THE MOBNING OREGdNIAN, THUBSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1904.
T
SELLS FOR $12,000
Baseball Club Goes for the
Amount of Its Debts.
COMMITTEE TO MAKE DEAL
Ely Brothers Have Option of Half In
terest for $6000 and Old Stock
holders Can Have the Rest
Minority Is Overruled.
,The committee appointed to eell the
Portland Baseball Association fran
chise: . .
J. C Alnrworth.
R. S. Farrell.
I. N. Fleischner.
I". J. Richards.
TVhn was it that forecasted a "hot
time" at the meeting of the stockholders
of the Portland Baseball Association
which was scheduled for last night at the
Commercial Club? Whoever it was must
have grounded his wires, for the stock
holders met, and, if there -was anyone
present -with a "troublesome" intent, he
carried it away concealed about his per
son. Neither was the fellow who had
an aged gentleman buying stock prior j
to the meetirT on hand. He might have
been present, but "if he was, he did not
come forth with the stock that it was
said he bought. In the absence of the j
supposed "trouble," the meeting, while
It was a talky affair, lasting from 8:30
until almost 10 o'clock, closed without
even a heated debate.
From beginning to end It was a case of j
majority rule, and it did rule, and the
final result of the meeting was the ap
pointment of a committee of five stock
holders, whose duty it will be to sell the
club, bag and baggage, between now and
March 1. for the sum of 512,000. This
result was not reached until a fruitless
attompt was made by Chester A. White
more, R. S. Farrell and others repre
senting the minority stockholders to have
the capital stock of the club increased
to $25,000. This question was debated for
almost an hour, but when it came to a
vote the motion was lost. Mr. White
more believed that the small stockholders
should be given a chance to say whether
they would come to the front and make
up the $15,000 and he bitterly opposed the
scheme offered by the directors, that of
selling the franchise for $12,000 and re
organizing the club. There was no op
position to the Elys being allowed to buy
a half interest, but a number of the mi
nority stockholders thought the Portland
baseball franchise was worth more than
$12,00, the sum for which the club was
offered for sale.
The feeling prevailed among a number
of the stockholders that they were get
ting a short shrift, but when It was
shown that It woudl be practically Impos
sible to increase the capital stock to $25,
000 when there was already a debt of
$12,000 hanging over the club, a number
experienced a change of heart. At the
end of it all. the vote on Mr. Whlte
more's motion stood 1156 against increas
ing the capital stock as against 161.
Elys Secure Control.
When 'this was cleared up, a motion
was made to sell the club for the amount
of the debt $12,000, and this was carried
by almost the same vote. An amendment
to the motion, to have the chair appoint
a committee of five transact the business
of soiling the club, was made, and it pre
vailed. This committee was Instructed
to complete the sale on or before March
1, with the understanding that the Elys
were to get a half Interest on the pay
ment of $6000. the remainder of the
stock, or any part of it, to be sold to the
minority stockholders. Under this scheme
the men who owned a controlling interest
in the old club will stand aside until all
of the small stockholders who wish to
buy stock in the new organization have
done so, then, if all of the stock is not
sold, thoy have pledged themselves to
take up the remainder.
An impression has gotten out that the
Elys, through their efforts to get a half
Interest, have brought about the reor
ganization scheme, but they have had
nothing to do with the deal. When the
question of reorganizing the club came
up, Fred Ely, who all along wanted to
own but a half or controlling 'Interest.
came lorwara ana offered $6000 lor a
half interest in the new organization.
This money was placed in the bank as a
guarantee of good faith, and it has been
there for some time. The only promise
the Elys had was from a majority of the
stockholders, who assured them that, if
the club was nold. they were to have
the first refusal of half the stock.
Minority Will Be Given Time.
Just how soon the committee appointed
last night to sell the club will close the
deal is not known, but it will be done
as speedily as possible. The Elys stand
ready to hook up to the deal today. The
only business of the committee will be
that of disposing of the other $6000. This.
it is expected, will take some time, for
it Is the intention of the committee to
give the small stockholders In the old
club all the time they want In order to
get them to buy up as much of the new
stock as thoy wish to, and, while the
committee Is instructed to have the deal
closed by March 1. those who wish to
buy stock will be given at least SO days
more, 11 they wisn it.
REILLY NAMES SPOKANE NINE
He Has Hopes of Joining the Pacific
Coast League Next Year.
