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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
JEFF AND JOHNSON SIGN Up,
PLACE FOR FIGHT IS NOT SET

er Jeffries nor Johnson may participate
in a glove contest or exhibition prior
to July 4, 1910. This does not interfere
with theatrical appearances, Of which
there probably will be many.
The referee is to be selected sixty
days before the fray by agreement; in
case the boxers fail to settle on suit
able man each one is to name two ref
erees most available and the promoters
will do the selecting.
Utah, Nevada or California VIII be
the scene of the battle and the boxers
are required to be on the ground nine
~ days before July in active train
ing. Richard and Gleason deposited
$4,000 as forfeit and the fighters put
up $4,000 apiece to carry out their
agreement The ultimate stakeholder
has not been decided upon. Sixty days
before the battle the promoters agree
to deposit 100000 more Of the purse and
forty eight hours before the men enter
the ring the balance Of $4,000 is to go
in escrow.
Temporary Stakeholder Bob Murphy
gave out these details after the fight
ers and promoters had escaped from
the hotel from a side door jeff hust-
leu 10 eaten train Tor W dSnl0 RtOn,
where his show gave an exhibition last
night. Johnson trifed with the speed
laws in his rushing automobile across
country to Brooklyn theater. The
promoters came back to New York to
snatch a few hours rest after the
busiest two days Of their several ca
reers.
Although Tex Richard vehemently
denied it, rumor was rife today that he
had given Jeffries $4,000 bonus in
| cash Wednesday night to consider his
bid favorably.
Il have given no bonuses to any one.
declared Richard
In the face of announced sentiment
by the Utah authorities against tht
fight, do you intend to try and make
Salt Like the battle ground?" Rickarc
was asked
/ Well, 1t isn't an even money propo.
sition that It will be held at Salt Lake.
replied Rlckard.
AS the present laws Of Utah preclude
possibility of holding such ring con
test in that state and special legisla
ton would be required before it coult
/ be pulled off there. Richard is not of
fering over-liberal odds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04

New York, Dec. 4.-Formal articles of
agreement for a glove bout OF forty
five rounds between Jim Jeffries and
Jack Johnson for the heavyweight
championship of the world were signed
yesterday at Naegaeli's hotel in Brook
Ign. All negotiations were conducted
behind closed doors. both press and
public being allowed to cool their heels
below the stairs while the momentous
affair was being discussed between the
principals. their so-called managers.
Berger and Little and the successful
bidders, Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason.
The conference lasted more than an
hour, yet the articles of agreement
drawn up by Attorney Henry Kowalsky
in impressive legal fashion the day pre-
vious, were not changed by the single
scratch of pen. When 1t was seen
that the boxers, according to the paper,
had agreed to divide the prize money
OF 100000 on the basis Of IS per cent
to the winner and 25 per cent to the
loser. the time taken up for the sew
eral parties in interest to affix their
signtures ceased to mystify.
With a purse Of SOL 900. this divi-
sion Of the spoils would mean that JEFF
fries was betting Johnson and vice ver-
sa exactly $25,250 that he would be re-
turned winner of the fight This sounds
the first discordant note. It Is a direct
slap at the justice OF the sporting pub
lie to ask confidence and belief in such
a statement. Neither of the partici-
pants have been noted as a gamester
AS matter of fact. Jenries has boosted
that he seldom took a chance OF such
character.
From his old trainer, Billy Delaney
he learned the time honored trick OF
self-protection and nearly always COW
cred the difference between the winning
and losing end of purse by bet or
his opponent perfectly honorable
business deal.
There can be but one reasonable so
luton of the long conference-there /;
ono set of articles for the public ant
another on which the fighters will act
ually work The cut of that juicy
purse will not be for from 5000, il
other words. any monetary return from
the bout will be split squarely in tw'
parts.
The balance Of the articles given Gu
deal with cut and dried details. Meth
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04

