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The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Foundry rolled UD seven hits and her
sturdy catcher. Bishop. knocked out four
Of these.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

After going on the slab Mcknight
performed with fair credit. but was un-
steady and made the throw that was
fatal for his team mates.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

When McKenney and Pomeroy work.
ed the double steal it practically won
the game.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Rule Is Clear.

Section IS. Of the rules. are 20 the
effect that an umpire must not allow
coaching which IS objecti uable- Presi-
dent Pulliam declares that the language
used bv Peitz was offensive. and that
ODay should not have permitted IL.
This language. IL IS alleged. brought on
the fight between McGinnity and Pietz.
and led 20 one Of the most disgraceful
scenes that ever occurred on u baseball
field
In the event Of O'Day's case being
brought before the National Commission
the umpire viii stand but little chance,
as this body is composed OF President
Pulllam. his close friend, Garry Herr
mann. and Ban Johnson. Of the Amer
lean League. ODay viii be given until
this afternoon to reconsider his de
termination 20 fight the nue, and then.
il he does not report he VIII stand sUs-
pended and in the same position as d
player who Jumps his contract
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Sanders was in excellent form, and it
was only by a special effort that any
OF the Interiors managed to connect
safely
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
CENTRAL.
Standing Of the Clubs.
= = = -=CURES&
~ - - CANCEROUS ULCERS

Whenever ulcer
into the surrounding feh say the blood with
cceous germs Some old faint poison
favorable to assert itself has
arms legs other part OF the body
and testered and chronic
passed and the vital weaker hurt
o PPes etc. will begin to infae large eating
cancerous rooted in the
on etc. keep the surface Clean they eeng
" cures by going down removing
@ germs and poisons which produce
aon of all unhealthy matter the cause removed sore
ea 5 enches and strengthens entire blood
and being purely vegetable pleasant remedy for young
Old and ulcers of kind promptly to its curative properties
Book on sores and ulcers and medical advice free Il
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. Ga
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Jack CTwin) Sullivan is anxious TO
meet Sam Berger. Sullivan has started
for Dawson City, where be is 10 meet
Jack Bates. the big heavyweight OF that
place. in a tWeuty-rOund bout for ii
purse of 1000 the last week In Septem-
Der. Bates was defeated by Jack
.O'Brien several months ago. but the
Dawson City sports are confident he will
defeat Sullivan
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Newgent sprained his wrist and viii
probably be laid up for q few days.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
NOTES OF THE GAME.

Sheckles sent ten husky batsmen- back
10 the bench on strike-outs.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Agriculture is not giving Commerce
and Labor any chance TO cut into its
lead. although the AIetcahtes and In
teriors are making a strong bid Tor the
peunaut
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Wahler was given numerous fielding
chances, and handled batted balls with
better Judgment then he used Ia trying
20 avoid AgricuIture's bats.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
BOXING.

The ffteen-round bout between Mike
CTwin sullivan. OF Boston and Rube
Smith. of Denver. which was 10 have
been decided Monday night. has been
postponed until August 10 In order 20
give the men more time 20 get into
form. They viii box in a tent outside
OF Denver.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Wiley did excellent work at short.
lie has good throwing arm, ana is
always on the bag at the right time.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
CAPITAL CITY.

CAPITAL CITY.
Yesterdays Resuits
ST. Stephens. Il. Columbia a. c., u.
Today's Game.
AIoysius VS.. ArIinEtous, at Thirteenth
and y streets northeast
Standing Of the Clubs.
w l. Pct W. Z. Pct
G A c.. a o l6'Alovsius Too. 8 IL .450
AtlanticE.. Is 6 .7l4.ArlinEtons... 10 .4l2
81. Stephens 9 S .517INationaIs.... 4 a .222
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
MARQUETTE.
YesferdauIs Resnlts-
TOday's Game.

ST. Vincent 3; 81. Peter, &
ST. Patrick, 3, ST. Dominic, 4
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Jumps the Job.

President Puiliam replied that evidence
submitted indicated that Peitz had been
offensive 10 an unusual degree and that
IL was the ump.re's business to hear
things that We're said on the ball field
adding that the fine must be rald.
Il VIII quit my job before I pay II"
declared C.Day-
You will quir your job # you don't
nav il" retorted Pullam. you are
assigned TO the Polo Grounds this after
noon and If YOU are not on duty I will
bring the affair TO the immediate atten-
ton % Che national commission and have
you barred out of organized baseball
Umpire O'Day departed ana did not
appear ar the grounds for duty, so Il
appears that he is going 10 make good
his threat
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports
Heavy Showers.

