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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
TRIPLE MURDER IN
KANSAS CITY, kAS.
MAN, WIFE AND SISTER-IN-LAW
KILLED
Robbery Believed to Be Motive Of
Crime, as Five Hundred DOL
lars and Diamond Ring
Arc Missing

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2O.-Three per-
sons were murdered by an unidentified
man near Kansas City, Kas., today.
Alonzo Van Roger, his wife, and
sister-in-law, Miss Rose Mcmahon, were
the victims. The women were found
dead in a kitchen of their home. where
they had been working. The police sus-
pected the husband Of the crime and
began a search for him. Late tonight
his body was found 800 yards from the
house, covered with leaves. lie had
been shot through the head.
Mrs. Van Royer was shot three times
and her sister six times.
Five hundred dollars in cash and
diamond ring that had been kept In d
trunk in the Van Roger residence are
missing.
Van Roger is said to have been seen
here with a stranger Tuesday. They
were drinking. The police believe the
man learned from Van Roger that he
had money at home and accompanying
him to his residence, committed the
murders.
Sheriff Becker of Wyandotte county,
is heading a posse in search of the
murderer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
FORMER CHIEF OF ARMY
IN PHILIPPINES DEAD
General ElweII S. Otis Expires at His
Home in Rochester, N. Y, After
Short Illness
Lsneoial to The Herald.1

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Oct 2O.-Major
General Elwell S. Otis, who relieved
Major General Wesley Merritt as COM
manding general of the United States
forces in the Philippines in 1898 and
was afterward governor of the islands,
died here at his home tonight. His
death was said to be due to a severe
cold.
General Otis had a long and re-
markable record in the army. He was
born at Frederick City, Md, March rs,
1888. He was graduated at the Uni
versity of Rochester twenty years lat
er and given the degree of bachelor of
laws by Harvard law school in 1861 A
year later he was captain of the One
Hundred and Fortieth New York in
fantry at the front and rose through
the various grades to that of colonel,
which was granted him in December,
1863.
January IA, 1866, Col Otis was hon
orably mustered out of the army be-
cause of a wound. In March of the
same year he was brevetted a briga-
dier general Later on he re-entered
the regular army and was made a
major general June 16, 1900. His last
service was as commander of the de-
partment of the lakes in Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
BOXERS NOW READY
FOR FRIDAYS BOUTS
Satisfactory Tryouts Held at Maud
unctlon--Interest Centers In the
Heavyweight Matches-Coulter
in Good Shape

With one more day left for training,
the fighters who are to take part in
the show Of the Pacific Athletic club
tomorrow evening at McCareys pa
vilion are rounding into shape and the
fans will see some of the fastest box
ing which this season has furnished.
The lightweight battle between Sam
Coulter and Charles NorVal will be
awarded the final place on the bill,
as each of these two boys has shown
considerable class in the fights in
which they have engaged so far in
Los Angeles.
Much interest centers in the heavy
weight battles in which Jack Geyer
and Battling Johnson as one pair and
Jack Sieberg and Jim Cameron as the
other figuresto give plenty of the slug
ging which usually arouses the fans
who witness the contests at Nc
Carey's.
Coulter worked OF at Doyles yester-
day, while Norval practically COM
pleted his training at Venice. The
boys are faster than ever and should
put up a creditable go. At Venice
Sieberg boxed seven rounds and eX
hibited all the earmarks of a heavy
hitter. Cameron did his ring work at
the pavilion, using several Of the
dusky lads as sparring partners.
Geyer took it easy yesterday, doing
little except road work In the morning.
He appeared to be clever with the
mitts for the few rounds he boxed,
and he is confident that he can take
the measure of Battling Johnson, who
is getting ready at San Pedro.
The sale of seats for Fridays show
will begin at Greenewald's this
morning.
Many of the fans attended the reg
ular weekly tryout at the pavilion yes
terday and were highly entertained
by the work of ten aspirants for hon
ors in the ring. Two left-handed box
ers certainly put up a whirlwind of a
contest for the time they were on the
mat, and they have been matched for
a four-round Introductory bout for
the goth. when Jim Flynn and Jack
Burns hook up over the ten-round
course. The lads are Jack George
and West Warren.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
jim SENDS WIRE
FROM LUSITANIA
MANAGERS AND PROMOTERS TO
MEET SOON
coFFRoTH PREPARED TO MAKE
BIG OFFER FOR FIGHT
"shaIl Be Glad to Get Home" Wires
hampion-BeIieVes Details of
Bout VIII Be Ar
ranged
LEV Assoclated Presa1

