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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-10-23


There was no reception, but many of the
friends of the bride and groom called at
the home of Mr.. Folwell and congratulate
ed the happy couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Sem
pie spent their honeymoon at Niagara
Falls and Toronto.
A Town Meeting has been called for to-
morrow evening, in the Court House.
This call was made in response to desire
on the part of several taxpayers to gain
some idea of the financial condition and
needs of the township. The Township
Committee has made up its budget of APP
preparations for the ensuing year, but they
will not be made public until the election
tickets are distributed. The action of the
meeting cannot change the amounts de-
cided upon by the Committee, but there
can be an enlightenment on the subject
and voters may know in advance what
they are expected to cast their ballots for
At the ripe age of four score years and
ten, Ellsworth Holeman is the oldest active
merchant in Mount Holly. He is tailor
by trade, and did some sewing on Satur
day in connection with his business. which
he established in 1887 He was born il
/ Mount Holly, where he has resided all his
j life. He is the first to enter the store il
t the morning and the last to leave it a
4 night. The four generations of this famil,
: ate supper together. on Thursday evening
Y when the Goth birthday of Mr.. Holemal
e was Iquietly celebrated, there being tel
o relatives present to enjoy the occasion
l. Mr.. Holeman is in possession of all his fac
o ulties. His health is fine, and he neve
# looked better during the past % years
S He has been a local exhorter in the Methc
e dist church since he was % years of age
8 For one so old Mr. Holeman has a remark
u able record from the fact that no profan
d word ever passed his lips. He ncve
N chewed tobacco, smoked. drank drop {
liquor OF shot of gun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
OULD-COLE
Beautiful Wedding at
Baptist Church.
RECEPTION FOLLOWED CEREMONY
BRIDAL COUPLE LEFT FOR EXTENDED SOUTH
ERIN TRIP.

/ A beautiful wedding took place IN the
/ Baptist church on Tuesday evening
/ Nov. 9th. at Il O'Clock, when Miss Ethel
Stuart Cole, the attractive daughter OF
/ Mrs. Sue Cole. became the bride oi Mr..
/ Edward Hatcher Ould. prominent bus
mess man Of Middleboro, ny
The church was beautifully decorated
with palms, potted plants and chrysan-
themums, and the impressive ceremony
was performed 10y Rev. II. Aubrey Williams,
pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. j.
III Light.
The brideis "A most accomplished young
lady. n graduate OF Farmvlle Normal
school, and u great iavorite with "A large
circle of friends She was gOwned IN an
elegant costume of white liberty silk
over white tafieta silk, train, veil held by
diamond sunburst the gilt oil the
groom, aud carried "a shower bouquet oil
Brides roses.
The maid Of honor was Miss Cora lee
Cole. "A sister OF the bride, who wore a
costume of white silk and carried large
white chrysanthemums. The matron OF
honor. Mrs. ". T. Thompson, and the
bridesmaids. Miss Alice Gray Cole, Miss
Matte Ardel Tansill and Miss Virginia
Cole. wore white Persian silk and carried
yellow chrysanthemums
Hon. Eugene Ould, OF CampbelcOunty,
Va. a brother of the groom, acted ~
best man, and the groOmsmen were
Messrs. J. G.. Ould, of Newport News; {.
l.. Cole, ". T. Thompson and +. {. bell.
of this city
Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks presided at the
organ and rendered beautiful and numer-
GUS selections before the arrival of the
bridal party.
Preceding the ceremony DE kovcn's
Sweet Love Of Mine WAS charnlngly
sung by Miss Matte Duyal Quinn, after
which the bridal party entered the church
to the strains of Nagners Bridal
Chorus" in the following order:
Miss Matte Ardell Tansill right aisle,
Mr.. W. T. Thompson, left aisle; Mr.. }. {.
Ould. right aisle; Miss Alice Gray Cole,
left aisle; Miss Virginia Cole, right aisle;
Mr.C LLOYD Cole. left aisle; MIR. J.. T..
Bell, right aisle; Mrs. Wyatt Thompson,
lett aisle; the bride and maid OF honor,
right aisle; groom and best man, lett
aisle. meeting at the altar.
While the ceremony was being per
formed "A melody 10y Rubenstein came in
soft sweet strains from the organ, and
as the party left the church the wedding
march from Mendelssohn pealed forth.
The bridal party repaired to the home
OF the brides mother on Prince Edward
street. where an elegant reception was
held. Among the guests from distance
were: Miss Maud Oud and Mrs. W. Ii.
Wills. sister Of the groom, OF Norton, Va;
Mr. and Mrs Zcbb Foster, OF Remington;
Mr. b. +. Cole, Of Washington. Many
beautiful and costly presents were NJ
ceiyed 10y the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ould left on the SOC
train for an extended southern trip To
Florida aud other points, and will be at
home at Middesboro, Ky. after Novem-
Der 10th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
GREAT INTEREST IN MEETING
Rev 7. clagett SINNERS Strong Preaching al
Baptist Church.

