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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
SHEPPARD DECLARES
SUSPENSION ILLEGAL

| NEW YORK, February melvin Shep.
pard yesterday challenged the validity OF
| his SUSPENSION and while he said that
pending review of his case he would no;
compete in games, he in no way meant
that to be interpreted as subjecting him
self to the sentence imposed He insisted
he still is thoroughly eligible and quoted
the following rule from the handbook OF
the Military Athletic League:
THE member or members to whom the
investigation is assigned shall immedt
ately communicate with the party unde'
suspension either in person or by regis.
tered letter, lay all charges before him or
set forth the circumstances which lead to
d reasonable doubt and call for an an
swer to the charges or d satisfactory ex-
| PLANTATION of the circumstances which
gave rise to the doubt. Ii the athlete CAN
not satisfactorily prove his innocence tile
| In their Judgment titting.''
Sheppard said the NJ A. l.. did no.
notify him, and all he knows about the
matter is what he READ in the newspa-
pers.
| Il am entered to run tonight at the s.
Anthony games he said. land I know
of no reason why I can't. OF course ]
won't run, but al the same time l am
| eligible.''
| The law committee of the Irish-Ameri.
l>o1I <ae"i|'S iup iilCt dsd4Ii yeSleIudy
and formulated their plans for carrying
the Sheppard case to the courts i'm the
event of President Brown of the A. A T.
refusing to reinstate him. SO that d
quick decision may be had. papers in the
case were prepared and the clubs attor-
neys said they We're ready to go on with
the case at any minute.
| Officers of the NJ. A. l.. who were seen
yesterday declined to make any state
ment. They insisted that their action was
just and that Sheppard will have fai,
, trial. Announcement will be made in q
| few days as to the date of the trial
Sheppard will have plenty of time In
which to prepare his case and will ge,
every opportunity to defend himself, they
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Chicago Boys Sign Contracts.

CHICAGO, Ill. February 2.-Secretary
t'redericks of the Chicago Americans re-
turned yesterday from Denver in time TO
open the mail in President ComiSkcy $
absence. and discovered signed con-
tract of Warren Gill, the first baseman
obtained from Minnea polls, and John COL
Inns, the young infielder purchased from
the Springfield team of the Connecticut
League. Gill is the former Pittsburg
player who preceded Absten in try-out
at first base, and was let go at the close
of the season of 1908. Collins has been
regarded by eastern base ball men as {.
youngster of promise. He batted .:3.,o i'm
lightweight games in the Connecticut
League last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Sutton Replies to Hoppe.

CHICAGO, February 2.-George B. SUIT
ton. holder OF the 1871 balkline billiard
championship, issued statement in an
swer to Willie Hoppe, who announced at
Pittsburg that he would claim the $3.50
forfeit unless Sutton agreed to play three
successive nights. According to Sutton
there is no chance for Hoppe carrying out
his threat, as the time and place Of a
match Is optional with the champion and
not with the challenger.
Sutton says he will play a one-night
match for 800 points, but. on the advice OF
his physician, he Will remain out Of tour
nament play for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02

says he is in perfect physical form. and
If he loses 1t will be because Morning
star Is the better player while If he wins
he will issue a universal challenge. He
will challenge Demarest to a game in the
fall and will also challenge the winner
Of the Chicago contest.
Morningstar said that he was in as fine
condition as when he won the world s
championship, and he has set his heart
on winning this one. Much as / like
Hoppe. and close as is our friendship,
shall be q disappointed man II lose. II
fail it will be because Willie outplays
me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
HICKEY WINS AGAIN.
Defeats Hoeke in Amateur Billiard
Tourney.

In the amateur billiard tournament at
the Royal last night Hickey took the
lead and held it until the close. Hickey
played in good form with much conf
dencc. Hoeke, on the other hand was
badly out of form. Score:
Hickey. o3 . 90 % I o . Is o o o 10
OIL 10 q = 5 / 20 s = L. q ; o I
= - O II t-15O.
Horkc-o . ! oO2o o11 +1OO5O sl41
% II y 60 3 10 = . 90 3 8 0 0 4
o. V-l05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Beaumont Traded to Chicago.

