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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-29
R0O5EVELT5 RIDE
Oh COWU5TGHLR

The day ter we .as5eI SIC board
ed the train .o take wha. seems TO
me, as / think would to most men
fond OF natural history. the most il-
teresting railway journey in the
world. 1t was Governor Jackson's
special train. and in addition to his
own party and ours there was only
Selous; and we travelled with the ut
most comfort through naturalist's
wonderland. All civilized govern
mentS are now realizing that it is
their duty here and there 10 preserve
unframed tracts of wild nature. with
thereon the wild things the destruc-
ton of which means the destruction
OF half the charm Of wild nature The
English government has made
large game reserve OF much of the
region on the way to Nairobi.
stretching far to the south and one
mile to the north of the track. The
reserve swarms with game: il would
be of little value expect as a reserve
and the attraction it now offers to
travellers renders it an asset Of real
consequence to the whole colony.
On our train the locomotive was
fitted with a comfortable seat across
the cowcatcher, and on this. except
at meal-time, / spent most of the
hours of daylight, usually in company
with Selous, and often with Governor
Jackson, to whom the territory and
the game were alike familiar. The
first afternoon We did not see many
wild animals. but birds abounded.
and the scenery was both beautiful
and interesting. a black and white
Eornbil feeding on the track. rose
so late that we nearly caught it with
our hands guinea-fowl and francolin
and occasionally bustard rose near
by; brilliant rollers. sun-birds bee
eaters, and weaver-birds flew beside
MS, or sat unmoved among the trees
as the train passed In the dusk we
nearly ran over nyena: year or
two previously the train actually did
run over a lioness one night. and the
conductor brought in her head in
triumph I'm fact there have been
continually misn1ps UGH as could
only happen 20 a railroad I'm the
P'e'stooene, From African Game
Trail bv Theodore Roosevelt I'm the
October ScriIncr
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-29
GETS LIFE
SAVING MEDAL

Washington, Sept %. Secretary
Dickinson was today presented with
a life saving medal ny me T.. s.
Treasury Department for his heroic
rescue Of drowning James f. Joy
during meeting OF the American
Bar Association al Detroit. i'm 1905.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-29
BIG ORDER FOR
STEEL RAILS.

Philadelphia. september 29.-The
Penusylyan. Railroad today placed
orders for 2OO.3GO tons of steel rails
for its 1910 requirements. The price
IS said to be SIS ton and the total
OF the order Is $j,5OO,OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
Washington Will Stay.

From the st. Louis Sporting News.
The American League took a leaf from
the National Associations notebook-or
perhaps the American League tipped
or the National Association on its in
tended action and advised 1t to go and
do likewise" by taking time by the fore
lock in the matter of agreem mt expira-
ton. Certain it is that the American
League club owners can regard with ex-
trema complacency the appointment of a
committee to extend. the agreement for
twenty years. And, besides the appoint
ment upon the committee Of Washing on
and Detroit would sem to indicate that
those two cities-wont to be regarded du-
biously by such as are ever locking for
upheavals-are rather sure of a continu-
ance in their pleasant berths. 1t is in
conceivable that Presidents Navin and
Noyes-who, with President Johnson, con-
stitute the committee to which is in
trusted the drawing up OF the document
would recommend any new agreement
that would leave either or both without
the breastworks. Had President Johnson
desired to give those gentlemen and the
gossipmongers direct notification that no
circuit changes are intended by the
American League, he could not have ap-
pointed a committee that would have
served the purpose better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
TALENT BREAKS EVEN.
Three Favorites Win at Juarez, In
Guiding Early Tide.

JUAREZ, Mexico. December 27.-An in
teresting card was run yesterday and
the big crowd split even, as three favor
ties won. Chief interest centered in the
handicap at six furlongs. won by the
heavily played favorite, Early Tide. Re-
suits:
First race. selling: six furlongs-Jim Brady,
100 Fisher. to l. won: Rustem. IS tBene-
scoten,. II to 5: second; Dave Montgomery, lO4
tent. Alva B.. Ronnder and Ell Perfecto also ran.
Second race. selling: six furlongs- Mauretania,
100 WILSON. 2 TO l. won: Bill Brsmble; 80
tBenescoten). 10 to ]. second; KOpek. 100 tFish-
err. to !. third Time. 1.17ss Acqua. Exc
cute Hannibal Bey. Reuben. Playlet. Elder,
Fireball. Arfenia and Frank Clancy also
Third race. six furongs-Early Tide. los tWil-
SOM. to ). won; Ladextra, - Garner. + to
l. second: St. Dunsten, 81 lRenescoten,, II to
/, third. Time. 1.17as. Madman, Bellewether
and Enfield also ran.
1o5 1CreevyS. I to i. won: Plume - wilson,
to 9, second: Hickey, los Benson. 4 to /.
third. Time. i.a2.s fro,us; CAPTAIN Burnett,
Elyira. Precise and Wineberry also ran: -.
Fifth race. selling; five furlongs-F'orce, l0s
fPickenl, 16 to .. won: Anne MCGEE. 1902
(Goose), to l. second; Patriot 105 warren.
to . third. Time. 1.O9+h Silver Stocking.
Seven Full, Hannah Louise. Standal and Corona
also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
BASE BALL NOTES.

