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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
Cleveland and Detroit Citizens Who Sought Mineral Patents
on the Property, Are Involved in Test Suit
Brought by Burke and Lamprecht
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
ANSWERS SEVEN LAND QUESTIONS
In Decision Of Court Petroleum Is Defined as Mineral and
That Is So Cassed in Legislation Lands Granted
on the Theory They We're Agricultural

Washington, June 22.-The United
States supreme court today decided in
the Southern Pacific railroad com
pany's favor in the two test cases of
Edmund Burke and J. J. Lamprecht,
attacking tne railroads. title to 100000
acres of California oil lands estimated
TO be worth $j00000,000.
Besides Burke and Lamprecht, there
were involved in the litigation, Califor-
MIA, Detroit and Cleveland citizens who
sought mineral patents on the property,
which the company held under old con-
struction grants.
Minerals Not Included,
The court answered seven questions,
as follows:
|. Did the land grants to the railroad
include mineral lands, known to be such
prior to the issuance of the company 5
patents in 1894?
Answer. No.
g. Does a patent under a grant ex-
Guiding mineral land, issued, however,
without any federal investigation, con-
Vey lands afterward found to contain
mineralsl
Answer. In effect, yes.
3. Is a mineral reservation of pat
ents vOidl
Answer. Yes.
4. If mineral reservation is void,
then is patent conclusive evidence
That land is agricultural?
Answer. Yes.
Petroleum Is Mineral
5. Is petrolecm a mineral within the
land patent law
Answer. Yes. +,
6. Is plaintiff barred from claiming
land because he had no interest in it
when the railroad secured its patents
Answer. Yes.
7. Is the railroad barred from deny
ing the validity of the mineral resepva
tiOn clauseY
Answer. No.
Railroad Title Good.
The court expressed the opinion that
the railroad s title to land in contro
versy was at least better than that OF
outside" persons advancing riva
claims. The government was held how
ever, to have been practically negli
gent in granting patents to the lands
without investigating to determine
whether they contained minerals.
In giving the popular" construc
tion of the case, F" Justice Vandevantet
claimed petroleum is a mineral ant
that congress has so classed it in legis
latiOn.
Issue Is Grave One.
He pointed out that the issue involv
ed was a grave one, inasmuch as it af
feeted not only lands owned by rail
road companies but millions of acre
sold by them to farmers and for cities
Referring to the original land grant
to the Southern Pacific, he intimate,
that the secretary of the interior SHOULD
have inquired whether the land wa
subject to entry before issuing patents
The court would not rule, he added
as to whether or not the statute of lin
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
Decision of Interstate Commerce
Commission Is Victory for Oregon
r. X. Commission Rates Lowered

Washington, June 22-The inter
state commerce commission today ruled
in favor of reduction of railroad
rates on wool, hides and other eOmmod-
tiles of a similar nature eastward from
western points, and ordered the rail
roads to refund to shippers "unreason-
able" charges plux six per cent The
decision was a victory Tor the Oregon
railroad commission and the National
Wool Growers association.
The suit of witch the above is the
outcome was begun before the Oregon
railroad commission in 1908 on the
complaint of the Malheur Wool Grow
ers association, asking FOR consider
alton and readjustment of rates from
Vale to Atlantic coast points. The
same year it was carried TO tae inter
state commerce commission, as the Ma
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

tional Wool Growers association took
a hand in the matter, and complaints
were filed from every state on the
coast.
In 1912 the interstate commerce cons
mission decided that wool in sack
should take the fourth class rate, with
a minimum of $4,000 pounds to the car.
This decision was made in January amt
modified in November of the same
year. and now comes the final order.
The complaint was based on the sys-
tenn used by the o. W. r. & II. under
which the charges from all Oregon
points to Huntington were the same as
1le charges from Huntington to Bos-
ton or other Atlantic coast points. This
was carried to the extreme that wool
shipped from Durkee to Huntington, a
distance of about 20 miles, paid for
the haul just the same as was charged
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
CITIZENS OF VENICE
THREATEN RACE WAR
Negroes With White Girls Are Object
of Ire of Mob-Knives Are Flourish
ed and Officers Use Night Sticks.

