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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
GIANTS DEFEAT
ST. Louis CARDS
New York Captures Hard
fought Game from Mound
City Team, 3 to 2.
HURLER SALLEE In FORM
Outpitches Rube Marquard. but En-
rors of Team Mates Pave Way
for Manhattans' Victory.
HURLER SALLEE IN FORM

New York, Aug. S-Scoring was con-
fined to the first and last innings In to-
DAYS game between the Giants and the
Cardinals, the latter making three runs
in the first and the Giants two in the
last Marquard faced the formidable
SaIlee who outlssted the Giant pitcher
one inning. Three singles and MIller's
double brought In St Louis three runs In
the first In the ninth Burns trtpled.
Snodgrass doubled. scoring Burns
Fletcher singled and Snodgrass went to
third - Nerkle forced out Fletcher,
SnodRrass scoring. Score:
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NOTES OF FIRST GAME

Rlaekharns'S drive in the Opening in
ming nearly knocked Foster down. but
he held the hall for = putout
ShanRs raI. back into deep osnts- and
made a OaS-han6ed catch % Black
hrruS'S drive In the third inning
UnpSrs chin had trouble with the
crowd IS three Close decisions went
asaizSt the SIX in this game
AcoStA could hare gene 10 laird On \
vfsS throw 70 second IN the sixth inning
MT - fen 6cun and ueaS bSck
ColnaS' throw 70 the pate was The
greatest neldSns Play and sAred the
gAr,A@
u VAS one % the vArDeSt dAyS u the
~ Al lCoutSksy PARK Bs1z replaced
\ IN TIE seventh 6ecause Seocty w&s
.tear9y ove-oozae hy the bat
FoSser WAS TIE oattt1g SSar 81 TIE Ma
tsoaaAS SetrizS three hsoSS
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wen Break for Nationals In ChicagoJm Shaw Allows Four
BROOKLYN BUYS
PITCHER STEELE

New YORK. Aug. s.-Prssiaent
C. II. Ebbef.. OF the Breokiyu Ma
tionals. bought Pitcher Ban Steele
from thu. Cardinals yesterday aft
erloon. The purehase price was
not annsuneed- To make room fer
Steele Manager Robfnson re-
leased Pitcher Elmer Brown to
the Newark InternationsI League
club yesterday. Brown has been
q sad disappointment 20 the
Brooklyn owners this season
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BROOKLYN DODGERS
POUND jim VAUGHN
Chicago Hammers Big Hurler. While
Pfefer Pitches Alright Ball
and Cubs Win, 6 to 1.

Brooklyn. Aug. S-The Dodgers batted
Vaughn heavily at the beginning Of to-
days game with Chicago. getting q big
lead which Chicago was unable to over
come due to Pfeffer's fine pitching
Brooklyn thus won the first game of the
series. to 1. Not until the sixth inning
were the Cubs able to locate Pfeffer
when Tommy Leach's single and two
more hits gave the Cubs their only run.
Score.
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WASHINGTON GROVE WINS.

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
BOSTON BRAVES WIN
TEN-INNING contest
StalIinss' Club Starts on Another Win
ming Streak by Trimming Gnein-
nat in Overtime Game. 4 to 3.
LATE RALLIES SAVE THE DAY

Boston. Aug. a-Cincinnati lost a ten
inning game to the Braves today BY a
score Of 4 to = With a score Of to .
against them in the ninth the Braves
made a desperate assault on the curves
Of Douglas and tied the score. In the
tenth. with Devore on third and two
out, Meanwhile made the necessary sin
gla
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BIG CUP YACHT RACE
POSTPONED ONE MONTH

Special Cable % The Washington Hsrah
London. Aus. e.-The America's
Cup races VIII be postponed for
at least a month ON account of
the War. The Regal Ulster Yacht
Club, n h underlined, hes eabled
the New York Yacht Club In re-
ply 10 q message from the latter,
expressing regret that Great
Britain was st war and asking
what the Ulster Yacht Club had
to suggest under the circum-
stances. TIE Ulster Yacht Club
viii ask for . postponement un-
IN October 10, ana Il the war Ia
stTII In progress NJ that time the
races be held next year.
steps are being taken to in
Sure the safe arrival Of the sham
rock ".
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PITCHER CAVET IS
POUNDED BY BOSTON
Red Sox Defeat Detroit Tigers. 5 to 2.
by Hammerins Shoots Of Jen-
nings' Pitcher.
JOE WOOD SHOWS REAL FORM

