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The Washington times., 1905-04-29
FACTIONAL ROW
MAY STOP GAME
Frisco Grand Jury Will In
yestigate Fight Clubs.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 29.-The
grand Jury may take a hand in the pro-
fessional boxing games now that it has
put & quietus on amateur" contests.
The attention OF Foreman Andrews
was called to the fact that the Hayes
Valley Athletic Club had secured the
professional permit for May. and that it
intended holding the Britt White fight
i'll May. With the exception that the
professional club does not have TO be-
long to the Pacific Athletic Association
and that there is no limit mentioned to
the sum for which the fighters can con-
test, the same ordinances apply to a
professional club as to an amateur Or
ganization.
AS the jury has already decided that
the Hayes Valley Club is not a genuine
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
BLIND BASEBALL
SEASON OPENS
Louisville Man Inyents
Game for Afflicted.
UMPIRE THE WHOLE WORKS
Man Must Make Base Indicated by
Whistle-pitcher Belongs 10
Side at Bat.
UMPIRE THE WHOLE WORKS

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 29.-The base
ball season at the Kentucky Institution
for the Blind viii begin next Wednesday
after three weeks preliminary practice
by the sightless wards OF the State. A
series OF games for the championship
of the institution viii be played before
the athletic contest with the Y. VI. c. a.
team, which is scheduled for May d.
John d. Gregory, of the faculty. who
has had charge of the athletic training
among the blind boys, was responsible
for the introduction of blind baseball.
last year, and so successful did the sport
prove that other institutions throughout
the country have adopted the system ne
compiled.
The rules this year are unchanged. The
pitcher beloCgs to the side at bat and
endeayors 10 throw the ball 80 the bats
man must strike at iu instead of trying
TO deceive him. The batsman is re-
quired to hold out his bat, Indicating
where he Is going to strike. The umpire
then counts zone. two, three, when the
pitcher delivers the ball. The batter
strikes after the three The pitcher,
it may be explained, together with the
catcher and center fielder, is a seeing
boy, though none of the boys see per-
fectly. If the batter hits the ball the
umpire indicates with whistle signals
how far il has gone, one whistle for a
nit within the diamond, two If past sec
ond base, etc.
The players must learn these signals
and are required to take only as many
bases as the times the umpire whistles.
If q fielder locates the ball and raises
it from the ground before The runner
reaches the indicated base the latter
is called out There is, of course, no
throwing to bases, and the entire team
is practically dependent on the signals
OF the umpire.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
LeWis and Herman DRAW
In Fifteen Hot Rounds
Substitute for Kid Sullivan Showed He Is an
Equal of the Philadelphia Fighter-F1er-
man Should Have Received Decision

repeatedly to his adversary's jaw, but
the blows would stagger the Quaker
City LAD for d moment and then he
would come back strong. In the clinches
Herman played a regular tattoo on
Lewis kidneys, and soon had Harry s
body red and swollen.
On the other hand, Lewis used his
right very effectively on Hermans face.
He stabbed his left hand TO Herman s
face time and time again and round af-
ter round. but his blows lacked the
necessary steam. Had his punches any
force he would have cut Herman's face
into ribbons.
Tired at Finish
At the finish both men showed signs
Of the fast pace that they set. and were
pretty well tired out.
Herman took the place of Kid Sulli-
van, who was to have met Lewis. SuIli-
van sprained his ankle on Wednesday
while training.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

BALTIMORE. April 2q-After fifteen
rounds of hard. grueling lighting before
the Eureka Athletic Club last night.
Referee O'Hara gave the decision of Il
draw in the contest between Kid Her
man. of Chicago, and Harry Lewis, Of
Philadelphia.
The bout was fast and furious from
start to finish, and Herman should have
been awarded the decision, as he was
the aggressor throughout, and after the
fifth round had ali the better OF the
Aontest. Lewis, however, proved him
self to be of great stamina, and fought
the Westerner back viciously at every
stage Of the game. Herman was the
cIeVerer with his hands. ale Lewis
showed superior footwork.
Both Lacked Steam.
Both men lacked steam behind their
blows. Herman landed rights and Iefts
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
IMPORTANT AMATEUR
GAME FOR TODAY
Commissioners and Bureaus Will Play
at American League Park.
Are Old Rivals.

