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The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wins
District Team Defeat Suburban A.
c. of Baltimore, 5 to 4.
Business Men Play Exciting Eleven
Inning COntest-ShecIeus
Pitches in Form.

The Washington Chamber Of Com
merce baseball team journeyed 10 Bal
timore on Saturday 60 play the Suburban
Athletic Club. a very close eleven-inning
contest resulting IN favor OF the District
team by 20 4. The Baltimore team IS
a very fast organization. composed Of
some Of the best amateur players Of
Baltimore. Their pitcher. Charles Block.
who was so successful o few weeks ago
against the Baltimore baseball club OF
the Eastern League. was en- the box for
the Monumental team. Sheckells. Tor
the Chamber OF Commerce. however.
held the game we'll IN hand, and 20 his
/ mastery pitching was due the victory
OF the Chamber. In tho eleventh inning.
with the score tied. Charles King and
DR.. A. D. Butz worked a squeeze play
and brought the winning talley over the
plate.
After the game the visiting club was
entertained royalty az dinner by the
members 81 the Baltimore club. The
game was played az the magnificent club
! house and grounds Of the Suburban
Club. Mr.. William F. Guide. president OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. AR Robert
y. Harper Mr.. Thomas Grant. and a
great number Of the Chamber Of Com
merce rooters went TO Baltimore to see
the game Score.
Suburban A. Co.. o O02lOo o.
Chamber Of Commerce 0 0 400 900 Is
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
NO POWER TO PROBE.
Wickersham Declines Senate Aid in
Cotton Inquiry.

The Attorney General has informed the
Senate that II is impossible for him 20
comply with the resolution adopted April
%, directing an inquiry as 20 persons who
sold cotton 10 the pool OF purchasers. now
under investigation by the Department OF
Justice
This resolution also directed that the
Senate be informed as 20 the prices and
ownership of the cotton sold by the So
called bears. The Attorney General. in
HIS communication. states that his pow
ers and duties are prescribed by law. and
that by no statute is he required or
permitted 20 conduct an Investigation in
aid OF a legislative branch OF the govern
me1t." Mr. Wickersham asserts that this
position has been maintained by al q his
predecessors.
The communication from the Attorney
General was referred TO the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Langdon and Sixth played a fast game
yesterday in the Sunday School League,
being the first full nine inning contest
at Thirteenth and d streets this season.
The Suburbanites won out through the
masterful twrling Of Anderson. Score.
1 10 2
Sixth scored their only runs in the
opening chapter. Varela walked. and
was sacrificed 10 second by Strothers.
Riston singled 20 left. and r. Taylor hit
a long fly 10 right. scoring Varela- Le-
land was passed. and A. Taylor was
safe at first when Smith made a miscue
on his grounder to short. Riston scoring.
Wynkoop ended the inning by popping
out 10 Brauner
After the first Sixth did not have a
chance 10 score. Anderson keeping his
hits well scattered. not more than a sin
gle being made in any one inning.
Thompson. who was on the mound for
the losers. ielded his position in excel
lent style. but was touched up for nine
singles. lie got in several tight holes.
and was lucky to keep the Suburbanites
from crossing the pan more than four
times.
But for errors in the fifth inning, Lang
don would not have scored. and the
game should have resulted IN a tie.
Cruickshanks reached first on a scratch
inneld hit. c. Porter drove a grounder
TO Leland. who helded it perfectly. and
il looked Ike a sure double play. but
Varela In his haste failed 10 touch second
base and threw the ball over the FIRST
baseman's head. Strothers returned the
ball 20 second, but too late 20 catch Por-
ter Varela, getting hold OF the sphere.
threw wild % third and Cruickshanlls
scored. Porter counted on GibsoR's single
20 right The next three men were easy
outs.
G. Porter made n good running catch
in center IN the eighth inning of a. Tay-
lor's bat Riston again led his team with
the willow, getting three singles IN four
trips 20 the pan. Gibson and Cruick-
shanks each made three singles. Brauner
put up a good game at first, and Ander-
son had a busy time fielding his posi-
ton. but handled each of his FIVE chances
clearly. Score:
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
TAX METHOD FOES
VOTE TO STAND PAT
BTansOn RenewS Attack on
Assessors Office.

