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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

accounted for her fourth win at the
meeting in the closing race. She got
off fifth and Walsh, instead of taking
the pace, rated her nicely behind the
speedburner Creston. When she hit
the stretch she made her own running
only neck behind Creston for the
place. Cadichon, off nowhere, ran a
nice race.
Chester Krum. the clever 2 year old
which was disqualified in Saturday S
mile race. will not carry the colors of
Matt Refs again w. G. Moyne. who
races at the Maine stable, owner of
Round and Round and others, came
through with Refs price. which has not
been made public There is still con-
youngsters over mile course. and the
owners of Lady Elizabeth. Miss Picnic
and Judge Quinn may get together for
race
Russi did not ride for Cain yester-
day. There may be hitch in their
negotiations
Roy Junior feu in the last race yes
terday and gave Jockey Seldom a bad
spill The boy was able to stand
and was hauled to the jockey room by
the starters wagon.
A 90 ton steam roller was used by
superintendent Grant on the track uatil
October, and then he put four ton
horse roller on the job. This ac-
counts for the hard bottom which made
the track fast yesterday.
With racing AT Juarez postponed on
account of snow, there seems to be no
danger of the nexican track riyaling
California as a winter racing point.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Tampa Results

TAMPA. Fla. Dec. 20-Thrilling finishes char
acterized today's racing. the proyerbial blanket
being all the space necessary for covering the
six horses as they finished in the last race AMI
the Judges had hard time singing out the win
ner. A nose finish between Bannock Bob and
.Descomrets In the fourth brought the large audi
ence to its feet. Summary:
First race. five fnrlongs-McAndrews. to /.
won Gordon Lee, to l, second; Brdslayer, 3
to l. third. Time. 1905 As.
Second race five and half furlongs-T NJ
Irwin 8 10 .. won; Norman. 3 to /. second;
Aoiine 6 10 l. third. Time, 1:13.
Third race. i've furlongs-Joseph Mouser . to
3 won; Bobby Cook. 10 to 1. second; Malecon 8
TO l. third. Time. ;04 ;-5.
Fourth race. one mile, selling Bannock Bob
Ia 2, won: Descomnets even, second; Grenade.
to l. third. Time. 1:4S.
Fifth race. one mile. selling-Oriandot to
T. won: Cassowary. TO l, second; Elysium, 5 u
3 third. Time. /: :f9 20.
Sixth race. six furlongs seliing-Alice Mack
to L. won. Bonebrake. TO l. second: The
Clown. is to i. third Time. lis
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
.NOTRf DAME TEAM
GIVEN THE PALM
Golfers Awards Catholic Col
Iege Supremacy of Middle
WeSf Football World
[SeeeiaI pispaleh to The Canl

CHICAGO. Dec. 2O.-E c. Patterson,
western critic for Golfers. in picking
an All western football eleven in this
weeks issue of that publication also
gives the results of his personal IN
vestigation into the eligibility of menu
bers OF the NOtre Dame football eleven.
whose standing had been objected to
in consideration of Notre Danes claim
to the western title Patterson COM
pleteIy exOnerateS these players.
As a result of this investigation the
critic, in discussing the football sitU-
alton in the middle west, awards the
western supremacy to the Catholic in
stitution.
This is the makeup of Golfers west
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Frozen Track A ain Hampers
Racing at Juarez

JUAREZ, Dec. 2o.--The races were
again postponed today from Tuesday
until Wednesday on account of the
bad condition of the track. The track
was frozen and horsemen deemed it
unsafe to race.
The mana cement decided today to
add any number of racing days to
March / that might be asked for, TO
make up for the lost time
Track officials are willing to run
races now, but horsemen consider the
track unsafe and requested the post
ponement, and the management decided
to run the original Saturday card on
Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Businessmen Are Anxious
To Restore RacinJ Game

AT EW ORLEANS, Dec. 20
If the wishes of members
of the Businessmen's club,
one of New Orleans representa-
tative institutions, are consulted,
repeal or modification of the
anti-racetrack laws in Louisiana
will be made. Correspondence
has been carried on with 5000
merchants and other leading
citizens asking for cooperation
in restoring racing. 1t is
claimed that business has suf-
fered from legislation against it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Pennsylvania College May
Abolish Football

