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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

be held September |. and the remain
ing days will be taken up with match
play, the final rounds to be played
September g. On the Saturday preced-
ing the championships will be held the
four-ball best-ball matches for the
American Golfer trophy. This is an
event for club pairs. the prize 10 be a
regular 42-inch driver in solid: silver,
10 which each year will be attached a
silver golf ball. on which will be in
,cribed the name OF the winning club.
the names of the two players winning
il and the year and place of the meet
ing. The players will be given gold
medals.
The following matches in the first
round of the August" tournament al
Columbia have been played since TINS
round was reported on, and the rouiu
is now complete and most OF the
matches in the second round have been
gotten out of the way: In the nrst SIN
Teen q. Lodge Hill G3) won from John
w Rrawner go, by default. and Ed
Harlan 90 beat w. NJ. Smith 90, by
s; up and to play. Two deiauits com.
Ith1 going up peg when q. b. Hafpei
fo41 failed to show up. ana conrad d.
Dovle 40 bcnefitins by u. -. lo"n-
sends absence. In the fourth sixteen
E. B. Eynon, jr. a., deIdu1.eu ~ I,sN
q. Hill (24), and A. u. Buhrihan vs.
defeatad Fred Clayton (2D, l up
III. rains OF the past week have kept
tho nlayers off the links great ueai
hit thew have done the courses worlds
" W. cod and now every one Of the local
80 re in the best of condltlon; rms
~, ~ me when it was most needed, as
the long dry spell which preceoeo II
had almost burnt up the grass, aHcep ,a
of course, Oh ths
artif;cially watered.
walter Harlan. chairman Oh the sreen
committee at Columbia, is suni me ~
a. AInheus Winter is acting as
chairman of the green committee.
IT,. .home and home" matches for
Inc the Middle Atlantic Associa-
eiu will probably be resumed next
18th fhe first on the. schedule Delng
that between Chevy Chase ana the
Country Club of Virginia IN the hrst
round. This match was posrpon eota .ron,
Iune o8. when the Virginians protested
SunS having to come to Washington
Is that date. after having been COM
nalled TO make the trip the Saturday
preyious. AS soon as TINS matcn IS got.
Ton out of the way the committee will
cot busy and make up the schedule for
the consultations. and the remaining
rnnnds Of the main event Will be
niaxed washington has an excellent
chance OF winning top M nonors. as II
c - nv teams in the semi-finals will be
local ones, the washington Country
Clup ana 1-s sa reached this round.
An interesting match was played at
Columbia Thursday afternoon when
Lee Harlan and A. > Ma ttiHSiN de-
r.ad - r. Hodges Dan Jackson and
4. e. shelton. Harlan buried fifty
foot putt on the seventeenth which
gave his side the hole and made it up.
This shot, it proved, decided tne match.
as the home hole was halved, l up
being the final score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

nm for the next pitch, which is also a
han Is not the batter out for leaving
his box? - =
a. Yes
,2, Got unless h. stepped rom one
box to the other before the bali passed
the plate.
Snortinp Editor star:
S,,ith hits 70 the pitcher. who throws
mast first. The ground rules are one
base on an overthrow smith goes on
70 third regardless of the rule. but is
touched out before he reaches II; should
Smith be called out or sent PACK TO
second?
He goes back to second without oelns
put out.
Sporting Editor star: -. -,
With two ont and man "n lrsL the
halter hits the ball het"een hTst and
second and it hits the base runner. Does
the batter get credit for hit!
Yes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
ANOTHER TRIUMPH
FOR PACIFIC COAST
Strachan and Griffin Defeat
Larned and CIothier in.
Tennis Doubles.

SOUTHAMPTON. n. Y. August III
s. Strachan and c. j. Griffin, the Pacific
coast double lawn tennis champions
distinguished themselves in sensat ional
tennis here this afternoon by defeat
ing w. a. Larneu and w. J. Clothier
both former national champions in the
singles. in the final of the doubles
match at the Meadow Club. The match
went five sets, 3-6. Cd, 80 6-3, g.
Larned, seven times holder of the ma
tional singles title, went to pieces in
the end. Clothier worked with a will
but could not Withstand the rapid fire
of the California boys.
Clothier won the singles by defeating
G. +. Touchard in easy fashion. 60.
6-1, 6-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
Pratt Defeats Schaeffer in "a
Moves in Stars Corre-
spondence Chess Tourney.
LOCAL CHESS CLUBS
MAY JOIN FORCES
Movement on Foot to Anal
gamate c. C. Chess and
W.. c. and W.. Clubs. 4

only one game was finished in The
Stars correspondence tourney during the
past week. William Rufus Pratt defeated
DR.. +. l.. Schaeffer, and thereby quail
fled for the final round, as his complete
score in his section. three, is IA 10 Il.
Mr. +. NJ. Knapp by winning the game
which he has on hand with Mr.. B. Ross
can equal this score. in which event he
also will enter the finals from section
three.
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

