Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
FARRELL IN THE CITY
The Well-known Ball Player Sees
Mr.. Earle Wagner.
CAME AFTER some OF THAT $1,000
The "Duke of Marlboro" Now
Greeted as King.
AN UNSATISFACTORY MEETING

claim are his enemies" namely, Manager
Schmelz and Mr.. Wagner Of the Washing
ton club, but they are by no means his
foes. Farrell arrived in Washington at a
late hour last night, and after witnessing
the fire on Louisiana avenue retired
An interview was held between Treasurer
Talcott, Director Wheeler, Manager Ward
and Farrell in New York yesterday, and it
is said that Farrell was again told that
$500 was the highest amount OF money
the New York club would pay him. He i'm
mediately announced his intention of COM
Ing to this city to talk with Schmelz.
Il am going there to get $500 of the pur-
chase money" he said in reply to a Ques-
ton.
suppose they won't give it to your he
was asked.
in that case 1 am going to call the whole
deal on
grounds at 10 o'clock this morning when a
Star reporter reached there. Every player
under contract with the home team was
practicing in the field. and Manager
blazer and cap. was directing the move
ments of his men.
where's Farrell?" asked the reporter.
Mr.. Schmelz seemed to be nonplussed.
"Farrell%' he replied. We've got moth
ing to do with Farrell"
Hes in Washington, and has an en-
easement to meet you here at 10 o'clock"
well, that's the first I've heard of it"
was the reply. 1T is quarter past ten now.
But come over and see Mr.. Wagner"
Mr.. Wagner was found seated on the
right field bleachers, and appeared to be
greatly interested in the movements of the
players. He also was ignorant of the pres
ence of Farrell in Washington. Then
short conversation ensued, during which
both gentlemen expressed it as their orin-
ion that the New York club is playing a
great game of bluff and also stated that
Farrell Will not receive a hve-cent piece
from the Washington club. MIR. Schmelz
resumed his position in the field.
a few minutes later, Farrell, attired In a
gray suit, spring overcoat. undressed kid
gloves, wearing hat of the latest style,
ana smoking cigar. entered the grounds
ana walked up to Mr.. Wagner and the fe-
porter. The meeting was pleasant on both
Sides When the players caught sight of
the great catcher a shout went I'D from
more than score Of threats. and Farrell
was quickly surrounded by his old friends.
How's the king?" asked someone
They're trying to throw the king down."
replied Farrell, who up to this season had
been merely the ''duke'-of Marlboro.
Are you with the New Yorks?" came
from AL Maui.
NO; just stopped over there for a little
While, was the answer.
The players soon fell back, and Manager
Sehmelz was seen walking across the field
Inc much-talked-of meeting was about to
take place.
heno' Cnarley, said Mr.. Schmelz with
the utmost effusiSe-ess.
AN right, thanks" Charley said
Where are you gcirg?" was the next
question from the v ashington manager.
Farrell professed ignorance.
we've got nothing to do with YOU"
Got no use for ne! Then that's all
want to know"
But he evidently did want to know more,
for moment later Farrell remarked that
he wanted some OF that money paid to
Washington by the New York manage
ment.
Then began a conversation participated
In by Schmelz, Wagner and Farrell. and
which lasted nearly an hour. The whole
situation was fully discussed. At one point
Mr.. Schmelz said to Farrell that the latter
had no contract with the Washington club
Yes, have he answered.
We'll, sign ii, and let Nick Young decide
the matter" was Mr.. Schmelz's next re-
mark.
mo. I won't put myself that far in your
power"
The discussion was continued Farrell
emphaticaily stated that he did not think
he had been treated at all squarely by the
Washington club. and was answered that
all the Unfairness was on the part Of the
New York people.
"In case the deal falls through then I'm
out of the league" the catcher went on to
say.
THE New York people can't let you 60"
was the reply of Mr. Schmelz. They have
starred you as much as they could They
it's case of have to- with them now The
New York public wants you and the club
officials must. therefore, play you, and at
your own terms, too"
This practically ended the talk and the
group started to walk down 7th street Far
rell intended leaving for the metropolis at
O'Clock this afternoon, but, invitation,
decided to remain over until tonight in or
der to witness the game this afternoon be-
tween the Kids and the Vets. All he would
say in relation to the matter was that he
was going back to New York and that he
did not intend to take a seat on the bench
this season.
II am not going to keep my mouth closed
any longer, said MIR. Schmelz later 1--WE
have been trying to treat the New York
club squarely and in return are being abused
from all sides. Johnny Ward Is trying a
great game Of bluff, but he is not playing 1t
right.
He Is the man who always stuck up for
players rights. He was continually bucking
against the mana cement of the club where
he played, and he always came out ahead
Now that he Is a manager, he Is causing all
this trouble and putting the Washington
management in bad light merely for a
paltry $500. 1t Is ridiculous. The idea of
the great city of New York not being able
to pay such a player as Farrell as much
money as the so-called one-horse town of
Washington did,
Up to this point at least the great Meekin-
Farrell base ball deal between the Wash
as 1t did before Mr.. Farrell journeyed to
Washington. 1t was stated by a spectator
at the park this morning that his visit here
was at the expense of the New York club
and was merely another of Johnny Wards
bluffs.