davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1898-05-16

meager pecuniary recompense attached
to the Office. Umpires usually attain
green old age. on the principal that
threatened men live long. The umpire's
typical emblem Is the suniower, as he
fiourishes in the summer, is usually de-
nominated yellow and looks seedy in the
Fall. Examples of the Almighty Gre
ator's inadvertence like the writer and
other freaks of nature may be noted
daily, but there is neither excuse nor par
don for the umpire if he be not ever
alert, all-secing and knowing.
'"1he human liability TO error is recog-
niZed as TO all except the umpire who is
expected to be -infaIible. The intent is
considered in passing Judgment on the
acts of a criminal. but honesty, sobriety
and earnest endeavor TO rule fairly do not
avail to save the umpire from merciless
condemnation for his mistakes, however
trivial In every game of baseball played
TO its legitimate conclusion, but one club
can win and the other must lose. When
the home team wins the umpire is grant
ed a respite from roasting, and the
manager of the visiting club wires home
that familiar phrase, Robbed by the UNI
pire.
when the home team Is defeated the
umpire is an Ishmaelite and goes to his
hotel through a shower Of verbal. il not
ager telegraphs his constituents that the
game was won. despite the rotten work
Of the umpire Few players will ac-
knowledge to losing games through weak
hitting. slow base running. loose fielding,
poor pitching, or the superior work of
their opponents in any Of these depart
ments. 1t is so much easier to lay it all
on the umpire who has no one to say q
word in his defense. He is the villain in
~ ~.Fy. - II
wish is frequently voiced that he might
be killed in the last act in the orthodox
style.
''Umpires are generally recruited from
the ranks of mediocre or broken-down
players. The really thoroughly competent
men in all the land may be counted on a
veteran brakeman's fingers The duties
of the position are so eXacting that few
possess the peculiar qualifications neces-
sary to their successful fulfllment, and
the majority hold their places chiefly be
cause of the lack Of efficient men. No
author of nickel library literature por
trays the umpire as a hero. and conse-
quently in the breasts Of the American
youth burns no desire 10 achieve this
sort of martyrdom.
"But seriously. the umpire cannot be
eliminated from the baseball equation and
his inaccuracies or idiosyncracies should
be criticised with calmness, If not charity
The two hundred or more rulings an UNI
pire is daily required TO make are but the
expressions of one mans opinion which
the exigencies of the game make final
and absolute. If equipped with firmness
and fairness. and versed in the technique
of the game to a reasonable degree
why should the man who essays the diff
cult task of rendering decisions on the
points of play in the game of baseball be
fection than his fellows in other walks
of life?''
The times., 1898-05-16
THE ALABAMA EDITORS.
A Large Delegation of yellow Ham,
mer Journalists in the CITY

The members of the Alabama Press
Association, numbering about one hun
dred and fifty, arrived IN tie city yes
terday and are quarterad at the Ma
tional Hotel. Many of the members are
accompanied by their wives and lady
relatives
The association held its annual meet in
Birmingham, May IL and 12 and upon
adjournment headed for the National
Capital. There are five members of the
association of whom the other are Justly
proud. These are not with them on the
present jaunt, because they believed
the sword to be mightier that the pen.
so they threw down the latter and, grid
ing on the former, enlisted in the State
volunteers, and are now at Tampa anx-
iously awaiting orders to invade Cuba
The officers of the association are:
President. NJ w. Compton; vice-president,
II. NJ. Wilson; secretary, j. A. Rountree:
treasurer Tom Green. and annual ora
tor, c. r. Bricker.
The pencil pushers who moved public
opinion for the yellow Hammer" State
will remain in the city today and to-
morrow and next day will go to Phila-
delphia to participate in the christening
of the United States steamship Alabama
A meeting of the prominent Alabamians.
resident of Washington was held yes
terday afternoon and the following pro-
gram was arranged for the entertainment
of the visitors; This morning trips will
be made to Arlington and Mt Vernon.
and tomorrow, after visiting the depart
ment buildings, the association will be
received by President Mckinley.
At the meeting yesterday afternoon
short addresses were made by the follow
ing representatives in Congress from Ala
bama: Bankhead. Tayloe, Brewer. Under
wood, Stallings. Howard. and by Messrs.
Youngblood, Fourth Auditor of the
Treasury, and NJ. Clarke, of the Con-
gressional Library.
The Times received a pleasant call from
a number of the visitors who called to
inspect the plant. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Norwood fthe Clip
per, Collevile, Ala; Miss Mollie Moseley.
Advocate, Birmingham; Mrs. W. J. Mo
nette, Banner, Gainesville Mrs Julia H.
Gillespie, Hustler, Hanceville; Miss Elise
The times., 1898-05-16
THIS IS HIS WORK.

