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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Seem to Outclass Manhattan
Rivals in Most Athletic
Events on List.

IV1lTH the indoor championships but
w one day of the schoolboy track
athletes are working hard In
preparation for the seasons most i'm
portant event. to be held Saturday,
il Is practically certain that the
brooklyn schools will run of with the
championship, but just which one Of
them will get first honors Is hard 10
decide.
In the spriuts Manual Training ought
to get first place in the senior events.
Co2zens is entered in the l00-yard ard
.GQ-yard dash and is practically assured
OF first place IN both events. Taylor, OF
Bows High; Wright, OF Townsend Har-
ris Crippcn. OF Stuyvesant, and Levy
OF Commerce are all entered In the
senior sprints, but although they are all
fast men they cannot equal CozZens's
tlmn by at least J.; of a second.
In the 4i0-yard dash Manual has another
record holder In SANFORD who ought to win
81 be- is In shape. There are other men n
OF Boy.' High whitney. Of Erasmus Borg.
man n Clinton, and Law and Flnnegen, Of
Manual viii run In the middle distance
event. and II would not he a surprise 10 So"
one NJ this classy aggregation lover the Old
mari; Tor the ilO.
IN the haf nile Major. u Boys Htgh.
md YouHg, NJ Erasmus Hall vii fght (,
ol' Both are better at longer distances
hut fsr the last two seasons Young has taken
thu huaors IN this even. Running under the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Bugs" Raymond Says
He Will Be a Good Bou

some Of the methods used BY both him
and Waddell would make Wall street
hnancer look like selling platter.
Before coming to the big league Ray
mond,. during ono week, pitched 10Y!
days In succession and won all Of the
games. Despite mis- eccentr!cl,ies Bugs
Is iovable fellow. The mistake made
by most Of his managers was that they
tried TO antagonize him. McGraw. on
the other hand, tunuTs that kind OF
flow until lie gradually works on his
pride. Next season Raymond Is liable 10
the business, He Is fond Of McGraw,
personally. and will come pretty near
doing what Mac tells him.
1t begins to look a. II Eleert.ld will no,
be So - m.-ia ale, a.; ~ IA, Sg s,nI.
lings Will consider a trade, but as yet Wash
ington Is the only club 20 make bid for the
soa,:9 N d. T. Sas .oI move H., Tf +.
afraid he would not be nae to handle ,hs
famous shortstop and, conse luent!y. he will
not make proposition.
70" me way-- what las become Of ina,
bribery easel We have not heard from KEN
and Johnstons or the COMMITTEES Tor some
time.
DO some lack OF lighting spirit in the Boston
club, George Browne Is In town snf NJ,
friends say that he Is far from ga, SIZED end
wants change. Bill Dahen Is also very
much disappointed over not going % BROOK.
iyn as manager. Brooklyn offered s25o toT
hin, but It Is reported that Bowennan Oh
iected and tho proposition was turned down.
Tho story about Fred Knowles res!sn!r
from the Sew York club e denied OF me
Giant Headquarters. NJ Knowles satea
FOR reelection and has already mace B.
mans Tor the coming season. He VIII remain
n Florida FOR two weeks, but vii, return III
time 10 ship the players south.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Erratic Pitcher Signed by
Giants Tells Fans They
Need Not Worry.
BY BOHEMIAN BUL GE,t.

Iv1ORD comes from Bugs Raymond
w to the effect that he is going to
" be good next season and tina.
fans needn't be worried In the least
about his becoming the greatest pitcher
In the world.
Bugs means every word Of that and In
some respects he 10 really ono OF the
greatest pitchers that ever lived. Ray
mond 10 the most eccentric man on the
diamond. and RUDE Waddell Is not ex-
cepted. McGraw 10 looking forward to
. lot Of fun a. well a. pleasure in hand
ling this young man who they say can
not be handled.
Notwithstanding Bugss peculiar habits.
and tho little attention no pays to his
stomach and the usual training rules, he
pitched nearly fifty games last summer
and finished strong In every one Of them.
His constitution is marvellous.
Raymond 10 probably moro ingenious
than Wsddel when It comes TO pulling
the wool over the eyes Of managers, He
Is constantly In need OF money and
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
New Hampshire Team Is Put
ting Up Strong Game, and
May Win Championship,

