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The broad ax., 1913-05-03
LOCAL AGENT FOR CUPID DEAD.
Morris Sslmonson County Marriage
License Clerk 80 Years.
ATTACKED BY PNEUMONIA.
Aided More than One Million People
to Get Married.

Chicago missed q true old friend
Thursday when Morris Salmonson died,
and countless thousands of men and
women lost a well wisher.
For thirty years Morris Salmonson
was chief clerk in the marriage license
bureau. Always there was a smile and
a CHEEKY "God bless you" to appli-
cants at his window.
He>was wrapped up in his work. He
was glad when the number of licenses
issued totaled over 100 for the day,
and sorry when they were less. June
was his particular month, and June
brides received a special blessing from
him. He is said to have aided more
than 100000 to embark on the sea Of
matrimony.
weeps When He Resigns.
On July l, 1911, the old man was
forced to resign his Office and it is said
he wept as he left forever the place
he had occupied for nearly half his
life. He became an insurance agent,
but it was evident he had no love for
the work. He made frequent visits to
the county building, and he would smile
at the waiting list of applicants, ask
to see how many permits to wed had
been issued that day, and smile or
frown accordingly.
He would stay but a little while, for
he said it made him feel lonesome, and
then he would walk away, rubbing his
glasses with a handkerchief.
Dies from Pneumonia.
He was 20 years old Jan. %. He was
taken i'll Sunday and a physician was
called. He was suffering from pneu-
monia. The end came suddenly YES
terday morning.
Mr.. Salmonson was born in Copen-
hagen, Dehmark. He married when he
was 2S years old and came to Chicago.
He was the author of three books,
"The Marriage License Window"
"We Mortals," and "Among Jews"
He is survived by a widow, Mrs.
Emily Salmonson, and four children,
AKel, Edgar, Carter, and Ella. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at Rose'
hill chapel. N. NJ. Mangasarian will
preach the sermon and the burial will
be at Rosehin.
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If the Afro-Americans, in this age
of progress would make up their minds
to keep step with the Jewish people in
this respect and in many other respects,
and whenever they, the Afro-Ameri-
cans learn to respect themselves and
refrain from using the double "g" in
referring or speaking to each other,
then those who will come after them
will rise up and call them blessed
Editor.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
German GleaningS.

Over so per cent OF PrIISsians receive
annual incomes Of less than $50.
A new German projectile for use
against balIunS ignites their gas with
an electric spark on striking.
Germany Is the first country to adopt
wireless controlled time.'a new system
enabling a centrally located clock to
regulate clocks In other cities and
towns over a wide area.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
william Hammerstein Decides No Carl
eature Of Race shan be Given In
Victoria Theater.

New York.-William Hammerstein
has decided that in the future no act
containing q caricature of the Jew
shall be played at the Victoria theater.
Mr.. Hammerstein declaring that as q
rule the aets were not only objection
able TO Jews but to the audience in
general
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
Unique Business Concern Prospsrs

Unique Business Concern Prospers.
The Farmers and Consumers league.
located In the heart Of the wholesale
district in Philadelphia. Is designed to
reduce the high cost OF living by a new
system by which the farmer deals d.
rectly with the consumer through the
league The project Is succeeding
Messrs. c. &. Brown and Charles A.
Hopkins are the promoters Of the
unique concern
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
Town Topics.

Some one proposes an of1cial song
for Chicago-to be sung with an ac-
compartment Of wind instruments, Of
course.-Detroit News-Tnbune.
The new courthouse. after years Of
agitation, has got as far as a site and
a plan selected. AS Mayor Hewitt
said once. 1T takes ten years to do
anything in New York"-NeW York
World
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Banquet For Ex-consrsssman White.

