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The Washington times., 1908-03-03

gone twenty-five yards At the finish
Robertson was a yard or more in front
and going away from the Westerner,
who managed 20 keep Ia front Of the
rest OF the field.
The time given for the race was
seconds, which seemed ridiculous. So
the officials measured the track and
found that the runners had gone dis
lance Of O. yards.
Another Original Feature.
There was a peculiar feature about
the Kelly-RobertsOn race. Kelly came
On the floor wearing spiked shoes. while
the other runners were told 10 wear
SHOES without spikes
When Robertson saw Kelly wearing
spikes he quickly changed his shoes
Northridge and Hall claim that they
also demanded that they be allowed a
wear spiked shoes, but Starter johnny
McHugh said the race would be started
without them If they left the floor
NorthTidge, Hail and Archer ran with.
out spikes. as the result OF the race in
dicated.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
AWARD Of TROPHY
DECIDED TONIGHT
@. w. u. Council Will Also
Consider Departmental
Relay Dispute.

The Athletic Council Of George Wash
ington University is scheduled 10 meet
tonight at the University Medical
School.
Tonights session viii probably be de-
voted 20 the transaction Of routine bust
ness which was necessarily neglected a {
the last meeting % give place TO discus
sion Of the existing athletic status in
the school. with that important ques-
ton settled definitely, several matters
pertaining to the first annual athletic
meet of the university, held January -
at Convention Hail. arc expected 10 be
taken up at tonight's session. NOTABLY
the decision CT the controversy IN re-
gard 10 the nterdepartmeEtal relay
race.
A decision has been postponed from
time to time for various reasons. but It
seems likely that some action will be
taken tonight
It is likely that the matter Of decid-
ing 10 whom the cup which was To be
awarded 70 the school scoring the most
points 10 the meet belongs The Uni
yerstty of Virginia and Central High
! school, OF this city, were tied in the
number of points earned.
A proposition has originated with one
Of the parties Interested 10 cut the cup
I'm half ana award a part TO each school
This eFrangement is understood 10 have
met with some favor among those in
charge Of the meet, and the matter is
likely TO be discussed tonight.
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Takes Active Steps.

A feature Of the Georgetown meet
Saturday night that is arOusing unusual
enthusiasm. especially among the ath-
letic followers in Maryland, is the
struggle among teams Of that State for
athletic supremacy
The rivalry existing between the ath-
letes of universities. athletic clubs and
high schools in Maryland is as keen as
in any state i'm the East. Western
Maryland. ST Johns. and Maryland
Agricultural College have one aim-that
is TO dethrone Johns Hopkins from the
exalted position that university holds
I'm the States athletic circles.
Fight for State Title.
AT the coming meet these four col
leges Will have a number of men in
the individual events besides their relay
teams. The Baltimore City College and
Mount washington Athletic Club ex-
pect TO give their more experienced adj
versaries a close fight for honors. Bal
tImore City College has several fast
men in the dashes and quarter mile this
year while Mount Washington has two
men IA pete" Herring and Buker. who
usually make their presence felt in an
athletic meet
Three Maryland colleges have relay
teams entered. Maryland Agricultural
and Catholic University have been
matched for one mile. Washington
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
OPERATED UPON
FOR FOOTBALL INJURY

ANNAPOLIS. Md. March 3--Alidship-
man Eugene i. Mccormick. OF Nor
gantown, w. Va. a member Of the
first class OF the Naval Academy, will
be operated upon today for a serious
tumor upon his thigh. the result Of
kick received I'm football last fall
Since that time Midshipman McCor-
mick has been incapacitated for duty
most Cf the time. The operation is a
severe one, but ii IS believed that It
will effect a cure. Besides being an
excellent football player Midshipman
Mccormick was one Of the best boxers
and wrestlers I'm the Academy.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03

DAN KELLY DEFEATED
ON ELONGATED TRACK
Runners Cover 65 Yards in Event Scheduled as 60Yard
Dash-Only Two Men Wear Spikes.
A. A. c. Captain Winner

