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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
TEAM MAKES GOOD IMPRESSION
WITH MAJORITY OF FANS
While Mot Yet Playing to Form, 1t Is
Apparent That It Has Been
Mech Improved.

are in anything like good form the games
are sure to prove most interesting.
BY shifting in his second team in the
middle of the game Manager Griffith gave
the crowd a chance to see nearly all the
players In action. Shanks, however, was
not given a chance. The youngster Is
confined to his room with tonsilitis and
will not be in uniform for several days.
Milan, Moeller and Schaefer should
make a splendid trio to lead off the bat
ting order, once they get to working to-
gether. They are all fast, good hitters
and every one Of them can bunt, making
1t possible to mix up their play with ef-
fectiveness. 1t is, Of course, not to be
expected that these players should show
their best form so early in the season.
They have not played in enough games
for that, but with a couple of weeks OF
exhibition games before them they should
be working smoothly together by the-tim
the season opens.
1t was a rather light hitting game which
the Nationals won from Georgetown yes
terday. Engel and Becker held the col
legians to four scattered hits, while the
big Ieaguers did not fatten their. aver
ages at the expense of the Blue and Gray
twirlers But superior base running and
fielding gave them an easy victory, never
theless. The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
6ERTINENI 0ftnENT
IN Happenings Sportdom

player after a single season. But the
case Of Schaefer may be different, for
there are reasons to believe that the
really. remarkable hitting did last year
should be attributed to a change OF style
he adopted. Until last season Schaefer
hit right-handed only occasionally turn
ing around. Last season he was a con-
sistent left-handed hitter against all
right-handed pitchers. and only turned to
the other side Of the plate when left
handler was pitching 1t Is therefore pos.
sible that this change Of position caused
his Improvement. in which event there is
no reason that it should be shortlived.
Jim Hymns remark that popular opin-
ion of a fighters ability, or expert opin-
lon either. can be safely disregarded is
not without its truth: The public has
big contest In the last decade; as for
the experts. did Jim Corbett ever pick a
winner?
Attell. Nelson. Jeffr1es. F1tsssmmons,
Corbett. Sullivan-all were favorttes when
they went down the long road. Except
in the instance OF Jim Corbett, however,
1t was the case with all the men named
of the pitcher that went to the we'll once
too often. The defeated ones had gone
back but the public had to see its idols
fall before it could believe their over
throw possible.
Corbett was still in his prime when
Fitz reversed him. and 1t is one of the
few instances in which g. title holder at
his best has been defeated. For the
most part. champions decay through neg
lect of themselves or through advancing
years: then comes defeat at the hands
Of husky youngster. and the question
whether the new title holder was supe-
rior to the beaten champion at his best
always remains a matter Of dispute.
The Johnson4F1yn dight may see the
same thing transpire. But the argu-
ment against this is strong, for In
Flynn we have no young and improving
man opposed to an old aud declining vet
Johnson and has been battling almost az
long. The effect Of age and promiscuous
living may land quito as severely on him
as on johnson.
II johnson wants to retain his title,
however. he il making a serious error in
that beat Jenries. want Of boxing. can
defeat John Arthur. too, FOR johnson has
not fought In two years. It isn't a mere
matter OF physical condition-Jeffries'
case showed that. Jeff was in good phys,
ical condition, but his eye and hand and
foot would not answer to his will. as OF
yore.
johnson will have two years rust to
get out of his system, and X he goes
into the ring another Jeffries in want of
boxing practice, even Flynn will beat
him.
Knowing how to do things is not every
th!ng-it's the ability to execute what the
mind advises that spells champion in
anything. And that means hard and
constant work.
johnson has three months in which to
overcome the idleness Of two years. Can
he do 1t?
That he may not be able 20 n the
hope OF the Wynn contingent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BY n. C. BYRD.

