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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-20
GEORGETOWN, CREW
READY FOR BUSINESS

Coach Harry Vail of the Georgetown
crews put his varsity over the four-mile
course last Friday for the final long row
before the big intercollegiate race with
New York University on the Potomac
May 8.
From now on the varsity will be sent
over the new Henley course daily until
the day before The contest. The men
are in fair condition and as far advanced
in their training as the coach desires
at this season of the year.
Up TO this time the men who are big
and rangy have not developed much
speed. but have a long. powerful stroke
with a wicked catch and are well to-
gether. During the coming week the
coach will insist on short. hard rows. so
he told the men at the close OF yester-
expect no mercy from his hands IL they
do not show the speed that Vail is certain
they have il 1t can only be brought out.
There was one change In the boat the
latter part of the week. Rodriguez. the
lfghtest man In the boat, who has been
rowing at No. on the starboard side.
was relegated to the second boat and his
place filled by Powers. who is about ten
pounds heavier. The coach believes that
this change will Strengthening starboard
side. which has been little weak all
season. Powers never sat in shell be-
fore last fall when he rowed on tine fresh
man class crew. His advancement has
been steady. as he was looked upon as a
good man in the second boat this spring.
and If he can master the form he VIII
probably be a fixture in his present posi-
ton.
Arrangements are being. rapidly CON-
pleted by the local and the New York
manager for the first intercollegiate boat
race ever held on the Potomac. From
present indications 1t looks as II the
two colleges would choose the up-river
course with slight turn. and the finish
at the bridge. Were ii not for the OBJ
struction of the Three Sisters islands.
which lie about half mile above Aque-
duct bridge, there would be ample room
for the mile and $50 yards distance
straightaway course. As 1T IL now there
is over q mile strafghtaway. and local au-
thorities declare the course one OF the
finest in the country for sprint racing.
The New York University crew Is hard
at work upon the Harlem river. Several
of their last years crack eight are again
In the boat. and they are more familiar
local boys. Georgetown Is known to have
the heavier crew. however. and Will try
hard to win. as this race will go far to-
ward determining whether the Washing
tonians will 60 to Poughkeeps.e this
June or not.
The GEORGETOWN management expects to
put on some preliminary races before the
big race. and the afternoons sport should
bring out large crowd. There will be
no base ball game on the heights on that
day as the Georgetown nine plays the
Middies at Annapolis. and besides there is
large part Of the Washington public
that has always followed rowing and
will welcome the introduction of inter-
collegiate races into the District.
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FRANK SHERMAN TO
BE WELCOMED HOME

The many friends, of Frank Sherman In
this city. are going TO give him big re-
ception at the Royal this evening. For
the second time in his career Sherman
Is champion pool player OF the Inned
States. his victory Saturday I'm the big
tournament In Chicago max ng his record
stand for the week six victories and one
defeat Weston was tied with him Fri
day night. but Sherman won his game
Saturday, and ex-Champion Hueston de-
feaied Weston. which pushed Frank into
first place.
Through his modest and gentlemanly.
qualities Frank Sherman has become
great faeort tie in this city among the pool
and billiard players. These friends W.
give him welcome home tonight tnsl
will make the pool champion sit up and
notice things.
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GEHRING TO~PITCH
FOR NATIONALS TODAY

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. April 2O.-The Highland
ers* and Joe Cantillon's Nationals will
hook up for the second battle of the
series at American League Park this
afternoon and the probabilities are Big
Chief Griffith will send the Nebraska
miller. Fred Glade. to the firing line.
New York fans have not yet had an OPP
portunity to. see the former Brownie per-
form. in a Highland uniform. and the
Metropolitan debut of this noted pur-
veyor OF shoots and slants is awaited with
interest.
Opposed to Glade will be Hank Gehring.
in whom Cantfllon this season will place
much dependence. If Saturdays eleven
inning set-to is sample OF the ball the
Highlanders and Nationals intend to fur
nish. the fans are due to witness nerve
racking tussles both today and tomorrow.
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NATIONALS RECORD IN
BATTING AND FIELDING

The following tables show the work of
the Nationals during the first week OF the
championship season, when they played
four games winning one and losing three.
not a very creditable record. to be sure.
but they will improve as the season ad-
vances. They are not batting up to the
standard of which they are capable. and
when the nervousness Of their young re-
cruits wears away there will be a differ
ent story to tell. Delehanty is doing fine
~. both in batting and fielding. Burns
did great work up to the eleventh inning.
and probably would have won his game II
he had been kept in the box. The figures
below give their work up to yesterday:
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Marine Corps. ...... 2
Company H. 4

