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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
,H/NG EOkARO w

cup. In 1896, Persimmon's Derby
year, the prince headed the list OF
winning owners for the first time,
with $134,455.
! Diamond Jubilee was another
winner carrying the royal colors.
He finished fourth in the Coventry
stakes at Ascot on his first appear
ance, and in the July stakes at
Newmarket was a crazy horse.
Watts could do nothing to him.
Mornington Cannon was given
he leg on Diamond Jubilee, and
finished second in the Prince OF
Wales stake.
Cannon won the Boscawen
stakes with the colt, but had to
drive him, which made them en-.
emies, and Marsh again switched
riders. The third choice was Her.
| bert Jones, who, although prac-
tically inexperienced, was on good
terms with the bad actor. Jones
won the Two Thousand Guineas
and brought the colt home in
front in the Derby. After his re-
tirement Diamond Jubilee was
sold to South American for
$150,000.
Last year King Edward won the
Derby with Minoru, and was Sec
ond in the list of winning owners,
piling up purses and stakes val
ned at more than 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
ALL THAT'S WORTH WHILE
AND NOTHING THAT ISN'T
'DANUC SIGNS
WITH SENATOR'S
(ey United Prsss Leased WIrs)

(ey United Prsss Leased Wlre) !
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. H.
The threatened difficulty over the
terms Of Babe Danzig's contract has
been bridged, and the giant first
baseman Manager Graham secured
from the Boston Americans has &C
cepted the offer made him by the
local Coast league club. Danzig.
who formerly played with the Port
land club of the Coast league, IL In
Oswego, N. Y. He will leave for
the coast in time to get into trim
for the coming season. II became
known here today that Danny Long
and Willis of San Jose are not the
only managers who are sweet ON
Babe Reams, Santa Clara colleges
crack third sacker.
Graham Is said to be dickering
with the college lad and may land
him.
Another possibility at third base
is Walter Smith, former University
of California infielder, who Is now
coaching the club Of his alma
mater. Graham is said to be con-
sidering making Smith an offer. al
though the shifty player has not
yet decided that he will enter the
professional ranks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19

these interclub affairs" stated Eul-
livant last night. IF We can In
duce the two other Seattle clubs
to send teams to this city for the
March date, | am sure that we can
arrange a schedule for next year
that will give the fight fans anna
teur meets galore"
The S. A. A. c. interclub athletes
are practically down to weight ana
in the best possible condition for
the struggle at Seattle next Tues
day. Boxing Instructor Creel ex-
poets Hughes and Kelly to bring
home the bacon, while Bullivant Is
just as confident that Brechin and
Glahe will be returned winners
over the Seattle grapplers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19

dence club of the Eastern league,
should experience little difficulty
in earning job on the Red Sox
staff of slabsters.
Pitcher Mat Clark of the Los An
geles Occidentals has signed con-
tract with the Seattle club Of the
Northwestern league.
Bug Holiday, the once famous
big league second baseman. is dy-
ing at his home at Cincinnati.
Jack WARRIOR. whose nationality
had the eastern critics biting the
atmosphere last season. has signed
his document for next season. War
hop Is with the Highlanders.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
VANCOUVER AND
PORTLAND EVEN
(By United Press Leased Wire)

10y United Press Leased Wire)
VANCOUVER. b. c.. Feb. 10
The Vancouver amateurs broke
even with the Mutnomah clubs
team in this city last night, eacn
club taking boxing and wrestling
match. Hood Bother won the 1856
pound boxing event for Portland
over w. J. Campbell, outboXing
him in three rounds, while Frans-
Ike, a 15S-pound grappler. gained a
decision over Barton. the Cana
dian, on aggressiveness.
Donald Numbers met his second
interclub defeat at the hands of
James Motion, Numbers being all
but out at the end of the third
round. Walker had an easy time
with Dummy" Vinson at 1853
pounds. winning two straight falls
from the Multnomah man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
SCHOOL BOARD
STOPPED GAME