Monday night Rev. 7 Clagett Skinner
preached in the Baptist church TO big
congregation on the text "WhOsoeyer Is
Ashamed Of me Before Men, OF Him VIII
be- Ashamed Before my Heavenly
Father. The attention OF every one
was riveted neyery word utteredby the
speaker. Great interest was manifested.
The chorus choir rendered choice music.
There was one addition to the church.
Services tonight at : O'Clock. Special
music. Come early and get a good seat.
Interesting services continue at the
Baptist church. There was a great gath
ering Tuesday night Rev. I. Clagett
Skinner preached strong sermon on
the text. Lord, | Will Follow Thee,
But" The closest attention was given
the speaker throughout. aud many per
sons seemed deeply impressed. Rev; j..
II. Light took part in the services. The
chorus choir rendered choice selections
in fine style. A male quartette sang
Jesus Saves" TO the pleasure oil all
Meeting at X O'Clock each night. Come
out and hear the gifted gospel preacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
Richmond, Fredericks'
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Sept. 9th, 1906.
LEAVE NORTHwARD.


7.06 a. m. daily. Stops on signal at
OccoQuan, LortOn andFraneonia Sundays
Ouly. Stops at Alexandria to discharge
passengers.
sos a. IN. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1927 q. m. daily. Stops on signal al
Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water,
Ried, Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone,
Negley, Occoquan, LortOn, Accotlnk,
Franconia, Seminary and Alexandria
1.39 p. IN. daily exceptSunday. stops
at Alexandria.
Gas p. IN. daily Stops at Brooke,
Wide later. Quantico and Alexandria.
1905 .. M. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria Stops on signal at Occoquan ON
Sundays only.
Accommodation train from Richmond
arrives $40 p. IN. dailyeNcept sunday
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, keh-
mond accommodation. Makesa all stops.
6.2IA. Nj. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit. Guinea, WoOdslane, Pc
nola, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at Alex
andria. Brooke, Milford, boswell anG
Ashland daily.
9.53 A. NJ. lyexcept Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
11.39 A. NJ. daily, s. A. l.. train. Stops
ON signal at LortOn and Occoquan Sun
days only, and daily at Alexandria,
Quantico, Milford, boswell and Ashland.
$40 2. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell and
Ashland.
$50 F. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal
500 7. NJ. daily Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Sote-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed
4. C. COX. Agent.
W. D. DUKE. c. W. CULP. ". T.. TAYLOR.
Asst. 70 Pres. Gen. Supt. 1rai Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
THE ELECTION HERE
Small Vote-Utmost Quiet Prevalls-Jones
Majority 1870.

1t looked like Sunday around the vot-
ing places in the two wards OF the city
Monday. There were no workers around
the polls. and hangers-On usually seen on
the corners were conspicuous by their
absence.
The total vote was 375 as follows:
Upper Ward-Vote cast. 1871. Jones
l46. Bristow Al. Jones majority 100.
Lower Ward-VOte cast lSS. Jones
131. Bristow 90. Jones majority 20.
One vote thrown out.
Jones majority in the city $50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
SLIGHT FIRE
Mr.. J. G. Harrison and Family Aroused BY Smoke
Fire Department Saves the Property.

Wednesday morning about 3 o'clock
fire broke out in the house on lower
Princess Anne street owned by Mr..
James T. Layton and occupied by Mr.. j.
q. Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
were asleep, and their child becoming
restless caused them to awaken. Mr..
Harrison smelt smoke. and upon exami-
nation found that the upstairs front
room was in light blaze. The alarm
was sounded and the fire department re-
sponded promptly. The reel was taken
down by Officers Stone. Pates and Henry
Waters. In short time the fire was I'M
der control. The property was damaged
from five to six hundred dollars; fully in
sured. Mr. Harrison's furniture was
considerably damaged, on which there
WAS no insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
sO4 Main ST., fredericksburg, Va.
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths. Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
FOUND NO VIOLATIONS HERE