SEATTLE, Feb. 10. Charlie Rellly, who
is In this city, has given out the lineup
of his team, as follows: Stanley, catcher;
Dorman or DeiseL short; Bellly, third
Holland. Hardy, Druett and Tlnky, out
sold. He has not signed a second-sacker
yet. but may play Dorman there.
Dorman Is a Georgetown University
boy, used by Rellly the latter part ot
last season, and a star player. Muggsy
McGraw wanted him, but he wants to play
West Rellly says he will land the Hllde-
brandt battery later in the season. He
came to terms with Stanley last night.
In an Interview this morning Rellly
said: "Put a bet down that Spokane will
be in the Coast League next year and that
the franchise will be owned by Williams
and RjlHy. I had a talk with Harris in
Frisco and know. Seattle, Portland and
Tacoma are with us. The Coast League
win be an eight-club affair in 1905.
propose to give Spokane a pennant-winner
this yoar."
RACING WAR COMPROMISED.
The National Trotting Association
Changes Its Directorate.
NEW iORK, Feb. 10. Important
changes were made in the directorate
of the National Trotting Association at
me z-i annual congress of the associa
tion held today, at the Murray Hill Ho-
teL . Interest centered in the efforts of
wealthy owners of light harness horses
and trotting tracks, constituting thn so
called younger clement in the sport, to
ootain control oi tne organization. Rrp
resensauvos ot mis class have been in
session for several days preparing for the
contest before the congress. It became
known today that they had decided to
incorporate the Grand Circuit under the
laws of the State of Michigan.
It was decided at the same time that
the new Grand Circuit should appoint
stewards of raring meetings, who should
be competent to make findings independ
ent of the Board of Review. This raised
the question of Jurisdiction between the
National Association and the new Grand
Circuit, which was settled by a compro
mise reached at a conference between
President Johnston and Messrs. Campau.
Butler and Taylor, which was ratified at
the congress today.
The following officers were unanimously
elected:
President, P. P. Johnston, Lexington.
Ky.; first vice-president. Morgan G.
Bulkier. Connecticut; second vice-president.
N. T. Smith, SI n Francisco: treas
urer, Lewis J. Powci I , Springfield. Mass.;
secretary. W. H. Cochern. Hartford.
For the Western district, John C Mc
Karren, of San Francisco, succeeded E.
P. Heald, of the same city. A. B. Spreck
els and John C. Klrkpatrlck. of San
Francisco, were continued.
On the question of matinee perform
ances. It was decided that a horse shall
not take his mark from any performance
of this sort. Such contests are to be re
garded as "contests of speed." After dis
cussion of the amendment of the rules
providing for the announcement of the
sale of a horse previous to a race in
which he was entered, it was decided
that the owner must give notice to the
secretary of the track, and through him
to the Judges, of the changing hands of
any horse or the leasing of him after 7
o'clock on the evening preceding any race
In which the animal had been entered.
The congress then adjourned.
LONG SHOT WINS AT INGLESIDE
Mr. Farnum, Fifteen-to-One, Takes
Flve-and-a-Half Furlong Event.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 10. A mile and
a sixteenth handicap was the main attrac
tion at Ingleslde -today. A field of six
went to the post, with Stuyve. a heavily
played favorite, and Grafter next In de
mand. Kenllworth, a ten-to-one choice.
led the greater part of the journer, but
Stuyve caught him in the final, furlong
and won handily, Mr. Farnum took the
second race at odds of 15 to 1 from Sollnus,
a 50-to-l shot. Results.
Six furlongs, selling Et Tu Brute won.
Jack Little second, Boris third; time, 1:19.
Five and a half furlongs, selling Mr
Farnum won, Sollnus second. Suburban
Queen third; time, 1:12.
Futurity course, selling Lansdowne
won, Pollnus second, The Pride third;
time, 1:14.
Mile and a sixteenth, handicap Stuyve
won, Kenllworth second. Judge third;
time, 1:49.
Six furlongs Sad Sam won. Halnault
second. The Don third; time, 1:15.
Mile and 50 yards, selling Pierce J. won.
First Chip second, Mr. Dingle third; time,
1:48.
At Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, Cal., Feb. 10. Double O
was the good thing in the Jumping race
at one and one-eighth miles. He was as
good as eight to one. Leading all the
way he managed to stall off Poorlands,
the favorite, aud won by two lengtns,
Three favorites won. Weather fine; track
rood. Results:
Five and a half furlongs coiumma uin
won. liiumentnai secona, reicu uuga
third: time. lrfe.
