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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
DOLL ANXIOUS TO
MEET SAN MARC|AL
WRESTLER
Local Mat Artist Throws Off
Stage Maine Of Duffy and Ex-
presses Willingness to Meet
Harrington,

The name of Charlie Dffy, which
has been used by Charles Doll of this
city for some time in boxing and
wrestling matches. has been discarded
by that athlete and hereafter he will
use his correct name of Doll in any
exhibitions Don made this announce
ment yesterday when he declared his
willingness to meet Robert Earring
ton, the 163-pound wrestler of San
Marcial. who published a communica-
ton through his manager, Il. j. Hunt
er, in the Morning Journal two days
ago. II will Wrestle Harrington, Civ
ing him the twenty-three pounds
weight. providing satisfactory agree
ments are accepted regarding sthe
~strangle and toe holds" said Doll yes
terday,
Il will not agree to Wrestlc without
two weeks notice, however. as it will
take me at least ten days to get into
condition
1t was suggested by Harrington in
his communication. that he ana Doll
wrestle as a preliminary to the DON
ovan-Dcshler match, scheduled for
New Years day. 1t is believed, how
ever. that his will be impossible be-
cause of Dolls objection to taking ON
IA bout without sufficient time in
which to work out.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
CHANCE LEADS ALL
NATIONAL LEAGUE
FIRST BAsEMEN
Chicago Captain Closely Fol-
lowed by BranSfieId of PhiIa-
delphia; Hans Wagner and
BridweII Lead ShOrtStopS,

New York. Dee. 26.-Captaiu Frank
Chance of Chicago. leads all National
league first basemen in the averages
for the season of 1903, as announced
to-day. With a percentage Of 1874 for
80 games he is closely followed by
Bransfield of Philadelphia, with "A
percentage of .9S9 for 1873 games.
Storke, who played with both Pitts
burg and ST. Louis. tied Chances
fielding average. but he played in ON
~ ~ games.
Bridwell of New York. with l45
games TO his credit, and Hans Wag-
ner OF P%ittsburs. with 1876, are tied
with $40 per cent In The fielding aN-
crages for shortstops,
Hummel, Of BROOKLYN, played a per
feet score in seventeen games as an
uutflelder. hut Captain Clarke of
PittsDure, has probably Tho best aN-
erage, with t52 games played and a
per centage of ,9S7
Gibson of Pittsburg, caught 100
games. more than II other catcher,
and had a fielding average of .9S3.
Pittsburg won in club fielding, with
a score OF .9G4. with the following
ranking as they read: Chicago. .96li
Philadelphia. 961; Brooklyn. $50; New
York. .954: Cincinnati, .952, st. Louis
1851, and Boston, .947.
Camnita of %Pittsburg, has probably
the best pitching record, with forty
one games played ana a p~ercentale OF
500. M%atthcwson of New ORR, has
the same average with thirty-scvcn
games played.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
MONS
WORSTED BY
BILL LANG
CHAMPION
MAKES BRAVE FIGHT
Lasts Till Twelfth Round Before
He Succumbs to Terrific
Rushes of Australian Heavy
weight Champion.
IBy Morning journal Special Leased wirsl
Sidney Y = ~ ~

Sidney. y. S. W. December -.
Bill Lang, the Australian heavy
weight Knocked out Bob FitZsimmons
in the twelfth round OF their fight at
Rush Cutters Bay stadium today. The
fight was even to the last round. when
Lang forced Fizsimmons TO the ropes.
Knocking him down with Il right ia
The jaw and when he arose. sent MIN
to the floor sensclesss from a right
upporcut.
Fitzsimmons had not appeared in
the ring in Australia since he left hcre
for the United states many years ago
and when he climbed through the
ropes today he was given an enthus-
iastic reception, The veteran looked
to be in splendid condition after his
long perod of retirement. The fight
opened rather tamely, Lang showing
his extreme nervousness. He was fire.
quently hooted for holding in the
clinches ana frequently butting his
opponent and refusing to break clean.
Fitzsimmons. on the contrary was re-
markable for the cleanly and clever
manne of his fighting and quickly
became the favoritc with the crowd.
AS the fight progressed Lans re-
gained confidence and forced the
pace, but Fitzsimmons clearly evaded
his rushes and frequently landed
clean blows on the face and body, In
a hot rally in the 18th round Fitzsiin-
mons cut Lang's right eye severely
with a left.
When the twelfth and last round
opened Lang rushed Fitzsimmons
through the ropes and floored him
with a right swing.
Fitzsimmons took the count of nine
and rose groggY. Lang was at him
fiercely as he regained his feet. bat
tering the lettering veteran about the
ring. He forced Fitzsimmons against
the ropes and with Il hard right up
p6rcut on the jaw sem him down,
Lang was a strong favorite in the
betting attn to 2. His weight was am
nounced at 1SS pounds while Fitz-
simmons gave his as l56 pounds. Ar
thur Scott was the referee. The
weather was warm ana $4,000 peo-
Pile Witnessed the. fight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
WOMAN VICTIM OF
BOLD OUTRAGE
Knocked Unconscious, Her
Magnificent Blonde TresSeSi
Envy of St, Louis, Are Hack
ed Off and Carried Away by
Thug.

