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The Washington times., 1908-05-07
BAT TING SECOND
TO TEAM PLAYS
Younger Recruits Must
Learn to CufS Slugging
PrOpensities.

CHICAGO. May Dating IS sacri-
feed for team work in the major
leagues"
This is the opinion Of many OF the
players gathered together under the
management OF Frank Chance. and
composing the champions OF the IA
tionaI League and OF the world, says
the Chicago News
By this strong statement - IS lot
meant that weak stlckers are wanted.
but that a players ability 20 hammer
the bail must be curbed and used 70
III Ia with The needs Of the game al
tending toward the one great end, VIC
tory.
When a youngster gets his first
chance in The big IeagIe he may come
with reputation OF being a tslugger
His first season or two Ee may fulfill
all the prophecies Of what was said he
could do with the stick, but gradually
his long distance smashes viii become
fewer. and ne viii work in with the
other eight men IN the game. curbing
his own ability to "hst il out" that he
may sacrifice, play hit and run" or
some other Of the dozens Of combina-
lions worked up - win a BAN game By
getting runs over tSS plate rather than
singing base hits OF the pitcher.
The greatest batting club ever put to
gether-the Philadelphia Nationals OF
eight or ten years ago failed 70 win
any pennants- Teams wiz weaker bats
men. but superior team work. carried
or the coveted flags
Il know that when / first came into
the National League I was a better
sticker than am today says Artie
Hoffman. the utility man on the Cub
roster When began on the west
side Il seldom bothered me as 10 how
a man got around the corners Just 50
that hit the bail 10 safe ground Now
things are different. Chance soon began
TO teach me that base hits are not the
only thing in a ball players lie: that
winning the game, getting runs over the
plate, was what counted IN the end"
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
OLYMPIC BOOKS CLOSE
TOO NEAR THE TRf-OUTS

NEW YORK. May The American
Olympic committee has been confronted
with z problem during the last few days
and 70 is liable 10 cause more trouble
than anything else so far developed in
connection with the team for England.
Word has come from London that the
American entries viii nave 10 be in the
hands OF the British Olympic committee
by June L. and as the last American try
out takes place at Philadelphia or June
O. the American selection committee
VIII have 10 act pretty lively No cable
entries viii be received and how the
entries can get 10 London in time has
been quite puzzle 20 the American
committee.
On June the selection committee will
meet to dc the final picking and any
man whose name does not pass must er
then can settle himself down TO stay az
home from the British Oiympiad. James
F. sullivan. secretary Of the American
Olympic committee. sails for England
on June y. and even before then every
thing with regard 20 the team on This
side OF the water VIII be arranged.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
HID-DISTANGE MARVEL
MAY NOT RUN ABROAD

NEW YORK, May Melvin Shep-
pard, Americas greatest middistancer,
and the man Uncle Sam has been
counting on 10 carry Old Glory TO the
front ir the S00-meter event at the
olympic games in England. may not
be among the sturdy argonauts, who,
carrying the hopes OF millions Of their
country1nen, viii set sail in July in
quest Of the Golden Fleece which hangs
IN the stadium At Shepherds Bush.
Ernie Hertrart~s wizard trainer of the
Irish-An.erican a G.. is going round
with worry wrinkles furrOWinE his
brow. AID the wearers OF the winged
fist are plunged in gloom Owing TO his
business Sheppard has been unable 10
mt on a training shoe since the close
Of the indoor season. and, in fact, he
was able to do little training during
the board-ioOr campaign. running al
his races with scarcely any prepare
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
WOLGAST OUTPOINTS
NEIL IN MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE. Wis. May vol
CAST. the kalamazoo boy. who a year
ago was fighting in Milwaukee bouts
a preliminary entry, whose services
were worth possibly SIS, last night
worked his way another step toward
the top OF the featherweight ladder by
winning the decision over Frankie Neil
the California boy.
The battle was marked by some clever
work by the defeated boy. but BY such
power behind WOlgast's punches that
The Californian was nearly knocked out
Once I'm the eighth round Neil took
the count OF nine before staggering To
his feet and stalling through 10 the
gong, and again in the tenth. the last
Of the fight, when Nell. after a re-
turn Of his old-time clever form. prac-
tically collapsed under the shower OF
rights, lefts, and upper cuts
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
KETCHEL FBV0RITE
OVER JACK TWIN