Three and a half furlongs Belle iUnney
won. Irish Bishop second. Wood Claim
third: time. 0:42.
One mile and an eighth, nuraie ana
handicap Double O won, Poorlands sec
ond. Cambaceres third; time, 2:0
Slauson course, nanaicap ixoiaen xiuie
won. Bllssrui secona, taiennevis uutu;
time. 1:19.
Mile and a sixteenth, selling Labor won.
Grail second, Cloche dVOr tnira; time,
1:05.
Six furlongs, selling winnirrea
won,
time.
Laureata- second, Thlsbe tnira;
1-.15&.
At New Orleans.
xrcw ORLEANS. Feb. 10. Summary:
Five and a halt furlongs, selling Lord
-KVench won. Marl tana secona, ama
third? time. 1:12 3-5.
Six furlongs Clear the Arena won. To
Rn second. Redman third; time. i:i-s.
Handicap, one mile Dorszke won, St
Tammany second, Tancred third; time,
TToiir furloncs. Rosebud stakes viponn
won. Pinkie second. Truffle Hunter, third;
tlmp. 0:50 4-5. .
Mile and a quarter, selling Full Back
won. Eugenia S. second, Inspector snea
third; time. 2:173-5.
Mile and 20 yards, selling Velos won.
Reckoner second. Erbe third; time,
l:4S 1-5.
PATRIARCH OF BASEBALL.
Father Chadwick Celebrates Eight
ieth Birthday Telling History.
Henry Chadwick. more particularly
known to the baseball world as "Father"
Chadwick. has recently celebrated his
SOth. birthday. "Pa" Chadwick has been a
recognized authority on the National
r-nmn for more than half a century. In
speaking of his career, he says:
"I have been most agreeably surprised for
some months past at the number and charac
ter of letters I have received congratulating
me on the occurrence of three notable events
of mv life during the closing part ot the past
year. vis., mr entry upon the eightieth year
ot mr age. on October 3. last; the comple
tion of half a century of Journalism as
writer on eoorts. and of the close or the
twenty-third year as editor of Spalding's Base
ball Guide. Among these letters were vai
ued testimonials, which I shall leave to my
grandsons to read, such as the highly prized
congratulations from President Roosevelt and
ex-Mlnlster Whltelaw Reld. and the latest to
come to hand Is that of Senator Gorman. As
the latter will be of Interest to my Baltimore
friends. I add It to my letter. Others came
from Casper Whitney, editor of the Outing
Magazine: Chester 6. Lord, managing cdl
tor of the New Tork Sun; A. G. Spalding. A.
G. Mills and others, again, from old corre
spondents ot Sporting Life and from veteran
players ot 40 years ago. In fact, the collec
tlon Is one to be proud of. coming from such
& source. Here Is a letter from my old
Washington Xrlend. your old Maryland United
States Senator:
United States Senate
Conference of the Minority.
WASHINGTON. D. C. Jan. 28. 1D04. Dear
Mr. Chadwick: I note by the public prints your
entry into your eignuetn year ana extend
my hcartist congratulations. The privilege
of being active In affairs for such a long
period Is accorded to fen- men. and I trust
you may be spared In good health for some
years to come, and that you will have many
opportunities to contribute to the pleasure of
others, as you have done for the past SO
years. It was my good fortune to make your
acquaintance tn 1S60. at which time you were
a young man and the leading Fplrlt In all
manly sports. Your championship of baseball
brought that game into great prominence and
made It a National one. and you contributed
more than anyone else to the formation of Its
rules.
You have always been lovingly called 'Father
Chadwick' by those In the baseball world, and
I am proud of the fact that I was one of the
boys who received Instruction from you In
the sport which has done so much to develop
manly qualities, as well as to ?urnlh Inno
cent amusement to millions of people.
Your work has been well performed, and you
have the saUsfaction of knowing you have
made friends of all with whom you have come
in contact and none warmer than, yours very
sincerely. A. P. GORMAN.
Mr. Henry Chadwick. Brooklyn. X. Y.
"I first knew A P. Gorman as one of the
old men of the National Club of Washington
in the early GOs, and I have, most pleasant
memories of the enjoyable times I had in
"Washington when the club played on the old
field back of the "White House In 1S6S and 1SGS.
and especially of the grand baseball tour of
the Wert made by the National Club In 1S67.
under the club's president Mr. Frank Jones.
