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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

G. Scott Stratton, who was for several sea-
sons very clever pitcher, but is now one
of the leading batsmen and outfelders Of
the Western league, is a true-born Amer
lean, coming of good old Kentucky stock,
having been born Oct. 2, 1869, at Campbells-
burg, KY, and is looked upon as one of the
best educated players in the profession,
says the New York Clipper. At an early
age his parents took up their residence at
Taylorsville, that state, and 1t was while
attending school there that he began to
play ball. He first tried his hand on first
base, and also did little catching, but
finally took to pitching only. In 1883 he
went to Louisville, and was given a trial
as pitcher by John Kelly, the once noted
ex-umpire, who was then managing the
Louisvilles. He Immediately took to the
front rank as pitcher, fielder and batsman
taking part that year in sixty-fve cham
pionship contests, in thirty-four of which he
filled the pitchers position, and in the re-
naming games he played in the outhed
ranking high a batsman, while he stood
seventh as pitcher in the official averages
Of the American association. He was re-
engaged for the season of 1885, taking part
that year In s1xty-two championship games
in nineteen of which he cffciated In the
pitchers box, while the remaining games
were played in various positions on ,.e
team He remained With the Louisvilles
during the of 1890, which was made
one of the most memorable in the history
of the game account of the revolt of the
players from the National league, and the
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pride to its graduates. among them
Jack Pickett, Ball, of Minneapolis;
Charley Irwin, Chic Fraser, Jantzen
and Bobby Caruthers.
week. The snow at Dubuque hindered
Com1skey's men some in training, but
the assurance is given that they are
in good condition.
The Millers are back on their native
heath, padding around in the slush.
If talk was play the Wilmot aggrega-
ton could hang the pennant on it's
towel rack now.
!f&*
The sporting editor of local paper
is reckoning on the basis that Healy,
Of Minneapolis, will be pie for the
Saints this year. This is worse than
Healy deserves. Although Comiskey's
men did beat him three out of four
games last year, it was in those games
that the ?9t.s:er team did It's most mis-.
cradle fielding, and on the score of
earned runs, Long John may give the
Apostles hustle this year. Give the
devil his due.
Winona this year has good team, as
follows: Frank Kulp, of Neillsville,
Wis, first base; Frank Hyke, of Sioux
City, second base; L.Mullaney, Of Hast
ingA left field and pitcher; Joseph
Whiting. Of Omaha, short stop and
left field; G. Ofill, of Prairie City, TO-,
center Held; Hewitt, of Minneapolis,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
Does business Degenerate womenr

The fact cannot be disputed that no single
factor in modern life is doing so much to de-
generate our young womanhood as this mad
race on the part of girls, impelled by necessity
or not, to go into the business world says the
Ladies' Home Journal. These may sound like
strong words to the of some but to those
who really cognzant of the immensely of
the evil results that are being wrought they
will simply fit the case and not go beyond it.
In altogether too many of our commercial and
industrial establishments. stores and factories,
the men into whose hands is given the power
to employ and control girls are not fit from
moral standpoint, to herd swine.
And yet thousands of our young women arc
allowed to go from their homes to work unde1
the influence of these men and in the atmos,
phere vitiated by them. And why? Simply be.
cause 1t is considered more respectable Ia
be employed in an Office store factory than
to be engaged in domestic service. The very
word servant has faint about it that the
majority of young women dislike, and from
which they flee. But what else are they in
business establishments than servants, pure
and simple? There can be no difference but an
imaginary one That is all. Far less leniency
is shown in our business houses to women emt
ployes than is shown, rule in our homeI
to domestic help-infnitely less.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Have Arranged a Series of Outdoor
Contests.