my Morning Journal Special Leased wirei
st Louis. Dee. 26.-Mrs. william j
E,hlen. &c years old, whose five feet
Of heavy blonde hair has been the
envy and admiration of ST Louis
women for years, was knocked umcon-
scious by an unidentified nan ~ she
was leaving her home for church to-
day and her hair was chopped Off
close to her head with a razor.
She was dragged unconscious into
the hallway of her home and lay IN
hat condition for an hour before
b was found. Her condition Is seri-
ous.
Today's attack Was the third bon two
weeks. She WAS approached ON the
street On previous occasions by "a man
who nrst made an offer in money for
the hair ana then attempted 10 clip OF
the two braids with shears
The hair fei far below her knees
and she a refused many large of
ftI- -ur o..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

against the record of 1887 made by
Ralph de Palma In q Fiat Cyclone. al
Grand Rapids. ana succeeded N clip
ping IA as seconds from The fofynoi
record Oldfield's time for tho fif-
teen miles was 1922 10. HIS fasteei
mtie was 90 q seconds. The fastcs,
mile made today was done in Old
fields try for the worlds mile rec
ord (flying start), in which he failed
10 set 2 new mark, His time was
SO 2-5 seconds.
Oldfield was an easy winner in the
five-mile race against Ben korscher,
driving a Darraeq, his time being
Az
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
THE CANDY
THAT SANTA LEFT
Very MeaneSt Thief Enters
Presbyterian Church ant
Makes Get Away with Things
Remaining from Christmas,

SOM bold thief inferred the Pres
byteriau church parlors some time be-
tween midnight Friday and early sat
urday morning and swiped a large
quantity Of candy and other articles
which were the remnants Of a Christ
mas celebration enjoyed by the Pres
hyterian sunday school classes Fri
day evening. The good things TO eat
were stored away after the c~eiebratior
L. be kept for the children whO were
not present at the entertainment The
THEFT was discol cred saturday by 9
T.. French. sanifor Of the church. who
Is ct thc opinion that the ruthless Sob
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
0R|ENTALS PLAY
STRENUOUS
FOOTBALL
Free for All Fight Follows Game
Between Chinese and Japan
csc ElevenSi Police Prevent
Murder,

iBy Morning journal special Leased Wirel
a Francisco. Dee. 26.-Three
Japanese football players were in
Jured today in Il free-tor-all fight fol-
lowing the second annual contest be-
tween the Chinese imperial eleven and
the Japanese Full team playing the
American game. All the players and
many spectators joined in the fight
and hostilities We're continued until a
riot COIL summoned a squad Of police.
one of the injured, r. Oaki, suffered n
possible fracture of the skull and V.
kawanura was treated AT the hospital
for five gashes made by some sharp
instrument and numerous bruises and
Commissions. one other japanese play
or was slightly hurt.
The game resulted in a victory for
the Japanese team 10 to 0. The Chi
ncse players took the ball from the
field. Following occidental custom.
the Japanese believed they had won
possession of the bail by winning the
game and set out to %recapture it. A
fight ensued which waged all over the
field.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
FRANCISCO WILL
STAGE FIGHT SAYS
JOHNSON
Heavyweight Champion CeIe-
brates First Anniversary of
His Victory Over Tommy
Burns and Accession of Title


