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The Washington times., 1905-07-02
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nessy's head for a homer the next
minute But that was the only run they
got.
The first time up hit the cigar Sign
for a homer
The second time up I pluuked the
clothes sign for new suit
The third time up / won a pai. o.
shoes, an walked round. for the hali
broke hole through the fence and tiisss...
couldn't find 1t.
Such pitchin'! The fourth time up 7
shut my eyes wen I batted, SOS to give
the poor guy in the box g. show: but tt
was no use That ball got me tho
tradin' stamps.
The fifth time up I hit the suit sign
again. for Pinch wanted a suit. That
ended the days proceedings. and we
spent pleasant evening cashin' In 90
the homers. WITH a crowd foller-I N
through the streets.
Got ALI in Sight.
The next day 1 did about the same.
and Rufe Gibson and Sam Merritt hit
1.-THE cigar sign. which was In left field
and easy to get to, twice apiece. and
! Pete Brown got to it once. That put
the cigar man out of business, for he
couldn't stand SIX boxes Of cigars a day.
I'VE admit that we've been stung,'
says B. Steele Bait. after the game that
day. In which we murdered the ball an
| they only got two runs. both on
! scratches. 1--WE admit that Now, what
we want to do is sting someone else-i
| Up in Slughurst they offer town lot
to any one who drives the bail over 8
certain house In deep center. We want
you to go up an. get the town an bring
| It back
So we went up. After had won four
acres o. lots, an red barn an apple
orchard they painted the sign out. I
sold the real estate at vendoo. an then
we hired a special car to take home the
stuff / had won In Swattbarg- I'd Ike
/ to have stayed to visit the hull circuit.
but there was a reliable rumor that q.
! steele Bait was schemin' to kidnap me
an make he stay there. SO we hurried
back TO Kansas for the opening OF the
Corndropper's season
The Washington times., 1905-07-02
HeydOn Best Batter
OF the Nationals
Catcher Hitting at 200 CIip-Eddie McFar-
land Still Premier Slugger of the
American League.

Eddie Mcfarland continues to lead
the American League batsmen, although
his percentage Is coming down. Lajoie
is second with .325. and will probably go
up to his accustomed place at the top
within the next week. The other 300
hitters are KeeIer. Isbell, Shreclk, Craw-
ford. Davis, of Chicago, and Stone.
Hartsel and Hoffman. both of the Ath-
letics, lead In stolen bases, and Harry
Davis tops them all in extra hitting.
The Athletics lead In team batting and
Cleveland excels in long drives.
Joss and Petty lead the pitchers in the
field, and Heydon. of Washington. tops
the catchers. Carr leads the first base
men and bajoie reigns at second. Glea-
son still heads the third sackers and
George Davis the stortstops. Chick Stahl
and Sam Crawford have perfect records
in the outfield. Stahl has accepted fifty
six chances. Chicago has displaced
Cleveland as leader In club fielding
averages.
Heydon Leads Nationals.
Heydon Is the leading batter for
Washington, having displaced Huelsman
from that position. although the latter
improved his average IN the week just
E'GoSOO. =
and Huelsman's mark is -251. The rec
ords of the other Nationals are Hughes.
.za; Hill. 2s7; Stahl. 225; Anderson, .212:
Knoll, .9O5; Townsend, 200; Mil, 1SS;
Jones, .1s2: Mullen, 10; Patten. ia;
Cassidy, .17o: Kittnedge. .156; Wolfe. .143.
In club batting. the Nationals are last,
with a percentage of 19s. and In club
fielding they hold the same place.
In base running Washington has two
men among the top-notchers. Stahl is
fourth, having stolen fifteen bases in
forty-six games, for an average of -34s
and Anderson is fifth on the list with
343
Wolfe is the best of the local field
ing twirlers and is followed by Patten.
Townsend and Hughes as named. Jacob
sen does not figure as he has not PLAYED
IN twelve games. Heydon has ju1n5so
to the top of the list Of catchers and has
a lead of three points over Bemis and
Weaver His aYeraee is .97S. Kittredge
ranks sixth with 1868. Stahl has moved
up to third place among the first base
men with .9S8. Mil and Mullen rank
ninth and tenth, respectively. at sec
ond. Cassidy Is the sixth best short
stop at present, with 1923. Among the
outielders c.. Jones stands eleventh
Anderson. twenty-irst; Huelsman
twenty-ffth, and Knoll, thirtieth.
Jacobsen Leads Twirlers.
Jacobsen still has the distinction OF
being Washington's leading twirler. He
has won five games and lost four Bill
Wolfe Is next best, with FIVE vietorie:
and six defeats, and is followed by
Hughes with four wins and seven loses
Patten with five victories and nine de
feats. and Townsend, who has won twc
0ames in nine.
1he averages Of nlayers who have par
ticipated in twelve games or more fol
low:
Batting.
The Washington times., 1905-07-02

