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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
JEFFRIES DEFIES TRAINERS
Has Workout Despite Advice of His
Handlers.
~ vi. vi. NAUGHTON.


Jeffries Training Camp, Rowarden-
nan, Cal. April 30.-It is doubtful
II any one interested in the fighting
game heard the news of the tragic
death at the conclusion of the Nc
Carthy-MOran match with more re-
greet than did James J. Jeffries who
is now preparing for the greatest ring
contest in history. Jefries had been
watching the career of the promising
young fighter who died today. and
was shocked and saddened by the
tidings of his death. When the morn
ing papers arrived he asked imme-
diately Tor copies and eagerly read
the details OF the tragedy.
Il am awfully sorry TO hear that
there has been another tragedy in the
ring" said Jenries. Il feel very sorry
for the accident itself. but most OF
all l am sorry for the family Of the
boy. Such accidents happen sometimes
aud cannot be helped. IL is one Of the
risks Of the business. But there Is
danger of death in any sport. Sta
tistics show that more men are kill
ed while hunting for game with guns
in one year than are killed in ring
contests in five years. Men get killed
III al noANH OF AeClutnAS IN Sports,
but IL is too bad for any young man
20 die from an injury received in the
ring. for people seem TO be more
shocked by It,"
That Jeffries is the master direct.
ing the whole course OF his prepare.
ton TO fight Johnson was apparent
today when after his trainers had de
clared that little work would be done
this week. he arose in exuburant spir.
it's and plunged into the longest and
heaviest days work he had had FOR
a week or longer.
First on the program came the
road work, but rain had fallen In
the night and the roads being a bit
muddy, Jeffries and his companions
did not do the full road run. The
morning workout in the gymnasium
was one OF the most vigorous the big
fellow has gone through. In addition
to shadow boxing, exercise with the
weights and the other gymnasium &C
cessories Jeffries boxed six rounds.
two with Sam Berger and four with
Bob Armstrong.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Huston Guilty OF con,ol,.ev

Joseph NJ. Huston. the architect OF
the Pennsylvania state capitol. was
convicted in Harrisburg of conspiracy
70 defraud the state OF Pennsylvania
by certifying TO desks for the equip
mept OF the building II required
twenty-five and a half hours for the
turymen to reach a verdict
George s. Graham, Illusions chief
counsel, who fought the battle for HIS
client so brilliantly. said that he was
not done fighting. and that he would
take into the argument for a retrial
the singular circumstances surround.
ing the rendering OF the abortive yer.
Dict. because in attempting TO explain
IL TO the Judge Foreman Edwin s. Far.
yer has said:
I'VE had agreed that there was no
conspiracy" When this statement was
made Mr.. Graham at once asked the
court that IL be received as the yer.
dict. but was overruled. His col.
leagues. A. S. /. Shields and Samuel
n. Clement Jr.. OF Philadelphia. and
Lyman ID. Gilbert and Charles n.
Bergner. OF Harrisburg. supported
him. and the refusal of the Judge to
accept the erroneous finding will be
made the basis OF tremendous legal
battle. The circumstances are said "a
be almost unprecedented. and real in.
terest, which has hung about the trial.
has been vastly increased by the de.
velopments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Free Monkey Amys.s aooo

A free circus that ended in a kid
mapping entertained 5000 persons neal
the Auditorium in Chicago. wher
Mike" a large Brazilian monkey. es
capped from a dealers store in Wa
bash avenue and Skinned up the ele
waited railroad structure He walked
the third rail without exploding. and
when trains threatened to mangIe hir0
he hung down from the structure by
his tail. did a giant swing 20 a pos;
and soon reached a station. where he
frightened p girl ticket seller so that
she turned In a police alarm.
The streets were packed with a big
throng following the antics of the
monkey. The police could not capture
him. In flying leaps, under and over
the structure. he set a hot pace until
he reached Van Buren, street. There
he made a leap to a trolley pole. land.
ed In the street and was captured by
two newsboys. who made on with him.
His owner had offered a reward and
the police have put out a monkey
draxnet
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
SULLIVAN ON BIG FIGHT
Says JOhnsonJeffries Battle viii BE
One OF the Greatest Ever Fought.

