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Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
IT IS NOW SIXTEEN STRAIGHT
Washington Makes Most Phenomenal
Run of Wins.
STILL HIT THE BALL HARD
Effort to Stop the Winning
Streak of McA1eer's
Ball TOssers.

CLEVELAND, June 15.--Washington
made its sixteenth straight victory today,
defeating Cleveland. Washington scored
all its runs off Mitchell, Steen and
kahler being effective. Cashion was also
hit hard and was replaced by Groom. 1t
was Cleveland's seventh straight defeat
Scnra.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
johnson and walsh Race.

Walter johnson and Ed Walsh, two of
the iron men" Of the American league,
are having a merry race this season.
Johnson excels In small-hit games, hav-
ing pitched two 2-hit. one shit and one
shit games
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
DENVER.

FBatted Tor Roth IN the ninth.
st. Joseph ..........0 0 0 0 l 0 OIL
Denver ..............O ! a
Two-base hits: Quillin, Kenworthy
Sacrifice hit: Schreiber. Struck out: By
Schreiber. II; by Crutcher, 3. Bases IN
balls: Off Schreiber, q; off Crutcher, 2.
Left on bases: Denver, 4; ST. Joseph, 2.
Time: 200 Umpire: Kemp.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
COOMBs HOLDS THE TIGERS
Athletics Pound Lake and Win by
Six to One.

DETROIT, June 15.-Coombs heis De-
troit TO five hits. while Lake, making
his first appearance for the home club,
was pounded by Philadelphia and the
latter team won. In the first, Baker
hit a home run into the right field
bleachers, scoring Collins ahead of him
Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
HILDRETH WINS FROM
UPLAND IN TENTH

UPLAND, Neb., June 15.-(special.)- y
In spite of the fact that the Odd Eel
lows picnic had been postponed about
800 or 400 pleasure seekers arrived and
the town had holiday air all day. A
base ball game was played in the after
noon between Hidreth and Upland. re-
sulting in the following score: RH.E.
Hildreth ........ 230O01004S-1s Is 4
Upland ....,..... 2OO03 500 0-1O Z 5
batteries: Neville and Neville; Ben
son. Ostergaard. Johnson and Sheetz.
I'mpires: Wilson and Hubert.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
COLUMBUS LOSES LAST CONTEST
Snappy Game Goes to Hastings by
Score of -Four to Two.

Score of -Four to Two.
COLUMBUS, Neb., June 15-(Special
Telegram m.)-Columbus lost the last game
of the series to Hastings today, to
?. 1t was a fast, snappy game with
pitching honors evenly divided between
Canine and Thralkill, both of whom
pitched good ball. Columbus had a
shade the better in hitting, but seemed
unable to connect in the pinches and
errors were costly. Hargis, in center
field for Columbus. made sensational
catches of two linel drives. Metz led
in hitting with two singles and double
in four times up. Score: R.H.E.
Hastings .......... 00O20110-4 2
Columbus .......... OF 900 % Z 2
Batteries; Thrai!kil and Coe; Canine
and Harrison. Struck out: By Thrail-
kill. 8; by Canine, &. Two-base hit: Metz.
Home run: Downey Umpire: Cole.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
REDS IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES
Outhit and Outfielded,
Keats HOstou

BOSTON. June l5.Cincinnati made the
most of its opportunities today and al
though outhit and outfielded won. Pitcher
Bagby was released by the Cincinnati
management and left tonight to join the
Nj ntgomery team of the Southern league.
Score: -,f.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
SEWARD TAKES DOUBLE BILL
Administers Two Successive Defeats
to Kearney Team.
L0Tz LOSES ONE.SIDFD oN]
second Game Closely Fought and
Goes to Ten ngs-Pathfind-
ers Wind Up Superior,
Twelve to Three.

