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The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
Apprentice allowance claimed.
CAN RUN AN AUTO
WITHOUT GASOLINE

Paul Legget, the Nyack automobile au-
thorlty, has made a discovery that is of
interest to every motorist who has been
up against it, after he has exhausted
his gasoline supply miles from a garage.
Mr.. Legget has found the acetylene
gas. while not nearly as powerful as
gasoline, is equally efficient in operating
a car. The discovery saved him from
being stalled miles from garage. and
constitutes a good tip to the country's
motorists.
He was driving from Nyack, n. Y, to
Chatham, N. Y, a distance Of 126 miles.
While between Kingston and Catskill, on
the west bank of the Hudson River, he
ran out OF gasoline several miles from
the nearest place where any could be
secured. AS there were no telephones
any nearer than the gasoline, he started
the car with the self-starter and left the
gas from the acetyIene tank on the dash
board OF the car turned on about one
third the way around. Then he ran sew.
eral miles. up and down hill, using only
acetylene gas for power, until he arrived
near a church.; which carried the only
supply of gasoline in that vicinity. He
made the run OF iss miles In four and
one-half hours. which Included time spent
on two ferries, at Rhinecliff and Round
out, and one-half an hour waiting for
one of the ferries.
Recently In Detroit, automobile enEi-
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
COLUMBIA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Selling; purse. 500; for three year
olds and upward: five and Onehalf furlongs. Black
Branch, III FairbrotherI II 10 s. won: Carlisle NJ.
lO4 CTehanl, to l. second Tackle, lo6 Il. Hsno-
ve1), to l. third Time. l:l2 Is. Tiger Jim, Su-
san. Wilfred Gerdes and Red Rob also ran
SECOND RACE-Sclling; purse. 500; for three
year-olds and upward; FIVE and one-haf furlongs.
Mark Anthony H. Ill (Hopkins, . to l, won; Lord
kenmore los II. Hanover. to l. second; Barney
Iguc lo6 Brlcel, to !. third. Time. 1 IL Doris
Ward. Billy Barnes Tennessee Boy. and Blue Mouse
also
THIRD RACE-Selling; purse $40; all ages; hre
furlongs Love Watches, Ill (Hopkins). to 2 won
Premier, lO3 (Forsythel TO /. second; Herbert
Turner. lo2 Bruce, TO V. third. Time, l04 IS
Sea Swell and Flying Squirrel also
FOURTH RACE-Selling; purse. $40; three-year-
olds and upward Ave and one-half furlongs. Golden
Treasure los CFairbrother), II to l. won: Horizon.
ia tGrand), even, to ). second; Chippewayan, log
tSchweibisl. to s. third. Time I'LL IS. Sewell,
Chiffon Squaw and Forco also nm.
FIFTH RACE-Selling; purse. 500 three ycar-olds
and upward; one nile. Our Nugget, ITO tSchweihigl,
10 to l. won; V. Powers, lG tHoFkinsl, to 2, sec
end: Otilo Ill (Grsndl. to l. third. Time. Is.
Belle Glen, Irish Kid, Roseburg II, Semiquaver,
and Lady Oriner also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Seiling; purse, 500: all ages; siI
f1rlongs- J. H. Barr, I2 (Allen), 10 10 /. won
Fanchette 80 (Forsythel. 10 l. second; Casque, III
Hanorer), to l. third. Time lIs is. Sir Ed
ward Western Belle, Goldfish, DT. Burch, Dipper,
and Hannah Louise also ran.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
WHITE SOX RECRUIT
is COBB ON BASES
Genest Nearly Equals Tvs
Record in 1911 Season.

