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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
Heavyweight Fighters Meet
Promoter Coffroth Tonight
and Sign Articles.
TO BOX AT COLMA
ABOUT OCTOBER 13
Jeffries Says He Will Not Fight
Anyone Within a
Year.

NEW YORK, April 12.-Jack Johnson,
the negro champion, and Stanley Ket-
chel, middle-weight champion, will in
all probability be matched today to
fight forSy-five rounds at Colma. Cali
tornia. October IL or 18th.
Jim Coffroth. the California fight pro-
moter, made this announcement early
today. Coffroth expects the two fighters
to agree to the terms he offers. H
viii meet the two champions and the;
representatives tonight, and agree 81
the selection Of a referee. how the pL-se
will be split. and have the articles
signed.
Coffroth had a long interview with
Johnson last night and practically Sc
cured the champions consent TO meet
hetchel. the fight TO be pulled of either
before or during the Portola celebration
which begins October b.
Before meeting Johnson the fight pro-
moter had a talk with Jim Jeffries and
asked the retired champion point blank
When he would give an answer about
whether he intended fighting or not
1 VIII not be ready to give nv an
sWer for two or three months" is the
reply Jenr1es is said to have made
Co6roth asked Jeffries how long. after
he consented to fight, 1t would take
him TO get into condition, Jeffries re-
piled, "eight months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
TIGERS WILL TRY
TO BREAK EVEN
Cunningham Slated to Face
Balzer on Georgetown
Field Today.

A pitchers battle between two Of
Washinston's premier college twirlers
will Re the attraction at Georgetown
Field when Princeton meets George
town cor a second game this afternoon.
Logan Cunningham, a graduate of
Central High school, will be pitted
against Smoke Balzer, a find" of
the present college season, who, in his
hrst year on the varsity diamond. has
alreacy taken a rank with the best of
the west Enders' pitching talent.
With the exception Of a change in
pitchers, Georgetown's lineup will re-
main practically the same as that which
scored notable victory over the
Tigers on Saturday. The fact that
Cunningham was in the box when his
team lost on Saturday makes him all
the more anxious to go in today II
he does the Princetonians will present
the same front that faced the Hill
toppers on Saturday
II Cunningham's arm does not look
IKE the goods after a tryout this after
noon the slab artist will he chosen
from Drewes, White, and Lefevre.
Princeton players held a closed meet
ing at the Arlington this morning to
inject little enthusiasm into the squad.
EVERY effort will be made to break even
with the local team before the Tigers
start on their Northern trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12

manager Three bad springs in a row
in the American Association and West
ern League have about convinced In
ne should change his itinerary to come
up through the Southern League
Ban Johnson, president OF the Ameri-
can League, has written CantiIIon he
viii be in Washington fin a few DAYS to
tax over some private matters 1t
would be wise wager that the princi-
PIE topic of discussion will be about
the reinstatement Of Delehanty. so that
player may take part in the games
IN Cleveland other magnates have
pointed out 10 Johnson that he made a
serious mistake in keeping Delehanty
out Of any one set Of grounds. and
Johnson himself knows that he was
wrong The shrewdest thing he could
DO would be to raise the suspension and
clear the atmosphere Of a scandal which
VIII be a Canker on the leagues race
an season. II frequently requires more
nerve 70 admit mistake than o stick
TO II. ana we hope johnson will have
his nerve with him I'm tI.aS case.
AT II a. m. today the Youngsters were
already In line waiting for the bIeecher
gates 10 open. II looks like a big day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
NATIONALS AWAIT
PLAY BALL. CRY
Battle of Cripples Promised
For Opening Yankee
SkirmiSh.
CONTINUED from First Page)


box seat sale. There was a liberal
spr1nkling of department officials
among the early arrivals and all the
confirmed fans from Frenchy to the
latter generations.
For the new scorebOards, for the !m-
provements in the stands, anG for the
refuvenated team, fans were duly
thankful. but for one blessing over
which the management had no controi
they were deeply grateful Merry
Widows were notably absent.
The new peach basket hat Is the real
thing for baseball wear.
Neither Cantillon nor Stallings was
predicting a victory for this afternoon,
but Sir Joseph was determined that his
team should at least present the semb-
lance of ball players. The men were
thor3tghIy limbered up and II any Of
the gang from Bill Burns down. felt
like taking a quiet nap. they got over
the tired feeling before It was time for
the big parade.
Of the opening exercises. The team
formed at the home plate, marched to
The center field fence, while the band
did its best, and headed by Manager
Cantillon returned across third base to
home. After the brief ceremony OF
tossing out the ball. Umpire Billy Evans
carefully swept the plate with his Of
fetal cap, because someone forgot the
official broom.
With his cry of play ball" and to
The accompaniment of a last rousinC
cheer the Nationals opened the season
of I9o9-1o
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
WONT PLAY AT LONDON.

