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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
CORPORATION COURT.

Judge L. O. Barley presiding
The name of Bethany NJ P. Church
was changed to Bethany Independent
NJ. P. Church and the following trustees
of said church con6rmtd: ]. W. Sum-
mere, Charles Hsntznon, ]. T. Haring,
F. J. Geisendeff,r, Augustus Dean, Jas.
r. Cstop, James Il. Smith, II. Kirk,
it,, and II. B. Cation.
The March term of the couri will open
on Monday morning al 10 o'clock in
stead of IL O'Clock IS usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
MAKING A GAVEL.

Mr.. Louis S;arke, assistant TO Maj.
E Il. JsnDey, is turning for Mr.. Sewer
ga7el gu. Of & piece Of the Magnolia
tree that Gen. George Washington
planted at Mt. Vernon in 1893. 1t ia
the intention to present this gavel to the
Presbytery Of Chesapeake when 1t meets
10 the Second Presbyterian Church April
18TH Presbyterian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
A MDRYn MOVE.

A significant step towards local option
was taken when the Norfolk County
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
10 quarterly session, made an pppropria'
ton for posters TO be put up in that en-
tire section telling of the advantages Of
a "dry" town. The Woman's Christian
Temperance Union also authorized the
employment OF Mrs. Amy Weeks, OF
Alexandria, to come TO Norfolk to lee
ture on Temperance during April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
AssAILED BY WOMEN.

Charles Solomon, colored, a we'll
known stevedOre, appeared In the Po-
lice Court this morning with a battered
uose, the result Of an assault by Carrie
Pinkoey and Lizzie Jones, also cOlored.
The two women had been arrested and
.,Iaoa1 - 'ha dnck Aono'di"~ - Soi"-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
UneouaIed as a Cure OF Group,

"Bssides being su excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy ia uutqusled as
cure for Group" says barry Wilson, o.
Waynetown, lad. When given as soo1
a, tie croupy cough appears, this remedy
will prevent the attack l! is used sue
cessfully in macy thousand Of homer.
For sale by W. F. Creighton & %. and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
For DIseases of the skin,

Nearly all diseases Of the skin such IS
eczema, tstter, salt rheum and BARRIERS
itch, are characterized by an intense
itching and smsrliUg, which often makes
life a burden and disturbs sleep and
rest. Quick relief nag be had by sp-
plying CHARACTERISTICS Sslye. 1t sllays
the itching and smsrting almost in
slantly. Many cases have been cured
by its use. For sale by W. F. Creigh
ton & % , and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06

terday arrested two men, a ~ enteeD-
year-old girl and q fourteen-year-old
boy, ell colored, charged With breaking
aud turning the switch which dersiied
the two locomotives Of southbonud
Southern Railway passenger train No.
95 last Wednesday. The arrest WAS
based upon information obtained by
r ad Foreman of Engines Tomlinson.
The motive Tor attempting TO wreck the
traiu. 1t is alleged, was for the purpose
of Killing George Turner, colored, who
wss Engineer Lynn's fireman. The
latter, it appears, married in the family
OF the accused and their relations have
moi been on pleasant lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
THE MARKET.

An ordinary wagon could easily have
hanled In one load about all the country
produce that vas offered iu the country
section of market this moroing. Eggs
ware selling at 90 cents per dozen, but
many other articles we're higher, es-
ppcially poultry. Many housekeepers
were loud in their complaints OF the high
prices prevailing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
POLICE COURT.

GJustice q. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Preston Withen and Charles Drsy-
tor, both colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct, we're fined S. each.
Carrie Pmkney and Lizzie Jones,
both colored, charged Sith assaulting
Charles Solomon, also colored, were
fined SIS each,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
DEATH OF MISS GREENE.

Miss Mary T. Greene, daughter OF Mr.
John s. Greene, of this city, died at the
residence of hfr aunt. Mrs. Dora A.
Jenkins. 10 Prince Gsorge's county,
Md, yesterday, Her funeral will take
place frJm st. Mays Church on Mon
dav morning at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
REV. CLARENCE E. BALL
RESIGNS.