ON BOARD STEAMER LUSITANIA.
AT SEA, oct. 20.-By Wireless TeIe.
graph via Halifax, N. S.-To the AS
sociated Press, New York:
L am feeling fine and shall be glad
to get home. L can say nothing def
mite before reaching America. 1 ex-
pect my fight with johnson to take
place before responsible club Offering
the largest purse.
JAMES ]. JEFFRIEs."
The foregoing wireless teIegp I'M
came from Jeffries tonight. He will
reach New York on the Lusitania laIe
Thursday night or early Friday morn
ing. Jeffries is returning from the con-
tinent after taking the waters at Carls-
bad, and a brief course of preliminary
training at Neuilly, near Paris.
His arrival at New York is awaited
with a great deal of interest in snort
ing circles and it is confidently be-
lleVed that the details of O. match
with Jack Johnson will be arranged
within the next few days.
tuesday night of next week has been
set for meeting between Jeffries, his
Sam Berger; George Little.
manager of Johnson and James Cot
froth, the promoter.
Coffroth, is it said, will come pre-.
pared to make an offer of a large purse
for the fight to take place in San
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
MANY CHANGES MADE
IN POMONA LINEUP
Cross Country Runs to Begin Soon
to Induce Men to Come out-Nls-
bit to Star In Future on
First Team

CLAREMONT, Oct. 20.-The shake
up which occurred in the Pomona var
sity football squad this afternoon was
greater than had been expected. Hent-
schke, who has been at guard, has
been brought back to full and showed
up well for the first nights practice.
H. Davis, who has been on the varsity
squad at end, has been figuratively de-
capitated and is now playing on the
second team, Nisbit being promoted to
the vacancy. Crawford is still holding
down the other end. Jennings has
taken the place of Neuls, who has
been out of the game for a week on
account of a slight injury, at sub
quarter but will be showed back to
his place at end as soon as the latter
gets back into the game.
Coach Stanton formally opened the
cross country season this afternoon,
but posted a notice saying that regu-
lar practice will begin October %. This
may be substituted for the regular
gym work, and it is expected that this
will induce many men to get out. The
cross country series was very success
full last year and produced two good
men for the regular season-Obryan,
who ran the half, and Sturgis, who is
the present holder Of the coast two
mile championship.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
coFFRoTH EN- ROUTE FOR
GOTHAM TO MAKE BID

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2O.-James
w. Coffroth, promoter of many bic
fights in this city, left today for New
York to meet James j. Jeffries and to
make a bid for a fight between the
former champion and Jack johnson,
the contest to be held here.
Il will offer Jeffries either a guar
anteed purse or one made up on the
percentage basis" said Coffroth. II
intend to make my offer as tempting
as possible and I believe that my
chances of landing the match are very
good. OF course there will be some
lively bidding for the attraction, but
In view of the big houses that san
Francisco has always pulled to big
fights, 1 do not sect how anyone can
offer more than l."
While in New York, Coffroth will
have a number of other propositions
under consideration including a match
between Stanley Ketchel and Sam
Langford, and one between the winner
of the Frayne-Powell contest and Bat
Ting Nelson.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
COLLEGE Founder Honored

COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct. 2O.-A
memorial tablet in bronze was un-
yelled today at Colorado college to
the late General William ]. Palmer by
the survivors of the Fifth Pennsyl-
vania cavalry, of which he was colonel
during the Civil War. Major Henry
McAllister of the regiment made the
presentation speech and President w.
F. Slocum of the college accepted II
for that institution.
The tablet bears the inscription:
"In Loving Remembrance of Will
liam ]. Palmer"
General Palmer was the founder of
Colorado Springs and also of the
college.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
COBB OF DETROIT AGAIN
HELD IN TOLLS OF LAW
Outfielder Pleads Not Guilty and Bail
Is Fixed at $50O-Trial Set for
November %

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 2O.-Tyrus
Cobb the Detroit outfelder, against
whom an Indictment charging him
with having assaulted George Stan
field, a watchman at the Hotel Euclid,
a few weeks ago. is pending, came to
Cleveland today and gave himself up
to the sheriff.
Cobb appeared before Judge Schwan
in common pleas court, pleaded not
guilty and his trial was set for No
vember % Bail was fixed at $500.
Cobb was secretly indicted last
week, and since that time the county
officials had been arranging to extra
dite him.
He walked into the sheriff's office to-
day, accompanied by his attorney and
Frank Navln, owner Of the Detroit
team.
1t is alleged in the indictment that
the assault upon Stanfeld occurred on
the occasion of the Detroit teams last
visit to Cleveland. An alteration
took place in which Stanfeld was bad
ly bruised. Cobb made a settlement
later with the night watchman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
zYRscKo WINS EASILY

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2O.-In two
straight falls Zybscko, champion wrest-
ler of Europe, won a match from Karl
Alberg, the French champion, here to-
night. 1t was announced that he there
by earned the right to meet Frank
Gotch, champion of the world.
Zybsclko won the first fall with a
head lock in eleven minutes, and the
second with n bar lock and crotch hold
In five minutes and ten seconds.
Both bouts were fast and rough, the
winner clearly outpointing his op-
ponent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
PRESIDENT SEES
LARGE ROUNDUP
TAFT HAS GLIMPSE OF REAL
RANCH LIFE
Chief Executive Plays Game of Golf
with His Brother, and Watches
Cow Punchers in the
CorraIs
tBH Assoclnted Press. !

GREGORY, Tex, Oct. 2O.-President
Taft had touch of rural ranch life
this afternoon when he rode a COW
pony to a roundup of some 1900 head of
cattle of the Rincon section of his
brothers ranch, witnessed the branding
of some calves and saw half hun
dred steers taking a spectacular dip
in a disinfecting tank through which
they had to swim fifty feet or more.
The president began his day with
game of golf against Charles P. Taft
The roundup had the biggest bunch
Of cattle, as they say on that ranch,
that the president had ever seen and
he looked admiringly as the cowpunch-
ers rode here and there keeping the
herd in perfect control.
A small bunch" was cut out to show
the president how the ranch work is
carried on, and then two wild steers
were "roped."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
FOR MILE HIGH CLIMB

REDLANDS, Oct. 2O.-The following
persons have been appointed on the
committees for the mile-high hill climb
which will be held in Redlands Thanks
giving day: Road, Bert Osburn, chair
man; L. A. Atwood, C. Duncan, Sidney
Horton, Isaac Ford, ]. B. Glover and
George Hinckley; patrol, j. H. Fisher,
J. e. Wallace, E. M. Boyn, w. B. john
son, Charles Grain and c. Van Deven-
ter; advertising, L. A Atwood, E. S.
Graham, Austin Park, H. A. Hargraves,
L. M. King, Paul Moore and Frank
Stutt; finance, A. c. Denman. jr., B. B.
Harlan, A. c. Cameron, A. N. Dixie,
William Burroughs and Mont Chubb;
committe on rules. A. c. Cameron, M.
P. Chubb, e. S. Graham, Austin Park
and A r. Bowen.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
JAMAICA RACE RESULTS