The South Bay Social club will give
another one of their series of dances
at the hotel this evening. Tonight's
function will be dress affair and it
is expected the full membership of the
club will be present. This will be the
third dance given by the club and the
success of the other two augurs well
for a delightful time tonight
Miss Myrtle Severance of Chicago
will spend Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Lundquist Miss Severance for
merly taught school In Indiana Har-
Dor, but is now engaged in the same
work in Chicago.
The Geist banquet which was to be
held at the South Bay hotel this even
ing. has been postponed to some flu
ture date not yet decided on owing TO
the necessity of Br. Geists presence
in the east at this time.
Mr.. Thomas OConnell was called to
Chicago yesterday on business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
INDIANA FIELD
TRIALS CLOSE

Washington. Ind, Dec. 4.-The field
trials Of the State Breeders association
on the Graham preserve north of this
city. ended yesterday. In the junior
Derby contest Mary Smith. owned by
w +. Smith Of Petersburg, and Hoosier
Spot, owned by John ". Winston of
this city, carried off the honors. In the
Derby Pegaas Count Gladstone, owned
by E l. Jemerson of Cincinnati. Ohio,
took the first honors. with Colonel Car
ter, owned by Winston of Washington,
second
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04

The Epworth League last evening
elected Miss Lucy Jones president to
fill out the unexpired term OF Mrs. Toll
Ierton. who recently moved to YER
mont. The league met with Mrs. ]. P.
Lewis. on South Magoun avenue. after
the business session. Refreshments
were served and a good time was had
DR. Palmer and wife were enter
tanned at dinner last evening by Dr.
and Mrs. Goodrich on Chicago avenue.
Arthur Palmer entertained the mem
bers OF the H. 7. NJ S. and their. lady
friends last evening after the basket
ball Refreshments were served and
the young people certainly had a good
time
A large crowd was present last night
at the Lewis rink to witness the ex-
citing two-mile skating race. There
were five competitors. embracing Har-
ry Gordon, from the Coliseum. Chica-
go, who is now riding at White City;
f. S. Parker, from the San Souci rink
Charles Mitchell and Charles Rice of
East Chicago and John Bishop of Whit
ing. The contestants finished in the
order named above, although the East
Chicago boys were in the lead most of
the race, but tired toward the end and
We're passed by the Chicago experts.
Next Friday night there will be a five
mile relay team race and it is expected
that at least four teams viii compete.
J. w. Dragoo, secretary Of the West
ern Reserve Life Insurance company of
Muncie, Ind. was in town yesterday
and was introduced around by William
Mckenzie, the local agent of the com
pany.
4 special meeting of the council was
called for last night to pass on sever
al appropriations which are to be made
but as no quorum appeared the meet
ing was abandoned. Mayor Edward
DeBraie announced yesterday that he
had appointed DR.. A. @. Schleiker and
Albert Lewis to represent the city al
the rivers and harbors' congress, which
is to be held in Washington. D. c.
Dec. 8 to /. inclusive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
JOHN SCHOMMER
NOW A COACH

John sehommer the former maroon
football and basketball star, will
coach the University of Chicago basket
ball, team this year. He will succeed
DIT. J. E. Raycroft. who will retain an
advisory position and manage the
schedule. Schommer made his first ap-
pearance yesterday. when a squad of
fifteen varsity candidates reported for
work. Besides the fifteen varsity can
didates twenty-five freshmen came out
for work.
AnvrnRrrsE IN THE TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
SALIENT POINTS
IN FIGHT ARTICLES
SIGNED YESTERDAY

PrincipaIs-James J. Jenries and J.
A. johnson.
Title mt stake-Heavyweigh cham
pionship of the world.
Date of bout-July 4, 1910.
PIace-Utah, Nevada or California.
Purse-s1O1,OOO, winner to receive IS
per cent and the loser rs per cent.
Duration Of fight-FOrty-fsve rounds.
Gloves-Ffve-Ounce.
Referee-TO be selected sixty days
before the fight. II principals
cannot agree promoters are to
name official.
FOrfeits--Each fighter $4,000; pro-
mOters $4,000.
Neither principal to be allowed TO
engage I'm any fight until July 4.
Each fighter must begin training
ninety days before bout.
SIgners-Jeffries, johnson, Joe Cans,
Sam Berger and Bob Vernon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
KETCHEL TO BOX
IN AUSTRALIA

San Francisco, Dec. 4-Stanley Ket-
chel today accepted the offer OF Pro-
moter Hugh Mcintosh to go to Aus
tralia for three ring battles. The
middleweight champion will embark in
a few days. While he hasn't been in
formed as to the identity of his oppo-
nents to be, 1t is thought here he will
be pitted against Tommy Burns, Bill
Lang and Bob Fftzsimmons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
CHARLEY CUTLER
BEATS MAHMOUT
Stays Required 20 Minutes
in Handicap Go.