Mr.. c. H. Beckwith. formerly of Chicago,
Government Commissioner to the Omaha Trans
mississippi Exposition, and connected with the
Treasury Department at Washington, ID. c.,
says: For six years | have been an advocate
OF the special merits and efficiency Of your rem
edies having used and recommended them ire
quently. 4 severe bilious attack quickly dis
appeared with the aid Of your Liver Cure. Twice
in the past two years your Cold Cure has driven
out severe colds. An attack OF rheumatism al
most parqlyzing my right arm, which had be
come helpless and very painful, was entirely
relieved and cured by your Rheumatism Cure,
and have had no symptoms Of the disease since.
Since residing in Washington | have used your
Fever and Ague Cure with the same good re-
suits. In fact, | have kept myself sound by
using Munyon's Remedies, although ! am sixty
years OF age. They are certainly wonder
full remedies, and have been OF great benefit 10
me-
No matter what your disease is, matter
how many doctors have failed 10 cure you, con-
suit Of Munyon's physicians. II will cost
you nothing, and may your life You can
buy Munyon's Remedies from any druggist
there are 81 different cures for 81 different all
ments-mostly 25c. vial. Office open all day
and evening Sunday, to s, 623 Thirteenth street
northwest.
The times., 1898-05-16

Every person who is a sufferer from nervous
diseases should write the Won Mohl Co, Gin
cinuati, Ohio. at once, and accept their offer Of
4 FIVE days trial treatment free Of charge This
is no C. O. d. or DEPOSIT scheme. bat a lib
eral proposition made TO unfortunate sufferers
bv this long established concern which is the
largest importer Of specifics for nervous and
The Won Mohl Co has the sole American
rights for Prot. Laborde's French preparation
Of ''Calthos" the only remedy known 10 ad-
vanced medical science that VIII positively
cure nervous debility. This remedy has for years
been used as a specific in the French and Ger
man armies, and since its introduction into the
United States has cured many thousands OF sui
ferers. and the remarkable success OF the remedy
IN Europe has been repeated IN this country.
In order TO place this wonderful treatment IN
the hands Of every person who suffers the mental
and physical anguish Of sexual weakness the
Won Mohl Co has decided to send a free trial
treatment to all who write At once. The remedy
Is sent by mail in plain package, and there is
no publicity in receiving il or taking II. AC-
companying the medicine there Is full treatise
in plain language for YOU 10 read Take the
medicine privately with perfect safety and 4
sure cure is guaranteed.
Lost vitality creeps upon men unawarcs. DO
not deceive yourself remain in ignorance while
you are being dragged down by this lnsidious dis
ease. No matter what the cause may be, whether
early abuses, eXcesses oveTEyork and business
cares. the results the same-premature less
Of strength and memory, emissions, impotency,
The times., 1898-05-16
PROPOSALS.

