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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

1866 he landed in this country, his total
financial assets being S12 in gold. He
came to Washington and worked for seven
years in a grocery store,7 when his health
broke down from oyerwork; he then went
to Europe for four months trip in order
to seek rest and health Returning from
w NJ Gait & Co. Mr. Mayer has more
particularly the charge of the flour de-
partment of the firm and is widely rec
ognized authority on all grades and kinds
of flour He married Miss Susannah HitZ
daughter of Florian Hitz, in September,
1876 Mrs. Mayer died in 1880 and Mr..
Mayer never remarked He has one mar
ried son who has some time since attained
his ma iority and is in business in this
city Mr. Mayer is director in the Cen
trail National Bank and the Union Trust
Company of this city. For fifteen years
he has been president of the Swiss BeneN-
client ASsocia ton and IS a very active di-
rector in the Eastern Dispensary and Cas-
ualty Hospital.
Mr. Ralph L. Calf attended a private
school in this city preparatory to taking
a collegiate course at Chester Pa. Return
ing to the city, he entered the firm as
clerk in 1879, starting at the bottom round
of the ladder, being occasionally called
upon to drive delivery teams with helper
to do the heavier work during the first
winter of his service. and working in an
all-around capacity in the several ware
houses. and later ON in the Offices untll
1885, when he became a member of the
firm Mr. Gait is an all-around business
man. fully capable of handling success
fully the several departments of the es-
Enlistment. including its books and at
tending to the business generally. His
particular field in the business is the man
agement of the feed department, in which
channel he las superior and marked aoll-
ity
He occasionally makes business trips
through bout the west in the firms interest.
buying goods in his line where he can best
obtain first quality, which is a paramount
feature of the firm, and one of the under
lying principles which has made this great
business prosperous. Mr. Cali is also mar
ried, his wife being the daughter of the
Rev James E. Brandlitt, now of Savan-
nah, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

exceptionally well lighted. which II Is eX-
planned is a great advantage to diamond
buyers.
Display of Imported Diamonds.
The magnificent display of diamonds kept
by the house is imported direct through the
Georgetown custom house from the cutters
in Amsterdam. The mourtings many OF
them from exclusive designs. are all manu-
featured on the premises in one of The most
complete manufacturing departments south
of Philadelphia. In this department are
constantly employed from ten to fifteen
PEOPLE, all of whom are experts i'm their re-
spective lines Here the entire work from
ing of the completed article Is accomplished.
In une corner of the store has becu fitted
up one of the most attractive Cut-SiasS de-
partments in the city. The walls and cell
ing are all covered with handsome plate
glass mirrors. while the plate glass shelves
do not obstruct the dazzling reflection of
prismatic caiors from the IN eli rest
upon them. All of The leading J nes are
kept in stock. including many exclusive de-
signs OF rare beauty. Tier" IS also 4 big
display Of Bohemian. or Venetian. ware,
which is now popular and which is at
tracing the attention of conu0'sSeu"s OF
glassware.
Bric-a-brac. bronzes. marble statuary
and clocks. imported from the art ccnters
of Europe. comprise with an immense as
sortmcnt of sterling silver. leading features
of the establishment. As watch inspectors
for one of the leading raiiroals the firms
stock of watches comprises everything
made in that line.
The steadily increasing patronage en-
jOyed by K. Harris x Co. is cons deTcd the
best proof OF how wei the firm has ca
tered to the wants OF their clientele.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
How He Warded Off Old Age.
From Good Health.

From Good Health.
famous French general, when asked
how it was that he had such an erect car
riage, replied that 1t was because he bert
over and touched the floor with his fingers
thirty times every day
If he had acquired rightly of the spine so
that he could not do that. he would have
had with it weak abdominal muscles, which
result in portal congestion. This portal
congestion interferes with stomach diges-
ton and with the action of the liver. The
misunderstanding power of the liver is les
sened, autointoxication results and arterios-
clerosis and old age come on at much
earlier day. But by keeping the spine f1exi-
BILE and the abdominal muscles strong and
taut, the portal circulation is kept free
and old age Is held on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