That tour ot the Nationals cost the club over
$3090. as they declined to share gate receipts
on grounds when an admission fee was
charged, as at Cincinnati. St Louis and Chi
cago. The players W the club who went on
the tour were Frank! Norton, catcher; TV. "Wil
liams, pitcher; Fleliiher. Parker and Fox on
the bases; George (Wright shortstop, and
Harry McLean. Hairy Busaoag and. Studley
VESSELS ACTUALLY IN ORIENTAL WATERS
(Including Those Under 4000 Tons Displacement). ,
RUSSIA.
Name.
Armament
Bayan. armored cruiser 2 S-ln.. 8 6-ln.. 20 3-ln.. 7 smaller 7.S0O
Czarevitch, battle-ship I 12-ln.. 12 G-ln.. 20 S-ln.. 32 smaller 13.110
Gromovol. armored cruiser 1 S-ln., 10 G-ln., 0 4.7-in.. 20 3-ln., 30
smaller
Peresviet, battle-ship 10-ln.. 11 6-ln., IS 3-ln.. 29 smaller.. 12.674
Pobieda, battle-ship 4 10-ln.. 11 6-la., 10 3-ln., 29 smaller 12.174
Petropavlovsk. battle-ship i 12-ln.. 12 6-ln., 34 smaller 10.050
Poltava. batUe-shIp-4 12-ln.. 12 G-tn., 30 smaller W-S
Retvlxan. battle-ship 4 12-ln., 12 6-ln.. 20 3-ln.. 20 smaller 12.i00
Rosnla, armored cruiser 4 S-ln., 13 6-ln.. 12 3-ln.; 36 spaaller.. 12.200
Rurlk. armored crulrer 4 S-ln., 18 6-ln., 6 4.7-ln.. 18 smaller.. 10.940
Sevastopol, battleship 4 12-ln.. 12 6-ln.. 3G smaller.... 10,000
Protected cruisers
Askold 12 6-ln.. 12 S-ln.. 20 smaller 0.100
Bogatyr 12 6-ln.. 12 3-ln.. 10 smaller 6.750
Diana G-tn.. 20 3-ln.. S smaller, O.C30
Pallada- 6-ln.. 20 3-ln.. 8 smaller 030
Varlag 12 C-ln., 12 3-ln., 6 emailer..
JAPAN.
Name.
Armament
Asakl. battleship 1 12-ln., 14 6-ln., 20 3-ln.. 12 smaller 15.000
Asama. armored cruiser 4 S-ln.. 14 G-ln.. 12 3-ln.. 7 2-ln ' 0.750
Azuma. armored cruiser 1 S-ln., 12 6-ln., 12 3-ln.. 12 smaller.... 0.430
Chen Yuen, battleship 4 12-ln.. 4 6-ln.. 10 smaller - 7.400
Fuji, battleship 4 12-ln.. 10 6-ln.. 24 smaller 12,320
Hatsuse. .battleship 4 12-ln.. 14 6-ln., 20 3-ln.. 12 smaller 15,000
Idzumo, armored cruiser 1 S-ln., 14 C-in., 12 5-In., 8 smaller.... 9,730
Iwate. armored cruiser 1 S-ln., 14 o-Ic. 12 3-ln.. S smaller 9.750
Mikasa. battleship 4 12-ln.. 14 0-ln.. 20 3-ln.. 12 smaller 15.200
Shlklshima. battleship 1 12-ln.. 14 6-ln., 20 3-ln.. 8 smaller 14.850
Toklwa. armored cruiser 4 S-ln., 14 C-ln., 12 3-ln., 7 smaller 0.750
Yakumo, armored cruiser 4 S-ln., 12 6-ln., 12 3-ln.. 7 smaller.... 0.S50
Yashlma, battleship 4 12-ln., 10 6-ln.. 24 smaller 12,320
Protected Cruisers
Chltose 2 S-ln., 10 4.7-in., 12 3-ln.. 4 smaller 4.700
Hashldate 1 32.5.1a.. 11 4.7-ln., 22 smaller 4.277
Iteukushlma 1 12.5-ln.. 11 4.7-ln.. 22 smaller -4.277
Kasagl 2 S-ln.. 10 4.7-ln.. 12 3-ln., 4 smaller 4.7C0
Matsushlma 1 12.5-ln., 11 4.7-in.. 22 smaller 4.277
Takasago 2 S-ln.. 10 4.7-ln.. 12 3-in., 6 smaller , 4.300
Yoshlno I C-ln., 8 4.7-ln., 23 smaller 1 4.150
Summarized, these opposing forces
Russia.
