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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

Tho notification bell had just been puileu
Of American League Park at 2:3o yesterday
a afternoon for the Washington and CleVe-
land players to begin practice when Tue
c,onds let loose a tremendous downpour VI
rain. AS II had rained the better part OF 'ile
n;obt nreyious and the grounds were sun
very soggy. it required only about nve min
utes downpour to make ball-playing almost
,mnossfble, At the time rain began 1aiiihs
there was a gathering of nearly 2coo IN
side the park and they kept coming as a.
didn't begin to rain down town until o:"0
Manager Stahl then notified the players .iiat
there would be no game. and fhe Cieseianu
n,avers lost little time In returning TO inc
hotel in their bus.
CAPTAIN Bradley of the Cieveiands was
not in a very communicative mood "nen
greeted by a Star reporter last etehlhs' 49,
finally gave way and chatted Ior &c"
minutes. He said the Cieveanos hau s,ao os
very stormy trip of it through the east as
had the other western clubs. put they
would try to make up some IosI ero9 s - -
tbis city AS soon as 1t was learnea tnat
Manager Lajoie would not atcoi nii, ont all
team east, orders were given to cut OUT d..
douhIe-headers and result the BLUES
will play but three games In TINS CITY, oho
being knocked out by yesterday storm.
would be 1OOuSH Luz 10 ~ 10y
we do not miss Larry" said Bradley' De
cause-we do and for that reason we want
10 oct hack home with as few defeats as
nossible. While in Boston and New YORK
I have heard several conflicting reports
about I,arry's condition, but the truth OF
the matter is that he is not recovering as
fast as we expected. Nevertheless 1t Will
not he long before he is again in the game,
and then we will make things hum.
One of the most peculiar accidents that
has ever befelI ball player occurred to
pitcher Bill Wolfe when he was pitching
to Van Zandt, the third man up In the hrSt
game Friday. AS he was delivering the ball
he felt a sharp pain in his side. and as ne
Strengthened up after the sphere left his
hand 1T increased to such an extent that ne
could hardly keep an upright position After
leaving the game Wolfe hurried to the cluo
house, where Trainer Quirk took him IN
hand, and as soon as possible hot towers
were applied to his side. This gave Wolfe
some relief, but Quirk insisted that one or
his ribs was dislocated and advised seeing
a physician Wolfe lost little time going to
a doctor, and his injury was quickly dag
nosed as a broken fifth rib.
Arms have been broken, dislocated. and
shoulders wrenched by pitching, but this Is
probably the first case on record where
pitcher broke a rib while in the act of de-
livering ball to the batsman- Wolfe will
be out OF the game for several weeks. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
FOR THE Upton CUP.
Much Interest in the Yacht Race on
Lake Michigan

CHICAGO, August PA hazy sky and a
light breeze from the east were the weather
conditions this afternoon in the fourth re-
newal of the Upton cup series of yacht
races by representatives OF Detroit, NIL
waukee and Chicago yacht clubs. Notwith-
standing that but four yachts were entered.
a much smaller list of starters than last
year, much interest was manifested. The
yachts entered were the Ste. Claire OF the
Detroit Country Club. winner OF last years
series; Mendoza of the Milwaukee Yacht
Club and Quinesabe and Hoosier Of the
Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago. The course
was an equatorial square. two miles TO
the leg, twice around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
COLLEGE ATHLETICS

The University of Pennsylvania rowing
authorities have at last taken hand In the
discussion started by Coach Charles Court
ney of Cornell. favoring the reduction Of the
intercollegiate course at Poughkeepse from
four to three miles. The representatives of
the Red and Blue are opposed to the change
and IL 1t ever comes to a vote in the board
of stewards they will cast their ballot
against 1T.
Thomas Rearh, himself an old oarsman
and chairman of Penn's rowing committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

James s. Cotton has Kentucky Rose in
fine trim for the Marlboro sprints, where
the speedy mare will have several chances
to increase the size of her owners bank
roll. The Chambers brothers will also take
over their fast stallion AcQua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

