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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24

that if she doesn't play off some of her
games l shall scratch her. was so
SHOCKED by the brutality of the senti-
ment that she amended it into-"Please.
miss. master says If you don't stop your
games he will come round and pinch We.
Though Miss Issette Pearson states that
the revival of ladies' golf-or rather the
birth of genuine golf-took place in 1857.
Golf Union was inaugurated, that golf
in England received its stimulus toward
progress and reform.
Miss Pearson and some other ardent
golfers early in that year started an IDEA
of arranging a ladies' championship. They
were advised to endeavor to get all the la
dies clubs to cooperate and II pos; ole TO
link the clubs together in g. Ladies' Golf
Union. Circulars were issued and an In
augural meeting held which was at
tended by delegates from eleven clubs.
all of whom warmly supported the scheme.
On this small nucleus the now all
powerful Ladies' Golf Union was estab-
lished. with Miss Pearson as honorary
secretary. Year by year 1t has grown,
until at the present time there are nearly
200 affiliated clubs with an aggregate
membership of over 5000.
The first championship was held that
summer 1888 over the ladies' nine-hole
course at milestone. Thirty-eight play
ers competed. OF these. Lady Margaret
Scott proved to be UNNECESSARILY tt,
finest golfer and she had no difficulty in
securing the coveted golf medal and chal-
lenge bowl.
The ladies did not remain satisfied with
a nine-hole course for their championship
The following year it took place over
the long links at Littlestone with short
ened tees at some of the holes The entry
was doubled. but notwithstanding LADY
margaret Scott again secured premier
honors. T
The championship of 1895 at Portrusb
saw the introduction of two non, nI..,o
whose names in the golf world have since
become household words. Miss Sybil
Whigham. whose reputation stands sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
What Monte Cross Broke.

Monte Cross. for many years with Con-
ME Mack's Athletics. is the possessor of a
really fine tenor voice, and IS he has paid
good many dollars for its cultivation
he has reason to be proud of the tone
and caliber of his vocal organs.
Monte declared last summer that he
was going on the vaudeville stage this
winter. and his threat was responsible
for his being made the butt for a lot of
Joshing on the part of his fellow club
mates. One day Schreck said to Monte:
hear. Monte. that YOU are going to do
a warbling stunt on the Keith circuit the
coming season.
We'll. and what if I am?" exclaimed
the snortstop as he took hitch in his
trousers. II think 1 am capable of de-
livering the goods, Ossie. 1 once broke
the record in singing a tenor solo when
Del Puente was teaching me right here
in this town.
"Oh, / see.' airily cried Schreck. you
were singing in his phonograpl. eh?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
Preparing for Olympic Games.

LONDON. November 23.-In direct con-
trast to the conditions that prevailed at
Athens last year, where the men waded
through loose cinders almost up to their
ankles, the track at the English stadium,
where the Olympic games will be held
next year, will be as nearly perfect as 1T
can be made 1t is already completed and
during the nine months that will elapss
before the games are opened will have a
chance to pack and become settled. The
tank in which the aquatic events will be
contested has also been completed The
arena seats will all be erected by Christ
mas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
By Revere Rodgers.
outfielder Kay's Repartee.

When the slugger Kay Joined the WASH
ington outfit he hardly looked to be the
unconscious wit that he afterward turned
out to be.
The rest of the bunch. on account of
Rays manner and his general disinclina-
ton to talk. thought that the big fellow
was farmer" and some of the play
ers In a jovial mood attempted to kid
the big fellow.
One day Case Patten, in joking sort
of way. said to Kay:
And so. my robust friend. I under
stand that you came from Martinsburg.
w. Va
Sure. / did shot back Kay as he
looked Patten over, land wouldn't you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
What Dan Was.

Little Dan. the happygo-lucky custo-
dian at the Washington base ball grounds,
is noted for the brightness Oh his remarks
He made a genuine hit with Manager
Cantillon when the latter first came to
this city.
When Joe assumed the mana gerial reins
he had a talk with all the employees at the
grounds. When he came up to Dan. who
had been about the park for the past
twenty years, he said to him:
And what capacity are you employed
in my friend?''
I'm diamond CUTTER shot back Dan
A diamond cutter" gasped the amazed
Cantillon. land what then are you doing
around here?" he asked.
"Oh. I cut the grass merrily cried
Dan,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
Trainer Rowe's Big Salary.

