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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28
BASE BALL NOTES.

Frank Delahanty, who played left field q
part Of last season for the New York
Americans, was operated on last week for
appendicitis at his home in Cleveland
Although the ordeal was severe Delahanty
is now recovering rapidly and will be out
of the hospital in a few days Delahanty
says that he was bothered a great deal by
this ailment last season, but expects to be
in better condition than ever before when
he reports to Griffith in the spring.
Stanley Robson of ST. Louis, when asked
what he had accomplished in the way Of
during the season of 1905. and know just
trades at this meeting, but would have
to our team. The others were all looking
for the best of it, and that is why ST. Louis
did not figure in a trade"
Up in New York the base ball scribes are
working themselves into hysteria over the
report that Manager Cantilion is to trade
Case Patten to Griffith for Delahanty and
another player. Patten may want to leave
Washington. but If the Gotham writers
figure Joe Cantillon to get the worst of a
DEAL which 1t seems he would in the case
mentioned, they may as well calm down.
Cantillon is going slowly Patten is easily
an All-American League twirler, and
Griffith has been after him all the year.
Case is not likely to get away without
some star material in return, and Della
hanty is not Of that caliber.-Boston
Herald.
Ned Hanlon, the manager Of the Cincin-
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RACING, BASE BALL
AND OTHER SPORTS

his team by saving money, for he has been
given carte blanche to strengthen the club.
He would buy Wagner today il the player
were out on the market Doyey Is out to
money to secure Brown of st. Louis, II
that player were to be had. He also wants
a hard hitting inf1elder. Sheehan would suit
him down to the ground II that player were
to be had
Tenney does not propose to stand pat
and wants to land high in the race as
1T is possible to get. Ten" has written to
Manager McCredie of the Portland team
of the Pacific Coast League. asking his
opinion of two players of that league who
have been secured by National League clubs
-"Bill' Sweeney by Chicago and Kane by
Cincinnati.
The Seattle Times says that these two
players are fast, are there with the stick
and know the game. Sweeney will have a
better chance with Boston than with Chi
cago. Incidentally Tenney inquired If Nc
Creole still wants Fred Raymer, the former
Boston player who played with Altoona.
Boston also has an asset in Harry VOL
verton,' but this is of doubtful value. for
that player will manage the Williamsport
(Pa.) team next year.
The wisdom of the move by which Col
Inns was relegated to the Boston Americans
is questioned by more than few. Many
think 1t would have been wise to give Col
Inns chance to go elsewhere and are of the
opinion change of scene would do him
good. Collins cannot last many more sea-
sons, and If a change were to be made 1t
could be made now as we'll as later.
According to a western exchange, one
Casey Barnes has been drafted by the Bos-
ton Americans and refuses to play in Bos-
ton. He is a second baSeman- He will not
go to Boston or to Fresno from which
place he was drafted. Barnes says that
Catcher Graham was to be given to Fresno
by Boston as part Of the deal.
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At Chapel Of the Nativity.

The Sunday school Of the Chapel of the
Nativity, Protestant Episcopal, held its
Christmas festival last evening at the
hall, southwest corner of 18th and East
Capitol streets. A very large attendance
Of scholars and friends Of the school was
present, and the Christmas tree ladened
with good things, and the singing of carols
were thoroughly enjoyed. Rev E. NJ
Thompson, rector, made an address. and
Mr.. Witt, organist. added to the enjoy
ment. Mr.. c. Thompson, brother of the
rector. was Santa Claus. Gifts We're dis
tributed to both teachers and scholars.
Rev. Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson
were made happy by Christmas remem-
ORANGES from both scholars and members
of the congregation. Mr.. r. Hamilton, SUI
perintendent of the school, was also. a
sharer in the good things that were be-
slowed upon the officers of the school. A
commendable occurrence OF the evening
was the cool and calm demeanor of the
children during a fire which took place In
a frame building near the chapel. The
offertory went to the building fund or the
church Mr.. Thompson announced that
the results of the recent fair of two nights,
along with gifts, amounted to $500. Many
little memorial gifts were received for the
chapel
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THIRD BASEMAN
WELSH ILL-TREATED