Rev. Clarence Ernes. Ball, rector of
ST. Georee's Episcopal Church. Mount
sagsge, Md, has resigned from that
charge. His resignation will take effect
next month. Rev. Mr.. Ball has been at
Mount Savage for more then six years.
he went TO the Maryland diocese from
A ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
MENIa MEETING.

Dr.. Samuel A. Steel will deliver the
address at the Mems Meeting tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. Subject
"Back BONE" The men of Alexandria
ara cordially invited,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06

For this section rain and warmer tonight.
Sunday rain, followed by fair and cooler
southeast TO south winds increasing In force
and shifting 10 southwesterly Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
wAsHINGToN's PALLBEARERs

Mt. Vernon Chapter, d. A. r.
through its various committees, has
about completed arrangements for The
unwilling of the a0let to the memory
of Gen. George WashiDgton's pailbear'
era to be placed on the wall Of Christ
CHURCH, 10 this city, in April next. Toe
work of this chapter has ever been to
perpetnats the memory of the heroic
and historic, and this beautiful tablet 0
memorial 10 the pallbearers OF George
Wa,hiDVton { sho we're all revolutionary
soldiers) will at ths Same time bear wit
ness to the patriotism aud enthusiasm oil
the members Of Mt. Vernon Chapter, ID.
"A. X. The tablet, which is of broOz',
is 3 feet 6 inches by feet II inches, de-
signed and cast by Jas. b Oslwell q
o., Of Philadelphia, and while hand
sDme 10 the extreme, lie simple and
cbaste in design, thus being in perfect
harmony with the old church on whose
walls it will rest. The inscription reads
In memory Of ths Honorary Pallbearers
of
General George Washington.
Fellow Townsmen Brother Masons
Trusted Friends Comrades
In the Cause of American Independence
Col. Charles simms Col George Gilpin
Col. Dennis Ramsay Col. Philip MsIstelleI
Col. William Payne Col. Charles Little.
In memory also of the Lieutenants
William Moss Laurence HoOf
James TurUer,j r George Wise
OF the 1O5th Regiment of the Virginia Militia
Who bore his body TO the Tomb
December 10th. 1899.
Erected BIZ the Mt. Vernon Chapter National
Society Daughters Of the American
Revolution Of Alexandria, Virginia
In 1909
Contributions for the tablet we're most
generously made by descendants in
maay states Of the men whose memory
Is thus TO be honored, aud the unwilling
will be by the hands of two of the most
Youthful of these descendants: Little
Miss Margaret Douglas Reese, great,
great, granddaughter of Dol. Dennis
Ramsay, and Master John Osile Scott,
great great, great, grandson Of Col.
Charles Simms.
Hon. O. O. Osrlin will introduce the
prominent speakers of the occasion. 1t
Is expected there will be many distin-
guished guests on this occasion, among
them Ms. Donald McLeau, president
general of the society Of the Daughter;
OF the American Revolution.
Entrance to Christ Church yard,
where the impressive services viii take
place, will be by card only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06

WANTED by colored womsn WAS HING,
w IRONING OR CLEANING by da, f,
or will go in service. Apply 6lssouth WASH
ington sIest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
Local Matters.
.nn Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 625 and sets at 6:66
81 gh water at $40 q. m. and $50 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06
ROARDERS WANTED.

Meals Is cents; table board 81 per week.
No. 1924 King Street, corner Fayette.
marc 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-06

house. drunk, and raised a disturbance.
They were fined IS each.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
ANNUAL HORSE SHOW
OPENS IN GOTHAM
Prizes Hung Up for One Hun
dred and Fifty-Four
Classes.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-with the call
of boots and saddles sounded by the
bugler in Madison Square Garden this
morning, the twenty-ffth annual eThibl
tion OF the National Horse Show associa
tion was opened. While still a social
function or first Importance the horse
show This year. the experts predict, will
be more of a popular affair than IL has
ever been.
Prizes in the 10! classes viii be award
ed during the week,
Judge Moore was again winner of the
blue ribbon I'm the class Tor novice har
ness horses with his Lady Seaton.
Ganglet, OF &. w. WatSon's Farmont
farm, took second. and Quicksand, an
other Moore entry third
George Watson with Indian Flowers
a chestnut mare. won blue ribbon In
the class Tor novice saddle horses
Judge Moore was again 10 the front
with his winning four-in-hand. Phyllis.
Amaryllis. Chiquito and Thornsdale Sec
ond went TO the Fairmont farm quar-
tettc. Of which the famous Ringing Bells
was one.
Among the blue ribbon winners In the
Judging OF early classes were Jacob b.
Perkins OF Cleveland and the Willisdcn
farms of New Centeryille, Pa. The Will
lisdcn 2year-old hackney. Cation Tinker
Bell, took first prize in the hackney class.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
Five FaYorites Win.

