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The Washington times., 1909-06-13

made them up into bulletin form and
sent them TO the nezzanine floor OF
the Nun icy Building.
Ihere vas a man with huge mega
phone ar huge voice who called out
the progress Of the runners as fast as
they crossed the various lines not pro
weed Tor on the bulletin board in front
Mhen these points were reached. the
board where they could be scanned fiy
al within seeing distance of the frcat
OF the building
By the time Langdon had been
reached by the sturdy Enzor. the crowd
had been augmented until II hacked
both sides OF the wide Avenue from Eff
teenth street 10 the Capitol As fast as
the news Was Mashed out to the front
or the DuIIding the waiting thousands
passed u along and the bulletins trav-
eled with almost lighiningiike speed
from The Times building to the Peace
Monument BY word OF mouth
Announcing the Results.
Opposite the Munsey building. on the
point where z street converges into
Pennsylvania avenue, was the Judges
stand. There was stationed another
mesaphone man, and as fast as the
runners finished. ne called them out To
the man with the big megaphona. and
he. in turn. shouted out TO the crowd
witr a WIZ that could be heard several
hundred feet. At the same time the
names and time We're posted on the big
bulletin board and almost az soon as
the runner crossed the line the crowd
could turn around and tell BY looking
at the board who had Just come stag
geFing in and how long il had taken
him to make the trip.
Every DreCautiOn was taken TO make
certain that this service would be per-
feet, as ( was regarded as the most es-
sential part OF the arrangements, as
there Vas no other way tor the specta-
tors TO identity the runners. The result
more than Justified the expectation of
the promoters of the event, because the
crowd appreciated the efforts that had
been put forth IN their behalf and did
not hesitate to compliment The Times
for the way in which the most interest
ing sporting event of It's kind had been
cond lcted
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
MARATHON NIGHT"
AT THE NATIONAL

Practically all the entrants in the
Intercity edarathon from both Baltimore
and Washington. as well as officials
of the race and drivers of the patrol
cars, were the guests of the National
Theater last evening at a Marathon
night" performance.
Large shields, with the words wei
come Marathoners'' were hung in the
lobby and or both sides OF the stage.
Into IT, e lyrics had been written verses
about the marathon and many of the
jokes were revamped to contain allu-
sions TO the big event
The runners enjoyed the performance
from the rise of the curtain. Generous
applause greeted every mention Of the
race which they had run only a few
hours before.
But that was not the only part of the
show they liked. It WAS one OF the
most appreciative and enthusiastic au-
dienees the National has had for long
Vine.
Many Of the seats not occupied by the
maTathoners were taken by their
friends and between the acts the affair
partook Of the nature of a reception. It
was the first opportunity the officials
and many of the friends had TO greet
the runners The medal winners oceu-
pied seats IN row and each had his
gold or silver medal pinned where It
could be seen.
Little Enzor. the winner. was the cen
ter OF attraction. and when he returned
to his seat after the intermissicn he
was given rousing cheer.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
A GREAT FIGURE AND A REAL
DEMOCRAT.

Judge George Gray, of the United
States circuit court, is acting as ar
bitrator between the dissatisfied en-
ployes OF the Scranton Street Railway
Company and that corporation. In
cidentally, he is giving satisfaction to
both sides as ne did to the striking
miners and their employers in the great
anthracite strike of 1903.
Judge Gray's career is full of honor,
and his service to America in recon-
cling differences between capital and
labor is especially brilliant
When the Philadelphia Evening
Times suggested arbitration as the best
means to settle the recent street car
strike in Philadelphia if the disputants
could not OF would not agree in a con-
ference, Judge Gray's name headed
the list of arbitrators suggested by
that paper. That suggestion was well
coined not only by the strikers, but by
the solid business men of Philadelphia
Who know Judge Gray's fairness and
capability.
Second in the race for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency.
and that in spite of his declination to
aid or encourage the efforts made BY
his friends to nominate him, esteemed
throughout America and Europe as
the foremost living pacifcator in this
country. the life-work of this man
stands as a monument to human fair
ness.
He is the embodiment Of the prin-
ciple for which the Independent news
paper eonteads in journalism-equal
exact justice It is a principle that
has been overlooked somewhat in these
days Of fierce business struggles, OF
acrid political strife.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
By DR.. D. E. WIBER.
Judge at the Finish and Chairman
Registration Committee, South
Atlantic Association.