JAMAICA. L. l.. Oct 20.-Pretend, the IA
vorite easily won the Meadow Creek sell
ing stakes, the feature of the card here to-
day. He was badly outrun in the early part,
but saved many lengths on the turn. Sum-
mary:
First race furlongs-Twilight Queen
won, Jeanne d Arc second. Roval Captive
third; time liza.
Second race. lie miles-Patsy won.
Paradise Queen second, Siskin third time
1:4S As.
Third race, MISUNDERSTANDING won,
The Squire second. Sir Cleges third; time
1854 20.
Fourth race. furlongs-Pretend won, st.
Dustan second, Dull Care third; time
1:14 is.
Fifth race, Y miles-County Clerk won,
BeHeview second Bonnie Kelso third; time
2:3S.
Sixth race, 51a furlongs-sir Ashton won,
Sou second, Calypte third; time 1:Os
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
SULLIVAN KNOCKED OUT

BOSTON, Oct 2O.--Harry Lewis of
Philadelphia knocked out Dan SulI-
van of Cambridge, a younger brother
Of the fighting twins, Mike and Jack,
in the first round Of their twelve-round
contest at the Armory Athletic asso-
citation last night.
Sullivan is the national amateur
middleweight champion. and this was
his first professional contest. He was
not much trouble for the Philadel-
phian.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
PLAN HARNESS MEET

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct 20-The
directors of the San Bernardino County
Driving club are planning for a meet
in this city probably on Thanksgiving
1t is expected by that time the local
horses with the western Circuit will be
home from the last meet at Phoenix,
making it possible for number of fast
events. 1t is the intention to make the
affair a purse event for one day to in
clude horses of San Bernardino and
Riverside counties,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
LAToNIA RACE RESULTS

LATONIA, Ky, Oct. 20.-Favortes took
three races today. continuous rain spoiled
a good card, only race proving close
enough to be interesting. This the fifth
event. In the last Alice, the heavily
backed favorite, left at the post but
managed to finish in third place. Results:
First race. five furlongs-Eleanor Robson
won, Carondolet second, Meath third. Time
1:03
Second race, six Ifurlongs-Pirate Diana won
El Dorado second, W. T. Kemper third
Time, 1:17 1-5
Third race, six furlongs-Posing won, Joe
Moser second, King Ferdinand third. Time
1:16 80.
Fourth race, six furlongs-Claudia won, My
Gal second, La Toupee third. Time, 1:1s 10.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Darin won, Mnot
second Lady Vie third. Time, 1:15 40
Sixth race, mile-Ludhina won, Many Colors
second Alice third. Time, 1:45 AS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
NO FINE FINISH

Manager William A. Smith of Allan
tas pennant winning Southern league
baseball team has been cited to appear
before the directors at the annual
meeting here November to sustain
charges he is alleged to have made to
the effect that Atlanta baseball Off
cials dismissed him because he would
not draw fine finish on the pennant
race for the past season." Smith is at
his home in Springfield, Ohio.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
Einkert Still Led by HeneY

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2O.-The re-
count of the Democratic votes cast for
district attorney at the primary cleo
tion is making slow progress and
probably will not be completed this
week. The net result Of the count up
to recess today was a gain of one for
Fickert, who needs forty more votes
to be assured of the Democratic NOM
ination now held by Francis j. Heney.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
\ BOXING ATHLETICS
DUFFY TO MANAGE CHICAGO
AMERICANS DURING COMING
SEASON FOR LARGE SALARY

< CHICAGO, oct 2O.-Hugh Duff !
< fy, part owner and manager OF =
!. the Providence team in the East :
:. ern league and formerly mem- :
= Der of Comiskeys and Anson's :
= teams, will succeed BILLY" Sui :
!. Ivan as leader of the Chicago =
4 Americans next year. .
= Duffy and Comiskey came to :
!. terms at their two hours session :
!. Monday and the former confirmed !
i the news at Mount Clemens last !
+ night. The salary called for is :
:. said to one of the biggest ever :
+ paid for a first year job, being :
i close to $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
POLY QUINTET WINS
FROM ST. VINCENT
42-7 Score is Result of Team Work of
Mechanics - Return Game
to Be Played
Soon

