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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Kirkpatrick's
PAGER Defeats
Speedy Field
Wins 2:O7 Class Event at Sd.
HHaS; Pacific Slope Stake
Won by Adam q

SALINAS, Aug. Colonel J. c. Kirk
patrick's bay horse. Charlie d, won the
2-07 class pace this afternoon, taking
the second. third and fourth heats,
sitter losing the first to c. J. THIS So
lano Boy. who got second money. jose
pbipe got third money, and Hymettus
fourth Best time. 2:O7s4.
The $4,000 Pacific Slope stake for
252O class PAGERS was won by D. L.
Bechant's bay gelding. Adam G, Fred
Wards Siegfried second. A. G. Dahrs
Freely Red third and II. Z. Armstrong S
Cora fourth. Best time, 2:09%.
In the free FOR all purse, $1,000, Wild
Bell won. in straight heats, Charlie T
second. Colonel J. c. Kirkpatrick s
John Caldwell was distanced in the first
heat. Best time. 2-I3%. Results:
First race-Paeing 2:O7 class. Purse 81 600.
Nile heats. In =;
J. c. KigkpstEiek's :. & Charlie p.
=. J. mrs br g solano Boy. by
Father McKinnon-Minerva IF. Chad
hournel .......-..-..-.1
zoIock Lady May (H. Rutherford) % g
J.. B. Todhunters b. z. Hymettus.
10y zombro-The Silver Bee John
~ NltfleaQ D. :. KAY - l-lEQt. DF
searchlgh Carrie (Whitehead). 3 5 5 3
p. = Nandles' br. G. Tom Murphy, by
Gossi iper-Memo IS. C. Walton) - 6 6
- " BonnelTs b. M. Delilsh, BY
Zoiock-Gazelie C. ". Bonnell).....2 2 dist.
Time-2-os 3. 2:0Si+. 2:O934, 2.093t.
Second race Pacific slope stake. Pacing for
z.2o class. Burse 1900. Mile heats, 3 in S:
p J.. Bachant's b. C. Adam G..
6y MeKinney-NonO YVlc. L. De
FGs5 Wards :. g; sissfried. by
Silver Coin Ward ..--.--.--.--3
a c. Dahl's b. m Freely Red by
Red Medum-Aiiss Freel &C.
=. F. Armstrong; D. m. Cora by
Del Coronado By Dexter Wood
oHelmanl .................4 ? 4
'.. -Tme-2:IOl4 2:O9s4 2:10. ply
Third race. totting free FOR all. Purse 81. 900.
Nile heats. IN 3:
=. J. Ruhstsller's br. e. Wild Bell By
Wild Aur Bell Bird lJohn Quinn - 1 1
= 7. DE Ryders blk. z. Charlie 7, by
Iomiiro- Sarah Benton de Ryder - 2
!. O. Kirkpatrick D. e. John Caldwell
by STathwsy Annie danes ThOmpSonD dist.
l1me-2-l4at. 2:l3A. 2:14A.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
New York OarSmen Win
Championship

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. THE New
York athletic club this afternoon won
the senior eights championship of the
American association of amateur oars
men, the final event of the thirty-sev-
enth regatta. in the fast time Of 6:O5.
Four firsts were credited to New York
oarsmen Of four different clubs. Cana
dians took the remaining three events.
James Cosgrove Of Toronto in the
final of the senior association single
scuIls. finished first by two lengths, but
was disqualified for fouling William
Nerhoff Of the Nashua boat club, New
York, who was given first place.
The senior eights championship,
which was conceded by veteran oars
men to be one of the hardest fought
races in the history of the association,
was won by New York. The Argo-
nauts were but a dozen feet behind New
york with Detroit third, 10 feet behind
the second boat
The senior four Dared shells event
was won by the ottawa rowing clubs
four. who led practically ali the way.
John O'Neil Of Halifax, n. S. in the
champion senior single sculis, beat Du-
rsndo Miller and Fred Shepperd of New
York.
Champion O'Neill was defeated by
FRED Fuessel of the Harlem rowing
Climb. New York. in the garter mile dash
Tor senior singles. In the senior quad
ruDle shell race the Nassau boat club
of New York won.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Tamalpais Boys Preparing
For Busy Season

