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The Washington times., 1908-03-20
NIKE CANTILLON'S
MEN At GALVESTON
Camp Stirred by the Report
That Washington Park
Was Burned.

GALVESTON. Tex March 20
Brother Mike Cantinon and his Mime
apolls players arrived here this morn
ing and registered at the Seaside Hotel.
With Mike IS Jimmy Callahan. or the
Minneapolis Tribune. and Chicago semi
pro manager, and George HsTden, Cal
lahan's brOther-in-law, the players be-
Ing Block, Bullow. and Anderson
Catchers oscar Graham, Patterson.
Bergman, and Biersdorfer. and Pitch
era Capt John Freeman, Pete
Obrien, and Curtis. Andy Oyier VIII
arrive in a few days WeIlday refuses
TO play with Minneapolis or anybody else
this season. Galveston people are
kicking about transfer OF Washington
ST. Louis games To Houston for next
Sunday, and may refuse TO let park
here 70 be used for Cardinal Colt-Min-
neapOls game that day.
A story in a local paper this morning
states that the Washington bail park
stands had been burned. and created
some stir until contFadictsd by dispatch
ca from Washington
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
Road Authorities
May Call a Halt
On Big Auto Race

ALBANY, March 20.-state Engineer
Sloeue t0nigL- practically called a halt
in tho arrangements for the American
international automobile road race
planned 10 be held over a COURSE IN
Westchestsr county on April q.
in a letter addressed TO Robert Lee
Morrel. as chairman Of the executive
aud rules committee, Mr.. Bkene says
that twenty miles OF tho course arc on
public highways improved by state aid,
He says furthers
up to this time no official CommUni-
cation has been received by me as
State engineer and surveyor from any
Of the officers or committees having this
matter in charge, making inquiry as 20
what II any, rules VIII be prs scribed
for the protection from damage Of the
highways above referred 90 BY reason
OF the proposed race"
Mr.. Skeue discIalms any desire "a
embarrass the committees having this
race in charge. but the duty or pro-
tecting roads improved by state aid
imposed upon me by statute makes 81
incumbent that / take official COguiZ-
ance OF the fact that this race is %
be held, and Of the further fact that
as result OF this race a-d the at
tendant circumstances the improved
roads VIII undoubtedly be seriously dam
aged and Il IS my duty. therefore, &c
see that such damages are repaired
without expense TO the State OF county. %
He cites The law empowering him tC
mako rules for the use OF the hi--h.
ways and the penalties for violating
them, and closes that before formu-
latlng these rules would be very glad
10 discuss the matter thoroughly with
your committee or It's representative
at as early @ date as pOssib' 70
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
HRTCHETITES MAY
OVERRIDE FACULTY

t IS rumoIed this morning at George
Washington University that despite the
adverse action of the Athletic Council
in dropping basketball from the list Of
varsity sports a number of students
IN the institution are endeavUriug 10
put a team in thu field.
Those interested in the movement will.
Il is UnC srstOOd. hold a meeting in the
near future and endeayOr 70 perfect
plans for the scheme. Il Is known that
there are a number Of ex-coIegiate
players matriCulated IN the university
this year. and should the movement on
foot prove practicable an excellent rep
resentarlve nine is expected to be turned
OUT.
The affair IS creating considerable in
terest among tho undergraduates, and
Developments are expected.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
All For Sake of Aud
Lang Syne and Cal
lahan.
1OungSter W i'll Not
Play With Nationals
This Year.
By THOMAS S. RICE.

GALVESTON, Tex. March 19.-Tbe
true inWaTdueSs OF the status OF Bert
Kelly. the CiicagO semi-professionaI
pitcher, who had been training with the
Washington Club and has made such a
hit both as "a pitcher and fielder has
come 70 light.
Washington is not to get TCeeIy. At
least. won't get him this year except
possibly in q great emergency. Jimmy
Callahan. the Chicago semi-prOf mag
nate. bought Keely's release from an
other team for $3.50, and values the
youngstar most highly. IN fact, he
thought him such prize that he was in
great fear he would be sobbled up by q
major league team. Therefore he signed
him to a contract whereby Kelly is
10 get s. 100 for this years work.
Callahan then got Cantiu0n TO take
Kelly TO Galveston. both as training
measure and as O. precaution against
tampering by major maguates. In re-
turn for this favor, Callahan, who re-
allies he would be practically unable
10 hold keely against the big leagues,
has agreed TO sell the youngsters con
tract 10 Washington at the end Of the
season for what it cost him-namely
5000. Joe CantiIlOn said this morning he
would willingly give $500 Tor Neely,
but will not interfere with Galatians
plans
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
NATIONAL TENNIS
DATES ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. March 20-Tournament
dates for the lawn tennis season Of
1903 were announced today b. the
United states National Lawn Tennis
Association.
The nationsl championship begins at
Newport, r. /, August 12 The ties
between East, West, and South IN ma
ton doubles Will DO played August 1915
Mt the Crescent Athletic Club, New
York. An effort has been made 10 pro
vent conflicts LetWeen open and other
tournaments.
The dates assigned the Bachelors club
OF this city arr May q FOR the Middle
Atlantic championship, and September
= for the District championship games,
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