Venice, Cal, June 22-Serious race
trouble was threatened here today when
mob of white citizens surrounded
four negro men who had come from
Los Angeles with two white girls, Tho
negroes flourished knives and were be-
ing shouldered by the crowd when Chief
of Police NettletOn and four patrolmen
fought their way into the mob and
arrested five of the party. The Off
GERS We're compelled to force the crowd
back with their night sticks before they
could clear way for their prisoners.
One of the girls escaped during the
excitement. The other gave her name
as Pearl Stephens. She was released
on $25 bail, furnished by one of tae
negroes, who were held pending an in
vestigation.
For an hour after the arrests, several
hundred men and boys surrounded the
city Jail, returning repeatedly when
driven away by the police.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
COLD WEATHER INTERf ERES
WITH TRAINING OARSMEN

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 22.-Rainy
cold weather again interfered today
with the work of the Hundred or more
oarsmen in training here for Friday's S
big intercollegiate race on the Hudson
ricer. Coach Conibear of the Washing
ton crew said his men were badly in
need of clear weather, and that he plan
ned to take his oarsmen out twice a day
from now on if weather and water con.
ditions permit. The Washingtonians
took an easy paddle this morning OPP
posite Highland, but this afternoon a
stiff workout was planned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
AND ANTITRUST
BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED

Washington, June Reconsideration
of the administration s trust legislative
program was expected to begin in the
senate this afternoon. AS soon as the
Indian appropriation bill has been dis
posed of, Chairman Newlands of the
committee on commerce, planned to call
up the trade commission bill. The SEN
ate judiciary committee also was con-
sidering the Clayton antitrust bill.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

dian suit--2 pairs boxing gloves, do,
mated by Ben W. Olcott.
For fattest girl baby not over IS
months--baby toilet set, value So, de-
mated by Commercial Book Store.
For fattest boy baby under 2 years
i shOofly, value SO, donated by Josse
& Moore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
LEADING ATTORNEY DIES.

Portland, June 22.-Cyrus A. Dolph
for many years one Of the leading at
torneys of Oregon, died here today al
the age of 70. He has been i'll since
early in January when he was compelled
to cease active practice.
During his lifetime he participated
in many of the great movements fol
the development Of the west and OF
Portland, his home since 1852.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
skirmishing in Progress.

Torreon, Mex, June 29.-Although
outpost skirmishing was in progress
about Zacatecas today, indications were
that delays due to the conditions of
the roads would delay a general attack
on the city by the rebels for perhaps
as much as ten days.
Against the federal garrison Of
about 10000 men under General Bar
on, General Villa had an army of near
ly 10000 surrounding the town. The
federals, however, were strongly en-
trenched and artillery was needed to
support an assault. Villa has the guns
but has not yet been able to bring them
up through the almost bottomless mud
and many washouts between Canitas
and Zacatecas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

The cup offered by Major Carl
Abrams for the 3rd Battalion shoot was
won by the Dallas company with Wood
burn second and Company M Of Salem,
third. Corvallis made the low score
Two of Salem's best marksmen, Corpor
ais, H. r. Adkins, and M. l.. Hill, were
absent and it is thought that had they
been present to add their usual scores
to the average that the Salem company
would have taken first place with ease.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
BURGLARS GET JEwELRY.

Los Angeles, June 22.- Burglars
smashed a plate glass window of the
Nordlinger Jewelry company early to-
day and stole jewelry valued at 5000.
The window cost $500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

Lone Oak track is beginning to hven
up now that the racing season is open
ing. Several Salemites with harness
possibilities were out on the turf yes
terday morning while the usual bunch
of stable animals at the track were re-
ceiving their regular morning warming
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

The Swedish Ladies Aid society Of
the Swedish church will meet at the
Wikberg residence, Salem eHights, to-
morrow at 2 o'clock p. m. All are vel.
come.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
F|ERCEST BATTLE
Of THE REBELLION
IN MEXICO SOON
Federal Garrison at atZacatecas
Is Said to be Entirely 4
Surrounded
MUDDY ROADS DELAY
MAIN BODY OF TROOPS
Mediators Confer Today in
Attempt to Save Peace
Negotiations

saltillo, Mex. June g2-Geueral
Villa was concentrating his forces
about Zaeatecas toay. The rebel at
tack on the city did not begin Sunday.
as had been expected. The roads were
so bad that their full strength was nm
able to reach tie scene of the hostili-
ties in time.
Today, however, they had the feder.
al garrison entirely surrounded. So
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
The Weather

Generally fair
east, unsettled
west tonight
and Tuesd ay,
probably show
ers; warmer east
portion Tuesday,
winds IN ostly
southerly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22

Photos copyright 1914, American Press AssocatlOn
the United States forces In
WA soldiers specuang deal
d will be General Villas advance the federal
Contutonasts made important
the illustration W the
entering the city Of Sa and
photo the
rebels a railway handcar.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-22
Additional Prizes.