CHICAGO. February IA deal was
completed yesterday whereby Clarence
Beaumont, formerly outfielder of the
PittsbtIre, team, later with the Boston
Nationals will wear the uniform of the
Chicago National base bal team the COM
ing season. Fred I.icSe, pitcher and out
fielder was given to the Boston team in
addition to a cash consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Four Maps Given Release

CLEVELAND, Ohio, February .
William Hinchman and Alexander
Reilly, outtielders. and Vedder Sitton
and Fred WincheT, pitchers, were re-
leased from the Cleveland american base
ball team by Manager Mcclure yester-
day. They go to the Columbus team OF
the American Association. Winchell
and Reilly We're never given public
try-out. The release of Hiuchman came
SIS surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Sons of Revolution Hear Wyman

Surgeon General Wyman of the public
health and marine hospital service was
the principal speaker at a meeting Of the
Sons Of the Revolution at the University
Club Monday night. The subject of his
address was the improvement in the
sanitary conditions of South America.
After discussion 1t was decided to hold
the annual banquet OF the society at one
Of the large hotels February -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02

ings and grounds, for permission to SKIN
one of the diamonds on the White Lot.
The Post Office, War and Interior de-
partmentS were not represented at the
meeting last night, but assurances were
received that these departments. with the
possible exception of War, would have
teams in the field.
The next meeting Of the league Will be
held at the office of President Chance at
the city post office building the evening
of February II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
JOHNSON AND COMMY
IN A TRAIN WRECK

HELENA. Ark., February .
President Ban Johnson of the
American League and President
Corniskey of the Chicago American
League Club arrived here yestcr-
White SoX for bunting trip on
Write river. The party was in IL
train wreck near Fulton, Ky. but
beyond u few bruises 10 President
Johnson ESCAPED uninjured.
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Continued on Twenty-first Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-02
Totals 5l3 $50 47s Totals. 47s $50 49,
Totals, 500 4o4 40 Totals. 4ss 49,
II 400 A6i Totals.
COLONIAL LEAGUE.


TERMINAL Y. n. G. A. LEAGUE
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23
Wouniei At Altar Brideg -ecra
Kills Father Of Bs!dc.

Houst >r, Texas, March 1S.-As the
priest was about to conn lete the cer-
emony that would have made the
daughter Of Stephen Pace the wife Of
Salvatore Guiffre, Pace broke into the
church and shot at Guiffre three
times. The third bullet wounded
Guiffre and, lying at the foot OF the
altar, he raised gun and inflicted q
wound on Pace from which he died
three hours later in a hospital.
The spectacular attack threw the
wedding guests in;o an uproar. Par
tisans of both mea were about to en-
gage in battle, Knives flashed and guns
were drawn, when the cool-headed
priest and the plucky girl; who was
almost bride. raised their voices.
The priest sprang to the chancel rail
and chastised the crowd that had
become mob. Instantly the tumult
died down.
Will. blood flowing from his wounds,
Guiffre took the VOW that made the
daughter OF his victim his wife.
The father-in-law died early today
in hospital.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23
Letter From Cross Hill.
% the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
If the editor Of the dear old Dis
patch will allow mo- small space in
one of his columns, I will write few
lines to my old L lexington friends.
long for Thursday to come, as we
get The Dispatch On that day, and as
I glance over the pages and read Of
the deaths and ST ,kncss of some of
my dear old Lexington County friends,
my heart is filed with sadness, and
then when I see an account of their
being in peace and prosperity, my
heart overt1ows with joy.
Ithas been five years since. Wa NOV
ed here. For while I was very lone
some, being away from my relatives
and Lexington friends, but soon I be-
came acquainted with the boys and
girls OF the town, all Of whom are very
kind and friendly.
Gross Hill is a nice little town with
population Of about seven or eight
hundred. We have bank, fifteen CT
sixteen stores, three churches, Meth
odist, Baptist and Presbyterian; fine
school with an enrolment Of $50. I
am member Of the senior class.
notice in The Dispatch that there
has been a great deal of sickness in
Lexington for the past few months
to my sorrow. truly hope that dear
old Lexington will get in a "bloom-
ing' state Of health during these
pleasant spring days.
Easter is now drawing near and we
are all anticipating fine time. I
think the school is going to give an
egg hunt. We had one last year and
cert .inly did have pleasant time.
With best wishes to the Lexington
Dispatch and its many readers.
Brosig Harman.
Cross Hill, March 21.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23
Saved From Awful Peril.