SAN FRANCISCO. May STANLEY
ketchel, the sturdy Michigan middle
weight, still holds favorite over Jack
(Twin) Sullivan in the betting at 10 to Q
for their thirty-five round fight, which
is 10 take place at Conroth's Mission
street arena, on Saturday afternoon
next.
1esleFday botn men took rest. and
instead OF the usual vigorous trainiD9
stunts ar Shannon's and AIillet's. both
camps we're quiet the fighters having
gone 20 JON in the celebration IL honor
Of AdmiraI Evans arrival
Tomorrow the men win 90 the last of
their hard work. Boxing will then he
cut out, and only enough gym exercisa
lndulgeC IN 10 keep the men in condi-
fiOl-
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
FINAL SELECTIONS
FOR YALE Fights

NEW HAVEN. May Grew affairs
at Yale are now assuming definite
shape, both as regards the varsity boat
and the freshmen squad. What IS prac-
ticauy q varsity eight has just been
picked. and its form Is such that vet
eran oarsrnen predict a stronger crew
than the Elue has had for several years.
The crew is rowing as follows:
Stroke. Griswold; Z, Captain Ide; 6.
Howe; g. Dunkle; 4, Hunt; 3, Rice; 2,
Peyton; bow. Auchincl0ss- The star
board side is rowing finely, hut there is
not the same SmOOthneSs or tho port
side. the weak places being at and 4.
Peyton, who displaced Graham a few
days ago, has very long reach. and
when the stroke is increased his oar
interferes somewhat His strength,
however, is needed on that SIDE of the
boat.
The freshman squad has been weeded
20 two boats. and the final selection
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
KELLY RUNS HUNDRED
IN TEN SECONDS FLAT

NEW YORK, May Dan Kelly. the
worlds champion Splinter IS back 10
FORM
Word reached this city from Phila-
delphia yesterday that the Western boy
in practice ran the 100 in ten seconds.
and made a leap Of twenty-foUr feet
IN the broad jump
FOR the short time that Kelly has
been under the care Of Trainer Mike
Murphy he has made wonderful strides
toward the goal in both the spirits
and broad Jump. and the veteran trainer
is no. a bit backward in saying that
when the proper time comes the Ore
gon Roy will uphold his reputation as
the worlds champion.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
M'FARLAND-NELSON
BOUT THIS MONTH

MILWAUKEE,, May 7.-Packey Nc
Farland late last night signed articles
for a ten-round bout with Battling Mel
son, the mill 70 take place here some
time between May . and May 80. for
6 per cent of the gross receipts, 10 be
split as the lighters see 1T.
Malachy Hogan, Doc Krone. and DR.
Frew were named as referees TO pe
picked BY the contestants. 4 forfeit Of
$3.50 Is 20 be posted on May 10 for weight
and a forfeit OF the same amount fol
appearance The men Will weigh l53
pounds at o'clock. This signing OF the
articles marks the first work for Packey
as his own manager. and the pride OF
Chicago mastered the situation perfect
"
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
Y. N. c. A. YOUNGSTERS
PLAN SECOND MEET

The second annual indoor meet and
gymnasium exhibition Of the Boys De
parment OF the Y NJ c A VIII De held
May 9, az s o'clock, in the Boys build
ing
This IS expected 70 be one OF the big
gest events Of the year for the young
sters. Gold and bronze prizes viii be
given for first ana second places in the
athletic events
For the gymnastic part Of the pro-
gram many Of the boys who did 50 well
az BelascO Thearer last Saturday viii
take part One Of the most interesting
races viii probs bly, be the half-mIle
open 10 both the Boys and Mems De-
psrtments-
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
WHITE STEAMER CAR
WINS DOUBLE VICTORY

HARRISBURG. Pa. I-ay THE
judges in the endurance 1u. Ct the Har-
risburg Automobile Clubs from this CITY
20 Philadelphia, which began on Mon
day and ended Tuesday afternoon. de-
cided that the White Steamer. Of Wal
yer White, was entitled 10 he victory
in Class A. and also TO the trophy offer
ed last year. for which four cars were
tied
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
DUAL MEET OFF.

