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Evening journal., 1909-02-27
COLLEGE MEN IN
THE MAJOR LEAGUES

A glance down the line OF clubs IN
the two big leagues shows that In his
Philadelphia American League combi-
nation Connie Mack has more college
men than appear with any other club
in either the National or American
League.
The list of college men now play
ing major league ball is as follows:
American League.
Philadelphia Powers, Bender.
Coombs Plank. Nickers, Krause, Davis.
Nichols Barry. Ed Collins, Barr
Heitmiller.
Boston-Gessler. Carrigan, Lord.
Slate. Burchell, Spencer.
New YorS-Cree. McIveen. Chase,
Blair
washington-C -Clymer, Freeman.
ChicaRo-W White.
St Louls--Heidrick Smith.
Winter. Summer.
Cleveland-Joss. Cheech.
National League.
Phiadelphia-M Moran. Grant, Doolar.
Chicago-Evcrs. Chance. Moran,
Ruelbach. Lundgren, Coakley over
all.
New York Mathewson, Mccormick
Murray. Tenney. Devlin.
Boston Bates.
Pittsburg storke. Thomas, Abbati-
chic
ST. Louis-Charles.
BROOKLYN Maloney
Cincinnati-Dubueck Lush.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
CHANGES IN THE
SCORING RULES

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-Seevral i'm
portant changes in the baseball scoring
rules are announced by John A. Heydler.
acting president Of the National League.
one of the changes that will help along
the batting average is that a sacrifice fly
goes. not only when the bah is caught,
but also when, in the judgment OF the
scorers, the ball could have been fielded
cleanly. That Is to say, II a man scores
from third on a muffed fly by an out
fielder he gets the credit of a sacrifice
hit and no time at bat IL Il was a ball
that was easy to get.
Another good rule is that which viii
charge a pitcher or catcher with an er-
ror II batter reaches first base after a
third strike Formerly a wild pitch or
passed ball which enabled batter to
reach FIRST has been charged as a bat
terry error. but did not count against the
pitcher or catcher In the fielding aver
ages.
This season the fielder that muffs a
ny. but RECEIVERS It In time TO force a rum
ner, will not be charged with an error.
There has always been an argument over
such a play
The rule covering stolen bases has aisc
been tampered with. Now IL a double stea
is tried and one OF the runners is put ou
the other viii not get the credit OF 4
stolen base.
These changes were suggested by tn,
Baseball Writer'S Association and adopt
ed at the recent meetings OF the two
leagues In Chicago.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
CUTTER MOHAWK
ON The ROCKS
Little Steel Revenue Boat
Meets With an AC-
Cident
TUGS WAITING HIGH
TIDE TO GO TO RESCUE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27-Hard and
fast on the sharp teeth OF Little Hog
back Reef, one OF the main dangers to
navgators of the notorious Helgate
channel between Long Island Sound and
the East river, the Mohawk, pride of
the revenue cutter service, lies to-day
with fleet of government tugs how
ering about her waiting for a favorable
tide to make the work of rescue a pos
sibility.
The little steel ship struck the reef
hard. the rocks biting through her
bottom plates. and sending the water
into her hold a. rate with which her
pumps were just able to keep pace. It
was feared that at low water the
strain would prove too great and the
vessel would break her back. but
when the tide ebbed early today the
Mohaw's stern settled easily, leaving
her bow high on The reef and she stood
the ordeal without cracking.
Through wireless message, the
navy yard was apprised Of the acci-
dent last night. fifteen minutes after It
had occurred. The navy tugs and
lighters. Apache. Transfer and Pow-
haitian were at once dispatched to the
scene and at flood tide an effort was
made to haul the Mohawk off. The tide
was two feet lower tnan the usual
high water, owing to the direction Of
the wind. and the rescuers were forced
TO wait II hours longer. until 4 this
afternoon for another flood.
The Mohawk struck while trying to
swing around "a barge that blocked part
of the channel. Captain S. NJ Land
rev. her commander, said today a
strong ebb tide was running. which
swept the vessel out of her course.
The Mohawk had been engaged in
destroying derelicts Off Long Island.
and was returning TO its regular sta
tion al Staten Island.
shortly after the Mohawk went
aground. the barge Susan Clark. in
tow Of a tug. collided with the dredge
( The Mohawk had narrowly escaped
collision with. and was sunk.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
TURKEY LIFTS BOYCOTT
AGAINST AUSTRIA