BOSTON, April 12.-Champion jay
Gould has decided not 70 go TO England
this year TO defend his title as worlds
amateur court tennis champion.
The tournament starts in London on
May 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
JOE CANTILLON,
Manager Washington Baseball Gu


Washington
on who has been dubbed knight the
he
Joseph
discovered with
II
to
would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
POPULAR CONTEST
TO START TO-DAY
Washington Canoeists Exceedingly
Enthused Over Offer of Hub
Management.

Unusual interest is being manifested
by the canoeists in Washington in the
popularity contest being conducted By
c. H. Reizenstein. proprietor Of The
Hub. at Fourteenth street and New
York avenue.
Mr.. Reizenstein has purchased hand
some seventeen-foot Morris canoe and
all equipment as a prize cor the most
popular caHoeist- Votes sz7 procurab!e
with every purchase made at The Hub,
and the large number who have already
begun 10 hand in the names OF their
favorites seems to insure a great comps-
tition for the valuable prize. Practi-
caliy every one of the lOcS-l clubs has
entered a competitor. and the contest
may settle down to a battle between
the idols OF the various clubs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
FIRST HOME RUN
WINS SPRING SUIT

The first player on the Washington
team who knocks out home run on
the home grounds viii fall heir to
new and unexpected spring suit
Each man who repeats the trick
throughout the season may present a
box score at the tailoring house Of
Fineman g. Samet Co. 70 prove his
claim and order neat pair of tailor
made trousers.
This offer made this morning caused
a furry among Robert GanIev, Dele
hanty and other leading hitters The
offer holds good for all games on the
home grounds this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12

in one Of the Polar League games in
Toledo and every time he reaches for
bali he feels as happy as If he had
been slapped by steam hammer. 1t
would hardly be well TO play him, even
II he thought he could stand the pace,
and the fans will probably get the much
desired chance to see Blankenship in
action. Should Blank be on the job we
wish to state he will surprise the old
folks at home by his speed and all
around doings. He Is hitting hard and
running bases the equal of any man in
the American merry-go-roun6.
Milan's bad ankle has Handicapped
that youth a vast deal, for Il kept him
from getting his batting eye In shape
He is still the same grand little fielder,
but viii have to do better with the
field Job in the face Of the batting of
such men as Tannehil. Blankenship.
and Unglaub. Cantillon admires a great
fielder but is a true ran on his own ac-
count and thinks that reliable batting
is the most essential feature I'm team
still In the formative stage.
Tom Hughes or Bill Burns viii be the
reserve force. today in case Smith gets
a bad start in the box. Both of them
were declared fit this morning. and
either might have been selected, except
that Smith had much Of his best form
in the Toledo game, and when he Is
properly keyed up he Is still one of the
best fingers in the American League.
VIII Alter Route.
That Cantillon viii take his team
through the American Association an
other year Is hardly likely. He was
very much fretted this morning when
he took stock Of his athletes and found
how many of them were on the hos
pitaI list as direct result Of the cold
and damp weather which has been their
invariable portion since leaving San
Antonio, but for one good day in In
Sitting In their dinky little
pits after getting up a sweat and al
lowing drcary winds 10 whip around
their bodies was directly responsible for
the condition which now confront the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
NEW SHIBE PARK
WILL OPEN TO-DAY

PHILADELPHIA. April 12.-PhiladeI-
phia win have a ;aIa day. In addition
to the opening game of the season the
new oaIi park for the Athletics will
pc formally opened with imposing
ton one Of the largest baseba1l ~ror,Se
ever drawn together in Phfladelnbis
viii no doubt be on hand. SeVersi
charges nave been made in the per-
training in the South have put the play-
ers IN the best possible condition. and
both clubs expect to get aRav to q
better start than last season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
Y. M. c. A. TEAMS
WILL HOLD MEET

When the Washington Y NJ. 9. A.
athletes and the Central Y NJ. - A
athletes meet next Saturday evening
the officers Of both associations hope
10 pull off one OF the greatest dual
meets in the history of either associa-
ton.
/ NJ c. A. gym"
The trials for the candidates for the
meet viii be held one night this week.
when ii IS expected to get the cream
of the talent from both associations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-12
AMATEUR BOXERS
TO DECIDE TITLES

