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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Soldier King Believes lie
Can Beat Connolly

If Cornelius Connolly cares to meet
Soldier King at the marathon distance
he will be given a chance to prove that
he is the master of the army man at
the meet to. be held at the Coliseum
February 8. Connolly has declared
that he can beat King at the distance,
and the soldier is Just as confident
that he can beat Connolly.
Though King is styled one of the
best distance runners of the Pacific
coast, he will have no easy time beat
ing the two men who are already en-
tered against him. One is George B.
Miller, the unknown, who won the
Los Angeles marathon. He has the
speed and endurance that make the
marathon runner, and he should give
King the race of his life.
The other contender, William Stan
ley, a Danish boy, has done some won
derful long Instance stunts and may
be a surprise. One Of his feats was a
record walk to Los Angeles. There
probably will be an entry from Port
land or Seattle also. The race will be
open to any one, and Promoter Nc
Grath has made sure that all the men
in 1t will be trying by making the rule
that the runners must finish to get
their money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Donohue and Willie Fitzger-
aid Draw ia Tame Fight

BOSTON. Jan. 26.-Young Donohue
of Boston and Willie Fitzgerald of
New York fought II rounds to a draw
tonight at the Armory athletic asso-
citation.
Referee Sheehans decision was given
probably because neither boy showed
the least disposition to fight. Not even
the part in their hair was mussed by
their endeavors. F'itz was much the
cleverer of the two, but didn't take ad-
vantage of his opportunities.
The crowd was disgusted at the pal
pable stalling efforts of the men and
was not slow to show its dissatisfac-
tion. 1t was a tapping match, with
plenty of hugging thrown in-in fact.
the worst attempt at fight thatFhas
been seen in Boston for some time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
CHICAGO HAS WHOLE LEAGUE

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Although Chi
cago is already the possessOr OF two
major league baseball clubs. il was
announced today that it has been pre-
sented with a whole league of clubs,
all but one of them, the Milwaukee
White SOx, within its boundary. The
day by an election of officers. The
league consists OF six semi profess
siOnaP' clubs which have maintained an
Independent existence for several years
Harvey T.. Woodruff a we'll known
local neWSpaperman, was chosen presi-
dent. The new organization expects to
be recognized by the national commits
sion. A c. AnsOn of Chicago and 7. s.
Andrews of Milwaukee were elected
vice presidents.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Amateur Baseball

The second annual relay carnival OF the pre-
paratory schools OF the state under the aus
piees of the Big 'C'' Society OF the univer-
sity will be held this spring and the athletes
are making preparations for the day. All the
events will be fnvitatiOnal and a large num-
Der of relay races held for high and grammar
schools President Cedric S. Cert Of the society
has appointed the following committee TO make
the arrangements for the meet: Z. E. MeNama-
ra. chairman; r. r. COwles, L. Dozier, A. III. H.
DeMamiel. W. A. Edwards, Z. c. Bull, NJ. @.
Cheney and NJ. X. Dowd.
A % foot coaching launch is being built for
the university on the Oakland estuary and will
be ready by the middle Of February. The boat
will be capable Of making 16 knots an hour
and will have automobile stearing gear The
cost will be about $3.50. which the student
body can easily pay this year Dean Witter
former captain, who has consented to coach the
freshman and varsity eights viii give his serv-
fees gratis
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Down he went

n { 10
painting he went
in
he turned me md
GETS
didn't would have o
put in time around the several gymnauns located in the
ability, did
didn't
there with the gloves ready all times
of
wereth whole works of the town..
of Of by
of
Maurice bath had kindly consented gymnasium
in
fellow punching bag He
middle sports in
began talking his ability a aboxer.
MEETS RICH YOUNG AMATEUR
Say kid he said chow you
exerc
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27

| looked up at him, and he saw that
| was sizing him up. I shook my
head a little as if thinking him too
big.
ooh, I won't hurt you," he said. "I
will only spar. Come on and let's
have some fun"
''All right" / finally said, and the
rich fellows gathered around to have
some fun at my expense
We had boxed along nicely for
couple of rounds and the big man,
who | afterwards learned was rich
young amateur, was getting the best
OF it.
you are doing fne,' the crowd said
to him.
He made couple of light passes at
me and one of them landed.
Nov watch me hand this fellow
something" he whispered to his
friends and winked didn't hear the
words, but | knew what he meant.
All of sudden he made a wild
swing at me. If it had landed it
would have taken off the top of my
head / ducked it, however, as he
lunged forward with the force of his
blow | drove right hand swing
plump on his jaw with all the force
| could put into it. He almost turned
flip flop, and it was 10 minutes be-
fore they could bring him around.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
FOURTH RACE
sLOssoN AGAIN CHAMpIoN

