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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17

waited that friendship which has never been
surpassed In the history OF the world, and
from which has come the hdeption of this
noble order of ours
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
GOLFERS GOLFED
WITHOUT TROUBLE
no Sheriff Flashed Soup Plate Badge
on the Sunday Sports
men

notwithstanding the warning served
on Chevy Chase golfers a week pre-
vious. many wielders or the club and
putter journeyed out to the verdant
sward yesterday and played their ia
vorite game TO their hearts content A
constable informed the club members
that there was a law in Maryland pro
hibiting one man from hiring another
for pleasure. The wiseacres Of Mary
land argue that golf caddies come with
in the scope or the law, and the golfers
Were warned against using them after
Sunday.
Undaunted. the golfers armed them
selves with golf requisites and fiocked
TO the links yesterday, and the caddies
fell in line with club bags over their
shoulders and golf balls in their pockets.
The Maryland authorities evidently be-
lieved they had frightened of the Chevy
Chase Club members. and did not pay a
second visit TO the club grounds TO as
certain whether or not the mandate
had been obeyed
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
STONE IS LOST
TO WASHINGTON
President Taylor AnnOun-
ces His Sale to Boston.
HE IS A WONDERFUL BATTER
Has Been Hitting 400 for Milwaukee
in American Association-Just
What Beaneaters Needed.

BOSTON. Aug. 27.-President John
Taylor has given out an official state
ment that the Boston American Club
has bought outhelder George r. Stone
the heavy hitters from Milwaukee.
President Taylor completed the deal
while in the West recently, when he
and Ban Johnson paid a visit to NIL
waukee. The Washington club had an
option on Stone. but failed to take ad-
vantage Of 1t. and 1t is said did not
care to pay tire high price demanded
for his release
President Taylor saw Stones playing
and thinks he will be just what Bos-
ton Is looking for as the team Will
carry four outfielders next season. He
Is doing phenomenal batting for Mil
waukee this season, hitting to the 400
mark.
Killilea had him South two years ago
Tor the Bostonians. but he was never
given a trial as the outfeld was then
perfectly satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
TOM SHARKEY SPILLED
BY RUNAWAY HORSE
Sailor-Pugilist's Horse Became Fright
ened and Dumped Occupant
Out of Wagon.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2e.-Tom Sharkey
and his trotter. Hopper Grass, 2:l4It
furnished an exciting incident for drivers
and spectators at the Brooklyn Speed
way yesterday, where the horse became
frightened at a yellow devil auto.
and throwing Sharkey out OF the read
wagon few down the driveway 1t rec
ord pace until stopped by policeman
Cullen Sharkey was uEinjureG
Sharkey's runaway was the first of
the day. and there were several others
from the same cause The sailor-pu-
gilist had only just entered the sport.
when the big bay gelding Eolted. and in
such sudden way that Sharkey went
out OF the vehicle backward, landing on
his head Although partly stunned b.
the fall, Sharkey resumed his place with
other drivers later. the horse and wagon
being uninjured.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
STANDING OF CLUBS
IN MARQUETTE LEAGUE

The Marquette League is drawing TO d
close. This week will about wind II up.
St. Martin has a fighting chance for
second place. and at the rate St Patrick
Is going they have a chance TO get out
OF last place. A handsome pennant has
been ordered for the winning team
which Will be presented with II soor,
after the close Of the season. Trinity.
has three more games to play one Wit.
ST. Martin. one with Immaculate Con-
ceptiOn, one with St. Patrick. st. An
thOny has three: ST. Paul. one: St Mar
tin, three: Immaculate Conception, four;
st. Patrick. four, one with Trinity. one
postponed game with Immaculate Con-
ception. one tie with St. Martin. and one
tie with St. Anthony,
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
SWIMMING RECORD FALLS
BEFORE C. M. DANIELS

NEW YORK. Aug. sc. NJ. Daniels.
Of the New York Athletic Club. beat the
American record for swimming 10 yards
on Saturday. IN the final meet Of the
series Of swimming races held at Trav-
ers Island. Daniels started from scratch
in the event. giving handicaps all the
way up TO eighteen seconds. 1t appear
ed impossible for him 10 catch all the
lOng-markers. and so the event proved.
Daniels finished in fourth place. only
a few yards back Of the winner. He was
timed IN l minute II seconds, thus beat
ing BY One-fifth of a second the record
made by Charles Ttuberl, also OF the
New York Athletic Club. in 1902.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
CHURCH FOOTBALL
FOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Proposed Organization for
Those Of 120 Pounds.
Pigskin Fans Are Already Making Ex-
teEsige Plans to Bring ANA
teurs Together.