Third Baseman Welsh of the Dayton,
who had lost her hat in South Bend one
day last summer. The woman was carry
ing a bird cage in one hand and leading
u bulldog with the other. A big, ugly
green parrot was in the cage and it kept
up an incessant chatter. A gust of wind
tore the woman's hat from her head and
Welsh rescued IT from the street after a
gallant sprint. He returned the hat to the
woman. who asked him to hold the bird
cage and dog while she adjusted the sky
piece.
Sure" said Welsh taking the bird
cage in his left hand and stopping to pat
the dog on the head with his right. LAS
he leaned over. the parrot screamed,
Polly wants a cracker" and bit Welsh
Welsh gave a sudden jerk and the dog
npped his leg. Hurting the cage at the
dog. Welsh began dancing Jig and kiss
ing the bleeding spot on his finger. The
woman turned on Welsh and gave him
the most artistic tongue flashing he ever
listened TO. The bird was screaming in
Its cage the dog had bolted down the
street, and Welsh doing his jigstep
when the woman turned her walls of wrath
loose.
There was only one thing to do" said
for it, and run / did. / don't know
whether the woman ever recovered her
dog, and / don't care l am sorry / can't
remember some of the things she said
TO me. / would like to repeat them to
the umpires."
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BOGUS NAVAL OFFICER RETURNS
Again Operates w orthless Check Game
With Success.

George Minor, alias James Dunn, the al
legged bogus naval officer who passed several
worthless checks in this city about two
months ago and who afterward operated In
Baltimore and Annapolis, as heretofore
stated in The Star. returned to this city last
Monday and passed four checks for amounts
aggregating $50, taking advantage of the
rush of holiday shopping. There was so
much said about him when he was here
about two months ago that the police had
no idea he would return. When he was
here before he confined his operations to the
southeast section Of the city, but this time
he operated only in the business section,
giving his name as James Dunn and J. e.
Dunn, the checks he used being made paya-
BILE to him as naval officer.
At the store Of A. Minister 1879 F street,
the alleged swinder made a purchase and
gave a check for $25 in payment for what
difference in cash and he went away per-
fectly satisfied with his treatment. When
he called at the store of Joseph Auerbach,
623 Pennsylvania avenue, he was In need
$3.50, gave a check for $2o. received the
change and walked away with the cash and
the case. The young man selected pipe
worth IS when he called at the store of
William A. Henderson Co, 9th and F
streets, and offered check for So, which
was promptly accepted. A check for SIS
was accepted from him at the store of Ed
ward Becker, 1415 F street northwest.
When the checks were returned from the
Traders and Riggs National banks as being
worthless the police were notified. Inspector
Boardman last night notified the police of
the several precincts to make an effort to
locate the alleged confidence man who is
described as being about twenty-seven
is thought that he has left here to renew
his operations elsewhere.
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Schooner Helvetia in Port.

The three-masted schooner Helvetia,
laden with building stone from Blue Hill,
Me, was brought into port yesterday after
noon by the tug William H. Yerkes, jr..
and was berthed at a Georgetown pier to
unload her cargo. The stone is consigned
to one of the new public buildings in proc
ess CT erection in this city, and is being
taken from the hold of the vessel and
placed upon wagons to be taken to the
site of the building in which it is to be
used The Helvetia sailed from Blue Hill.
Me-, about three weeks ago, and had a
fairly quick trip down the coast, and made
stops at Vineyard Haven and the Delaware
Breakwater. She slipped in the capes early
in the week. unreported, and was In the
river before it was known she had come in
the capes. The tug Camilla was sent down
the river to bring her to this city, but ice
formed, and the schooner was put In the
Wicomico river to put sheathing on her
hull, as a protection against the ice, before
being lowed through 1t to this city. The
schooner has about 600 tons Of the stone
aboard.
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BROWN LEADS IN
COLLEGE CHESS TOURNEY