-HE last appearance OF the Dart
mouth hockey team NJ New YORK
l this year, and one o. the mos;
important games of the season, VIII
take place tonight at the s.. Nicholas
Rink when Princeton and tho Hanover
!aus hook up IN championship game
1t Is lust possible tEa: tie boys from
New Hampshire will add Princeton 10
their list OF victims and II they Do they
will ave an excellent chance TO wrest
frs: honors from the Harvard team, ia
vorltes a, present IN the league race.
Tie only chance for comparing Prince
ton and Dartmouth is the performance
o. each against Columbia. Princeton
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
PUTNAM SCORES Nine
GOALS FOR ST. NICHOLAS

The 81. Nicholas Stating Club had q
snap with the Wanderers last night at
st. Nicholas Rink. and piled UP the
biggest hockey score Of the season,
making II points to their opponents q
A, no time during the game DID the
Wanderers have a look IN. due mainly
10 the great work OF Putnam, who
BY biz team.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
BOXING STAG TONIGHT.

The wh'ris!ni A. c. Stll resume rs
boxing stays In is clubhouse, at One
Hundred and Sixteenth street and Lenox
avenue, tonight. The club has a per-
manent Injunction, which restraints the
police from interfering with Us shows
In the main bout Patsey Kline, OF New
ark, VIII meet Jimmy Moran, O, BROOK
Ign. for t rounds, In the semi.fnai
Joe Black will meet Young Briggs" for
ten roupdA
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Dartmouth Plays Princeton
In Collegiate Hockey Series

opened the season against the local COL
leslans and defeated them BY score
OF 10 2 with Just a little more diff
Guilty than the Jerseyites had antic!.
pa;ed. On Wednesday night the Dart
mouth boys needed an extra period OF
play 20 win out over the locals by a I
to score, THIS does not necessarily
show that Dartmouth is weaker team
than Princeton as the Columbia seven
have been steadily improving since their
first appearance. The Dartmouth boys
played careful game on Wednesday
night. and uncovered none OF the team
Play they displayed when they defeated
Yale IA week or so ago. The Hanover
!ans undoubtedly have something I'D
her sleeve, and Il would not be a
great surprise 70 local lovers Of the
Canadian game to sea Princeton beaten.
TIE standing OF the teams at presents
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22


soon prepared to fight.
At first II was all Otto. His superior
fly as boxer stuck out 30 FAR you
could hang hats on It. He Just smiled
calmly and exercised his neat Judgment
Of distance to make Cross look foolish.
Try as he would. Cross could only lum-
her about clumslly and miss his sh!fty
oppshent by foot at every lead. 1t
looked such a sure thing for Otto that
he had to grin himself and look around
70 share the joke with his seconds.
And then, just at tho beginning OF the
third round, Leach hit Otto suddenly
and unceremonously on the tip OF the
law with short right hook. The blow
Etung. There was sudden change In
Young Otto. Instead OF the blase smile
ne wore the pleased expression Of u
party who has just met a ghost on a
dark night. The cautious streak was
coming out all over him like pitch from
a pine plank on the Fourth OF July. He
led short and lost his cool, cunning de-
Tense at the same time. Cross, seeing
his advantage, attacked with sudden
fury, rushing Otto to the ropes. beating
him from corner to corner. smuggling 30
savagely that miss threw him to his
knees.
Tried to Rally.
Otto made one attempt to rally his
courage. He mixed with Cross and
stopped his advantage for a moment
Cross, as In the hrst two rounds. bent
over and covered his face with his
hands while Otto battered away with.
out getting a punch through. Then
Cross stood up straight and laughed In
Otto's face. Whatever courage the
"wallop wonder had left oozed away
then. Cross smashed him on the nose
Otto saw the blood. and became pale
like a girl about to faint. He half
turned his back. tempted Cross into a
rush and met him with sudden shift
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Gossip
Sporting News
in Small Chunks

slos.on. playing ISL, At slos,on', rooms last
night By score OF 100 70 32y The game
vas finished In twsnty-one Innings
Tunr College won from Manhattan Co!
,eso a, basketball last night BY a scoFe O,
n TO IL Manhattan rallied late In the sec
ori halt. b.; could not overcome oe!r o.
ponents' lead,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
CROSS GIVES THE
SLEEP PUNCH TO
OTTO IN FIFTH
Loser Starts In Like Whirlwind, but
Wallop on Jaw in the Third
Takes Away His Nerve and He
Proves Easy Picking.

