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The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
BOSTON FANSSENO
WIRE To NAv|N

According TO dispatches from Bos-
ton. the fans Of that city have sent
President Frank j. Navin, of the De.
message, inqulring saucily regarding
the value he places today on the SER
vices of Pitcher Cy Young.
Up till noon the message had not
arrived at baseball headquarters.
There is no occasion for the Bos-
ton fans to get sore." said Mr.. Navin.
Nobody admires the old boy more than
do. / merely said that when Boston
gets through with him he wouldn't be
worth five cents TO anybody else.
Anybody with common sense will
recognize this as true
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

score on Rossman's inield out. tax
ing no chances OF losing In an effort
to save Cy Young his shutout.
This must be esteemed a most sap
lent bit OF business.
Taken all In all. the Boston crowd
looked pretty good. Mcconnell. who
has been leading the league batters
most OF the season. acted the real
hitter and seemed to field much bet.
ter than we have been led TO expect
The outfleld made good, apparently,
as Gessler hit. and Thoney and era
vath pulled down a raft OF long flies
and played their gardens with equal
judgment and execution.
The McGuires are here again today
and will probably use Morgan, the
spitball artist, in the box. Mullin or
Suggs looks the logical Detroit pitch
ing selection, though Jennings is
working his pitchers out OF turn quite
regularly these days.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
Noteworthy Events in the
American League Race

Young pitched what should have
been a shut-out game and beat tho
Tigers 10 I, Gessler's triple being
the real cause Of the Boston soor-
ing.
Chicago and st. Louis split their
double-hesder, each team winning
one Of those 2 to 1 games. Powell
and Walsh were the winning
tWirlers.
New York made five errors be-
hind Manning and Cleveland
romped in to victory behind Der.
ger. 10 to 1.
Three Of the four games played
in the American league yesterday
were finished with the same score
q to I.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

I seem TO like that play and have cut II
from their repertoire
Schmidt liz back In his old catching
form and Detroit will not need to wor-
ry more regarding the backstoppins
unless accidents occur
Killifer again distinguished himself
| by some pretty fielding. His Knocking
down OF drive In tho seventh delayed
the Boston second run.
How tho Boston club can succeed
with foot on the chest OF each play
er is more than the average supersti-
tious fan can understand
Crawford and Cobb were up twice in
the middle stages with man on sec
ond and one out but hit three flies TO
Cravath and one to Thoney.
old Cy had the crowd with him all
through. They wanted tho home team
TO win but Were not loath TO give the
veteran credit for stopping him.
, The crowd whooped 1t up some when
Thoney, the worlds record holder for
| the trip down to first base. hit into n
fast double play. Downs TO Rossman.
Mcintyre started tho Detroit batting
with fly TO Cravath. Schaefer lifted
one to Thoneys Crawford showed fine
| impartiality by handing one To Gessler.
Big Frank Laporte Is still with the
| Boston club but isn't able TO wedge
| himself into the game on account OF
the fine form shown by Mcconnell and
| Lord.
There was once famous old Boston
club that wore red hose and this ac-
counts for tho reversion to type which
! is 80 emphasized by the present Amer
| lean league crew
The first time up SieVer got two
! strikes on Gessler and then sneaked
one over when the Doc was waving his
| hand at a friend In the grandstand.
But he got even soon after.
Sam Crawford tried hard TO get 10
| Gessier's decisive drive and missed II
by the smallest sort OF n margin. Cobb
was backing UP and got the ball back
| in time 20 stop the Doc at third.
SLAYER got his usual dose. II In doubt
| full ~ any OF the other twirlers would
| have Jared much better. however. still
| one of the Fingers who can also bat
| might have helped considerably at two
| stages OF the conflict.
| Cobb's throw TO the plate. retiring
Unglaub after the latter had tripled
| and was trying to score on Wagner
fly. was as fine IA piece OF heaving as
| anything the fans have been able &c
| gloat over for some time.
| CriRer had to take some joshlng
1 when he let Downs foul fall inside the
! grounds without going after IL. How
| ever, Red shortly after lined one dowr
the foul line which enabled the busy
Mr. Cravath 10 make his best catch Of
| the day.
O'Ieary looked out OF place on the
| second base side OF the diamond wher'
| he played after Downs had been bench
| ed to let Mullin hit. Charlie, however
! handled himself very neatly there anC
was on the spot when the occasion de
| handed o..
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
PITTSBURGER TO PLAY
LOCAL CHESS CHAMP

