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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
MORSE DROPS BAYNE
FROM PERFECT SCORE
Wins Amateur Three=Cushion Billiard
Championship Game by Great Fin-
ish After Rally in Finals of
Tight Contest

Quite large crowd attended the re-
newal Of hostilities in the amateur
three-cushion championship Of South
ern California play last night at Hen
Berry's Hoffman parlors and were re-
warded with one of the best played
games Of the tournament. Morse won,
90 to 43, but had to make grand rally
to get the honors, as Bayne played a
consistent game throughout and led up
to the finals. A notable feature of the
game that does not usually appear was
the fact that the red ball was kept in
one corner for siXty-one innings, al
though nine billiards were counted off
it and it was not moved out of it's Sc
cure position until Bayne deliberately
shot upon it. Both players handled
the balls with safety plays all the way
through, and it was the ''tightest''
game witnessed since the tournament
began. Owing to the fact that the
Welsh-Memsic fight is on the boards
tonight, there will be no game, but
Davidson and Bayne will hook up
Wednesday night, beginning at $3.50
o'clock. Howard now is the only play
er with a perfect score and he has
only two more games to play. IF he
wins one Of them, he will get first place,
while second place will be at issue be-
tween the other five. No finish ever
has been made that has waited upon
the final games as does this one, and
interest in the event is accordingly un-
usually great.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
GOOD RECORDS MADE
BY PLAYGROUND LADS
GAMES WELL CONTESTED IN
HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
sprlntine Events Around Bases Bring
Out Strong CompetItIon-coach
Feels Much Encouraged
by Outlook

Handball and racing tournaments win
be the feature of the afternoon tourna-
ments on the Violet street playground
this week. In the junior class thus far
James Williams leads in the handball
tournament, having won all the six
games he has participated in. He has
defeated Alfred Simpson, 21-16; Carl
Stokes, FILA; Fred Grant, 21-11; Clar-
ence Hanson, PIP; Clarence Leslie, 21-4,
and Phillip Peterson, 21-4.
In the intermediate class Sidney
Curtis won three and lost one. Curtis
Lloyd Johnson, 21-13; Alex Monteijo,
21-11, and lost to Currell Williamson,
1921
In the senior division Elisha Ward
and Robert Boyd are tied for first
honors, having won two and lost one.
In the sprinting events, to first base
and around the different bases, Charles
Wilkes ran the first time in 18 AS sec
onds, and the second time in 1S 2-5 Sec
onds. ShedTick Brown ran the bases
in 20 3-5 seconds. Abe Brown did them
in 20 2-5 seconds, and Earl Stokes went
the first time in % 1-5 seconds and the
second in % seconds. Robert Boyd
went the rounds in II seconds the first
time, and on the second trial in 16 2-5
seconds. Roy Hanilton's time was %
seconds.
In sprinting to first base Mainard
Joseph Pratt, 6 years old, ran from
home plate to first base in seconds.
Shedrick Brown made the time in
seconds, Carl Stokes did this turn III
4 1-5 seconds and Charles Wilkes fin
ished in seconds. Roy Hamilton went
from home plate to the initial sack in
5 1-5 seconds.
Johnson is well pleased with the time
made by his athletes, and says he will
do all in his power to develop a fast
track squad and handball team.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
SAYS PRESIDENT DID
NOT HIT Her HORSE
Miss May Rhoades Asks Roosevelt to
Deny Story, Saying She Has
No knowledge Of Such
Occurrence

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Rhoades of Los
Angeles, whose daughter, Miss May
Rhoades, is the young woman referred
to widely in the newspapers in connec-
ton with the allegation that President
Roosevelt struck the horse of a young
woman riding ahead of him in Wash
ington, has written to the president
urging that he deny the story. Miss
Rhoades says she had no knowledge Of
any such occurrence.
The letter sent to President Roosevelt
by Mrs. Rhoades was received by him
yesterday, and was written at Los An
geles under date Of January 27 1t is
as follows:
"My daughter, Miss May Rhoades,
whose horse, it has been widely re-
ported, you struck while riding in the
park last Thanksgiving day, most en-
phatically denies any knowledge Of
such an occurrence, and as it is deemed
of such Importance as to be referred to
in congress may I be permitted to ask
you why you do not deny this story?
Very sincerely,
'ELIZABETH M. RHOADES."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
FORM OBSERVED
ON FAST TRACK
SELLING PLATERS PERFORM
CONSISTENTLY
IDA MAY RoMPS AWAY WITH
FEATURE RACE
Progress Rounds to Early Season Con-
dition and Takes Fourth Race
from Fair Glass of Sprint
ers at Six FurIongs
BY JAY DAVIDSON

