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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
FAMOUS HOMERS
IN BIG LEAGUES
Some of the Four.Base Drives Slam
med Out by Leading
Players.

Below are few OF the more famous
home runs slammed out in big leagues:
Hans Wagner's circuit swat in Pitts
0urgh. which broke the Windshield OF an
automobile standing outside Of the
grounds.
''Chief' Wilson's drive which landed
300 feet from the st. Louis Cardinals
park home plate.
Gus" Williams drive over the right
Held wall of the St Louis American
League park. It also was q 82O-footsr.
big Bill Lange's homer over the
center-ield fence In Cincinnati. 1t
smashed through a plate glass window
OF q saloon and broke up q pinochle
party.
Larry McLeans peculiar wallop.
made on the Pacific coast. The ball
went through the only knot hole in a
short right-field fence
Buck" Freeman's drive of Cher
Bender at old Columbia Park, Philadel-
phia- The ball went over a block Of
houses beyond the fence and landed in
the second-story window of house In
q side street between 2Sth and 18th
streets.
Home Run Bakers world drive
that broke 'Christy' Mathewson's heart.
Red Ames' four-baeger at the Polo
.krounds. 1t was one Of about four hits
he made during the season.
"Heinie Zimmerman's two homers,
,made over the left field fence In Cincin-
matt. He was the only player that ever
put the ball over the wall.
"Cy'' Seymour's hit from Boston to
:New York. The ball fell into a coal car
attached to a fast freight and was found
iby a brakeman when the train reached
New York.
Buddy" Ryan's smash over the right
field wall at Somers Park with the bases
full.
Frank Bakers crash over the right field
wall in Washington of Walter johnson.
which made the management decide to
enlarge the park.
Miller Higgins hit in Cincinnati, which
fell twenty feet behind the right fielder.
who lost the ball in the sun and did not
locate it until Higgins had crossed tho
plate.
Fred" Clarke's circuit swat in the Do
troit-Pittsburgh world series, the bin
that shook the Tigers confidence.
Alva Williams heart-breaking homer.
which sailed over Buddy" Ryans head
and won a game for Washington which
the Maps seemed to have sewed up.
Harry Davis clout over the deep cen
ter field fence at Bennett Park, Detroit,
1t cleared that long fence by at least
thirty feet.
Walter Johnson's drive in Washington
The force of the blow tore the cover of
the bali.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
WHEN ROYALTY TRAVELS.
Luxury Of Trains on Which Kings
and Queens Ride.
From Tit-Bits,

The most costly journey executed by
English royalty in recent times was the
late King Edwards tour to India, when
Prince Of Wales. in 1875. The tour was
arranged by Sir Bartle Frere who spent
seven busy months in working out its
details. Parliament voted for general
expenses 10000. which Sir Bartle said
was quite inadequate. as the presents to
that sum, and he asked for 100000.
His request was refused, however,
though the Indian treasury voted 10000
to the presents fund. In addition to this,
estimates, and some people who thought
such expenditure unwarranted actually
held a meeting of protest in Hyde Park.
So that her son could create a proper
impression among native rulers, Queen
Victoria gave him G2O0.O0O out Of her
therefore. that King Edwards trip cost
more than 100000. Results have proved
that it was worth the money:
King Georges visit to India thirty
quarter of million sterling. of which
parliament contributed R2O.OOO. though
the cost of altering the Renown was
borne by the naval estimates. His trip
in the Ophir to Australia cost SG0OOO.
while his little jaunt to Canada some
years ago involved a modest f2.OO0
The kaiser loves plenty of pomp and
splendor when he journeys from the
fatherland. Some time ago he visited
the Sultan of Turkey at Constantinople.
and then travelled. chiefly overland, to
Jerusalem. He was accompanied by
enough servants to people a small town.
More than 500 mule drivers and 800
walters followed him! 1t took three
special trains to convey him and his
luggage from the Holy city to Jaffa, and
he always had his table laid for thirty
or forty people, dining as though he
were at his palace at home.
But Germanys ruler must take back
seat when compared with the late Shah
of Persia, who, during his six months
tour of Europe in 1878. contrived to scat
Ter no less q sum than G2.OOO.OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
POLICE TRIAL BOARDS
POWERS QUESTIONED
Whether It Has Authority to Compel
Witnesses to Testify Is
at Issue.