NEW YORK, March 3.-Lawson Rob
ertson. captain of the i.ish-American
A. c. track team, last night demon
strated very clearly that Dan Kelly,
worlds champion Splinter, Is not un-
beatable.
WesteTner in Lead.
At the games of the Sixty-ninth Reg
iment. Robertson defeated Kelly by an
open yard or more in the even SEIZED
uled as the 6O-yard dash
There were five runners IN the race
all on scratch. Kelly was the favOrite
and every one expected to see him bes'
Robertson, q. Z. Hall. J. J. Archer,
and 5. Northridge, the other starters.
At the crack of the gun, Kelly got
the jump On the bunch. with lead OF
about a yard. He was going at fine
epeed when Robertson got going. The
Irish-American runner came on like a
cyclone and passed Kelly before he had
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
HANDY SETS NEW
WORLDS RECORD

NEW YORK, March 3.-Henry J,
Handy, the expert swimmer Of the L.
linois A. c.. of Chicago. made his debut
in the lake at the SpoTtsman's Show,
Madison Square Garden. last night, and,
incidentally, established q new world 5
record by swimming 100 yards with The
breast stroke. Handy covered the dis
lance IN I'm. 24s. The previous record
Of I'm. "A 2-5s. was held by Gardner,
or Australia
Haudy's pacemaker He was given
eight seconds handicap. Handy caught
James on the fourth lap, and IL was
nip and tuck TO the finish, Handy win
ming by a yard. Handy expects that
Daniels. the American champion. Will
meet him in some Of the races at the
Garden this week. They have not fixed
up the distance for the match race.
Handy's style OF &c ting through the
water with the breast stroke is the
acme Of gracefulness.
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When Britt Licked Himself.

In all my fights with Nelson he has
never knocked me doWn once, except
ing. OF course. tn the finish Of that fight
at Colma. when I claim my own exer-
tions rendered me an easy mark for
any kind Of a blow.
Il don't believe that II I stood still
I'm a fight and allowed Nelson 10 smash
me on the Jaw he could put me down.
That is, unless ] was dead tired"
Britt is now a pronounced tavorite IN
the betting. There is plenty of Britt
money Offering at 10 20 9 against
the Dane, and "a is believed the odds
will be longer today.
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OLSON GAINS TWO
FALLS WITH GREEK

CHICAGO, March S--CharlIe Olson, OF
St Louis. easily defeated Louis De-
metral, the Greek. in two straight falls
I'm the wind-up II the wrestling show
at RroOiye's Casino last night.
DemetraI refused to 90 on unless
Olson would agree to tnrow him twice
iu an hour
Olson won the first fan in % minutes
with a head lock and e grapevine. He
took the second fall in 3.i0 with q half
nelson and bar arm Demetral was on
the defensive continually in both falls.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
NAVY PLAYS ALL
GAMES AT HOME
George Washington on List.
West Point Contest in
May.

ANNAPOLIS, March 3.-Midshipman
r. X. Turner, manager OF the Navy
baseball team. has nearly completed his
schedule for the coming season
Regret is expressed at the Academy
that no games have been arranged with
either Princeton or Yale. Heretofore
the Princeton game has been one of the
features of the season. Every game
viii be played on the home grounds
The schedule is d stiff one, however.
West Point viii be met in May, and this
is. of course, the game of the season
from the Nays standpoint. Two
games vii lbe played with Harvard ana
one each with Pennsylvania, Cornell
Columbia, Lafayette. Pennsylvania State
College, Bucknen, Lehigh. and George
town
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
A PUZZLE.