Selling platers furnished the sport at
Santa Anita yesterday afternoon, but
a track that was almost lightning fast
enabled them to make fast time, and in
races where definite form had been es-
tablished by the contenders the results
were in accord with the figures, al
though the bookies persisted in making
long shots out of legitimate favorites,
for which the form players were not a
little pleased.
There was no handicap to feature the
card, but the third and fourth races
shared the honors in the estimation OF
the public. Ida May won the third
race, at a mile, by margin of nearly
two lengths, winning In a romp from
the quarter to the wire, just as she had
figured to do with the real contenders
scratched. Her victory was anticipated
by the books and the general public
and occasioned no surprise. Varieties
was closing fast at the finish, but never
was good enough to worry the winner
at any time. Lord Stanhope found the
company too fast for him and he only
showed. Black Mate showed speed to
the stretch, but this one prefers mud
and is not at home with such speedy
ones as those he was asked to beat
yesterday.
Progress won the fourth race in ar
effort that fully proved that he has
rounded to his good form again and
must be reckoned with in cheap compa-
ny. He indicated in his last out that
he was ready to win, and his victory
was a popular one. Toupee might have
given him more trouble had he got
away to an even break, but he began
slowly, from last place, and while run
ming over horses at the finish, never
could get closer than a couple OF
lengths. Sink Spring, which ran third
last out, got the show money from
Hannibal Bey in head finish.
Tyras had no difficulty in landing
the capital prize in the juvenile event,
being well handled by Howard all the
way. He went to the front almost i'm
mediately after the start and pulled
away from his field in the run to the
wire. Oswald B. made a. strong bid an
eighth out, but could not get up to
better than second place. Green Drag
on easily showed.
Schilling gave Work and Play one OF
his old-time rides and put that one uns
der the wire in front in the first race,
after hard drive with Taxer all the
way from the barrier to the final six
teenth. Taxer gave up sixteenth out
and Matte Bumppo passed him for the
place. With a better start Wistarta
might have been dangerous, but she
was up against too much speed after
getting away next to Giovanni Balerio,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
CLASS SPORTS WON
BY ELEVENTH GRADE
Los Angeles High School Pupils Hold
lntercIass Events at Occidental
FieId-Robertson Wins
Three Firsts
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Pupils of the Los Angeles high school
held their annual interclass track meet
yesterday afternoon at the Occidental
field and the juniors carried away
honors by a large score.
The showing made by the hill tor
athletes was encouraging to Coach
Ralph Noble and he expects them tC
win many first place points for the
blue and white squad.
Kublo, the fast 100-yard man, car
RED off honors in this event and judg-
ing by the time he made, he can hold
his own in the meet next SATURDAY.
against the U. S. G. team at the Bovard
field.
In the 12O-yard hurdles Robertson
won first place and made a remarkable
showing for a junior
Ihe mile run was captured by Will
son, who broke away from the field and
came under the tape by safe mar
gin.
Robertson showed he was strone
after winning the 12O-yard hurdles by
capturing first place in the 44O-yart
dash.
The 22O-yard dash also went tc
Robertson and he also was on the win
ming relay team.
The 220-low hurdles was won by w
Dawson, the fast tennis player and
champion of the mems doubles in the
recent county high school meet.
Mcclure, in the SS0-yard run. fin.
lshed first and won the applause OF
his fellow class mates.
The hammer throw went to Giess-
Ter, who threw a distance of III feet.
The 12-pound shot put went tt
Franks; distance, 80 feet, 615 inches.
Giessler was given the honor Of win.
ming the broad jump; distance, 20 feet
31a inches.
The pole vault was won by Hall
height, feet, II inch.
Dawson, hurdle runner, also was vic
tor in the high jump, making in this
event feet, inches.
Following are the results:
120-yard hurdles-Robertson won; p Harri
gan second, ]. Harrigan third; time Is 3-5 sec
10O-yard dash-Rubio won, Giessler second
Hadwood third; time 4:59 3-5
440-yard dash-Robertson won, w Dawson
second, Mcclure third; time SO rs Sec
Mile run-Wilson won, Simpson second, Wei
ner third; time 4:59 2-5.
SS0-yard run-McClure won, Clark second
Seccombe third; time 2:14.
220-yard dash-Robertson won Ciessler sec
end, Hadwood third; time % As sec.
220-yard low hurdles-W Dawson won. Har
rigan second, Lugo third; time 90 3-5 sec.
SS0-yard dash-McClure won, Clark second
Seccombe third; time 214.
Hammer throw-Giessler won, Mcclure sec
ond, Curl third; distance Iii feet.
a Two-nnile run-Hayes won, Brier second
iHenry third; time Hap.
Shot-put-Franks won, Howard second, Hal
third; distance 80 #. 61h in.
Broad jump-Giessler won, Harrigan second
Cole third; time 20 SIS Sec
High jump-D. Dawson won, Davies second
Robertson third; height 51a #.
Relay-Won by Robertson, Smith, Giessle
and Dawson no time taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
ST. VINCENT'S BALL
TEAM REORGANIzED
High Schools New Squad Holds It:
First Practice and Preparatory
Students EVince Much
Interest