The Polytechnic high school basket
ball quintet whitewashed the newly
organized team of St Vincents col
lege yesterday on the Twentieth street
court, the score ending AZ to 7. The
game began with the usual Poly snap
and vim, so that before the college
men were awake the mechanics had
run the score up to 20 points.
In the first half the fast and excel
lent team work of the home team
worked wonders with the visitors
who were outclassed. The guarding
Of the home team was a feature, only
one field basket being made. st. Vim
cents team lacked accuracy in throw
ing baskets, and when chances were
given the college men failed to score.
The first half resulted 26 to 1 in favor
of Poly
The second half was better from a
standpoint of fast and speedy team
work. The mechanics completely out
shone the visitors in every part of the
game, giving but one field basket in
this half, the other scattering points
being made on foul throws. She team
work of Poly's forwards and center
was invincible during this half, COM
pletely battling the playing of the
Saints. The game ended with Poly
technic leading by the one-sided score
of ~ to Z.
A return game will be played with
the college team on their court in the
near future. The mechanics are un-
able to challenge any foreign teams
owing to the athletic ban, but can
accept challenges from any team in
the south. Following is the score:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
REIDY CAUSES
OAKS DOWNFALL
M'GREEVY GIVES ANGELS
GAME, 9 TO 0
REFUSAL OF oAKLANDER TO
RETIRE CAUSES ACTION
Teams Finish Game with orendorff
as Umplre-chess and Miller
of CoVina Work Well
for Angels
COAST LEAGUE STANDING
Los Angeles, 9; Oakland, o

Los Angeles, g; Oakland,
It was Umpire Eugene McGreevy
who starred yesterday afternoon at
the Chutes, and not the Angel ball
team as the score would indicate.
During the three innings which the
game lasted both Seraphs and Bay
siders played good ball.
But Oakland Reidy's running hre
of badinage which brought srnlles
from the bleachers did not strike Nc
Greevy as being humorous. Mac be-
came peeved and cast sidelong glances
at the Oakland bench. Reidy could
not or would not take the hint. 10 cap
the climax what must the Oakland
captain do but request Pitcher Miller
in dulcet tones to stand aside so that
he might swat the aforesaid Nc
Greevy with the horsehide.
Reldy's Three Minutes
The lost Oakland batter had been
retired and Reidy and his Oaklanders
trotted out upon the field But Nc
Greevy had seen the red cloth and was
living in wait. In brief he requested
Reidy to make himself scarce, to leave
the grounds. Reidy declined to do so
until he could find an 1898 three-cent
piece which had fallen into the dust.
McGreevy waited patiently for three
long minutes while Bill scratched
around in the dirt like young pullet.
At the end Of the three minutes Nc
Greevy's patience came to an end and
so did the game
L give the game to Los Angeles, 3
to o." whispered the ump and left the
field. Both teams started to do like
wise. but in response to the clamor-
ings of the crowd returned and fin
ished the contest with OrendOrff of
Los Angeles umpiring. The practice
game ended in a to l victory for
Oakland.
Miller and Chess
Captain Dillon experimental by
using Miller and Chess of the Covina
San Felice team as his battery. Both
lads played great ball and were enthu-
siastically received by the crowd.
Both appeared somewhat nervous at
their first trip to the plate and sue
cumbed to Nelson's twisters, but later
rallied and drove out several bingles.
Oakland was able to get but one hit
off Miller during the three innings
played, while two men travelled to the
bench by the strike out route. Al
though yesterday was but a tryout
for the two bushers, owing to the re-
markable showing made it is probable
that they will again be seen with the
Angels during the present season.
Loose ball was played by both mines
during the practice game and about
half the crowd left before the final
inning. Checks were handed out at
the gate good for another admission to
the grounds. Score;
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
Aaed Woman Killed BY Car

