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The Washington times., 1906-08-08
LID DOWN TIGHT
At GAY SARATOGA
Governors Order tC Sheriff
Shuts Off All Public
Gambling.

"A GnrnGA. y. Y. Aug. S.-Saratoga
went without gambling last night The
memory of the oldest sport does not
go back 10 the night when the lid was
clamped down as hard and fast O. il
was last night. Not a card turned. not
ball rolled, Faro, roulette. and other
games of chance were outlawed. Can
fields big place was dark, as was Joe
Uullman's resort, and the other clubs
Governor Higgins letter 10 the sheriff
notifying that official that he would be
held responsible for allowing gambling
to continue caused the change. The
word was sent 10 the gamblers that they
must close-and they did Sheriff Kav-
anaugh apparently is taking no chances
on being removed from his office for
neglect of duty.
Among the sports il is said that the
raid made on tllman place Monday
NIGHT was really responsible for the
closing OF all resorts. The closing OF
tnat resort while Garfield was allowed
10 keep open, was regarded as too un-
fair 70 be tolerated. The authorities
could do nothing less last night. IT is
damned than see that the law was
oDeyed by all resorts alike.
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KAUFMAN WINNER,
BUT IS NO ACCOUNT
Stops Bradley in Fifth Round, But
Shows Neither Punch Nor
CleVeTneSs.

BOSTON. Mass. Aug 6-Al Kauf-
man. of California, was given the de
cisiou over Fred Bradley, of Roxbury,
i'm the nflh round of their hfteen-round
bout AT the Lincoln Athletic Club of
Chelsea last night.
After about a minute of boxing in the
fifth round, Kaufman drove Bradley
into his corner with a series OF left and
right swings. Bradley did not know
how to get out of close quarters and
one of kaufAaus swings caught Brad
ley somewhere or other where il hurt
enough TO convince Bradley that g=
wanted no more. He went down on all
fours and did not get up within the
count of ten.
BradIey's quick defeat was a great
surprise. 1t was apparent that Bradley
had "a bad attack of stage fright. either
because of kaufman's greater size, or
because of his reputation. Had Brad
ley put up half the battle he made
against Jerry Gaines, the result might
have been altogether different But poor
as his showing was, his admirers insist
IL was better than kaufman's.
kaufmaH failed TO show cleverness,
generalshlp or hitting strength,
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
BAD TINE FOR IDLERS
ON FARMS AND RAILROADS
West HowIs for More Workers, .and
Farmers Break Their Backs
With Labor.

ST. PAUL. Aug. S.-The annual labor
famine is now on in the Northwestern
States. There seems to be plenty Of
men, but many viii not work. Employ
ment agencies say the labor famine is
increased by the incessant demands Of
the railroads for men to help on con-
struction work.
While the shortage. of harvest help In
the vast wheat fields of the Dakotas and
the West IS keenly felt, the real strain
VIII san upon the Minnesota and Wis
consin farmers. II is alTlost impossible
20 secure men for work on Minnesota
farms for the reason that they all want
10 go further West where big money
is 10 be made. Although the season is
hardly on, s. and $3.50 a day with board
IS offered freely. but here are few
takers
While the railroads secure the bulk Of
the laborers they are unable 10 hold
them. as many of the men simply hire
in order TO secure free transportation TO
The West II is very doubtful under the
present conditions that some % the
roads viii be able 20 finish their eXten-
sions by the time the crops are ready 10
be moved
These are bad days for the prOfes-
sional tramps. They ara not tolerated
in the small towns OF the cities as there
is plenty OF work ana no excuse for
loadng.
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WENT TO JAIL FOR SAFETY
AGED MAN is ROBBED THERE

HARRISBURG, Aug. S.-While behind
steel bars In cell in the Dauphin coun-
ty Jail, aged william Harris. of Cham
bersburg, was robbed Of $50. Harris
called at the police station last week
and asked the officers there TO send him
10 some place Of shelter. He was given
lodging al the jail and was put into a
cell with John Stanley, who was serv-
:Ig a ten-day sentence for trespassing
On the railroad.
When Harris was released. he told
Colonel Hutchinson. Of the police de
partment, that he had So IN his pocket
when he went into the Jail, and he did
not have a cent when he came out
The matter was reported TO the au-
thorities al the jail, and a search was
made of Stanley's cell Twenty dollars
was found in the bed and $40 in an old
shoe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
FELL 5000 FEET
TO HORRIBLE DEATH
BallOOnlStS Failure to In
SpeCt Parachute Caused
the Accident