Pa, last Thursday for the building fund
Of st. Peters Catholic Church, The Ath-
letics were cheered as they left the
grounds Father Mccarthy. for whom
Marag CT Mack played, IS a bOyhOOd
friend.
Rhodes, the new find Of the 81. Louis
Nationals. is a diminuJive chap, prob
ably the smallest in the league.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Sam Berger has decided not 10 take
part IN any more fights until Septem-
Der. Berger says he needs a rest ana
besides ne is not anxious 10 fight IN
warm weather He further states that
when he is ready 20 fight again the first
man he wants 60 meet IS Jack OBrien
in a tweuty-rOund battle. Berger says
the bout must take place in California
as he and O'Brien get much more
money cut there than the East.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
BURN GASOLINE
TO DRY TRACK
Rains on Previous Day Not |
Allowed to Prevent
Auto Races.
ALBERTS' ENTRY RECEIVED
German Brought to America u BeaC
0ldield Would Appear at Beuning
Workouts Tomorrow.

Heavy rains the day before are not
allowed to interfere with automobile
track rsces in these progressive days,
Should the track be so flooded as 70
be considered a menace TO The drivers,
it Is flushed with gasclene, which IS then
set or fire. This haSes the surface to
a brick-liLe hardness and affords an eN-
cellent grip for the tires. When the
conditions are the reverse and the track
is TOO dry the scheme IS 20 oil the turns.
which keeps down the dust and enables
the driver to sec where he IS going.
Many OF the most serious accidents IN
the history Of auto racing have resulted
from the failure of the chauffeur 70 see
where he was going because ~ the
clouds OF dust thrown up by skidding
tulnDIa
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Albert EntrY Received.


The entry Of Paul Albert. the German.
who was brought 10 this country for the
express purpose of defeating Oldheld,
has been received by tho management Of
the races 10 be held az Bcuuiug next
Saturday, and Oldheld himself should
arrive IN the city today.
The entry OF Eddie Bald and Of Mont
gOmcry Roberts should be wired I'm to-
morrow. Oldheld's racing cars VIII ar
rive in "a special car IOGay as they
reached Baltimore last night from
Toledo. The track viii be ready for
working out tomorrow. when the speed
merchants viii timber Up their hundred
horsepoW cred machines In getting fam
iliar with the dangerous turns OF Ben
ming.
Oldheids oUtit consists OF two racing
cars and a racing touring car and with
this outHt viii enter into every event ia
which he IS eligible. Albert drives the
famous racing car, the WEite Streak
and after today al the cars win be on
exhibition on the streets OF Washing
ton and 81 the local garages.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

More than $500 was realized by the
game the Athletics played In Reading.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
O'DAY JUMPS Job
BECAUSE Of FINE
Veteran Umpire Refuses to
Be Punished for McGin-
nity-Peitz Scrap.
RULES COVER HIS CASE
Provide That Arbitrator Must Not Al
low Objectionable Coaching Such
as Peitz Did.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1-As a result OF
a stormy interview with President Pun
fam, OF the National League, in his Of
fee. indications are that Umpire Han
O'Day. the star arbitrator OF the old or
ganization, has jumped his job
O'Ddy called upon the league president
and protested vigorously against the
fine Of $50 imposed By Pt.l-am for not
preventing the fight between the Nc
Ginnity and Heinie Peitz IN Pittsburg
during the Giants recent Sc les in that
city.
The whole thing happened so quickly
that I did not have time To interfere" "
O'Day told President Pulliam.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Totals. IA u lslI 81 TotaIs....l2 y is 10

81. .Stephen's.'..-.......'...'.9 ? o SI4
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Jimmy Brott has refused offer to meet
Louie Long IA a. twenty-round bout,
When Britt received the offer he wired
back 10 the manager that he could nO-
think Of meeting Long unless he
guaranteed a purse OF 5000 This The
club refused 10 do and the match is or
for The present.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Pat Powers says that 5000 has been
expended up 10 date 10 strengthen the
Providence club, and more will be spent
If necessary.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
Standing of the Clubs.

