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The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

The batting average OF the Nationals,
unofhcially but carefully compiled. credit
George Browne as leading batsman OF the
team. with an average OF .25S. Charlie
Smith is second. with mark OF $50. but
as he has played in but nine games. the
honor, If it may be so called, goes TO
Mcbride. who is credited with a mark Of
-2S4 for forty games.
A notable Improvement is found IN the
batting averages OF the locals up 70
Saturday night, the team averages hav-
ing orawled from a position several
points below the 200 mark TO the present
mark OF .226. Although this average is
far from a creditable one. lit looks
good, for the simple reason that the best
hitters Of the team, with but few excep-
tions, seem to be hitting their proper
stride.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
REDS WIN BOTH.
SuPerbas Leave Cincinnati Without
Winning a Game OF Series.

Cincinnati, June 6.-The Brooklyns were
compelled to leave town tonight with
never a victory TO their credit during their
four days visit here Twice this after
noon were the Braves OF Lurnley com
PEELED 10 bite the dust, their second de-
feat being marked by one Of the most
sensational finishes ever seen on the local
diamond. Cakes. Of the Reds. collided
with Alperman in the first inning Of the
second game, and the former was carried
of the field suffering from q slight con
cussion OF the brain
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Batting Averages.
NC FieIdinE Averaees.

The fielding averages OF the American
League. complied up TO Friday night, give
the Nationals third pace in this depart
ment OF the game. with Boston and St
Louis at the top. OF the twenty-five
players IN the league who are credited
with a clean slate in fielding, there are
three OF the local players. Urglaub, Capt
DonohUe. and Tannehiu.
The averages follow:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
OXON HILL WINS EASILY.
Defeats Fort FOOte, Although with.
out Regular Players.

Though minus three regular players.
Oxon Hill had no difficulty defeating
the Fort FOote team. S 10 3 The game
was played at Fort Foote and was de-
void OF features D. Rusk and Rowe.
for the winners. and L. Nattingly. for
the losers. played fine ball Oxon Hill
would like to arrange a do1ble-header
FOR the Fourth Of July with some team
IN the District, r. P. Andrews Paper
Co. team preferred. Good accommoda-
tiOns promised Score.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
GAMES TODAY.
Philadelphia at PittsburE.
Boston at Cincinnati.
New York at Chicago.
brooklyn at 81. Louis.
STANDING OF TIE TEAMS.
CUBS IN THE TWELFTH.
Worlds Champions Take Hair-ruiser
from the PhflIies

Chicago. June 6--The Chicago Nationals
won out in a twelve-inning pitchers bat
tie to-day with Philadelphia by ! 10 O.
Reulbach and Moore were in good form,
and but FIVE hits were gathered on either
side The Cubs won out in the twelfth.
when Evers beat out a hunt and went 20
second on Dooin's poor throw 10 first
after sheckard's bunt. Hoffman placed a
single in right, scoring Evers, with none
out Score:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Bx WILLIAM PEEr


The championship baseball series be
tween the five high schools OF the Dis
trict closed Saturday. when Business lost
TO Technical. to 0. on the Union League
grounds.
A victory Tor the Stenographers would
have given them the pennant with four
victories 20 their credit. while the stand
ing now shows a three-cornered tie be-
tween Business. Technical, and Central
Business offers no excuse for its de-
feat at the hands Of Tech. but the writer
believes that something IS due the losers
for their fine showing this season. and
even inner display or SpOrEmansnip-
The Public should Know.
The public probably does not know that
Business wo0ld have refused 10 meet
Tech last Saturday (and could have Of
fered the best OF excuses) but for the
reason that unless the teams played on
that day the Stenographers would have
been opposed by a decidedly weak Tech
nine. as Dolly Gray. its pitcher. leaves
to-day for Winchester, Va. 20 play sum
mer ball with that clty's organization.
The Business coach and players 10 a man
overruled the faculty advisers objection
70 a pOstpOnement. with the argument
that II Business could not beat the best
nine Tech had 70 offer. they would rather
not play al all.
AS for a valid excuse on the part OF
the StenOgraphers for pOstpOnemenL
first. Jimmy Keare. the captain and
third baseman OF the team. did not show
Up. nor did he send any excuse. This
~ MA md 1e bro r
ing up OF the smOOJhest working in1eld
In the high schools to-day: also the loss
Of the best hitter in high school ranks.
as keane's average viii prove this when
II IS made public.
Then again, the grounds were in
wretched shape, and as Tech refused 70
play the StenOgraphers earlier in the sea-
son, on the iimsy excuse that their men
were not in shape. Business. having
already disposed OF Central. a team that
licked Tech, was really IN a position 10
dictate terms
Beaten by n FIuke.
Under such conditions Business was
beaten by fuke. and the writer ventures
TO say that not team In the nigh schools
would have shown such sportsmanship.
One local writer speaks about luck play
most Of the Stenographers' games. Any
fair-ui1ded judge who saw the Eastern
and Central games viii tell YOU that
Business outbatJed both OF those teams
and showed better knowledge OF the
game than either.
The boys AT Business this season MADE
name for themselves that Will be felt
Tor years 10 come Il was not 20 their
coach that credit belongs. but TO the
boys themselves; a more loyal. earnest
lot never wore the colors OF a high school
in this city.
At Saturdays game Principal Davis sat
on the bench with the players The BOYS
appreciated this little act greatly.
The girls. waving Orange and Blue pen
nants, also showed their loyalty and
school spirit by cheers and songs. never
quitting the grand stand until the last
man was out
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Totals. s1E