ANNUAL SUPPLIES FOR UNITED STATES
MARINE CORPS Headquarters United states
Marine Corps. QuarJermastsr' once, Washing
ton. D.. c.. MAY .. Is9s--Sealed Proposals. in
duplicate. VIII be received ar thi, once until
u O'CLOCK NOON. on THE 9Th DAY OF
JUNE. lsgs and then be publicly opened for
furnishing military supplies 70 be delivered al
Philadelphia, Pa. ard Washington. D. G.
Sealed proposals. in duplicate. viii De received
ar this Office until 7 O'CLOCK NOON on THE
18Th DAY OF JUNE. 1s9s. and Jhen be pub
licly opened for furnishing ice and stationery at
Washington, D. c., tGel. laundry work rari0ns
and forage az Portsmouth. y. H.. Boston Mass;
Newport r. =; Brooklyn, \. Y. Philsdelrhia
Pa; League Island, Pa; Annapolis, Nd. wash
ington, D. c.; Norfolk. Va; Port ROYAL. < c.;
Pensacola, Fla; Mare Island. Gal: Btemerton,
Wash; and Sitka, Alaska Blank proposals,
specifications and other information can De Oh
tained upon application TO the commanding,
officer. Marine Barracks. sr the above named
stations Standard samples can be examined az
this Office; az 100 South Broad Street. Phila-
dHlphia. Pa: al Marine Barracks Boston Mass.
Brooklyn, y. Y; and Mare Island Cal This
office reserves the right 20 reject any and al
bids and 70 waive defects Bids from nsanufac-
turers or regular dealers only viii be considered
F. L DENNY. Major, Quartermaster. L. 5 Nar-
inc Corps. my9.I6
The times., 1898-05-16
Precedents.

In our conduct of the present war we
may not, as critics point out proceed ac-
cording to precedents but, then. we are
in condition to create precedents. Heu-
rich's beers have always created and
maintained the precedent of being the
purest. strongest and Oldest of all manu-
featured. Write Arlington Bottling Co.
or phone six-thirty-four, for a case of
Maerzen. Senate, Extra Pale and Lager
Beer and Sparkling Sock Ale.
The times., 1898-05-16

Suddenly without warning, comes the
news that Fitzsimmons wants to fight
Corbett and Mccoy within three months.
The news has startled the sporting world
and got people wondering. Corbett chased
and made offers, but Fitz was obdurate.
be would only fight a man with a rep
utation- Then came Mccoy, asking that
F1tz define his claims. The whole thing
was joke, he claimed. Corbett finally.
. turn Fitz toward him, made an offer.
He would give Fitz the whole of a 81. 600
purse in case he did not stop Fitz I'm ten
ROUNDS, and would bet Fftz $4,000 on the
side Fiiz could see no reason why he
bhouId hght even at the price OF $500 a
The times., 1898-05-16

In order to secure uniform interpreta-
ton by ball umpires of certain sections Of
the playing rules, President Young has Is
sued the following Instructions 10 his
staff:
ITO the end that all umpires may rule
uniformly, the following interpretations
OF the playing rules viii be observed:
y. The base-runner is entitled To- ad-
vance a base on an Illegal delivery which
IS also a balk. The batsman Is entitled to
take base on an illegal delivery
''Z. Base-running is one OF the most at
tractive features of the game, and the
seven sections of rule 30 in relation to
baking, being for its encouragement,
must receive strict enforcement The
pitcher in throwing to any base to
catch the runner shall first step directly
toward said base before throwing the
ball.
''3- Rule % provides that both feet of
the pitcher shall be in front Of the pitch
er's plate in his position. In delivering
tae bail TO the batter he shall not make
a step back Of the plate in such delivery.
II. The assistant umpire shall make all
decisions at first, second and third bases;
except third base when he is making or
liable TO make a decision on any other
base, in which case the umpire shall
make the decision at third base
.. If a thrown ball strikes either UNI
pire before it reaches the player TO whom
il IS thrown no base shall be run or ad-
vantage gained by reason of ehe accident.
If 1t strikes either umpire after having
passed the player TO whom II was thrown
each base-runner shall be entitled TO ad-
vance one base"
The times., 1898-05-16
AN EXCITING GAME.
The Reds Down the CoIoneIs After
Eleven Innings.