BY United Press Leaned Special Wire.
CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 27-Un-
precedented commercial activity pre-
walls throughout Turkey to-day, as tho
result of the lifting of the boycott
against Austria Though the boycott
was ordered suspended on Thursday,
the edict did lot become operative
until to-day.
Importers are Fastening the unload
ing of ships. which for weeks have
been tied up with their cargoes OF
Austrian goods. The shipment of
Austrian goods throughout the country
is so heavy that railroads are unable
20 meet the demands uDon them.
1t is estimated that the boycott rep
resents loss of sio.ooO,ooO and merch-
ants are trying to recoup themselves
as speedily as possible.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
EVANGELIST SUNDAY
HORSEWHIPPED BY FANATIC

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Feb. 27-TEe
Rev. William A. Sunday. better known
as billy" Sunday, a former baseball
player. who is now an evangelist. was
horsewhipped last night by a religious
fanatic at the Sunday Tabernacle.
where in the presence Of 5000 persons
he was conducting a religious revi-
val.
The evangelist. after making his
opening remarks. was leaning against
the pulpit on an elevated platform
while hymn was sung. when "A pow
erful man. who later said his name was
Sherman Potts, sprang forward with
buggy whip and struck Mr.. Sunday
several terrific blows.
Sunday leaped from the platform and
dashed his assailant to the floor i'm the
centre aisle. The audience was on the
verge of panic. with women weeping
and children screaming while Potts
and Sunday rolled and tumbled in the
aisle.
Leader Fischer directed thee hoir and
the audience 10 sing, and in a few
moments the entire audience was calm
ed. few leaving their seats. Several men
seized Potts and held him until police
men came.
The Rev. Mr.. Sunday received sew
eral painful bruises from the buggy
whip.
According to the horsewhipper's
statements at the Jail, he was once
declared insane and committed TO th,
/ jacksonville asylum, whence after a
/ l-for .,panop,onf ba .yac rolone sod .fs
cured.
lie made the attack, he said. in de-
fensc of the virtue Of women. whicl
he declared had been criticised by tho
evangelist.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Sports
MARCUS HOOK
TALKS OF BASEBALL

MARCUS HOOK. Pa. Feb. 27.-The
ball park is being put in order for the
coming season, IL being the intention 20
have team representing the Texas
oil Company play there. A number
Of the boroughs good players are en-
ployed at the Texas and good team
should be put in the field.
Marcus Hook ball players seem to be
in demand by outside teams. It being
reported that Samuel Watson and Clar-
ence Taylor have signed with the VIII
mington baseball club. Jesse Whalen
the crack player OF the borough. was
wanted by the Wilmington manage
ment. but he is expected to wear d
Portsmouth, Va. uniform this year
All are fine players and good reports
are expected Of them.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Hoqan still siqnIna Players.

LANCASTER, Feb. Manager
Hogan. OF the Lancaster Tristate team
has signed two new players. Albert
Killing. OF Middletown. who pitched
great ball last season for the Columbia
team Of the Lancaster County League,
and Ira Tevis, twirler who worked
with Houston, Tex. last year He
comes recommended by Manager
Charlie Carr Of the indianapolis team
of the American Association. The
signed contract OF Clifford Case. OF
Trenton. has at last been received. and
Catcher Arthur Rumble. who worked
with Williamsport a while last season
has accepted Manager Hogans terms
and has been sent contract TO sign
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
REPORT OF NEW
BASEBALL LEAGUE

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Feb. 27-The
report that four clubs from the Amer
ican Association, and four from the
Eastern League. will merge and form
a new league is out again today. Ac-
cording to an American magnate who
Is IN Kansas City part OF the Ameri-
can Association clubs will be relegated
10 the Western League at the close Of
the present season and new league
formed IL viii include Louisville, In
diaparolis. Toledo and Columbus. Of the
American Association. and Baltimore.
Providence. Newark and Buffalo. OF the
Eastern League.
Joseph O'Brien. president of the
american Association. is named as the
likely leader OF the new organization.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
DIES SUDDENLY FROM
ACU E INDIGESTION

George Shuster died in the Eighth
street market house yesterday after
noon from an attack of acute indiges-
ton. DR.. p. w. Tomlinson was SUM
moned, but Shuster was beyond human
aid. The ambulance had been sum
moned as soon as the man was taken
sick and II removed the body to the
morgue and later the remains were
taken to his home. at No. 617 Orange
street.
Mr.. Shuster was engaged i'm the
meat business in Eighth street market.
He is survived by a widow. He was
born i'm ManayunS about sixty-four
years ago. and lived in Wilmington
since he was twelve years of age. For
nearly forty years he was a volunteer
fireman. being a member Of the Water
Witch Fire Company. He served IN
TIE Civil War and belonged 10 the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
BIGCONTRACTFOR
LOCAL COMPANY

