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The Washington times., 1909-08-11
By THOMAS S. RICE.


WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. u.-Hoo-
fayi Those scouts for the Munsey tour
who have been fussing around the coun-
try with presidents, mayors, vice presi-
dents, police chiefs, burglars, and such
Ike, have at last reached within strik-
ing distance Of Boston, and if all live
and nothing happens, viii be at the
Etatehouse this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The scouts left Albany yesterday
morning early and reached Springfield
at noon. where they were held up by
business details and admiring citizens
until O'Clock, when they started for
Boston, but decided to tarry at the thriv-
ing town OF worcester.
Take Glidden Route,
In attempting to duplicate the GIidden
tour of 1893. il was found that part OF
the State road leading from Springfield
90 Warren, Mass, which was not com
pleted last year, and which had been
passed up by the Gliddenites on that
account was ready for business, but
the scouts stuck by the tour route in
order TO give the entrants a chance 70
compare their showing with that of
their predecessors. That took them of
the state road for twenty miles or so.
but the other road, while by no means
bad, Is A better test OF reIfa hiIit, cor
The Massachusetts, State highways are
too much OF a snap to give a car a
good trial. 1t is too much like sleeDinp
IA feather bed.
There is a lovely little bit around
Jacob ladder that viii bring out all
the malicious animal magnetism in you
IT you nave weak tires and a hmm
brake. II Is mile or so up in the air
and a couple Of miles into hard going
put keep your eye on your number and
Lon.J pose Tor photographs while on
mat stretch. If anything happens you
VIII never know IT, At the bottom ~.
thereabouts. they are stiII building and
ne JOY ride proposition blows M right
tnere, for mile or two, but after thai
i Is a snap.
Plan Big Time.
IN Springfield the brethren Of the an
tomobiie club promised TO lend an the
assistance in their power TO make the
passage Of the tourists through that
city on September a a pleasant Incl
dent. and they were joined by the pub
lie ofhcials. The Stevens-Durves folk
who have entered car, the Fisk Tire
company and the Knox people. for
whom Mr.. Culver extended the glad
hand, also Joined the. lodge and prom
ised that there would be no lack of
hospitality when the Afunsevites hit the
vicinity Of Springfield and Chicopee
Coming to the arid regions Of Eor-
Sestef the scouts got the genial mitt
from Jcnn ; Harrington, the Chalmers
Detroit agent, who was there with an
auto, and ". J. Kelly and also from
Buster Burns, Of the same sgencv'
Ihey look the travellers 10 dinner al
the Worcester Automobile club. which
VIII be or the Job at the welcome game
Snen the tourists scOot through there
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
BURKE AND LEWIS
PRIMED FOR BOUT

NEW YORK. Aug u.-WTlie Lewis
and Sailor Burke are today putting the
finishing touches on their training for
the ten-round fight here next Friday
night.
The betting today is at even money.
Interest has been added 10 the CON
test BY the announcement that Billy
Papke. "the Illinois Thunderbolt,' viii
meet the winner.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
Party Expects to Finish First
Half of Tour This
Afternoon.
ENTRANTS WARNED
ABOUT THE ROADS
Some Real Hazardous Going Is
Found In New York
State.
LEST YOU FORGET

Lest yOu fOrgets The entries in
the Frank A. Munssy reliability
contest close one month from to-
day. When the time ball on the
state, War, and Navy Building
drops at nOon, September liz the en-
Try box Will he closed, and no more
viii be received. Get aboard; par
ticipate In The East's biggest tour
ting event. Eighteen signed entries
TO date and the indications are
that the lineup VIII exceed that
Of the GIidden tour in numbers.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
AMATEUR LEAGUES


