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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13
Maxwell a Co.

room cottage, 11k east front lots walk
ing distance. all completely modern ex-
cept furnace. Built about 4 years Own
er says get best offer.
PRICE $1,000
room house, close to cars, paved street
tine lawn, good location, walking distance
This place is completely modern, COM
blnatton lights, furnace and cistern. Built
last year.
PRICE $3,70o.
Near Washburn: 9 rooms, completely
modern. 2 east front lots, block to cars,
and paving.
PRICE $780,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

PARTNERSHIP REAL ESTATE co.
Buys sells and exchange all kinds Real
Estate Ind phone. No. changed to 92S
office SO Kan. ave. Office S19 Kan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT. ,-a. ~
train consist of lima
and g. s.
awatsd eopnent
raise all the fruits of California
HERE theyc nraise o the gardent ruck in
rnteratur and 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13
ATTENTION. Topeka PROPERTY OWNERS

n
3goodw
Ind hone ] oLANDER $50 Kansas Ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

THE URIE- aEPwORTH LAND CO..
KANSAS, TEXAS & MEXICO LANDS.
TOPEKA. KANSAA
IND. Phone 557. Bell Phone SIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13
wANTED-AGENrs.

AGENTS wANTED-Experienc not nee,
essary. Ny clients laugh at hard t 1l.Iri5v
Earl Novelty House, 123 Broad St, ProFi-
dence. r. I.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE-Six dwellings, one seven room,
one six room, two five room. two four
room dwellings on monthly payment plan.
Payments about like rent.
Also want bid 163 vacant lots facing
on Seward avenue, within two blocks OF
new Santa Fe shops.
TOPEKA INVESTMENT LOAN co.
Phone 1901 us East 6th ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE OR TRADE-For 10 days, my
farm, S7A acres, s room house, barn
32x50, hog, chicken and coal houses big
orchard. "A acres Of alfalfa, good team,
ments, etc, all ready for business. NJ
miles from Burlingame, Kan; also a good
and Chicken houses, cistern and Wen, on
East 18th street, Topeka Apply at once
APO East 18th st. Phone 2729 Ind. II. B.
Hallowell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

Stenographic position by young man of
experience, good local references, n. Journal
WANTED-Work by the day, washing and
ironing. Bell $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE: A BARGAIN.
Two strictly modern residence properties,
West side, two blocks from Capitol build
ing. Part cash; balance easy payments.
Agents need not answer. Address Bargain,
Lock Box SO. City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE-My completely modern home
at 206 Huntoon st. Inquire on premises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE-11 lots. room house. near
Highland Park, for $500, 500 cash. ball
ance like rent See d. ]. Taylor, 1872 E.
18th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE-Seven room house two lots
good improvements. on West Locust ST.
FOR SALE-Four room house, one lot on
Lawrence st. a bargain, parties leaving
city Price $4,000.
FOR SALE-Three room house, two lots
on Liberty ST., well improved. Price 800
Ind. Phone 1862.
G. H. ELLIOTT,
204 East 4th ST.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
CENSUS BUREAU GIVES
OUT COTTON STATISTICS
Statement Shows Available Supply.
Where Held and The hmount
Of Foreign Exports.
CBy Associated Prese.)

WASHINGTON ID. G.. March 22.--
The census bureau In a report to,
day announced that tn" amount of cot,
ton stock on hand in the United
States at the close Of FEBRUARY Was
5.252.6O3. The indicated consumption
OF cotton Is 2.2ol .43G bales. The re-
port is a preliminary one. and Is in
response to q resolution OF Congress.
The stocks on hand are distributed
as follows:
Manufacturers. l.S+4,992: producers.
'326.737: warehouses; and congresses.
2,316.7SG; transportation companies.
5lS,479: other holders 255.669.
The total stock held September
last was l.236.05S; and cotton ,ginned
since August 81 last aggregated 49,
GOSSIP running bales.
The total exports OF cotton from
September /, 1905. to February rs
last inclusive was 6.566,57l bales.
The approximate segregation of cot
ton stocks shown In the report re-
iates to the location and not to own
ership. Cotton in warehouses owned
and operated In conjunction with
mills Is Classed as in possession of
manufacturers under independent
warehouses and congresses is shown
all cotton SO stored regardless Of its
ownership
Cotton of foreign growth included
in these statistics amounts to $500
bales. Of which 50,56l are Egyptian.
1859 Indian. $3.50 Peruvian, and l2+
from other countries. or the total
amount held. 3.72l.97l bales were In
the cotton growing States. and L.
$50. G9a bales in all other States
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
llis Baggage Aboard Steamer aad
hspects His Quarters.
mi LEAVE FOR AFRICA TO-DAY
sosrcs Time From Preparations to
Devote to His Family and to Read
ina parw;n's Works-Pieasant In
eldsnt on Train.
iBv Associated Press.)

