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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
SPORTS

Kitto of Oakland makes two Amer
ican swimming records in bay counties
meet Page q
John SWEET grammar school wins indoor meet
OF public schools group 3. Page 23
Lew Powell stops Johnny Frayne with right
hand punch in eighth round. Page ~
Batting rally comes in time for Seals to win
before rain stops game. Page 23
II. Fl. williams president of jockey club, to
arrive tonight from New York. Page -
Vancouver and California varsity, Stanford
and Reliance to play Rugby today. Page %
Jim .Jenries and Jack johnson sign to fight
for worlds championship not later than July ;,
1910. before club making best offer. Page ~
santa Clara aud San. Jose high schools play
no score Rugby game. Page z3
MARINE
Pacific Mail liner Pennsylvania carries big
cargo to be shipped to New York via Panama
railroad. Page -
SOCIAL
Entire Mons club opens social season with brill
liant cotaIon at the Fairmont. PAGE -
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
FoREIGN

William Watson publishes poem that sets all
England a6re In blaze Of gossip. Page .
colliery explosion in Wales Kills II miners
and rescue party suecumbs to gas. Page II
Naval battle marks rebellion in Greece
led by Lieutenant Tibaldos and mutinous Off
GERS. Page ~
Korean rioters burn the railroad station
at Seoul and move northward on troops
turning out. Page II
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
Crowded House Assured for "Whirl
o. tn Town. Tonight.

The company to present "The
Whirl O. tn Town" is ready. Every
member is fit and trim for the fray.
That was evidenced last night when
the dress rehearsal was held at the
theatre. Everybody feels entirely
confident of being able to ''act for
their life" and tonight is the night.
Some have appeared before; with
some this is their first appearance,
but Mr.. Evans is authority for say
ing that Wenatchee people will see
something extraordinarily good to-
night. He says the curtain will go
up on time and down on time, as
usual
The seats have been selling we'll
but there are still many good loca-
tions to be secured. A few unreserv-
ed seats in the balcony will sell at
so cents. No one should miss this
'laugh-lovers' delight" tonight
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
CITY BREVITIES

Miss Glenna Shotwell returned to
Cashmere yesterday. She had been
visiting her friends, the Jack family,
at the home of Mrs. J. Quigg for
few days.
Nick Welbaum, of Lakeside, was
business caller yesterday.
John Miller, of Cashmere, was in
Wenatchee today on business.
d. Boland and o. S. Brown, of Pc
shastin, were here today on business.
John, the 9 year old son of Mrs
Nora Horn, burned his foot badly
yesterday. He was playing, bare
footed, around the stove when lie
stepped on red hot poker, burriGg
the bottom of his foot.
The Mountain Side Cemetery Asso-
citation will hold a special meeting
tomorrow, at 8 p. m. sharp, at
Sprague hall. Everybody who is and
expects to be interested in this asso-
cation are urged to be present, also
the trustees. Mrs. w. w. Wenner,
president, and Mrs. Cora Baker,
treasurer.
Hugh Wheeler, who, for three
terms, served as auditor of Whitman
county, spent several hours in the
city today He came here for the
prl pose of examining a large tract
Of land in tn, Warn Springs bas.r
~ the river.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will give their annual chicken aud
hot biscuit dinner at the church III
day February 10, beginning at 5
p n.
Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips, of
Haileyburg. Ontario, Canada, are
SCORING in the city for a few lays.
They are registered at the Chewaua
hotel.
Jacob Luehm, of Columbia Sid ns,
was here On business today.
VIM. Neville, of Skykomish, was
a visitor here today.
Mrs Harry O'Neill, of COLUMBIA
Siding, visited Mrs A C. Taylor to-
day.
VIM Hickey, of Cashmere, was a
business caller here today.
Mrs. S. E. Berner returned from
d two weeks visit in Seattle this
no. ming.
c. A. Harris, of Entiat, was bust
ness caller here today
! w. w. Wilbur, of Lakeside, called
on Francis Little today.
Roy Armstrong arrived from How
ard, South Dakota, last night to
make Wenatchee his home.
George Wilson, of Lakeside, was
here on business today.
c. E. Gray, of Entiat, is in the city
today.
Erwin Emery, of Stratford, is
spending a few days here, looking
over the valley.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
RACIAL FEELING IN PITTsBIvRG
Negroes InsuIted White Women and
Racial Animosity is Very Acute.
(By Associated Press. J

