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SEES TOE Talesmen Refuse To Serve As Jurors at The Strike Trial QUAERE i LANCASTER HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMBINED DISTRICTS ORTIE M'MANIGAL MILT7 CHAMPION AUTO Revenue Officials in Thisi City are Directed to Take the Books to That City. PROTEST SENT TO PRESIDENT TAFT Board of Trade Also Wired Senator Penrose About the Injustice Done City Replies of vigorous protests against the removal of the Twelfth district Internal Revenue office from this city are awaited this morning by the Scranton Board of Trade from United States Senator Boies Penrose, and by Congressman John R. Farr from Chairman Hilies of the Taft campaign. Today saw no lessening of the in tense feeling in this city against the executive order of President Taft, com bining the Ninth and Twelfth Inter na! Revene districts. Secretary Mark K.

Edgar of the Board of Trade, sent a formal letter of protest early this afternoon to Preei dent Taft, setting forth the advan tages of Scranton, its importance, pop ulation and industry, and enumerating the inconvenience suffered by the in dustries in this district by the removal of the headquarters. A copy of a telegram sent to Senator Penrose by the board will be found on page five of today's Truth. Those who are following up the sit uation this morning declare that the removal of the office from this city is only a further indication of the prac tice of the administration in punishing communities for the independent vote at the last primaries. Similar Cases Cited, One man, who has been studying the situation, said that the same condl ry tions in this district characterized the removal of the revenue office from Dal las tne most Progressive city in Texas, to Austin, the old capital, with one fourth of the industry and about the ajue percentage pared witn uaiias. Another removal of the revenue of.

flea wiped out the entire state of South Carolina, which has always been Dem (Continued Page Six.) AT SYRACUSE, N. Oct. 2. Congressman William Sulzer was in the lead today for the Democratic nomination for governor. He said himself It "was all over but the shouting." Comptroller Martin H.

Glinn, of Albany, was a strong candidate. Charles E. Treman, of Ithaca, also was well thought of, though he said he was for Governor Dix. The latter seemed out of it. Some delegates thought Leader Murphy, of Tammany, would interfere at the last minutes but Senator Wagner, his spokesman, said: "The delegates will be free to vote for the candidates they prefer for eveiv office." The cenvention was to reconvene at 2 p.

m. i TIFT TO MEET SULZER MARSHALL AND ed ed David Bruce Brown, the noted automobile driver, who died a few hours after his car overturned on the Vanderbilt Cup Course, near Milwaukee, yesterday. His mechanician was also fatally hurt and the doctor's hold out little hope for his recovery. Brown was twenty five years of age. He was a millionaire and followed the auto racing game for the pure love of the sport.

He held several speed records and was known as a dare devil driver on both sides of the Atlantic. "Call Ryan, C. P. Taft, Mc Adoo and McCombs," He Says in Address Before Committee. MANY CLASHES WITH SENATOR OLIVER Not Fair for the Investi gators to Devote All Their Time to Col.

Roosevelt, the Witness Said. WASHINGTON, D. Oct. 2. "Lashing the Clapp committee of the senate, which he charged with probing the Roosevelt campaign, but sparing Taft and Wilson, Senator Dixon.

Roosevelt's campaign manager, for two hours kept the committee in a turmoil today. Senatorial courtesy was flung to the winds. Dixon charged the committee with acting unfairly. The senators angrily demanded that he an swer their questions, instead of mak ing stump speeches. Dixon de clared defiantly that Roosevelt was not getting a "square deal." Senator Clapp, Roosevelt worker, angrily rebuked Dixon, saying he (Clapp) alone was responsible lor the line of inquiry.

Clashes, frequent and severe. In volving all of the committeemen, marked the hearing. "Call Thomas V. Ryan. Charles P.

Taft, William McAdoo. Chairman Mc Combs and others," said Dixon. The committee said they had so intended. They said Dixon's suggestions were both unwelcome and uncalled for. Dixon also charged that the "Stand ard Oil" and the "Tobacco Trust" have "bought newspapers by wholesale in the interest of Taft.