NEW YORK. November 23.-Jimmy
Rowe, who trains the horses for James r.
Keene, will get $4,000 for his services
this year. This is the greatest sum ever
earned by a trainer in this country, and
can be placed in the same category of
records established by the Keene stable
for winning the greatest amount of money
In stakes and purses. Rowe has been
Americas leading trainer for years.
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LITTLE STORIES OF THE BASE BALL PLAYERS.

the honors, turned to Bill Coughlin and
said:
do you like corn on the ear, Sir Will
iam?'
Il don't know replied Coughlin. in an
absent-minded way, II never had one
there"
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When Hassamer Got RiIed.

When Bill Hassamer and the illustrious
PIGGY Ward played with the Washing
ton club dozen or more years ago they
were inseparable.
The only known occasion when these
materminds fell out was the time that
Bill Hassamer accepted an invitation to
be the referee at a dog fight which was
10 be pulled of out at the Brightwood
Driving Park
ceived similar bid he was envious of
Hassamer. with whom he had played
the came season down in CHATTANOOGA
Tom Brown. who is still resident of
the city and who in those days was an
excellent outfelder,- was standing at the
entrance gate talking to Ward and Ed
Delehanty of the Philadelphia club, when
who should walk up all dressed in his
best but Bill Hassamer
ward was plainly surprised at the ap-
pearance of his old bunkie and a little
pit Jealous, for when Hassamer walked
Into the park Ward. drawing his face
up into scowl. exclaimed:
I say. Bill, what are you doing all
clothes?"
Why" replied Bill, in an airy style Of
conversation. Il am going out to Bright
wood to dog fight
And do you think you will VIM" cried
Ward.
And Just at that moment Tom Brown
and Ed Delehanty inserted their athletic
bodies between the two bail PLAYERS. and
SO there was no bloodshed.
What Tom Hughes Told Cantillon.
Just after the new clubhouse was fin
sshed out at the Nationals ball grounds
Cantillon gave strict orders that the play
ers must refrain from abusing the interior
OF the tastefully appearing place
Everything being new and attractive.
Joe. who has an eye for the beautiful.
wished to keep the clubhouse in a first.
class condition.
Joes instructions were obeyed to the
letter for the first two weeks, and then
the spike shoe fraternity got into a care
less mood and acted pretty nearly in as
an independent manner as they had when
occupying the old clubhouse that was
burned down the night of the livery stable
fire.
Joe noticed this by reason of the fact
that he would discover the amber-colored
Juice from chewing tobacco spattered over
the floor, and also that the paint on the
walls was defaced in several places
Joe fumed, but he was unable to trace
the culprits. until one morning he came
into the clubhouse somewhat before his
usual hour, and found the elongated Mr..
Hughes. the box artist. tilted back in a
chair, with his feet up against the wall,
while he was squirting tobacco Juice
around like geyser working overtime
This was the managers chance, and he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
Proposed Race Meet in Florida.

NEW YORK, November 23.-The Amer
lean Automobile Association is thinking
of holding a race meet in Florida this
winter, but SO far the plans are rather
indefinite. At the next meeting of the
A. A. A. something tangible may result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
Ty Cobb's DISADVANTAGE.

Ty Cobb. the real nifty kid when 1t
comes to the swatting business. has one
ambition besides being crack base ball
player. He wants to pc a good clog
dancer.
Ty spends great deal of his spare time
in learning new fancy steps. and it's said
that the clever southern ball player is
really finished artist in the style of
dancing that appeals to him.
But of course his base ball associates
have fun at the kids expense, and all
though they know that he is really a
clever performer in the jig line yet he
would be the last person to hear it from
their lips
Just before the worlds championship
series, and while the Detroit club was
resting for those nerve-racking games,
Ty Cobb was one morning going through
some fantastic steps, when uig Sam
crawford happened to come into the room.
What do you think of these foot move
ments, Sam?" gayly cried Cobb, as he
went through some airy steps for the
edifcation of his big teammate.
You'd be swell dancer, Ty," said
Sam, in the slow manner he has of seak-
ing, were it not for two things"
And what old two things are they?"
cried Cobb. as he paused
Your feet" retorted Crawford, as he
hastily backed out Of the room.
Coughlin's Confession.
Charley Hickman, Doc J.. hite and Bill
Coughlin were all taking dinner at a
Chicago hotel one day last summer when
Doc White, who happened to be doine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
George Stone on Hamlet.