The Detroit Checker and Chess club
announces the coming to Detroit on
Monday. June is, of Luton. OF Pitts.
burg, one of the most prominent
American chess masters. Mr.. Luton
will play an exhibition with Schiff.
man, the Detroit champion. and may
indulge in some other matches.
The general public is invited to
witness the play, which will take place
at the clubs rooms. 1853 Griswold.
corner OF Michigan-ave, room IL.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
wneelmen Announce stag Moonlight

The Detroit Wheelmen announce a
stag moonlight. TO be given on Tues
day evening, June 16, and a real sur
prise is promised in the line OF enter
tainment. Members are free. but In
vited guests may accompany the party
for so cents. The boat leaves the foot
OF Woodward-ave. at s O'Clock sharp.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
Malloy ls Hit Hard.

Herman Malloy made his debut for
Indianapolis in the American asso-
citation Thursday and was batted out
OF the box by Toledo, Armour's men
getting six hits of him in less than
three innings, and scoring four runs.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
THE BIG LEAGUE RACES GLANCE
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Boston ]. Chicago 1 C7 innings, dark
ness).
\ Pittsburg s, Philadelphia 3.
81. Louis Z. New York g..
Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 1.
Today's Games.
Chicago at Boston
Pittsburg at Philadelphia
81. Louis at New York
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
BY PAUL n. BRUSkE.

Lest any OF his many friends
should accost the gentlemanly and
scholarly president OF the Detroit
Baseball club with the following
query viz. to wit, namely, i.e.:
WOULD YOU GIVE FIVE CENTS
FOR HIM NOW?" the writer OF this
ity, that Mr.. Navin says he never
said II.
II Mr.. Navin had the chance he
would doubtless be ready To give up
., quite chunk of coin for Old Cy
SO yesterday, had Cy been on the
market. Or the day before.
Mr.. Navin desires IL strictly IN
derstood that he never did say
Old Cy wasn't worth five cents.
He admits saying that. when
the Boston club was through with
Cy, he wouldn't be worth five
cents to any other club In the
league, Detroit included, and this
same statement would undoubted-
iy apply to any other pitcher
when he reaches the end Of his
big league rope.
Nobody would care TO see the grand
be butchered after his effectiveness
was gone and that sort OF a morbid
use would be the sole manner
IN which the veteran could be made
profitable In baseball after his arm
had given way. Mr.. Navin isn't buy.
ing baseball mummies When Bos-
ton Is through with Cy-if that umo
ever 'comes-he will be through with
ho nhah vir
substance OF Mr.. Navin's diagnosis
of the situation.
or course It was unfortunate that
Cy should drop in so soon after this
Navin controversy and pitch such an
unhallowed game against the Tigers
as he turned of yesterday.
HE MAY HAVE BEEN BETTER
AT SOME STAGE OR OTHER OF
HIS QUARTER-CEN OF
PITCHING, BUT THAT is GER.
TAINLY TO BE DOUBTED. Detroit
scored run while being trimmed up.
to /, but Cy wasn't to blame for
that. Had he received support 10
match his pitching but one Detroit
runner would have reached third and
that one would have expired there.
To the most exciting piece OF base
running the Bennett park field hac
seen this year. in which Ty Cobb
hook advantage of a weak throwing
arm and a momentary tumble on
Thoney's part to go from first TO
third, Immediately following his sim
gle. was due the fact that Detroit
scored at all and this came in the
ninth when Boston had two-run
lead.
Cy seemed to have all his old speed
and his curve was breaking finely
He was apparently able to strike
somebody out whenever he really
needed to and the crowd rendered him
a real ovation In the eighth inning
when he came to bat. II was due MIN
too.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain, neat kind. that
looks right Times Printing Co., Is
John R-st. Phone 149S.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

Boston being one OF the three clubs
against whom Eddie Siever is said TO
retain effectiveness, Hughie jennings
sent the southpaw TO the slab TO faco
the veteran. Eddie pitched pretty
fair sort OF game except in one in
ming when he allowed three singles
and a triple. the last mentioned swat
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

