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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
SMALLEST Nan IN BASEBALL
Mcmillan, Of Brooklyns, Only Five
Feet Three.
Midget ShOrtstOp Proves TO De the
Sensation OF National
League Circuit.

There IS a little chap over in Brooklyn
playing baseball. In height he measures
five feet three and a fraction inches.
He's just too small to get into the United
States army or navy. But he can play
bas -ball. and he does
This little fellow is Tommy Mcmillan.
native Of Jacksonville. Fla. where Char
cred him IN 1907. and then kept him under
cover for that season. Ebbets brought
Mcmillan D Brooklyn last year, but the
midget had no real chance to make good.
Even this year he didn't have the real
chance, as he was kept out Of the lineup
during the early part Of the season.
But things commenced to break his way
finally, and now to-day you see Mcmillan.
the midget shortstop. as the sensation OF
the whole National League circuit He
doesn't hit the ball any TOO hard. In fact,
his average is Just at the go mark right
now, but he can field. He makes errors.
and a lot OF them, and then makes some
more. But for every error that he makes
he atones by wonderful stop or catch or
throw. and the crowd forgets his errors
and cheers Tommy.
Even II his errors lose for Brooklyn the
crowd still has the glad hand for McAIl-
Ian, as they know he Is trying all the
time. Mcmillan is about the neatest field
ing inhelder that has been seen around
New York for a long time. Even such
experts as Hans Wagner, Joe Tinker. Of
the Cubs. Hans Lobert, OF Cincinnati,
and Al Bridwel Of the Giants. admit
that the little midget OF Brooklyn has
something in the fielding end OF the game
that keeps them all busy.
And at the rate the youngster is going
right now he will have all the veterans
az the left side OF the diamond faded"
10 finish before the season is over.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

Saratoga. n. Y, Aug 16.-The races
were run here to-day in a heavy rain
and over a sloppy track The attendance
was limited to the regulars, and the card
was made up exclusively of overnight
events
Three favorftes ran TO form. and the
other winners were wen played Dorante
was successful In the handicap at a mile
and a furlong. Nicol had the leg up,
and Dorante, with a lot Of speed. set the
pace. He ran Belmonts Practical into
submission, and then came away easily
to win by a length and a half H e.
Bedwelrs Nadzu and Zepango, coupled,
ran second and third. respectively.
Crystal Maid. noted mudder. made all
the running in the handicap for nllies and
mares, and won IN a big gallop by FIVE
lengths. She was in hand all the way.
May Amelia finished in the place, and
Hill Top got third money
Commodore Fontaine. a Ted-hot favor
lie, had an easy time winning the steeple-
chase. at about two miles. He went 10
the front soon after the start, and IN
creased his lead steadily until he came
home with twenty lengths 20 spare. stu
dent King was always second.
The Summaries.
FIRST RACE-SeIen furioags Crystal Maid lo7
tNarlnl % s. won; May Amelia. s. jraplinl.
Z 70 l. second; Hin Top. lC dcCaheyl o
% !, third Tine. IS Field Mouse Taboo. Tasley.
and NotasulTa also ran.
SECOND RACE-Steeplechase. about two miles.
Commodore Fontaine. lB CDonohucl Q 20 TO- won.
Student King, Isl JHuehes 3 60 T. second; Memo.
I57 Turnpike, % 20 =. third Time i.4 Sc
lec,us and Grace Cameron also ran.
THIRD RACE-siX fulongs. Dicticn. IS UraD.
90 =. won; Scarus, l06 Mccarthy. 4 20 l.
second: Lore Watches. no NfcCaheyl 50 20 /.
third. Time. l.l1 Gerando. Tulka Count Stet.
fms, Lord Clinton. Helen Carroll. Motke Mcsmer.
izer. and 81. Dunstan also an
FOURTH RACE-Mile and a furonE Dcrante
10 lNicol. z % g. won: Nadzu, lC2 lTaplnl,
70 2. second: Zepango jos lAlusuaye' Z 10 p
third. Time 1928. Stclypn ard Practical also
ran. N1dU and Zerlng1 coupled.
FIFTH RACE-Mue. RCrkey. JOS IutwelD
70 p won; Red River lC Dayerp1ri Is 10 %
second: Eve Bright. Jos lEuuerl. p to l. thsd.
Time l.G as. Three starters.
SIXTH RACE-F1ye and one hslf furl0ngs. Loc0
l03 lDugluI. s 90 O. won. Fulfill l02 Pag6l 9
% 9. second Queens SoaE. l13 NIusrrayeI. p
% l. third Time. I:o. Old Rose Marrold, St.
Diuicl, Dan Field. ard Logimer also ran.
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COLORED DEPARTMENTAL
BASEBALL LEAGUE NOTES.

