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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
RACE BEGINS TODAY

Disciples of Edward Payson Weston will
have chance this week TO satisfy their de-
mand or walking exhibitions, the six day
mems walking contest will open in the Made
in California building at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
The race will be straight walking of relay
teams, each team to consist of two men, Five
teams have already signed articles and will
too the mark this morning, and the manage
ment is dickering with sixth team to make
the going more interesting.
The race will be from 10 o'clock a. m until
10 p daily, and one man of each team
must be the track during the racing hours
in order to qualify for the prize money.
The teams entered e. A. Hills, Elmira.
N. Y, and Fletcher Stage, Indian territory; Il.
r. Blinks, Detroit, and l.. Cline St. Louis
marathon winner; NJ Sparks, Boston, and Ted
Sloan New Brunswick; Thomas Morgan,
Springfield. Mass, and H. r. Welfare, her
aided as the English army and navy champion
walker; George Hayes and Curtis v. Brumeck.
The first prize will be $780, besides guaran-
tea and 500 more will be distributed in other
DriZeS
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
FAST GAME IN
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
RED0NDO DEFEATS D0WNEY IN
TWO L0PSIDED GAMES
vENABLE PITCHES HEADY GAME
FOR LEAGUE LEADERS
Ten Teams Put Up Interesting Con-
tests in Struggle for Pennant Hon-
ors Among Semi-Profes-
sionaI Players
SOUTHERN STATE LEAGUE

Redondo, winner of the Suburban
league, defeated the Downey team yes
terday afternoon on the Redondo dia-
mond in double-header, the game
being one of the Southern State league
schedule. The first game was called at
the end of the fifth inning, with the
Redondo team on the long end of the
score sheet, the same being 8 to 5. Abb
bolt and Grindle formed the battery
for the winners, while the beach team
was opposed by Poe and Sloppy. Wells
relieved Poe in the third inning on ac-
count of sea sickness. In the second
game Redondo won by a lop-sided
score of 0 to 3. Venable, who did the
twirling for the Redondo team, pitched
a fine game and was given good sup
port by his teammates Loves triple
to left garden for the winners was the
feature of the game. Following are
the scores:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
WHITE CITY TEAM
LOSES CLOSE GAME

The White City baseball team on
the Arcadia diamond went down to
defeat before the Los Angeles Brick
company nine by the close score of
s to Z. The White City aggregation
made three runs in the second. two in
the eighth and one in the ninth, maxi
ing total of ten hits. Johnson,
pitcher for the winners. struck out
seven, while Pima famed eight. Tuck
err, first baseman for the winners, was
given credit for three base hit, while
Gordon for the same team copied off
two-base hit off the delivery of Pima.
Following Is the tabulated score:
WHITE CITY
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
TAKES
DOUBLE HEADER
MERCEDES SPIKERS LAND
HARD ON OAKLAND
FIVE OUT OF SIX GAMES OF Sc
RlEs GO TO BEAVERS
opportune Hitting Gives Two Squeeze
Victories to Rough House Aggre-
cation from the Northern
City
nv Associnted Preas. !

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11.-By de-
feating Oakland twice today Portland
won five of the six games of the Sc
ries. In the morning game at Oakland,
Boice allowed only four hits, but err
rors, bases on balls and opportune hit
ting sufficed to squeeze out a 2-to-1
score. Both teams used two pitchers
in the afternoon game in San Francisco.
Though but five hits were made on
each side, Carson was charged with all
of those made by Oakland, while
Wigs wildness caused him to be sent
to the bench. Five errors made by Oak
land contributed to her defeat. Score:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
POMONA
SUMMARY

Two-base hist. Preice 2, r. Pierce, Terry.
Sacrifice hist. Pierce, Bibo. Left on bases
Folly. 8; Pomona, 2. Bases balls-Om Tomp-
kins /; off Golly, l. off Craig, 2. Struck OUT
By Tompkins, A; by Golly, 2; by Craig, O.
Double plays-Price to Bibo to Pratt to Pierce.
Hits-On Goly in innings; off Craig, in
8 innings Time--1:25. Umpire-Pierce.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
Goino, Going

The aeroplane, capsized by a sudden
flaw Of wind was falling with fright
full velocity.
pat" said the inventor to his as
sistant, "do you think the Lord is
with us?"
eff he is" Pat replied, hes going
some !"-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12

