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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
AIR THAT BEAT PITTsBURa.
"Tessie" Mascot for Boston, but a
Jonah for the Pirates.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
He was one of the faithful
He rooted for the Pirates when they
were fighting to keep out of last place years
ago, and he continued 10 endanger his vocal
organs when they had a chance for the
worlds championship with the Boston
Americans.
He met friend, who was not inclined
toward the national game, and this is the
way he discussed a game played in the
series at Exposition Park in Pittsburg:
1T was a hair-raising game. The sixth
inning had been reached and not run
scored by either side. The pitching was
as fine as the gossamer of morning.
Excitement ran high in the vast audi
ence, filling every vacant seat and vantage
point on the great field.
This despite the fact that the home team
had already won three of the four games
played for the worlds championship. Two
eted by both teams.
THE visiting club was at bat. Two
hands were out and a weak hitter at the
plate.
"The nervous ones in the local camp
were breathing freely and the rings OF to-
bacco smoke floating over the 'bleachers'
mingled with bursts Of confident assertion
and offer of better odds on the popular
champions.
One strike, then two strikes were
called on the anxious batter.
Old Bill in the points smiled grmly.
Things were coming easy. With look
around to see that his henchmen We're all
In place, he sent in the direction of the
batsnlen one of his most puzzling twisters.
1.-The ball cut series of extraordinary
figures In the atmosphere as 1t fioated up
to the batsman. who, hardly knowing
where 1t was, reached blindly out with the
stick. hoping for a little more than what
would avoid strikeout.
"As the devil was in the bat 1t found the
ball. but scarcely more than stopped 1t in
its course
But it was enough.
up in the cerulean sailed the sphere-not
high. not far-but just high enough and far
enough to start three great base ball stars
after tia shortstop. left fielder and q
third baseman. 1t looked easy. and it was
easy for any one of the wondrous trio
But no one got It.
merely prevented the left fielder from get
ting 1t. while the third baseman looked
helplessiy on. The three glared at the ball
lying on the ground. while the batsman
at first base danced with delight.
eat this moment the band, hired by the
invading club and their friends struck up
a sprightly little tune-a strange thing to
most. of the audience.
seemingly had the opposite effect on the
home team. Big BILL the pitcher could
not find the home plate, and the next bats
man walked.
Again came that sprightiy little tune.
the musicians not having time between
plays to change their score.
1.-THE next batter up sent an easy one into
the infisld. which the great shortstop FUN
blsd then threw Wild In an effort to catch
the first runner ct third base. It would have
besn . great play II he HAD got away
with u.
sBut he didn't
'Instead, three runners moved swiftly
around thu ba9ee, while the visiting par
tlUanG wsnt wild = the LEFT wing q IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13

covering the question OF the light construe-
ton of the railway and the probability Of
the line being blocked IL subjected to heavy
military traffic. said that his own observa-
TONS coupled with trustworthy native in
formation. convinced him that at least 200
Japanese military engineers disguised as
Chinese coolies. BARRIERS and other menials.
had already been distributed at points along
the railway. and that II would not be a
fortnight after the declaration of war be-
fore the line would be blown UP at dozen
places.
The chamber of commerce adopted a res
olution urging the foreign Office, in view of
the great commercial interests involved, to
take active steps in connection with Japan
and other powers to secure the fulf1llment
Of the treaty obligations of China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Golf Notes.