Post-ofEice is rounding into form. and
they subdued the taNenders again last
week
Atkinson the heavy hitter Of Municipal
has made only two hits IN the last two
games. Come on. Atk.. shine up your
port lights,
The Agriculture team got two home
runs in their first game and batted three
pitchers out OF the box. Some kind OF
sluggers, those Aggies!
The president was on hand 10 witness
the first game OF the new team. and was
greatly pleased al the work Of the young
sters. After the battle he congratulated
Nr Fitzhugh. the manager. on the good
work done by his men.
Bureau won a well-piayed game from
the War and Navy last Monday that was
exciting from the start. both teams work
ing fast and the playing being excep-
tionally good. Reynolds was In the box
for the Bureau and pitched an excel
lent game.
Turner. the former backstop for War
and Navy has been released 10 Interior.
He bids fair 70 shine in his position. as
he is q hard and willing worker. Ed
murds the second baseman. IS away
on leave so Willis will fH that position
for the time being. Barnwell and Pear
son are back in the game.
Post-ofice viii meet War and Navy
Monday. Both teams are playing good
ball. Parker will probably do the tw!rl-
Ing for the mail carriers. and Johnson
and White viii be the battery for the
warriors. An excellent game IS prom
ised. as Johnson and Parker oppose each
other. The game will be called at SIS
p. m. on the Monument grounds
President Pollard has succeeded at last
in getting eight teams into his league.
The intention al first was to start of
with eight teams. but the other three
failed, so they started or with five. then
two more were added making seven.
on the first OF August the Agricultural
team was admitted and they played
their first game on Wednesday. Augut Il.
and won from Municipal. one Of the
oldest teams in the league They made
a very good appearance in their light
suits. and the class that they displayed
VAS somewhat OF a surprise
Shamwel. who made his first appear
ance with the Aggias recently, twl-led
a fine game and felded his position PER
fectly He is the smallest and the young
est twirler in the league, but he held
Municipal at hts mercy when men were
on bases, striking out eight in seven In
nings. He bids fair TO become an ex-
cellent pitcher. G. Jones, who was at
the receiving end, was there with the
goods also. FitzhuCh on first. Grant on
second, Alexander on third. Patrick in
short, make up the Aggie inded New
man, Carter, and J. Jones took care OF
the outer garden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

IN theis initial game in the George
town League Elbrooke was defeated, the
Sulliyan's twirling was the only fea-
ture. He allowed but four hits The
schedule FOR this week Is as follows: Aug
Ust Il. Dumbarton VS. ST Stephens Jun
Tors; August IS. Eibrookes VS.. Olives
August -, Prospects VS.. DUmhartons,
August %. Elbrookes vs. Prospects: Aug
ust 2, ST stephens Juniors rs. Olives.
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Showing EN- Something.

From the New York Globe.
When the Yankees opened the season
in Washington this spring Joe CantiIlon
issued an official statement in which he
said Washington will show the fans Of
America something by the time the sea
son is half over" Well. the time has
come and gone, and a reference TO the
percentage column will show that Joe
kept his word.
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VAUGHN TO LOUISVILLE.
Awards Tvirler to
American Association Team.

AhtEiC~H AsSocAaiAol Ie9m.
Cincinnati. Aug. 16-The National Com
mission, at a special meeting to-day.
awarded Pitcher Jim Vaughn. claimed by
the Cincinnati and Brooklyn National
and the New York American league clubs
TO Louisville. Vaughn was purchased
from Macon by the Cincinnati club with
the understanding that he was to go 10
Louisville, and later to Cincinnati Under
the conditions Vaughn Will eventually
become a Red.
The commission ordered Pittsburg TO
pay Wnkesbarre pa 800 for failing to
keep a Sunday date there, awarded New
York $1,000 against St Paul for Catcher
Needham, and turned down Pitcher
Rhodes claim FOR one days pay against
the ST. Louis Cardinals.
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Yesterdays RESULTS

sunday School League-Peck. s.; ST. Paul. l.
BankeB Lohrie-Americln Security and Trust
Company. g. Riggs. J.
Uldcucndence League-Adyeuf 10. AEgies g.
Suburban LeaTuc-Bdghtvocd. 8. Parkvew p
CoCrd Departmental LeaUc-War and NAVY. 1;
post-oilcc. 3
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Her Report.
From Rinch.


