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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-12

a token of appreciation for the help given
in his perplexity.
X X
A few days ago in the children's de-
partment OF one Of the large stores the
writer witnessed a most pathetic example
OF mans helplessness when confronted
with the shopping problem for the first
time In his life.
A comparatively young man, accompa-
MED by two little girls about four and
eight years of age, was standing by a
rack of little coats and dresses. 1t was
evident from his all-black clothes that he
was a widower. and very recent one, at
that.
The eldest child tried to help him deter
mine what should be bought, but was too
bewildered to be of much help. At any
rate, she kept saying: Il don't know
papa. Ii we could only ask mammal.
The ks were all busy, and finally a
lady. noticing his uncertainty and the
chiid's distress, offered her services, say
ing that she had a little girl about the
size OF his older one and would be glad
to help him.
He told her his wife died in a hospital
week previous: that they had been in
Washington less than month; that he
knew no one to whom he could go, and
that he wanted to send the children to his
sister in Denver. He did not want to
send them insufficiently clad, and begged
her to look them over and see what they
needed for the journey. She looked
them over with a motherly hug, first of
all. and had them trying on garments in
short order. The look of relief upon that
mans face was simply indescribable.
More than one woman who heard that
little bit of conversation went away with
a lump in her throat and sigh of Won
der over the tragedies of life.
Down stairs in the millinery depart
ment there was a bit of comedy that
doubtless will be remembered by the few
fortunate observers for many a day. A
very positive old gentleman, hailng from
some western town, was trying to buy a
hat with a bird OF paradise for decora-
ton. He had picked out salesgirl who
would do as substitute, since, according
to his notion. she resembled the prospec-
tive owner OF the hat. and he kept her
busy trying on and trying on until finally
he appeared suited When she told him
the price of the creation he jumped up
with jerk and sat down with jar that
shook his glasses off his nose.
Ninety dollars for that bunch OF fur
and feathers. he exclaimed. Talk about
your bunco games and gold bricks. that
beats them all! Nothing doing! No, sir
res. Manda can 60 out and cut of .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-12

The greater part of the work of the
ialilee, chartered since 1905. has been in
he Pacific ocean. The Galilee returned
o port in San Francisco some time ago.
after a cruise of nearly three years. In
his time the vessel travelled over 10000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
AUTOMOBILE HEARSE is
NOW IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco is keeping up with
the times in the motor car industry
The first automobile hearse on the Pa
cific coast was seen on the streets of
this city. 1t Is built on a White
steamer chassis and, as soon as a
numer of limousine bodies are COM
pleted, all built on White steamer
chassis, the first automobile funeral
in the west will occur.
The first automobile funeral in the
United States was held in Chicago last
April. f. F. Roberts used a White
steamer hearse and a number of closed
motor cars, and the funeral went
through without a hitch. CAN along
the route hundreds of pedestrians con-
gregated," stated one of the undertake
ing trade journals, Ito view the silent
and impressive spectacle. AZ the cem-
etery the procession, customary to
cemetery rules, was forced to halt. At
the signal to proceed the procession
again silently went forward to the
grave, creating intense interest among
the cemetery keepers. attendants and
other spectators by the noiselessness
and solemnity in keeping with the
cemetery conditions. The automobile
funeral has been brought into favor
with all classes, not because of the
novelty, but through its time saving
phases"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
EIGHTEEN HEATS NEEDED
IN GRAND CIRCUIT RACES
Two Stake and Three Class Events
Require Many Contests at Colum-
bus-FaVortes Badly Beaten

COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 2S.-Eighteen
heats were required to decide two
stakes and three class races at the
Grand circuit meeting here today.
Both stake favorites, George Gano and
Margin, were badly beaten. First
choices took the class events. Results:
2:19 class trotting. three in five, purse
s12OO--Sir Todd won second, fourth and
fifth heats. Time, 2:10&, 2:12, 2:1OA.
Silver Baron won first and third heats.
Time, 2:1oA, 2:13A.
King stake. $500, three in FIVE, for 2:O5
pacers-Darkey Hal won first. second and
fourth heats Time. 2:o4A, 2:05A, 2:O6&
Major Mallow won third heat. Time, 2;O4A.
Buckeye stake. $4,000, three in FIVE. for
2;16 trotters-Pensa Maid won In straight
heats Time, 2:o5a4, 2;0SA, 2:O6A.
2:1s class, pacing, three in five, purse
$1200-Rose K. won in straight heats.
Time, 2:O7A, 2:O61A, 2:0sA. Fred Pat
chen and John r. Gibson also started.
2:09 elass pacing, three heats. purse
s1200-EIla Ambulator in straight
heats Time. 2:O6A, 2:oeA. 2:Os.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
TO HAVE SWIMMERS
Lee Is Captain of Fast squad-Many
Champions to Star for L. A.
Hlgh-sohedule VIII
Be Arranged