PHILADELPHIA, NV THE dual
meet scheduled for May between Cor
nell and Pennsylvania has been called
OF. The official statement from Cor
nell is: 1T was deemed advisable 10
cancel the meet, owing 20 misdirecte ed
correspondence in regard 70 IL, and al
ensuing delay of two weeks in the ar
rangements and negotiat ons." This
meet was hailed as a sign of returning
friendliness between Cornell and Penn.
sylvania. That leaves the QuaKvrs, Ike
Michigan, without a duai meet previOu.
10 the l. c. A A. A A. games.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
SUSPICIOUS.

''Wiu We accept a years subscription
in advance2
THAT depends, Peieg," answered the
editor OF the Plunkville Palladium.
What is IL that we want suppressed %
Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
CAN'T GUST ,EM.

Il VIII not resign under frer'
w hat n we withdraw our charres2
Touched by that proof of your con.
fdence, 7 shall continue TO represent
you. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-05-07

The fact that Dayy Altizer IS round
ing into shape. although sOnlew what
slowly. is q big hit with the fans.
Davy arrives Just In time to take the
place Of Jim Delehanty. who is still
out as a result OF the spiking he re-
ccived in Philadelphia. At present Al
The Washington times., 1908-05-07
Ns..EEINs:

The Oldest Of the oldest inhabitants
could hardly remember any worse
stretch OF weather than we have had
for the past forty-eight hours, aE1
Manager CantillOn was this morning
forced to call off the game he-e for
this afternoon between Washington and
the Athletics. The game with the same
team was called of yesterday. and that
Of the day before with New York was
also called off.
Considering it has been almost too
wet TO 81. -, 10 wet a whistle for the
past two days, there is mighty little
prospect that we Will see a game to-
morrow between Washington and the
Athletics. When the schedule was
adopted the unusual feature of five
games here hand running with the Ath-
letics this series was one OF its many
curiosities, and the constant downpoUr
looks like a protest on the part OF the
weather man against such an unor-
thOdOx arrangement
Despite the apparent uselessness 81
the proceeding. Manager Cantiilon Is
insisting upon his henchmen reporting
at the ball park every day at $50.
where they sit around beInoan their
luck. then take seagoing street cars
for the big city. His object, he eX-
planned, was TO keep them in the habit
Of reporting at the battlefield every day
they could get there without the aid Of
an ambulance, which habit, he figured.
would help some in the gentle tendency
to be on hand promptly for practice
when the heavens are plugged and the
cruel strife is resumed.
It IS most soothing 10 hear the en-
cOuraging words of Connie Mack about
our team, but the utterances Of the
Athletics manager are but statements
OF the feelings of Jim Mcclure, the
Boston manager. and Clark Griffith,
the New York manager. They did not
talk so freely concerning their dread
Of sudden rallies and late recoveries by
Cantllon's men. but the hurried way
in which they changed pitchers on the
slightest provocaticn and switched their
batting orders showed they were IN
fear Of getting a sudden jolt even when
their games were apparently won. As
Washington took two from Boston. two
from the Athletics. one from New York,
and as due to get another from New
York when rain ended that series. the
wisdom OF the other managers in pre-
pairing 10 stave off the worst was easily
seen
The fact that Dayy Altizer is round
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25

cal and scientific agriculture to be
found in the South. The following
! courses are offered:
Dairying. three years course; Dairy
Husbandry, two years course; Swine
Raising, two years course; Beef
Raising, three years course; Slaugh-
tering, two years course; Fruit Rails
ing, two years course; General Farm
ing, two years course; Truck-garden-
ing, two years course; Care and Man
agement of Cattle and Stock, two
years course; Poultry Raising, two
years course.
In addition there is a special Post
Graduate Course OF one or two years
provided for graduates Of High
Schools and Colleges. We are espec-
tally anxious TO have a large number
of agricultural students who have
finished high school or college cours-
es. Any young man who is mbi-
tious enough TO finish any of the
courses above mentioned can readily
secure immediate employment at
good salaries.
Opportunities are now open to 500
young men and women who may wish
TO take any of the above courses of
instruction. The cost of board Is
$3.50 per month. No charge for in
struction. For further Information
address,
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Principal.
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
POLITICAL BLUNDERERs.