The following special prizes have
been offered in addition to those in
cluded in the list of awards:
The best appearing boy under 10 ano
over years in cowboy" or "In-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Georgia Baseball Outlook Bright
+.* *s+ *s* *s+ +.+ *s+
Cunningham Has Good Material

the necessities of a pitcher and viii
tryOut for the mound along with Ross
Coker, OF Rome
Other new men who will draw prac-
tice suits are r. l.. Waters, catcher;
j. Il. Whatley. catcher; A. Andrews
pitcher; NJ. Johnson, first base G.
A. Huddleston, pitcher; r. c. David
fielder r. c. Clyatt. infielder V. f.
Phillips, catcher; r. Il. Dunn, infield-
er; n. e. Marshburn, fielder; r. p.
Watson, inhelder; j. NJ Hatch, field
er; r. l.. Fort, pitcher. Il. p Drexel
infielder; II. n. Kemp, catcher, w
+. Rutherford, catcher, j. K Quattle-
baum. inflelder; G. Westbrook, pitch
er; G. r. Jones, inielder. Garmony
catcher
IT He, schedule of games is still in
complete but the regular ron
tine Of dates against Auburn elem
son, Tech, Alabama and Vanderbilt
will he followed
Indoor practice will he inaugurate ed
in "A few days with the battery men
and about March / the entire squad
will get out for regular workouts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
G. Rice Being in Town.

I'VE face a bum typeWriter's loria-
w Eled front,
our fingers stumble less upon the
keyS:
The old machine cpudes a joriat
UheeSe-
At least, less doIefm than its daily
front.
And eUen the Exchanges tgreUSome
StuntD
NoU offer bits Of grateful GASES
Set in an arid acreage of fcdS*
Along the Trail of our Eternal Hunt.
w come 10 torn
To scatter gopf-baHs ON the gri>-
lied green,
with quaint and hopeful male
dictiOns that
Tip off the charm that built his ride
renOlcH,
Bccause-mhuc granting Groht-
lands Brilliant Bean
The best Of GrGntidpd isn't IN
his Hat.
%. 3. x.
+Scotch: lees.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

n THENS, GA, Jan. 2S.-Pros-
~ poets for a good baseball team
at Georgia next season are
very bright More than thirty candi-
dates have already promised to try
for the team, and Coach Cunningham
should have enough material on hand
to select a strong ball club from.
The one weakness that faces the
Georgia coach is the catching depart
ment. The Red and Black mogul will
find it no easy task to find man of
Hutchings' or Bowden's ability. I'm
less Cunningham is able to develop
a coed backstop. rival teams will pill
fer many bases next season.
THE old &c" men who are on hand
to look over the crop of hopefuls
are: Captain CHM, left fielder; Nc
Whorter center fielder; Corley,
pitcher; Hitchcock, pitcher; 4ender-
son. first base: Harris, second base !.
Clements, shortstop. In addition to
this number kid" Riley, who played
short on the 1912 team, is in college
again. while Holden, who subbed at
third last year, at present has the call
for Covington's old position.
a veritable harvest of now faces
will greet Cunningham for look
over, and some of them are promis-
ing Youngsters Nunnally who
preuped at G. NJ c. and who has
caught several games for Monroe, will
probably be the first assignment be-
hind the bat. owen, who played end
on the football team last fall, is ex-
pected to help Corley with the pitch
ing end at the same time he is a
good outfielder and can also be used
at first. FRESHMAN" Brown is an
overflow Of last season and besides
coming from the home of Ty Cobb,
Is possessed with a good batting eye.
He should receive a regular position
in right field.
EOX, of the Boys High School Of
L Atlanta, Is credited with having
some effective curves that go to make
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Say Hugh Jennings
Sought Outlaw Job