New York, April 30.-John L. Sui
Ivan. former heavyweight champion
of the world, in a London letter to
the editor OF the New York Times.
says, in part:
The fight which is TO be held at
Emeryville. Cal, on independence
day between James J. Jeffries, repre-
senting the white race and Jack John
son, who now stands sponsor TO the
fighting qualities OF the black man.
is, TO my mind going to be one OF
the greatest battles. IL not the very
greatest, in all ring history.
IT myself feel sorry the match was
ever made. am not biased, but I
do believe that the negroes should
fight in a class by themselves. Many
times during my career I was urged
by outsiders to throw reason to the
winds and fight black man, but 7
always refused.
Now, as to the fight itself. To my
mind II all depends on Jeffries' con-
dition- Jeff should win, IL he stands
in the ring with the same degree of
strength and skill that characterized
his fighting before he retired. n he
does not touch that form, then John
son has his chance.
II was about the same age when I
fought Corbett that Ierries will be-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
JEFF Is MOROSE.

Aad What a hod gepodge OF stun
cOsnea out in consequence. Jeffries is
moTeee, he is kittenish ne deVOurs
eNeroase as hungry pup laps milk /:
he h suffering from stin shoulders :
he Is timber again and ne 90 fight
right now. Last OF all. there Is an
angry eruption somewhere around
the small OF his back. and Choynski
Is SogGing him 10 put n paddock on
the gTninasium and give a few days
70 6ODng on the Veranda.
Wot3. after all. Il serves TO show
that the men around Jefries are
watching for symptoms. even II their
orNnioos OF their charge change fire.
Quentig. AZ Is a relief TO those who
read % know that ten full weeks lag
betvee1 now and the Fourth OF July.
and thst there is ample time for
jeHries 60 reach very best Of con
dittor that is. II he can stand train
ing AZ all
Jack Gleason. who has Just re-
turaed from Eastern points. says
that there Is no occasion to worry
over JShns sons condition.
'IChasOn has little fat on him
but us ntore than a man should have
going into camp" said Gleason.
Furthermore. I am satisfied from
JohssO1's appearance that he has
not abused himself TO the extent
with which he is charged. Automo-
billing. while a dangerous thing for
uasu with as much at stake as John
sos. has its advantages. IL has kept
Jaek In the open air. and from the
LOOK % MIN. he has benefited by il.
/ oaHnot say anything about JEFF
fries. for ! have not seen him since
be reut into camp. but I'll go bail
that iehnsOn will not be more than
two weeks in quarters before the
best Judges will say that his condi-
tio1 ~ faultless."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Beef Trust Hit I'm south

The federal grand jury at Savan.
nah, Ga, has returned an indictment
against the Cudahy Packing company.
Schwarzchild q Sulzberger. Swift q
Co, the Armour Packing company and
the Nelson Morris company az cor.
porauons. and against Emmett n.
Adams. local agent for Swift & Co.
William ID. Cooper. agent Tor the Ar.
mour Packing company. and Fred NJ.
HUI Jr, agent for the Nelson Morris
company.
There are two counts in the indict-
ment one charging that the CORPORA
lions sold meat at less than cost for
the purpose Of putting the South At
lantic Packing company. OF Savannah
out or business. and the other thar
the local agents entered into a com
oination 20 arbitrarily TX the price OF
beef. eliminating competition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
SPORTING
GOSSIP.
BFF LACKS CONDITION
SS1~srs Evidence of Lowered Vitality
and entertaining.
BY W. W. NAUGHTON.

san Francisco. April 2e.-"Jim"
J ehries Is showing evidences of low
cred vitality and entertaining in the
shape OF boils. and his advisers are
begging him to lay OF.
Jack Johnson is so high In flesh
that there is danger OF his being un-
dertrained on July 4th.
IL a man who hasn't kept himself
posted on the championship situation
were to ask friend who is In touch
with affairs pugilistic for the news
IN a nutshell," the above is what he
would be told.
And this alarmist condition has all
developed in about % hours. To say
a man is overturned or undertrain-
ed ten weeks before a fight is enough
20 cause any old conditioner Of pu-
gfiists 60 chuckle with amusement
II a fighter has fundamental ply
steal sOundness 20 start out with. he
should be able 20 break camp for a
few weeks under such conditions AMI
thes take up the grind again: pro
vioed- always, he has some one at
the helm who understands the basic
prtndpte of placing a man In condi-
tiOs 10 eight.
Yesterday I took occasion TO say
that tae idea which liked the respOn-
sibtiitT OF discouraging reports from
JeGues' quarters on the correspond
ents was wrong. This still goes. The
bOus which trouble Jenries at pres
ent are not figments OF any news.
gatherer's imagination
Information as to the alfalfa ba-
ron's ailments and setbacks is hand
cd down To the correspondents. and
thsE seud IL along TO their papers.
In large measure. too they have
20 rely upon Jeffries' aids for news
OF The way work affects Jetries. for
Jim Ia not in a talkative mood this
campaign
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Fights on Posse and KlIls self.