Earned runs-Maguire. Bell. De Hart, Gibson.
La Faivre Trip. De Witt. Mullin, Neues. Fidst
base by errors Marines. 3; Company II. 2. Left
on bases-Marines. 8; Company II, 4. First base
pItched-By Gibson. b; by Meister, O. Hits made
on Gibson. Z; of Meister, II. Struck out-By
Gibson, 8; by Meister, 10. Home run-GibsOn.
Two-bHse hit-Mullin. Stolen bases-Marines.
Double plays-Flynn to Mcguire: Neues to Trip
to Wilkinson Hit by piteher-By Gibson. l; by
Smith, I: Austermann 3. UmpireAMr. H.
O'Shea. Engineer Corps. Time Of game-1 hour
and IS minutes.
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MEXICO CITY, April 30.-claude M.
Butlen Is the first lawn tennis champion
Of Mexico. - (
He won the title in brilliant style sSatur-
day from Harvey McQuistou. runner up
in the singles competition Of the first in
ternational lawn tennis tournamsnt.
. Butlen won in straight sets. 81. 11-9 and
6-2s :
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conditions and the industrial depression,
the opening Of the base ball season Tues
day last will compare fayorably in point
Of attendance and in general enthusiasm
with the many successful ones that pre-
coded it. No greater tribute to the popu-
larfty OF the national pastime could be
conceived than the attendance at the
opening of the American League season
In Boston and New York. With the Their
mometer working around the low forties
and wind cavOrting around at a twenty
five-mile- an-hour gate, 1t is apt to be
physically uncomfortable. But. notwith-
standing. the largest crowd ever within
the gates in the two cities was in at
tendance. proving conclusively that Crit
fifth and MCGUIRE are going to get their
full share Of the patronage this season.
Not until the clubs have played around
the whole circuit can the able dopesters
~ an intelligent line on the relative
strength of the contending teams. During
the winter months there were q number
Off wholesale deals in both leagues. and
each Of the clubs figuring in them claimed
that it got the better of the transaction,
but that can be demonstrated only by
performance. In the American League,
the big deal was made between New York
and st. Louis. Grif :is inclined to think
last. and Jimmy McAleer is of the opinion
that the Browns are stronger than they
were The Highlanders certainly. looked
good in the first two games with the Ath-
that they will again win two games from
Mack's team under the same conditions.
Next Wednesday at $50 the anxious
fans Of this city will at last come
into their own when the American League
season opens in Washington with a bat
tie between the Nationals and the Boston
Red Sox. The new players on the team
make they fans unusually anxious. 20
witness L. opening game. as everybody
newcomers The gates will be thrown
open at 1 O'Clock. which will give the
fans" plenty OF, time to get seated, as
the game won'tSstarf until $50. All the
people and organizations for months past.
and a representative crowd will undoubt-
edly be present to see Commissioner West
throw out the first ball. :
The Nationals park Is in splendid con-
dillon just now. and everything looks
as bright and cheerful as newly painted
buggy. Supt. O'Day has been carefully
guarding everything during the past win
ter. and when the gates are thrown open
Wednesday there will be several things
to surprise the spectators. Something
like 5000 has been spent upon improve
ments at the park. and Contractor Jim
Dunn has had force at work for the
past six weeks. An addition to the left
field stand that will accommodate 1000
spectators has been built, running the
structure almost out to the fence in front
Of the hospital. The bleacher seats in
right field have been almost entirely re-
constructed. while the main stand has
been thoroughly overhauled. Supt O'Day
has had his assistants working on the in
and out fields until they resemble a
billiard table to the trained eye and the
players will have no complaints to offer
On the score of a rough playground.
The painters have also been busy on all
the stands. and the result obtained Is
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From the accounts of the Lobert row IN
Cincinnati and the language directed at
that player by the occupants OF so-c iiied
.'rooters row. II is wonder. that the
Cincinnati team ever cam win n home
game with such ''rooters" on hand.
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E1ectiveness Of Each Pitcher.
Louis Profits by Chicago's Errors
and Scores q Shut Out.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-Chicago outhit st.
Louis yesterday. but could not score. los
mig 4 to O. The visitors tailed four times
mainly because of bases on balls and err
rors. Parent and T. Jones were hurt dur
ing the game. but resumed play. Score:
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ALL READY TO WELCOME NATIONALS HOME

learn just how the game was lost and
just how 1t. could have been won. The
base ball fan leads them all as critic.
and it's surprising to learn how wise
whole lot of them really are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-20

