Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-29
MIR. LARNER,S LORE.
He Explodes the Idea of Won der Ahe GET
ting Washiuston's franchise.

nnR WashfnGt0na Fr1nchtae.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE pIsPArcH.J
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-It has been a re-
markably quiet week at League headquarters,
and President Young has had very little to do
in the way Of making assignments of players
or granting releases to those who are dIssatis-
fed with their present positions. The reaction
has set in, however. so far as regards the Sena-
tors, and after an exceptionally brilliant ca
reer of a couple of weeks at home they have
taken lasting grip on eighth place and are
holding to it with desperation worthy of bet
ter cause. After maintaining an average of
two-thirds against Chicago and their old-time
TERRIERS from indianapolis. a clean record of
three straight from Pittsburg and but one
scalp for the babies, since their Northern tour
they have become terribly scared and seem
afraid to win. At least such is the opinion
here among the cranks and there are loud
cries for reform and recruits to strengthen the
badly wrecked Senatorial aggravation." as a
colored enthusiast aptly termed them.
One of the most interested spectators during
the sojourn of the Senators at Capitol Park
was Secretary Rusk, of the Agricultural De-
partment, whose long: white beard seemed to
be tallsman for the local team. He was
termed the mascotte because he has thus far
failed to see them beaten. and since their re-
turn from the West the Secretary. by a singu-
lar coincidence, missed every defeat by being
detained at his office until after the game
Another thing has been noticed IN connection
with the Secretary's visits, and that is the ball
is always kept away from his seat, which is in
the first tier at the right of the steps leading
into the grand stand. A chair has been set
apart for his use, and no one is allowed to take
%aSd %ay be for sesss Tns ea Sesd one Of the
Agricultural Department is usually accom-
panied by his private secretary. and both gen.
temen keep score Oh the game. and occasion
merits of base hit or error, and the Secretary
Is generally right in his conclusions
All sorts of rumors are prevalent here at
present, the most popular being the revival of
the story that Won der Abe proposes to remove
his nine from st. Louis to Washington at the
close of the present season. His reason for
making the change is said to be that people in
St. Louis will not accord him the patronage
which he thinks Lis combination merits
There is no use going out to see the st. Louis
nine play" said citizen OF that place recently,
because it is a foregone conclusion that they
will win. Once in while they lose game but
that is only for appearances sake and it is usu-
ally like cent pie-all the fruit is on one side
Won der Abe is not making money this year,
for the crowds have fallen OF, and he is anxious
to come to Washington and take charge of a
League team. he thinks that there will be
money IN it for all concerned, and when the
next annual meeting Of the League IS held
there is gong to be some lively music and CON-
petition for place by der boss manager.
Meanwhile Manager Hewett, of the Wash
ingtons, is laughing in his sleeve at the guilt
bility of mankind and the ease with winch he
disposed of 1000 season tickets at SIS EACH
When there was prospect that Ward and
other big guns of the League would come here
people could not get their money down fast
enough to secure their tickets. and before a
ball was pitched 900 anxious spectators were
clamOring for admission to the grounds. Sub
sequently these tickets, which were of the cou-
pom variety. were retailed about the city at
the rate of 40 cents each and it was not long
before the supply was exhausted Now that
coupon tickets can no longer be had every Wis
itor to Capitol Park must put up half a dollar
and the League magnates congratulate Young
Napoleon Hewett upon his foresight. Twenty
five thousand dollars in cash is pretty good for
a starter, and this amount was deposited in
bank for emergencies before Mr.. Hewett
opened the park gates last spring. He says he
is playing on velvet now. r. NJ. LARNER