Fights of Posse and Kills Self.
After having savagely attacked his
girl companion in a moment of frenzy.
shot a policeman and wounded sew
eral others OF his would-be captors.
Clarence Woods. nineteen years old.
OF HackensaCk. y. j.. held forty dep
uty sheriffs az bay until. when about
TO be overcome he shot himself
through the head.
When the posse that was first sent
down in response TO a call for aid
from the chief of police OF Rutherford
reached the scene OF the siege they
found that Woods had enough ammu-
milton to keep them at distance IN
less they wished to make "A dash
through bullet swept space. The sit.
uation was explained 90 Sheriff Brew
ster here, and he went down with an
automobile loaded with rifles to take
personal charge Of the affair.
Under his direction the posse divid-
ed, about ten men going up the Hack
ensack river until they found a motor
launch. in TO which they piled with
their rifles. Then as they came down
the river 10 attack the boathouse from
the rear ttS men on shore moved for
ward, both parties pouring a storm OF
bullets into the little structure.
When there was no reply from
Woods the men in the boat ventured
10 come ashore at the little landing
stage. They were just preparing for
a rush on the door when a shot sound
ed from the inside and the door Of
the boathouse opened.
WoQGs had shot himself throw -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
WESTON ENDS
36OO-MILE HIKE
From Coast 10 Coast in II
Walking Gays.
GREETED IN NEW YORK
Entered Gotham Under Police Es
eort and Walked Between Lanes Of
Automobiles and Cheering Crowds

Automobiles and Cheering Crowds.
Bdward Payson Weston. when he
gave the mayor OF New York a letter
from the mayor Of Los Angeles. Cal
had finished his little 5000 mile jaunt
inside OF seventy-seven days, that was
as tidy feat for a man OF seventy
two. as every one remarked 70 every
one else in the Jam of people IN the
City Hall park at New York.
When the pedestrian reached the
Ansonia, at Seventy-third street. W
f Stokes invited him TO bide a wee
and have some refreshments.
From there down to Forty-second
street he walked between lanes OF su-
tOmobiles. These were drawn up at the
curbs and generally filled with women.
who waved their hands and overwork-
ed the horns. The police escort was IN.
creased at Seventy second street AM
was needed for enthusiasts who want
ed 20 tell their grandchildren that they
had walked part way from Santa Mo
MICA with Weston.
The crowd broke through the solid
police lines at Park Row Just he the
mayor opened the letter which Weston
delivered
While the turmoil was AZ lts hottest
Mayor Gaynor. still smiling. said 10
Weston: Il thanh you for bringing 60
me in such an extraordinary manner
this letter from the mayor OF Los An.
geles. People ought 70 do like you and
live as much as possible In the open
air. II they did they'd live 10 be 100
years old right here. The feats OF tho
athletes a. old were not any more re-
markable than that Just completed by
the year-old athlete
Il am mighty proud OF you. Weston
The whole world ought 20 be proud 81
you. You started on Feb. l at 4 o'clocI-
and got here on May at $40 O'Clock
This is marvellous There never was
anything like that in the history OF tho
world. You are one OF the benefactor-
OF the human race. You have made
people go out in the open and taught
them how 20 live. II they would follow
your teachings they would live 100
years instead OF nifty"
The crowd. seeing that the mavo~
had stopped talking. cheered for him
and Weston. The pedestrian smiled
and bowed, and then said: This is tho
second time. Mr.. Mayor. that you have
greeted me on one OF my walks
wanted TO show them what a young
old man Of seventy-two could do"
From the city hall Weston went To-
Postmaster Morgan's Office IN the fed
eral building 10 present the letter
sent by Postmaster II. NJ Flint. Of
Los Angeles. Mt. Morgan said he was
glad to get the letter thirteen DAYS
ahead OF the schedule.
Weston left Santa Monica. a seaside
resort near Los Angeles. on Feb. /
He did not walk on Sundays. and they
are deduced by him in speaking OF
his time. seventy-seven days. The dis
lance of his route by railroad meas
urement is 34S3 miles. but he made
a detour 10 the Grand COnyon OF Colo
RADIO OF i28 miles. which makes the
distance as he figures II 36I1 miles
His longest days walk was seventy
miles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
LOW FARES TO ASHEVIILE. n q
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Account General Conference NJ. f.
church South. Tickets on sale Nav
TO IL, inclusive, good returning un-
III May 81, 1910. Rate $11.5O round
trip. Splendid opportunity to visit
western North Carolina, "The Land
OF the sky" For full information
apply nearest Southern Railway
Agent. or write, s. 2. BURGESS.
ID. p. A. $40 East Main Street, Rich.
npond. Va.
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Jazries Slow Getting in shape.

