by the time the "greyhound" reached alki point, "bailey gatzert" was well ahead, but with more fuel feed into the firebox, "greyhound" was able to close the gap, and by duwamish head, "greyhound" was only 500 yards behind the "gatzert". at about this time, the steamers were recognized from the docks in seattle, causing an excited ground to gather. during the remaining three miles across elliott bay, "greyhound" continued to gain, but "bailey gatzert" was still first into the dock. however, on the return trip to tacoma, where the steamers also raced, "greyhound" beat the "gatzert" by one and one-half minutes.