The st. Paul High School Athletic asso-
citation has started the season with pros
pects of much success. The following officers
have been elected: Frost M. Wheeler, presi-
dent; Morris Riley, vice president; John
Egan, secretary, and Elmer Cakes, treasurer.
A committee at once appointed to see
the Minneapolis Central High school, about
forming a Dual Interschoastic league. The
Minneapolis boys were much in favor of the
scheme and league has been formed, which
will govern the track athletics. tennis, base
ball and the football games of the schools.
The first field day held between the schools
will take place at the state fair grounds, May
49, '96, and success is assured. The events
to be contested are as follows: 100-yard dash;
high jump; 12O hurdle; l mile bicycle; pole
vault 220 DASH broad jump; 22O hurdle; l
mile run; one-half mile run; putting 12-pound
shot; throwing hammer and 440-yard- dash. !
The outlook for the base ball season is also
very bright Chester Grggs, the successful
football manager of last fall, has been elected
manager of the base ball team. He has al
ready secured twelve games to be played
during the season. The captain of the team
is George Frazer, who will doubt. put
booming team into the field. The first tennis
tournament to be held with Minneapolis will
occur at that city on June II. Each school
will be represented by the winners of its
home tournament. A hand ball tournament
is now in progress in the new gymnasium
which was fitted up with the money made
by the play. 1.-The Household on the Styx."
The probable winners of the doubles are
either Howell and Jackson, or Smith and
Mitchell, while Armstrong and Braden have
a very good show. The probable winner Of
the singles is Howell. as his playing is far
superior to most of the other contestants.
Mitchell also has a good chance All in all
the outlook for the coming season is very
bright nf
will be played at the st. Paul base ball park.
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organization Of the Inflated Players league
and incidentally was the only year that
Louisville ever had a champion professional
team. Stratton took part that year in fifty
four championship games, in fifty of which
ne 1lied the pitchers position, again rank
ing high in that position, as. well as stand
ing ninth as batsman in field of 1873 play
ers; He began the season Of 1891 with the
Plttsourg club, of the National league but
finished it with the Louisvilles, taking part
with the latter in thirty championship con-
tests, In eighteen of which he oficiated
as pitcher, and ranked second In that no.
ssition In the official averages of the Amer
lean association for that year. Stratton re-
manned with the Louisville team after the
American association and National league
We're consolidated, during the winter of
1881 and 1892, taking part during the latter
year IN sixty championship games. He was
reserved for the season of 1893 taking part
that year In fifty-eight championship con-
tests, IN thirty-five Of which he occupied the
pitchers position, and he ranked second in
the off1cial pitching averages of the major
league. He began the season of 1884 with
the Louisvilles, but finished with the Chi
Cages, taking part that year In thirty-tbree
championship contests, ranking near the ton
OF the list In the official batting averages nf
the Eis12r league. He began the season n
1895 With the Chicago c,.,h but ss.shed with III
the s.. Paul team, Of the Western league que
taxing, part with the latter in forty-Hve
championship contests, ranking high as a
6atsman, and standing second as an ONT
neloer In the official averages of that league.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
COAST BALL PLAYERS.
A Number of Them Bound for the
West.

Robert H. Leadley, the well-known base
ball magnate, formerly manager of the De-
troit National league team, the Cleveland
team and further back, the Detroit interna-
tional league team passed through st. Paul
Yesterday and left for the far West on the
Northern Pacific overland train. Leadley had
with him some thirty colts, who will form
the nucleus Of the new Pacific league which
will be made up of teams from Tacoma, Sc
attic, Portland and Victoria. Most of the
boys are young players from the minor
leagues although several of them have been
on the lists of the big teams.
The Pacific schedule will be made up as
soon as the contingent reaches the slope, and
it is expected that the Western fans will
have their full of pretty good base ball. The
boys will at once go into practice for the
season, which begins May l.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

right field and pitcher; c. r. wattles.
ef Meatevidee, catcher and first base:
NJ. Ruaeaa, or Prairie City, To-, eatefi-
efi Aep Gallagher, OF at. Louis, pitch
eTi Morrison, Of Monroe, To-, pitcher;
WV watts, Of Melville, Pa., first base
sha pitcher. Watts eaptained tho
SIOUX City club OF 1895, and will DO
captain Of the Winona club, Gala.
ghef Will be tho star pitcher Hanson.
hlahhefy, Waiworth and Richter Of
the Winoha locals. will play on trial.
milwaukee, men are bowling for
training Ten pins, Of course. It's
early in the season for the other hut
they will come to 1t.
Seattle has signed Sexton, the crack
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
Ann Arbor pitcher who was with Bos-