Kriss Kringle beat his field about the width
OF the bad lands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

Clarence NJ. Winemiller. manager is maxi
Ing the Brightwood Clubhouse very popu-
lar report. Mr.. Winemiller is a genial cour-
teous gentleman, who looks with untiring
energy after the comfort and welfare OF
Brightwood visitors, with all OF whom he
is justly popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

Silver Wilkes with a mark Of .. l0t. was
sold to Mr.. Bird, with the Havenner Baking
Company. last week. Silver Wilkes is a
handsome gray trotting gelding. Mr. Bird
Will use him as pleasure driver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

called out to the excited road house pro-
prietor who hoped around the edge OF
the cistern, that Kriss Kringle is going TO
get It where Katie wore the yoke. But, say.
first thing OF all before taking any steps
whatever TO pry me out o here, send down
a bucket hitched TO a string, will you?'
1.-The road house proprietor did as he was
asked
The man In the clstern who was unin-
iured wrgglcd around when the bucket
was let down to him and dropped some
thing into the bucket that looked like
small lump of sculptor's wet clay.
Pull away Jake he called out to the
road house man That's thouSand-dollar
note in the bucket-that thing that looks
like a piece of spruce gum stuck to the rung
of a chair Now. you let some of your
hired men attend 10 getting me out OF here
and you hitch up the fastest nag you've
got get to Roby for the first race II it's In
the horse-you've got twenty minutes-and
get that thousand down on kriss kringie
to win No chaw. now. Do as | tell you
It's not my dough. or I'd keep 1t in my
weskit and not be ordering you around in
this way. Go on now-you're on'
Jake. the road-house man. good fellow
and a friend of all the horsemen, was in a
blackboard and tearing for-Roby to get the
Sl,O0 bet down on Kriss kringle just three
nil utes later. A couple OF hired hands
pulled my friend out o fthe cistern and the
bartender staked him to change of toys.
He warmed himself before the fire. for 1t
was in the fall and waited for Jake TO get
back with his report.
Jake got back an hour after he'd started.
He had missed The first race by Just a face
"a kittens whisker on the wire. Jake had
slammed into the betting ring, bawling.
Who wants vun tousant on Kriss Kringle'
to the bookmakers, just as the flag had
dropped, and old Kriss Kringle was already
tcwroping his field, with 10 to 1 against his
chances
The booIiss. Of course. laughed at Jake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

Marquette League Averages


Following are the records OF the players
in the Marquette League Tor all games
played during the season:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

President Grover Cleveland. Judge
Morgan j. O'Brien OF New York and
George Westinghouse Of Pittsburg
have been asked to act on the board.
and all have agreed 10 serve.
From office boy at $40 n month TO
second vice president OF n great rail
road system at $35. 900 a year surren-
dering this 10 become secretary of the
navy In President Roosevelt's cabinet
and finally resigning To become the
head OF the Equitable Life board of di-
rectors at a rumored salary OF from
$4,000 to $150.OOO year. is the rec
ord OF Paul Morton in the forty-eight
years OF his life.
First Ambition Was to Drive a Stage.
Although he was born In Detroit,
Mich. on May %. 1857. Mr.. Morton's
babyhoOd and large part Of his man
hood were spent In Nebraska. He is
the eldest son of the late J. Sterling
Morton. who was secretary OF agri-
culture during President Cleveland's
second term, and his first ambition
was to be a wagon boss or stage
driver
Boyish pranks back In the sixties
nearly deprived the United States OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
Ey c. Z. ETHERINcToN

