Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-29

kidder, but one of the sarcastic kind. He
was witty fellow and was also there with
the punch. as Tom Lotus. one of Washing
ton long line Of managers. can testify
Tim Hurst and Burikett used to shoot
awful things at one another. and they were
both there with the goods when 1t came
Always good friends-in fact. 1t Is impos-
sibie to get away with Hurst. because he
win salute you like a brother a couple of
minutes after he has threatened to punch
your face.
One day before the game at st. Louis.
on which team Jesse used to play. Tim and
the then noted batter were discussing mat
rimony. as Tim was then thinking about
embarking in 1t and ne wished to get some
pointers from wise old Jesse
When the conversation came around To
children. Tim turning to Jesse. said:
How many children have you got.
81 have three" replied Burkett land
last July celebrated the 4th''
What White Was Trying to Forget.
When the Chicago club was last in Wash
ington the talk among the players was
about who was going to win the pennant
ana about the contemplated trip of num-
Der Of major league ball players to Cuba
this fall
This trip George Davis, the Chicago
shortstop Is going to engineer. and among
the players going are Nick Altrock and the
ever popular Billy Sullivan.
While the fellows were discussing the
ways and means of the jaunt and other
things connected with the trip. Nick AL
thr o, turning turning to his old side partner and
Wei: Harry. when l get down there in
that little old country. I'm going to make
arrangements to ship you some of the finest
money"
Much obliged, 1 am sure" laconically
replied Harry.
'Oh. by the way" continued Nick. do
you remember those cigars l sent YOU last
Christmas. Harry?
Yes. l remember them all right" replied
the doctor. as look of horror appeared on
his classic features; but he added. Il am
trying my best to forget Them
Altizer's Hot Shot.
A lot of the Washington ball players were
recently sitting on the bench out at the
park. resting up after a hard morning.
practice, when the talk turned on horse
racing. which is an ever interesting subject
to the fellows who cavort about the base
ball yards.
Each Of the players reeled off some yarn
as to his experience with the horses and
just when they had all got through little
Danny. who takes charge of the clubhouse
for the boys. and who was once a famous
jockey. according to rumor spoke UP and
said that he could make the slowest horse
fast
Yes" said the soldier boy Davy Altizer.
you can make him fast all right-to a
post.
And while the crowd were laughing Dan
hurried away to mix up some of that mar
Vicious linment which he claims is directly
responsible for keeping the members of the
Washington club in prime condition.
81 Seymour's Experience.
ST Seymour of the New York club. and
who is leading that team in the merry art
of "swiping them where they amt" was for
several seasons travelling book agent and
many We're the experiences which fell to his
lot.
According to the clever outfielder he
made quite tidy little sum out Of the bust
ness. AS he was telling some of the New
York players the other day about the
profits that were in the business. Sammy
Strang who is inclined to be literary. and
who never hesitateS to earn dollar where
possible. became deeply interested. and
asked 81 a good maly questions about the
secrets of the business.
Seymour was very patient with Sammy.
and answered al of his many queries
Finally Sammy asked:
And did you ever have any experience in
canvassing before you took the books on
the road. Si?"
Sure answered Seymour. 81 once
worked in q Chicago ham factory"