Cincinnati, May 15.-In the most excit-
ing game of the season today the Reds de-
feated the Colonels in eleven innings be-
fore 5000 persons. Both Dwyer and BOWL
ing pitched fine ball, with the former
perhaps slightly most effective, and
Dowling's support a shade the better. E.
Smith and Clarke made wonderful catch
es at critical points. McPhee was back.
after two weeks lay-ofr with a spiked
knee. The score:
The times., 1898-05-16
CLEVELAND BEATS CHICAGO.
IsbelI Pitched Good Rail-. But Was
Poorly Summarized

Chicago May 15.-The fielding in the
game today was the poorest on the
grounds in many a day. Isbell pitched
magnificent bali and deserved better sup
port. Although the Chicagos were bad in
their fielding. there were some bright
spots. the double play by Donahue and
Everett being the fearure The score.
The times., 1898-05-16
Patriotic PrgiIist Peterson.

The following letter was received yes
terday at this office:
Sporting Editor Times: AS I am a
member of the District National Guard
I am forced 10 call off my match with
Mr. Joe Fielden, as I think it more neces-
sary TO go to war than to fight a priva te
match here. so l will therefore forfeit my
$50 to Mr. Fielden. Respectfully,
.PETE PETERSON"
The times., 1898-05-16

on bases-Cleveland. A.; Chicago, g. First
base on balls-On Wilson, /: off IsbeII. g.
Struck out-By Isbeil. / Three-hase hits
Blake and Mccormick. Two-base hits
Ryan and Lange. Sacrifice hit-WiIson.
Double play-Donahue and Everett Um-
pire-McDonald. Time-2 hours
The times., 1898-05-16
Trotting at Brightwood.

The trotting season of 1898 will be inau-
gurated on Decoration Day a; the Bright
wood Driving Park under the manage
ment of 3. F. McCaully.
The program viii include three races in
the 300, 2:40 and 2:SO classes. The purse
in each event viii be 500, divided as usu-
al There will be a trotting match be-
tween Mike Dugan's colt by Claymore.
Jr.. and colt owned by Mr.. Woodey, of
Georgetown, for a purse of 500.
Brown George, owned by John Hogan.
will trot against his own time of 2:35-1-2.
The times., 1898-05-16
BOXING AND BOXERS.

Mysterious Billy Smith does not seem
to fancy boxing Charley Johnson. The
men were to meet at Athens, Pa, tonight
but Smith wanted more time to train and
would not box before May %. He also
wanted a guaranteed purse divided a GER
tain way. In order to give him no chance
TO crawl out of a contest with Johnson,
Manager Deady decided TO give in TO all
his demands on condition that Smith post
a forfeit that he would box Johnson and
that he would not foul the latter in their
contest The men are to meet at catch
weights for fifteen-round bout, and they
should certainly put up a swift and
scientific so, Is they are about the two
most aggressive men in the business. The
preliminary bout viii be fifteen-round
20 between Jimmy Fogarty. the lately
arrived Western boxer, and George Cole,
the husky coIored welterweight, of Tren-
ton. y. J. This should also be fast bout.
as both men have been in training and are
in fine condition.
The times., 1898-05-16

Minor, Breeze, Northport; Harold E. Hill
dreth, Advertiser New Decatur.
The president of the assOciation-which
celebrated its twenty-seventh anniversary
at Tuscaloosa, on May II and 12-is NJ W.
Camper of the Florence Times.
The times., 1898-05-16

CASlELDEKb, The Reliable Jeweler.
now at 1103 Pa. Ave-, will remove
tn 935 PA. Ave. May 23. Until then n
Discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on MI Diamonds, Watches and jew
elry.
The times., 1898-05-16
M ME. THEO

siedllIh ana card reader. Washingt5n's most
famous ClairyOyant and Palu5st. CoTs1,Ir be- IN
business love and family Affairs: reuuites the
separated; removes spells; CAUSES speedv mar
rage and gives good luck. Open daily German
9Po1th' z2c and SOC, go II 81 NV myI3-I4t
sPIRITUALISN-Sirs Zoller, Medium. II02 View
OK ave (llth and NV; seances Tuesday
anu % IIld9y evenings interviews daily my1s-1w
AND He NEVER WAS HERE BEFORE, Wen.
you bet ne VIII come again for one Of those
elegant custom-uade Spring suits. Slightly worn
ior such LITTLE money come and look AZ one
Of them JUSTHS OLD STAND, 90 D St Nv.
myI1-1t
The times., 1898-05-16