the reorganization OF the affairs
d OF the Equitable Life Assurance
Il society the two men chiefly con
cerned are Paul Morton. secretary
or the navy, and Thomas +. Ryan. the
New York street railway magnate.
the former by his appointment as
Chairman Of the board or directors OF
the Equitable Life and the latter as
the head OF syndicate In control OF
the Equitable through purchase from
james Hazel Hyde Of the stock held
by Mr.. Hyde, which ruled the destinies
Of the society.
Mr.. Ryan declares that his motive
In buying the control Of the Equitable
Is TO establish public confidence in the
society and to secure the rights OF the
policy holders. To put an end TO this
loss Of confidence which affects a great
public trust OF over $4,000 900. rep
resenting the savings Of more than
100000 policy holders. Mr. Ryan, to-
gether with other policy holders, has
placed the Hyde stock in the hands OF
a board Of trustees with power 10 vote
II for the election Of directors, as TO
twenty eight OF the fifty-two directors,
In accordance with the instructions of
the society's policy holders and as 10
the remaining twenty-four directors in
accordance with the uncontrolled Judg-
ment Of the trustees.
AS trustees for the policy holders ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
Made his Way From Poverty

Young Ryan left the homestead and
vent to Baltimore in 1858 10 seek his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

held until he became secretary or
the navy last June.
Always eager, alert and intelligent,
Morton never lost Il business oppor-
tunity for himself or the corpora
lions which lie served. In this con
nection characteristic story Is re-
lated of the manner in which he be
came general freight agent Of the Bur
lington road. AT that time he was
bureau chief in the general offices
Of the company. and. together with
other bureau chiefs. he was summoned
one day into the general managers
office and informed that the general
freight agent had resigned. SuggeS
lions as TO the choice of q successor
were asked for by the general man,
ageF
Il know the very man you want"
said Morton. land his name is Paul
Morton"
The suggestion was accepted. and
Morton was appointed TO the position.
Energetic as Young Man.
Mr.. Morton's energy as youth is de
plcted by the following story:
With only n common school educa-
ton. Paul at the are of si-tecn was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

a future cabinet minister and the
Equitable Of its new head One day
Jov Morton. elder brother Of Paul,
started TO play doctor and get
square" with the world for some BIT
ter doses that had been poured down
his boyish throat. He chose Paul for
his patient. produced a bottle from
the family medicine kit. donned his
fathers hat and spectacles and en-
tered the room where the patient had
Becn put TO bed After this profess
sional visit Paul was discovered to
be unconscious. When Joy was Ques-
toned about the days doings. it trans
pired that he had given his brother
Iaudanum, and only through the real
family doctors heroic work was Paufs
life saved.
Vigorous In Mind and Brimful of Energy.
Paul attended school until he was
nearly sixteen, and then, in 1872. he
became an office boy in the Burlington
and Missouri River railroads land Of
fee at Burlington, Ia, at $40 a month
Vigorous ia mind and body and brim-
full of energy, he achieved his career
by q combination OF industry and ma
tive keenness This advancement was
steady and rapid IN western railroad
work, and in 1896 he was installed
rs vice president of the Santa Fe
railroad system and took charge of
its entire traffic. This position he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

fortune without money or frIenus.
ne had a hard row to hoe. By perse-
verance he finally secured a position
with a dry goods commission house
Not long afterward he obtained a place
in a bank, and two years later he
struck out for New York, where he
formed a partnership with stock
broker and proSpered SO well thai IN.
1874 he bought a seat on the Stock EX
change. Thus he became associated
with men like Jay Gould. William r.
Travers, Samuel ]. Tilden and others
Of large influence.
With the late William c. Whitney.
Mr.. Ryan in 1856 began the work of
obtaining and consolidating New York
clty's surface railway lines. Since
then he has taken prominent part in
developing and organizing steam rail-
roads, In consolidating and extending
electric street railways and lighting
plants and In managing many indus
trial and financial institutions both In
the east and west.
Fond of Raising Cattle and Dogs.
Mr.. Ryan was married in 1873 and
has five sons. He has city home in
New York, and at Suffern, y. Y, he
has a fine farm, at which he spends as
much Of his time as possible His
chief diversion is the raising of Hol-
stein cattle, and he also takes much
pride in his kennels.
In manners Mr.. Ryan is singularly
courtly. He has an amiable smile,
smooth address and an attentive bear
With I,fey SYDiIipU hIIra avaS
erful nose. firm month, strong jaws
and large head, he is q handsome fig
ure, tall. broad shouldered and deep
chested.
Such, then, Is the man who has added
to his gigantic interests another so big
that the world has made 1t n subject
OF speculation-that of bringing order
out Of the Equitable chaos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
Ashbury Park and Return.

