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The Washington times., 1912-01-02
LARRY MARTIN WILL
INSTRUCT RICHMOND
C|NDERPATH STARS
Expects Good Track Team
to Compete at Meets
Here.

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. 2.-Larry
Martin. Virginia's champion collegiate
hurdler. will coach the cinderpath
stars Of Richmond College this sea-
son, beginning his work in a few
days. Martin counts on putting out
at least three Southern champions.
He figures that Captain Vaughan will
do better than his record in the mile.
Vaughan will compete in events from
the half mile to the three miles.
Richmond will have four letter men
trying for the track team, and this Is
considered a fair nucleus to begin
with. Gary. the relay. runner. has
reported in better condition than he
was at any time last year, and should
make a name for himself.
Manager Benton has been in Wash
ington, d. c. several days, looking out
for quarters for the Blues when they
visit the National Capital to compete
in the Georgetown and George Wash
ington meets. He also did a little
campaigning toward bringing some
of Washington's star athletes to the
big track meet here.
Richmond's track team will COM
pete in the Georgetown and George
Washington meets in Washington, the
Virginia meet at Charlottesville, and
the meet Of Johns Hopkins at Balti-
more.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Waverly Wins From
Hall Stars by 6 to 5

In one of the best contested football
games seen between Independent teams
this season. the Waverly A. c. Won the
H0-pound championship Of the District
by defeating the Hall Star eleven by 6
to g.
The lineup and summary.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
WASHINGTON c. c. c.
MEN SAY THEY WERE
ROBBED OF HONORS
Declare Officials Cheated
Them of Big Marathon
Victory.
LOCAL CLUB NOT TO
ENTER THERE AGAIN
Say They Were Refused Op.
portunty to Enter
l., '.."' Protest.

"It was nothing but rank steal at
Baltimore Those officials stole the VIC
tory from Johnny Bolac, locked them
selves in a room until they had fixed
up their checking slips, absolutely re-
fused to allow President Stowell to en-
ter an official protest, and refused us
any sort of satisfaction. This is posi-
lively the last time we shall enter any
athletic events in Baltimore. We have
always been robbed, and should not
have gone over yesterday. We got only
what might have been expected
Such is the manner in which Secretary
II. E: French, of the Washington Cross
Country Club, talks Of the ten-mile race
in Baltimore yesterday, which was won
by Henry c. Elphinstone, the crack
runner Of the Baltimore Cross Country
Club. the checkers having failed to keep
track of many of the runners.
THE work of those A. A. U. off,
cials was disgraceful," said French to-
day. mo representative Of the WASH
whatever. finally compelled them to
allow me to go upon the track to care
for our tottering boys. but had no off,
cial place there.
Lost Their Heads.
There was one checker for each rum
ner, instead of two, and when they saw
Elphinstone far behind they lost their
heads completely, forgetting all about
their duties. In this way I saw one
checker fail to get his man right in
front Of me. was looking at his
sheet and saw that he had made no
mark. When taxed him with his over
sight he denied 1t, but know he lost
lap. ...-,....
After the race the officials locked
themselves in room. and for two hours
could not be seen. 1t was not until o clock
that they gave out their official find
ings, and we Washington men. knowing
how things were managed on the track,
firmly believe that they juggled theii
checking lists SO as to cheat us out of
the trophy.
President Stowell and tried to en-
the door slammed in our faces. They
told as where we might go to get re-
dress.
Admitted Defeat.
"Some of our runners would not have
counted at all, If 1t had not been for
the sportsmanship of the Baltimore run
ners, many of whom came forward and
said they had been beaten by some OF
our boys. Then we managed to get oul
boys placed.
''It is positively the last appearance
of the Washington Cross Country Clut
in Baltimore at a meet conducted by
A. A. u. officials. 1 never have seen at.
fairs conducted in such bare-facet
s'z,s; according to the official findings Ell
phinstone covered the ten miles IL
1:O6:31. Local men say. however, tina
Bolac beat him by half a lap. Th'
trophy, with thirty points, Washington
ond. Central Y. M. C. A, of Baltimore
was third.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Bowling Tonight