Whether the police trial board has the
power to compel witnesses who have been
subpoenaed to testify before the board
Is at issue in the cases of E. M. Colbert
and William E. Mattingly. who are
charged by Mai. Richard Sylvester, chief
Of police, with having refused to give
testimony at a trial.
Maj. Sylvester filed complaint against
the two men with Assistant Corporation
Counsel George Taggart, who today in
the Police Court presented a petition to
Judge James L. Pugh. Judge Pugh said
he would issue an attachment, probably
Monday, for the men to appear and show
cause why they should not be punished
for contempt for refusing to testify.
Claim Testimony Not Required.
By an act of Congress, according to
Mr. Taggart, the police trial board is
given power to subpoena witnesses to
testify in cases of policemen who are
on trial. 1t Is the contention of Col
bert and Mattingly that the law does
not say they must testify. but states
that they must appear when sub
poenaed. 1t is the contention of the
prosecuting attorney. however. that
even though the law does not say the
witnesses who are subpoenaed must
testify 1t cannot be construed that
Congress meant for the witnesses to
appear before the board and not give
testimony unless they saw fit.
The present case grew out Of a trial
Of Policeman r. L. Garrison, April Z.
before the board. Colbert and Mating
ly were subpoenaed to give testimony
for the prosecution. according to the
complaint of Maj. Sylvester. They APP
peared. but refused to testify, saying
they had complied with the law by APP
pearing. but that they were not CON-
PEELED to give testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
G0LFING HINTS,
BY ~STRAIGHT DRIyEs

The Spoon.-This IL a club
which I think should be included
in every equipment for the novice
in the higher handicap classes.
1t Is a club with which It is very
easy to pick the ball up Clearly
and get distances equal to the
cleek.
For most players the spoon
should not be longer than thirty
eight or thirty mine inches from
heel to the end Of the shaft. It's
face should be well lofted,
shorter than the ordinary wood
en- clubs. rather deep. with q
curved sole to enable the player
to get the ball up from occasional
doubtful lies.
AS matter of fact the equip
ment might well include two
spoons of different loft, one Of
which will produce the distance
of a full cleek shot. and the other.
more lofted. give you a club with
which 1t is easy to play Just q bit
shorter shots.
have seen old Scotchmen using
their spoons with such amazing
success that l have a warm spot
in my heart for the club. and al
ways have it in my bag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.

VIRGINIA LEAGUE
Newport News 5: Norfolk, Q
Roanoke. !: Richmond f.
Portsmouth. 5; Petersburg, o.
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
Oklahoma City, 3: Tulsa, 2.
Muskogee. 4: McAlester, 2.
Fort Smith. 3; Guthrie. 2.
EASTERN ASSOCIATION.
New London. 8: Pittsneld o.
sprinEneld 3; New Britain. 2.
New Haven. 4; Bridgeport. B.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
e Joseph. 8; Denver 4.
IS. Moinss. :: Lneoln. l.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Eaasmento, 4; oakland. I.
Portland, 4; Los Angeles. 8.
Venice. 10; San Francisco. 3 Mrst sams,
San Francisco. a; Venice 3 becoud camel.
NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE
Asheytlle. 5: Durham. l.
Winston-Salem. !: Greensboro. 9.
Charlotte. L: Raleigh. o.
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Savannah. IS; Macon. o.
Jacksonville. 8; Columbia. o.
Columbus Charleston; rain.
Albany Augusta; rain.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus. 8: Milwaukee. o.
Minneapolis. 8: indianapolis. T.
Kansas City, 8; Louisville, o.
et. Paul Cleveland; rain.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Buffalo. 4: Toronto, 2 ffrst game,.
Toronto. 4: Buffalo. second game).
Montreal. 10: Rochester, 4.
Baltimore. 6: Newark. 5.
Providence. 8: Jersey City, l.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Memphis. s: Mobile. called end fourth In
ming: catch train.
Montgomery. /; Nashville o (frst ssme; eleyeu
Innings
Nashville. 1: Montgomery o (second game).
birmingham. Z: Atlanta. ).
Chattanooga New Orleans: vet grounds.
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.
Harrisburg. .: Lancaster. first camel. Sec.
ond game. rain.
Allentown. ): Reading. ! first camel
Allentown. =: Reading, o tsecnnd game.
Wilmington. :: Trenton. Thirst Game,.
Wilmington, 10: Trenton. 3 (second same).
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Lewiston. 6: Fitchburg s.
Lawrence 3: Portland O.
Worcester. g: Hsvcr!ilil =
Lowell. Is; Lynn. first game,.
Lowell. T.: Lynn, tsecoBd camel
TEXAS LEAGUE.
Dallas, -: Austin 3.
Waco. .: Fort Worth, l.
San Antonio. :: Galveston. 1.
Houston, o. beaumont, 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
The Shape of the Earth.
rom the Scientific American