American League.
Washington at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Cleveland at Detroit
st. Louis at Chicago.
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First Game Here With Boston
on Wednesday,; .
INTERESTED IN NEW MEN
Commissioner West Will Throw Out
the First Ball.
IMPROVEMENTS AT PARK

Sunday School Bowlers Close Season.
Jay Gould Racquet Champion.
Boxing Talk.
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At ToIedo-TOledo. 8: st. Paul. 2.
At LOuisville-LOusville. 3: Kansas City. 2.
At Observation-Disclosures. q: indianapolis. l.
At Columbus-COlumbus. 3: Minneapolis. /.
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INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES OF MEN BOWIIN
xn

Highest avefaEe-Bruner. IyI.Sf.
Highest set-Bruner 634.
Highest game Bruner. 264.
Greatest number 81 strikes Bruuer us
Greatest number of spares Macdonald, 800.
Highest team gaUe-Fifth. S80
Highest team set-Sixth, 2,624.
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MINOR LEAGUE GAMES.
Cotton States League.
At Monroe-Jackson, Is; Monroe, 3.
Southern League.
At New Orleans-Mobile. 9: New Orleans. J..
At Memphis-Little Rock. 3; Memphis, J.
Western League.
American Association.

At Sioux City-SiOux City. IS: Omaha. ..
At LINCOLN Lincoln. o: Dies MOines, 3.
At PueblO-PueblO, 4: Denver. ..
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Runs scored-C. Jones. Stone. Wallace and 7
Jones' Left on bases-Chicago. 8; St. Louis. 2.
Two-base hit-Spencer. Sacrifice hlts-Spencer
wallace. stolen base-Dougherty. Double play
Spencer to Wallace. Struck out-By White
3: hy Howell, 3. Bases on balls-OR White. A.:
on Howell. 9. Umpircs-Messrs. O'Loughln and
Esan. Time Of game-1 hour and 81 minutes.
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National League.

National League.
Chicago at ST. Louis.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Brooklyn.
Yesterdays National League Games.
Chicago. 4: st. Louis. 3.
Cincinnati, 4; Pittsburg. 8.
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American League Clubs Standing.
Clubs Standing.

ToDAY'S BASE BALL SCHEDULE.
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Glade will probably pitch for the Yam
KEGS today. while Gehri1g is slated to
work for the Nationals
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A special from New York says that a
of the Washington players took
in the sights yesterday. visiting the Zoo.
the driveway and Coney Island. New
York Is very new to Freeman, Mcbride
and Farmer Burns. and they lost little
time getting into their street clothes and
doing the city. Jack Warner Is a New
Yorker. and he took the crowd in hand
and there was little on the island that
was rot Inspected. Burns is reported to
have said that New York beat Chicago
and New Orleans all hollow"
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Dave Altizer was out at the park this
morning imbering up his muscles. as he
expects to get in the game very shortly.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
OPPOSED TO AGITATION
SCHOOL TEACHERS SEND A PIE.
TITIoN TO SENATOR BURKETT.

Senator Burkett, chairman of the sub
committee on education and labor of the
Senate District committee, yesterday re-
ceived the uch-discussed petition from
the public school teachers of the District,
in which Congress is asked not to proceed
with any investigation of the public
schools nor consider at this time any new
legislation. It is signed by over a thou
sand teachers.
The efficiency of the teachers and the
good work of the pupils, says the petition,
are dependent upon a cessation of the pub
tic discussion of school troubles and of ac-
ton by Congress.
1t has been claimed by some persons
who are favorable TO the idea contained in
the colliver bill of abolishinm the board
OF education that the teaC Chers have been
coerced into signing this petition by the
board of education. This is fatty denied
by Capt. James r. oyster, chairman Of
the board. who challenges any one To pro-
duce proof that such is the case.
Senator Burkett had not decided yeste"-
day upon a date for beginning the hear
ings on the Dollirer bill. II cou not be
learned yesterday whether not the re-
quest of the thousand or more teachers
will be granted by the subcommittee and
the whole matter dropped. but the MEM
bers of the subcommittee will doubtless
give the petition due consideration.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