Colonial League-Continentals vs..
Puritans. ...-
Railway Relief Association
Lighting Company vs.. Eastern.
Patent Examiners League
Chemists VS.. Interference.
District League-Arlingtons vs..
Acmes.
Northeastern League - Atlantics
vs. A. J. Bennett & Co.
National Capital League-Nation-
ais VS.. Immaculates.
Commercial League-Judd & Det-
weller VS.. Boston Baking Com
pany.
Arcade Acknowledgements vs..
Mohawks. =.
Southern Railway Clerks League
Auditors vs.. Traffic.
R. R. Y. M. c. A. League-Adams
Express VS.. Car Department.
Rural Mail Clerks League-Fours
VS.. Aces.
Remington League-Paragons VS..
Adders.
Interdenominational League
Kendall VS.. Bethany, Fifth VS..
Sixth, St. Marks VS.. Westmin-
ster.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Y|G|LANTS CLOSE
GOOD SEASON BY
DEFEATING STARS
Independents Have Won
Every Gridiron Contest
on Schedule.

The Vigilant Athletic Club Is today re-
fecting upon its most successful season.
Having won every game on their reg
ular schedule. the Vigilants yesterday
took their second contest from the ALI
Star scholastic eleven by to on a
heavy gridiron at Union Park before
about 800 spectators.
The Independent champions took the
field yesterday minus the services Of
five players who have held down regu-
lar positions during the greater part OF
the season, but that the team was not
greatly weakened by the substitutions
is> shown by the fact that the Viligants
beat the former schoolboys by one more
point than was rolled up at the meeting
q month before.
After a series of line plunges. which
the All-Stars could not stop, Mckenzie
went over the line in the second period
for the only touchdown.
The ball was in the losers territory
during the greater part of the game.
ha
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Attell Has Retired
To Hard Training

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-Abe Attel,
worlds featherw eight champion, has
gone into hard training for his bout
January II at the National Sporting
Club with Knockout Brown, light
weight. Articles call for the men to
weigh in at 133, which means that
Attell will concede eleven pounds to
the coast champion. There are many
fans who believe that Attelrs wonder
full cleverness will not carry him
through a victor over such a slugger
as Brown.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
FINNISH CHAMPION
Wins JAUNT FROM
AMERICAN ATHLETE
Hans Holmer Loses to
Kolehmainin in Scottish
Classic.

EDINBURGH. Jan. 1.-The annual
Powderhall marathon was won today
by Kolehmainin, of Finland, who beat
out Hans Holmer. the American en-
trant, by only ten yards. The race
was one Of the most spectacular ever
seen here. The runners were on prac-
tically even terms until the last 200
yards Of the race when the Finn de-
veloped burst OF speed that Holmsr
could not duplicate. Kolehmainin and
Holmer finished a considerable distance
In advance OF the other runners.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Americans Lose in
Doubles; Defeat Is
Wo4v Made Certain

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand,
Jan. 2.-The defeat Of the Am.
erican team for the Davis inter.
national tennis trophy, was com.
pleted today when Beals C.
Wright and Maurice Z. Nc.
Loughlin lost in the doubles to
Norman Z. Brooks and A. w.
Dunlop, the Australians. The
scores were 6-4, 50, g.
The Americans lost yesterday in
the singles.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Boxing Fans Believe
Conley Had No Chance

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Jan THAT
Frankie Conley. the Kenosha feather
weight, didn't have a chance was the
decision here today following his defeat
by Jose Rivers. Mexican champion. at
the Vernon arena yesterday. Rivers.
in the eleventh round landed a pinch
on Conley's Jaw that nut him down for
the count. and the first knockout ever
scored against him.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Think Denning
OutpOinted Moreau

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Sporting writer's
in the morning papers are divided in
their opinions, though a majority of
them today declare Jack Denning. the
American middleweight, easily outpoint-
ed Marcel Moreau, middleweight cham
pion Of France, in their ten-round fight
yesterday afternoon at the Fairmount
A. c. Moreau made hit with the fight
fans by his gameness, but failed to
show the great cleverness that has
marked his exhibitions in the past,
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
JACK JOHNSON MAY
SIGN TONIGHT FOR
BOUT WITH FLYNN
Battle to Be Held in Me-
vada Next Sum-
mer.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Jack johnson to-
night may sign for a bout with jim
Flynn to be fought at Windward, New,
100 miles west Of Salt Lake City. in
June or July. II he signs, Johnson is
to receive a guarantee Of $4,000 and a
third of the moving picture profits.
johnson says If he signs for this fight
he will try to take on Sam McVey in
Australia before he faces Flynn in Ne
Vada.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Wolgast Will Have No
iii Effects From Cold

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 2.-Phya-
clans attending Ad Wolgast. light
weight champion, announced today they
anticipated no I'll effects from the cold
the champion contracted during an au-
tomobile trip from the city to his train
ing quarters. 1t was feared that, owing
to the champions weakened condition
following his operation Thanksgiving
Day, pneumonia might develop.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Flynn-Palzer Contract
Causes Much Delight

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Fight fans to-
day were elated by the announcement
that Jim Flynn. the Pueblo fireman.
has been matched to meet Al Palzer
in a ten-round go before the National
Sporting Club here on February Is.
Both men have knocked out Al Kauf-
man, though Palzer turned the trick
quicker than Flynn.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02

.ne-up and summary.
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Would Liven Things.