vvr1ITH q series Of enthusiastic
w hump, on the . lower ma mani:
" larry Leach Cross put .
period to Young Otto's championship
aspirations last night After the last
thump Mr. Otto evinced no further
interest In the proceedings for fully
half q minute. Tho knockout came
In the fifth round.
The Fairmont A. c. was packed.
A few Harlemites managed 10
squeeze into corners hero and there,
but the reception accorded both Cross
and Otto when they trailed Into the
ring showed that the east side had
moved northwad Tor the evening.
Gross and Otto both hail from the
vicinity Of Grand street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22
Feather Weight Will
Clash With New York Lad
at Fairmont A. c. Stag.

By JOHN POLLOCK.
TEN DRIsCOLL, the English feather.
weight champion, who has won
J every battle that he has engaged In
since he arrived In this country, was
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22

Before the fight began Boyo Dsco Do and fifteen twenty
American fighters patient Perhaps
was up raised the roof when the two least
appeared last Otto bahobe Cross spored red
shirt with When the yelling they
prepared to fight
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-22

COLONIAL :s5.t sj:' i$s! $; : $s:;;
Mat nIlly o., North. ANerv q Hart Sc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
INCREASED PAY ROLL
Alma Manufacturing Company En-.
plOyS More Help.

The general improvement in business
noticed all over the United States and
reported by commercial agencies for
sometime past as headed this way. has
reached the city of Alma as evidenced
by the increased number of dinner
pals seen on our streets Mr. II G..
Richardson. general manager of the
Alma Manufacturing Co.'S plant in
formed us that the companys pay roll
for September IL was so per cent more
than the pay day of two weeks previ-
Gus, and that while during the sum-
mer months the nay roll had shown as
low as 30 men 1t now mum bered
- to 80 with prospects for more being
added in the near future. Orders are
coming in, stock on hand is being
shipped out and the future prospects
of this plant good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
Thirty Friends Of Carl Morris Help.
ed Him Celebrate The Occasion
Friday Night.

Last Friday evening about thirty
friends of Carl Morris gathered at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs A.
b Morris in Sumner township for a
surprise on the young man, it being
the occasion of his fifteenth birthday.
1t was all nicely planned. His par
ents said they were tired and would re-
tire early and the unsnspecting victim
readily assented 80 when the young
folks arrived on the scene the boys had
to pull Carl out of his dream slum bers.
AS thew started down the stairs, music
was started up in the parlor below by
Miss Minnie Wetherel The evening
was spent in games and music and
about II O'Clock dainty supper was
served. Carl was presented with a
handsome signet ring bv his classmat es
and teacher, Mrs Claude Beck, the
latter making the presentation speech,
to which the young man feelinglv re-
sponded. AT about O'Clock the com
PAW left for their homes, wishing
Carl many more happy BIRTHDAYS and
all feeling that they had been roayllv
entertained.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
SURPRISED HIS TRUSTEE.

John Spinney was verv much sur
prised Monday when Michael Koffen.
berger and old resident of the county.
walked into his office on the second
floor of the Pollasky block, alone with
no support except one cane On De-
Gem Der 6. 1907. Kotfenberger had the
last four joints of his SPINAL column
removed and in tn, trial of chancery
case early the following year the medi-
cal testimony showed that he could
not possibly live to exceed six months
He will be 80 years old on Saturday
Spinnev is trustee for him and his
wife who is past "a years old. They
reside at 81 West Mechanic st. Last
fall Mrs. Koffenbereer was sick unto
death ard twice the physician in
charge told the trustee he could not
save her. but she is now in good
health and both took in the home-
coming at st Louis this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
GREATEST IN WORLD.
New Pennsylvania Depot In New York
City TO Open In November.

The new station of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company In New York City
representing the nucleus of an invest
mentof 500. O0O.O 900 In improvements
will be ready for the public on Nov.
1. The station. which was begun in
1902, occupies four blocks of ground
and through it runs two tunnels
which start in New Jersey pass under
the HUDSON river and come out on
Long Island 1t Is stated to be the
most perfect passenger terminal in the
world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
GOV. JOHN A. JOHNSON DEAD.

