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Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
! HE weather seemed set fine
and l felt so elated with my
previous success with the
moose that when my hunt.

previous success with the
moose that when my hunt
er, Albert, proposed a re.
treat up the trail of five miles to q
high sugar-loaf mountain on the Tuya
mountains. l consented. l meant to
take some chances in a second at.
tempt to get the big caribou. Soon we
reached a point opposite the noun.
tain, and then the hard work began.
drove the horses and the Indians
went in front cutting down trees. for
We had TO force OUT own trail.
September 20 is one OF the red-let.
ter days Of my life, so l must give il
in full. At dawn we moved our outfit
about four miles to the highest clump
of wood. The walking for once was
easy and firm, and as we forced our
way through the last of the willow
scrub. one of the finest landscapes in
the world was spread before cur won
low was the Tanzilla, lost in great
golden spIashes of cotton wood, birch
and poplar. SUGGESTIONS of deep green
fir woods rolled away to the west as
far as the grand canyon of the
Stikine, and looking beyond were huge
mountains between that river and the
Iskoot now covered with deep and
permanent snow. 1t was a glorious
day for spying, and on every point of
commanding eminence we stopped and
worked the glass industriously. There
were hundreds Of likely spots for the
great caribou, but not one could we
find.
Il guess wolves scare him right out
of the country" said Albert, as he
closed the glass with an irritable
snap.
We had now walked about II miles,
and l was feeling very tired and had
great difficulty in breathing in the
rarefied atmosphere.
I'VE will just look this last valley
said Albert, moving to the left. ]
searched with the glass and then
gave it to Albert, who had hardly
placed it to his eye when he dropped
it, excitedly exclaiming:
Caribou! plenty big bulls!"
l tore the telescope from his
hand and, looking in the direction he
pointed, saw a herd of over so carl
bou, including ut least IL bulls. Our
first move was to descend into the
valley and hide the horse.
The wind was blowing directly in
our faces, so that all went we'll until
we reached the last stick of cover
From this point we had fine view OF
the caribou, many of which had by
this time risen to their feet and were
descending the hill. They stopped
frequently to feed, and it was fully
half an hour before the first stag, &C
companied by two or three binds
stood opposite our hiding place. What
an immense beast he looked, and how
keen l should have been to kill him
had not seen something better.
Presently another grand stag came
by, but l resisted the temptation tc
shoot and kept my eyes glued on the
big fellow who was still lying down
Fiaally, he arose. surrounded by five
large females. l never supposed fol
an instant but that he would do aught
but follow the others, but to my great
disgust he turned and walked thu
othsr way. My heart sank to thu
depths Of despair. Even the phleg
matte Albert fidgeted and almost sale
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
Hurt BY MOVING Picture Shows,

Hurt BY Moving Picture Shows.
Theaters in London and all owe
England are complaining of small re-.
ceipts and lay the trouble to the NOV.
ing picture shows, which are very pop.
ular and range from black.lined tent
to the. theater in Picadilly where
where there are music and tea.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
The societv's Wide seone.

The society's Wide Scope.
This society differs from many
others Of its kind" exclaimed a speak.
er at club dinner. 'in that we not
only embrace gentlemen. but also la.
dfes!" Loud applause and laughter
caused the speaker to think that he
had said enough.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
Rather Slow.

"1s he a fast young man?"
II hardly think So 1t takes him half
an hour to walk by the home Of his
best girl, even when he knows she
isn't there"
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
A Conservative Editor,

A Chicago monkey starves himself
to death because his master diex. We
refuse to comment till We learn what
hnal disposition the mans widow
.nakes Of herself. x Cleveland Leader.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
The Last Time.

This is the last time I'll get
stewed," muttered Percy Piker as the
cannibal chief dropped him into the
kettle.-Harvard Lampoon.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
opposites MEETING.

"rhey say food is rapidly going up. :"
We'll. II all homes have appetites
like my family's, should say faod is
rapidly going down"
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
Wouldn't Wear 1her

Wouldn't Wear Them Outdoors,
She--Have you no home ties. Mr.,
Bagley?
He-Oh. yes, indeed. have whole
lot my lady friends gave me.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-01
Improved Tack Hammer.