Only two of the local colleges will be
seen at the Pennsylvania relay games in
April. 1t was announced during the win
ter that three of the four institutions
would send relay tours to the big games.
but with the announcement yesterday to
the effect that Georgetown would not be
represented. only two will go.
The Maryland Aggies and Gallaudet are
the two schools which will send men to
the games. Both are expecting at least
to place in the races in which they are
entered. The Farmers went through a
fairly successful season indoors and are
banking on doing even more when they
get outside. Gallaudet was not represent
ed on the indoor tracks, but has four men
on whom it depends to run well on the
cinder path.
Both Gallaudet and NJ. A. c. have had
teams at Pennsylvania for years, and
both have been more or less successful.
The Aggies have perhaps been more sue
cessful than any other school in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BY J. ED GRILLO.

The sending OF Eddie Gagnier to In
dianapolis before he had ever had a
chance to appear before a Washington
crowd has caused no end of comment
among the patrons Of the game here.
Having followed the sensational work of
Gagnier in the games played at Char
lottesville. the impression was created
that Griffith had picked up ball player
who would be of value to the team, and
failing to as much as give him a chance
to display himself on the local lot natu-
rally caused some surprise. But Griffith
acted for the best interests of the team.
1t was but reasonable to suppose that
the hard hitting which Gagnier was do
ing in the exhibition games was mere
flash in the pan. He was doing more
hitting than he ever did during his five
or six years. experience In the minor
leagues. There Is no doubt about his
being a wonderful fielder. To have
brought him here. had he continued to 60
as he did at Charlottesville. would I'M
doubtedly have placed some other players,
who, Griffith is satisfied, will eventually
prove more valuable to the team, in an
undesirable position for base ball fans
are strong on likes and dislikes. and
they would have been sure to get an
exalted opinion of Gagnier's ability.
Were 1t not for the fact that Gagnier
has proved himself a weak hitter in the
minors. Griffith could have taken a
chance with him, but in acting as he did
he was careful to consider the best in
terests Of the team.
Insinuations have come by way of New
York that Jack Knights arm is in such
poor condition that the only position or
the team which he could fill satkfacto.
rily would be first base and that having
Chase. the greatest Of them all, for thai
position, the New York club decided tt
trade the tall inf1elder.
But Griffith had assurance from Knigh,
that there was nothing wrong with hi
arm before he ever made the deal which
gave the Highlanders Street. Knights
arm suffered, as do most players arms
from the cold breezes which blow on thu
instances where players have failed tt
hold their own in New York because
Of these conditions who have made goot
elsewhere. At any rate Griffith hal
knights assurance that his arm is q.
good as ever and that he will not bt
Handicapped I'M his throwing regardless
Of what position may be selected for him
Herman Schaefer had the best year OF
his career as a batter last season, and
this Improvement, coming as 1t did in q
player who has been In fast company for
years, was considered by many to be a
mere flash in the pan. 1t is argued that
there is not another instance in base ball
where player of only fair ability as a
hitter has suddenly developed such re-
markable improvement and retained 1t for
more than . single Sfason. 1t IN shown
by pointing to other Instances that such
batting sreaks have usually left the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
SUIT OF CLOTHES FOR 'sCHAEF.
Best Batter Last Season, 0mohundro
Makes Him a Suit Free.

One Of the rewards for being the best
batter on the Washington club last sea-
son fell to Germany Schaefer this
morning, when a fine suit of clothes was
turned over to the popular player by
Omohoundro. the tailor. Mr.. Omohundre
offered suit of clothes to the best batter
on the Washington club last season and
the '''Dutchman'' came through with fly
ing colors. The season before Bill Cum
ningham captured the clothes. The re-
ward is hung up again this season by
Oomhundro, and Germany says he is
out for the glad rags again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

