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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
BURLINGTON PASSENGER
DERAILED BY WRECKERS

Peoria. Ill, March Huntington
passenger train No. I, leaving this
city at Sis o'clock this evening was
wrecked by train wreckers at the VIZ
cary coal mines switch. five miles out
OF the city. The lock on the switch
was broken and the switch thrown.
AS a result tho passenger train go
ing forty milos an hour was thrown
nto the siding into a cut Of loaded
freight cars. More than goo passcn-
gers were board and a number suf-
fcrod minor injuries. The sheriff here
was notified and at II o'clock a
posse started to senrch for the wreck
crs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
FRENCH WOR0TED In
BATTLE WITH M00RS

Bordcau. March 1l.-Passengcrs AR
riving here on the steamer Antique.
from sonegnla, French colonial de-
Tendencies in West Africa. report that
Colonel GOurouds column recently
suffered "a severe defeat after several
sharp engagements. The Moors cap
turcd several machine guns from the
French and a large amount Of specie.
Three thousand tribesmcn arrived
with magazine rifles and We're threat
cning Podoro, Il French military post
on the Senegal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
Sensational BiIIIards.

Kansas City. March lin an cx-
hiibtlon billiard match here tonight,
while Hoppe. established . new
worlds record for the Is. 2 billiard
game for high runs and average and
winning the bank he checked off s29.
His average was two hundred points
an inning. The record for o run was
307 previously made by Hoppe In a
match with Schaofer In Chicago three
years ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
Cans White Fight Postponed.

New York. March 1.-THE fight
scheduled here tonight before the Ma
tlonal Athletic club, between Joe Cans
and Jabez white. lightweight cham
plon Of England. has been postponed
until tomorrow night The postpone
ment wa at the request OF Cans. who
pleaded business engagements which
prevented his leaving Baltimore in
time to reach here for the fight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
SPORTS

taRe care OF those which are coming
from California and other points.
The first of the California contin-
gent, consisting of two carloads viii
arrive here this morning and five
more carloads are due to follow them
within the next few days. They would
be here now but for the fact that
they have been unable to secure cars
The express company has promised
that enough ears will be sent from
san Francisco to Los Angeles in the
next few days to take care of all
those who viii ship here and take
part in this meeting.
The Albuquerque Racing association
has secured some of the best officials
In the country to supervise their rae
ing. ID. T. Murray, one of the best
known turf critics in the country, who
has been connected with the Chicago
Tribune for many years as racing cor
respondent, viii preside in the judges
stand and Il, II. Caulfield, of New Or
leans. who has had a long experience
as Judge Of racing. viii be his assoc
ciatc. G. y. stevens. who will do the
starting, has had twenty years eNper-
iencc in thai line and has tho confJ-
dencc Of the horsemen and the pub
lie. Allen Mehle. well known INK
wen liked by all racing folks is clerk
of the scales and Harry Hcrdel, a man
OF long experience in the racing game,
is paddock and patrol judge.
The first race viii be called at gao
p. m and tho Traction company prom,
Uses to furnish extra cars, both to and
from the course. Admission tick cts
can be purchased at the main gate
and box seats from the attendants in
the grand stand.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
SWEPT ARKANSAS
TOWNS APPEAL FOR AID

Hot Springs. March 1.-THE III
nance committee OF the Brinkley, Ar
kansas. Relief association tonight is-
sued an appeal to the country for
aid. Tho property damaged IS esti-
mated at million dollars. More
than two hundred people Injured are
under treatment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12

New York. March LIN a fierce
ten round bout before the Whirlwind
Athletic club tonight frankie Mad
den, IF New york. had the better OF
Kid Sullivan, of Washington, although
the two lightweights finished almost
eaually strong.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
Pool Tournamcnt Arranged.

Chicago. March li.-Tommy Hues-
ton and Charles Cowboy Weston
were today matched 10 play for the
pool championship Of the world. They
Will play here. beginning March 81
and lasting until April 3. 4 total Of
eight hundred points win be played.
two hundred each night.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12

frightened at the automobiles. Driver
La CroiX of car No. . was detained at
New Haven on a technical charge to
await developments, 1t being alleged
his car was nearest the scene of the
accident at the time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12

stating hat Oscar Straus, secretary OF
and labor in President
R~oosevelt's cabinet has accepted the
appointment of ambassador to Japan
and that the Japanese society In New
York is making preparations to give
him a farewell dinner, are causing
much surprise in Toxic. 1t was gen
orally believed in diplomatic circles
that Thomas J., O'Brien, the present
ambassador would remain another
term. During the time he has rep
resented the United states az the
court of the emperor of Japan Am
bassador O'Brien has made many
friends among Japanese officials.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
skating Title Changes Hands.

tie. OF North Dakota. worlds leo skat-
ing champion, surrendered the quar-
ter mile honors to Morris Wood, Of
New York In the opening series Of
professional skating races here to-
night. lie retained. however the ono
mile mark, defeating Wood and Nil
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12

Little Rock. Ark, March 1.-THE
house late today killed the Bouic-
Wilmington racing bill which provides
for racing at Hot Springs under the
direction OF a commission. The vote
was "a to IL.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
Longboat to Run in New York.