Ann Arbor pitcher who was with Bos-
ton last year.
The Chicago News says: 1.-The Bal
tmore bali club. undisputed cham
pions of the last two years, stands in a
class by ITSELF not only in the active
base ball operations of today, but in
the records of-the-past. 1t is distinct
and individual, in every way. Trick
work and fast playing is where Balti-
more wins. 1t is good as most games
to see them practice. The field is Ill
motion all the tune, and the keen
eyed, surehanded little fellows dart
around like trout in pool In the ac-
tual game they are always alert, al
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altered somewhat, and such other changes
made will facilitate the training which
will commence soon as the ice is out of
the lake. The club is in negotiation with
Ten Eycke and Andy ODay, of Wisconsin,
with a bright prospect Of securing them as
trainers. George Finlayson, ]. B. Loomis and
H. C. Loomis, of the university, have joined
the active force of the club and may possibly
work on the crew. The club is also con-
templating organizing crew to be made up
of local newspaper men for the purpose of
meeting similar organizations Of Winnipeg,
Duluth and st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
TOMORROW is THE FIRST GRAND
SORTIE OF THE BASE BALL
SEASON
IN HONOR TO THE VETERAN.
EVERY TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
WILL PLAY OR Do ITS
BEST.
YOUNG COACHES THE UMPIRES.
Western League Adopts the Reach
Ball for the Season of lS06-A
Dainty Courtesy.

,,,,xrorr,rx - - ~ 40 N-o~
Ing OF the base ball season. 1t is Harry
Wright day, the day set apart by COM
mon consent Of all base ball men for
a series of games in honor Of the vet
eran, the proceeds of the games to be
devoted to fund for erecting a monu-
ment In his memory, Perhaps the
most interesting game Of the many that
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
core to date is as follows:

At the close Of the play last evening ban
quet was served, the diners being the con-
testants, the donor OF the Hastings medal,
Thomas Foley, Thomas Foley Jr., Witt X.
Cochran and friends It was in honor of the
end of the first tournament of its kind ever
held on the American continent, and felicltous
addresses were made by those present.
The weekly scores on Weller G Sons al
leys were:
The Kegels-W. PETER 157; G. Haungs, 237;
]. Wagner 1856; J. Yost, 1888; N. Weller, 124;
w. Gordon, 235: w. Boyd 166.
The Interurbans : W. Bosche 1911: C.
Haungs, 226: w. Weller, 1872; j. XVII, 1854
A. Kampmann, 1856; H. Logan, 176; P. Fisher,
154
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
THREE GOOD ONES in A SHE'LL.

Fred Plaisted, James A. Ten Eyck and A..
Antilles will start on June "a, from New York
and row to Albany on a wager of $500 a COR
ner. The first named two are this week
at Wonderland and think the race will be
rowed in about thirty hours, the distance
being $50 miles
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
Hammer Record Broken,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 11.-Robert
F. Edgren, of the University of California
has again broken the hammer throwing rec
ord. From the regulation 7-foot ring, he
hurled a 16-pound hammer the astonishing
distance of 14S feet inches This was over
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12
Columbus wants Tommy Hernon.