81 never felt SO near my grave. y
writes Lewis Cham bin, Of Manchester,
Ohio. Z. r. No. 3. "sss when fright
fnl cough ard lung trouble pulled me
down 10 ll5 pounds i'll spite CT many
remedies and tie best doctors. And
that am alive t"Gay is due solely to
Dr.. Kings New Discovery, which com
pletely cured me. Now weigh l60
bounds and can " oris hard. Il also cu1 :
ed my four children OF croap.' Infall-
ible for Coughs and Colds, its the rlcst
certain remedy for LaG1ippe Asthma:
desperate lung trouble and ali bronchial
affections, SOC and Sl.O0. A trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by Kaufman Drug
Co, Derricks Drug Store, Sanael Drug
Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23
How Good News Spreads.

"I am 70 years old and travel most
of the time," writes B. F. Tolson, of
EIizabethtown, KY. "Everywhere l
90 recommend Electric Bitters. be-
cause owe my excellent health aud
vitality to them. They effect cure
every time" They never fail to tone
the stomach. regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invigorate
the nerves and purify the blood. They
work wonders for weak, rundown
men and women, restoring strength,
vieor and health that's a daily JOY.
Try them. Only SOC. Satisfaction is
positively guaranteed by Kaufman
Drug Co., Derrick's Drug Store and
Sandel Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23
HoW's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry cut any obligations made
by his firm.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of tho system.
Testimonials sent free. Price Is cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for colsti-
patton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23

A lot of people arc all right accord
ing to 5hcir lights, but their wick:
need trimming.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23

A text should be a starting point,
not an axis.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-23

Send loc.. name Of paper and this ad for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Childs Sketch-Book
Each bank contains Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT 6 BOVINE, 400 Pearl St. New York
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
CROWD HEARS OPENING
HALF HOUR OF MUSIC
Miss LivernaSh and Victor de
Gomez Are SOlOiSts

BERKELEY. Aug. 2S.-A large audi
ence. a perfect day and two excellent
sOlOists. combined to make a success
of the first Sunday half hour of music
since the summer vacation, which was
held in the Greek theatre yesterday.
The artists were Miss Alberta Liver
nash, pianist. and Victor de Gomez. vio-
lincellist. The selections they present
ed were greatly appreciated by the au-
dience.
Miss Livernash had three Chopin num-
bers, as her contribution to the pro-
gram, while De Gomez played two
groups of three compositions each. The
piano works, played by Miss Livernash.
were Chopin's preludes. Opus 2S. Nos
is and Z; and the ballade in A fiat.
Opus AZ, by the same composer. The
works played by De Gomez We're: Ga
Vote No. ?, and Widmung both bv
Pepper; Andante reIgiOso (Thome)
Cantilena (GOlterman), "Du Bist die
Ruh" Schubert -Popper), and Scherzo
(Van Goena.)
Hereafter the half hours of music
will be given in the Greek theater
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock
The arrangement of the concerts is in
the hands of the musical and dramatic
committee of the university of Cali
fornia, of which Prof. William DaIlam
Armes is chairman
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
BENANI POSTPONES
LOVE TALES OPERA
Initial Performance to Be Given
Wednesday at Idora Park

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-Owing to the
tmpossibility of getting the massive
production Of The Love Tales Of Hoff-
mann in readiness the initial per
iormauce, scheduled for tonight by the
BeVani opera company at IdOra parI<
has been postponed. The opening will
occur Wednesday evening. the house
remaining dark this. evening and Tues
DAY
Al the last moment ii was found i'm
possible TO get the production in per
feet order. and rather than lower the
high standard previously set the Re
wants decided TO defer the opening until
Wednesday. leaving two days in which
10 perfect the roles and scenic produc-
tiOn.
'- Those who have already bought seats
for Monday or Tuesday evenings can
exchange them at the box Offices a
ldora park or Sherman, Clay & Co.'S
oakland or San Francisco stores for
performances later in the week Money
viii also be refunded if ticket holders
do not desire an exchange
One Of the biggest attractions now
at Idora is Ellery's royal Italian band.
The concerts yesterday brought forth
large audiences, who put the stamp
of approval on this magnificent band
in a most emphatic manner. .EIery will
give an indoor symphony concert in
the theater building Tuesday after
noon. An excellent program has been
prepared, and the concert promises 70
be one Of the best yet given at Idora.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
SKELETON THOUGHT TO
BE SUICIDES REMAINS
Rope Around Neck Strengthens
Theory of Coroner