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-Manager James Gala
han, OF the White Sox baseball club,
thinks he has a real hope" in the youth
full recruit headed toward the Southside
team from the Connecticut League. His
name is Wilfred II. Genest, an out
fielder, who stole nearly as many bases
in 1911 as Ty Cobb.
1t is seldom that a youngster comes
along with such a record for speed as
that made by this youngster last season.
If some of the prophecies of those who
have seen this youthful hope in action
come true, then Ping Bodie and Matty
Mcintyre will have to do some mighty
heavy .swatting to hold their berths as
regulars in the outer garden in 1912.
Genest pilfered eighty bases in 1911.
with its mediocre catchers. Is enough to
make the critics sit up and pay atten-
tion. If he had mere speed. however.
without other qualities. this youngster
might not have proved SO attractive to
the scouts who looked him over. Genest
IS good batsman and according to
those who have watched his spirit and
dash on the diamond he should bat as
well in faster company as he did in the
minors.
Since he has the speed of Cobb and
Devore, fans will watch him closely to
see whether he is able to make good as
did these speed marvels in the big show.
Glowing reports of Genest have come
from the East" said Manager Callahan
to-day This lad looks like the real
article in the way of speed. When we
get crack at him we can tell in little
while whether he has natural batting
ability If he can be coached to bat
as few youngsters coming up from the
minors nowadays have the speed of this
player.
There are other promising recruits
who will bear inspection as possible
White SOx regulars" continued Gala
han. but this lad seems to be the fastest
of the bunch. Friends of mine in the
East who want to see the White Sox
succeed next season are enthusiastic over
Genest. They seem to think he is a big
find for the White Sox. If he is all
they say he Is l guess we will be able
TO place him without difficulty next sea-
son. Some of the greatest players you
know. have started in at the wrong po-
stion. When they were shifted they
rose from the plane of mediocrity to that
Of famous players at their positions"
Genest is only twenty-one years old
Is at the impressive period of his life as
a ball player With such tutors as Cal
lahan, Kid Gleason, Billy Sullivan, and
Harry Lord, Genest will enter a school
that may develop him into a major
league star right at the start of his ca
reer in fast company.
The batting average of Genest is .2S9,
which is not impressive minor
league record. Speed. however. is one
thing Callahan covets above all other
things for the reorganized White Sox.
Genest will qualify as a sprinter from
the jump of, and the White Sox leader
has hopes of coaching this youngster to
become a heady batter and to use his
great speed to aid his batting. as does
Cobb and other feet-footed ball players.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
Comment of Interest to the Horsemen Automobile Gossip
KID GLEASON ALWAYS
HASAN ANSWER READY

The appointment of Kid Glea-
son as assistant manager and
coach of the Chicago White Sox
recalls a story told about the ia
nous player, a tale which indi-
Gates that when ii comes to hav-
ing an answer ready, the Kid is
there.
The Phillies trained at Savan-
nah in 1907, and Gleason. of
course, was one of the squad. He
was unfortunate enough one day
to stop an ugly bounder with his
mouth. A bad cash was cut in
his face, one that required sew
eral stitches. The next morning
Gleason prepared for practice as
usual, when he happened to meet
J. Ira Davis, a minor league um-
pire.
Not going to work to-day, are
you, KID" queried Davis.
Sure thing. Why not?" re-
turned Gleason.
Il thought that wound you goa
yesterday would keep you out
for a few days" replied Davis.
Huh, you don't suppose I stop
them all with my face, do you?
grunted Gleason as he resumed
his journey.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
WARREN DETROIT
FIRM ORGANIZED
New Corporation Has Cap
ital of $4,000.

Norman s. Bowles. local agent for the
Warren-Detroit line in Washington, an
nounccs the formation of a large cor
poration in the District for the purpose
OF marketing the Warren automobile on
large scale.
The company has on the way from the
factory three car loads of 1912 models,
ana expects to have them on display
within the next few days. In addition
to a complete line of the Warren cars.
they will also carry a big line of auto
supplies and accessories.
The service department will be en-
larged and complete in every detail The
capitalize ton of the new company is
So. OO3
Recent sales reported are go X tour
ing car to r. S. Neligan and 80 panel
delivery wagon 20 Mr.. Burklin. The new
Warren 40" cars have already arrived
and are in use as demonstrators.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

Directly after the holiday contracts
will be mailed to the New York players
of both leagues. McGraw will settle the
salary questions with Joe O'Brien as
soon as the latter returns from Milwau-
kee. Tom Davis has all the papers for
the Yankees made out except for the
salary stipulations, which wolverton
will fill in. So far only one hold-out
prospect Is in view. Ed. Sweeney, the
big Yankee backstop. is said to be grum-
bling out in his Chicago home, though
just why he should do so seems mys-
terry In view of the fact that his 1919
contract has not yet been submitted to
him
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
ABE ATTELL MATCHED.
Feather-weiEhf Champ to Fight
Knockout Brown.

New York, Dec. S0.-Feather-weight
Champion Abe Attell to-day was signed
up to meet Knockout Brown, a local
lightweight, on January Is. The con-
test, which will go ten rounds unless
there is a Knockout, will be held either
at the Empire Athletic Club or the Ma
tional Sporting Club. The conditions
call for the contestants to make l35
pounds ringside Both will start train
ing next week.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

Harry Wolverton has been discovered
In Philadelphia, his native town. 1t ap-
pears that the manager of the Highland
ers has been under cover in order to ef,
feet number of deals without publicity.
When he left New York week ago
Wolverton intimated that he was on hts
way to Oakland, caL
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
WARNED OFF TURF.
Jockey Hoffman Given the Gate for
Questionable Ride.

