while, but l
gave the players distinctly to under
stand that this move was to be made
simply to see how Sullivan and La
porte would look in6the regular lineup.
Both Mcconnell and McHale are
grand young ball players, speedy as
they make them, and their uniforms
for home wear are just as good as or
dered already.
II came to the conclusion that the
presence Of one or two veterans like
1aporte and Barrett or Sullivan in the
regular lineup would stimulate a little
rivalry and get them all to hitting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
BOXING NOTES.

Jack Blackburn and Bill Heveron
will meet in Philadelphia Monday
night.
Peter Sullivan Of Fall River has
been matched to box Jack O'Keefe in
San Francisco April IA.
Walter Stanton and Willie Lewis,
who are in Paris. were offered a date
there, but Stanton declined.
Boston Globe: Matty Baldwin will
meet Arthur Cote in Augusta. Me-.
April II. Baldwin has also been offered
a bout in Baltimore with the winner
of the Summers and Soldier Burns
bout. which will take place at Balti-
more this week. Matty will probably
accept.
There will be no meeting of the Ar
mory A. A. of Boston next week, owing
to the fact that it is Holy week. The
next meeting will be held April 20.
when Tommy Quill will meet some star
boxer in the main event. The club had
figured on having Jimmy Gardner and
Honey Melody for that date, but
Gardner has gone to Los Angeles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
LEWISTON highs SCHEDULE.

Lewiston. Me, April S.-The following
was given out today by Manager John
Ashton as the 1905 schedule of Lewiston
High baseball team:
April 29-Kent's Hill at Lewiston
May 9-RInnswick High at Lewiston.
May 13-Edward Little High at Auburn.
May 16-Augusta High at Augusta.
May @-Bowdoin Second at Brunswick.
May 27-Augusta High at Lewiston.
June 3-Gardiner High at Lewiston.
June 6-Edward Little High at Lewis
ton.
June 10-Portland High at Lewiston.
June 1@Portland High at Portland.
June 20EGardinerf High at Gardiner.
Manager Ashton has issued season tick
cts which will be sold Sc as to give re-
Iduced mice for. the whole number of
home games.r gSsEsp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
BOXING.
Connolly Defeats Jerry
Gaines at Portland
Young Britt Whips Charlie
Smith at Baltimore.
Attorney DeImas Cheers Kid Vol.
CAST All In Vain.

Portland, Me-, April Sat the Pas
time Club Tuesday evening BARLEY
Connolly of Portland defeated Jerry
Gaines of Cambridge in bout of six
rounds. Connolly had the best Of the
first round, despite the fact that
Gaines got in two sharp right and lefts
to face and nearly closed his right eye.
Gaines made the second round near
ly even, but Connolly was clearly in
the lead in the third round. Gaines
scored some good hits, and when he
landed the blow told. In the fourth ano
fifth round there was considerable
c,inchng, but Gaines made them even
enough to keep up the interest.
Connolly made the last round his
own. Gaines got a fine left to the jaw
but Connolly after that landed almost
at his pleasure. Gaines was knocked
down four times, but Connolly failed
to make him take the count.
A wrestling match between Eddie
Carter of Lawrence and Kid DOdO of
Lewiston resulted in good draw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
FLYING MACHINES.
Aero Club of America Will Give Up
Ordinary Balloons.