CINCINNATI. Nov, S.-Ethel d. dem
onstrated that she is n good hlly by de-
fea ting fair field OF ycar-olds in
the feature race at Latonia today. Sho
assumed an early lead and was never
in danger
Five fayorites and one weiI-bacl1ed sec
on6 choice won.
First race. six furlonSs-Slr Ormonde.
IL to >. won: Milton e., IS TO !. second +;
Colonel Ashmeade. . TO ], third. Time,
1:1G 40.
Second race ono mile and a sixteenth,
sellng-DeXtrlne. = to >. won Plume .
TO ., second; Lady Hin 7 to =. third,
Time, 1:iS 2-5.
Third race. six furlonss, selling-Des-
ComnctS. 10 ], won, Grenade 20 To J..
second; Congo, TO . third. Time.
I;l2 20
Fourth race. six fUrlougs-Ethel D..
: to 30. won; Ilandzarctta, TO !, sec
ond; Don Dia2. - TO J. third. Time.
l:1i %.
Fifth race. one mile and an eighth
Molescy. even. won; Grccnbridge. I TO J.,
second: Cull, to /. third Time l > %.
Sixth race, one mile sclling-BanridG
; 10 = won; KokOmo. 10 /. second !;
Mysti6er, to >. third. Time, l:i1 ID,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
FITEHERBERT BREAKS
A WORLDS RECORD

BALTIMORE. Nov. S.-Getaway day
OF the fall meeting OF the Maryland Jock
ey club. with the largest crowd OF the
season WAS run with fair weather and a
fast track. The second event went to
Jack Atkin in a fine race, beating the
track record by 1-5 OF a second The
Bowie, the feature OF the meeting, with
five entries. was won by Fitzherbert a
! 20 10 laYorite. as he pleased, beating
the worlds record The time was 1925 2-5.
The former record was held by Judge
Denny, 3;26l. made at Oakland, Cal, in
1897.
The Consolation handicap steeplechsse,
about three miles the best jumping race
OF the meeting. was won by Algie, the
favorite
First race six furlongs-Compton, u
to j. won: Medallion. 30. to J. second :;
EIagcr. to !, third. Time. 1:iS Is.
Second race. two miles. the Bowie
stakes Ti,aherbert. i to 10. won; Super
stition, % to !. second: Pins and Nee
dies. 10 TO ]. third Time. 20 10
Fourth race Consolation handicap,
stceplechase. three miles-AlGe, TO l.
Won; Nilhalla. 3 10 !. second Dacra. .
20 /; third. Time, 6:2s .. Three FIN
isbed so. -''.'t
Fifth race f1vc and a bali furlongs-
Harmon Pass. s 10 1. won Inspired. i6
to. ., second; Lady Frederick, to l.,
lhirG. Time, J:0S. ... .|..
Sixth race. selling. one mile and an
- !, second: Stverin, 10 TO !. third Time
Seventh race. selling, six furlongs-
Spclhound. 7 TO >. Won SelwicS. TO %
second: Lasalle, is to ), third. Time
= l.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
Rncing Season Closes.