GALVESTON. Tex, March 20.-Base-
ball in small leagues. especially In the
Wild and WOoIy West, is likely 10 De
velop remarkable situations, but noth-
ing more ludicrOus ever happened thih
q case in Houston, Tex. in 1906
It seems there was an Umpire in the
South Texas League in those days Win
the unpropitious name of Spiegelberger
How a man with such a cOgnomen ever
landed that particular job in this sec
ton is a mystery which viii probably
never be solved. This Spiegelberger was
a regular Kid LOthaTi0, so goes the
story, who was much given TO making
flirting already vet with the female
fans, and got by with the goo-goo stun
in good shape.
one day Houston and San Antonio
had n memorable battle in Houston
that went sixteen innings, and aroused
more excitement and animOsity than an
election in a convention Of Women's
clubs. IL so happened that on this
same occasion SpiegelbeTger had plant
ed in the grandstand a 'red-haired,
dlmpled Texas widow Of Heavenly
Houston" as the Houston Post calls
them, WHO was not especially interest
ed IN the national game beyond the per
.foruances Of Herr SP.egelbeFger as king
OF the diamond. That baseball battle
went sixteen innings. and they were
thinking about calling out the Texas
Rangers to preserve order among the
half-crazy rooters, when. wi,l the sun
still high above the horizon, Spiegel-
berger astonlshed the crowd into pas
sIveness by suddenly calling the game
and dashing for the gate. When it re-
covered from its establishment, the pop
UlaCe also did some dashing in the same
direction. but failed 20 find the victim.
That night a newspapermau ran
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
COLLEGE PAYER KILLED.

BIRMINGHAM, March Is.-The first
accident OF the coming baseball season
occurred today when Sidney II. Smith,
a student at Auburn University. Fl at
tempting TO slide 10 the home plate was
hit in the head by q thrown ball and
instantly killed.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

Earned ruus-E. II. 8, 4; w g.. L Three
base hits-3Iosser, PeudIeton- First on balls
or Grant. Il OK N0sssr q Left on bases
j. IL S.. q vs.. S.. 2 TW0-5ass hits
Grant Home Tun-Dabuey, Struck out
BY A. J, MAY, 4; by Grant. Z by Dabney, u
by AIosssr. 4 by Perry, 2. Double plays
Dabuey, Hunter, Grant. Passed balls-Fon-
taina. .. Hit by pitchsr-By Dabney, 2:
by Grant. Z: by MosseT 8! by Perry. 2 I'M
plrs-Afr. Carter.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

Earned runs-Regulars, y YaniEans 8.
First basa by errors-Regulars, i: Yanigaus
l. Left on bases-Etegular5, - Aanigans, s..
First base on balls-OI Wilson, - of Patten
j. OF OberIln. q Innings pltchad-By ODER
lin. 4: 10y Kelley. 8; by Wilson, 8; by FalEsn-
berg. 8: by Patten. 2 hits made-Oh O5er-
enherg, .; or Pattan, ]. Struck 0ut-By
Wilson, ]; by O5srlin, .; by Kelley, J.
Trvo-bass hist. smith o. Ehipka. Sac
rics bits-GanIey, Oberllu, Patten. Stolen
basag-Clymer %. Ganley. Milan. II Smith
hughes. Umpire-Joe CanuIlon. Time Of
camel hour and 20 minutes.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
Named for Dinner Stakes

the list FOR the Dinner Stakes Ben
ming, TO Bennng April 4
Iarbe
Celand Davis-Spencer Wells, Baron Tonys
c. Denny4lbertus Days Lane
Gerald D
Mr. Saints.
L. A Marion
J.
+. T.
RossCIleek. HaWkswng
H. g- Princt<
Mr. Dulany HIT, Nevill lE'
The Washington times., 1908-03-20
A PAINFUL MEMORY,

s'VVhv do YOU always look in a chair
before YOU sit down.
az sat on my wife's hat OnCe.7
Eyes"
@And she had left a hat pin in it,
Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