'Batted for Downs I'm the eighth.
ssBatted for Siever I'm the eighth.
n y "
Detroit. o o o o o Il
Boston. o q 2 O o. 2
Hits--on siever y I'm y innings, or
KiIiian 1 I'm 1 inning. Three-bssc hits
--Gcssler, Unglaub. Sacrifice hits
schaefer, kilIifer. stolen bases-Mc-
ConnelI. First base on bnlls--killian 4.
Left ON bases-Detroit 4, Boston ..
struck out-By Sfever 2, by Young s.
Double plays-Cobb and Schmidt
Downs and Rosemary kiIIifer, Downs
and Rossmnn. Time--1i4O. Umpires-
Sheridan and Egan. Attendance--3257
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Boston 2. Detroit /.
st. Louis I'll. Chicago 1--2.
(Second game\i1 innings)
Cleveland 10. New York 1.
Today's. Games.
Boston at Detroit
Philadelphia at 81. Louis
Washington at Chicago
New York at Cleveland:
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
REAL RACER IS
THIS S|GN|N ORETTA

LONDON. June, 5.-The Italian
horse Signinoretta that won the Der
by Wednesday took The Oaks stakes
today.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

job Printing done right. Times Print
e,g Co.. rs John R..st Phone itsS.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
Reduced Rates Grand Rapids and Re
turn, via Michigan Central.

Account Knights TempIar meeting.
Tickets at reduced rate will be sold
June 8, ., 10: limited TO return June
18th. See agents for full particulars.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05
Pitcher stockdsIe claims thar Memphis

threw games I'm the Southern league
20 the champion Atlantas last fall.
The object was. he says. 10 increase
the gate for the closing series. Man
ager Babb viii be investig ated.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

league will throw out all games
where he finds teams OF Ids league
carrying over IL men. the number al
lowed in that league.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
PEpRIcKTowN.

After being under treatment in the Uni
versity hospital, Philadelphia for several
weeks, Eugene Sparks has returned hom e.
Samuel Picken has moved from Peuns-
grove into James Sweeten's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell, of Phila.
spent Sunday at the home of Edward M.
Justice.
Government surveyors are surveying Old
mans creek.
Mrs. E. Shaw, of Burlington, is visiting
Rev. and Mrs. ]. E. Shaw at the M. E. par
sonage.
The Junior League, with their superin-
tendent, Mrs. Isaac Pedrick, held picnic
in the Literary School grove last Friday
afternoon. A treat of ice cream was given
the children.
Harry Munyan has had piano placed in
his home.
Miss Lizzie Swayerly entertained Miss
Edna Fillmore, of Atlantic City, over Sun
day.
Warren Pedriek, of Phila., was a visitor
in town on Sunday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04

then borrow and pay it back later. Az this
Mr.. Young even promised to allow the
Mayor and Council TO ride in harouche in
Ehe front Of the parade, but as the Sunshine
Society did not get invited to parade, His
Honor had lost interest.
At former meeting Council had ordered
|cement walks laid on some streets, and the
borough offered to loan the money TO any
|one who was short. The contractors said
'they would not do the work unless the bor-
|0ugh was more prompt in settlement of the
bills as they have only 80 days In which to
pay for their cement, and cannot wait five
months for their pay. Council would not
lvouch for any shorter time on the payment
Of bills, but if they wanted bonds they
could have any kind.
In making plea for money for the
Fourth of July celebration, editor CIVIL
liams made mistake when he told the
Mayor that Congressman 81. G. Loudensla-
ger had been requested to make speech
here on that day, as no man, no matter how
small, cares to bow down TO friend be has
deserted
Ex-Mayor Hannold made his regular
complaints of the streets being in such poor
condition that his ice melts before can get
it served.
The borough clerk was authorized to no.
tify Supt. Lowell, Of the Penna R. r., to
discontinue allowing trains to stand on the
crossings.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
RARNsHoRo.

Joseph Shuster, Esq, lost valuable
horse from ptomaine poison last Monday
morning.
Mine host W. A. Jessup, broke one of
the fingers of the right hand last Friday
evening playing base ball with the boys.
School closed in Mantua township for the
term. All Of the teachers, with the exoep-
tion Of three, at the Mantua school, have
been retained for another term.
A sad case Of drowning occurred of Sun
set Lake last Sunday. A little boy between
four and five years old, while fishing along
the bank, fell overheard, and was drowned.
No one was in sight at the time it occurred
and when he was missed the searchers found
his body floating on the water. He be-
longed TO family who have summer
house on the east side Of the lake, and were
down from Philadelphia spending the day.
Thursday evening the Barnsboro Academy
graduates will have their commencement in
the b. E. Church. Exercises will begin at
7.45 o'clock, and program has been ar
ranged that will give our youthful talent a
chance to talk. The graduates are Miss
Ruth Applebee and Frank Mcfarland.
The Barnsboro base ball team was to play
The Redwood team last Saturday, but ow-
ing to the dampness OF the day, and the
OF their suits, IL was postponed I'M
ill further notice
We now have new toll-gate keeper.
Mr.. Joseph jackson moved back to Phila-
delphia last Thursday morning
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04