(By Associated TT0SS.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 5.-Negroes in
sulting white women and girls have
caused a great deal of excitement in
this city. Last night a negro ad-
dressed young white woman, ask
ing a kiss, and was arrested. The
police with difficulty have restrained
the mob and additional deputies were
sworn in to guard the Jail. Today
the negro was sentenced to six
months Imprisonment. Two negroes
today attempted to assault two white
girls residing in the suburbs. The
screams of the girls frightened the
negroes away. Several hours later
two negroes were arrested on sus-
picion and sentenced to the work
house for three months. In many
sections of the city racial animosi.y
is becoming acute.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
Did Not Go Under the Ice.

The passengers who came in on
the Waterville stage yesterday
brought in a story of seeing man
go down to the river and being
washed under the ice The police
officers were notified and investigated
the matter to their own satisfaction.
A large number of people living on
the river bank above the c. e O..
docks go to the river after their wa
ter The passengers saw man so
down after water but owing to turn
in the road did not see him go up
again.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
buy good work horse.
harness and wagon. Give full par
ticulars Address A. F., Daily
World Is
YOUNG MARRIED MAN wants posi-
ton on fruit farm, by the month.
Experienced Write at once to Ira
j. Diehl, Wenatchee, Wash. 2-8
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
DOyce o. Fox Dies.

Doyce o., the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Fox, died This
morning at their home, on Methow
street She was aged one year and
eight months. The funeral will b.
held at the Wenatchee cemetery at
2:30 p. m. tomorrow. Rev. Beightol
Of the burial
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
PAID PENALTY OF CRIME
Walter johnson Hanged at Salem for
Killing Elmer Perdue of
Spokane.
(By Associated Press, J

SALEM, Feb. 5.-Walter Johnson,
convicted of the murder of Elmer
Perdue, of Spokane, in the noun
tains back of Hillsboro, Oregon,
while on timber cruising expedition,
was hanged at the penitentiary here
today. Johnson killed Perdue for the
purpose of robbery.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
High Water in Germany.
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The floods are
taking serious aspect in many parts
of Germany. The first fatalities are
reported from Nordausen, where
many bridges were swept away and
ten people drowned. Nuremberg to-
day is flooded in the lower streets.
This is the highest water in 33 years.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
Altar Club.

Mrs. o. w. Ernst entertained the
Altar Club at her home yesterday
afternoon. Seventeen people went
spent in sewing and having a sociable
time. A very nice luncheon was
served.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
Bought Lot on f Street.

H. J. Kimmel, on yesterday, sold
a lot on E street to Mrs. Mary Dris
coll for $500. The sale was made by
Christensen &, Deniston. The new
owner expects to build at once.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05

c. A. Carlson, of Spokane, is visit
ing friends here.
Charles Swanson, of Leavenworth,
was here on business today
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05