Even If the new outlaw baseball
league never reaches the schedule stage,
1t is causing considerable good reading
in the off-season. By the time the pro-
moters get to the money-producing
stage, we shall know just how much
faith Is to be placed in their promises.
BY the way, a good baseball war would
make things lively, wouldn't It?
The Washington times., 1912-01-02
Sixty Columbia Men
In Training for Grew

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Determined, IL
possible, to make a clean sweep at
Poughkeepsie, sixty Columbia students
today began getting into shape for the
big college rowing regatta; There are
varsity eight unless unexpected re-
versals Of form are noted by Coach
Rice.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
TAFT CARRIES NEVADA
STATE CONVENTION

Fallon, New, May .6.-Taft ad
herents absolutely controlled the re-
publican state convention today and
named six delegates instructed to
vote for the denomination of the
president. The Taft administration
was warmly endorsed. The vote
pledging the delegates stood 80 to H.
Judge j. $. Dennis, of Tonopah.
was elected chairman. The follow
ing delegates were selected To attend
the national convention: Senator
George S. Nixon. Congressman Rob
erts, II. $. Morehouse, II. ID. Govan.
w. w. Williams and Mel Badt.
A resolution was adopted protea,-
ing against the removal of any west
ern mnts and assay offices and also
urging the reopening of the Carson
mint. The inability Of Mexico to
handle its own affairs and to afford
protection to citizens Of other coun-
tries was severely scored. A resolu-
tion also condemned the aggression
of capital and Nevada's representa-
tives were urged to continue efforts
to control these aggressions.
All efforts on the part of Roosevelt
supporters To secure an uninstructed
delegation met with overwhelming
defeat.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
NINE AR L KILLED
AND F|FTY-F|VE
HURT IN WRECK
Confederate Veterans Special
on New Orleans & North
eastern Railroad PIungeS
Down Steep EmbankInent,
lBy Morning journal Special Leased wire.l

IBy Morning journal Special Leased wire.l
Hattiesburg. Miss, May 6.-Bear-
ing a burden of Confederate veterans
bound to their annual reunion at
Macon, Ga, special train plunged
over an embankment near Esta-
butchie. Miss. early today, killing
nine persons and injuring fifty-five.
only four of the dead have been
identified, The identified dead, whose
bodies were brought to Hattlesburg
were:
MRS. j. l.. CAMERON, Henderson,
Texas.
j. s. DOWNING, Atlanta, Ga.
w. A, WOOD, Meridian, Miss, en-
gineer.
MRS. CHARLES HOLMES. Big
Springs, Tex.
The train was known as the ivan
Sandt special" running from Dallas
to Macon and was on the tracks of
the New orleans g. Northeastern
Railroad when the crash came. The
locomotive was nearing trestle
when. for cause not yet known,
the engine seemed to lurch into the
air ana plunBe down tne en- pbllk-
ment. II was followed by baggage
car. a day coach and three tourist
sleepers.
The three remaining tourist sleep
ers were turned into a hospital and
morgue. A special relief train was
rushed from HattiesbGrg, arriving
within an hour after the wreck. The
nurses and doctors aboard found the
veterans aiding their comrades as
best they could. Many Of the less
seriously injured old men went 10
work with remarkable courage. As
soon as possible the sleepers were
pulled into Hattiesburg with eight
bodies and those more seriously hurt.
The United Daughters Of the Com
fedcracy. the Kings Daughters. the
Masons. the Elks. and other benevo-
lent organizations. sent representa-
tlves TO the scene They assisted I'm
caring for the injured while their as
sociates here made preparations for
receiving them. Homes and hospi-
tails were ready when the relief train
pulled in.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
ROOSEVELT PLANS
CAMPAIGN IN OHIO