Improved Tack Hammer,
A tack hammer, the head of which
folds into recess in the stick for
convenience in carrying, has been pat.
ented by a Pennsylvanian.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
Series Of Accidents put i1uTph
in Possession Of Chicago Cubs

Charles w Murphy. the spectacular
president OF the Chicago National
league club, was a sporting writer
He established brand new profes.
sion by becoming press agent for a
baseball club--the New York Giants
something never heard OF before
or since Mr. Murphys sudden rise
10 the presidency Of a club which
later became the worlds champion
was peculiar. Capt Adrian G, An
son the iamDous batter and irst base
man OF the Chicago club FOR many
years. acquired a large block OF It's
stock. but because or quarrel with
James A.. Hart, president and owner
81 the majority OF the stock. was
never able to have a dividend de-
clared Arson opened a-billard hall
III Chicago. and 10 guarantee his rent
turned his stock over TO Charles T.
Taft. OF Cincinnati who owned the
building Mr. Taft took over the
stock when Arson failed 10 pay.
One day while ar a game in Chi
cago Mr. Murphy heard Mr. Hart say
that because OF his bad health he
would sell his controlling interest in
the Chicago club for 100000. Mr.
Murphy promptly oagreed TO raise
that amount he hurried TO Cinciu.
nati and explained 10 Mr. Taft that
here was great chance for him 20
acquire the balance OF the stock and
mae AnsOn's forfeited shares pro
ftable investment, instead OF a mere
decoration for the side SELVES. Mr.
Taft did not know much about pro
fessional baseb9ll but as the Chicago
clubs books showed II had been max
ing some $4,000 a year for five years
he took a chance. put up the 500.
600 and made Mr. Murphy president
OF the club as his personal represen'
tatiye Mr.. Murphy is now supposed
TO Cd independently wealthy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
Eternal Question
Ever Faces Big Jeff
BY TAD.


NEW YORK. jan 1S.-Jim Jeffries
was given a rousing reception yester-
day when he came out upon the stage
OF the Wigwam- theater in Frisco.
Ii was Jim's opening performance.
They cheered. hollered and threw bou-
quets upon the stage. and then the
gallery started 10 yell.
. What about Johnson
That same old question, the one that
hurts so much-the one Jef would
like to To shake, but can't
That famous poem about Mary
pet runs:
And every place that Mary went
the lamb was sure 10 go.
Does that have a show with the
question that follows Jeff?
He wakes up in the morning and
sees ii In the papers: if he opens an
egg a bird jumps out and asks it. the
conductors on the street cars and the
walters ask him IT. the birds sing q
to him; the punching bag sings T.. the
rope he skips sings it; the moon hints
it-everywhere-yes. everywhe re-he
hears it,
What will the big fellow do, any.
way2
Can he stand that from the gallery
every day, every afternoon. every
night2 Is the greatest fighter ever I'm
the world going to get that tile back
or is he going TO be- kidded every day
by fans all over the world? What Is
II. anyway. Jeff
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
KUB|Ak BEATS UP
COLLEGE BOY
OPPONENT
TACKLE CASEY OF VILLA NOVA
TEAM GETS HIS AT HANDS OF
BIG MlcHIGANoER-THE REF.
EReE STOPS BOUT.

! PHILADELPHIA. Jan. lS.-Ed
Casey. the star tackle OF last years
villa Nova football eleven. met the
usual fate OF athletes and strong men,
who believe that their giant and pufty
muscles III them for the prize ring.
when he made his Queensbery debut
at the National Athletic club. His OPP
punent was Al Kubiak. the Michigan
knocker-out. ana Casey was so badly
beDen that Referee Jack Michigan
stopped the bout early In the ffth
round on humane grounds.
About the only point in the former
football players favor was his game.
ness and Willingness he took u hard
lacing in every one OF the FIVE rounds.
kubiak's blows opening his mouth
and nose and closing an eye. yet he
was ON his feet when McGuigan In
,terfered. But ne was a beaten man
and would never have survived the
limit II the bout had been permitted
TO continue
one OF the biggest crowds OF the
season filled McGuigans arena. aud. IL.
was soon evident that the sympathy
OF the spectators was with the
courageous noSice who was led 10
sure slaughter.
villa Nova. Casey's alma mater. was
represented by big delegation OF
students. who cheered everything that
Casey did
With a menacing look and leap, ku-
biak sprang out OF his corner for
Casey without Offering his hand. The
latter was clearly nervous. They
spared for several seconds when
Casey slammed a right on the top OF
the Michigander's head Then he
rushed and missed. but ran into left
10 the body. Then came some hard,
exchanges Soon Casey's nose spurted
blood from Kubiak's jabs. and the
round ended in the Michigan mans
favor.
Casey did better In the second. He
landed frequently To Kubiak's head
and body with both hands. but these
wallops were ineffective.
The third saw kubiak establish his
mastery beyond doubt He rushed I'm
and almost carried Casey of his feet.
Once Casey put all his dying strength
into a rush and landed a hard right
which staggered Kubiak. but the latter
soon righted himself. and Casey was
weak and reeling at the bell
Casey was lncky to survive the
fourth. Early In the round Kubiak
swung n stir left 10 the jaw, which
shook him up badly. He saved him
self from a fall by gripping Knbiaks
waist. Casey took lots OF punishment
and had to be assisted TO his corner.
Casey's face was bleeding badly
when he walked out for the fifth. He
was SO weak that he could offer no
opposition. and while hanging help.
lessly 70 Kuhiak Michigan wisely in.
terfered
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
CHEsTY GUYS ARE
THESE ATHLETES
FROM OREGON
NOTHING TO 1T BUT VICTORY
OVER .. a. c. IN THEIR ESTlMA-
TlON-GlRLS GAME AS ONE
PRELIMINARY.