Mistress-Well, Mary, have you found
out what has become Of the remainder
of the pigeon pie?
Mary returned from voyage Of investi-
cation below)-Please, mum, cook says I
ate II.
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MINOR LEAGUES.
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.

AT Altoona-Trentor. !; Altoona. J Second game
Trenton ! Altoona. C.
AT J1hnst0wn-R Reading Z: JohnstOwn, O. Second
game-Readinc, 2; Johnstown, /.
At Wilhemsrort-Lancastcr. g. Williamsport, {,
Second game-Lancaster. 0; Williamsport, l.
AT Hauisburg-Nork. o; Harrisburg, s.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

At Colmhia-Sarannah. 2. Columbia. l.
At ACCOMPLISHMENTS s, Knoxville J
At Macon-AIacon, O, Columbus. 0 fourteen in
uinC5. CarElCssI.
AZ Clatanoosa-Chattauooga. 8. Augusta. B.
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BANKERS LEAGUE.
InNAL RAsERALL AssnCIArrnN
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY LEAgUI
CoLoRED DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE.
AFTER TWO YEARS IN MINORS.


tsam Stang. once a New York favorite.l
l visited my old. old team
FiTs- cine IN about tgo years;
And all the changes that I saw.
To me were yery queer.
OF al the PLAYERS that 7 met
Not one ! seemed 70 know,
Tho faces do not look the same
As they did two years ago
saw the fine baseball field
Where once used 20 play.
But other stars arc playing there now,
Where once 70 was 50 gay.
All nc what a world Of ca.el
Tho old house upon tho bluff
Is no 'ouglr 70 be seen.
And Oh the sope once tiampt 20 bare.
The grass is growing green.
The team mates that used 70 lovs
saw but very few
Some have heeu forced 20 retire
IN o-der 20 make room for the new
Othc maioi clubs have got ny friends
With whom used 10 rlay.
While others Ike wyself. have gone
To cities tar away,
Were scattered we're scattered vide
Ard here may meet no more
But soon we'n meet 10 more 70 pau.
On The sreat beyouds shore.
You have not read al Of the news o.
the day until YOU have read the want ads.
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At Havcrhill-Haverhiu. .; Lowell. O.
At Lynn-Lynu. 5; Worcester, L Second game
Worcester. 3; Lynn. 3
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A stab.

From Illustrated Bits.
II am afraid you would marry a fool
IL he asked YOU
rs that a prOposal?"
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Thousands OF persons read the want
page every day. II you are not one OF
them YOU will find il 70 your interest
TO do likewise
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NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE.
NEW ENGLANp LEAGUE.

At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .; Scranton. O.
At Syracuse-Uuca, Z; Syracuse. 4.
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RACES RUN IN Mud
Card at Saratoga Made Up of
Overnight Entries.
DORANTE WINS THE HANDICAP

Three FaVOrites Run to Form, and
Other winners Are Well Played.
Crystal Maid, Noted Mudder, Gal
lops Home Five Lengths Ahead I'm
Handicap for FilIies and Mares.
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DELIGHTED WITH RECORD.
UnfnmiIia rity with Course Forced
Car Into Second Place.

St Louis. aug. 16.-The Moon Motor Ca-
Company. Of St Louis, is highly pleased
over the record made by a stock Moon
roadster in the algonquin QI), hill climb
last week
Z. j. Moons own car, driven by Philip
Wells, ran second, losing first place by
only two-fifths Of a second. Considering
the fact that Wells had not been over
the course because Of lack OF time. this
showing Is deemed more than sausfac-
tory. On the first course. Wells led the
field by minute and two seconds, losing
on the second course, which included a
sharp elbow turn.
All the cars and drivers save the Moon
and Wells were IN the Crown Point Gnd1
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CAROLINA LEAGUE.