Oyster Bay. N. Y, May 6.-After
he had learned that President Taft
had gone To Ohio to spend part of this
week in campaigning, Colonel Roose-
Welt talked over the situation In that
state today with James Il. Garfield
and Walter Brown. chairman OF the
Ohio state central committee.
Colonel Roosevelt said tonight he
would adhere to the plans made some
time ago in reference TO the time he
would spend in Ohio and would not
leave earlier on account Of the presi-
dents extended campaign there. He
expects TO start for Ohio on Tuesday
Of next week and make his first
speech In Canton that day.
Colonel Roosevelt said he proba bly,
would go through the state making
much the same speech he delivered
In Columbus in February.
IL was said by President Taft in a
recent speech that Colonel Roosevelt
was putting into the background is
sues which he raised in that speech
and Colonel Roosevelt said he had
bcen urged by supporters in Ohio 70
explain his views.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
OROZCO MOVES D n
FEDERAL FORCES
At TORREON
Rebels Know Nothing of De-
feat Alleged to Have Been
Inflicted on General Salazar
by MaderiStaS,

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire.l
Jiminez, Mex, May 6.-Concen-
trated in the region about Peronal
the rebel forces are tonight awaiting
orders from General Orozco to ad-
vance. The latter left here at noon
today to direct the operations whlch
it is expected will lead to battle
soon in the vicinity of Torreon. JIM
inez is deserted except for garrl-
son.
Where Orozco will make his hrst
stop has no been announced. Hls
headquarters tonight were in the VI
cinity of Yermo, just north OF Cone1os
Latest reports from rebel scouts de-
clare the federals are resting on thelr
arms apparently awaiting an attack.
Nothing is known here OF any hBht-
ing on the part of General Salazar'
of the rebel forces, near Cuatfo
Cinegas. where he was reported de-
feated by the federals. Rebel lead
ers said Salazar was not advancing
in that direction, but toward Tor
reon.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
POINT CADETS
ROUSE BARRY'S WRATH

Newburgh. y. Y. Nav 6.-An Incl
dent occurred at the West Point Mill
tary Academy which has put the en-
tire cadet corps in bad standing with
the superintendent General Berry.
While General Berry was passing
the cadet mess hall. a cadet who
was seated near the window called
out: Fore. fore. for the supe.'
The term fore" is a warning cry
used by golfers. General Berry has
tened into the hall and calling the ca
diets to attention, demanded TO know
who made the remark. No one volun-
teersa Information and Cadet Craw-
ford, an upper class man, who had
charge of the table nearest the win
dow, would not tell. The general had
the corps Of cadets a half hour in the
hall in an effort TO find the culprit
but failed.
Cadet Crawford. it is said. viii be
punished for refusing information.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
KAISER s WARSH|PS
MAKE VISIT TO
UNITED STATES
German Fleet Comes to Return
Call of Americans viii be
Entertained at Hampton
Roads by Officers,

IBy Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.]
Washington, May 6.-The itinerary
of the German fleet which is coming
to return the call made by the
American fleet to Germany last fail
and the program provided for the
reception of the feet officers was an
nounced at the navy department to-
day
The fleet battleship Moltke and the
cruisers Stemin and Bremen, under
command of Rear Admiral Reuber
Peschv itz, win sail from Kiel, Ger
many, May 11th, arrive at Puenta
Delgado, May 18th, leaving that port
May 23d and arrive off Cape Henry
May 30th. They will remain off the
capes until June Sd, when they VIII
enter Hampton Roads to remain
until June Sth. The fleet is due at
New York on June 9Th, and will leave
that city June 18th for the return
voyage, arriving at Kiel June 27th.
In Hampton Roads the German
fleet will be met and entertained by
the Atlantic feet. The German ad-
miral, with his officers, will come to
Washington. June 5th, and be guests
of the navy department three days.
They will meet President Taft and
dine with him at the white house.
June 6th the guests will visit the
naval academy at Annapolis, take
luncheon. returning to Washington
that evening to dine with Secretary
Meyer. The next day the party will
visit Mount Vernon, taking luncheon
on board the presidents yacht May
flower, and starting on the return to
Hampton Roads that evening.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07