The Edge Moor Iron Company has
beer awarded a contract TO build six
teen boilers with a total of 10000 horse
power, at a cost of 100000. for the
Interstate Railway Company. owners
OF the Wilmington City Railway and
Electric Company here. and they will
be installed in the company's new
lighting and railway plant in Reading,
Pa. which is TO cost S1.O00.OO0
There were number of bidders and
the Edge Moor Company was the firm
decided upon. The officials of the rail-
way and electric companies here inter
ested themselves in having the work
brought to this city.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
THE GARRICK

Manager Dockstader, Of the Garrick
Theatre, announces the following list of
attractions for the week commencing
Monday next;-Glover Ware and the VII
lage Choir, in the beautiful singing pro-
duction, "The Angelus:' Edwin Keough
and Company, in the mythical caprice.
"a Bit Of Barney" with special seem
cry and effects; the Brazelley Sisters.
direct from the Berlin Circuit. expert fe-
male athletes; Dora Pelletier the dainty
Coincidence in a variety SKETCH Smith
and Smythe, a singing duo; Pauline
Cook AMI May Clinton, expert rife
shots; Willie Hale and Frances. Jug
glers and musicians. and the Kineto-
graph. 1t looks like a typical Broadway
show.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
STIRLITH GETS
MORE PLAYERS

Alexander J. Sterlith, owner OF the Will
mington Atlantic League Baseball Club,
is signing players for the club. and Is con-
fdent that this city will be we'll repre-
sented In the league. lie signed two more
players yesterday. the Hoover brothers,
Of Baltimore Frederick Hoover is an out
fielder and played here last year with the
local Union League Club. Clifford Hoover
Is an inhelder. Up TO date Mr.. Sterlltn
has under contract Delaware Willis. Of
Newark. Eric Hess. OF Detroit; J. c. Car
ter Of Amber. Pa, pitchers; Catcher
Jesse Whalen, OF Chester; Bennett Specr,
OF New York inhelders Samuel Watson Of
Chester, and William Stewart, Of Phla-
delrhia.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
DISMISS TRESPASS
CHARGE AGAINST MEN

Arthur Williams and Frank Como
way were I'm City Court this morning
on a charge of trespass. Samuel Dean,
night watchman had found them on
the property of the Standard Arms
Company The men said that they
had been looking for a position at the
plant
At the request Of the prosecuting
witness. the charge Of assault and
battery against Ernest putton was
dismissed
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
REBELS ROUTED
The ROYALNTS
Losses Of the Latter in a Bat
tie in Persia Will Reach
$1,000
~ Uniled Press Leased speeIaI VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 27-The
royalist army that has been besieging
the rebel stronghold of Tabriz is to-day
i'm danger of humiliation from a rebel
relief army, according to meager mes
fighting
After heavy fighting the rebels rout-
ed the royalists. one Teheran mes
sage says that 1000 royalists wero
either killed. wounded or taken prison
ers. The royalists forces were led
by General Ain Ed Dcwles.
The defeat of the royalists is report
ed as so decisive that the rebels have
now asked permission Of the central
revolutionary committe in Teheran t.
march against the capital
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
rhat PoIn snuahhle.

Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
II YOU VIII allow me small space In
your columns ! would like TO say few
words regarding the championship games
which were TO have taken place between
the Springs. Mohawks. and Lenox. The
trouble seems 20 be due to the fact that
the Ienox team, or their manager. does
not seem to think that any OF the other
teams should be considered in arranging
the games whereas Il seems to me that
the Springs should have first say. as they
hold the championship honors. which they
won from the I.enox last year. when the
Lenox team was In their best form. ] am
sure that IL the Lenox held the champion
ship at the present time that they would
not entertain for a moment a proposition
such az they have made. but no doubt
they would say TO the Springs or Mo-
hawks. 20 defeat the other team in a
series OF games and then we will talk to
you. and this should be the stand taken
by the Springs.
The idea Of the Lenox claiming the
championship Is ridiculous. Granted that
they have defeated the other teams I'm the
majority OF games which have been play
cd but that fact does not make them
champions as those games were not play
ed for the championship, but simply cxhi-
bition games but let them claim the
championship as It is a title they would
never have won
The whole trouble is that the Ienox
have case OF cold feet and also the whole
team. including the manager. are like a
lot Of children I'm that II they cannot be
the whole show they won't play They
are lacking IN sportsmanship in every
shapc and form.
Yours truly.
Polo Enthusiast
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Epworth Choir Sons Service.