WASHINGTON. Pa. Dee 2ol-The
present American college game of foot
ball may be abandoned by Washington
and jefferson college There is Bit
ter feeling against the game among
patrons, of the college and petitions are
being circulated asking the faculty To
suppress il.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

bad break into the lead and stayed
there to win from Aftermath. which
closed resoiutely. Steel got the show.
st. Avon, which was in the first fight
TO the head of the stretch. lost his
chance when Meripol let him take the
rail at the head of the stretch.
Plunger McNIanus' fleet filly Rosslare
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
TOTAL OF $5,OOO,OOO
GIVEN TO COLUMBIA
George Crocker's Gift Among
Largest Single Donations

NEW YORK. Dec. 2O.-During the
year 1909 Columbia university has re-
ceived gifts aggregating nearly S5.OOO.-
000. an amount believed to be a record
for educational institutions in the east
The largest single contributions were
from the estate of the late George
CrOcker. the California millionaire. and
the bequest of John Stewart Kennedy,
the New York banker. who died re-
Gently.
The CrOcker gift amounts to approx
mately S1.5OO.0O0 while the Kennedy
bequest Will total about S2,5O0,OOO.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Willie Hop e Going Af.er
All Billiard Titles

CHICAGO, Dec 2o.-winie Hoppe
YESTERDAY placed himself under the
management of Charles Tennes OF this
clares will result in his being declared
the undisputed billiard champion of the
world. IT is Hopes intention to not
only go after the 1871 and 1872 balk line
honors. but to seek the three cushion
title as we'll.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
GrRRs ANp PErpERs MArcHEp

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20.--Willie Gibbs
of Philadelphia and Teddy Peppers of
kansas City We're matched today to
fight 10 rounds here on the afternoon
of January l. The men will weigh in
at 126 pounds at o'clock in the after
noon
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

A Tom Dillon hat or umbrella order
always acceptable 7I2 Market street,
opposite Call building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

CHILEAN CABINET RESIGNS-Santiago. Chile.
Dec 2O-The cabinet formed September -
with ISmaeI Tocornal premier and minister
Of the interior resigned today
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
The Calls Form Chart of Races at Emeryyille

allow for rJuarzeh WILDE kppda
OAKLAND December Track
90 F. J J.
can AanleaR black faced
E68f
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

YAwNs AND DISLoCATES JAw-Oakland.
Dec. 20.--As the result Of yawning too hard
early this morning Teddy Abraham a peddler.
Gated his Jaw
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

ae-:24. 40. I:I4 3-5. l.27 Is. Al
show: CrestOn. 5-2 place. J show
Trained by s. Judge. Scratched
second driving. Third cieverly.
quarter aud when Walsh drew his
did Biskra. OreliO ran fair
WA cut OF twice. Others never
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Pcrjuicio Moore,s Brown Speed Burner; Wins
Feature Race Against Fast Field Of Spn1dcrs

pugerM
sscoedh rourhyc heing
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

Ilme-.23 80, As 10, 1:l4 80. I:ZI 40.
Mace 3-5 show. Aftermath l place J.
~ Day Rain Drop Trained by L. r.
same Third easil-. High price-Afterma
by r. Hynes. Retained. 1nclement ran ]
lasted II out gamely. Aftermath closed We
game race. Csnardo improving. Aks-l 4
nrrff
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

nlnules. On az 3.OO9s. Perjuicio. 40 place. Is
II. i-2 show Winner. br b.. by Galveston -Preju-
'od. Won driving. Second cleverly. Third driving
r5uieio ran very smart race he lay close up all
Won in couple strides. He will do Cloud
ell Key Hindoo pulled up very lame Spohn is
he can win when properly placed.
no. q Tesr oIds od ,,7,.-5- = - = 60, Ssoo-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

Imc-.25 l-5. rs 70. loo 30. At posi-
out show. Binocular, 50 place, 6-5 sll
aIitten. Trained by J. Deufel. Scratef
after a drive. Next two handily. Cop
20 wards from the wire. bothering Bin0
fhe end. Foul claimed. but not allow
winner Barr closed resOlutely. Silk
ous. Tab Mvles 0'Connel. BE can
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

Ost 3lz minutes. on 3:j7l9 kossarc 20 place out
skra IS show Winner b. ( by Sempronius- -Clarmie
500 Burleigh. 56T9 Bishop ". Start good. easily
gh price Rossare So. Rcsslare moved up fast hDH
hp She The leaders. Creston his. So
e. Cadchon closed we'll Priceless Jewel rail- aud
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

selling: year olds and npwardi value to frst s2oo
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

2ia min on l462. lbor. 35 place, 1-3 show:
Afford. 13 show. Winner ch by Handsel Eitra Trained
n easily Second third driving High price-Father
Nbor had the and all way Novgorod
d. Father Stafford very in flesh and looks drawn.
Others sho wed very little
= -. . -. lI,.. - = - sa1,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
10 YOU Get Up
s.. With a Lame Back?

yhney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
n Almost everyone knows Of DR.. Kilmef's
e..smp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
LARGER AlRsHlP NEEDED.
So Company Abandons Boston Ne"
York Line for Coming Summer.