Though the term has only begun the
football players of the Tamalpais high
school are already getting ready for
the opening of the football season. j..
D. Fair who had charge of the Ere
mont school squad last year. is to coach
TamaIpais this season. He is very
much pleased with the, outlook and
hopes to turn out strong team.
The suits have already been ordered.
the field is being leveled off and the
boys will be ready for practice games
in two weeks. Gilbride, the star half
back of last years team, will be the
captain There are several husky re-
cruits on the lineup who Took good to
the captain and coach.
The girls have already started to
play practice games of basket ball and
interclass games will be arranged
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
TRAVIS PLAYS POOR GOLF

SOUTHAMPTON, l. l.. Aug. An
entirely different aspect was put on
the annual handicap of the Shinnecock
Hills golf club this afternoon by the
withdrawal of Eben NJ. Byers, the
Pittsburg player, and the poor work
of Walter j. Travis.
The gross score in the contest at
36 holes went to John M. Ward, New
York. for rs and S0--15S-S-150.
There was a tie for net scores be-
tween Ward and Rev. p M Kerridge.
Amagansett. L. l., whose scores were
SO and S1-1S0-30-150,
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Several Close Finishes in
The Matinee Races

The Park amateur driving club held
very successful meet of three trotting
and pacing races on the stadium track
yesterday afternoon before "a fair
crowd. The best race of the day was
the class A -trot, the last race on the
card. Though Elma S had it all her
own way, Lady Nell and Cita Dillon
were in the game all the time and
pressed her hard. The finish of the last
two heats in the class B trot were ex-
citing. but Barney Barnato managed
to outgame Dividend and get away with
his race in clever style. Following is
the summary:
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Boxing Carnival at South
San Francisco

The new san Bruno club will pull off
fght carnival next Wednesday even
ing al South san Francisco. The main
event viii be a six round bout between
Bob Evans. "the lighting lfoosier." and
Joe Greggs OF this city and Johnny
Frayne the local lightweight, who is
matched TO box Dick Hyland on August
20 before the Mission club, viii be the
referee.
be six round bouts between the follow
ing: Kid Basett and Kid Wick Of San
Bruno Frank Menzie of san Bruno and
J. McGovern OF San Francisco. Bert
OdeI Of san Bruno and Young Hide
brand OF san Francisco.
The admission will be so cents
and 81.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Butte Races

FIRST RACE-Six furlongs. selling, 3 year
olds and upward:
1-Salyage ................ Al 50 70
Kerry ;.,............... IL I3
silver Leaf. wistaria. Balreed. He Knows.
La Refine Hindoo, Aunt Hala.
SECOND RACE-Four furlongs, purse, year
V'e' Horse Straight. Place Show.
Good Ship ............. 3-1 40 IL
May lay Bride, s'1 Baiisbnia King of Yolo, GenoTa.
Minnedocio finished as named scratehed-Mona
THIRD RACE-one and sixteenth miles,
Butte handicap year olds and upward:
Horse Straight Place. Show.
2-Follie L -.......-.-.- 30 out
SsOggS asS Money Red ed Leaf wooien rrocha. Bar @@l
FOURTH RACE-Fiye and half furIongs
purse special weghts
Horse Straight Place. Show
Light Knight Al 50 -
2-Ethon .......-...-..-. 20 Out
Hannah Louise 81
H''FSHsT FIFTH RacEEone mile. selling, year olis
and upward:
s-Wori work Pss ssz .......... ........ s. IS IS
s. Nagazam ......---..... t-lO
finished As named Scratched swede Sam. Her,
man Doyle Foie L. Royal River
SIXTH RACE--Six and half furlongs. sell
ing, :, year olds and upward:
Horse Straight Place. Show
Yankee Tourist ..-..-,. 6-1 80 -
Birth tes IL
3-Seasick .........-..... 3-1
Canardo. Dandy Dancer, Hsmpsss, Taxer. Rob
ert Mitchell finished named. Scratched
Boas Regone. AXIS Ar Ben.
SEVENTH RACE Six aud half furlongs.
selling year oIds and upward:
Horse Straight. Place Show
1-Emdaie ............... J-l IL 1
Burning Bush 60 3-5
:3--Galvanic ...... .s-2
Evran otilo. Saucy NJ Luxario, Nappa Lady
Powell, Cobeskill. Oratorian, finished as named
Seratched--Grotto.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Chicago Athletes Break
Records in Meet