ON approved city and farm security
]. A. Gellatly go
Mrs. E. M. Hall, proprietress of
the Congress Hotel at Spokane,
spent several days here with the Hol-
lensworth family She left for Spo-
kane yesterday.
Mrs. Jake Miller returned from
Cashmere yesterday She had been
couple of days.
L. Kettier returned from a three
weeks visit in the Sound cities yes
terday
Miss Edith Hutchinson, who had
been visiting in Cashmere for two
weeks, returned to Wenatchee yes
terday.
Mrs. l. V. Eaton came up from
Monitor on business last evening.
E. George Kuhlberg, chief cleo
trician of the United States navy,
went to Bremerton, Wash, yester-
day His home is in Wateryille. He
is well known here.
Fourteen men came down from
Waterville yesterday and were on
their way to Olympia.
Mrs. r. B. Winans and baby re-
turned from a visit in Seattle yester-
day.
w. J. Crow of Waterville spent a
few hours with friends here yester-
day. He went to Spokane in the
evening.
Miss Mabel Wood of Minnesota,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
A. J. Honeywell, since September,
went to Standpoint, Idaho, yesterday
to take a position as teacher In the
city schools
w. T. Clark went to Spokane yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Stevens re-
turned from Michigan last night.
They had been gone two months.
They were accompanied home by
their son, George B. Stevens, who
has been attending school on Michi-
gan The family left for their home
at Tram, Washington, this morning.
They are well known in Wenatchee.
o. P. Olson of Donaldson, Mimi,
is looking over the valley. He ar
rived yesterday.
The children of Frank Palmer of
Cashmere have been quite i'll with
scarlatina. They are much better.
Their grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Palm
er, is with them, helping Mrs. Frank
Palmer nurse them.
Mrs. F. H. Williams of Quincy
came yesterday to make her mother,
Mrs. J. Evans, short visit.
Miss Christine Williams returned
from Quincy yesterday, where she
had visited her mother a week.
C. L. Packwood of Entiat was in
town yesterday. He was on his way
to Olympia.
L.
Quincy yesterday to visit her sister
in-law, Mrs. Graham.
Miss Elizabeth White returned
from teachers meeting held at
Spokane yesterday.
Gunther Carlberg went to Seattle
yesterday on business.
w. NJ Gill. who has been visit
ing his son, w. Gill, for week, re-
turned to his home in Holly, Colo,
Yesterday. Mr. Gill is so we'll
pleased with Wenatchee that he will
return soon to locate here. He took
with him several boxes of fine APP
pies to show his fellow townsmen
what Wenatchee land could do.
J. L. Richardson of Monitor was
in town yesterday.
c. II. Merritt returned from two
weeks trip around Spokane yester-
day.
Mrs. Frank Baker returned from
Waterville yesterday.
The Royal Arch Masons initiated
two men last night. Light refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. H. B. Wilcox and son went to
Leavenworth yesterday on short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Wantz returned to
Cashmere today. They visited
friends here over night.
VIM. Edmund, of Orondo, was In
town today.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
Wheat Market.
(BY ASsOciated Press. }

TACOMA, Feb. 5. - Bluestem.
$1.1O; export Bluestem, &c; Club,
92c; Red, 90c.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-02-05
FRANKFORT,
ON-THE-MAIN,

rhANhfOhl, UNI ii E-MAlN,
Feb. 5.-The highest water in so
yeares is running in some of the
streams in the Odenwald. Several
railroads are badly damaged in vari-
Gus points along the Rhine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
% OFFICIAL STATEMENT
HOWEVER, 1T IS UNDERSTOOD
EXPLORERS DATA is
LACKING
LIVELY ROW ANTICIPATED
PRELIMINARY REPORT PRO-
voKED ANIMATED DISCUS
SION 1T is SAID

Copenhagen, Dec. 1S.-The Associ-
ated Press is informed by a high au-
thority that the committee of the
University of Copenhagen, in it's pre-
liminary examination of his records,
has failed to discover proof that DR..
Cook ever reached the North Pole.
The consistory of the University of
Copenhagen at secret session today
received the preliminary report, cover
ing the first stage of the work Of
the committee which is examining
the North Pole records of DR.. Cook.
An excited discussion followed. The
committee has not. concluded its I'm
vestigation.
The report was presented by Rector
Torp, but its nature was carefully
guarded. It was admitted the work
thus ia. accomplished has provoked
an animated discussion. Rector Torp
said he hoped the result would be
made public before New Years.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
BUFFALO Jones, WHO ROPES
EN- ALIVE, in LAS VEGAS

Col. Buffalo" Jones, he who ropes
mountain lions alive and the man who
has gained an international reputation
as the breeder of the famous eattalo,
a. cross between the now almost ex-
tinct buffalo, once king of the Ameri-
can plains, and COW, arrived in Las
Vegas this afternoon from the south
ern part of New Mexico, and went to
La Plaeita ranch, where he will yTe-
main over Sunday. tss
Col. Jones came here for the ex-
press purpose of buying two famous
bloodhounds belonging to S. L. Fisch-
er, the well known Mineral Hill ranch
man, which dogs he will take with
him on his African trip, the final de-
tails of which he is wsElosing up.
The dogs purchased by Col. Jones
are. already trained in the art Of trail
ing lions. They respond to the names
of John and Rover. They have nine
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
NINE-YEAR-oLD GIRL
DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Gladys Long, the nine-yearlold
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Long
of Chicago. died in this city this after
noon about 1 O'Clock. She came to
Las Vegas last Septsm in company
with her mother, who is residing here
for the benefit of her health.
The child was in apparently good
health until Thursday afternoon when
she complained of feeling i'll and ask
ed to be excused from school and al
lowed to go home. She grew steadily
worse after being put to bed and
showed no signs of Improvement, her
condition being critical at all times
until the end came this afternoon. She
was the only child in the family and
was bright and intelligent for her
years and favorite with all who knew
her.
George Long, father Of the deceas
ed, left Chicago this morning on the
California limited and win arrive here
Monday morning.
The body is at the Las Vegas I'm
sdertaking parlors.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18