Within my occupation of the office of
chairman of the South Atlantic Athletic
Union there has never been a better or
more popular athletic event promoted
in this section and I wish to extend my
heartiest congratulations to the pro-
moters, for the. run has done more to
ward boosting the distance game,
both in exciting the athletes and the
public, than any other event pulled of
here within my memory The race
marks a new era In Southern athletics,
and I feel confident that the future will
uphold the high standard set by The
Times race.
Another feature which was fully ap-
preciated by us, who are closely allied
with athletics about this city and in the
South, was the thoroughness with which
every detail of the large event was
handled and the close attention accorded
to the competitors.
It is just this sort Of activity on the
part of the promoters that is certain to
get all the good out of a sport, and /
sincerely hope that similar affairs. pro-
NOTED in the future, will receive the
same careful scrutiny on the part of the
handlers and the officials. The course
selected by The Times was ideal II
was as near the perfect Marathon
course as could possibly be chosen about
the city, and all the competing athletes
commented favor ably upon the manner
ia which it had been cleared for action
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
DR. R. T. ABERcRoMBIE.
Medical Examiner Physical Director
at Johns Hopkins.

I went into the Intercity race with
great pleasure. I knew that even il the
Hopkins men did not win. the slow and
sensible training required for such an
event would do no harm to their gen
eral health and would not interfere with
their progress in other branches OF
sport. The heart action was weak in
all cases at the finish, but, as far as I
could determine from a superficial ex-
animation, no weaker than that follow
ing other forms OF strain or endurance
lest Two men seemed in pretty bad
sIIlpe for awhile after thev finished
put We're coming ar02nd in z short
time, and should be all right in a few
hours.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

have never before witnessed in baseball,
football. basketball, or track, and il
Is all because of the big race yester-
day. II is always the test of endurance.
of pure grit, and Of gameness that an
peals 10 both athletes and the pulls
and ] wish to state that that run yes
terday climaxed anything that has ever
occurred here
Although none of our men succeeded
in offering any dangerous competition
TO tie winners, they are all greeted to-
day as heroes, and by the time for the
next event of this kind rolls around We
Sh2il produce some real distance run
ners. This likewise applies TO the other
Washington men who went over the
course, for the zhowins of the local
runners yesterday proved a great sur
prise. as. up until this time, they have
never had opportunity 70 show their
real merit This movement TO promote
annual Variations Is as popular as il is
original. and il is needless to say II will
be eXceiientiy supported.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
INCOME TAX AND THE TAR
IFF BILL.

The attitude which the Senate
leaders are taking toward the income
tax amendment to the tariff bin is as
shortsighted and indisereet as has been
their whole course during consideration
Of the measure. They have been de-
termined that the income tax must be
defeated at all hazarCs WHY is not
very apparent 1t is plain enough
that il they defeat it now they will
provide the Democrats with a mag
nifieent issue ia the next Congressional
campaign. It is likewise apparent
that even il tire income tax is STAYED
eli for the present it is certain to be
adopted in the near future. Almost
nothing is to be gained, and a vast
deal is to be lost. By putting the Re
publican organization in the position
OF positive opposition.
It is common knowledge that the
progressive Republicans OF both House
and Senate are seriously considering
whether they shall vote for the
Payne Aldrieh bill. Almost all OF
them are strong advocates OF an in
come tax provision. Il the income tax
be incorporated in the tariff act it viii
vastly improve the chance Of these
Independent fighting liberals supporting
the bill. They would see something IN
II worth giving affirmative approval
Many Of them already lean toward the
view that without the income tax IN
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
ADVANCING COST OF ALL
FOODSTUFFS.