OYSTER BAY. n. Y. March o.
Closing q day that was taken up
chiefly with the final arrangements
for his African trip. ex,Presiden'
Roosevelt spent several hours on the
eve Of his departure across the AT
lantic in the heart of his family. All
is in readiness for the journey rpon
which he Is to set out tomorrow.
The baggage was today put aboard
the steamship in New York and after
inspecting the quarters sci aside Tor
him aboard the vessel. Mr.. Roosevelt
returned to Oyster Bay with his wife
and children.
With his family Mr.. Roosevelt will
take an early train tomorrow for New
York and proceed to the Hoboken pier
where ne will hoard the Hamburg.
Commended as Citizen.
! A delegation of the local town board.
headed by Chester Painter. presented
70 Mr.. Roosevelt this evening an en-
crossed resolution commencing him
as citizen and fellow townsman.
Though most OF MIR. Roosevelts
time has been taken up in the prep
aration Of his trip. he dev0tes all his
spare moments to reading Darwfn's
book, 1.-The Voyage OF II. NJ. s. Bea-
Gle" which he carries constantly In
his pocket.
A pretty incident showing Mr..
Roofevelt's love for children and his
readiness, even when otherwise en-
gagged to amuse them was shown oil
the return trip home today on the
railroad. The former chief magistrate
had taken his seat in the ordinary
passenger coach and was busily en-.
gagged with his book when Mrs. War
rem Bowman. wife OF the Methodist
minister at Oyster Bay. with her four
yesr-old daughter. Ruth. walked
through the train in search Of a seat
Could Spell KS Name.
This Is MI Roosevelt" said Mrs.
Bowman. stopping In front OF the
former Pres dent. and then she intro
duced herself. Mr.. Roosevelt was de-
lighted and patted the little Ruth
on both cheeks and asked her to spell
his name, which she did to Mr..
Roosevelt's great amusement
"Rath has little brother named
Wnl'e," said Mrs. Bowman" and he
is always talking about wanting to
20 to Africa with you and shoot
lions."
"Iwish I could take him along"
said the former chief executive. and
then. turning to the little tour-year-
old girl drew from his pocket two
shining half dollars and said to Ruth
Here is something for You and here
10 something for Willie"
e. Gave Seat to Lady.
Mr. Roosevelt then vacated his seat
that Mrs. Bowman might sit with her
child, and went and took a seat just
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOB SALE OR RENT, CHEAP
Nice, airy dwellings on 47th street.
between Washington and Hunting
ton; 45th Street. near huntington;
No. ll42 25th Street; No. 24l2 Oak
Ave; North SIDE of 18th Street.
near Washington avenue; No. 5l5
Thirty-first street. All have bath and
other modern conveniences. One
vacant lot north side OF 47th Street.
NELMS & CO., Inc. Real Estate,
Insurance, Rents and Loans, NO.
2517 Washington Avenue, Newport
News, Va. 20
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
NV Associated PresS.)

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 22.-Re'
ported exhaustion of Australia's ex'
portable supply Of wheat transformed
the wheat market today from de-
cided weak affair into one OF cen
siderable strength. At the close
however. prices were still shade tc
" a Y cent below the final quota
lions of the previous session. Corn
closed firm. oats easy and provisions
strong.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. March 22.-Money on
call easy. ~ ? per cent; ruling
rate IN: closing bid IL; offered at
?. Time loans dull and firm: 60
days 2a per cent: 80 days 2k to
~ per cent: six months ~ to
per cent: Close: Prime mercantile
paper 81 to per cent; sterling ex-
change steady with actual business in
bankers bills at 1890 q 80 for 60
day bills and at 4ss.25 for demand.
Commercial bills 1851; bar silver
60&: Mexican dollars A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
Seek for Words in Things.

