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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
SPANISH VETERANS
HOLDING BIG MEET

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Lovers of
athletic sports will have a rare treat
tonight when the Spanish War Veter-
ans ho,d their annual indoor meet in
the Twenty second Regiment armory.
In the seventy-yard dash there will
be Bobbie Cloughen and w. J. Keat-
ing of the Irish Americans, Morissey
of the Pastimes, McEntee of the New
Yark A. c., and Clafke of the Xaviers.
The half mile run will have strong
field, including Gissing of the N. Y.
A. c.: A r. Kiviat and Frank Riley,
Irish American A. c.; Matt Gels, I'M
attached, and Dick Egan of the Pas
times. In the tWo-mile run Mike Dris-
coll, Eddie Carr and w. H. Caring
have entered. For the five-mile run
the field will be made up Of George
Bonhag, Tom Collins and w. G. Frank
of the Irish American A. c.; George
Obermeyer, New York A. c.; Harry
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
w. S. c. DEFEATS o. A. C. FIVE
IN FAST GAME LAST NIGHT
Game Played at Pullman Ends With
Score of 80 to 20 For Pullman
ties Five

PULLMAN, Wash, Feb. 1S.-(Spe-
ciaD Washington State college de-
feated Oregon Agricultural college by
the decisive score of 80 to 20 in a fast
game of basketball here tonight. .. A.
c. started off strong and it looked very
much as though they would win the
contest but the second half was an
entirely different story. Pullman came
back strong and piled up a good score.
o. "A. C. was considerably handicapped
by their long trip and when they ran
onto the floor evinced considerable
stiffness Both teams showed up good
in practice. The contest was rough
and many fouls were called on both
teams
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
FISH AND GAME
SHOW is OPENED

Woodsn1an lige, cts"
One of the novelties displayed in
the general plan of aiding in the con-
seryation of the forests and game
and fisheries will be motion pictures
of hunting, logging, fishing and back
woods life. Another is a display OF
United States government transpar-
encies showing improved methods In
managing the public forests preserves.
Three tanks have been installed TOT
the game show, one for trout, another
for water fowls and wading birds, ana
the third for log rolling exhibitions
canoeing by guides and Indians anu
natatorial exhibitions. Another ieat-
use is a great display of wild anlfnais
and game birds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

Jensen, Pastimes, and F. Kramer and
w. S. Schneider, Acorn A. G. The
running high jump has been added to
the program for the purpose of bring
ing together such high ass jumpers
as Porter, Erickson, Thomasson, Field
and and Grumpelt. A handsome bronze
trophy will be given to the club or
association whose representatives
score the greatest number of points.
Five prizes will be awarded in each
event. To the winner eighteen carat
gold medal; to the second, fourteen
carat gold medal; to the third, ten
carat gold medal; to the fourth, jew
eled sterling silver medal, and to the
fifth, sterling silver medal. In the
reray races fourteen-carat gold med
ais will be awarded to the members
of winning teams; jeweled sterling
silver medals to the second teams, and
sterling silver medals to the third
teams.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
NATIONAL SKI
TOURNEY IS ON

includes the names of q number OF
iumpers who can lay no claim to Nor
weigian ancestry, which is sight in
dication of the increasing popularity
of the sport. All the cracks of the
northwest are expected to compete,
and a number of clubs will send repre-
sentative jumpers. including the Norge
Ski club of Chicago, which will be
represented bv Andrew Schanke, Ed.
Anderson, Adolph SWensen and Har-
old Smedrik.
In connection with the tournament
+bara will also be a national conven
ton which will meet tomorrow ana
Monday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
||==== LIVE NEWS OF THE SPORTING WORLD :==

