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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Uncle Sans Men Xix 1t al
Preside Gymnasium

There We're knockouts and plenty of
action ia the boxing bouts held in the
Preside gymnasium last night by
Uncle Sans men. The fur flew fast
and furious from the time the boys got
together untn a winner was named.
Private Hartley OF the Thirtieth in
fantry defeated Private Coffey of the
Tenth infantry after an exciting battle.
Private KiffOrd. Tenth infantry, and
Private Russell Of the SiXtieth COM
pany- coast artillery. battled for three
rounds to a draw.
Private Blubworth of the Twenty
ninth company. coast artillery lost a
decision 70 Private Burlington Of the
Seventeen company. coast artillery.
after boxing three rounds.
Private COrbett Of the Thirty eighth
company won a three round decision
over Private Wolf Of the Sixtfeth com
pany. coast artillery. Private Selno Of
the SiNtieth company, coast artillery,
won a three round decision over Pri-
Vate Boir Of the seventeen company,
coast artillery.
Some good work was scored by Pri-
vate Finley Of the Thirtieth Infantry.
who won on points from Private Beiair
Of the Tenth infantry. Private Ryall
points from Private Hohin. Tenth in
fantry, in the second round.
Private Baker Of the Twenty-seventh
company. coast artillery, won a de-
cisi0n on points from Private Aigler OF
the Tenth infantry. Private NOonan Of
the Thirty eighth company. coast ar
tillery. won a three round decision over
Private Roland of the SiNtieth COM
pany. coast artillery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

-NOM llllS 4GllON IAiChdIQ Is d hCNh ANt
low and he usually goes through with
his plans. Rickard said that he wanted
TO hold the fight in Salt Lake City and
that he had assurances that the mill
could be held there.
Before Rickard put in his bid for the
match he had salt. Lake City in view
and while he has nothing against Cali
fornia he simply believes that he will
do better with the fight in the Mormon
state than he would if it were held in
California"
"Rickard told me that he had care
fully figured just what the fight would
draw in the two states. and he believed
that Salt Lake, being in closer prox
unity to the big cities of the east than
San Francisco, it would draw more
money for him there.
About the bids-well, ii was simply
this way. We all figured that we had
the best bid. and some one had to lose,
and Rickard beat us all out. ] thought
my offer Of SIS, 900 or so per cent of the
gross receipts and the entire receipts
of the pictures to the fighters would
get the plum. Everything was fair
Richards offer was the best one made
Lou Houseman. the Chicago sport
ing writer. was at the opening Of the
bids and he was interested in Jeffries'
affairs. He seems to be advising the
big fellow and he looks to be the man
behind the gun. I also saw Jeffries.
He did not take any part in the opening
of the bids. He seems to be spending
his time getting into condition. He
does not seem to care about anything
but his condition. He looks to be IN
splendid shape already.
johnson is filing a theatrical en-
gagement, and Joe Cans. the former
lightweight champion. is with the COL
ored champion. Cans will likely super
wise Johnson's training when he starts
to work for the fight
Graney believes that Jack Welsh, Bat
Ma sterson or Charley White stand the
best chance at the present time to ref
tree the mill. They seem to be well
liked by the principals, as well as hav-
ing regulations for being competent
ring umpires
Graney did not mention what inter
est Gleason had in the match. Gleason
has declared himself already and has
said that the fight will be held in Cali
fornia. and when apprised of Richards
intentions upon his recent return from
the east he said that he would have
his say later. Just how much of the
plum Gleason has a call TO has not
been made quite clear, but if he main
tains his stand for California and de-
cIares himself for California there may
be clash between the two promoters
when the question of determining the
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
.COffROIH RETAINS
HIS FIGHT LICENSE
San MateO Supervisors Again
Defer Rev0king Sunshine
Clubs Permit
Especial Dispatch TO The CALI

REDWOOD CITY. Dec. 20.-The Pc
tition to revoke the fight permit OF
James w. Coffroth, the fight promoter
who conducts an arena just over the
line in this county from San Francisco
came up today before the board of su-
pervisors of San Mateo county. but ac-
tion was postponed until the second
meeting in February.
Edward F. Fitzpatrick, the petition
ers' attorney, asked that the matter be
taken up and disposed of, but on the
representation of Coffroths attorney
r. NJ O'Connor, that the promoter is
now in Europe, the hearing went over
until the February meeting.
Tie supervisors received the follow
ing communication from the Mission
athletic club of San Francisco
Honorable Board or Supervisors.
San Mateo County. California
Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby petitions
your honorable body for permission to conduct
boxing exhibitions in the county of San Mateo
during the year 1910
MISSION ATHLETIC CLUB,
Sid Hester, Manager.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
HARVARD WOULD
JOIN ASSOCIATION
University Takes Leading Role
i'm Asking to Be Let Into In-
tercoIegiafe Body