1t used to be common saying OF
Myson's that men ought not to seek for
things In words, but for words In
things: for that things are not made
on account OF words but that words
are put together for the sake Of
things.-Diogeues Laaruus.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

$1,000 WILL BUY GOOD HARNESS
and Bicycle business in Hampton,
Va. Wealthy city. Owner claims
$1,000 annually can be made from
IT. Satisfactory reasons. som.
MELVILLE TRUST CO., Newport
News, Va. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

WANTED-WHO is YOUR LAUN-
dryman? Does he do YOUR work sat
isfactorily? II not Try AkERS.
agent for Crystal Laundry one time
and you'll be his LIE customer. Re-
pairs all shirts replaces all buttons
free Of charge. Office at THE HUB.
Both phones. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOR SALE-BELL BRAND HAIR
monicas. Only Mouth Organ made
:. in the United States. Constructed
entirely from domestic material. t'y
American machinery and labor. Per-
feet in tone and quality. GEO. y.
HAMPTON PIANO CO., 21V 2Sth 81.
II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

In front, beside an old negro. who was
quite unaware OF the distinguished
fellow passenger who sat beside MIN
One OF the last visitors to call on
Mr.. Roosevelt At Oyster Bay was M.
f. Cronin OF North Creek. the Adj
rondack guide and driver who brought
Mr.. Roosevelt on the neck'breaking
midnight ride from Adelaer to North
Creek. n. Y, the night following Lac
death of President Mckinley.
Vice President Roosevelt was on ale
heights of Mount Marie when a dis.
patch came to come to Buffalo ut
once
Cronin broke a record on the rough
country road and killed a pair or
horses In getting Mr.. Roosevelt TO
North Creek, where special train
awaited him.
Gets Many Good Wishes.
Its JUS bully of you to come. said
Mr.. Roosevelt. shaking Cronin warm
Is by the han1.
Mr. Roosevelt received many tcie-
grams tonight from friends In all parts
of the country bidding II fine trip anu
a safe return.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
Baltimore Produce Markets.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 20
WHEAT-Dull and easier: spot
contract 1913 Y; May 121h asked ;
Southern on grade I20k a 1873.
CORN-Dull. slower; spot contract
70h a Y: May Tx Y; steamer.
mixed 6sh a y; Southern white
69A a TN; do yellow 6SA a 7O%
OATS-Steady; No. 2 mixed 56h a
81: receipts 1914 bushels.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
War Office Cat.

OF the war office cat which recently
passed away. II Is said that he was not
q good mouser. Can this have been the
influence 0f environment Punch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

WANTED-TO LEND $500 on
first-class security. Agents need
not apply. DIRECT" care Daily
Press. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

WANTED-SECOND HAND BAGS
and Burlap, any kind. any quantity,
anywhere. Write for prices. RICH
MOND BAG CO., Richmond. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-$6.O00 WILL BUY FINE
business in Newport News, which
owner states will pay from $4,000
to $1,000 per year. Easy work. Short
hours. No previous experience re-
Qrired
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

WANTED - HAULING OF ALL
kinds. especially furniture. f. c.
SHIELD, 2401 Chestnut avenue.
Bell phone 81. Mich 2O-3m
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
WANTED.

WANTED-TO BUY A HOUSE AND
lot cheap, and on easy terms. Might
pay cash. BONNEVILLE TRUST
CO., INC. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
CANDIDATES CARDS.

To the Voters Of Newport News:
have decided to enter the Demo
cratic primary for nomination 40 your
Representative in the next Generat
Assembly OF Virginia
II nominated and elected, shall
strive to promote and protect the
many and varied interests Of New
nor, News, Tidewater virginia and
the state at large as faithfully as l
endeavored to DO when formerly
had the honor to represent you.
will most heartily appreciate your
vote and assistance Most respect
fully. l. p. STEAHNES-
II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