TIE ORIGIN or BASE BALL SEIZED
The decision Of the Baseball Com
mission published exclusively "a the
Spaldtng Guide.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

There were quite q number of rough
spots in that game yesterday in which
the Washington Regulars beat the Yam
igsus TO just before the YAM
departed for Wichita.
BAD backing up and careless base
running were prominent features. The
Regulars should be greatly improved
in these respects by the long series OF
practice games before the American
League. season. The team as it stands
now is capable of receiving instructions
and becoming better right along. Last
spring washington had q team with
such q mediocre iuheld that could never
hope TO improve without a complete
change Of personnel The same mistake
was made last year. which Is In evil
dcECc now, but experience prOhted
nothing then. Now the infeld IS com
posed Of -ueu who have brains enough
To play together and learn lessons from
defeat. Anyhow, this is what the fans
have q right to expect from the records
Of the iufelders in the past and their
WORT. here. The score.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

Joe CauuIlou IS wondering what
caused John AIcGTaw 10 change his
mind at this late day and cancel the
Games between Washington and the
New York Giants, in Dallas, on March
IS and %. There was correspondence IN
the winter with Secretary Knowles, of the
Giants. and he was ali in favor OF the
games. Since arriving here Cantillon
has been corresponding with Joe Card
.ner. the Dallas ulagnaIe, and thought
games vero good as played, Until yes
TeTday ne received a letter from Gard
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

ner saying NcGraw had spoiled the
scheme. but without any explanation
The Washington manager was secret
ly confident his team would win
both games from the giants, and thinks
AlcGraW took the same views.
Had the much Wanted Giants lost 10
the talIenders of the American League
the New York and other CartOOulsJs
and photographers would have had Hu
uuending source Of inspiration. As hc-
GraW Is decidedly sensitive to Tidicul8,
although he angrIly asserts has iudiGer-
enCe as % what the papers say. he prob
ably thought il best TO take no
chances on the kidding defeat would
have insured,
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

Gerald Hayes, who is umpirlng the
exhibition games in Houston. IS a
former Texas League umpire, ana is
now one Of the best on the American
Association staff He is a good man.
but the Houston fans roast him severe
~ II he does not give the Cardinals
a SHADE on close decisions. They are
dead anxious 70 have the team trained
in their town avoid the lemon pennanL
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

Texas closely follows the careers Of
TSarrer one Of the mainstays Of the
Cardinals in the box. pitched for H0us-
ton in 1905. and the people there demand
that McCIoskey use him on all possible
occasions. Ollie Pickering, who played
there IN 1892 with McCloskey' ana
Rurns are also warm favorites, their
creditable deeds getting Wild applause.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

OberIin is also practically sure of e
Minneapolis job this year. No disposal
has been made Of Peterson, because
CautilIon has not found a place for
him. and because IL is hardly known
what he can really do.
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

King Bill Kay IS phuCsOphically ac-
csating his relocation to the 1IinuoaDo-
lis team, and VIII be formally consigned
TO Brother Mike Canuu0n this morning.
The King has as much 10 learn as a
new Congressman. ana has the good
sense TO know it, wherefore he IS ut
tering no cries of fraud or outrage. but
saws he IS going 10 learn all he can
and win a place In the American League
for next season. He has not been we'll
this spring, because of a severe attack
of grip. and has been batting up 70
his standard. but should be a good man
for the AIuIers when he hits his stride.
The elimination of Keely stiu fur
Their clinches Gates hold ON q Wash
iugton berth, making. with Walter John
son. seven pitchers in sight, 10 say
nothing of Gehring. il would he a
pretty good guess that before the sea-
son IS over one or two of the four vet
eran twirIers now on tho STAFF Will be
sold or traded 10 some other American
League club. There is no indication
who viii go, and all VIII start on an
equal footing. but d prolonged slump
by any veteran. If the youngsters show
the form indicated now, viii mean a
change for him instead Of a lengthy at
tempt 10 make him winner again
The Washington times., 1908-03-20

K PssGRs5 His School, 49,. 81 i-ii
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
On staten Island are:
On the various divisions of the New
Connecticut resorts on or near Long


O ne h towns sf-ntiro thea
d % ii
$ m IA many m nusiI the
nrrnta ntanolsr hHIv
rem nsnei
in summer months
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
REAL ESTATE
VESTCHESTER TRADING.
Harmon .4ttractiUe to Persons Look
ing for Home Sites.

