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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

shorten games. He offered a bonus of
500 to the umpire in his league who, at
the end OF the 1912 season, had the best
record for short games. All the indicator
boys were hurrying things along, and
ball players heard about il, in spite OF
the fact that il was supposed to be a
secret, and would delay the games to kid
the Jumps" silk O'Loughlin thought
he LED for the prize. but ''Bill' Dineen.
who had paid no attention to speed dur
ing the season, wound up with the best
record and grabbed, the. 500. The story
is that some of the boys got peeved with
silk and delayed his games on pur-
pose, which naturally MADE "Silk'' sore.
The rules Of baseball cannot stand much
tinkering, and there should be no radi-
cal changes. As soon as a new rule is
made, the sharks in the big leagues all
set TO work to find a flaw in il which
can be twisted to their advantage. This
Is Johnny" Evers' speciality. There is
one scoring rule was glad to see alter
ed, however. and that was the one Civ
ing the batter a Cincinnati base hit"
But do not start me talking on that. or 1
will require q couple more columns to
express my opinion of it, and it is dead
now, anyway. I am willing to show
proper respect for the dead by silence.
Copyright, lni. by the Wheeler Syndicate, Incl
Matty's Big League Gossip is a reg
ular feature of this paper. II appears on
the sporting page every Monday, wednes-
day and Friday,
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CONNIE MACK ALL RIGHT.
Manager of Athletics Improved and
Preparing to Go south.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 2o.-Connie
Mack, manager of the Athletics, is now
able to leave the house. The leader of
the worlds champions had been nursing
several healthy boils and has been con-
fined to his home. He is about now and
declares that he was feeling fine, but is
not entirely rid of the boils. Manager
Mack will go South next Tuesday, as
Stunning personal charge Of the squad
that will leave here for Jacksonville.
The members of the worlds champions,
who will leave here with Manager Mack,
are expected TO report on Monday. Sew
eral are due here today and tomorrow,
and all will be on hand in time TO go to
New York Tuesday morning.
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Dan Murphy Slated for Release.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 1.-Capt. Danny
Murphy, of the Athletics, is slated for
release at an early date. according TO a
report circulated here today. Murphy is
long past his prime as a bali player. Two
years ago he injured his leg. which rem
dsred him almost useless as player. but
Mack kept him because Murphy long
has been regarded as Mack's right hand
man in the management of the team.
Mack, i'll at his home, would not discuss
the report.
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DONOVAN BREAKS RECORD.
Champion Throws 5s-Pound WEIGHT
16 Feet II Ia Inches.

San Francisco, Feb. H.-Pat Donovan,
the worlds champion weight man of the
Pastime A. c., today holds a new worlds
record for the fifty-six pound weight
t..-ow. In the olymp.s Clubs annual in
door championships Donovan sent the
fifty-six pound weight IS feet IL IA inches.
The former record was 10 feet Il
inches, held by Donovan.
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this spring, and while IL Is hardly ex-
pected to surpass any that has repre-
scented the Red and White during the
past three years, the west side school
has some mighty good men, who were
potent factors in the success Of the 1913
team. ......- ~
Howard. Stearns. and Rogers are the
representatives from last years club in
the inheld. leaving third base the only
position to be filed. This proposition.
however. is expected to be solved by
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Baseball Like Racins-what.

Some one has said baseball will soor
be in the same fix as racing. Feds have
been called lots Of things, but this is the
] first time they have been dubbed re-
formers.
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Rain Prevents. Tourist Game.

Paris, Feb. 2.-Rain today caused the
Giants White Sox game to be postponed.
The teams will play at St Cloud tomor-
row.
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,IaIIou to Scout for Feds.

Chicago. Feb. a.-John NJ. Mallou, scout
for the Chicago Cubs, has signed a con-
Il :: to scout for the Federal League.
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The G. Griffith. fan will be Trimming Camp Stories Past and Present. This
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

After every bali pitched would think of the
crowd at home, friends and enemies. / kept grittng
my teeth and pitched harder | said to myself
They'll never talk about me at the old postofice
in the barber shop. / going to make good in this
league
Il had fair control that day, and, although hit
freely, y~cub won by comfortable margin. Char
ley Corniskey, my manager, ticked to death. He
patted me the back after it all over and said:
You've got the nerve, all right, Griffith. l think
you'll do
That night l went around with my chest thrown
out, and wrote long letter home l had no More
stage fright, and afterwards whenever found my
self loafng on the job l quickly braced up as the
same old thoughts would flash through my brain:
Don't lose your job and be sent back home so that
the gang at home can give you the laugh
MY experience breaking into fast company is
doubtless different than the experiences of many
another player and I'll bet they will all tell you that
fear of being released and laughed by the boys at
home kept them their toes.
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EDDIE COLLINS
BASEBALL TALk

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
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CHRISTY MATHEWSON'S
DIAMOND GOSSIP

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
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Y. N. C. A. DUCKPN LEAGUE.