"Henc," cried young Mr.. NeWliwed,
enterine- the kitchen making some
bread. eh2 or is it cake?"
II don't know, replied the dear little
bride. with a despairinC frowu, II
haven't finished yet Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-03-03

NEW HAVEN. March 3.-The Yale
basketball team struck another snag
yesterday when It was authoritatively
announced that the faculty Will Inves-
tgate the charges OF rough play re-
ported by its representatives who wit
messed the last intercollegiate game, in
which the Eli quint participated.
The attention Of the faculty was first
turned to the game, when the trouble
occurred in Washington subsequent to
which the team was suspended for play
ing against professionals. A hearing
proved that the team was at the most
guilty Of an indescretion in that in
stance, but charges Of roughness in the
same game were registered, and since
that time the qumt has been on proba-
ton.
Takes Active Steps.
II was decided 10 have professors
present at the last game played ar Yale
In the intercollegiate championship
series. 20 determine whether the scenes
attending the games were as bad as re-
ported.
They were found to be worse, for the
game revealed more that was reprehen-
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Some Of the Opponents.

Games will be played also with the
University Of North Carolina, University
OF West Virginia, Agricultural and Me-
chanical College of North Carolina,
Johns Hopkins University, George
Washington, Washington and Lee Gel
Iege, Dickinson, Carlisle Indians, and
the Maryland Athletic Club
Among the important dates are April
IS, Lehigh, April 20; Lafayette: April
q, Harvard; April q. Harvard; April
., University Of Pennsylvania; April
II, Bucknell; April Is, Columbia and
May 2 University of North Carolina.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
EXACTLY.

What are virtues. daag'
Virtues, son, are the things you read
about on a mans tombstone. '-EX-
change.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
ENGLISH FIGHTER
MAY CONE SOUTH
Johnny Summers Chal-
lengeS Winner of Sui
liVan-BurnS Go.

BALTIMORE, Md. March 3.-One of
the first boxers 10 challenge the winner
Of Thursday nights hfteen-round mill
between Soldier Burns, OF this city, and
Kid Sullivan, Of Washington. before the
Eureka Athletic Club at the GeTmauia
MaeunerchOr Han is Johnny Summers,
the well-known English boxer. VINO has
been boxing in sensational form In this
country this season.
Summers has been after q match with
Packie Mcfarland, who is touted as the
coming wonder of the lightweight di-
vision. but the Chicago lightweight
turned down fatty a big offer 10 meet
Summers in Philadelphia.
While i'm this country Summers has
been up against some Of the best men
now performing TN the rope arenas in
the East The Englishman is credited
with having defeated Tommy Murphy,
the New York STAR Matty Baldwin, the
Boston whirlwind. and Young Erne and
Young Luoghrey.
Would Bar None.
Summers is under tho management OF
Charley Harvey. OF lew York, who is
also looking after owen Moran. the
English featherweight champion. in
challenging the victor OF the match be-
tween Sullivan and Burns, Harvey
stated that Summers vas open TO meet
any 130-pound boxer in the world. bar
ring no one. and that he had q forfeit
posted 10 bind a match with Mcfarland
Tor long time. but Harry GilmOT. man.
ager OF Mcfarland. never covered it.
Harvey also informed Manager Al Her
ford that he was willing TO accept a
match in this city Tor Moran with
Jimmy Walsh, the New England boxer.
Manager Ferford has offered Moran
and Walsh a good purse to mill IL out
ln this city, and he believes il would be
one OF the best matches ever pulled of
in the East between two ICue men.
Terms were forwarded 10 Walsh several
DAYS ago, but nothing has yet been re-
ceived from the clever New EnglaudeT.
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Disparages Battler's Punch.

Here is what Jimmy has to say.
Nelson hasn't a chance in the world
10 knock me out Why. the fellow
couldn't hurt anybody with his punch"
The writer interrupted him az this
stage 10 ask whether he wasn't hurt
when he was knocked out by Nelson
at Colma
Nelson didn't lick me that day, "
said Jimmy. quickly. Il licked myself.
] was all action and was trying to get
away with him quickly. and he stood
there ina the middle OF the ring cover
ing his head with his arms. / smashed
away at him until / was dead tired
and lie hnMleI me over.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
TROUBLE
FOR BAT NELSON
TO MAKE WEIGHT
Britt Not in Prime Con
dition-FaVorite by
10 to Q.
By W. W. NAUGHTON.