Capital City Leagus-BrookIaud.
8; q. r. O., L
Sunday School Leasue-Bethzny
II, Langdon, l.
Marquette League Congressional
8; St Martins, 0. (F'orfeited)
independence League - Ninth, 7:
AEgies. s.
Suburban Lsague-Petworth. 3;
Brightwood, s. Woodburn, 9. Ia
kOma, g
r. r. Y b. C. A. League-No
game
Colored Departmental League.
PostOffice, Il: Navy Yard, s
Games Today.
Capital City Leagus-Brentwood
VS. Marines.
Marquette League-columsia aoo
VS.. Pension Bureau.
Sunday School LeagJe-Ni.lth V.
Hamline
Indepen Hence -Manhattans
vs.. Twinile
Suburban. League-No game.
r. r. ! NJ c. A. League-Adanz
VS.. Shopmen.
COlOred TseDartnnenfal League -
Agricultural vs.. Municipal.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
81 FRED A. HAYNER,

Sporting Editor Chicago Daily News.
A couple Of unlucky innings in every
game viii make a good team look bad.
This seems to be Washington's troT-
bic, and the cause may be traced 20
the pitching staff. me team is bat
ting well and fielding good. IL the
fdea. could be given that the nine should
work hard this year, with the view
of rounding out its team work for next
wears campaign, the pitching would
come sooner or later. With good pitch
ing the team could then begin to pol
ish its work on the sacks. and could
afford u take long chances while mold
ing the others safe in the field
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
DUFFY MAY MANAGE
CHICAGO WRITE SOX
Rumor Says Veteran Leader
Will Again Enter Major
Ranks.

BOSTON, Aug. 11.-Fandom here has
II today that Hugh Duffy. leader of the
Providence GTays. is soon to be secured
by Comiskey to lead the Chicago White
SOx.
Duffys long and successful record as
leader Of the Milwaukee American As
ISOLATION club and the Philadelphia Ma
tlonals. coupled with his work in Provi-
dence. is said to have convinced Counis-
KEY that Duffy can III the shoes Of
Fielder Jones'
Duffy refuses TO ADMIT that the deal
Is on, but his friends say IL is probable
he will soon go to the Windy City.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
W. JONES SPURNS
TEMPTING OFFERS
Would Not Break Contract With
Baltimore Fight
Club.

BALTIMORE, Aug. flowing to his
match with Kid Lenny before the Eu-
reka Athletic Club at the Monumental
Theater Friday night, Willie Jones. the
well known Brooklyn bantamweight.
turned down a $1,000 offer to meet
Johnny COulon in Pittsbugg. Jones was
also in receipt Of several other offers,
but refused TO break his contract in
this city.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
JENNINGS CONFIDENT
OF ANOTHER PENNANT
Thinks Slump Of Tigers Is But Temporary, and That
Detroit VIII Again Head the League at Finish
of Season-Ban Johnson Here.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

would come here In exchange for jim
Delehanty
The usual denial was in order the
next day. but this morning the story
IS completely confirmed by the opposi-
ton, and the deal viii be put through
az the end Of the series that opens this
afternoon.
Schaefer made his first reputation as
q ball playe- under Joe Cantillou at
MILWAUKEE,. When he broke into the
big league he was a pronounced sue
cess, but conditions at Detroit just now
are not TO his liking. so he welcomes
Inc sniff by which he comes 70 Wash
lngtOn-
Delehanty is raising no objection to
going TO Detroit. a Jump from a tall
ender TO a championship team is gen
orally calculated to improve the work
Of player. and. besides. just now It
appears as though Delehanty IS being
put in line for a nice share OF the bonus
for the peDnant-capturing team.
Jennings. Cobb. Crawford & Co. ali
look 10 be IN fighting shape.
Cincinnati has made an OFFER for the
release Of Jesse Tannehill. He is wanted
as a scout. as Clarke Griffith has great
confidence in the judgment of the vet
eran pitcher. CantillOn SAYS Tannehiu
must go 20 Minneapolis
II took Pittsburg twelve innings to
Trim Boston yesterday, while the Chi
cago Cubs had no trouble in trOuncing
Brooklyn.
Unless they experience an awful. and
at present entirely unexpected, slump.
the Cubs sholld close their season with
rush that will carry everything be
IOre H. Chances pitchers are going
IN grand shape, while the whole team
has caught the speed that has already
won two worlds championships
Incidentally, big EC ReuIbach eduaIed
the major league record yesterday by
winning his fourteenth consecutive vic
tory This was a mark set BY lack
Chesbro when with Pittsburg In Is02.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
TOUR ATTRACTS
PRIVATE OWNERS