CHICAGO, Aug. 7;-several sec
ftional records were broken in the Gen.
tral American athletic union cham
pionship meet here today and the Chi
cago athletic association won all the
honors with total of 10 points out
of possible 126.
The meet served as. q tryout for the
c. A. A. U. to determine the personnel
of its team to compete in the national
championships at Seattle next Satur-
day.
jump of "a feet l inch II. p Ramey
and Frank Hamilton set new marks
Ramey running $50 yards in 1853 2-5
and Hamilton covering 22O yards in 22
seconds
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
Victoria Races

FIRST RACE-Five furlongs, selling. year
olds aud upward
Horse Straight. Place show.
ben Stone ............. So f-9 out
2-lncentive .-.-.......-. 90 -
Time :o2 s-5. Hattie Dodson. AIcibiades.
named Scratched-ColoneI Bradley.
SECOND RACE-Fiye furlongs. selling, 3 year
olds and upward:
2-Beaumont .:..........- III 81
'1gsmeifsS T1me 90 2-5. Novsorod. An Alone. zieS
Abrams. wamboro finished as named. Scratched
Storma Marvel p
THIRD RACE-six furlongs. selling. year
olds and upward:
l-BaneIlen ...........-. 81 81 90 -
2-Paeihco -.........--..-. 81 -
Time, 1:l6. I.ady's Beauty. Mike Hennessey
named.
FOURTH RAcE-one mile. Farewell band-
s'p Horse Il sse- ''uS ""u Straight place. show
Fantastic .-.------. 7-io Out
Emma -, ';........ o.
Roalta finished as named Scratched -Nenvina
FIFTH RAcE-Flve furlongs. Cariboo handi-
p Horse straight Place. show
Father stafford % IL ont
Galinda --......--...-.- 81 b
Time, :oI Is. Mauretania. Marwood IiIu
sion. finished named.
SIXTH RAcE--Five furlOugs. purse, 2 year
H'4S Morse~ straight Place. show
Fiddle Graney ......s..- 1l5 II Our
2-Napa Nick .........-. IL 10
Time fine 1:oa s-5. Lewiston. Tom o'Malrey. Re-
deem. finished as named
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08

If Oakland does not get away with that morn
ing game Vernon will have the series einehed up.
The chances are that Wiggs. the life saver. viii
he brought out on the firing line this af ternoon
no matter what happens On "wednesday the
Vernon sluggers hammered Wiggs all over tile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
HIGGINS FINED
 FOR VIOLATION
TEST CASE WILL BE MADE OF SALE OF WHITE TOP" IN GADS- DEN-FINED ON THIRTEEN DIFF FERENT CHARGES.