The game between the Commissioners
and the Bureaus az American League
Park this afternoon will be one Of
the most important amateur contests OF
the season. The teams are rivals of sew
esal years standing, having fought to-
gether for championship honors in the
old Departmental League, and they will
pat forth their best endeavors in this
their hrst meeting for two years.
Each has a good following. and there
should be good attendance TO encour-
age the players.
The Commissioners will line up as fol-
lows: Gates, catcher: Cantwel. Wahles.
or collifiewer, pitcher; Downing. nTst
base; Handiboe, second base; Venabie,
siiortstop; Hook. third base; FitZpatries<.
left field; Hoffman, center Held: ana
Beail. left field.
The Bureaus will be composed OF thg
following well-knowa players: Beckett,
Hoyle, Fulcher, Q. Wahier, Riston,
Wilkerson. Mullin. Toney. Dougherty,
Babson. Waple. GassaWay. Taylor.
Giotzbach, ana Gebherdt.
The game will be called at O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
CAYANAGH WORSTED
NEW YORK NETS
Jockey Club Took in Fight
on Official.
LIVELY NIGHT CONFERENCE
Wheelock and Other Leaders Have to
Bow When Open Ring Is
Threatened.

NEW YORK, April 29.-In spite Of the
warfare that has been conducted by
leading members of the Metropolitan
Turf Association, otherwise known as
the Bookmakers' Syndicate. against
John G, CaYanagh, well known to the
racing public as the custodian of the
local betting rings, Cayanagh will re-
main in supreme control of affairs, a
fact that was established when Cava-
nagh, George Wheelock, president Of the
''Mets,'i ard several members of the
Jockey Club went over the matter at
length.
Cavanagh did not go to the Jamaica
track at all during the day. and Whee-
lock. who was there during the running
of the first race, left suddenly for the
city in response to a mysterious tele-
gram. The conference was, held, it is
said, in the Windsor Arcade. and when
il was at an end Wheelock hurried away
TO a special meeting of the Bookmakers'
Syndicate. held last night in the head
quarters on West Twenty-sixth street.
W lille all that CaVanagh'S friends would
say was that he was perfectly satisfied
with the way things had turned out, ii
was common talk among bookmakeFs
who attended the meeting last night
that Wheelock had been informed in no
uncertain way that the Jochey Club
would insist upon the retention of Cav
anagh, no matter what might be the
outcome.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
w. 81. WON IN ELEVENTH.

LEXINGTON, Va, April 29.-Washing-
ton and Lee defeated the Virginia Poly
technic Institute yesterday by TO 3.
but it required eleven innings to turn
the trick. Keily's pitching for the los
ers was a feature, as he allowed only
four hits In the long route. Johnson was
almost as effective for the winners, al
low ng but six safeties.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
LONG DRIVE WON
FOR GURLEY TEAM
Clears Hit Cleaned Bases
in the Eighth.
CALVARY BAPTISTS LOST
Congregationalists Took Game in
Record Time-McMorris' Fielding
Was Feature-Scores.
CALVARY BAPTISTS LOST

Clears hard drive into deep eenterfield
with the bases full gave Gurley a vic
tory over the Foundry at the Mt. Pleas
ant grounds OF the Sunday School
League, yesterday afternoon.
Although the score was close the
game dragged along until the eighth
inning with Foundry in the lead with
8 10 l.
Donaldson was on the rubber for
Foundry and pitched a good enough
game to win had he received proper sup
port Haring served them up for Cur
ley in good shape. but he, too, was a
victim of poor support. Shedd. at she IT.
being especially of with three errors
he Sa0ra-
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
FORMER JOCKEY DEAD.

MEMPHIS, April 29.-Thomas O'Brien.
formerly a successful jockey. is dead in
St. Joseph's Hospital from apoplexy.
thought to have been brought on by a
fall from his horse while racing in New
Orleans two years ago. His collarbone
was broken and he received internal in
juries from which he never entirely re-
covered.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
CLOSE CONTEST IN
MARQUETTE LEAGUE
st. Paul Won From St. Vincent Be-
cause of Errors-Few Hits
by Either Team.
MARQUETTE LEAGUE STANDING.
Games Today.