The st. Vincent's high school base
ball team was reorganized yesterday by
Coach K. G. Mooers and held its first
practice on the college diamond in the
afternoon.
The preparatory students are taking
as much interest in the team as was
manifested when the squad was first
organized a year ago, when thirty men
tried out for the team.
Foster COuts, who pitched such phe-
nomenal ball for the academies last
spring, and Dan Cunningham will play
again this season, besides Hickson and
Lee Couts, Outf1elders.
The following new men showed up for
practice yesterday: Canepa, Bascomb,
Ed Murray, Dederichs, Weira, O'Brien,
Frank Murray, Whine, Chevo Couts,
Lane. Leonard, Bourbon, Brady, Nc
Guire, Musante and Meats.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
TO PLAY FINAL GAME
IN SERIES OF THREE
L. A. High School and st. Vincent's
College to Contest Today-Saints
Have Won First Two
Events

The last game of a series of three.
which was to have been played last
week between the Los Angeles high
school and the st. Vincents college
baseball teams. will take place at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon at the Chutes
diamond.
With two contests already played,
both Of which were won by the Saints,
the second contest being won by the
close score of to l.
The Saints, under Coach Mckay, held
their regular tryout yesterday after
noon at the college grounds. Mckay
put his players through an hour of
batting and fielding practice, after
which they were pitted against the high
school team in a five-inning game,
which was won by the older players by
the score of to 2.
The teams will line up as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
which practically was left standing fat

which practically was left standing fat
footed.
Charley Paine was right on edge for
one OF his best efforts in the fifth race
and was well supported because Of his
recent efforts In better company and
over less favorable track. He went
the route successfully, beating out Ad-
Grafton and Montclair like good horse.
Walter House added another purse to
his account in the last race, which was
won by Bliss Carman, with Empire Ex-
petition second and La Refine Hindoo
third.
The pretty weather and the knowl-
edge that racing would be good over a
fast track served to attract the usual
large crowds, and the bookmakers kept
but little of the change handed up to
them during the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
ASSOCIATION LEAGUE
ARRANGES SCHEDULE
ASSOCIATION LEAGUE sTANDTNC

At a meeting of the Association
league directors last night at McCor-
mick's pool room, 524 South Spring
street, Manager McCree of Long Beach
club rendered his resignation as a di-
rector Of the organization.
The protest to the game between the
Woodill-Hulse and the Wielands was
laid on the table until the next meeting.
Two small bills were charged against
the San Pedro club for failure to pay
expenses Of visiting clubs, and in all
probability the team will sever it's con-
nection with the league.
Games for next Sunday will be as
follows:
Pacific Coast Syrups VS.. Wielands at
Thirty-eighth and Alameda; Long
Beach VS.. San Pedro at San Pedro;
Foresters VS.. Santa Fes at San Ber-
nardino; Woodill-Hulse VS. Racycles at
Thirty-eighth and Alameda.
The game between the Pacific Coast
Syrups and the Wieland club will be
the most important game in the league.
The manager of the Pacific Coast
Syrup team desires to hear from a
short stop and a fielder who will play
steady On Sunday afternoons. Answer
through The Herald.
The Sunbright Babes have arranged
a game with the Covina club for next
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
RiIIik Taken to Prison

