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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
WILLIE DAY WOULD
WIND THEM UP
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-It makes
one smile to hear people say that
Americans are fast coming to the
leadership in distance running.
Just about 20 years ago the great
est of American born distance run
ners was reaching the zenith of his
career and establishing records
that even the Wanted present day
athletes have been unable to ap-
proach. When Willie Day passed
to the happy hunting grounds a
chapter Of American athletic his
tory was closed that contains the
chronicles Of the greatest running
feats on record.
Some of the "old boys" who
used to chum it in the late sos
with the tall youth from the New
Jersey Athletic club, who was shat
tering worlds standards right and
left, may remember that 26th day
of October, 1889, when we all trav-
Athletic club to see the great 10
mile handicap of the National
Cross Country Association of
America.
What field it was! With
Willie Day, sgd Thomas and E. c.
Carter on scratch; Freezer on the
1925 mark, and then Stage, Rob-
erts, French, Claire, Kenny and a
few more such sterling performers,
with handicaps of five and six min
utes.
The back mark men made the
running from the first, and wore
down the leaders, but Freezer was
moving in great style, and it ap-
peared, until the seventh mile as
If the scratch men would have
trouble getting him.
Then came that memorable
eighth mile-the sensation. Day,
opening a bit wider his long, mus,
cular shanks, unreeled one of those
numbering spurts of his that
seemed to have no end. and that
killed. off his opponents like shrap-
mel. He soon had Freeter, and
then in turn Thomas and Eddie
Carter threw up the sponge.
Carter felt his defeat keenly,
for when Day crossed the line, the
record of 52:5S 2-5, which had
stood to his credit since 1886. fell
with a crash to 52:3S rs, a break
of just 20 seconds. He was a good
sportsman, though, and a good
loser. His was the first hand to
meet his vanquisher's.
Day was versatile and could run
one to ten miles with equal ease
and little training. After three
weeks after his 10 miles race, the
New Jersey A. c. held a meet at
Bergen Point, in which four mile
event was the feature. Day an
nouuced his intention of going af-
ter the record beforehand and
started from scratch against Har-
gan, French, Clark and one or two
others who had long marks.
The track was heavy from rain
and frightfuily cut up by bicycles.
At the far end the curves were al
most square. and with the mud and
slneh it was absolutely necessary
to run wide. Despite this heavy
handicap Day closed quickly on his
rivals and running easily, covered
one mile in 1855. two miles in
1908 rs, and three miles in Is: 08,
finishing the full distance IN the
new record time of 20:15 As.
These figures still adorn the
book of standards, and the fact ia
really wonderful, when one thinks
Of the conditions when Day com
peted and the splendid tracks we
have nowadays.
in tho spring Of 1890 the New
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Old-Time Champion, Greatest of
American-born Distance Runners.
of "a that the starter sent off from
the marks in front of Day, the
scratch man.
The field was not particularly
brilliant, Young and Mccarthy be-
ing the champions formidable
rivals. But "a men on a four-lap
track makes it impossible for the
back men to pass the limit men
and take the lead, without running
wide most of the time, so one dare
not say how much more than three
miles Willie Day ran that after
noon.
He was timed for the mile In
4:35 3-5. He established two
mile record of 936 rs, that it took
such champion as Alex Grant to
reduce to 1927 As. and he broke
het tape in 1899, disposing of his
mark of 15:0S. made November 16.
This record also stands today.
Think Of it! Running two miles
as fast as the incompatible Grant
considering the extra distance
and the vast difference in tracks it
was even faster--and do it on the
way to three mile record.
Where are your present cham
pions who can come within striking
distance of such feats!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
ARMLESS WONDER
AT BILLIARDS

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-George
Sutton, the armless billiard expert,
is astonishing eastern experts with
his exhibitions in a Brooklyn hall.
He is taking on all corners. His
runs average above 20.
Sutton seems to possess the
sense of touch in the stumps Of his
arms. His fine shots are astonish-
ingly gentle, but when he wants to
shoot hard for a round the table
shot, he gives the end of his cue a
tremendous thump with the stump
of his right arm, and generally
counts. He makes many shots with
out the bridge.
Sutton rarely falls down on a
masse shot. In fact. a man with
hands who can't make masse shots
is tempted to try his cue with HIS
elbows after seeing Sutton per-
form.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
EMPLOYEES HELD FOR
FOREST. FIRE LOSS

r. s. Hirst's effort to be re-
lieved fro mliability in connection
with the 10 suits for damages for
forest fire loss at Standpoint,
Idaho, pending in court against
the Northern Pacific, were over
ruled by Judge Huneke and Hirst
required to answer the complaints.
Thomas Libby and Nels w. Mel
son are co-defendants with Hirst
and the railroad. o.,
The complaints recite that the
Northern Pacific had Libby, Mel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