With the scalpS OF - western nas-
ketball teams--the best ia The coun'
try through which their campaign has
EXTENDED a their helfs-aad with but
one tef,at % mar their reCord-and
this -astained on 'iocr OF the Ilck
Nariet The Oregon basketball five
arrived m this city apparv~,iy in fine
tum g.. is game tonight with lhe
quin. tom Detroit Ath etc cluD
To hear those Oregon OoNs 'eil il,
there. VIII be nothing To sc p ne ~
.a. * Mil be a Walkdwa! los Oie'
sun
Why. those che, gentlemen from
the coz ST have forward @ho aver
ages IN-- count EN- six baskets per
game ON the field They haye a
guard WHO hasn't been scored on from
de lcs innate shoouuG distance all
season They have a cehtet Who cap
go ~ into the rafters after the bal.
arC-thei. system OF team play admits
OF the enemy but rarely ever getting
SO much as = finger on ne ball
oh, very well But y y G. trim
med Penn and Penn was elso some
basketball team
The game which will be played in
the Light Guard armory this evening
will be preceded BY couple OF pre-
liminaries. the Deltas. under which
title the D. A. c. Reserves annually
make their campaign. meeting the
Windsor Fusiliers while. In the sec
ond contest the girls team from the
Burroughs Adding Machine Co will
clash with the fair lassies known as
the ParagOns
The last mentioned contest is sure
10 be interesting from the fact that the
average basketball crowd Is but poor.
~ acquainted with the rules and meth.
DDS Of the girls game.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18

duck accompanies the other.
7 like the ball though many people
say 10 hurts the arm. IL never has hurt
mine. and use IL ns often as any man
pitching Two-tnirds of all balls !
throw are "SpittcTs Throwing the
curN a. Hnits mT much more.
\ good many pitchers lose their curve
when they 20 10 throwing spit balls.
THIS Is duc TO the fact that they un-
consciously cease to use the FIRST two
fingers. whereas the thumb DEVELOPS
and becomes stronger. throw my
curve without thc use of tho thumb at
all i'm the old schoolboy way OF grasp
Ing il between the ball OF tho thump
aud fms, rs This grts tho thumb out Of
the way and makes tho fingers work.
This a. why have uSNcr lost nay curve.
There is a lot 81 noise about the In
jury done 90 pitchers by p TN" spit ball.
Becausr Cheshire and "a TOW others are
not iu - good form as of old thCN say
tho splitter did it. Not uocrssarily.
Pitchers viii come and ~. On tho old
Baltimore DAYS thev used 20 say that
Robinson killed his pitchers maxi ng
them throw curves. II another man
made them u.r speed The Same kick
would be- coming can uauc many "a
great nitchcr that has gone oven
though bo never us "a 90" ~pit ball. This
is uty third year with &c. and do think
/ never was I'm such good form with
speed and curves a., ana TO-DAY
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
BR|TON OFFERS
NELSON A BET
6y H. M. WALKER.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Jan. lS.-Fred
lie Welsh has thrown bombshell
into the lightweight division In his
determination 10 plant the British nag
at the head OF the 1873 pound class. the
little Englishman challenges Battling
Nelson for championship battle. OF
fering the Dane a side bet OF $4,000.
Unless Nelson takes heed OF the chal'
lenge inside OF the next 80 days,
Welsh states that he will claim the
worlds lightweight championship and
defend the title at 1873 pounds rlngside
against all corners.
The British champion posted a
check for $1,000 with the writer a. a
deposit 10 bind the match the minute
that Nelson shows disposition 10
talk fight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
AGILITY BUT NOT
STRENGTH IS BIC
JEFF's stunt
RoPs.sKlPPlNe IN SAN FRANCIS.
co JOYCUSLY RECEIVE o-5UT
THE CROWD KEEPS ASKING
THAT OLD QUESTION.
BY w. w. NAueHToN.