The hrst private owner to enter his
car IN the Frank A Munsev relia bilitv
contest Is Frank P. Han. a weII-known
local business man. He has entered
his Columbia touring car in Class G.
ana Is determined 10 win the touring
car trophy Mr.. Hall is a seasoned
tourist, and is looking forward TO the
trip 10 Boston and return with the
greatest enthusiasm His wife will
probably make the trip.
Ihank-you-mams, dusty roads e and
other things that confront motorists
when on tour have no terrors for her
and the Munsey tour is an event she
has long wished to participate IN. Mr.
and Mrs Hall make frequent trips 10
Atlantic City in their Columbia car
and automobile touring Is one Of their
chief delights. The determination OF
Mr.. Hall 10 take his wife along viii
undoubtedly result in other private
owners entering the tour. The pres
ence OF number Of ladies on the tour
would add TO the gayety Of the event.
The Chalmers-D Detroit "Biuebird
which Is now blazing the route for tie
Munsey tour, VIII have other work to
DO when the pathhndiBg trip is over.
The Chalmers Detroit Motor Compsnv
has placed the car at the disposal of
the manage Of the contest, and Il viii
be used as q press car. Jack" Sperry.
sales manager Of the Motor Car Com
pany, viii drive the car,
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
GRADY GETS BERTH
WITH LITTLE ROCK

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Aug. 1.-THE
Little Rock Southern League club has
signed Catcher Mike Grady. the for.
mer Philadelphia and st. Louis National
League player Grady's last engage
ment was in the Tri-State League.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
FORMER GRID STAR
SERIOUSLY INJURED
Has Leg Broken When Soda Foun-
tain Air Drum Ex-
plodeS.

MARSEILLEs, Mich, Aug. IL
Henry F. Schultz. one time star guard
of the University of Michigan football
team, had his left leg broken in two
places this morning when the air
drum with which he was charging the
soda fountain in the store of his
Father-in-laW, w. l. Arnold. OF this
place, exploded.
During the past year Schultz was
coach of the Ypsilanti Normal foot
ball team, and made his home I'm that
city lie has a contract to coach at
the University Of Missouri this season.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
JOCKEY RECEIVES
A PAINFUL. INJURY

FRONT ROYAL. Va! aug. n-Ea
Grain, a professional jockey. known
among his associates as Cray" while
schooling a horse over the steeplechaxe
course for the horse show today. was
thrown at Liverpool ium, and had his
arm broken and shoulder anu face badly
lacerated. This is the first accident re-
ported so far
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
of the Clubs.
- - - CURES
0s - - BLOOD POISON


