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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
HAS BASEBALL IMPROVED
AS MUCH AS OTHER SPORTS

a few exceptional pitchers of the old
days. the latter lacked the control OF
those of the present day.
This is evident from the fact that at
one time It. took as high as seven balls
to give the batter his base. The old
time pitchers had less variety than
those of the present time, most of them
having one particularly effective de-
livery to which they stuck pretty close
ly.
Now a pitcher is expected to be able
to handle at least trhee or four styleS
of delivery effectively. On the Other
speed than those of today, and this ac
counts for some of the old time sluggint
records.
Batting style Changes
When a pitcher had nothing and pu
the ball over fast, the latter was natur'
ally driven hard by the bat.
Even when a pitcher has the bal
breaking poorly now he is saved from
being batted with such terrific force by
the fact that he depends less upon speed
and this is frequently his salvation.
That the style Of batting has changed
almost completely is fact. and II
would hardly have done so had there
not been some reason for it.
Players who were hitting the bal
hard would not have changed so fone
as their style was effective.
Most of the batters of the old genera
tion were big men who could smash
the ball hard and the little ones, like
Willie Keeler, who could place the bal
and get away with infield hits were
regarded as freaks.
The Baltimore team did more thar
any other to change this. Baltimore
had a bunch of small but fast men
of which McGraw and Keeler were thu
leaders, and they put it all over thu
teams with big men.
That was the turning point and bis
men have grown to be the exception
and not the rule since then.
Base running in the old days wal
made easier by two things, one was
that the pitcher was closer in to thu
plate, where he could not watch thu
runner on first as we'll, and the othe
was that the catcher was less vel
equipped to handle the pitcher; mask
pad and glove all being inferior t
what they are now
Base running in years gone by wal
much rougher than 1t is now and botl
runner and fielder took long chances Ol
being injured.
| Nothing particular was thought o
spiking a fielder or giving the runne
the foot or hip, things that would no
be tolerated now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
CEMENT CONTRACTOR WINS
Man Who Throws Hatchet, Hammer
and Square Fined in

j. M. Flowers. found guilty Saturday
by Police Judge Chambers of assault
ing Jerome Kimpton, was given fine
of $3.50 In default he was sentenced
TO serve ninety days In jail
Flowers quarreled with Kimpton, a
cement contractor, over settlement for
work done. The testimony showed that
Flowers called the other man bad names
and then threw a hatchet, a hammer
and a tri-square.
4 Flowers put up 5000 bond TO secure
his release He stated yesterday that
he viii appeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
FRESNO DEFEATS OAKS
BY Associated Press.

FRESNO, July 2S.-An error, a sacri-
flee and two hits gave Fresno the game
In the ninth inning today. Fresno held
the lead until the sixth, when with two
men on bases, McGregor purposely
walked Kruger. Heitmuller lined ou;
a two base hit, cleaning the sacks. In
the eighth Eagan hit for three bases
and came in on Delmas' two-bagger.
The score:
Oakland 8, hits s, errors 2.
Fresno 4, hits 12, errors 2.
Batteries-Hopkins and Bliss; Nc
Gregor and Eastwood. Umpire-Dun-
leavy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

The two Lozier cars have done splen-
didly on the Glidden tour to date. e. r.
Lozier had one point penalization early
on the trip. This happened through
crossing the line at one checking station
80 seconds late. This shows how closely
cars are watched. and how difficult per-
feet scores are.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Auto-Graphs

On June % the first tourist car that
has ever crossed the Simplon pass
under it's own power was a Packard,
owned by Hiram w. Sibley of Roches-
ter N. Y. 1t contained Mr.. Sibley and
his family, and in writing to friend
MI Sibley states that as soon as per-
mission had been received from the
authorities to cross, the Packard car
sailed up and over the pass of $500, feet
with the American, Swiss and Italian
colors flying at the peak.
Mr.. Sibley writes most enthusiastic
ally of the work of his car, particularly
its hill climbing abilities, 1t having
passed all others on the hills, and Of
hi shaving climbed with II one of the
highest Alpine passes. Since reaching
the continent he has covered more than
1000 miles, over all kinds of roads,
without a slip of break or trouble OF
any kind. The quiet running of the car,
he reports, is attracting considerable
attention.
Such work as this Of an American car
in country where high powered do
nestle machines abound is particularly
gratifying and should help convince
Americans who go abroad that their
American car will give them entire
satisfaction for touring in any part OF
Europe.
It is essential that the tops Of accu-
mulator cells be kept clean and free
from accumulations of every descrlp-
tion, as they tend to produce short cir
cults between the terminals and de-
stroy the life Of the charge.
Charles NJ. Flint of the Commercial
National bank has placed an order for
an 'O7 StoddNrd- Dayton touring car.
E. 4. Bryant - SANTA Marie has re-
eelved his Stoddard- Dayton and yes
terday left over the road for home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Can Use Flnesse (