Below are the official averages up TO
and including February 10:
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Boosts Mike Kelley.

Depressing from the subject, | have always
wanted to say something nice in print about old Mike
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.Appryntice allowance claimed
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

Every lodge Of Odd Fellows in the
state Is planning TO send a delegation
to Atlantic City next September,
when the Sovereign Grand Lodge
oonvenes there, and in order to inter-
est all members. letters will soon be
sent TO every member of the order,
requesting cooperation. Plans are
also being made for rallies TO be held
at Georgetown, May / ; Dover, May
10. and this city on May %. The var
ious lodges of the state have commit
tees appointed and they are meeting
semi-monthly in the hall, Tenth and
King streets.
lt is planned to have 900 men at
tend the Atlantic City sessions, and
the contract for the uniforms has
been awarded to j. b. Reynolds and
Sons Company. The hats, shoes ties.
gloves and canes contract has been
awarded to the j. r. Mullin and Son.
and the printing to George II. Hogue.
AS the Odd Fellows will go to the
shore prepared to Boost Delaware, %
the committees will likely attempt to
interest the Chamber of Commerce In
the trip.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
ADVENTISTS TO Gather
IN Baltimore conference

The Chesapeake Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists. which in
cludes Maryland and Delaware. will
be well represented at the biennial
session of the Columbia Union Con-
ference of that denomination, which
will be held in Baltimore, Md, April
% to May 10. Elder r. r. Baer. of
Baltimore, president of the confer
ence, viii head the Chesapeake dele
cation, which will be composed Of
practically all of the clergymen and
Bible teachers in it's employ. Among
others who will attend from these
states are r. IT, Martin, of Whining
ton, f. w. Paap. of Baltimore, +. H.
Seeney, Of Edge Moor, Del. S. r..
Rodgers, of Baltimore; l.. h. FIoom.
of Chestertown; H. l.. Peden. of Ha-
2erstown; ]. H. Wierts. of Baltimore:
G.. r. Apsley, of Cumberland; +. f..
Hankins, of Baltimore; Miss Emma
$. Newcomer, of Baltimore: Miss
lrena Coleman, of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
''DR. Cure AL" DELICHTS1OOO CITY ODD FELLOWS
THE TALLEYVILLE GRANGERS TO attend Shore MEETIH
BY VIRGINIA VALE.

West Brandywine Grange, OF Talley
vile, last night held a banner meet
ing, the hall being crowded. The
Changers conferred the third and
fourth degrees on class of five cam
didates. after which all enjoyed the
two-act playlet OR Cure ALL The
character Of OR Cure All' was play
ed by Harry Mack, and the cast was
as follows Mrs Serawney." Lottie
Woods; Mrs Brown" May Luff "
"The Young Widow" Edna Salmon !.
"Alfonze jones' Albert Salmon; IS.
Paddington." Ethel Gray; Mrs.
Rockohild, Ella Bartsch "Her Bash
ful daughter, Katem." Helen McEl-
roy; James Serimps," Madeline Cox.
Between the acts Frank MacAveney
entertained with piano solos and Err
nest Smith entertained with mando-
lin solos Arthur Smedley discussed
current events.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
Extra Special
Bargains at All the
Childs' Stores

Childs' Imported Worcestershire Sauce,
bottle .rzc
3 Nice White Norway Mackerel .. a5c
CUT PRICE SALE Of CEREALS.
Zoe pkg. Childs' Corn Flakes ...... &c
Toe pkg. Childs' Rolled Oats. ...... &c
Toe pkg Quaker Corn Flakes....... &c
Toe pkg. Quaker Oats .............6c &C
Zoe pkg. kellogg- Corn Flakes .... SC
lOc pkg Post Toasties ............ SC
l4c pkg. Cream Of Wheat ........Iac
Toe pkg Pulled Wheat ............8c sc
Toe pkg Presto Cake Flour ....... SC
l0c pkg Minute Tapioca ........ &c
Toe pkg. Macaroni ................s SC
2 pounds Yellow Corn Meal ......... SC
Big Can Chloride of Lime .........6 &C
Child,' Stove Polish ...............sc &C
Childs' Metal Polish .............. &c
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
WORKMAN FALLS TO.
death IN The river