Banquet For Ex-Consrsssman VIZ" -
Under the auspices Of a commune Q
headed by the well known David D,
Fulton a complimentary receplou -, o.,
banquet was rendered ex-Congre 49, If :.
George n. White Of North Caro l,,''-- =
Young's casino. New YORK. on nu, :,
day evening. April "a The citizens ,- -
Greater New York and vicinity SHOW .on
their appreciation for the guest OF Us US
or By turning out in large nuinoe .,s
The Rev. DR.. William R LaWton we
master Of ceremonies. and music wa
furnished BY the New Amsterua, n,.ds
ehestra. The Hon. Mr. WHIT - -
an able address. which was hs il' .u.
with close attention by the 'ars
dienee.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03

Hon. George H. jackson, ex-member
of the Ohio legislature, win address
the Negro Fellowship League, Sunday,
May 4th, at p. m, at the reading
room, 2s30 State street. His subject,
"The Negroes Part in the Making Of
Social Values," promises to be very
interesting and has q special lesson for
our better classes. Mr.. jackson is one
of the most fOreeful speakers in the
race and his address Sunday win be a
literary treat.
I. B. W. BARNETT, President.
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Attorneys F. L. Barnett and c. ].
Waring have moved their law Offices
from las n. Dearborn street to suite
BIS, 143 y. Dearborn street, corner
Randolph and Dearborn streets.
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Mrs. Robert A. Williams, 3544 Dear
born street, expects to spend Deeora-
tion Day, May 3Oh, at Youngstown,
Ohio.
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Entered as Second Class Matter Aug. 70,
1so2, at the Post Once at Chicago, Illinois,
under Act Of March 3, 1873.
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Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ. Manson
have removed from Sab Calumet ave-
nue. to 5Sl6 Michigan avenue.
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Former alderman, Michael MeIner-
ney, of the 3Oth ward, has for the
past two weeks been resting up at
Benton HarbOr, Michigan. He was in
the city Tuesday to attend the funeral
of the father of John J. Bradley.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03

Mrs. Bert Anderson this week re-
moved all of her household belongings
from 3OlS State street to 1887 Wabash
avenue, where she and her mother will
keep house together, and she has
opened an Office in suite BIS, 143 Dear
born, corner Randolph street, where
she will do typewriting and shorthand
work, court reporting on the shortest
notice.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03

Former alderman, John J. Bradley,
of the Both ward, on Tuesday laid the
remains of his aged father to rest at
Mt. Olivet cemetery, by the side of his
mother who passed away a few years
ago. The funeral was held from his
late residence, 81 W. 47th street, and
it was attended by the many friends
of the former alderman.
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Mrs. E. Lavigne Garnett, formerly
of this city, but who has for some time
been residing in Philadelphia, Pa, has
severed her connection with the COur-
ant of that city, and on May 10th she
will start on a leeturing tour through
the middle and the eastern states.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03

Saturday, April 18th, at 9:45 p. m,
DR.. W. W. Bradley and Miss Alice NJ.
Henderson were united in holy matri-
mony at the home Of Mrs. L. C. Wood
ard, aunt of the bride, at 5000 Dear
born street, only a quiet home we'd
ding. DR.. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley are
home to their many friends at 3s49
State street.
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I. B. W. BARNETT, President.

Jack johnson, do yon not know that
BY the time members Of your race get
through lobbying, protesting and pray
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JULIUS +. TAYLOR. Edltor sad Publishes
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
HARPER READY TO
SIGN WITH GR|FF
New York City Youth Has
Consent of Mother to Play
With the Climbers.
By SENATOR"

BOSTON, Mass, June 30-Manager
Griffith found Harry Harper, the young
southpaw. who had a try-out with the
Nationals last week. waiting for him
when the team arrived this morning.
The youngster was ready to sign with
the Nationals boss and will today be-
come a full-fedged member Of the team
Harper was brought down by George
Davis last week and was given a trial
against the Athletics. The left-hander
looked SO good that Griff decided to sign
him UP. and made out a contract for
him. The youth had promised his moth
er before leaving New York that he
would see her before he closed matters
with the Nationals manager and left
Washington last Saturday with the con-
tract.
The youngster, who is but eighteen
years old. came to Boston today with
the contract which he gave to Griff.
Everything seemed to be all right with
the kid, and he is anxious to take
turn with the pitchers. Harper showed
a lot of stuff when he was sent in the
box against the slugging Mackmen.
So well did Griff think Of the kid that
he made I'D his mind right away, and
Harper will be carried along to get
plenty of seasoning and coaching from
Nick Altrock, who has brought along
Joe oBehling to the point where the
Dutchman is recognized.
When Eddie Ainsmith arrives in Bos-
ton he is due for few harsh words
to Union Station last night in time to
board the Boston train. He left the
Capital after the others, and will not
arrive until after todays game.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
GOOD SPIRIT SHOWN
BY GRIFF'S PLAYERS
EngeI and Gedeon Furnish Amusement for the Team on Its
Way to Boston-McBride Says Many Double e-Headers
on Hot Days Took Steam Out Of the Men.
By SENATOR"