Mingled in preaching Progressive doctrines from the witness stand, Dixon said he rais ed over $100,000 for Roosevelt's pre conventlon campaign. He said Mun sey and Perkins gave $25,000 each, and that he went to Perkins when hard up." Senator Oliver went after Dixon. He read from a newspaper article: May Have Used Worse. "You are quoted as saying this Committee is a cheap bunch of politicians, and that you are going to show this committee up." "I don't intend to if I can help it," said Dixon. "I don't know whether I used that language; I may have used worse." I "Are you aware that this is severe arraignment of Senator Clapp?" asked Oliver.

"Senator Clapp stands as high as anyone before the country," said Dixon. "Are you aware the committee's work for this week was laid out by Senator Clapp, a Roosevelt man?" asked Senator Oliver. "I know this, that in the excited state of public opinion it is not a square deal to devote all the inquiry to investigating Mr. Roosevelt," said Dixon. "We don't want a stump said Oliver hotly.

"I want an answer." "It's not fair play to devote all your time to Roosevelt," reiterated Dixon. Clapp broke in: "It's not fair to reflect on the committee in such an un called for attack upon the program this week. I'm re sponsible for this week's work." Oliver repeated: "Will you answer my question?" "Are you testifying or "I'm making a comment to you," said Oliver hotly. Oliver's voice trembled in anger. "The committee is ready to go along in its own way and doesn't care for any of your friendly suggestions," saiif Oliver.

"I'd like to have Thomas F. Ryan and others brought here. Let's have all of these men. I want them brought here before the campaign is over," said Dixon. "I'd like to have Senator Oliver put on the stand." "Senator Oliver will be very glad to tell anything he knows," said Oliver.

"The susar trust had charge of Taft's campaign in Louisiana," said Dixon. "Pearl Wight was our leader there." Dixon suggested the committee call Powell Clayton, as "he spent moat of the Taft money there." "That's the state," said Dixon, "where they hung up signs, No negroes in this town after and they beat our delegates." Other Roosevelt Leaders. Other Roosevelt leaders whose names were given by Dixon were: Arkansas J. A. Comer.

Texas Cecil Lyon. Washington Judge Moore. Oregon Dr. Henry W. Coe and Dan Kelleher.

"We spent less money with more results than Taft, Wilson, Harmon, Clark or Underwood," said Dixon. "In Ohio the Taft people spent $50,000 alone on a billboard contract. It's a common rumor that one man gave Wilson $48,000 and $10,000 since." Clapp then turned Dixon over to the other senators. Dixon added $5,000 to his state Continues on Pagre Two.) ASKS 1 OR EA He Sees No Hope of Cheaper Beef SECRETARY WILSON'. WASHINGTON, Oct.

2. "I see no hope of beef getting much cheaper," said Secretary James Wilson, i of the Department of Agriculture. Fresh from a vacation in the West, Secretary Wilson declared there was a much greater scarcity of cattle than he had realized. HAS All EYE ON FEDERAL CUT Congressman Olmstead Would Like to See Its Headquarters Located At Harrisburg. PROVISIONS OF MOON BILL The story that there is a possibility that the headquarters of the United States District Court of the Middle district of Pennsylvania will be moved from this city to Harrisburg, did not die out this morning.

Those who are acquainted with the work of congress refer to the terms of the Moon bill, which went into effect Jonuary 1. This is the bill that abolished the United States Circuit courts. provision in the bill makes it optional with the United States court clerk in this district to maintain his offices either at Harrisburg or Scranton. Political sharps declared this morn ing that this provision was put into the bill at the instance of Congress man Marlln Olmstead, of Dauphin county, Senator Penrose's right hand man. Object In View.

The object of the provision was to make it possible for a United States clerk of the Middle district court to be appointed from Harrisburg, and to maintain offices there. The location of the United States court clerk in Harrisburg would mean, of course, that the headquarters of the district would be moved to the state capital. According to the officials Jtere, such a thing is not even remotely possible at this time. George C. Scheuer was appointed United States court clerk soon after Judge.

C. B. Wltmer succeeded Judge R. W. Archbald In this district.

Judge Wltmer, who, by the appointment of a clerk fixed the headquarters of the court, has given his assurances a number of times that the headquarters would not be mpved from this city. No later than yesterday Judge Witmer stated that the headquarters of the court would be continued in Scranton, so far as he was concerned. Unlargrag Building. At the present time there is a deputy clerk located in Harrisburg. What gave rise to the rumors and persists in causing them to be circulated in spite of denials and assurances, is the fact that the Harrisburg postoffice building is now being enlarged, Congressman Olmstead having secured an appropriation of $100,000 for this purpose at the last session of congress.