Aouay "a LIZ.
Holy Name vs.. ST. Peter.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

The latest fighter TO challenge Jack
10 Brien IS Jack Palmer, the heavy
weight champion OF England. Palmer
says the National Sporting Club o.
London is ready 10 offer good sized
purse for a tweuty-round bout. Tie
clGb would Ike 10 use the bout late ia
September or early IN October II is
hardly likely that OBTien viii accept
the OFFER, as ne IS carded 10 so 70 Aus
tralia and meet Bill Squires
Al Belmont, the Boston featherweight,
has been matched with Ike Bradley, OF
England, at Lymausville, Il. J.. on Au-
gust 2. The Standard A. c. VIII pull of
the match.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Burch, the new ST. Louis Outfielder,
was presented with gold watch and =
fob By friends ia Brooklyn,
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

And while We are on the subject OF
batting we might mention the fact that
Jake Stahl has been right there with
The goods lately. OF course Jake hasn't
been clOuting the ball 1000, but his hit
ting has been timely and much more fire.
auent than any time before this season.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Ed Hughes, formerly Of the Boston
Americans, pitched a no-hit, no-run
game against Johnstown at Harrisburg
Saturday. Hughes gave two bases on
balls and one infield misplay was made
behind him.
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Chicago, 4; Washington. g.
Detroit, 8, Philadelphia, 8.
Cleveland. 2. New York, 0.
Boston, j. St. Louis. .
TOday's Games.
WASHINGTON AT ST. LOUIS
PHILADELPHIA AT CLEVELAND.
BOSTON AT CHICAGO.
NEW YORK AT DETROIT
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
MONUMENTAL.
Standing of the Clubs.

WI. Pet W. L. Pct.
Memorials. Z 0 1000 Wash. 3. c. .2s5
HiRhIanders 8 3 .z27' Oh. Church. 1 6 .l43
Epiphany. .657 BaltiCs...... 200
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
The Score.

Totals ...--.-.. % 3 8 "A
The Washington times., 1906-08-01

Grimshaw, the Boston American
teams best slugger. is hitting the ball
at a .297 clip. The lowest man, Ill
Dineen, has an average OF .l0i.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
INDICTED Men
G|lE BOND.

United States Deputy Marshal =.
b. Hupp brought c. Smith, Of Ar
den, Barbour county, and Charles
Stolzenfels, and ]. E Fossette, OF
Grafton, before United States Cog
missioner Thomas S. Spates We'd
nesday night on q capias, indict-
ments having been found against
them at the last term Of federal
court here, charging them with NO
lating the internal revenue laws.
They gave bond Of $500 each to APP.
pear at the October term of federal
court here to stand trial
a large number Of indictments
we're found at the last term and the
deputy marshal viii be very busy
the next six weeks rounding up the
alleged violators for court.
Quaker Snipe, colored, of Ran.
dolph county, was lodged in jail BY
the marshal in default Of bond and
viii remain there until court.
The next term Of federal court
promises to be a very large one
from the criminal docket standpoint.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

light when the county line was
crossed
A tent had been purchased By the
railroad company before leaving
Parkersburg and supplies to last
for day or two were provided.
Rashid was told to get out Of the
car and did so without objection.
The tent was then placed in the
woods almost in sight Of the tracks
and the man made as comfortable as
possible. BE seemed pleased to be
AGAIN in a section where friends or
at least acquaintance resided. The
train then continued on to Pic&ens
for orders and then made the return
Trip 10 Weston.
While the momentary stop was
made here there was some discus
sion as to the disposition Of the car
in which Rashid rode. The physi-
! clans were Of the opinion that the
car should be burned and this may
have occurred but nothing has been
learned as to that.
Local railroad men evidently had
orders regarding the affair for ali
we're very reticent and most went
even so far as to deny any knowledge
of the lepeTs passage through the
yards
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