LITTLE FALLS. N y. Aug s.-Fan-
NE 10 properly Inspect his apparatus
De fore making his ,-ceUsi0n caused the
terrible death Of william Johnson
balIonist and parachute jumper who
Ion su9 feet at the first OF a series Of
asceEsions he was 20 make for a street
fair being held at this place.
Upon inspection it was found that the
failure of the parachute TO open was
caused by a broken ring and the cutting
OF a rope attached 20 this ring. John
son had been making ascensions for
three years.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
CAPITAL CITY.
Standing Of rhe CIu1s.
MARQUETTE.
Standing Of the Clubs.
BOXERS FOR SARATOGA
TO ENTERTAIN H0RSEMEN

NEW YORK. Aug. S.-LOcaI boxing
promoters are interested in scheme 10
transport a bunch OF boxers TO Saratoga
70 entertain the h0rsemen during the
race metins. Fight fans ia this city
and Saratoga are delighted with The
prospects sent out by the ambitious pro-
mOteTs.
Many of those who ike horse racing
have that in their blood which makes
them ike boxing. TOO, and they are look
ing forward TO the riugside entertain
ment as diversion from the track.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
NEIL OUTPOINTED
BY AMATEUR CHAM P
Harry Baker Beats Him Something
ScandalOus in Los Angeles-Winner
Lacks SopOrifc Punch.

Los ANGELES, Cal. Aug. s.-Harry
Baker the amateur lightweight cham
piOn, earned q decision over Frankie
NeH az the end Of twenty rounds here
last night
His cIeverness won him the battle.
which was almost an exact duplicate
OF the Atteu fight
From the fourth round 20 the end Of
the hght Nell was bathed IN blood and
his right eve went out of commission
after the tenth. While Baker lacks
the punch. he has the ability 10 take
one. and ne weathered Sc. eral terrific
swings between the ninth and twelfth
rounds
Neil was a favorite al 10 ?. with no
Baker money in sight
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
PULLIAM HASN'T BOUGHT
PHILADELPHIA STOCK

PHILADELPHIA Pa. Aug. S.-Presi-
dent William J. Shettsline emphatlcaIly
denies that Harry Pulliam has pur-
chased any stock in the Philadelphia Ma
tional League Club
Director Edward Hynemann, who is
close friend o. President Pulliam, also
said that there was absolutely nothing
IA the TumOT-
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
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The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Earned runs-Detroit. 3; Washington. 8
Hlts-Off Eubanks, in innings, OFF
Siever . IN innings; of Hughes. in
Is innings. of Kitson. 8 in 2-3 in
nings. Two-base hit-McIntyre. Sacri-
fee hits-Schaefer Nill, Schlafy. and
Hughes. Stolen bases-D. Jones. Schaef-
er, Lowe. Warner, and Stahl. .. Bases
on baIis-Oh Siever. .; of Hughes. g.;
off Kitson. l. Left on bases-Detroit, G.;
Washington. T. Struck Out-By Siever.
/; by Hughes. /; by KItsOn, 3 Double
plays-Nin TO SChlafiy TO Stahl: Scha1y
10 AltiZeT 10 StahL Passed baIl-W AXE
field Wild Eitch-KitsOn. Umpire-COn-
molly, Time Of game-1 hour and 55 min
uLes.
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Emslie Entirely Right.

Emslie evidently thought that the
club was behind the barring OF john
stone and acted accordingly. Sweeney
emphaticauy denies that ne was the
author of the move, but says he was
asked To keep JOhnsJoue away. II he
did act on MS own hook in the
matter, he stamps himself as weak
kneed and thoroughly incompetent TO
handle "a couple OF runaway school
boys. much less "a large part OF the
police department. II he had the nerve
to rise 10 his present position, he must
have had enough 90 undertake the pro-
lection OF am umpire from the cowardly
crew which always threatens 20 kin
the lump, but winds up by hitting
him when his back is turned, OF con-
tents itself by calling him foul names
and then running if De shows hgHt-
II is hard 10 believe that SweeneT
could have been such kuaye. cur or
fool as TO keep Johnstonc out OF the
grounds because he thought there
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

The Congress street team beat the
Fountain boys by to /. Lineup: Con-
catcher: w Bowman. FIRST base. Gee,
second base. Watts. third base. BeCTaft
right field; II. Bowman, left field
Fountain Boys-HOffman, pitcher. Can
ny, catcher, ElTiCk. first base: Davis,
second base: William Daily, third base;
II. Bbrich. right field; Kemp left field.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
JOE CANS REACHES
SCENE OF BATTLE
Given Hearty Reception in
Goldheld-SayS He Can
Make Weight.