Toronto. ont. March 1i.-Tom
Flanagan today received q telegram
saying that Longboat. the Indian. viii
run his race with the Marathon stars
at the polo grounds. New York. April
grd.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12

New York. March 1.-THE Jockey
Hub stewards at their monthly meet
.ng today denied an application for a
made by j. J. McCafferty. a
we'll known trainer.
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Vancouver. Z. c.. March ii.-Jack
johnson. the pugilist. left today by
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SURPRISED AT
APPOINTMENT OF STRAUS.

Toxic, March f2.-Special dis
patches to japanese newspapers here
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
Hitrcst at Oakland.

Oakland, Cal, March II.wEd
Walsh was on the firing line for the
Chicago White o team No. | today,
and pitched in m%id-season form, let
ting the local Pacific Coast league
team down with but six hits. Chicago
amasscd a total OF seventeen hits off
the three pitchers used by Oakland
Score.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
SHUT OUT BY
WHITE S0X YANNI6ANS

Los Angeles, Cal, March with
Nick Altrock and Lang doing the
twirling for the White Sox team No.
2, Vernon was shut out today by the
score of 6 to 0. Altrock showed up
in old time form and kept the coast
leaguers puzzled during the time he
was on the slab, Score:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-12
no CURE A conD IN ONE DAY

rake LAXATIVE BROMO Quinino
Tablets. Druggists refund money II 1t
fails 70 cure. II w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
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Vernon -. -. ............, 8 =
Chicago ...+ ........,.....6 . !
Battcries-Hitt. Hcnsling and Kin
KEEL. Altrock, Lang and shaw and
Payne.
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I}II.E.'

Battorios-WaIsh and OMchsi
Christian, Nelson, Johnson and La
Longc.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Provisions of Bill.

A bill to establish the Mississippi
State Normal College.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the
Legislature of the State of Mississippi:
That body polite and corporate is
hereby created, by the name Of the
Mississippi State Normal College, Ito
cost not more than One Hundred
Thousand Dollars), to have perpetual
succession, with power to contract and
be contracted with, to receive by any
legal method of transfer or convey,
ance, property of any description and
to have and hold and employ the
same; also, to make and use a cor.
porate seal, with power to break OF
change the same: to adopt bylaws
rules, and regulations for the govern
ment of it's members, official agents
and employees.
Sec. 2. The object of the said Mis-
sissippi Normal College shall be tc
qualify teachers for the public schools
of this state, by imparting instruction
in the art and practice of teaching in
all branches of study which pertain tc
common school education, and sucf
other studies as the Board of Trus
tees may from time to time prescribe
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
BILL FOR ESTABLISHING
MISSISSIPPI STATE NORMAL

tract for materials and supplies.
Sec. 8. Accounts of this institution
shall be stated and settled annually
with the State Auditor. The Board OF
Trustees shall, ten days previous to
each session Of the legislature, sub.
NIT to the Governor a report of all
their actions and proceedings in the
execution Of their trust, with a state.
ment Of all accounts connected there.
with, to be by the governor laid be-
fore the legislature.
Sec. 8. The Board of Trustees
shall, as soon as practicable after
their appointment arrange to receive
from the localities desiring to receive
the location of said school, proposals
for donation of suitable site, and
other valuable considerations, and
shall locate the same in the place Of
fering the most advantageous condi
tions, all things considered.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Provisions at important Measure
Which Coming Legislature
Will Consider.
Special to The Nctos.

Special to The Ncos.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. 24.-The bill
for the establishment of the Missis.
sippi State Normal College to be pre-.
scented during the approaching legis-
lative session for passage, has been
prepared in accordance with the plan
as proposed in a resolution unani-
mously adopted during the recent
meeting of county superintendent OF
education, which was held here in re-
Spouse to a call issued by State Super
intendents Of education, which was
held here in response to call issued
by State Superintendent Powers.
Just who will introduce the bill is
not shown on it's face, but it is in
tended to be introduced in the lower
house, while the new agricultural high
school bill is to be initiated in the
senate. The state normal bill has
been printed in advance of the open
ing of the session, and copies have
been sent to all the members of both
houses. The bill is as follows:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Powers of Corporation.

