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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
OARsMEN PREPARE.
To ENGAGE IN
HARD FIGHT
President of San Diego Club
Wants TO Know Why
Seattle Barred Crew

What promises to develop into one Of
the warmest fights in which the anna
teur oarsmen on the Pacific coast have
ever mixed up may result upon the
arrival OF the san Diego clubs oars
men from Seattle. The latter went
north q few weeks since to take part
in series OF races with the Seattle
oarsmen, but, at the last minute. they
were barred. according to the officials
Of the southern club. Now they are
waiting to file charges against the
Seattle club and a fierce controversy is
looked for.
Great secrecy has been maintained.
especially by the Seattle people. John
s. Akerman. president of the San Diego
club, burned the wires 10 Seattle in an
endesvor to get at the bottom Of the
trouble, but all his efforts were of no
avail. He learned that his sturdy
eliminates were ruled out on the day
before the Seattle race and that they
were pitted against the Vancouver
osrsmen in a short. special event, but
beyond this he has been powerless TO
secure any Of the details or the actual
facts.
Alderman wired DR.. T C. McConkey
OF this city several days ago. but the
lHLLGI CDulQ not gam any more 4dClS
than the president of the southern club.
McConkey, an old time oarsman him
self. ana a former resident of San
Diego. is representative of the San
Diego club in this city and he has been
instructed by Alderman to file charges
against the Seattle Oarsmen.
Following is copy OF Akerman's
letter to McConkey.
DR.. T. C. McConkey, 1855 Suffer street,
ca 2 --~ar al
Dear Doctor presume you thought
my telegram very strange, but the
whole affair has been strange. In the
first place. our boys entered for the
four cared race at Seattle, went up
there, and did good practice. On the
day Of the race the Associated Press
reported that the San Diego boys had
been barred. but that special contest
had been arranged for them the day
after the race.
In the specially arranged race they
were beaten by a Vancouver crew, and
we had hoped 10 have some details as
10 why they were barred; but when I
saw Neil Brown an hour ago he knew
no more than he knew a week ago.
The only thing ] can imagine is that
our boys We're barred because they
were not members Of the American
Oarsmen's association, or some other
organization that does not recognize
the P. A. A O.. and the reason 1 tele
grsphed you was that you and Bell
should file a protest Your letter
showed pretty clearly that you had no
idea of the trouble at Seattle and that
Bell was not posted.
Now is seems TO me that If the
racing authorities at Seattle knew
that our boys were not qualified 10
rs &c they never should have allowed
them 10 make the trip. Possibly our
own club is TO blame for not having
ascertained under what rules the race
was being run, but we thought that
the p A A o. was the only passport
necessary for any race
As soon as we get more details I
viii write you again. In the mean
time IL YOU can ascertain what the
trouble is and will let me know, you
viii do me 2 great favor.
Yours very sincerely,
JOHN s. AKERAIAN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
"On Agar" Shouts Tex Hall;
"Of AGAIN Wires Langford
Great Nevada Pea and Shell Game Keeps the
Fans Guessing as Days Roll By
By WILLIAM j. sLATTERY

That contemplated
OF the grand all around puzzle that the modern
has yet known and she'll figured marker
compared tell
Yesterday afternoon Promoter Hall the
that everything fine and
A Black
declaring that another
boost in the What will today bring fortha
The all hoping that the will take place village
would
Ketchel
though provided
things gait
least
BRITT
AS Willis
boost
his ability week
in of
everything Kehe the mountain
tory to starting him training in the sagehrush State
Of the
he
he announced that it would be
ACCEPTED
the Nevada dispatch
between e Sy T to the hs heTs on nie 60F 6 e
wired Hail. of the contest
od5 he 5 d e 3 for training
assurances of money are coming in from all sides
This Iangford shouting all
ing o }Ss Ig d o sn ss % which, 2 sa
Joe Woodman manageT morning
they % p ns S P Raf M nod MGa than
so He T1 KecR
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
Victoria Races