son and Hirst employed last Au-
gust to clear a lot Of ground near
Standpoint and while so engaged on
August 9 permitted the fire to
spread from the clearing to the
adjacent timber, causing a general
forest fire which resulted in great
loss before it was checked.
The amounts asked in the sever
al suits are: Thomas Haley,
$1,796; Henning Larson, $425; c.
F. Ewing Co., $11,2S1.49; Henry
Foley, $S55.75; F. c. Volz, $497;
w. F. Lewis, s237.20; A. B. Camp
bell. $3.50; A. w. Palmer,
$6,71925; w. H. Arson, 5000;
Standpoint Lumber Co., $16,004.36.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
HAD PLEASANT PARTY

Friends of Mrs. M. L. Wright,
E324 Liberty avenue, gathered at
her home Friday evening and in
dulged in cards, stories and toasts.
Refreshments were served and
Mrs. Wright received several happy
reminders of the occasion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
LISTEN

LISTEN
Ladies and gentlemen, with your
kind attention we will now tell you
about Owl Creek coal.
1t has very little ash.
1t is a lasting COAL
1t contains wonderful heat.
1t is a clean coal.
And numerous other good quail.
ties which we will explain to you
If you will call Main sos. Standard
Fuel & Ice Co. sss
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Jersey crack made a three mile
record that in the opinion of ex-
perts was the best performance of
his career. 1t was on the same
track, at Bergen Point, on May 80.
The three mile handicap brought
out a big field and it was an army
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

heavyweight championship" from
Tom Burns in Australia, he has
been hailed as a marvel in Europe,
and especially is this true of Eng
land, where the color line is dis
cernible chiefly by its absence.
Johnson was lionized by the
English before he. sailed for Aus
tralia and they are still enjoying
contortions of joy over his ascen-
sion to the top of the heap pugilis-
tic. The photograph of Johnson
shown here appears in the leading
illustrated London publications as
a star feature.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
TEAMS OPEN TOURNEY

Ten teams of two men each are
off in bowling tourney at the s.
A. A. G. In the opening yesterday
Wiscombe and Astholz pulled out
ahead Of Newman and Ingersoll
with 46 pins to the good.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
eoNzAGA TRIES OUT TEAM.

Gonzaga students had an inter
esting workout yesterday afternoon
in qualifying team to meet the
Loyola club Thursday. The trials
developed a new star in Mcclure,
who showed strong in every event.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Of access at the county building al

Of access at the county building at
all hours of the night.
Not long ago the county bought
new outfit of bedding for the
jury rooms, but on an invoice of
the same by the new custodian
only small part of the articles
bought were found. The rest was
stolen, as the material could not
have worn out in the time it was
in use.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

It isn't safe to Judge by appear
ances. The man who acts ferocious
abroad may be as meek as lamb
at home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
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BARGAINS IN LOTS

BARGAINS IN LOTS
Corner lot, one block from
Mantle park; street improvements
made and paid; terms; $3.50.
Inside lot adjoining the above;
terms; $3.50.
Extra long lot on Grand street;
close in; buyer assumes unpaid
assessments; price, $1,100.
THOMPSON-GILLIS INV. co.
SIS Washington st. Phone $780,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
ISN'T JACK JOHNSON "A BEAUTY?

Now wouldn't he be nice look
ing customer to meet on dark
night on a lonely road-providing
he looked as he does in this pic
ture? Nice prospect for a lonely
pedestrian without a gun.
Ever since Johnson won the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

In looking over the averages for
the past few seasons one is i'm
pressed with the fact that the num-
Der of bases stolen by the cleverest
runners in both organizations is far
less than it used to be.
Not so many years ago it was
considered nothing at all for a good
base runner to purloin anywhere
from so to rs bases a year, and Big
Bill LANCE, in the heyday of his
career, set the mark at something
over 100.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

The Princeton Rooming House. I'M
der new management; rooms by
the day, week or month. 117h
Howard st. Rowe & Morrison, pro-
prietors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
BRING THE FAMILY

To look over the styles OF wall
pape: at the Spokane Paint & OIL
Co. Phone GO. Madison st. and N.
r. Ry, ga
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Rooms for Rent

Two furnished rooms for light
housekeeping; new house. Call
E419 Pacific avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Lost.