Bradstreet's monthly tabulation Of
average costs Of the necessaries of life
shows, as of june ], an advance Of 81
per cent from the same date a year
ago. The advance from May l to June
! was II per cent, the largest ad-
vance in any single month in recent
years.
The comparison with june of 1903
is not quite fair. because the industrial
depression had somewhat affected
prices at that time. But the fzet re
mains, and it j. one OF the striking
facts of these times, that the recent
industrial and financial stagnation had
no effect on the cost of neeessaries
which could fairly be considered pro-
portionate. With an fmimpertant re-
duction in bad times, ne find the bust
ness revival a signal for resumption OF
the upward movement by leaps and
bounds
Wheat has always been regarded as
the index OF the foodstuffs. as iron and
steel have been OF the industrial prod
ucts- The crop reports show that
in all kinds of wheat the production
and acreage this year viii show con
siderable increases. This naturally
follows the great bulge in prices OF
recent months. Yet with this increas ed
production impending, prices main
tain figures 50 high that at last the
students Of the problem are eonced
ing that Patten was right when he de
clared that he had not cornered wheat.
but that the world had ceased 20
produce enough.
This problem OF wheat production
has been forecasted for generation.
The world wants more wheat per
capita as it leans more of the cereal :
and the area within which wheat may
be grown profitably tends to contract.
Immense territories in the United
States which once constituted the
worlds most important wheat granary
do not now make wheat an important
crop simply because land Is too ex-
Pensive and more intensive farming
must be applied
There seems no doubt that the cost
Of living is destined to steady and con
timing Increase. The economic and
finally the political effects Of that in
crease viii he most important. Broad.
y. the movement means that there
must come a readiustment Of distribu-
ton, b. which the lower strata of So
eiety viii secure a larger share Of the
product OF their toll, in order that
they m,sy live. That Struggle for a
greater equity in the proceeds Of eff
fort viii be more or less blind and
uninteIIigent; but the need Of things
to eat viii be the handspring Of po-
litieal thought and action until a new
adjustment is secured
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
TO ARREST
BLACK HAND LEADER
Cleveland Police Believe
They Will Have Antonio
Lima Before Night.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. June 1S-Ac-
cording 20 a statement made today by
Chief of Police MiIiIdn. of the LEGAL
department. Antonio Lima, the alleged
head of the Ohio black hand band. ten
of whose members are under arrest
at Toledo and Cleveland, win be ar
rested before night in this city
Inspector Olddeld OF the Postoffice
Department returned to CINCINNATI to-
day and declares that he has evidence
that will lead shortly to important ar
rests III Chicago, Buffalo Pittshllrs
Niargara Falls. and Syracuse. He
says that the arrests and Investigations
have driven a score or more black hand
operators to cover IN the places namsd.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
STATE PREPARES
NEW DOWNS TRIAL
Hopes to Bring Accused
Clerk Before Bar at This
Term of Court.

BALTIMORE. June 13.-Apparently
not a bit discouraged at their failure 70
convict William f. Downs, attorneys Cor
the State are determined to allow no
grass TO grow beneath their feet before
bringing the young man again TO trial.
States Attorney Owens declared this
morning that he hoped and expected TO
bring Downs to trial at this term OF
court. probably some time early next
month.
Tomorrow morning" said Mr. Owens
today, 4 shall ask the court TO impanel
a new jury so that Downs may again
be put on trial at this term, some time
early next month, 1 hope"
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
By CAPT. C. E. EDWARDS.
Judge Of the Course.

That Times-News Marathon has done
more toward creating a stayed interest
in athletics here in the city of Wash
ington than any other event I have ever
witnessed, and while / am not yet
beyond Osler limitations, I have seen
quite a little OF Washington athletic
history made
Among the National Guards there has
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
By DIR. STANDISH McCLEARY.
Medical Examiner.

certainly did not expect to see such
a uniform display of endurance and
such a complete lack of exhaustion. I
can account for it in only one way. I
attribute it to the severe medical test
which each entraat was compelled to
undergo on the exc of the race before
beina- permitted to enter.
nv insisting upon such a test The
Times not only secured the best men
for. the long grind, but it made it inn
DossibIo for a man to enter the contest
who might possibly suffer in effects.
am confident that every man is none
the worse today for his experience.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
CONCERTS THIS WEEK.