Hon. +. W. Gaines. member OF House
of Delegates of Norfolk City, and repre-
senting the department of labor OF Nir-
ginia, was in the city Monday and in
spected the different factories for viola
ton OF the child labor law OF the State
He spoke in o highly complimentary
manner OF the condition OF our factories
and the due observance Of the laws
touching the employment OF children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
GlRARD'S FAILURE
Files Petition In Bankruptcy Owes Parties In
This Section

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
was filed Monday in the District Supreme
Court Washington by II. y Girard, a
lumber merchant, of Whitewater, Va
He schedules his liabilities at sl5, 30
% and claims to have assets aggregat-
ing $l2.165.42, of which Sll 800, 10 Is
due on open accounts.
Girerd had n contract to furnish ties
to the Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis Railway Company. He owes
a number of parties in this section.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
BLUE RIBBON ON BUTTER

We are delighted to learn that our
friend aud long time subscriber, Mr..
Henry pannehl, Jr., Of fredericksburg,
Va. won the blue ribbon on the j-pound
butter print exhibited in the Home Prod
ucts Department at the recent State Fair
held in Richmond His butter scoFed sSk
As Mr.. Dannehl won over New York
competitors, it simply shows that We
can make a. good butter here az any
" here else and that We should do II in
stead of paying 30 cents pound Tor
renovated butter and even more Tor
Northern and Western butter.-The
Snnthern Planter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
W00LF0LK--SNEED

John G. Voolfolk, OF Madison County
and Miss Mary g. Sneed. ofGordonsville
were married Tuesday in the parlors o.
the Clermont Hotel, Charlottesville, Rev
W. Upper Wingfeld officiating. Th,
attendants were Miss Jennie Sneed anC
John Sneed, and Mrs. K. NJ. Voolfolk, o
Somerset. Mr.. and Mrs. Voolfolk lett for
Pendleton, Louisa County, the home o
the groom's father, where reception
was rendered them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
DEATH IN CAROLINE

Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson died at her
home in Caroline county, Monday night
aged "a. She leaves the following chill
drren; Mrs. J. l., Long, OF Caroline coun-
ty; Mrs. G. f. Bongers and Mrs. jacob
umlaui, of Richmond; Messrs. James A.,
W. G., II. Samuel, John W and J. Lonny
Thomson. all Of Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
OFFICERS ELECTED
fredericksburg Spoke Works Declare Dividend OF
Nine Per Cent

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF The Fredericksburg Spoke Works was
held on Monday afternoon. The report
OF the managers showed a successini
wear and the directors declared dlvl-
dend OF 8 per cent.
The following officers were chosen Tor
the ensuing year: S. W. Somerville, pres
ident; DR.. j. +. Tompkins, vice-president;
W. +. Price, secretary and treasurer;
Managers, w. +. Price and c. X. Rose
bro; Directors, s. W. Somerville, }. W.
Rosebro, A. P. Thornton, H.F.Crismond'
J. f. Tompkins, ". E. Price and 5. u.
HOWisOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
POPULAR YOUNG LADIES
One Voted Trip to Emope-The Other Received
Handsome Piano.

Miss Annie Louise Reinhardt and Miss
Myrtle Rediord, both well known in this
city, having afforded so much pleasure
To many OF our people during their stay
here last summer. have been successful
in a voting contestin Richmondfor most
popular young ladies, heiormer winning
q trip TO Europe and the latter hand
some piano. Both will take the Euro.
mean trip. Miss Redford having disposed
If the piano, as she already has a very
hnndaOmp one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
SAYS He IS GUILTY
Limerick Makes Full Confession.

Raymond C. Limerick, OF Stafford,
who is in jail here, has written a full
statement admitting his guilt OF forging
certain checks and handed it to Sergeant
]. C. Chichester. He recites all OF the
circumstances and says he expects the
full penalty OF the law for his crime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
STAFFORD FARM SOLD
Mr.. P. N. Rice, Of Pennsylvania, the Purchaser.

NJ. P. NJ. RICE, OF PennsyNaHId, U1s TWCHdSeI.
Mr.I F.Wilson has sold his farm on the
river road, in Stafford, just south OF the
r. +. & p. K. r.. TO Mr. 7. NJ. Rice, OF
Lockhaven. Penn, on private terms.
The farm, which is very desirable one
and conveniently located, contains lii
acres. Mr.. Rice expects to take posses
sion about March LIST.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
ACCIDENT TO Mr.. CABOT
Left Arm Bfuken By a FaIl.