An effort is being made to organize a
football league composed OF teams made
up Of players from the Church. Capital
city, and Royal Arcanum Baseball
leagues. which are about TO wind up a
most successful season on the diamond
W. E. Palmer, 126 Seaton Street north
west, is the prime mover in the project.
and requests that those favoring the
Idea would communicate with him at his
home. 1t is desired 10 have the teams
made up OF players not more than
eighteen years OF age. and not exceed
ing an average Of 40 pounds.
II the project proves a success. the
same conditions for membership will
apply as those required by these leagues
during the baseball season, and strlu-
gent measures will be adopted for the
prevention OF rOwdyism on the field
The unbounded success in the ANA
teur baseball leagues Of this city this
summer has given proof that organized
amateur athletics instigate far more en-
thusiasH: than do those conducted BY
teams independent Of a regular lea que
The sport. too. has been much cleaner
and more gentlemanly conducted than
for many years past 1t has also been
beneficial in that the churches OF the
city and the Royal Arcanum have OBJ
tanned many new members through its
medium
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
RESTING EASILY
AFTER ACCIDENT
Oldfeld's Injuries Painful, But Not
DangeroIs-Wild Automobile
Killed Two Men.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 29.-Barney Oldheld,
the professional chauffeur, who drove his
machine through the fence at the Fair
Grounds track yesterday, and sustained
injuries. IS resting easily this morning.
His injuries. while painful, are not
dangerous His hurts consist of q split
lip, bad bguise across the chest and 4
sprained ankle. There is now no fear OF
internal injuries
In the accident. which was caused by
Oldheld being blinded by the dust Of his
opponents machine. two men were kill
ed. They are John Scott. a Waterman at
the Fair Grounds. and Nathan Mont
gOmery. q negro labOrer.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
AIEST NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE DAY IN THE WO or SPORTS
Swimming Contests
At Bathing Beach
Season Will Close With Short and Long Dis
lance Races for Handsome MedaIs-SpeC-
ial Events for Youngsters and Divers.

Swimming matches for men and boys
will mark the close of the season at
the bathing beach. and they are at
tracing much attention from the numer-
out bathers who have enjoyed its ia
cilities this season. They will be held
on date between September 10 and 10.
The events will include a 6O-yard race
for boys sixteen years old and under,
and events at 100. 22O. and 40 yards for
swimmers over sixteen years.
Added Specials.
Besides the races there Will be con-
tests In fancy diving and there may be
added specialties. such as a prize for the
one who can swim the longest under
water or give the best exhibition Of how
to save a drowning person.
Scores Of boys and men, TO say 10th
ing or women and girls. have learned 10
swim at the public beach. and some OF
them nave become remarkably eNper-
considering their limited opportunities
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

for practice. Races wee held last year
at the close Of the season. and ELECTED
many entries. besides a-ousing the en-
thusiasm of the lovers Of the sport to
high degree.
Everybody Working.
w. x. Stevens, who is in charge Of the
bathing beach. is working hard to make
the races on the last day a success, and
the youngsters are supporting him nObly.
He has visited the business men, who
have done the most to encourage the
beach. and from several OF them has re-
ceived promises of assistance in the way
OF medals and other prizes that will be
an extra incentive for the competitors
to do their best.
The handsomest medal will be the one
awarded TO the person making the best
aH-around showing in the various
branches OF swimming. diving, and life
saving Attractive medals will also be
onered In each Of the classes. An en-
trance fee of Is cents Will be charged
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
JEFF TO GO ON STAGE;
MUNR0E'S PLANS UPSET

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-James
Jeffries stated that he would shortly
take a show out on the road. appear
Ing himself In the title role Of "Davy
Crockett" The company will visit :he
coast towns and then go over the South
ern State circuit
Jack MunrOe. In an interview, said
My plans have been greatly upset by
the result OF the fight. l shall shortly
return East"
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
NORRIS PETERS LOSES
TO SPARROW'S POINT
Locals Unable to Hit Mathews, and
Were Shut Out,
10 o..