VICTORIA, B. c., July 20--Results:
First race, furlongs-Lady Eliza
beth won. 1rma Lee second. Ketchel
third. Time 1:01 As.
second race, furlongs-Titus III
won. Marvel 2. second, Nellie Racine
third. Time. 1903
Third race. furlOngs-Josie s. won.
Ornate second. Colbert third Time,
1:16 80
Fourth race. 1 mile and 10 yards
RoaIta won Aristotle second, MISS
Mazzonf third Time, has Us.
Fifth race, Unconstitutional II
won, Traffic second. Sink Spring third
Time. 1.29-
Sixth race, furlongs-E1 Paso won.
Cheers second. Wamboro third. Time.
LIS %.
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Governor Asked to Balk
State League
So pispaleh % The an

STOCKTON. July 2O.-In their frantic
efforts TO keep the State league out Of
Sacramento the managers Of the Coast
league baseball teams have endeavored
TO prevail upon Governor Gillett and a
number Of state officials at Sacramento
10 use their influence IN baking the
efforts of the state organization to gain
a foothold there.
Efforts have also been made to have
the Sacramento street railways cancel
their agreements with the State league
IN regard to the securing of the grounds
in the capital city
Despite all opposition the State league
managers boast that Sacramento will
soon be on the State league map.
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sIEBERG WANTS A FIGHT

to
OF
is under
HaT to start
pugists The big fellow
all and he is
In tion,
to gethi
other bushh He
They
goods as h
g
the
nd
challenge Fapke ethe or angod fight
Will Boston in few He is by
of
in willing
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FANS GASP, WHEN NELSON
GIVES WOLGAsT FULL
CREDIT FOR FIGHT
Travelling DuIIs BaffIer's Speed
and He Is Sure He Can Beat
MiIWaukean
Especial Dispatch 10 The CoIIl

CHICAGO, July 20.-Battling Nelson,
lightweight champion. who arrived in
Chicago today from Los Angeles, where
press reports gave him the worst of a
10 round no decision bout wHh Ad
Wolgast, again proved his originality
in discussing the battle.
Bat admitted that the Milwaukee
boxer held him even, possibly had a
slight shade the better, and weighed
less than the champion.
Such an admission is rare In pugfllS-
tic annals and Nelson's nonchalance
fairly startled a group of listeners.
''Wolgast certainly made a creditable
showing" narrated Nelson. Even al
lowing for the prejudice in favor or
the under dog, he held me even. Pos
sibly he had the slight shade. as his
friends claimed, and weighed a pound
or two less than 1 did. though we both
made the lightweight limit at ringside
He deserves credit for his showing.
"Of course think can defeat VOL
CAST, and some critics said L went easy
to get another match. That is not SO.
I never slowed up to any one yet. /
did not have my usual ginger l no
ticed 1t in training, and think my
$4,000 miles of travelling this year has
dulled my speed. After returning from
New York I will take a two months
rest before fighting again.
Another point. 1 do not claim that
the 10 round route was against me.
like long fights, but I ought to beat
Wolgast in 10 rounds in my real form
He made good showing and deserves
his credit, so let it go al, that"
Nelson leaves for New York tomor-
row TO appear at a benefit for Gotham
n
days. after which he will visit his New
Mexico ranch. and perhaps spend his
two months vacation in the mountains,
following trip with his brothers TO
the Seattle fair. In support of his ar
gument citing travelling as duIIing his
speed Nelson calls attention TO the
fact that this is his fifth trip this
year between New York and the coast.
Wigs famed MelchOir Williams
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NEW MOTORCYCLE RECORD

Los ANGELES. July 2o.-Paul J. c.
Derkuni. known as Dare Devil Der
kun" rode 2 ~ horsepower motor
cycle 800 miles from Los Angeles TO
san Diego and return today in the re-
1nsrkable time OF 10 hours SO minutes
so seconds. breaking the record held
ny Howard Shafer by hours so min
utes and 80 seconds.
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Northwestern League

ABERDEEN. July 20.-Aberdeen out
played Seattle today and won the sec
ond contest with ease. They batted
Miller out of the box in the second
inning, securing a total of seven runs
on three singles. home run. two
stolen bases, base on balls and two
sacrifice hits. Score: r. III. r.
Aberdeen s o
Batteries-Miller. French. Custer and
Shea; Ovitz and O'Brfen.
SPOKANE, Wash, July 2O.-Manager
Browns line drive to left scored Con-
nors and James with the only runs of
a fast and beautifully played game
today. The Indians got only two hits
off Chinault, both these coming in the
seventh inning. Both Wright and
Chinault pitched great ball and were
splendidly supported. The game was
played in the record time of 1:12. The
fielding of Weed, Wright and Cooney
was the feature. Score:
pou.,.na r, H. E.
cortland ...-......--.-.-. Q l
Batteries-Chinault and Murray:
Wright and Ostdiek.
VANCOUVER, B. C.. July 2o-1ke
Butler, recalled by Tacoma from the
California league, took charge OF the
Tacoma team today, and the visitors
celebrated the event by shutting out
the home team. Newlin pitched SPLEEN
did ball and held Vancouver to four
hits. score: r. III. E.
Tacoma OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s o
Vancouver Observation-Disclosures
Batteries-Newlin and Conrad; Err
ickson, Brooks and Sugden.
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The California Promotion Committee