firm shipped flour and cornmeal extensively
through the south as far as North and
South Carolina and through the Virginias,
but the increasing business at home caused
the firm to discontinue, in great measure,
these out-of-town shipments, and to apply
its efforts principally to local requirements.
Mr.. William NJ. Gait died on January g.
1889, since which time the firm has been
composed of Mr.. Theodore j. Mayer, Mr..
Ralph L. Gait, who are the active members,
and Mrs Harriet +. Gait, widow of William
NJ Gait. Ever since the death of Mr.. W.
M. Calf, Mr.. Theodore J, Mayer has been
the senior member of the firm, and Is one
Of the city's self-made men. Mr.. Mayer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

timore, but came to Washington at an ear
ly age and in this city received their ele-
mentary and business training. They
worked their way up the ladder from
clerkships to positions of prominence and
responsibility and are at all times actively
interested in movements for the industrial
development of the national capital Both
are firm believers in rewards brought
through advertising. Their business is
conducted solely upon the cash basis"
system, and in this, it is claimed, their
customers are saved at least % per cent
on their purchases. They have an eye to
the convenience of their customers, and
their invariable rule is Satisfaction guar
anteed or your money back Like Mr.
Thomas A Edison, they believe that per
spiration,' linked with square dealing, is
the foundation for successful achievement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
AL BUSINESS MEN AND HOUSES

was born in Switzerland in 1876, where he
received his education in the public
schools. followed by a collegiate course,
and graduated in 1853 From chat time I'M
til May, 1866. he was in lHrge banking
and commercial establishment in Frid-
richshafen, Germany, first as correspond
ent and later as bookkeeper. In June,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

Having settled the last of his Christmas
bills Mr. Ferguson was sleeping the sleep
of a man with nothing to fear.
Mrs. Ferguson shook him violently.
Wake up, George!' she exclaimed
There's burglar in the house, can hear
him moving around in the basement"
ASK him IL he'll be kind enough to put
some coal in the furnace before he goes
out. will your, said George, composing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
POPE AUTOMOBILES
RECORD OF COMPANY GUARAN-
TEE OF EXCELLENCE.

The Pope Manufacturing Company, during
it's twenty -eight years in the manufacture
of bicycles, has made such a good reputa-
ton for its product that its entrance into
the automobile field was a matter of great
interest. The satisfaction to be found in an
automobile, aside from its artistic appear
ance, depends so much on the workman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

pianos, all of which are manufactured by
the firm, and the ChCkering for which
they are the sole agents I'm the District OF
Columbia has five floors and is 30 feet
deep, extending to + street on the rear.
Every floor is filed with pianos more than
a hundred new instruments being kept con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

With the assistance of MIR. w. P. Van
Wickle the trade was built up with the
growing artistic development of Washing
ton, and today the firm name stands for
merit in it's wares and honesty and integ-
rity in all it's dealings, ranking with the
leaders in this branch of endeavor.
The building where are to be seen the
Bradbury, the Webster and the Whittier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

gressive methods and strict adherence to
honest business principles. They believe
that sincerity in dealing with their custom
ers is vital cog in the machinery of every
business enterprise. They began upon this
idea and have endeavored to live up to it,
confident that honesty of purpose in prac-
teal business affairs was the best policy
and would merit it's reward In this they
have not been disappointed.
The Messrs. Jackson are natives of Bal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

exceptionally well lighted. which, it Is eX-
planned, is a great advantage to diamond
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Pittsburgs played to nearly 5000 persons in their four games a, the Polo grounds.
 The New York fad of padding the attendance figures has certainly reach ed the Connecticut league.
 Pitcher wiltse of the Champions is not only a crack fielder of his position but he is very fast worker.
 McPhillips. a Manhattan grad ' tried ont by Brooklyn. is pitching in- dependent ball in Penunsyivania.
 Twice this season the washingtons have been held down to one hif in a game. One of these games they won.
 Clark Griffith is out to bolster his New York team Anderson. Dourher- fy and Efberfeld gre possible trading offers.
 CIaud Ro<<msn is still playing first for Des Noine> of the Western learue and hitting the beIl with acrepta ble frsquency-
 -Je<ms- O'Rourke Is another man who fs reported to be anxicus to s>- cure Farrell formerly of Holyoke-- Springfield Republican
 Billy Dyer. the old Holy Cross col beHe captnin and . playf spughf fsx &pt1nG1e1d fhb rprfaG B bst plnyias sas1sfhcsu11J fer NenuenL nue6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30

Keane. who is expected from college within two weeks. He will give the Whalers some of the vim they used to show when Tom Bannon was whoop- ing things up for Humphrey. New Haven and Norwich have brighter times ahead. Mike Hickey's work as leader of the New Haven team is sure to be more satisfactory and profitable to the club than was Terry Rogers term, and the batting of the new lead CT will help. Norwich gained by the addition of Canavan, and with three such men as Canavan, Tighe and Gro Illus on one club, there should be some fine playing efforts provided harmony prevails. Captain Canavan may come into the infieh now that Lord has jumped the team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
RooTER WRITES NOTES.