MONDAY-Cavalry Bacd, Frank
lin Park, 1880 p. m.
TUESDAY-Engineer Band, Judici-
airy Park, 1880 p. m.
WEDNESDAY-Marine Band, Capt.
tol Grounds, 5 P. m.
THURSDAY-Cavalry Band, Iowa
Circle, 100 P. M.
FRIDAY-Engineer Band, Wash
ington Circle, 1890 p. m.
SATURDAY-Marine Bard, Sher-
man Plaza, p. m.
SATURDAY-Engineer Band, Po-
tOmac Park, s P. N.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
By GEoRGE ]. ToRNER.
One of The Iudges at The F;nis

Une OF Inc Judges at The F;nish-
Much Of the credit for the unqualified
success of the Marathon is due TO
Major Sylvester and his men and the
precautions taken to have checkers
scatfe cred all along the route
In my opinion the police regulations
wers almost perfect and even the great
crowd on both sides of the Avenue near
the tape line was not permitted to mar
the finish by crOWding in too closely.
The promoters of this event deserve
much praise for their care and fore
thought.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
When the Music Starts.

The Times throCShout the sum-
mer viii announce On Sunday even
ing the band concerts Tor the com
ing week. 1t is anticipated that
the round Of concerts for this sum-
mer win surpass that ever enjoyed
by the Capital City. On the day
that each concert is to be given,
The Times VIII print the program.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
DR.. STANDISH MccLEARY.
Medical Examiner

There was not kick from any source.
The men who feIl by the wayside were
not suffering from anything more seri-
Gus than being out of wind Ike a fat
man chasing a car. and the training
they did helped them. / EXPECT the
races to be held every year and shaft
always be glad To help IN any wav I
can. either as a physician OF as official
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

friendly athletic rivalry between BaIti-
more and Washington. There have been
many competitions between the two
cities, but in more or less specialized
way
The Intercity run was Of general and
absorbing interest to the general public
in both places. and the stimulus ii gave
VIII cause q general boom in all kinds
of sport, for the race demonstrated that
any man in good condition, even IL ne
has not considered himself a runner.
has a chance
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
By HENRY G. PENNIMAN.
Judge At the Finish; Former President
South Atlantic Association of
=

The Times-News raca was just what
was needed 10 establish definitely the
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Persons leaving the city for n
long or short period during thc
summer car have The Times mali
ed 10 them at the rate of thirty
cents n month or seven cents
week Addresses may be ehsngea
"a desired. All mail subscriptions
must be paid ia nsfs anee.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Paris hrs kicked up a huge disturb
auce because a shOpkeeper left $4,000, 900
10 politicians and favorites, ard almost
nothing to the poor or to his relatives.
Pretty cheap business. getting excited
over an item Of SO. o00.oo0. We do things
on a more dignifed scale here.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Senator Penrose told the Pennsylvania
carded wool people that II the present
tariff WAS running their industry, they
should go into some other business.
First time the tariff has been presented
as an instrumentality for suppressing
business. It has been widely advertised
heretofore as a means to upbuilding it.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
Marathon Judges and Off
Gals Are Unanimous
in Decision.
INTEREST AROUSED
AMONG ATHLETES
Means a Great Boost Tor Ath-
letics in the South, Is
One Expression.