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-George Slos-
son of this city. who won the 1S1 baIk
line billiard professional championship
IL years ago and lost it two years later,
regalned the honor tonight by defeat
ing George Sutton of Chicago, in the
Madison Square garden concert hall.
The score was 500 to 32S 1t was a
tedious game. lasting more than three
hours: The match was 500 points up
for $1,000 and the championship.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Arcadia Results

SANTA ANITA PARK, Jan. 26.-Fifty- third
day of the winter meeting Of the Los Angeles
racing association A. W. Hamilton presiding
Judge. Richard Dwyer. starter. Weather cloudy.
FIRST RAoE-Five and half furlongs.
selling
odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin.
GLITTER Sir (shiliing) .....110 8 Il Il
9-5-Greston tBlairl .1I0 4 22 22
Time-:oe As. rs. 30 80. al s-5, :55 %.
los. At posts 515 minutes. on at 1859. Sen
ator Barrett Columbia Girl. Calmar. Guiding
Star. velma c. finished named. Value to
servia Trained by j. NJ Shilling. '
SECOND RACE-Three and a half furlongs,
Odds. Horse and Jockey. W.T. st. Str. Fin
4-5-A. j. Small (shillingl .:I10 8 l 2
adsafssst 5sss sl TfEs1 moWaEd 9G0ler llS
Time-:06 1-5, IL As. 30 s-5, AZ At post
IA minutes. on at 2:251h. The Wolf, Charles
Do 1t. finished as named. Value to winner 1925
Winner b. c. by Cesarion Sneerwell. Trained by
THIRD RACE Seven furlOngs. purse:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. WI. St. Str. Fin.
4-S-Golly Ding (shilIing) 1o6 II u
N0pstt (ATehi6ad s11nSa6 -10s l0s s5 s2
Time-:12 1-5. :2S 40. :35 10. al 1-5, 100,
liz 20. I:26 40 At post u minute. on at
2:491a. Ben Trovato Captain Burnett, Light
Comedy. finished as named. Value to winner
1925. Winner b. g. by Cesarion-Belle Swift.
Trained by 81. Mcdaniel.
selling:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. W.T. st. Str. Fin.
4-1--Maltbie (Page) ....... 90 13 II
l2-1-John Carroll (shi1ling) ..lo6 8 % 8s
Time-:12 3-5. "a 4-5, :36 % :4S 3-5,
l:01 1-5. 1:1S As. 1:27. 1;41. 1853 So. At post
u minute. OF at 3:12. Montgomery also ran.
Value to winner 1926. Winner b. 9. by Der
ring Gretchen B. Trained by owner.
FIFTH RACE-Five and a half furlongs,
Odds. Horse and Jockey. W.T.. ST. Str Fin.
5-2-Osorine (E. Clark).... 95 FL 13
1o-1-Progress IT. Rice) .....14 h 2h
60-1--Sink Spring OR. Brooks) ia / b
Time-:07. :1S. :29 3-5, al 1-5, :54 As,
/ O7 4-5. At post minutes. on at 3:41. An
tigo, Tramotor, Jane Laurel. Pert, Merrill, Ia
varo, Succeed. Ingham. finished as named. Value
to winner 1925 Winner br. f. by Ossary Sig
norma. Trained by w. Walker.
SIXTH RACE-SixI furlongs:
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Bat Takes So Job as Waiter
and Whips Six Foot Manager
Chapter No. 9
Copyright, 1905, by Battling Nelson.)
BY BaffIino Nelson

FTER had been kicked off the
IA had didn't
the best could do in the clothes
old $3.50 boy-that
Waiter Wanted and in applied the The
to get
fed | accept and to washu
lucky to
of meal
ACCUSED OF STEALING FIFTEEN CENTS
1t this while working waiter that had of
the ivelies i II
On the fourth day accused stealing fifteen and made
who deputy sheriff well of the
told
o and he apologized.
to
the rouble
Why pay promised"
He ha my S enough
m o
paid So went job
day in
The whose Bill Ashton when
ah.cI-n -a1usa
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
PACKEY WAITS FOR BURNS
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