On the earth and on Mars the oceans
dominate the austral hemisphere. This
fact may be attributed to the transla-
ton of these two planets in a south
north direction across the primitiys
result in the production of cold cur
rents which might o cause :, the ne. tsmpera-
t tnn 10 psGo temperature Of Water and
the currents would be such as to cause
the condensation of the oceans to be
produced round the south pole. and to
determine that the direction Of the cur
rents should be. toward the equator.
which explains the pointed form of the
austral continents. The theoretical
calculation Of the v noe TIC Of these
ter transported by them Is verified by
direct measurement. Thus. 1000 meters
beneath the surface of the sea the
ma gnitude of the oceans is constant on
the parallels of the austral hemisphere.
and the magnitude Of the continents Is
constant on the parallels Of the boreal
hemiSnh6fa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
Old Military Graft.

yfofn thc IlInIIih Chronicle.
Sixty years ago it was quite permiss-
Sble for the commander of a regiment
TO make money out Of the rank and
dle- In those days when a certain sum
Of money was annually allotted for the
clothing of each regiment the colonies
usually bought the cheapest clothing
they could procure and put the balance
Of the allowance into their own pock
cts This varied from $500 to 1000,
and many an officer preferred to remain
Q clothing colonel" rather than be pro-
NOTED to higher rank. The miseries OF
the badly clad soldiers in the Crimean
war at last caused an inquiry into the
system and clothing colonies" were
abolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17

jr.: Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wade Wells T Wall
ter Bradford. George Wainwright.
Peter Latterner, George Latterner.
Arthur Latterner, Mr.. Douglass,
Justice Wright Mrs. Wright. Mr. and
Mrs. George Killian. William Spurgeon,
John L. Weaver. William H. Ernest,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Robinson. E. s.
Brashears. DR.. Cara. Max Rich, Bert
Lyon. John Brewer Mr.. and Mrs. H c.
C. Stiles, Mr.. and Mrs. John Dolph.
Thomas Grant. C. l. Crissey. Samuel
Matteson, Clarence Lfnthicum. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Omerod. NJ. A. Leese. E.
G. Hines. Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Carroll
NJ. ]. Falvey. Albert Schulteis. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles F. Lanman. DR.. Lewis J.
Battle, S. w. Curriden and MIR. and
Mrs. John w. Blakelock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
$4,000 FOR WESTERN
HIGH SCHOOL LACKING
Failure to Provide Equipment Fund
to be Called to Attention
Of House.

Discovery was made today by the Dis
tict Commissioners that the House in
passing the general deficiency bill failed
to include an item Of $4,000 for the
equipment Of the Western High School,
which was partially destroyed by fire
several weeks ago. A special estimate
for this amount had been recommended
by the Commissioners, and the fact that
it was omitted is believed to be due to an
oversight.
The bill provides $4,000 for reconstruc-
ton of the building. 1t is pointed out
that the fund for equipment is equally as
important.
Ernest H. Daniel, vice president of the
board Of education, in the absence Of
President Blair. will bring the matter to
the attestio nof the deficiency subcommit-
tee Of the Senate appropriations commit
tee. he said. this afternoon.
While anxiously awaiting the signature
of the President to the appropriation bill.
accounting officers of the District today
made necessary preparation for continu-
ing the necessary operation of the munich
pality under the continuing appropriation
passed by Congress. Unless the regular
appropriation bill soon becomes a law.
the District. 1t is said. will be en-
barrassed by delay in the purchase OF
school supplies for the next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
Bolivia's Three Castles.
From the Christian Herald.

Bolivian society is composed Of three
strata Firstly. We have the genie de-
cente.' or white people who show no trace
Of Indian blood. This class Is small but
necessarily influential; indeed. all the
government Of the country is in their
hands. Next come the 'cholos"-those
Of mixed Spanish and Indian blood, and.
lastly. the pure Indians. who form an i'm
mense submerged class: superstitious. ig-
norant, down-trodden. yet splendid work.
men and one of the chief sources OF ma
tional wealth. 1t is estimated that of the
100000 people who comprise the Bolivian
nation only about 2oO,ooo can read and
write The great mass of these literate
people belong TO the ''gente decente.
while the "cholo'' and Indian classes are
almost totally submerged in ignorance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17

number Of the members Of the organiza-
ton are going. Several of them will be
accompanied by their wives and families
and some will carry guests with them.
The following Is list of those who are
to go, several additional names being
expected to be added to the list late this
evening:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
ALL READY FOR OUTING OF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Party Leaves Tomorrow Morning
for Old Point, Va, and VIII Return
Early Monday Morning.