NEW YORK, December 2S.-The second
round of the annual tournament of the tri-
angular college chess league between two
students each from the universities of
Brown. Cornell and Pennsylvania was play
ed In the noiseless chess room at Villa
julia, the home of Prof. Isaac L. Rice. the
president of the league, yesterday and at
the conclusion Of play Brown, by virtue of
three wins. took the lead over Pennsylvania,
which had won two games. Cornell brought
up the rear with one win in four games.
lngs adopted on each board:
First board-Hughes, PENNSYLVANIA. ys.
Guenther, Cornell-irregular.
Second board-Sweet, Brown VS. Smith.
Pennsyivania; Petroff's defense.
Third board-McCoy, Brown vs. Black.
Cornell Ruy Lopez.
The first game decided was that between
Mccoy and Black. The latter failed to take
advantage to win the game by accepting a
piece. which was rather -unsoundly offered
Tor sacrifice. Black lost after thirty-three
moves.
Sweet got much the better position on the
second board against Smith, who was to-
tally outplayed In the opening and middle
game stages. Eventually he lost the ex-
change and Sweet did not experience great
difficulties In getting a winning position
After fifty moves Sweet won.
On the first board Hughes managed to
win a pawn In the opening, but the Cornell
man made a fine fight in an uphill game
Hughes achieved well deserved victory
after hfty-seven moves.
ho 70 do, L.,
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natl club, certainly has made much more
money than any one In base ball ever dig
who was connected with the managing end
alone. When he was the manager Of tho
immensely successful Baltimore club Of tho
nineties, the Brooklyn people were ex-
tremely anxious to secure his services, and
finally succeeded in doing So Hanlon was
not only retained as manager, but became
possessed of a good-sized block of the stock.
1t is said that he received as high as
$12. 500 per season-not at all bad for q sea-
son of less than seven months-and 1t Is
said that he drew not far from 100000
while he was connected with the Brooklyn
club 1t cost Cincinnati lot of money TO
secure him when he parted with the Brook
Ign club. and President Hermann has re-
tained him for another season. Hanlon mas
considerable money invested in real estate,
owning property in Baltimore and Pitts.
burg that brings him very rich returns. and
he owns very fine house on Mt. Royal
avenue in Baltimore; It may y Wen ar., De
known, would have thrived any better In
any other line than in base ball.
Jack Chesbro of the New York Americans
wants another chance to prove TO New
ball. He is spending the winter at his home
in Massachusetts and Is working on the
roads daily to keep down his weight.
Chesbro writes to Secretary Mahon that he
sure that he can pitch winning ball from
the first tap of the gong. II Chespro nao
been able to hold his own last season
Griffith's men would probably have beaten
the White Sox out for the pennant: Inc
big twirler lost many games by weakening
at critical moments, and as the Sox only
captured the flag by the narrowest OF mar
gins Chesbro's failures were fatal. II JACK
can get back his effectiveness of two years
ago Griffith will be one Of the happiest
managers In the land. But it Is seldom
that boxmen, once they lose their grip, are
able to regain it.
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Thinks Jap War impossible.

ST. PETERSBURG. December 2S.-Count
White, in conversation with friends. ex-
presses the opinion that war with Japan
is impossible that it would be disastrous
for the two countries, and especially for
Japan, whose finances are in precarious
condition.
He considers fear of new and unexpect-
ed aggression on the part of the japanese
to be ridiculous, for they would be COM
pletely discredited in the eyes of Europe
and America, but he advises the immediate
removal Of all MISUNDERSTANDING and the
conclusion of an entente cordiale which
would be especially profitable to Russia in
the far east. He recognizes 1t Is right
informed as to progress of pourparlers
with Japan.
A syndicate Of Russian and foreign cap
italiSts has formed a company to work
gold mines discovered in eastern Siberia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28
CANS TO WHIP
HERMAN IN IS ROUNDS