Los ANGELES, Jan. 26.-Packey Nc
Farland is lowering about Los Angeles,
awaiting possible victory by Jimmy
Burns over Freddie Welsh when they
2. In this event Packev will try to
get Burns into the ring, defeat him and
then lay siege to Battling Nelson's
headquarters.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
CHANCE STILL UNSETTLED
Special Dspaieh 70 The CoIIl

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26=Frank
Chance. captain OF the Chicago Cubs
worlds champions Of 1908. says it is a
tossup whether he returns east to play
the coming season. Chances differ
ences with President Murphy of the
club are not settled. Chance says, and
ne asserts Murphy has made no over
lures Of peace. Chance says 1T is
not a question OF money but OF manage
ment Of the team. If ] am manager
7 want TO have fun control of the men
both on the field and off, and that MUIR
ply has not been willing to concede
Unless he viii give me full charge, that
IS II he engages me as manager, L will
not return TO Chicago"
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
cunld. tI,e scene shifter

Recent changes in the cast Of matri-
snonisI dramas produced by certain
theatrical favorites are breezily re-
viewed in the February Sunset, with
attractive photographs OF the leading
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
ACCUSED OF STEALING FIFTEEN CENTS

he came back, and he began to abuse
me about the ice. [ explained that l
had to wait on the only two customers
of the day, and, incidentally, ! said
something about the business being
bad. This made him worse, and he
began to curse me awfully. Finally
l told him 70 stop, as | wouldn't stand
for being called all those names.
WHIPS THE MANAGER
Ashton was over six feet tall, and
he made a furious lunge at me with
his fist | stepped aside, and peeled
him a baeut on the jaw. The blow
knocked him fiat, but he came up
with a catsup bottle in his hand and
made for me- ! caught the bottle
and took il away from him, and wal
loped him in the jaw. He tried more
bottles, but he couldn't get chance
to use them. Finally he picked up four
gallon milk pitcher, which he slung at
me. [ ducked it nicely, and it hit
the table where two customers sat,
and gave them the first bath they had
had in a week. When it comes to the
milk bath thing Anna Held never had
anything on them.
Again Ashton tried to kill me with
a bottle, and this time / decided to
get busy myself. l jerked the bottle
out of his hand and tapped him on
his bald head.
4 7
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27

CAPONI-McGOORTY DRAW
BILLINGS. Mont. Jan. 26.-The Ca
poni-McGoOrty fight here tonight was
a draw after 20 rounds.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Arcadia Selections

First race-EtheI Day, Daru-
ma, Taunt.
second race-HeIma $, Kiora,
Kid.
Third race--Adriuche, Snow
ball, Fleming.
Fourth race-Hildreth entry,
Angelus, Vox POpuIi.
Fifth race-Barney Oidheld,
Niblick, Earl Rogers.
Sixth racc-Almena, Pomarc,
La Reinc Hind0o.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27

Call WANT ADS BRING REsULTs
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
GETS INTO GYMNASIUM

Say KID he said to me- how would you Ike to box ttl
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27

Promoter Charley Lercari now firmly
believes that he can send his present
bunch to the wire on Friday night
without doing any more scratching. Let
AS hope so, for if the boys hear Of
further moves they viii all be willing
10 bet on whether or not Lercari's s
fights are coming off instead of who
fgures TO win them.
Lercari has not yet decided upon his
referee, but he would like to have Jack
Welch take off his coat on the memor-
able night There is some money up
at Tom Corbett's to be laid on all
three fights, and it is even and take
your pick. Kid Harrison has many ad-
mirers who seem willing TO bet that
he win trim Lew Powell. though Powell
figures a favorite because of his ex-
perience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27

Montgomery. June G6.-(SpeciaI.) I.)-The swelterng heat of the down town dis tricts of Montgomery and other cities finds no counterpart o1 Capitol Hill, in the halls and corridors of the famous old statehouse, where cool breezes are as perennial as the flow of pure English from the lips of the ever-smiling keeper of the game and the fish.
 Hiking to the cool glades and shady groves of Barbour Governor Conner had Saturday left the duties of the head exec utive office to Private Secretary J. D. MeNeal, and the stenogra pher, Miss Katie Collins. Surprised to hear you say that 1t is hot" they chorused as a swelter- ing scribe darkened the door. Neither one had suspicion of the moisture that gathers on face and hands when Old Sol is at his best.
 Secretary of State Frank N. Julian had not even pulled off his coat, and spoke of the climate as one talks of endeared possessions. Deputy Insurance Commis- sioner A. C. Sexton wore an unwrinkled shirt that looked as tidy as the books he keeps, and Miss Mamie B. Brown, chief clerk, never heard even that it was hot.
 Attorney General Garber was told that there was nothing doing down town. ''rhat is not so here" he responded, as he pulled a flabby handkerchief over his face and looked askance at a pile Of work as high as one's top vest button. Secretary Kennedy of the railroad com mission had taken an hour off to tell the poor fellows down town how hne the weather was at the capitol, and It was feared he would not get back.
 Dr. Thomas M. Owen and Col. Harvey Jones, neighbors in the history and tax departments, respectively, were content ed with the weather and Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson came all the way from Autaugaville. which all know he loves, to get breath of real
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
OFFICERS ARE COOL
 AND SUBLIMELY HAPPY