Poison the symptoms manifested The throat ulcer
oopperoored
to CONS out and usually and ulcers themselves different
the At the
for the trouble too powerful and dangerous If allowed
and one makes complete physical wreck the sufferer The
make such Roadway If
according directions its progress can be stopped the removed
nsdaos virus oeanses the circulation and
driving
blood gradually
all
thoroughly purified circulation
all
THE SWIFT SpFcTRTc 90 ATT G A
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Earned runs-Washington, /: st. Louis.
l. First on errors-St. Louis. T. Left
on bases-Washington 8: st. Louis. TO-
First balls on balls-Off Groom, 8: off
Petty, ?. Struck Out-BY Groom. s: bv
Petty, s. Home run Ferris. Two-base
hits-DonOhue, BIankenship, Groom.
Sacrifice Ests-Stone, williams Stolen
bases-Stephens, Conroy, Delehanty
Double play--WailaCe to Jones Hit bv
pitcher-By Groom. Stephens. wild
pitch-Groom- Umpires-Messrs. pagan
and KERN. Time Of game-3 hours and
20 minutes. Attendance-S76.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Here are a few niBre expert opinions
on why tue Nationals are making such
a poo showing in the American League
this seasO;
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Just an ordinary slump that any
team experiences once or twice every
season. is the way Hughey Jennings
this morning explained the failure OF
the Detroit Tigers to come up 10 ex-
pectations since getting on the road.
You know, last year and the year
before we fell of somewhat about mid
season. only 10 come back strong to-
ward the close and cop the old flag. OF
course. there is absolutely no way to
explain IT, Take, for instance, the game
at. Philadelphia yesterday, when we
easily outhit the Athletics, but a couple
Of times when a hit would have changed
the game entirely it was not TO be had.
And so It has been in most OF the
games we have lost, but well be up
there again l have not IN the least
lost confidence in our team, for l fail
To see a team in the league that has
anything on US when we get TO going
right. but Connie Mack has game
bali club.
washington has always been a hare
hall club for us to beat, but we are go
ing TO try mighty hard to keep from be
ing showed from the top during our
stay here"
Jennings did not discuss the Dele
hantv-schaefer deal, but said that he
was always ready to talk business
whenever he thought that a trade might
nrove to the good Of the figers, al
though he believes that the pending
swan will prove mutually beneficial
Ran Johnson. president Of the Ameri-
can League. arrived here last night
and registered at the Press Club.
re was about early this morning and
ioined Tom Noyes for an automobile
ride about the suburbs, during Whlcn
the whole local baseball situation VIII
he discussed. Johnson realizes that
something radical must be Done mere
and he expresses his readiness 10 help
the local owners in clearing up the
The league chief expects to leave here
tonight or tomorrow
BuI Donovan. of the Tigers, is under
suspension following a TIT with one OF
the arbiters.
Bob Groom looked better yesterday
tban At any other time since coming
into the American league.
Opposing Barney Petty. one OF the
veterans Of the majors. the tan Cali
fornian not only equaled the perform
auces Of his rivals but actually out
pitched the Browns.
The trouble with Groom in all his
previous exhibitions has been his in
ability 10 control the ball, but yesterday
he seemed able 10 keep the leather just
where he wanted it, with the result that
st Louis was indeed fortunate to get
the single run that made possible the
lie that went to twelve innings.
In the seventh inning Ferris tore off
a mean looking fly that Jack Lelivelt
narrowly missed catching. When the
ball struck the ground il took an odd
bound and ducked onto the clubhouse
lawn, giving the batter a home run.
For an inning this one run looked as
big as a sandwich TO starving man.
but IN the ninth, with two out, the Ma
tionals tied il up. Lelivelt hunted
safely and Donohue, in place Of Conroy,
ripped on double which sent ia the
run that caused the extra innings.
AT the end OF the twelfth the jumps
decided 10 call the game In order 10
allow 81. Louis to catch a train.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Bulletin No. 2. giving additional facts
regarding the tour, was issued today.
it gives the names Of the cars entered,
together with the names Of those likely
20 be entered The price classification OF
cars, the daily running time, and q lit
tie history are also set forth Ia the bui-
letin, which viii be given wide circu-
lation.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Until further notice games AT Ma
tional Park win be called at O'Clock
This change has been brought about by
violent protests OF those who want TO
keep peace IN the family by reporting at
the home beard on time
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResuItA

Washington, J.; St Louis, /.
CTWelVe innings).
Philadelphia, 8; Detroit. l.
Boston 3; Chicago, 3
Cleveland, {, New York, l.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
Games TO-DAY.