Ne~ York. May 2.-Is Jenries i'll.
the fact from the publlc9
Rsmors have reached Broadway.
all the way from California. that JEFF
fries is in poor physical condition.
that he finds il impossible TO do siren
uous work. and that he is actually
in aeed of medical attention.
Letters have been received here
from sporting men on the coast TO
the effect that Jeffries is worrying a
lot as to his ability to get into proper
triS for the fight with Johnson and
is somewhat discouraged because he
sim 6ads his wind deficient. One OF
these letters says;
De not be surprised II there's an
explosion at Jeffries' camp. He is all
ing With various troubles and is in
no coalition to train hard. Berger
and Choynski both want to keep the
truth a secret, because IL may hurt
the eight. but. nevertheless. 1t is a
fact that Jeffries is I'll and may call
the Aght of at any moment. think
youH fad that he will make a final
decislOR about the middle OF May and
II he lads he doesn't get any better
than he is now he will declare him
self ost OF the match.
Jefries is peevish and iIl-temper-
ed aeariy all the time. He looks
heavy and habby. and has nothing Of
the cid speed. II the fight took place
vftAfn q week Johnson would cut JEFF
fries to ribbons first and then knock
him cut There ia a conflict of au-
thorsty at Jeff's quarters and the big
Fellow seems visibly annoyed by II.
He tseeu disgusted. and as II sorry
ne ev-r decided TO return TO the ring.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Bride Shoots Herself

Mrs. Achim Serbian. aged eighteen
years. a bride Of a day. attempted
suicide by shooting herself In the
breast with revolver al her home in
Clinton. Ind. The young woman
named Anna Misher. Is said to have
agreed to marry Serbian. merchant.
against her own wishes 20 satisfy her
mother There was a stormy scene
just before the marriage Tuesday. ar.
gument and persuasion being neces-
sary 10 get the young woman 10 con
sent 70 the ceremony.
The young woman is in a serious
condition though physicians expect
her 20 recover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Danville. Va. April 27, 1910
This Is to certify that 1 have re
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, knights OF Pyth
las, n A, S. A, E., A.. A. and A,
tS15O.0O) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim Of Brother r. ]. Adams, who
was a member OF Nightingale Lodge,
No. 40, of Danville. Va.
Signed: PRESTON w. CLANCY,
Administrator.
Witnesses:
Matt Cunningham,
W. J. Hubbard, ID. d. G.. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07

whipping and the strike spirit oozed
out
Mayor A. !. Horlicl OF Racine. Wis.
driving his automobile. ran over and
killed Harry Thompson the seven
year-Old son OF workman In the Hor-
Hex factory. The accident was due 20
a binding storm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For produces
and Live Stock.

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR dull
winter low grades. $3.6OH3 90: winter
clear. $4b0Q AIS; city mills. fancy.
S5.7566
RYE FLOUR firm. at SA25g440 per
barrel
WHEAT quiet: No. p red. S1IOu
liz
CORN quiet. No. ? yellow. local.
Sc u "a 67c.
OATS quiet: No. . white. 4Sis T
49c.: lower grades 4Sc
POULTRY. Live firm. hens. 1885, O.
20C.; old ROSTERS. 1fc Dressed firm
choice fowls. l9isC.; old ROSTERS.
l5LC
BUTTER steady; extra creamery.
sc per 10.
EGGS firm: selected. - N PC g.
nearby 22C.. western. 22C
POTATOES quiet. at 2SG SOC. bush
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Live Stock Markets-

PITTSBURG (Union stock Yardsl
CATTLE steady: choice. go0R1..
prime. S750u7S5
SHEEP firm, prime wethers. s. p
40; Culls and common $3U45G.
lambs. S5GS.75; veal calves. $3.50 p,
SIS
HOGS steady. prime heavies mo
siums. heavy Workers.. $9S0 Ueht
Workers, pigs. 1910. roughs. $SRs75
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Nine Elephant. Bun Amuek In CITY