IF this wet season continues much long
er the result will be a matter of much con-
sequence, )" said Secretary Franklin Dye, of
the State Board Of Agriculture, in discuss
ing the effect Of so much rain on she crops.
AS it is" be continued, very little corn
has been planted, although ordinarily the
planting begins about May in South Jer-
ssy. In many cases where the ground has
been prepared for planting, the work will
have to be done over again." Mr.. Dye said
that in some instances garden truck had
been injured by the rain. Particularly is
this true Of strawberries. The hay and po-
tato crops, be declared, would not be
injured.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
cADoRA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Faunce of Camden, who
haye been spending sometime with their
daughter, Mrs. Irwin, of this place, have re-
turned home.
James Carson and wife moved their
household goods into their new bungalow
on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Lanning and children OF
Pennsgrove is spending a few days with
Mrs. George Watson.
Patrick Collins and family spent Sunday
with Benjamin Murphy and wife.
Miss Rebecca was given a pleasant sur
prise on last Wednesday evening. Tuesday,
June 3rd, was her birthday, and Rebecca
was looking for party on that date, and
had been showing her friends how she
would act when they surprised her, but we
will just add when they came week before
her birthday and really did surprise her she
forgot to act the way she had practiced. An
enjoyable evening was spent by all. Re-
treshments were served TO SO guests Miss
Rebecca received several gifts. At late
hour the guests departed wishing her many
more such birthdays
Joseph Richards and family spent Decor,
alton Day with their son John of this place.
Mrs. Emma Schoch and daughter Mel
issa spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs.
Carrie Wurst of Mt. Zion.
Mrs. Mary Cade has been quite i'll the
past week, but is improving at this time.
Her sister, Miss Abbie Mullen, of Mantua,
is staying with her for short time.
Our residents all spent Decoration Day at
their homes contented under the circum-
stances. Hanson Cade attended the parade
at Pitman in the afternoon, and although it
still stormed they made very good show
ing. The evening was fine one, no dust,
and everyone turned out to help end the
day in holiday style.
Everett Schoch received bad fall from
his bicycle on last Sunday evening. He
was riding slowly when his bicycle broke,
throwing him to the ground. He received
several bad bruises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and children Of
Philadelphia, spent Sunday at Henry
Keans.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
CROSS KEYS.

1853 south BEoad street. Woodbury.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
NEwRoLD AND wEsTvlLLE.

George L. Barker, the real estate agent,
is doing his share Of business Of late. Last
week he sold large tract Of land in Plum
vile to Mr.. E. G.. Cox, and on Monday sold
Aye cottages
The grammar school commencement Of
Deptford township, will be held in the M.
P. Church, Westville, next Friday evening,
June 9Th. A very lengthy program has
been arranged by the graduates and schol-
sars.
Lovers of the national game, base ball,
were very much disappointed last Satur-
day, owing to the heavy downpour of rain
which prevented the much talked of game
between the Chester team and the locals,
and it looks as though we would not have
an opportunity to see these two teams play
again this year, as manager Davis schedule
is filed up to Labor Day. The attraction
next Saturday will be the strong West End
team of Camden, and an exciting game is
looked for.
Memorial services were held in the West
vile M. P. Church last Sunday evening, and
the seating capacity of the church was taxed
TO its utmost, those arriving late being CON-
PEELED to stand throughout the entire SER
vice. The church was beautifully decorated,
those in charge displaying remarkable taste
IN this respect. Flags, muskets, knapsacks,
canteens, eagles, sabres, and tri-eolored
streamers were in evidence all over the
church. Two vacant chairs with floral trib-
utes were placed on each side of the reading
desk in memory of the departed during the
past year from Cavalry Post, No. So. Quite
a number Of veterans living in this section
/ s., IA NJ.
35, of Philadelphia, Westville Council, No.
29l, Jr. o. .. A. NJ, and Westville Coun-
Gil, No. $50, Daughters of Liberty, attended
the service in body.
b A very neat 4-page folder has been issued
by Harry w. Cohill giving the schedule Of
Ethe base ball team for the season of 1908,
HalsO the names of the players and the Exc
Keutive Committee of the Association. If you
have not received one, stop in and ask for it.
I Don't fail to see the display Of the Inter-
national Correspondence School, of Scran-
ton, Penna., in Cohill's window on Broad
way. A representative of the school is in
attendance to enlighten you on any question
desired.
George NJ. Hall, Of Newbold, having
purchased the property formerly owned by
Joseph Sitley, corner Railroad avenue and
Pine street is making extensive improve
ments The buildings haye all been newly
painted, cement walks are being laid, and
a metal awning will be placed in the front
and on the Pine street side.
Lovers of good singing should be present
next Tuesday evening at the Newbold Bap-
tist Church, where a recital will be held by
Miss Rachel L. Jessup, reader, assisted by
Mrs Clara B. Keiser, eontralto soloist; Miss
Bessie Hustled, pianist and accompanies.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
BLAckwoop.