the Speaker OF the House. mem
bers of the cabinet and OF the dip
lonatlc corps. senators and repre-
sentatlves and men prominent in
social. professional and business
life here and in other cities were
present.
An interesting feature of the Gridiron
dinner last night was the presence of pos
sible candidates for the presidential nomi-
nation on the democratic and republican
tickets. There we're Mr.. Bryan. Judge
Gray and Judge Harmon. Vice President
Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon and Senator
Knox
Naturally. the forthcoming contests for
the presidential domination furnished The
themes for great many hits at the cam
palSn and for pointed although entirely
good-natured thrusts AT tho respective
candidates. The voyage of the big flee;
provided topics for witty d scussion. while
the struggle between the line and stair
of the navy and tho ctory of the medi-
cal corps gave opportunity for burlcs-
qung.
When the dinner bell rang The company
proceeded 10 the great banuue. hail.
where the tables He-e spread in the
usual form Of gr dilon and were br.i-
liant with flowers whose colors blended
Evening star., 1908-01-26
.DESTR0YERS IN SIGHT
Met by the Argentine FIotilla
Off Montevideo.
NOW DUE AT BUENOS AIRES
Officers Will Be Given a Reception
by President Alcorta.
CHILEANS ARE PREPARING
Large Party Has Chartered Spe-
cial Steamer to Meet the Ameri:
can Squadron.
NOW DUE AT BUENOS AIRES
cH1LEANs ARE PREPARING

BI-DNOS AIRES. January % 3;l0 IN
The American torpedo boat fiotilla, ac-
companied by six Argentine torpedo boats.
was sighted from Montevideo at $50 this
afternoon The vessels are on their way
TO this port They left Rio~Janeiro jan
uary 2l
The first sighting ot the flotilla was off
Punta. del Este. the north entrance point
of the Rio de la Plata. which was re-
ported to the ministry of marine here.
The Argentine torpedo boats met the
fleet off Maldonado and will escort the
visitors 20 this .ort where they are eX-
pected to arrive early tomorrow morning.
The program for the entertainment OF
the Americans has not yet been definitely
fixed. There will be, however an official
reception to the officers by the president
of the republic, DR.. Alcorta.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
PLEASANT ROASTS
FOR PUBLIC MEN
BY GR|D|R0NERS
Club Has a Grand Political
Rally and Barbecue.
NEW CABINET ANNOUNCED
"Paregorical Pinafore,' Hit on the
''Medicated Navy
SEAMANSHIP OF THE FUTURE
Through Civil Service Examina-
tion-Distinguis Guests
Enjoy Evening of
Rare Fun.
NEW CABINET ANNOUNCED
"Paregorical Pinafore." Hit on the
''Medicated Navy
sEAMANsHIP OF THE FUTURE

A big political rally and bar
becue was held at the New Will
lard last night under the auspices
OF the Gridiron Club. Politicians
rallied from far and wide and
some OF them furnished material
for the barbecue. But they were
not roasted to a turn. at that. and
soothing unguent was applied be-
fore the evening closed.
The company OF guests included
many distinguished men, and the
dinner was one OF the notable
achievements OF the Gridiron
Club. The President of the
United States, the Vice President,
Evening star., 1908-01-26
WORRIED OVER INDIA
BRITAIN PREPARING TO MOB
ILIZE HER RESERVES.

special CahleSram to The Star.
LONDON, January oJ.-It is by round
about means that Englshmen usually
learn of grave crises within the empire.
Such warning comes now in the shape
OF ord ars from the war cffica TO the eff
GERS OF the auxiliary forces throughout
Great Britain asking that they state
whether mobilization is Immediately pos
sible. The recipients are instructed to be
prepared to join the forces on receipt OF
telesraphic orders. They must keen their
ad jutants informed of their movements
ard must not get beyond Tie reach ot
kilograms The ground for this extra
ordinary action is the fact that tire gov
arnment is seriously alarmed by the
growing unrest in India The office
has complat ID a scheme for throwing a
large force into the country. amounting.
if necessary. In she entire regular army.
The auxiliary forces will then be used for
garrison duty III all parts OF the empire
from which regulars may be withdrawn,
Trouble in the Transvaal.
The danger % an uprising in India,
which has been promote I'd b. the Trans
vaafs treatment cf its Indian residents.
has long bean fully understood II has
been growing with alarming Tapiaity. a.
was inevitable, and the government is
now compelled to prepare for any even
tualities 4 sinister turn has been given
to the situation by certain home COM
ments.
II has been limited during the past few
days that the action OF the Boer major
ity in the Transvaal has been actual ed
by desire to cmbTol the home govern
ment in India with what ultimate object
is not suggested Tf.is interpretation of
the Boer motives: in return fer Britisa
magnanimity In giving home govern
ment to the Transvaa1 is not widely ac-
cepted even by the governments critics
Evening star., 1908-01-26
American Squadron Passes Monte
video.