Immaculate Conception vs. Trinity.
st. Paul took the lead in the Marquette
League yesterday by winning from the
ST. Vincent team.
The game was called at the end of the
seventh inning because OF darkness
Barry and Freeman. who were in the
pitchers box. were both very effective.
and neither team was able TO get more
than four hits, but St. Nincents many
| errors gave ST. Paul an opportunity TO
get runners across the plate.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

The Egg -O'-Sees defeated the Roanoke
Stars by 10 TO 3 Features were the
pitching of Claude Foley and the field
ing of Carl Betz. Want games with
teams averaging thirteen years old.
Send challenges to George Walter, 1229
street southeast.
The Vermonts defeated the Second
Columbia Stars by to I. The features
were a home-run drive by r. Roiz and
the aII-around playing OF Prouty in left.
They will play the Brunswieks tomor-
rev at $50 p m.
The Auanties and the st Aloysius
club Capital City League) play al
Ninth and K streets northeast, April 80
at $50 D. IN. The Atlantics also play
the Alexandria team today at Alexan-
dria. Game called at 4:30
The Sixth Grade Gage School defeat [
ed the Sixth Grade Johnson School by
s to g. The Sixth Grade Gage School
wants games with teams averaging from
T. m Is. Send challenges TO Edward
Bigelow, 2306 First street northwest.
The Icelands defeated the G. a. c,
in ten innings by 10 l.
The Sixth Grade Gage School defeated
the Sixth Grade Emery School by TO o.
The Golden Rod Circle of the Sunshine
Society defeated the Tulip Circle in a
fast game by to 3. Teams from ten to
eleven years wanting games address
Timothy Corkery. 2414 G. street north
west.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
BELL ISSUES Def.

BRoCToN. Mass. April 2s.-Three
hundred dollars have been posted here
TO back Fred Beell. the Wisconsin
wrestler. in a challenge to meet any
other wrestler in the United States,
atch-as-cateh-ca barring Champion
Frank CIoteh
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
GEoRGErowN-G. WASHINGTON.

There should be lively doings when
the annual baseball scrap between
Georgetown and George Washington
takes place this afternoon at George
town Field. The affair has attracted
much attention because of the good
work which has been done BY both
teams. Roofing enthusiasm has arisen
to a high point and the outlook Is good
for a large crowd and a good game,
which will begin at 4 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
CORNELL SHELL WRECKED.

ITHACA. n. Y, April 29.-The Cornell
varsity four-oared crews she'll last night
ran into a submerged pile and was
completely wrecked. The oarsmen had
10 swim about for some time before be-
Ing picked up by Coach Courtney in his
launch. No one was hurt.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

Two-base hits-St. Paul, ); St. Vim
cent, / First base on balIs-On Free
man, l. Left on bases-St. Paul, ..
Stolen bases-St Paul. II: St, Vincent,
T. Struck out-By FreeBfau. 3; by Barry.
IL Wild pitef-St. Vincent. /. Attend
ance, 100. Umpire-Mr. Gynan. Time OF
game-1 hour and minutes.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
Congregationalists Won.

The Calvary Baptists went down in
defeat before the First Congregational
lists at the White House grounds yester-
day by TO /.
The playing was fast throughout and
the game was finished in one hour and
five minutes, which is the best time
made by any OF the teams this season.
Reichard and James, who pitched for
the CongregationalisJs, were hit rather
freely by the Baptists, but they kept
the hits so well scattered that their op-
ponents were not dangerous at any
stage of the proceedings.
McMorris, at third for the Consrega-
tionaiists, played star game. He
handled all OF his nine chances perfect
ly and was at the starting end of two
double plays that sent the Baptists To
the field
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

First base by errors-Gurley, l; s'oun-
dry. L Left on bases-Gurley, s; Foun-
dry, I. First base on balis-On Haring.
]; off W. Donaldson, 4. Struck out-By
Haring. {; by w. Donaldson. 8.
Ihree-base hit-Bryan. Sacrifice hit
c. Donaldson. Vaughn, 2; Fillius
and Collie. Double plays-W. Ogle to F.
Ogle TO Randall: O Brien to F. Ogle. Hit
by pitcher-By Haring, 2. Gmpire-Mr.
Belts Time of game-1 hour and q
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
Fear Jockey Club.