BOSTON, Mass. April 1.-THE annual
competition for amateur boxing cham
pionships viii he held at Boston today
and Tuesday under the auspices Of the
Boston Athletic Association
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06

vas from the Central school TO FIRST
North. cOUntermarch TO Forest street, and
west TO the city park. where the amuse-
menJs of the day took place FIRST on ne
program was a patriotic meeting, az
which the following program was carIleu
out:
Music by band, The star-spangled
Observation-Disclosures z. A. Box:
Reading from extracts Of Declaration
of Independence. " Fishburn-
Five-miuute sentiment. "Our Country
John .. Peters.
Five-mnute sentiment. u tan, the
Queen Of the West'-J0hn z. BAIRD.
tlve-minute sentiment, Brigham the
City OF HOmes"-C- Hoist
Music by the band.
Two-minute toast-Mrs. Susannah +.
BOOthe
Two-minute toast-Mrs. N. L. Ensign;
TWO-minuts toast. "Our Mothers -
Wynn /. EDDY
Song. America ''-COngTega accom-
panied by band.
benediction by the chaplain.
AT 100 O'Clock lunch was eaten al the
park under the trees.
At 3 o'clock. games for the children,
held
During the afternoon and evening
FOUNTAINS dog and pony show put on
several performances, much to the amuse-
ment OF the children
At o'clock a game of baseball was
played al the city ball park between the
Brigham Elberts and The Wellsville IRON
men.
other pleasures Of the day were the
moving picture shows, dances and even
ing parties
No accidents happs ned during the day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
SERIOUS ARRAY
MAY PROVE FATAL
StiIetto Used in Stabbing Re-
suIting from Quarrel Among
Italians at Bingham.
lsnaciaI to The Herald


BINGHAM. July "a cutting ARRAY %
.c,,rrad between Italians just OUTSIDE u
PETER Nurano's saloon In Upper Biis III
ar o'clock this morning, in Wnlc en-. An, .
t5o1y rTodesco was badly slasheu WIZ a
sffIefto bv q fellow c0untTyman' lseuo-
ne RrasiO. Ii seems that several l'dll O.
-ot into a quarrel in the saloon W..
-rodasco kicked a dog about WIiCH 1t-os
y,era ,ifsnuting. They went OUTSIDE WIieLi
tba cutting began. De BrasiO uIeM q
stiIetto and slashsd TOdesco IN Ihe Nc
cutting a deep cash in the rlBhl SluS ~, y
me neck. near the Jugular VEIN re a 1is.
sIashed the right ear, making a ueeP ~ ~
me hack of his coat was cut 20 ~ i -
near the shoulder and covered with DlOO'''
The officers have the coat
The wounds while numerous, Mei6 -
perficial He was taken to Dr. 3 n. feay .
office i'm Lower Bingham. HIS lnyuiIe5'
while serious, are not considered clltlS 5s a.
De Brasio made good his escape golns
toward the hills Sheriff b. II: CoateS
is ont irving to locate him, but mas DeoH
unsuccessful thus far. t-.,
Ben Biana, who is said 10 nave osgIi
one of the starters of the fight, was az -
rested and placed under 50 bonds. Blaha
was also covered with blood. w ueH
found he had a big rock in MS pochel
The friends of De BrasiO assert extreme
De Brasio having been OUT
rageousIy abused by Todesco' il u az
legged.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06