tract the better part of the borsemen
now wintering here.
Roderick Mcmahon, one of the best
known bookmakers In the country. has
returned to New York. McMahon, who
mas been in line at Moncrief during
the past three weeks, leaves Florida
100000 loser and AYERS that hence
forth he has the nothing doing" sign
hung out for one and all who whisper
Jacksonville to him.
A proverbial high roller, Mcmahon
struck the toboggan early, but the
piece de resistance of the onslaught on
MS bankroll came with the running
of the opening dash last Thursday,
when he turned payer and ATTEMPTED
to recoup 1t is said that McMahon
dropped $1,000 to the days specula-
ton
Another layer who has had the har-
pooh slipped to him is Big Tom Shaw
Thursday was also the hoodoo day for
Tom, it being automatically stated that
he lost $4,000 on his FLY, Isabel Cas-
sic. which was all but knocked down at
the start, and out of all contention.
so far as first money was Concerned.
Just to what extent the tickle god
dess plays a person is better illustra-
ted by the fact that Shaw had the di-
rect tip from the feed box that The
Macintosh, quoted in some books at
information, however, did not reach
Shaw until the horses were on their
way to the post, and when his COM
missioners attempted to get aboard
they received nothing but the icy stare.
Shaw himself is authority for the state
ment that he go on but with only IS
at the top price. Since the opening OF
the meeting Shaw has been represent
ed by three and sometimes four books,
and each and every one is loser to
the meet
The Lawndale stable, which sent
The Macintosh to the post, also AL
Ian Fearn, is trained by Dick Benson,
who, a few seasons back, was a sue
cessful trainer of trotting horses Ben
sons skill with the light harness nags
is known to every habitue of the
grand circuit. He arrived with mis- sta
BILE from Kansas City only a few days
ago and the two horses mentioned
We're the first to carry his colors at
the local course. The racers, both The
Macintosh and Allan Fearn, were
| most impressive.
In a recent letter M. d. Shut Oh
| Rock Rapids, Iowa. owner of the star
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
Local Y.M.C.A.
Loses its Game

The local ~" team. which is in Ia
coma playing in the championship
series of the 7. NJ. c. A. of the state,
went down to defeat last night at the
hands of the Vancouver quintet. The
loss of this game puts Walia Walia
out of all chances for first honors.
Seattle won their game from Tacoma
and tomorrow evening Seattle and
Vancouver viii play for the champion
ship.
The score of 80 to 2s in the Van
couyer-W alla Walla game would IN
dictate a close contest, but the reverse
was true, for Vancouver did not nave
near the team they were touted 10
have and Walla Walla could have won
easily. had they played in their usuai
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
(By Bert E. Collyer.)

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Feb. 10, w
w. Finn, owner of the controlling in
terest in the Utah Jockey club, has an
nounced that the meeting at Buena
Vista park, Salt Lake City, wouro
open May IA. This arrangement was
reached after lengthy conference
over the wire with Manager Dick
Dwyer, now at Oakland 1t is said
that Manager Dwyer was in favor of
postponing the opening until May II,
but the arguments of Mr.. Finn pre-
vailed. Mr. Finn announced his rea-
son, on standing pat for the earlier
date as Ringing on the fact that he ex-
pected to take 200 horses from here
and wishes to allow them every oppor
tunity of tarly action.
The Salt Lake meeting Will nj
course, follow upon the heels of Mon
Grief park, Meetings at Cheyenne and
Bose, Idaho, will follow that at Bue-.
ma Vista, and will be under the aus
pices of the Utah Jockey club.
All told, this will mean about 14O
days racing within the immediate vi
cinity of Salt Lake city. Horsemen ra-
cling here have shown an inclination
to take kindly to the western propo-
sition, which has been investigated ana
found above reproach. The weird rs,
mors, having their source in sensation
alist quarters On the Pacific coast, to
the effect that the Pacific Jockey club
would not grant license to the Utah
because of Mr. Firms con-
nection with the enterprise, are with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

ST PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 19.-Sport-
loving Scandinavians of the northwest
are gathering in force today at Cole
raine, Mimi, which will be the scene
during the next three days of the ma
tional ski tournament and convention.
The great mass of NorWeigians, who
have settled in this section of the
country and who were responsible
for the introduction of this graceful
and exhilirating sport, have made
elaborate preparations for the meet,
and the snowc covered hills courses
have been dotted daily with intrepid
jumpers training for the tournament.
The list of entries is long one and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
LOCAL HIGH SECOND TEAM
WILL PLAY ECHO TONIGHT