white Sox'' Frank Isbell has purchas-
ed the interest of his partner in the
Wichita (Western League) team, and will
quit Chicago for the managerial job. He
wants to play on his own club. and has
asked Hughey DUFFY for his uncondi-
tionaI release
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leave his club. He predicts that Flynn
will prove another Hal Chase.
Il did not want to sell him. said Kel-
ley, ''but was fortunate in not having
lost him by draft. although the Boston
Nationals had one in.
Now that he is gone l want to say
that he Is by far the best first baseman
not only in the American Association, but
in the two major leagues, with the ex-
ception of Chase
1t was reported yesterday that the
Giants had offered five men. said to be
Tenney, Seymour, Snodgrass. Herzog
and Crandall, to the st. Louis Cardinals
for First Baseman Konetchy. but that
Roger Bresnahan couldn't see the propo-
sition at all. Bresnahan says that if ne
allowed Konetchy to go he might as well
sell the whole St. Louis team. 1t Is said
that McGraw is willing to pay Murphy 8
price for Catcher John King. provided
the latter can be reinstated by the ma
tional commission. McGraw has not
given up trying to make big deal OF
some kind to strengthen the Giants for
next season. and between now and early
spring he may be successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
SOUTH ATLANTIC TO
DIVIDE IT'S EVENTS
A. A. U. Officials Seriously
Thinking of Taking This Step
and Try New Scheme.

The South Atlantic indoor championship
meet which was at first scheduled to he
held in Baltimore January Il. and was
later postponed until the 22d. is now
hanging in the balance. and rumor has
il that this popular meet will not be held
at all.
Theodore E. Stratus. last years presi-
dent, who is chairman of the champion
ship committee, will call meeting in a
few days, and at this time definite plans
will be made. The committee looks ia
vorabIy toward the custom which has
prevailed in New York and Boston in
recent years of running in the champion
ship events in the different meets which
are to be held in the cities of the asso-
citation during the indoor season.
If it is decided to take steps in the
direction indicated above 1t will be a
great thing for Washington sport fol-
lowers. as, instead of Baltimore getting
the whole meet. this city will come in
for a large share of the events.
The idea is TO divided the events
among all of the different meets. These
events are to he scratch. of course, and
are to be run Independently of the meet
itself. The entries are to be made on
specially prepared blanks. and the A. A.
L. championship medals will be put up
for competition
In order that no partiality may be
shown the events will be assigned the
meets by the championship committee.
and will not be left to the selection of
the meet managers themselves. In this
way the events will be judiciously di-
vided up, and as it is the ambition of
all managers to have the fastest times
possible made. the size Of the hall in
which the meet is to be held and all
other conditions will be carefully con-
sidered before the events will be as
signed. This means that Baltimore is
sure OF getting the 10O-yard dash, as
Washington has no hall which will per-
NIT this event on a straight-away track.
For the same reason the 22O-yard and
probably the 440-yard will also be de-
cided there. their 22O-yard track will
assure much better time and conse-
quently much better races.
1t behooves managers of local meets
10 take time by the forelock and get
some of these athletic plums for their
games. AS only the best athletes enter
the South Atlantic championships, this
will be great opportunity for weak
meets to be strengthened, as these events
will prove to be big drawing cards and
good advertisements for their games.
Members of the South Atlantic Associa-
ton. only will be eligible to compete.
The Star will give out further informa-
ton on this subject as soon as definite
plans are decided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
HIGH-CLASS RUNNERS.
Y. II. C. A. Cross-Country Run New
Year Day to Be q Corker.