SEWARD, Neb., June 15-(Special Tele-
Sram.)-Seward walloped Kearney twice
in double-header this afternoon the
first game ending with the score of 5 to
l, the second by the narrow margin of
4 to 8. Score, first game: R.HE
Seward .,.....0 2 2 0 / 0 90 O-5 9 o
kearney ......O l 0 0 o 0 O-1 2
Batteries: Hanson and Campfield; Lott
and Spellman. Struck out: BY Lotz, I;
by Hanson, 5. Bases on balls: Off Lotz,
z; orr Hanson, 2. Double plays: Lisy
to Neff to link, Synek to Harriott. Two
base hits: Harriott. Laflambios Time:
l:30. Umpire: McDermott
In the second game walk, a sacrifice.
a passed ball and a hit gave Seward the
winning score IN the tenth inning, with
two men out at the critical period. Score
second game: R.HE
Seward .....1 l 0 0 0 o 90 IA 7 /
kearney ...3 0 0 0 0 0 0 % 6 8
Batteries: Fulweider and Campfield; ;
Wright, Summers and Spelman. Bases
on balls: Off Fulweider, g. off Wright, g.
Hit by pitched ball: Laflambios, Synek
Struck out: By Fulweider, H. by Wright
4. Two-base hits: Campfeld, Brannan,
Harriott, Pagles. Time; 200
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16

INTtVNItI
IRAN for Crandall In the ninth.
Pittsburgh ...,..,i1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1--5
New York ...,..."S 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 IA
Two-base hits; Devore. Becker, Donlin,
Miller Wagner Three-base hit: Donlin.
Home run: Carey Bases on balls: Off
Crandall 3; off Hendrix, 5, Struck out:
BY Crandall, 2; by Hendrix, 5. Time:
?l5. umpires Rigler ard Finneran.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16

Two-base hit: Gardner. Sacrifice hits
Welsh, Emory, Coyle. Stolen bases: JUS
tice. Scanlon. Bases on balls: Off Fugate,
4 off Ryan, 8. Struck out: By Ryan, 2;
by Fugate, Q Umpire: Johnson
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
Dcs Molncs Attendance.

Reports that Des Moines attendance
was Disappointing to lsbell and Fair
weather are shown to be untrue by fi;-
ure3 furnished Des Moines stands near
the top of the league in attendance to
date
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
Deuyer Wants Gilmore

Denver expects to secure Gilmore, who
was with the team last year, from Buff
falo. where he has been doing bench
duty all season.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
PITCHERS DUEL
GOES TO TOPEKA
Jack Ryan Loses to Kaws by Two
to One Score After Snappy
Game.
FUGATE HURLS CLEVER BALL
Allows But Seven Hits and Ryan
Gives But Six.
GARDNER GETS TW0.BAG HIT
kaw First sacker Only Man to Get
Over Single.
ARBoGAST PLAYS FIRST BASE
While Jimmy Kane is Nursing a
Charley Horse, the Rouri<e
Manager Holds Down the
Initial Sack.

TOPEKA. Kan. June 15.-Timely hit
ting scored for Topeka in the second and
eighth. while one run was the best the
visitors could do. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
ST. JOE LOSES TO GRIZZLIES

Barney schreiber Allows But Five
Scattered Hits.
DENVER, June 15.-Barney Schneider
struck out eleven st. Joseph batters and
held them to five hits, Denver winning.
Most of their runs were due to a rally
In the fourth. Score:
nENVEP
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
PIRATES DEFEAT
GOTHAM GIANTS
New York Takes Lead, but Fails to
Hold it Before Rush of
Pirates.
HENDRIX PITCHES GOOD BALL
Lets Opponents Down with But Nine
Scattered Hits.
FIFTEEN HITS OFF CRANDALL
Pittsburgh Lands Hard and Ere
quently on Ball.
CAREY CL0UTS OUT HOME RUN
Pirate Left Fielder Lands on Ball
for Circuit Of Bases-Donlin
Gets Triple and Also n
Double.

NEW YORK. June 1s,-Pittsburgh de-
ttated New York, The visitors pitcher
was strong after the first inning, while
Pittsburgh hammered Crandall hard
throughout. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16

'Batted for o,Rnur.kn in the sixfh.