According 10 many real estate men comparatively
few persons realize the effect the eectrlhcauon OF
the New York Central and New Haven railroads
viii have on the DEVELOPMENT of Nestchester
County When asked for his views this inn
portant subject Clifford p. Harmon said yesterday:
THE completion Of the projects. costing many
millions of dollars viii completely change present
methods Of suburban TRANSFORMATION 1t means a
reduction of nearly half an hour in the running
time Of trains leaving entering the Grand Cen
tral Station. In the day trains viii be operated
on the suburban lines a headway Of ten or ff-
teen minutes whle night a thirty-minute
schedule. VIII probably be maintained.
This viii give Westchester practically the same
train service the subway and elevated lines now
give TO residents Of this city. and viii bring all
stations within the scope Of the electric zone
nearer as regards the running time OF trains TO
this city
1t also means the expenditure of many millions
of dollars by various townships, business men
associations and :he large development companies
for Improvements and other purposes.
The residents OF this city arc beginning to realize
that twenty years has made wonderful differ
ence in suburban life and conditions
THE churches. schools and high schools in the
westchester suburbs are equal to those OF TINS
city. Each suburban city and village Is COM
r1unity and has its club which usually combines
social and athletic features.
Mount Vernon. White Plains. Yonkers New Ro-
chele. T.archmont and many other towns have
modern sewer. water supply. gas and electric light
or macadamized streets. trolley service police and
fire departments, ard al other conveniences Of
city-
IN almost all those towns property is sold un-
der restrictions. That plan has been carried out
in property at Harmon.
THE success Of tho Hotel Gramatan. at Bronx
willie. Of the finest hotels outside Of the city
has been amazing and has attracted many thou
sands 10 Westchester who formerly spent the sum-
rner in the Borkshres and other resorts
large number Of business buying or
leasing country homes in Scarsdale. North White
Plains Valnalla PieasaUtville. Mount Kisco. Ards
ley. Harmon And villages along the Hudson and
the Sound and many new and beautiful homes are
being constructed.
"All this building tends to improve Westchester.
bur - the larger part Of tho county is held in
large private estates the amount Of land available
FOR development is extremely limited. This is es-
pecally along the Hudson River. whore es-
tsfes own almost the entire section forming the
suburban At Harmon. which was the old
Nan Cortlandt Manor estate tract. honeseekers can
buy fine plots overlooking the river and there are
rot likely 10 be similar opportunities in many
years
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

who have a fine place called Treetops; MI ana
Mrs. ]. Nevett steele, and Mr.. and Mrs Francls
f Robins. whose place over toward belle
Haven.
Within an hour of New York. Greenwich is also
a place be sought by men Of moderate means
Not all the fine or desirable locations have yet
been snapped up. and one who has an eye Tor the
future would do well to visit Greenwich before
making I'D his mind for .he final investment OF
his money. AS far chose who want to buy a
home are concerned. all they have to do is to look
over list of those who already have discovered
the desrablity of the town to know just what
kind of place it is. There are few places able to
combat the claims of Greenwich as the Queen City
of the Sound.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
WILL SELL SHORE PROPERTIES.
1archmont and Mamaroneck Parcels To Be
Offered at Auction

Larchrnont and Mamaroneck are two fourishiag
suburban towns OF Westchester County. Both are
on the main line OF the New York New Haven &
Hartford Railroad. which has been electrified
throughout its entire length from this city to
Stamford, Conn, and both this city.
There Is not the slightest doubt among realty
experts that values in Mamaron=ck and Iarch-
mont VIII be considerably higher II few years
than they are now. A chance for investors and
homeseekers to buy property at present prices will
be gwen oy George W. Bard, the auctioneer. 2
O'Clock on Saturday. April 25 when he will dispose
at auction Of some improved and unimproved prop
critics there The auction sale will be held on the
premises.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
IN IDEAL l.. /. TOUN.
At OQkdaIe Are the Homes Of Many
Ven KnO7cn Persons.

