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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-25
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Heated Controversy Between
Johnson and Dreyfuss.
WAR A POSSIBILITY
NATIONAL LEAGUE FAILS TO
LIVE UP TO PEACE AGREEMENT.
Y. M. c. A. Defeated CAROLS in Great
Basket Ball Contest-Good
Bowling Averages.
WAR A POSSIBILITY

The little war cloud that developed In
New York last Saturday between the
American and National Leagues is the all
absorbing topic of interest at present
among the close followers of base ball.
President Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg CLUB.
doubtless egged on by Magnates Brush.
Freedman and Ebbetts. has been Insisting
upon the best dates at the opening of the
season for the New York club, notwith-
standing that these plums fell to the Ma
tional League last spring. This season
President Johnson insists that the Ameri-
can League shall have these choice dates
and as a result he and Dreyfuss had quite
a wordy warfare in New York Saturday
afternoon.
The New York Sun says that Dreyfuss
called up Johnson. at the Criterion Hotel,
on the telephone, and the following con-
American Leagues president:
Are you coming down to National
League headquarters today to talk over the
Schedulesg asked Dreyfuss.
81 am still confined to my room" replied
johnson. why can't you come up here?"
Have you got schedule drawnT
queried the Pittsburg man.
mo! What Is the use or drawing
schedule until we can agree on the big holi-
day dates and plums?" was Johnsons re-
tort.
L have two schedules, snapped DTey-
fuss; and If you have none see no reason
for a conference. Besides, you are talking
in this mornings papers!'
Talks Too Much.
''See here Dreyfuss, don't you refer to
newspapers You have been chattering
away ever since we left the Loughery Club
in Cincinnati. You have made all sorts OF
statements in Pittsburg and New York
about the schedule. and also about the
American League. Now want to say that
do not care to see you or your schedules
and will have nothing more to do with you
in any way. l will talk over the schedule
later, perhaps. with some man from your
league who does not do so much talking!
johnson hung up the receiver with bang,
and, turning to several newspaper men,
said:
1T is ridiculous for me to attempt to do
business with man who is not inclined to
be fair. When 1 called on Dreyfuss two
was surprised to find that he and his friend
Ebbetts had drawn schedules which were
impossible under the terms of the peace
agreement. Dreyfuss told me that the New
York Nationals would have to open the sea-
son here first, and that they would also in
sist upon Memorial day. in spite of the fact
that the New York Americans stood aside
last year on both these occasions, with the
understanding that they would have the
two plums this season. Then he asked the
American League to withdraw from Boston
on Bunker HfN day, June II, where both
teams have played in the past on that date.
He further insisted that the National
League have the opening in st. Louis,
where they opened last year. and so on.
In spite of all the arguments 1 attempted
to offer, DreyfuSs simply replied:
Z have to schedule the clubs where the
most money iSp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-25
Donovan Won't Do.

Saturday night special dispatch came
out of st. Louis to the effect that Patsy
Donovan. who managed and captained the
National League club in that city last sea-
son. was wanted by the American League
to look after the club In Washington When
In this city last week President Johnson
asked several local people as to Donovan's
standing in this city, and he was given an
almost unanimous answer that Patsy
wouldn't do. He had been in Washington
some years back. and failed to set the city
on fire. Since leaving Washington Done
van has drifted from Pittsburg to st.
Louis. and IN neither place has he turned
out winner. Which brings the much
mooted question down to one point. that
James Fl. Manning Is the only man for
Washington. Compare the careers of Man
ming and Donovan managers and the
after is made to look like q novice. Ned
Hanlon Is undoubtedly the greatest base
bel manager in the business. but Manning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-25
M STANDI,
Go-.>.
INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES OF TEN HIGH MEN
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Opinions Asked On Medal o. Match
P1ay.
The circular sent out this month By the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-25
On Dangerous Ground.