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dec. 20.-Appli-
cation for membership in the Inter
collegiate Athletic Association Oh the
United States will be made by Harvard
university at the next annual meeting
of the organization in New York on
December %.
Although the intercollegiate athletic
association includes the majority OF the
colleges of the country, Harvard, Yale.
Princeton, Cornell and Columbia have
not entered it.
The feeling prevails at Harvard now
ever. that Yale and possibly the other
institutions named will follow the
example of the athletic committee here.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Tom O'Rourke and Fighters
Arrested in Gotham

NEW YORK. Dec. 2o-The National
sporting club of America, with head
quarters in Harlem, was closed tonight
by the police. Tom O'Rourke, promoter
and referee, and two local fighters, Hal
King and Red Lyons, were arrested
and held in $500 bail for arraignment
in police court tomorrow.
The club management says no adj
mission tickets had been sold and that
only members were present.
1t is believed the case will become
prominent az a test of the boxing law.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
WILL TRANSLATE BIBLE
INTO NEW LANGUAGE
To Be First Book Printed in
korkakO Tongue

translation OF the bible into Korla l1o,
an african tongue in which no book
has ever been printed. is under way
here The tribe lives IN the hinterland
OF Sierra Leone. West Africa. Mission
aries. after six years work among the
tribesmen, believe they have mastered
The tongue and are now preparing to
give the bible to their dusky converts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Red and Blue Team Win
From Sphinxes

The basket ball team of ST. Ignatius
college again showed its class al
the indoor sport by sending the crack
Sphinx team down to defeat. The red
and blue team played the Sphinx
players off their feet and won by a
score of "a to 80.
The game was played in the gym
nasium of the Young Mems Hebrew
association. There were many clever
plays executed and the work of "Bo'
Flood, who played forward for the
victors, was of the spectacular order.
The red ard blue team seems to be
playing a stronger game every time il
plays.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
PRISON GUARDS MUST
LIGHT CONVICTS' PIPES
New Order Issued in Federal
Prison at Leavenworth

LEAVEN Kan, Dec 20.-An
order requiring the guards in the fed
eral prison here to light the convicts
pipes when the prisoners desire to
smoke has just been issued by Warden
McCloughrey.
The guards are not pleased with the
order. as they claim it makes them the
body servants of the convicts.
few days ago some OF the pris-
oners almost set one OF the prison
barns on fire by careless handling OF
matches ard the order was issued in
consequence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
CHILD WILL BE HEIR
TO ABOUT SIS, ZOO, 900
Son Born to Only Children of
MuItimiIIionaires

WASHINGTON. Dec 20.-John r.
Mclean and Thomas +. Walsh, multi
millionaires, We're made grandfathers
by the birth of son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Beale Mclean. the latter for
fnerly Miss Evelyn Walsh.
The parents of the baby are the only
children of the multimillionaires and
the little newcomer thus will be heir
to the combined Mclean and Walsh
fortunes.
The wealth of Mclean is estimated
at s25,0o0,000 and that of Walsh at
$5o.000,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
MARRIAGES

ARrT-HARRISON-In this city, December 16.
1909 by the Rev. H. II. Bell. Thomas M .
Arlt and Alice Gertrude Harrison, both of
San Francisco
GILLETTE-RADNICH--I this city. December
1s 1Q04 by the Rev. Edward K Strong PAS
tor Trinity Presbyterian church. Arthur Tyler
Gillette and Sada Violet Radnich, both OF
San Francisco.
1909. by the Rev. Edward X. Strong pastor
Trinity Presbyterian church, Davis Burge Gray
of Oasland, Cal. and Marion Elizabeth Strong
of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
NfORMfR'S SHARE
MAY Be REDUCED
Government May Not Reward
Man Who Exposed Sugar
Trust With Big Sum