Sec. 8. The powers of said corpor-
alton shall be vested in and its duties
be performed by a board of trustees,
composed of one member from each
congressional district in the State,
and of the Governor, and State Super
intendent of Education, serving ex-of-
ficio, the former to be President of
the Board.
Sec. 4.-Upon the passage of this
Act. within thirty days the Governor
shall nominate, and by and with the
advice of the Senate, appoint one cit
izen from each congressional district,
as trustees of said institution, four of
whom shall serve for a term of three
years, and the remainder for six years
and until their successors are ap-
cessors in each ella shall be appoint
ed in like manner for six years; pro-
vided, however, that in case of va
cancy by death or otherwise, the Gov
ernor shall appoint a successor for the
remainder of the term vacated.
Sec. 5. The Board of Trustees shall
hold their first meeting at Jackson.
Mississippi, within one month from
the time of appointment, at which
meeting they shall elect one of their
body Secretary. and cause regular
record to be made and kept of theiI
proceedings. The duties of the Sec
rotary shall be to keep a full and reg.
ular record of all proceedings of the
Board, and to make and prepare such
reports as may be required of him
, The Trustees shall also elect a Treas
urer, who shall give bond to the peo
pie of Mississippi in the amount OF
the largest sum likely to come into hi
hands, the penalty to be fixed by the
Board of Trustees, conditional for the
faithful discharge of his duties a
Treasurer, with two or more person!
as securities. The Trustees at thi!
meeting shall likewise elect, or taxi
steps to elect a President for sal,
Mississippi Normal College.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Contract for BuiIdinu.

Sec. 10. Upon the selection and Sc
curing of the land aforesaid, the Board
of Trustees shall proceed to secure
plans and to contract for the erection
of buildings in which to furnish edu.
cational facilities for such number of
students as hereinafter provided for;
also, for the improvements of the
land, so as to make it available for
the use of the institution. The build
ings shall be constructed upon the
most approved plans for use, and shall
be of sufficient capacity to accommo-
date the number of students, to be ap-
portioned among the different coun-
ties Of the State in proportion to the
number of educable children in each
county, as compared with the whole
number of children in the State. The
outside walls of the main building to
be of stone or brick, partition walls of
brick, and the entire building made
lfire-resisting, and so constructed as to
be warmed in the most healthful and
economical manner, with ample ven
| tilation in all it's parts. Said plans
shall be accompanied by specifica
lions and an itemized statement o.
the amount required for the erection
and completion of the buildings in &C
cordance Herewith. The Board OF
Trustees shall appoint trustworthy
and competent superintendent of the
buildings and Improvements afore
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Election Of Officers.

Sec. II. 1t shall be the duty of the
Board Of Trustees to elect the Presi.
dent, determine the number of teach
ers and number Of other employees,
and their compensation and in their
discretion approve the appointment of
all such teachers or other employees;
prescribe the course of study which
shall be taught and maintained in
such institution; prescribe rules and
regulations governing the qualifica-
ton and admission of students; and
to prepare suitable diplomas to be
granted to students who shall COM
plete successfully the course of study
The Trustees of said school shall re-
ceive only their personal and travel
ing expenses, and shall receive this
allowance only upon presentation of
itemized statements as to their actual
expenses.
Sec. -. The President shall be
held as the professional adviser of the
Board of Trustees on all matters per.
tanning to inside arrangements of
buildings, selection of faculty, and
course of study, and he shall have the
immediate supervision and manage
ment of said Mississippi Normal Col
lege, in all it's departments, subject,
however, to the general supervision,
management and direction Of the
Board of Trustees.
Sec. 10. The course of instruction
in said Mississippi Normal College
shall be so arranged as to fall into
two divisions; the satisfactory COM
pletion Of the first of said divisions
shall be evidenced by a certificate
and the satisfactory completion of the
second, by diploma. Said course and
the final examinations therein shall
be submitted annually to the State
Board of Education, and upon their ap
proval, evidenced by the signature Of
the President of said State Board OF
Education, said certificate shall be a
first grade license for a period of five
years from it's date, and said diplomas
shall be a professional license as pro
vided by Section 1853 of the Code o
1906.
Free Tuition
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
ysissippi

4. + q .
wrf 10 teach TO -
Of not less than two years iinss
lie schools Of said state, the
Of which shall be in the rural II
Of the county in which said st
reside, provided said students cd
cure a school in said county. All
er students attending shall pay ST !
tuition fees as the Board of Truste
may prescribe, such moneys to be paf
into the Treasury. as in other casei
provided.
Sec. Is. The expense of the build
ing. improving, repairing and supply
ing fuel and furniture, printing, ant
the necessary apparatus for conduct
ing said school, the salaries or com
pensation of the Trustees, President
professors, assistants and employees
shall be a charge against the amour
appropriated for the erection ant
maintenance of this institution. Al
other expenses shall be chargeablt
against the pupils of said institutions
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25

said whose duty It shall be to be
present during the progress of the
work and to see that every brick.
stone and piece Of timber used is
sound and properly placed, and whose
right 1t shall be to require contractors
and their employees to conform to his
regulations in executing their con-
tracts: Provided, however. that said
Board Of Trustees shall not appoint
any one Of its number superintendent.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-25
Must Keep Account.