Walla Walla high school second
basketball team, accompanied by a
large bunch of rooters will go to Echo.
Ore, today, where they are scheduled
to meet the high school team of that
city this evening. The game promises
to be an exceedingly fast and in
teresting one as Walla Walla has been
practicing for some time with the in
tention of winning while Echo has a
clean record this year. The high school
boys are sure of their ability to put
it over the Echo tossers and will in
wade the Oregon camp with blood in
their eyes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
LA WIN TENNIS CHAMPS
MEET TO PLAY INDOORS

ply and should Pell be successful in
coming through the field this year the
trophy will become his. Frederick B.
Alexander and Harold H Hackett, ma
tional champions and indoor holders
in 1906. 1907 and 1908, are scheduled
to compete, and their entrance in the
singles, and also that of Carl Gardner,
the brilliant Californian and mate of
Mclaughlin and Long, will make Pelrs
task difficult, although he is playing
in excellent form.
The tournament committee includes
William B. Cragin, jr., chairman;
Byrd WI. Wenman, King Smith, l.. H.
Fitch, Arthur S. Cragin, H. L. Follett
and Walter Merrill Hall. The commit
tee in charge of the women's national
championship will include Miss Eliza
beth H. Moore, Miss Marie Wagner,
holders fthe single title in 1908 and
1909, and Miss Fanny F. Fish In
both of the tournaments only singles
and doubles and consolation events
will be decided under the supervision
of the United States Lawn Tennis as
sOciatiOn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

past year.
Among the heavier than-air ma
chimes may be seen the Antoinette and
small Bleriot, Wright model, a Cur
till tpye, Santos-Dumont. Bleriot,
Langley, Farnum and all the other
types. The l.. A. w. airship of a new
type with an engine on similar lines
to the Guome is shown. The machine
has already been purchased by Mr.. E.
H. Sears of Boston, whose interest in
aeronautics is practically occasional
by the fact that he is a nephew of
Langley the aviator
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Notable ten
mis- players from all over the land were
assembled in the Seventh Regiment
armory today when play was called in
the eleventh contest for the national
indoor tennis championship. Seven
days of competition are allowed for, as
the play commenced today will con-
tinue through next Saturday. The
women's national indoor tournament
will follow next month
A notable innovation, following the
English and European custom, is the
fact that the championships are I'M
der the direction of a tournament
manager who will take entire charge
of scheduling matches, assigning
courts and all active details, and
whose decisions on all doubtful
points must be accepted as finaf' by
the competitors.
There is the prospect that the Eev-
enth regiment cup will pass to a per-
manent holding this year. 1t was
won by Theodore Roosevelt Pell in
1907 and 1909, and in 1908 by Wylie
c. Grant. 1t is a play through" tro-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
Federal Games
In Washington

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Before an
""uience which included many dis
HnsuiSned statesmen, diplomats and
legislators, the annual federal in
uooF games were commenced this af-
'e'"oon' The principal events viii be
0eeided tonight. when some of the
Ni1SSIest athletes of the country will
compete for honors Capt. PAUL, of
''ie University of Pennsylvania track
''iii' IS here with a half-dozen of the
S0aNef S best field men. PAUL is
entered IN both the 1,o00-yard and
>"o-ihile runs and is expected to give
900 account of himself. The
' Atlantic championships in the
"ru dash and 16-pound shot-put
III De decided at the games.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
Motor Boat Show.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Spick and
span little dories and big sea going
craft such as will take part in the rae
es to Havana and Bermuda, together
with motors ranging from one to $50
horsepower are to be found in Madi-
SON Square garden today, ready for to-
nights premiere of the National Motor
Boat show. Prominent officers of the
navy and naval architects will be
present at the opening this evening
The decorations for the show are ar
tistfc and on a liberal scale
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Americans and
canadians interested in the conserva-
ton Of forests, fish and game are here
IN force today at the opening of the
International Forest, Fish and Game
exhibition at the big amphitheatre at
the stockyards. ]. A. Spoor is presi-
deEt Of the organization and r. Z.
Follctt vice president and manager.
The object of the exhibition" said
Follett, lis to increase public interest
IN forests and wild life. Destroy our
forests and the game and fish as well
as the charm of the outdoors will
vanish. The exposition cannot fail
TO find responsive chords in the hearts
Of thousands of lovers Of the wild,
Wild, animals. game fish, hunting,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