TwO-hase hit-HummeL Tlree-base hits-MitcbelI
Alperuian. Saeriaoe hits-HoblitzeI. Le1.nor Rucs-
e. stolen hases-BeschCr. Alpe-uaan Leunox. Kus-
tls Double rlay-McLeAn % HobiitzcI Bases On
hllls-Ot EFing. !. oG Dub1c. 3: OF Rucker. 4
Struck out--By Ezing e. hy Rucker. 4 Hit hv
patcher-By Rucker. J. Wld pitch-Rucker. I'm
pircs-Aessrs O'Day and Klem- Tine q game-2
hours and 10 minutez
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

LIT On bases-Anacosua. 9: Falls Church. &
First base on balls-Of Moore, ;; OF Mccarthy. J
Struck out-By Moore. 4. b. Mccarthy. & Home
run-PhippS Two-hase hits-Heuning p Hitte
Sacrifice hits-E. Henning %. F. Martin stolen
bases-Henning o. Martin %. Double plsy-B
Henning 20 F. Martin. Passed hslls-Sengstack. ..
seWen. Umrire-Nr. King Tine ef ganel
hour and % minutes
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

TNro-base hit-O' Hara- Three-base htt-Meyers
Sacrifice fies-SIurray. OHan, Double play-DeT-
lin 70 Doyle 70 Tenney. Stolen base-Bliss. Hit
by pitched ball-By Lush. ; Bases on bals-Or
Lush, 3: oS Wntse l. Struck out-By Lush. I: By
Moore. l; b. Wiltse Z. Left on bases-St. Louis s.
New York. 6. Unlpires-Messrs Rigler and Treby.
Time Of canne-I hour and a MINUTES
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
GIANTS TRoUNCE CARDINALS.
McGraw's Braves Hit Ball and Field
in OId-tsme Form.

St. Louis. June 6-The Giants handed
the Cardinals their second defeat this aft
ernoon on the home ground. u TO L The
pitching OF Wiltse was superb throughout
the game, and he was finely supported
by every member Of the New York team.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

TWObase hits-H. Rusk. Martin Stolen bases
Heisken 81. H. Rusk o. Rowe (S). C. Rusk 81
Msttinsly. Higgs %. Struck out-By E Fisher. y:
b. c Rusk. l. by W. Mattingly, s Bases ca
bans-Of Z. Fisher. ]; oa c. Rlsk, l. Hit by
ptcaer-khhy. Umpire-Mr. Lncst.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
MINOR LEAGUES.
NEW YoRK sTATE LEAGuE.

At Utica-Utica. 8; Elmira. l
At Binghsmton-First game: Binehamto-. 2. svus-
zise, L Second game: Binghamton, 4; Syracuse. ?
At Troy-Troy, 5; scranton 0.
at Alhany-Albany. Is. WilkesbarTe, L
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
ANACOSTIA SLUGS THE BALL.
Defeat Falls Church Nine in 8
Swatfest-Score. IL TO 7

Anacostia defeated Falls Church In an
interesting game al Falls Church yestsr-
day afternoon. by a score OF p 10 :.
TIE feature OF the game was the heavy
stick work Of the winners. For games
with the winners address 3. I. fleming.
1915 Minnesota avenue. Anacostia. d. q
Eoo~n.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

htzen. Double pays-DoWnsy % Hobitzel: DoVuey
to Esau 70 Hobiit1eu. Hunter 70 McElyeeu 70
Humulel; kustus 10 Dunn. Boses on haIls-Oh
casper, 5; oi Scanl0n. Struck 0ut-By Casper
5: hy scanlon. Wld pftch-Gaspsr. Umpires-
Messrs Klein and O'Day Tine Of gzme-l hour
a1d IS miuUtes
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
ANIERIcAN ASSOCIATION.