BOSTON, Mass, June 30-One would
never think that the 'Griffmen were
downhearted to listen to their songs
and jokes on the way from the
Capital last night. There wasn't a mo.
ment's quiet all evening, and 1t took
several peremptory calldowns from
Manager Griffith before My Poy Choe''
Engel and Joe Gedeon could be quieted.
Indeed. the boys are So tickled to get
away from Washington's humidity that
they are acting like champions instead
Of mere leaders of the second division.
Il think we'n go along much better,
said Capt. George Mcbride this morn
ing, now that we're on the road.
didn't get a real good nights sleep all
last week, and i guess 1t was the same
with many more of the boys. / live
where one gets whatever breeze there g
moving. There just wasn't any moving.
that's all. It's pretty hard work to run
around In the sun for three or four
hours in the afternoon when You haven't
had more than five hours of sleep.
Those double-headers took a lot out
of us. TOO, remember. Playing ball for
almost five hours after practicing for an
hour before in muggy temperature
around 30 Is hard work, believe me. I
don't think the fans appreciate just
what this means when they hammer las
for slips on the field. It's easier TO sit
In a shady seat. you know. than it is to
run at top speed under a blazing sun.
The fans mean well enough, / know
they're just forgetful they're so anxious
to see the team win. I don't really
blame them much. but l do wish they
would think a little more OF the Difficult
ties OF playing ball in Washington when
the hot weather once sets in.''
But now that the boys are on the
The Washington times., 1913-06-30

not strong eonush to endure the pa,e
In this league. They have failed every
time they have gone up against us.
Brown looks TO be the best of the lot
and he has to have Plank or Bender
finish many of his games The others
we'll they may deliver the goods some
day, but not this season.
Stahl 10 sorry that hard luck and a
severe batting slump has hit the Griff-
the race.
The whole league would be tickied
to death IL the Washington club could
land the pennant," said Jake. 1T
would be a great thing for the game,
too. when YOU think It over. Grin has
isn't sufficient to overcome the string
OF hard luck dumped on il this season.
II must be remembered that building a
ball club is not question of one year or
two. Frequently IL runs to four or five;
championship stun until five years Of
experiment had brought the present
aggregation together. That's the way
most winning teams are built. feel
certain that Grit will have a winner
he is a ceaseless plodder. knows a good
player when he sees him and Is fighter
TO the last breath.
Right now Washington has one great
PAhShSi hh SohhSons q Socu oHc IN ITOOul,
promising youngsters in Boehling.
Cashion and Engle. and Shanks, Foster,
Gandil, Milan, Mcbride, and Henry
form a nucleus OF players who should
be good for several years Of good base
ball. Griff's main difficulties now are
pitchers II he grabs even one good
-one and finds -32S hitter, the Washing
ton club will be there Is 1914.
Il hardly think the Grifmen have a
chance this year. thought they may
crawl up close enough to cause trouble.
II wouldn't surprise me at all to see
Washington finish in second place. even
with this late start. ! have seen the
team going at top speed, you know,
and It made lasting impression
President McAieer, the Red Sox mag
nate. who used to be plain Jimmy Nc
Aleer when managing the Nationals, IS
living at the same hotel with the Gri6-
men, and was on hand this morning
with a welcoming shake for the Old
Fox. McAleer's health Is not of the
best, and he has spent much time down
In Maine, camping out in those I'm
memorial forests which are the 10Y Of
the hunters and fishermen Of New Eng
land.
Sure. wen repeat" said Jimmy this
morning. We're going to start right
in and wallop you fellows. too
Not a chance, not a chance" replied
Griffith. Wen take about three OUT
of the four In this little old town.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
Chase's Triple Decides
Game in Chicago's Favor

CHICAGO. June 30.-Hal Chases
triple to deep right field when two were
on in the fourth inning turned the tide
of the White Sox-Naplander game In
favor Of the former, who won by 4 to 2.
In the seventh the Cleveland club
threatened to overcome Chicago's lead,
when 1t got three men on bases. A
fast double play, however. killed two
of these runners, after one score had
been made as a result Of Lajoie's safety
when he was sent to the bat in a pinch.
But one scratch hit was CLEANED from
Russelrs delivery. while Kahler weak
ened so much that he had to be sue
ceeded by Blanding in the eighth. The
latter prevented further scoring.
Score by innings:
r. H. E.
Cleveland % 0 0 0 o o l 0 0-1 8 o
Chicago 20 o 0 2 0 o 0 0 x-2 8 o
Notwithstanding. Kahler and Car
ish Russell and Weaver.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
DIAMOND DOPE

