Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
DISAPPOINTED But CONFIDENT.
The Effect of Wards Refusal to Come
to Washington.

to Washington.
WAS HE WANTED AFTER ALL2-wHAr PRESIDENT
YOUNG SAYS ABOUT THE MArTER-REcoeSIz-
mo PRESIDENT HEwErrs PLrck AND ENTER
PRIsE-PRosPEcrs FOR THE wAsHISSroNs
As announced in yesterdays STAR. the Ward
deal is of. The question which is now agitat-
ing local baseball enthusiasts is what will be
the effect on the home club. There is no ques-
ton that Ward would have been a great draw
ing card for the Senators, and his executive
ability would doubtless have had an excellent
effect on the team. The public at first was
very anxious that Ward should come here, but
when he didn't seem to appreciate the advan-
tages offered him, after expressing a
desire to come 10 Washington, the
people began 70 think that Ward
willing and Ward unwilling were two
different persons from base ball standpoint.
and II is doubtful IL his refusal will be received
by the public with as much regret as it would
have been had he announced his ultimatum
Immediately upon his return from Europe.
The base ball people are beginning to figure
this way. II President Hewitt had sl2, 900 to
pay for one man who was unwilling 10 come,
he can Use that amount to secure two or per-
haps three Others who can far more strengthen
the team as far playing ball is concerned.
The interest in the matter is now all turned in
this direction, and President Hewitt's future
moves will be eagerly watched There can be
no doubt that the Boston interference caused
the failure of the Ward deal. and there is no
doubt that Ward still has hopes Of going TO
Boston.
WHAT n SAID IN NEW YORK.
The New York sun to-day says: 1T does not
seem quite plain why, if the New York club
doesn't want Mr.. Ward, it doesn't let him go to
Boston. The Boston club is willing to give
Ward more money than Mr.. Hewitt offered.
which is $4,000 year more than any other
player ever received, and also good-siZed
bonus for signing. Ward is but human, and
should be treated in the right way"
The New York World SAYS: John VI. Ward
gave his ultimatum to President Hewett in q
short interview at the Marlborough hotel, yes
terday fornoon. Mr.. Hewett didnot appear sur
prised when he learned that Ward would not go
to Washington, but treated the matter with the
greatest GOODNESS imaginable. Ward said to
World reporter last evening that he failed 10
see where he had mistreated the Washington
club. Il asked Mr.. Day last fall said he. to
offer my release to such clubs as might desire
my services. In doing this mentioned Boston
and Washington just as would have mentioned
Boston and indianapolis or any other club.
Boston at once began negotiations with me,
and when left Frisco had legal contract
with that club in my pocket.
The Washington management did not say
one word to me, and the first heard of il was
at Cairo, Egypt. 1t was not my fault. but their
own. could have saved them all their trouble
if they had only dropped me line before
left the country. Washington is a beautiful city
and like Its people. but this is a mere matter
of interest with me. and am simply doing what
L believe will be best for me in the end.
President Hewett did not return from New
this morning was expected. and il is thought
that when he does return he will be able to show
some real results from his New York trip.
WHAT PRESIDENT YOUNG SAYS.
Eyes, the deals off, :" said President Young to
STAR reporter to-day. What do think of
it? Why, l think that Ward has made big
mistake. and he will live to regret it. This was
turning point in his career, and he was given
grand opportunity to show himself base
ball general. He could have made himself
national reputation as a baseball manager, so
that his services would be in demand after his
playing days are over, and he could have
worked SO as to secure financial interest in
the club, I've no doubt. He might not have
succeeded, but he had a splendid chance. Ii
was big mistake on his part. Too much
credit cannot be given to President Hewitt in
this matter. There was no monkey business
about it. Walter Hewitt meant business. He
was ready to invest $4,000 TO secure the ser
wees OF one man to improve his team. The
financial details were all arranged. Wards
consent was all that was necessary to consum-
mate the deal. Mr.. Hewitt has showed enter
prise and pluck, and only gives in when there
is no possible chance of success"
THE PROSPECTS,
81 don't know but it is just as well as il is"
continued Mr.. Young. 1.-The public will not be
as disappointed as might be expected. have
noticed for some days that there was a growing
feeling among the baseball people against get
ting Ward. They didn't like the way he
acted"
Can his place be filled, do you think?"
asked The STAR man.
"As far as ball-playing is concerned the team
can be strengthened a great deal more than
ward would have strengthened il without the
expenditure OF near SO much money. And 1
believe that the public will recognize President
Hewett's enterprise, and will back him up in
his efforts TO secure a first-class ball team
Hewett cannot transfer Ward to Boston for
Wise and Morrill, and a cash consideration. as
has been suggested" said Mr.. Young. That
would be breach of faith that would not be
countenanced- Neither will Mr.. Day release
him to Boston. Mr.. Day is in the business for
money, OF course, but he would not strengthen
Boston now at the expense of his own team for
any amount. Ward will play shortstop with
the Giants, and think before the end of the
season he will wish he was playing that posi-
ton for the Senators"
THE HOME TEAM
Unquestionably the weak spots in the home
team are short-stop, third base, and right field.
With the $4,000 which President Hewett has
saved in the Ward deal he ought to secure three
pretty good ball players. He might get Wise
and Brown from the Bostons, who have a sur
plus Of star players. Then there is Pickett,
who can be secured for a couple of thousand
dollars. and he it is said, will make a great
third baseman. At any rate il is fair to pre-
sumo that Mr.. Hewett will do all in his power
to strengthen his team. IN a telegram last
night announcing Wards decision Mr.. Hewett
said: II will fill his place to the satisfaction of
Washington ball patrons"
The team as it now stands Is an Improvement
over last years. The old men are loud in their
praises of the new men. Hoy says Tin writing)
that Carney is a great ball player and will make
his mark. ODay says that Washington has
four catchers who cannot be excelled in the
country. If no discordant elements get to
work the Senators are likely to do we'll.
President Young has appointed Wesley Curry,
of Philadelphia, to be the additional umpire for
the national league. George w. Barnum, one
of the regular staff of umpires, will oficiate in
the series of games between the Chicago and
All-America teams. and McQuade will be the
martyr of the crowd at Philadelphia during the
exhibition games there.
PRESIDENT HEwETT CONFIDENT.
President Hewett returned from New York
this afternoon, and was met at the train by a