At Toledo-Tolodo. 4; St. Paul. O.
Al Columbus-Columbus, Z; Milwaukee. 4
Al I.ouisyille-Louisville. 2: Kansas City. G.
At hdianapolis-Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis,
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
EASTERN LEAGUE.

Az Montreal-Montreal Z: Toronto. /.
At Jersey City-Frsr game: Jersey CITY 1. Raj
timoTe. Second game: Jersey City II; Bald
more
At Providence-Flrst game: Providence. 5; New
ARK. : Second game: Providence, 2; Newark, !.
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TWo-base hit-Sheckard sacriioe hts-Grant
DoOlin. Moran. Holman, Titus. Shecksrd- Stolen
bases-Gnnt. Tinker. Evers. Sheckard Struck
out-By Moore. 6; by ReulhOch. 2 Bases on balls
on Moore. 2 Left on bases-Chicago. S: PhiladsI-
phia. 6. Hit BY Iircher-By Reulbach. L Umrires-
MessrA. Cusack and Johnstoue. Tine Of game-l
hour and 50 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Mcbride a SIugger.

hitting Of George Mcbride. who has con-
nected safely six times out of a possible
twelve. for an average OF 800. boosting
his average from last weeks mark of
POI 10 the present average OF -234. and at
the same time jumping from seventh 10
third place among the local batsmen.
Delehanty had a bad week. connecting
safely but three times out Of twenty
trips TO the pan His present average is
-lS5. Just five points below his mark this
time last week. Wild Conroy gained
single point, and is now batting at a 80
clip. and Capt. DOnOhue dropped four
points, with a present average OF .212
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

At Omaha'-Onaha. :; Lincoln, 4.
At Denver-Denver. 10: Pueblo. 3
At Wichita Wichita. 3: Topeka. Q.
AZ Sioux City-sioux CITY. z; Des Moines, G
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
BASEBALL H&es &%ess BUSINESS ASeasns OTHER SPORTS
TO MEET SOX TO-DAY
Nationals in Good Shape for
Windy City Team.
THAT BURNs-ALTROCK BATTLE

Exciting sport Promised Local Fans
in the Chicago Series-Car strike
Raises Havoc with Connie Mack's
Attendance In PhiIadeIphia-Wash
ingtOn Won Three Ont Of Five.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
SOUTHERN LEAGrr
WEsTERN LEAGuE-

Al Memphis-Aontgomery. 5; Mempnis. L
AT New Orieans-Bimingham. :: New Orleans. 3
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
PRAISE FOR BUSINESS
StenOgraphers' Ball Team a
Credit to the School.
AFTERMATH OF TECH GAME

Losers Could Easily Have Refused
TO Play Rivals Saturday, but They
Wanted 10 Meet Best Team Black
smiths Could Muster-sDOIIy0 Gray
Leaves for WincheHter To-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

Groom or Gray to-day, the one that
looks the best TO Foxy Joe before the
game.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
BROWNE STILLAT TOP
AquisitiOn from Cubs Retains
Place as Leading Batter.
HITTING THE BALL AT 1858 CLIP

Mcbride Is Leading Batsman Of Past
Week, Having CIOuted the Ball for
an Average of .BOO-DOnOhue, I'm
gIaub, and Tannehin Among Lead
ing FieIders of American League.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
PARKSIDES PLAY WELL.
Win an Interesting Game from Fast
Patent office Nine.

In a well-played game Saturday the
Parksides defeated the Patent Office
team by the score OF 9 to 5.
The features OF the game were the
heavy hitting a the Parksides and the
playing OF Coley. for the losers. Score
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

yLAlef Noie3 ana DoSley
The winners would Ike TO arrange
games with teams averaging eighteen
years. Address Joseph O'Csllaghan. 24ls
K street northwest
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Covirgton White sox Win.

Covington. Va. June 6.-The Covin0ton
While sOx won double-header from the
Business Men Of Covington Saturday. at
the fair grounds. Scores:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

the fair grounds. Scores:
First game RHE
White Sox.... 3 ( O O q "a >
Business Mem. 0 0 o 00o 90 2 7
Batteries-Ayres and Boerners Hope and Reed
Second game z II
Business Men,. ooOOO0O ST :
White Son. 0 5oIs2 2lox-B Q
5atteries-Rseks. Lockhsrt. and cronclr; DAVIS
and Bosrneg.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS,

Chicago, 1; Philadelphia, o.
Twelve inningsl
Cincinnati, Al Brooklyn, 3.
Cincinnati, 80 Brooklyn, 3.
New York, II; 81. Louis. i
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