All is in readiness for the annual out
ing Of the Chamber Of Commerce tomor-
row down the river. The party will leave
early in the morning and will return to
Washington early Monday morning.
The destination this year is Old Point.
Va. but many other points Of interest
will be visited during the trip. A large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
A Good Angler.
he Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Miss Rand-Why. Kate, how do you do?
haven't seen you for several years.
Caught husband yet?
Mrs. Rsno-Goodness. yes. I've caught
three and let two go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-17
List Of Those in Party.

MI and Mrs. William F. GUIDE. Mrs. A.
Loefder, Ernest and Granville Gude
Misses Amelia and Louise GUIDE. Hardy
Pritchard. Mr.. and Mrs. I. Behrends, J.
NJ Place, Capt. James F. Oyster. G. o.
Dove. ]. Rupert. Philip Young, R. P.
Andrews, Jerry South. DIR. South. South
Trimble, Frank Doremus. John Garner.
D. ]. Callahan. Mr.. and Mrs. H. n.
Brawner, Mr.. and Mrs. William Berens,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
EDITORIAL P AGE

chaniCai department. In January of 1901 the paper installed the first Mergenthaler typese1Iing machine ever operated in this territory. This machine was later dispensed with, but about. five years ago the pres ent management put in and is still yTer' tlng the first, and we be- lieYe the cnly, Junicr Mergenthaler in the Lerrnory.
 The Daily Alaskan, in common win all he business interests of the territory, has had it's lean years and it's years of plenty, but throuFE them all hes retained it's faith iu the future greatness and stability Ut the wonderful region which the boundaries of the ter ritorv emyrace and has always felt assured that in tiwe would come a recognition and understanding of the iulmtAse resources which were only awaiting the magic touch of capital to awaken .Lem into life and Set;vlty.
 WiUL the steps that are now be- ing lacsn " the federal government for tho opening up of the territory We believe that the time we have so long hoped for is rear at hand and We shall with renewed hope and courage continue our efforts for the welfare and advancement of the land which we have adopted as our home.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
THE SEVENTEENTH YEAR.

With the present month the Daily Alaskan entered upon its 17th year, the first number having. been issued on Feb. 1st, 1898, thus making it the oldest daily paper at present published in the territory of Alaska. There has been some difference of opinion bstWeen the Alaska Daily Dispatch of Juneau and the Skag- way Daily Alaskan. as to which is entitled to the honor of being the pioneer daily paper, but as the Dispatch does not claim to have made it's appearance until 1899 there can be no question as to which of the two papers is desery- ing of the title.
 Since it's establishment the own ership of the Daily Alaskan has changed hands several times, but through all tbesa changes the pol icy of the paper, has ever remained the same-the advancement of the best interests of the territory as a whoJs ard of those of the town of SkagWay in particular.
 The Daily Alaskan has always been iu the vanguard in the newspaper ranks of the territory in the mat ter of it's telegrsphic and local news service and the introduction of the latest appliances in it's me
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
.0)LDS! COLDS! GlILDSI
 5
ncipient Colds May Seem IRnoSsns In Themselves, but If Neg. leCted May Result in Var ious Incurable AIal-
 adieS.
"PUROLA" REMEDIES WILL
 HELP YOU.

''PurOla'' Laxative HeneylandlTar Cough Syrup.
 An agreeable combination, con- taining no opiate or harmful drugs, and is therefore recommended for children. The great advantage of this preparation over other cough mixturse lies in. tn efact of it's lax atiYe tendencies. By it's gentle action on the liver and bowls, it eliminates the waste from the sys- tenn, and adjusts the, stomach gfor a better assimilation of the healing qualities of curative ingredients con tained in the syrup. This, together with the soothing effects of the other remedial agents contained in combination, stamps it a. very Yalu- able remedy for coughs, coldss 'bronE. chitis, croup, hoarseness, sore throat and all diseases of the throat and lungs. Prices 25c aud soc.
 Laxative Cold Tablets.
 The speedy relief flor colds, coughs, bronchitis, headache and neuralgia. "Purola"' Lsxative Cold Tablets have no peer in reducing the fever and allaying the pains ac7f Companying and following La Grippe They move the bowels gently with cut gripping and do not produce ring ing in the head. Price 25c.
 'Purola" MenthOlated CataFTh Balm.
 A continued and long standing cold aften leads to catarrh in it's various forms. "Purola" Aentholr ated Catarrh Balm relieves catarrh, hay fever, cold in ths head cat arrhaI deafness, and all eonplica- tions arising from chronic nasal ca tarrh. Price 25c.
 'Purola" Euca-Menst Ca Cough Drop). 4
 For that tickle in your throat; checks spasmodic coughing; agree-l able to the taste. Price 5e.
 For Sale By
 Keller Bros. Drug Co. '
 Sole Skagway Agents. E.tI
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
THE CHAPTERS GOOD THINGS