We have regarded with amaze
ment the actions and attitudes OF the
colored men who have decided not "a
support the candidacy OF Hon. VII.
liam II. Tart and we have observed
with equanimity the "back-nanded
Hicks that have come from Fairview
near Lincoln. Nebraska where Mr.
Bryan resides. In our Judgment. for
political stupidity and downright
laundering, the action Of the colored
men concerned is without a parallel
in recent political history.
Let as see. The Republican Ma
/ tional Convention ignored the pro
tests of the colored leaders at Chica-
30 and nominated the residuary le
gatee and heir apparent OF President
Roosevelt. That the Party was fully
cognizant OF the whitening effect
Of its attitude was fully ap-
parent by its drastic declaration
in the platform relative to the polit-
ical rights of the Negro. Taken
from the standpoint Of words. no
colored man In the United States
could have demanded more in the
way of positive declaration upon
this subject.
We have carefully analysed the
utterancf from every angle and we
are free TO admit that from every
viewpoint, it is ali that the heart Of
any AfrO-American could wish. II
its declarations are to be accepted
at face value. then even the famous
Brownsville happening Will be salts
factorially settled by a Republican
Congress and a Republican Presi-
dent.
But no colored citizen of inteHi-
gence believes this. The Negro maI-
contents did not wait for Mr.. Bryan
to be nominated. They should have
known that he was at that time in
the twilight land Of success for he
was short Of the necessary two-thirds
vote to nominate him at Denver. If
we are to accept the rosy declarations
OF those who opposed him.
The Negro committee had a most
satisfactory conference with him and
instead Of keeping the matter TO
themselves. they proceeded to go to
Bishop Alexander Walters and give
out a full report OF the result OF the
conference. Here is what the report
as published in the New York World
says:
Bishop Alexander Walters of the
Methodist Zion Church, received yes
terday the report of a committee of
Negro clergymen and educators who
called on William ]. Bryan few DAYS
ago TO ascertain his views and atti-
tude toward their race. Sc salts
factory were his replies considered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
A Great Opportunity for Young Men
Who Desire an Agricultural
Education.

Many of the young men who have
finished the courses in agriculture at
the Tuskegee Institute are command
ing salaries ranging from $50 to
500 per month. The graduates OF
this Department of the school are
successfully employed as Instructors,
or as managers of important agricul-
tural operations. The school has an
agricultural faculty of twenty instruc
tors; men who have received their
training In the best agricultural
schools OF the country.
Young colored men and women
VINO desire to take courses in practi-
cal and scientific agriculture are now
offered the best opportunity to pur-
sue such courses In one OF the largest
and best equipped schools for practi-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
Literary Note.

This paragraph from a Georgia ex-
change; He made enough out of the
literary business TO buy "a teu-acre
farm and q Georgia mule. and now he
has decided 20 settle down 90 genuine
business. We have known lots of
literary fellows, bat this is the only
instance whore one ever got rich
enough at il To invest in this way"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25