Captain Marcus Lee of the Los An
geles high schools swimming club Is
rapidly getting together material for
what promises to be one of the fastest
teams of amateurr swimmers in South
ern California Swimming, twice
week, is now given as a regual course
by the high school instead of the regu-
lar gymastic work. Monday ana
Wednesday afternoons as many stu
dents as care TO attend may accom-
pany Lee to Bimihi baths.
Although general instruction in the
art of swimming is the primary object
of the school, a swimming team has
been practically selected while prepara-
tions are also being made for polo
and water basket ball aggregations.
Many of the brightest stars in swim .
ming circles Of the south are enrolled
among the students of the institution.
George Crary will represent the high
school in the 80 and 100 yard swims
while Howard Taylor. than whom there
is no faster 44O yard man on the Pa
cific coast, will take care of this event.
Crary is the present Pacific coast juV
emile champion of the so yard swim and
one Of the most promising boys in the
country. Marcus Lee, captain, will up
hold the schools honor in the 220 and
$50 yard events and should have no
difficulty in winning from any local
athletes. q. Brett and Tom Hewlett
will likewise be seen in the shorter
distance goes while A. MaGuire in the
100, S. Lee in the 22O, Horace Elder in
the 440 and w. Rivers in the $50 will
complete the team. Dates are now be-
ing arranged with the different schools
which have swimming teams and a
regular schedule will be made up. The
meets with Polytechnic, Long Beach
and Harvard will be the principal
events Of the season.
Swimming has also begun at the
Polytechnic high school and much en-
thusiasm has been displayed by the
girls as well as boys. over fifty femi
nine aspirants for aquatic honors took
part in the exercises conducted by Miss
Meredith yesterday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
DETROIT is 16 POINTS
AHEAD OF ATHLETICS
Tigers Lose Ground on Eastern Trip,
but Still Stand Excellent Chance
to Win Pennant In Amer
can League

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.--While 1t has
lost some ground OH its present eastern
trip, the Detroit club stands an excel
lent chance this season of winning it's
third consecutive pennant and thereby
establishing record for the American
league. Detroit's advantage over Phil
adelphia now is two and half games,
or 16 points.
Detroit has six games scheduled
four with Boston and two with Chicago
and If it should win four, Philadelphia
would have to win all its seven remain
ing contests in order to tie for the
championship. Should Detroit win four
out of six and Philadelphia win seven
straight each would have SO victories
and "a defeats, an average of .647.
In this event series of three games
would have to be played to decide the
tie.
Philadelphia will play two games
with Chicago tomorrow and Detroit
also is scheduled to play a double
header in Boston.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
LITTLE FELLOWS WANT
A CHANCE TOO
Representatives of Small Cars Plead
for Opportunity to Enter the
Road Races PortoIa
Week

With the issuance of the entry
blanks for the Portola week road race
to be held in Alameda country on Sat
urday, October %, an active interest
has been aroused among the local auto
mobile men in the coming contest
Many of the agents of the city are
figuring out how they can get cars
for the race, realizing that they viii
secure the widest publicity, since the
celebration will draw to San Francisco
hundreds of thousands of people from
the entire Pacific coast and western
states Not a few Of the agents. also.
are endeaYoring to interest their fac
tories to send out their racing teams
for participation in the races. While
some of the eastern cars might be
barred from the stock chassis races,
there are no restrictions in the 25S-mile
free-for-all, which therefore bids fair
to produce the fastest time and be the
most sensational race of the day.
Small Cars Ask Chance
That the interest in the races Is not
confined to those who have big and
powerful cars is demonstrated by the
demands of the little fellows for ad-
mission. The Maxwell people have
been anxious to, secure q classification
that will admit their cars, and now the
bOfQ IS out WlIn a plea Tor ADMISSION.
In a letter Manager w. L. Hughson of
the Ford says:
II notice by the entry blank just is
sued for the Portola road race that
cars of less than 201-inch sylinder dis
placement are eliminated from this con-
test. AS representing the Ford car,
am particularly interested in this rul-
ing, which. according to the entry
blank, will bar our twenty horsepower
car.
''While it is true that our machine
is not as powerful or fast as the larger
cars, I believe, however that the in
terest among the general public is as
much centered in the performance of
light cars as in the racing machines.
Our Ford car has proved it's speed and
durability in a race across the conti-
nent, and 1 certainly think it could do
the same in a short distance road race.
"There are a great many agents for
small cars in the city who would un-
doubtedly like to enter their machines
but are barred like we are by the mini
mum cylinder displacement. Why not
have "a race for the little fellows as
well as the big ones? Give everybody
chance
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
NELSON BOYS ARE
BACK FROM TRIP
MAKE HUNTING TRIP IN $40"
OAKLAND
Interesting in Detail and Difficult as
Was Ever Known, Yet Young
Sportsmen Overcome
Obstacles