Later in the day Dreyfuss was seen by re-
porters. and denied that he was after all
the best dates the decisive stand taken by
Mr.. Johnson doubtless making the Pitts
burg magnate realize that he was treading
on dangerous ground. Ever since the peace
agreement between the two leagues Messrs
Dreyfuss. Brush and Ebbetts have been
going around with chips on their shoulders.
and doing everything possible to stand a
fight between the two -organiza tons, but
the other five owners of clubs in the Ma
tional League have directly opposite views
and ii would not be surprising move II
the pusnacious trio was given, TO under
stand that it does not control the entire
body.
The American League pays President
Johnson $4,000 a year to attend to its bust
ness and he is allowed full sway In every
thing as he has earned the magnates' con-
fidence through fine executive ability. The
National League also pays President Pull
liam almost the same salary, and 1t IS a
curious fact that in all the important deal
ings he has little to say, the magnates of
that organization apparently being unwill-
ing to trust anybody but themselves. With
Johnson and Pulliam having full charge of
the two leagues the war clouds would
quickly be pushed to the background. and
the national game placed on plain Of
success never before reached III this coun-
try.
AS to whether the American League is
ready to fight the National can be CLEANED
from the fact that President Johnson was
Immediately notified by Magnates Farrell
Shibe. Somers, Killilea and Comiskey, the
monied men of the organization, to go the
limit. and that they would stand for any
thing he did. In contrast to this action
several magnates of the National League
made the wires warm yesterday talking to
Mr.. Dreyfuss in New York, and the
chances are that the Pittsburg man will do
some tall crawling within the next ten
days.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
SHOULD SPEAK AMERICAN.
WASHINGTON Woman Who Had Been
Abroad Asked for "BoOts"-Did
Not Get High shoes.

While one abides in the United States
it is just as well to speak English as she
is spoken here, and not as our cousins
across the water prefer it. | am moved
to say this by the experience of Wash
ington woman who has just come home
from Hot Springs. She has spent great
deal of time in England and she has q
near English accent and vocabulary in
which she takes great pride. Some lit
tie time before she left the Springs she
wrote to her husband in Washington OF
her pressing need OF footgear.
please go right down to Thus-and-
Sos" she wrote, and get me a pair
of boots. The puppy has chewed up my
last pair and haven't thing left. They
have my last and size at Thus-and-
Sos"
Now her husband, says the Washing
ton Post, is plain, unimaginative man
of United States habits and speech, and
boots to him meant boots. He didn't
concern himself to wonder whether
milady wanted boots for riding or
wading, he knew simply that she said
she wanted boots, and boots she should
have. So the lady came up from Hot
Springs with the Bulliondorfs in their
private car, with an expensive pair Of
riding boots in her trunk, wrath in her
eve and a pair of black satin slippers
on her feet Hereafter when she wants
high shoes she'll say shoes and not
boots
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

my very own-my sweet adorable,
beautiful superb wife 1t won't do any
good to try to mislead them.
They'll all know it the minute they
see us. l couldn't keep from looking
happy, no matter how hard tried. But
leave it to me. I'll fix it so they won't
stare at us or whisper about u.s."
After the train had started Arthur
looked up the conductor and had a short
conference with HIM.
Then the proud groom returned to his
wife, and the official, standing at one
end of the car, said, waving a hand to-
ward the happy couple:
Ladies and Gentlemen: | am re-
quested to announce that they have just
been married.
They are anxious to have it under
stood that they are not at all ashamed
OF themselves, and they don't propose
to pretend that they are old stagers.
thank you, one and all, for your kind at
tention''
Then, says the st. Louis Republic.
their fellow travellers all stepped for
ward and congratulated them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
EXCITING FOX HUNT.
Regins in Pennsylvania Woods and
Ends in Dining Room of the
Town Coal Dealer.

fox hunt which began on the
grounds of the Upland Fox Hunting
clubs fields. then coursed through the
streets and ended in the dining-room of
private house. where Reynard was
captured, gave the quiet town of Upland,
Pa. an exciting turn the other day.
Hounds belonging TO Edward Grocer
had started large red fox. which. in
stead of taking 10 the woods, dashed
into town. The clatter OF horses hoofs,
the blare of the huntsmen's bugle and
the barking of the dogs in mad pursuit
brought the populace on the streets. A
hue and cry was raised. Catch the foxI
Catch the fox! There he goes,"
And hundreds of men and boys aug
mented the ranks OF the relocated
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Playing For
High Stakes