TONOPAH, New, December S.-To his
training camp attaches Cans has confided
the New Year day battle will not go over
fifteen rounds. II he can possibly help 1t.
He does not intend to let Kid Herman
stay for the benefit OF the pictures. as
he thinks fighter is always taking a
chance OF hurting hand or meeting with
some accident which might put him out
of running.
How long will 1t take?' said Cans. in
answer to a query. We'll. not more than
fifteen rounds, at most. 1 expect to do
better than that. but ! will say fifteen
as the limit. In finish fight there Is
no occasion for rushing matters and TAX
ing chances of injuring my hands.
Il can wait until l see the opening Tor
punch to bring home the money. It
ought to be easy enough to either feint
the Kid into giving me the opening or
Certainly. 1 think I'll win. I do not
consider Herman a mark, and wouldn't
want my words interpreted in that way.
He will undoubtedly give me hard battle.
His record shows that he can do that. but
think I am his master. His endurance
Is remarkable. but he is not as unhurt-
Bat"
The colored man. however. is not neg
leeting his training. Meanwhile Herman
is laboring industriously. The Kid never
eases up in his tiresome grind.
Herman seems to have received much
benefit from industrious labor. He is in
excellent condition. Judging by the pun
ishment he hands his sparrng partners
daily. Herman has tellig wallop.
Cans will make the weight for his bout
with Herman great deal more easily
than he did fer Battling Nelson at Gold
field. At present Cans is down to 1881
pounds, and will keep at this figure up to
twenty-four hours before the New Year
battle. Then he will take off the additional
half pound.
The colored champion stepped on the
scales before a crowd of sporting men,
and the beam balanced at 1892 pounds,
This is encouraging to the negro's back
ers. All that had been worrying them up
to date was the weight question
Now that it seems certain Joe will
make the required figure. 1873 pounds, two
hours before the battle. the men who in
tended to back the clever darby are ready
to place their money.
In the poolrooms to l is the prevailing
price on the fight, only five days away
Individual bets are made all the way from
10 to to 3 to l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28
ANOTHER GOOD
STORY ABOUT KELLY

One of the best stories heard at the
American League meeting in Chicago was
told by General Taylor of Boston, while
he was presiding at Comiskey's peace ban
quet.
General Taylor spoke of the great fight
between New York and Boston for the
pennant in 1889 and of his own offer, as
editor Of a Boston paper. of 1000 in gold
to the team representing the Hub if it won
the pennant.
New York Won the flag" said General
Taylor, ''but the Boston players made
such plucky fight that l gave them the
$1,000 anyway and also little spread.
The money-all in gold-was divided into
sixteen equal parts and put in little bags
placed at the plates of the players.
Mike Kelly sat at my right. He had
denied himself frivolity for weeks and had
worked with might and main to bring the
pennant to Boston.
Il can see him now as he lifted his bag
of gold with one hand and the glass Of
wine with the other.
'Ah, boys he said, as he raised his
glass, Old KEEL is back among the angels. :"
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FOR INCREASE OF PAY.
Efforts in Behalf of Members of Park
Police Force.

Col. Cromwell, the engineer officer of the
army in charge of public buildings and
grounds here. is renewing his efforts to Sc
cure an increase in salary for the park po-
licemen. In that endeavor he is said to
have the support of the local associations
of citizens. the Business Mems Assoc citation,
the superintendent of police and others in
terested 1t is the intention of Col. Brom-
well to present to the subcommittee of the
Senate committee of appropriations the rea-
sons why he thinks the park policemen
should be paid an amount equal at least
to that OF the lowest grade of the Metro
politan police force.
The request of Col Cromwell. it is added,
meets with the approval of the Secretary
of War The park policemen are appro-
priated for in the legislative and executive
bill, though the District of Columbia pays
one-half of their salaries which half is
provided by the District bill The pay
that is asked Is said to be much less than
is paid to the metropolitan police or the
Capitol police, and 1t would require
only about $4,000 per annum from the gov
eminent and $4,000 per annum additional
from the District to give the park men
what they claim would be mere living
wages
If there were not park police. it is point
ed out there would have to be metropol-
itan policemen to protect the parks, and
at rate of pay from $500 to x1,2O0 per
annum The pay of the metropolitan po
licemen was increased at the last session
of Congress. because. it was stated, they
could not support themselves and their
families on the pay they were then receiv-
ing But their pay then was more than
the park men are receiving.
The wants of the Capitol. metropolitan
and park police are declared to be the
same they all having to provide them
selves with costly uniforms. The park po-
lice who are classed as government en-
ployes do not receive any Of the bene-
fits of a government employe. they having
to do duty every day in the year, and
have to remain on duty in summer. when
other employees Of the government have
half of every Saturday off. Neither are
they accorded the benefits of the pension
and retirement provisions.
A squad of the metropolitan police are
doing duty in Rock Creek Park, receiving
pay at the rate of 81 200 per annum. The
park policemen contend that it is not equi-
table to expect them to longer perform
similar or more arduous duty for only
$50 per month for which other policemen
are receiving 500 per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28
BRYAN WILL RUN.
He Virtually Admits He Will Be Can
didate Again.