An so II went ali round the field.
Every fence was decorated with offers
of pairs o. shoes, suits O. clothes. tons
o. coal and new hats 1t PUT me in
mind tlaat needed some new socks. and
1 reae all the signs. but none offered
socks. Sc I wasn't particularly inter
ested.
When Is. Steele Bait came in from the
field or an errand, I mentioned that
with all the home runs the day before
the boys must a won some prizes.
Sure Thing Sports.
Jest one pair o. Shoes says he. You
see the me- chants O. this town support
| the nine, all right. but they amt takin
what you'd call a desp'rate chance.
|, When they had these grounds built they
put the fence back hundred feet or so
an then plastered up them signs They
did it to encourage battin', they said
an 1t does, for the boys are always
tryin to earn somethin'. But they don't
get much. It's longish rap. you see. 1t
makes home runs an wins games. but
| it don't get the players much in the
way of graft
| Right then an there I decided that
| I'd try an help the Swattburg breth-
| eren out in their attack on the mer-
| chants O. the town who aggravated EN-
with the signs.
| Lamp went IN to pitch, the Swatt-
! burgs taking first rap at the ball and
| explainin' that they wanted to have
| some fun while our outfielders were
fresh. But Hennessy and Sam Merritt
an Rufe Gibson, layin' far out on the
CRASHES plairl, didn't have to exert
! themselves greatly. Lamp wound up an
] hoI ioh ed
| like sd fetch up in the grandstand.
! and The audience started "a yell o
laughter But the yell ended in choke
| for the ball suddenly took a dive down
| with noise like a mowin machine an
(! zippeo over the plate. Three o them an
1 pushed the dazed Swattburger away
I'm the plato, vile some little boys
sobbed through knotholes in the fence,
an you could cut the gloom in the
grandstand You could see it was new
to them, an they didn't like the medi-
cine.
Queered by Spit Ball.
The next batter hit shoulder high, with
terrific force, at three balls that ]
scooped off the plate while he was
swinging. More sobs The third man bit
on three more.
Lamp held EN- there all through the
game In the seventh he got careless
and fed the red-headed left fielder an
outshoot. and 1t streaked over Hen
The Washington times., 1905-07-02
Club Fielding.
Double Plays.

New York. Il; Cleveland, 80; Detroit,
80; Chicago. 81; Boston. 80; WASHING
TON, 27; Athletics, "a; St Louis, q.
The Washington times., 1905-07-02

Copyright. 1905. by George william Dalsy..
The Washington times., 1905-07-02

BY knocking two home runs over tns
left field fence in one game at Detroit,
CHARLEY Hickman has earned the So
briouet Of "Haggerty." Hick is the first
one to clout a ball over the fence this
season.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
THE HOLY OF THE HOLES.

We have been informed that politics
did not enter into the refusal of the
Opera House to the Montague Club,
but this is only hearsay. We learn
that there are II mem bers of the city
council and that of these are for Mon.
tague and are not. The Montague
members were willing to give the same
chances to respectable organizations
who would treat the house properly
that are accorded to theatrical cOmpa-
MES and negro MINISTRIES, just bow far
the other members are willing to 20
in this matter we do not know, but we
do know that the Opera House cannot
be gotten by some white people, though
it can be gotten by some negroes.
1t was the intention of the club to
seat the audience just as an ordinary
audience is seated. Tickets were to be
issued giving each his seat. Ladies
were to be invited to occupy the boxes,
the speech would not have occupied
more time q TACT not as much time as
an ordinary play, the band was to be
present aud everything was to be con-
Quoted on as high plane as ever OBJ
served in this consecrated building. 1t
made no difference the house could not
be had. 1t is within recent memory
when Col. VIM. l.. Royal spoke from
that stage. The Rev. Sam Small has
occupied it without cost, other speak
ers have been there to say nothing of the
high tragedy and low comedy, the
cork artists and the black PATHS. 1t
will be very hard to convince the public
that there is no politics in this refusal,
the people would never believe 1t
Though one rose from the dead.''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
Grand Encampment OF Odd Fellows.