N EATLY attired and sober. BEDFORD
Y appeared very much cut of place
10 that part of the city he was visiting.
anown as Hell's Half Acre. 1t had
aeen, in the infancy of the place. in
tiuded in the fashionable residence
district, but was now given over to
W1cksterS and toughs. Houses which
we're once the homes of wealth shell
Tered lawleSsneSs and Squalid misery,
FALLING to mind Byron's smile of the
ruined urn whose holy dust was scat
ssred long ago" On the sidewalks in
'front.' of brothels, dives and cheap
sanch rooms were gathered motley
crowds of low whites. negroes and
brazen women of both races. so that
Tue very air was attainted with sin
and crime
Redford on any other occasion might
have regarded the surroundings with
horror and shrinking, but as he jostled
among the rabble he was SO intently
scanning certain landmarks that he
vas partially lost to the toughness and
Tibaldry
At length he reached a block in
located. when he began walking more
asisurely. Scrutinizing closely each
shop, he stopped after passing the
hSt
The worst looking of the lot" he
said 10 himself, as if recalling a de-
Eription given by some one: lin the
window to the right as you enter. a
tonglomeration of valiSes only; the
proprietor about 40 years of age, an
American with sandy hair, and beard.
aud rendered villainous in appearance
by broken nose 1t is hard to dis
anguish the worst shop where all are
30 disreputable; and see no show
window filled entirely with valises.
Perhaps the decorator has changed the
display during the last month, | SUP
pose it will be best to enter all and try
70 locate the person described by a
bok at the proprietors."
Walking into the nearest he found
4 youthful Jew: but as he was on the
point of leaving. an individual an
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Way Behind the Times

Mrs. Dearborn-Is she an up-to-date
woman?
Mrs. Wabash-No; why she can count
all the husbands she's had on the fingers
of one hand!-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

huntsmen. Up and down the streets, In
and out of alleys, round lamp-posts.
over doorsteps came the crowd at
Reynard's heels.
A man placing coal in the cellar of a
house saw a red streak whiZ before him,
pass into the coal hole at his feet and
disappear in the cellar. 1t was the fox.
Tongues hanging out, the dogs leaped
to the hole.
Bang, the coal man shut the window
on the hounds and the crowd and leaped
into the cellar. Up the steps into the
dining-room he chased the fox, while
the eager huntsmen and more eager dogs
waited without.
The fox, cornered in the house, was
captured and returned safely to the club
for the next hunt.
But the dogs and the boys went away
disappointed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

Twering the description entered from
the street, who, after sending the Jew
en- an errand, went behind the coun-
ser.
Have you a good collection OF over
noats?" Redford inquired.
"a jm-dandy lot" was the response.
"ghis way, please"
Eaaching the rear of the shop the
broker gave his customer glance
Rzing him up in an instant.
Something nice?" he asked, and
uncovered a pile of overcoats Of varied
quality and pattern
Something good, at least. prefer
lark blue if you have it, though
ant say that I'm particular"
There is but one Of that color in
STOCK" explained the broker, taking
he garment from a drawer. Fine
7sing-stunnin'- to-date. have
di2nght of taking it for myself, since
1de owner has let slip the time by two
days for its redemption"
The words prepared Bedford for ex-
sortion. To prevent this he affected a
lack of interest. though his eagerness
was apparent enough to the shrewd
hooker.
Il once refused an offer of $50 for
X, the latter continued. 1T catches
rhe eye at once, you see. Any judge
2f goods knows what a thing like that
would cost in a tony part of town."
But it is soiled. Perhaps it has q
history; sentiment alone could make
l. SO valuable"
Who should know its history, or
suspect that it has one?" The broker
wasasnow playing into the others
hands. "All | know is that the young
iellow who left it here-about your
slZe and age-was on his uppers, and
u bad way generally. But the coat
speaks for itself. Guess I'd better not
dispose of 1t. recall now that the fell
low requested me to be sure and hold
L six months. l promised, and try
10 keep my word.
He turned to replace the coveted
cvercoat in the drawer. For some rea-
Eon BEDFORD became considerably agi-
.ated at this movement, and offered
500. This was also refused
We'll, it suits my fancy, and I'll
z1ake 1T forty MORE" BEDFORD saiu.
'G2deed, | have a right TO it,"
What right? Do you hold the tick
e. What are you giving me, any
way! Why should a man able to pay
so much be customer here? If the
hing is worth a hundred dollars to
lou 1t is worth five times more. Be
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

1T will be SO horrid to have every
body staring at us and whispering that
we are just married
Let's act as if We had been married
long, Tong time. SO they won't suspect"
But I'm proud of it, he said. slip
ping an arm around her and drawing her
lovingly close TO him
To like to stand on housetop some
where, darling. and shout so that all the
world could hear il that you are mine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
EQUAL TO OCCASION.
Ruse of a Young Husband who Was
Not Afraid OF His Matrimonial
Achievement.