Niles Of the ST. Louis club, who is said
form at New York next season. is a
graduate from a college which Is noted
for the attention it pays to matters Of a
classical nature. and partly on account
of this and by reason of the fact that
Niles has a deep-seated liking of many
years standing for things relating to the
classics, he is considered about the best
authority on plays of a classical nature
that can be found among the base ball
players.
Young Niles never tires discussing the
plays of Shakespeare. although some Of
his comrades, who are possessed of diff
ferent compositions, do get bit tired
sometimes.
Now, if any one takes George Stone
for Shakespearean scholar he makes
a mistake, for George much prefers a
musical comedy or a light opera to all
the plays that the immortal "Willum"
ever wrote.
When the st. Louis club was on its
last trip to the eastern cities during the
season just finished, and when it was
CHARTERED in Washington, Niles, George
Stone, Charley. Hemphill and reporter
for a local paper were all seated to-
gether in a downtown hotel. when the
reporter and Niles got to talking about
Shakespeare.
AS the two men ratified along it was
plainly to be seen that big Stone was get
ting restless, while Charley Hemphill
politely tried to frame up look of in
terest. Finally Niles said:
well. at any rate, Shakespeare I'M
necessarily murdered Hamlet"
well. if he did" broke in George
Stone. 'he ought to be mighty sorry for
it by this time, as there's many a Ham,
let that has murdered Shakespeare SINCE"
Dave Fultz's Success in College.
When Dave Fultz was playing ball a
few years ago he was visited by
brother, who adored his big. handsome
ball-playing brother. and who was for
ever telling about some instance that had
occurred when Dave was still cleaning
knowledge from school books.
One of the older brothers stories dealt
with the time that Dave was going to
Brown University.
1t seems that the big brother and the
father had taken little flying trip up to
see the future ball player, and at this
time Dave had made the position of full
back on the varsity foot bail team.
The two had arrived in Providence just
after Brown University had trimmed
Amherst, and in consequence the student
body of the victorious college were cele-
brating.
Among a crowd of hefty college athletes
who were whooping things up bit and
who were singing college songs at the
top of their voices as they came swing
ing down Waterman street, which leads
into the university, was Davy Fultz. He
caught sight of his kinsfolk just as they
had deserted his athletic figure
Rushing up to his father and brother.
Davy threw himself into their arms and
IN thorn how glad he To
see them.
When he had exhausted himself in
greetings his father asked Davy:
And now, David. tell me how you are
getting along in college"
father" he continued, lin the last three
foot ball games I have kicked four field
goals"
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ond to none as golfer. competed in this
event and was defeated by Miss L. bod.
the tennis champion and international
hockey player, who, not content with these
honors, continued to compete at the sub
sequent championship until she secured
the blue ribbon of golf in 1904.
For the third time in succession Lady
Margaret Scott proved successful.
The championship of 1896 marked very
acutely the rapidity with which ladies'
golf had developed. In 1898 little or no
interest had been taken by the outside
public; the world indeed quietly smiling
at the futility Of. this new departure.
Three years later at Hoylake the play of
the competitors was somewhat reluctant
ly acknowledged to have amazingly i'm
proved. and the public evinced such a
keen interest in the event that 5000 spec
tators followed the final. Lady Margaret
Scott, satisfied with her triple victory. did
not compete, and the gold medal was won
by Miss Pascoe.
In 1897 the Ladies' Golf Union nag was
unfurled for the first time on a Scottish
peared a popular one, as 105 ladies COM
peted. At this the Scottish players. whose
regulations had been family waited across
the border, made their debut and achieved
disconcerting success: three out of the
four medalists being Scottish. The final
was between the two Miss Orrs, the
younger defeating the elder.
It was a humbling experience for the
southern ladies, but they took comfort In
the hope that over an English links in the
following year Scotland would meet with
a rebuff But their hope was not realized.
The two Miss Orrs. content with their one
achievement remained in their northern
fastness oblivious of the murmured wrath
of their English sisters.
the champion of 1898 was Miss Lena
Thomson.
Now we come to a distinct era in the
progress of women's golf
Hitherto the young golfer, still in her
teens. had been conspicuous at important
contests by her absence, but the cham
pionsaip OF 1899 held at Newcastle wit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
What Robe Told Altrock.