One of the most interesting and per-
haps the most difficult automobile trips
made this season was completed recent
ly by Frank Nelson, son of Fernando
Nelson, and two friends in their oak
land forty. They carried with them
complete campers outfit and a supply
of provisions. Frank Nelson tells the
following story of their experiences:
THE ride was enjoyable, but une-
ventful, until northern Mendocino was
reached. We made our first camp ten
miles beyond Laytonville and spent
the next few days hunting. At Rat
tlesnake canyon, our next camp, we
shot the first deer, and lost pan OF
grease, which a coyote carried off dur
ing the night. Two days afterward,
at Blue Rocks, we got the second
deer, and then moved on up over the
ridge and down out of the mountains
to the Eel river. 1t rained the next
night, but we were snug under canvas,
and plenty of trout, Venison and beans
kept us happy. The Eel river had to be
ferried three times, and then we turned
off for Ferndale.
Deer Hide Mends Our Tire
Heading down the coast, we found
the roads narrow, very steep, slippery
and crooked, with long stretches OF
corduroy, and, where they ran down
to the beach, long stretches of sand.
While pulling through the sand an old
case blew out and was reinforced
with deer hide. Some of the streams
we forded were so deep that canvas
boot had to be rigged up for the car
buretor.
"Honeydew creek afforded such good
fishing that 1t was decided to stay
there a while. Logan caught fifty trout
in an hour and a half, and next day
Clark had the good luck to kill 600
pound bear. Striking camp reluctantly
we took a zigzag road with such sharp
turns we had to back to make many
Of them. A fir tree which had fallen
across the road had to be cut through
FIVE times to open a way. From the
ton of Wilder ridge the road we took
is rarely used now, it is so narrow and
crooked. 1t is hardly more than a
wide trail and we had to back on every
turn.
Wheels Slide from Road
"Reaching the bottom of the canyon,
we found the bridge burned out and
the creek full of large bowlders-the
car practically had to jump across. we
shot another deer and pushed on to
Hunters Paradise, the road to when
was so narrow that several times one
of the rear wheels slid off. Here we
got two more deer and a variety Of
small game. At Usal we expected to
take on gasoline, but there was none
to be had. We had one inch in the
tank, and Westport twenty-five miles
away. There was no help for it and We
had to wait six and half hours for the
stage to bring it.
1--WE then drove through Hardy creek
to Wsetport and down to Fort Bragg,
the road getting worse all the while.
from Point Arena to Stewards Point
they were the worst any of us had ever
seen, and here we turned inland after
having been in sight of the ocean for
22O miles. The ruts were twelve inches
deep and at one place where they We're
worn deeper our car hung on the diff
ferential and all hands turned out to
build up the road
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
29 LIVES SAVED BY
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
STEAMER LOSES PROPELLER
OFF VANCOUVER ISLAND
Communicates with Another Vessel,
Which Went to Aid of Disabled
Ship and Rescued
Passengers

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept 2S.-Word
was received here tonight that the
steamer Cottage City. which sailed
from Seattle for Skagway Sunday
morning, lost her propeller in Fitzhugh
sound fifty miles north of Vancouver
island, last night.
The steamer Humboldt, which sailed
from Seattle for Skagway an hour
ahead of the Cottage City, was COM
municated with by wireless and came
to the aid of the disabled steamer.
The twenty-nine passengers on board
the Cottage City, among whom were
Walter E. Clark, the new governor of
Alaska, and Bishop P. T. Rowe of the
Episcopal diocese of Alaska, were
transferred to the Humboldt and taken
to Skagway.
The Humboldt towed the Cottage
City north to Bella Bella, where she
anchored. awaiting tug to tow her
back to Seattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
RACES AT LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 2S.-The
days offering at Churchill Downs was
mediocre, the nearest approach to a
headliner coming in the fourth, when
a smart lot of 2-year-olds accepted
allowances in a five and half fur
long dash. Results:
First race. mile and seventy yards-Rebel
Queen won, Kennowick second, Enlist
third. Time, 1:46 2-5.
Second race, hve and one-half furlongs-
outpost won, La Toupee second, Gramercy
third. Time. 1909.
Third six furlongs-Mique O'Brien won,
Adder second Pink Linen third. Time, 1915,
Fourth race, five and one-half furlongs-
Martin H. won, Layeno second, Enrica
third. Time. 1:OS 2-5.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards
Bonnie Bard won. Almaboy second, Grenade
third. Time. 1:46.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Voting won,
Billy Bodemar second, Deuce third. Time,
1;15 1-6
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
BEST JOINS cAsrAWAYs