nv (anAOEulA 1TOmOIlOn COMMITTEES
tine state Central Organization Organised IN
s lS9zAn association for the commercial and
PROMOTION: The act OF promotioD .dv.,
ment. encouragement Century DictionarT
Ine committee has for its object the PROMO
TON OF California's interests. 1t has NOTHING =.
sell: II fosters all things tending to the An,
NANCEMENT Of California. II Is an aufhortt,
on al matters relating to California II r.T
COURAGES the establishment OF new fndnst-1s.
ana rosters those already established. II invifss
oesi[sDle immigration 1t presents the onno--
professional activity. II is supported by nonnf.-
SUBSCRIPTION and makes no charge for any Ser-te
rendered IL has affiliated with II 900 ron,r,s-
eial organizations OF the state with = coroa5.,
membership Of more than 10000 Meetings ~
representatives OF these orSanizatfons 49, ~
semiannually in different parts ~ ~ ns.a
where matters Of California's interests are A..
cussed Headquarters Of the COMMITTEES are =, -
tanned In California building Union square So. 81
Francisco CORRESPONDENTS INVITED San
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SHORT run is HARDEST

FORT DODGE. Ia. July 20.-Today's
run OF 1886 miles from Mankato, Mimi,
10 Fort Dodge. while one OF the short
est runs on the Glidden tourists route,
was one OF the hardest on account of
the sticky character OF the soil. While
the cars were jumped about consider
ably and the passengers badly shaken
up the damage was small
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Sacramento 2, Vernon 0

LOS ANGELES, July 20.-Vernon's
batters were unable to do anything
with Fitzgeralds curves today and
were shut out. Hogan made two hits,
one of them a double, but none OF the
other Vernonites succeeded in putting
the ball in any safe place. Raleigh
was comparatively easy for the Sacra-
mento hitters, who made six hits OF
his delivery. but only in the second
inning did any runs result. Altogether
it was a we'll played game with the
runs confined to one inning. Score:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
BARNEY oLDF1ELD HURT

CHICAGO. July 2O.-Barney Oldfeld.
the driver OF automobile racing cars.
was knocked down here today by a
motor car. His injuries consist of
bruises and slight contusiOns- Oldfeld
was crossing the street with Lewis
Strang,- another well known driver.
when the accident occurred.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21

Hogan Sacrifice hts-Raleigh 2 Stolen base
Gandil. First base on called balls-Off Raleigh
Z, on Fitzgerald 5. Struck out-By Raleigh
:, by Fitzgerald 4. Double plays-Raleigh to
Brashear; Raleigh to Haley. Hit by pitched
bsll-Brashear. Time of game hour and 30
minutes. Umpire-McGreevy
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SUMMAR
urinnc oao.ian.

Home run-wiggs Sacrifice hits-D. Lewis.
McArdle. Carroll, Raglan. First base ON called
balls--On Wigs 8, off Willis 5. Struck out
By Wigs Z, by Willis 1. Hit by pitched ball
Mohler, McKune. Double plays-Mohler TO Ten
nant; G. Lewis to McKune. Time of game
hour and 80 minutes. Umpire--Toman.
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SUMMARY

Struck out-By Graney s. by Nagle l. First
base called balls--of Graney g. of Nagle s.
Double play-Graney to johnson. Home run
Graney. Sacrifice hits-How8rd. Nagle f2). Ort.
orendor6, Dillon. Breen- Stolen bases-Ryan
Beall. Olson. First base errors--Ios Angeles
2 Portland l. Wild pitches-Graney (2l. Left
on bases-Los Angeles I. Portland 8. Time of
game hours and so minutes. Umpire-AfcCar-
thy.
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Wigs famed Melchoir. Williams
and Berry in a row in the fifth inning
1t is possible that he could have struck
out at least a dozen in all, but he
slowed up at times when he saw that
the Seals could not touch him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
Coast League)