Governor John A. Johnson. three
times elected governor of Minnesota. a
candidate for the Democratic nomlna.
tior for president of the L. S. in 1908,
ard looked upon by manv throughout
the country as the probable democratic
national standard bearer in 1919 died
at st. Mary's hospital ct Rochester,
MINI. at 3 % O'Clock Monday morning
following an operation last week
Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23

in Cadillac the most pleasant of mem.
cries
The news and Express of Sept. IL.
also said: I'm honor of the departure
in the near future of Miss Margaret
StucKy for her home-to-be in Alma
Mrs Peter Conley of Lake street en-
teItained SATURDAY. evening about
twenty of the telephone operators of
the Citizens Telephone company with
which company Miss Stuckey was for
merly identified. AS a slight token
off the great esteem in which Miss
Stuckey is held by her frie nds she was
presented with a beautiful engraved.
solid gold belt bcukle. a very costly
and most acceptable gift The present
was given the young lady amid an
propriate remarks The evening was
pleasantly passed tn @ feature of the
evening being a gum chewing contest
in which every lady present was given
q large stick of white gum of the
penny a stick varitev. which she was
to chew until 1t became pliable enough
so as to mould an image of pig.
The lady successful in moulding the
most perfect image was given prize,
as was also the second and third sue
cessful contestants in their respec-
tive order. Miss Addie Rowe was
awarded the first prize. small fruit
dish. The second prize was given
Miss Ethel Price. it being a handsome
sign pin. and the rattle-box. the con-
ISOLATION prize was given Miss Emma
Bourassa A delectable three-course
luncheon was served the guests, Mrs
Conlev catering and also serving being
assisted In the latter by two of the
Young ladies. The luncheon was dis
cussed amid much gaiety, the guests
departing at an early hour in the
morning. voting Mrs Conley an
ideal entertainer and paving their last
tributes to Miss Stuckev.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
RECEPTION At ITHACA
MeSdameS Frank COnViS and Edwin
Hannah Entertain Alma FrientS.

Last Tuesday afternoon in response
20 invitations, 20 Alma ladies went to
Ithaca and spent the afternoon with
Mesdames Convis and Hannah The
ladies upon reaching Ithaca found
automobiles awaiting their arrival
and after being seated I'm the buzz
wagons were whizzed to the residence
of Mrs. Convis, where reception was
rendered the Alma ladies. after a
couple of hours of social good cheer
and general good time. the guests
were given place cards and all went to
to the home of Mrs Hannah. where
an elegant three course dinner was
served Mrs Henry Frusch of this
CITY was caterer, which is sufficient
evidence that the guests were we'll
cared for. The house decorations
were beautiful. china asters and
smilax predominating. The remain
der of the evening was given up to
m usic. games, etc. After which the
automobiles we're again brought into
use and the guests returned to the
depot. there they took the Ann ArbOr
train for home.
Both Mrs Convis and Mrs Hannah
are known among their numerous
Alma friends as royal entertainers and
their reputation as such was fully
sustained at the reception last Tuesday
Among the guests we're the following:
Mesdames. q. S. Ward, f. I. Lamb.
H. Brewbaker, ID. L. johnson. l.. n.
Baker. Geo. Moore. W. Vliet. Ezra
Smith. Jno Glass, Ely Brewbaker,
Bert Hicks, Chss GogRjns Walter
Caple, j. F. Suydam 6. Vliet. A. j.
Hall. W. S. Turk. E. A. Bagley, j.
W. Robinson, T. W. Hooper. Geo.
Shsrrar, l.. Ellison, Edna Kelly, and
the Misses Delavan. Louise Hood,
and Minnie Cheesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
ADDITIONAL SUNDAY TRAINS
ON THE
ANN ARBOR RAILROAD.

The Ann Arbor railroad will change
time Sunday, September Goth. The
night trains between Toledo and Frank.
fort which have served the northern
resort travel during the summer will be
discontinued but trains Nos. 3 and 4
will be operated daily. These are new
steel trains recently placed in service
and with trains Nos. 1 and 2 will give
the public two trains daily in each di.
rection between Toledo and Cadillac and
one in each direction between Toledo
and Frankfort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Cadillac Young Lady Leaves That
City For a Home in Alma.