Yesterdays pleasant weather has put
The local league diamonds in good con
ditiOn. and. barring another rainstorm.
all the leagues will start the bail rolling
again to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

TEo-bass hit-Scanl0u.
Stolen bases-EgAn. oaksA
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
WOMEN WILL ENTERTAIN

The Women's Section of the Ten Thousand Club will entertain the hus- bands and friends of members this evening at the Palm Roof Garden. The affair is complimentary to the Clubs president, Mrs. w. c. White scarver, who will leave on Tuesday to spend the summer In Berkeley. The club committee of awards in the gar den contest, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Paris and Mrs. Hayden, say that it is not too late to enter and ask all who desire to participate in the contest to leave their entries wikh Mrs. Gun ningham at the Valley Shoe Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following uncalled for letters are advertised at the El Centro post office:
 Franklin Mrs c. C., Miller Mrs. Margaret, Nicholson H. H., Prince, MT. G. F., Reynolds MT. F. C., Reuben dale Charlie, Rude MT. George ", Smith Mrs. D., Libolt Mir. Floyd, Ly- on MT. Harry w., Lang Miss Edith, Lynn Mir. R. F., Martain Mr., Millerd MT Alfred, Moody MT. Henry, Rob- erts MT. Frank, Roberts Geo., Shele- marr MT E., Arnold Miss Anna, Blink ley MT. R. J., Brooke G., Crane Frank, Conaway Mr. B. F., Crawford Gus, Cox Ernest, Davis c. L., Ellis Claude R. Mayfeld MT G. w., Hull MT. J. M, Horay Miss Nora, Greaves Mir, Gillian MT. A. Gerdes MT. A. Fisk Miss Lucia.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
TROUBLE FOR sRIDseRooms
New Law Provides That They Must File Their Own and Brides Family History When Se-
 curing License to Wed.

A new law in regard to the issuance of marriage licenses will go into ef- feet in California on June 26, and thereafter, unless the prospective bridegroom goes before the County Clerk with his mind well stored with the family history of both his own and his sweetheart's lines it will be necessary for both parties to appear at the time the license Is secured.
 The new law makes 1t necessary for the County Clerk to secure a registry of all necessary data regarding the principals to a proposed marriage, fll- ling out a statistical blank which hitherto has been left for the person performing the ceremony to fill out
 This blank, thus prepared, must give the names, nativities, ages, places of residence of the contracting par ties. their occupations, and whether divorced or single, the number of their marriage, the names of their parents, their race, place of birth, etc. The new law also provides that a statement of the performance of the wedding ceremony must be filed by the person officiating within three days after the marriage takes place, and must be placed on record by the County Recorder.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
NEWS BREVITIEs

Tombstone jury finds three Mexi- can Reds" guilty of violation of neu- trallty laws.
 Nicaragua banana night riders lay waste large tracts Of land owned by Americans.
 Capt Peter c. Haius. U. S. A., given indeterminate sentence for murder of William E AnRis.
 1-o--o Entire Texas holdings of Waters Pierce oil Company. amounting to s27- 00O,00O, to be sold at auction.
 o-O-O Field Marshal Lord Roberts declares English army but sham, and says dan ger of German invasion is daily great CT.
 Mrs. William 10. Annis signs con tract to appear in vaudeville skit util- izing murder of husband by Capt Hains.
 0-0-O Bill before Wisconsin Legislature forbids candidates for office making contribution to churches during cam paign.
 Q@O-O Monstrous new millinery creation causes a movement in Los Angeles churches for removal of ladies' hats during services.
 -O-O Fuel experts of Pittsburgh declare that with new process for treating Ignite California will become greatest fuel producing state in Union.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
NEW COTTAGE COMPLETED.

Contractor J. L. Travers has com pleted the cottage of Miss Martha Hildebrand, on Olive street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, and Miss Hlldebrand now occupies 1t. The frame Is enclosed for the bungalow of W. k. Morton, on the north side of Olive Street, near Sixth. Sanford Garey's cottage, on Seventh street is nearing completion.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
MASONIC MEETING.

The local lodge of Masons conferred third degree Wednesday night. Their ladies entertained them after the work was completed. During the session of the lodge the ladies enjoyed them selves at the Palm Garden and after wards they served light refreshments to their lords and masters In the Ma sonic Hall. A most enjoyable time is reported by the hundred or more who were in attendance.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
MAKE FINAL PROOF.