It wss . good game until that sew enth inning.
 The Hills best hitters did not show up very strong Sunday.
 And the saints losing fo the North Ends. Something wrong.
 The Brooklyns were lucky to win out from the Nenimacs-
 Fritz Heneb-y got in his usual two-haeEer just the same
 It just tickIed the crowd to see Mickey Delaney strike out twice.
 The Nerrimacs had good team and with q little luck should have won
 Bill Dwyer five times up. four hits. one fhree-baxxer. Batting some
 Tom Byrnes and Johnny Kelly don't seem to he winning pitchers this ses- son
 CsrIncdy pitched . great game. but just thosk q r. KeIly eetfinx three nIce hits c9 hiA
 Nor R she Mu11nao cd N~th
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
an infielder Springfield could well use. -Springf1eld Union.

an infielder Springfield could we'll use
 -Springfield Union.
 The New York Nationals have moi
 been shut out as yet, and are the only
 team in their league that has not fall | en into the calcimine. The New York | Americans were the last team to be whitewashed in their league. The Boston American league teams
 troubles are growing instead of de creasing. III feeling between mem
 bers of that once happy family and
 the failure of the supposed stars tc shine has made the going hard. It is a question whether the spit
 ball does not get pitcher into more trouble through wild pitches than it does him good. The Chicago Nationals early In the season won five games be cause of wild pitches due to using the spit ball.
 Some new things in pads for um- pires have been seen about here late ly. Bausewlne has black corrugated rubbery looking arrangement that straps around the neck. and Mccarthy of the American league sports fold ing. split in the middle protector that looks like a mattress.
 Its the scrappy. aggressive teams that win pennants." says Joe Kelley. ''The Chicagos under Anson. the Bos- tons with Duffy and Mccarthy, the old Baltimores. tbe Pittsburgs and McGraw's New Works are cases in point. and these are are teams that the people go to see"
 Manager Murray. according to a Reward. \. J.. paper. does not think 70 much of Walter Clarkson. who has just reported to Jersey City. If he wasn't good enough for the New York Americans. the chances are that he won't be world beater in the Eastern league. The men l now rely on to win my games are Pfanmiller and McCann." says Murray.
 To the abandonment of the cigar ette habit does Harry McIntire. for mer Memphis premier slabman. now with Brooklyn. attribute much of the success he has attained since reach ing major league company. "Hanlon is a fox writes Mc1ntire to local friend. "He decoyed me into betting him q suit of clothes that I couldn't stop smoking for month. took him up and won the suit. gained 20 pounds and better feeling all round I find now inst Hanlon was willing to give me the suit for cutting ont the winning something"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
THE DIAMOND.
NICE RACE IN
 CONN LEAGUE
Sprinefleld Maintains Good Lead-Holyoke In Second Place With Bridgeport Close Up-0ther Three Teams Near Together Scores of Yesterday.