4 CHICAGO, -ab. Herman BiIlik,
after two years Imprisonment in the
county Jail, during which period he has
five times been respited from death on
the gallows, was taken to the Joliet
penitentiary today to begin a term of
life Imprisonment for the murder of
Mary Vzral. The death sentence of
Billik was commuted to life imprison-
ment by Governor Deneen. 1t was the
first time in two years that Billik had
been outside the jail walls. He ex-
pressed confidence before his departure
that he soon would receive complete
freedom.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
DEPUTY SHERIFF AND POSSE
RAID FIGHT IN COLORADO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Feb. 1
What promised to be a lively fight
between two local pugilists, a white
man named Mccall and a colored
fighter named King, was nipped in the
bud by Deputy Sheriff Taylor and a
posse, which appeared on the scene OF
the proposed fight at the outskirts OF
the city yesterday afternoon. About
$50 eager spectators were disappointed
No arrests were made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
GRAND JURY AT MUSK0GEE
EXPECTED TO INDICT MANY
Report That Inquisitors May Return
Charges Against at Least Four
teen Persons

MUSKOGEE, OKLA, Feb. LIT was
stated here today from a reliable source
that the government expects the fed
eral grand jury now in session here to
return at least 300 indictments involv-
ing from fourteen to twenty persons in
the alleged Muskogee town lot fraud
cases.
The Jury resumed it's session today.
It is hoped to have heard all the evil
dence by Thursday, when it is be-
lieved any indictments that are to be
made will be returned promptly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

"Paquita, Down to Date" an adapta-
ton by Director REIN, proved very
amusing and tuneful musical burlesque
at the Unique last evening. 1t is re-
plete with catchy and tuneful musical
numbers. good chorus ensembles and in
all is well worth while. The scene is
quantity Spanish and the plot con-
Germs a beautiful girl, Paquita, daugh-
ter of a Dutch innl1eeper, who has be-
trothed her to Francillo, a wealthy but
insane Spaniard, whom she does not
love. She instead has placed her af-
fections upon Pablos, a soldier of for
tune, and refuses to marry Francillo.
Her father imprisons her in a haunted
chamber, but through the friendship Of
O'Gorman, an Irishman, the lovers
meet, make their escape and during
the excitement are married. Miss
Sutherland who is cast as Paquita,
made a hit with her algebra of Love-
George REIN, as Pumpernickel, and
>WilI Armstrong, as O'Gorman, handle
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

The Sunbright Babes have arranged
a game with the Covina club for mex
Sunday on the Covina diamond.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

Time, Is As, 81, 4S 2-5. So As,
g st. Gatien- -Marsala; trained by
Start good Value to winner 1925.
Charley Paine 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

Time-12 45 25 &c. 100, 1:25 1SS
lock- trained by at 2:44' 2k mnut
handy third driving
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
FIRST RACES furongs; 4yearOds up selling

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02

Time-12 2-5, % 2-5, IS. Al, 100. 1
by owner. Went to post at $40; at pC
easily; second same; third driving.
ruma, Sen. Barrett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
DRAGS VICTIM BY HER HAIR.
Posse Later Riddles Negro With
Bullets and Burns Body.

ADMISSION, Ala, November 25.-After
repeated criminal assaults on Mrs. W. c.
Cheatwood. wife of farmer living near
Edwardsville, Ray Rolston, a negro. was
hunted down by a posse of citizens, and
after being riddled with shot the body
was burned. Mrs. Cheatwood is in a
critical condition.
The negro went to the Cheatwood home
and, battering down the door, seized
Cheatwood, saying: We've got you now
and we're going to Kill you Cheatwood
escaped and fled through the window to
arouse his neighbors.
While he was absent Roston attacked
Mrs. Cheatwood. The brute then drag
ged his victim by her hair to the woods
nearby and there repeated the assault
after beating her over the head with
sticks and rocks. Finger prints on her
neck also showed where he tried to choke
her into insensibility.
The negro, according to the statements
and went to sleep. After recovering
consciousness, Mrs. Cheatwood crawled
back to her home, where she notified her
husband and friends who had gathered
The posse quickly found the negro, when
they riddled his body with bullets and
burned 1t.
CheatWood S three small children fled
from the house when the negro entered
1t had been raining and was cold and
they were in an exhausted condition when
found several hours later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
RICHMOND DENTIST ROBBED.
Thief Blows Safe and Gets OF With
800 Worth of Gold.