RESULTS OF GAMES
Oakland ., San Francisco O.
Sacramento 2, Vernon o.
Portland 4, Los Angeles 8 (12
inninGs).
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SACRAMENTO
Soy batted for Mott in the ninth.
RUNS AND HITS BY INNINGS
sUMNfAR

Home run--Jansing. Two base hits-Grsham
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OAKLAND
SAN FRANCISCO

'Batted for Willis in ninth.
fBstted for Mohler in ninth.
RUNS AND HITS RY INNINGS
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Western League Games
OMAHA. July 2o.--score:

Batteries-Lower and Gonding; Ford,
Bohannon and Haley.
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DIES MONIES. July 2o.-First game.
ccora. T
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Lewis; Galgano and Mitz.
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SIOUX CITY. July 2o.-score
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-28
China May E!shtiy Lay Claim 20 Line
That 10 Unique Among Earth's
Railroads.

The most curious railroad In the
world is in China. and 1t was built
and financed solely by Chinese. II is
also operated. by Cinnamon. II is
known as the Sdnning railway. and its
terminus is at Kung Yik port, 120
miles southwest OF Canton
At present there are 80 miles In op-
GRAFTON, and there are four miles un-
der construction, and four miles more
proposed, making q total OF 40 miles
when the whole enterprise Is finished.
The idea OF building this railroad
originated with Mr.. Chin Gee Hee,
who was then in the United States,
and some subscriptions for stock were
secured from other Chinese residents
OF the United States. The majority OF
the stock, however, Is now owned by
residents OF the Province OF Kwang-
tung.
When the road was surveyed the
villagers were very much opposed to
Ii and refused to sell land to the com
pany to be used for railroad purposes,
but after meeting all these obstruc-
tions for a considerable time with
great patience the projectors finally
obtained their consent to and co-opera.
ton in its construction.
The line is being constructed entire
ly by non-scientiflc Chinese. No per
SON OF any nationality other than Chi.
neae has ever been connected in any
way with the building OF this road. It
is being built under the direction Of
Mr.. Chin. president OF the railway,
who returned to China from the Unit
ed States after 40 years experience
there, some Of which was az railroad
foreman and contractor.
He has no engineering Or railroad
knowledge other than the experience
gained while in the United States. He
has the help Of about 100 Chinese foro.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-28

men and laborers who came back from
the United States, all with more or
less experience In railroad construc-
ton.
The construction work commenced
in the middle OF 1906 and part OF the
line was opened to trafic at the begin
sningo OF 1908. The whole road is pro-
vided with telephone lines for dis
patching.
Trains run three trips day from
each end, taking about two hours for
the trip. The average daily receipts
are from 1925 to $$250 on passenger
trafic and from $40 to $50 on freight.
with a daily expense OF about $3.50.
The capital Of the railway is 81 1850, 900,
divided into shares OF $3.50 each, all
Of which are owned BY Chinese, and
pay good dividends to the stockhold-
ers.
There are two loops. one at Kung
Yik and one at Summing. There are
no turnstiles at present. but these
will be put in at Kung Yik, Summing,
Chung Lau. and Au Shan. The head
office Is in Summing city. IL miles from
Kung Yik pcst. where printing ONCE
is established for printing the time
tables, tariffs and advertising matter
for the road.
At Kung Tik there are an office,
storeroom. q machine shop. a black
smith shop. foundry. There are no
overhead bridges or tunnels on the
line. The road is sand. gravel and
earth ballasted. standard gauge and
single track, with side track at every
station.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-28