from the date of the receipt of the
application, and that upon failure to
do so the railroad company shall be
liable to a penalty to the shipper of
two dollars day for each car for
which application is made, besides at
torneys ices in enforcing the payment
of the penalty
The other bill places a heavy PEN
atty upon telephone companies for
making improper charges for tele-
phone tolls. 1t is designed to prevent
the telephone company from charging
more than the established rate and
from charging for connections which
are not made.
Caucus OF Democrats Fails.
call was issued today for Joint
caucus of the democrats of the house
and the senate for the purpose of con-
sidering the county salaries bills, but
owing to the fact that a number or
the democratic members were out OF
the city the caucus was afterwards
declared off.
It is the intention of number Oh
leading democrats to have the 1oinl
caucus agree upon a bill fixing county
Officer s. salaries, which VIII he a par
ty measure and to which all members
of the caucus will be pledged. the
senate bill on that subject, which ~
now pending, was introduced by Sen
ator Hihkle, a democrat, but 1t is un-
derstood that this bill represents mere
ly Senator Hinkle's personal views ana
is in no sense a party measure.
A leading democratic senator SAID
tonight that in all probability the
democrats would get together on a
bill which in the main would reduce
the slalries provided by both the
Hinkle and Baca bills, but which IN
the case of the county superintendent
of schools would raise the salary over
that provided by either of the two bills
now pending.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
Houn' Dawg Carries Seventy
Two Votes Against Forty
-Four for Wilson and -Four for
Harmon; Nine Doubtful.
CLOSE BETWEEN TWO
REPUBLICANS
Possible President May Finally
Win But Returns Point to
Victory for Strenuous COL
oneI.

IBy Morning journal Special Ieascd wire.1
Baltimore, Md, May 6.-Maryland' $
sixteen votes In the national conNen-
tlon will be cast for Theodore Roose-
welt and Speaker Champ Clark, un-
less the few election districts stu TO
be heard from change the result reg
istered today by the states first pres
idential preference primaries.
Although the result was close,
ana Colonel Roosevelt on the face of
the returns had but one more than
the necessary number of votes to
control the state, the count tonight
did not materially change the vote.
The primaries divided the delegates
to the state convention as Follows
Republicans Roosevelt Sc
Taft. 6s.
Democrats-Clark, 10; Wilson, A;
Harmon, 4 in doubt, 3.
Majority necessary to control, 65.
The state delegates elected are
bound to choose a delegation to the
national convention favorable to the
presidential candidates for whom the
people today expressed their prefer
ence.
Although the popular preference
-ote of the state as a while did not
determine the result, 1t favored
Roosevelt and Clark by pluralities
more conclusive than the division OF
delegates based on the preference
vote should. This was due largely 20
.ha sweep which both candidates
made in Baltimore.
The Taft leaders claim that the five
taft delegates chosen in Baltimore
city, although Obliged by their in
ssfsctiOns to vote for Roosevelt, may
give the Taft sympathizers ccntrcl OF
the state convention and enable them
to elect delegates to the national con
vention VINO would be ready TO aban-
don Roosevelt as soon as released
srom the obligation made by the law.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
HOUSE.

Met at noon.
Considered miscellaneous legisla-
ton on regular calendar.
William S. Ware, republican, sworn
In as member from First Penn
sylvania Al strict.
Indian affairs committee voted to
favorably report the bin granting
freedom to Apache Indian prisoners
of war.
II representative Dyer introduced
bill to appropriate $30,000,0 ,000 for
protection against Hoods along the
Mississippi river and tributaries.
Passed joint resolution continuing
the national peace comt 1ission for two
years,
Passed bill appropriating $780,
000 to equip army transports with
life boats and RATS.
Passed a bill for coming half cents
and Scent pieces.
Unanimously passed hill empower
ing President Taft to invite the mar
itime nations to a conference in
washington to consider ocean travel.
Adjourned at 4:l5,p. IN. to II a. m,
Tuesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
GOMEZ ASSUMES HE II
NEXICO'S PRESIDENT

Juarez. Mex, May 6.-Emiho Vas
auez Gomez issued a proclamation
here today formally assuming the re,
sponsibilities of the PROVISIONAL
president of Mexico" Officials mere
declare all the revolutionists now aiS
gathered under single head.
Senor Gomez had intended LEAVING
for chihuahua to establish the pro
visional capital and 10 confer WIN
General Orozco. but the latters oe-
parture for the front has upset ms
plans and this city viii be the
temporary headquarters OF the Fepeis-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-07
TFXAS STATE Still
Dol BTII-I COLI Mn

Dallas. Tex. Nay 5.--Compleic r.
turns from The precinct conventions
held saturday In Texas are Etill lack
ing. No change is evidenced In tho
figures complied by the Dailas-Gal-
weston News. giving Woodrow Wilson
sOs of the s23 votes In the state demo
cratic convention. Harmon. eighty-siN.
and Clark twenty-six.