LOS ANGELES TIMES RETURNS. LOS ANGELES. Oct. 2. Just two years, almost to the hour, from the time its plant was blown up by dynamite, the Los Angeles Times Tuesday published the first edition of the paper printed on the site of the wrecked building.

to work. Repairs made, Mulford went oack into the race four laps behind the leader. Tetzlaif retained the lead at the end of the fifth lap, having made 39 miles, 2,170 in SI: 34, "an average speed of 75 milia an hour. De Palma was second Iq 32:31, and Wishart was third in 34.23. Mulford was officially announced out of the race account of magneto trou i Lie.

At the end of the fifteenth lap, Tetzlaff was more than a lap ahead of hia nearest inpetitor. He had made the 110 miles, feet in 95:18, an average of 74.4 miles an hour. Wishart, Do Palma and Hughes were running in t) order named, less than a minute apart. After driving 25 laps, a distance of (Contlaned on Pose Twelve.) TF DD LLa I May Eventually Mean the Discharge of Three Men on Trial At Salem, Mass. DISTRICT ATTORNEY GIVES HIS VIEWS Fears That Talesmen May Have Become Alarmed by Black Hand Threats.

SALEM, Oct 2. The wholesale refusal of the tales men of Essex county to serve as jurors in the cases of Joseph Ettor, Arturo Giovannitti and Joseph Caru i so, charged with being responsible for the shooting last Winter of Annie I Lopizzo at Lawrence during the textile workers' strike will eventually mean the discharge of the prisoners, according to their counsel. District Attorney Attwill denies this, saying I that if this venire is exhausted with out the drawing of the requisite seven more Jurors, he will require another 'venire. "The talesmen have refused to serve because they feel that the could never conscientiously convict Ettor, Giovannitti and Caruso," said their chief attorney, Fred Moore, of Los Angeles, today. "They tell the judge that their bias in the case is so deep seated that no evidence could overturn it.

And the judge looks at their earnest faces and lets them go. "I do not think the remainder of the talesmen can supply five more men, as required of a venire, and if the case is suspended until another venire can be called we shall at once call for the release of the prisoners on bond. "And I predict that if once they're released on bond they will never have to come to court. Sentiment against trying them is getting so strong and the prosecution's case seems to appear slight from all reports." Regarding the refusal, of veniremen to serve. District Attorney Atwill tad this to say Wednesday: "It may be that these talesmen have become alarmed by the appearance of Black Hand letters and reports of violence to occur if these men are convicted.

Something evidently is very much the matter." "Big Bill" Haywood, Elizabeth Gur ley Flynn and Mrs. Caruso were in court today. Sheriff Johnson admitted them. The third juror selected was Willis P. Cressy sailmaker of Gloucester.

He was the 253 talesman called and the eighteenth man examined today. The choice followed a short conference between the prisoners and their attorneys. Haywood Taliui to Reporters. In the court room Haywood took a seat wi ill ALiuruey ireu neBtiwuuo, Seattle. He sat among the talesmen waiting to be examined for jury service.

A group of newspapermen immediately gathered about Haywood to question him on his opinions of the case. Degan to give them freely. In the mist of his talk, Fred Flynn, detective of the state police force, made a dramatic entrance to the court room, and taking a stand before Haywood, cried out in a loud voice: ''Do you think this man should be allowed to discuss his views in the midst of all these talesmen?" Haywood smiled broadly at Flynn, whom be met at Lawrence last Winter. Haywood waived off the reporters and sat silent. Flynn left the court room and a moment later an officer crossed the room and asked Haywood and Helselwood to take seats in front of the regular bench, and they complied, sitting immediately behind the prisoners, an image for eyes.

"I think it will take a month to get a jury to try these men," said Haywood in his talk to reporters, "if the prosecution insists on carrying the case on afer the first venire is exhausted. Ettor, Giovannitti and Caruso have received scores of telegrams since the beginning of the trial. Most of them are from groups of their countrymen and come from all parts of the country. At 10 o'clock when the court opened after a conference between all attorneys and Judge Quinn the examining of talesmen began. All of the first BIRTHS.