Two-base hit-Cahill. Sacrifice hit-Boyer.
Left on bases-DyassClines, 1: Huntington Park
II Bases on balls-On Bresno, 3; of Engram,
1. Struck out-By Bresino. II; by Engram, Z.
Time--1 40. Umpires-Clark and Welton
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
SUMMARY

Three-base hit-Love. Two-base hits-Schae-
fer Venable Sacrifice hits-Allen. Grindle,
Poe. First base on errors-Redondo. 3. Left
on bases-Downey, s; Redondo, 7. Bases on
balis-Off Venable, 2; off Poe, 5. Struck out
BY Venable, 3; by Poe. l. Double plays
Williams unassisted Hits-On Poe. Z; off
Wells, 2. Hit by pitched ball-Phillips, Combs.
Time-1:40 Umpire-Moore.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
OAKLAND
IOtdIs ~ 'oU
r.. IN, ninth
sBatted for Breyette in ninth.
SCORE BY INNINGS
SUMMARY
prns-on Carson 2 in /

Runs-Off Carson in innings; off
Wigs in I innings. Home run-Murphy.
Two-base hits-Carroll. Breyette q saeri-
fee hits--Carson, Ryan, Olsen Bases on
balls-On Carson /, Wigs B. Graney /,
Christian @ Struck out-By Carson 2,
Wigs g. Graney 2. Hit by pitcher-Ryan
by Wigs, Kennedy by Wigs, d. Lewis by
Graney. Double plays-Breette to Cam
eron; johnson to Olsen. Wild pitch-Wiggs.
Time of game-1:35. Umpire-McGreeyy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
Pistol Medal Shoot
SMASHES ALL RECORDS
FOR FLY CASTING

The fly casting tournament OF the
Southern California Rod and Reel club
brought large gathering of anglers TO
Long Beach yesterday afternoon, and
from the returns some fast angling de-
yeloped by the members of the club.
Charles Carr, a member of the club,
smashed the worlds record single
handed with a two and one-half ounce
weight, making the longest cast and
the best average of any other member
of the club, being 274 feet inches.
Following are the results of class A
and class B:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
THREE NEW WORLDS RECORDS

Bv De Roser-Five miles, record Ode Rosier)
400 U.s. Fifteen miles, 1883 5 former record Ode Rosier
1858 is. III
BY Huyck-Ten miles, s12; former record (Chappee) s57
(straghtaway)
Rosters unofficial time for fifteen miles, MADE last sunday
was 1855 allowed because of lack of corroborave
watches being held
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12

out-Pendeton, s; by Annis TO- Double play
-McGaugh to F.. Maggie. Hits-on Pendelton,
4; Off Annis. 6. Hit by pitched ball-D. New
ton, Haskn Time-1:20. Umpre-Hossler.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
LONG BEACH


Two-base hits-Rogerson, Schafer Schild-
water Sacrifice hits--Fish. Cooney, Wiley.
Bases on balls-on Wylie, 2; off Fullager, 2.
Struck out-By Wylie. 6; by Fullager, Z. Hit
by pitched ball-Hefferman, Price Miller UNI
pire-Pltzer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12

Two-base hits-Venable, Sloppy. Sacrifice hit
-Diney, First base on errors-Downey, 8; Re-
dcndo. 4. Left on bases7Downey 3; Redondo,
1 Bases on balls-On Poe, 1. Struck out
BY Abbott. 8. Double plays-Newcomb to Dill
ley; Phillips unassisted. Passed ball-Sleppy, l.
Time of camel :00 Umpire-Moore.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
OAKLAND
SCORE BY INNINGS
SUMMARY

Two-base hts-Murray, Carroll. Bases
on balls-Oh Boice 4, Hardness 4. Struck
out-By Boce 6, Hardness 10. Hit by
pitcher-Kennedy. Time of game-1:45.
Umpire-McGreevy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
FLoRENCE-GRAHAMs

Three-base hit-Siegel. Two-base- hits-Voge'
Bradshaw, H. Graham. Struck out-By Siegel
A. by Rice. 8. Hit by ball-Stuart, 2. Sacrifice
hits-N. De Maggie 2, Stuart
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
SCORE BY INNINGS


Three-base hit-Tucker. Two-base hits--Gor-
don, Seaman. Struck out BY johnson. a by
Pima. s. Double Plays Sullivan to Tucker
umpire-J, Scanlon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12