". 6. Branson. OF the Northeast Citi-
zens' Association. whose charges against
the methods Of the assessors Office ere
ated q big stir a short time ago. last
night renewed his attacks in the face OF
n letter Of explanation from Assessor W.
p. Richards.
The association voted 70 stand pat" On
the resolution adopted al the last meet
ing requesting investigation.
Assessor w. p. Richards in a lengthy
letter 10 the association explained the
manner Of notifying property owners OF
arrears IN taxes. and said that every
EFFORT was being put forth In the tax Of
fees % locate deIiacuents before the tax
sales were held. mo property. where
the address Of the owner is known. can
be sold or decided without the knowledge
q the owner or agent" the letter con-
cludes.
System Recently Changed"
Mr. Branson said the system in vogue
has been recently adopted. seemingly as
a result Of the agitation he stirred UP.
Every day we hear OF cases where
property was sold at tax sales. without
the knowledge or notification Of the
owner" said Mr.. Pranson- These real
estate sharps who buy up the property
are making hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars, while the TAX payers are getting
left because OF this laxity In the depart
ment- This letter shows nothing or ex-
plains nothing. except. perhaps. that this
agitation may result Tor the good OF the
community"
on motion Of Mr. BranB0n. who said.
we have nothing 20 retract." Il was
voted 20 stand pat on the resolutions
Gas Problem Discussed.
\ resolution from the Takoma Park
Association. asking the northeast society
10 join in the advocacy Of government
ownership OF the gas company, provoked
n long discussion. Several members op-
posed the resolution, Mr.. Branson saying
that the Commissioners can't run the
city as IL is. much less a gas company"
Il was voted 10 lay the matter over until
the next meeting.
Endorsement Of the homecoming week
movement was given by the association
after the reading Of a letter from Isaac
Cans. OF the publicity committee for the
project
Resolutions against the Increase n the
I hucilsters' license. favored by the Com
'missioners, were adopted. The reason
for the increase. according 70 several
members, was the grocery trusts wish
to wipe out any competition"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
BACHELORS TO HOLD TOURNEY
Annual Tennis Contest Will Be Held
at Woodley Park
Open to All Players of the Game
Entries Close May 21-Prizes
10 BE offered.

The fifth annual tennis tournament for
the championship Of the Middle Atlantic
viii be held on the courts Of the Bach
eIors' Lawn Tennis Club, at Woodley
Park, on May ..
Play Will begin promptly at 2 o'clock
each day and any player that is not
present when his match is called may
be defaulted. The tourney will be run
or promptly. and the challenge rounds
will be played on Friday May q. wealth
err permitting.
Mr.. Conrad 3. Doyle. the present holder
OF the championship, Will be called upon
to defend the title and the possession Of
the trophy in singles. presented by Gil
bert II. Grosvcnor. This tournament Will
be open 20 all tennis players. and the en-
try may be made by mail or by telephon-
Ing
An entries will close az O'Clock Satur-
day evening, May d a consolation prize
in mems singles will be offered, TO be
played for by contestants who have been
defeated in tho first match actually play
ed. The tournament will be under the
charge OF the following committee: Ralph
W. Hills L. O. Murray c. r. Wilson, J.
T. Hendrick. and j. Miller Kenyon.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
PROBE NEEDED IN ST. LOUIS.
CuHoD Reviews Evidence in Detail
cation Cases.