fresh air through one of the windows of his office Superintendent of Education H. C. Gunnels and Game Commissioner Wallace indicated either indifference to down town heat or lack of patriotism to the capitol comfortableness by getting in late. Brooks Smith said 1t Is well, and he looked as cool as a girl in Jan uary while H. J. Willingham thought that it might get warm up there if the summer hangs on to about Christmas.
 Supreme court officers were reticent, but happy. This is just pleasant" said General Ligon and Why don't you fel- lows come up here to get cool" was the salutation of Librarian Riggs, who saw the collapsed condition of wearing ap- parel of a poor duffer from the city proper. Leon McCord felt so good he took up a collection for the Salvation Army fresh air camp, just to keep nov ing about. Porter Mckay and Robert Green were too busy to say anything. but they looked as if the heat was not giving them any real worry
 Walter Brassel. who is getting into the habit of talking loud so he can be heard a long ways, admitted that he had heard a fellow from down near the city hall say it was hot yesterday, but that was not going to keep him from getting after the restaurant keepers for not covering up fruits and pies even though it is a
 
 spection department, found 1t so windy he had to shut one of his doors to keep from being blown out of the room.
 But why continue the story. Every man and woman in Alabama knows that the statehouse is the coolest place in the state. and that the members of the leg islature need net fear to come along even in July or August. or any old time, for they will never know it is summer if they will stay on the hill.
 This was cinched by Chief Watchman Yelverton and Head Gardener Deidreitch, who were worried for fear there would not be enough heat to make the flow CTS grow. while Tom Bradford thought tine winter was coming along so far into summer there might not be as much money made as he desired to store away in the vaults or carry about for the ad- miration of Cashier Garner and Chief Clerk Boyd, who get most of their ex- ertion trying to keep this young Cherokee county youngster moving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
FIGHT NEAR BEER.
Citizens of GuntersvilIe Want License
 Revoked.

Guntersvllle. June 2e.--( Especial. .)-At a mass meeting at the courthouse last night steps were taken to revoke a H. cense issued by the city council to near beer stand and pool room. There was a large attendance, with many women of the local w. c. T. U. The city council was to have met with the citizens but, as a quorum was not present, the mayor being among those abesnt, the citizens re- solved the gathering into a mass meet ing.
 W. C. Rayburn called the meeting to order. John A. Lusk was made chair man and MT. Rayburn secretary. MT Iusk stated the object of the meeting and the conditions confronting the town. He recommended that a petition be made to the city council to revoke any license to any near beer or kindred stand and that. if they fail to act, the citizens are ad- vised to petition the mayor and board of aldermen to resign and make room for men who will do their duty. o. D. Street then spoke to the question along the same line as that pursued by the chair man, after which Rev. w. R. Howell of fered the following resolution, which was adopted:
 That we the people of Guntersvil1e and Wyeth City, in mass meeting as- sembled, hereby petition the honorable mayor and board of aldermen to revoke the license now outstanding for the sale of near beer and for the operating of a pool room"
 The chair appointed a committee of three consisting of w. c. Rayburn. R. M. petition for signatures to the above res Olution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
NEWS OF 5oAZ.
Normal Course Closes at John H.
 Snead Seminary.