Yussiff Mahmout failed to toss Char
ley Cutler in a handicap wrestling
match of twenty minutes last night at
the Empire in Chicago. The Chicago
boy was too strong for the Turk, and
at the end of the period was declared
the winner. John Olson, the middle
weight champion, threw Joe Richard
twice at catch-as-atch-can. Dick Elem
ing refereed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
HUGO KELLY TO
FIGHT KLAUS
Will Box IL Rounds in Bos-
ton Dec. II.

Hugo Kelly the Chicago italian mid
dleweight. was yesterday matched to
fight Frank Klaus Of Pittsburg before
the Armory A. A. OF Boston Dec a.
They will meet at the rniddleweight
limit, 15S pounds, and the battle is
scheduled to go twelve rounds Kelly
has been taking things easy for sew
eral months and announces he is in ex-
cellent condition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
OLD-TTME JOCKEY
DIES IN MEXICO

Mexico City, Dec. 4-Fred Carter,
we'll known jockey. died at La Blanca.
near Guadalajara, a few days ago, ac-
cording to information received here
At one time he was a trainer OF J. r.
Keene. Carter was 81 years old and
trained several race horses for promi-
nent Mexican citizens
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04

up:
Cubs (s6)-Matter. RI; Davenport. II;
Cook. e; Wincup. rig; Razall, lg.
Indiana Harbor (6)-Brown, IF: Sees
ter. If; Mcfarland. c; West, rg; Tom
mer. lg.
Baskets-Matter 67>, Razall (2). Dav-
export C2). Cook C2). Wincup (2).
Brown (2). Free throws-Davenpor
ca. Seester. Points Observation-Disclosures
Harbor. l. Referee-Collier. Time Of
halves-20 minutes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
PIRATES TO TAKE
THIRTY MEN SOUTH

Pittsburg, Dec. 4.-OnIy thirty men
will be taken south by the Pittsburg
ball club next spring. This makes it
necessary for nine men to be traded at
the earliest possible moment
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
MAPS TRADE GOODE

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 4-C1eveland made
its first baseball deal OF the season
today when Wilbur Goode, outfelder.
who in 1908 put the Maps within a
half game of the pennant by his stick
work, was traded to the Athletics for
Simon Nichols. who played short for
Connie Mack in 1908.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
ASKS
FOR NEW DATE

San Francisco. Dec. 4.-"FIghting
Dick" Hyland received word today that
his mother had died here just as he
was leaving for Kansas city. As a re-
suit he has asked for postponement
Of his battle with Johnny Thompson
at Kansas City from Dec. 10 to Dec. 20.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
HARK! M'INTOSH
OFFERS 100000

sydney, y. S, W. Dec Hugh Nc
Intosh today cabled his American rep
resentative in New York to bid $780,
600 for the heavyweight championship
battle between James J. Jeffries and
Jack Johnson. Mcintosh claims he has
made u deposit with New York paper.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
EAST CHICAGO AND
INDIANA HARBOR
EAST CHICAGO.

Meth0dist Church, East Chicago, Ind.
Services for Sunday are as follows:
Good fellowship meeting at a. m.
Bible school at s:4s a. m.
Regular service at II a. m. Sub
jet: The Fragrance of the Gospel"
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Regular service at 1870 p. m. Subject:
"A Diet That Is Forbidden"
Special music, under the direction Of
Mrs. l. Evans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
CENTRAL CUBS, "a;
INDIANA HARBOR, 6

The Central Y. NJ. C. A. Cubs of Chi
cago defeated the Indiana Harbor A. A.
Basketball FIVE last night at Indiana
Harbor by a score of "a to 6. The line
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
SUSUEHANNA
QUITS FOOTBALL

selin's Grove. Pa. Dec. 4-The ath-
lettc association of Susouehanna univer-
sity today voted to abolish football at
that Institution
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
INDIANA HARBOR.