There should be an Investigation OF con-
ditions in the United States subtreasury
and customs offices in St Louis. ac-
cording % Representative Cullop. an
Indiana Democrat. who Yesterday fled a
minority report from the House Com
mtttee on Expenditures 81 the Treasury
Department
A majority OF the committee some DAYS
ago reported against the investigation
proposed by the resolution introduced by
Representative Shackle'ord. OF Missouri.
The report made by Mr.. Culop yester-
day reviews the evidence in the cases OF
the S6l,50) defalcati0n In the st. Louis
suhtyeasury, and the $500 shortage in tho
customs Offices.
Neither Congress nor the public" SAYS
Mr. Cullop in HIS report, has ever been
fully informed as TO the facts and cir
cumstances surrounding either Of these
shortages"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
PRESIDENT OPENS
ACTORS FUND FAIR
Continued from Page one.

his profession. in which he said, I'VE
cannot give diplomas or degrees. for. aft
er failures the opportunity may occur.
and the modest, unknown actor. in a sin
gle night stands triumphant in the hall
OF fame"
Mr.. Crane concluded his remarks by
presenting to Mr.. Taft on behalf OF the
actors fund a gold medal
There were two trees in tubs as part Of
the stage decorations. standing in front
of the President and pretty well shutting
him out OF view OF several thousand peo-
pie. He looked for moment after re-
ceiving the medal as II he contemplated
asking to have the trees removed. but
thought Of a better plan, and nimbly
jumped up on big chair back OF him.
Owes Much TO Profession.
"say, but he can go some" a milk
maid confded TO a cop.
MI. Taft said in part: Il should be
wanting In personal gratitude II I did not
seize this opportunity 20 come here and
give my thanks TO a profession 10 which
l personally owe so much (cheers). I do
not Ike 20 compare you either with law
yers or with politicians. There is one re-
spect at least in which we are all alike:
the money that we make seems To come
easy and goes easy. You are different
from lawyers and politicians in that. out
Of the generosity OF your heart. Won take
care Of those who have played their parts
IN your profession. and have reached a
time when they are dependent on others
(Cheers)
II was no meaningless phrase when 7
said 70 you that owed much 70 your
profession. There IS nothing that know
or in nerve-straining life that equals
the relaxation Of a good play. well mount
ed and well played (applause). And YOU
put all human kind under obligations by
holding up tho mirror 20 nature.
Overcome by Generosity.
And now. my friends. I did not de-
serve this referring 20 the medal pre-
sented), and feel overcome by your
generosity. But sincerely hope that
the fact that you can give one visitor
such a mark Of appreciation as this indi-
Gates that you have a lot behind for other
weak old men.
y now declare this fai- open
Then Mr.. Taft and fund officials made
a tour OF the booths He stopped at few.
but bestowed smiles ana bows upon the
occupants OF all When he reached the
soda fountain. presided over by Miss
Garry Ryan. ne stopped and took a glass
OF mineral water. and Miss Ryan prompt
~ declared water out OF that flask would
be double price.
In the CAFE Chantant the President sat
down and drank a cup OF tea while David
Bispham sang. Then another pathway
was found, and the President departed.
smiling. 10 the automobiles. where the
committee from Passaic waited with
much impotence
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
STRENUOUS SPORTS.

I'd hate to be wrestler and strain my blooming works in
swift heroic cobas with Poles and ghtu Turks I've watched
the wresers struggle for purses and for points, I've their
straning muscles I've heard their cracking joints desire be
wrestler within I'd rather be peee sleep
for thirty hours I'd hate be fighter and for and
weeks to have my kummxed and spread upon my cheeks
I've the pug action I've him repose I've him
running Naked I've him wearing Clothes and from his
profession I'll surely try keep I'd rather be peeer sleep
and Sleep sleep. I'd hate be walker though Weston
makes pay Id hate reel upon endless wav to
tumble bitches and sidesep auo-car live on pnes and
water and all cigars let the other fellows across the
country walk I'd rather be peeer and sleep around block
Copyright 1910 By George Matthew Adams Walt MASON
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
HERALD STILL WINNING.
Newspaper Team Takes Hecht's Out
fit Into Camp by Big Score.