Detroit. Mica. Aug. s-The Red Sox
defeated Detroit. 5 to :. today Cavet
was raped for twelve safetiss by Bos-
ton. but might have pulled through had
he received the right support -Four OF
Boston's Eve runs were kicked across
and the other was due TO slow fielding.
Wood pitched excellent ball and received
hnA a1Irrnrf Scnre.
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PIRATES BUNCH HITS
AND TRIM PHILLES
Pittsburgh Lands Hard Battle from
Quaker City Club. 4 to ;. Error
Playing Big Part

Philadelphia, Aug &-By punching
their hits IN the seventh the Pirates won
theS first game Of the series with the
Phines. 4 to L In the seventh an error. a.
hit batsnan and three singles enAb8eC
the B1ccaneers to tally enough 10 win
Sherwood Mage IN the Philhes' half
hit into the blezchers for a hone run
vita one man On Score:
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RunS-LeacA. O'Nar1. Daube-+ .. Aye-s. Egz1.
Prefer Lea O hasss-CSoeo. :; B-Ookfyn. &
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Dalto1 @ ES7u- Passed hAIl-Ar-Aer. Hns naie
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EASTERN HIGH STARS LOSE.

Arlington Experimental Farms has,
ball team defeated. TO /. yesterday a
team composed of Eastern High School
stars The work Of Derrick on the
mound for the Farmers vas exceptional
He famed sixteen men Sweeny. the
midgst left fielder, did some surprising
work IN his position Score:
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.MACKS HAMMER
Maps HURLERS
Athletics Bunch Hits in Fifth
and Seventh and Trim
Cleveland, 5 to 4.
BASE ON BALLS HURT
Forest City Outfit Pounds Quaker
City Hurlers in First and
Seventh Innings

Cleveland. Ohio. Arg. S-The Athletics
punched three hits after a base on balls
in the fifth and four hits in the seventh
These combinations Melted three and
two runs. respectively. just enough to
beat the Maps, 5 10 ( The locals bunch
ed three hits in both the first and sew
enth, two runs resulting each time Score:
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YANKEES CAPTURE
OVERTIME GAME, 2 TO l
Brown Has Best of Pitching Duel with
Hamilton. New York Trimming
St. Louis. 2 to l.

St Louis. No. Aas- S-c1riton Brown
heat Hamilton to in the second same
Of the series after thirteen innings
DaIey's double and a single by cOo<
won for the Tanks Score
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IuEak

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EnTills 70 Hhitisd % SehnStL Hit b. pit1arT-
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and RiElz Tine Il EzneI hour and 50 uauute.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

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Nzfaswssa and RsAolDA have Dstehsd
mors fun eaDes thAn any o6hsr SastonAl
Leagns nOg.en<o-4ztsea for Esey
sn1 afteea for R16osDh.
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FRI-sTATE LEAGUE
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE

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L7Hz. J. HEr-1A-L L
Hz1- n EH@~
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ARE
Lower IN RACE
THANLAST YEAR
Griffith S Club in Third Place,
y but Is Likely to ust
or Climb.
OTHER SPORT COMMENT
One Game Booked for Today. Walter
Johnson Being Slated to Do
the Twiriins. 81
OTHER SPORT COMMENT
ny WILLIAM PEET.

by WILLIAM PEET.
STANDING OF NATIONALS THIS DAY IN lsl1.
Woo. Lo~t. Pet
Wa.hinEton. = IS -
Won Los. Pet
Waahingfon ....------.--- g - -
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second Game On Second Page
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tended by unusual success

attendeo Dy uuuSA1l S-S
Ryan was responsible for the sasnins
Of Douglas Nen. the virginia InnsioeL'
mo has missed a chance to make
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Walter johnson IL slated to tUirl
against the White Sox on the South Side
park this afternoon. and Walter Is about
due for a good game
Boehling will more than likely work
Monday. The White Sox have Ciotte.
Faber. and Ed Walsh TO offer during
the two remaining games the Nationals
are called upon TO play In the Windy
City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Jimmy sheckard's Cleveland "a A.
team II known as the ''BearcatA" In
view Of the fact that the Maps made
the cellar their permanent place Of abode.
why not call them the ''Tomcatsg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
Smith Makes Appeal.
ARKANSAS PRIMARY TODAY.
Candidates for U. S. Senate Among
Those to Be Nominated,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. March 25-Ar-
kansas democrats in primary elections to-
day voted for candidates for the United
States Senate. the national House of
Representatives and several state offices
Nomination is equivalent to election
United States Senator Clarke was op-
posed for denomination by William F.
Kirby, associate justice of the state su-
preme court. Representatives in Con-
gress Caraway. Wingo, Jacoway and
Taylor were unopposed. In the second
district Representative Oldfield was op-
posed by T. W. Campbell of Pocahontas;
in the seventh. Representative w. S.
Goodwin's seat was contested by B. S.
Warnock of Magnolia and Samuel NJ
Sampson of Amty. Six candidates were
voted for in the third district to sue
ceed Representative Floyd, who did not
seek denomination.
Few candidates for state offices had OPP
position. Gov George w. Hay was un-
opposed for denomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