GOLDFIELD. Rev, Aug. 9. - Appar-
entity IN perfect physical condition and
evidently pleased with his reception, Joe
Cans stepped off the Desert Flyer al
GOlddeld depot last evening al 9.25.
a thrOng of several hundred people
greeted the colored boxer with f. Fousing
cheer. Larry Sullivan met Cans and
party at the station with HIS private au-
tomobile. and drove him TO the North
ern, Tex Rickard $ resort. where another
throng Of 1900 lovers Of the manly sport
cheered necessarily as the pugilist and
his escort crowded through he gather
ing
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Eager to Fight.

Cans stated he was willing to arrange
any details that Nolan might suggest,
and that his one desire was 10 meet the
Battling Dane and prove his right 70 the
title Of champion lightweight Of the
world. He declared that it was all up
10 Nolan and that any terms Nelson s
manager might demand would be ac-
cepted. He said ne was willing to accede
20 any division Of the purse or that he
would fight winner take all"
When asked as To his weight. he stated
ne would not have any dimculty in max
ing 133 pounds and retain his strength
and lighting stamina.
Nolan viii arrive here Wednesday. and
there is not the slightest doubt felt here
that southern Nevada 8 metropolis viii
have the great lightweight contest.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

New York. the home of four-fiushers
and easy marks, made new record for
itself yesterday when Umpire Johnstone
was barred from the National League
Grounds by the police. and gave the
game 10 Chicago by TO O.
The case was one of the most peculiar
that has ever arisen in baseball. and
was. incidentally, on the part OF the
New York National League club. the
greatesl display Of the baby act and
quitting that ever took place in the his
tory of the national pastime.
Kept Our by Club.
All the evidence indicates that john
stone was kept out of the grounds on
the order Of the New York club. If this
is the case. the forfeit should undoubt-
edly stand. and both Johnstone and Bob
Emsie. his associate umpire, who re-
fused 10 enter the grounds without his
partner, were perfectly justified In what
they did
II it could be proved that Police In
spector Sweeney, on his own Initiative
and insistence, kept Johnstone out Of
the grounds. it would have been up TO
EmsIie to go ahead and handle the game,
just as if his partner had been kept from
the grounds by "A railroad collision or
other accident, but If Sweeney was act
ing at the instigation of the club Off
ciuls, then Emslie would have made
himself a party To a petty and contempt
able trick on the part OF the club in an
effort 10 get around the fundamental
laws of baseball by getting rid of an
umpire who had the nerve 10 give a
close decision agains- the sweu-headed
outht which represents New York in the
National League.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Joe Thomas. me Frisco fighter whc re-
Gently put away Tommy sullivaA -
nine rounds. viii meet Billy RhoaGss
the Kansas City welterweight. in a nj
teen-round bout before the Davenport
Qowa) Athletic Club on the night Of
August IA.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
AMATEUR BASEBALL KoTEs.

II locks as II there will he a pretty
fight for second place in the Depart
mental League. Agriculture has the
pennant cInched
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Today's Games.
Standing Of The Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YesteIdaY,s Results.

New AOTk-Chlca g3-so zane
Philadelphia 4. ST Louis O.
Boston. 5- Firts1lrg T.
Brooklyn. I. Cincinnati. s.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Ike Bradley the English bantam is
slated to go up against tough young
ster at Providence tonight in Al Del
mont, the New England bantam. They
will battle fifteen rounds before the
Standard Athletic Club.
Mike Schreck and Frank Cooley are
likely 10 clash in a ten-TOund bout at
TeTTe Haute on August II.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
BOXING.

Benny Yanger and Kid Herman are in
good shape for their ten-round bout
which is to take place al Indianapolis
Friday night
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Today's Games.

CHICAGO AT NEW YORK
ST LOUIS AT FHiLA LABIsE-PHTA.
PITTSBTRG AT BOSTON
CINcIE<ATI AT BRDCELTy.
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GIANTS COWARDLY TRICK
DISGUSTS DECENT FANS
Dirty Attempt to Get Rid of NerVy Umpire Serious Blow
to Baseball-Up to Pulam to Save
the Sport
By THOMAS S. RICE.