NR. RITTENH0UsE
DIES SUDDENLY

Justin Rittenhouse died at the
home of his dangher, Mrs. ". W.
Carr, at Adamston, at 8 o'clock
Thursday morning. His demise
WIS quite sudden and wholly uex-
pected. He had been in falling
health some time, but was able to go
around. Sunday he visited q
at Dola, returning Monday
and was up and about the house on
tuesday and Wednesday, but We'd
n(sday evening he grew suddenly i'll
al expired at the hour stated. The
ihmediate cause Of his death we're
l1dney and heart troubles.
Mr.. Rittenhouse was a son Of
Bennett Mttenhouse, now deceased.
who was prominent pioneer citi5
zen Of Harrison county, possessed,
'ol 4 large acreage Of valuable farm
lands, and the subject of this sketch
himselfNvas a large and influential
farmer. residing at Dola, until re-
cent years, in which he made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Carr:
at Adamston. His age was ~
wears. His wife who was Miss
Margaret Salisbury, a native Of the
county. as was Mr.. Ritetnhouse, died
several years ago.
The surviving SONS are Robert w.
Rittenhouse, Of Sardis, and Samuel
Rittenhouse, Of Dola, and the liv-
ink daughters are Mrs. F. N.
PiEott, Of Dola, Mrs. William Nc
Daniel, Of Berryburg, and Mrs. W
w Carr, Of Adamstcn. The deceas-
'edi children are Seymour Ritten-
house, Mrs. A. G.. Hustead and Mary
Rittenhouse.
The surviving brothers are 0kev
J. Rittenhouse, Of Clarksburg, and
Addison Rittenhouse, Of Wallnce,
and sisters living are Mrs. Susan
Powers, Of PainfersvilIe O., and
Mrs. Elizabeth Gray, Of Kansas.
he vas d brother Of Mrs: r. S. 0g-
den and Mrs. BENJAMIN Wilson, de-
ceased.
Mr.. Rittenhouse was q prominent
member Of the Dola Methodist
church over thirty wears and an
honorable, upright man.
The remains were taken to Dola
Thursday afternoon, where the
funeral and burial viii take place
at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
y. Il. s. G. 3.

Edgar R. Moore is leader Of the
Christian Endeayor consecraaion
meeting at Baptist church on Fri
day night. A number of absent
Endeayorers have sent messages for
this meeting and it is hoped every
member viii be present in psssoE
or BY message. Topic: duty
privilege and excuses, Luke ~
1924. At this meeting an offering
viii be given to Bro. Wheeler Bog
CESS work in India. Come and vel
come!
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
Special Convocadon

a special convocation of Adoni-
ram Chapter No. II, Royal Arch
Masons, viii .be held tonight for
work IN Royal Arch, and q banquet
VIII follow.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS
PRETTY ENTERTAINED

One of the prettiest porch parties
OF the season was given yesterday
morning BY Mrs. William Wallis,
complimentary to some out-of-tovn
guests. Lunch was served at 10
o'clock from small tables on the
veranda, which were daintily deco
rated withssweet peas. Covers were
laid for twelve. The guests were
Mrs. Seebrooke, Of Baltimore; Mn.
Frank Armstrong and her guest,
Mrs. Hughes, from New York: Miss
Lille Kobhgard and her guest,
Mrs. Wilson, from Pittsburg; Mrs.
Harry Wade, Mrs. Homer Jackson.
Mrs. Frank Dennison, Mrs. Charles
Lamberd and Mrs. George Stone.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

Rain prevented the competitive
drill. band concert and ball game at
the old fair grounds Thursday af-
ternoon BY the Grand Lodge Of Col
ored Pythians. A business session
took place in the forenoon and the
election of officers late in the after
noon.
The grand parade totok place at
4 o'clock.
The Grand Lodge and the Grand
Court Of Calanthe assembled at the
court house Wednesday night and
IN the presence Of a large number
of Knights and friends eulogized the
dead Of the order.
The Grand Chancellor called the
session to order and introduced Sir
J. r. Jefferson, of Parkersburg, as
master of ceremonies. Sir Jeffer-
son stated the purpose and nature
Of the meeting briefly and the pro-
gram opened with an appropriate
selection by the choir. Rev. ]. NJ
Beane pronounced the invocation,
Miss Villa Lee sang @Oh. Dry Thy
Tears!!. and then Sir. Z. O. Wilson,
one of the most polished and elo-
|quent orators, spoke feelingly Of the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

ID. 5Esar Wednesday nlgnt, the
5eoer George Rashid, passed
fhis city 4 few minutes aft
slacIx Thursday morning and
rs was unceremoniously
Sss g the woods Just over the
Inc between Upshur and
sds5nh counties a few miles this,
& Pickens.
pssB;;s VAS thrust upon the Bal
80 ~ OHIO While resident Of
sssss7 county and this was deem
se proper solution Of the per
Sz;Te problem that has puzzled
fba ! Of slsfee states and
~, ,:a;lroad corporation. 1t was
nSoper solution IN view Of The
S that the government vas too
an in authorizing his removal to
rs Ieper c0lonY Oh North Brothers
7sIsnd. n. 7.
ne ,;ss,,osf secrecy was emploed
s ~ s; sSrangement of the details
8. s. ~ -; e99ecution BY the Park
s ;: ss;s1Sor;fites with whom the
S -, e. r. cosonerafed The whole
g: .szss !; M, 8 carried out so quietly
e & ). s. ~: ~. !. 2. score of people we're
80 s..ss q Eh Il fact that the leper had
5:s - as g
= Sc. roeant;me The United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Bond Given and Defendant Released.