AS every one who is acquainted with
base ball players must know, Nick Alt
rock, the clever Chicago pitcher. is one
of the most loquacious boys on the dia-
mond.
Nick is. talking all the time. and as
Charley Comiskey says. the only time
that Nick is quiet is when he is asleep.
OF courAe Altrock's conversation is
mostly of the kidding order; and he is
good-natured kidder at that.
Just before the close of the recent base
ball season, when 1t was seen that the
Chicago Club, which had been picked all
over the country to win the championship,
would not win out. the majority of the
members of the team could not talk
enough among themselves as to why
the club had not beaten the Detroit outfit
to the finish
Loudest among the players of the
Windy city club when it came to spelling
over this affaiNwas the irreprsssible Nick
Altrock.
One night the Chicago players were in a
certain hotel over in Philadelphia. and
after Nick had had the floor for the better
part Of the night young Robe turned to
him with. a weary expression on his
cherubic countenance and exclaimed:
ITS a pity, Nick, that you're not a
violinist."
Why" cried Nick, in a puzzled man.
ner
Because then replied Robe, you
could give your chin an excellent rest"
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started in to read the riot act to Tom
Hughes.
But he had unloaded only few choice
explosives when Hughes arose, and with
a sweep of his salary wing, he cried out:
Look here Joe Cantillon. there is only
one person whom I will allow to talk to
me like that"
And who is that?" shrieked Joe, as his
eyes sparkled.
Yourself" sweetly replied Hughes. as
he stepped out into the grounds, leaving
Cantillon so fabbergasted by his unex-
pected reply that Tom was over by the
right-1eld seats before Joe had recovered.
"Pop' Fosters Reassuring Words.
About six seasons ago, when the Wash
ington club was located out in the east
ern section of the city, it had young
pitcher drafted from a southern league
club by the name of Clarke. He was the
most ferocious reader of bloodcurdling
literature that it has been the writer's
fortune to discover. Evidently he as
pired to become a Deadwood Dick. for
he was always declaring that he made
mistake by becoming a ball player:
Of course such talk never appeals to
one of the spike shoe lads, who believe
their profession to be as honorable as
any. So when Clarke began to spout
about being above the business he failed
to make a hit with the other fellows.
One day Clarke. Bill Carrick and Pop
Foster were sitting on the steps of the
clubhouse when Clarke opened up with:
My father begged me not to go away
and become a ball player
We'll" said Foster. as he eyed the
young sNutherner papa needn't lose
minutes sleep about that"
And as a coincidence, the next day the
lamenting Mr.. Clarke was tin-canned by
Tom LOTUS, then the manager of the
local club
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One of RUDE Waddell's.

nube Waddell. who has received more
advertising than any other ball player
since Mike Kelly and Arlie Latham, IS
gifted with an acute sense of humor, as
any of his ball playing companions can
TESTIFY.
The clever George Edward is fellow
of many parts. and no one can be found
who would be willing to testify on oath
that the big RUDE is not eccentric. The
speedy pitcher is also witty in his eccen-
tricty.
AS gay cut-up the dig Philadelphia
twrler has no peer. He stands alone in a
class.
Last August. when the Athletics were
playing in Washington, curing their prac-
tice time, George Edward Waddell was
engaged in carrying on his monkey shines,
much to the delight of the spectators.
when DR.. Mike Powers half hughingly
asked RUDE:
What the dickens makes you SO foolish,
Ed?"
Il don't know" replied Waddell. lex
cept it came about through my father
making me sleep under a crazy quilt
when 1 was boy
The Alaska prospector., 1907-10-17