In St Louis they have a basebll team
called the Fats" And they sure are
fat. The total weight Of the team con-
sisting of ten men Is 2,133 pounds.
Some weight.
Eddie Collins Is making a great rec
ord for himself this season. He leads
the American League In run getting. is
second In base stealing and fourth in
batting.
The worlds series money will go to
the Athletics" says McGraw. Yes, we
believe you are right.
Bob Ewing. the former Cincinnati
pitcher, hurled a game for the Bellefon-
taine Grays, Of Ohio, and defeated the
Columbus all-Professionals. Besides
his good pitching. Bob was at the bat
four times. poled out two doubles and
two singles. Looks as II the old man
still had something In him.
Manager Kelly, Of the Indianapolis
club of the American Association, an
nounced that he would reorganize the
Indians and then they dropped six
straight.
Old Joe McGinnity won a game for the
Tacoma team by lashing out a home
run the other day over the left-field
fence In Spokane, the NTH time the feat
has beep accomplished In eight years.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
MONEY NOLONGER
TEMPTS MANAGERS
Bush League Leaders Want Players Not Money in Exchange
for Their Phenomenal Performers s-MiIer Huggins Dis
covers This When He Seeks Good Pitchers.
By SID c. KEENER.

ST. LOUIS, No, June 3o.-The checa
book Of the major league magnate will
no longer entice ballplayers from the
minors. The time was when a minor
owner was willing to sell any of his
recruits to the man higher up for al
most any price. but not now.
During the past fortnight President
Brftton and Manager Higgins. of the
Cardinals. have attempted to buy five
pitchers to aid tthe team in its pres
ent wabbly state, but every cash bid
has been spurned. Instead of money
the minor magnate wants players.
Here are the five pitchers the Cardi-
mails have tried to buy:
Pitcher McQuillan from Columbus
(American Association).
Pitcher Morgan from Kansas City
lAmerican Association).
Pitcher Frank Smith from Mon
treal international League).
PITCHER Shawkey from Baltimore
International League).
Pitcher williams from Sacra-
mento Pacific Coast League).
In trying to secure McQuillan, Nor
gan, Smith, Shawkey, and Williams,
Manager Higgins has offered fabulous
sums. But President Britton's check
book ls worthless in the eyes, of the
minor moguls and the answer from
each is that the Cardinals could get the
pitcher desired in exchange for certain
members of the Cards stan.
He Hears the Complaints.
''Of course. ] hear complaints on all
Sides" said Huggins, because / don't
get any new players 10 improve the
club. / want it known that ! am pull
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
Lewis Is Favorite to
Win Wednesday Night

Danny Lewis. of Washington. who
meets Kid Sullivan at Ardmore Wednes-
day night is the favorite to win his
bout. II the way wagers are being
placed back of him. tells any story.
Lewis has a host of friends and fol-
lowers who are familiar with his style
ot attack. and he is figured on TO win
from his formidable opponent. This will
be the feature bout of the program. and
is expected to draw huge crowd of
Washington and Baltimore ring follow
ers.
Two fast preliminary matches have
also been arranged for Ardmore next
Wednesday. The best talent in the
neighborhood has been reserved for
these matches and the mana cement as,
sures the public of an interesting eve,
ning's entertainment. Special ears win
be run to and from Ardmore before and
after the matches.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30