First base on error-washington, 1. Left on
bases-wa shington. 8: Georgetown. Z First base
on balls-On Engel; 2: of Becker z; on White,
by Becker, 4: by White, 4: by Fienle. 4. Times
at bat by opponents-Against Engel. 1s; against
Becker, ID: against White, IA; against Ffenle
49, Hits-On Engel 3; OF Becker. !: off White
8: of F1enle. I; Struck outnBy Easei o: s BY
hit-Engel Wild pitches-White, 2; Fienle, !:
Umpire-Mr. f. J. Handiboe- Time Of game
hours and minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
Ball Players to Be Guests of Dave
Lewis,

Dave Lewis, the comedian, who is play
ing an engagement at the Academy this
week, is a great admirer and personal
friend of both Manager Griffith and Ger
many Schaefer. Mr.. Lewis has extended
an invitation, through Manager Griffith.
to the Washington team and its oppo-
nent of today. the Philadelphia National
League team. to witness the performance
of Don't Lie to Your Wife" tonight
The boxes and a section OF, the orchestra
have been reserved for the two teamA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
A Revolutionary Car.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
1t is only a little while ago that side
door cars in the subway were pronounced
by the subway's experts to be an ''oper-
ating monstrosity." Now il Is announced
that the side-door cars are to replace
end-door cars even on surface finest This
is indeed a revolution. Not even the re-
call of Judges would be so revolutionary
as the recall of the old-fashioned, high
step car which has nourished from the
beginning Of things. 1t will be remem-
bered that occasionally car steps were
built so high that only long-legged men
could negotiate them. This was never
done by design. 1t was always explained.
but by accident, the cars being con-
structed without consideration Of how
long human legs were. 1t is truly revo-
lutionary for car builders and operators
to consider how long human legs are
The idea that a car should be built which
may be entered with no more effort than
is required to step up the curbstone from
the street to the sidewalk (Which is what
is gravely asserted of this side-door carl
and one. moreover, which you cannot be
it is in motion, shakes our belief in the
irremediable stupidity Of street railway
operators. After all that New York has
gone through ii takes a great deal 60 do
that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

'rvirginia has one of the best college
ball clubs that I have ever seen," was
the answer given yesterday by a man in
position to know, when asked what
he thought Of the Charlottesville nine
this year. The authority in question said
that in pitching. hitting and fielding the
virginia team was superior to any that
he had seen in college base ball since he
had been watching that class OF teams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
OldeTime Window Pane.

From the Lewiston Journal.
Sewell w. Smith of Skowhegan has in
his possession a square of glass that was
hand made that came from the first
house ever built in Skowhegan. This
house is now standing on the River road
and was formerly the residence Of Jo-
seph Weston, one of the first settlers. It
was built in 1888 and is now owned by
Mrs. Eta s. Merrill. Mr.. Smith helped
repair the house forty-five years ago and
saved the square of glass at that time
This pane is nearly a quarter of an inch
thick In some parts and is very uneven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

are in anything like good form the games
are sure to prove most interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BY J. ED GRILLO.

The first appearance Of the Nationals be
fore q local crowd brought forth a varf-
ance of opinions as to whether the team
had been materially improved by the
changes which Manager Griffith has made
in his lineup. It seemed to be the con-
sensus of opinion that the team Is better
fortified in every respect than it was last
year or for several years past. It's show
ing yesterday. however, was not particu.
larly impressive because the hitting was
light. In fact, this condition has pre-
vailed in all the games the team has
played this spring, but 1t Is reasonable tc
presume that this failing Is but tenn
porary, for the players who in past years
have established their reputation as hit
tiers are those who are not showing their
usual form just now. Batting slumps are
encountered by ball teams at all stages OF
the season, and they are more excusable
at this stage of the year than at any
other time, because they can be attrib-
uted to lack of practice. But 1t was ap-
parent even in the game of yesterday
that the team Is much faster on the
bases, is sure to field much better than
did those of former years. and will aver
age much higher in batting than it ever
has before
That the team Is not yet working as
smoothly as 1t will later on must be con-
coded. Griffith has not had a chance to
inaugurate any sort of an inside system.
His efforts have been to get his players
in good physical condition before any In
side ball will be attempted. This natu-
rally makes a team look raw in spots.
So far as being in condition is concerned.
the team is perhaps as far advanced as
most Of the major league teams which
have been in training for the past month,
but there Is still plenty Of room for i'm
provement, though the fact should not
be overlooked that the regular season
does not open until two weeks from to-
day, and by that time there should be a
very apparent difference in the general
playing Of the team. 1t is much better
to have a team gradually work itself
into form than to rush it in the spring
and then have it go to pieces before the
season is half over.
The Athletics last spring showed 10th
ing until they gradually got into good
form and then finished in the best pos
sible shape.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