First Methodist church OF Ind1an'
Harbor. Rev. Ivy. pastor
Morning subject Visions OF God"
Evening subject "Shams."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

wherever he pleased. He was aware
that Hans was his rival. for one Sat
urday night he had come to zee Huida
and found the Swedish swain there.
Hulda had said:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11
By Charles I. Doyle
tcepyFiEht. b ". q. ch.pnsa.S

to the box. Al h. sained bis fset he
wagon slowed suddenly and he iurchsd
forward. bringing Up a&ainst IL back
OF the sturdy driver. 6eising Min
hrnly BY tbs collar. oAicsr Elaaagan
gasped:
81 arrest you in the name Of the
law" Hans did not quite understand.
but the hands on his collar In the mo-
ment Of success made him angry.
What you wantf-let me Co." b
cried Indignantly.
mot me-" retorted Michael triumph.
antly. you are under arrest for driv-
ing trafhc team In the park. and
must 60 With me to the station" -
Hans chung to the reins and refused
to come. In his broken English he
explained and expostulAted. h al but
exploded. Another omcef wx9 ep
preaching. and whsn he came within
earshot the victim Of circumstances
appealed to him volubly. But the
newcomer was Indifferent. II Hans
was arrested why Of course he must
60 to the station, and 10 to the station
he went in charge Of the exultant
Flanagan. ~
The magistrate was busy when they
arrived and Hans was allowed to go
until the afternoon. when he was told
he would be given . hearing. Police
man Flanagan smiled grimly to him
self ~ he strolIed back on post.
There was goodly chance that Hans
employer would IRE him for careless
ness, and what would Hulda say when
she heard that Hans had offended the
majesty Of the law and been arrested.
There was NO fear that she Of the
faxen hair and bright eyes would not
hear of the occurrence. Michael
would attend personally to the convey.
ance of the tidings.
In the afternoon OMcer Flanagan
made his appearance in court Hans
came In due time, accompanied by no
less . person than Hulda. With them
were also his employer. Mr.. Bah. and
Hank O'Day. the iceman Michael mar
rated the details of the arrest, and
then Mr.. Ball had his innings.
He told the magistrate how Hans,
ct the risk Of his life. had sprung into
tho runaway wagon a. It dashed by
the building where he was employed.
and succeeded in bringing the mad
dened team to halt after passing the
park entrance. This statement was
corroborated by Hulda. who had wit
messed Hans daring leap, and lastly ,
Hank o'Day testified that he was the
regular driver Of the team.
RAfara diaeha r0tn~ r.~. xh~-~s.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

grandfathers not only nAvteatsd the flvef IN
keelboats. but lay nat behind the goods the boats
werp loaded with while they were being shot 1t
by Indians along the banks.
It 10 almost II not quite ~ hard now to imAS-
Inc what the world meant before the age OF
steam It IL TO think out what will BE- it, mean
ing in the age Of the perfected airship and aero
plane. Every contrast possible In the st. Louis
centennial week Of paSsants b challenge 10
look backward and forward in the attempt to
ind out what q hundred yeas already mean, ~
the first success in the attempt to 0nd what II b
to mean shortly. for this generation and for the
grandchildren Of this generation IN 3eos.
The makers Of the centennial week program
were keenly alive TO the opportunities for spec
tacular effect snggested By the most striking
events Of the worlds pz1ress. The aeronautic
events such ~ balloon races, aeroplane and diri-
giRfe balloon co@tssts. suggest the future posi-
bilities Of transportation In contrast with those
Of 1900 For comparison with automobiles and
aeroplanes the hateau of Laciedes day. with its
stumpy mast, it, cordele and its sweeps, 10 an
educational feature Of the water pagsant which
includes crafts Of all the kinds which ply the
waters Of the Mississippi. The Yelled Prophets
pageant. unique and picturesque. ID another fea-
ture which 10 full Of romantic interest. The edu
eational parade. the parade representing 3yo0e Of
st. Louis industries. the procession Of thou
Sand mayors and the other events which mad q
place on the program all suggest that - q great
week for 81. Loais its centennial week 10 s&ill
greater. - 1t bsaongs to hundred yesrs a his
tory making for the continsatai Unitsa States
The city Of 81. Louis wae fouadsd ~ PIarrv
LecieAe Lisuese In 1884. Ths tsrritoey west Of
Tie Missisaappi river was thea 10 pssssssssa e
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