The Washington Herald aggregation in
creased their lead IN the Commercial
League yesterday by defeating the Hecht
outfit in long drawn out contest, which
was stopped by darkness az the end OF the
sixth score "a 20 .
An error. felders choice, and an out
In the first inning gave the Hecht nine
their only two runs. Petit. the new
southpaw. frightened up thereafter and
allowed but three safe. binEles. The paper
men landed on Black and Bennett for
thirteen safe drives. three OF which went
for extra bases.
Morris. who was on the receiving end
for the winners. played star game his
batting and throwing being easily the
feature. O'Brien and r. Boyd also did
some good work with the willow. each
getting three clean hits out Of four trips
70 the plate. Black, who started 20 pitch
for the losers, played a good fielding
uor,a Score.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Carlisle Tenn ReorsnnIued.

The Carlisle Athletic Club have reor-
ganized for the coming season. and Man
ager Widmayer has collected a promising
bunch Of ball tossers. The lineup follows:
Lee Walker first base; A. King. second
base; Mcclure. shortstop; V Miller, third
base; Chief Pruitt. left field; d. Wild
mayer, center field; NJ Bailey, right field;
F. Vinholz. catcher; j. Fair. pitcher.
Tuesday the Carlisle A. c. will line up
against Dennison Athletic Club at 4
o'clock on the Sixteenth and V streets
diamond. All teams desiring games ad-
dress d Widmayer. 1917 Twelfth street
northwest
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
INDoRSE MOUNT VERNON BILL
Labor Men Want Free Admission TO
WashingtOn'S Home.

At a meeting OF the Central Labor
Union last night 1t was decided to ask
Mayor P. II. Mccarthy, Of san Fran
cisco. 70 address the central body Mon
day night next
1t was voted unanimously 70 make
application for membership in the Fed
GRAFTON Of Citizens Associations
The bill introduced in Congress 70
open Mount Vernon to the public was
Endorsed.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
PRINCE TO GOVERN CANADA.
Duke Of ConnRught. Brother of Ed
ward, Earl Grey's Successor.

London, May 9.-The Daily Express IS
authority for the statement that Earl
Grey will be succeeded as governor gen
eral Of Canada by the Duke Of Con-
naught, brother Of the late King Edward
II was the particular wish Of Edward
that the duke take the position and the
government agreed TO appoint him, the
story says.
According 70 the Express. Il IS unlikely
that there will be any change in the pro-
gramme, and that announcement Of the
appointment will be made shortly.
II the predictions prove true. It VIII be
the first time in history for a royal prince
to governor an oversee dominion Of
Great Britain.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
TRACK MEET ON JUNE 6.
Business High 10 HIVE Athletic
Events NJ Marshall Hall

As fitting completion OF the local
scholastic athletic year. the Business High
School Alumni Association will hold a
set Of track and field games in con-
necton with it's annual excursion 70
Marshall Hall. on June 6.
Entry blanks will be out this week. and
entries Will close May 81, with DR. w. 3.
Hudson, Business High School. or c. C.
Weideman. 100 Fourteenth street.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Rain n blessing TO Cuba.

Havana. May 9-Copious rains have
broken the unprecedented drought which
has prevailed for the last seven months
and which brought the government face
to face with a difficult situation The
people were on the verge OF starvation.
having been unable TO plant the ordinary
food crops, and this led 10 threats OF a
revolution. All over the island the pas
lures were bare and the cattle were dying
by thousands. Word comes from all
points tonight that this situation has
been relieved by the present downfall.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
AMATEUR BASEBALL.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Capital city League-Cornell Company.
8, Midways, 4.
Departmental League--Postponed until
Saturday.
Sunday School League-Langdon, 4;
Sixth. ..
independence League-MaAhattan p;
St Paul. 0.
Commercial League-Ths Washington
Herald. IA: Hechts. ?.
Marquette League-DiamOnd Athletic
Club, 5; G. p O. L.
Suburban League-Takoma, 10; Reid. !.
Terminal r. r. y. Al. 9. A. League
Adams, 4; Shopmen. 2
COlOred Departmental League-Post.
Office. 9; Bureau Of Engraving and Print.
ing, Q foTfeited).
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
GAMES TOMORROW.