Sec 6. The Treasurer shall keep
an accurate account of all moneys re-
ceived and paid out; the account for
articles and supplies Of every kind
purchased shall be kept and reported
no as to show the kind, quality, and
cost thereof.
Sec. Z. No member, officer, or agent
of the Board of Trustees shall be a
= -, to or Interested in auy con.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-27
DIR. ELIOT WOULD DECLINE.
Couldn't Take Enthusiastically to Eng
land.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 27.-Presideni
Eliot OF Harvard university, addressed
both houses Of the Texas Legislature
Yesterday, Regarding a published re-
port that he would likely be offered the
ambassadorship 10 Great Britain, Mr.,
Eliot said he believed the report was
without foundation. He said II would
he impossible for him 10 accept the
post should IL be rendered him.
President Eliot was afforded a no.
table reception here yesterday. An
classes were suspended AZ the state uni.
yeisity, and the whole faculty and stu.
dent body and many state officials, in.
Gliding Governor Campbell. listened "a
bis address delivered in the university
auditorium.
Later he addressed the legislature and
then he was the guest OF the local bust
ness league and delivered an address on
Municipal Government" He stated
that his purpose in visiting Texas at
this time was specially TO study the
commission form Of government as prac-
ticed in Galveston and several other
cities OF the state. He will 20 20 San
Antonio today and then to Galveston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-27
TAFT MEDALS ALL READY.
The Last One Made at The Mint in
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb ~ The last of
5000 souvenir medals for the Taft in
aueration were struck of here last
night. Three Of the number are OF solid
gold, and will be given to President Taft
Nive- President Sherman and Chairman
Stellwagon Of the inaugural committee.
Fifty of the medals are silver and will
he distributed among the members of
the cabinet g1sd other statesmen. The
remaining medals are Of bronze. The
designs Of the medal were selected by
the committee having charge of the in
angliral exercises On one side Of the
medals are the busts in relief Of Presi-
dent Taft and Vive President Sherman,
while on the other side are the names
of the two men. The placing Of the
busts of both president and yiee-presi-
dent is departure from the plan fol
lowed at the last inaugural. when only
that of President Roosevelt appeared
on the medals.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-27
RATE WAR MORE SERIOUS.
Boston 8 Albany to Meet the Reduction
Made by Boston g. Maine.

Washington, Feb. 27.--Developments
in the rate war between the Boston &
Maine railroad and the eastern trunk
lines have become serious. Several days
ago the Boston & Maine fled transfer
with the interstate commerce commits
zion reducing BY one cent per 100 pounds
the freight tariff on import commodi-
ties, bound TO western points in this
country. That tariff become effective
on March 10. The tariff eliminates the
diereatials that hitherto have existed
between Boston and New York, Phila-
delpliia and Baltimore.
To meet this rate the Boston & AL
barry, one Of the New York Central
lines, has filed tariff with the com
mission. taking effect on March Is.
Thus far the other trunk lines have
not met the rate, as they can do so only
through arrangement among themselves.
The war may have far-reachipg conse-
quenoes. az il is contest for supremacy
in the handling Of import traffic among
the most powerful OF the eastern railway
lines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-27
AMUSEMENT NOTES
Rory Of the Hills" at the Barre Opera
House To-day.
"sing, sweet Harp, oh sing to me

"Sing, sweet Harp, oh sing TO me
Some song Of ancient days,
Whose sounds, in this sad memory
Long buried dreams shall raise"
Like breath from the green hills and
wales Of the Emerald Isle, is the work
of Bernard DAILY in Rory OF the Hills"
The insoucience and high Celtic tempera-
msnt Of she man, his merry quip and
dashing comraderie, mingled in the next
minute with the romantic sadness or
ever ready championship Of the helpless,
and his supreme nobility of character
which must ever combat al that is mean
and despicable, carries his audience with
him in a heart trobhing interest taat new
err flags from the rise Of the initial cur
tain until il has desceaded upon the last
scene. The moments when Days phe-
nomenally high and bell.like tenor voice
riaes in The notes of some dear old Irish
melody, are moment when the theatres
in which he plays are hushed, to be
followed at the close of the strains by
instantaneous bursts Of applause.
Daily Is halIeA as another Seaman and
comes 10 the opera house this afternoon
and evening IN Rory of the Hills" under
the management Of a. X. Beer.