Maj. Sylvester, superintendent of police,
was notified today that a dental parlor in
Richmond, Va, was robbed last night OF
more than $500 worth Of gold, the proper.
ey taken consisting of crowns. p'ates anC
sheet gold. The Richmond police stated
that the safe in the parlor was blown
open and the gold taken from it.
1t was stated by the Richmond author
tiles that young man of slender build,
fair complexion and red hair had been
there and the police think he may know
something about the robbery.
A message telling Of the robbery was
sent by Maj. Sylvester to the police of
the several precincts and they were in
structed to make every effort to locate
the burglars and stolen property. 1t is
thought an effort may be made to dispose
of the plumber in this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
MILLS A YALE MAN.
New Governor of New Mexico
From President's Alma Mater

Chief Justice Mills of the territorial SUI
preme court of New Mexico has accepted
the offer OF the governorship of that ter
ritory rendered him by telegraph by
President Taft yesterday. Justice Mills
will succeed Gov. Curry, who will retire
March /. The new governor has been a
resident of the territory for twenty-five
years and has been chief justice twelve
years. having been appointed by President
Mckinley. Mr.. Mills is another Yale man
to go into office. He was in the law
school of Yale when Mr.. Taft was in the
academic department. They knew each
other we'll. The appointment is satisfac-
tory to the republican organization OF
New Mexico, Soloman Luna, the repub-
lican national committeeman of the ter
ritory, having been here some time to
urge the appointment.
Judge w. H. Pope of Boswell has been
appointed chief justice to succeed JUS
tice Mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
BOYS EAT TURKEY DINNER.
Jolly Thanksgiving Enjoyed at tn
National Training School.

The hundreds of boys at the National
Training School out on the Bladensburg
road enjoyed jolly good THANKSGIVING
day. Supt. o. E. Darnall prepared his
program of events yesterday, so the lads
were aware beforehand what was in
store for them. This morning they at
tended divine services in the chapel and
listened to an address by Supt. Stuart of
the public schools and others.
At noon the boys were served with a
Thanksgiving dinner. including roast tur-
key. in the new dining hall. which was
used for the first time. Supt. Darnall Is
Justly proud of the structure in which the
dining room and kitchens are located.
He said today 1t was entirely erected by
the boys themselves from the bricks also
made by the lads in the brick kilns of
the institution. 1t is his opinion the
building will compare favorably with
other edifces in the grounds. This after
noon the boys are enjoying outdoor
games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
DE Almonds FUND OF WIT.
Believed He Had It Somewhere, But
Couldn't Get It Out.

One day, just before the close of the
extra session. former Representative John
NJ. Allen-Private John Allen of Tupelo,
Nashville on a visit to Washington
left the House to take car to his hotel.
Crossing the plaza, he met Representative
De Almond. There was a most cordial
exchange of greetings. They had not
seen each other for many moons.
My Lord, John, how l have missed
you all these years. That was genu-
inc outburst from the usually austere
and apparently melancholy Missouri
statesman. They chatted happily to-
gether like two school chums met after
a long separation.
DO you know" went on De Almond,
that | have often wished l had your
gift instead of mine: that with bead
string of fun / could delight crowds as
you have done, and delighted me, I'm
sure. about as much as anybody. Why,
John, If / We're to devote myself to it,
believe / could get up a real funny
witty, humorous speech; but when l came
to deliver it there would come the diff
fculty of doing it in the fit way. 1t
might be the most famous humorous con-
struction ever conceived and put to-
gether, but when / delivered it l haven t
the slightest doubt it would make every
tody weep"
And John Allen and De Almond had
such laugh together attracted the
attention of every person in the open
within hundred yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-25
Resignation Of Capt. McClintock.

The President has accepted the resig-
nation of Capt John McClintock, 18th
United States Cavalry, to take effect Feb
ruary % next, and the officer is granted
leave of absence to that date. Capt. Nc
Clintock was born in Wisconsin, but was
appointed to the army in March, 1899,
from New York. He reached the grade
of captain in October. 1905. and has since
then served in the LIST and 18th regiments
of cavalry. During the Spanish war he
was in the volunteer establishment, first
as major in the 2O3d New York Infantry
and afterward as captain Of the 46th
United States Infantry.