to Mrs. William, Pearce by some
unknown party, and an effort
made to throw suspicion on Helen
Mathcwson, who would be the
heiress in the case oi Mrs Pearce's
death. \ negro named. Barr Har-
ris, who was recent discharged
by Miss Mathewson. l. suspected
OF having sent the poison.
Helena, Oct. 1.-the Bell Tele-
phone Co. has started suit against
the teIegraphcrs union Tor $50, 900
damages, claimed to have been
sustained a, n result al the recent
bovco;t.
Seattle, Oct. Little Seattle
creditors OF Reynolds, represent
ing $4,000 debts. had II meeting
last night and appointed com
mitter which is % investigate the
assets. REYNOLDS was present al
:he meeting and said ii they would
L..
The Alaska prospector., 1907-10-17

shooting of Charles Mallory, who
was his wiic's paramount, Judge
Clifford made some remarks to
Sloane complimenting him highly
on following out the unwritten law
and Furnishing Mallory.
Yokol oma. Oct. 1.-The Japan
ese government has issued orders
that not 10 exceed 80 japanese per
month will be allowed to immi-
crate To Hawaii.
Seattle, Oct. 1I-Michael White
has started suit agains, the Rev
nolds-A laska Development Co.
for Sl2, $50, alleging that dur
ing his absence from Seward,
the Development Co. purchased
lumber at his yards from the
Waterman, paving much less than
cost Tor the same.
GIoversvilie, Ky, Oct. l5-The
home Ct Frank Glover burned to
the ground last night, cremating
five young girls, daughters OF
Glover. aud the father, who was
caught while attempting To rescue
the girls.
Seattle. Oct. 1.-THE Alaska
Coast Co. har Cancelled the charter
OF the steamer Santa Barbara,
which Just returned from trip To
Valdez with railroad supplies.
New York, Oct. 15-Thc tele
graz hers report that they have
plenty OF money to continue their
stike. They say SmalPs state
ment that they were unable to pay
their bills was untrue.
St Petersburg, Oct. l5-Gen.
Linovitch has notified his govern
ment that the Japanese are pre-
pairing for war in Manchuria. They
are secretino tons OF rmunitlon
in the guise OF merchandise on
properties purchased from the
Chinese near Nladivosto.k. The
general is confident that a few
months will see fighting again in
Manchuria.
Vienna, Oct. l5-Francis Joseph
is much weaker and the authori-
ties are preparing for his death.
The movement which will proba
bly, be made Immediately after his
death to dsmember Austria and
Hungary, will he promptly
squelchcd by the officials.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-10-17
Cassie Chadwick Dead

Columbus, Oct. ll-CasSle Cnad-
r;ck has had a priest administer
,,s last rites, and may die at any
,onent Her heart is barely
auttering now,
Columbus, Oct. 11-Cassie Chad
wick is very near death. She is
dsIirious and raves continually OF
financial matters. She has only a
few hours to live.
Columbus, Oct. 12-Cassie Chad
wick is dead, having passed away
at the penitentiary early this morn
mo Just before her death she
smiled for the first time since her
Incarceration, saying she was glad
il was all over She refused to
make any statement concerning
the report that Andrew Carnegie
was her father.
Seattle, Oct. 12-Dr. Ford has
been appointed president of the
new health board.
Tacoma, Oct. II = Chester
Thorne, the millionaire banker
and his associates, have purchased
the Alaska Coast Steamship Co.
They have subscribed nothing to
any OF the other Reynolds enter
priscs.
Albuquerque, Oct. 1l-Gover-
nor Curry who is verv intimate
With President Roosevelt. an
nouncrs that the president will
accept another nomination, pro-
yided it is an unanimous one.
Tacoma, Oct. 12-The chamber
OF commerce announces that it will
not purchase any stock in the
Alaska Home Railway, as they
consider they have done sufficient
by working up transfer OF the
options onthe Alaska Coast Co.
Winnipeg, Oct. 12-Explorer
Osborn. of the San Francisco
Times, who just returned from
Labrador, brings on account OF
cannibalism, wholesale murder and
awful privation at st. James bay
All Of the food OF the inhabitants
was exhausted and on account OF
the particularly severe winter the
game was driven from the country.
White men killed their women
and ate them and the natives muir
dered whole families to furnish