PITTSBURG. PA. Jan. 23.-The Of
flcials of the Pittsburg (Federal
League) Club made known the fact
that two years ago, when Hughie
Jennings, manager Of the Detroit
(American League) club, was in the
last year of his contract he wrote a
letter saying he would appreciate an
offer from Pittsburg to manage the
team and II terms were satisfactory
he would sign for two years.
This has been kept secret all this
time. but now the Federal offici Is
have decided to make public some
back history. they say.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Locals Finish Work
To-day for Georgia
Quintet Tomorrow

The Atlanta Athletic Club basket
ball players will finish work to-day
for their game with the University of
Georgia quintet on the local teams
floor tomorrow night.
The regulars and second teams
clashed yesterday, with the former
quintet winning, 81 to %. The regu-
lars played in great form and ap-
pear on edge for their tussle with
the Red and Black
Following are the line-ups of the
two teams:
Georgia. Positions. Atlanta.
Lester ........ r. f. ..-. Forbes
Peacock ...... i. y. ..... Smith
or Harrison
Brand tCapt) :. c. DuBard (Capt)
Rawson ...... r. g. ...... Weaver
f. Carter ..... l. G. ..... r. Carter
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
The lineup Of the two teams follows:
Coiunnbus posifion Rlrrai nohap1
JUNEAU KEEPS JOB.

MADISON. WIS. Jan 23.-The Uni
versty Of Wisconsin board of regents
Yesterday reappointed w J Juneau
head football coach for l91
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Small Chance for Long Schedule
140-Game Route Suits Southern
By O. B. Keeler.

W. TIC don't exactly get President
w Andrews in his contention
that the adoption of a 1874
game schedule would result in finan-
cial difficulties in the Southern
League. The Chattanooga magnate
doesn't favor an extension of the
present 14O-game program, at least
for certain cities in the circuit. And,
or course, they all have to play the
same number of games.
Here's what PreXy Andrews says:
UTHE adoption of q 154-game
schedule win result in finan-
cial difficulties for several Of the
smaller towns in the league. The 14O-
game schedule is the best thing for
the circuit, and as for myself, ] shall
heartily stress the necessity for its
adoption. Judge Kavanaugh's opin-
ion in tho matter comedies with
mine
THAT settles the hash for the over
L time program, we take 1t. Mr..
Andrews was a member of the sChed-
ME committee last year, which
worked ont a very popular program.
And he is a member of the schedule
committee for 1914, Besides which,
there is Judge Kavanaugh. And ii
the court inclines to the short sea-
son. why, we'll Just get down on
that nroposition with all we have left
after a tough winters bout with the
II. c. Of L.
c TIL. we don't quite get Mr.. An
> drews, J..
Navbe it's because we regard 1t
from an Atlanta viewpoint. But II
has always seemed to us that If base
ball In the chill autumn VIII pay prof.
its in the North, couple or weeks
more Of it in the glorious Indian sum
mer of Dixieland should prove Wei
come innovation.
They are going to draw up a sam
,,le or each schedule, to present to the
committee when IT meets IN Men,
obIq next week. and then there Will
be some debating.
,,ranaring flowers for the 154-game
proposition
As an afterthought, it occurs to US
a that the 14O-game idea carried
nc quite far enough last season one
more week-one more day-wouid
have necessitated an Atlanta annex
to the state nut-factory
ONE argument in favor Of the 154i
~ game season is that II would
mean an additional stipend OF aoout,
$3.50 10 each Southern League pan
said would aid the league to combat
snv fancy salaries with which the
Federal League might be batting us
The OBVIOUS answer to that Is ina;
the BAN player looks at MS salary ss
So much per month and douptiesss
more in the longer season, it would
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
BOXING
News Of the Ring Game