Capital CITY League-AlOysiUs Club VS.
Navy Yard. at Capital City Park.
Sunday School League-Ninth vs. Peck
az Thirteenth and d streets northeast
Departmental League - Treasury VS.
Post-Ofiice on the Ellipse.
Marquette Leaguc-Peusion Bureau VS.
Hygienic Laboratory. at First and w
streets northwest
Independence ague--Twlning VS. Mas
sau. at McDevitt's Field.
Suburban League-BrightwOOd VS.. Sill
Yer Spring. at New Hampshire avenue
and UpShur street. PetWOrth.
Terminal r. r. Y NJ. c. 4. League
Union Station VS.. Trainmcn, at Fifth
street and Florida avenue northeast
Bankers LtaEue-National City VS.
American. on the White Lot
Commercial League-Andrews VS.. Bren-
tanOs
Southern Railway League-Law VS.
Traffic on the Monument grounds.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
SCOTT KEY COUNCIL FEASTS.
National Royal ArcanumH Entertain
at PythiRn Temple.

Members Of the Francis Scott Key
Council. Royal Arcanum. were entertain
ed by the National Council last night
at the Pythian Temple.
Addresses were made by f. B. Eynon,
Harry G. SEM, and Charles J. James.
Edwin CauOw rendered a bass solo and
Francis S. Deter contributed piano Sc
iections. Herbert Aldridge sang a barry
tone solo and Mr.. Eynon read a poem
by Mr.. Percy Clearril, Of the National
Council, on Francis Scott Key.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Galveston, Tex, May 9.-There is a Wild
rush for land in and about Toyah. IN
Reeves County. not far from the New
Mexican border. where oil is said 70 be
the finest in the whole Southwest has
been discovered in apparently unlimited
quantities. The fight for land IS between
the Standard and about ten independent
operators, who scented the discovery
after experts in tho employ Of the Stand
ard had sunk three wells, capped them,
and buried them
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
ST. STEPHENS SHUT OUT.
TanElewOod Wins First of Olympic
League Games

The opening game OF the Olympic
League was played between St stephens
and Tanglewood at olympic Park yester-
day. Tanglewood winning the game by
3 70 0. Tanglewood having tho best Of the
game on all occasions. The feature Of
the game was the pitching Of Rawlings
and MoDonough, Rawlings doing the best.
having fifteen strike outs. The only man
on St stephens able TO connect safely
with his delivery was Schombert Ten
nallytown and the Northeast Athletic
CL.L ara schaduleL % nI-H ta-a-.- s.o-a-
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
A. H. soden Named in suit.

Boston, May 9-A. II. Soden. the former
well-known baseball maguate OF Boston.
was named as the correspondent in the
divorce case Of Frederick S. Small VS..
Laura n. Small in the divorce court this
morning. Small has a suit for alienation
OF his wife's affections pending against
Soden. the damages asked being $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Roanoke Man Ends Life.

Philadelphia, May 9.-WhHe visiting
married daughter here to-day Peter Euer,
of Roanoke. Va, shor and killed himself
with an Old army revolver. EIler had
been in il health and this is believed 20
have been the motive for the suicide. He
was slxty-six years old.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

New York, May 9-In anticipation Of
the big wave that VIII leave a hollow in
the East River when the big battle ship
Florida is launched next Thursday, the
navy yard authorities have issued warn
ings 20 ali shipping 70 keep out Of the
way The river will be policed by reve-
nue. cutters ana no craft will be allowed
10 move for an hour
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

First baTC N crrurs-TakOma. /. Reed. . Left on
bases-Takoma. G. Reed. 2 First base on baus-Or
Hnery. &: Of Jones. ;; OF Carroll. l. Innings
pitched-By Hillery. ] % by Jones. as Times
az bat BY opTuncnts-Against HiIcry. Y: against
Jones Il Hits made-Of Hnlery. .: on Jones r.
Struck out-By Hillcry. ! by Jones G: by Carroll
9. Three base hit-Ephart. Two base hits-Hofner
Nau Stolen hases-Burgess o. Arplcmau. Passed
balls-Su . Umrire-Alr Movers Time of
game-l hour and 90 minutes
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Cincinnati. May 9-Hundreds OF dele
gates arrived here to-day and every train
is bringing more women TO the tenth
biennial meeting OF the General Associa-
ton Of Women's Clubs. which formally
convenes here Wednesday with daily ses-
sions scheduled for the greater part Of
the next two weeks.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