Finesse can be used in other depart
ments of the game beside the attack.
Take the two dissimilar styles Of driving
off the ground, with the lift stroke go
often misealled the "Lawford') and the
undercut English style that makes the
ball spin backward like a draw shot in
billiards. When the opponent uses
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

DR.. Guy Cochran has just received
his STANDARDIZATION runabout.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

Charles NJ Flint Of the Commercial
National bank has placed an order for
an 'O7 Stoddard-Dayton touring car
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

E. I. Bryant - SANTA Marie has re-
ceived his NATURALIZATION and yes
terday left over the road for home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
TOURISTS CONTINUE ON WAY
III .Asroelnted ~ csc.

RANGELEY LAKES. Me-, July 2S--
The Glidden automobile tourists started
from here today on the last run of their
endurance test. Breton Woods. N. H.,
124 miles away, is the destination for
the cars which started on their last
leg of their 14OO mile Journey. 1t was
estimated that the run to the woods
would occupy about eight hours. The
weather conditions We're ideal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
ALMOST ASHAMED
TO TAKE THE GEMS
Jack Tars Bought Diamonds at
$50 a Pint-They We're
Glass.

NEW YORK. May 2l.-Thcre is so
much to tell. outside OF the log book
record, that 1t Is doubtful IL the crew
of the Manchester Merchant. docked
yesterday at the foot OF Forty-siXth
street, South Brooklyn, Will have the
yarn finished before the craft starts
away again on her return voyage in
June.
Captain Was Angry.
Captain Foale, the commander. was
angry when he learned that the adj
ventures of the long trip from Calcutta
had been bruited about by members of
the ships company.
Not u word. said the Captain. Let
the crew say what they like. but no
information is coming from me. L may
say | have some fine japanese ware
with me, but as for the diamonds and
rubes and sapphires and other gems
that the negroes In Colombo sold TO
the men aboard, you can't get any
thing from me-
Supposed Treasure Ship,
The Manchester Merchant is a big
Iron steamship, which has been plying
between East Indian ports and the
United States for the last twelve years.
Her voyage to this port brought q
and forecastle bursting with stories
OF the sea. which gave the Manchester
Merchant the fictitious reputation of
being treasure ship.
But" said one of the men from be-
low decks. blame me, If 1t wasn't the
rummiest voyage L ever signed. Take
my word for II. sir. we 'ad a snub nose
whale tryin' TO climb aboard, after he
sees the diamonds what we bought
from a black man. and about twenty
OF his friends.
Expected Great Wealth.
And such bargains they looked to
be, Ere'S where we all get rich says
], and these heather may just as we'll
be done as not
The bo'sun agrees with me, and e
parts with four shirts which must ave
cost him no less than two bob each at
ONE. Those heather took the shirts
and we all LATED to think what a pre-
cious sell 1t was.
Il put up ten quid myself for a fist
full of rubies and a pint OF diamonds
and | felt sure l had the nest egg for
tidy little home back in Shropshire;
but bless me, who should come aboard
but Narnum, the pilot, and We shows
him our riches, and when We shows
him the riches he smiles.
Proved Only a Fake.
"'Wot,' he says. you ave given up
your hard ARMED money and the bo'sun
has parted with his Irish linen shirts
for these bits of glass2 Well, me boys,
all | ave to say is l am sorry. Those
Colombo niggerS can beat the Greeks ="
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
C0NSULS NAMED
President Sends Numerous Nomina-
tions to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The President
sent TO the Senate today the following
nominations.
ConSulS- lS-General-Louis H Ayne ILL
Gois, at Lisbon. Portugal.
Leo Allen Bcrgholz. New York, at Can
ton China
William T Fec. Ohio, at Mukden.
China
Julius c. Lay, District of Columbia. at
Cape Town Cape OF Good Hope.
Ernest A. Man, Florida, at Copenhagen.
Consul-Charles c. Eberhardt. Kansas.
at Iquitos, Peru
Commissioner-Generl Of Immigration
Frank L, Seargent. Illinois
alifornla, r. a Edmonds,
Bakersfield,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
POINTS ABOUT PENSIONS
Information for Soldiers and Sailors
and Their Heirs.