AZ Charloue-Grcensh0ro. ?. Charlotte O.
At acknowledgements. 5: Wiustou-Salem 0.
Second gamc-Greenyille ]; Wins,onSaIern. o.
At neutrality-suspicious.. 10: Srlrtanburg 3
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The Southern Progress Section has won
the warm Endorsement of thousands of mer-
chants, manufacturers, and other wideawake
business men throughout the South This
feature has made The Washington Herald
known in large field that heretofore had no
exponent. This paper has come to be the
means of disseminating information on mat
tiers vital to the growth Of the South, and the
progressive Southerner, to whom it appeals,
has shown his approval.
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The Sunday edition is not a blanket
sheet 1t is clean, up-to-date family news
paper, its appeal is to the home, and it goes
into the home The newspaper reader of
Washington is discriminating, and his judg-
ment is without flaw He has found the
paper he likes and the constantly increasing
circulation attests the fact that The Washing
ton Herald bears the stamp Of his approval
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DIcI1inSon's Football Schedule.

Carlisle. Pa, Aug. l6.-The Dickinson
College football schedule for 1909 as an
nounced by Frank steelman, the mana
ger. is as follows
September %, Western Maryland, at
Carlisle; october ., University Of Penn
sylvania, at Philadelphia; October 9. open:
October l6, Washington and Jefferson, at
Washington. Pa: October %, Ursinus. at
Collegeville; October 80, Gettysburg at
Carlisle; November g. Johns Hopkins. at
Baltimore; November 13. Blackwell. a,
Carlisle; November 20. Mount st. NIary's s.
at Carlisle; November %. Lafayette. at
Easton.
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The Washington Herald stands pre-emi-
nent in the morning field seven days in the
week
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The Literary Magazine Section is prov
ing more popular each week Its friends are
rapidly growing into legion. Some of the
most famous writers of the country contribute
regularly to its columns, and the readers are
turning to its pages with greater eagerness as
they learn more fully the quality of the matter
contained in the magazine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

Bureau won a well-piayed game from
the War and Navy last Monday that was
exciting from the start. both teams work
ing fast and the playing being excep-
uonally good Reynolds was IN the box
for the Bureau and pitched an excel
lent game
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The president was on hand 10 witness
the first game OF the new team. and was
greatly pleased az the work Of the young
sters. After the battle he congratulated
Nr. Fitzhugh. the manager. on the good
work done by his men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

You have not read al Of the news o.
the day until YOU have read the want ads.
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The Agriculture team got two home
runs IN their first game and batted three
pitchers out OF the box. Some kind OF
sluggers, those Aggies,
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Post-otHce Is rounding into form. and
they subdued the tailenders again last
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-31
GOMPERS In A CLASH
Il HOT DEBATE IN PARIS.
EurOpean Trade Unions Dislike
american attitude.