As the Jockey Club is all powerful and
the racing associations are a unit in
favor of Cavanagh, there was nothing
left for Whee1ock and the Nets to do
but surrender or fight. But as Cava-
nagh, it is said. was ready TO make
few concessions including the accept
ance OF 81 a day instead of $50 in re-
turn for the service he supplies TO the
books in the way of information con-
corning jockeys, weights, overweight
and other things, Wheelock went to the
hookmakers' meeting feeling that he had
gained point.
The bookmakers last night, 125 out of
200 members, listened 10 many speeches
from their leaders, including Wheelock,
Jones and others. and then a majority
showed inclination to accept the in
evitable rather than show fight, which
would mean an open betting ring. But
during the talk that went on. il turned
out that the campaign against CaVa-
nagh was due TO Jealousy.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
Jealousy the Cause.

"Cavanagh was put in his present
place by Wheelock and Jones'" said
weli-known bookmaker. This was eight
years ago, when John J. Egan was set
aside for him. Since then cavanagh
has made half a million dollars out of
the job, and is making now between $50. =
0O0 and $4,000 each year. Meanwhile the
Nets, as an organization, have made
nothing; yet We feel that We are en-
titled to something. That is why we
wanted TO start the Adlers in business
in opposition to Cavanagh So that we
might get some of the revenue. We stand
ready 10 pay TO the Jockey Club $4,000
year for this privilege. and Egan, for
that matter has already offered to bid
$50, coo 1t is simply d business propo-
sition."
When friend of Cavanagh heard of
this desire TO bid for the privilege" he
said that it was absurd. as there was
no privilege" so called. but a business
which Cayanagh himself had built up
and was entitled to. AT any rate the
fact remains that what the Jockey Club
says generally goes. whether bookmak-
ers like il or not.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
HON. CHARLES n. PEPPER

VIII Lecture in Carroll Institute Hall. un-
der the auspices Of ST. GATHERINGS Guilds
on WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, at O'Clock
subject Panama 10 Patagonia Tickets
for sale at the Office of Mr.. GEORGE We
MOSS 1411 c street
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

organization. but that il is a one-man
affair. and that its membership amounts
to less than the required number, it is
probable that some action will be taken
by the jury just before the fight taxes
place, which will prevent the contest be-
ing held
Foreman Andrews stated that he had
not locked into the matter. owing to the
press of other work, but that 1t would
De investigated, and if the law was be-
ing violated in any particular the con
test would be stopped and all partici-
pants arrested.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

First base by errors-Calvary. 8; First.
2 Left on bases-Calyary. 6; First, 2
First base on ba1ls-On Goodman. 2
by Goodman, s. Two-base hit-Fenton.
Stolen bases+Fenton. Brooks. McMorris.
Caldwell. and Reichard. Double plays
NcMcrris 10 Miles (2). Hit by pitcher
BY Reichard. /. Uuipire-Mr. Venable.
Time of game-I honr and minutes.
Today's Schedule.
ST. Stephen vs. Calvary NJ. e. Four
teenth street and Lydecker avenue,
Sixth VS.. Mt. Pleasant Congregational,
White Lot Elliose.
Fifth Baptist vs. Metropolitan Baptist.
Fourteenth and A streets northeast.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29
Young Corbett Working.

Young corbett, who is scheduled 10
fight Eddie Hanlon in this city the first
week in June, arrived yesterday He
was accompanied by George Weeden,
who will act as manager and adviser
Corbett looks to be in much better
shape than when he returned from the
east last November to meet Battling
Nelson. He Will probably train at
Sheehan's. and expects to begin work
within the next two days. In a few
days Battling Nelson will be off on the
road, and the sports will not see him
again until Jimmy Britt is ready 10
hght him.
There is nothing doing" remarked
Battling Nelson, who was never fond OF
idleness; II won't starve If | do loaf
about until James Edward is ready to
fight me; but what is the use? I might
as well be picking up some stray dol
lars" The way things have shaped
themselves Britt viii not be able to
take on Nelson before July Britt and
White have the May date. and Corbett
and Hanlon will meet in June.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

The Sixth Grade Gage School Gefeatei
the sixth Grade Emery School by 8 TO
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

The Icelands defeated the G. y. {
in ten innings by TO /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

A pretty wedding occurred Wednesday |
noon at PA 10th St., when Mss Leila Hyde |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
| mann & Son. The defendant admitted tho
charge and paid &c to the financial clerk Of
the court y
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
Chief Justice Clabaugh's Decision ID
Case of Nash Against District.