BOSTON. March 24-Owing to the desire
To obtain a larger airship than was at
first proposed. the Aerial Navigation 70
vii, not put dirgible in service on the
po.ton to New York Line the coming
summer.
The directors of the company nave
,aonted the suggestions of Capt. Thomas
baldwin, the builder of dirigibles' and
concluded that a seven or ID passenger
airship would give better service anu sa.
isfaction than three passenger dirisioie
for which the contract had been placed
Capt Baldwin has therefore been or
dered ia submit new plans and specifica-
tions for a ship of this capacity. although
n IS not probable that one could pc con-
structed in season for service IN lSes' Inc
onening of the line will therefore be De
loved until 1910. and in the meantime the
ontions on landing places and stations
will be extended and the preliminary
work of establishing the line continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
City Mission.

=. The several parishes connected with
.he union of churches for the past year
."sh mold their last union service OF the
winter at the Congregational church
next Sunday evening at Z o'clock.
Ihe special interest of the service
VIA concern the City Mission and Its
"eioved leader. Elder S. Kimball.
fIhe Mission is to be closed for n
.'me to give Mr.. Kimball the oppor-
unity of taking much needed rest at
'er winter Of great and constant effort.
while the rooms will not be kept open
uurlng this period of rest. a special
sommlttee from the Mission will hold
sot'age prayer services three nights IN
"e week. In various part of the city
a"u Brother. Kimball signifies his will
msness to resume and carry on this
WORK at later time if it can be fitting
S4s supported by our citizens.
me service will also be one OF an
'preflation of Brother Kimball. in the
ele9ration Of his birthday, which falls
" next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
slLENcER Misunderstood
Does Not Entirely Prevent Sound y
Firing, Maxim Demonstrates.

Albany, N. Y, March 2.-Before the AS
sembly code committee today Hiram
Maxim, inventor of firearms and presi-
dent of the Maxim Silent Firearms Co. of
New York. fired rife and revolver into
a box of sand both with and without ST.
lencers to demonstrate his invention. The
silencer cannot be of benefit to criminals.
since it does not entirely prevent the
sound of firing.
Mr. Maxim appeared in opposition to
the Joseph BILL which makes it felony
to manufacture or sell any noiseless APP
paratus for guns except to military or TO
civil authorities. He said the purpose
of his siIencer was to make shooting,
comfortable and that there was much
misconception about noiseless guns.
Assemblyman Joseph, in support of his
bill, read letters from number OF dis
trict attorneys and public officials, includ-
ing Police Commissioner Bingham of New
York City, favoring the measure. Mr..
Maxim said later that few. # any, of
these men had tested the siiencer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
sMAsHEs WORLDS RECORD.
Bruce Brown Drives Car Ten Miles In
STA 2-5 at Daytona Beach.

Daytona. Fla. March 24.-Walter
Goerke. on a motorcycle, broke the
worlds Smile record by covering the dis
lance in $50 is at the DaytOna Beach
tournament race today.
In the first heat of the invitation race
for five miles, in which Robertson. De-
Palama and Fitzpatrick were entered.
Fitzpatrick suffered trouble with his
red devil' and was forced to retire. The
huge Benz, with Robertson at the wheel.
gradually drew away from its rival, a
Fiat Cyclone with Ralph DePalma at the
wheel, and crossed the line in the re-
markable time of 2.45 Is. breaking the
worlds record for gasoline cars-2.54 So
held by Lucia in q 100-horsepOwer Fiat.
made on this course in 1906, and also the
steamer record of 2.47 is. made by Fred
Marriott in the same year
In the 10-mile race for automobiles.
Bruce Brown, the amateur. was at the
wheel of the Benz car and Ralph De-
Palma drove the Fliat-Cyclone. Brown
won in the wonderful time of 5.14 2-5, fol-
lowed closely by DePalma in 500 4-5 Both
lowered the standing worlds straight
away 1O-mile record of 6.15 made by Ar
thur Mcdonald in a 90-horsepower Dam
lier on this course in 1905
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
James laB|!e|Ae Arrives at
Halifax Iron Portland
!: After {! 1la. |! 400 Miles
With a BIaken teg.