During the week the first quarter of the Connecticut league race will be passed. Several teams have experi- enced more than usual early season difficulties and it will be we'll into June before the clubs are headed pen nantward with full sails set.
 The Massachusetts teams have shown high class, Springfield through fine teamwork. clever base running and just enough hitting to polish on other efforts and Holyoke because of some really fine talent the club has on its list.
 When Captain Fitzpatrick is again fin the game, the Springfield team will be prepared to meet all corners with cut feeling shaky. The absence of Fitzpatrick has opened monster cav fly in right field. in which pitchers and young Robarge have at times been sorry wanderers. The withdraw al of Dillon from the position to take the infield place vacated by Fitz broke up finely working infield. but not for all time as Fitz will be ready to play fin about two weeks.
 If had been feared that Fitz might find his foot very stiff, but in order to offset this he has taken regular course movements which are calcu- lated to have the ankle get strong without getting too rigid.
 The teams fighting for second nlace continue to he separated by slight gaps only. Bridgeport has been nov ing along some and Is just behind Holyoke The cluh's batting has kept 1t from disaster. The pitching stan is not strong and because of lack of condition. it has been found necessary to release Ernie Wade. the midget left-hander. X regular shortStop and a new outfielder are other things the weIl-wishers in Bridgeport are hoping for.
 Mcriden has done remarkably well with rather frail appearing set of pIayers. Lefty Rogers. Fenske and Treat have pitched we'll with young O'Gara of Dalton occasionally showing something good. The coming of Pop Slater Ia looked to in Neriden as sure |fo give the team additional batting |efrpngth for Burke will 20 into the enfield then. replacing Manager Sam Kennedy. whose emergency work has h1en splendid.
 3Hartfcra depends upon fine pitch & sta6 for victories Bia scoge. nnes which gre won by Hartfori n not nleptiful Harry Noyes' in - put the team hack but now fhat q Is in the game again the team Is eberted so xo higher. especially ss Its flS 0f lclthanders is nov arRnnizesi f[k sfpady work in the bex win younR CnHh11n ne nn aeG1n1nBf plfr1eF auo 0 - G1U1fhau1oF on UNy1lO -- 7 - rsv knosa tsan n1uuq c1Uk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30

packed his personal belongings and left on the boat for New York. It Is said that he plans to join Altoona of the Tri-State league.
 Lords defection will weaken the club considerably. He has been play ing finely in the field and Is one of the most reliable hltters the club has had. Lord received $225 per month, being one of the best paid men in the circuit. It Is planned to have him blacklsted at once. It is not thought that the player owes the club much. although it was not possible today to learn how his account stands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
And If It's Here;
 It's Right.
Ursot' S1helEr%Sr g rG;.s.' ,','' .,. ...

Ends would start in and win it would make a nice race.
 The Pastimes lost simply through dumb playing when they had excellent chances to score. Bob Short has the most cool and deliberate manner about him of any player in the league.
 Dan Cronan does not seem to have that batting eye which he had when a member of the Brooklyns.
 When Kelly. the Pastimes' short. stop. made that error which cost two runs. the game was broke up.
 Come. you burglar. hit her out. is Joe kelly's favorite saying. But this time the burglars did hit her out
 We're fighting hard to get into last place" said Freddie LaIlIer when a rooter asked chow he made out"
 The greatest thing ever happened. = said Manager Clark of the Brooklyns when he heard the North Ends won.
 Give the Saints a good pitcher and they'll wallop anything in the leagne. This has been their handicap all sea- son.
 Ryan. the MerTimacs- center fielder, made three Of the incest catches sapu on the grounds this season That boy Is a conner
 Theren be something doing next Sunday when these old rivals the Hills and the Brooklyns cross bats for the first time this season.
 Walter Legxe has got them all beat for swift and sure throwing. besides he covers s lot of ground in the field and is hard and willing wcrker.
 When if comes down so first bsse men what's the matter with the way in which youf uncie Jerry ehuerue plays ii, Hes night at home on fhaf bag
 T want my bat- naid Enn Clury, ani the ovud 1ounuo - tnnu01n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Tuesday-Bridgeport at New Haven and New Haven at Bridgeport: Nor wich at New London and New Lon- don at Norwich: Hartford at Meriden and Meriden at Hartford; Springfield at Holyoke and Holyoke at Spring field.
 Wednesday Bridgeport at Nor ich, Holyoke at New London, Hart ford at New Haven, Springfield a. Meriden.
 Thursday-Bridgeport at New Ion don. Holyoke at Norwich. New Ha- ven at Meriden. Hartford at spring field.
 Friday-Springfield at Bridgeport: Norwich at New Haven. Hartford at Holyoke. New London at Meriden.
 Saturday-Norwich at Bridgeport, New London at New Haven. Meri- den at Springfield, Holyoke at Hart ford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
TABLE OF PERCENTAGE
MORE TROUBLE FOR INGRAM.