Clock golf Is becoming popular in the
south. "Dials' have been laid out at st.
Augustine, Palm Beach, Ormond, Nassau
and Miami
Golfers generally will regret the retire
ment of Maturni Ballou as secretary of the
United States Golf Association. The sue
cessor of Robert Bage Kerr made an ex-
cellent official.
Few Americans will agree with J. A. 4.
BramstOn's criticisms of the game, as
played and conducted on this side. The
links over here appear quite difficult to the
average player.
Willie Weir the Morris county profess
sional, has gone to his usual winter green
at Summerville, s. c. Lawrence Auchter-
Ionic, former open champion, is at Bellaire.
Fla
There is a strong possibility that a team
of women golfers will visit Canada next
season. The Canadian players made an ex-
cellent impression while competing in this
country last fall
fad among golfers now that they are
shut off from outdoor exercise because Of
snow-bound links is to play games of golf
on pool table. The six pockets are used
for a six hole course Three rounds Of the
table complete the eighteen holes Two
balls are used. the cue ball and another,
which represents the golf ball. The latter
has to be driven into the pockets in rota-
ton in the fewest possible number OF
= strokes A scratch or miss adds three
strokes to ones score.
Io cACCutlNc VI Lie Ofiltcu
states Golf Association held meeting in
New York city yesterday afternoon, at
which the Merton Cricket Club Of PhiladeI-
phia was elected from allied to associate
membership, and the following clubs were
elected TO allied membership: Hyannisport
Golf Club of Massachusetts; Normandie
Park Club. ST. Louis; Harbor Point Golf
Club. Harbor Point Mich; the Mataomet
Golf Club. Providence. r. L.; the Country
Club, Mobile, Ala; San Rafael Golf Club,
California; Highland Golf Club, Admission
Ala; Brooklyn Golf Club. Brooklyn, N. Y;
New Haven Golf Club, New Haven, Conn.,
and South Orange Field Club, South
Orange. N. J. designations were accepted
from the Harbor Hill Golf Club, Brighton
Heights, Staten Island; Highland Park
Golf Club. Pittsburg, and Springhaven COLI
Club, Media, Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Another Player for Athletics.

Manager Connie Mack has signed Pitcher
Walter s. Hartley of last seasons Harris
burg Pa, club, and better known as
Chick Hartley. Hartley pitched for Will
mington in the famous championship game
played on the Athletics ground in 1902 be-
tween the Wilmington and Brandywine, and
also pitched for Harrisburg against Cam
den on the Athletics ground in October
last on tri-state championship day. Connie
Mack left Philadelphia for the south yes
terday to select ground and complete ar
engagements for the spring practice of the
Athletic team, all of whom will be taken
south early in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Clarke to Coach Middies.

The Naval Academy athletic authorities
have secured the services of Catcher VIM.
J. Clarke. formerly of the Baltimores, but
now Of the Washington American League
base ball team, to coach the midshipmen's
base ball team for the coming season. The
Athletic Association has forwarded the con-
tract to Mr.. Clarke to be signed. Clarke
coached the navy team last season. He will
arrive at Annapolis about March 1 and take
charge of the players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Sutton to Play Vignaux.

A cabIegram was received yesterday in
New York saying that Maurice Vignaux
and George Sutton, the American expert,
would meet on January %, at the Grand
Hotel Paris. in a game Of billiards. 1s-inch
balk line. two shots in; also that on March
II the same pair would meet in a contest
at 1S-inch one shot in. The latter contest.
presumably, will be for the championship
emblem recently held by Schaefer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
TO CRIPPLE Russ1A,s RAILWAY
Disguised japanese Engineers Station
ed at Points In Siberia.

dispatch from Liverpool yesterday says:
An interesting statement in connection with
the strategic value OF the Trans-Siberfan
railway IVES made today by Eulford Bush,
! mesnbsr Of British mercantils Arm at
New-Chwang. Addressing the Liverpool
1hambse Of commerce 1Gr. Bush. after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
0ThA Mark -

This Is the title OF fascinating novel by
Aquila Kempster. which VIII appear al q
daily serial in The Evening Star. Watch
for the opening chapters next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Y. M. &. A. Bowlers.