Halifax, n. S., March 24.-Complet-
ing journey of 400 miles, from Port
land. Me, to this city. made while
suffering from a broken leg and during
a season OF cold from which he was
unable to protect himself by shelter,
James LaBelle,' IS years old, was to-
day brought to the city home and put
to bed. 1t is believed that several
months must elapse before the man
will be able to care for himself:
EaBelle is native of Halifax. Last
fall he went to Maine and secured a
position in the lumber trade. working
as sawyer, chopper and mill hand. A
heavy log fell on his leg one day,
breaking it, and he was taken to a
hospital in, Old Town. He was dis
charged several weeks ago and went
first to Portland, expecting some work
there. Finding none, however and be-
ing without money, he decided to make
his way back to Halifax as best he
could. w.. a. -.
Starting out on foot. he soon found
the strain too much on his injured leg
and was forced to beat his way back
by stealing rides on freight trains.
Discovered several times, he was
thrown off. wrenching his leg and sus-
tanning other injuries When he ar
rixed, here last night he was nearly
helpless and was taken to. the police
station for. the night Today, he was
placed in the city home. AL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
Colby Notes.

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation held it's annual election at the
regular meeting Tuesday evening re-
suIting as follows: President. Guy w.
Vail II; vice pres. Horace Ppflen,
II, Sec, Robert r.. Baker. ~: Treas.
Isaac Higginbotham.' II" The com
rnittee consisting Of the new ofhcers
met Wednesday afternoon and APP
pointed the following committees:
Religious meeting, Harold Stacey I'll.
chairman, Roy carter IT. Lester Jbr-
dan IL, Richard X. Hodsdon 12.. Bible
study, John Maxwell 10, Delber w.
Clark II, Harold Sinclair IL Russell
II. Lord 49, Missionary meeting, Isaac
Higginbotham, Robert f. Baker. War
rem C. Goodwin II: Northffeld. Guy
Perry II, Arthur Merriam sf12 John
Tfdd TO-: membership. John Tidd.
Ralph Nash n, Ralph N. Good e,10.
Walter G. Rideout II, Maurice Lord
~; finance, Harry KidderY Wilber
Cole II, Albert, Lowell IA, MAhlon
Hill 10: handbook, Guy Vail, Ernest
Cole III Harold 'DI0nneiiy12. ~ f7~s
I Barker G. Gates '12 swas able to come
up to the college Wednesday for the
first time after an an winters illness.
He is much improved IN health,S but
will not be able to1resume his studies
until after the Easter vacation.
The Freshman class yesterday took
up the matter OF q class baseball team
and, yotedto organize q team. Donald
c. Roaey wasr.elected, manager,
.s~ IA 4A l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25

The local corps of the Salvation Army
Will make big effort during Self-Denial
week. which comes April IL to Is.
Former Capt Salisbury of the Gardi-
ner corps will be present at the meet
ings and will assist in the collection or
funds, which will be devoted to the mis-
sionary work of the Army. Capt. Sains-
bury having been authorized to collect
and receive money on behalf of the
local corps. After the close of Self
Denial week. Capt. Salisbury will go
70 new appointment. The Salvation
army Is doing a commendable work.
IL 10 reaching a class of people which
cannot be brought within the scope of
the churches and charitable organiza-
IONS organized for the purpose of doing
5000 1t is deserving of everyone who
caims to make the world better. Men
ana women who have been abandoned
~ charitable and religious organiza-
IONS have been reformed by the Saliva
uon Army. Capt. and Mrs. Bfvans. dur
ing their stay in Gardiner have render
co great service not only toward the
spiritual well being of their converts,
out adso to the needy stranger, who has
oeen assisted with food, shelter and
employment t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
.WATERYLLE.
cHURcHMEN's FEDERATION.
Plans Discussed Regarding Work to
Be Taken Up in Waterviile.'+

At a recent meeting of the council
OF. the Churchman'S Federation held at
the Methodist church many plans were
formulated regarding the procedure Of
work to be taken up in this city. The
meeting was largely attended and con-
side rable interest was manifested in
the work to be undertaken.
Another great move on the part Of
the members was. the adoption Of q
plan whereby a survey of the city will
be made to ascertain facts concerning
certain localities and local conditions
existing therein. BY this method tho
Federation will know exactly where
their work will be necessary for the
betterlnent of the municipality.
a committee was appointed to draw
up the bylaws governing the union
and to consult with clubs of other
churches. that as yet have not signified
their intention of joining with the
others. These will be induced to enter
with absolute understanding In their
regard to their views on particular
matters. for the political, social and re-
ligious welfare Of the city. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-25
Eight Contractors Sur
render to Boston Police.
All Are Indicted for Conspiracy
To Deffaud the City.
Outcome 81 coIIusive Bidding Ex.
posed by Finance Commission.