Chicago, Dec. 26,-Jack johnson
the heavyweight pugilist. celebrated
here today the first anniversary of
his accession to the championship IT,
tie by a house-warming in the home
he has presented to his mother. 1t
was just one year g today that
Johnson Knocked out Tommy Burns
in the 14th round of their champion
ship battle at Rush Cutters bay, near
sydney, n. S. w. and won the worlds
title.
Talking of his coming fight with
Jeffries, Johnson said he was certain
1t would be staged at a Francisco
instead of Salt Lake, and announced
that he would pitch his training camp
at Ocean View, just outside San
Francisco. Johnson also announced
that "Gunboat" Smith, a Pacific coast
heavyweight, would be one of his
training partners.
James j.. Corbett. scheduled to be
one of Jeffries training partners, was
in Chicago today. He predicted JEFF
fries would ave little trouble in
winning the fight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
ST. YVES WINS THE
FIFTEEN MILE Event

Seattle. Dec. 26.-Henry St. Yves.
Marathon champion of the world, de-
feated John Marsh, Canadian cham
pion. by a yard in Il l5-mile match
race here this afternoon. st. Yves
time was l:3S:47 2-5. During the
last mile the runners were
separated by more than three feet,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
Territory of New Mexico
Office OF the Secretary.
Miscellaneous Certificate

I, Nathan Jaffa. secretary Of
the Territory OF New Mexico
do hereby certify that
whereas. on the Goth day OF
March a. D., 1903 the Albu-
querque Citizen was designated
as the Official Newspaper Of
New Mexico. and
Whereas. said Albuquerque
Citizen has ceased publication:
Now. therefore. public notice
is hereby given that; In COM
pllance with section 2. chapter
20 Of the laws Of 1909, reqUir-
ing the Secretary OF the Terri
tory 10 designate an Official
Newspaper Of New Mexico; the
Albuquerque Morning journal
T. hereby designated as such
official Newspaper OF New
Mexico.
Given under my hand and
the Great Seal Of the Territory
ot New Mexico at ihe city %
Santa Fo. the Capital. on this
fourth day OF October. a. d.
1903
(seaD NATHAN JAFFA.
s%eerstrts OF New Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
AeronInnn tlIghl nt knnsas Cil,.

kansas City. Dec. 26.-Using the
same biplane in which Glenn II. Cur
tiss won the international cup at
Rheims. France, Charles X. Hamilton
made six short exhibition flights at
Overland park, near here, late today.
In spite Of a strong wind and freez-
ing temperature. the aviator flew
from half to three quarters OF a mile
at a time but never reached a height
of more than 40 feet.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

Fancy Eastern Bran, healthfnl, nu-
tritious; clean and cheap $3.50 per
hundred lbs. Packed 100 lbs. TO sack.
Not 07 or 0s lbs. But even 100.
Should like for you Co try this bran
whether YOU are regular customer OF
ours or not. II il IA bargain.
L.. w. FEE,
2f2-2ft+2iG w. Lead Ave.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste make it preferable
TO violent purgatives such as pills
tablets. etc. Cures constipation. j.
II. OfRiallV e Co.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

A VERY LITTLE MONEY Will.
GO A LONG WAY WITH Us AND
YOU ALSO. COME AND EXAMINE
OUR STOCK. 4. G.. PRATT Il CO.,
aIi :. SECOND ST. PHONE As.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

Mrs {. Joyce. Ctaremont. n. n.
writes: About a year ago I bought
two bottles 90 Folcy's Kidney Remedy.
II cured me of a severe case of kid
ney trouble o. several a standing.
u r.r-l-u-. Is a -I-mn- nnnd MnnL-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

+. II. BROWN, job carpenter has
moved his shop to $40 5. 9Th ST.,
phone 1925. -.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
THE VIM. FARR COMPANY

Wholesale and retail dealers in
Fresh and Salt Meats. Sausage "A
speciality. For cattle and hogs the
biggest market prices are paid
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
ARTIST DIES
AFTER BRIEF
ILLNESS
Frederick Remington Victim OF
Appendicitis, Succumbs to
Effects of Operation at His
Home in Connecticut,

10y NioFuinB bhutuHi Fbttiut shrtu III
Ridgcfield, Conn. Dec. 26.-Freder-
lex Remington, the artist, died here
today of appendicitis after q brief
illness. lie was operated on last
Thursday.
Mr.. Remington had been in good
health until last Sunday. when he re-
marked that he seemed slightly indis-
posed. 1t was not until Wednesday
that he suffered pain To any extent.
That night a New York specialist was
called and the next day al operation
Tor appendicitis was performed. The
patient seemed to be progressing fa-
vorably Friday and yesterday. but
today a change set in and death came
about $50 o'clock,
MIR. Remington came here last May
10 make this his permanent residence.
He was in his 4Sth year and was ntna-
tive Of Canton, N. y, to which place
the body will be taken tomorrow
morning. The funeral service VIII be
in tho Univorsalist church at Canton,
Tuesday.
Mr.. Remington married Miss Eva
eaton. OF Gloversville, n. y, who sur
wives him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27
OlDFlELD MAKES NEW
FIFTEEN MILE RECORD