After the last old shoe had fallen on
top of their carriage the bride looked
up tenderly into the proud young mans
eyes and said:
II feel awfully nervous and silly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

He-I can kiss you. easier. dear, if you
sit in my lap.
She~-I really believe you're getting
laZy.-ToWn Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

The man who once was railing
'Gainst the summers sultry blast
Now sits beside the furnace,
Sadly musing on the past.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Deaths from ApopIexy.

Only II per cent. of the deaths from
apoplexy. softening of the brain and
paralysis occur under As years. SO per
cent occur between As and 60, So per
cent occur above 60.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Plausible Explanation.

"You say they have Bjones in a
strait-jacket. How did they man
age it?"
30, his wife talked him into it,
Chiaaao Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Average Size of Farms.

There are nearly 100000 farms in
the United States. the average size be-
ing 140 acres
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-11

ment of s. c. Goodhue's $ horses, car riages and hostlerS to Staten Island, this week, and Mrs Goodhue, with her retinue of servants, left by train for the same place.
 Ralph Peet and MT Chapin of Bull $ Bridge were in this village, last Sun day.
 Work on the Felt residence pro- gresses as rapidly as possible and by the end of the present year, it is hoped the stone house will be ready for housekeeping.
 George Cogswell ard wife expect soon to remove from their present res idence to H. O. Averill's house on South street.
 c. E. Beeman intends to resume work at his cider mill and repair fac tory, this week, with his new wheel and penStock.
 MT and Mrs Perry Tampkins of Dan bury were guests of Sherman Cogswell from Friday until Wednesday of the present week, after ap absence of II years.
 Mrs Mary Carter left here. last Fri day morning, for Terryville, from which place she will go to her relatives in Ohio to pass the winter. We re- gret her necessary absence from her home here.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-11
CHANGE NOTES.

CHANGE NOTES.
 The regular meeting of Washington Grange, last Wednesday evening, was largely attended. The lecturers hour for which Mrs B. c. Whitehead had provided fine program, was open to the public. Brother Charles Hollister read an excellent paper on "HOw to Make Dairying Pay" Hon H. O.. Averill gave one of his interesting talks, followed by one equally inter- esting by his SOD, Ralph Johnson Ave- Till, the energetic young secretary The singing deserves special mention. bers some of the finest singers in Washington. At the close of the lec- turer's hour, refreshments were serv- ed and social half hour enjoyed. MT and Mrs Edward G. Clark, who have been enjoying delightful visit with their son, North, who is cashier of the Farmers Bank in Washington state, have journeyed on to Seattle. From there they go to California. On their return journey they expect to visit Mrs Clark's brother in Okla hama.
 Mrs o. Brown and daughter, Miss Fannie Brown have gone to Danbury to rGSlQ6 TOT the W1DUeF.
 s. c. Kingman started on Tuesday, for Florida to spend the winter.
 On election night there were inter- ested gatherings at the Hall on the Green and the Young Mems Club, awaiting the returns of the election, which were furnished from the tele- phone office. Coffee and cake were served by the ladies.
 Leslie Randall, a few weeks ago, purchased pair of horses of Pliny Squires.
 Miss Nellie Lewis, daughter of Hen- ry Lewis, Southbury, came up with Miss Anna Seabury, who is teaching in that town, for home visit, over Sunday.
 Mrs A. w. Chapman of Naugatuck was at 0. T. Woodruff's over Sunday.
 A. c. Titus and Oscar Swanson, with Joel Pearson, have sold their crops of tobacco to the American To- bacco Company.
 c. T. Woodruff and Robert Seabury sold their crops to J. Stuart Halpin.
 Carl Pearson sold to KirSchel of of New York.
 The farmers are looking for rain storm. c. T. Woodruff being the only one who has all his tobacco, over an acre, stripped and bundled ready for delivery.
 Potato crop: Oscar Swanson raised 1000 bushels; Joel Pearson, 300; R. Seabury over 500 and c. T. Woodruff, over 300.
 The Litchfield South Association of Congregational ministers hold their Semi-annual meeting with the Rev Mir Hutchins at Litchfeld, Friday, Mo- vember II.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-11