might be a riot. and the conclusion is
certainly most reasonable that he was
only following instructions from the
New York club.
Thoroughly Contemplate Trick.
If Emslie had gone ahead and UNI
pired he would have set a precedent
by which any squealing management
OF a disappointed team could keep out
Of the bali yard an arbitrator who had
the backbone 10 give decisions as he
saw. and substitute for such man
one more willing to boost the home
club II that could be done the morale
Of the umpires would be given shock
which it could not survive, and the
home team would be In a position TO
peremptorily order an umpire TO give
il the close decisions on pain of not
being allowed TO work In that city
This is a sweet proposition. but one
characteristic OF the New YORK Giants
SpOrtsmaulIke conduct was by no means
expected IN the men running the Giants,
but that they should have the brazen
effrOutery 10 spring such a trick as
was turned yesterday is little less than
amazing. even TO those who are IA
miliar with their past history.
Will League Cringe Again?
The National League Clubs in the days
Of Andy Freedman groveIed like whipped
puppies at the feet OF the New York
club. and since then have on divers oc-
casions deliberately backed down before
the magnates of that town. II was
largely this c0wardly attitude which
was responsib BILE for the birth and growth
Of The American League
Here is the strongest test that has yet
been put before the National Is It
cringes and refuses 10 allow the forfeit
TO Chicago to stand it may as well go
out OF business, and the sooner the bet
ter. for every fan in the country Will
believe that the New York club is
stronger than the league and that no
i0ckeyiuR or cr1okedness VIII be spared
10 place q winner there,
National Came at Stake.
The wonderful popularity of rrofes-
si0uaI baseball is largely due 20 the
firm belief In It's honesty and that each
team wants TO win. a few low -browed
two-spots remark as they take a stand
near the free lunch and Wait for the
barkeep TO turn his back that the game
is not ON the level. but their opinion
doesn't count. Nothing could DO more
10 dispel this firm confidence in the
sport than for the National League TO
kow-t0W 10 New York and give back
20 10 game which was forfeited under
every rule Of decency and fair play.
There ls heavy respUuSl Dlllty on the
shoulders OF President PuIHam and it
IS practically up to him % save baseball
! by giving Chicago IT'S rights
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

The Columbia Athletic Club viii play
the crack Winchester team today and
tomorrow AT Winchester Several OF
the Washington teams have fallen be
fore the collegiate team representing
this Virginia town.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Yaw Davis and Jack Leonard are
paying with Mt Holly. in the North
Carolina Interstate League
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Chunk Wheatley. with proper
watching ard good catcher behind
him, would mean big help 10 some
minor league team. He has a good
wing, but does not use his noodle.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

humo and acids
the blood These impurities get into the circulation of imperfect
action of those members OF the whose duty collect and
off the refuse and waste of the body As this ef matter lies in the
which absorbed
system healthy blood throws off the through the and
through the and glands and burns the
skim filled with clear sticky fluid which
and causing the most intense itching and often pain The
because
purifier goes down The circulation all
humo makes the blood Tch and healthy. When
this the the blood cooled and
permanently Nothing acts promptly pleasantly
and the time
Book Skin Diseases and medical advice
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Cos ATLANTA GAs
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Bill Rapp. formerly of St. Stephen s
Institute, is making a big hit in the
Southern League.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Sentiment Against Giants.

President PuIiam's s. Office is on the
eleventh roor OF the ST. James bIilding.
ON the ninth floor is located the offices
Of the New York club, ard from one OF
their windows the alag hew today an
naunqfnr mat Ihrre would De a same at
the Pr.l Grounds this afternoon.
Crowds of fans filled the corridors out
side the clubs Offices. all presenting
their checks for yesterdays game that
was not played and receiving their
money back. Sentiment among them
was generally against tfc attitude and
measures of tho Giants. before hurry
ing Co New YORK from Saratoga, Presi-
dent FUIam said "a few things In regard
10 the acton OF the New York club that
in some respects were even more forcible
tsan what DEE said al his office today.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

A post season series between the anna
teur leagues OF the city is not al all
unlikely and should draw a big crowd
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Starter Not to Blame.

Many were heard openly asserting
that Puritan Girls hard luck was due
20 the fact that she was held at the
post by one Of the assistant starters
but thls was anything but just 10 those
concerned. When Mr. Cassidy called
the field 20 come on for start 1T looked
like a perfect alignment. but Puritan
Girl was Just about 10 back out of her
position. This was her riders eXplana~
tion 10 the stewards and J. ". Rogers,
the trainer Of the hlly. and his story
was confrmei bv disinterested parties
who were in the infcld at a point where
they could see what happened.
Disobedient's disqualification was be-
yond all question justified under the
rules. but none will deny the foul had
little bearing on the result and took a
victory from a colt that was pounds
better than those that opposed him.
The starters In the race numbered three,
Yazd. McKl-tredge. and Dlsobedient
The start was directly in front OF the
grandatand and they began their journey
after a perfect sendon. In the run TO
the first turn Disobedient went over
To take the -au sd IN doing so cut
off Yazd. who, IN turn. bothered McKit-
tredge
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

The proper policing Of the grounds for
the amateur leagues is as much a bene-
nj 10 the city as is the care taken of
the play grounds.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Al Fenton. OF the ArlingtOns. is at
his home in Vermont and his absence
weakens Postoffice as well as the Ar
li0g tons
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Justly Disqualified.