AQCEDUCT. y. y. Nov. S.-The local
racing session came 10 a close here to-
day \ fairly good crowd was IN
attendance and an attractive {, card d. wa: was
offered The feature. the Bell llarbor
selling stake, resulted in an easy victory
for Ten PAGES, which was backed down
from / 10 / to Is To },
First race. slx furlongs-TtiuG Cobalt
TO .. won: Prince Gal, lG to .. second /;
Racquet. to l. third. Time. 1913.
Second race ono mile and q sixteenth
12 TO l. won; The
Peer TO J. second; Bonnie kclso: 9 10
>. third. Time, l;i7 30.
Third race. seven furlongs, the Belle
Harbor selling stakes-Tcn PAGES, ~ 10
/. won; Pretend. II TO 90. second; Coon
skin. 10 TO l. third. Time. l;2I So.
Fourth race, one mile-Nymbus. 10
l. won: Bcaucup. TO !. second. Hill
Top, ) 10 l. third. Time. l:39 -.
Fifth race. selling, one mile-Jcsnne
d Arc. ( 10 ) won SuUmenight. 10 !,
second. Bad News II 20 /. third. Time,
Sixth race, sin and a half furlongs-
Tom Kerr. / 20 !. won; Naughty Boy.
to =. second; Rustcm. To !. third.
Time l;2I 80.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
Latonia Entries.
Special To The Tribune.

Special To The tribune,
>, CINCINNATI, Nov S.-Entries for
First race. five -eighths of mile. purse
Foxy MARY. 100; Elodia r.. 100; Dixie
Gem. 100. Della Tuluca. 100, Saraband.
100 Polypheme. zoe, Ethel W.. 100; Ju-
dith Page. lQf, Mae Henley, l0i; Lady
Welles, 10d; Lottie Darr, liz: OliVeia
Meikle. 112; Eleanor Robson, l12.
Second race. three quarters OF a mile.
ng-Fundamental, 90; Governor Has
kel, 30, Robin Grey, %; Billy klair, 90;
Advancing. 80; DR.. Downie. %; Land
lord, l02; Gold Proof 10i. Geo. Bailey,
l0i; Margaret t, 104; Mrs. Sewell. 10i,
CyGnet. 10l; Hugh MCGOWAN, 100; Pa
triot. 107. Night Mist, 109
Third race, one mile and seventy yards.
sellinG-Posiug, 9S Admonitor, 9S. Rose
burg. 80; Alice, l0l; StoDeman. i03s Frank
F,lesher 103; Sally Preston, l0i; Otlo,
I04: Canoplan. l05; Water Lake, 105;
Eldorado. l06
Fourth race. three-q quarters OF mile,
the Gold Widow handicap-Allred, 100;
T. NJ. Green. l04; Gypsy King, LOG; Sin
fran. 107; Bellwcther, 109.
Fifth race one mile, selling-Tortu-
Gus. 80; Omicron, %; Lady McNally, %;
Emmy Lou. 90. Princess Thorpe. 90:
Radiation. 90: My Gal. 10l: Ferrand Cc-
Gillian, 1902; Kiddy Lee, l02: Autumn
Rose. los; uatchiecoou 1Q&.
sixth race, one mile and seventy yards.
selling-Howard Pearson, 95. Many Col
ors, 9S; Anne McGee. 101 Alice Baird.
102; Denver Girl. l02; Grenade, lO3, Minot,
iO@ Heine, 100; Lille Turner, lOj; Mamie
'Aisol, lo5; Tony Faust, 40.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
AUTO DRIVERS
AFTER RECORDS
Five Days Meeting to Be Held
on Two Mile Automobile
Track.
BEST DRIVERS IN THE
COUNTRY WILL COMPETE
Barney 0Idfeld Will Defend
Title as Holder of Fastest
Mile.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. Sy-Tf Ameri.
can automobile track records arc not
broken in the five-days' racing, which
begins tomorrow on the magnificent
Atlanta Automobile speedway, 1t will
be surprise to the star pilots who
gave the two-mile track a thorough
test today.
Robertson. Strang, Christie, Chevro-
let and other drivers declared that the
Atlanta track seems to offer an un-
usual opportunity to clip a few seconds
from previous records.
There will be six events tomorrow,
but the greatest interest centers In
the one.mile test, which Will BRING Out
the high power machines and the 200
mile stock chassis race for cars OF a
piston displacement of 30l TO 4O5 cubic
inches.
A battle.royal in the short speed CON
fest is anticipated among Strang. Old
field. Fitzpatrick, Christie. Robertson,
Basle, in a Renault; Disbrow IN q
Rainier Cliquot in Pope-Ioledo, and
Rutherford in Stearns.
Oldficld S entry was not received un-
ill tonight. when his manager, Wllilam
Pickens, announced that Oldfleld would
defend his title as holder Of the fastest
track mile, forty-three seconds, made
at Indianapolis. .,
Entries and drivers IN the 2OO-mlIe
race follows:
Renault. Basle; Chalmers Detroit,
Lorimer; Rainier. Disbrow; Chalmers
Detroit. Matson; Marmon, Stillman !;
Buick, Chevrolet. o..
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
L. D. S. Basketball