With long-distance runners of the cali
Der Of F. p. Fleming of George Wash
ington University, W. NJ. Dunn, captain
of the Yale University cross-country
team: j. G. Stecker. and e. c. Morse OF
the Y. NJ. c. A, and H. C. Elphinstone
of the Baltimore Cross Country Club in
competition. not to mention a big bunch
of dark horses. there is almost certain to
he a new course record established in the
Y. NJ c. AS New Year day cross-coun-
try run.
The best time over the course up to
date was made last year by Mitchell Crit
fifth, the Johns Hopkins University star,
when he covered the distance in o6 min
utes SO seconds. Griffith ran from scratch.
defeating his teammate. Breyer. who ran
from the same mark, and being only
beaten a few yards by young Fleming.
The latter runner has been doing some
fast work recently over the suburban
roads. and made rapid improvement dur
ing the past week under the coaching of
his brother, who was one of Cornelrs
star cross-country men this fall. Stecker
and Morse have made good time over the
course. and reports from Baltimt re say
that Elphinstone is in rare form and cut
for killing. Dunn has been training re-
Gently at his home in Richmond. where
he Is spending his vacation. He was
Yales best runner in the intercollegiate
cross-country championship at Brook'ine
Mass. last month. and If not too heavily
handicapped is bound to be among the
leaders on the run home. These men and
oil the other runners will be hurrying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
LEAGUE AVERAGES.
Pitchers Camnitz and Mathewson
Tied for First Place.

Oficial fielding averages of the National
League players for last season, issued last
night by John Heydler, show two twirlers
tied for pitching honors, they being
Mathewson of the Giants and Camnitz
of the Worlds champion Pittsburg club
Each won twenty-five games and lost
six sending their average up to .SO6.
Lever, also of the Pittsburg club, won
eight games and lost one, but as he
pitched only two full games his work did
not equal that of MathewsOn and Cam
nitz. Matty went through the season with
out hitting a bats1nan. Dock Scanlon
was. the Brooklyn star twirler. winning
eight of the fifteen games pitched. Three
fingered Brown twirled in fifty games.
more than any other pitcher.
Leaders in the various positions are as
follows: Frank Chance. first base: Dave
Shean. second: Edgar Lennox. third: AL
Bridwell, shortstop; Fred Clarke. out
field; George McQuillan. among the
pitchers and George Gibson among the
catchers. jeff Overall. of Chicago, and
Nap Rucker of Brooklyn had the great
est number of strikeouts. Overall famed
a05 and Rucker POI.
Pittsburg led in club fielding with a
percentage of 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
FITZ KNOCKED OUT.
Lang Drops Lanky Bob for the
Count in Twelfth Round.

SYDNEY. n. s. W.. December 2s.-Bill
Lang. the Australian heavyweight cham
pion, knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons In the
twelfth round of their fight at Rush
Cutters Bay station yesterday. The
fight was evenly contested up to the last
round, when Lang forced Fitzsimmons to
the ropes, knocked him down with a
right-hand blow to the jaw and when he
arose sent him to the floor senseless from
a right-hand uppercut.
Fitzsimmons had not appeared in the
ring in Australia since he left here for
the United States many years ago. and
when he climbed through the ropes
he was given an enthusiastic reception.
The veteran looked to be in splendid con-
dition after his long period of prepara-
ton for the fight.
The fight opened rather tamely. Lang
showing his extreme nervousness. He
was freely hooted for holding in the
clinches and frequently butting his
opponent and refusing to break clean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27