assault with deadly weapon Sentence
was set for July Z.
George Beesley was fined SO for a stat
utoTy offense.
Ida Conner OF Provo was granted d.
vorce from Alma Jesse Conner on the
ground Of cruelty The parties were mar
ried at Lehi ia ls9&.--Ihe trouble seems
to be that the defendant was jealous.
Elizabeth briggs of Pleasant Grove was
granted a divorce from Farley z. Driggs
on the grounds Of intemperance and cru
city. The parties were married III Salt
Lake in 1858
Betty Broadhead and Joseph Broad
head, natives Of England, residing in
Provo. We're admitted TO citizenship.
In the case of Susie Lewis vs.. Rio
Gfande Railway company motion for
new trial was granted.
Moroni Smith VS.. Edward Wadley. YER
dict for defendant. no cause of action.
Estate of John g. RideOut. deceased,
letters testamentary issued to Samantha
Simmons.
Estate of William Albert Calvin; order
Of distribution.
Estate of Matilda NJ. West. deceased;
letters Of administration issued to David
F. West
Estate of Peter Winward. deceased:
letters testamentary issued TO William
WOresenCrOft.
Estate Of Adolph R. Dickman and Emily
l.. Dickman. minors: letters Of guardian
snip issued 70 Fannie L Dickinson Davis
Estate Of James T. Powell ct al, min
ors; discharge Of guardian and final &C
counting allowed.
The city council. at its meeting last
night, passed the new bicycle ordinance.
The ordinance prevents riding on the fol-
lowing sidewalks: The Sidewalks Of Acad-
envy avenue, between Fifth North and
Sixth South streets, and the north side
walk Of Center street. between Fifth
west and First East streets. and on side
walks fronting any school or college and
the parked portion of any sidewalk
Wheclmen are requested to give the side
walk to any pedestrian and to turn out
before reaching within fifty feet Of pc
Gestrians. The penalty is "A fine of not
more than so or not more than thirty
days Imprisonment, or both. Seventy
i've dollars was appropriated to pay Al
pert ManWaring for a horse which died
by falling into the east drain. Thirty
six dollars was appropriated to the Com
meFclal club, the amount being collections
from street licenses on Strawberry day
Councilman Giles called attention to in
sufficient spTinklng in the east part Of
the city. Referred 20 the committee on
fire department.
fire started about 3 o'clock I'm the
nome Of Mrs. J. S. Peterson in the First
ward from a defective flue The fire de-
Dartment responded to an alarm but the
Ire was put out before they arrived. The
damage was slight
Ihomas Madison AdamsOn Of Pleasant
Grove and Florenee Fausett of Walls
Durg nave received marriage license.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
PATRIOTISM AT EUREKA.
Parade, Music, Addresses and Sports
Order of Day.

Eureka, July 5.-The city was today
crowded from sunrise till dark with
sightseers from all over the district, and
the celebration OF Independence day was
one Of the most successful in the history
of the camp.
Promptly at sunup the national salute
was fired by Frank Brinton from the
Keystone hill. At O'Clock the Eureka
city band turned out and marched
through the city. BY o'clock the streets
were crowded with people awaiting the
starting of the parade
Promptly at 10 O'Clock everything was
in readiness for the start. and under the
command Of Captain Hugo DepreZin,
marshal of the day. The long line started
up Main street. After making a circle OF
the principal streets of the city the pro
cessio1 again swung into Main street,
hating in front of the Elks' pavilion,
where the exercises were held
In the parade the following was the
order:
The Eureka band.
Old Glory. carried 10y Al ellis, with
George Hanson and Peter Peterson as
color guard.
Goddess of Liberty. Miss DeVera Ro-
se!le with guard Of Philippine war vet
Grams. and Miss Frances Gill, Miss Elsie
Bowen, Miss Ruby Fullride and Miss
Weldon as ladies Of honor.
The Utah car of state. Miss Virgie
Bowen representing Utah and children
representing the different states of the
union. Then followed Eureka's volunteer
IRE department and the men made a
splendid appearance. They were com
manded by Sheriff Gus p. Henriod
Henry Matsch followed in command Of
the Miners union, which turned out more
than 90 strong, and made a very cred
table appearance. They were accompa-
nier in their lineup by a large delegation
Of the local Carpenters union.
Inc program at the Elks' pavilion was
an unusually good one and the audito-
rum was crowded. There was an address
by the mayor, A. l.. Mitchell: an eloduent
patriotic address from Dr.. J. A Howell
and other interesting items on the pro-
gram.
At 3 o clock there was a dance for the
children and at the same time the ball
game between Eureka and Margetts Salt
Lake bunch. an account Of which is given
In another column In the evening at Z
O'Clock the boys and girls. both old and
Young, had their sports on Main street
ana the festivities were brought to q
close with one Of the most successful
dances ever held at the pavilion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
THE BREAD WAS BULLY"
(Booknan)

Once John Muir, author and ranch
man, was dining with a friend They
sat down and Muir began To tell q
story. The waiter came around several
time5- but the story was so good moth
ing was ordered. Muir talked and
talked, and in between he would reach
over and break off a pieee If bread from
a French loaf on the table This he aid
a good many times. The story re11inI-
ed him Of another, and SO he talked and
at bread, until finally. being very hun
CRY, his companions broke I'm with.
We'll, what shall I orqer for Won Mr.
MUIR"
"Or'ier?' he repeated in mis- abstrac-
ton.
Yes, order-to eat"
lie looNed owe at the last little re-
maini1< piece Of breai ON the plate and
said, as if waking from a dream.
Eat? Why. I've had all vrant-+l,,.
bread vas BULL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
EPHRAlM NEWS NOTES.
lspeaIaI DO u HeraIdl

