Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-18

an extent that Madrid. Barcelona aft
other important points arc virtually
under martial law The palace guards
have been doubled and Gordon oi
troops surrends the grounds. Ever,
precaution Is being taken 10 prevent
the radicals from avenging the death
OF the Barcelona school master with
the life of the king. King Alfonso
opposed the carrying out OF the death
sentence but was overruied by min
listers, and has not left the palace
France Is also aflame over the affair
DETROIT. Mich. Oct. 14.-Chilly
weather again greeted Pittsburg and
Detroit ball teams as they prepared
for what may be the last game OF the
worlds championship series at Ben
nett park today Both teams arrived
in good shape from Pittsburg in the
National commissions special train.
A heavy frost crested them rs they
emerged from the train but the bright
sunshine warmed the air bit and
the conditions for today's game prom
ised 10 be better than any that has
been played in this city
Detroit is desperate and will fight
to the last ditch to win today as q
defeat again will deprive the team
of the greatest honors in organized
baseball. During the series each team
has won the alternate game, Pitts
burg taking the first and Detroit the
second. Therefore, both Manager
Jennings and his men are confident
of victory today.
DETROIT, Oct. 1.-THE crowd was
very large and enthusiastic. At the
last moment Detroit put Mullen into
pitch, although Donovan was ready
and scheduled. Willis is pitching for
Pittsburg. They fell on Mullen with a
thud, making four hits and three runs
before any were out The first in.
ming ended: Pittsburg 3, Detroit L.
Score at the end of the fifth inning:
Detroit 4. Pittsburg 8.
Final score: Detroit 5. Pittsburg A.
GRAND CANON, Ariz., Oct. a.
After travelling over deserts practical
ly all day yesterday and being envel.
oped in clouds OF red finely powdered
dust, President Taft awoke today at
the rim of the Grand Canon OF the
Colorado river. The air at this alti-
,ude was crisp and cool and Mr.. Taft
looked forward to his day of rest and
sightseeing with the greatest possible
pleasure.
The president arose early with the
desire of spending as much time as
possible about the rim OF the vast
mile deep. and that he might see the
color effects OF the runrlse.
The presidents original schedule did
not call for his arrival here until 9
a. m. but n layover at Ashfork last
night was cut In order to gain more
time for the canon trip. The presi.
dents day was made up of morning
and afternoon stage trip to various
points of interest about the rim of the
canon. The time was too short for
any attempt to go down the trail lead.
ing to the raging muddy waters of
the Colorado river Mt the bottom of
the big cut Luncheon was served at
the hotel El Tovar the president being
the guest Of the Arizona committee
Postmaster General Hitchcock, who
has been making strenuous trip
through Arizona on horseback, who is
sunburned and greatly improved in
health. Is in the party. Mr.. Hitch
cocks tour of Arizona has been view.
ed by some of the residents OF Ari
zona as having political Significance
with reference to the probability oi
statehood. The presidents unqualified
declaration of support for the state
hood proposition, however. has done
much to clear away the political the
ories.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Oct. a.
President Taft is to arrive at San An
.oIio two hours ahead of his origina
schedule according to the plans d
thN Southern Pacific railroad .rbs
change provides for the arrival Of thu
presidents train at $3.50 o'clock Sun
] day evening next Instead of at 1880.
Admiral Togo. an Angora goat from
whose wool the trousers were mad,
which were presented to Presiden
Taft before his Inauguration has beel
brought to San Antonio by his owner
Frank r. Landrum. ranchman o
Lahuna. so that the president ma,
see the animal If he desires.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Oct. 14.-Tei
trains made up of III cars lett Sal
Antonio today for El Paso bearln,
United States troops stationed at For
Sam Houston who win pass in review
before President Taft and Presilen
Diaz when they meet Saturday.
Ell PASO, Tex. Oct. 15.--PresIden
Diaz of Mexico arrived at Ciuda,
Juarez, across the river from El Paso
this morning. He will not cross tn,
Rio Grande into United States terri
tory until tomorrow. when he will
meet President Taft. Governor Camp