Juarez, Mex, Dec. 3O.-Presiding Stew
ard Price announced to-day that Jockey
R Hoffman had been warned off the
nah in the second race to-day. The
mare was favorite, but got away poorly
at the start and was given a weak ride
by Hoffman. The future entry of the
winner, Incision, has been ordered re-
fused for inconsistent running during the
meeting.
Six favorites were defeated. Sum-
maries:
FIRST RACE-One mile. Boan. 100 NIoIes-
WORTH. to l. won; Port Arlington. sS tHilD. 10
to l. second; Judith Page, ia (W. WilliamS). to
!, third. Time, liS. Tihis Mapeton Juan. Chess.
Regards, New Capital. Mauritania. and Alma Boy
also ran.
SECOND RACE-Fire and one-half furlongs In
cision. lO7 (Borel), to l. won; Frank G. Hogan.
lG CCartcr). to l. second: MeddlinE Hannah, liz
(R. Hoffman,, TO 5. third. Time, o. Lyte
KniEAt, Lille LeyTa, Amarillo, and Originally also
ran.
THIRD .RACE-Three-duarters Of a mile. Tour
ist, lie DENNY. 4 to l, won; Mario. 100 (Moles-
WORTH. to l. second: Mmorioso. lO6 (GroSsl. to
!. third. Time. 1I425. Acquin, Dudo. Yanker,
and Isom also
FOURTH RACE-One mile Time Judge lOl
CBuxtonl, 4 tn /. won; Soma, III (Afolesworthl,
TO l. second; Ben Uncas, l06 tGrossI to /, third.
Time I:2 i-5 Jim McMamac, Marigot, Sam Bar
Der. and San Bernato also
FIFTH RACE-Three-quarteT Of a mile. Flee
ing Footsteps, los tCarterl, to ]. won; Marssnd.
l03 (MolesWprthl, "a to l. second: ZOol. l03 CDen-
NY, 6 TO /, third Time, Ills IS. Jeanne dare and
Miss Roberts also ran.
CHilD. 10 to ]. won FiEent. lo5 u. Csllahan), to
]. second; Miami, los (Grossl, 10 ]. third. Time.
l:AS5. l. NJ. Eckert Jack Larson, Pit-a-Pat
and Lola Greed also ran.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

neers pronounced acetylene too weak a
combustible to compete with gasoline as
source OF engine power. Mr.. Legget's
performance to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

Fred Tenney, the old Giant favorite,
will be In New York this week looking
for a few real pitchers. John NJ. Ward.
the president of the Boston Nationals,
says that the new owners win furnish
the manager every financial asset to
build up the club. The pitching staff is
the greatest weakness of the tailenders,
and, il money does talk 1t may, induce
several good beavers to be turned to-
ward the Huh
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
RACING CARD FOR TO-DAY.
JuareE.

FIRST RAcE-seIling: tvo-ysar-old.: six fur
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

The annual meeting of the Society of
Automobile Engineers will be held in
New York on January IS, 1s. and 20. This
is during the week of the commercial
vehicle division of the automobile show
at Madison Square Garden. The sessions
of the society will take place in the as
sembly hall of Madison Square Garden.
The Society of Automobile Engineers will
close the year of 1911 with nearly 200
members.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

The Carter Motor Car Corporation re-
ports the following sales of 1912 wash
ington" cars during the past week: To
James w. Bean, a five-passenger: to A.
II. COrdes. A five-passenger, and to c.
j. Cole. a five-passenger. The Carter
Motor Car Corporation has just closed
with the Frank II. Dexter Exporting
Company, of New York, for 100000
worth of 1872 Washington" cars for
foreign countries.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-31

Mr.. Waters is an up-to-date horseman,
a wealthy and respected citizen of the
county, and the largest farmer in the
county: and yet with all of his expert
ence in breeding matters and his ability
to contribute 20 the success of a county
fair, he has been persistently ignored
year after year. The Javins brothers
John and Frank--have large interests at
stake in Montgomery County. landed and
otherwise. They are breeders OF trotters
and interested in the success of the fair,
and they, too, are shunted to a side
track. What the farmers of Montgomery
County and others interested need to do
more than anything else at this juncture
is to awake to their interests, reIegate
the fossils to the rear and keep them
there, and inject more new blood into
their fairs association. II has got some,
which Is q great concession to public
demands, but more is needed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
SOUTH DAKOTA BANK NEWS