The Crafters are a group of art ists, printers, designers, writers, wh make Greeting Cards for every pur- pose. Their style is unique, inspir- ing, earnest; the sentiments on their cards are written for cultured people who prefer to give a well chosen beautiful card to a gaudy, expensive gift. "
 The Crafters have been making their cards for six years and have friends ali over the U. s. A, in Canada, in England, and in Europe: Those who buy the Crafters' Publi- cations are delighted to send them on to their friends.
 Until this year he Crafters have delivered their wares solely from their own house in Kansas City but their business has grown so they conceived the idea of distribut- ing their wares through Agents throughout the country.
 Crafters' Valentines and Easter Cards on Sale at Keller BToB. Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
NO REASON FOR IT.
You Are Shown A Way Out.

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tor lures of an aching back, the an- noyance of urinary disorders, the pains and dangers of kidney ills will fail to heed the word of a res ident of this locality who has found relief. The following is convincing proof:
 Mrs. Ida Zimmerman, SIS E st., Sacramento, Cal, says: "The pain in my back was so bad at times that I could hardly endure it. Sharp twinges seized me when was walk ing and for a few moments l could hardly move. I had dull, bearing down pains across my loins and l felt tired and miserable. My kidneys were disordered and I was feeling very poorly indeed when l got Doan's Kidney Pills. They drove away the pains and gave me strength and energy. The trouble with my kidneys was removed, too. am glad to confirm the public en- dorsemen l gave Deans Kidney Pills a Few years ago. I always recommend Doan's Kidney Pills when I have an opportunity"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the Uni ted States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18

He Simple LiEtlS Car. Johnzon bought asmokorcar. Ills pride in it was great. He ran across some broken glASB-- Bill, sixteen ninetyreight. He took a friend out for a ride They both enjoyed 1t fine Until a cylinder went bust Bill, thirty forty-nine. He started on a country tour And had lot Of fun Until he ran into a ditch Bill, sixty thirty-oae. He took hls wife downtown to shop, AS proud as proud could be, And then he bumped 8 trolley pole Bill, ninety eighty-thrse. And when be found himself nat broke In fearful rage he cried, "Ill rob the chfldren's savings bank And have just one more rider
 Sacramento Sentinel.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18

SEND THE ALASKAN" HOME STATES.
 .~~~. .-., YOU A LOT EXPERIMENTING .-'> F.. j.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
Long and Short.

The longest hour of all my life
 I never. never shall forget. It was an hour of painful strife.
 Remembrance of it grisves me yet. Twas not where mighty armies clashed, With shells exploding tn the air, Nor where wild pillows madly splashed-
 Twas in a heartless dentists chair. The shortest hour that recall
 Was not an hour spent alone Beside the fairest girl of all
 On whom the sun has ever .shone; It was the hour when she was late
 And, while she made herself superb, Allowed the taxicab to wait
 At my expense beside the curb. s. E. Riser in Chicago Record-Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
Do you know?

Do you know?
 That we use the, best hard wheat flour obtainable.
 That We use pure lard.
 That we use the. best eggs.
 That we use pthe, best extracts and spices.
 That we use the utmost care in the preparation of all our articles.
 That we give a money-back guar ty with everything you buy from us. If you don't know these things, it's time you did for it's to your benefit to know them. The New Idea Bakery and Delieatessen. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
An outransour .lnsinuation.

An attorney was cross examining witness
 You say you leit Boston on the 16th?" Queried the lawyer.
 "Yes, sir" replied the witness.
 And returned on the 2Sth?" , "YeS, sir"
 "What were you doing in the h. terimY
 q never was in such a, placer he replied indignantly, with heightened color.-Pittsburgh Ghranicle-Telegraph.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-18
Exoneration.

An old gentleman, always very po- lite to ladies, was asserting one day that he had never seen a really ugly woman. A lady with a flat nose, over hearing him, said:
 Sir, look at me and confess that I'm truly ugly"
 Madam" he replied, like the rest of your sex, you are an angel fallen from the skies, but 1t was your mls- fortune rather than your fault that you happened to Right on your nose" ." London Tit Bits.