The basketball fever is now on a; The
l.. -. = university, and from present in
dicatous a strong team VIII represent
the Saint school this season George
Taylor. who officatCd rs coach last year.
Will act in the same capacity this season
and is quite confident that his team Will
put up strong fight FOR the champion
ship again This year. OF the last years
team ANDY" Anderson, the elongated
center is back al school. also Cannon
Lund. one of the star guards. II is cN-
pccted that Joe Taylor will be back in
school i'm few days. Snow is also
looked upon rs n likely candidate for the
team. Several good men are working out
for places and IL is just probable thar
some very good material win he devcI-
opcd. Arnold West. one OF the cracks
on the team when the championship Of
the state was won last year, VII! not re-
turn 10 school. Taken as a whole the
strength of the IS" team is conceded to
he as great as in years gone BY
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
NELSON LOSES HIS
GRIP AS A JOCKEY
Followers of FayOrites Have
Slim Pickings; Many Ladies
Attend Races.
Special to The Tribune.

Special To The Tribune.
OGDEN, Nov. S.-Thc followers Of
favoritcs were given a hard jolt at
the races this afternoon AT the Fair
grounds. Three second choices and two
outsiders won. In the fifth race four
horses were held at ) TO ], which was
n bad betting proposition itself.
In this event, Nappa, st. Joe, Bird
in the Bush and Belle Brady were held
at odds of ) TO ! in tho ring, Nappa
won the race, St. Joe beating Bird
IN the Bush for the place and Belle
Brady finished nearly last
In the fourth race Jockey Bcnnecamp
was set down for the remainder of the
meeting by Starter Murphy for miscon-
duct at the post on Cardinal Sarto,
that opened 8 to , favoritc. Gillett
went 10 the post favorte at . TO J.,
but Valencia, , 10 ]. won the honors
lnclement, q 10 J. second and Elm.
dale. 10 ], third
Jockey Nelson seems TO have lost his
grip when il comes to winning on fay-
orites. Jockey Smith and Jockey Mum
ro each won two races
1T was Ladies day and large mum
her of the fair sex took advantage OF
the free gate.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
OGDEN ENTRIES