Gadsden. July 15.-(Special)-J. T. Hig- gins, the restaurant man arrested for vio- lation of the prohibition law was this morning given a hearing in the mayors court on the IS charges for selling white top and found guilty on each count The mayor fixed his punishment at $l00 fine and 30 days hard labor on each of the charges. It Is said that the brew ing company making the beverage is sup porting Higgins in making a test case of the matter and that the case will go to the supreme court So far no bond has been made and the prisoner Is in jail.
 The county commissioners today con- summated the sale of the county farm on which an option was given some months ago The farm was sold to Whips & Green, real estate dealers, for consid- eration of 5000. The farm contains 172 acres and is situated about four miles southwest of the city.
 Arrangements have been made for hold ing a farmers institute at Attalla on August IS. Lecturers from the agricul- tural college and experiment station at Auburn will be In attendance and other agricultural workers are expected to take part. Diversified farming is becom- ing more and more of an issue and the' farmers of the county are taking a live ly interest in the coming event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
NEWS OF GUNTERSVIlLE.
Gasoline Launch Transferred From
 Coosa to Tennessee.

Guntersville, July 15.-(Special.) .)-Last night C. c. Martin, a transfer man of Gadsden, drove into town with gaso- line launch on a wagon, having made the trip across Sand mountain in the boat. This boat Cracker Boy" belongs in De- catur, and has made the voyage from De- catur via Paducah, New Orleans and Mobile to Gadsden, and is being trans ferred from the Coosa to the Tennessee river. The railroad wanted $40 for the transfer, while the teamster did it for much less.
 Mrs. Gordon B. Zetter, In a very de- lightful manner, informally entertained small coterie of friends last night in honor of her visiting sisters Miss Hazel and Miss Nell Harris, of Macon. Ga. The evening was most enjoyably spent in game of progressive "42." Cherry frappe and sandwiches were served la mode
 Mrs F. G. Touart and children of Mo- bile are visiting the family of Maj. J. A. McKinstry Mrs Touart's parents.
 Mrs. w G. Jordan and daughter Miss Sula. MT. and Mrs John L. Henry and s.,n, Nicely, and Mrs. Nicely and son, AL bert. are all spending the summer at Valhermosa Springs.
 John Rayburn, who has been on an ex- tended visit here to his brother, W. C. Rayburn, has just returned to his home in Jacksonville, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
COMMISSIONERS
 IN TUSCALOOSA
CONFER WITH BOARD OF TRADE OFFICIALS AND OTHERS ON MATTER OF NEW PASSENGER STATION.

Tuscaloosa, July 15.-(Special)-J. A. Lusk and w. D. Nesbitt of the Alabama railroad commission were in the city yesterday and met with President F. G. Blair and Secretary George Little of the board of trade and discussed the new rail- road station proposition. A meeting of the board with these commissioners was to be held last night, but the commis- sioners failed to return from a trip west on the Mobile and Ohio on time.
 Clarence ONeil, the Irish globe trotter, who is now putting through his proposed bS,0o0 miles of walking, struck Tuscaloosa yesterday afternoon. He is the man who started from Butte, Mont, in January, 1904, on a $700G wager that he would walk b5.o0O miles and be under 60 different flags, his trot to wind up at Buenos Ayres.
 O'Neil attracted considerable attention while here, and a large cros- gathered about him this morning when he made his start from this place from the office of the Times Gazette. He goes directly to Meridian from here and then on through Texas, Mexico. Central America and on to Buenos Ayres.
 Much sadness was caused by news of the death in Grcesbek, Tex, of the Rev. D. T. Harrison, foEnerly of this place. MT. Harrison died suddenly, and tele- gram announcing his death was the first Indication of the blow the family had. He was the youngest child of the late Mrs. A. H. Harrison, who died here last winter, and a brother of Calhoun, James and Maxe Harrison and Miss Matte and Miss Ada Harrison of this place. He was man of great force of character, and though he had not lived here for several years he has many strong friends in this place. He leaves a wife and two chill dren in his home in Groesbek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
ANNISTON READY : FOR ENCAMPMENT'