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. lS.-A great
ovation was rendered Jim Iefries
when he made his first Appearance on
the stage OF the Wigwam theater.
And Jeffries fully appreciated the
popular demonstration To say that
he smiled in frank boyish way
would not half express H. His smile
was as wide as his own bread shout
ders. Jack Johnson's golden smile"
would not be a circumstance 10 the
once-champion grin Of satisfaction.
Jeffries does not display the wealth
OF muscle he did in his fighting years
The shoulders are not as hnmmocky
as the shoulders that compelled re-
spect from FitZsimmons. Sharkey, Cor
bett and others They may acquire
that beehive appearance again if the
champion takes up his bag punching
and his Irritation with the heavy sand
sack, but | doubt IT,
In any case, Jeffries right now looks
more like John l.. Sullivan OF 1886
than the Jeffries of half dozen years
ago. He has lost the strong-man lines
that were heritage OF his boiler-mak-
ing days. He is tiat-muscled and ro-
tund OF frame He looks as any old
time athlete looks when he has fallen
upon easy years and is approaching
middle age.
Now, as 10 how he works.
The introduction, the shouting and
the bowling over with. big Jim grasped
skipping rope and glanced around
the stage TO make sure he had plenty
OF sea room. Then he began to skip
around the stage. and the way he GOV.
cred ground was simply marvellous
The rope whistled as Jeffries sprang
this way and that with cat-like leaps
There was certainly no suggestion OF
stiff hinges about the performance,
and the shrewd fellows peering from
the wings whispered that the big fell
low had not lost any of his speed
whatever else time might have robbed
him OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
DAY, GATHERED FOR THE DETROIT TT
CENTURY RUN=GETTERS ARE
SCARCE in ANY LEAGUE

shame incidentally his team won
the pennant by margin OF almost
200 points. BessS who also played
on the same team. gathered more than
loo cQNntS 81 between them they
Iaade quite a respectable showing.
The records do not give the number
OF games PLAYED last season in the
Arkansas league but assuming THAI
.Coyle TOOK part in lilo, the total mum
Der played by his team. his record
Was remarkable tie scored 1874 runs
I'D made l7S hits, Besse, his team
mate. had loS counts and t65 hits. II
is NOT recorded II any other OF the Hot
springs team scored al All, out such a
proceeding wasn't necessary with
Coyle and Besse both feeling well ana
both Oh The Job. 10
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
BLEAKLEY IN FINE
SHAPE FOR GINO BOUT

Clyde Bleakley. the Detroit wrest-
ling champion. is in fine shape for his
match with George Gino. the strong
man az ~ Grand Riyer-ave., Wednes-
day night Gino is considerable OF a
mystery His feats Of strength indi-
cate that she should be able 10 handle
Bleakley ar will but his wrestling eX-
perience is a doubtful matter The
sharps have noted that he has two
normal ears. which is almost invarl-
ably associated with the wrestling vet.
erans
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
GREAT YEAR FOR THE
BROTHERS OF GREATS

Great II is TO be- the younger brother
OF famous player Ty Cobb led the
American league in batting last season
and now ST Louis is going TO Try out
Brother Paul Of Joplin Ed Walsh led
the American league pitchers and
Comiskey wants 10 see II Brother Mar
tin is anything like as good as the
famous splitter. Muggsy" McGraw
tried Hank Math6wson, but found
that he was not even a good counter
felt Ira Plank also proved a lemon.
as did Harry Gleason. brother OF the
famous Kid Gleason.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
DETROITERS BUSY IN
LOS ANGELES RING

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 1S.-Hermau
Mittenthal. betting commissioned for
Chambers Il Walker, reached here last
week. having come direct from pe-
troit Mr. Influential sprained his
ankle badly while alighting from a
train in Chicago and finds much DIFF
ficulty in getting around Otherwise
he is In the best OF health ana spirits.
Joe James. Of Windsor. Ont. has
blossomed out as a full-hedged book
maker. and is now laying the odds. in
the big ring He has several men
well known on the Canadian and mid.
die west circuit working for him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
MAY HAVE
To LOSE METzGER