indefinite visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Clayton.
Mrs. Charles Hugel and son Charles
and Miss Frances Martin, returned to
Darlington Saturday after visiting the
Wilson's here.
Mrs. Lulu Bridges at Oshkosh attend
ing meeting of the supreme officers of
the F. r. A.
Roy Jacka, left Tuesday to spend the
remainder of the week at Darlington.
John Wilson called on Darlington
relatives Tuesday,
Arthur Soderstrom, left Tuesday for
an indefinite stay in Beloit
Mrs. Charles Thrasher, Misses Addie
and Clara Davis are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hoare in Chicago.
j. p. Hankins and Tedde Hawkins
returned Monday from a several days
trip to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Seuex and family
have gone to Oshkosh to their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Heberlein and
son John enjoyed few days visit in
Fennimore last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Skinner left Monday to
visit their daughter Mrs. F. Uren at
Stockton, Ill.
Miss Ollie Keller is visiting relatives
and friends in Freeport.
The Brotherhood Of the Primitive
Methodist church will hold their annu
al meeting and election of officers Fri
day evening,
Albert Welty and Miss Eleanore
Lagerquist of Rockford were the guest =
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Martin over
Sunday.
Mrs Wearing and daughter Ina Of
Linden were here Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Beaumont and son returned
to Belmont Tuesday after visiting Rev
and Mrs. Croft.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Clark
son, on Tuesday evening.
MI anu ME- L. ~ L reuter- Spent tue
fore part Of the week in the cream city
James Simon Of Platteville visited
relatives here Sunday and Monday.
Miss Mildred Moser of Dubuque il
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Neal
Miss Winnifred Lewis and Goldie
Perry were FennimOre visitors here
this week.
ii. T. Priestley returned Tuesday
from business trip 10 Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. n II. Snow have re
turned from the Clausen home at
Ottnmwa, Iowa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
MESSAGE TO EEvER|DCE
Indiana Man 10 Garry Roose-
velt's Words to Public.
Will Speak in Louisville, KY, This
Evening as ColoneI's Chosen
preventative.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelts final message in this cam
paign, summing up the developments
of one of the greatest contests in the
public's history and setting up what
he hopes to achieve if elected to be
president of the United States will be
declared in Louisville tonight
Senator A. ]. Beveridge of Indiana
will be the means by which the colo
mel will convey this message to the
people and he came to Chicago to
learn from the colonel's lips Just what
it is he wishes to leave to the voters
as his last word in this tremendous
conflict
Colonel Roosevelt's itinerary called
for addresses in indianapolis and
Louisville. When he was informed
by the surgeons in attendance that
he probably would not be able to take
a further personal part in this cam
paign, he decided that the Kentucky
city should be the place from which
his battle call should be sounded. Mr.
Beverage was reached by wire and
the circumstances explained to him.
He at once started for Chicago, but
before doing so waived any claims he
might have had on the Progressive
party leaders for his own services and
offered to go into the neighboring
states as the bearer of the coloners
message.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
CONDENSED TElEGRAMS