$26.35 will be the round trip rate via
the c.. r. |. q r. railway to above
point June 2S TO July l inclusive Tick
cts good via New York with stop over
on return at that point. Supt. Hayden
is organizing a party to leave here ON
July l and if you are figuring on max
ing the trip you should telephone or
write him at an early date so arrange
ments can be made as to berth reser-
yations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
18th of July

Tickets will be sold at one fare for
the round trip, plus % cents, from
Chicago, July l, 2, 3 and 4, to any
point on the Nickel Plate road. Re-
turn limit, July 5. Chicago depot. La
Sale and Van Buren, streets. City
ticket offices, Ill Adams street, and
Auditorium Annex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

booming western real estate as faz
agent for The Burlington railway sys-
tenn. He was working on salary and
commission.
How much did you make this
month";" his father asked him one day.
Young Morton took out an account
book and added some figures. About
$500" he replied.
Il didn't know what to saw" his IA
Their used to remark In telling the story.
Il didn't know whether TO be proud Of
such a boy or ashamed OF a man who
would let such youngster get ahead
Of him and make more money than he
did"
ScoFn for obstacles is one of the
most noticeable characteristics about
Paul Morton. A story Is told about a
gate through railway that fenced OF
part Of an Office in which Mr.. Morton
worked at one time. This gate had
mysterious patent fastener that would
not work unless one knew the right
spot and touched it. Preoccupied with
business matters. Morton bumped
against that gate day after day. Finally
in one Of his swinging strides he broke
the lock and was evidently pleased.
Yet he was not satisfied, SO thereafter
he daily used his foot and played foot
ball with the gate until its hinges were
broken. and the janitor was ordered to
carry 1t away.
A Remarkable Proceeding.
A story that illustrates Morton's
grim sense OF humor is told as follows:
One day when he returned from a cab
met meeting his secretary pointed out
a pile Of documents and asked him to
affix his name. Morton took up one OF
the letters. carefully inspected it and
then gravely asked his secretary where
he should sign it.
Why. in the same place you always
sign" answered. the scribe, surprised.
But do you think it safe?" asked
Mr. Morton
Safe exclaimed his secretary
why, don't know what you mean"
II can bet good round sum you
don't" replied the naval chief. But
you step across the hall and tell the
assistant secretary of the navy to
come around. Then get the judge ad-
vocate OF tics department. and if you
should see any admirals or bureau
chiefs bring them hither."
The secretary was astonlshed.
Il mean every word" Mr.. Morton
persisted, solemn as an owl IF /
sign those papers may 80 to jail. /
suppose / must take some risks in
the line OF my duty. but l intend to
secure all The advice on the subject
that can be procured in this depart
ment. / Won't be rash anyway"
The papers related to the transpor-
tation of supplies for the Mare Island
navy yard across the continent to Cal
ifornia. and Only after Il humorous
consultation rors hall an hour with va
rious officials did Mr. Norton sign the
papers and hand them To the waiting
messenger of the chief clerk. All
this time messengers, clerks and
others who had heard of the affair
were waiting amazed for the termina
ton Of such a remarkable proceeding
Mr. Morton has been essentially a
business man and has never, IL is said,
run to fads or foibles. While ne has
maintained modest stable, he IS In
no sense a horseman; neither has he
been prominently Identified with yacht
ing or golfing. He is a man of simple
tastes aud strenuous accomplishments.
Even in his younger days IN Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
Fourth of July Excursion Rates

On the c.. NJ & st. p railway. For
the Fourth of July excursion tickets
may be sold between all stations, re-
CARELESS of distance limit at fare and
one-third for the round trip. No ex-
cursion ticket to be sold for less than
25 cents. Tickets on sale July |. > and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
JulX 4 ARRANGEMENTS.