Cramer To Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Cramer, of South Terrace street, Car bondale.

a son. Pltmgrerald To Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald, of South Valley avenue, Olyphant, a son. marriage: LICENSES.

Stephen Bllle Lizzie Toth Jessup Wasll Semko Annie Panlkiwski Joseph Donunermoith Avoca Louise Eamaga Thomas J. Gibbons Martha T. O'Maliey Joseph Wascavlch Minooka stanislava zariesaa Martin Duharich Simpson Halahan MARRIAGES. MeGcary I.amee In Wilkes Barre. Oct.

112, by T. M. Moyes, Justice, William J. McGeary and Miss Helen Lance, both of Scranton. Keller Smith In Philadelphia, Pa, Oct.

1, 191J, Oliver H. Keiler, of Philadelphia, and Miss Pansy L. Smith, of Jjalton. Pa. Davld PklUlpa In ficranton.

Cept. iO, 1912, Thomas P. Davidson, of pickson City, and Miss Mae Phillips, of Acker avenue. Smith Sehlmpff In Brooklyn, N. September lib, 112, by Rev.

Dr. Russell, Harry Smith and Miss Helen Schlmpff. both of Scranton. Da vla OweM In Olyphant, Pa, Sept. 10, laiJ, by Rev.

T. M. Folk, John X. Davis and Mrs. Emily Owens, both of Olyphant.

Kccert AsttriiB In Wyoming, Oct. 1, 181S, by Rev. John Bradshaw, George Kggert, of Kingston, and Miss Elizabeth Antrim, of Aaur HaUuB In Wilmington, Aug. 1, I12, by Rm. W.

W. Wolfe, Harry D. Adamy and Miss Elsie M. Hsslam, both of Dorranceton. Joaea Ban ford In Scranton, 8ept.

24, 1S12. by Rev. D. W. Reese, 4eorge.

Jones, of Acker avenue, and Vs Helen Banford, of South Main RACER KILLED KILLING HUSBAND The petition cites the doubt as to her guilt and her good conduct as prisoner as reasons for her pardon. It will be heard Oct. 16. Mrs. Howrilso lived at Throop and according to the evidence at the trial, killed her husband in 1907 by pouring kerosene oil over him as he lay helplessly Irunk in bed and setting the bed afire.

At the trial it was charged that she wan assisted in the murder by a man named Ignatz Hutro. Hutro, however, proved an alibi. The woman has two years more to serve, if the board of pardons does not grant the application for her release. SELECTION business, while you ask this man if ho fears personal violence," interposed Judge Anderson. "The question is im propei." Another talesman testifying that for years he operated a coal mine and refused to hire union miners, was chal lenged by the defense.

Miller objected. i "Organized labor is not on trial," said Judge Anderson, "but organized labor cannot be kept out of this case. It is bound to be more or less of an issue. This man said he discrimin ates against union miners. Obviously he could not be a fair juror.

He may stand aside." The defense today began sending out notices for their witnesses to come to Indianapolis. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor; William J. Burns, the private detective, who figured in the investigation of the alleged dynamiting; officers of the American Federation of Labor, and many other persons of national importance will be heard, but it was not desired that, they come here until actually required on the stand. Nobody who today looked at the forty eight men ranged in rows across the court room would have suspected that they were on trial for their liberty. Nonchalance marks every, man and everything amuses them.

"You belong to the delegation who were seated in this convention of iron workers" John Barry, of St. Louis, told Peter Smith, of Cleveland, when Smith asked why his name was not among the three whose cases were dismissed by District Attorney Miller. "Those three fellows, Ryan, Irwin (Continued on Pace Tw.) THE WEATHER. Fair tonight and Thursday. Warmer Thursday in north portion.

Light to moderate variable winds, becoming southerly. The area of high pressure with the fair and cool weather attending has moved eastward with center over the middle Atlantic state. Clear weather prevails in most districts, while through the lower lake region and the northeast temperature are low. er with general frosts. Frost prevails as far south as Tennessee.

iOOP WOMAN CONVICTED OF Special to The Troth. HARBiSBUHG, Oct. Z. Application was filed today for a pardon for Mrs. Knidu Howrilso, who was convicted in Lackawanna county five years ago for the murder of her husband.