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-While Deputy
Collector Richard PARIS claim for a
share of the s2,135,4 4s6 recovered by
the government through exposing the
sugar frauds at this port has been ap-
proved it appeared probable, from
statements made by Collector of the
Port William Loeb Jr. today, thai
PARIS share in the funds was not
likely to be s1,000,000 or anything ap-
preaching that sum.
"The law" said the collector, pro
vides that a sum not exceeding one
half of the net proceeds shall be paid
TO the person through whom such re-
covery is made. The government has
usually been very liberal in its rewards
in such cases and / believe 1t is dis
posed to be so in the case of Mr.. Parr
whose services have been very valu-
able.
Whether, however. it will consider
that Mr.. Parr has expended a million
dollars, or even several hundred thou
sand dollars worth of energy in run
ming down the frauds which led to the
payment, 1 am not prepared to state
May Indict Higher Up
NEW YORK, Dec 20.-Sugar frauds
We're again under investigation here
today and hints thrown out unofTicially
led to the belief that an indictment
against an individual believed to be
higher up" than men previously in
dicted might be returned by the federal
grand jury.
definite development in the sugar
fraud cases was the arraignment OF
Ernest Gebracht, formerly superinten-
dent of the American sugar refining
company's plant at Willfarsh,,rpr o.
where the men convicted last week
were discovered underweighing sugar
shipments to defraud the customs.
Gebracht pleaded not guilty to an
indictment charging him with con-
spiracy in connection with these frauds
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
KAUFMAN SIGNED
TO MEET O'BRIEN
Big Blacksmith Gets Chance TO
Redeem Himself for For
mer LaCing
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2O-JaclS
O'Brien of this city and Al Kaufman
of San Francisco We're tonight matched
to box six rounds at a special show at
the National athletic club in January.
Philadelphia rules will govern and
Jack Michigan will referee.
Harry Edwards made the match for
the club.
This will give Kaufman a chance to
redeem himself for the II round lacing
administered to him by ,OBrien when
the big blacksmith first broke into tho
professional fighting game.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
REPORTERS RESCUE GIRL
FROM BURNING OFFICE

COLUMBUS S, O.. Dec. 20.-Fire in the
basement Of the Evening Dispatch Of
ice about noon today caused a panic
among the girls ia the circulation room
Miss Mary Foskett. a stenographer.
was rescued by reporters, after the
foreman hadsplaced a ladder up to the
second story.
The other girls were taken down the
stairway just before the flames reached
The composing room. No one was
injured
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Motor Boats Invited to Shoot
Whirlpool Rapids

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The National
power boat association has offered a
making the hazardous trip through the
Whirlpool rapids below Niagara falls,
and power boat enthusiasts have added
a cash prize of $1,000 which will go
with the trophy. The trip has been
made but once and then by large
steamer, the Maid of the Mist.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT
DYING IN NEW YORK
Owen Kildare in SemicOmatOse
Condition for Several DAYS

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Owen Kildare.
tile author and playwright is critically
ia at a hospital here. His physicians
say that his death may be expected at
any moment
Kildare's mind became unhinged a
wear ago. owing to the failure OF one
Of his plays.
He has been is q semicomatose con-
dition for several days.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
GTaney Says Rickard Will Stage
eff-TohnSon Bout in Salt Lake
Unsuccessful Promoter Returns From Gotham
And Asserts Geographical Location
Fauors Morn1ons


the Jefries-
maiden of the little blacksmith the big
they While failed i'll his to land
uedy and said he simply
and the championship
said Graney Il held confab with Tex
Rkard and he told held Salt Lake City
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
NAVY ROYs DEFEATED

leio last Friday evening and trimmed
the navy boys to the tune of Is to II.
Although this was the first appearance
of Uncle Sans men on basket ball
court, they put up classy play and
made the winners work for their
money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Indiana Police Put Stop to
COuIOn=Dening Bout

GARY, Ind. Dec. 20.-The scheduled
10 round sDarring exhibition between
Johnny Coulon, bantam weight cham
pion, and Earl Dening, both Of Chi
cagO. was stopped in the third round
tonight by the police. Both principals
and Promoter Green were arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
BIRTHS

CRANDELI-December 10. 1909, to the wife
OF Harry A. Crandel, son.
I,Evy-In this city, December II. 1909. to the
wife OF Fernand A. Levy, son.
STEvENS-In Wakefield, Del Nerte county, Cal,
December TO- 1909, TO the wife of Myron NJ.
stevens. q
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

STATION USHER BUYS FARM ST Louis. Dec
20-Wifh tips" gained usher at the union
station Frank Bernely. until last night Ia
charge of the usher corps. has purchased a
farm near Branson. No.. for $1,000. Bernely
was usher AZ the station FOR seven years. He
has resigned 10 work his farm
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
Leaves for Nevada
BattIer Favors WoIgast