Lost-Red cocker spaniel. Liberal
reward at 510h Sinto. Phones
Maxwell 1853.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

TEA AND COFFEE STORE
In a fine location, doing good
business; must be sold immediate
ly; best of reasons for selling;
$4,000, one half cash, balance to
suit.
SULLIVAN INVESTMENT co.
IL Bernard Street
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
axCAAC% ADDIE JOSS 8

reaches first the opposing catcher,
figuring that he will attempt to
steal, is constantly on the lookout
for this move, and to prevent him
going through with the play, has
the pitcher not only hold the runner
very close to the bag, but also has
him pitch out whatever his judg-
ment tells him the attempt is to be
made.
This practically kills off any
chance to steal clean and forces the
opposition to resort to the hit and
run
Porbably the one great reason,
though, why the number of stolen
bases become less every year lies
in the fact that in order to steal
bases the runner must first get on.
In the days when it was nothing
to steal so or more bases, the feat
was usually accomplished by men
who never hit under 800 and who
often clouted the sphere at a $50 or
1915 clip.
Naturally these men, hitting at
that pace. reached first base quite
few times during the seasons and
this gave them a great advantage
over the players of today.
When a man has a tough time
hitting .275, as a good many of the
present day stars do, 1t is only nat
ural that he will not steal quite as
many bases as he would were he
smuggling the ball for a percentage
of 100 points better.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
IN THAT SLEEP OF DEATH
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Naturally the question arises,
were the men of those days faster
on their feet than are the players
of this generation, or did they have
the art of pilfering bases perfected
to more finished degree than their
later brethren?
In the old days when a fast man
got to first it was the usual policy
to let the man steal at the first
good opportunity.
Now a different system is pur-
sued. The minute a man reaches
first he is either sacrificed to Sec
ond or the man at bat tries in every
legitimate way he can to help him
reach second.
The hit and run play has become
universally adopted and this does
away with good deal of clean
stealing.
ANY time fast base runner
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

To trade for city property-SO
acres, one mile from town; Ave
acres in orchard. SIS in wheat; new
house, barn, chicken house, wood
shed. two hog houses; water piped
in house; 78 acres fine land.
40 acres fine level land near
medical Lake electric line. VIII
exchange for six or seven room
house.
SPOKANE REALTY EXCHANGE
M. 1891. IA Galena Block.
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Hotels and Lodging Houses.
LYNNE HOTEL

LYNNE HOTEL
319 Wall st., right by the river:
no nicer place In town for regular
or transient roomers; cozy, quiet
and respectable; secluded but
close in; only IN blocks from Riv-
erside av.; rear entrances from
Post st.; hot water all the time;
moderate prices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Classified Ads
Miscellaneous
& Real Estate
Opportunities


CHOICE CANNON HILL LOTS
Reasonable. and monthly pay
ments. Also choice lots in other
localities.
GRAY INVESTMENT CO.
Phone 500 First Ave. and Wall
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Four beautiful thoroughbred fox
terrier puppies for sale reason
ably cheap. Call at Olympia hotel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Spokane Trunk Factory-Trunks.
travelling bags and leather goods
Store Stevens st. Phone 324S.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Miscellaneous.

Wanted - Secondhand bicycles,
tools, etc. G. p. Burch, 8 River
side avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

$500 piano for. 1925
$28 dresser for. ................$1 SIS
$40 beds for. ...............$9 $3.50
$40 sideboards for. 1922
$65 buffet for. .S39
$ZS DuHet Tor. ............... ..@1o
$40 china closet for. $3.50
$40 dining table for. ..........$ sis
Fine, new goods at about half
their usual prices. Charles II.
Johnson, 112 S. Lincoln.
Furniture for four room house for
sale. Party going east. Ella
Baldwin ave. Edgar lessen.
$4,000 cash and $1,000 per month
buys lot with 3room shack on
rear, rented for $500 per month.
Inside mile circle on north side.
FRANK A. CHASE & CO.
Phone Main 179. GOT Sprague Ave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19
Loans and Collections.
Attorneys.

David J. Ryan. attorney at law, sos
Hyde blk. Phone 1880.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-19

Wear Kushon Komfort shoes ana
be happy. Salesroom 1908
Sprague avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
COLONIAL DANES.

The Alexandria Circle of Colonial
Dimes held it's December meeting yes
terdsy afternoon with Mics May Greene,
at her home on north Washington street,
Mrs. ]. Stewart Jameson preceding
Topics of interest TO the circle we're dis
cussed and CD interesting ind forcelni
psper contributed by Miss Margaret v
Smith aud read by Mrs. VIM. J. Morton
was a feature of the occasion. the subj 'ct
beiOg, "The Counties Of Fairfax aud
Alexsudrla in the Slate Of Virginia seen
through q retrospect Of 257 years"
After the business session the members
of the circle and q number OF other
guests we're most delightfully."- entertained
BY their hostess, who was assisted BY
Mrs. s. l.. Monroe and Mrs. George
Audertou. Assisting also In serving
we're Misses Alice Anderton, George
Freucb, Agnes Marshall, Esther Burke,
May Z lmonds Katherine GeddT and
Filth SnoWdeD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
STEAMER LIBELED.