Il think that Willie Richie Is the
greatest lightweight champion We have
had since the days of Joe Cans" This
is the opinion of Leach Cross, New
Yorks fighting dentist. Cross is now in
San Francisco and mas sjust been
matched to fight Joe Rivers on Febru-
airy % at Los Angeles.
Cross thinks that Richie could have
whipped Battling Nelson or Ad VOL
CAST the best day either of them ever
saw. Leach is also of the opinion that
Tommy Murphy stands as good chance
as any Of the present day lightwei ghts
TO beat Richie. Leach declares that
Murphy's wonderful ring experience
would be great help to him against
Willie.
Tommy Burns is in again. From
Taft, Cal, comes the news that he IS
Brant on January 26. Burns white
hope" Arthur Pelky fights Kenenth
there tomorrow night
Mexican Joe Rivers and Nd Wolgast
will clash tonight in scheduled ten
round bout in Milwaukee, and some bat
tie it SHOULD he. According to reports
have trained faithfully for the go.
Wolgast evidently isn't very strong
on his drawing ability for this match,
for yesterday he sold his end of the
fight to Promoter Mulkcrn for $4,000.
The original articles called for rs per
cent of the gross to Ad Mulkern must
draw over $4,000 to clear himself on
the show.
Three other corking lightweight bouts
are billed to take place tonight. Char
lie White. the Chicago sensation, meets
Jimmy Duffy. the Buffalo star at Buff
falo; Joe Mandot clashes with Johnny
Lore at New York, while Young Shu-
grue and Johnny Dundee also battle in
Gotham. All the bouts are ten round
affairs.
Frank Whitney is down to 1876 pounds
for his ten-round set-to with Joe Man
dot at New orleans February 2 Frank
went through another stiff workout at
the Business Mems gymnasium yester-
day and is rapidly getting on edge for
the Frenchman.
The Fighting Carpenter again don
ned the gloves with Jimmy Grant, the
corking bantam, and Professor Magee.
Frank boxed seven rounds in all, four
With Grant and three with Professor
Nages u
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

DEE WALSH DESERTS HoLpours.
SIT LOUIS. Jan 23--Dee Walsh.
shortstop. signed his 1914 contract with
the 81. Louis Americans last night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

be because he worked overtime for
the same.
THE Third Major" by the way.
i doesn't seem to have made any
serious inroads on the Southern
League fold. Gabby Street is about
the only one who has been stretching
a large and furry ear toward the
siren shore, and 1t IS believed that
GabhY merely is flirting a bit.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Champion Columbus
Team to Clash With
Birmingham BIO y s

COLUMBUS, Jan. 23.-Basket ball
fans here are anxiously awaiting the
referees whistle tomorrow night that
will send the local Y. NJ. C. a. team
against the Birmingham Athletic Club
five in a game that win have a direct
bearing on the Southern championship
Both teams have played great bail
since the seasoN started, neither having
tasted defeat.
Columbus won over Birmingham here
last year In a bitterly fought contest,
80 to 80
All odds favor the locals as they have
played every team the Birmingham FIVE
has and have won by more decisive
scores, Coach Frank Bridges has fin-
ished a strenuous week of training in
preparation for his men
Ihe limo IIn of the two teams follows:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
Killing GETS RELEASE.

CINCINNATI. Jan 93.--August Herr
mann. president Of the Cincinnati ba Sc
ball club, announced to-day that John
King, the catcher who was with the
local team last season, had been un-
conditionally released.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
buddy Unholz to Get
Chance at Wolgast

-. FOND DU LAC. WIS. Jan. 23.-Ad
Woi2ast, ex-lightweight champion,
ana Rudy Unholz will meet in a ten
round battle in this city on January
49, Mike Graham, of Manistee Mich,
"Al mix with Bud Logan, Of Chicago,
~ me ten-round semi windup, Both
nee boys are aspirants for the well
- eight crown. Speedy Davis, OF
rooad Du Lac, will hook up with
o'hg Herzog OF Oshkosh, in the
opener
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

Frank Whitney is down to 1876 pounds
for his ten-round set-to with Joe Man
dot at New Orleans February 2 Frank
went through another stiff workout at
the Business Mems gymnasium yester-
day and is rapidly getting on edge for
the Frenchman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

The Fighting Carpenter again don
ned the gloves with Jimmy Grant, the
corkins bantam, and Professor Magee.
Frank boxed seven rounds in all, four
with Grant and three with Professor
Nages. < q
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
ASKS WRITERS FOR AID.

a. aW YORK, Jan. 23.-The base
"a Writer'S Association has been re-
.eested by Secretary John Heydler,
" me National League, to draw up
scoring rule covering the so-caAea
.eaers' choice, and to amend the
! eSept rules in such manner as to
..ee'N'3 which plays shall be scored as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
WILL START AT KAY GEE.

NEW YORK IAN q Inc Inter-
national balloon race VIII start from
Kansas city, the date being set a.
October 6.