Troy, n. y
am n soldier OF the War OF the Rebellion
and was honorably discharged. ] wns Cap
tain I'm Now York regiment, and am only
ncl OF June a 1890 ! cannot understand why
1 do not receive a higher ratio OF pension, IN
accordance 10 my rank, as / am greatly dls@
nblcd. Can you give any Information III
CAPT GEORGE T. II.
The maximum rate or pension allowed
under the act OF Juno 81 1890, Is Sl2 per
month. and rank Is not considered In
claims filed under said act 1t would be
possible FOR you to obtain n pension &C.
law, II you can show that you contracted
a disability In service and line Of duty
while holding the rank OF captain, and
that said disability hns continued from
discharge to the present time. provided 1t
is shown that said disability disables you
pcnsionobly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
TWO BOYS WOUNDED
Played With Dynamite Caps; Results
Proved to Be Serious.

Special TO The Tribune.
LARAMIE wyo., May aL-Earl McBrooIn
and Gordon Cordincr. boys about years OF
ago found some Eliminating caps In a cup
board mt the McBroom home, and thinking
them empty shells, proceeded to make them
useful In their play.
Young McBroom hammered OF the sheIla
with a hammer. when II exploded, pieces tear
ing three OF his fingers and striking the Cor
diner lad on the arm and In the face making
quite serious wounds. NcBroom may lose
thc end OF ono finger.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
V|CE-CONSUL STUART
MURDERED IN HOME
Had Held Official Position at
BatOum for Two Years;
AsSaSSins Flees.

! BAToUM May 2l-w H Stuart. the
Aperican Vice e-Consul. shot and Killed at
his country place last night. The ASSASSIN
| escaped.
Mr.. Stuart, was a British subject and OF
the largest ship brokers and exporters OF
| Batoum.
During tho revolutionary troubles of last fall
! his life many times threatened by long
shoremen. and at Christmas doputation vis-
| ltcd Mr.. Stuarts office and practically COM
| pelled him to give them $500 under the guso
| OF holiday sratuity FOR dock laborers.
No Details Given.
The State department received confirmation
| of the murder OF W. II Stuart the American
Vice Consul at Batoum Russia, In dispatch
! from ambassador Meyer at ST. Petersburg. No
details OF the crime given.
Embasssdor Meyer having taken cosnizance
OF the case, the State department cnicers do
| not believed that IL requires action az their
hands at this moment.
Ylee-ConsuI Stuart WAS an Enelshmon. ~
years old. and had nlled the position for about
TWO years At the time OF his death he was
acting Consul
Fired on Twice
Mr. Stuart having dned at the house OF a
friend, was returning To his country place at
Manziadjan Ave miles from Bntoum. He was
fred on twice from cump of trees half n
mile from his home, one bullet piercing his
lcs and another his breast Nr. Stearne the
British Nicc-C Consul at Sovo Rosslisk who was
guest at Dir Stunrt's house. hearing the
found Mr.. Stuart living on the ground bleeding
from his wounds
Could Not Recognize Assailant.
He was still conscious but said he would
not be able to recognize his assailant owing
TO tne darkness Mr. stuart conveyed TO
a military barracks In tho Vicinity where he
expired two hours later, The body wce trans
ported this morning TO the consulate at Ba-
toum.
Aside from the troubles during the rovou-
tionary disturbances last fall, Mr.. Stuart had
had friction With the native populatiop
lie was so generally respected that he was on
several occasions called upon TO act as inter-
mcuiary during the racial war between tho
Tsrtars and the Armcnians. saving tho lives
OF several OF tho latter.
No Glue to Murderers.
Mr.. Stuart. who was 10 years old spent the
sroater part OF his life in Russia the Inst
twelve years in Batoum Resides his ofNcIal
connections he he'd extensive business reIa-
tons throughout the entire Caucasus He
spoke several native diolccts and was consId-
cred an authority on land, The police have no
trace OF the murderere
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
James E. Scripps Near Death.