REDLANDS, Sept. 2S.-Ervin Best,
who has for the past four years been
considered star player on the Red
lands high school gridiron team, will
go to Los Angeles Friday to play with
the Castaway team against the Uni
verslty of California varsity team
Best will play one of the three-quar-
ter positions and he has been training
for the past few weeks, preparatory
to the game.
The golf links at the Country club
are being placed in better shape for
the players who are slowly returning
from their summer vacations. Mr..
Lawson, who has been successfully
identified with the club as instructor,
has returned from New York city,
where he claimed a bride, and is now
actively engaged in getting the links
into better shape.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
RESULTS AT BELMONT

BELMONT PARK, N. Y, Sept 2S.-
Radium Star, at to won the $40 900
Matron stakes, six furlongs, here to-
day, defeating his stable companion,
Candleberry, by head. Results:
First race, mile--Racquet won, Tony
Bonero second Blackmate third. Time,
1889 1-5.
Second race, steeplechase about two and
one-half miles-Valhalla won, Defiance
second, Okenite third Time, 5:46.
Third race, one and quarter miles
High Private won, Zienap second, Pins and
Needles third. Time. 2:O4 1-5.
Fourth race, 81 furlongs, O,OOO
Matron--Radum Star won. Candelberry
second, Rocky OBrlen third. Time, 1914 As.
Fifth race, FIVE furlongs-Brush Broom
won, Catherine Scott second Marigold
third. Time, :0S Is.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Twiligh Queen
won, Bonhomme second, Waponeca third.
Time. I'LL 1-6.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
JAPANESE ARE SURPRISED
WHILE POACHING IN ARCTIC

VALDEZ, Alaska, Sept 2S.-The
United States revenue cutter Perry
which arrived in port today, reports
that several boat crews of japanese
from an unidentified schooner, were
surprised while killing seals on Walrus
island by Agent Proctor of the North
American Commercial company, who
is stationed on st. Paul island.
Proctor, assisted by natives, cap
tured one boat crew of six japanese
and the. remainder escaped. The pris-
oners were tried before Commissioner
Brown at Unalaska and sentenced t.
be imprisoned three months and to
pay 5000 costs each. They will arrive
here on the revenue cutter Rush Octo-
ber 8, and after serving. their Jail SEN
tence be deported to Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
MATCH RACE AT BELMONT

NEW YORK, Sept 2S.-Racegoers
are enthusiastic anticipation of a
match race between FiztheI bert and
championship, and it is probable that
the $4,000 sweepstakes will be offered
for the contest during the season at
Belmont, which opens today. Mr.
Keene, owner OF Maskette, does not
usually favor such races but Trainer
Rowe believes that he can win his con-
sent. Mr. IIildreth, owner of Fitzher-
bert, has consented to the race, not
that he is so certain Of his horse as
terest. Should the match race be held
it promises to be one of the most note
worthy events in recent history.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
MOORS ROUTED BY
SOLDIERS OF SPAIN
Early Morning Attack on Camp Near
MeliIla Beaten Off-5odles of
so Arabs Found In Gorge

MADRID, Sept. 2S. - Official dis
patches from Melilla says that 500
Moors had made an early morning at
tack on the Spanish camp at Ell Arba
and that the Spanish forces beat them
off with difficulty. Maj. Gonzales was
killed and Capt. Arietus was wounded
Fifty Moor bodies have been found
in the gorge Of Mount Gurgu, 100 bodies
of Spanish soldiers having been found
there a day or two ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
MINISTER'S AFFINITY TO
GET $4,000 FROM UNCLE

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S-Floretta
Whaley, who, two years ago, eloped
with Rev. Jere K. Cook, eventually
will receive $4,000 from the estate of
her uncle, the late Anthony Whaley.
whose will was filed today at Mineola,
L l.
ued at 5000, goes to Mr.. Whaley's
widow, and upon her death it is to be
divided among nieces and nephews.
Floretta Whaley and Cook are said
to be in California.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
MORE JEFF.JOHNSON