The Cadillac Evening News of Sep.
tenn Der 9th said TO show the high
esteem in which they held her the en-
tire force of the New York Racket
Store with few intimate friends of
Miss Margaret Stuckey called at the
latter's home at 32l River street last
evening and taking possession of the
home gave that young lady the sur.
prise of her life. The affair was com
plete. During the evening games and
music Furnished amusement after
which Refreshments were served.
With Appropriate remarks Miss
Stuckey was presented with hand
some souvenir spoon. the gift of her
store associates and beautifully
hand painted dish of china. the gift
of the firm. Miss Stuckey has been
identified with the New York Racket
Store for the last two years in the
capacity of cashier and has endeared
herself to all with whom she has come
in contact and who admire her most
respectfully for many excellent qualities.
The resignation of Miss Stuckey
is accepted by the firm with deep
regret. The resignation was neces-
STATED. however. as Miss Stuckey will
leave for Alma shortly where her
parents will make their future home
The we'll wishes of the community
60 with the young lady and she leaves
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23

WANTED-SUcCEss MAGAZINE wants
an energetic and responsible man or wo-
man i'll Alma TO collect for renewals and
solicit new subscriptions during full or
spare time. Experience unnecessary.
Any one can start among friends and
acquaintance and build up a paying
and permanent business without capital
Complete outgt and instructions FREE.
Address Won" Success Magazine,
Room l03, Success Magazine Building,
New York City, n. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised list for the week endine
September 18th. 1909.
Mr.. Herbert Bishop, Mr.. f. B. Carr
l.. NJ. Carly az, Mr.. Peter Champagne
Mr.. VIM. Comrod, Mrs. n. Davidson
Mr.. A. J. Gardurn ~, Mr.. Charles J
Herbert, Miss Grace Holes, Miss Effit
Hudson, Mr.. William McCabe, Mr.
Thos. A. Mccormick, Mr.. A. c. Mills
Mrs. May S. Ransom, Miss Winnie
Redding, ". P. Richards and Miss Olive
Sigsby. ..
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office October
4th, 1909 c. F. Brown. Postmaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
ALMA PASTOR H0NOSED.

Word received this morning from
Grand:Rapids. where the Michigan Con.
ference of the M. E. church is holding
its annual session, conveys the inform
aiion that Rev. ]. NJ. Wolfe of this
city has been chosen first Assistant Sec
rotary of the organization, an honor
when one considers that the conference
consists of from four to five hundred
members.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sermon by the pastor at 10 a. m,
Sunday School at 1880 a. M, Young
peoples meeting at 6 p. H., Evening
services at 7 p. IN. These services will
be special rally services in an effort to
get the fall work of the church well
under way in all departments.
AT the mid-week service, Thursday
evening at O'Clock, the following
themes will be considered:
Sept %; Gods appeal to the young,
Ecclesiastics 1871.
Sept. 80; Unto the pure all things
are pure, Titus TI5:I6.
The Y. P. s. c. E. will hold its reg.
ular business meeting and social Friday
evening, October Ist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23

FoUND-At the corner of Mechanic
and Maple streets, July Atm, taken up
August 23rd; one top buggy, newly
painted aud repaired, one spindle broken
off in hub, otherwise in good repair
Owner mnst prove property and pay
expenses. Enquire of Bert Mangus, 500
Mechanic street. 1890 t6
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday morning, September 40, Rev.
j. w. Hayward of Albion will occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist church both
morning and evening. You are invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
CHURCH OF CHRIST.

The Annual Meeting and Distric
Missionary Convention of the Church Of
Christ will be held at Vestaburg, Sep
TENDER 24-26, on account of which oul
Cottage meetinglhas been postponed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23

The annual reunion of the Bollinger
family was held at Vestaburg, Saturday
September 49, An extended announce.
ment Of same will appear i'll mex,
weeks Record
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

cI UOIlNo OfUKOffs
st. Johns Guild will meet on Thurs
day at 1880 p. IN. in the Parish Hall.
Confirmation class will meet ON Fri
day at ago p. m.
Sunday, September 26th:-
Mathis and Litany at 10 a. IN. Sunday
school at IIIS a. m. Evensong at 7
p, III. Strangers welcome.
On October 9TH, The Rev. c. L. RAM
sey Of Durand will conduct Divlre
service at 1880 p. III.
CHAs. RYAN, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-23
Church ncteS.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Services every Sunday at 1890 a. m.
in the Knights of Pythias Hall.
Wednesday evening service at 1880.