Epworth NJ. Z. Church choir will
give one OF its popular song services
In Epworth Church tomorrow evening.
The numbers sung at the concert given
last night In Asbury NJ r. Church will
be the selection for the chorus at En-
worth Church tomorrow night. A num-
Der Of those attending last nights en-
tertainment were so well pleased with
the singing that they have requested
the opportunity OF hearing the music
again. Pastor Williams will preach a
short sermon. and almost the entire
evening Will be given over 60 the choir.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27

Because Of the illness Of William
Moses Tubbs. Of No. s2s East Second
street, who was to have been surprised
by friends last evening in honor OF his
10th birthday, the party had to be
abandoned. The guests would have in
cludcd employees OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad and members of Oriental
Lodge knights OF Pythias
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
colIenn cadois Inan.ot.d-

NEWARK. Feb. e7.-Delaware COL
lege Cadets we're Inspected by Lieuton-
ant Slayer L. $. A. and the staff OIL
GERS Of the college yesterday. Some
time in April an officer OF the United
states government win inspect the
cadet corps. Last year Delaware made
a fine showing and hopes to do the
same this year
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
COLUMBIA AND CHICAGO
TO MEET AT BASKETBALL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Feb 27.-Columbia and
the University Of Chicago will play a
series OF games for the National Inter
collegiate Basketball championship. The
Columbia five won the Eastern champion
ship and Chicago the honors In the
West
The first game will be played I'm Chi
casgo, March 10. or 90 and the second
contest IN New York on March a. The
third contest should one be necessary,
viii be played on neutral ground
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Jeffries to Appear in New York
BY United Press Leased Special wire.

Los ANGELES. Feb. 27.--James ].
Jefrics. retired champion Of the world
is enroute TO New York city. where he
will appear IN his boxing stunt on
March s. The big fellow is accom-
panied hx his wife and Sam Berger.
the latter acting as his sparring part
ner during the theatrical eng agement.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Trnok Team Eor peIav.are.

speclal 20 TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Feb. 27.-Captain Prouse
and Professor Short. Of Delaware Col
lege track team next week viii give
the candidates for the V. of p. relay
team, regular amount Of exercise.
consisting of cross country running
and running on the indoor track. Be
cause OF the large number Of candi-
Gates for the team Delaware hopes
to be able 20 pick a winnig team.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
JUNGLE BILLY
IS II TO-DAY

William Heal. the veteran policeman,
celebrated his seventy-scventh birthday
to-day. He was kept busy receiving
congratulations of the members of the
force and others who called in upon
him at the city Hall during the day.
"Uncle BLY," as he is known TO his
intimate friends. has been a member
OF the force for many years. Despite
his age he appears To be as hale and
hearty as many of his younger fellow
officers
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Pralss for Rsferes MaxwsII.

Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
The refereeing of Mr.. Maxwell of the
Brownson team Is the best that has
been done In any game that Melrose
has played this season.
The people Of Camden who saw him
referee the Brownson and Aielrose
game were pleased and no doubt he
suited the Melrose players as ! made
arrangements for him TO referee this
game, which he did without a kick.
Coming from either team | must say he
always gave the Melrose team a square
deal when we played at Wilmington
and ! think all the rest Of the teams
that he has refereed in games with can
Eay the same. The Melrose team sends
the Brownson team and their rooters
many happy returns and wish the team
the best OF luck.
Yours In Sport.
James Thompson
Camden. n j
kf,,,-.~ kf.I.1... a.. 4,
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
rhisf strinned wash Line.

A sneak thief entered the yard of
James Stevenson's residence. i'm Marcus
Hook and stole all the articles of
underwear and bed coverings which
had been hung out TO dry.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27

by majority vote, of the Board of Public
Works" and like vote Of the Council.
and no resolution adopted by said Board
granting a franchise 10 use the public
streets shall be valid until ratified by said
Council by majority vote.
1909
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Little Hope Eor Ice crop.

Following the decided fall Of tenn
perature ice has again formed on the
streams and ponds of Chester county;
but there is little hope OF securing ice
Of sufficient thickness TO store for use
the coming summer.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
LEWIS DUG ANOTHER GRAVE
Had Intended to Bury stepohild in a
Stable.