At the Y. M. c. A. alleys last night Team
won two games from Team B by close
margins. Davies of Team B rolled the
highest game of the evening, with a score
Of 1871 pius Scora.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
SCHOOL ATHLETICS
NEW E1ELD SUGGESTED 8H m.
r. v. DsoRAw.
Endorsed by Read DriveTs' Association
-0ood Grounds for Drill
and Cameo

A suggestion a. to how to got the athletic
field for the local high schools. AZ wen a.
a general playground for all public school
pupils Of tho District. has come from the
Road Drivers and Riders Association.
through its secretary. Mr.. p. ". DeGraw.
The association is building the new Gem
fury Speedway on the nats between 10th
street and the old naval observatory and
south Of b street northwest. and Mr.. De-
Graw was casting about for some plan to
beautify the reservation adjoining the drive.
Learning that the school board desired the
means and a suitable location for preparing
an athletic field Of this kind, the thought
occurred to Mr.. DeGraw that he could as
sist, and he called Immediately upon Gen.
eral Boynton, president of the board, who
approves of his suggestion that this unim-
letic field, with the cooperation of the Road
Drivers and Riders Association The bene-
fit which would accrue from the fitting up
of the reservation as a park or playground
would be mutual and although the board
is not officially behind the proposition. 1t Is
generally believed by those connected with
the matter that it will be settled satsfac-
torily, the permission of the proper authori-
ties secured and the long-desired field made
a reality.
The engineer department of the army,
which has the unimproved reservation IN
charge. will, 1t is believed, gladly donate
to the District the of the ground for
public school park. Mr.. DeGraw stated at
a meeting of the Road Drivers and Riders
Association held at the Metropolitan Hotel
last evening, when he divulged the other
facts mentioned, that soon as the
weather would permit he and General Boyn-
ton would take a drive over the section to
select Suita BILE site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Located Near Speedway.

According to the plans the Fairgrounds.
which will also serve as drill grounds for
the High School Cadet Corps will be To-
Gated close to the speedway. and it is
thought the old flats, unimproved for many
years and covered with dumps and brIar
patches. will be made over into one of the
most attractive parks around Washington,
and this without dollar being appropriated
by Congress. The Road Drivers and Riders
Association and the board of education will
cooperate in the project. The funds, 1t
is believed can be raised by pub
sufficient ground for a school park, to
be devoted exclusively to the uses of the
public school students, could be made ready
for the purpose at little expense An at
tractive frame building for dressing rooms
and even small grand stand it is pointed
out could be built
An athletic field of this description has
been the dream of high school authorities
and students for several years In the past
1t has been necessary to play inter-high
school foot ball and base ball games wher-
ever field could be found and secured at
the time. There have been times when
games have had to be indefinitely post
poned because place to play has not been
available. The annual competitive drill
fthe cadet regiment has also been held
on borrowed fields. The proposed project
now that 1t seems so much nearer realiza-
ton, will probably be the chief subject OF
interest in the high schools for the next
rev months. 1t is possible that work may
be begun on the grounds before two months
nave passed, and they will be in readiness
for the late spring events. On the other
hand. there may be delay but there is
every probability that the field will be
completed by the opening of the school
term next year
1t Is thought that the pupils of the graded
schools, many of which do not have repu-
lar foot ball or base ball contingents, and
between which there is played no series of
wi he
OF the grounds allotted to them as a place
Tor picnics and general good times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Reports We're ENCOURAGING.

At the meeting of the Road Drivers and
Riders Association last night an encoura o.
ing report was made in regard to the secur-
ing OF subscriptions to pay for the speed
way which is in course of construction The
president of the association, Lieut. Gen.
Miles. presided. and Mr.. DeGraw fulfilled
his duties Secretarv
The general called for reports from, tho
various members of the finance COMMITTEES
VINO had been adding names to a subscrin-
uon list since the last meeting Mr.. H p
Heiskei chairman of the committed. Mr.
b. +. McCaully and others were heard from
and the figures reported aggregated 81. 425
which is only $40 below the entire cost of
the road. Half of this sum has been al
ready collected and the treasurer. Mr.. r.
H. Droop, expects to call upon the other
subscribers before the LIST of February and
complete the collections A proposition to
increase the width of the roadway from
10 to 100 feet was laid upon the table.
but 1t IS understood it will be taken up for
consideration later The cost of fnerea sing
the width would be 81 coo, and an energetic
effort Will be made to raise this amount
contractor Mcnamara reported that 200
feet of the road have been completed, and
that all will be finished within four or five
days He said the Indictment weather had
hindered the work. The association Is
planning to open the new speedway with a
grand parade and other features on WASH
ingtons birthday. Mr. DeGraw was au-
thorized to request Major Sylvester to sta
ton police call box at the corner of 18th
and streets northwest. SO that help can
be obtained without delay in case Of acci-
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13