an?" demanded the sergeant, sharp
ly. 1T was dark. wasn't It? The moon
was behind the clouds. And you was
way up there from the steps-come
here and let me look at you!" he add
ed, suddenly. He took the man by
the arm and turned him around so
that the light from the dim,y burning
gas Jet fell squarely upon his face.
HIN! You're in nice condition to
give evidence. you arel" the sergeant
grunted. You'd call hoss woman
OR an alligator"
In fact it was evident that the wit
ness eyes were in a state popularly
supposed to be more favorable to
double sight than to nice distinction
OF facts; and, 1t transpiripg presently
that he was a young college alumnus
who had only shortly before returned
to his room from his class banquet,
the sergeant was about to order him
back to bed when Mrs. Philpots spoke
up.
i didn't think of It before" she
said. hastily. "but it might have been
a woman | saw, after all. The light
was indistinct, as | said. and OF course
never dreamed Of Its being a wom-
an"
The sergeant scowled. This young
man was probably good boarder,
whom she liked, and she would not
stand tamely by and see him discredit-
ed. That was all the stock he took
in her evidence. He turned to the
wounded man.
You saw that 1t was a man, you
said. Are you sure Of that?"
Il thought Of course that It was a
mani would not take my oath on
it" he answered.
But" the sergeant growled at Mrs.
Philpots: You said this person that
you saw had on a derby hat Does
women wear derby hats7''
Yes. they do" she said, defiantly.
They wear all kinds OF hats that they
can get to wear-that are becoming" !"
She eyed the officer. and he realized
that he had made the mistake of r0us-
Ing her hostility by his manner She
would say nothing now. he felt sure.
"A nice bunch of witnesses we've
gotl" he whispered, disgustedly to the
doctor. "One's drunk and ones mad
and ones hurt so he can't think. And
none of 'em knows woman from q
man when they see 'em!' Then he
addressed Mrs. Philpots, his tone
somewhat softened from its former
gruffness:
you say woman called on these
people once-did you know herr"
The boarding mistress hesitated.
glancing at the wounded man who. the
sergeant thought. flashed warning
to her with his eye. He waited grimly
for the answer to his question.
NO, / didn't know her." Mrs. Phil
pots said. finally. He regarded her
cynically a moment, and then asked
the man on the sofa:
"Who was she? You must know"
Certainly" he answered at once.
"She was my wife's laundress who
came"
THAT is enough" exclaimed Mrs.
Philpots. sharply, to him. Il wasn't
sure what I'd better say until / heard
your explanation. and IL you are going
to lie about it, She turned to the
sergeant with restrained indignation
In her face. THAT woman was no
iaundress," she said. "She was lady,
or looked like one. and In all but one
thing acted like one. ! saw him with
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-28
of Two EvIIs chooas ths Leas.r.

Why do YOU let your daughter
play the plano all day while you and
your wife do the work."
Because" answered Farmer Corn
tossel. "it's batter than havin' her
play It In the evenin' when me an ma
is Ia the sittin' room trxin' Il raat."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-28
!. R s PHIL,

R s p HILL
POTS started
up and leaned
forward in bed
9 u d d e My
e v cry sense
strained to a
painful degree
OF acuteness.
Some kind OF
an o m 1 n o u 8
sound, appar-
emily coming
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-20
JOHN WANAMAKER, New York

Mrs Louis Northrop's place. Ben jamin & Colby, who have the con- tract, are pushing the work along. They will soon begin work on the new Swedish parsonage, for which they have the contract, which is to be 24 x 40 feet, two stories high, con- taining eight rooms, and is to stand south of Mrs Bergland's new house. The foundations for the parsonage is already completed, Oliver Banks of Little Boston having had the con- tract for building the foundations of both houses. Benjamin & Colby are now figuring on a very large contract for a new house at Cannon Station and have several other contracts on hand.
 The road south from Georgetown's old depot for a mile or more is being 'widened and strengthened and the railroad is to be moved onto it's new road bed a little west of it's present location so that the highway will be all on the east side of the tracks, thus strengthening the highway and railroad. When the work is done the railroad and highway will be greatly improved.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-20

Barnes family of Boardman, sang a solo which was much enjoyed by the congregation, also MT Munch Of the cGlosy rendered assistance in the choir.
 Wallace Mcknight, son of our for mer pastor, Rev II. c. Mcknight, has been visiting in town.
 We learn from the sherman cor respondent for the Waterbury Amer ican that Messrs John Blantin and Peter Alfredson have gone to Sweden on visit.
 A company of 65 young people from Gaylordsville and Sherman gave Miss Anna McGoldrick a genuine surprise, last Friday even- ing, to express their good wishes aef1re sic took. her departure on Tuesday for the Bridgeport general hospital to learn to be a nurse.
 The subject is under consideration of giving the cantata Evangeline in the near future by the Wemanesa Grange.
 w. E. Thompson and family spent last Sunday at Spectacle lake, guests of Mrs A. B. Giddings.