Mr.. S. s. CABOT in stepping of the
porch on Monday at his home on Lee
avenue made misstep and fell heavily.
breaking his left arm just below the
elbow. Medical attention was summon
ed and be is resting easily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
DELEGATES TO ROANOKE
Ms. ]. P. Rowe and Miss Alice G. Cole to Rep
resent Baptlsts Of this City at Missionary

resent Baptlsts Of this City at Missionary
Union.
The Woman's Missionary Union OF
Virginia Auxiliary to the Baptist General
Association of the South will hold its
eighth annual session in Roanoke from
Nov. Sth to 18th, inclusive. This is the
noble body of Baptist women which held
it's sessions here last November in the
Baptist church and who were so hand
somely entertained by the Baptist people
OF this city. 1t has lengthy and varied
program for the four days session, and ii
number of the prominent Baptist women
Of the State are to take part.
Miss Minnie Broaddus, OF Sparta, Car
oline county, is down for the first day
for paper on the subject, "Our Assocl-
atoms Meetings"
The body numbers about 200 delegates.
Mrs. j. ?. Rowe will represent the Mis-
sionary Society from the Fredericksburg
Baptist church and Miss Alice q. Cole
will represent the Young Woman's Band.
Both are assigned as guests OF Mrs. DR..
Vim. Gregory during their stay in Roa-
nokp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
EMBREY-HALPENNY

At the residence OF the brides parents,
near Toluca, Stafford county. on Satur-
day, November Bird, Mr.. Murray A.
Embrey and Miss Bertha Halpenny were
united in marriage, the brides father,
Rev. J. Halpenny officiating. MIR. and
Mrs. Embrey will reside in Stafford.
The hardest work an industrious man
can do is nothing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
Oysters, Confectiousriss, groceries.

have always , stock Of the finest
Rappahannock river oysters. am pre-
pared to furnish same in shell or by
measure. Specidl prices made to church
festivals. Measure and quality guaran-
teed also handle fish, game, groceries
ard confectioneries. Call and see me or
send your orders. Deliveries made TO
any portion Of this city free. Charles ].
Stoffregen, Main St., near railroad
tracks. nll6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
GRAND JURY BRINGS IN
TWO INDICTMENTS

The regular grand jury, November
term, OF the Corporation Court convened
Wednesday, and the following grand
jnrymen were sworn ia; Messrs. |. S
Strasburger, W. G. Turner, G. Franz
Timberlake, j. +. Undertake, CD Jones
". II. Rice, David Hirsh, NJ. G. Willis, =
!. Smith, G. ". Shepherd and A. q
Billingsley. Mr. Shepherd was sworn II
as foreman. The jury brought In thu
following indictments. Raymond c. Linn
erick for forgery, and Ernest Minor 10
non-support of his wife. The cas-
against ID. II. Bryant, charged with as
sault on Eugene Mills, was dismissed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
HON. EUGENE GUILD
Ma Was Friend Of Fredericksburg in Normal
School Contest.

Hon. Eugene Ould, member OF the
House Of Delegates from Campbell coun,
IT, was in the city Tuesday to attend
Tie Ould-Cole wedding. Mr.. 0uld was
member of the Schools and Colleges Com,
mittee of the last Legislature, and was
warm friend OF fredericksburg in the
contest for the location of Female Nor
NAL He still believes that Fredericks-
burg should be selected as the proper
location of one OF these schools.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
EIGHTH nISTRlCT.
SEVENTH DISTRICT

In Rappahannock county Congressman
HAY has 300 majority and 400 majority
in Madison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
Auction Sale Of Valuable Mules and Horses On
SATURDAY, Nov. 10. 1906. at I'm

will offer for sale in front OF Jas.
Roach's auction house, on Commerce
street, on Saturday, Nov. 10, q lot Oval
liable mules and horses, consisting Of one
saddle mare, years old, and one team
OF heavy mules, and 10 years old.
which would make good saw mill team.
Terms strictly cash.
Geo. L. Hunter, Agent.
n62t fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD

Connexions At Fredericksburg with K. +. 4 p.
r. X. and Maryland. Delaware and virginia Rail-
way Co At Orange with southern X. K. and
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Z. X.
The only line to the ChaneellOrsyille and VII
derness Battlehsds.
Rnstern STANDARD Time. Daily exceptSunday.
WI. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
BUGGIEs AND HARNESS FOR SALE

One new rubber tire buggy. one steel
tire buggy in good condition, one good
set light single harness. The above viii
be sold for less than their value, because
owner has no use for them.
nov5-ls2t Wallace < Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
FIRsT-CLAss BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce strest.
Meals 25c., lodging 25c. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. ]. Y. Monroe, 4
fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

Responsible man to clear about twen-
ty-fiye acres OF land; liberal pay to right
man. Address ?. c. Hays, 1916 q st.
n. w., Washington d. G. o27iln
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

FIRST DISTRICT
0 or TOO 20 bUU.