mountain lions and two bears to their
credit thus far this season.
The dogs brought their owner a
fancy price, Col. Jones paying out
$3.50 in genuine United States cur
rency for them. They we're sold with
the understanding that il they return
from the African jungle hunt alive,
their owner is to have gths privilege
of buying them back again. Mr.. Fsch-
er says he win be, more than glad
to do this, for he and his family are
greatly attached to the dogs, which
have been pets with everyone in the
Mineral Hill region.
Besides bringing the dogs to Las
Vegas today for delivery to Col. Jones,
Fischer also brought a9fine specimen
of mountain lion, which he captured
alive and which has been purchased
by Col. Jones, who win take it east
for disposal to the Bronx Zoo.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
PROBATE COURT DisPosEs
OF ESTATE MATTERS

The probate court held busy ses-
sion this morning, taking up several
estate matters of Importance.
In the case of the last will and
testament OF Thomas Delaney. de-
ceased, the matter was taken up ask
ing for date OF probating, which
date was set for January 81, 1910.
In the matter of the estate of
John w. Metzler, deceased, VIM. B.
Bunker was appointed administrator
of said estate. .
A claim was presented by Attor-
ney Chester Hunker for Bacharach
Brothers against the estate of Romal-
do Martinez in the sum of s42. The
claim was allowed by the court.
The matter of the last will and tes-
lament of Louis Ransom, deceased,
was taken up for probating, January
81, 1910, being set by the court as the
date for such.
The court adjourned this afternoon
subject to call of the Judge.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
SUGAR TRUST THIEVES
FoUNR GUILTY BY JURY

New York, Dec. 1S.-The jury last
night found guilty five of the six
employees of the American Sugar Re
fining company. who have been on
trial for the last three weeks charg-
ed with criminal conspiracy to de-
fraud the government of customs du-
ties on imported raw sugar.
In the case of James F. Bender
nagle, former cashier of the COM
pany's Williamsburg plant, the jury
disagreed. Mercy is recommended FOR
all those found guilty.
The jury was out ten hours Under
the Indictment, Oliver Splitter, dock
John r. Coyle, Thom-
as Kehoe, Edward Albert and Patrick
checkers, may be punish
ed for the commission of two overt
acts, the maximum penalty for each
Of which is two years imprisonment
and $4,000 fine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
HEAVY FALL OF SNOW
ALMOST UNPREcEDENTEn DROP
iNgTEMPERATuRE IN MANY
PLACES
FRIGID WEATHER HERE.
THERMOMETER REciSTERED
LOWEST READING IN YEARS
IN LAS VEGAS LAST NIGHT

Denver. Dec. 1S.-The West and
Southwest is today suffering from the
coolest weather that has prevailed in
this section of the United States in
years. On the west slope of the Rocky
mountains, from western Wyoming
down into New Mexico, the cold
wave is almost unprecedented in bit
terness for this time of the year.
Lander, Wyo., reports a temperature
of 80 degrees below zero last night;
Corona, Colo, near the summit of
Great Divide. 3z below; Leadville,
IS below; Pueblo, IA below. and Den
yer. E13 below.
The storm has been accompanied
by a heavy fall of snow extending ov-
er Wyoming. Colorado, West and Cen
trail Texas, New Mexico and Northern
Mexico. The snow is welcomed, les-
pecially in West Texas and New Mex
leo. where it will provide Needed
moisture for the winter ranges, al
though the big drop in temperature
is sure to cause heavy losses of sheep
and cattle on the range.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
Eleven Below Here.