Philadelphia - Governor Woodrow
Wilson arrived here to consult a spe-
cialist regarding his throat.
Worth, Mo.-Cracksmen dynamited
the safe OF the Bank of Worth, secured
$1,000 in currency and escaped.
New York-Jack Roses jester and
the playboy of the ROsenthal murder
Sam Schepps, testified for six hours
and a quarter in the trial of Leuten
ant Becker.
New York-Daniel G. Reid denied
that he had been one of seven men
to contribute to the Roosevelt cam.
paign of 1904 as Judge Parker testi-
fed to the Clapp commission Monday.
Brussels-A sensation was di.
closed here by the discovery that an
issue of $2,500.000 of bonds OF Bel
GUM railways we're fraudulent Those
prominent in the transaction have
disappeared.
Chicago-The trial of Mrs. Louisa
Lindloff, charged with the murder of
loff, by administering arsenic. was con
tinued until Oct % by Judge Windes
In the criminal court.
Salem, Mass.-The selection OF
jury to try Joseph ]. Ettor, Arturo
Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso of the
Industrial Workers Of the World
charged with responsibility for the
death of Anna Lopezzo, Lawrence
mill worker, was completed.
Berne, Switzerland-A double fyini
fatality occurred at Chaux-de-Fonds.
near Neufchatel A Swiss airmar
named Cobini. was making an aero
plane flight, carrying newspaper
man named Bippert, when the ma
chine collapsed and fell eighty feet
killing both.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
SYMPATHY FROM TAFT
President Sends Telegram Di-
rectly to Stricken Rival.
Expresses Hope that Colonel Roose-
welt May Speedily Recover from
Effects of Dastardly Act.

On Board the Maynower, Via Wire
less, Ellis Island, n. Y. Oct To-
President Taft sent this telegram 10
Colonel Roosevelt:
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Chi.
cago: | am greatly shocked to hear
OF the outrageous and deplorable as.
sault made upon you. And ! earnest
ly hope and pray that your recovery
may be speedy and without suffering.
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
The president also Issued a state
ment In which he said.
IL cannot withhold an expression OF
horror at the act OF the maniac who
attempted to assassinate Colonel
Roosevelt When briefly expressed
the regret last night had been in
formed that Colonel Roosevelt was
then speaking and had escaped IN
Jury. The news this morning. how
ever. is OF more serious character,
and ! feel the deepest sympathy for
Mr. Roosevelt and his family. pray
that the wound may prove to be only
flesh wound. and that, as the sur.
geons predict, there may be no com
plications.
II speak for the American people
In expressing the profound hope that
Colonel Roosevelt may speedily recov-
er from the effect OF this dastardly
act.
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
City Property For Sale

The S, +. Shepard home in the Second
ward, city of Mineral Point. 1t contains seven
rooms, with three large closets, all In con
dition tn move into ut any time The house Is
heated with one OF the best hot mir furnaces In
the city; storm doors and windows and screens
for the windows; large cistern mo summer
rains let in) good well with plenty Of water
cellar with cement floors under whole house,
and divided for vegetables etc; barn for three
horses, and granary, with hay loft above for
two tons Of hay; room for two cows cement
floor in sameJ large chicken house with cement
floor; room for two wagons. or buRgies; corn
crib for So bushels Of corn; two acres Of land
This is everyday desirable home. The
owner having purchased the NJ. f.. parsonage,
pffcrsit at "A very reasonable price
For particulars inquire Of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency, at the Dem.
Ocrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
BOARD OF TRADE OPERATOR
TAKES N cal TREATMENT
Drink Habit
CURES QUICKLY AND SURELY.

CURES QUICKLY AND SURELY.
On the third day Of his treatment a
patient taking the Neal Treatment
whose name and address will be fur
nished as private reference TO any one
in good faith interested. wrote friend
as follows:
Friend Hank | am up here taking
the Neal Treatment and il is the best
ever Better take few days off and
come up. In or days they will fix
YOU 50 drink Of liquor looks like car.
bolic acid-besides they treat you like
prince.
Ask u for the proofs better still,
come here and try it lnder this agree
ment that it will not cost you cent
unless you are entirely satisfied at end
Of three day treatment.
Call or write for booklet. THE
NEAL INSTITUTE, 444 Cass Street,
Milwaukee, Wis.