Falling from the dredge Phoenix Of
the Charles Warner Company as it
lay Off Pennsgrove yesterday after
noon, Joseph Ackerle. who boarded
at No. 212 West Fourth street, was
drowned. Ackerle was working .on
the deck OF the vessel when he
toppled overheard. Members OF the
crew threw ropes to him, but he did
not grasp them. II Is thought he was
stricken with vertigo.
Ackerle was 25 years of age and
unmarried. He is survived by a
mother and sister who live in Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

Big Can Full Standard Tomatoes &C
New California Prunes ....... &C ID.
Boyd's Celebrated Cream Mint Drops,
&c lb.
3 Pounds Best Cramilated Sugar Ioc
Sweet Bloom Butter .......... soc ID.
Sterling Butter ...~.......... a7e ID.
half pound Straight Ceylou Tea. Isc
Pure Black Pepper. Hot stuff. Hot
Price. Full pound ........;...,.I Isc
Big White Luscious Cherries The
Royal Ann variety Of fancy Cali
fornia Fruit. pc can regularly ,Ioc
Childs' Special Blend Coffee ....... asc
lbs. zoe
Childs' Golden Santos Cosiee .......Iec
lbs. 53c.
Childs' Golden Rio Coffee, I6c, 3 lbs. 4sc.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
EXpREss EMPLOYEES ORGANIZE

Local employees of the United
States Express Company met last
night and organized to promote busi-
ness and decrease loss and damage
TO the company. ELI H. Sheldon was
elected president; j. r. Mullin, sec
retary, and William Ridman, treas
urer. An interesting lecture on ex-
plosives was given by Mr.. Bonestelle
Of the Bureau of Explosives w. S.
Fredericks, district claims agent OF
Philadelphia, made an adress of in
terest to those present.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
OUTING FOR FIREMEN.

The Wilmington Volunteer Fire
mems Relief Association at their
meeting last night decided to give an
outing in May The committee con-
sists of Robert Aikens, +. l.. Raj
ferty NJ. Farrell. ID. McCullon and
S. France. At last nights meeting
fourteen new members were admitted
and proposals for membership were
received from George w. Sasse. NJ
Finn, 4. Walker and William
Ward.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
4 New Home Cure That Anyone Can
Use without Discomfort or
Loss OF Time.

We have a New Method that cures
Asthma, and we want you tc try it at
our expense No matter whether your
case Is Of long-standing or recent de-
salOament whether it is present IS
occasional or chronic Asthma, you
should send for n free trial OF
our method No matter i'm what eli
mate you live. no matter what you2
age or occupation. II you are troubled
with asthma. our method should re-
lieve you promptly.
We especially want to send IL to
those apparently hopeless cases,
where all forms Of inhalers, douches.
opium preparations fumes, patent
smokes" " ETC.. haze failed We want to
show everyone al our own expense
that this new method is designed to
end all difficult breathing. all wheezino
and all those terrible paroxysms al
once and for all time.
This free oHer .s too important 20
neglect a single day. Write now and
then begin the method at once. Send
no money. Simply mail coupon below
DO IL to-day.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
sUssrX w. Q. y. o. MONK.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union Of Sussex county, wi
hold its annual convention at Greer
wood, on May z. The day sessio
will be held in the NJ. e. Church an
the evening session in the NJ I
Church. The officers are Miss Ii
liam Cade, president. Milton; Mrs
Lena Messick, vice-president at larg'
Bridgeville; Mrs. Anna Hazard. r,
cording secretary, Lewes; Mr.
Emma Hunter, corresponding secr'
tary, Milton. Mrs. Jessie M. Grave
treasurer, Milford
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
NOTES ABOUT DELAWARE CITY,
SneciaI 10 THE EVENING IOIIRNAI.

DELAWARE CITY. Del. April H..
The road work on Clinton street
here has been resumed. The part Of
the road from Fourth to Sixth streets
remains to be completed. The work
will cost about Sl7.50l.
While on guard on Monday even
ing. Private Skaggs, Of the 112th
Company. was kicked by a horse
while he was counting the horses in
/ the corral 80
Postmaster Albert l. Swan reports
an unusually large amount Of parcel
post mail
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
HENRY Won CULTN DEAD.

epeeial to TIE EVENlNG JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. April IL
Henry Won Culin, aged 63 years
died at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
John Swan, on Wednesday, after a
lingering illness. Mr.. Won Culin was
caretaker in several cemeteries
mere, aud also engaged in the herring
fishing industry, but for the last sew
eral years, owing to falling health
ne had been able to do very little
lie is survived by two brothers, Clay
ton Won Culin, Of New York City. and
George Won Culin, of Tacony. phila-
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
sMOKER FOR MOOSE.