MONTENIDEo. Uruguay, January 20
The American battleship fleet passed here
today. They were met and escorted off
the port by Argentine batt!eships The
torpedo boats which arrived from Buenos
Ayres. report that the capital of the Ar
getine Republic is in state of serious
disturbance 1t is sad that military law
has ben declared Gen. Roca is said. to
be at the head OF the anti-government
faction.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
SCIENTISTS SUCCESSFUL.
Smithsonian Men Members of Party
Securing Views of Eclipse.

san FRANCISCO. Ca. January 2a-
Five scientists arrived from Flint Island
in the South seas on the Mariposa today.
returning from expedition underta ken
solely TO get photographs of the corona
OF the sun during the total eclipse which
occurred in soutnern iatitudas las,
month. They were so successful tina,
they believe they nave the most perfect
photographs ever taken of a corona
The party consists of G.. C. Abott and
A. f. Moore Of the Smithsonian IaEtitu-
ton and three members of the staff of
Lick observato:y w. W. Campbell r.. T.
Lewis and $. Albrecht
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Pick Up Deserters.

RIO JANEIRO. January eo.-Tne police
of this city have gathered up six sailors
from the American battleships under Rear
Admiral Evans who had either deserted
or failed to return on board before their
vessels sailed from here three days ago.
They will be sent after the fleet on a
collier.
dispatch received here from Valparaiso
says that the Chilean squadron. which
Will welcome the American battieships
10 Chilean waters. has arrived at Val
diyia The British cruiser Sapo. which
has been on the west coast. is now on her
way down to Punta Arenas.
\ large party of Chileans has char
tered a special steamer and will go out
from Valparaiso to greet the American
warships as they pass up the coast.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Part Five.

Great Indoor Meet. ......................l
''Cy Soun- Most Interesting Character. 49,. /
Chapultepec Wins Again. ................. |
Eminent Athletes VIII Be- Here.
Pcnnant Winning Hurts Pitchers. ......... =
Covered Track for Dan Patch. .....-..... :.
Cans VIII Return To Prize Ring. ......... =
Real Estate Bowlers. ...................... :
Interior Leads Navy Yard. ............... :.
College Rowers Given Chance .......... .
Little Stories of Base Ball Players. .-.....
May Sutton Tennis Champion. ....-....... 4
Cue Champions TO Risk Titles. .......,.....
Mike Donln Predicts Home Ball Players $.
Papke's Showing Against Kelly ............ {
Evening star., 1908-01-26

one time or another and the result of the
probable continuous performance confer
ence is expected to have an important
bearing on NJ. Bryans future attitude
with regard TO the presidential nominal
ton next spring. II things shape them
selves as expected in the next few days
Mr.. Bryan will probably issue a state
ment that win be read with interest by
every democrat in the country, no matter
what his factional leanings.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
WILL NOT DISCUSS 1T.
Longworth Spoken of for Governor
of Ohio.
speci,, pispstcn to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
COLI-MBI-S. Ohio. January 2J.-Tha
kilograms from Washington stating thai
Representative Nicholas Longworth. the
Presidents son-in-law. is to be tie re-
publican candidate for governor this year,
and that Gov. Harris would not seek the
nomination. resulted i'll the publication
today of a letter written by Gov. Harris
+, F. A. Derthick. master of the Stats
era, .e. in which ne says the report tina,
ne desired to retire from the governorshy
and will not be a candidate, are un-
founded. He desires second term. and
expects il as a matter of course.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Part Four.

Rural Free Delivery Takes Great Strides. l
To Make Roller skaters Wear Lights.
Great Detective Story Observation-Disclosures. :;
An Official Hostess for Twenty ieurs. ....:;
Society of the Cincinnati Crows.
Tody Ilamitons Circus Story. ............
Historic Lids Covering Laurels of Con
A Stolen Rescue. Observation-Disclosures. :,
Experiments by Carnegie ipstitution. =,
III Sidi3
Titled Frenchwoman Starts Free Dispensaryf
Anecdotes About Well snown People =