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. lS.-There Is
q strong possibility that Sol Metzger.
cad coach OF Penn football team the
past year. would be unable 10 again
occupy that position next season. The
football committee has not chosen
next years coach, but is waiting 20
hear from Metzger whether he would
ACCEPT II the position were again Of
Tered 70 him. Metzger has big sheep
ranch out in Idaho. and II he cannot
make some satisfactory arrangement
for the care OF this during the fall
season. he will have 20 stay west him.
SELF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
RUB hdrquaGdI has Grown
In IRCh Sine Sac 10 Giants

Fans have often heard OF a
minor Lacquer swelling mp with
pride when ne landed job In a
big league club bat the addition
Of an inch in height is sonie-
thing new Yet that ia what
"Ruhe Narquafd claims to
have done "Rube' says that
while ne was only d feet
inches tVl when with Indian
apolis. he stands feet inches
a the present time. IL is be.
lfeyed that had New York given
81. 900 for his release. the Me
ID dina county farmer would have
added two inches 20 his stature
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18

Few indeed are the ball players who
can garner 100 runs IN one season'
comments Harry Nelly, IN The Cleye'
land Plain Dealer or the rhirtytWo
leagues whose batting records are con.
tanned In Spalding's Red Book ot
Baseball. only elevene possess a man
In the ceHtury class. Others come
close To that number, but less than a
dozen out Of nearly possible three
dozen managed 10 negotiate the 100
TALES.
The major leagues seem to be bet
ter provided In this respect than The
minors In two major organizations
there are sslur 100 run-gctters more
than one-third the total number while
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
ps-tating Marathon fhe Very
latest Thing in Endurance Sport
By ARTHUR DUFFY.

"Marathonitis" Is still spreading
Bloomfield. y j.. has a pie-eatins
Marathon which was won by one Syl-
vester Pollett with record Of 29 pies.
Can you tell me which is the better
test OF endurance. running 20 miles
3s5 yards. or getting away with eight
apple. five mince, four custard three
peach. three lemon, three pumpkin
two prune and one cranberry pie?
cider was nsed for chaser
Now what knd~&f a. hero is Tom
Lnnghnaf2
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
BALL PARKS STAND
BECOMES A STABLE

JACKSON. Mich. Jan. ia deal
was closed Saturday by which Fred
Fisher purchased the grandstand,
bleschers and fence OF the ball park
wo mileszeast OF the city. which was
erected in 1904 by the Jackson Ath.
letic. club The lumber viii be used
in building baEn The sale came in
the effort Of the officers and corr
mittee OF the association 10 liquiiate
and pass ont OF existence As an in.
body
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18
CATCHER
WILL PITCH IN 1000

II is reported that Charles Carr in
tends 10 make a pitcher Of Howley.
who was the relief catcher OF the In.
dianapolis club last season HoWley
Is a little light for backstop duty but
Is said 10 have as much speed control
and other stuff as the hest Of the
American association fingers II he
makes good in the box. Howlev Will be
but following the footsteps Of several
famous catchers. Clarke Griffith
started as a-catcher and so did Char.
icy Hickman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-18

Th- iir-hip. nnd Marie v. two Detr"ii
strupeIs. VIII be searched TINS spflhs
hy Nr Grr,s
Aldina. Hn,c and Helen Is. were the
class iuut's 20 ihc i'e 'a'''
e sau' on NJ sFi"e. >''''''-s
The Cinn,, wnl>ft, out II young broth
,r ut Rnsg/ Hresr+ahan this sprt"-.
i"k' e(CardInai t"'uasr' H' 'a
-Tbr Hope college team AT HOLLAND -
b.frt,.J 'tu lr t'r fast"st VI .m1"h
sk,tpA.I dsgrrzIti"o outside P'-
tfd tI4 >at
one ta,". said to hn, been some boNer
som, tt.le H.o. will clash with
George l.-utltIINti windsor A-NlNl-'
shelton, the cuban walker. VIII Try Z"
Uetl-aud -foe a. fuiI" GO" d. mItts -".
uKtot srE TONIC b.
The pacrr Wy star. owned ~ I"ttn
CHaI. EEt. tud ID ot' t'iH' ft.t'd 80
tuIt.r rl,ft truhr lr les na ts' joe al
Bo~ton aua .8'. 10 bt destroy 'd.
Ehdic " iIIcu nnd George SnEg ,>hHv1ng
signed. .tIr Detroit twIIl.ug' sttr fe
snW ,oHp.gt.. a.i 40" frp'u iI' .'ti-
na9 '' .'p' '''-'
Indianapolis viii bH,r sunday baIi neat
~tHhat. sport gaining gfoand al
eNer tho 0"HftfF during t.I' past sou
NrItr
its schvda'rd game at TIC bAfloas "a