Boston. May 30.-Next Thursday morning the directors of the National League will meet in this city to pass upon the charges filed hy President Dreyfuss against Manager Mctiraw. of the New York club. President Pull liam arrived here yesterday morning. and will remain here until after the hearing. Mir Pulliam has been sub jected to a deal of criticism because he has laid this matter before the board of directors. and in answer thereto he said.
 -I have been the but of joke and ridicuIe because [ considered the charges filed bv President Dreyfuss of Pittsburg against Manager McGraw of New York of sufficient importance to refer to the board of directors. If a manager of a team that has won the pennant one year can publicly prccisim on q National League ground that the president of another club that has won the pennant three years is crooked and controls the league um- pirps- I want the board of directors fo stand ID ike men and say @. If. after they meet here iB Boston. the- say my action was joke I sm will ing so admit that my sen<e of hunnor fs dull snd that the laugh is on me-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
Doctor Barred .spit Ball. .

NEWARK, \. l.. May 30.-Dr. Her man c. II. Herold. president of the board of health, has announced that the spit ball'' must not be used in ball games in this city. Tt Is splitting in a public place. against which there Is an ordinance" said Dr. Herold here. 'The element of danger to the health of oth. CTS is strongly present in this practice A pitcher may be infected with tuber- culosis and may transfer disease germs to the ball. which Is handled by the opposing pitchers and more or less by all the players"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30

The scene shifts this week. the New York Nationals departing on long trip and the Americans returning next Thursday after s storm toseed voyage on western waters.
 AfuxRxy McGrzw of New York re- ferTed to Nike Lynch of Holyoke. the Pitf<burx pitcher. as . quiffer This bsUught on sroubIp between the nasty 1Gupu01 New Yuk~ cd c1o Hl1o bo1B p1ayuR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
R.H.E. D 1 2 1 o 0 Q 0-4 Q .
CONN LEAGUE STANDING.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At Concord-Concord !. Nashua 2. At Haverhill-Haverhill 1. Lowell i. At New Bedford-Fall River G, New Bedford 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
--SCnLlTz'S-. Famous Milwaukee Beer, Bottled for home trade. 60c per Dozen at SehIitz's Gale 30 South Main St. Telephone 1926.
 G. F. TAYLOR. Prop.
G. F. TAYLOR. Prop.

the game. but Bill just smiled and cracked out three beauties with his trusty willow.
 Lou Darlington. who jumped fin to fiil q vacancy played right field. and was instrumental in winning the game for Brooklyn He has not aflzx- ed hts signature to contract ret though
 The large crowd present eunday was much pleased with the new ar- angemenfs made and words of prafna were heard on all sides. It's . p1ene- ure to wafch zame now vifnsuf getting stepped all over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
NORWICH IO~ES STAR.

Norwfxh. May 1a-Serond bzsem.n Bill Lord has jumped the tcczl hexe- bsn club A few days ago Lord drew an fhe uon~v h< could rezsoaably ssk for and ad that he pee,ed It to deffny e1(e1eee Of inneo fn his fan ny. Datu1ny ntGhe Lsrd Quletly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
TWELVE INNING GAME.

New London, May 30.-Twelve in nings were necessary to decide the game between Meriden and New Lon don here yesterday afternoon, the wis iting team finally winning with the score 6 to 5. The bases on balls given by Nichols were costly. New London made two attempts to work the squeeze play both of which failed be- cause the batter was unable to bunt. The infield work of both teams was very fine, Lenox and McAndrews for Meriden and Curtiss for New London making a number of star plays. The score:
 R.H.E. x. London 1OOO31OOOOOO-5 II 2 Meriden 3OOO0101OOO1-6 13 Batteries-Nichols and Armbruster: Fenske and Thackera; umpire, Ken nedy; attendance, 2JO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
EASTERN IEAGrr

At Providence-Providence 10. Balti- more Q.
 At Jersey city-Newark 4, Jersey City G.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-30
X. London 1ooo31OoOoOo-5 II
NORWICH BEAT HARTFORD.

Norwich. May 30.-Norwich outbat- ted Hartford here yesterday. but the hits were well scattered and Hartford won to ?. The fast york of Perkins at third and running catches by Me Callister and Gastmeyer were features. Score:
 R.H.E. Hartford ... 001 21O00 0-4 Q 2 Norwich ... 000 q q ? 0 o 0-2 9 2 Batteries-Parkins and O'Connor; Edmunds and Bonthron. umplres. Wade and Karns: attendance. $50.