The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-07-09

has not yet approached Senator Tfllman,
put is anxious to secure the South Caro-
lima senator as pitcher or to do business
on the coach line. He is fully satisfied
that Senator Tillman will be able to
throw rocks, if not the pigskins
A number of the senators who have al
ready consented to play have signified
their preference for places on the team.
Senator Thurston, one of the greatest
baseball enthusiasts in the senate,
wants first base; Senator McLaurin
wants to catch; Senator Roach wants
right field; Senator Mason second base;
Senator Turner wants a field place, as
he is a. good sprinter, and Senator Petit
grew is said to want any position which
will put him as far away from the ball
as possible. The probability Is that If
Senator Mason plays second base Sena-
tor Allen will play third, thus giving
two men on second and third bases that
the opposing teams would not be able
to get around.
Senator McLaurin is one of the young
est members of the team, and was for
merly a well-known catcher on his col
lege team. Among other senators who
were ball players in their younger days,
and who are often to be seen at the Ma
tional league games, are Senators Heit-
feldt, Mallory Smith, Murphy German.
and Cannon. Senator German fire.
quently refers to the fact that he played
ball in his boyhood days in the lot back
of the White House and around the
Washington monument.
Aside from the money which might be
raised from the game, Senator Clark says
that the senate proposes to uphold its
prowess and pristine glory and to knock
out some of the assumed superiority of
that body on the other side of the house
against which it is supplementary to
refer.
Senator Thurston says that some limi-
tations to the game will have to be ar
ranged. He says that the team which
makes over SO runs in one inning ought
to be counted out for that inning. He is
also in favor of chest-protectors for all
the players, but does not believe that
any of them ought to be allowed buckets
in which to catch the ball
AS stated. the game is seriously pro-
posed, and will in all probability take
place. but there is. nevertheless, a great
uCdl VI amusement OH Int SeIldle sue.
There has been more baseball talk in the
Hobbies than tariff talk in the senate
chambers.
It is not known who VIII make up the
house team. Mr.. Jones is in charge OF
that, and could not be seen. Among the
prominent members of the house, how
ever who greatly enjoy a ball game,
and who are known as rooters for their
respective cities are Messrs. Payne,
Sherman and Bennett of New York;
General Grosvenor Of Ohio, and Mr..
Cooper Of Texas. General Grosvenor Is
Cincinnati enthusiast, and whenever
that team plays in Washington he is TO
be seen at the game at ell times. Speak
er Reed is a great lover Of the national
game, and often goes to National park
While he might not play on the house
team. II Is said he would probably like
to umpire the game In that event the
senate would be in danger Of upholding
its boast Of defeating the house team
Senator Clark says he has not the least
doubt Of the senate to win.
The details of the game. with a cor
rect list Of the players. viii be made