UP exhibits has been the great num-
Der of machines in course of construc-
ton and completed in New Eng and.
Nearly every town and hamlet con-
tains an embryo of Wright or Curtis,
and while many of them are yet to fly
some remarkable clever ideas are en-
bodied in the construction of most
of them. In fact, the interest in ero-
nautics in this vicinity is even great
er than was anticipated, with the re-
suit that many thousands attended the
exposition to see the marvellous
strides that have been made during the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
TENNIS
WRESTLING
RACING
BOXING

Maid (2:O4 LAD, states that the little
mare has wintered well, having taken
on a lot of flesh since the close or
the season of 1910. Under the condi-
tions governing records at the present
time no trotter has ever taken a rec
ord that fast the nearest approach TO
the 200 goal in the official records be-
ing 2:01 IA of the Inflated Hamburg
Belle, made in the first heat of her race
with Uhlan at Cleveland last. August.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
High School
Takes Second
der, 6 out Of

For the second time this season
Walla Walla high took the Pendleton
ball tossers ipto camp last night to
the tune of II to IA. The game was
played before a good crowd and all
periority The third game is not nee
essary between the two teams
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

form They seemed ratified at the
large crowd, and although they had
the lead at the end of the first half,
could not hold it.
Summary-field goals-Snyder g.
Unser 1, Thorn 2, Morgan 4. Tuck 2,
Kendell S, Clark /, Mathews /.
Foul Goals-Tuck IL, out of 10; Sny-
der, out Of 8.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
College Athletics.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Among the
college athletic events to be decided
today are the indoor track meet at
Princeton: dual wrestling meet be-
tween Yale and Cornell at Ithaca;
hockey between Harvard and Tale at
New York, and fencing meet between
Princeton and the Military Academy
at West Point
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Melvin w.
Sheppard. the champion middle dis
lance runner, faced his accusers OF the
Military Athletic league at the Seven
ty-first regiment armory, this after
noon Sheppard is confident that he VIII
be acquitted of the charges of extor-
ton and conduct unbecoming an ath-
lete and a gentleman, On which he was
Even If convicted, it is not
likely that Seppard will be very dis
consulate as it is understood he mas
received many f1attering offers to turn
Newspaper men were ad-
nitted 10 the hearing this afternoon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 19.-Johnny
Coulon, champion bantamWeight of the
world, and Jem Kendrick, champion
bantamweight of England, have been
matched to fight here tonight The
bout will take place under the auspices
of the Royal Athletic club
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

BOSTON, Feb. 10. No mechanical
has attracted so much attention as
the first National Exhibition of Aerial
Craft which is today attracting great
throngs Of the curious to the Mechan-
is building Nearly a score of aero
planes. dirigibles and other flyers are
shown. The exhibition will remain
open t. pablo view until next We'd
nesGay evening
remarkable feature in rounding
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19
Erne to Meet Glover.

BOSTON, Feb. 19.-"Young" Erne
viii try results with Mike Glover
here tonight before the National Ath-
letic club. The bout is for ten rounds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-19

Sheppard has been suspended by
the Military Athletic league for asking
what were said to be exorbitant ex-
penses for competing at games in Phil
adelphia The Amateur Athletic union
decided that the decision of the mill
tary body must be recognized. Shep-
compete at the games OF the Irish
American Athletic club, of which he is
a member, at Madison Square Garden
recently.
1t IS expected that Sheppard's future
in the amateur ranks will be settled
for keeps at today's trial
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-10-26
Mr.. COLEMAN
Dies AT lryingtOn..-FuneraI Held
AT Old HONE AT GarnettS-
yille..WaS A Loved
Citizen