The papers were filed by Attorney Murdock Kendrick, representing Phil adelphia people Interested in prison work. They set forth that the woman, married at 17 to a Hungarian, she had, never seen until the wedding day. Ha came to this country and she follow him to Lackawanna county. They had a auarrel. a lamn was overturn and the man died from burns.

The wife was sentenced to ten years in the Eastern penitentiary. CLASH OVER tself confessed dynamiter on trial, who has pleaded guitly in the famous labor dynamiting case, now being tried before Judge A. B. Anderson in Indianapolis. He will be sentenced later.

It is expected that he will be the chief witness for the government. HARRISBURG, Oct. 2. Discussion of bills to be presented to the next legislature In behalf of small councils, with the commission form of government in third class cities, was the subject of a conference ljere today of representatives of nearly all the third class cities and larger boroughs of the state. The proposition most favored and tt6' uu i.

ior a. cuuncn ot Ave members, urh tn of a citv dfinartmont nw, favor the election of city officers council, and the election of auditors bv I the DeoDle: councilman to be chosen by nonpartisan ballot Many of the provisions of the act now governing the second class cities of Pittsburg and Scranton are to be in corporated. Adresses were made bv Georsre R. Wallace, of Pittsburg; Ira W. Strat ton, of Reading; M.

Fuller and Han ley o. Brown, of Danville; W. B. Flickinger, of Erie, and officials of various other cities. HEARD STORIES OF WRECKED HOMES AM) THEX MARRIED CHICAGO, Oct 2.

Billy Mills and Nora Farrell, each 19, wanted to wed. John W. Mills, BUly's father, wasn't sure the two knew all the hurdles in the handicap race they contemplated. So papa took both to the domestic court and for two hours they listened to stories of wrecked homes. FELL WITH LAMP; IS BIRXEI).

HUNTINGDON', Oct. 2. Stumbling down her cellar steps with a lighted lamp, Mrs. Sadie Simpson, of Hopewell, was seriously burned when oil from the shattered light ignited her waist. Her breast, throat and arms suffered worst.

quota refused to serve, giving prejudice as an excuse. During an intermission Judge Quinn and counsel conferred reeardincr the calling of another venire. Quinn said that in the event this present venire is exhausted he will not be able to impress one from the streets unless there are seven jurors in the box. This is not expected to occur, and it Is likely court will be suspended until October 14 pending the garnering of 350 new talesmen from the county. Boyle Becker In Scranton, Otcober 2, 1912, by Rev.

P. Christ, V. in St. Mary's German Catholic church. Miss Elizabeth Becker, daughter of former Sheriff and Mrs.

Frank Becker, and Adian Boyle, of this city. Joyce Vamrton In Scranton, Oct. 2, 1912, Miss Anna Vanston and William J. Joyce, both of this city. Rev.

George J. Lucas, S. T. otiiciated. DEATHS.

Hartang In New York, Sept. 26, 1912, Mrs. Fred Uartung, formerly of Honesdale, aged thirty eight years. Varreil In Honesdale, Sept. 29, 1912, Frank Farrell, aged seventy five years.

Telford In Blakely, Oct. 1, 1912, Harry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J.

Telford, aged nineteen years. Schults In Mayneld, Oct. 1, 1912, Joseph Schults, of May field. Rictsh In Dickson City, Oct. 1, 1912, Mrs.

Mary Rlctsh, of Bowman street. Dickson City. gerfau In Scranton, Oct. 1, 1912, George Serfass, of 15 Gibson street, aged eight four years. Funeral services at the residence Thursday evening at 7:3 0 o'clock.

Interment at Stroudsburg on Friday. Adklna In Scranton, Oct. 1, 1912, Mrs. Emma Adkins, of 1516 West Gibson street, aged sixty one years. McKultr In Pittston, Oct.

1, 1912, a 8 year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McNulty, ofSearle street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Swettser In Pittston, Oct.

1, 1912, Ludwig Swettser, of Center street, aged seventy two years. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Gerrltr In Pittston, Sept. 80, 1912, Mrs. James Gerrlty, of Arch bald, aged thirty years.