Detroit at Washington
s. Louis at Philadelphia.
Chicago at New York
Cleveland at Boston.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

on Sunday afternoon The Times said
thai ,Dutch- Schaefer Of the Tigers,
The Washington times., 1909-08-11
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResuItA
New York. s. st. Louis, 3.
PittsbuTg. ,; Boston, I.
Philadelphia. .; Cincinnati, o.
Chicago, s. Brooklyn, 1.
Games Today.
Boston at Pittsburg
New York at st. Louis.
The Washington times., 1909-08-11

Bill Donovan. of the Tigers, IS under
suspension following tit win one OF
the arbiters
The Washington times., 1909-08-11


: Wonder What Hertz WEI Say Today" +
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
Philadelphia Record in Prime
of Its Strength

That big newspaper, the Phila'
delobia Record, a few days sgc
passed the thirty-nirth milestone.
and thus reached, according to
mordern calculations, tie full
prime and glory of its manhood.
Still lusty with the strength ems
lefty ambitions Of youth, it 10 yet
steadied and firmly balanced BY
long ard varied experience, and
there is so.day IL the United
States TO pepper mere solid, care
ful and just in all its dealings
with the public, rnr at same time
any that 10 more alert
Representing TIE Opposition in
= city overwhelmingly given over
to the dominance OF the RePubll-
can organization Of the State, it
nevertheless has still, as il has
bad for many yeSrs, the widest
circulation in that city of any
morning newspaper. This pre-
rents u curious problem, the only
explanation Of which seems to be
that The Record, notwithstanding
it's political differences with the
majority of the people of Philu-
oelphia, is recognized by them as
the best newsgiver.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
ScrIbncl's Magazine for June

Tn, June number OF Scribner' /,
Maya sine contains many interesting
pictures. There are four beautiful full
pages in color representing Days a.
Fishing'-Trout. Black Bass, Salmon,
and Muskallonge.
II. g. Dwight, who was wounded In
the recent Revolution in Turkey, has a
most entertaining description OF "a
Turkish Village" where he lives, near
Constantlnople.
James Ford Ri odes, 'hc distinguish
ed historian, writes an appreciation OF
the great work OF Edward Gi5bon, the
author OF THE Decline and Fall
lie pictures him as the greatest mod
crn historian"
The short stories are
ellis Fathers Son." by Edith Whar-
ton--the second Of her remarkable
Tales OF Men," In this one the set
ting Is in modern New York. which
she knows so well, md In it are brought
in contrast q self.made father who
lives In Brooklyn and an ambitious son
who lives In New York.
"Zohara OF the Flutes" By Ethel
Stefana Stoyens-a love story OF the
Bedouirs OF the desert.
In Mr. Pages John Marvel. Assist
ant" there is In this instalusnt q
striking portrait Of q modern rich
woman filed with vanity srd luck OF
consideration for Others.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
Died of Hemorrhage on Streetil

Charles Washington, O we'll
known cClOred man Of Lexington,
and for many years connected with
Che Lexington hotel as head waiter
and night Waterman, died last
Thursday morning of hemorrhage.
Shortly after three o'clock be
called the passengers for the early
Baltimore d Ohio train, and im-
mediately after his return to the
hotel office Night Policeman Lind
say stepped into the hotel and
discovered Washington to be quite
i'll. He undertook to assist the
unfortunate man hcme. Wash.
ington was attacked when near
Lyons corner on Main street with
Il hemorrhage. Officer Lindsay
called the mail wagon, which was
returning from the depot, and
took him to bis home on Randolph
street, where he died shortly al
forwards.
The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon i from thes Methodist
church, the services being con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. JOSEPH
II. Jennings. Tie Knights Of
Phythias, of which order the de-
ceased was d member. escorted the
remains TO the cemetery.
He was aged about A years and
is survived by his wife who is
niece of Ii. b. Abrahams.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
GAMBLING IN THE STAFF
OF LIFE