He Got a palmer

In a Plainville hotel dining room the
names of three different steaks are
printed on the menu. do you have all
three of them?" a travelling man asked
the waitress
mo" she replied, "they are all the
same steak. order what you want and
I'll bring you what we have."--Topeka
State Journal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
GARDENA
SUMMARY
RIVERA

Left on bases-Rivera, Z; Gardena, 5. Bases
on balls-on Pendelton, l; on Annis, 3. Struck
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12
THREE MORE WORLDS RECORDS
FALL AT COLISEUM SAUCER TRACK
De ROSTER CAPTURES TWO OF THESE NEW MARKS AMI
HUYCK THE OTHER

Fails Win Match but Gives De Roster the Fight OF His
Life in 1Mie Open Professional Race Thrilling the Crowd
Wonderful Burst of Speed and Setting Their Hair on
Edge with Spectacular Accident Just Victory Looked
10 Be in His Grasp--Balke and Graves Give Hair
Raising Exhibition in Most Sensational Race
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-12

IT can go q little faster yet IL I'm
pushed. Jake De Roster after the
races.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

treating with contempt. using each part of
suited their purposes best, defacng me, running me
An old holIyhock in the garden my tmekeeper.
Despite all changes each spring would it struggle
up through the rampant grass lifting stalks of pure
white blossoms high; then gradually willing and dying
thus did know another year had been added to my
age. Thirty-seven years had l counted in this way
since they left me-tryseven years without the sound
of their voices, without the look of their afeconate
eyes.
At last the end at hand-I felt it in every
part of me. My strong uprghts would trenble now
resist another long winter
had been alone for months-even the poorest would
not consider any longer. and oftentnes people
would go by in the late night ard shudder when they
looked at me, saying that | haunted that ghosts
lived within my walls And they rght-ghosts did
live within me-the ghosts and OF long
procession which had marched through with the
passing years
And then there calm, cold night. The wind
had died down into the golden December mist and the
clouds hurried the sky, only half obscurng the
II lonely night, and felt great passion
need for lights and FIRE within whispered over
and myself; die alone, forgotten and
unIoyed.
The night stiffness suddenly broken by the
rurbng of carriage that stopped before the garden
gate. Two people toward me- a man and woman
/ heard the langle some keys, and as he frr,bed
with the lock the held the lighted match until
the door swung open and they entered The chilling
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

warmth beamed into the making IT little less
cherries. almost felt the glow Of youth pass my
shverng body more.
When the fire blazed he pushed the one rough chair
in the hall forward into its glow and led the woman
She sank into clasping her hands before her
and letting her head droop forward little till
the freight cleaned on her snowwhi,e hair Her eyes
looked straight before her the blazing timbers
He stood with his hand resting afec,ionaely upon her
shoulder. little back of her. where the lgh, shone
his rugged features lined and furrowed with
the signs OF age and disappointment.
An hour raced by and yet word had broken tho
stiffness. Finally, he spoke:
I'VE must be going now. dear. We shall return in
the morning She started and looked a. him in sur
prise.
Leave hercs You surely cannot mean it. shall
leave here again.
s." But only for tonight We can return Tomorrow
for good. 1, is safe to stay here tonight"
Again her eyes rebuked him.
mo harm come to US here We are safer here
than any place in the world Don't you remember we
called it Haven. That res, and safety. Tell
the coachnan go back We shall stay here forever
now"
He left her aIone-ust she and l. and then that
knew her. great treror passed over that
OF the loose stones in my chimney shaken from its
fasenngs and fell down into the fire. making II blaze
up suddenly into gorgeous glow that rumbled far up
my chimney And in its noise my voice into a pas
sionate cry. Beloved, Beloved"
Suddenly she leaned forward her knees before the
hearth and listened ard heard me When he returned
and threw down great armfu OF holly the hearth
she pulled him down beside her that their arms were
about each other and their faces close together.
Listen listen" she whispered it is the house talk.
ing 1t has forgotten 1t is calling Beloved!
Beloved"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

per just for me- love you very much. You
big, and quiet and peaceful"
There other children, many of them, but they
thoughtess and treated badly. My doors were
slammed until sadly need OF hinges and
my nice smooth paint scratched and muated. and
my fine hardwood floors, which had been the pride OF
my youth, beyond recognition. Each year marked
the decay OF part unit! reached the indisnty OF
becoming rented house
My decrepitude brought only the poorer elassespco-
pie with thoughtfuness thrift. They believed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