The Blackwood base ball team expect to
play the West End team of Camden on
their grounds here on next Saturday after
noon. No games were played here last Sat-
urday Decoration Day on account Of rain.
A lawn party and festival will be held at
the home Of L. S. Fox, near Laurel Springs,
tonight Thursday Proceeds for the
building Of the new hall for the Blackwood
Grange.
Quite number Of the boys OF the We
nonah Military Academy camped here sew
eral days last week. They attended church
in body last Sunday evening in the Pres
byterian Church here.
Miss Evelyn Fl. Monroe of Camden spent
several days Of last week with Miss Flea F.
Jennings.
Mrs. Harry Reynor Of Collingswood spent
Monday with her sister, Mrs A. Lawson.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. of Chews attended
divine seryices in the Methodist Church
here on last Sunday morning.
Mrs. + r. Brace entertained on Monday,
her daughter, Mrs. Edward Wilson Of Phila
delphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04

Lewis Williams lost horse last Satur-
day. We did not hear the cause of DEATH
Charles Collins stepped away from his
horse last Sunday morning in the church
yard. The horse ges in hurry and started
out Of the yard and left Charles and his
wife standing and looking at him rnn He
reached home in safety and was caught by
his son, who drove back after Mr.. G. and
wife
NJ. Tice aud wife, Of Clayton, are spend
ing some time with DaYid Bates.
Mrs. Robinson and daughter, Of Phlla..
who haye been the guests Of Rev. 4. 6.
Fourier.and wife, have returned TO their
home.
The Junior Mechanics here took in sever
new members last week.
Decoration Day was quietly observed
here. The Home Guards went to Turner
vile cemetery in the morning and returned
TO tee cemetery here, amid the heavy storm.
The saluting was done very systematically
in she cemetery hers; lunch was served as
r. Fishers.
Florence, the five-year-eld daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duncan, fell ont Of a
cherry tree one day last week and broke her
arm just above the wrist. AS shis writing
she is getting along nicely.
The Board Of Trustees Of the church met
last Monday evening and organized by the
election OF Richard Evans, ST., president !;
s. E. Tombleson, treasurer, and J. G. Cur
~, secretary. The Board will meet here
after the first Monday evening Of every
month.
Frank Williams is talking Of disposing OF
his property here and locating al Pitman.
The young folks are practicising for
Children's Day, which will be observed
Sunday, June IA.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04

About twenty relatives and friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Pierce gave them a
surprise at their home on High street last
evening, the occasion being the fifth ami
yersary Of their wedding. Gifts appropriate
to the event were feature Of the occasion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04
Dr.HeSS Stock Food
The Scientific Compound for
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep.
Horses

DR.. Hess Stock Food cures
dropsical condition, resulting from
failure of the blood to secure
proper nutrition.
It expels worms and removes
the cause.
It cures painting due to debili-
ty, also coughs and skin diseases
It is a wonderful aid in prepar-
ing horses for market, asst builds
up flesh, muscle and bone and
quickly gets the animal into the
best possible condition.
It is equally beneficial for hor-
ses of all ages and under all con-
ditions.
Cattle
Or. Hess Stock Food is a par
PECULIARLY profitable article for
cattle raisers.
II is a guaranteed flesh and
milk producer.
Itregulates the digestive system
and thus enables the animal to
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-04

Miss Idella Avis, one Of Glassboro.s
High School pupils, is elected sue.
cessor to Miss Kittering at Evan.