Cincinnati t".,"...0 / 2 o O1 1 1--6
Two-base hits; Clarke. Houser, Mar
sans, Besher. Stolen bases: c. McDon-
a 81, Esan, Phelan. Double plays: Sweeney,
ORourke and Houser; MarSans and Nc
Donald. Left on bases Cincinnati, S.
Bases on balls: Off Brown, A. off Ben
ton, 2. Struck out: BY Brown, s; by
Benton, 5. Time: 200 Umpires: KLEIN
and Bush
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
ST. LOUIS.

Two-base hits: Chase, Compton Bases
on balls: Off Hamilton, 3; off Ford 2
Struck out: BY Hamilton, 3; by Ford
5. Time: 1:47. Umpires Egan and
OLoughlin.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
BROWNS DEFEAT HIGHIANDERS
Three Hits in the Ninth Inning Puts
Game on Ice,

ST LOUIS, June 15.-"Lefty" Haml-
ton bested Russell Ford in a pitchers,
battle, St Louis winning from New York
Three singles in the ninth brought in
the winning run. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16

7BdIItu Cd11IpD5II II.
Sioux City..........0 3 0 O.
Lincoln ...............1 0 010 A 2 0-9
Two-base hits: Cole, Berghammer,
Miller, Tenant. Three-base hits: Cole,
Mccormick Sacrifice hits: Miller, Mullen,
Carney. Stolen bases: Carney (2), Cole,
Berghammer Double plays: Million to
French, Hagerman to Cole, Cole to Null
len, Tenant (unassisted). Left on bases:
Sioux City, 5; Lincoln, 7. Bases on balls:
Off Campbell, 2: off Hagerman, 7. Struck
out: By Campbell, Z; by Hagerman, 5.
Wild pitches: Campbell Hagerman. Hit
by pitched ball: Million. Time: 2;2s.
Umpires: Kissane and Myers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
DES MONIES BEATS WICHITA
Faber Pitches Heady Ball and Wins
with Ease.

WICHITA, June 15.-Inability to bunch
hits on Faher until the last two innings
took away all chances of Wichita's win
ming, after Des Moines had punched
eight Of their ten hits in three innings.
Score: ss
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
SCOTIA TRIMS OIL RIVALS
st. Paul Loses by Uneven Score of
Twelve to One.

Twelve to One.
SCOTIA. Neb., June 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)- one-sided game here today,
Scotia defeated their old rivals, st. Paul
The batteries were unable to connect
with the curves served them by Cook and
Saunders and getting only one hit.
Aldrige pitched good game, but allowed
hits at opportune times for Scotia. Score:
RH.E.
Scotia .......1 0 l 2 % 5 0-12 10 6
st. PAUL. 0 q 0 o. l 3
Batteries: Scotia. Cook, Saunders and
St Paul, Aldrige and Durea.
Struck out: BY Cook, 8; by Saunders, 5;
BY Aldrge L.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
PHILADELPHIA.

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Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-16
NEW YORK.
PITTSBURG
Totals. ....Ss . 81 II
'Batted for Kletcher in the ninth.
NRan for l,ra ndan In tha ninth

Totsls.u.ss IS PIN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
BESSEMER NEGRO
 KILLS AN ITALIAN
Joe Galina Victim in Shooting Scrape Last Night in the Neighbor-
 ing City

Joe Galina, an Italian, was shot and killed at Bessemer last night by an un- known negro about 11:30 o'clock.
 It is said that the negro had bought , cents worth of cake from the Italian and the latter was holding out his hand for the money after he had delivered it. The negro, it is said, told the Ital- ian that 1t had been paid for, where upon the Italian said that it had not
 At this last remark by the Italian it is alleged that the negro pulled gun and shot the Italian, killing him in stantly. The shot took effect in the heart. Galina is 34 years old and has lived in Bessemer for number of years. He ran a store on Carolina ave- nue between Twenty and Twenty second street.
 When the shot was fired, officers ran to the place to discover Galina dead. The negro had taken to his heels and made good his escape. They looked for him the better part of the night, but were unable to locate him. The officers in Birmingham and Ensley were mo- tifed to be on the lookout for him, but at 2:s0 o'clock this morning had not apprehended him.
 Galina was well thought of In Bess- emer and was a law abiding man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27

In brilliant and very spectacular game the Birmingham Athletic club defeated the Auburn quintette last night by the score of 35 to 26. The Auburn team was rather slow starting but when they got in full speed they played the Athletic club off it's feet. The work of the Athletic club was decidedly off color, while the Aburn team put up a splendid exhibition.
 The playing of the Auburn team was commented upon, for it was great sur prise that the fans received when they watched the wonderful exhibition of the Auburn team. They played rings around the Athletic club in every respect except ing the goal shooting and that was what counted. The team work of the Athletic club was the poorest that has been seen this season-at times-but, yet when the scores were needed the boys seemed to be able to hang them up.
 Never has such spectacular basket shoot ing been seen as that of Major and Scar brough from the middle of the field. This seemed to take the heart out of the club boys. In the first half Scarborough hung up two spectacular shoots in the basket. Just outside of the large circle in the middle of the field he shot the ball and 1t passed right into the basket. He was warmly applauded and cheered for his spectacular playing. After he had made his first goal from the middle of the field he rapidly shot another in the same place. Then Major, the captain and cen ter on the team, made another shot from near the center of the field. The large crowd cheered madly, for the exhibition has not been equalled on the local court this season.
 On the other hand the Birmingham Ath- letic club shooters seemed off color, but the occasional brilliant work of Satter- field and Whorton helped to win the game. Those who had come to see one sided struggle were disappointed for the Auburn team put. up decidedly the best fight Of the year against the local team The work of the Auburn guards was good, for they hindered the Birmingham Athletic club forwards from making their usual number of goals, and held the club to the low score.
 The passing of the Auburn team was net
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
AUBURN DEFEATED BUT
 PLAYED RINGS AROUND B. A. c.

what one might term accurate and swift, yet they excelled the local boys. The b. calls seemed to be playing off their repu- tations. After the first half the Auburn team began to scare the local boys, for the forwards were making goals with an- moving rapiditv. while the guards were holding the local forwards away from the basket.
 The game was fast, clean and the rough playing was decidedly absent, al- though both sides played hard to win. Auburn made most of the fouls, but they were usually for the minor technical err TOTS The playing was just the kind that the followers of the sport liked, and a pleased audience left the club.
 Coach Donahue, who accompanied the team. was pleased with the showing of the team, yet declared that they could improve He said that the only requisite that the team lacked was that of prac- tice and team work, and that they would soon round into condition He said that the team had just been organized since January 3, and that they had had but little practice. The regulation regulating the players also hurt the team, for those who were not able to pass their studies were not allowed to play. Two of the star players are out on this regulation,
 He expects to give the club a hard fight when they play again.
 G,,1oroa rfaS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following were among the suits filed in the circuit and city courts yes terday:
 Leon W. Friedman vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims the sum of 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries received in a street car accident at Five Points.
 John NJ Hendricks vs. Walter k. Me Adory and the United States Fidelity and Guarantee company. The plaintiff claims the sum of s5ooo damages alleging an as sault by one of the defendants deputies
 Ed Lewis vs. the St. Louis and san Francisco Railway company. Alleging that the company failed to properly de- liver goods while acting as the common carrier the plaintiff asks the sum of s2oo damages.
 Stephan Stewart vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. The plaintiff asks for damages in the sum of Sl0,0O0. alleging personal injuries by being knocked down and run over by a train operated by the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
BORAH SCORES THE
 STEEL CORPORATION

Washington, January 26.-"Hell holes" of the United States Steel corporation were discussed in a nearing today on the House bill which would impose an eight hour labor restriction on all gov ernment contract work. Chairman Bo- rah of the committee said some indus tries had gone so far as to need fed eral attention.
 From the report of the department or commerce and labor on the steel in- quiry, said the senator, 'it is shown the Steel corporation is paying millions of dollars in dividends and yet they have in their hell holes men who work 12 hours per day, seven days per week, and others who work IS hours to 24 hours in one shift. Who can ignore this if he has taken his oath of office?'
 The representative of the National Manufacturers association declared many men were willing to accept dangerous occupations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
COMMISSIONER WINS
 FIELD TRIALS RACE

Grand Junction. Tenn. January 26.- The setter Commissioner, owned by w. R. Craig of New York was declared the winner of the national field trials race here today. There were 14 starters in the stake and it required four days to complete the running. the race marking the close of the field trials season. While not as fast as some of the other dogs in the stake, the winner ran an absolutely clean race, finding five bevies and several single birds, all of which he handled in a clean manner Com missioner formerly was owned by Frank Avant of Nashville, and was sold to Craig for s750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
WATER IS ADMITTED
 TO WRECK OF MAINE

Havana, January 26,-For the first time since it was drawn off to permit of the uncovering of the wreck, water to a depth Of nine feet was admitted today within the cofferdam surrounding the battle ship Maine. a preliminary test to as- certain whether the after part of the ship with its bulkheaes is water tight. The test was successful and it is the intention of Maj Harley B. Ferguson, the engineer in charge of the work, to gradually admit additional water until the hull of the i'll fated ship floats with fin the dam He will then await orders from Washington to break the dam and float out the wreck. Once outside the cofferdam, instructions will be given from Washington as to the final disposition of the hull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
''DOKEYS" GIVE AN
 ELEGANT BANQUET.
Khorassan Knights Hold an Enjoyable Affair at the
 Hotel Hillman

Seldom in the history of the city has a more thoroughly enjoyable affair been held than that of the first annual ball. quet of Aladdin temple No. 153, Dramatic Order Knights of khorassan, given last night at the Hotel Hillman. Fully 150 guests were present, all wearing the vel yet fez which is the crownlng glory of all true "Dokeys," as the Khorassan Knights are familiarly known. Preceded by an elegant banquet, a pot pourri Of bright impromptu speeches were made, many of them witty. some of them more so, all good, and judging by the applause accorded each speaker, were greatly ap- preciated by the gathering.
 It is not too much to say that the gath ering was a truly representative one, the personnel comprising the highest types of citizens of the district. A pleasant fea- ture brought the gladsome affair to close which was the introduction of resolution indorsing Oscar Underwood, who is member of Aladdin temple, as the nominee of the democratic party for President of the United States. The reso- ution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote and amid great enthusiasm.
 Herman Beck, as toastmaster, was a shining light, and added much to the pleasure of the occasion by the happy manner in which he called upon the vari- ous speakers. He never let a moment lag and kept the interest up until the time for adjournment came.
 Judge w. F. Fort, in brief speech, told of the inception of the annual banquet. He spoke of the purposes and aims of the "Dokeys," which was to spend sunshine, gayety and mirth along the pathway of life, as well as better fit one for the sterner side of life, and then introduced the toastmaster.
 MT. Beck, in his opening remarks, acknowledged the courtesy extended by selecting him as toastmaster. Previous to calling on the speakers, he read let ters and a telegram from prominent mem- bers of the order expressing regrets at rot being able to be present at the affair. Speeches were responded to by Thomas R. Walker, E. N. S. Lee, W. F. Fort, D. w. C. Yarbrough, George Huddleson, D. E. McLendon. Horace Gwin, J. W. Mccoy. H. Y. Brooke, Hugo l.. Black, Dr. John l.. RafKef, Cap1. E. J. McCrOSSln and others
 The officers and members of the order are much gratified at the splendid sue cess of the first annual banquet and the thanks of the order were extended to the committee which planned and made ar- engagements for the affair.
 The official divan of the order is as follows:
 D. W. C. Yarbrough, Imperial Nawob Hugo L. Black, Royal Vizier; Thomas R. Walker Grand Emir; E. F. Hoyt, Sheik David J. Davis, Mehedi; S. E. Jones, Satrap; s. E. Parker, sahib; Hugh Locke, Joe; D. E. McLendon, secretary; M. R. Hanahan, treasurer; D. J. McCrossin, master ceremonies.
 Royal Princes-Oscar w. Underwood, William E. Fort, E. J. McCrossin, II. M. Beck. D. W. c. Marlborough J. Davidson.
 Banquet Committee-H. M. Beck. chair man; William E. Fort, D. w. C. Tar brough, John L. Parker; Hugo L. Black; Thomas k. Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
REV. c. V. T. RICHESON
 DROPPED BY CHURCH

Cambridge. Mass, January 26.-The Rev. Clarence V. T. Rlcheson, who is under sentence of death for the murder of his former sweetheart, Avis LineIl, was expelled tonight from the Baptist church. The action was taken at the regular meeting of the Immanuel Bap- tist church of this city, of which Rich eson was pastor at the time of his arrest. The motion which was carried unanimously. was put in this form:
 Voted that the right hand of feI- loWship be withdrawn from Clarence Y. T. Richeson and that his name be dropped from the church roll mem bers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
FOOD SHOW WAS
 HOUSING SUCCESS
Show Being Held in Store of Alabama Grocery Company Came to
 Close Last Night

After serving the delicacies and sub stantials of the Alabama brand goods, the American Bakeries Candy wares and other food stuff lines to numbers of Birmingham citizens during the past three evenings, the pure food exhibit conducted by the Alabama Grocery com pany at their establishment on First avenue and Eighteenth street, came to a close last night. The host in chief, Sidney w. Lee, assisted by Mrs. C. w. Baskin, the travelling sales forces the office personnel, their wives and daugh- ters, welcomed and demonstrated the eNcellency of the several articles on display while an orchestra enlivened the atmosphere with popular tunes.
 The throng of visitors to the pure food show was systematically given a gastromonic test demonstration of let ley tea at the Tetley booth, which was presided over by Miss Zoe Black and Miss Mildred Tarrant; a taste of the Libby, McNeill and Libby asparagus, pickles and sandwich eondiment by Miss Mary Tardy. sample of the Yours Truly" output by Miss Emma Lee and Mrs. NJ. l.. Moor; plate of biscuits made from the Alabama brand of flour and served with Peacock syrup by Mrs. J. NJ. Norment and Mrs. T. D. Johnson a glass of Buffalo Rock Gin ger ale from this booth by Miss Annie Tardy and Mrs. w. G, Tyler: luscious summer peaches from the Alabama canned goods array by Mrs. c. NJ Tardy. and a cup of steamng coffee from the Alabama brand of this beverage by Mrs. Frank Hammond, Jr.
 The display booths of Alabama salt and grits, Burnettes' extracts and the Alabama rolled oats were effectively shown by Miss Lula Baker, Mrs. j. P Reece, Mrs. E. B. Havis with Mrs. J. w F'ain, respectively. The "Merita" booth of candies, cakes, bread and pies con- structed by the American Bakeries Candy company in the center of the apartment used for the exhibit was capably demonstrated by Miss Bessie Vaughan. Miss Daisy Fisher Miss Rose Fisch. Miss Ollie Lou Davis, Miss Ran kin and Miss Elizabeth Harper
 The decorations and booth arrange ments were built under the direction of s. l.. Dorrence of the American Bakeries Candy company and the show was pro- nounced a genuine success by all those taking part either as demonstrators or guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
PATRICK BARRETT
 UNDER SUSPICION

Washington, January 26.-Patrick Bar retts anxiety to see President Taft to- day landed him in the house of deten- ton, where he will be examined tomor- row as to his sanity. Barrett is 3s years old, came to this country from Ireland hlhe months ago, and in the last two days has been acting queerly Yester- day he attracted attention in the crowd at the union station, welcoming the Duke or Connaught. James Sloan, Jr., of the White House secret service force, ar rested Barrett at the executive offices. where he said he had business with the President on a religious matter"