Walter TraGesser. newcomer in the
ma jor leagues has signed with the Bos
ton Nationals.
The New York team has four PLAYERS
named Arthur. namely. Wilson, Fletcher,
Fromme and Shafcr.
1t is all settled Chief Harry Smith has
instructed Groundkeeper John Kennedy
to dig a deep hole at the Newark ball
park for the pennant pole.
Dashiner. a left-handed pitcher. and
Southworth. an outfielder, have been re-
leased by the Cleveland Maps TO the To-
Iedo club of the American Association.
According 10 the latest bulletin issued
by President Lynch of the National
League the Giants have signed a player
named WesterWic& ana nave accepted the
terms of Monte Prieste, another unknown
colt
Charley Schwartz. who was one of the
leading professional haii players or the
Pacific coast nine years ago. is now
graduate optometrist, and located in
Seattle.
Hrmy Tonan. formerly a popular Coast
League player but who has been wearing
on ,,mnire's pad in the Northwestern
Taague if is said, will join the staff OF
Tom lynch in the National League next
spring.
Pitcher Walter Leverenz of the Browns,
who interrupted the Athletics winning
streak of fifteen straight when they were
i'm st. Louis, WAS recently asked what
team, i'm the que he most feared They
Ill IooL alike 10 me- said he. When j
work / do my best against all of them
n s,,nnose mai the Athletics are about the
hardest sluegers in the league. and
think any pitcher will tell you the same
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

George Stallings arrived in Pittsburgh
last week and at once took charge of the
Boston team. lie had not been with the
Braves for two weeks on account OF the
serious illness of his wife, and the team
was not prospecting. The Braves need a
hard ride every time they start
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
STAR CORRESPONDENCE TOURNEY.

1t is now possible for r. r. Black to
tie q. Duras for second place in the
Rice Club tournament This result was
brought about in the eleventh round.
when DIR, Adair. formerly of this city
and a member of the Washington Chess
and Whist Club, drew his game with
the Bohemian expert after forty-fivo
moves Duras has adjourned games with
Black and Marder. with the likelihood
of nothing better than a draw in either
contest.
The scores 10 date follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
SMITH IS BEST
OF THE HEAV|ES
His Defeat Of Flynn Causes 1t
to Appear That He Has
Margin on Others.
PALZER AND MORAN
IN NEXT BIG BOUT
Some Doubt Expressed as to
Whether or Not PaIzer Can
Show in Old Form.
BY JAMES j. CORBETT.

Former Heavyweight Champion OF the World.
Written for The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

Inc heavyweight
situation Is not en-
tirely hopeless.
"Gunboat" Smith.
he of the sleep-pro-
ducing punch, by
virtue of his i'm
pressive vict DRY
over Jim Flynn, the
white hope de-
stro! er. inserted
an additional feath-
er in his pugilistic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

Walter TraSesser. "A newcomer i'll the
ma jor leagues, has signed with the Bos-
ton Nationals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

The New York team has four PLAYERS
named Arthur. namely. Wilson. Fletcher,
Fromme and Shafer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

1t is all settled. Chief Harry Smith has
instructed Groundkeeper John Kennedy
to dig deep hole at the Newark ball
park for the pennant pole.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
-O-O-O- WELL KNOWN FAIRBANKS PEOPLE GOING OUTSIDE
O-O-

There are many Fairbanks people aboard the MaripOsa enroute to the States. Among those who are well known are MT. and Mrs. E. lessen, who will spend the winter in California. Mir. lessen is one of the earliest and most successful mining operators in the Fairbanks section and he still makes the Panama metropolis his home.
 Mrs. John Zugg and daughter Fran cis are enroute to the East They will be followed in a few weeks by MT. Zugg who is to have his office with the Alaska Road Commission trans ferred to Juneau. Later the family will make their home in Seattle.
 Mrs. Albert Busschman, wife of a successful Ester creek operator, is go- ing out to Seattle. Mir. Busschman will follow in 6 few weeks. They have finished with their operations in the Panama and will settle down in Seat tie.
 Mrs. F. s. Gordon, wife of the pro- prietOr of one of Fairbanks largest mercantile establishments is going out for the winter.
 Mrs. Charles Pine and Mrs. Harry Floyd, wives of prominent Fairbanks ans, are also going out for the winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
 IN JUNEAU SCHOOLS
--O-O-