The scheduled basket ball game
between the Tyros of Gonxaga and
the North Central five, which was
to have been played on the South
Central gym floor yesterday after
noon. was called off on account Of
the refusal Of the school board to
permit other than public school
teams to use the floor. The Tyros
have never been defeated this year
and as the North Centrals are conf
dent of beating them. game will
probably be arranged for the Con-
zaga gymnasium.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
SPo 9E : SPICE
1874 GAMES FOR NATIONALS.
Y c A S S


The National league baseball magnates finally settled their
deciding to
a a broken
decided
or appeared a hopeless deadlock.
Nationals will 154 instead of the
fighting decided hold
until October 49, stretching schedule to this date
of the American
schedule
American fight for 154 each
circuit Nationals failed the the
date 1t is really victory for Ban Johnson.
JOHNSON MAY.
Johnsons trial
possibly called until calendar sessions
thought that the might disposed of within
homicide impossible
until the midst training
probable effort will call Jack
fight scheduled for
impossible champion
wearing confident John
will championship
with him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
coRsETT's DIGNITY HURT.

statement made that Jim
their fight
walop knocked the fight
Franciscan in the second round
did that Jeffres the ceverer don't
could Corbe himself acknowledges
early second round Jefs nveged him into position
VIII could a left hand swing to the ribs.
Cobett the superiority of his opponent his
fellow in the squared circle
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19

the post favorite, to be defeated
decisively.
Early In his third year Persim-
mon Mortified Marsh by failing to
show anything. A veterinary dis
covered an liberated tooth, which
responded to treatment, although
Persimmon had to remain out of
the Two Thousand Guineas. which
was won by the Rothschild entry.
The impressive victory Of st.
Frusquin made him favorite in the
Derby IS to 8, while 5 to 1 was
offered on Persimmon. The finish
is still recalled Persimmon won
by a neck, thanks to the riding of
Watts. Persimmon won the st.
Leger and Jockey club stakes as
a 4-year-old, as we'll as the Ascot
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
SOUTH CENTRAL DEFEATS
PAlOU9E,

In a remarkably fast and well
played game at Palouse last night
|the South Central high school
quintet defeated the clever Pa
House team 24-16. The first half
ended with the score 1919 in favor
of Palouse but the Spokanites re-
covered their eye for the basket
in the second frame and saved
themselves from defeat.
. Cooks lads are slated to play
I.Genesee tonight. and in view of
sthe fact that the latter have an un-
Broken record Of victories thus far
this season great struggle is ex-
pected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
MYSTIC ZIP ON MYSTERIOUS BAT
KEPT HOBLITZELL IN BIG LEAGUE

ash. or it may be the mysterious
stick did possess a potent influ-
ence. Anyway you look at 1t
something worked to increase the
players effectiveness. The Ques-
ton to be answered this year is,
What will Hoblitzell do with his
new batS?"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
HOUSTON WINS FROM
pR0SSER.

The Houston school lads defeat
ed Prosser last night. 400. The
locals outplayed, outweighed and
outreached the Prosser aggrega-
ton. playing rings around their
opponents in the last half.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
500 REWARD

for the conviction Of the party or
parties claiming to be agents or
solicitors of the Partisan Dyeing &
Cleaning Works. COS First avenue.
l. A. Lehman. prop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
BASKETBALL
N. 8. c. DEFEATS O. A. C..

w. s. G. DEFEATS O. A. c.
The Washington State college
quintet defeated the Oregon Agri.
cultural college five last night at
Pullman. taking the terror of the
Northwest into camp to the tune
Of 2S-18. BY virtue of this victory.
making a total of six in seven col
lege games played. the w. 8. c.
five claims the conference cham
pionship.
The lineup and score:
o. A. c. w. S. c.
Reed ........... ...... Dalquist
Forward.
I1OItoH ..'. .....- ...'.. hoWiy
Forward.
Everdon, Keck. .Englehorn, Momb
Center.
Pugh, Brooks. ......... Dewitt
Guard.
RurdOck, Cooper ....... Anderson
Guard
Goals-Lowry 5, Dalquist 8. Hor-
ton 3, Englehorn 2. Dewitt, Keck.
Reed. Goals for fouls-Horton 8,
Englehorn s. Mobb 2. Fouls called
On w. S. c. Is, on o. A. c. IL.
Referee-Alton Tredick. Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19
MAKES $4,000 FlRSTHAUL