BUY. SELL OR Elk
change. furniture and stoves. c. w.
LEWIS. 25e2 Huntington avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOR SALE-7-ROOM HOUSE NEAR
Boulevard, with lot, only $3.50. Good
place for poultry. hogs. cows and
garden. Has been held at 5000.
SOMMERVILLE trust CO., INC.
"a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
FOREIGN EVENTS EFFECT DEMAND
Non.Action of Supreme Court Before
Adjournment Upon. COMMODITIES
clause Helps Reading stoeks--
Small Floating Supply OF seeuri'
ties.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. March 22.-Thc bet
terment in prices OF stocks which
occurred in today's market was mad"
in shrinking volume of TRANSACTIONS.
the total falling somewhat below that
I OF Friday last
The rapidly and extent of the al
yanccs which were made was an Illus
tra,ion of the small floating supply OF
stocks In the market which supplies
the prpsent argument of the bull rae
lions, while The demand for stocks.
| although small, Outweighed the supply
So effectualiy as to combat the con-
tention OF the bear element that no
suffi cient vitality exists In the Specuia-
ton to lift prices. The demand when
was in evidence today had Its origin
in foreign events and In their sym
pathetic influence On the local pro-
fessional demand. Orders from for
eign sources to buy $4,000 shares or
more of stocks were in the hands OF
brokers On the New York Stock EN-
change when it opened and their exc
cutiOn caused an instantaneous re-
adjustment to the advanced price lev
els which had been established by ear
Her operations III IOiciSu maj H''o
The strength thus impaired to the
market had an intimidating effect on
the lear faction. and drove them to
cover buying stocks. Reports OF i'm
proved conditions in the copper trade
were a factor of strength in the mar
kets not only at home. but abroad
The adjournment of the Supreme
Court at Washington for the spring
recess, without handing down a de.
cision in the commodities clause test
case, seems to be interpreted as a
favorable influence on Reading. and
that stock had a leading place in the
days speculation.
Bonds were steady. Total sales,
par value $2.666.OOO. United States
3s coupon advanced one-half per
cent. on call
Total sales today $4,000 shares In
GLIDING: Sugar 1900; A. c. L.. l.
500; Chesapeake & Ohio. 2l.SO0;
Louisville and Nashville. 900; Reading.
1890; Southern Railway. 400; Ten
nessec Copper, 500: Union Pacific.
| II 500: United States Steel. 1880;
Virgins. Carolina Chemical. 2.l00: Viz
GINA Carolina Chemical preferred.
100
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
STAR RESTAURANT.

A For Ladies' and Gentlemen.
- Every thing wholesome and
dssestibie. Only the high.
cot grade Of food SUITS used.
Cleapest and most satisfactory place
In the cify-a home-!ikc place. Bpsi.
ness Mems Lunch 1Sc. Regular board
S3.s0 per week. 2Ii Tweniy-sevchta
g.. next Silsby Bldg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOR SALE-RUBBER TIRED BUG
gy: good az new at half price. W
V. COWARD. 3O15 Huntington Ave
nue. a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOR SALES. 900 BUYS FROM US
90 acres land on James River, =
miles from Newport News. Timber
easily worth $1,000. Other land near
1t held at 500 per acre. Must be
sold in thirty days. SOMMERVlL-E
TRUST CO., INC. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

DR.. r. LEE ROBINSON. DENTIST,
now located at n. W. cor. Washing.
ton avenue and Twenty eighth SITS,
over The Mirror.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FOR SALE-HOUSE ON 2 LOTS
near Boulevard. Fine water view.
Only 81. 900. $500 cash. Balance $l2
monthly No loan on it, SOMMEH-
VILE TRUST CO, INC. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

Tuesday night, March 23-Second 90
riss FRED MsLo, the American hu-
morist-traveller.
EGYPT-From Cairo to khartourn.
Beautiful colored views and Motion
pictures. Prices-25c., Soc, 75c- $l.V0
Seats at box Office.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

COUPONS GIVEN WITH EVERY
Shoe Shine at BOHLKEN'S, 26O9
Washington avenue. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
eoR RENT.

FOR RENT-3is AND 31S FORTY
fourth Street. two ten-roow houses :
modern couveniences; apply SloS
Washington Avenue. 5z-u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

HOW ABOUT THOSE OLD BILLS?
WE can collect them. Guarantee to
collect or no charge. GEO C..
Bland, Room 2. Coleman Bldg
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

LOTS FOR SALE OR LEASE IN ALL
parts Of the city. Call and gel
prices. OLD DOMINION LAND
CO., Hotel Warwick Building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

EGGS FOR HATCHING-WhITE
Plymouth Rock and Bun Leghorn
Eggs, one and two dollars for If
teen. POINT BREEZE FARM, Box
FOG. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

TO LEND-MONEY IN SMALL
amounts. on city real estate.
NELMS & CO.. INC. 2517 Wash
ington Avenue. %
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