Domestic science has been added to the curriculum of the Juneau public school. Miss Priest will have charge of the classes in this course, and on Mondays from l D. m. until 3, she will teach the sewing classes from the grades -5th to Sth. High school stu dents may take this work. On Tues days the high school students may take lessons in cooking from 1 until 3 in the afternoon.
 Assignment of School Rooms.
 An assignment of the school rooms as they will be used after the compile ton of the city hall has been made. They will be as follows:
 First grade retains present room; second and third grades go to city hall; fourth grade takes the rooms used by the second and third grades; Fifth, sixth and seventh grades re- tain their present rooms, and the eighth grade goes to the city hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
FISHING COMPANY FILES
 ARTICLES WITH SECY

The Alaska Cooperative Fishing and Packing Association of Wrangell has filed articles of incorporation with Secretary William L. Distin. The cap ital stock of the concern is placed at S25,OO0. Each stockholder must be bona fide fisherman. Each holder is limited in amount of stock, must have not less than $1OO nor more than $1.OOO. Wrangell is the principal place of business. The following are the in- corporators: F.. H. Lyons, J. H. Me Gehee, s. N. Harvie. A. NJ. Meyers, G. w. Card, s. c. Mckay, A. H. Lawr- ence. The first named is president and the last named is secretary of the or ganiZation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
MORRISON CONVICTION
 WAS NOT SOUND

J. T. Thorkeson walked out of jail a free man today after serving a part of a six months sentence for larceny. He gained his freedom through the appeal of his attorney A. B. Callahan from the findings of the commission CTS court. Yesterday Judge R. w. Jennings sustained the demurrer of defendants attorney and allowed the government until this morning in which to amend the complain. The district attorneys office did not care to amend the complaint and acknowI- edged insufficient evidence to convict if the matter should again go to trial Attorney Callahan renewed a motion for dismissal which was granted and the marshal's office gave the prisoner his freedom.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
SOLDIER DROWNS
 IN CHILKAT RIVER

HAYNES, Sept. 1S.-A soldier by the name of Gallagher was drowned in the Chilkat river Monday. The accident occurred at the 14-mile post The men built a raft at Wells and thought they would come down the river on it rath- CT than walk. All went well until they arrived at the place of the accident where they got into whirlpool. Their raft capsized and all of them were thrown into the water. The other four soldiers who were with Gala gher swan ashore and came to town Parties have been searching for the body, but up to this time it has not been found.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
ThAW CAN WAIT
 ON COURTS TIME

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 1S.-As liar ry Thaw read dispatches from Wash ingtOn saying that years might roll around before the United States Su- preme Court could give a decision on an appeal from a decision of Gov. Eel ker on the extradition of Thaw from New Hampshire to New York, said: Well, We can wait, but I hope that Gov. Felker will decide against my ex- tradition at once so that it will not be necessary for us to press the habeas corpus proceedings in the federal courts"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
WILL BUILD CITY
 HALL BY DAY LABOR

The city fathers held a special meet ing last night for the purpose of con sidering the matter of letting contracts for the sueprstructure of the new city hall. The plans and specifications were gone over thoroughly and the en- tire question discussed at some length. It was finally decided that the city would erect the superstructure in the same manenr as the first story had been done, by day labor, under the di- rection of the city engineer.
 City Engineer BlakesIee made rec ord breaking time in the building of the concrete first story and it is ex- pected that he will do as well with the work that is to follow. There is to be no delay whatever, the material for the frame work being now on hand. In the meantime finishing humber will be obtained. The work is to go through with all the speed possible that is consistent with quality. Spe- cifcatiOns will be placed in the hands of plumbers. painters, and plasterers, Sc that bids may be received for this part of the work. Tn each instance separate contracts with time limits will be made.
 It is expected that the walls will be up and the roof on within the next 30 days and that the building will be fin ished within 60 days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
suIzer May Not Attend Trail.