Wilmington Lodge No 1874. Loyal
Order OF Moose, will give a smoker
In the lodge room tonight The
speakers will be Charles W. Mace. Of
Philadelphia. supreme treasurer. and
James j. Ryan, secretary of Phila-
delphIa Lodge No. "a.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

CUT PRICE SALE CANNED coODs
l3e can Frying Tomatoes ...1re
l2e can Childs Tomatoes .....oc
iOe can Fancy Tomatoes. oes...~....6c
l2c can Maine Corn ..,o oc
Toe can Crushed Corn ........ sc
lGc can Childs Peas .. ,ac
he can Sifted Peas - rrc
Zoe can june Peas ... sc
lOc can String Beans ..s Sc
Sc can String Beans ......7c
lie can Lima Beans - oc
9c can Lima Beans ......7 70
lie can Succotash ........ or
Toe can Pumpkin ........ sc
zoe can Lemon Cling Peaches ......Isc
l5c can Fancy Pineapple ............rSc
Best Pure Goldfish oc m
Fancy kfaporated Apricots .....I4e 10.
Fancy EFaporatod Peaches .....oc 10.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
no WFLCOME NR. WISE.

The Rev. W. Allan Wise, pastor of
Scott NJ r. Church. will be given a
reception tonight by the congregation
OF the church. There will be speech
making and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
BANNER FOR CITY wOODMEN.

Wilmington Camp, Modern Wood
men Of America, tonight win be Wis
tied by William McCaffrey. of Wash
ington, d. c., consul of the NJ w. OF
A. A handsome Tri-State banner
will be presented to the camp.
Delaware made the greatest in
crease during the year and won the
banner from sixteen camps. w. w
Knowles will deliver an address to-
night.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

delphia. Interment was made today
in the Delaware City Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

Womens ribbed Union Suits,
low necks and sleeveless, um-
brella style pants, crochet lace
trimmed; good values at
SOC; special 9En
Women's House Dresses of
fine gingham, chambrays and
percales, trimmed with pipings
and collars, with embroidery;
light and dark colors, stripes
and checks; real Sl.O0 value,
at .... .69c and 79c
Women's leather Hand Bags;
seal grain and morocco leather
and moire lined and fitted with
purse and some with purse. mir
ror and wrist handle; E0o
value Csc, at ......... OVN
Women S pure silk short
Gloves, two clasp, in all colors;
always Soc a pair, OO0
at ... ........... Wv
Evening journal., 1914-04-17
OUR SATURDAY SPECIALS

Fine bleached Sheets, slx90,
linen finished, known as the
best. hemmed and ready for
as ass' real value s''' 49c|
Huck Towels. extra large
size with red borders; a.
always y i-2c, al ..... ~
Hills pure b1eached, soft
finished Muslin, one yard wide;
allover i2c a yard, OSISo|
at ... ...... Cy~ISvN
Mems fine Pajamas. made of
mercerized silk, in beautiful
colors and white; finished with
silk frogs; always CT On|
Sl.5O at ........ DI.UU
Children's fine white lawn
Dresses, beautifully trimmed
with fine embroidery; sizes 6
to IA years; real Si.75 and
$500 values; spe- CT 40
cial at ..... ID D1oVU
Evening journal., 1914-04-17

Fine, pure Ramie Linen, one
yard wide. in oyster white and
all the new shades; real Ok
SOC a yard, at ...... OON
White plaid Muslin; very
sheer quality, suitable for
dresses and waists; 1no
value l5c a yard, at. 1VN
Fine Gingham, 80 inches wide,
guaranteed fast colors: very
good quality, stripes and plaids;
real value l2l-2c a 9 Hao
yard, at .... CI%N
Lancaster Apron Gingham in
all the new shades; allover
&c a yard, e U@o
at ....... ..... " I<oN
White mercerized Table Da-
mask, 58 inches wide; beauti-
full new floral designs; real
value 29c a yard, 0Oo
at ...-... ........ AAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-08