WEST CHESTER. Feb 27-Follow~
ing the execution of Irwin A. Lewis
there is made public the story that
some three months ago there was dis
covered in one of the horse stalls i'm
the barn on the Lewis farm a hole OF
grave similar TO the ono dug by Irwin
Lewis in May 1907, in which the corpse
of the slain child was found several
days after her mysterious disappear
ance It is believed that Lewis had
dug this hole in which to place the
body of the child. but changed his
mind. using the hole in which the body
was found BY his neighbors, Shelley
aud O'Brien.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Y. N. c. A. BASKETBALL.

The first and second basketball teams
of the Y. NJ C. A. will play the St.
Patrick's first and second teams this
afternoon in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymna-
stun.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Govsrnor Was hsrs.

Governor Pennewili stopped i'm VIII
mingtou for short time last evening
and later went TO Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
THEATRICAL
GRAND OPERA HOUSE

GRAND OPERA HOUSE
THE Pied Piper" with DeWolf Hop
per as the star is offered this afternoon
and evening al the opera House MIR.
Hopper is popular in Wilmington and
will undoubtedly play to the largest busi-
ness Of the season at both performances.
While the advance sale has been unusual
ly large there is yet plentiful supply of
good seats for the evening performance.
Monday and Tuesday. afternoon and
eevnlng, will be given over to illustrated
songs and motion pictures at the opera
House
Lew Dockstader's big minstrel organiza-
tion will appear at the Opera House on
Wednesday Of the coming week, matinee
and night The advance sale Of seats viii
open on Monday morning.
a modern Eve. brought up in fenced
in Eden, ignorant of the world, and its in
habitants will be seen at the Opera House
on next Friday evening. when the Messrs.
Shubert will present the charming artistic,
Bertha Galand. in Lee Wilson Dodd's
comedy. The Return Of Eve" for the
first time in this city. There is a tinge
OF local interest in the appearance of Miss
Galland in Wilmington, as Mr.. Dodd. who
wrote The Return Of Eve" a son-in-law
of Il. T. Candy. president of the Delaware
Trust Co.. OF this city. It is probable that
number Of theatre parties win be ar
ranged to greet Mr.. Dodd's play.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
IF You WANr A 81
Aged Man m on Birthday.

Of rubber tires. Morton win put them
on for you az 4l5-17 Orange street. .
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
oulek lunch at cIayton House.


The new management Of the Clayton
House has a force of men at work re-
neeatine the nonl room. Hereafter IL
win be used for a quick lunch parlor.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27
Yours in Sport.

Camden, ~ J.
Assistant Manager Melrose Basketball
team.
Evening journal., 1909-02-27

Polo Enthusiast.
Wilmington. Feb &C.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

whole sovereign assembly OF the Swiss people ros
20 its feet as one man and answered yes sIr."-
The Tatler.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

Farmers Almanac and don't know how many
rnsFe~ he Gays
B7oT1 took his patent feathers down of the rail
Of the piazza, give the ashes Of his cigar g flip
he knocked EN- into my hat that On the floor
side Of his chair. but he TOO excited mind
s1d be says:
.Con1ound Il. mani he says. You can throw
cold water than q fire engine Old Farmers
Alnansci This isn't any About this time look
out for Snow business. And Il amt any Wash
tngeoa cold slzEg Ike Weather fo- New England
and Rocky Mountains. Tuesday 70 Friday; cold TO
warn: well done the edges with & rare streak
fn the middle, preceded followed by rain. snow
clearing Wind. north south. varying east TO
west No stree this IS to-day'e weather for Cape
Cod served fight off the grtddle on a hot plate and
cooked by ths chef AT taat You don't realize what
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
THE WEATHER BUREAU
BY Joserh C. Lannoln-

CCopy-1gh1 By A. s. Barnes & Col
but says Cap'n Jonsdsb and together, Jest
as f we was reading in concert" same as the
youngsters DO n school, but We says, will it
work? VIII anybody pay for TT"
Work. says Peter T. with his fingers IN the
srrnhoes OF the double-bressted danger signal that
be called e vest and with bis cigar Tilted up till
you'd think 'twould set his hat brirn are. Work?
Gays he. well maybe 'twouidnT work If the or
dins<y brand Of canned lobster running II, but
With 70 jerk the lever and sound the loud tim
hrel-vhr. say its like stealing money from a.
blind cripple that's hard Of hearing"
~yes, 7 know" says Cap'n Jenadab. But this
amt Ike s1z-cEg the Old Home House. That was
opeaing.up brand new kind Of hotel that nobody
ever heard % before. This is peddlng weather
prophec1es when there's the Gov7Lcent Weather BI-
resu running opposition-not 70 mention the Old