. UNITED Press Leased Wire) .
. ST. PAUL. Mimi, Feb. 10 =
. David Gautenbein, q veteran .
. river fisherman of Diamond .
= Bluff, Wis. today holds the =
= championship for the largest .
. haul of rough" fish in the his .
= tory of the upper Mississippi. .
. his nets having brought to the .
. surface $4,000 in marketable .
q fish. =
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-19

st. Louis fandom Is highly elated
over the recent capture Of Rebel
Cakes for the meadows.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03

ing in the general assault OF the COM
mon enemy. Lee Cruce was at the
front and did yeomans service.
When the law which applies to the
guaranty of banking was made the OBJ
ject of general assault by those who
are opposed to the policy. Lee Cruce
at all times has openly advocated not
only its adoption, but its continuance
and enforcement.
Although connected with National
Bank, an institution that by the rul-
ings of the comptroller and attorney
general of the United States, is unable
to participate in any Of the effects or
benefits Of the state law. he never hes
itated in his allegiance to the law that
is considered one OF the best features
OF Oklahoma's financial safeguards.
He is not afraid to speak out in
meeting" and when his convictions
are at stake, speaks with no uncertain
SOuHu. All lIClutHl VI tIilS u i'iIt 10 i|
lated by his brother and shows the
character and determination of the
man Back in Kentucky when he was
but fourteen years old, Lee attended
meeting in his neighborhood al
which A. II. Garden then prominent
Greenbacker. and afterwards a candi.
date for governor of the state, was
attempting to organize a greenbacs
! club
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03

Der OF the council of Ardmore. This IL
the only political office he has ever
held. He was placed there in recogni-
tion Of his excellent ability to manage
things successfully. He accepted the
trust not as a political honor, not as
a personal perquisite but as duty
he owed his fellow citizens and dur
ing the time he was in the position
IL has often been remarked, by those
familiar with conditions, that it was
strictly a business administration. that
no public contract was ever let that
had the smattering OF a graft that
prices paid for public work OF any kind
were as low as an individual in the
conservative conduct OF successful
business would have paid for work OF
similar nature.
This is Lee Cruces idea OF conduct
ing public business and no doubt If he
succeeds in attaining the position to
which he aspires, he will see to 1t
that the same safe, conservative anu
level headed business methods are in
culcated into every department of the
states finances, that has served him
so well in the past.
The fact that Lee Cruce has been
in this country for many years, is ac-
quainted with all the conditions that
confront tho state, that he S "A stu
dent of public affairs, just the same
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03
distinctly with every strong effort for
statehood promotion.

distinctly with every strong effort for
statehood promotion.
When the object was attained. thou
sans turned to Lee Cruce as their
leader. His name was one of the first
to be associated with the goyernorship
OF the new commonwealth.
When he en,ered the contest In the
first election it was with much reiuc-
tance, tor as stated before, he has new
er been an ofiice seeker.
His friends felt that to him was in
a large measure due the success OF
statehood, that he was by ever attain
ment most amply qualified for the po-
sition and that in recognition OF his
eminent services he should be accord
ed the honor of being the first gov
ernor.
The result OF that campaign is too
fresh in the minds OF the people TO
require rehearsing here.
The people of Oklahoma by ma
jority of about 300 decided in favor
of Charles n. Haskell, the present
executive, who by his ability and ser
vices had also made himself lead
er among the people and who mas
proved a most able and energetic
executive.
Mr.. Cruce took the result of tha
verdict philosophically.
There were no regrets. no hear
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03
Those Pies of BoYhood.