The crack Norris Peters Compa ny
baseball team. Of Washington, suffered
defeat BY the SparrOw's Point team.
near Baltimore. Md, on Saturday by
2 20 D.
The game was close and exciting
throughout, but the locals lost through
their Inability TO connect with Math-
ew's delivery. Dougherty carried OF
the batting honors, getting two singles.
The score:
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
DAREBIN is DEAD.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Aug. 29.-Dare-
bin. one of the leading stations at ]. B.
Haggin's Rancho del Paso stud. is dead.
The great horse was put to death 20 put
him out OF his misery. Darebin had
reached the age Of twenty-seven years.
He was imported from Australia by Mr.
Haggin. the price paid for him. II is
said. being $4,000
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS

PITTSBURG. Aug pa meeting to
form a national or international hockey
league VIII be held in the Auditorium
Annex, Chicago, at noon today.
Letters received by A. S. McSwigan.
Of this city, show that the league Will
be formed and that champtonship
hockey will be played In the United
States next winter Four clubs-PIttl-
burg. Houston, Calumet, and Sault Ste
Marie-are enthusiastic for an organI-
zation.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Earned runs. p. A. A, l. Sacrifice
ht-Malone. Stolen bases-Malone
Sentz, Mckinley. Torney. wilkinson
DOugherty Double play-Sentz to Kee-
ley. Base on balls-By Fulcher. l. Bat
ter hit-By Fulcher lConnor). struck
out-By Mathews. 8: By Fulcher 4
Passed balls-McGinley. Dougherty Left
on bases-S. +. A A 5. n p % 2
FIRST base on errors-S. =. A. 4. /; y.
=. Co. J. Time OF Rame-1 hour and
80 minutes. Umpire-Mr Henry
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
NINA PHELPS TO DRIVE
SPEEDY PRINCE ALERT

SYRACUSE, Aug. 29.-The State fair.
which viii be held here during the week
or September 8. Will have as special
features: Prince Alert, TO go against the
worlds trotting record, both wagon and
sulky, and Dariei TO go against the
worlds record Tor pacing mares. Miss
Nina Phelps, Of West Troy. will drive
Prince Alert against the WORLDS record
Tor women drivers. held b. herself, with
Darrell. 2CSA
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
.PLUNGERS DROPPED
MANY THOUSANDS
Yeager Wrong on Futurity
by $4,000.
BIGGEST BETTING IN YEARS
Public Was Crazy to Back Sysonby
Fate of Bookie Who Offered
Even Money.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2s.-Joe Yeager lost
10000 on Sysonby in the Futurity When
the betting began he went up and down
the line asking each layer: How much
do you want on Sysonby?'' Some of
them took $1,000. others 81 500. while
several were bold enough to accept
s.. 600
Heager was not the only heavy specu-
lator to go wrong. The betting commits
sioners. who received their instructions
In the paddock, placed thousands upon
the colt In their eagerness to get their
money down. they accepted any price
the layers offered. and It was fight for
ones life to make a bet at that. For
in the turbulent throng which surged
from book to book. jabbing elbows and
treading on pet corns. were wild-eyed
men. young and old, brandishing bunch
es OF bills of all denominations.
Biggest in Decade.
No such speculation has been seen in
local betting ring in a decade. 1t was
estimated that all of $500, 600 was wager
ed on Sysonby in the big ring. to say
nothing Of half that amount placed
with the field boOkmakers on the other
side Of the picket fence. One OF the
most prominent bookmakers was so
hungry for Sysonby money that ne
hunched the price for a moment and
yelled:
Here's even money against Sysonby:
come and get it."
A tidal wave OF humanity was formed
in an instant. II was a rough and tum-
bic fight in which a dozen big fellows
had the best OF IL. but before they could
get a dollar down the ayarlcIous book
maker was swept from his stool. while
the sheetwriter and his cashier went
sprawling on the floor. The cashier
threw his arms around his money box
and looked like a football player falling
on the pigskin.
This little incident clearly demon
strated the frantic eagerness Of the
public TO bet on the son or Melton
Flushed with victory the bUokmakers
after the race, In many instances were
too excited to speak. while their CASH
icrs had money in every pocket
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

A game was played on the Monument
Grounds. Saturday. by ST. Patricks and
immaCulates, resulting in a victory for
the former by IL to 10. Merellat's base
running. and n one-handed catch by
Reagan. were easily the features. Car
diner and Reagan batted hard and
timely
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
APPOINTED AS wATCHMAN.

The District Commissioners today ap-
pointed. on the recommendation OF Har-
bormaster Sutton, Henry Ashford as
Waterman at the harbor police boat
wharf, 10 NIL the vacancy caused by the
recent death Of James A Davis.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Swollen glands, tumors, white swelling sores pus-
tular scay skin eruPtions, fabby muscles brittle
bones weak digestion, emaciated, lly-nourished bod
les some of the wellkuown earmarks of Scrofula
Scrofula is inherited Parents too closely related bv
the ties of blood tainted with consumption or blood
poison, may look for signs of Scrofula In their chill
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
Encouraged by Baseball.