Last night was the coolest night in
Las Vegas in many years, the ther-
mometer at the local U. S. weather
bureau station recording II degrees
below zero. The snow storm of yes
terday, continued throughout the
greater part of the night, and the fall
totalled several inches. Because of the
cold weather, the snow remained dry
and crisp. Although today dawned
clear, it clouded before noon and the
thermometer lowered around the
zero mark the greater part of the
day. In many Las Vegas homes last
night the water pipes froze, plants
were blasted and other damage done.
Colder weather is predicted for to-
night according to the forecast Of
the weather bureau issued for this
section today. 1t is believed that the
thermometer will register even a
lower temperature than it did last
night. MH
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
five TRAINMEN KILLED
IN WRECK ON LAKE SHORE

start and forced Hyland into clinches
time after time. Using his vicious
right to the jaw to good effect, the
Sycamore farmer tottered the Pacific
coast boy repeatedly.
Had Hyland been a fighter OF slow
sr recuperative power he would have
been knocked out in the fifth round.
Twice with hard swings to the jaw,
Thompson sent his man to the canvas.
The first time Hyland took the count
of eight, and the second knock down
kept him down nine seconds. He came
back strong, however. and although
Thompson tried hard to land a knock
out punch he failed.
Mrs. Hyland was spectator, al
though few people knew she was pres
ent The gate receipts were estimated
at $4,000. Sixty per cent of this went
to the boxers, who divided it sixty
and forty per cent.
Betting was at even money. Thomp-
son offered Hyland 5000. to $500 he
would knock him out, but Hyland re-
fused the bet. Clarence Owens, the
American association baseball umpire,
refereed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
PASSENGER TRAIN DAsHEs INTO
SWITCH, ENGINE IN cLEVE-
LAND YARDS
TEN PASSENGERS INJURED
BROKEN RAILS DITcHES ORlEN
tai LIMITED ON THE BUR-
LINGToN

Cleveland, o., Dec. 18.-Five per-
sons are dead and two more may die
as the result of collision at East
Twenty-sixth street early today be-
tween a switch engine and Lake
Shore passenger train. Ten other
passengers were slightly injured.
Those killed were all trainmen.
The wreck occurred at point near
the Union Station. Snow was falling
and it is believed that this was the
reason for the accident as the red
light was obscured. Several Vassar
girls on their way home to spend the
Christmas holidays, were among the
passengers and they aided in caring
for the injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
SANTA FE TRAIN NO. 8
DITCHED BY BROKEN RAIL


way to Cimarron to take the train for
Ration, or was murdered. However,
the latter theory seems the more prob
able, since a confusion on the head
was the only wound found on the
body. Metcalf was probably stunned
by the fall from his horse and perish
ed in the cold while unconscious. He
was due to reach Ration today to at
tend the funeral of his father-in-law,
j. P. Coe. The dead mans wife. from
whom he was divorced. will reach this
city tonight. She was coming to at
tend the funeral her father, who Is to
be buried tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
WOMEN ARRAiGNED ON
A CHARGE OF MURDER

New York, Dec 18.-Mrs. Caroline
p. Martin, the mother of Mrs. Ocey
Snead. the bath-tub victim, created a
scene in the Tombs court when ar
raigned today on c charge of murder.
She was denied permission to make a
statement. Mrs. Martin, who was not
represented by counsel, declared she
meant to have her rights and resisted
her. She was led screaming out of
the court room.
Mrs. Mary Snead, aunt Of Mrs.
Ocey Snead, also was arraigned this
morning on charge of completely in
the murder of her niece.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18


Chicago, Dec. 1S,-Train No. So
on the Chicago, Burlington G Quincy
railroad, known as the Oriental Lin
tied. was wrecked early this morning
near Western Springs, ILL.,. by a broken
rail- three sleeping cars rolling down
steep embankment into the ditch.
Although the train was running at a
rate of As miles an hour at the
time of the derailment, no one was
killed, but many passengers received
injuries. Only few persons, howev-
er, were severely hurt
The escape from an awful catas-
trophe was remarkable. Had the
broken rail been fifty yards further
west the cars would have been pre-
cipitated down 25-foot embankment.
There were fifty passengers in the
day coach, but this car was not over
turned.
The broken rail, termed by railroad
men as a "snake rail-" instead of
piercing one of the car floors and
carrying death with it, coiled up be.
meath the car in confused tangle
Scarcely a passenger on the crowded
train escaped some injury.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
STANDARD OIL FILES
APPEAL FROM DECISION

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 18.-Attorneys
for the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey. its subsidiaries and the sew
en- individuals against whom the gov
ernment recently won its dissolution
suit, have filed an appeal from the
decision of the federal circuit court.
Sixty-five instances in which the
trial court is alleged to have erred are
cited &s reasons for appealing to the
federal supreme court.
Collectively the assignments OF
error are that the evidence did not
show a violation of the Sherman an
thrust law