Chief Justice Clabaugh of the Supreme
Court of the District, presiding in Circuit
Court No. 2, today heard arguments upon
the demurrer filed by the District of Column
bia to the declaration of Frank P. Nash In
his suit against the District. commenced in
October, 1901. Attorney Charles W. Clagett
represented the plaintiff at the hearing and
Assistant Corporation Counsel A. Leftwich
Sinclair argued the case in behalf of the
District
Mr. Nash. who is the owner of Armory
Hall, on o street between 18th and Sth
streets northwest, seeks to recover 5000
damages which he claims he has sustained
In consequence of the passing of an official
order by the District Commissioners Octo-
Der %, 1SlS. directing that no permits or
licenses be issued for entertainments in the
nall mentioned. and directing the assessor
to refuse any licenses or permits to persons
applying to him for the same. IL Is ex-
planned in the declaration that as a result
OF the passing of the order the plaintiff was
deprived of the use of his hall and of the
rents. issues and profits thereof.
Chief Justice Clabaugh. at the conclusion
of the arguments. announced that he would
sustain the demurrer filed by the District in
the case, on the ground that the declaration
failed to show that an application had been
made to the assessor for permit or license
and that it had been refused.
The justice further stated that he was
strongly inclined to the opinion that the as
SCISSOR is an Independent public officer.
licenses. and that the District should not be
held liable in damages for his acts. negli-
gence or misconduct on account of the pubA
lie character of his duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health Office for the twenty four hours
ended at noon today:
Theresa Bragan, Garfield Hospital. IA
years.
Edward BROOKS, 1017 Factory hill. 40
years. ~
Thomas Conrad, 216 1 street northwest.
81 years
Frank Dante, 80 F street southwest. SO
years. 49, ''
Dora Ferguson, Detroit street 81 years.
annie Green, Brookland, D. c., so years.
Henrietta Green, 435 Prather's court
northwest, 40 years
Jennie A. Hughes, Astoria Flats, a. years
Margaret Johnson, Children's Hospital.
II years.
Henry B. LOCKER, 300 Newark street.
Cleveland Park, AZ years.
Charles E. Miles. jr., 1902 G street north
east, 5 hours
Lucindi Nickett. Government Hospital for
Insane, 81 years.
Ann Slight, 610 Half street southwest
So years. >
Emily Walker, 205 Balls alley, 10 DAYS.
Alberta Washington, go Knox alley
southwest, Z years.
Florina ZORRO, 119 Schott alley. years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The following officers have been chosen
by the Sunday school of the Anacostia
NJ. E. Church, corner of Pierce and Jack
son streets, to serve during the en-
suing year: Arthur B. Suit president; Jas
H. Dony secretary; Watson Isaac, assist
ant secretary; George w. King, jr., treas
urer; Edward r. Mahoney, librarian; Shri-
yer King and William Duvall, assistant
librarians; Miss Beulah Williamson, or
ganist.
Morgan Robinson, ffty-four years old, an
old soldier, a veteran of the western In
dian campaigns and of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, tottered inside the dwelling of
Mrs. Robert Howard, resident of the An
acostia road yesterday morning shortly
after daylight and sank exhausted. His
face and head bore bruises and contusions
and it was plainly apparent that his state
ment OF intense personal suffering was
true. When he recovered sufficiently to tell
his story he said he had been wandering
about in the woods nearly all the preceding
night. He claimed that he had been rob.
bed Of the sum of s24 Mrs. Howard noti-
fed the police Of the Anacostia station OF
the veterans plight, and he was removed
to the Washington Asylum Hospital In the
patrol wagon or the local station. His
home is at No. 1919 street southeast
The week of prayer is being observed at
the Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church
on Minnesota avenue, Anacostia, Rev. T,
Boyd Gay, pastor.
repairs 10 the Anacostia bridge are in
progress, comprising the relaying of por-
lions of the footways and the floor of the
structure
st. Teresa's Branch, No. SOL Catholic
knights of America, met last evening in ST.
Teresa's Hall. Washington and Fillmore
streets. and elected officers for the coming
year as follows: John F. Reagan, president:
James w. BARLEY, vice president: John j
Downey, recording secretary; Frank NJ.
Finotu, treasurer; ]. T. Farrell. financial
secretary: Rev. Charles NJ. Bart. spirituaI
director; DR.. Thomas D. Mudd, medical ex-