How delicious were the pies of boy
hood. No pies now ever taste so
good What's changed? the pies? No.
IFS YOU. You've lost the strong, heal
thy stomach. the vigorous liver, the
active kidneys. the regular bowels of
boyhood. Your digestion is poor and
Won blame the food. What's needed?
A complete toning up by Electric Bit
ters of all organs Of digestion-Stom-
ach. Liver, Kidneys. Bowels-Try
them. They'll restore your boyhood
appetite and appreciation of food and
fairly saturate your body with new
health strength and vigor. SOC at Ard
more Pharmacy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03


as he is of his private concerns, that
he possesses a clear, strong analyti-
cal mind that enables him to grapple
with details and grasp complicated sit
uations is one of the strong arguments
that appeal to those who know him as
to his availability and adaptability for
the governorship.
He is a party man but at the same
time he is broad enough to realize ina
mnorities have rights that are bound
to be respected.
He stanis as a loyal democrat but
is not OF the kind that can see no
good in a man because he may differ
from him politically.
He realizes that there are questions
to be solved that require the united
support Of all good men who have the
interest of the state at heart and that
patriotic motives are not always con
fined TO strictly party men or meas
ures.
When statehood was being agitated
Lee Cruce was in the front ranks of
It's advocacy. He contributed his time
and money to the cause.
He was on the firing line all the
time and made several trips to Wash
ington in it's interest.
There was no hesitancy on his part.
Everyone knew where he stood. His
name became associated clearly and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03


burnings, no attempts to criticize the
verdict OF the people.
Quietly back to the duties of his pri-
yate life. Lee Cruce became again the
unassuming gentleman, the good citi-
zen, the good neighbor. the quiet man
OF business he had always been.
No man in the state gave the new
administration more loyal or hearty
support. No man in the state gave
greater evidence Of desire for the
general good. No man In the state
stood more Loyalty by everything that
would rebound to the advantage Of
he administration of Mr.. Haskell than
did Mr.. Cruce.
When his party needed his services,
there was no sulking in the tent.
When the party asked for volunteers.
Lee Cluce obeyed the first call. He
was a democrat, and as democrat
stood ready to render active service
for the party.
In the last campaign wheT the fu-
ture of the party in the state demand
ed the united effort OF its supporters,
Lee Cruce stood up and was counted.
Lee Cruce went into the thickest OF
the fray and did battle on the hustings.
Lee Cruce showed no characteristic
in his makeup OF discomfort
While others sulked and through
petty jealousises refrained from join
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-07-03
Lee Cruce, Candidate for Governor


The gentleman made a preliminary
speech that was full of the regular
arguments that were used by the party
of those days, and at its conclusion
challenged any one in the audience to
come forward and debate the subject,
specifying either democrat or republi.
can.
There was 10 one in the audience
among the older fellows who seemed
inclined to accept the def, but young
Lee, who had at that time devoted con
siderable attention TO the study of fin
ancial subjects. particularly TO the fal
lacies of greenbackism. made up his
mind that If no one else would con
front the challenger, he would; anc
not the least undaunted by the super
ior attachments OF the noted Garden,
nor by his own unseemly age, attack
ed with tooth and nail the man and
his theories, in such manner that he
brought the gentleman to his feet for
reply and they had it back and forth
until by sheer force Of argument and
earnestness Lee gained the sympathy
OF the audience, and eventually caus-
ed the unconditional surrender of his
opponent. who became so embarrassed
he left the meeting in disgust. forget
ting to organize the club which had
been his purpose in coming.
This anecdote is related here to show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-15
heated by hot water and lighted by gas
and electricity.

F. L. Browne recently purchased from
Boss & Phelps, Incorporated, the resi-
dence 1875 Lanier avenue, being one of
the Spanish homes adjoining the Gettys-
property was owned by Harry Wardman.
The same corporation recently disposed
of premises No. 1914 Evarts street, Brook
land, D. c., to Richard Flood. The. price
and was owned by J. L. Gregory.
Mr.. George McElwee has just disposed
of premises No. 1912 Columbia road
through Boss Phelps, to Mrs. NJ. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-15

Cleveland Park lot on Saith place to L. E.
Sunderland. who is having plans prepared
to erect residence. 1t will be construct
ed entirely of cement, and will be occu-
pied in the spring.
The same corporation has just sold for
Mrs. A. Skinner, to Mrs Katherine Laupp,
the residence 1916 9Th street northwest
The lot is twenty-one by 100 feet deep.
The price of the property was about
Sc. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-15
Bailey. The consideration was about