The annual meeting of the Grand
Encampment of Odd Fellows was held
in Lvnchburg ON Tuesday with large
attendance Much business of inter-
est to the order was transacted. A
resolution was adopted thanking the
retiring Grand Patriarch, H. H. Har-
low, for the able and impartial man.
ner In which he had conducted his of
flee during the past year.
The following officers we're elected
for coming year: Grand Patriarch,
Chas Pholig, Richmond; Grand High
Priest, J. Leon Codd. Portsmouth,
Grand Senior Warden, DIR. f. A.
SprOules. Big Stone Gap; Grand Junior
Warden, VIM Wylde, Newport News
Grand Scribe. 7. V. Turney, Fortress
Monroe; Grand Treasurer, q. w. Hill,
Norfolk; Grand Marshal, Jos. Kemp
of PhOebus; Grand Inner Guard, A.
s WOOdhouse, StauntOn; Grand Outer
Guard. V. r Slater. Harrisonburg.
After the officers were installed the
Gand Camp adjourned to meet next
June in HarrlsOnburg.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
MEMORIAL DAY.

Many who had never heard G Governor
Montague before took occasion to hear
MIN on last Friday when he addressed
great throng at Thornrose cemetery
on memorial day. The speech was de.
hghtful In manner and sentiment and
Enthusiastically received. The day
was magnificent one, a large and
representative assembly was present,
In fact it is said that so many people
We're never before seen there on such
an occasion, and custom which is
deeply fixed in the hearts of a loyal
and devoted people was most fittingly
observed. 1t is to be hoped that it will
be thus observed for many years to
come.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
WHO SHALLJT BE2

Since the death of Gen. Fitz Lee,
those interested in the jamestown Elk
hibition have been seeking a suitable
successor as president of that enter.
prise. Many names have been men
toned but as yet We have not seen the
name we deem the right one We have
not seen the name of one of the young
men of this commonwealth who in
our opinion could take hold of the
work when Gen. Fitz Lee laid it down
and press it to successful conclusion.
Our choice comes from illustriOus
sires. He is of the yeomanry of Virgin
ia; of the chivalry of Virginia. a SOB
of the soil, filed with pride strong
mentally and physically, able to take
up Gen. Fitz Lees burden and bear it,
able to carry to a successful consum.
nation the work which has temporari-
ly been staid because the contractor is
dead.
We refer to Capt. Robert E. Lee, OF
Fairfax. He is splendid
scion of time hOnored race, the grand
son of the great southern leader, whose
name is never mentioned except to be
or in alteration. Should he
be intrusted with the work his illustri-
GUS kinsman Gen. Fitz Lee had In hand
we believe be would carry into it every
element of energy, strong will, judg-
ment, convincing argument. honesty
of purpose. in fact all those indomita-
BILE forces of mind and character which
are the essentials of such an undertake
ing. Those who know Capt. Lee have
been impressed with his personally,
they look upon him as one of the com
ing young men of Virginia, they see
in him those elements which have made
his family great, and they believe that
in bis hands could this work be safely
placed, indeed they know few if any,
where it would be 30 absolutely safe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
A NE W NAPOLEON