Met at noon.
Naval affairs committee decided
not to report the bill to restore
Capt. Templin NJ. Potts to the
active list of the navy
Ambassador Pages much dis
cussed London speech, with its
references to the Panama. canal
and the Monroe dooctrine. was
received from Secretary BRYAN.
without comment.
House:
Met at noon.
Debate was resumed on the
river and harbor bill.
The legislative ways were
cleared for actual launching of
the Panama tolls exemption re-
peal fight, which is expected to-
morrow.
J. +. Murray of San Francisco
urged the post Office committee
to report the Hughes bill author
izing investment of postal saw
inCs funds in district school
bonds.
\ Senate bill for a postal rate
of half Il cent a pound on seeds.
bulbs and cuttings was favorably,
. reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
CRAWFORD IS DEFEATED
BY CHARLES P. BURKE
Senator Fails of denomination in
North Dakota-Primary
Election Results.

PIERRE, S. D., March Ex-senator
Coe l. Crawford, the republican majority
faction candidate, was defeated by nearly
10000 majority by Representative Charles
P. Burke, the minority candidate, who
in yesterdays statewide election, accord
Ing to returns compiled early today.
Representative Dillon, latest returns in
dicate, was renominated over his minority
opponent, Richard Wood, in the first con-
gressional district. Both Attorney Cen
eral Johnson and Frank McNulty are
claiming the nomination in the second
district Judge w. G. Rice probably has
received the congressional nomination in
the third district.
Gov. Byrne Probable Winner.
Although the minority republicans do
not conceae the defeat of their candi-
date for governor, H. B. Anderson. re-
turns indicate the denomination of Gov.
Byrne, the majority state ticket leader
p o. Richards. the Independent republi-
can candidate for governor polled a sur
prisingly large vote. "
Struggling reports from the county dis
trcts increased the lead of Representa-
tive Burke in the large towns of the state
and his campaign managers placed his
lead over Senator Crawford at more than
10000. Burke polied a heavy vote in the
western part of the state, and made s1r-
prising gains in territory which six Years
ago was carried by Senator Crawford
The democratic slate, as agreed upon at
a party conference, was nominated with
ing the candidate for United States sena-
tor.
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MAKE FIGHT ON sUBwAYS.
Campaign for Sunshine Transporta-
ton Under Way in Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Moving picture
theaters and billboards were utilized to-
day in campaign against the construc-
ton of a Chicago subway system. Twen-
ty-five hundred billboards and 500 thea
tefs shed advertisements. reading:
Vote no on all subway propositions.
We want sunshine transportation"
The campaign is waged against the
subway by the Great Chicago Federation
and the Cook county real estate board.
These organizations assert that with a
subway system business would be segre-
the detriment of other places.
A proposal providing for a compre-
hensive subway system will be voted on
at the April election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
Advocated by Consumers League.
Drops Dead at Comrades Funeral.

PULASKI, Tenn, March 25.-As the
body of d. c. Biles, an aged Confederate
veteran. was being lowered into its praya
near Conway, Tenn, Yesterday Biles'
friend and neighbor. B. F. Chambers, also
a veteran, dropped dead near the coffin.
The shock proved too much for another
neighbor, Henry Fl. Reece a third vet
eran, who was carried from the spot, suf-
fering from paralytic stroke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
Americans in Mexico City
Get Arms and Ammunition
for Their Own Protection

MEXICO CITY. March 25.-The first in
stallment of arms and ammunition sent
by the United States War Department TO
the American embassy for the protection
of American citizens in the event of dis
turbances in the federal capital was de-
livered yesterday.
The consignment which includes 80
rifles and two machine guns had been
held at the customs house under orders
issued by Provisional President Hucrta
for fourteen days. Nelson OShaugh-
messy, the American charge d'affaires.
anticipates no further trouble in get
ting the remainder of the rifles and the
machine guns.
Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher. COM
mander of the American warshtps in
Mexican waters, who, with his wife and.
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Commercial Congress Active.
HENRY PHIPPS RESIGNS.
Sewers His Connection With U. S
Steel Corporation.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Henry
Phipps. identified with the United
states Steel Corporation since its or
-anization. today announced his resig
nation from the directorate and the
finance committee of the corporation
James A. Farrell, president of the cor
noration succeeds him on the finance
committee. 1T was said that Mr.. Phipps
wished to devote his time to private
enterprises and philanthropic work
1t is understood that the name Of
Henry Phipps, jr.. will be presented to
succeed his father on the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
MOUNT AIRY, MD, BURNING.
Flames Spread and the Little Town
Is Threatened With Destruction