flfst base on balls-Of Jones' 2; of Kerr l. In
nlngs pitched-By Kerr. s; By Handiboe l. Hits
made-of KcT. 8 Struck out-By Kerr a. nv
by Handiboe. 2: By Jones g. Three-baso hit
shaefer. Two-base hits-Chappelle Priest Marcel
ron. Stolen bsses-McCarthy n. Graft Marciron
Priest. Kerr. Double plays-Daly 10 Graham HIT
by ptcher-By Jones d Wild pitches-Iones l !.
Ken. }. Passed balls-Craft / Umpire-Sir Pete
Hodmann- Tine Of game hour and 2 minutaA
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
KERR IN FORM.
His Good Pitching Gives Cornell
Company Victory Over Midways.

In one Of the most interesting games
played at Capital City Park this season.
tho Cornell Company defeated the Mid
way nine. 10 T.
Jimmie Kerr twirled splendid ball for
the winners, and while he did not have
many strikeouts 20 his credit, he held his
opponents well in check throughout the
game. lie famed four men and added to
the run-getting by scoring twice.
Jones. who served ,em over for the Md
way bunch. was all right until the last
round, when the Cornell boys got after
his shoots. and as the result of four
healthy swats scored five TALES which
won the game. Score.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
FRIENDS TEAM DEFEATED.
National Cathedral Wins HnndiIy on
TennRIlytOvn Diamond.

yesterday defeated the Friends Select
School on the Tennallytown diamond by
20 1. Evans was on the mound for the
winners up 10 the fifth inning. when
Beggs replaced him, while Waters was
on the firing limo fnr IrrlnnLa
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
ALLOWS BUT ONE HIT.
limbaugh Blanks ST. Paul Boys in
Independence League, IL TOO

Have you heard the scorer Well. well,
well with Charley Umbaugh in prime
form, Manhattan soundly trounced the
81, Paul tribe az McDevitt's Field yester-
day y 20 O.
Sunday was Mothers Day, but yester-
day was wash day on the Hill. the
whitewashing being pretty evenly dis
tributed over the whole St Paul outfit.
Limbaugh held the losers 10 one hit
and struck out ten men. As il this was
not enough. Manhattan played errorless
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
4Ht paITInBs TOT the tlrst week OF
match play are as follows.

match play are as follows.
c. T.. Birdsau vs. W. l. Smith.
George p. James VS.. r. B. Brown.
Parus =. BrcnKle VS. Il. F. Patten.
9. W. Simpson VS.. N. G. Beaman
L y. Underwood VS. J. c. Davidson.
III. y. Brown VS.. z. 3. De Graw.
Emmons s. Smith VS.. J. w Brawner.
). \. Reeves VS. Robert Farnham, ir
~. II Allen VS.. L s Catlett
W 9. Thatcher VS. W. NJ. Smith.
- Stanley Simmons VS.. c. II. Stearns.
W l. Halstead VS.. G. II Chasmar.
4. J. Clark vs. r. J. Beall
W. J. EynOn VS.. p. l. Hodges.
NJ Ihurston vs.. F s. Applsman.
z. :. NARROW VS.. r. " Sanford
The first round viii have 10 be played
during the week ending May Is.
The tie In the qualifying round between
Mr. De Graw and Mr. Underwood will
be played OF some time this week 10
determine which one Of them receives
the prize FOR the low net score in tho
qualifying round
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
McGOLRICK WINS GAME.
His Triple Ties Score and His Run
Puts Team I'm Front.

McGolrick's triple in the sixth inning
yesterday tied the score. and his run won
the game when he tailed On a single. the
Diamond A. c. beating G. p. o.. 10 T.
The battle was the hardest fought con-
test OF the year on the Marquette League
gVOuuTc Cpora.