President Roosevelt has appointed
Chas. j. Bonaparte of Baltimore, Sec
rotary of the Navy in the room and
stead, if Hon. Paul Morton resigned.
Mr.. Bonaparte is nephew of the
Great Napoleon, being the son of
Jerome BOnaparte. a younger brother
of Napoleon. his mother before her mar
rage being Miss Patterson of Balti-
more. Mr.. Bonaparte is man of
wealth, culture and ability, but it is
doubtful whether the President has
added strength to bis cabinet by this
appointment. If anything Mr.. Bona
parte is theorist, be ia never exactly
satisfied with conditions, he is dlsor-
ganizer, and disturber. We have no
objections in 80 far as he may stir the
party in power. but more conserva-
tive man in our opinion would have
made better cabinet officer. We are
not usually stuck on reformers, and
Independent statesmen. We are, how.
ever, thoroughly in accord with the
selection of men of ideas for such pO-
sitions, men who think for themselves
even if they go beyond the majority of
their party associates. 1t is said that
Mr.. BOnaparte will soon be made At
torney General. If this be true then
the country will know of what stuff
be is made, they will soon find what bis
staying qualities are. There is vast
difference between fight against Sena-
tor German backed by the Baltimore
Sam, or reform movement in ward
politics in Baltimore. and an attack on
the great trusts of this country opposed
by two-thirds of the newspapers, and
nearly all the wealth of the land. If
he braves these the movement of his
distinguished ancestor against the
allied powers of Europe, will look like
thirty cents. beside the movement
which will make the nephew the con.
queror in such campaign.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
Augusta Memorial Association.

After the exercises at the cemetery
Friday the Augusta Memorial A ssOcia.
tiOn held it's annual meeting, which
was largely attended. Gov Montague
was rendered vote of thanks for bis
beautiful address. and was also elected
an honorary member of the associa-
tiOn. A vote of thanks was also ten
dered the band and the military COM
panies, and all who assisted in the
exercises.
At the election of officers Mr.. J. b.
ROden of WaynesbOro, was elected
president, and the following were elect
ed vice presidents for their respective
districts South River, E. Il. Fish.
burne; Beverly Manor, H. Erskine
Gay Riverheads, Col. H. J. Williams;
Middle River. w. H. Norman Pas
lures, Logan Dunlap; North River,
A. P. Anderson StauntOn, Capt. Jas
Bumgardner. Those old war horses
Capt. j. N. McFarlrnd and ~ Argen-
bright, were reelected treasurer and
secretary respectively.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
NEWS LETTER FROM RAPHINE.
A BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE TEA-
CHURCH SOCIETIES-ODD Eel.
LOWS ADDRESSED, PER-
CnNAT NrENnTnNr I,u,I

ooN IL M ENTION,- ETC
Raphlne, June 12-Tbe Cardinas
Society gave a Japanese Tea at Mid
way Hall last "Wednesday afternoon
which proved the most pleasant event
of the season. Those who served tea
were the following Misses Lettie Smith
Evelyn Wilson. Grace Parker, Grace
Thomas and Ella Mckay. 1t is inter
esting to note that two of these young
ladies' were attlred in real Japanese
| costumes direct from Japan, which
were brought over from that country
by a lady missionary aud presented to
two of her lady friends In this, Rock
bridge county. The costumes were
very handsome and were admired by
all present. We indeed felt that we
had partaken of an ideal Japanese Tea
for as we slipped of the drink from the
delicate tea cups and partook of the
delicious crackers from the daintily
set table. our imagination was carried to
far away Japan. Ice cream, sherbeb,
etc were also served. Fifty-four dol
lars was realized.
The Missionary Societies of Mt. Car.
mel Church will unite on next Thurs
day the 18th and serve dinner in the
grove. A pleasant social time is anti
cipated.
The young girls Missionary Society
served ice cream and sherbet on the
14th, for the benefit of Home Mis-
sions."
Miss Edna Houff has returned to her
home here after successful session at
the Normal in FarmvilIe.
Miss Grace Thomas after attending
the valley seminary at WaynesEoro
has returned to her home at Steele's
Tavern.
Miss Julia Fultz after attending
school in StauntOn has returned to her
home near this place.
Miss Stephie Roadcap has returned
to her home here, after pleasant SO
journ with relatives at Goshen and
Clifton Forge.
Miss Lillian Rawlings after pleas
ant visit to friends in st. Louis has re.
turned home.
Miss Carrie Lacy of Blacksburg is
visiting her uncle Mr.. A. E. FultZ.
Miss Ora Tisdale after successful
season in the millinery establishment
here, returned to her home in Neck
lenberg county this week.
Miss Mamie McCutchan of Rodger-
vile, Tenn, has been visiting her aunt
Mrs. d. e. East.
Rev. VIM. N. Scott, d ID. of Staun-
ton, delivered an address to the Odd
Fellows last Tuesday afternoon at
Midway Hall.
MIR. J. Il. Montgomery has rented the
property of Mr.. W. s. Brown at this
place.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
C. 4 0 Sunday Outings