Battleships
Armored cruisers
Protected cruisers....
Japan.
Battleships
4.7-Inch and over.
Cruisers under 4000 tons are as follows;,
RUSSIA.
Name. Armament,
nnrarin ft a 7-inrh. 10 smaller......
NoTlk 6 4.7-lncb. 13 smaller .' i.. 3,200
JAPAN.
- Displace
ment, jfame. Armament. tons.
Adashl-2 6-ln., C 4.7-ln.. 16 smaller 2.700
Akltsushlma 4 6-ln., 6 4.7-ln.. 10 smaller 3,160
Ohlvoda 10 4.7-in.. li smaller...
IJsuml-2 G-ln.. 0 4.7-ln.........'....
Nanlwa 2 10.2-ln.. 6 6-tn.. 12 smaller
Nltaka 0 G-ln.. 10 3-tn., 4" smaller.
Sutma 2 6-ln.. 0 4.7-ln., 10 smaller...
Takashlko 2 10.2-ln.. 0 G-ln., 12 smaller.
Tsushima 0 G-ln., 10 3-ln., 4 smaller
Vessels en route to Eastern waters: .
JAPAN.
Name. Armament.
Kasaga. armored cruiser 1 10-iru. 2 8-ln.. 14 6-ln.....
Nlaslnarmored cruiser 8-ln., 14 G-ln., 10 3-ln., smaller guns. .
Thee vessels are last reported from Singapore. They hastily left Genoa
manned by retired British petty officers and a mixed crew obtained In Italy.
RUSSIA.
Displace- Trial
1 meat, speed,
Xame. Armament tons. knots.
Osblaba, battleship 1 10-ln., 11 0-ln., 16 3-ln., IT smaller 12,674 18
TVith the transport Saraffof and three destroyers, this battleship has passed
Japan 'has 9Ztorpedo-boat destroyers and 76 torpedo-boats; Russia, 12 destroy
ers and 18 boats.
In the outfield, with Ed Smith and TV. Rob
inson as substitutes. Mr. Gorman accom-
periled the team on Its tour.
The Nationals won all their games at
Cincinnati, ioulsvllle. Columbus. Indianapolis
and St. louls. but they ran Into a snag at
Chicago, when they met U10 torest v-ity men
at Dexter Park, with A. G. Spalding as tne-
Rockford Club'a pitcher, wno aeieatea tuem
by 26 to 23. Then came the went 01 tne
trip, their notable victory over the state
champions of Illinois, the Chicago Excelsiors,
the day following their defeat ty tne oresi
City men. The latter had been defeated twice
before by the Excelsiors and the Excelsiors
arrued that If the Rockfords could .whip the
Nationals, surely the Excelsiors could. There
was a large crowd at Dexter Part mat aay,
and to the Intense disgust ot the Excelsiors,
the Nationals won by 49 to 4. A really wor
thy Incident of the tour was that George
"Wright, In the ten games, made S5 base hits
and 92 runs, put out 52 players and assisted
21 times. .Of his hits '15 were clean home
runs In 8 of the 10 games. This grand tour
had a wonderful effect In popularizing tne
game In the "West."
h HENRY CHADWICK.
MULTNOMAH ELECTION TONIGHT
Dan J. Moore Will Probably Be
Chosen President.
Officers of the Multnomah Club will be
chosen tonight by the board of directors
from among Its members. It is expected
that the president will be named from
the holdover members rather than from
those elected Tuesday night. Of these,
Dan J. Moore Is the most likely candidate.
Ho has been a member of the club for a
good many years, and would undoubtedly
be a good man. He has taken especial
Interest during the year he has been a
director, and understands the situation
and needs of the club. Other possibili
ties are C F. Swlgert, C "W. Stinger and
J. C Veazle. who are all active members.
Tho men elected Tuesday are mostly too
vounc to assume such a responsibility.
though Arthur O. Jones Is likely to be
re-elected treasurer.
IBERG TO PITCH HERE.
Accepts Terms of Ely, Refusing Of
fers From Big Leagues.