ing strings trying to get them. but I
tell you you can't.
II offered a big sum to Montreal for
Frank Smith. and Owner Tebeau, of
Kansas City. for Cy Morgan. Tebeau
answered me that Morgan was not for
sale, and said he would arrange a deal
with me for one Of my pitchers.
couldn't see the trade as he named it,
and replied with a bigger cash Offer"
George McQuillan is another hurler
Huggins has been after, but he can't
get the ex-big Lacquer, because a certain
National League club already has closed
a deal with the Columbus A. A. owners.
and he will return to the big show In q
few weeks.
According to Huggins, Pitcher VIII.
Jams from the Western coast is a won
der and several rival magnates have
been bidding for him. Hug says he
has the inside dope on him and that
Of their star before the drafting season
the Cardinals are sure to get him.
Sox Paid Big for Kavanaugh.
AS an instance Of how the minors
value their players. the pee-wee boss
gives the information that Charles
Comiskey, of the White Sox. paid an
exorbitant price for Outfielder Kava-
nough, who now is with the Chicago
Federals.
Kavanaugh belonds to the Bay City
Club and Huggtns opened negotiations
Tor Kavanaugh. He wired three diff
ferent prices to the club and thought
he had the youngster corraled. II
went mighty high for him." explained
Hug, and Friday, received a wire that
the White Sox had bought him. so
Comiskey surely had to go over my
figure to get him, and It must have
been mighty high"
The Washington times., 1913-06-30

road. they are all jubilant They have
four games here before rushing to New
York for two games on the Fourth OF
July Boston Is pretty warm today, but
the heat Is different from that expe-
rienced in Washington. and the cye-
nings are almost always cool. breeze
from the ocean seeing to that
Tonight large party of the GriR-
men will go down to Revere Beach. che
most popular ocean resort outside Of
Boston. In the party will be Johnson.
Milan, Groom. Gandil, Mcbride, VIII
liams. Engel, Gedeon. Moeller. Shanks.
Foster, and Morgan Another and
smaller group, consisting OF Laporte.
Mullin, Schaefer, Henry, Bill Fowler.
expect to visit Nantasket Beach, an
hours sail down the bay
Tomorrow night most of the team
will attend the boxing bout between
Frank Klaus and Jimmy Gardner at
the Pilgrim A G., George Mcbride
the athletes. Most ball
players are boxing fans and the Griff-
men are just like the rest
The Washington times., 1913-06-30

, Connie has would have looked lust an
weak as ours did.
we should do well here In Boston
We have won eight out Of the twelve
games played with the champtons In
New York we should win a majority OF
the games on this trip. / figure that
we should win at least FIVE of the eight
games we have In the East before strik-
ing the West
Eve open with Detroit. the one Vest
ern club that isn't going very well.
Then we go to Cleveland. We have
their goat. az we showed folks In Wash
ington before we left. Our greatest
trouble viii be in Chicago and St Louis.
and IL being given stropg pitching.
Stovalps team has found ftyef again
and Is as dangerous as any team IN the
league. II we break even In these two
cities / shall be satisfied. II we are
to gain, 1t sshould be In Boston, New
York, Detroit, and Cleveland"
There il chance that Harold jan
vrin. the schoolboy star with the Red
Sox, VIII be sent to the minors. Boston
has soured on him. though he is q
product Of the English High School
here and well known. The lad loses
his head in crises and is blamed for
tossing away a number of games when
subbing for Wagner at short Neal
Ball has replaced him now and the
boy has lost all confdence IN his own
ability. He has asked Jake Stahf to
send him to some minor league club
for seasoning.
TITS pretty tough to be failure
in your own town." says Janvrin, but
I guess that's what am. Every time
I boot ball. the fans get after me.
It might not be 50 bad II I didn't be-
long here. but to have the fans on my
back right where I have always lived
makes Il too much for me TO stand
Jake Stahl has told the Lad to keep a
stin upper lip and that eventually he
will overcome his weakness and then
the fans win be all with him. But
Janyrin just now is mighty sad
youth.
There are many rumors here that
Jake Stahl is to quit the game at
the close Of the present season and that
Bin Carrigan win follow him as leader
Of the Red Sox. Jimmy McAleer de-
clined to discuss the matter today.
However, those in the know are say
ing that the change win surely come
about. Carrigan win not speak about
his promotion.
The Washington times., 1913-06-30
Hendrix Weakens.

ST. LOUIS. June 30-Having been
unable TO hit Hendrix for FIVE innings,
the Cardinals took batting brace
in the sixth and drove the Pirate
twirler from the box and then won
the game by to g. Harmon was
comparatively firm in all but the
fourth and fifth innings The Pirates
three runs were scored then OFF him.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Pittsburg % $1,000 % 9 0
St Louis. o 0 90 OK o
Ba.teries-Adams. Camnitz, Hendrix,
and Kelley. Coleman; Harmon and
Wingo.