Boston, March 24-Eight men, rep
rescnting prominent concerns interest
ed in the structural steel trade, today
surrendered TO the police of this city
in connection with indictments recent
ly returned by the grand jury charging
conspiracy to defraud the city of Bos-
ton The men are: Albert S. Miller, Jr.
of Worcester; Elmer F. Smith of Ma
rion, Mass: Charles NJ. Penycuick OF
Dol chester: Frank E. White of Nal
den; John G. Witham of Somerville;
Henry c. Collins of Boston; Henry X
Ripley Of North Chelmsford and John
Wilson of Somerville. Promptly upon
their surrender the men We're placed
under arrest and shortly afterward
were given a hearing before Chief JUS
tice Aiken of the superior court. Mil
Ter, Collins, Witham, Ripley and Will
son entered pleas of not guilty. Peny-
culck, White and Smith declined to
plead. All We're held in bail Of $4,000 for
trial and each furnished bonds.
Todays developments were much of
surprise in business circles in this
city although it had been reported
that a number of conspiracy indict-
ment, in connection with alleged
frauds upon the city of Boston reveal
ed by the Investigations of the finance
commission, which recently went out
Of existence, although yesterday Fred
erick Rock, representing Boston steel
concern gave himself up to the police
under such an Indictment. At the
court house today it was understood
that still other steel men would take
action similar to that of those in court
yesterday and today, as it was report
ed that the number of indictments in
these cases was in all 15
Of the men arrested, Penyculck,
White and Smith are connected with
the &. w. & F. A. Smith Iron Co. at
Roxbury. Miller is with the Eastern
Bridge and Structural Co, Worcester;
William with the New England Struc-
tural Co of Boston; Ripley with the
Chelmsford Iron Co. of Maiden; Col
Inns Of the Berlin Constipation Co. of
Berlin. Ct, and Wilson with L. NJ.
Ham of Boston.
Rock, who was arrested yesterday,
is president of the Croft Iron Works
of East Boston.
The indictment against the accused
charges conspiracy to cheat and de-
fraud by agreeing to unreasonably re-
strain trade and fair competition on
contracts for steel structures by col
lusively arranging the price OF steel
in excess of a fair price"
The cases which developed today are
connected with the famous Boston
arr. ement" which was brought to pub
lie notice by the finance commission,
which in the course Of its investlga-
tions. discovered that colluslve bias lot
work were offered the city OF Boston
by agreement of the firms Interested.
THE evidence was placed before the
district attorney and last year sever
al "consniracy" indictments were found
against men connected with firms, who
had made bids for certain repair work
done for the city. Pleas Of guilty were
entered in these cases, restitution was
made to the city and fines We're paid
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Itsi =
Bingham Spurned
A 5000, 900 Bride.

New York, March PA dishonest
man holding the position of police
commissioner in New York City might
easily become a millionaire in a few
months, so great are the opportunities
for Illicit gains. according to a state
ment today by Commissioner Bing
ham. During Mr.. Bingham's first year
in the office he said, a single bride of
100000 a year was offered him, if he
would protect certain criminal in
terests. Compliance with the condi-
tions of the Offer" he added, would
have been entirely Of negative mat
ter-all they wanted was to be let
alone
Commissioner Bingham was worked
up over the refusal of the city alder
men to vote him an appropriation of
500. 900 for a secret service to investi-
gate Black Hand crimes and other
matters. He referred to the sum as
paltry one compared with the
amounts which the criminal interests
are willing to pay to obstruct and pre-
vent the operation of the law.
This job of police commissioner.
he said for example. would be reg
ular gold mine to dishonest official.
If it We're put up at auction TO the
highest bidder, a man could we'll az
ford to pay $1,0O0,000 for a years OPP
portunity to accept what the criminal
classes would be only too glad to Of
fer him"
Then he referred to the 100000 Of
fer. which he had received when ne
first took up the office.
THE offer was, of course, carefully
guarded" he said. 1T came from a
s,laye gentleman who knew how to
handle words to perfection, and was
able to make his nearer understand
what was meant without laying him.
self open to any unpleasant after eft
fectS.
II listened until I understood what
the fellow was about. Then l gave
him such talking to that he Will new
err forget his visit here as long as ne
lives. I've not heard from him since.
Col. Bingham declined to give the
name of the man who had made the
offer. nor would he say what interests
had sought protection.
1t was rumored later in the day that
District Attorney Jerome would inVeS-
tigate the charges made by Mr.. Bing-
ha I'M