Members of the Masonic fraternity who
have not yet made returns for the season
tickets sent them for the Masonic Fair
and Exposition are urgently requested TO
do so at once in order that the books of
the ticket committee may be closed and
the prizes awarded by the board of con-
troll. Settlement for season tickets should
be made at the headquarters of the board
1925 New York Avenue
The times., 1898-05-16
Mrs. DIR. REM ER
HPECAIIST

SPECIALIST
ir obstetrics. gold medal awarded for the scisnes
Of obstetrics from the University OF Mun:eh Ba-
EEria; treats successfully Somen's complaints
and irregularities; private saljtarium for ladies
before and during condneLlent. OEce hours rom
Q to .. u No. elS Pa. ave. NV, Washington,
D. c. iaz7-tf
The times., 1898-05-16

CASltLBERd, The reliable JeyeIer
now at 11o3 Pa. Ave. Will remove
to $50 Ia. Ave. May 23. Until then n
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and lew
elry.
The times., 1898-05-16

CASTELBERG, The Reliable Jewe1er,
now at 1903 Pa. Ave. will remove
to 9:s5 Pa. Ave. May 23. Until then a
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and Jew
elry.
The times., 1898-05-16
NATIONAL DENTAL PARLORS.

80 a - - -
Gold filings and bridge work q speciality AZ
the lowest price; amaiEam filings SOC HIIi sgts
Of teeth on pla1es, >; extracting either by ga5
or local spray, absolutely PaInles5 5Oc- with
anteed the best; open On sundays from 10 10 3
o clock mh22- ITEM
The times., 1898-05-16
wANTED-posTAGE sTAMps

WANTED-For cash, all kinds of United States
postage and department stamps; collections
also bought. II. F. DUNKHoRST. Io95 7th ST.
NV. mhi-u
The times., 1898-05-16

Sailor Tom Sharkey. having been de-
feated by Jim Jenries, says he is deter
mined TO re-enlist in the navy. His in
tention is to come East and get on a
vessel in Admiral Sampson's fleet. Shar-
key has many shipmates in the Atlantic
fleet, and as he loves fight Of any kind,
he VIII be thoroughly at home.
The times., 1898-05-16
FOR sALE-sUBURBAN PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Teu-rooEl house. barn. fine shade.
well Of excellent water. and acres OF good
garden land two miles from Washington: on
electric car line: 10 be sold May Is. at $50 D.
m, at auction, by decree of court. for whatever
it may bring; 10 settle an estate; terms easy:
call for particulars; also other places for sale or
rent, and lots for SI0O each JAMES z CLEN-
ENTS, 1921 F ST. NV myI43t
FOR SALE-A beautiful Groom cottage in Brook
land, d. c.; 5000 less than cost If party can
pay $500 in cash; cellar; hot and cold water:
bathroom; shade; chicken-house; large lot and
good porches; no trifers need answer Address
COTTAGE, this Office. myII 2w-em
The times., 1898-05-16
GOSSIP Of THE DIAMOND
President Young's Circular TO
the Umpire staff.
GAMES SCHEDULED TODAY

Record of the Clubs Up to Saturday,
Hurst on the Championship Race
A Contemporary Suggests the
Abolition of the Error Column
The Umpire as Seen by an Umpire.
The times., 1898-05-16

Games Today.
WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK
BALTIMORE AT PHILADELPHIA.
ST LOUIS AT PITTSBURG-
BRooKLYN AT BOSTON.
CHICAGO AT CLEVELAND.
The times., 1898-05-16
FOR sALE-HIcYcLEs.