Nine Elephants Run Amuck IN City.
Several persons were injured and
much property was damaged by nine
elephants that stampeded just after
they had been unlOaded from car at
Danville III. after several hours ride
from Chicago.
A large bull elephant made a break
for liberty. bowling ever the keeper
and escaping. The animal was followed
by seven other bulls. which ran bel
lowing through the strceS and across
fields. Later. while the entire force OF
trainers and Keepers was engaged In
the unusual sport OF hunting elephants
In automobiles. a female elephant also
made her escape.
For several hours the elepran s.
we're at large. hunted by all attaches
OF the circus all the city polc.., n
and the more venturcsome Of - MS.
The elephants at first moves ir a
bunch. then separated They stopped
for nothing except brick and stone
buildings. Such small Franc struc-
lures. coal sheds. fences and trees as
came in their path were pushed over.
trodden down. uprooted and thrown To
one side.
More than 100 homes were damaged
20 some extent by the elephants. but
the total loss Will probably not exceed
$4,000.
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$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Petersburg. Va. April IS. 1910.
This is to certify that I have re
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia, Knights OF Pyth
las, y. A., S. A., E. A.. A. and A..
(S150.OOJ One Hundred and Fifty
dollars in payment OF the death
claim Of Brother VIM. II. Harris, who
was a member OF Auxiliary Lodge,
No. ?, OF Petersburg, Va.
Signed: MARTHA HARRIS,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Thomas Butler,
Vim. A. Scott. X. OF r. and s..
y. NJ. Bait. p. c..
Madison Lowry. p. c..
Edward w. Wood. ID. ID. G.. C.
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3. g. o. Increases wao-s

Notice was given to the heads OF the
various departments OF the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad company OF 6 per
cent increase. effective April /. in the
rate OF pay Of all employees receiving
SzOO or less per month. excepting
those affected by agreements recently
reached with the engineers. firmen.
conductors. trsinmen yardmen and
teaegraphers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07

II he doesn't call the fight of it will
be for two reasons-either he will
think he can get back his old strength
or unwilling to lose the $4,000 for
felt"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
BOYS LEG WORTH S13.75O

Big Verdict Upheld by Supreme Court
In New York.
New York. May 4.-Thirteen thou
sand, seven hundred and fifty dollars
for the loss OF leg was awarded to
Harold Schaffier. the ffteen-year old
son Of a policeman. by the appellate
division OF the supreme court. affirm
ing a decision of the lower court
against the New York. New Haven &
Hartford Railroad company. Il Is the
largest verdict ever upheld here for
such an injury.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
Witnesses
$4,000 Endowment Paid.


This is to certify that have re
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order OF
Calanthe (S1O0.00) One Hundred
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Sister Maggie Goode, who
was member OF Josephine Court,
No. 22S, OF Richmond, Va.
Signed: JOHN A. GOODE.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Jeanette Goode,
Jemima Moss.
Her
Frances X Swami,
Mark
Anna Taylor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
POSTPONE NAMING
REFEREE FOR MILL
Jack johnson Reiterates Confidence
in Ability to Beat Jeff.

San Francisco. May after
a conference last night between Sam
Berger and George Little. respective
managers of Jeffries and johnson.
Berger announced that the date for
selecting the referee for the big fight
which was fixed for Wednesday had
been postponed fifteen days.
Berger declined 70 speculate on
the probable choice.
Jack Johnson is now talking freely
OF his condition. his training plans
and fight prospects. He asserted en-
phatically yesterday that he intended
to regulate his own training.
IF ! win this fight" he remarked
Il want all the credit that is COM
ing. What l want is some strapping
young fellow who can stand rough
and tumble work. for that is what
this fight will be like"
Johnson reasserted his confidence
in defeating Jeffries. Il am not saying
will beat him because ] think that
Jeffries has gone back for ] think
could have whipped him in his
prime" said Johnson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-05-07
MARTHA HARRIS,
Beneficiary.
$4,000 Endowment Paid.
clifton Forge. va. April %. 1911

NHAtoh FOIBe, Va, April Is, 1910.
This Is TO certify that I have re
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Knights OF Pyth
las, y. A, S. A, E. A, A and A.
t$l5O.OO) One Hundred and Fifty
dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Brother Arthur Mallory, who
was n member of High Rock Lodge
No. l2s, OF Clifton Forge, Va.
Signed: MRS. A. L. MALLORY.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Thomas N. Taylor.
+. Hatcher.
r. F. Scott.