Anniston, July cial.)-According thing doing every minute during the en-. campment of the Third regiment, Ala bama National Guard, at Oxford lake park during the ensuing ten days. The soldier boys will begin to arrive Saturday and the event of that day will be the Marathon race and other races at the Athletic park, this event to be followed by City league ball games on Saturday.
 One day will be governors day, Gov ernor Conner having arranged to pay visit to the city and make an official inspection of the soldiers. whom he will review in dress parade. Annistonians have a vivid impression of the days of Camp Shipp and of the former encamp- ments here of the Alabama National Guard, so there is no doubt that there will be thousands at the lake on this day, which will be one of the biggest during the outing. He was expected Sun day, but he wired today that he could not come at that time.
 On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week there will be baseball games between Anniston and Cedartown, both of whom have fast semi professional teams There are several other things of a social nature planned TOT the en- tertainment of the boys while they are in the city, among these being the Ben Greet play, "The Wicked World.' on the Tyler lawn on Tuesday evening. A dance for the officers will probably be be given at the lake pavilion.
 The encampment, however, will not be taken up entirely or even in the main, with play. Year by year the National Guard Is being placed In conformity with the regular army. and the outing at Oxford lake park will be time of work to- ward this end, the occasional social and athletic functions being mere incidents interpersed between long drills, wearisome dress parades. regular evolutions and strenuous guard duty, not to mention target practice at the new rife range.
 Regimental Quartermaster s. c. Pel- ham stated this morning that nearly all arrangements have been completed for the encampment. Large supplies have been received from Montgomery, and Captain Pelham this morning sent down the last load of tents to the camp site The target range in this city will be finished tomor- row. .-i
 There are about 700 officers and men in the Third and at least $50 of these are expected here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
DR. DREssLAR HONoRED. Is Presented With Umbrella By Sum-
 mer School Students. :.

University, July 16-(Special.)-A beau tiful tribute to the esteem in which Dr. F. B. Dressar is held by the stu dents of the University Summer school and by the members of the teaching profession in Alabama was the presenta- ton at the general assembly this morn- ing of beautiful gold and ebony um- brella.
 pr. F. B. Dresslar, who was formerly in the faculty of the University Of Cal ifornia, accepted the chair of philosophy and education in the University of Ala bama in January of this year. In con- nection with his work In that depart ment he was made dean of the Univer- sity Summer school for teachers. In his short residence in Alabama Dr. Dresslar has become closely identified with the ed ucational interests of the state.
 The speech of presentation was made by P. w. Hodges. superintendent of pub lie schools at Greenville. Superintend- ent Hodges expressed the popularity of Dr. Dresslar when he said: While this presentation is made directly by the students and instructors of the summer school, we would have you regard 1t as the voice of the teaching profession of our state as 1t welcomes you In the ca pacity of citizen and fellow-worker. Only the privilege of choosing a residence in Alabama can atone for the calamity of not having been born here. In the acci- dent of birth we claim an advantage over you. but in the matter of a choice of a place to live and labor, we accord you the high attribute of deiberation. and we applaud the wisdom of your se- lection"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
STATE REPLIES
 ID THE RAILROADS Denies Everything Not Thrown
 Out By the Court RATES ARE REASONABLE pr. Owen Secures Copies of Important Papers In Mississippi Department of History Relating to Early
 Days in Alabama.

Montgomery, July 15.-(Special. .)-The state Is denying everything not thrown out by the federal court in the pleadings in the railroad rate cases, save the few allegations that it admits to be reason able and according to facts. Papers were filed today in the office of Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court in reply to answers made in past filings by the railroads The points raised are those that have been made time and again, and are important only as related to the final outcome of the test being made now by those roads which have not voluntarily agreed to put in the state rates
 The state, in papers filed by Attorney General Garber and associate counsel, de- nies that in passing the objectionable laws the legislature sought to injure the roads, or in any way had 'it in" for them. The rates, it is said, are reasonable and just, and not of a confiscatory nature. There is no hostility on the part of the governor admitted, but on the other hand only lawful effort made to control the corporations inside the law. There was no red flag waved in the legislature, elI1eT, IL IS SAUL All liiiiS5o diC iebio Ooe and the attorneys on both sides are back ing and filling so as to cover all sides of the situation.
 Owen Secures Archives.
 pr. Thomas M Owen is back from Jackson, Miss, where he secured copies of the archives of Alabama in its rela- ton to the Mississippi territory, of which 1t was a part from 179S to 1917. These records are on file in the department of history there, of which Dr. Dunbar Row land is the director. The papers were found in fine shape, and easy to copy, and will be valuable additions to the records of this office, Dr. Owen is greatly pleased with the reception and courtesy shown him while In the Mississippi capital.
 Governor To Review Troops.
 In an order sent out by Adjut. Gen. Bibb Graves it Is announced that the gov ernor and staff will review the troops of the Third regiment at Oxford lake Thursday, July g. The review of the cavalry will take place at Eufaula on the 24th, and of the First infantry at Pickett Springs on the 23d. Friday, the 18th, is the day for. the Second infantry at Pickett Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
LID ON AT BLOCTON.
Knights of Pythias VIII Give Big Pic
 nlc Next Tuesday.