CHICAGO. Dec 20.-"If / fight in
England my opponent will be Freddie
Welsh. He looks TO be the best among
the foreign lightweights. If / take on
match here, Ad Wolgast probably
will be the boy.
He is a better card than Mcfarland.
Thompson, Hyland or any of the
others"
Thus spoke Battling Nelson, light
weight champion of the world, upon
his return to town yesterday.
kid" May Be Joking
NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-Kid Mccoy, the
prgilist, has issued statement declar-
ing he is willing to meet Jim Corbett
in 10 round bout as preliminary to
the Jeffries-Johnson battle He ex-
presses a desire to wager $4,000 on the
outcome.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
oRIENTALs TO PLAY BAIL,

A baseball game will be played sun
day between a nine composed of Chi
nese and one of Japanese at the Pre-
sidio grounds These teams met last
year and the Chinese boys were victor
ious.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

wARRINER TRIAL SET Cincinnati. Dec 90
Tho rial oil tisarfes T. Nauner who. u r.
ALLEGED con fessod 10 embezzling Seas 600 while
local treasurer Of The Big Four railroad was
today set for next "Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
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Notable Deaths

FORMER SENATOR HARRIS DEAD-Chicago,
Dec. 20-Former United States Senator
w Harris of Kansas died suddenly here
today at the home of a relative Heart dis
ease was given as the cause Of death.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
GOVERNOR BEHIND
UTAH PROMOTERS
Tex Rickard Leaves for the
West, Repeating Salt Lake
as Scene of the Battle

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-According to
TEX Rickard, the Jeffries- johnson
fight promoter. who arrived here today
on his way to his home, the governor
of Utah will not oppose the meeting
of the contenders for the heavy weight
pugilistic championship in Salt Lake
City next fourth of July.
"Of course, a few people in Utah
don't want us to fight there said
Rickard, "but the governor and most
of the people are behind us. If we
have to agree to be fined $1,000 or so.
we will be glad to do it. Take 1t from
me, we are going to fight in Salt Lake
city
Rickard leaves for Ely, New, to-
morrow.
Leaves for Nevada
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Tex Rickard
will spend Christmas in the west. He
left New York last night with the an
nouncement that he would be back
early in the year.
He said emphatically that the JEFF
ries johnson fight will not take place
at CoffFoths Colma arena, IF only for
the purpose of proving that Coffroth
has nothing to do with the contest"
Rickard expressed confidence in his
ability to stage the fight at Salt Lake
City.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

INVESTS IN VENEZUELA Caracas, Venezuela.
Dec 20.-C. II. Sehwab the American iron
master has obtained option the lmataca
iron deposits. His engineers have examined
The mines.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

SENTENCED FOR THEFT-I.os Angeles, Dec.
% CHARLES = Grder real estate dealer,
q-ae fSda,- sentenced by Judge Davis 20 serve
-.rs Years in san Quentin after being convicted
~ az. theft of n diamond ring Valueo at $3.50.
ana sftcr Judge Davis had denied motion OF
bis lawyer for probation
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

BANK PRESIDENT DROPS DEAD Baltimore.
Dec. 2O-While descending me stairs al ihe
pTmlico country club last night William X
=. Hammond president If the Third national
hank member of the Baltimore chamber Of
commerce. and owner ~ the Piinlico racetrack,
was stricken with heart failure ana diea.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21
CARD OF THANKS

STEELE-The family and relatives Of the
late Thomas J. Steele (Of 81 Guerrero street
San Francisco) desire herewith to express their
heartfelt thanks to the many friends and tc-
euaintances. and to the officers and rsembers
Of Occidental lodge No %. r. 4 A. NJ and
10 star nf the West No. 40. l.. L. o. A. for
the Kindness. sympathy and beautiful horal
offerings extended and rendered them In their
recent bereavement
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
The Referendum.

After a long and exceedingly warm campaign, Kansas City had an cleo ton the other day to determine whether a contract between the city council, providing for a forty-two- year extension of the franchise of the street railway system of the city, should be ratified. The proposed ex- tension was rejected by a large ma jority. Citizens were divided in opin- there were thousands whose unselfish interest in the welfare of their city could not be questioned But the question was squarely decided. and the acrimony of the campaign has given place to general good humor. The reason for the general satisfac- ton is found in the fact that there was a free and full discussion. and an election at which everybody had a chance to express his opinion in ef- fective form.
 The referendum principle, as ap- piled to the granting of municipal franchises, is justly growing in popu- larity. The people should always have the opportunity of deciding for them selves whether important grants should be made.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
lanorina the Press Agent.