Bond was given IN the sum OF $500 at z
o o'clock this afternoon for George Miller.
jr William il. Ryan, William Pooh and
August Baierlain. the four defendants who
were committed to jail yesterday. and q
release was issued by Deputy Marshal
Johnson All The defendants are now az
liberty. either on bond or collateral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

1t would take $1,000 circulars
to reach the homes The Star
reaches. AT one cent postage
the mailing alone would cost
$3.50, with twice as much more
for printing, envelopes and adj
dressing, or over ST. 900 to say
what The Star viii print for a
few dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
GRATIFYING TIDINas.
Representative Kahn Informed of the
Safety of His Wife.

Representative Julius Kahn. whe is hur-
rying to San Francisco, where his wife is
H. received a telegram at Pittshurg last
night stating that Mrs. Kahn was all right
Wednesday The dispatch came here after
he had left Washington. and was forwarded
to him.
Representative MelSinlay viii leave this
afternoon for his home In Santa Rosa, Cal.
The information he has been able TO ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

regarding the effect of the earthquake
there has been decidedly meager, but Of the
most depressing character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
MOORE & HILL, Inc.
Cleveland Park
| SUPERB RESIDENCE SECTION.

A SUPERB RESIDENCE SECTION.
Healthful, exclusive, built up with arts
tic homes. Within convenient reach of
the city, and with all city convenienees
but possessing home attractions that are
not offered in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-06
TWO ALPHABET LETTERS
-" and "w" ComparatIveiy Recent
Additions to the List.

lt is fact. not so well kntvu but
IL { u may he said 10 hc cgr'ous. that
the letters ard w are mudcru addi.
t.ons to our alphabet The letter J
only came into general use during the
time Of the commonwealth. say be.
tween 1919 and 1858. From 1850 to
l6lG its use is exceedingly rare, and !
have never vet seen book printed
prior 10 1862 in which il appeared
IN the century Immediately preceding
the seventeenth it became the fashion
20 tail the last when Roman numerals
were used, as in this example. VIII for
: OF Xii IN place OF T.. This fashion
still fingers. but only IN physicians
prescriptions. / believe. Where the
French use ! it has Tho power of s as
we use it in the word vision" What
nation was the Hrs, to use II a. "a new
letter * an interesting but perhaps un.
ausworablc query.
In like manner the Printers and
language makers Of the latter part Of
the sixteenth century began TO rccoc.
uizr tho fact that trcrc WAS q sound IN
spoken EJglish which was without q
representative Iu the shape of IN al.
phg bctical sign or character. as Va the
FIRST sound In thc word "wct"
Prior 90 that time II had always been
spelled ae "yct." tho v lmy.ng The loug
sound of u or ~ two Ms together In
order 10 convey an idea OF the new
sound they began 10 spell such words
NJ wet" weather" web" etc, with
two us. and ug the u Of that date
was n typical the three words above
lookcd Ike this. wet" "yyea thor"
"vyeb."
After awhile the typcfouuders recog.
nized the fact that the double had
come TO stay. So they joined the two
us together aud made the character
now so wen known as w I have one
book In which three forms of the W
are given. The first h aD old double
(vyl; the next is one ia which he
last stroke u tho first crosses the
1rst stroke OF the second and the
tlirl is tho common W we use today
New York News
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-06

II It's sponges. youll find what you
want at Ramsey's. Splendid line to
pick from-carriage, bath aud toilet
good values. too.
F.. j. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-06

Don't triae with your cold. Take
Ramsey's Cold and Grip Tablets. II
they don't cure you. Wen refund your
mopcy.
+. J. RAMSEY, Druggist,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-06
Dad Habit.

$50 you lost your posltionf" we ask
OF our young friend. who has demand,
ed our sympathy.
Yes; the lirm told me would have
10 quit"
what reason WAS giyenr
81 smoked cigarettes"
"Why, that seems hardly a sufficient
reason for such drastic action"
"Yes. but was smoking the boss
cigarettes. and he caught me at it,
Judge.