BALTIMORE, March 25-Fire broke
out in the little town of Mount AiSy,
near Frederick, Nd, today and, ac-
cording to the last reports, the place
was in danger of being destroyed
Seven buildings already had been de-
stroyed and the flames were spreading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
the only protest that the United States
has ever whispered.
Preferences of United States.

references of United States.
You Will, l am sure. understand why
the United States prefers that no land
in the new world should be acquired in
these new subtle ways. Would you do
us the kindness clearly to understand
that, and possibly to correct the mis-
Impression that has gone abroad?'' o..
A significant sentence in the text OF
the speech as transmitted by the Ameri-
can ambassador is as follows:
Next to free government which had its
birth and its beginnings in this kingdom,
the greatest fact, 1 take it, i'll the whole
world is the colossal structure of British
commerce that binds all parts of the
earth together and makes men know one
another and therefore become more rea-
sonable and, l hope more peaceful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
SHOW FRIENDSHIP
FOR NATIONS CITY
People of the States interest
ed in the Development
of Washington.
INDICATED BY REPORTS
TO COMMITTEE OF 100
Appeal for Support of Existing Dis
trict System Through Patriotic
and Civic Bodies.

Beginning with patriotic organizations
such as the Sons of the American
Revolution. the Sons of the Revolution
and the Grand Army of the Republic,
the committee of 100 today started out
to enlist the support of organizations
with headquarters Elsewhere than in
Washington in the movement to get
justice from Congress for the National
Capital.
AS soon as possible the committee of
100 is to communicate with the heads
of all organizations located outside of
Washington. The list of such organiZa-
tions published in The Star yesterday
is only a partial one. and it is hoped
by the committee to double it. Names
of other organizations of this character
are desired by the committee.
AS soon as the names of such organi-
cations, with designation of their head
quarters. are received by the committee
copy of the report of the executive
committee of the committee of 100 is to
be sent to them, together with a letter
asking that organization to indorse the
movement and take such means as are
at its disposal to communicate the facts
to its members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
Seely's Farewell to House.

After brief sentence of two from An
drew Bonar Law. leader of the opposition
asking for the presentation to the house
of the details which had been omitted
rrom the white paper Col. Seely openeu
his defense.
The secretary for war declared he had
his impending resignation. said he
thought, in view of the information re-
ceived by the government, it was neces-
sary to take certain steps to protect the
government deDots.
He had issued instructions for this pur-
pose with the full authority of the cabi-
net. Gen. Paget came to London to dis
cuss the best methods OF carrying out the
movements of troops. Col. Seely contin-
ued.
Tt appeared to the government and to
Cen Paget that although these move
fnents were purely precautionary in char
acter, state of excitement might be
caused which would result in commoton
in all parts of Ireland. l therefore took
the necessary steps to support the move
mentS in the event of their being opposed
by armed force
Then came telegram from Sir Arthur
Paget from which it appeared to the gov
ernment that these officers had deliberate
ly defied the lawful orders of Sir Arthur
Paget and also his authority. But sub
seQuently it appeared that there had
been complete and honest misappre-
tension OF the statement made by Gen.
Paget at a meeting with his officers.
These officers believed there was a plan to
treat Ulster an enemy's country and
overwhelm her by d surprise attack
That belief. as we well ina sine
must have been fostered by wild runors
which were abroad. There was rot a
shadow of foundation for these rumors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-25
Appeal to Local Societies.

In addition to this move, local branches
of such national organizations are to be
requested to take the subject up with
their national headquarters Independently
and ask that suitable action be taken.
Many of the national organizations pub
1ish bulletins or magazines and request
is to be made that the facts be sent out
in those publications.
Through these organizations it is hoped
by the committee to impress on Congress
the fact that the people of the United
States want the District of Columbia
treated justly and fairly. The committee
takes the stand that as soon as the facts
are communicated to the people the re-
suit will be spontaneous and favorable
to Washington.
H. B. F. Macfarand, chairman of the
executive committee of the committee of
100, said today that the work of spread
ing the information about the District
will be carried on as rapidly as possible,
and he added that the results obtained so
far show that the people Of the country
are with Washington in its fight.