tlonal release.
The latest gossip from Philadelphia has
| Horace Fogel. the new maEnate, slated
once more for the journalistic minor
league. 1t is said that Charley Murphy,
who is supposed to have purchased the
club in order to elect John NJ. Ward to
the National League presidency, is ready
to get from under and that friends OF
William Murray are negotiating for the
property. If the prospective deal goes
will get around an unpleasant difficulty
by leaving Murray in the management
at least during the term of his contract.
Roger Bresnahan, who will put in his
spare time till his health break in trying
20 teach the St, Louis Cardinals few
fancy base ball tricks. has advertised for
a guardian. On the way home to Toledo,
ing some one rolled him for three
hundred and fifty dollar diamond stud
and $50 in cash This is the second Of
Tense perpetrated against Roger. year
ago at the six-day bicycle race in Mad,
son Square Garden. some light-f1ngered
person got away with about $3.50 of his
''ice and bullion Bresnahan is suppos
ed to be a regular Sherlock Holmes. He
was formerly connected with detective
agency in Toledo and still pursues the
profession OF amateur detective in the off
season. Roger declares that he will sue
the railroad
Bob Ganley. who flashed few days Of
phenomenal playing while with the Ath-
ietics last summer. and who has been
released to the Kansas City American
Association team. Is wanted by the Bos-
ton Nationals Fred Lake. who piloted
had quite a few opportunities to see Can
ley perform. thinks that Bob has sea-
son or two of big league ball left in
him. and he will likely buy his release
had cheesy looking outfield last sum-
mer, as Beaumont was away off form.
while Beck :aiied to come up to expecta
tons. Becker played great ball, and Roy
Thomas also did we'll, and Lake Is prob
ably thinking of playing Ganley in left.
with Thomas in center and Becker in
right.
Pitcher Bill Powell of the Pirates Is
going to make an issue of the question of
club interference with players privileges
during the winter months. Barney Drey-
fuss has ordered his slab man not to play
basket ball during the winter under pen
atty of fine or suspension of pay next sea-
son. Powell says he will defy the owner
OF the Pirates on the ground Of discrim-
nation. He claims Hans Wagner is per-
mitted to play with team in CarneRie
or course. the diamond stars are under
contract only until October 10 of each
year, and owners have no authority to
say what their charges may do after
the playing season Is concluded. But
they can make it quite uncomfortable
by slashing salaries. and from this there
is no redress.
The more one hears Of Jack Flynn, the
first baseman secured from st. Paul by
the Pirates. the more he looks like the
man for that first corner. He Is a right
hand thrower and batter, stands five feet
eleven inches high and weighs about 10
pounds He is twenty-three years old
having graduated from Holy Cross four
years ago. While there he played fine
ball.
Manager Mike Kelly didn't want him to
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Fitzsimmons. on the contrary. fought
clearly. and at once became the favorite
with the crowd.
AS the fight progressed Lang regained
confidence and forced the pace. but Fitz-
simmons cleverly evaded his rushes and
frequently landed clean blows on the face
and body. In a hot rally in the eleventh
round Fitz cut Lang's right eye severely
with eft-hand punch.
When the twelfth and last round opened
Lang rushed Fitz through the ropes, and
foored him with right-hand swing. Fitz
took the count of nine and rose groggy
Lang was at him fiercely as soon as he
regainsd his feet. battering the tottering
veteran about the ring. He forced Fitz
against the ropes and with hard upper
cut on the jaw sent him down and out
Lang was strong favorite in the bet
ting at odds Of i to 2 His weight was
announced at 1873 pounds. while Ftz gave
his as 1856 pounds. Arthur Scott was THE
referee. The weather was warm and
1900 spectators witnessed the light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
Question in Grammar.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Tommy-Pop. which is correct: Il shail'
or II wiii?"
Tommys Pop-It depends on the sex,
my son. A man says Il shaIf' and .
woman says Il will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27

isan. Although Abstein greatly assisted
the Pirates in winning the Nat Ola
League pennant, some of his work IN
the worlds series with the Detroit Tigers
is said to have ou-ed Manager Fred
Clarke on the first sacker.
Clarke claims thai some of Abstein'
work in the worlds series put the cham
pionship in jeopardy. He planned to
keep "Bill'' out of the last game, but an
injury to Bobby" Byrne. another St.
Louis boy. compelled Clarke to use Abb
TEN. Jack Flynn, whom the Pirates
purchased from the st. Paul american
AssociatiOn) club for $4,000, is said TO
have the best chance of landing the first
baseman's job next season.
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Contir"ed on Fourteenth Page)
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along all the time. either to win the spe-
cial time prize or to be sure to get
within the medal time limit of seventy
minutes.
In order to protect the runners as much
as possible on the course and to oner
every possible inducement to fast time.
marshals will patrol the course in auto
mobiles to prevent the runners from being
interfered with by people along the
course in automobiles, on bicycles Or on
foot The Y. NJ. c. A. officials in charge
of the ARRANGEMENTS are determined that
neither the contestants nor the spectators
shall have reason to complain Of the ar
engagements for or conduct Of the race.
Entries for the run will close tonight
with c. E. Beckett, 1896 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
Mig" Clarke Signs.

CLEVELAND. December 27.-All doubt
as to the future of Mig Clarke was set
tied when the star catcher made a hur-
ried trip here from his home in Dear
born, Mich, to confer with President
Kilfoyle OF the Maps. Clarke conferred
but few hours with the club owner
and returned to his home. 1t is said
that he signed a contract and Kilfoyle
assured him that he would be with no
other team than the Nan6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
ABsTE1N SLATED FOR MINORS.
Waivers Secured on "St. Louis Bill''
hy Worlds Champion Pirates.