Herman (Ham) Iberg. who last season
was one of Uncle Hank Harris crack
pitchers, yesterday telegraphed Manager
Ely that he had accepted his terms and
would toss these tantalizing slow ones
for the Browns during the season of 1904
Ibefg, aside from being a star twlrler. Is
a ballplayer of considerable character.
and will soon make himself a local favor
ite. He has had good offers from both
the National and American Leagues, but
he prefers to play ball on the Coast. He
has been In fast company, and he soon
became famous for his "slow" ball.
Basket-Bail by University Teams.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene.
Or.. Feb. 10. (Special.) Professor C A.
Burden, who Is managing the university
basket-ball teamn received word from the
manager of the Washington University
basket-ball squad today and a game be
tween the rival universities Is now as
sured. The contest Is scheduled to be
played In Eugene Friday, afternoon, and
the Oregon men are practicing diligently
for the game.
This meet will be the first contest of
the kind ever held between the two in
stitutions, and will do much toward en
listing Interest in basket-ball. Considering
the fact that this is the first year that
much interest has been taken In basket
ball among the students of the university.
a strong team has been organized and
spirited contest with the "Washington team
Is anticipated. The personnel of the local
team is: Latourette and Thayer, for
wards: Perkins, Captain Penland and
Taylor: center. Hug and McLaln.
Indoor Swimming Records Lowered.
B R OO K LINE. Mass., Feb. 10. Two
American indoor swimming records were
lowered tonight at the Brookllne Public
Baths, one by John A. Leavitt, profes
sional, at two miles and the other by
Parry Lcrooyne, amateur, at 9) yards.
Leavltt's time was ai minutes, 26 sec
onds, several seconds better than the
best previous time for the distance made
Displace- Trial
meat. epeed,
tons. knots.
IS
20
10.1
IS
16.S4
10.29
18.08
1D.7
1S.8
10
23.S
23.4
20
20
23
0,500
Displace- Trial
meat, speed,
tons. knots.
18.3
22.7
21
11
18.0
19.11
22.04
21.8
18.0
18
22.7
20.7
10.2
22.70
16.7
10.7
22.70
16.71
24
23.08
are as follows:
Average
Heavy
guns.
110
S3
48
240
103
104
84
290
Ships. Tons. Tons.
.. 7 S3.83S 12.064
.. 4 43.254 10.814
.. 5 33.200 6.652
Is" 160.352 10.178
.. 7 2.030 13.233
.. 6 58.280 9,714
.. 7 31.500 4.500
20 " 182.410 0,121
speed.
IS.
10.7
20.8
isu)
18.4
21.5
20.6
.10.8
Dlsplace
- xnent.
tona
m.. S.200
Trial
epeed,
knots.
22.5
25
" Trial
epeed,
knots.
20
10
19
18
18.7
20
20
18
20
.."
3.000
.. 3,700
.. 3.420
.. 2.700
..3.700
.. 3.420
.
Displace- Trial
raent, epeed,
tons. knots.
7.700 20
7,700 20
in a Natatorium. The best time in open
water Is 54 minutes E5 seconds. He went
the entire distance unpaced. Lemoyne
crossed the line in 43 seconds, two sec
onds better than the previous best record.
MACHEITS THRIFT AN ISSUE.
Government Tries to Show He Could
Not Save So Much on a Salary.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. In the postal
trial today August W. Machen occupied
the stand the entire day, for tho most
part being under examination. As on
yesterday, he was thoroughly composed
and gave his testimony In conversational
style, often putting questions to Mr. Con
rad designed to assist him in bringing
out some particular point. He went
over his connection with tho oil venture
in great detail, and in many Instances
did not requiro documents to refresh his
memory, saying he could give the facts
"by heart.
He reiterated the statement that he
recommended tho Grofl fastener because
of its merits, and not through the influ
ence either of the Crofts or Ixrenz. He
explained that when he came to Wash
ington to assume his duties he owed $30.
000, and at the present time owes but
$2000 of that debt.
It was brought out by tho Govern
ment that since 1899 Machen had denns
lted in a Westminster. Md.. bank over
? n.OOO, and the Government soucht
show that it was Impossible for him, from
the various sources mentioned by him
10. nave received tnis amount or money
A wrangle of counsel lasting half an
hour followed over the propriety- of
question bearing on the point, tho court
reserving his decision, after requesting
tne question to be withdrawn tempo
rariiy.