West Blocton, July 15.-(Special.)-At a recent meeting of the town board of West Blocton petition, signed by a goodly number of the citizens, resulted in "the lid'' being placed on, and as a result it is now impossible to get bottle of rye ola, a cigar, lump of ice or a glass of soda water on Sunday. Considerable crit icism has followed the action, and the final result of the experiment. Is In doubt.
 On next Tuesday Apollo lodge, Knights of Pythias, No. POS. will give monster picnic at Four Order park, all lodges from adjoining towns having been invited to participate. Extensive preparations are being made. Among the speakers will be State Treasurer w. D. Seed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
postgraduate work for some

been doing postgraduate work for some months past.
 Amand P. Smith. probate judge of Green county, has been on visit to rela- tives and friends here this week.
 Prof. J.. A. Baxley superintendent of the graded schools, has returned home from a visit to his parents at Dothan.
 The conditions of the cotton and corn crops in Hale county continue to improve. but both plants are still small for this time of the year.
 Capt c. C. Gewin left this evening for Glasgow, Ky, Awhere he will spend sev- eral weeks visiting friends.
 Mrs. Leila J. Otis left today for Atlantic City, N. J., and other points east to spend the balance of the summer.
 Quite a windstorm passed over this place about midnight last night, but no serious damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
JaII peIIverv at Athens.

Athens, July 15.-(special)-A had a jail delivery yesterday morning at which time four negroes made their es- cape by saving the bars to their cells and getting into the corridor they found easy sailing as the. outer doors had both been left open, it is said, and they only had to walk to freedom. Three of the four negroes were recaptured, but Frank Dorsey made good his escape. Frank was in jail with a number of charges of selling whisky hanging over him, and he was believed to be valu- able witness in the recent wild cat arrests made here.e With his testimony it was believed the state had easy sailing. A negro woman is in jail charged with aid- ing and abetting their escape and if it is proven she will get a sentence at hard labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
Church Makes Loan.

Decatur, July 15.-(Special.) )-Through the efforts of the pastor, the Rev. j.. A. J. Brock. the Central Methodist church of New Decatur has succeeded in making a loan of $500 for four years at per cent from the woman's board of Home Mis- sions of the Southern Methodist church for the purpose of paying the indebted ness now due on the parsonage property of the New, Decatur church. The debt on the property is $100 and the loan was made with the proviso that this other S2O0 be raised. Already $10O of this amount has been raised and the remainder was loaned by Mrs. A. 2. Bailey of New De- catur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-16
Another Negro Town.

Decatur, July -(Special.)-During the past few days there have appeared in the newspapers specials from Oxford claiming that the town of Hobson City near there is the only exclusive negro town in the United States. This is a mistake, for about three miles south of New Decatur on the main line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad there Is an exclusive negro town which was first started by an English woman some 15 years ago. The name of this town is Cedar Lake. The town has a postoffice and all trains on the Louisville and Nashville railroad deposit mail there and the accommodation trains make stops at the place. The town now has several hundred population.