Ephraim. July IN. Rasmussen. Q
Wen known citizen OF Ephraim. died We'd
nesday.. The funeral services were held
mere yesterday afternoon at the residence.
The sermon by President G. n Lund of
Mount Pleasant was impressive and the
floral tributes were numerous and beau
tiful. Mr.. Rasmussen leaves a widow and
nine children-LawrenCe Rasmussen and
MIS-, Honney, OF salt Lake Mrs. John
h Madsen of Mt Pleasant, Fred Ras-
mussen of Park City, Mrs. Knowles of
Eureka, Harry NJ Rasmussen of Fair
view Mrs. Otto Nelson, Sena and Thee
Rasmussen, of this city. The inteTment
was in the Park cemetery.
Miss Olive Syndergaard Of Mt. Pleas
ant is here in charge Of the local tele-
phone exchange in the absence of Miss
Alice Lund. who left during the week
for Chicago. Miss Lund expects to be
gone about six weeks. During her alb
sence she viii visit in many Of the lar
gest cities IN the east.
The heat here for the past week has
been the worst feit in eight years. The
thermometer REGISTERED 102.
c. c. A Christensen viii go to Mt.
Pleasant this week to take part i'm the
celebration being held there in honor of
the fiftieth anniversary of the settlement
of that town. Mr. Christensen was one
of the first settlers, coming to Mt. Pleas
ant in 1859.
Mr. ana Mrs. Hyrum Sorensen went
to the Queen City today to visit during
the week with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Y. G. Logan went to Salt Lake
Saturday.
J. Z. Gunderson, L. P. Nelson and R.
f. Campbell, of Mt. Pleasant, were Eph-
rain visitors last week.
Miss Herbie Beal went to Salt Lake
Saturday on a visit.
Miss Luella Christensen went to tine
Queen City today. She will be the gues st
of Miss Carrie Rasmussen while there.
Mr.. Cooper Of Manu was here on bust
ness Saturday.
Miss Eva Hansen CAME home from Salt
Lake yesterday for a brief visit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
PREFERRED TO WED WITNESS.
Nouisville COurier-Journal)

Al4DulSNlaLe 1OuIleE-J OufHdl,l
A colored divine in the south recently
told Booker Washington of what, in
his opinion. was the most extraordinary
wedding ceremony he had ever wit
messed, OF, indeed, of which he had ever
heard.
Have you no Witnesses" asked the
officiating minister of a couple Of ne
groes who had presented themselves for
the performance Of the marriage cere-
mony.
Both replied that they had not. OK
pressing surprise that this formality
was at all necessary.
Where kin we git some witnesses -
asked the bride Of the prospective
groom, who, as well as herself, was a
stranger in those parts.
I'm so an look around an see" said
the man.
"Au right. Jim said the woman.
You so am I'll wait heah till you gifts
back"
Jim then set out as desired, and. after
"a long while, returned with two youpg
colored women, one Of whom was con-
siderahly yourge than the bride-to-be.
The parties were then properly dis
posed and the clergyman was about 10
proceed with the ceremony, when sud-
denly the groom exclaimed;
Jest a minute, minister
Il was Jest goin' 10 say dat, ef It's Jest
de same to YOU, I'd rather have that
one continued the man, with a ges-
tuTe toward the young witness.
That's a remarkable decision to make
at this stage Of the proceedings" re-
turned the minister amazed. Isn't il a
little late to talk Of such a thing now 20
Dat SO, minister Queried the man.
with note Of disappointment in his
voice. Then after a moments pause he
added, resignedly:
"Oh, well, I s'pOse yo' might as well
90 on wild de ceremony"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-06
CROWDS AT BRIGHAM.
Celebration in City of Peace Success
In Every way.
Especial to The Herald

Brigham City. July 5.-The celebration
Of Independence day I'm Brigham City to-
day was more elaborate than any Fourth
Of July celebration here in years past.
Last nights shower cooled the atmos-
phere and the weather conditions today
were favorable. Hundreds Of visitors were
here 10 join in h0norinE the nation s
birthday. and the city presented a
gala appearance. the national colors be
ms in evidence everywhere
The days program opened with the
firing Of thirteen guns at s o'clock and
the hosting of "Old Glory on the s.ag-
staff Of the county courthouse At Id
O'Clock a large parade was formed in
front Of the Central school building.
Many beautiful floats were in the pro
cession. The city and county officers.
firemen and Box Elder stake SUNDAY
schools and most Of the leading business
houses were represented. A prize of so
was given the Second ward Sunday school
for having the best float and s. was
given the First ward Sunday school for
the second best feat The line of march