ALBANY, \. r., Sept lA. Judge b. Cady Herrick. counsel for Gov Sul- Ger, said at the opening Of the Sulzcr trial today that Gov. Sulzer desires not to be present at the trial in person. but that he be represented by his at- torneys, waiving all rights that might result on account of his absence.
 Court in Session only Short Time.
 The impeachment court remained in session only a short time. and then adjourned 10 permit preparations of rules of procedure for the trial
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
COURT WILL REVIEW
 GOVERNORS DECISION

LITTLETON, N. H., Sept 1S.-COun- sel for Thaw announced yesterday that if Gov. Felker should hold adversely to Thaw at the eXtraditiOn hearing Tuesday his findings will be reveiwed by the Federal district court If the latter shall also hold against Thaw, ap- peals will be taken until the United States Supreme Court shall have been reached.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
GENERAL
 DAVIDSON ARRIVES
O-O--

Charles E. Davidson, newly appoint. ed surveyor general and ex-officio sec. retary of Alaska, arrived from Skag way on the City of Seattle this after. noon, completing the long journey from Fairbanks to take up the duties of the offices to which he has been called. He was accompanied by Mrs Davidson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
Trial of Gov. SuIzer
 Begins at Albany

ALBANY, N. r.. Sept. lS.-The trial of the impeachment charges against Gov. William Suizer began in t4e State Senate this morning with Chief-Judge Edgar A- Cullen of the court of ap- peals and President Robert F. Wag- her, presiding.
 There are eight counts iu the arti- cles of impeachment against the Coy ernor They include
 Making false reports of his cam paign fund and expenditures to the Secretary Of State; perjury bribery: the suppression of evidence. dissuad- ing witness from appearing before the investigation committee; larceny. ex- ercising wrongful influence over of- fcers, and corrupt Use of authority Co affec. the prices of securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
JUDGE JENNINGS
 GOES TO VALDEZ

Judge R. w. Jennings this morning received a cablegram from Attorney General James C. McReynOlds inform ing him that he was to hold a special term of court in Valdez during No vember and following the October term of court in that place which will be held by Judge Fred NJ. Brown. The special term is to be held in Valdez by Judge Jennings to try those cases in which Judge Brown is disqualified
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
SLOW WORK PICKING
 JURY FOR JOHNSON

The Johnson case is still without a jury. All day yesterday was consumed in trying out prospective jurors and about noon the special venire of 24 had been exhausted with only eight men in the box. Judge R. w. Jennings made an order for another special venire of 12 from which it is expected that the remaining four jurors may be taken. The government is represented in this case by Deputy District Attor- ney Fl. Fl. Folsom, and the defendant, an Indian, is represented by R. E. Robertson of the firm of GunnisOn and Robertson, being appointed by the court. This is MT RObertsOn's maiden case in the district court
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
MARIPOSA BRINGS
 MANY FROM INTERIOR

The Mariposa left Skagway last night at II o'clock but owing to heavy fogs was held up and did not arrive here until 9:30 this morning.
 There were a large number of people aboard from the interior, most of whom were destined for Seattle. The following were for Juneau: w. E. Dun kle, M. Well, F. E. Wistin, D. Grand e. c. Hanna, J. F. Warner, E. B. Will son, J. JacintO, J. G. Bellows, C. Val lon, J. H. Mclean, George Martin, P flaming
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
CHICAGO ESTATE
 AWAITS TOWNSEND

A cablegram received by l.. P. ShacklefOrd of the firm of Shackle- ford and Bayless from John Blooming ston, Chicago, H., seeks information as to the whereabouts of John Towns end, supposed to be in Juneau or vi cinity. The cablegram says Townsend is a blacksmith and jack-of-all-trades and is ''One of the heirs of an estate here" An immediate answer is asked for
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
POLICE JUSTICE
 CHARGES JUDGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. lS-CarroT Cook and Robert E. Widney, the for mer federal judge at Los Angeles, are named by Police Judge Shortall as be- ing in a criminal compact to defeat justice in the case of Widney's son. A B. Widney, accused of accepting the earnings of Noel Murphy, woman of the town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
Everett Fireman Kills
 Two and WOunkS One

EVERETT, Wash, Sept. 1S.-W R. Schrader a fireman of this city, last night shot and killed his wife, killed Nightwatchman Davis JamisOn and dangerously wounded Patrolman Geo list. Schrader escaped.
 Schraders arrest had been caused by his wife. He returned to their home after furnishing bail and killed her Patrolman Tist tried to arrest him,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
DREADNAUGHT ARKANSAS
 BREAKS ALL RECORDS

NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-The Ameri- can dreadnaught Arkansas broke the worlds record for big gun target fir ing yesterday. Six shots were fired in 57 seconds and perfect score was made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
NOVEL MEMORIAL FOR
 "BIG TIM" SULLIVAN

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. IS. - A novel memorial service was rendered in this city last night in memory of Big Tim" Sullivan In the leading cafes the walters stood in silence and he diners remained silent for the same time while all thought of the big-heart- ed theatrical man, Congressman and politician.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18

and was dangerously shot. Jamison was shot and instantly killed by Schra- der while making his escape. The police and sheriff's posse are searching for Schrader.
 -O-O-
 Schrader Is Apprehended. EVERETT, Wash, Sept. 18.-Schra- der was captured this afternoon. He had inflicted a number of knife wounds upon himself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
HENRY WADE ROGERS
 ON CIRCUIT BENCH
-O-O--

WASHINGTON, Sept Is. - Henry Wade Rogers, head of the Yale law school, has been selected by President Woodrow Wilson and Attorney Gener- al James C. McReynolds to be a cir cult judge of the Second Federal Cir cult.
 Henry Wade Rogers was formerly dean of the University of Michigan law school, and afterwards president of the Northwestern University before going to Yale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
PARDONEO NEW YORK
 CONVICT IS IN WEST

SEATTLE, Sept 1S.-Albert T. Pat rick, who was pardoned from Sing Sing where he had been sentenced to serve for life for the murder of Mil liOnaire Rice by Gov. John A. Dix just before the latter's retirement from the Governors office, arrived here to- day on his way to join his wife who is visiting at LaConner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
Discuss California Question
Jap Jingoes Press Government.

WASHINGTON. Sept IS. - Count Chinda's conference with President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary Will fam J. Bryan today is interpreted by those in official circles as being the result of pressure from the home gov ernment which is being attacked by the Japanese people as much for its delay in negotiations with the Ameri- can government as it is on account Of its difficulties with China. z
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
Taft May Succeed Rogers.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 1S.-It is re- garded as likely that former President William H. Taft will be chosen to be head of the Yale law school to fill the vacancy created by the acceptance of a place on the United States Circuit Court bench by Henry Wade Rogers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
THE HUMBOLDT SAILED
 FOR ALASKA TODAY
O-O-

SEATTLE, Sept. 18.-The Humboldt sailed for Alaska at ? D. m. today with the following passengers for Gastineau channel towns.
 For Juneau-Mrs. Al. Carlson. Miss M. Berry, H. O. Krogh, E. Scofield, and four steerage.
 There were two steerage passengers for Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterday's Scores:

At WashingtOn-First game: Detroit, 5; Washington 1. Second game: De troit, 4 Washington, ?. At Philadelphia-Ph IS; St LOuis,4.
 At Boston-Cleveland, 2; Boston, 0. At New York-First game: Chicago. g; New York, 3. Second gam: New York, 8; Chicago, 2. Called at end of the first half of the eighth inning on account of darkness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
COLORADO COAL MINERS
 GO OUT ON A STRIKE
0-n--

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 1S.-The mine workers in the southern Colorado coal fields are out on a strike. Gov. E. M. Ammon has ordered the national guard to be in readiness to entrain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
INSANE PATIENT IS
 TAKEN TO MORNINGSlDE
-O-O-

J. J. COnnery, the insane patient brought from Sitka was taken out on the City of Seattle today by Deputy Marshal w. E. Harding and Harry Ma lone He will be placed in Morning side asylum
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
PASSENGERS LEAVING
 ON THE MARIPOSA

The Mariposa sailing South at noon today took the following passengers from Juneau: Mrs. K. ODonnen. Chas. Roth, Mrs. E. Burke. Thomas Williams, Joe Miller, E. c. Wheeler. Frank West man, Miss Ellen s. Anderosn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
Mining Exhibition.

In addition to the annual convention the American Mining Congress there will be mining exhibition at Phila- delphia during the time the conven- tion is in session. It will be under the auspices of the Mining Congress- Space has been asked for by many min ing industries at this exhibition.
 H. s. Taylor, Pacific Coast Secre- tary of the Congress, will see that ap- plicatiOns for space from Alaska are properly cared for if they are made to him at a sufficiently early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-09-18
FOLK BECOMES SOLICITOR
 OF STATE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON. Sept IS. - Presi- dent Wilson today appointed former Gov. Joseph w. Folk, Of Missouri, so- licitor for the State Department.