Jonathan N. Patton, of Holtville made final proof before County Clerk D. s. Elder, Wednesday, on his home stead entry for the southeast quarter of section 6, township 16 south, range 16 east. Lee P. Watson made final proof on his desert land entry for the west half of the southwest guar ter of section 12, township IS south range 15 east.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
EASTERN STAR DANCE

Signal Chapter, No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star, has issued a general in- vitation to the public to attend a dance to be given by the order in Masonic Hall next Monday evening. The committee on arrangements is composed of Mrs. Leta Nj. Bryan, Mrs. Elizabeth Bshleman, Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson. H. B. Pearson and F. R. Put nam.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
SURVEY IS COMPLETED

The field work on the topographi- cal survey of the eastern side of I'm perial Valley, which has been carried on by the United States Reclamation Service the past few months, was completed the first of this week, and the various surveying parties have re- turned to Yuma, headquarters for the Laguna Dam Project.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
HEAVY STOCK ASSESSMENT.

The directors of Water Company No. have levied an assessment of S1.50 per share on the stock of that company, ip order to cut down the indebtedness it has beon carrying for the past four years. While this will not clean up the indebtedness, 1t will put the company in better financial condition than it has been since it's organization
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
EIGHT PRISONERS NOW.

The Imperial County Jail now holds eight prisoners. Four of these are serving sentences that will be con- pleted before the hot weather arrives. Four are awaiting trial, and three of these will probably be tried before the court has Its summer vacation. Victor Rivers will remain in jail until the court convenes In the fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR PLUMBING

Notice Is hereby given, that the Board of Trustees of the El Centro School District, County of Imperial, State of California will receive sealed bids until 8 D. m. of the 8th day of June, 1909, for the plumbing in an S. room school building in the City of Fl Centro, to be constructed in accord ance with the plans and specifications on file in the Office of the Clerk of said Board, in the Valley Hardware Store, Fl Centro, California. All labor and material to be furnished by the Contractor All bids must be accom- panied by a certified check for ten per cent of the amount of the bid, payable to the order of the Board of Trustees of said school district, and must be sealed and filed with the Clerk of said School Board of Trus- tees. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids
 By order of the Board of Trustees of El Centro School District.
 w. o. HAMILTON,
 Clerk of Said Board. Fl Centro, May 20, 1909. 7-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
BURIED IN SAND.

John McClave, employed by the Holton Power Co.,, on the new power house at Holtville, was buried in sand and nearly suffocated by the caving in of the bank under which he was working. The cave in destroyed con siderable frame work for the Hubbell Construction Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF.

The case of c. H. Eckert against W. E. Beale, suit on a note of $400 involved in land deal, was tried be- fore Judge Cole and a jury in the Su- perior Court, this week, and judg- ment was given for the plaintiff. The case attracted numerous citizens of Holtville and vicinity.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
MoNTEz GOES TO PRISON.

Antonio Montez, who on March 19 assaulted Roman Varente with knife at Potholes, this week pleaded guilty to the charge of assault with intent to kill, and was sentenced by Judge Cole to eighteen months in the peni- tentiary at San Quentin.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22

Great Northern passenger train held up near Spokane, mail car robbed of $2O,000, engine and car turned loose to crash into coaches, injuring twelve passengers.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
FoRGER PLEADS GUILTY.

Alonzo Adams Guilliam pleaded guilty in the Imperial County Super for Court, this week, to the stealing of Southern Pacific passes and forg- ing thereon names of railroad officials. He was given a sentence of ninety days in the County Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
AUTOMOBILE SPEED ORDINANCE.

The City Trustees of Imperial, have instructed the City Attorney to pre- pare an ordinance governing the speed of automobiles through that city.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-22
GOING TO BEACH?

Mrs. Tout has leased a well-located building in Long Beach for the sum- mer and can accommodate number of roomers. See her before she goes out, for rates, etc. 7-1t*
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-10-29

finds Cure for Leprosy.

Leprosy is a singularly undemon.
stratiye disease. Out of hundreds
only few have a startling, not to say
horrible, appear ance. 1t is very mild
ly contagious, and nurses and attend.
ants have spent TO- 20, 80 years In
leper colonies without catching it.
In South America and Mexico many
physicians believe the bedbug. the
chief spreader of the disease. DR..
Duquy, secretary of health of Cuba.
has frequently captured the yellow
fever mosquito with the bacillus of
leprosy in its tiny stomach. DR.. Du.
guy also first used a wine from the
common red mangrove root, relieving
and curing many lepers. He adopted
the remedy from the Cuban negroes.
who had used it for years. Several
medical sharks have tried to shark
his fame and remedy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-10-29
a Myth Chaser.

What makes your youngest son so
eager for athletics?"
'Filial admiration" answered the
worried-looking mother "He believes
all the stories his father tells about
the wonderful things he did when he
was boy and is trying to equal the
record"