Everybody is familiar with the
present high price of wheat, be-
cause -four is commodity that
INST be purchased by every home
in the land. To the prosperous or
those having employment, the
question OF bread is not 80 eeriors,
bnt to those out of work the prob
lem is one Of great Importance.
The advance in three months Of
wheat from $1.0o to $3.50 bush
Of indicates that either there is .
considerable shortage in the crop
or that some one has "ccrnsrsd"
the market.
That the latter 10 true il con-
frmed BY newspaper reports all
over the country. The prime op-
orator 10 and has been James A.
Pattsn Of Chicago, who ia report
cd to have made millions by his
skillfal manipulation OF the mar.
ket. Mr.. Patten has all along in
sisted that there was short sup
DIV Of wheat End that he was buy.
ing for the inevitable rise. He
has declared that the reports OF
the Agricultural Departmental in
correct. and has predicted $500
wheat next fall. These reports
have been accepted throughout the
country and the price of wheat
has advanced accordingly.
Other men in times past have
"cornered' the market and forced
wheat and other necesslties be-
You'd their legitimate value.
Transactions of this sort appear
to be gambling and nothing else.
We have laws to reach and punish
the ordinary gambler, and there
should be enacted stringent lave
to prevent the possibility of "suc-
cessful spectators" from "cornei-
ing" the necessities of life and
forcing the prices beyond their
legitimate value, as determined by
supply and demand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
Stor Visits Rockbridge

Several sections CT Rcckbridge
we're visited Monday afternoon
with seve.c WIG ard electrical
storms. LII Tie Kerr's Greek Sec
ton heavy wind zee ompanied the
rain. and large trees were blown
down. SoUe tail also fell. A
eiu liar storm prevailed for II short
sime near Rcckbridge Baths. On
limb Ridge heavy electrical
storm ragged for a time, and liz ht-
ming etru. k in several places, not
ably near the county farm.
Considerable damage to the
county telephone lines Is reported
ir ibe sections where the storm
vjs,teA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
The Woman's Home Companion
for June
Most respectfully,
EMMETT u. WILSON.

Perhaps the most noticeable feature
OF the June Woman's Home Companion
stories In this issue-not heavy
psycr illogical diagnoses OF world-worn
minds, but breezy stories Of love and
fun that are suitable to the season
Among the writer's In this issue are Ed
ward Everett Hale, Maude Radford
Warren, Cyrus Townsend Brady,
Marion Hamilton Carter, Mary Hast
ings, Ernestine Winchell, Georgia
Wood PangboIn, Frederick n. Smith,
Marion Hill. Annie Hamilton Dcnnell
and Rosa Naomi Scott.
The stories are illustrated by promi-
ncnt artists, among whom are f. G.
Yohn and John Cecil Clay
In addition TO the lighter, Joyous pre-
perations, there are some serious ar
ticles handling that most serious OF
subjects, marriage. Iu u very clever
way the Companion demonstrates how
marriage should tie success II con-
Quoted on business basis and il the
Junior Partper" docs her share
The regular Fashion Department.
Chidren's Pages, Girls Pages anil
Puzzle Page ale az complete ~ usual.
The Embroidery Department Is espe
cially attractive, with designs a2d Ideas
TO make fingers ny in the long summer
days
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-06-02
The Legislative Candidates

Some Of our Democratic voters
are somewhat mixed on the candi-
dates for the Legislature.
Mr.. w. I. Paxton Of Buena
Vista Is the only candidate SO far
announced for the House Of Dele
gates from the district COMPOSED
of the Counties of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge and the City
Buena Vista. He desire, to succeed
Mr.. Samuel w. Sterrett of High
land county, and 30 far has no op.
position.
There are two candidates al.
ready announced for the House of
Delegates to represent the County
of Rockbridgs and the City Of
Buena VIsta. They are Messrs.
Hugh A. White and Edward A .
Moore, both of Lexington. These
are the only two candidates so far
announced.