Bailey. The consideration was about
$500.
Frank Stetson has recently disposed OF
premises No. 1924 18th street northwest to
A. J. DOnnelly. The consideration was
about So. 500.
William Helmus, the local merchant.
has purchased through the same agents
premises No. 1882 14th street northwest
from George Humphrey, the considera-
ton being $500.
w. Granville Guss has sold the last of
his houses on Euclid street. through his
agents, Boss & Phelps, Incorporated, to
DR.. w. H. Schultz. 1t is the intention
Of Dr. Schultz to take immediate pos
session of the house. The consideration
was $7,45O.
Mrs. ]. II. Hill has just disposed Of her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-15
SOLD THROUGH BOSS & PHELPS.
Announcement of Recent Transfers
of Realty.

Carl Smith has sold through the real
estate corporation of Boss & Phelps an
other one of his houses in the thirty-four
hundred block on 18th street to Mrs. Clara
T. Holt, for $3.50. The house Is TWEEN
ty feet wide by $50 feet deep tn an al
ley. and contains nine rooms and bath, is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-15
snIe of RenI Ertnte.

BY virtue of an order and decree of
the county court of Rock Island coun-
dersigned, Peter Nelson, administrators
of the estate of Lars Nelson. deceased,
for leave to sell the real estate of said
deceased, at the August term, A. D. 1910,
of said court, to-wit. on the 18th day OF
August, A. d. 1910, 1 shall, on the 18th
day of September next, between the
hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and
o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
sell at public sale. at the east door of
the court house in the city of Rock Is
land, in said county the real estate de-
scribed as follows:
Commencing on the west side of block
number thirty-eight (SSl, in that part
of the city of Rock Island known as and
called the Chicago or Lower addition,
at a point eighty-six $50 feet norther-
block running thence easterly at right
angles to said west line of said block
one hundred and twenty HOO feet;
thence northerly parallel to said west
line of said block thirty 800 feet;
thence westerly at right angles to the
said west line of said block one hun
southerly along the westerly line of said
block thirty 600 feet to the place OF
beginning, it being thirty 800 feet front
on Tenth street and one hundred and
twenty C2o) feet in depth. Also com
mencing at point in the west line OF
block thirty-eight (3S), in the Chicago
Island. one hundred and sixteen (116)
feet north OF the southwest corner of
SdlQ running tntuCE east
parallel to the south line OF
said block one hundred and twenty
G20) feet; thence north parallel with
said west line thirty (30) feet; thence
west parallel TO said south line one hun
dred and twenty (120) feet to the said
west line; thence south along said west
line thirty (30) feet to the place of be-
ginning All OF the aforesaid property
being situated in the city of Rock Is
land, county of Rock Island, and state
of Illinois; on the following terms, to-
wit: Cash in hand on delivery OF deed.
Dated this 18th day OF August, A ID.
1910 PETER NELSON,
Administrator of the Estate of Lars
Nelson, deceased.
Murphy Sc Larson, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-15
LEGAL.
Petition to Probate Will

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
County Court. Rock Island County.
July Term, 1910.
In the matter OF the probate of the
last will apd testament OF Wilhelmina
Arp. deceaEed--In probate.
To All Persons Whom This May Con-
cern-Greeting:
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of July. A. -. 1910, a petition
was filed in the circuit court OF Rock
Island county, Illinois. asking that the
last will and testament OF Wilhelmina
Arp, deceased, be admitted TO probate.
The same petition further states that
the following named persons are ali the
heirs at law and legatees: Christian
Meimerstorf: kor Malmesdorf. alias
Cora Meimerstorf; and the unknown
heirs at law of said Wilhelmina Arp de-
ceased.
You are further notified, that tho
hearing of the proof OF said viii has
been set by said court for the third day
OF September, A. u. 1910, at tho hour OF
o'clock in the forenoon, at the court
house in Rock Island. in said county,
when and where you can appear. IL you
see fit, and show cause, II any you have,
why said will should not be admitted TO
probate. HENRY y. HUBBARD.
Clerk County Court.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, July 20
1910.