MIR. Dabbs tells what he intends 10
do and it is his right and privilege.
We are not calling him a renegade,
a deserter, traitor or a man who has
betrayed the race with which he is
identified. President Roosevelt Is
supporting Democrats and Democrat
ic policies and if Mr.. George Dabbs
and his kind choose TO do the same
thing, we have no words of criticism
to pass upon them.
1t seems 10 us that this is a
mighty charitable view Of the situa-
ton. Now on the other hand A
some Of us with the lights before us
choose TO support Hon. William II.
Taft and other devotees of the "big
stick" we cannot see that AR. Dabbs
and his colleagues should have any
right to complain
We grant that the time is at hand
for the colored people OF the North
TO emphasize their hostility and OPP
position TO certain features of the
present Republican MANAGEMENT.
Right here in this city. white Repub-
leans are holding alleged Republican
meetings where Negroes are Just as
vigorously excluded as though they
belonged TO some other Party.
The question is. what shall we do
TO remedy these conditions? AIr.
Dabbs says "Vote for Mr.. Bryan. 30
Mr.. Du Bots says the same thing or
vice versa. Some of us believe that
We should stay from the polls. while
some others think that we should
vote for the Socialist candidates and
some others think that we should
support the Prohibiuonist candidates
AS for as. we are Analysing the
relative advantages and disadyanta-
ges OF each proposition and leaving
our people as individuals TO think
and decide for themselves i'm the
premises. We think that we are
correct though when we say that I'm
The light of the platform itself. free
from underground Information. some
of which we have cited i'm these re-
marks. the Republican platform de-
claration is far ahead of anything
upon the subject as enunciated by
any OF the national parties now clam
oriug for recognition.
We are waiting for Mr.. Bryan's
letter of acceptance and we presume
that. like the platform, it will be
silent upon the race question. 1t
would bee we'll TO understand though
that two-thirds Of the Democratic
Party is made up of States south OF
the Mason and Dixon line and that
two-thirds OF these States have en-
grated p their platform and pri-
mary declarations the alleged fact
that this is white nuns govern
ment. II any OF the Democratic lead
ors have given any assurances as to
the recognition OF the colored man 8
political rights. we shall be pleased
TO be enlightened upon that subject.
Stih. we have been badly treated
and If voting for Bryan will give a
black eye" to the "lIy-white" ele-
ments OF the Republican Party. vote
for him, and-"May the good Lord
have mercy upon your soul"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25

The teaching is free. The cost of
board, including furnished room.
light, fuel, laundering, etc. Is $3.50
per month. The entrance fee Is 81
20 be paid in cash by each student
when he registers. Students will be
given the opportunity 10 work out
much of the $3.50 in some cases all
or IT. Lack of means should not
keep any one from entering the Bible
School. If the student is not afraid
OF word and study he will succeed.
For further information address
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Principal.
luskesee institute, Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25

Tommy Post one OF the many STAGE
folk living at the house on Grove
street burned recently, was the heavi-
est loser OF the actors stopping there.
He lost niSh'shirt and a red ban.
danna handkerchief. and the leg Of one
pair OF trousers was water soaked. he
will take immediate steps 10 reolcuish
his wardrobe.-ldaho Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
The Demand for an Educated
Ministry.
Alabama.

Realizing the demand among the
Negro people for an educated min
istry, The Tuskegee Normal and IN
dustriai Institute conducts in con-
nection with its other Departments
a Bible Training School. The courses
or study are so arranged that. not
only ministers and licentiates NAV
be benefited, but those also Who de-
sire to do better missionary work or
become intelligent Sunday School
teachers.
The chief aim OF the Bible Training
School is to afford a comprehensive
knowledge of the English Bible and
TO implant in the hearts OF those who
attend an ambition to dedicate their
lives to the elevation and Christian
ization of their people. Daily sun
Elementary exercises designed To in
still habits OF sobriety, cleanliness
regularity and accuracy are provided
The teaching is wholly undenomina-
uonai, the Intention being NOT to
oppose or antagonize any theological
work being done elsewhere. but in
stead 10 assist all denominations.
During the past year, the enroll
ment in the Bible Training School
has been satisfactory, but the oppor-
tunity is now provided for a consid-
erabiy larger number.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
ODD weddino cin

One OF the newest things in the way
OF wedding present is a set OF push
buttons for every room In the house
They were OF beaten gold and jade
pale ones for the light decorated
rooms and dark ones for the heavier
decorations. This is new idea. but
some one has suggested gold keys as
even newer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-25
Chilaren's S!eep

AS a general rule the lad at school
between the ases OF Is end 1e re-
quires nine 10 ten hours sleep. Grow
Ing boys need 4 large amount OF sleep.
and when this is denied them, neither
their bodies nor their minds can de-
yelop properly. An English authority
POINTS out this lack of hours of rest
tails most heavily on the clever boys.