There has been considerable talk Of
organizing a church football league, to
be conducted under the auspices as the
Sunday School Athletic Association. Al
though no definite steps have yet been
taken. 1t is likely that the subject Will
be preached at regular meeting the
latter part Of this week when the base
ball season will have closed Should
the project meet with favor and the
league be organized. II should not pre-
vent the formation Of the league pro-
posed by Mr.. Palmer, as there will be
many boys weighing 40 pounds who Will
not be able 10 gain positions in the
church league because OF their light
weight
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
SUNDAY FIGHT IN ST. LOUIS.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 29.-Eddle Randall.
Of st. Louis. knocked out Harry Rub
lin. OF Philadelphia. I'm the fifth round of
what was 10 have been a twenty-round
contest before the North Side Athletic
Club yesterday.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

y 20 IN ten-inninS game, the feature
being the batting OF Red Lanley. the
star twirler OF the team. who made
four hits out of five times at the bat.
Wooden. the crack pitcher OF the Cres-
cents, was batted freely. and with his
wildness never had look-in.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

superbs defeated the Cresceats by TO
O. Address c. Knockey, SIP Tenth
Street northeast.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Manager George W. Heckert has
signed Jack Powers better known ds
Russell late Of Wilmington, and more
| recently of the Brandy WINE team, OF
West Chester. to play an Outfeld posi-
ton. He will hll the place o. Ball, who
recentiy jumped the Penn Park team.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

The West Philadelphia Club has failed
to form an intermediate eight 10 race
the Argonauts OF Toronto. Dooner VIII
race in junior singles ana Doyle in in
termediate singles.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Myers. CT Lebanon. tanned fourteen
OF the Harrisonburg team on Wsdnes-
day.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

The Athletics want games with teams
averaging thirteen 10 fourteen years.
the Athletic Stars preferred. Address
Joseph Draley, al Morris Street.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

"Ki1' Mccoy yesterday signed for an
other match with Philadelphia Jack
o. Brien. the battle to take place before
the first OF October on Canadian soil.
The offer came from the international
Athletic Club, an organization OF New
York capital. The one TO the fighters
IS a BIO. 90 purse, $500 Of which IS now
up as a guarantee OF good faith. The
two crafty Differs are to meet at los
pounds and arc 70 hight twenty rounds
or To- a finish, that detail TO be decided
later. - Wednesdays san Francisco
Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
TWELVE CITIES
IN ONE LEAGUE?
EbbittS Says 1t Will Come
Next Year.
THINKS IT IS NECESSARY
Towns With Two Teams Are Not Sup
porting Both-Condition Were
Better in Old Days.
THINKS IT IS NECESSARY

BALTIMORE. Aug. 29.-President
charles Ebbitts, OF the Brooklyn Ma
tonal League team. drifted into Balti-
more and held a conference with Presi-
dent Frank. Of the local team. last night.
President Charley is close to Man
ager Hanlon. none closer. and ne dis
coursed entertainingly while waiting for
President Frank.
From present indications I am in
clined to think that there will be one big,
league next year. and that IL will have
twelve clubs in it like the old National
League" said Mr. Ebbitts. ON those
days the league was on a decidedly
healthy basis. and firmly believe that
this Is what is necessary to bring the
game back to its old standard
Won't Support Two.
THE towns that have both American
ana National League teams are in ALI
cases not supporting both. and thf,
VIII be a strong factor In bringing
about a reorganization. And when II
does come 1t IS q 1-to-10O shot that
Baltimore viii be in II. especially II nv
word VIII count for anything" and Mr.
Eooitts smiled once more sweetly. but
this Kline on President Frank. who had
Just entered the Hotel Rennert lobby
ana was charging down on him win
outstretched hands
Both Mr.. Frank and Mr. Ebbitts were
mum on their conference and the rea son
lor IL is somewhat Of a mystery How,
ever II Is thought that Mr. EbbItts
Knows thing or two that Will AID to
put the Monumental City IN a big leas71e
again and that he came over to inform
tne president OF the local club OF his
plans. '--S
Praises Baltimore.
You've got a good team Of ball plav-
ers in Your local organization. said Eb-
oittss and have a splendid chance TO
land the Eastern League pennant.
nope Jennings keeps his team IA first
plnce, for he Is as heady a manager as
any club has. I understand that BaltI-
more is giving fine support to the pres
ent organization. and I believe this town
should have major league team. Bal
timorc has shown what II could do in
support Of a championship team bac
in he nineties. and we are hoping that
she viii land in a major league nexC
year
IN iact." said the Brooklyn man. with
sweat smile. Il think your roOters NAV
rest easy on that score Mr.. Hanlon IS
now In Pittsburg, but he IS doing lots
OF thinking about his team here. and If
Baltimore wants a major league club
she Is pretty sure TO get one A big
town that supports min Ike the pres
ent organization in gOOo gle can not
afford TO be left TO minor league atten-
lions. Baltimore has a right to feel good
over ner chances Tor q major league
team next season. More than that I
can't say just now" and President
CHARLEY smiled once more.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Jack O'Brien wants to fight JefrrIes
next. All fools are not dead yet
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