Rate of one fare for the round trip
Except that no excursion rate will be
less than 80 cents) will be made by
the Chicago. Peoria & ST. Louis rail-
way between all stations. on account
of July 4. Tickets viii be sold July
!, =, and 4, limited for return July
5. Special night trains will be run
between Peoria and Jacksonville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c.. NJ. & St. P. offer first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car res
ervations made to any point desired.
for further information phone any of
their offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24
c., M. 6 St. p. Summer Tourist Rates

The c., NJ. & St p. railway will sell
round trip summer tourist tickets
daily, commencing May 3. to Sept. 80,
1905, to various summer resorts in
Wisconsin. Final return limit. Oct. 81.
1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

4. 1905; final return limit up to and in
GLIDING July :, 1905. Tickets on sale
at any c., NJ. & st. p. ticket office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-24

he was never known to smoke or
drink. it is said, and his only recrea-
ton used to be a quiet game of cards
on Saturday evenings. He has a keen
sense of humor. but he has never been
accused of being a practical joker.
The Western Freight association to
this day is known as 1.-The great re-
duction works. a name Mr.. Morton
gave 1t when it agreed on a tariff
schedule that did not meet his views.
"a Hog For Work"
AS worker Morton docs not believe
in letting anything drift along for a
week If it can be settled in a day. He
believes in short cuts instead Of round
about methods. Facts and figures are
vastly superior TO him than theories
and fancies. An expression that Nor
toms friends use when speaking OF
him is that he Is "a hog for work"
Thomas f. Ryan. who is in control or
the Equitable. has been associated with
large financial interests almost since
his boyhood. His chief characteristic
probably, next TO an lndomltable viii,
Is secretiveness and dIstaste for pub
ncity. He was born In Nelson coun-
". Va, IN 1881. His mother died
when he was five years old. and ne
went to live with his grandmother.
Made His Way From Poverty.
Young Ryan left the homestead and
vent TO Baltimore in 1858 10 seek his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07

tensive break.
Second. The over-sold condition of the
future market.
Third. The inability of buyers of cot
ton to get the actual stuff In the south
at anything like the price of futures in
New York and New Orleans.
The last named factor has undoubtedly
been the most potent In bringing about
the recovery, as holders refuse to sell
cotton at the prices made by bear spec
ulators and the movement this week falls
oil another 10000 bales from the figures
of last year. Thus far low prices have
had the effect of shutting up the south
like blast of cold wind, and the move
ment is now on a 100000 bale crop
rather than a 12,000,o0O bale scale.
All this has been somewhat disconcert-
ing to enthusiastic shorts. 1t will be re
called that at II cents a pound last year
the bull crowd were talking 20 cents
for cotton.
At that time they had everything their
own way, but the end finally came. This
season the successful bear crowd talked
s cents at 10 cents, talked cents when
the market broke through s cents and
as soon as cents was reached began
t. talk 51a cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
J. s. Bache & Co.'s Cotton Letter to
w. L. Sims G. Co.

Cotton.-Liverpool bullish. Weld re-
ported buying heavily in that market.
Continuance of good demand for spots,
especially of better grade. Spot people
anxious to secure enough of proper
grades to fill previous urgent contracts
requiring quick delivery. Germans buy
ing cotton supposed to be for German
spinners, and not for speculation. In
sight for week compares bullishly with
same week last year. Such markets as
we are now having present exceptional
opportunities for scalplng profltably.
Until present urgent spot demand Is
satisfied. steadiness with some apprecia-
ton in values is likely.
Wheat.-Trade light but market strong,
without bulls taking active part. Liver
pool firm reporting more confidence on
part of holders. Any attempt of shorts
to cover will cause sharp advance.
Corn.-Showed more firmness. Port re-
ceipts about offset by clearances
Oats.-Were temporarily weak under
liquidation, but later rallied and recov-
cred loss. Trading brisk.
Provisions.-Opened weak, but made
substantial gain during the last hour.
Stocks.-Weakness general, In which
Metropolitan lead No special cause as
signed other than absence OF public buy
ing and temporary withdrawal of large
interests from the market On further
declines, judicious purchases are likely
to pay.