PITTSBURG. December o7.-"Bill' Alb
stein, the ST. Louis boy who played first
base for the Pittsburg Pirates last season,
is to be released to some minor league
club. according to an announcement by
the Pittsburg club. Waivers have been
secured from all the clubs in the Amer
lean and National leagues. 1t is also
said that no less than ten minor league
teams have made offers for the ST. Lou
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06
sheridan MAKES
BUT SHORT STAY
Big Transport Comes In
= Time For M0ana
Ball

The army transport Sheridan will
leave for San Francisco this afternoon
ut 4 O'Clock after n brief stay. Aboard
her IL the Twenty-Sixth Infantry. Col.
onel Booth In command, which will 90
In station at Fort Wayne after a full
tour of service In the Philippines.
The Sheridan had a rough trip. stick.
ing her blunt old nose into head winds
and adverse seas all the way over. The
bad trip did not stop the officers and
ladies' from attending the ball at the
Moana hotel although the ship was not
locked until after s o'clock.
Sable, Honolulu student. was
brought back on the boat after slowing
away from Honolulu In the hopes of
getting free passage to Manila, which
he saw framed only In port hole.
Twenty-Five military prisoners are
being brought back to various military
prisons In the States and four will be
added to the number from local bar
racks. The wireless operator of the
Sheridan had good service all the way
over.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06
PASSENGERS ARRIVED

Per U. s. A. T. Sheridan, from Ma.
Mia. for Honoulu--Brig.- Gen. Muir
ray. U. s. A.; Mrs. Murray. Misses
Murray, Capt. Callen. c. A. c..
Throughout. Chas. A. Booth, Lit.
Col. James Is. Jackson, Major J. T.
Clarke, Major Il. Il. Hatch. l.. +.
Kilbourne, J. +. Preston, l.. A.
Roche, II. NJ. Dichmap. p. II. Me-
Cook, G. II. Knox, !. A. Saxton, 1st
Lieuts. +. W. Bentson, l.. 4. Han
son. Henry ID. Blasland. c. b. Par
Ler, 7. NJ. Hunter. A. G. Arnold,
G. s. ellis, Deas. Archer, l.. NJ.
Purcell. Harry s. Adams, G.. A.
Donaldson; I'd Lieuts. II. NJ. Kelly,
Charles IL. Rich, X. AZ. Dun ford, Il.
II. Jacob, Il. Il. Householder. Ed.
ward TEAL, ID. g. G.. 0arrison, F..
w. Braden, James c. WiIiiams. l..
d. Baker, II. J. Damn. Mrs. C. A.
Booth, Mrs. J. r. Clarke, Mrs. Il.
Il. Hatch. Mrs. Kilbourne and infant.
Mrs. j. +. Preston. Mrs. Il. A.
Roche, Mrs. II. NJ. DIchman. Mrs.
p. II. McCook. Mrs. l.. NJ. Hanson.
Miss Brewster, Mrs. II. A. Som
mers, Mrs. &. A. Donaldson, Mrs.
T.. II. Teal and infant, Miss Baker,
W. l.. Clarke and wife, II. G. Glenn
ents, +. NJ. Conklin. wife and four
children, John X. COwan. G. Il.
Duncan wife and son VIM N
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06
SHOPPING news
AND
BUSINESS REMINDERS

4 bright girl Is wanted to answer
phone ana take orders. See classified
ads.
A good price Is offered for any quan.
tity Of alligator pears. Address =. o.
Box $50.
Great values this week can be oh.
tanned at Jordan's In ladies' fashion.
able ready-to-wear dresses and suits.
Ladies' should go to Blom's this week
and select white wash skirts at prices
below normal The sale Is for week
only.
The Conklin self-filllng pen Is sold
by Dat & Mossman, Merchant street.
The Conklin leads all others In quality
and will give you absolute satisfaction.
Remember the place. the Palm Cafe,
hotel street near Union, for the best
ice cream, cakes and soda water after
the performance at the motion picture
shows.
Go to Sachs Dry Goods Co. this week
and see the great variety of new goods
now on display. Corner Beretania and
Fort streets. Many special goods for
tourists.
The Hawaiian Trust Company, Ltd,
has unsurpassed facilities for properly
handling the many trusts now In its
care. Your affairs will receive person.
al attention by its management.
TIL last few days OF very hot weather
have reminded many man that the
suit he is wearing Is too heavy for the
summer. w, w. Ahana Co.. G2 So.
King St., as the finest line of summer
weight woolens ever brought to Homo.
lulu and they have the knack of giving
style and ut to the clothes they make.