Special To The Tribune.
OGDEN. Nov. S.-Entries for Tuesdays s
races: .
First race. six furlongs selling. 4-year-
olds and up-Monsie Mobile. lO7; Diamond
Nose. l01; Athgold, 10: Miss Butte. 10;
Antara, l01; Salina 1O7; Irish Mike. llO;
Kismet. Jr. 107 Jady Powell Jl0. Or.
sherman. 101; Salpcarl. l01, LuXuro. l07.
Second race, four and a half furlones.
selling. all agcs-Marvel p. 119: Mona
Canomann, 90. Mary Gcnevicvc. i19.
Charles J. Harvey. 102: DIR. Rowci 1f9.
Robert Mitchell. 1l9: Chanate. 1i9. Luke
Mccoy. l02, Eel. % Dora Payne 100:
faurusa. 90: Glare %; Roberta. 90
Third race selling. I-ycar- ods and NJ.
six furlongs-Mabel Iiollander, lOi: Lam
Mouser. lo7: Belle Brady. 107: Valencia.
l0I; Elmdale. l1&: Rose DAILY. 1O7: Hi
Col-C Cap i07. Cobleskill. l0I: Invader 110;
Maud MCG.. 10T Father Downcy. 10.
Fourth race. five furlungs. handicap all
aScs-~Forc. 1l5; Antioch l05; May Bride.
~: est. Joe, los: Hereafter. 1T. Arthur
Hyman. 1lO; Albion H., l0I; Jack jaime,
100: Balcrian. 1872
1lrwin Eros entry.
Fifth race. four furlongs, selling. 4
vear-olds and up-Llbcrvale. i0% Burn
ing Bush. IL LukecTamus. -l02: Sam r..
l07; Marwood, 1li: Bird in .the Bush.
l03: Mollie MontTose. III. Mazapan. III;
Halton, lIi, May Worth III
year-olds and up-Gcorge Guyton, lO3,
Merljngo. sllO; .tltenbcrg, III. mclemeut.
III: Cardinal Sarto., 10; Dorian Prince.
ll2; Huapala, l12; Little Buttercup. H.;
'Aks-Ar- Ben. III. Probe. 10.
Apprentice allowance.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
ktTcHEL, IN AUTO,
RUNS DOWN JAP
Kills Laundryman's Horse and
After Long Chase Is
Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-stanley
ketehel, the champion middcweight pu-
Gilist. who has been arrested a number
OF times lately for speeding the hig rae
Ing car which he acquired the day after
his night with Jack Johnson, appeared
again In The police court today charged
with running down the wagon Of a Jap
anese laUndryman. who was severely in
jurcd and whose horse was killed. Ketchel
WAS captured after a long chase by two
policemen. when his case was called to-
day special prosecutor appeared against
the lighter, and on his request a contln-
uauce WAS granted until Thursday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
BIG LEAGUERS SPEND
FORTUNE FOR MEN

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-Thc National and
American leagues have purchased $685.
600 worth of talent from the smaller
leagues for next season, according to the
records OF the national commission. The
American leagues have spent more money
for new material than the National
league clubs. Charles Comiskey, owner
Of the Chicago American league club, has
spent more than any other club, his pur-
chases aggregatlng $55,65O.
Blackburn. the Providence shortstop,
cost Comskey $4,000, he being the high
est-priccd capture from the minors. The
Washington club has spent only $500 for
fresh material Garry Hermann OF Gin
cinnau has spent S36.S00 for talent for
1910.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
LARGEST PURSE YET
OFFERED FOR FIGHT

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-A telegram from
r, s. Williams OF Bellingham. Wash, Of
fers Si25 900 FOR the Jeffries- Johnson
fight. Sam Berger, manager for Jcffrics,
SAYS that Williams's bid will have an
equal chance with ali others. providing
he deposits $4,000 with the official pro-
poSal.
with three offers from California pro-
moters. two bids from Washington, one
from Oklahoma and one from Ogden. IT
Is considered certain that n record
breaking purse will be offered for the
big fight. Nevada has not been heard
from yet, and there are other interests
figuring on the big event.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
Law Students Get Bold.

Tin, university law students have sent
4 challenge 90 tho NEEDLES for n game OF
football TO bc played this week, The bar-
ristcrs are not seen at the university Oft
on on account OF having their classes at
the city and COUNTY building, Two oi
their number. however. Jack Locll and
Dave Oleson. are on the varsity team.
and they have made their borristcr
friends think they will be good match
FOR auythin% the mcdlcs can muster. This
is tbc first time the law students have
ever been so prcsumptuous. but as the
nodics have always had a good football
team In previous years II is more than
likely they viii accept the challenge.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-09
BUICK CAR WINS
DESERT AUTO RACE

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Nov. S-Thc Buick
car. driven by J. *. Nikrent. won the
iSO-milc desert race from Los Angeles TO
Phoeniy. which ended here today. The
Columbia. with Harold Stone driving. was
second, and the Studebakcr, Bert Latham
driver. was third
The official time announced is; Buick,
l9:13:00: Columbia, 23:35:2O; Studebakcr,
2f:56:40; lsotta, 22:36:0G, kisselllar.
26:0i:23.
Ing down within one and half miles
from Phoenix, and was towcd in.
The Gilmore and Pennsylvania have not
been heard from since they left Ehren-
burg.
The time made by the Buick Is remark
able considering the condition OF the
roads, In last years race the time was
20 sc 40