DETROIT. May 2L-It was announced
today that James f. Scripps, founder and
publisher for many years OF the Detroit
News who has been Ill for a number OF
years, cannot survive more than q few
days He is resting comfortably, but
condition.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Uncle San's Wedding Envoy.

LONDON. May 21.-Frederick w,
Whitridge, the special envoy OF the
United States to the wedding OF King
Alfonso, and Mrs. Whitridge left Lon
don today for Paris, on their way TO
Madrid.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Bliss on the Stand.

NEW YORK. May 2l-Cornclius n
Bliss, treasurer OF the National Republi-
can committee, testified az a witness to-
day before the special grand jury which
Wes drawn at the instance of District At
torney Jerome to investigate life insur-
ance matters
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
No Glue to Murderers.
NOTICE.
To the general public

To the general public:
Joe Woo and San wah Co, have
brought the restaurant fixtures. uten-
sils and lease known as Templeton res
taurant. II West 1st South. Salt Lake
Clty. Utah. from Cathrlne Jensen. All
claims against said restaurant must be
Presented before Tuesday, May o. 1906
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
EMBEZZLER LOCATED
Fled From San Francisco After Fail
ing for 100000.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21-R. Brent
broker who failed for sl01,c 60 some months
ago and fled the city a self-confessed en-
be2zler. has been located In Spanish Hon
duras.
Mitchell, in company with a number of
other American fugltves. is living In the
country under an assumed name
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Morales at st. Thomas.

ST THOMAS. D. W. l.. May 2l-Gen
Morales. the former President of Santo
Domingo, arrived hore today from Porto
Rico He Will remain some time at ST
Thomas
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Horse Thief Captured.
To The Trlhunc.

LARAMIE, Wyo., Nay I.-J. II Stark
deputy sheriff at Colorado Springs, Colo, was
sent hero yesterday. having horse stolen from
a rnnchman OF that place. and which was
found at Walden. Tho thief named Wilson.
was arrested at kremmine Colo. ho having
ridden the horse through this city and to tho
ranch OF Hanson 6 Rich. near Walden.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Paper-Hangers, Strike

Prevents us from hanging paper, but
we can sell you the goods at the right
prices. You know our line Is always
the best and up-to-date. w. A. Duvall.
llO West End South Both 'phones
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Musicians in Session.

BOSTON, May 21--Two hundred and
nifty delegates were here today to at
tend the eleventh annual convention OF
the American Federation of Musicians
The convention was opened In Faneuil
hall
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died. they should apply for pension under
the general law for the period that
e.apseo between the date of the death of
age OF l6 years o'diiied tH'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
NOTED MASON DIES
Allan Mcdowell Passes Away in Kan
sas City.

Dowel, for forty years a Masonic lee
turcr died here yesterday at the home
of his brother-in-law. aged rs years. He
vas an authority on Free Masonry and
his many reports and addresses on Ma
sonic history and Jurisprudence received
marked attention and favorable comment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Queen Reaches Plymouth.

WEYMOUTH, England. May 2l-Oueen
Alexandra and Princess Victoria arrived
here today from the Mediterranean on
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Find Tunnel Under Prison.

BAKU. Transcaucs May H-Thc au-
thoritics here today discovered that
tunnel had been dug under the military
prison,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22

Wnypcsvlllc, Ohio.
NY son served In tho Spanish A mercun war
and died about two ycnrs oGo / served In ths
Confederate army In 1881. and have becn IN
formed that l not entitled 10 II pension as
q dependent father on account OF my Conicd-
crate service 1 In destitute circumstances.
and entirely dependent upon my own labor TOT
support My wife, tho mother ot tho soldier.
IL dcad Js there any way for me 10 obtain
pcnsion7 JOHN T. X.
You should make application for pen
sion as the dependent father OF your son.
soldier OF the Spansh-Amerlcan war
II you can prove that your son death
was due To service and line OF duty and
that you arc dependent Tho fact that
you served In the Confederate army. un-
der the provisions Of the act OF April lS.
pension II you can otherwise prove your
title to the same.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22