Los ANGELES, March 3.-Tonight
Jimmy Britt and Battling Nelson will
have what some sports are pleased TO
call their fourth annual reunion. The
rival lightweights are trained TO the
minute and the effects Of hard work are
noticeable in the appearance Of each
lad.
Britt. In particular. has a peaked ap-
pearance, due 10 taking or considerable
weight in a short time. At that, Jimmy
says that he is as well as he ever was
and he could not wish 10 feel better.
but it is doubtful II he is as well con-
ditiOned as he was for his last fight
with Nelson.
Nelson also looks lighter than he gen
orally does on the eve on an engage
ment. lie has made the weight very
easily and a great many are OF the
opinion that Nelson can fight at q
lesser weight than he could a couple
Of years ago.
The Washington times., 1908-03-03
Both Confident.

Each man speaks disparagingly Of the
others lighting qualification. Nelson,
who is nothing, II not confident, thinks
he win have the easiest OF times with
Britt
II know am in perfect condition this
time, something ! could not say for my
self at our last meeting at San FIan-
cisco" said Bat. Tonight I expect 70
put him away in short order Jimmy is
clever. but he cannot stand a very
hard punch, and YOU ueedn be sur
pTised if this contest Is as brief as the
one between Mike CTwinl Sullivan and
ketchei"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-27
Tome end
J Vicinity

Bulk Salt has arrived at the Alma
Roller Mills.
w. H. Parr spent Sunday in the city
with his family.
Z. d. Mills transacted business in
Middleton Monday
Miss Birdella Chambers spent Sunday
with relatives in Ithaca.
Miss Lulu Evans returned to Ann
Arbor Friday morning of last week.
f. L. Barnes and X. Weber are
working in Mt. Pleasant this week.
Nelson Smith. of Middleton, was
business visitor In our city Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Hagerman spent the
Sabbath the guest of friends in Lam
sing.
Just received carload of good
chicken wheat For sale at Alma Roll
Ter Mills x
Marshal Elmer Sprague was an
Ithaca visitor last Saturday on legal
business
Creamery butter "a cents per pound,
Call up your groceryman and place
your order. K
Mrs. VIM. Carpenter left Monday
morning for weeks visit with rela-
tive and friends,
Mrs. M. J. Lamb left Saturday
afternoon for two weeks visit with
friends in Elsie.
Mrs. Null and Miss Mabel Haines,
of Elwell, spent Thursday. in this city
the guest of friends.
FOR RENT-One seven room honse
In good repair. Enquire of Gayle and
Soule Hardware Co. K
The Misses Lulu Ressigui and Mabel
Strong spent Sunday the guests oil
friends in Middleton.
Mrs. M. NJ. Ccmstock. of Ithaca
was calling on friends in this cit,
Thursday of last week.
+. II. Howe and wife and Mis-.
Wayne Horr. of Ithaca. were visiting
with friends in Aim Saturday.
Mrs. James @. Gordon. of Deward
spent Sunday guest at the home of J
G. Ward and family in this city.
Mrs. @. W. Sidebotham, returned :,
her home in Brooklyn Thursday sfte
short visit with her parents in thi'
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-27
nice line of College and High School Pennants.
Show your Colors at every game.