SAN LEANDRO. Aug. 2S-A mans
skeleton. found lying in the hills near
Lake Chabot today with a bale rope
noosed about the neck. is believed bv
Coroner Tisdale to be the remains of.
Peter Bressi laborer who was ar
rested on suspicion of insanity on Ju1v
IL and sent from the receiving hOspitaI
to the county infirmary.
The remains of man of abOut 40
years were found this afternoon bv a
hunter, who telephOned to the county
int1rmary. Edward d. WhitcOnnb. an
attache of the infrmary, went to the
lake and got the remains. Coroner Tfs-
dale and Deputy Coroner Sargent
hunted the region where the body was
found, but could find no reason to be-
lieve that Bressi had not killed him
self. The Identification was made bv
papers and marks in the clothes.
The skeleton, when Whitcomb found
1T, was lying near the lake shore Is
feet from clump of trees. 1t is sup
posed that Bressi ended his life bv
hanging himself from a tree and that
the rope had rOtted away The BODY
fell and presumably slipped down tbe
slope away from the trees TO its resting
place.
The skeleton was clad in a brown
suit and heavy working shoes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
CUPID JAILS TWO
POLICE'S HEARTS
Daniel in Copper Role" Stars,
With Berkeley Officers as
the Principles

BERKELEY, Aug 2S.-Cupid is play
ing havoc with the Berkeley police
force, as evidenced by the announce
ments of engagement of two young Of
ficers of Chief Vollmers department.
Miss Beulah Edna Davidson's engage
ment to Clarence S. Morrill, police
man of Berkeley, was announced today.
Immediately following it came the
announcement that Miss Estella Inger-
soil of Fort Barry, Marin county, was
engaged to +. II. de Pue, who for year
past has been the director of the bu-
reau of criminal identification in. the
local police department. Both young
men received Congratulations from
their colleagues this morning at police
headquarters. No date has been set
for either wedding, but on account of
the official relations of the fortunate
young men there is talk of d double
wedding in the near future.
Both Miss Davidson and Miss Inger-
soil are well known in Berkeley. Miss
Davidson is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. M. Davidson of MADEIRA, Mex
leo, where Davidson is engaged as a
mining engineer. The family formerly
resided in Berkeley. At the present
time Mrs. Davidson and her daughter
are visiting with friends at 865 Castro
street, Oakland. Miss Ingersoll is the
daughter of j. F. Ingersoll of Fort
Barry, Marin county. and is also well
known in Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
PARLORS OF ALAMEDA
COUNTY TO PARADE
Native Sons and Daughters Pre-
pare to Celebrate

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-The prepara-
tions being made by the Native Sons
and Daughters of Alameda county for
their participation in the big Admission
day celebration of September at San
Francisco bid fair to surpass anything
that they have previously arranged.
1t was decided last night by the Ad-
mission day celebration committee to
ask permission of superintendent of
Police A. Wilson to have those men,
bers of the order who belong to the
police department lead the Alameda
county divisions in the parade in full
uniform. A committee was appointed
to confer with Wilson and use every
effort to obtain his approval
Every parlor of the organization is
planning to have float in the pageant
E. r. Garrison, chairman of the COM
mittee on floats. reported that the pro-
posed reproduction of the new city hall
of Oakland was progressing and that
the float promised to be feature of
the parade An effort will be made to
secure a contribution for the county
float from the exposition fund through
the city and county officials. The
names of the following had been
selected as division marshals:
c. E. Corrigan, division No. l; Frank
Barnet, division No. 2, and w. S. c.
Schmidt, division No. 3.
The following were appointed as
transportation committee:
J. J. Dignan, c. A. Jacoby II. Straub,
Edward X. Strowbridge and H. Shiram-
sky. The committee on arrangements
for the Alameda county Admission day
celebration follows:
The Native Daughters are repre-
sented on the committee by the. fol-
lowing:
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
TURLOCK CONTRACTORS
WIFE PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Farrell Dies in
Oakland