The steamer Wilhelmina, which
reached this port yesterday afternoon
from Port Tampa, Fla With phosphate
rock for the Alexandria Fertilizer aud
Chemical Company, was libeled later
in the day by Deputy U. 8. Marshal
Glover. This action wss taken at the
instance of the owners Of the schooner
Robert A. Schneider, who claim dausges
to the schooner aud cargo amounting 10
$3.50, 900 sustained In q collision with
the WhilbelmiUa 10 the Gall OF Mexico.
The case will be heard 10 the US. Court
in this city on the l4th instant The
captain Of the steamer went 10 New
York today for the purpose Of securing
bond 10 order that the Wilhelmina msy
leave this port when her cargo shall have
been discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
BOY KILLED.

Bernard, the nine year old son oil
Bernard Lee, colored, living on north
West street, was almost instantly killed
short distance north OF Oolross lste
yesterday afternoon. The boy was eli.
ting on The seat Of wsgon which was
loaded with manure, and while the ve'
hicle was descending hill he fell for
ward, striking on his head, The wagon
was stopped immediately aud the boy
picked 40. He was found to be uncon'
scious and there was q terrible wound on
the head and the scalp was horribly lac
Grated. DR.. Moore was summoned, but
the boy expired before surgical aid could
be rendered. The wagon belonged to
Mr.. James Patterson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
MEMS MEETINGS RESUMED.

The meetings for men, 10 which so
great interest has been taken, will be re-
sumed tomorrow afternoon and con-
tiuutd through the winter and spring
months. The best speakers will be SO.
cured and the men of Alexandria will
have an opportunity to spend a pleasant
and profitable hour together. Rev. j.
NJ. Holmes, this city, will make the ad'
dress Ia the Young Peoples Building
tomorrow afternoon at 80 o'clock. The
subject will be. 1.-The Responsibility OF
Manhood" On Sunday, December II
,ha address will be made by Hon. W.
E. Andrew, auditor OF the Treasury De-
partmsnt. Ali men are cordially To-
cited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
AMUSEM EN- rs.

TIE Opera House was we'll filled last
night by those who wished to witness q
good show. This 10 the lsst night OF the
"Oobsu Spy" aDd 1t has attracted
great crowds. When 1t Is remembered
tia! there are new features each night 1t
Is an incentive for the amusement lover
to come out. The feat on the slack wire
was " nuiug festure and will be re-
pfs'ed TIN ght.
This sill also be the last night OF the
r1ese =. vaudeville entertainers at The
Sur rise Theatre aud as they are excel
len It can be safely assumed that the
noase will be crowded, Those Who love
pleasure should not fail to visit the
Surprise Theatre tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
CASE CONTINUED.

A resident Of the Third ward entered
q saloon 10 the northern section OF The
CITY las, night and took offense at the &C.
ton of the barkeeper who refused to fur-
nish him with liquor for the reason that
was judged that he hsd had enough for II
one day. The would.be customer be-
coming disorderly, the saloonkeeper
threw piece OF box top at the man,
the smals nails Of which penetrated bis
cheek. The sslOOnkeeper Sss cited to
sppesr In the Police Court this morning
10 answer the charge of assault, but In
10 the sbsence of certain witnesses the
case wa, Continued until Monday. The
Injured man desired to withdta~ the
c6srge, bat his request was refused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
POLICE COURT.

TJustice II. B. Cslon presidiug1
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Four white youths, charged With dis
orderly conduct, were 6aed s. each.
John Smith, colored, charged with
dl'ordetly conduct on 40 electric train,
forfeited bis collateral BY falling to sP'
pear. =,
William Williams, colored, charged
with being drunk on the street, was
fi0ed IS.
Mamie Johnson, colored, charged
with stealing pair Of cuff buttons, was
fined $40.
john Courtney, colorsd, charged With
asssultiug Rosie Johnson, colored, was
fined S..
Bernard BarioD, colorsd, charged With
stealing coal from the Southern Railway
depot, was fined 81 so.
A white man, charged with failing 10
support his family, WAS sent to jail for
60 days uudsr the vsgrant act.
A ssloonkeeper, charged with assault,
had his case continued until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-04
WANT INFORMATION.

A man, who gave his name as Hay
den, and who said he lived at 42l Pat
rick street, has, 1t is alleged, been call
ioV at residences 10 this city and solicit
log work. He claimed 10 be a cabinet
maker aud desired to be employed Il
repair furniture. BE Invariably wanted
money 10 advance aud, 10 some instances,
succeeded in obtaining 1t, bat he, 1t IL
claimed, failed 10 reSppesr at the places
be had called. His name and address
cannot be found 10 the directory, and
some people who had employed the mar
have requested the police to locate him.