The famous Teddy Bear Bread al
Miller Bros. K
For choice line of millinery good
call on Mrs. Gaffnev. K
A. Hunter spent Sunday in Saginaw
the guest of friends.
Miss Erica Hinze spent SUNDAY with
her parents in st Louis
Smoke the Alma and patronize home
industry.
Harry Rogers visited with friends
in st Louis Sunday evening. -
Vene Wilson spent Sunday at the
home of his parents, in Marion.
A Beach. of Vestaburg called on
friends in this city last Saturday.
Virg Hollenbeck, city mail carrier
No is taking his vacation this week
G.. II. Riley. OF Mt Pleasant, was
business visitor in Alma Saturday
Mrs NJ. NJ. Bauer, of Forest Hill,
was in the city Saturday calling on
friends.
FOR SALE-Good Shepherd dog.
Inquire of Joe Rush at Alma Springs
Hotel. K
WANTED-A good girl for general
homework. Enquire at 2l9 Orchard
Street. X
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Piper, of Yes.
taburg, were Saturday visitors In
this city.
For Bananas and Fruits of all kind,
call at Luchini Bros Fruit store. soutl
of Ellison's K
Canning pineapple season is on nov
Call up Miller Bros for prices The'
have them x
Mr.. Scarth Ingles, of Olivet. visited
with his brother David. last SATURDAY.
and Sunday.
Mrs. Silas Moody and granddaugh
ter. May, of Forest Hill were guest
of Alma friends Saturday.
Eli Brown. who has been quite sicl
for few days has resumed his
duties in the postotfice again.
Miss Carrie Young. cashier at tn,
Lee Mercantile Dept Store. spent
Sunday the guest of friends in Pc.
wamo.
Mis-. G. L. Fleming returned home
Monday morning from short visi
with relatives and friends in Spring.
field, Ill.
LOST-A pocketbook containing
money. Finder will receive suitabl,
reward by addressing, J. A. Mann, st
Louis. Mich.
FOR RENT-Store building. Goot
location for grocery. Call on Geo
W. Pulfrey and get particulars. Car
make 1t an object for a good man. !,
Henry Storey was at Reed City Mon
day and Tuesday, where he installed
moving picture machine for Amo
Pratt. who will run Vaudetts in tina
city.
b. Sanders. who has been here tn
past few weeks, conducting tn,
SHEDS Big Going Out-of- Business Sale
returned to Chicago last Thursda,
evening
If you want good cigar try Thu
Alma x
Mr.. and Mrs. George McMullen, O
Ithaca, who have been spending weel
at the home of Oscar Blakesley an,
family. returned to their home Monda
morning.
DIR. f.. ID. Mills, of Webberville, Wis
tied his son. Eugene, who has posi-
tion with the Central Michigan Pro
duce Co., in this city, the latter par
of last week.
Thomas Francisco. OF Chicago.
former Alma lad. was calling on oil
friends in this city Friday and Satur
day of last week. Thomas was at on
time clerk in the Lee Mercantile Dept
store.
J. Q. Adams was at Lansing Satul
day evening. where he acted as judy
} in debate between NJ. A. G. an
: Ypsilanti. He also visited wit
friends in Ann Arbor before his re
turn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-27