Baltimore Md.
l soldier OF the War OF the Rebellion,
and honOrably discharged after serving
three years. | totally disabled and require
the regular aid and attendance OF another per
by reason OF disabilities contracted In the
service. What rate OF pension am ] entitled
TO and from what dato would the pension be-
gin. IL allowcd9 L1NEAS NJ 5.
IL II Is shown that you are totally dis
abled and permanently helpless by reo-
son OF disabilities contracted In the serN-
ice and line OF duty TO such an extent
as to require the regular aid and attend
ance OF another person, you would be en-
titled TO s72 per month pension under the
act Of March (. 1890 Your original pen
sion will begin from the date OF flling OF
the application, provided II Is shown that
you were so helpless and disabled by
reason OF disabilities contracted In the
service and line OF duty at the date OF
the filing of such application as to re-
qulre at that time the regular aid and
attendance of another person.
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indianapolis. Ind.
was pensloncd for rheumatism and disease
OF heart at the rate Of IS per month from De-
ccmber, 1850: Si2 per month from 1892 and S2i
per month from January. 1901 was as much
disabled by these disabilities at the time Of the
original allowance as | am at the present time.
/ therefore, believe that l am entitled to
ro-ratiD6 from the date OF the first allowance
or my claim Would you advise me to apply
fer re-ratlng and Increase OF pension?
PHILIP c. Med.
You may believe that you arc equitably
entitled to a rcrating of your pension. but
IL is not probable that the Pension Bu-
reau Will entertain favorabiy claim OF
such nature. 1t Is not tho practice TO
grant reratng of pensions In any cases
other than when manifest injustice has
been shown, which may or may not be
the fact in your case II would there
fore probably be useless for YOU to apply
for rerating, as YOU have filed claims for
increase from time to time without pro-
test to the original rating. You should.
however make application for increase
of pension. IL your disability has increased
and you are now totally disabled from
the performance OF any manual labor and
cannot and do not perform any such la
Dor by reason of the disability for which
you are pcnsioneds
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Denver, Colo.
Please inform nc how / should proceed TO
obtain part OF my husbands . pension, In view
OF the following circumstances. Ny husband
was a soldier OF the War OF the Rebellion and
he Is drawing pension OF So per month and
deserted ne and my children two years ogo,
and has never returned TO What VIII L
do ana what VIII / have TO furnish to obtain
this pcnsion2 DESERTED WIFE
You should make application under the
act of March 3, 1899 to the honorable
Commissioner of Pensions for onc-half
OF the pension the soldier is drawing To
obtain the pension provided by said act
II will be necessary 10 show that You arc
the lawful wife OF the soldier. that he
has deserted YOU for over six months sub
scquent To March g. 1853; that you have
not been divorced from him; that you are
a woman OF good moral character, and
that YOU are In necesstous circum-
stances.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Plan Voyage in August.

I'VE so from Tromsoo In the leo steamer
Frthjof which has been chartered for two
years, and II various trials ore satisfsc-
tory the voyage by olrship to the North Pole
Will be taken In August
II and something defective In the ap-
paratus. and IL is impossible to mnko the re-
quired changes at headquartcrs shol re-
To Europe, and if necessary. strengthen
In, 1d17
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Not Like Balloon.

The stecrablc alrshlp. which Mr.. Dodard
and his corps OF experts havD completed is
wholly unlike the ordinary balloon. It's grent
size enables 1T TO lift the OF steel, three
motors. two scrcws propcllcrs, a steel
boat. motor sledgcs. five men, food for sew
cnty-fYo days. Instruments tools, repair ma
terlals. lubricating oils, and $500 pounds of
gasoline for the motors
In It's cargo capacity our ship OF the air
much moro resembles ship than the
small contrlvances used by Snntos-Dumont md
Baldwin. N GODDARD IL constructing for the
expedition tho strongest and most enduring
.-.,4
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Reply Is Severe.

The reply was quito severo in some particu-
lars and dealt with the subject at considerable
detail. After tho document had been read
Bishop Ward took the chair.
An amendment was made 10 the report OF
the committee on Sabbath obserVanccs- which
was adopted. calling on Congress to require
that the gates OF the jamestown exposition be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-05-22
Views Of Explorer.

Mr. wellman outlined his plans to newspa-
per follows;
we leave Paris with tho alrshlp at tho
end OF May" ne said we shall proceed
TO tho town OF Tromsoo. Norway, where the
members OF the expedition viii assemble. Be
sides Mai. Hersey and myself there VIII DO
Mr. Maxwell Smith. tho wireless telecraphic
expert. Mr. CASTOR Horylou, ono OF tho most
famous acronauts in Europe and Nth mem
ber OF the party whom hnye not yet
lccted He viii be n mechanic and aeronaut,
and will be engaged In Paris.