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Ellen NJ.
Farrell. wife of John O. Farrell, a con-
tractor and builder of .Yurlock died
yesterday at a sanatorium in this city
after an illness of two weeks. Mrs.
Farrell was formerly a resident of this
city, having come here with her fam
lily from New York several years ago.
She was a native of Jacksonville,
Fla, and was descended from. a promi-
nent pioneer family. Her mother was
Mrs. Elizabeth Coffey, a daughter of
Major Coffey, who was leader in the
war of 1912.
Mrs. Farrell was educated a. Spring
fietd. Mass. She was married in 1884
in New York.
Among a wide circle of friends she
was esteemed for her charm of char
acter and a delightful personality. Be
sides her husband, two children, Miss
Natalie r. Farrell and Donald NJ. Far
reil, survive. There are three broth
ers. william p. MacNeill, Charles ].
MacNeill of New York and Alvin G.
MacNeill of Jacksonville. Funeral SER
vices will be held Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock at undertaking parlors in this
city. Rev Edward F. Gee. rector OF
St. Johns Episcopal church. will of
ficiate. The body will be taken to
Jacksonville
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
.IMPROVERS DESIRE
Streets NAMED
Confusion Exists in Annexed
District Because of Dupli-
Gates and Changes

OAKLAND. Aug. 2S.-Representa-
tives from the numerous improvement
clubs of the annexed district are
planning for conference in week
or two at which they will draw up
petition to theH city council and the
street department. requesting that an
the cross streets between Twenty fifth
avenue and the eastern limits OF OAK
land, Stanley road, be renamed lmme-
diately Many of these streets have
two or three names. and with the re-
cent opening of new tracts additional
names haze been given to the high
ways that pass through, so that great
confusion exists.
Streets that cross East Fourteenth
street also often change their names
on crossing Then names are dupll-
Gated in each district. such as Fitch
burg, Elmhurst, Melrose and Highland.
There are Jones avenue, Jones street
and Jones road; two Fifth avenues,
one Fifth street; three Grand avenues
1t is proposed that all the streets be
changed TO avenues. numbered cOnsec-
utively from Twenty y-fifth to One Hun
dred and Sixth avenue. j. z. Hood.
Philip Reilly and j. A Clark of the
Elmhurst board of trade. c. A. jam
sen, @. Scadden and w. Urich OF the
Melrose citizens club. l. j. Grant.
NreOISe Md1S0dll ana j. d. Eepplu JI.
of the Fitchburg Improvement club and
A. LOrsbach. Henry Barkmeyer and
E. Dawson of the Fruitvale board of
trade are to confer with Street Super
intendent Howe in regard TO having
the change made at once.
The Improvement organizations OF
eastern Fruitvale are working TO have
sidewalks laid before the winter rains
begin in the streets that lead to the
schools of the district particularly the
new Manzanita. SequOia and Laurel
schools.
As a result of the efforts of the Cen
tral Improvement club of East Fruit
vale fire hydrants have been installed
in Redwood road and throughout the
Key Route heights tract. Prof. Fl.
Schultz. Ernest SOuthwick, X. Bergen
dahl and W. Z. Sansome have been ap-
pointed 10 arrange for public enter
tainment under the auspices of the
club in AllendaIe hall Tuesday. Sep
tember 27.
The report made to the Hopkins
street Improvement club that the en-
gineering department of the Oakland
traction company had completed the
surveys for the extension of the Di-
mond carline to connect with the Liese
avenue line in Allendale has given an
impetus to the Improvement of Upper
Peralta, Rhoda. Laguna. Prospect
Wilson, Boston and Montana avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-29
TWO YOUTHS ARRESTED
ON HOLDUP CHARGE
Hoyt S. Rees Says Pockets
Were Rifled

Charging that he was held up and
that his pockets were rifled Hoyt S.
Rees who is staying at the Piedmont
hotel. yesterday caused the arrest of
two young men, Louis Lampour, who
was sent to the Juvenile detention
home, and John Dover. a chauffeur.
who was put in the city prison. Rees
said the youths spoke to him Sunday
morning about 4 o'clock and suggested
a stroll to a saloon in Mission street.
He said that in the middle of the
block they forcibly went through his
pockets. Rees had no money The
boys said that Rees was drunk, though
they admit having felt his pockets for
money. They were unarmed.