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20-Mrs. Gard
ner G.. Hubbard, "a years old, was
thrown out OF her automobile this
evening when 1t was struck by
street car and sustained injuries from
which she died. Mrs. Hubbard was
prominent in the older set of Wash
ington, her daughter being married to
C. ]. Bell, son of Alexander Graham
Bell, the telephone inventor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
woman Found Lost on Desert

ton, aged about so, and claiming Reno
as her home, was found wandering on
the desert near Manhattan yesterday
and is in critical condition. She was
nearly famished and said she had not
eaten in three days. She exhibited
signs of dementia and professed to be
fasting purposely. She had as soli-
tary companion a collie dog, which re-
fused to leave her and savagely at
tackled the men who came to her aid.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
Gar Due in France Friday

PARIS. Oct. 2O.-Precautions have
been taken to safeguard Emperor
Nicholas as he passes through French
territory on his way to Italy 1t is
probable the imperial party will enter
French territory Friday, crossing the
border into italy by way of the Mont
Gents tunnel at Modane 1t is un-
destood that if the emperor goes to
Naples by sea, his escort will include
three battleshipS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
FRESNO TURNS OUT
FOR HARNESS MEET
Horse Owned by Local Rancher Cap
lures Free-for=All Pace In
Fast TIme-NataIie
Wins

FRESNO, Oct. 20.-A record breaking
crowd witnessed the opening days card
of trotting, pacing and running races
at the county fair grounds this after
neon. The business houses closed their
doors at noon and business was virtu-
ally suspended on account of the coun-
ty fair. Seven races were held. Adam
G., the converted PAGER owned by D. L.
Bachant, a local vineyardist, captured
the free-for-all pace in straight heats
Adam G. has a mark of 2:06A. Sum
~
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
reIenhone Merner Is Allowed

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 2O.-Judge
McHenry in the district court here
today denied the injunction asked by
minority stockholders in the Mutual
Telephone company, restraining the
Iowa Telephone company from absorb
ing the mutual or Independent line.
The court holds that such a merger is
not against public policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21

WINS FOR VERNON
WlLLETT THROWS GOOD BALL
FOR WINNERS
GAME is PLAYED IN FAST
TIME
Hoeanites Bunch Hits on Brown in
Sixth lnning-5rashear's Hit
Is Good for Three
Bases
[By Associated Press.l

SACRAMENTO oct. 2O.-Vernons
strength on the mound was too much
for Sacramento again today, especial
field by Zamlock, who has just re-
turned to the game. Willett pitched
good ball and was strong in the
pinches. In the sixth, after the locals
had taken a lead of one run, McCay,
Martinke and Brashear hit into right
field successfully and Zamlock let the
last one through him for three bases,
losing the game. Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
Accountants Elect Officers

DENVER, Oct. 20.-The American
Association of Accountants, in con-
vention here, elected the following
officers today: President, j. e. Ster-
rett, philadelphia; secretary, T. Cul-
len Roberts, New Jersey; treasurer,
II. E. Hellar, Ohio. The following
trustees were elected: w. f. Weiss,
New York; w. Saunders Davies, New
Jersey: John A. Cooper Illinois.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
Blind Neuro Kills Two

PATTERSON, N. j., Oct. 2O.-when
William Fason, blind negro, was de-
MED drink in a saloon he drew a re-
volver and fired promiscuously around
the barroom. Although he could see
nothing, his bullets killed two men
and wounded two others. AS a pen
atty, the court has just decided that
Fason must spend forty years in
states prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
BEAVERS SHUT OUT SEALS
IN FAST 5 TO O GAME
Score Is Same by Which Frisco Won
In Tuesdays Contest - Harkness
Allows but One Safety

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20.-Port-
land retaliated on San Francisco to-
Cay, taking the second game Of the
series, to 0, the score by which the
northerners suffered defeat yesterday.
Durham went to piees in the sixth
inning and Eastley relieved him but
met with no better fate. Hardness
allowed the San Franciscans to gather
but one hit, Miller driving out a safe
one in the seond inning. Score: