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Evening star., 1911-05-26

Chief ICY" Cummings, the score being IL
to 5. Lots of excitement was furnished.
not so much by the game itself as by the
accidents, arguments, etc. that went with
It, In the first round Sidney Lodge. the
former Virginia Lacquer. who was doing
the backs1op work for the Silver Spring
team. was hit on the end OF one of his
digits by a foul tip. and he was compelled
to retire 1t was later found that the
finger was broken and that he Will De
unable to get In the game again for a
couple Of months. This accident probably
had a great deal to do with his team s
defeat.
Petworth scored eleven runs on eight
hits making five In the first and last In
nings of the game. and one IN between
Errors cut an important part In nearly
every run scored. Seven were charged
against the losers
Silver Spring got their last two runs in
the third. Mullen opened with two
bagger. Dampier famed. but Mcken-
ney's infieId hit sent Mullen to third.
Manager ICY" came up and sentAa drive
to right field. which should have gone Tor
a homer. 'Cy" got to third and the two
runs scored. but the big boy was called
out by Umpire Jenkins for not touching
first Every one thought ICY" was all
In when he reached third. but he showed
most wonderful recuperation when the
Jump called him out-so much so. in
fact. that he was sent to the bench for
the remainder OF the game. This makes
the third player who has been benched In
as many days.
Buck Stewart did not play his usual
star game yesterday. making three slip
ups. He was forced to retire in the fifth,
having gotten one of his fingers in the
way of a screamer off Diamonds bat
Lefty" Clayton made the star catch
OF the day, spearing Moore's long fly with
one hand while on the dead run in the
fifth. AS there were two water boys on
the bases at that time his catch saved at
least two runs-and possibly three-as
Moore would probably have made q homer
on il had IL gotten away.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
nine. pitched q mighty good game OF ball
allowing the paper men but two hits.

Andrews took the lead on the start
but was unable to hold IL, the Moses
crowd taking the lead In the sixth and
never being headed.
Oliveri and Thompson We're the only
two Andrews men to connect with the
ball for safe hits.
Hutchinson. who played left field for
the Moses crew, led the two teams at the
bat. getting three hits out of four times
at bat.
The fielding OF the Moses team was SEN
sational In several instances.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
BANKERS LEAGUE.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
TODAY'S GAME.
Commercial W.. District.

The First National team broke into the
won column yesterday by defeating the
nine OF the District National on the
White Lot grounds. by the score Of 10
to g.
The First National has much bet
ter team than IT has been given credit
for by the followers OF the league. So
Manager Holden determined to show the
fans just what his team had In 1t.
Levine. the youngest twirler in the
league. took up the burden of pitching for
the First National. and acquitted himself
in the most creditable manner. He only
allowed three hits in the six innings
that he worked. He was sent into right
field In the last inning that Anderson, Il
star right -hander, could warm up little
Anderson Is the boy that let the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company team
down with five hits last Saturday.
Bailey. the clever second sacker OF the
Suburban lads. was the chief hitter Of
the day. This sterling ball player gar
nished four safe singles the first four
times at the bat. Determined to- have
perfect day at bat. on the last or firth
time he met the ball squarely and drove
it toward left center field. The hit looked
good for triple IL not for more. but
Hampton. the old boy that was instru-
mental in keeping the Interstate team In
the race for the Departmental League
three years ago, made a wonderful one
hand catch
The First boys were bit off in the
field. making a total Of five errors. Man
ager Holden blames the grass diamond
for this. his boys are accustomed to
skinned field.
Anderson while in right field pulled off
regular Ty Cobb feat by throwing out
Zirple at first base this boys hit
through the infield.
The District boys play the Commercial
team today, and promise to make them
hustle. knight, the regular pitcher. will
do the twirling.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

''The greatest play I ever saw" says
"Chick" Brandom." was those three Ger
man coppers hustlng Dan Shay out of
the grounds at Indianapolis"
Evening star., 1911-05-26
DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE
CAME TODAY.
Agriculture VS.. Interior.

Post ONCE came very close to breaking
into the lost column yesterday in its
game against Navy. The only thing tha,
saved the day was a mighty slam by jim
mic Kerr, with two down. In the ninth
Score, 10 To ..
Evening star., 1911-05-26
DISTRICT LEAGUE.
STANDING OF THE CLUBs
TCDAY'S GAME
Columbia 1o1 VS.. Commissioners.

TCDAY'S GAME.
Columbia 1o1 VS.. Commissioners.
As a result OF the Congressionals for
feiting yesterdays game to the Adams
Express team the former has lost its
franchise in the league.
When Umpire Sherman called play yes
terday but three of the Congressional
players were the field. Adams, how
ever. had full nine out and several
substitutes.
The Government Printing Office team
is to be admitted to the league next Sun
Jay morning, when meeting of the
managers of the various teams will be
held at the Aloysius Club. Ed Herbert.
who has been connected with various
teams In this city. has made application
Tor the Congressional franchise.
Manager Herbert has assured the
league officials that he can present n
strong team, and declares he will show
some frst-class base ball.
Manager Walters of the Adams Ex-
press Company has secured Jack Riddle.
IN old Washington catcher. to coach his
team. Riddle was behind the bat for
the Washington team in 1883, 1889 and
1890.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Navy certainly had Post Office worried
all through the game. as they were hit
ting the ball with goes effect and not
overlooking any chances TO count. At
one stage of the game Navy led by four
tallies. and II was thought IL would surely
win the game But that lead did not look
so awfully large to the Letter Fingers.
they having gotten four runs In the
fourth. which tied the score, and four in
the fifth. which gave them a commanding
lead.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Kerr had two strikes and three balls on
him, and Navy's chances for an even
break looked exceptionally good But
then Norris served one to kerr's liking.
and a very exciting game came to an end.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE.

TODAY'S GAME.
Telephone VS.. Willard.
The Moses nine sprung surprise In
the Commercial League yesterday and
beat the Andrews club by the score OF :
TO 2. Burgess. on the hill for the Moses
Evening star., 1911-05-26

In both innings in which the Sailors
made their four tallies the side was re-
tired on strikes. Had IL not been for
Ryans wildness. the majority OF these
tallies would not have materialized
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Ryan, who was pitching for Post
Office, weakened in the sixth, and an
other four tallies were made. which again
tied up the proceedings With three men
on the bases In this round. and two out
HolIoran-who had previously made three
fine hits-uncorked n two-bagger and
cleared the bases. 1t was certainly q
timely bingle and nearly set the Navy
rooters frantic. as the three runs tied the
score.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The First National has much bet
ter team than II has been given credit
for by the followers OF the league. So
Manager Holden determined to show the
fans just what his team had In 1t.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

In a tweve-inning game yesterday the
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Fenton pulled off q great piece of base
running and was responsible for the nrst
tie-up in the score. having stolen home on
the pitchers delivery to the batsman
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Buck" Stewart did not play his usual
star game yesterday. making three slip
ups. He was forced to retire in the NTH,
having gotten one Of his fingers in the
way of screamer off Diamonds bat.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The First boys were a bit off in the
field. making a total Of five errors. Man
ager Holden blames the grass diamond
for this. az his boys are accustomed to
"A skinned field
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Munich held Emmanuel safe all through
the game. Although II secured a total
OF ten hits. they amounted to little. In
fact, It took seven of the ten hits to
score four runs.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Woodland made a good impression upon
the audience. The team Ia composed
mostly OF young fellows. and all handle
themselves we'll. Most Of them play in
the Southern Railway League.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Anderson while in right field pulled off
a regular Ty Cobb feat by throwing out
Zirple at first base on this boys hit
through the infield
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
TIMELY TOPICS
a JumbIe of Sense and Nonsense.


PROFESSIONALLY Senator Saxon w Holt ~
correct in his assertion that Statewide prohi-
hition Is not the paramount issue confronting
his constituency.
As Senator Holt points out the reorganiza-
tor OF our tax system is Of greater urgency
than the prohibition" question.
Tut Senator Holt beelouds the issue when he
brings the prohibition agitation 80 conspicu-
ouslS to the front.
The principle for which his opponent de-
oiared his advocacy has nothing to do with
prohibition.
1T is not an avowal In favor of prohibition
or OF local option, as we understand It
1t was simply the espousal OF the principle
that tina people have a right to go to the polls
and express their opinion.
Combat this principle. and declare that the
legislature is the authority to deprive the cti-
zens or the state OF this franchise and you un
dermine the very foundation stones OF demoe-
racy.
1t may not he politically expedient to have
tee problem decided IN this manner but whether
IL is or whether IT is not. we cannot consistent
W withhold this right and still uphold popular
Cove eminent.
We quite agree with Senator Holt that a,
tho present time Statewide prohibition might
work more harm than good. Our experience
has been that increased intemperance and civic
corruption emanates from effort To bar IL
ce Uses from communities and the evidence Of
cities North and South have ampiitied this OK
per.ence.
But Senator Hollis reasoning is at fault pbap
he asserts that 1t is not the right OF the people
o. the entire state to vote on this question, nor
g:nia to decide whether liquor should be sold IN
Newport News "
This contention, carried to its logical extent
would do away with the necessity for a State ar
national government. and permit of individual
rule by every community. Adherence IN ~
would lead to most bewildering state of chaos
SO far as the Daily Press is concerned n
would be glad If there was no desire upon fine
pert Of any citizens In part Of the s;ste ~,
aKnate TINS question at the present time but
since there Is demand for popular vote on
the subject, Legislature has not the right to
deprive the people. their masters Of their vested
privilege.
Many OF the other planks OF Senator uo}ts
platform Will receive popular approval
hts advocacy Of a system of TAXATION
whereby his district, and other districts win ba
immensely benefited. at the expense of the ra II,
roads: his condemnation OF the Davis shoe con
tract and his declaration in favor or n lepaIizaa
primary at the expense Of the State are ex
cellent expressions.
Hc makes but two mistakes;
his misconception Of the principle back Of
the enabling act. and his plea for sunnort cr
the ground that. he Is an old member Of the
legislature. ~
The first Is harmful, and the second is weae
t-Newport News Press
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
FIFTY DOLLARS FOR ONE

What it Costs the City of Baltimore Morally,
Physically, Mentally Financially and Industrial
~ to Secure the Million Dollars a Year Which
the City Now Receives from the Liquor Traffic
Under the High License Law, was the theme
OF an essay for which the Maryland ntiSaloon
League has awarded Rev. John Roach Straton,
pastor Of the Seventh Street Baptist church Bal
tmore, cash prize OF $500.
Mr. Straton is well known in Richmond. where
he recently conducted revival Of marked spir-
ftuai power. In his essay he demonstrated that
for each dollar the city Of Baltimore collected
In revenue from the liquor traffic it expends fifty
dollars in saloon costs. decreased efficiency In
labor. and in caring for the victims of the traf-
hc In other words. for It's annual revenue of
one million dollars from the drink traffic-for
the privilege Of drunkard making Baltimore
expends fifty millions TO say nothing OF the
wreck and ruin and blight of the traffic. of
hearts broken and Of souls lost. How long, how
long win the people permit the EVIL One TO blind
them as to this evil?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
LITTLETON'S MAIDEN SPEECH

Ing the present session Of Congress was deliver
Ell IN Tffe ffouse on Tuesday by Martin W Lit
Teton, of New York who. in his maiden speech,
delivered soathng denunciation of the recall
feature Of the Arizona Constitution. especially
as it applies to the judiciary Mr. Littletons
speech was the strongest utterance we have yet
seen on the subject and points out some of the
dangers Of the innovation.
Mr. Litticron strongly voiced the opinion that
the recall would be used by lying ltigants. by
cuipable confederates Of criminals, by maraud-
ing corporations; in fact, by all who might feel
the strong arm Of the law. as weapon to crush
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
STA|D OLD RECORD
IS GETTING YELLOW

WASHINGTON. May 24.-Even the
staid old congressional record is feel
ing the impetus of the new Demo-
cratic house. That glorious palladium
OF the people rights Is shaking off
It's hard shell conservatism, and bios
soming forth In what, for 1t. Is n
bright yellow as the yellow
est of the shrieking "speshul extrees'
that Is dyed with death and destruc-
ton
The official reporters and the staid
old city editor of the record are
nervous about the innovations. par-
ticularly one recently introduced by
Representative Littlepage, Of West
Virginia, whose eulogism of himself
furnished one of the most humorous
contributions to that Joke book of
congress. the congressional directory.
Iittepage recently, made a speech
on the free list bill ia the house. When.
ne undertook TO revise the ,steno-
graphers' notes, he found that many
of the applauses that he was sure had
greeted his oratorical outbursts had
been left out.
When Mr.. Littlepage finished his
revision the speech was generously
sprinkled with applause. There were
AZ of them scattered artistically
through the three pages of the speech
And they were not the conservative
"appianses" that the reporters use
They were new and original
For instance at one particularly
effective oratorical assault on the pro-
tective tariff Mr.. Littiepage inserted
Loud applause on the Democratic
side and among the insurgents"
There were several Loud applause
and continued laughters." There
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
THE THEATER ORDINANCE.

The action of the Council Committee on Ordi-
nanees recommending an ordinance making 1t I'M
lawful 10 license any theatre, the main entrance
OF which ia less than l56 feet from the main en-
trance Of church building will commend itself
to the good people of the city generally. II is
of course not desired TO stop the march Of bust
ness Development but there questions In
which the matter of dollars and cents IN not the
main consideration. The ordinance in question
Is Of course designed to protect certain churches
which have for decades occupied their present
sites nndisturbed. AS has been heretofore
pointed out In these columns the erection Of
modern PLAY house in close proximity TO these
houses OF worship would prove extremely dam
aging to them The effect of solemn service
would be absolutely ruined by the applause and
laughter attendant upon the average theatrical
presentation while the erection OF theater
within few feet of church destroys what
might be termed The ohurchly atmosphere of the
locality
While 10 one desires to unnecessarily obstruct
the plans Of the gentlemen behind the movement
foS the ereetian4of q modern playiyeusepin Rich
mond il occurs 10 us that they would do we'll to
bow TO the public sentiment OF the city and
seek more appropriate location for their new
building
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
BUY ORANGES INSTEAD
OF RUSSIAN BATTLEsHip

The Russian fleet Is going from bad
to worse according to detailed accuse
tions formulated against the Ministry
of Marine. During the last three years
the Duma has voted Is million dollars
as instalmnets for the construction OF
four large battleships of the Dread
naught type. but the Ministry OF Ma
rine has misappropriated the money for
entirely different purposes including
the provision Of orange plantations to
sweeten the lives OF naval officers hold
ing shore commands at the various
ports and the purchase OF new furni-
ture for the official residence OF the
,Miniater Of Marine in St, PETERSBURG
The four battleships may be com
pleted by 1913. but probably they will
not be finished utnil several years later.
One of the most curious features Of
Russian naval policy Is that the bat
tleships are not being built after 4
definite and complete plan. but the
plans are elaborated during construc-
ton, section by section Notwithstand-
ing its inefficient condition the Rus
sian navy Is maintained at an enor-
nous cost, many obsolete vessels ut
terly useless for modern warfare being
retained in the fleet.
The Duma has voted. money and is,
willing to vote more for the creation of
new Black Sea Fleet. and the i'm
possible condition OF things at the Rus
sian shipbuilding yards makes 1t prob
able that these new battleships wtu -
ordered from foreign QrmA ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
APPEAL TO RACE
HATRED AND VANITY

Progressive members of the House ~
Commons are doing their beet IN
smother the aliens bill recently intro
duced by T. A. Goulding in COMMITTEES.
The conservatives are trying equally
hard to get 1t reported hack to tho
House, and number OF Liberals ara
helping them.
THE central provision of the bill"
says the London Morning News, in
explaining why the. pragrsssives dis
like 1t. lis one TO compel every alien
Immigrant TO register his place ot
abode with the police ard to subject
him to police control The progressed
object of this device Is to prevent
crime. But Mr., Gouding's real pur-
pose Is not to suppress crime. but to
invent new crime. He wishes to
make allen equivalent to base and
noxtops and convert. the mere fact Of
foreign birth into n social ofrense. ~ ~
There may be some Englishmen
who find such q proposal compliment
tary but the mass OF them will recos-
nize 1t for what II is--an appeal to the
mean passion of race hatred aud race
vanity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
SIR wILFRED LArRiER NOT A JI>Go.

There is no requirement that will take the
place Of good. sound common sense. The lack
of it on the part of men in authority frequently
causes trouble and misunderstanding of far
reaching nature This leads to remark that
both this country and Canada are fortunate in
that just at this iuncture. our neighbor of tbs
North has at the head of its government a man
OF the caliher OF Sir Wlfrpd Laurer.
America and Great Britain are engaged in ne
gotiating a general treaty of arbitration. the in
auence Of which upon the worlds future is be
yond human ken. The only untoward incidents
of the past few months likely to embarrass the
treaty have been thoughtess and unnecessary
speeches Of some public men on both sides of the
border, indicating a desire on the part of this
country to annex Canada, Many good people in
England have had their doubts as to American
public sentiment the subject. and this feeling
has been the cause Of the only ripple on other
wise placid diplomatic waters
Sir Nitfred. 1t seems 10 us, effectually dspell-
ed the lurking disquiet in the British bosom in
his speech Tuesday night AT the Pilgrims soci-
ETY. dinner in London, given in honor of the Co
amazemeut that the British people should pay
heed tn annexation talk He seoffed at the idea
and expressed in the warmest terms his admit
ration for the people Of the United States Can
ada In sharing the continent with the United
States he said, had double interest In the
treaty of arbitration between the United States
and the United Kingdom" and he exclaimed
dramatically, Il thank God that the relations
between the two peoples never so good as
they are today" The premier aroused enthu-
siasm when be said that Canada and the United
States proposed 10 continue to show to the world
two nations with the longest boundary, extend
ing from ocean to ocean, living in peace. In mu-
tua respect. without fortress, soldier or a gun
on either side Of that boundary
This country has design on its Northern
neighbor Should The day ever dawn when, in
obedience to the law or political gravitation our
big friend across the Great Lakes shall desire
to join the brotherhood of States anticipate
that the whole Fngsh-speaking world will give
its blessing and attend the nuptiaf ceremony
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
A Foolish Argument.

VIII the parcels poet bankrupt the country
merchants Some being made to believe
thaf II VIII. We have never been able ourselves
to figure out how 1t would injure them the
4cast little bit All this talk about the big
mai order houses fails to impress us for the
SIMPLE reason that the country merchant can
use the post-oftlce just the same as the farmer
or the mail order man. and long he keeps
what the farmers want and sells at a reasona BILE
price they are going to buy Of him rather than
OF the man In distant city. Stronger evidence
still is to be found In the fact that the small
merchants have not been injured In other coun-
hies by this same parcels post 1t hasn't turned
the trade of Great Britain France or Aus
uaiia over to a few big mail order houses.
ana we do not believe any such results will fol-
low its adoption In America. In any case
should this country be deprived OF "A converl-
fence enjoyed by every other civilized nation
JUST because it might injure the business of a
lew thousand retail merchants 1t to
US that the millions Of farmers are also entitled
to consideration.-Raleigh IN, ca Progressive
Farmer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
MYSTERY YACHT
IN. JAMES RIVER
JUSTICE CRUTCHETELD AMI
CREW TAKE TO WATER WITH
OUT DISCLOSING OBJECT.

Justice John j. Crutchfeld was
summary In his disposition of cases in
Police Court Wednesday, and came
near breaking his famous record of
eighteen cases In fifteen minutes.
There was a reason,
Nhile his honor was listlessly lis
'ehihg TO a case, Blanchard Forbes
came into the court room, walked to
MS usual place behind his honor's
chair and whispered something into
the Cadis ear.
Inc face of the holder of the scales
ilshted up. beatific smile crossed
ms countenance. His lower jaws wag-
geo vigorously, and the way justice
was expedited simply was marvellous.
what Mr.. Forbes whispered is un-
hho"n' but shortly after the noon
hour was gone a seventy-five foo,
saciit might have been seen slipping
down the James bound for--well'
that appears to be secret. TOO.
Aboard the yacht were these per-
sons: Gilbert Pollock, George POL
lock. Justice John Crutehaeld, Railiff
L. Il. Gibbons. City Sergeant John
eatteriield, w. l.. ogilvie, Sergeant-a,-
arms kuskell. Chief of Police wer-
ner' detective John Wiley. Detective
i-oupis kellam and C. b. Samuels, G.
L. GARRISON, Boshen. Richards. Hob
son. sloan. Bruce. Ripley. Hotchkiss
Mccarthy, Moykin, Quinn, Forbes ard
Sherry. DeS anu
Nnere they We're going NAV he
GUESSED likewise it may be inferred
why the tadi was swift in dispensins
Justice In the forenoon,