Congress will be unjust to Secre- tary Ballinger if the proposed inves- tigation of the department of the in terior fails to be the broad and thoroughgoing investigation" that the secretary has asked for. No officer of the federal government has in re- cent years been subjected to such a vitriolic and abusive campaign as MT. Ballinger has endured for months. It is his right to have all the facts laid before the country, and the country wants to know not only the facts, but the motives behind the attacks.
 There is one phase of the so-called Pinchot- -Ballinger controversy which is naturally irritating to President Taft. Washington dispatches repre- sent that the president has been sur prised and aggrieved that the country did not accept as the final word on Mir. Ballinger. MT. Taft should re- member, however. that he has not yet gained that peculiar hold on the peo- pie that was possessed by MT. Roose- welt And this is not at all to the discredit of MT Taft He is not the politician that his predecessor proved himself to be, and so he has failed to follow MT. Roosevelt's example in utilizing the numerous channels of publicity for the purpose of keeping the people advised of his daily thoughts. Literary gentlemen in quest of material for magazine and special articles have found MT. Taft too busy to oblige them with private views be- hind the scenes, and too busy to &C., quaint them with all his ideas on the affairs of life. Many of these literary gentlemen have turned their disap- pointment into articles setting forth their doubts of MT. Taft's intentions. and they have industriously repre- scented that his letter exonerating MT. Ballinger was not his own compo- sition. but was prepared for him; that he does not show enough of a disposition to be president in fact. and that he defers too much to poli- ticians, particularly to MT. Hitchcock Quite naturally, the constant reitera- tion of these reports places MT. Taft at a disadvantage.
 In short, it seems too sadly true that even a president of the United States may not safely ignore the ad- vantages of standing in with the re- sourceful press agent.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23

The most suspicious feature of the proposed fight between Jeffries and Johnson is the statement of the pro- motors that it will take place in Utah. The laws of Utah do not per- init prize-fighting. and the governor has only to put his foot down in or der to prevent the much advertised championship meeting. That he will permit the fight to take place seems not at all probable. It looks, indeed, as if it is a cunningly arranged 'frame-up' to enable the two fighters to make a fortune in theatrical en- agreements during the next six months and then call the fight off because of official interference in the Mormon state.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
NEAREST HEAVEN

Thro' the dear. familiar voices. Known and loved so well and long. Framing words of strength and solace, Sober truth and happy song. Comes tone of subtle meaning, Strangely sweet and thrilling clear. Sudden cry. or cooing murmur. Foreign to our duller ear. All among the brave home faces. Bright and warm thro' lines of care, Shows still face, pure and perfect. Ringed about with shining hair: Lips unchilled, and brow undaunted. Gaze heaven-clear and angel wise. With depth of tender meaning Far beyond our mortal eyes In our home. where light and longing Struggle sore thro' toll and strain, Comes presence, sweet and holy, Thro' Life's sacrament of pain; And tender awe is blended
 With our loves protecting balm. As We kiss the baby's features. Nearest Heavens immortal calm.
 Elaine 'Goodale Dr. Emmons. Optician. 36S North Fourth Avenue.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23

Friday will be a holiday for the city schools, as a Christmas gift from the superintendent and the school board And ther is a practical reason for making it a holiday-the children would make little progress in their studies while their thoughts were con- stantly turning to Santa Claus They and their hard-working teachers need a day for Christmas shopping The high school trustees ought to make it
 a holiday for the high school, also.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
Chapter w.

l stood on the stairs at midnight, Where the saints their vigils keep, The wife was away in Dreamland But l dared not go to sleep; For down in the quiet parlor.
 Where the lights were burning low. Was my own little sweetheart daugh
 ter
 Aud a beau that would not go. I knew he had come a-courting. And l longed to break his head. A thiet that would steal the Baby! knd-I wanted to go to bed,
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
The City Club.

The favorable auspices under which the City club of Phoenix has begun its existence promise well for the future. The formation of the club was proposed at the right time. Made up as it is of conservative citizens whose aim is the upbuilding of Phoe- nix. it is bound to be a forceful ele- ment in promoting the welfare of the city.