Machen contended his indebtedness was
paid from assets that were unavailable
at the time he left Toledo. "These con
slsted of property that he had in his
mothers name, and the Lorenz note.
juacnen aamittea mat wnen he came
to Washington he borrowed money from
his mends to get his family here.
Machen could not say that any post
master ever made recommendation for
the Groff fastener. He admitted the
postmaster at Boston had written the de
partment acknowledging the recelDt of
number of barrels of Groff fasteners, and
objecting to them, assigning five reasons
therefor.
Farm Animals In United States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. The Depart
ment of Agriculture has completed estl
mates of the number and value of farm
animals In the united States on January
1, 190L The totals for the country are
shown In the following table
Farm Animals Number.
Horses 17,736.073
Mules 2.572.317
Milch Cows 17.439.S17
Other Cattle 43.529.43S
Sheep 51,639,144
Swine 47.099,367
Value
JU36.940.23S
217.520.S32
WJ0.S41.4S9
712.578.134
133,330.059
289,224,627
NEARLY A PANIC IN THEATER
Battery Blows Out and Smoke
Flames' Alarm People.
.NEW YORK. Feb. 10. There was much
confusion and some alarm In the dress
circle of the Metropolitan Opera-House
tonight, when, during the second act of
-L,ucia, a aneet or name and a cloud of
smoke burst irom an electric bell at one
side of the main entrance to the circle
Madame Sembrich andM. CampananI were
on the stage at the time, and both looked
startled, as they clearly could see the
smoke. The members of the orchestra saw
it, too, and there was an Instant's pause.
Several women rose from their seats and
started to enter the aisles. In an instant
ushers crowded down the aisles assuring
everybody that there was not the slightest
danger, ana soon restored confidence. Ah
usher said that a battery was blown out.
Eastera and California Races
By direct wires. We accept commissions
by phone from responsible parties at
.rcrunna liuo, ljj am zireeu
HEARST IS MADE HAPPY
(Continued from First Pase.)
him In the organization. Tammany Hall
is essentially a worKingmen s party, ana
the "workers are descending on the leader
In swarms. It is easy for the initiated
to understand that all this has been ar
ranged for, but still the fact remains that
many; Tammany workers are asking for
the nomination" of Hearst, and are likely
to be more or less indignant If their re
quests arc refused:
Labor Urges His Cause.
Practically every labor organization In
the city and the town Is full of them
has sent an officer or so to the front to
urge consideration of the Hearst boom,
and practically every one of these men is
prominent in an humble way in Tammany
politics. They are not district leaders,
of course, but being representative work
ingmen are always deferred to -when they
want anything of minor value, such as
small offices or election patronage, and if
possible their requests are compiled with.
In years gone by these men have often
successfully pleaded the causes of candi
dates for tho Assembly and Board of Al
dermen, but this Is the first time they
have interested themselves In National
politics. It Is a new experience for
Murphy, and it. worries him. The only
thing he is considering i3 what is the
wisest thing for him to do. Three weeks
ago' Murphy regarded the Hearst boom as
a Joke. Since then, he has changed his
mind somewhat, and the avalanche ot
labor visitors, each one advocating the
claims of Hearst, have caused him consld
erable discomfort. That -was why he ran
away to Mount Cle-Jens to think it over.
Tammany Sounding Sentiment.
Tammany district leaders are quietly
sounding sentiment In their respective
bailiwicks, and in a week or so Mr.
Murphy will know to what extent the
Hearst fever has affected heretofore loyal
Tammany workers, and what needs to be
done to effect a cure.
If the labor sentiment Is really as strong
as some claim It to be, and not the result
of the enthusiasm of Hearst's paid work
ers, Mr. Murphy will be compelled to
recognize "a candidate whom he regarded
as a joke a few months ago, or else anger
thousands of his own loyal supporters.
But the first sign of encouragement he
shows to the editor and Congressman, will
be a signal to the financial magnates that
war has been declared, and that the time
has arrived for them to fight.
All of them are tried warriors in the field
of finance as well as politics anh they
could make the leader's lot an unhappy
one. If lnvestleation shows that the
Hearst sentiment Is manufactured.
Murphy will throw the candidate aside
with Joy and gladness.
But real, active, bona fide strengtbT'for
Hearst brings Murpny face to face with
this question: "Shall I lose my friends or
shall I lose the money that tho organlza
tlon badly needs? Friends or money?