Paris. Aug so.-samuel Gompers president of the
American Federation of Labor. the dramatic
centre of the first days session of the sixth Inter
national Trade Unions Congress. when several
European delegates bitterly denounced what they
called the equvocal attitude of the American Fed
Grafton with reference to joining the international
movement. MIR. Gompers needed all his odtme
energy to repel the attack He insisted that the
problems and policies of American trade unionism
were interminged with American traditions and
ideas that Americans could i'll spare the time to
encounter the influence OF European leaders where
the trade uuionism tendencies were Temperament
tally different.
Nevertheless. as showing that the United States
was anxious for international cooperation. Mr.
Gompers introduced proposal favoring world wide
organization which would defend the rights and
and solidarity"
The clash came the question OF the exact
status or Mr.. Gompers and the American Fedora
ton of Labor in the conference. Mr.. Gompers
planned that for the present he merely audi
tor but was ready to give his opinions 10 had
been the aspiration OF the American workmen
come into closer contact with the labor movement
I'm Europe, as they profoundly attached to the
cause of the solidarity OF labor. One obstacle in the
way of ariation. he said the feeling that
tagOnsm existed I'm Europe toward American
trade uniOnism. Moreover. IL feared that the
American workmen might be compelled TO subordi-
their policies to those Of knowing little or
nothing about American Industrial conditions and
problems.
Personally" he continued. ''I have no authority
TO pledge the utilization OF the American Federation
! OF Labor but 1 believe il will come in time"
Mr.. GOmperss statement received codly.
Several delegates jumped to their feet 70 protest.
Herr Huber. Austrian delegate. vehemently
characterized Mr.. Gomperss explanation mock
cry He like the others had been under the i'm
preston that the Americans meant business and
that Mr.. GOmpers the official delegate from
that country. Otherwise he could not understand
how the American resolutions happened to be
printed In the official programme
I'VE thank you for your opinions" he said. point
eddy. but do not need them Your policies may
not permit you to- US. but day. Ameri-
can workmen you will realize that your policies
are erroneous. and you will the necessity of
Joining the International Confederation"
Mr. Gompers. smarting under the reoIxe but
finching arose TO reply II regret he ex-
claimed, that you have misconstrued my remarks
as an attack upon European trade unionism. I
repeat we are sincerely DESTROYS OF international
Moderation, but only far il preserves the
Asrican conception OF urionism II Europe does
NOT want us il will be unfortunate. Nevertheless.
we will continue TO do everything possible 20 attain
the goal for which the human race is struggling
international fraternity and unity.
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Herr Huber retorted that il was now seven wears
since the Americans began talking about joining
the International Confederate and il was abou.
time decision was reached. 1T now appears" he
concluded. that Mr.. Gompers is merely voy-
age of discovery"
NJ Legien. the international secretary ended the
controversy with the statement that Mr.. Gompers
was only guest but he hoped that that official was
convinced that the moment had arrived for the
American Federation of Labor 70 join forces with
their European brethren.
The regular business of the conference was then
resumed. and resolutions adopted in sympathy
with the strikers in Sweden and Barcelona and for
appeal TO the unionsts of the world strive
the abolition OF war.
Eighteen countries represented the Con-
gress. and the secretary announced a membership
in affiliated organizations of 4246.OO0. This is
increase over 1905" the secretary says In his re-
port. "and IL demonstrates that I'm spite of losses
in the membership OF some countries caused by in
dustral causes. trades unionism is advancing
steadily"
The newspapers devote much space TO the inter-
ence Of Mr.. Gompers- The journal Des Debats'
points out that the American Federation of Labor
and the French General Federation of Labor which
did not enter the last two conferences. represent
opposing conceptions of trades unionsm Mr.. Com
pers, representing the American sentiment, is ut
tsrly opposed TO the building I'D of uniOnism on a
foundation of socialism. politics open revolution
instead his work lies in the direction Of developing
the real interests of the worknen and solving the
problems of labor and capital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-31
SUTTON PERMIT ISSUED.
Order for Erhuming Lieutenant's
Body Granted by Var Department.

Washington. Aug. sO.--A permit was granted to-
night 10 Mrs. Sutton have the body of her son.
Lieutenant James ~ Sutton. which is buried in Ar
lington National Cemetery. exhumed and au-
topsy performed.
The permit was received by Mrs. Sutton from the
Office OF the quartermaster general of the army and
is the the issued August %, except
that il was issued by the Secretary OF War and
has list OF restrictions and conditions appended
e.
When Mrs. Sutton is ready for the autopsy all
that will be necessary will be for her 10 give the
War Department one days notice in order 10 have
the grave opeend and the body transported 10 the
naval hospital. Mrs. Sutton said tonight that
she would do nothing In the matter until the
turn OF her attorney. Henry Davis TO the city.
which would be about Thursday. He is in New
York.
After the autopsy the body will he placed in a
Theoretically sealed coffin and reburied in conse-
Grated ground at Arlington. Father Grfiths. OF 81.
Augustine's Catholic Church. will perform the rites.
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SANFORD PLANS BIG CAMPAIGN.
Purposes to Establish Chain of Missions from
Panama to the Arctic

Rockland Me. Aug. So-Denying having nads
any prophecy about the world coming TO an end
and announcing his purpose to establish a chain
of missions from Panama TO the Arctic for the
evangelization OF the American continent the Rev
Frank W. Sanford. leader of the Holy Ghost and
Us society. to-day gave his first long interview
since departing on his cruise Of thirty thousand
miles three years ago.
Il have already knowledge" he said that three
more ships will be added our feet which now
consists of the yacht COronet. the barkentine King
dom and two small craft. the Ripple and the Ovsr-
conner Earthquakes will be by the Lord 20
bring men 10 their senses tidal waves with fearful
violence. will sweep along the coasts of the earth
till men in their fright will die of heart failure.
stars will fall from heaven like falling figs in a
tempest; war and pestience and famine and many
other similar agencies will be brought BY the
commander in chief of heaven and earth to con-
quer this globe. conquer hearts TO bring ths
lofty looks or man down and to make emohatc
the fact that Christ is Lord indeed"