Irvington, Oct. "a. Especially Once
more the grim monster, death has visit.
ed our community and taken from OH
midst one of the oldest aud most highly
respected citizens in our town. Mr.
Andrew B. Coleman who died at his
home on last Thursday night at 8 O'Clock
Mr.. Coleman had been in failing
health for several months and his i'll
ness was generally known, but no one
was prepared for the unwelcome an.
nouncement.
He came to this city from Vine Grove
about fifteen years ago and held post.
ion as miller in the Irvington mill until
few months ago he had to give up the
place on account of bad health. He
was one of the pillars of the Methodist
church of this place aud was Superin.
tendant of the Sunday-School for a
number of years. His daily walk and
conversation proved an inspiration TO
every one who came within the wide
circle of his influence. No words conld
ever state the Christ like virtues which
adjourned his life, He did not think OF
himsel, but constantly gave his thoughts
to the happiness and comfort of others
and in making known his deep appre-
citation and gratitude to the loved ones,
relatives, neighbors and friends for their
kind and tender ministrations.
He was live long Christian, eager
and faithful in advancing the cause OF
the Master and devoted member of the
Methodist church,
Mr.. Coleman is survived by wife,
Que daughter, Mrs Will Cain, of Louis.
vile and son, Mr.. Oliver Coleman, Of
Violin, Ky, besides host of friends.
The remains were taken to his old
home near Garnettsville Saturday and
laid to rest. Rev. L. K. May and Mr..
w. ]. Piggott accompanied the remains
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-10-26
cLovERpoRT KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 70, 1910
WHAT TWO WEEKS MORE
WILL MEAN TO ALL
(An Mlportant letter.

In all but four of the which comprise the
gressiona District there will be election this fall for any office
other than for Congressman In four of Ohio
Breckenridge Meade and Gyson, Judge Settle is the Democratic
attention the fact also that the Democratic
at the election to be held Tuesday, November
This is what commonly known of year" in politics
That is with the exception aforesaid there will be election other
than for Congressman There little discussion politics the
o that the people frequently forget that there election
at ALL For this wish remind you that THERE WILL
BE AN ELECTION IN YOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ON
NOVEMBER 8, NEXT.
The Republican party has, during nearly fifty years Office
drunk with and has, through the recently
imposed such heavy upon people that next to i'm
possible for the people live because of the high prices clothing
farming implements and all articles outrageous
has this taxation of the people become in order enrich the
factures that the Republican party the East
the North split in and the Insurgent Republicans
not conscience support the regular Republican party any
their policy of pferng the people, have ebed and
willing support such policies The people the East
West and the North have uprsen and have defeated
Republican leaders who responsible for these policies
The people South of the Ohio River hope
being set free from the tariff robbery hope
Thousands of Republicans the East the West and the North
calling upon the Democrats and the Republicans of the South
the polls November and make
Congress who will against continuance the tariff robbery
Congress when the present tariff bill passed.
voted and if eelected will
all the possess bring about downward revision of the
tariff.
The convention which nominated the present Republican candid
Congress this district opponent
luton prasng the administration of President
could have vetoed and thereby could have defeated this BILL
but instead he signed it, thereby giving his approval Therefore,
reasonable suppose that the Republican candidate
the Fourth District should be elected he will
this high tariff BILL under which the people cold
Again ask that you 90 the polls November Sh and
your for and reduction of Sincerely yours
Ben johnson, Bardstown Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-10-26

BEAUTIFUL TAR
SPRINGS COMES
INTO LIME LIGHT
Tar Springs SanatOrium Company
Organized And Plans Are
On Foot To Make 1t A
Leading Southern
Resort

For several years Breckenridge county
has had her treasure hid under a hill
b next May the world will be able to
find it -"Beantiful Tar Springs. A
Chicago stock company has bought the
place from ]. w. Holiday.
Tar Springs Sanatorium Co. is the
syndicate being organized with capitol
of 100000. George w. Sayles, is man
ager with headquarters at the st. George
Hotel. Mr.. Sayles will have several re-
representatives. in different states to sell
stock for the company,
DR.. Owen is one OF the most enthusia-
site citizens over the prospect of having
the Tar Springs made over. He thinks
it is the greatest place in the world.
Mayor Barry's name heads the top of
the list of subscribers of stock and it is
being followed by Cloverport's wide aw-
axe business men.
Mr.. Sayles and +. X. Poat will be in
Cloverport several days and shall be
pleased to meet anyone interested in
buying stock in The Tar Springs Sina-
torium Company