how the flag Is won.'
Columbus wants Tommy Hernon.
The Stallings-Van Derbeck combina-
ten hes ss;",cccce ee in breaking up the
southern league, and the Detroit pres-
ident is thereby released from paying
the draft price for the Southern leagua
stars that Manager Stallings secured
for i HIN
Manager Ellis, Of Grand Rapids, is
thinking seriously Of asking permits
sion of the league to transfer his
Grand Rapids team to Toledo, and CIV
ing that city one more trial. Ellis re-
al1zes that the admission of Grand
Rapids to the league circuit this sea-
son was simply makeshift to help
out the men who had got the league
in a muddle over the Omaha affair,
end that it will hardly be retained af-
ter the close of the present season. He
believes that Toledo will eventually
become the eighth city, and he wants
to get in on the ground floor.-In-
dianapolis News.
kid" Hulen has not been able to
hold his own in the spring practice
with the Philadelphia club, and it looks
very much now as if Dave Cross would
be called on to play short, and the
kid put on the bench. Cross is too
good a man to be kept out of the game
There is still a surplus Of good mate
rial behind the bat, and Capt. Nash
has taken his old position at third
base. This left the position of short
stop the only one that was open to the
clever utility man, and Hulen has
been forced to give way to him.
The first base ball player to be
mixed up in any way with the x rays
is Peter Cassidy, Louisville's new first
baseman, formerly of Grand Rapids,
Tuesday afternoon Drs. Vance and
STICKY took a photograph Of Cassidy's
injured wrist with cathode rays. It
was very successful trial. The young
man had been suffering for some time,
and ordinary remedies did not seem to
do him any good. Then the x rays
were thought of. The Photograph
showed that in Cassidy's wrist there is
a loose piece of bone, moved to an
other part of the member, keeping the
wrist very sore all the time. Dr.
STICKY removed the splinter Wednes-
day afternoon. DR.. STICKY says the
wrist will heal up at once after the
piece Of bone has been removed, and
Cassidy will be able to play in the
opening game.
President Johnson has sent out notice
that the Western league will use the
Reach ball, presumably out of compli-
ment to Mr.. Reach for his courageous
advocacy Of the minor leagues inter-
ests at the National leagues recent
meeting in New York.
President Freedman,of the New York
club, has offered to give any member
of his team who bats over $3.50 per
cent this year suit of clothes made
to order.
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TwIRLERs ON THE STAGE.
Practice Goes on at Dubuque Despite
Rain and Mud,

Special to the Globe.
DUBUQUE, To-, April 11.-There was no
game today as the infield was muddy. Co
miskey wanted to play, but Raymond declined
and spent the afternoon practicing the out
field. The pitchers practiced the stage Of
the grand opera house. Another weeks prac-
ticing will put them in splendid shape for
the opening Of the season at Milwaukee.
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three feet farther than the worlds record ana,
a foot farther than Edgren's previous best
trial throw, which was discredited by Mitch,
ell, late of the New York Athletic club. j
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feet in front of him, while the shot from that
struck the trigger of still another gun 80
fourth gun went through an apple ON the
top of his own head.
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ways watching a chance, working
their way around the bases by daring
thefts, tricks to bewilder the pitcher,
and scienced hitting. They make few
long drives, but more short singles
spin from the bats OF the Orioles. than
are hit out by any other club. In the
field, excepting Brodie, who is a grunl-
bier and hates line drives, they are
always cheering on their pitcher,
stopping impossible drives and execut :
ing lightning plays. 1t takes ire
mendous fly to get past the out field
red-hot shot to pass the infeld. And
that is how Baltimo@
how the flag Is won.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

Dealers should attend Auction Sale, Tues
day and Wednesday, at % and "a East Sew
enth st. \
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

Choice Flower Seeds
OF all kinds at L. L. May Co.'S, % West
Fifth street
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LURLINES ARE ALIVE.
Preparing for Active Training fl
the Summer Races.

The Lurline Boat club. of Minneapolis, is
in active preparation for the coming season.
The boat house at Lake Calhoun will be
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

At Wichita, Kan, the other day, Tom
Clark Smith sighted a gun over his Shout
der and fired. The bullet struck the trigger
of gun 300 feet behind him. The shot from
that struck the trigger Of another gun 30
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-12

Seattle has signed Sexton, the crac
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Drowning of a Physician.