A report upon the proposed revision Of the
constitution and bylaws was made by
Major Sylvester. chairman of the COM
mittee. Upon the approval Of his report
the old committees were abolished. and It
was decided that the executive committee
should consist of seven members In adj
dition to the president. the secretary treas
urer and the warden. 1t was also deter
mined to hold the annual meetings of the
association in December instead of In May.
Special meetings may be called upon the
written request of fifteen members and
fifteen members are to constitute a quorum.
Members OF the association discussed the
advisability of holding general meeting.
In which sportsmen from adjoining states
shall be invited to participate. for the pur-
pose of furthering cooperative work. 1t Is
likely that such meeting will be held In
the near future. At this meeting 1t is pro-
posed to discuss legislative measures to be
introduced In the several adjoining states
as well az In Congress
An early meeting OF the executive COM
ynittee with likely be held In order to formu-
Late plans whereby the members Of tho
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Cured After Suffering 10

3. ?. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle & Mfg.
Co., Middletown, o., suffered for ten years
with dyspepsia. He speAe hundreds Of
dollars for medicine and with doctors
without receiving any permanent benefit
he says, "One night while feeling excep-
tionallv bad was about to throw dowl?
the evening paper when Isaw an item IN the
paper regarding the merits of Kodol Dys.
pepsia Cure. l concluded to try it and
while had no faith in it felt better
after the second dose. After using two
bottles I am stronger and better than
have been in years, and recommend Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure TO my friends and
acouaintances suffering from stomach
trouble" Sold by j. S. Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
HOURS OF RAILROAD EMpL OYEEs.
Important Labor Bill introduced
n Both Senate and House.

Columbia, Jan. 14.-Tbe following
is The text of Senator Rydrick's and
Mr.. Blackwood's bill as to the en-
plovment of railroad people, which
was referred to the committee on rail
roads:
Section !. That it shall be unlawful
for any railroad or railway company
to require, directly or indirectly, or
to permit any of its employees to
labor or to serve more than twelve
hours day, except in cases of IN
avoidable emergencies, and then only
for as long time as may be actually
necessary; and in any case the en-
ployee serving more than twelve hours
a day shall be entitled to extra com
pensation for all time in excess there
of, at the same rate at which be is
then employed, without regard to the
terms of his employment, and the en-
ploying company shall be liable there
for, any conduct or contract Of such
employee to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Section 9. That any such company
wilfully violating any of the provis-
ions of this Act shall be guilty of
misdemeanor and, on conviction
therefor, shall be fined not less than
one hundred dollars nor more than
five hundred dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
TRIAL OF POSTAL THIEF.
Machen the First Of the Rascals
to Be Brought TO Trial.