81 wonder what's the matter with B?'
said Randolph, who is socially inclined.
Replied one Of the Alaska men who had
been district attorney, Il convicted b Of
land frauds two years ago. He's just OUT
A REAL Virginia gentleman lives at Alex.
"A andria, the ancient Virginia city
where George Washington went TO church
and did his marketing. Among the resi-.
dents of this historic place IS man who
had aspirations to be Lieutenant Governor.
lust why he should have had such q notion
IS not clear; for ]. Taylor Ellyson has held
that office as long as present memorics can
recall. and seems to have a life tenure
The Alexandria candidate was very popu.
lar in his city, and the politicians desired TO
compliment him with the delegation 70 the
State convention. But there was one draw.
back. The candidate was Of a conyivial
nature. and there was quite a strong TEN.
perance element 10 be placated.
"Tell YOU what we'll do, Colonel, said a
Spokesman for the politicians. wen give
YOU the delegation from this county if YOU
won't take drink in Alexandra until after
the primaries.
The candidate agreed. 1t was not difi.
cult: for each day he made one or more
trips by trolley to Washington and secured
all the liquid nourishment he required.
One day the Colonel stood on the corner
at the regular hour waiting for a car. 1t
did not come. He waited and watched bat
still no car appeared. Finally a friend wv
him and told him there was a tie-up on The
line. and no one could tell when the IRIS
would be running.
THAT settles it," said the Colonel He
went into the writing room Of hotel, wrote
out and mailed to the committee his re.igna.
ton as candidate for Lieutenant Governor;
then he went into the bar.
Like a true Virginia gentleman, said The
Colonel. 81 would not break my word md
also like a true Virginia gentleman, So Mt
going without my drink. have retired
from the campaign, and am no longer
candidate, and can take my drink in
Alexandria,
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LOVE INSURANCE

tell. But | suppose YOU found him easy.
What honor could one expect in a Persian
carpet dealer"
4 Persian carpet dealer? Into Minot's
mind hoated a scrap Of conversation heard
at Mrs Bruce's table.
But YOU must remember, he vcntured,
"that he is also a Prince.
"Ycs. said the woman. "thats what |
thought when | married him. Hes the
prince Of liars-thats a. far as his royal
blood goes.
A silence. while Mis- Gabrielle Rose felt
in her sleeve for her handkerchief.
81 suppose, AIino, suggested, YOU will
abandon the suit
Shclookcd at him Oh. the pathos Of that
baby stare You are acting in this matter
simply as Harrowby's fricni;' she asked.
simply as his friend
~And-so far only YOU know Of my-er
-ex-husband;
"Onlv | know Of him" smiled Alinot.
The smile died from his face; for he saw
bright tears on the long la-hcS of the Galety
lady. She leaned close.
"Alr Ninot. She said. IL Is | who need
a friend. not Harrowby I am here in a
strange country without funds alone
Hclplcss. Mr.. Alinot You could not be so
cruel"
"I-I-I'm sorry said Nlinot uncom-
fortably
The lady was an actress, and she acted
now. beautifully 81 | feel So desolatel
she moancd. dabbng daintily at her eyes
"You will help me. II cannot be | am mis-
taken in YOU. thought did imagine it
this morning when sang for You you liked
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UNDER THE DOME

DON'T see how he gets much fun out OF
1 il remarked an old golfer as President
Wilson passed from the eighteenth green to
the automobile waiting for him. he never
nlavs the nineteenth hole, and tells how
his drive sliced into the ditch on No. ), how
he missed a putt that long for tour on
No :. how bad kick landed his ball into
fine rough on No. IL, how badly his maShy
behaved in one place and his braSSy IN an
other. all of which. when sized up over the
nineteenth hole in the grillroom, would
show. barring accidents. misplayS, ana the
general cusSedncSS OF the game, that ne
would have played the course in par NO, |
don't see how he gets all that's coming 10
him in the game Of golf. That's the penalty
he paws for being President.
THERE is only one Republican congress,
L ional district in Virginia, the ninth, ana
il is represented by c. BasCom Slemp. Nat
urallv the Democrats make a strong cam
Daign in each election in the ninth district
in the hope of making a solid Democratic
DELEGATION. One year General Walker, a
Confederate veteran, was the candidate
against Slemp, and Senator Swanson went
into the district on a Stumplng tour. he
liked Slemp. and desired to avoid personal,
tiles: but was impelled, of course, to stand
for his partys candidate.
This ought to be an ideal campaign IN
this district. said Swanson. MIR. Slemp has
promised not to tell any lies about General
Walker, and General Walker has promised
not to tell the truth about Mr. Slemp.
CHARLES c. RANDOLPH, former
- newspaper man, who has been round
the country quite bit and has VIDE &C
C,,,;ntancc among the wanderers, recently
met two men from Alaska. They strolled
down the street. On the way they met an
other Alaska man.
Hello" said Randolph. This is quite a
coincidence. Herelare three Alaska men all
in Washington at the same time. Come on,
b. he said to the third man. "We're just
going down 10 Shoes.
But B mumbled something and walked off.