The funeral will take place Thursday morning. Pntrhrr In Mill City, Sept. 20, 1912, Anza O. Frutchey, aged 86 years. Funeral Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with services at the house.

Interment in the Siekler cemetery. Marrar In Olyphant, Oct. 2, 1912, Constable Jon Murray, of Grant street. FUNERALS. The funeral of Louis Foster, of 729 Eynon street, will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with a requiem mass In St.

John's church, South Main avenue. West Scrantosv iateruaent in St. John's ce meters. SILL COUNCILS ARE PREFERRED i OF DYNAMITE JURORS INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2.

The first clash of the wholesale dynamite conspiracy trials came today, when. District Attorney Miller demanded of Gavin L. Paine, of Indianapolis, if fear of personal violence made him afraid to serve on the Jury. "Would you fear personal violence if you were selected for this jury?" asKed Miller. 1 Before Paine could reply.

Senator Kern was on his feet, plainly "That is an implication that is a gratuitous insult, and should be stricken from the record," he said. "The defense objects." "The statement of Paine Justifies my question," persisted Miller, "he said he was afraid to serve on this jury." "Bert J. Rogers, a merchant of Lin ton, said he feared to serve because, his customers were union coal miners." "But Rogers said he feared for his REGISTER SATURDAY With Saturday, the last registration day, rapidly approaching, party workers are hulling night and day to have all voters who have not registercyl yet out to the polls. The last two registration days were light, and unless a very large number of voters come out to the polls on Saturday, the list of voters from this city will fall below the average. Lack of interest Is blamed for the small registration.

It is Important that every citizen should qualify himself to cast a ballot by going to the polls on Saturday between the hours of 7 and 10 o'clock a. and 4 and 10 o'clock p. and register in Scranton. In Carbon dale the hours for registration at the different polling places are as follows: 8 a. in.

to i p. a to 6 p. and 1 to 10 p. in. Any voter, who has not yet registered, and fails to do so Saturday, will not be eligible to vote on Nov.

5. i FAST DRIVERS ARE RACING FOR THE VANDERBILT CUP BOSTON, Oct. 2. The triennial elction of officers was the big event on today's program of the Supreme council of the Scottish Rite, which is holding its centennial assembly here. Most Pulssant Sovereign Granc Commander Barton Smith, of Toledo, presided at the sessions in Masonic temple.

Tonight a banquet will be held at the Copley Plaza, at which President Taft and Governor Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic candidate for vice president, will speak. A meeting between the president and Governor Marshall has been arranged after the banquet. SHELDON CONFIRMS STORY ABOUT AMOUNT J. D.

ARCHBOLD GAVE WASHINGTON, D. Oct. 2. Testimony of John D. Archbold, of the Standard Oil company that he gave 2100,004 to the Roosevelt campaign fund in 1904 was confirmed today before the Clapp committee by George R.

Sheldon, 1908 treasurer of the Republican national committee. Sheldon said he saw the books of Treasurer Cornelius N. Bliss and that they contained the Standard Oil donation. He also said Bliss list included gifts of 1100,000 each from J. Pierpont Morgan, Henry C.

Frlck, the steel millionaire, and George J. Gould, the railroad magnate. The books referred to by Sheldon were those said to have been destroyed later. Sheldon said that when he took charge of the party finances in 1908, Bliss gave him a list of contributors to the 1904 He said that about 73 per cent, of the contributions to that campaign were from corporations. "Was ihere a contribution from the Standard Oil?" asked Senator Oliver.

"Yes, sir," he said. "There was 1100,000 in the name of John D. Arch I MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2. The Vanderbilt cup race was start ed promptly at 11 o'clock toaay.

Starter Wagner tapped Ralph De Palma on the shoulder exactly on me minute. De Palma was followed in mirty seconds by Hughes, Mercer bpeciai. The other entrants started in the following order, thirty seconds between each: Mulford, in a Knox Special; NelBon, in a Lozier; Wishart, in a Mercedes; Anderson, In a Stutz; Clark, in a Mercedes; Tetzlaff, in a Fiat. The best time on the first half was made by TeUlaff in a Fiat, making once around the course 7 miles, 4,658 feet in 6 minutes and 21 seconds. Mulford was second with De Palma was third in Ralph Mulford was out of the race temporarily when his magneto failed.