DR.. Henry l.. Clayton, prominent physi.
clan of Aiiddletown. Del. was drowned on
Monday at Silver Lake, near that town while
fishing. The Middletown correspondent OF
Of Every Evening gives the following account
of DR.. Clayton death: The circumstances OF
the entire community, rs told by his compan-
ion. Z. McD. Roberts. was to the effect that,
accompanied by Mr.. Roberts. DIR. Clayton left
home about l o'clock and drove to the resi-
dcnee OF NJ. NJ. Willis, where they obtained
fishing tackle. They at once repaired to the
lake to indulge in the sport of which the doc
tor was particularly fond. Havin,; procured
a boat they rowcd out some distance Mr..
Roberts occupying the center and the doctor
the stern OF the boat. The tackle was adj
iustrd and the extra eXcrtiOns coupled with
the extreme heat of the day so oyerhcated
the gentlemen that they removed their coats
and hats The doctor remarked that he never
felt better in his life and was going to indulge
in II smoke. Suiting the action to the word
he drew forth package of cigars and select
ing one, bit it. passing the remainder to his
companion. He resumed his seat. In few
minutes Mr.. ROBBERS, who was busily engaged
with the fishing apparatus. had his attention
attracted by a splash and looking up bcheld
tn" doctors feet disappearing over the back
OF the boat Knowing Clayton to he an cX-
pert diver and swimmer, Roberts thought he
was being made the victim of practical joke,
OF which the doctor was especially fond Of
playing upon his friends. He rushed to the
stern, saying, For heavens sake, Doc don't
play tricks on me- and looking over could
plainly distinguish the body slowly settling to
the bottom, but strange to say, retaining thc
position he had assumed before leaving the
boat. Roberts endcavored to reach it with
an oar. but finding that impossible he quickly
rowcd ashore and ran to ClOthier's mills to
secure assistance. and meeting +. ii. Clothcr
and Mr. Davis the gentlemen fastened to the
spot, and with the aid Of Il pole. which they
had secured. succeeded i'll raising the body
and conveying it to his home.
The supposition is that the doctor, who
was subject to attacks of heart failure. was
seized with one of the attacks and falling
overheard was drownod as during the time
Mr.. Roberts stood watching the descent of
the body. unable to render any assistance,
there was not a single struggle or effort made
to show that life was not extinct.
DR.. Clayton was graduate Of the Medico-
Chirurgical College, and afterwards became
the resident physician, which position he held
for two years. He was considered one of the
brightest and most learned physicians on the
staff. He was son of the late Henry l..
Clayton. president of the Citizens National
Bank. of this town, and whose unfortunate
death occurred in January OF the same atllic-
ton ut Baltimore, where he was on II visit to
his niece Mrs. Caroline Elason. DIR. Clay
tons widow. who is visiting in Philadelphia
his mother. who is at present in Baltimore
and a brother survive him. He was grand
nephew OF the late Hon. John VI. Clayton.
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fallen and injured her limbs several years
ago. is otherwise in good health and looks
forward to her coming birthday anniversary
. with much pleasure. Mrs. Hambcton has
three children, William c.. and Jesse W.
Hambleton. of Calvert, and Samuel Ham
bleton. of Rising Sun.
George W. Clifford. of Zion, was an Elkton
visitor on Thursday.
Miss Nette Emory, Of Washington, d. Co..
is visiting her uncle. II. d. Rowland in East
Elkton.
Miss Nellie Grant of Philadelphia. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Jesse Mnkcr, on
South street.
Mr.. and and Mrs. Harry T. Giles, of Wash
MIR. and and Mrs David c. Strain. of
Baltimore, are visiting their daughter Mrs.
q. W. Boulder, ON West Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grayson L. Bennett. and
John NJ. Dunbar. of Elkton, and Miss Ray
Settler, of Philadelphia, were the guests of
Middletown friends on Sunday.
John NJ. Reed. Jr.. of Chesapeake City,
has been spending week in Marietta, Pa.
James Il. Simmons has removed his family
TO Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Davis, of Wilmington,
are visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. William
Davis, on East Main Staeet.
The family of William o. Gilmore, of Balti-
more, have rented Il house on John street,
and will spend the summer in Elkton.
Mrs. B. r. Drew. spent several days in
Philadelphia this week.
Samuel Haddock, Il prominent citizen of
the Ninth district. is dangerously i'll at his
home near Zion, with complication of dis
paSCS.
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This is to give notice that the subscriber of
Cecil county has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county letters of administration
on the personal estate of
WILLIAM V. MOORE,
late of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 4th day of Dee. 1896,
they may otherwise lac excluded from any
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immcd-
late payment to the subscriber. Given under
my hand this ith day of June, 1896
WILLIAM T. WARBu RrON,
inCl3Gt Executor.