The interference did not amount 10
much. for before the backstretch was
reached Yazd was in front. Rounding
the turn DLsobedient went 10 the front
with ease and he had no difficulty in
holding his own To the end with Nc
KIttredEe second and Yazd poor third.
The rider of the latter was very prompt
t0 lodge a protest. and Johnson. the
rider Of Dis0bedient. admitted that he
had interfcred with the colt uninten-
Iionauy The rules say that II one horse
interferes with another he must be dis
qualified, SO Blsobedlents number was
taken down and first money given 10
AickittrrdEs.
The latter. who incidentally. is a half
brother 20 the once mighty MCchesney,
thus gets out OF the maiden class after
many and many bids he may win
races later. but his graduation today
must be put well up on the list of lucky
victories !n racing,
It was announced here today from a
source believed 20 be- official that the
meeting for the coming winter OF the
Havana Jockey Club has been declared
of. The reason given is that those IN
charge Of the construction OF the plant
lear they would not be able 10 complete
the track and buildings in time for an
opening on the date announced, This
VIII disappoiut quite a delegation or
horsemen who had planned 10 ma ke the
trip 10 Cuba, knowing as they do that
the meetings AT New Orleans. HOI
Springs and in California viii be carried
on with a better grade OF horses than
have heretofore participated In winter
racing
Miller has not ridden a winner here
as vet and his followers are losing
heart, and some of them are now in
Ciiued to quote the old tale of good
horses making great riders. but il viii
not be wise to desert his standard just
vet FOR there is no question that the
hcrsemauShip Of this youngster is far
above the aver ge- He viii strike his
gait again, and then viii come the
chorus OF praise that all but made him
an idol at Brighton.
John p Ryan. of the Montreal Jockey
Club was at the track this afternoon
and reports great progress in the work
of construction. He states that the
paddock and betting ring are completed,
the stables all but ready for use, the
clubhouse fast nearing completion and
that the first of the steel for the grand
stand has arrived. The track proper is
all ready for the top dressing. In fact.
a force of 800 men are at work huTTying
the task OF completion. That racing
has taken hold Of the Montreal folks is
now an established fact and by the time
the gates are opened there viii be quite
list of local owned horses to be taken
care of. Several of the younger element
are so Inn 4tient that they are racing
here.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Al Handiboe and J. Salb have left the
Atlantic team in the Capital City League
Tor MaTJinsburg. There are a number
of Wasbingtonians playing there.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
PURITAN GIRL NOT
HELD BY STARTER
Alleged Reason for Her Be
ing Left at Post Proves
Untrue.
DISOBEDIENT'S SAD CASE
Justly Disqualified But Was Pounds
Better Than 0theTs-NO Racing at
Havana Next Winter

SARATOGA, y. Y, Aug. 8-There
was a slight moderation in the tempera-
ture here yesterday. and this made con
diuoHs al the track far more agreeable.
The features of the days sport. If
such incidents can be so called. were
the leaving at the post of Harry Payne
Whitney's hlly Puritan Girl i'm the sec
ond race and the disqualification Of Dis
obedient after she had won the Mo-
hawk Selling Stakes. Both affairs caused
lot Of srumbling, but il was merely
the discomfort Of the losers, for in both
cases il was the old story OF the glO~
rIOus uncertainty Of the sport.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

Tommy Taylor who plays in every
league in tie city of any moment and
PLAYS every day at that. is most con-
sistcnt hitter His work IN the center
garden makes him a formidable OppO-
nent Agriculture can rely on him al
WAYS.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Bail GOLF RACING BOXING ROWING : ATFLfIICS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results

Detroit 3; Washington. g.
Chicago. &, PhiIadelphia
Cleveland B9slou-Rafu
ST. Louis-Sew Eork-Raiu.
T0day's Games.
WASHINGTON AT DETROIT
Two games.
PHILADELPHIA AT CHICAGO
BOSTON AT CLEVELAND
TWO games
NEW YORK AT ST LOUIS.
Two games.