Articles of incorporation have been
filed for the Loyalton State bank, at
Loyalton, Edmunds county, with a
capital of $4,000. Incorporators,
Henry Brown. John r. Mohr. Albert
G. Jacobson, of Loyalton.
For the Okaton State bank at Okla
ton, Lyman county, with a capital of
SIS, 900 Incorporators, C. II. Miller,
st. Anagar, Iowa; 81. l.. Brandt, Sam
uel 2. Brown, and others of Okaton.
l.. a. Munson. cashier of the Amer
ican Exchange bank of this city has
purchased a controlling interest in
the bank at Quinn, Pennington coun-
ty, and is president of that bank un-
der re-organization. John Edwards
of Quinn is vice president, and G. j
Dawse of the same place cashier.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
TRURAN ON THE JOB

j. E. Truran, the newly appointed
executive accountant for the state,
has had an office fitted up in the new
capitol, and has taken up the duties
OF his office. He has not yet decided
Just where he will break in to the
game, but he has enough work laid
ont for him ia the law creating his
office to keep him busy. He has un-
der his control the different state de-
partments and state institutions, the
books of which shall be gone over
once a year. While the law provides
for an assistant, the appropriation
for the two years is only $4,000, $500
year over the salary fixed. After
travelling expenses and stationery
accounts come out of this there will
not be enough left out of the appro-
priation to give any deputy anything
very fat in the way of salary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
PONTooN BRIDGE GONE

The efforts of the Milwaukee COM
pany to keep its pontoon bridge in
operation at Chamberlain have gone
for nothing as the bridge went out
last week Wednesday when vast
quantity of ice came down with great
force and swept away fifteen bents,
and putting the structure out of COM
mission for an indefinite period
The company is transferring it's pas
sengers, light baggage and express
across the river in boats when the
stream is not running too strong with
ice. The company went to a great
deal of expense two months ago in
placing large piles above the bridge
in the hope of saving it when the ice
went out. 1t stood one thaw, but the
second was fatal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
PROPOSING CANDIDATES

The United States senatorship is not
to be the only interesting contest in
the next republican primary of this
state, G'he governorship is also re-
ceiving attention. No candidates have
positively announced themselves but
the following have been proposed by
local newspapers of their respective
localities: Lieut. Gov. f. M. Byrne,
of Faulk county; Senator Peter Nor
beck, of Sphinx county; LOOMS S. Gull,
register of the Rapid City land office;
Senator d. A. MCPHERSON. of Law
renee county; t. G. Burns, register Of
the Gregory land Office, and George W.
Egan of Sioux Falls.
With the primary fifteen months off
the prospects are good for a long cam
paign.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
WOES OF THE INsEPARABLE

How would you like to be Judge
in Germany, and be confronted by
this proposition:
The Black sisters are Joined lik e
the famous Siamese twins. One of
them was sued for breach of contract.
She was arrested and taken to Jail.
Naturally-inevitably, we may say
her sister went along. But there was
no charge against the sister, who
now sues for false Imprisonment.
What is the poor judge to DO?
He can't uphold one of the girls in
breaking contracts. and he can. anti i
stand around and see the other one
imprisoned when no one has any
thing against her.
Really. it is embarrassing and mono
the less SO from the fact that one Of
the twins is married and has baby
two years old. while the other is q
maiden lady OF retiring disposition.
Say, the complications of the Blaz-
elk sisters, legal and domestic, are too
much for us.
We hope the judge will decide it
right. And we don't favor his recall.
whichever way he decides OF dodgea,.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
PLENTY OF MOISTURE

Since the winters drought was
broken ten days ago by a snow and
rain storm, there has scarcely been
day when central South Dakota has
not been visited by either rain or
snow. This condition has been pre-
valent, not only east of the Missouri
river, but west of the river, as we'll.
The moisture has greatly encouraged
the homesteaders in this section of
the state and NEST of them are pur-
chasing seed and supplies, prepara-
tory to putting a large section of their
land into crops. A tendency was dis
played among the homesteaders far
from railroads to delay their farming
operations until it became reasonably
certain that railroad extensions would
be built which would place them in
close proximity to markets, but this
tendency is gradually being overcome
and a large area in the new country
will be farmed this year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
POPCORN CAUSES DEATH