Hon. W. 4. Jones, the Nestor OF the
Virginia delegation. appears to havecar-
red all the counties Of the district by
majorities of from 80 or 100 To GOO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
U. S. ARCHITECT HERE
Examining Sites For the Public BudIng-Wll
Report to Secretary Of Treasury

Mr. Jas. c. Plant, of the office OF the
Supervising Architect OF Public Buildings
at Washington, is in the city examining
sites for the public building to be erected
here.
He will inspect all of the proposed sites
and probably others, and will make his
report to the Secretary OF the Treasury
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
WANTED.
WANTED.

Low grade lumber at the Oxford Box
Factory, Fredericksburg, Va. 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

The only best place to buy Wilson
Heater is at Dickson Hardware 70. $.
See Dempsey and be happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

The only best place to buy a Wilson
Heater is at Dickson Hardware Cos
See Dempsey and lie happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

Occasionally the first to propose re
form il the last to accept 1t,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
Ladies' Suits and Coats

Separate Skirts when the right styles Jones' and the
Fitting Guaranteed In this department have Miss Base
Mrs Willie hoa Hicks Miss Maggie Fitzpatrick who will be glad to
and YOU Tisis the only fredericksburg employing
Professional Taloress and Experienced Drssmakers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
sPOTsNl.NNNlA.
CAROLINE.

Four precincts to hear from, which VIII
swell Jones majority.
fNRpIINE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-14
Schultz Makes Safe Hi IN Sixth
for Nationals But Ground
Rules Stop Runners.
AMERICANS MAKE RANY ERRORS
Three Pitchers Put in BOX by Cubs.
While Opponents Have Two rwirl.
ers in Service-WaIsh's Delivery
Too Much for Defeated Ball Play
ers-25,ooo Rootcrs Present.

CHICAGO ILL.,. Oct. l3.-Out of
II pedlam OF errors. long hits. van.
qnlshcd pitchers and the vocircrations
oil haiilr"n%Icd Spectators the Amcri.
can LEAGUE tenn emerged victorious
over he Nationals today. s to G.
IN" Americans won in spite OF five
errors. which were accountable for
nearly all the runs made by the Ma.
tionals
The Nationals lost because they
could not hit Walsn's "spit-ball" dc.
livery The Americans neltlcd like
amateurs. ANA the Nationals. fielding
perfectly, batteI very much In Inc
negative. Time after time when a
MT means runs, the bnttcrs with i'm.
pressivc averages failed 10 live M
10 their regulations.
$4,000 Persons See Game.
The day was warm-ihc first real
baseball weather OF the series. TWEEN.
ty-fipe thousand people wormed their
way into the National League grounds
and nj $40 O'Clock. fifty minutes be-.
lore the time set for play 10 begin
the selling OF tickets ceased. Tho
ho!se.makcrS were out In full force.
and the sky was fun of kites as
usual. recommending that votes be
cast IN various directions nj The com.
Ing elections.
With all these regulation, baseball
conditions existing, the Americans
began business with II vigor.
Hahn Starts the Contest.
Ham. tho first man up, touched
Reulbach's delivery for q single over
second; Jones sacrificed and Hahn
scored OH lsbelrs double tn right:
Davis hit weakly. but WAS safe. while
iSDcll was tagged out between soc.
ond and third; Robe promptly fol.
lowed with double To left: Rcul.
hach was apparently nervous ana nj
lowed Donohnc 10 walk, filling the
bases. DOhcrty. however, went mi
by the mrrowcst possible margin,
ana Two more runs were kent from
counting. Thus two doubles ana n
single and n base ON balls counted
for but one run
Nationals Score Three Runs.
me Nationals in their half piled up
thrcc runs, with not much credit 10
themselves. however Hoffman singled
anu went tn second on Sheckard's
sacrifice: Schultz hit safe. but Hoff-
man was held at second: Chance was
hit by the ball ami the bases thus
were filled: Stcinfcldt forced Chance
al second and Hoffman scored bu.
iSDcIl. attempting To make a double
play. threw the ball into the crowd
pack OF first base and Schultz also
scored. Steinfeldt reaching second;