least uneasness, not crack in my plaster to
my perfection. 4 vain house I, must admit, but
it the vanity that with the satisfaction of
knowing that l made them happy for it seemed to me
that that all for which built. Them they were
young and full of life and Joy; how could do other
wise than reflect their happiness:
The days were short that winter; eve., the long
evenings that began FIVE and ended at eleven seemed
hardly long enough for to do and say all that de-
sired 1t when they upon the settle before the
glowing logs, gradually falling under the spell of the
warmth and glow, that found that could talk to
them and make them understand
1t she who first heard my voice: Listen listen
quick dear can't you hear the fire roaring up the chin,
ney? 1t is talking to 1t is saying 'Eas: or West,
Homes best Listen, it is singing now Now, it is
telling that haven, the place of peace and rest
the port from all storms. That is what shall call it,
dear Haven"
SO it that named. Afterwards they would
listen every evening I talked to them, and al
ways it she who understood me best -.
The winter fled and spring came gently 1t
then that they began the garden which to be my
pleasure. He would work there, spadng and digging,
while she planted and watered the flowers.
How impatiently watched for the plants to spring
up into life I recall night she awakened and re-
Numbering the roses had been watered she went
out into the moonlit garden and sprinIed them most
carefully.
AS summer on, she grew into the habit of sit
ting for the part of the day under the shadow of
old tree, that there long before I
thought Of She would go there directly after breakfast
sewing all the time upon the tiest garments, for which
I could make out no real use. Yet she kept on dill
gently until very large basket completely filled
with these funny little doll clothes Then, morning,
I found him climbing up the steps which led into my
garrett and calling back to a white gowned that
baby must always be carried up first to give luck
Those were quite the happiest days that I was to
know. The baby grew into beautiful boy, and he
played with me as I had never known how to play
before. Rainy days he spent the hours in my attic,
ransacking every and finding out all my
secrets very willing for him to know, for it
strengthened the bond between and made me feel
that my claim upon him would last as long lived.
With these in my care, my confidence in
myself grew until l began to think that the only
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

WAS one-story house. built of rough stones, with
l wide overhangng caves anG quaint loaded glass
windows The largest part Of me was the hall,
where huge fireplace OF rough bricks and floor of
red tiles, and ceiling of low weathered rafters gave
me full opportunity to express the spirit of cordially
From this hall two steps led down into the dining
roon and beyond the enclosed veranda where one
could look out upon the gently slopng hills and quiet,
beautiful country.
Towards the back of the house was a wing which
formed coy library and bedrooms But what loved
best was my side which faced the garden, where in the
early spring could the crocus peeping out amid
the still brown grass; then would the onquils,
aferward the sprea and then the holyhock and
peoples and arkspurs, followed by the August golden
glow, and, last of ALL chrysanthemums.
My acquaintance with them began when l just
commencing grow and lift myself up enough to take
notice They would out in the late afternoons,
when he had finished his work, and stand side by side
praising each of my parts and rectifyng mistake.
What first gained my love for them the strong
foundation upon which they placed me, for when it
stormed and the wind blew and the thunder made
trembe, could settle myself down upon the strong
underground walls, and brace myself just man
does in heavy pair of boots. This is great comfort
to house that stands the crest of HILL exposed to
all kinds of weather and strong winds, as I did
1t was in the early autumn when | was entirely
pleted, and they to live with How we'll I
remember it! 1t was one OF those blue-gray after
moons when the smoke hangs low and everything
mellowed by indisnctness. All day furniture and
packages had been coming out, that when they
there was much to do to get into semblance of
order They from room to room, admiring and pat
ting my white enameed doors, treading softly upon my
hardwood floors
Look, DEAR how beautiful this old settle is, beside
the fireplace 1t looks if it had already been here
hundred years." she would say to him. and he would
answer, But have you the from the library
Window" and together they would walk hand in hand,
from one another, then back again, it
always W.
The clock had chimed twelve that night before they
could settle down to a moment of quiet and rest. He
had thrown logs into my huge fireplace, and when
l drew the blaze up the chimney with she clapped
her hands together and laughed and then suddenly
became very quiet and saw two roll down her
cheeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-27

lamp blew their faces and them with musty
odor.
Tell the eoaohnan to bring of his lamps" ]
darkness until the returned with the light II was
then that my and desola,on became cviden, TO,
them.
her put her hands up her face and her
eyes deep pain had suddenly taken possession
OF her But he moved about with firm tread and made
the staring ooachman bring some DID, rot'ed paings'
from, the fence, and start feeble blaze IN my old.
cracked chimney. Soon the fire cracked and bright
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Meyer. uncle Of the bride ofYlciated
and after the ceremony a fine dinner
was served the guests.
H10HLANDLAN.