TOPEKA, Kan, December 2S.--In an in
terview yesterday William J. Bryan virtual
ly admitted that ne would be a candidate
for the presidential nomination before the
next democratic national convention.
while l have not yet announced that I
would be a candidate. said Mr.. Bryan, Il
have not stated that 1 would not be can
didate. Such a high honor as the presi-
Dental nomination is something that no
American citizen should decline"
Mr.. Bryan said there was no foundation
for the story to the effect that he would if
nominated, favor the selection of Senator
William ]. Stone of Missouri as chairman
of the democratic national committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28
TWO GREAT ATHLETES
HONORED BY FRESHMEN

NEW YORK. December ,2S.-Two of the
greatest athletes in the world were last
night paid a tribute that is seldom given
men of Drawn. They were John Flanagan
and Martin Sheridan and the testimonial
was under the auspices of the United Irish
Societies of New York. The two men
whom their countrymen wished to honor
were escorted to the Grand Central Palace
by the list Regiment of Irish Volunteers.
in parade uniform. under the command of
Col Charles J. Crowley.
An entertainment began at 8 O'clock the
principal feature of which was Andrew
Mack, the sweet singer of Irish lays. There
was intricate and beautiful Irish figure
and step dancing by experts supplied by
the Gaelic League. There were living pic
lures of every nook and corner of Ireland,
and photographs of the famous track and
field champions of the Irish-American Ath-
letic Club thrown canvas. showing the
men performing the stunts that have
brought their club to the front in the ath-
letc field.
The presentation to the guests of the
night of two bronze statues of themselves
was made by Daniel F. Cohalan, who told
Of the glorious achievements of the two
athletes. after which the night was given
up to dancing.
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TO WED A MARQUIS.
Daughter Of Col. r. n. I. Goddard to
Marry d,Andigne on Saturday.

PROVIDENCE. December 2s-Miss Mad
eleine Goddard and the Marquis d Andigne.
accompanied by Col. r. III. /. Goddard. WIS.,
tied the city hall yesterday and got Ii
cense for their marriage, which will take
place at Hopeton House, Col. Goddard's
home, on Saturday.
The name of the bridegroom to be was
given as Marie Alexandra Leon Rene.
Marquis d Andigne. Comte de Sainte Gem
mes, Baron de Segre." His residence was
given as Paris; age, A; occupation, pro-
prietaire; born in London, England.
According to the license he is the son of
Henri Marie Leon, Marquis d'Andigne,
whose occupation was given as the same
as that of his son.
Madeleine Ives Goddard's age was given
as 81. She was born in Providence and is
the daughter of Robert II. /. Goddard and
Rebekah b Groesbeck. Col. Goddard is q
manufacturer. The wedding, it is under
stood, viii be unostentatious the mar
quis is in mourning.
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wild Ducks on the River.

Wild ducks are wise birds, II their ae-
tions can be taken as any indication Of
their wisdom. While the river was free
of ice and the hunters could have reached
them without difficulty the ducks were
very scarce on the river. Ice formed only
two days ago, but yesterday several large
focks of the birds We're seen in the patches
of open water between the large cakes Of
ice that covered the river between this city
and Alexandria, The birds seem to know
that the hunters could not reach them in
small boats through the drifting ice. and
they feed in perfect security, even allowing
the steamboats, to come within a hundred
feet of them before they move. Large
focks of the birds are also reported to
have been seen on the river in the vicinity
of Matthias Point on Christmas day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-28

One year In Jail was the sentence which
was imposed by Judge Mills In the Police
Court today on Henry Platter, colored.
Platter was charged with carrying a pistol
and with assault upon James Connor.
Connors escape from death at the hands
of Platter was due to the fact. it is said,
that the revolver he used failed to dis
charge the cartridges. Platter appeared
at the door of Mr.. Connor's blacksmith
shop few days ago, pointed the gun at
the nronrietor's head, and pulled the trig
ger FIVE times.
charge of assault with intent to kill
was first filed against Platter. but II was
nolle pressed on the understanding that
Platter would plead guilty to charges or
assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
Thus a possible term in the penitentiary
was exchanged for a sure term in Jail.