Washington, Jan. l5.-In the trial
today of August W. Machen and 9TH
ers, charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the government, the defense
scored an important point with respect
to the character of evidence TO be in
troduced at this time by the govern
ment. The defense insisted that the
government bad rot brought forth any
documentary evidence showing the ex-
istence of conspiracy to defraud the
government, and that that which was
being offered naturally should follow
the evidence of conspiracy so as to
specifically connect the defendants
with the various transactions which
had been referred to- The court sus-
tanned the point. At one point in the
trial Mr.. Douglass for the defense
called upon Justice Pritcbard to re-
primand First Assistant Postmaster
General Wynne for volunteering the
statement that a former employe of
the postoffice department. recently had
been sentenced in Baltimore to term
of two years in the penitentiary. The
suggestion was not complied with, but
the justice instructed the jury their
minds must not be prejudiced by the
statement of Mr.. Wynne.
Mr.. Wynne testified that be had
signed orders for the Croft fastener,
one of them with rubber stamp.
"Improperly signed of course" he
remarked, but be said ne did not put
the signature there himself. AS a
further test of the scrutiny which Mr..
Wynne gave to acquisitions he was
asked if he signed orders for 81,
fasteners involving an expenditure OF
$4,000 or $4,000. The witness
promptly replied, eyes -
Perry S. Heath, former assistant
postmaster general, who was subpoe-
naed from his .home in Salt Lake City
to state what be knew about the ad-
ministration of his Office, was on the
stand during the day. Although a
government witness Mr.. Heath's testi-
mony was not regarded as hurtful to
the defendants. He was shown an or
der for fasteners with his name attach
ed and promptly said: That's my
name and my signature, but / see it
is signed by rubber stamp" The
stamp, he said, was used only for
formal matters, and it had not been
his practice to rubber stamp docu-
ment calling for the expenditure OF
money.
Former First Assistant Postmaster
General johnson also gave testimony
as to the practice of his Office in the
handling Of matter originating in the
free delivery division. He had not
concluded when court adjourned until
tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
SECRETARY RESTER'S STATEMENT.
Falling Off in the Movement Has
Already Commenced Stocks
Decrease at the Centres.

New Orleans, Jan. l5.-Secretary
Hester's weekly cotton statement
issued to day shows for the Is days OF
January decrease under last year Of
50, 600, and decrease under the sane
period year before last of 1890.
For the 1877 days of the season that
have elapsed, the aggregate is ahead
Of the same days last year $1,000, and
ahead of the same days year before last
60, 600.
The amount brought in sight during
the past week has been 224, $50, against
295, 952 for the same seven days last
year, and 29S, 866 year before last.
The movement since, Sept. l shows
receipts at all United States ports to
be 1865, 527, against 1881, 481 last
year; overland across the Mississippi,
Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern
mills and Canada 446, 147 against $685.
007 last year; interior stocks in excess
of those held at the close of the COM
mercial year 421, 955 against 412, go
last year: southern mill takings Gill;
600, against 907, ,641 last year.
The total movement since Sept. /
is 7, 444, e29, against Z, 33557, 769 last year.
and 1884, 910 year before last.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 13l, AT, against 1914, sol last year,
making the total thus far for the sea-
son 4, 159, 824, against 1925, 1854 last
year.
The total takings of American mills,
north and south, and Canada thus far
for the season have been 2,120, OPT,
against 2, 121, 873 last year.
Stocks at the seaboard and the %
leading southern interior centres haze
been decreased during the week 81, SO
bales against decrease during the
corresponding time last season of 5, At.
Including stocks left over at ports
and interior towns from the last crop
and the number of bales brought into
sight thus far for the new crop, the
supply to date is 1872, 428, against
1872, 843 for the same period last yea-.
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have escaped
''Irue, true" returned Vladimir
thoughtfuIIv. ':It was a narrow
chance. But it is over now
,'And how gained you the knowl
edge Of my whereabouts::" asked
Ruric.
oil explain it to YOU when we
have time. But did | understand
you to say that the Eunlpbacked
priest was there:
'.Ile came to nv dungeon with
the rest. and twas be that knocked
down. Have YOU not found him -
No; we have seen nothing Of
him. We found-two men i'll the hall,
and that was all .
TIE place was searched all
through for the priest, but he could
not be found. and when Vladimir
was assured that the arch villain had
made his escape he prepared to leave
the building. The prisoners, four of
them! were led out first and taken
away by the monks followers.
When Ruric reached the street,
the stars we're ali out. and the cool:
frosty air struck gratefully upon his
brow. He turned toward his mystic
rious companion, and under the
grateful impulse of the moment he
:toppcd. He raised his hands to-
yard heaven, uttered one fervent
sentence Of thanksgiving to God
and then moved on again.