Beginning Sunday, June 4, and con-
tinuing each Sunday until October 1,
1905. the G. & o. will sell tickets to all
stations Charlottesville to Clifton
Forge, for one fare for the round trip.
Tickets limited to date of sale.
WEST BOUND-Tickets sold for train
No. II only. leaving StauntOn 1888 a.
III. and returning good or train IA only,
arriving 7:44 p. m
EAST BOUND-Tickets sold for train
No. only, leaving Staunton 1910 a.
III. and returning good on No. only,
arriving 6:2S p. m.
694t W. L. MEHURIN, Agt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16
AN EARLY PRIMARY.

The Organization" which can de
eide on the date of the primaries, will
unquestionably name as early a date
as possible. This is most natural,
logical and necessary from their stand
point. An early primary will cut short
Gov. MOntague's opportunities to can.
vas the State. The Organization" is
not blind to the danger MIR. Martin
suffers every time Gov. Montague
speaks, and his mouth can only be
closed by such course. We hear that
the canvas is nothing more nor less
than the personalities of the candi
dates" 1T is claimed that as between
the candidates for U. 8. Senator such
Is the case, but there are a number of
offices to fill beside this one. A gov
ernOr and all State officers are to be
elected. has anybody heard of any per.
sonallties amongst these The truth
is the ''organiZatiOn'' sees but one
office, that is the U. s. Senate, all others
may go to the demnitiOn bow vows if
their candidate wins the senatorshlp.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Mr.. j. TAYLOR Ellyson, who is a can
didate for Lieut.-Governor, is to retire
from the Craftsmanship of the State
Democratic Committee and there ia
talk Of the Hon. Edward Echols for
the place. Mr.. Joseph Button has
given out no intimation that he will
not hold on to bis present position of
secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Hon. Paul Morton, who is just re-
firing as Secre tary of the Navy, has
been made president of the New York
Equitable Life Association. Judging
from the warfare going on in this COM
pany his knowledge of heavy ordinance,
and armor plate possibly had something
to do with his selection,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Shut the mou this of the candidates,
destroy the opportunity of the people
to hear the issues of the campaign, you
gentlemen of the Organization who
hold the reins. Give us some more of
that Internal gag rule which was sery-
ed up in the shape of the UNIT RULE
just before our last convention. Reap
a whirlwind if you are fond of whirl.
winds. There is one In store for YOU.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Holmes is the name of the man whose
career has been destroyed by changing
figures in government reports about
the cotton crop. He is one, but there
were many other homes destroyed by
the same thing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

The pOlicyholders in the Equitable
have awakened to find themselver un-
der the dominion of Mr.. Thomas F.
Ryan. 1t is hardly necessary TO recall
the notable case of jumping out of the
Ryan pan into the fire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Last week a negro in Richmond
pawned his belongings, sold the pawn
tickets. and then robbed the pawn
shop. The report announcing these
facts omitted to state the length of his
residence in Wall Street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

President Roosevelt has bought a
small farm, as kind of rural retreat
near Red Hill in Albemarle county.
where he can go and be entirely free
from molestatiOn by the madding crowd
meaning thereby the Office seekers.
The people of Virginia are glad to well
come him to their state. The presl-
dent has been happy in selecting his
home 80 near the spot where other
presidents made theirs, when in after
years looking from Monticello the
traveller will be pointed to the location
of the home of Madison, of Monroe and
Roosevelt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

Lord save us or we perish ls the cry
OF the "Early Primary" advocates.
The early bird gets the worm you know
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-16

We have not been requested to an
nounce when Mr.. Joe Button will make
Ills next speech, but We will gladly do
so when requested.