steamboat In 1917. It had more than doubled ~
population OF 1910 in 1890. From 1900 in 1870.
two decades Of steamboatng gave It 1890 h 1870.
About that time II began its great transcontnsntal
work with the "prairis schooner" reinforcing the
steamboat in overland transit. With the trans
continental overland movement, to Oregon ~ well
a. California. growing. In 1850 1t had 1880 people
and was beginning It's work a. the nrst pioneer Of
railroads to the Pacific. After bringing the hrst
locomotive west Of the Mississippi in 1852 It mors
than doubled its population p that decade. reach
ing 1s5.5s7 in 1850. With the foundations Of the
states now west OF the river already laid along s
hrst trade routes In 1850. It advanced in the NEXT
two decades to 360,552 people. Chicago was pass
ing It in population then, without being able to
take from It its historical place the "rst great
city Of the west" the pioneer and founder Of the
west Of the present Since 1880 II has doubled it,
population once more. advancing from $4,000 to
over 100000. At Its present rate Of increase ~
sponsve to that Of the Missisdppi vsIsy. st. Louis
II drsshitpS euaineae In 2 lhGS s<~y ~ Rom IT.
bank clearinss increased nom 5s3.00o.0oO IN 1855
to &3.o14o0o.0o0 in 1903. Its tonnage Of msrchan-
disc received and forwarded was 30,1s3,O0O tons
resources reported June -. 1901 at S3ss SCI. ooo
more than double the total Of the tenth year back
euch figures illustrate much more than local
progress. They arc mid-continental bsfors they
become local. IN the sense that the people Of the
whole arsa between the Allegheny and Rocky
mountains are now exertinE new energies and util
king nsw forces OF growth, Unforeseen even -
late ~ 10 years ago. Az the percentages Of this
growth are Of eourss greatest west Of the Missts-
sipp river. ct. Louis has almost made itssif over
In Is yeAfs In growing up to the new growth Of
the country. Since II began work for the world's
fair. celebrating the Louisiana purchase, II has
learned to look back itself In the last decade Of
the ntnsteenth century - "o,a st. Louis IN
looking back to the Older &. Louis Of 1892 II can
boast that frenttas outpost Il led the progress
Of the continental United States, In looking fol-.
ward. in It's centennial pear, Il can see thst the
greatest results OF the history II has made are oaly
the beginnings OF greater results which belong to
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Il stil had his companion explorer. william
Clam. to stand for the spirit Of the1Amsrcan and
French makers OF destiny' who thought little
more Of starting . thousand miles into the un-
known west from st. Louis than the average 81.
i1ouisan now thinks Of starting for the Pacific
coast in . sleeping car
From Village Of sO0 inhahitasts to the fourth
city ta the United States. with population OF
thsee-Quartefs Of q millioa. b wonderful
achievement. but II sinks into insisnincance when
compared with the giant strides Of the past con
tufy in Tie world Of science commerce. the aria
and every field OF endeavor which makes for .
higher and better civilization.
II . severe strain the Imagination to At
tempt to bridge over the gap between the mean
ting Of an alrship crossing the Mississippi river
At 81 Louis this year and what the ancient kesl.
boats Of 1909 meant a. they landed at the foot
a Walnut street. whore tAe town founded IN
1854 By the pioneers who had padded and cor.
dealsl their bateaux painfully up the river from
New Orleana under Laclede as he advanced in
the bold attempt to control the fur trade Of half
. continent with his handful Of men
Tho keelboat then was no more out Of date
than the airship 10 now. II the best modern
boat IN 1909 which could Be equipped by the capi
tai Of st. Louis, Of New Orleans or Of Philadsl-
Rh1a- Because Of Il Philadelphia and g. Louis
commanded the east and west movement Of bust
Asss - that north and south was commandea BY
New Orleans and st. Louis. soon a. their afst
assts Of kesiooats were regularly organised. Ii
helped to make great history. even II IT I'D have
70 - pulled up STREAM b. . fope, dragged BY men
The baAk.
TAis distanes IN point ot change 10 the vay
thAnss are doos = alnest inpassabss Tor ~