dren. The mlddle-aged
often have it, but children
are the chief sufferers.
Scrofula breaks down the
vital forces, and the blood
becomes so weak and poor
that it does not nourish
the body. The remedy in
all scrofulous affections
must be one that purifes
the diseased blood, builds
ND the weak diCaStiO, !,
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Everyone Is laughing and calling the
recent championship fight a huge JOKE,
except those who put up their hard
earned coin 10 see 1t. Quite a different
tale from them.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

at st: Louis this week. hurled the dis
Gus lS5 feet on Friday.
ABE Attel and kid" Good nan have
Deen matched to fight at Butte Good
man and Attel will leave at cnce for
Butte. ~
me trouble with the American
League. said Everett Bell, rs that II
9oesn = seem to know that a game can
oe concluded In the ninth inning. The
IelloWs that are behind Invariably pop
up with the tying run at the finish and
then you've got to begin all over again %
Hynes, OF St Louis plays right field
IKE an amateur. He gave the New
orks run by wabbling after a fly and
unally missing 1t entirely He would be
better batter II he didn't use such a
long swing. He chops at the ball we'll
but does IL with the full length Of his
BAT and fails to get the proper force
New York Evening Telegram.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

McMackin. the Atlanta pitcher. goes
under the nickname OF skinny John. "
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Providence purchased the release Il
Tom Daley from Cincinnati for 500 and
sttll owes the money. says the Gin
clnnati Times-Star.'
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
Eastern League.
ToDAYS GAMES.
American League.

st. Louis at Washington.
Chicago at PHILADELPHIA
Cleveland at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Punk! Punk are the opening words
OF cherry little story in che Galveston
News describing a tie game between
Galveston and San Antonio
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

A whole week has passed without Nc
Graw and Ban Johnson calling each
other names.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Boston fans are complaining that the
champions, with the exception OF Parent,
are stepping away from the ball
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

Waddell hasn't pitched up to form
since his last fall from grace. Several
dispensers of the vile STUFF in Detroit
claim the credit OF putting the eccen-
trio twirler on the toboggan.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29
National League.

National League.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at st. Louis.
| Boston at Cincinnati
Brooklyn at PittsburE.
The Washington times., 1904-08-29

/ under the nickname Of skinny John.
Punk Punk" are the opening words
OF cherry little story in the Galveston
News describing a tie game between
Galveston and San Antonio.
Joe Tinker and Jake welmer engaged
In fist tight over ChicagO's defeat al
the hands or the Giants in the first game
or the double header Thursday. Weimer
Was pat out Of the game fo- kickinR. and
Tinker told Jake II he had attended 10
business instead OF arguing with the UNI
plre he would have won the game. Jake
didn't take kindly 10 the reprimand and
d fist night resulted. Tinker was an easy
winner. Weimer sustaining two black
eyes and very much damaged nose.
II Sherwood Magee. the PhIIIies' new
outfelder. continues 10 improve as rapid
~ as he has been doing he will be the
"Delehanty" OF the Phillies next season
McGraw is only using Donlin as a sub
stitute at present. McGraw does not be-
lieve In breaking up a winning combina-
ton even II some better player could
be introduced into any particular po-
sitiOn.
"Lenny" Burreu, Of Syracuse. third
base for the Syracuse University team.
will join the New York Giants at the
close OF the playing season Of the
Southern Tier League.
Frank Selee says that ne has six new
outiielders to try out. You must be on
the lookout for new material all the
time says Selee. He tried out Van
zant, Of Nashua. last week.
The Pennsylvania Barge Club. which
has been held back by lack OF material
Will endeavOr TO add a prize or two to
the trophy room. Percy Wall will ac-
company the crews to New York Ma
gee will start In Association singles and
ETnRGh In
singles. A fOur-oared gig crew will also
cOmplete-Frank Willis. bow; Arthur
Craig. William Smith. f L. KanaEa.
stroke: Harry Walker cOXsWain.