Waldron has been in poor health for some time.
 WHAT FOLKS OVER IN MACEDONIA ARE
 TALKING ABOUT.
 MT and Mrs Carl Lorch were Sunday callers at Emil MettiZ'S.
 Miss Ella Baker is enjoying a 10 days vacation at home.
 W. K. Stone has built handy ad- ditiOn to his stables. Carpent ter Charles E. Kirk did the work.
 Lafayette Snyder is building an ad- dition to his dwelling. Carpenter Charles Whitney and son, Asa, are in charge of the work.
 Silas G. Patterson of Cornwall Bridge was in this vicinity, Thursday, in his capacity as surveyor. Time was when Honest Silas" was frequently met in this vicinity, but of late his visits are few and far between.
 Ransom Chase has been laid up for several days with some bruises, caused by fall. He is now able to be around again.
 Several owners of cats are mourning the loss of their favorite mouserS. Miss Lizzie Fuller's pet cat is gone, which she would be glad to recover. Evident ly, some one is around killing cats, to whom it would be bad luck indeed to be caught.
 Howard Rowland has dog that is well worth owning, it having treed two wood grey foxes recently, besides one or more cOOnS.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-11

SINhAG<o C1 CALO3 IEi1DAShES3
 MATIsM, ALL CAUSED BY POOR BLOOD
 CURED BY DR WILLIAMS PINK
 PILLS.
 When Mrs Williams was asked for some details of the fearful illness from which she had so long suffered and from which she is now happily cured, she spoke as follows:
 "I had almost every ill, that a mor- tai is subject to, and the least eXer- tion caused my strength to desert me. At such times I would lie for two or three hours unable to speak or to raise my hand"
 these attackS?"
 "Ever since 1 had nervous prOStra- tiOn, about thirteen years ago, 1 have had periodical spells of complete ex- haustion. The doctor said my nerves were shattered. Any excitement or unusual activity would throw me into a state of lifelesSness. At the begin ming my strength would come back in a moderate time after each attack but the period of weakness kept lengthen- ing until at last l would lie helpless as many as three hours at stretch.
 "You were under medical treatment, of course?"
 Yes, whenI became so bad that I had to give up my hOuSewOrk, in May of 1903, l was being treated for kidney trouble, and later the doctor thought my difficulties came from change of life. was not only weak, but l had dizzy feelings. palpitation of the heart, misery after eating, hot flashes, ner- back and hips. The doctor did me so little good that I gave up his treat ment, and really feared that my case was incurable."
 What saved you from your state of hOpelessness?"
 "In July of 1903 I had very bad spell, and my husband came in one day, when l was weakest, with little book in his hand which he had picked up in our yard. It told of remarkable cures effected by remedy for the blood and the nerves, Dr Williams Pink Pills, and somehow awoke in me "a desire to try them. My husband went out and bought box for me, and to health. The effect of even the first box was surprising. My appetite grew keen, my food no longer distressed me, my nerves were quieted to a degree that had not experienced for years, and my strength began to revive."
 ''How long in all did you take this remedy?''
 "For two months only. At the end of that time had regained my health and cheerfulness. The fainting spells left me entirely after I had used the third box of the pills, and my friends say that am looking better than 1 have done for the past fifteen years. I always say that all the credit must be given to Dr Williams Pink Pills. Their effect on me has led to a number of my friends using them with like wonderful benefit"
 Mrs Lizzie Williams is now living at No. 4l6 Cedar street, Quincy, Illinois. The pills, which she praises so highly for what they did for her, cure all dis eases that come from impoverished blood, such as an8mia, rheumatism, debility; and all disorders of the nerves, such as neuralgia, nervous prostration and partial paralysis. They also cure the most stubborn in- digestion. If you have any of these ailments or any complicated trouble as the result of which your system is all run down, Dr Williams Pink Pills are the very best remedy to take. Any druggist can supply them.