Nice geraniums at Miller Bros from
10, -, and 20 cents K
d. L. johnson was an Ithaca visitor
on business Tuesday.
Miss Elvena Hoover called on
friends in Ovid Tuesday.
/ Frank Kench of Ashley. was a busi-
ness visitor in the city Saturday.
Miss Mary Lsnox. of Ithaca, called
on friends In this city Monday.
L. G. Peters. of Ithaca, transacted
business in this city on Monday.
Miss Gwendolyn Sevey spent Tues
day the guest of friends in Ithaca.
j. Granger, of Belding, was pleas
ant visitor in the city over Sunday.
There is no better five cent cigar
made than the Alma. Try it. x
Walter Morrow was at Lake George
Tuesday welding a fish.pole and line.
Mrs. NJ. Marin, of North Star. was
calling on friends In this city Monday
NJ. Murray. of Mt. Pleasant, was
calling OH friends in this city Saturday
( Mrs. G. Thomas. of Wise was a
visitor in this city Monday and Tues
day.
X. NJ. Hyde of Almont was a bust
ness visitor in the city Monday and
Tuesday
j II. and Leo L. Brown, of Nesta-
burg. were business callers in Alma
Monday.
Mrs. Edith Royce of Owosso spent
Monday in this city the guest of her
brother Walter Royce
\ Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wise left Tues
day morning for their future home in
Corning, California.
! Miss Carrie Barnes left Tuesday
morning for a couple weeks visit with
her parents in Adrian.
Mrs. George Mooney. of Ithaca. was
guest at the home of Will Young
and wife in this city Monday
The Ladies' Union of the Baptis
church met with Mrs. II. +. Walton,
614 State Street. Friday, May %.
Mrs. B. L. Walker left Monday af-
ternoon for a short visit at the home of
Ed Crandel and wife in North Star.
Mrs W. G. Vliet left Tuesday
morning for few days visit at the
home of her brother X. NJ. Hyde and
family i9 Almont.
The new calendar of the University
of Michigan shows registration for
the present year of 500 students. an
increase of 264 over last year.
Mrs. II c. Purvis left Tuesday
morning for Hillsdale as delegate to
a meeting of the Mission Board of the
U. b church held in that--city
Mr.. Hugh Mcmillan. of Lansing.
and Mrs. Anna Ransom of this city
we're united in marriage at the home
of Justice L. n. Chadwick last Satur-
day afternoon.
Horsemen of Clare and Isabella coun-
ties have formed an association for the
purpose of holding a bi.county fair.
$50, 600 will be expended for fair
ground and race track.
Cole Coy. of Grand Rapids, was in
the city Monday evening and installed
the new officers of the u. r. X. of p.
The company expect to be out Memo.
rial dav in dress parade
Myron Dunkle living FIVE mile:
southwest of this city had his team,
valued at $3.50 struck by lightning
Monday afternoon about p. m. while
cultivating. He himself escaped unin'
jured.
Miss Laura Belle Garfield. the wei
known master of the violin. will ap
pear at the Alma Theatre Saturday
afternoon and evening. and entertain
it's many patrons with her fine nusi
cal selections. K
The ladies of Alma are to be con
: graduated on having in their mids
, one of the largest and most complet,
stock of millinery goods TO be found
, be- ween Saginaw and Grand Rapids
The stock referred TO is carried by Mrs
Gafney. Call and inspect IT,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-27

The statement submitted above is an eloquent
endorsement Of progressive policy and sound, legi-
mate banking principles.
We offer depositors every advantage CONSTANT
with conservative methods, and the most courteous
treatment is extended to those desiring banking
facilities
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-07-31

to meet! This was the explanation of
Detective Coogan's hint that | should
be safer in Jail than free on the
streets TO face this mans hatred or
revenge.
l must have stood In q daze on the
busy street, for I.-was reused by some
one shaking my arm with vigor.
Come! are you ~asleep?" said the
man, speaking in my ear. Cant you
hear?"
Yes. yes" said /. rousing my at.
tention.
The chief wants you" His voice
was low. almost a whisper.
The chief? Who? Where?' l asked.
AT the City Hall?" l jumped to the
conclusion that 1t was, of course, the
chief of police, on the scent of the
murder.
mo. OF course not. In the second
office, you know
This was scarcely enlig.. tening.
Doubtless, however, it was a summons
from my unknown employer.
.Pll follow you," l said promptly.
SI,, don't think Id better 60" said
the messenger dubioGsly. He didn't
say anything about it, and you know
he's rather"
We'll. l order It," l cut in decisive,
ly. Il may need you"
VI l certainly needed him at that mo
ment If l "a to find my way.
Go ahead a few steps," l said.
My tone and manner impressed
him, and he went without another
word. l sauntered after him with as
careless an air as l could assume
My heart wa beating fast. / felt
that I.was close to the mystery and
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-07-31

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sufFS'ss f~sW ssai 1899 f-sts
uUaes
tNsttflaso kaarr yas ~r~sssisiy .
liberal pfustses I've 30 shessa a hs4A
ful ~ s~rnsy aoiias asia F,sess sSfyss.
the dcsk tn a way that msds my syvs
upcn.
ny tho Say. he eopuaa~i 4 dust
Ihink ! have Jour signature. hare -
No. slr." | replied Nth prompt
confidence,
Well. Just write u on thl. siiy
then. III turn IL into the bank e.,
your Identification. You can take the
check book with you.
Anything more"
That's ALL" he replied with q nod
Of dismissal Maybe TIA tomorrow
may be It's next month"
And | walked out into Montgomery
Street. bcwildercd among tho con
ficting mysteries In which ! had been
entangled.