NEW YORK, Sept. 28-James j.
Jeffries is not going to give Johnson
much time for thought. He will start
after the negro as soon as he arrives
in New York. Jeffries is expected
home in about two weeks, and after
few days in this city will start for
Chicago, where he expects to meet
Johnson. The latter will come east
after his fight with Ketchel and JEFF
fries will meet him half way. AS soon
as he has signed the final papers JEFF
fries will devote his time to getting
into condition for the fight, which
probably will take place in February.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
SUTR0 HEIR IS CHARGED
WITH REPUDIATING BOND

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2S-The Oc-
cidental Finance corporation brought
suit here today against Edgar Eman-
uel Sutro, an heir of the late Adolph
Sutro, to recover $150000, charging that
Sutro had repudiated contract to sell
his share of his fathers estate for
SIS 900.
Since the breaking of the trust clause
in the Sutro will the estate has risen
from a problematical value to several
million dollars The contract on which
the suit is brought was entered into
March last, three months before the
supreme court decision.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
RESULTS AT VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER, B. c., Sept. 2S.-To-
days results at Minoru park
First race. seven furlongs-Sir Wesley won,
Peggy o'Neill second, Forest Rose third; time
1923 1-5.
Second race. five furlongs-Zinkand won.
Domathilda second, Banorella third; time
1:01 1-5.
Third race, six furlongs-Dorothy Leggett
won, Mr.. Bishop second, Shortcut third; time
1:14 3-5.
Fourth race, five furlongs-Spohn won, Pol
lie L. second~ Altamor third; time 100 2-5.
Fifth race, five furlongs-Boas won, Beau
mont second, May Pink third; time 100 2-5.
Sixth race, five furlongs-Bele of Iroquois
won, Alleviator second. Balnade third; time
LOO 3-6, a
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
Sells Tobacco cron to Pool

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. 2S.-James
B. Haggin of New York, owner of the
Elmdorf estate here, it was an
nounced here today, has sold his crop
of hurley tobacco to the pooling move
ment thereby, the leaders think, as
suring the success of the pool. The
crop is estimated to be more than a
half-million pounds the largest crop
in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
FlRMNESS DEVELOPS
IN DECIDUOUS FRUIT
SEASON FOR CANTAL0UPES
ABOUT ENDED
Grapes Show Marked Improvement
Eggs Sell Above Quotations.
Green Corn Declines-To-
matoes May Advance

Fruit was nrmer yesterday and number
Of advances resulted.
Cantaloupes were scarce at the advanced
price of $202.35 large crate and 81 Ql 20
a standard crate. The season for canta-
loupes is practically ended.
Grapes showed a marked Improvement
the best muscats selling around zoe lug
box Tokays sold at 81 and Moroccos
at the price.
Egg quotations remained unchanged. but
local stock sold above established quota
tions, and a formal advance is expected in
consequence.
Butter and cheese were firm.
Green corn declined to 40@bOc lug box'
due to the arrival of inferior stock.
Tomatoes were weak but the market
showed signs of improvement, and better
prices are expected.
with the exception of barracuda nsh
were plentiful.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
LAND OFFICE EMPLOYE GETS
3 YEARS FOR EMBEZZLEMENT

TACOMA, Wash, Sept. 2S-M. p. Nc
Coy, examiner and supervisor of the
government surveys, employed in the
land office at Seattle, pleaded guilty in
bezzlement of $571S since last March
He was indicted September 81, and
came to Tacoma and gave himself up
last night.
Judge Hanford sentenced him to three
years in the federal prison at Nc
NeiPs island. 1t is alleged that Nc
Coy's shortage has amounted to $4,000
in two years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
Gets Death Wound in TunneI

KENNET, Cal. Sept. 2S,ABlood
trickling down from the roof of a car
on a freight train this morning led
to the finding OF N. Ashbraugh, a
living at Red Bluff. who
was struck down by a timber in the
tunnel six miles south of here. His
skull is so badly fractured that he will
die, physicians say He was sent TO
an oakland hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
Miss Nav sutton Wins Aoain

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept 2S.-Miss
May Sutton, former worlds champion
womans tennis player, defeated Mrs.
C. N. Beard, formerly western cham
pion, in an exhibition tennis match
here today by the score of 60, 60.
Miss Sutton will play against Mrs.
Edith Hannah, the champion woman
tennis player OF Canada, Ohio, and of
the Tri-State Tennis organization to-
morrow
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-29
Torpedo Boat Forced to Return

VALLEJO, Cal, Sept. 2S.-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Preble which left
Mare island navy yard this afternoon
for a trial trip on San Pablo bay, was
forced to return this afternoon because
of trouble with the high pressure
cylinders. 1t was stated at the navy
yard that the trouble was not serious
and that no great defect had been
found in the vessels engines.