Los Angeles Dee .t.-Earnfv old
ncid established a new worlds rec
ord for fifteen miles on 81 circular
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-27

Frederick Remington went west ar
ter . short apprenticeship MS an olilce
clerk and became a cowboy. II was
in this western life that he found
the subjects for most of hts creations
OF pencils and brush.
Cuban scenes were also faNoTitaF
with him. He n a member of the
National Academy Of Design and IN
addition to his painting De attained
considerable success at sculpture ana
as author of several books ON west
crn life. He studied at Yale and Ia
ter in New York.
Mr.. Rcmington's father. colonel
Samuel J.. Remington, was "A distin-
guished soldier In the civil war ana
at one time an editor in Ogdensburg,
\. Y. Young Remington received HIS
early education at the Vermont Epi--
copal Institute, Burlington, VI, from
which he entered Yale The brlei
business career which he abandoned
proved umlttractiNc In VitW o. ms
greater desire 10 Decplu" an urttsl.
From childhood he had been at heart
an artist and the la,on, talent within
him was awakened ay the Viril' west
tern subjects which he encountered
Returning to New york wi.n depicted
finances he gained fame nN his strong
sketches of cowboy life, indians. min
crs, M%cXicans and frontier soldiers. Tie
created q new school and perhaps
done more than any other nan 10
perpctuatc the wild life incident &"
~conquering of the west. His subjects
ranged from types in The canadian
frontiers - the Apache ct tn south
western deserts. His drawings Of
western horses are almost without
equal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04
MAGAZINE REVIEW.
The ways Of Women in Tunnels.

Father Knickerbocker Is two hundred
and eighty three years old, but he is
still learning things about women, his
latest experience may be Of value to
younger aud callower cities, 50 declares
writer in Success Magazine"
Some time ago William C McAdoo,
who has built up a thriving little bust
ness under the Hudson river, running
trains between New York and the Unit
the exclusive use OF women, The people
hailed the innovation with JOY Hero,
at last. women could ride, safe from
iostling. seat grabbing, tobaceo-scented
men True, some fun was joked at the
Jane Crow cars, and there were sly
suggestions about mirrors, and perfum.
cry, and powder boxes but nevertheless
Mr.. McAdoo was hailed as public
spirited business man and 4 perfectly
lovely gentleman Polite uniformed at
tendants at the station informed ladies
Of the special ear and everything went
beautifully.
There was only one drawback to the
scheme. The women would not use the
car. Giving the uniformed attendants,
OH. such a look, the ladies crowded into
the co-educational department leaving
their special car half empty After
three months trial the gallant Mr. Me-
Adoo has ordered the ladies' car diseon-
tinued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04

were veritahle plague. A local news
paper stated fhat between March 20
and April 90, zoos r. e. Montgomery
OF preempton, Mercer county, killed
3435 rats on his farm. He caught
most of them in traps.
In 1877 a similar migration occurred
into parts OF the Saline and Lafayette
counties. Mo, and in 1903 another came
under the writer's observation il Kan
sas River Valley. This valley for the
most part was flooded BY the great
freshet of june, 1908, and for about ten
days was covered with several feet Of
water IT is certain that most of the
rats ia the valley persisted in this food.
Ia the fall of 1908 much Of the district
was visited ~ hordes Of rats, which re-
mained during the winter, and BY the
following spring had SO increased in
numbers that serious losses in grain and
poultry resulted.
No doubt the majority Of the social
ed migrations Of rodents are in reality
instances Of unusual reproduction Or of
enforced migration owin9 to lack Of
food. In England a general movement
of rats inland from the coast occurs
every October. This is closely connect
ed with the closing Of the herring sen,
son. During the fishing the rodents
swarm To the coast, attracted By the
offal left from cleaning the herring, and
when this food supply fails they hasten
back TO the farms and villages
Tn South America periodic plaques Of
rats have taken place in Panama. Bra
iii, 40 intervals Of about thirty years,
and in Chile at intervals Of from fifteen
to twenty-five years These plaques in
the cultivated lands follow the ripening
and decay of the dominant species Of
bamboo in each country The ripening
OF the seed furnishes for two or more
years fayorite food for rats in the
forests, where the animals multiply
greatly; when this food fails they were
forced 20 the cultivated districts for
subsistence. in 1878 almost The entire
crops Of corn, rise and mandioca in the
state of Parana were destroyed BY rats,
causing serious famine.
An invasion Of black rats IN the Der
muda Islands occurred about the year
1915, In a space Of two years they had
increased so alarmingly that none Of the
islands was free from them. The 70
dents devoured everything which came
in their way fruit, plants and even
trees SO that for two years the peo-
pie were destitute 81 bread. A law was
passed requiring every man in the Isl
lands to set twelve traps. In spite Of
all efforts the animals increased, until
they finally disappeared with a sudden
ness which could have resulted only
from a pestilence Biological Survey
Bulletin 3d.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04