Boaz, June 26-(Special)-Prof L. F. Corley and Miss Annie Owens have just closed very successful eight weeks nor nal at the John H. Snead seminary Professor Corley has been principal of the school for the past year and has been reelected to fill the same place during the next scholastic year. Miss Owens has been teaching in the school four years but has recently resigned and will leave tomorrow for her home in Pennsylvania.
 Rev. Roscoe Stephenson of Talladega a local deacon in the Methodist Episcopal church, south, has been visiting his grand father, J. P. Stephenson, and other rela- be 96 years of age and but for an acci- lives here. His grandfather will soon dent which happened to him several months ago he is as spry as many young men of 50 years. His decendants are: Il children, 53 grandchildren, 156 great grandchildren and S6 great-g-reat grand children-in all sO6.
 Riley 0. McMahon, who for several years has been practicing law in Heflin, has located here and win continue his pro- fession.
 Joseph Smith of Oklahoma is visiting relatives here and at Gadsden. He will leave for home next Monday.
 Farmers are harvesting the oat crop between showers. The grain is of good quality and will amply repay those who sowed.
 Farmers who planted large tracts of land in Irish potatoes are waiting im- patiently for fair weather to gather and ship the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
LOCAL OPTION CANDIDATE.
Emmet o'NeaI May Run for Governor
 on That Platform.

Florence. June 6.-(Special.) )-Flor- entines are very much interested in the reports coming from south Alabama that Emmet O'Neal of this city will be a candidate for governor on the local option ticket in the forthcoming gubernatorial fight. MT. ONeal is out of the city today and could not be in terviewed, but it is the general opin- ion hero that he will make the race, though not as an administration can didate, as stated in the Montgomery papers. but on the straight local option ticket.
 MT. O'Neal comes from one of tn strongest prohibition counties in the state, county that adopted prohibit tion five or six years before the pas sage of the general prohibition law. MT. O'Neal made the race for the legis- lature seven years ago and was de- feated by the prohibition candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
MASONIC PICNIC. Officers Publicly Installed at Ro,
 Run.

Rock Run, June 2e.-(specfaI,-Au +h
 1uasonic lodges of Cherokee county hel, u picnic and rally at this place yester oay. The occasion was the celebraf.a, or sr Johns day. The speakers weti Judge B. w. Tate of Anniston, Hugh Ii White of Centre and Rev. J. T. Terrv o Piedmont The attendance was estimate, at oooo Officers of Rock Run lodge wer publicity installed during the aftern oor Il. G. Earnest of Anniston was ma asfe or ceremonies in the installation.
 The officers of Rock Run lodge No. & are: Evans Burns, worshipful master Earle V. Ellis, senior warden: Thon,s
 J. McCoghren, junior warden; Fielder M Norton. treasurer; William T. Colemar, secretary; William R. Dobbs, senior dea con; Thomas s. Burns, junior deacorl Jerry M. Peck, tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
TRAVELLING MEN
 ELECT OFFICERS

Jackson, Miss, June 6.-tspecial)-The Mississippi Travellers elected the follow ing officers and adjourned to meet next year at Columbus, viz.:
 H. s. Howard, Meridian, president.
 c. c. Broome, M. K. Berger, G. F. Myer, D. A. sldlliln and O. D. Harrison. vice presidents.
 James Noble. Jackson, secretary.
 J. K. Holder, Jackson, treasurer.
 These. with ehairmen of the railroad, legislative and hotel committees, yet to be named will be the executive commit tee Three hundred sat down to Dutch lunch at the Stag elubrooms tonight with James B. Lusk of Jackson as toastmaster, and a great time was had. 1t Il o'clock two score of ladies. wives Of the drum mers, chapereoned by John Armstrong, swooped down on the banqust hall, and it never did look deserted any more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
Heat Prostration.

Decatur, June 28.-(Special )-William Turner, well known and popular young railroad man of this city, was overcome by heat this morzing while standing on Bank street talking to a friend. MT. Turner fell to the sidewalk, as if dead. He was quickly carried into business house and Dr. w. H. Watson was sum moned to attend him. While his copdi- ton is quite serious Dr. Watson says he will recover This Is the second man that has been overcome with heat here during the past two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
CHANGE IN WORK
 AT NAVY YARDS

Washington, June 2e.-Engineering work at the navy yards beginning July will be In charge of line officer of the navy instead of under a staff officer, as pro- cided by the Newberry plan of naval re- organization. The change Is one recom- mended by the board headed by Rear Admiral Sperry which was appointed to reconcile differences in the naval regula- tions following the adoption of the gen. eral plan of former Secretary Newberry, and later revised by a board appointed by Secretary Meyer of which Rear Ad- miral Leutze of the Washington navy yard was at the head.
 The decision is a victory for the line officers of the navy, who objected to this work being under the manager of the navy yard, who is a naval con- tractor.
 These changes were approved today by President Taft