New York, April 8.-Action of more
than ordinary interest to aeronauts
here and abroad has been taken by the
Aero Club of America, it having been
| decided that the club shall practically
give up further consideration Of ordf-
nary balloons and dirigibles and de-
vote its energies to the development of
flying machines, or heavier than air
craft
Arrangements have been made to
turn the balloon business of the organ
ization over to the Aero Club Of North
Adams and Pittsfield. Mass, and a
navigation committee of five has been
named by the Aero Club of America
to take charge Of the flying machine
work in and around New York. This
committee is composed of Albert C.
Friaca, Wilbur r. Kimball, Lee S.
Burridge, Daniel Braine and Stanley
Y. Beach. Charles M. Manly, a we'll
known expert in the aeronaut science,
is to act as technical adviser to the
committee.
The plan is to establish an independ-
ent section of the club to be devoted
entirely to aviation, and the members
OF, this section will be charged with
raising a fund sufficient to carry on
the experimental work. A suitable
tract OF land has been procured near
New York for practice work with aero
planes and other heavier than air de-
vices and adjacent to this plot will be a
machine shop and houses for the air
craft. When machines are sufficiently
perfected they will be tested on gov
eminent ground at Fort Meyer, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings In All
The Leading Stocks.

New York, April S.-Transactions at the
Stock Exchange today We're rev thous-
and shares more than yesterday but the
price movement was a more s'us ssnort " ON
the April list condition of winter wheat
and rye was made the vehicle for an at
tempted revival of activity. The publ
cation of the government figures quickly
revealed, however, that no new interest
was stirred up by this influence Traders
who had bought in anticipation Of good
crop report sold to take profits and
prices of stocks ran off. although the
percentage of condition of wheat was full
~ as high as had been expected. The
same closing up of speculative accounts
appeared in the wheat market to cause
an advance in prices on an admittedly
bearish crop estimate. The indifference
of the stock market to this factor proved
disappointment to the trading element
and they fell back upon the Erie financial
problem as the repressive influence on the
market.
Foreign influences We're in favor of
higher prices though in very moderate
degree. Some distinct improvement in
the investment tone was observable beth
in London and on the continent. The an
nouncement Of the merger plan for Mex.
lean railroads and the determination of
a bond issue rather than resort to short
term notes caves the impression of some
growth of confidence in our own invest
| ment situation.
come operative grew more positive late
| in the day and rallied prices. The numer-
ons shifts in the price movement so far
offset each ether eth that the days net
| Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par
value, $2.5O6,00O. United States bonds
We're UNCHANGED on call.
The governing. committee, of the New
EXCHANGE Good Friday, April II, and Sat
urday, April Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
GRUBER SAYS THAT
WAGNER WANTS $4,000

Pittsburg, Pa, April Sin the Pitts
burg Gazette-Times John H. Gruber,
the sporting editor, who is also the
official scorer of the Pittsburg team
and close personal friend of Hans
Wagner. declares that the real rea-
son why Wagner has not yet attached
his signature to a contract is differ
ence of opinion with President Drey-
fuss regarding salary.
In telling of a meeting that was held
recently between Wagner, Dreyfuss
and Clark, Gruber says:
"At a meeting, it is alleged, Wagner
declered he would not play unless he
was paid $4,000 a year, and that Har-
~ Smith must be signed at a certain
figure. Wagner, it is said, was paid
salary of $4,000 last year. President
Dreyfuss was willing to give him $1,000,
and later raised the figure to $4,000.
But Wagner wanted 100000 or would
Continued on Page Five.)
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MORAN FINALLY FATHOMS
WOLGAST'S PECULIAR STYLE.