Laws and fashions put it down. but il
appears again II s apt t0 90 on ne
long as the blood Of Irish or English
ancestors flows ID our veins, Aud even
the so-calied softer races the Jews and
the italians have their champions.
"The northern Jews have historical
proof of their valor and finesse in the
ring. but I'M the recent years the Jews
from southeastern Europe who are pop
ulaFlY supposed to settle their personal
differences by pulling each others hair
and weeping. have produced many clever
boxers. But who would expect Italy
to take hand in this great northern
qame9 I have ben there twenty times
and / have never seen a blow struck
with he fist Yet there are are some
very competent Italian fighters. 1t Is
hardly possible to 40 to m entertain
ment at the club without seeing a 'wop,
as he il called BIZ tie yotaries Of the
game. matched against bruiser from
the native land Of John T. sullivan.
The either day an Italian disguised as
Kelly was beaten by a Siav called Papke
who had previously been beaten BY a
Pole named Ketchell So universal Is the
taste and aptitude for fighting, Even
the Germans have their champions mot
great thus far but exhibiting the fine
national traits Of stubborn courage and
ability to take punishment And they
get plenty Of it, All nationalities are
represented in pugilsm in this country
excep the English. Tn fact the English
are not very well represented at home
which seems strange considering the an
cient authority for the sport among them
and the deep interest they show in pugi
ism. But every now and then there
comes barren space in every art. tt
is a long time since England produced
a Tom Crib. but ii is as long since she
nrnduena 3 RnmneYW
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04
THE MIGRATION OF RATS.
Marches of Rodents That Have Been
Observed in Various Countries.

In nearly all countries seasonal
movement Of rats from houses and
barns to the open fields occurs in spring
and the return movement takes place
as cold weather approaches The move
ment is noticeable even in large cities.
More general movements Of rats Of
ten occur III 1908 multitude Of mi
grating rats spread over several couu-
ties Of western Illinois. They were mo-
tced especially in Mercer and Rock
Island counties. For several years prior
e this invasion no abnormal numbers
We're seen, and their coming was re-
markablv sudden. An eyewitness to
the phenomenon informed the writer
that as he was returning 70 his home
81 moonlight he heard general rustling
IN the field near by, and soon a vast
army Of rats crossed the road IN front
Of him, an going ia one direction The
mass stretched away as far as could be
seen in the dim light. These animals
remained on the farms and in the vie
lagos of the surrounding country, and
during the winter and summer Of 1904
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04
Railroad TratEe Exnsrt.

John c. Stubs. traffic director OF
the Hartman lines. holds one Of the
most important posts IN the railroad
world. lie controls absolutely the traf-
flc moving over 27000 miles Of rail
and boat lines, far greater mileage
that any traffic man has heretofore
managed
The traffic man of a big railroad
generally ranks next to the president
Sometimes be is the president, for traf
&c experts have had their ability rec
ognized By promotion TO the highest
place. In the case Of the Hartman
lines the president Is not the practical
traffic man Among railroad men Mr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-04

Stubs is frequently spoken Of as the
traffic brains Of E II. Hartman, and
to him have been credited many Of the
latter's moves. most of which are iii
spired By considerations Of traffic.
Mr. stubbs is a native Of Ohio, sixty
two years old and began bis railroad
career in freight Office 10 Oakland,
Cal, He developed under G. P. Hun
tington and when Mr. Hartman got
the Southern Pacific be also secured
the valuable services az John G.
stuhbs and Immediately made him
commanding general Of the traffic Of
MI the lines he controlled. The head
quarters Of Mfr Harriman's traffic di-
rector are in Chicago. From there he
gives bis orders which are executed
Oh the boat Tines ou the Atlantic coast
as we'll as on the rail lines across the
continent.