NORFOLK TALLOw co. DEAD
animals removed free Of charge ~
G. n a~h0Neh 'Ph~0s al hanp-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-23

FARMERS 4 TRUCK
ers-For sale: Canada field peas.
seed oats and fun line Earden seed
and fertilizer. 8. A. RUDD, phones.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18

Few are the youngsters who
break into the big leagues and
achieve prominence as ball play
ers of national repute. The diff
ference between the fastest of the
minor leagues and the major Or
CARNATIONS is so great that the
men who do break through must
have "class" sticking out all over
them like bankrupt sale signs
on some stories. So when young
sters not only stick on their first
trial. but make the fans talk un-
til they are looked upon as the
greatest ever" or wonders" the
players in the leagues they spring
from come to the conclusion that,
al unsupported, they were asso-
ciating with unsung heroes.
OF all the men drafted or pur-
chased by the 16 major league
clubs last fall, but few have at
tracted attention to themselves the
country wide. Many have, upon
occasions, seen their name in big
type. but they aren't making the
noise that is heard from coast to
coast. The new men who have ere
ated a national sensation in base
ball this year number six, when
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18
GRAND REGATTA
FOR LABOR
DAY

The Tacoma Yacht club, which
is now building a club house ON
the tidefiats, opposite the Com
mercial dock, expects to dedicate
it Labor day with a grand regatta
and cruise.
There will be four sailing races
for boats of different types and,
in addition, a small motor boat
race, canoe race for one and two
paddles, and rowboat race single
md double cared.
The annual motor boat race of
rs miles will also be held that
day for the trophy cup which will
be competed for annually.
A public reception will be held
at the club house all day and
friends of the members will be in
vited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18

+ Sometimes you are at the game
and an extraordinary play is pull
ed off and you don't realize it un-
til later, when someone says,
THAT was a great play by So-and-
So, wasn't it?" And then it
strikes you that 1t was.
This play wasn't exactly in the
great class, but 1t was out of the
ordinary, and it counted a run.
Runners were on second and third,
when the batter signaled for a
squeeze play and both runners
caught the office.
AS the pitcher started his deliv-
cry both men dashed along the
paths, but the pitcher outguessed
the batter and the latter missed
the ball. The runner who had left
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18

TACOMA
SATURDAY
AUG
- ~
~
The Show
That Made
All America
Talk
Admission til C k e t 8

Admission ii C k e t 8
and numbered reserv-
ed seats will be on
sale show day in the
store of the WYNN
KOOP : VAUGHAN
DRUG CO., PACIF-
10 AVE, AT NINTH
ST, at exactly the
same price charged in
the regular ticket
wagons on the show.
grounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18

IL Connie Mack's outfit does win
the pennant this year, much of the
credit will fall upon the shoulders
of the hard-hitting infielder.
Ted Easterly, the Pacific coast
boy-and he's only boy at that
has made big talk around the ring.
Going into the game without a bit
of big league experience, not
knowing the batters and the thou
sand-and-one tricks deemed neces-
sary to a high class backstop, he
jumped into the breach caused by
Harry Bemis' illness and made
good for Cleveland from the Jump.
It is not this youngsters fault the
Maps are not nearer first place, for
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18
KETCHEL WON'T
RUN AWAY


(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 49,
After a dozen or more false starts,
Willie Britt and Stanley Ketchel
succeeded in making their get
away from Point Arena this morn
ing, and If they don't jump over
board and swim back to the resort
in the meantime they should ar
rive in San Francisco tomorrow
morning. Before boarding the
boat, Britt again let it be known
that Ketchel has no intention of
running out of the Langford fight,
and that as soon as manager and
fighter recover their land legs
they will depart for New York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-18
the last word is said.

the last word is said.
Jack Myers, the aboriginal back
stop of the New York National
league team, is one of the big re-
verberations. Stepping into the
limelight from the American asso-
citation, he was dubbed "Big
Chief" and he has lived up to the
name. His batting and backstop-
ping have won him a place in the
hearts of the metropolitan multi
tude, and of the three youngsters
-Marquardt, Durham and HIM
self-he proved to be the only live
wire, capable of continuous high
class work.
Eddie Collins of the Athletics,
who has been clouting the leather
hard enough to reach first place in
the list of American league batters.
is another youngster who has en-
deared himself to the home fans.
Collins won his job as regular sec
ond basemen by sheer ability, and