New York, April 8.-Owen Moran of
England defeated Kid Wolgast of Mil
waukee in their six-round fight at the
National A. c. of America last night.
Moran was too strong for his oppo-
nant, but the Milwaukee yOungster
proved a surprise to Moran and the Sc
lect gathering of notables who clus-
tered at the ringside and cheered the
fighters on.
Wolgast appeared to be about six
pounds lighter than his antagonist, and
when the bell rang for the beginning
OF the first, round the American fight
err stalked slowly toward Moran, with
his head down and his arms wound al
most around his neck.
Moran was puzzled at this peculiar
style and essayed to break through
Wolgnst's guard and land a right hook
to the jaw. The Milwaukee fighter pre-
sented an almost impregnable defence,
and for several seconds Moran tried
vainly to land a blow. Suddenly VOL
CAST let fly a terrific left swing that
landed flush on Moran's jaw. They
fought hard for about a minute, when
Wolgast again assumed his peculiar
defensive tactics. When Moran least
expected it, Wolgast again let go his
left.
This style of fighting continued until
the sixth round, when Moran solved
his opponents style, and landed
punches almost at will. He staggered
Wolgast with stiff right jolt on the
jaw, and the Milwaukee fighter was
very tired when the final bell rang.
Delrhin M, Delmas. the lawyer who
defended Harry Thaw in his first tri-
al. was among those present, and was
one of the most enthusiastic "rooters"
for the American fighter. Other men,
bers who attended were Ted Marks,
Tim Sullivan Frank Farrell, Alderman
Gaffney, Tim Hurst, Arthur Pryor and
Tom Sharkey.
In the preiminaries Johnny Richie
drew with Billy Heating, Jack MUIR
ply outpointed Felix Roy, Joe Field
fought draw with Johnny Lynch and
Willie Mango beat Charlie Miller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April g.
Despite the bearish showing of the gov
eminent crop report the wheat market
today closed strong because of active de-
mand by shorts and elevator interests.
Final quotations in the Nav delivery
were Af0M higher. Corn was MMlc. high
er. Oats We're up A Provisions were
TX to 171a higher.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-May 91as; July S6ss@R; Sept.
IS.
CoRN-May G7A July e4A; Sept. esas
6n1A.
OATS-May old 527s: May new 5las; July
old 45%, July new 43sl
MESS PORK-May 1880; July 1885;
LARn,HMay s.s7.h; July s.e2k; Sept. $50.
SHOT;T RIBS-May 722k; July $50;
Sent. 7.75.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOl.R-Easy.
WHF'AT-No. 2 spring 1O2; No 8 800
1O3: No. ? red S909lH.
CORN--No. 66a4 @671s: No 2 yellow 67
oATS-No. 2 51M@52; No. 2 white SEX :;
No white 50lhGI53.
RYE-No. 7667S.
BARLEY-Fair to choice mailing 73M85.
FLAX SEEDING. / northwestern LII.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime AGO.
CT.OHER-Contract grades 2259.
SHORT RIBS, S1DES-6.62la6712
MESS !3.256133712.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
The BOSTON RED SOx
REMEMBER CHICK S1Ahl.

Fort Wayne. Ind. April S.-That the
lanlented Chick Stahl holds a place in
the loving recollection Of his old team
mates and employers was fittingly at
tested today, when a handsome floral
tribute, the gift of the Red sSOx squad
and President John I. Taylor. was
placed upon the grave Of the Bostons'
old center fielder, who lies buried here.
On the way to Fort Wayne from To-
ledo President Taylor suggested that
some such expression of the estima-
ton in which Stahl is still held by his
old associates should be shown, and
the suggestion was heartily ndorsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
FORTY MEN REPORT
FOR TRACK HoNoRs,

Brunswick, Me-. April S.-(SpeciaD.-The
candidates for the Bowdoin track
team have been called out. ABOUT
40 men reporting for work. MOST
of the material is from the up
per classes, the entering class furnish
ing few good men. Undergraduate Coach
Morrill, states that in his opinion the
chances for Bowdoin winning the Maine
meet this spring are only fair. but that
he and Captain Atwood will make every
possible effort to develop a team that
will be a credit to the college.
Mr. Morrill, is being visited for week
or 10 days by his friend. Frank F. She
han, who is doing little training for
the Olympic trials. Mr.. Shehan Is the
junior national champion for 1907, with
record of i.56 2-5 for the half-mile, and
he has also won the New England cham
pionship for the past three years in the
balf-mile.
The following is the list of candidates
and the events they are trying for as
given out by Undergraduate Coach Nor
rill:
straightforward, Newman, Morrill,
.Hammer-Warren, Crosby, Foss, Nor
rill.
Discus-Rowell Newman Jackson,
Morrill,.
BROAD jump-Atwood, Edwards, Brig
ham, S. Pierce, Lowell. Ballard. Morrill,.
High jump-Pennell, Edwards. Brigham,
s. Pierce.
Pole vault-Deming. Burton, Davis
Wiggin.
1cG-yard dash-Atwood. Ballard. Smith,
kaulbach.
22O-yard dash--Atwood, Ballard, Don
nell. l.. Davis, Allen, Purineton.
coward hurdles-Pennell, Sanborn, Ed
wards.
22O-yard hurdles-Sanborn, WiSgin
Manter.
44O-yard dash-Colbath, Allen, Simmons
Anderson, Manter, Morse, Johnson, Davis
Dreear.
Half-mile run-Robbins, Ready, Dreear
Tmberlalle. Anderson.
Mile and two-mile runs-Slocunl. nm
berlake. Robbins, A. Robinson. Weston.
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IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
year unless he received an increase in