a new epoch in distance running in
the South"
"A wider field for interoity compete
ton
AN unparalleled boost for athletics
in the South
That is what everyone is saying today
about the Intercity Marathon race con-
Quoted by The washington fines and
the Bai timore News That Is the unani-
nous comment of the board Of judges.
They believe that The Times is doing
a great service for sports in the juris-
diction of the South Atlantic Associa-
ton, and in that verdict The Times finds
its reward for inaugurating and con-
Quoting the race that eliminated a..
such rSusing finish yesterday.
The judges are hearty in their ap-
prevail of the general plan Of the run
and for the manner these details were
carried out.
They are warmest of all in their com
mendation Of the provisions for absolute
fairness. The officials were equally di-
vided between two cities.
we want this run planned so there
will be 20 come back, said Referee
Straus. two weeks aee
There can be no cone back. he az
hruied today.
By REFEREE THEODORE E. STRAUS
President Of South Atlantic Association
Of the A. A. u, and Formerly One
of the Best Distance Runners
in the South.
want 10 pay the highest possible
tribute to the Times-News intercity race,
not only because [ was amazed at the
number and quality Of the entries, but
because of the splendid way in which
it was managed by the corps Of officials
and the police.
The runners had every opportunity,
and improved them TO the utmost Races
of the kind have come to stay, and will
exercise a tremendous influence in
building up athletics in this section OF
the country.
This is well. for I know from per-
sonal experience that even if man
enters distance races and does not win.
the long preparation and training in
the open air inevitably improves his
physical condition.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Senator Burkett sun has a chance 70
vote right on the Dutch standard OF
color ia the sugar schedule. and he win
be able TO Top of quite a bunch from
the Bryan vote By avauing himself Of it,
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

II the Government wants to encourage
the beet sugar industry. It win make
that industry independent OF the Sugar
trust At present il is conducted as a
side line Of the trust. for She purpose
Of getting political support TO maintain
the refining monopoly Of the trust.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

This story of the lard that ran
through a sewer into the pals for the
consumer. seems TO indicate that meat
inspection needs 10 be inspected.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Judge Gaynor certainly talks Ike
man willing TO run for mayor. and also
like man who would make a good one.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

G. Bernard Shaw, busiest man extaut.
IS 20 be invited to address q convent ion
of the unemployed Ia Chicago.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13

Also observed that ia the same mum
Der which announces Mr.. Bryan a can
didate for the Senate, the Commoner
gives the Democratic Senator's hne
roast. Lively times ahead.
The Washington times., 1909-06-13
At Chevy Chase Club,

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Honyday
were among the dinner hosts at the
Chevy Chase Club last evening. having
as their guests Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Dunlap. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Hemp-
hill, Colonel and Mrs Parker. Major
and Mrs. Walton. Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art, MIR. and Mrs. Everitt, Mrs. BallinG-
er, AIRS. Charles Williams. DIT. H3r-
mon, and Mr.. Chambers.
The new South-news., 1909-03-27
SAYS SAG WAS STOLEN.


Newark, N. J.-Mrs. Frances ].
Ridley, a wealthy widow of Allan
ia. Ca, furnished 5000 bail In the
Criminal Court here for her appear
ance to answer to charge of grand
larceny. She was arrested near the
Pennsylvania station by railroad de-
tectives. who accused her OF having
in her possession a chatelaine bag
belonging to Mrs. Andrew Albright
of New York, and containing jewels
worth $1,000 which had been lost
on the train between Atlanta and
this city. Mrs. Ridley admitted that
she had the bag and turned 4. over
to the detectives. When 1t WAS ex
amined by the Albrights at police
headquarters they said that dia-
mond ring valued at $500 was miss
ing, while a Pullman ticket belong
ing it is said to Mrs. Ridley. was
inside the bag. She denied tina. she
had opened the bag or had any idea
what it contained. She declared that
she had found the bag on the car.
and had intended to turn 1t over to
a railroad officer here upon her ar
rival. She had not cared. she said.
to give 1t to the trainmen as she
preferred to hand 1t to some moro
responsible ofiicials."
The new South-news., 1909-03-27

President Taft's message to
Congress was confined wholly
to the matter of tariff revision.
the document was extremely
brief. the fact that the revenue
required for the support OF the
government must be increased
to meet a serious deficiency was
the dominating idea expressed.
Tho President refers to q sug-
gestien made In his inaugural
address on March 4 and empha-
sizes its importance. 1t is that
a graduated Inheritance tax
should be levied by Congress
upon all money and property
values conveyed. beQueathed
and devised by the will Of every
deceased person in the United
States.
President Taft. while urging
economy In the handling of the
public funds, is strongly i'm
pressed with the belief that the
position. the mission. present
and future. of this great Repub-
lie demand large expenditures.
which cannot be cut on or even
reduced.