Many men prominent in business and social cir
cles attracted some years ago by the natural
charms of Oakdale the southerly division of
the Long Island Railroad. They at once took steps
10 preserve this beautiful section Of Long Island
so that it would be for all time Of the best
country home districts within short and comfort
able journey of this city Wise restrictions were
placed on vast areas Of land there, large numbers
Of shade and ornamental trees were planted and
the old oak trees al the sides of the public roads
and in the surrounding forests were carefully
guarded only perpetuate the natural charms
Of the place but also aid in the work of trans
forming the into a superbly developed coun-
try section. dotted with houses large and we'll
laid plots of ground. In view Of these facts.
there is d constant and vigorous demand for prop
erty at Oakdalc, and opportunities are seldom Of
fered 10 homeseekers to purchase at auction on
liberal terms acreage plots there. Such oppor-
Iunities. however will be presented TO prospective
buyers on May % in the Real Estate Exchange
salesrooms. when Bryan /. Kennedy will sell at
auction four and five acre plots at Oakdae and
having permanent shore rights on the Great South
Bav. By the terms Of the sale o. per cent of the
purchase price may remain on mortgage at per
for three years. W X Aston, the owner of
this fine OakGale tract to be disposed Of at auc-
tor. "a Us that those persons seeking an IDEAL home
site can inspect the property his expense. The
Office of Nj Aston is No 50 Wall street. The
homes Of William *. Vanderbilt W. Bayard
Cutting and many other well known persons are
at Oak1ale- Idle Hour, the home Of w X Van
derbilt. adjoins the property TO be sold.
Within Two and one-haf miles east of Oakdale is
Sayvile and about the distance the west
is Islip Splendid roads thread the country for
miles al directions. being kept in perfect cOnd-
ton at all seasons of the year.
The Great South Bay, where the fishing is good
and where there is anchorage for yachts, Is within
five minutes walk Of the Aston tract. Purchasers
will be granted perpetual right of way TO the
shore with ample privileges for boating, fish
ing and bathing. The clubhouse of the South Side
Iillo he inks he
Golf Club also within a few minutes walk Of
The property. The Long Island Motor Parkway,
being built, VIII furnish broad and direct auto
mobile parkway from 4 point Queens, Long
Island, to the property The opening of the Brook
lyn subway the Flatbush avenue station of the
Long Island Railroad. in May, will enable business
men to reach Manhattan from Oakdae In fifty
seyon minutes.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
THE SOUNDS QUEEN CITY.
Greenwich Proving Attractive to Home.
seekers and Investors.

Greenwich long has been known as the home Of
come Of the wealthiest of New York, and
almost equally that Of of the most
enthusiastic yachtsmen in the world. Indian Har-
bor is justly famed for its island dotted beauty
and the yacht club which bears its name is one OF
the best known in the country. On the islands
scattered over its harbor many OF the best known
men IN New York and Connecticut have their
.oines. Were the harDor adequately lighted and
staked il would be Of the finest for a small
coat IN the world. but as il stands at present
%sose entering II at night not knowing its waters
VIII nave about as much trouble did JOB with
his boils In spite Of that however il is one of the
most pleasant places for a man who wants real
home that could be found in all the world. Kipling
says that tho whole world was given TO all men
10 love, but that each must love some spot
best Those who know Greenwich generally pick
that spot with its rockboUnd harbor and the hos
pitality OF its shore dwellers. their pet spot.
Like all the other Sound places. yachting is its
chief amusement and recreation but there are fine
swimming good golf and tennis to be had. and the
fine roads which MARI the shore line Of the Sound
iB Connecticut would be the supreme JOY Of the
sutonlobilist not for the strong arm men
naseauerading as officers OF the law. who make
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

It a point to hold up enough automobile parties to
pay for their roads and make certain their sal
aries to boot.
Greenwich and Indian Harbor are fine enough
places TO survive any little overactivity of the Ii
censed hold-up artists. mere mention of some
of the New Workers who live there all the time
most of twill show that. The list would in
clude Mr. and Mrs. John D. Barrett, with their
place Jacks Island: Commodore and Mrs. Bene-
dict; Emil l. Boas. general manager of the Ham
urg-American Line whose place is called Bonnie
crest; Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Edwards Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashbel P Fitch. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gilmor, Mr..
and Mrs Steel Gray Mr.. and Mrs. Henry O. Have
meyer. whose sloop yacht. the Electra H. is often
seen in the harbor; Mr.. and Mrs Robert c. Myles
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

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