"Which does Tammany need the most?"
This is the lady or-tiger question which
drove Murphy to drink mineral waters at
Mount Clemens.
Anti-Hearst Man Wins In Iowa.
DES MOINES. Feb. 10. An antl
Hearst man, C. W. Cullison, of Harlan,
was selected as temporary chairman Of
the Democratic State Convention, which
will be held In Des Moines May 4.
VICTIMS NUMBER EEETEEN.
Revised List of the Dead In Collision
on the "Soo" Road.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 10. A revised list
of the dead, as a result of yesterday's
collision of two "Soo" trains near Sand
Point, shows that there are 15 dead, as
follows:
J. JACKSON, engineer.
J ROBINSON, express messenger.
O. PRICE, fireman.
J. DUPUIS. fireman.
WILLIAM McCAXitiEN, newsboy.
JOHN TOOLE. hassaBeman.
I. THOMPSON, Montreal express mes
senger.
Passengers
ADOLPHCS SEOUIN, Hull.
JOSEPH CAHULUT, HulL
EMMA POUL.IET, Whitney.
JAMES HIGGINS, Ottawa.
J. CARTIER, address unknown.
M. LAB RUNT, address unknown.
Two shanty men, names unknown.
Twenty persons were Injured.
Shaw Confers With Bankers.
NEW YORK. Feb. 11. Secretary of
the Treasury Shaw was In conference
today with a number of bankers at the
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TOBACCO
ma
sub-Treasury regarding " tho Govern
ment's payment ot Panama Canal mon
eys. Definite arrangements have been
completed, the Secretary- said, to the
end that there may be no disturbance
of local financial conditions.
After the conference with Secretary
Shaw, the banks sent $12,000,000 in
bonds to the sub-Treasury, which will
be pledged temporarily to secure de
posits made with them of Government
funds by out-of-town banks. These
funds will be held only a few days,
but the additional deposits of collateral
have to be made In accordance with
law.
AMERICA IS GUNBOAT.
Attack on Liner in Dominican Waters
Arouses the Navy.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Specific in
structions have been cabled Rear-Admiral
Wise, commanding the training squadron
In Dominican waters, regarding the pro
tection of American shipping interests
there.
The firing on lighters attempting to land
nart of the cargo of the Clyde Line steamer
New Tork by a government gunDoat as
reoorted in cable dispatches published to
day, has aroused Indignation In official
circles here, ana it was saia at ine rtavy
Department that the probable course of
action after such an outrage would be the
seizure of the government gunboat by
Admlral Wise, In which event it would
probably be taken to Guantanamo.
Affairs of Panama In Good Shape,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Minister Bu
chanan had a long talk with Secretary
Hay today respecting conditions on the
Isthmus. He reported that matters were
In very good shape when he left, ana
that excellent progress was making In
the framing of the constitution.
Although ho has not yet formally sub
mitted his resignation, the department ad
mlts Mr. Buchanan will not return to
Panama.
Ecuador to Be at 1904 Fair.
GUAYQUIIj, Ecuador, Feb. 10. The
covernment of Ecuador has decided to
participate officially In the su Jbouis i,x.
position.
,
Plague Reappears in Peru.
GTJAYQUTL. Ecuador, Feb. 10. It is an
nounced here that bubonic plague has re.
appeared In Peru.
WAR UPSETS 1904 FAIR PLANS.
Band of the Imperial Russian Guard
Will Not Visit St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10. A telegram to
day from Russia's Commissioner-General
to the World s Fair says that, owing to
the war between Bussia and Japan, the
band of the Imperial Guard will not be
sent to St. Louis. The band of the Im
perial Guard is the Czar's favorite or
ganization, composed of the elito of the
Russian army.
EX-MAYOR OF CHICAGO DIES.
John A Roche Is Seized With Vertigo
While Visiting Editor.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10. John A. Roche, ex-
Mayor of Chicago, died suddenly this af
ternoon durlnsr an attack of vertigo.- with
which he was seized while In the office
of R. W. Patterson, editor-in-chief of tho
Chicago Tribune.
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Admission Denied Prisoner.
JEFFERSONVILLB. Ind.. Feb. 10. Au
thorities of the Indiana Reformatory re
fused admission to James McDonald,
charged with the murder of Miss Sarah
Bchaefer, the Bedford schoolteacher. Ha
denies his guilt. He will have his pre
liminary hearing at Bedford, February
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