RIDERS, ATTENTIoS-we have This DIV -.
ceived % high-grade bicycles. new and slight
" used; offered AZ the greatest slaughtering
prices of the year-97-'9S models Before Won
pay $50 and S75, come and see US. Single-tube
tires put on, $I-50. bought outright NEW YORK
CYCLE Co, 43i 9th st. myI5-7t
FOR SALE-We're clearing ont 4 lot Of psed
wheels at lowest Of low prices Mems Rem
ington. s35. Orient, S35. +. C. SMITH. I22s
Pa. ave. myII-tf-eIn
The times., 1898-05-16
Games Yesterday.
Games Today.

CINCINNATI, 4; LOUISVILLE, 3.
CLEVELAND, 5; CHICAGO, 2.
The times., 1898-05-16

Two-base hits-MilIer. Steinfeldt and
Clingman. Three-base hit-Clarke Sacri-
nee hits-Miller, Beckley, Steinfeldt and
irwin. Stolen bases-McBride and G.
Smith Struck out-By Dwyer 2; by
Dowiing, 3. Bases on balls-Off Dwyer. 1:
off Bowling, 8. Hit by pitcher-G. Smith.
Double plays-kitchey and Dexter; q.
smith, Dexter and Clingman: Clingman
and Wilson; McPhee, Steinfeldt and Beck
ley Left on bases-Cincinnati, 7; Louis
vie, O. First base on errors-Cincinnati
z; Louisville L. Umpires-Cushman and
Heydler. Time-2 hours and 10 minutes
The times., 1898-05-16
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE Dis
TRTCT OF COLUNBI4-NAURICE J.
COONEY ct al. v. LEO. Y. COONEY, et Il.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRTCT or COLUNBI8-MAURICE J
COONEY ct Al. y. LEO. Y. COONEY, et Il
Ne Is. s73- Equity Doe -.
This cause being referred to me for settlemen
OF the trustees accounts and distribution
notice IS hereby given that I viii proceed unde
the said order on MONDAY. THE 23D OF MAY
1S9S, AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, al my Office. in IN
United States Court House in this citv All per
sons having claims against the estate OF the LAT
the same, with the proofs thereof 70 me on o
before the said date JAMES c. PAYNE,
myI4. IL, IS. y. ., %. Auditor
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. No. s52I DOcke
"a. Issued April z9 ISSS.
Application having been made 70 the Suprem
Court OF the District OF Columbia holding Or
phans Court, for letters OF administration 0l
said estate. bv Caroline SchlaE, this is 10 civ
on FRIDAY, THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OIL
MAY, A. d. 1s9s. AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ L
show cause why such application should not b
granted
Attest: J. NOTA NcGILL.
Register Of Wills. d. O.
F. L SCHMIDT, Proctor for Applicant.
my2,9
IN JUSTICE COURT or THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, BEFORE LEWIS T. O'NEAL
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JAMES 0. GRAY
vs.. CHARLES T. CLARK.
summons IN due form having been ISSUED
out of this court to lawful constable OF thi
District for the said defendant. and the s4m'
having been by said constable returned 'not 20 b,
found, it is hereby ordered that said defendant
cause MS appearance 70 be entered herein on o
the cause VIII be proceeded with as in case o
default.
LEWIS l. O'NEAL.
my2,9,16 Justice Of the Peace. d. c.
The times., 1898-05-16
Dr.. herman.

EXPERT SPECIALIST in the cure Of all urfvats
diseases. Hydrocele, Yaricocsle. Structure In
potency, and SyPhilitic Diseases positively cured
Advice and Consultation Free Both Sexsa
Hours. 10 l2 70 5; Tuesday, THURSDAY 20
SATURDAY Evenings
COZ F Street Northwest.
(Closed sundayl mhsott
The times., 1898-05-16
The "3 Days Cure

uor men) leads al remedies in this city, a
PUhPl ana permanent cure or no charge; con-
suItation free DR. NcKEEHAN. ZIG I2th s.
Nv. Once hours. 10 a. m to ! D. m 10 q
?. M Sunday, 70 p. m. ap22-Im