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Pomercy of Harold met his death
in an unusual way. He was eating
some popcorn when grain lodged in
his windpipe. causing a severe chok-
ing spell, a physician was called
and relief was secured, but the lad
was apparently recovered from the
mishap. The next day after eating a
hearty meal, he was again seized
with q severe attack of choking and
died in a short time. Investigation
reached the fact that the kernel of
csrn had lodged in one of his lungs !,
forming an abcess, which broke and
caused his death.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
STATE HOTEL INSPECTOR

Daily Huronite: Ed Weber depart
ed Wednesday evening for Pierre, on
business connected with the office of
state hotel inspector. Mr.. Weber re-
ceived word Wednesday that the ap-
PoiHtment TO this positson had been
given him by the governor.
Mr. Weber has been all along the
choice of the travelling men of the
state, and it is great deal of credit
to them as class that he has been
given the appointment, regardless of
politics and their recommendation as
the best man for the position. Mr.,
Weber is to be Congratulated on the
appointment which is one that he
thoroughly deserves.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
COUNTY ORGANIZATION

Governor Vessey has provided for
an election for organization of Mel
lette county, the election for that
purpose to be held on Thursday, May
20. Four polling places have been
fixed; one at the town of Wood; at
Bad Nation government Indian
school; at Little White River sub
agency; and at Black Pipe sub
agency. This county with Bennett
will be opened to settlement some
time this year, and no doubt applica-
tion will be made at an early date for
the organization of Bennett county
as well as MelIette.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
OLD THINGS PASS AWAY

1t is 80 years since Poriirio Diaz
drove Sebastian Lerdo from Power in
Mexico with the sword of revolution.
Diaz, the rebel of 1876, is the ortho-
doX conservative of 1911.
Unquestionably he has accomplish
ed something for his country and
will fiji great place in history.
But his work is done.
Mexico is ready for a leader who
can march to the music of the new
day-a man of larger vision.
e'hirty-hye years! It's long day
of power, but the night cometh,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
WOULDN'T YOU BE PROUD?

This is the proposition, suggested
by President Taft, and warmly Sc
conded by Sir Edward Grey, which
has fired the heart of England and
united her statesmen of both parties:
That England and the United States
twain of one blood shall agree
never to fight each other, but to sub
nit all questions, even questions of
national honor, to a court OF arbi-
ttErs.ttien end md accept tile award without
question.
If that shall .be accom- plished,
won't it make you proud of your
country, proud Of your race, and
proud of the time in which you Hye2
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
LAND APpRArsEs FINISHED

The appraisal work of the state
lands which will be offered for sale
this spring has been completed, and
the work of making the offerings will
begin in few days. The appraisal
figures range from 515 an acre down
as low as SIS an acre on different for
ty-acre tracts which will be offered.
The appraisements this year were
made on each individual forty acre
tract, which accounts for the low fig
ures on some Of the tracts. In the
past the appraisement has been to a
certain extent made on general prices
and conditions in the vicinity where
the lands are located, but this year
each fortyacre tract is treated as
standing by itself, and while the good
lands are held up at good stiff fig
ure, the poorer lands get the low APP
pralsement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
HIGH PRICE FOR LAND

Winfred, April 1.-The high mark
IN real estate values in this section was
recorded the first of the week, when j.
A. Karrar sold his 40 acre tract lying
within the corporate limits .of this town
to the new Farmers Savings bank for
SITS. 90 per acre. The land is in high
state of cultivation and we'll improved.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06
SOUTH DAKOTA GUARD
OFFICERS GO TO TEXAS

Two officers of the South Dakota
National guard, Captain H. I. Jen-
sen of Company G, Brookings, and
Captain l.. III. Hedrick, Company H.
Hot Springs, have been ordered to
ers of the army. Other militia offic-
ers expect to receive orders later.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06

According to ruling in the su-
preme court of the United States
made today, the manufacturers of
the country cannot fix the minimum
ratail price for sale products through
Wholesale dealers, because such
scheme is violation of the restrain
trade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06

Young army surgeons are being grad
uated months ahead of time so that
they may take part in the "maneuvers. :"
Now look out for the real thing in the
way of horrors of war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06

The Deadwood Telegram. which
ought to know, denies that the boy
cott has been raised on that paper by
the Deadwood business men.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-04-06

The biggest group of tariff lobby
lists in the history of the country is
gathering at Washington, because
Chairman Underwood of the ways
and means committee says the wool
schedule will be taken up for revis-
ion first, to be followed by cotton,
steel and sugar. A bitter fight is to
-cnnlp