There were Ave inches of snow fell,
here Saturday night.
Excellent work 10 being done In
the schools. both here and at Mead.
A number Of farmers are build
ing. preparing for their beet hello,
There IL = good attendance every
evening at the Mead church to hear
G. c. Dobbs. Several additions have
been made to the c1urch.
The oldest child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Griflns died after . few DAYS
illness and was buried Friday. The
parents have the sympathy of their
friends.
Mr.. Hit Of Longmont haa pur.
chased the farm south Of the lake.
which belonged to the estate of
Mrs. Mildred M. johnson. The
place was farmed last year by Mr..
Mr.. Hit and Rhode Mat
thews will farm the ranch this year.
A nice dwelling will soon be
erected.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
BEEBE DRAW

Mr.. Standing spent few days
last week in Denver.
/. H. Oster is building a house on
his claim south of the coal mines.
Henry Moser, Gus and Jake Bolan-
der went to Boise, Ida. last Tues
day.
Albert Roeck has resigned his DO
sition at the skim station and Ed
French has been employed to take
his place.
Several new seats. a revolving
chair and a fne clock were added
to the furnishings at the school
house last week
Sam Todd returned last week from
Nebraska with his bride who was
formerly Miss Lena Felt. The
couple were married January 81, at
the home of the bride in Nebraska.
Miss Helen Meyer and Fred Roeck
were married last Sunday at the
home of the bride in Big Bend. Rev.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

The play and dance given by the
Sunshine girls was another success.
socially and financially. About SIS
vas realized. Music was furnished
by . five-piece orchestra.
Mr.. and MRS. .rton, who pur-
chased the Meridith ranch two years
ago and have since made their home
on it, moved last Tuesday to Bert
houd, where they have bought an
other ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Landers en-
tertained q few friends last Friday
evening. A merry evening was spent
with cards. The affair was a celebra-
ton of the wedding anniversary Of
the host and hostess
Mises Hazell Moore and Zoe Smith
we're hosteses of pleasant after
noon party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. DeLavergne. Miss Agnes HUI
bert was the guest of honor. Dupli-
cate whist was the amusement Of
the afternoon inviting refreshments
we're served.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
DELTA.

s. Archibald sold a team of horses
last week
Mrs. s. Robb has been on the sick
list the past week.
Mrs. G. A. Reed has been quite
sick the past week with rheumatism
T. Hall went to Iowa last week
on business. He rs expected home
the last Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingert and family
moved last week to farm which
they recently purchased at Brace
we'll
Last Saturday evening Miss Agnes
Robb gave a valentine party to the
Delta young folks. Every one had
most delightful time.
Mr.. Carlson is to have q sale
Thursday and after the sale, Mr..
Carlson and family expect to go to
Kansas to live. He has traded part
OF his land near town for a farm
in northeastern Kansas.
Mrs. Susan Archibald had an old
fashioned quilting last week Thurs
day. The day was very pleasantly
spent by the neighboring ladies quilt
ing and visiting. At noon Mrs. Ar
chibald served a fine dinner.
Mrs. vandapool and two children
will return home this week from their
visit to Missouri. She will be ac-
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
LUCERlGE.

Mrs. Larson 10 able to be out again
after being sick several weekA
Mrs. Jim Meeker and family have
moved into Collins's brick house.
Miss May Dallie IL here from Can
ada. visiting her uncle. Will Stanley.
II 10 reported here that Miss Mar
tha Merrindorf Of this village. was
married the tenth of this month at
Leadville, Colo.
Harry Tinker has bought the
blacksmith shop from Bollinger and
McDougal. and will take charge Of
It in few days.
Al Carlson received word last FRI
day that his mother who il in the
hospital at Omaha. 10 very low and
not expected to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Win Stanley are
over the fact that . seven
and one-half pound daughter came
to make her home with them. on
February 3.