year unless he received an increase in
salary.
Bill Sweeney has proved that he is
as good a fielder, if not better than
Brain, and it looks now as though
Davy would have to go some TO beat
the ex-Pacific coast star out for the
regular position. Brains wisest move
would be to come to terms Immediate
ly. His demand was $500, and then he
cut this in halves. Now he asks for
his release.
Joe Kelley said Tuesday night that
Ginger Beaumont would join the Doves
in Harrisburg. The coming of Beau
instills life into the team. and judg-
ing from the great game played by this
star last season this will be welcome
news to Boston fans. Beaumont mas al
ways been big favorite with the Bos-
ton public, and told Kelley that he was
in good condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. April 8.
FLOUR-Lower; spring patents 5.35@
$40.
CORN-Unchangcd; No. yellow TAO
74H.
OATS-I.ower: No. clipped white 591a.
HAI-Unchanged; choice 21.5O@22. 90.
MILL FEED--Lower.
SPRING BRAN-27. 5G0l2S.0O.
MIXED FEEDS. OodD3O.00
PORK-F'irn; medium 1s.25@1S75.
LARD-Quiet; 10A.
BEEF Firm; whole cattle 106Il01k.
LAMBS-Firm; spring 14GD15.
VEALS-Firm: 111aI12h.
RtJTTER-Steady; northern 31SD32.
CHEESE-Steady; York state 16016
EGGS-Steady; choice 200D21; western II
ais.
APPLES-Dull: No Baldwins 1.75M2.
POTATOES-Higher: Maine white goa
st'GAR--steady on basis of $50 for
granulated.
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Cooney Breaks
An Old Record,

New Haven, Ct, April s.-Yale's his
toric 16-pound hammer-throw record.
held by the famous Tom Shelvin, was
Tuesday broken by Carroll Cooney, a
Sophomore giant, who threw the ball Of
lead 161 feet. lettering by II inches the
famous football captains record.
This performance puts Cooney right
into line for intercollegiate champion
ship, as it is the best college record
since May 81, 1902, when John T. De-
Witt made the intercollegiate record Of
164 feet, 10 inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
THIS WEEKS BOUTS.

Thnrsday-Arthur Cote VS.. Young Klo-
by at Lawrence: Johnny Summers VS..
Sailor Burns at Baltimore; Leach Cross
vs. Jerry Murphy at New York; Jim DON
ovau VS.. Frank McAvoy at New York i;
Martin Candle VS.. Jack Goodney at New
York; bouts at Broadway A. c., Philadel-
phia.
Britt at Colma, Cal: Jack Dorman VS..
Amhy McGarry at New York; bouts at
National A. c., Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
YOUNG BRITT HANDS
SMITH A DREAM PILL

Baltimore, Md, April 8.-With a ter
rifle left to the stomach, followed with
right hook to the jaw, Young Britt
of this city knocked out Charlie Smith,
better known as Handsome Charlie"
of Philadelphia Tuesday night in the
third round of what was scheduled to
be 15-round contest before the Arena
Athletic Club