davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-01-07

s31o.s50. 900 is deducted from the to-
tai given by these figures on account
Of the dairy products. which are in
cluded in both the stock raising and
agriculture fiEures
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-01-07
CSlSrad~ Dolraes

Number dairy cattle in state 243.000
OUTPUT of dairy products. i. $40. $50, ,00o
Value of increase over 1913 2,630.000
Number dairy product facto-
ries in state ............. los
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

1t is conceded that the st. Looey
Browns have just as much chance OF
winning the pennant as a trawler has
with a submarine.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
PEACE SCARE CROPS
OUT At ST. LOUIS
Attorney Who Alleges He Drew
Up Agreement Only verifica-
ton of Story.

ST LOUIS. May 5.-An attorney
whose name was not forthcoming Is the
only credence which G be secured here
today of story circulated throughout
the country that a peace pact between
the American and Federal Leagues had
been made and that the National
League is now the only obstacle which
stands in the way of baseball peace.
This attorney, who claims he drew up
the peace pact, Is the only verification
Of the story which has been given wide
publicity.
The terms of the agreement, in sub
stance are said to be as follows:
Hands Off the present situation this
year; the respecting of all contracts as
they now stand; the withdrawal of all
suits now pending, the continuation OF
all three leagues this season with meet
ing during the summer to arrange for
q readjustment of the baseball map,
which would be completed and arrange
ments made for 1916 at a meeting next
winter after all details had been thresh-
ed out.
Permission was given to Federal
League owners to buy totally or In part
into clubs of organized ball, their affli-
ations with such clubs not to be an
nounced until the present pennant races
have been run. This section would al
low baseball men who had the money
TO come to the relief of any club which
faltered financially or fell by the way
side during the season."
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Considering the number Of times
they've been sunk. they should call
the Athletics the Trawiers.

AS USUAL, THE GIANTS WILL
CLIMB WITH THE THERMOMETER
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

BOSTON. Mass. May ,5.-The free
pass list Is cutting ice here. Owing to
the chill weather yesterday the crowd
was small, hardly more than 900 fans
turning out to see the players in action
after a weeks lay-off. But Of this
number fully 800 filed through the pass
gate. The visiting war correspondents
were held up for twenty minutes. being
forced to get into a long line Of hold
ers Of free tickets.
With but two games possible on this
trip, the Nationals will not take away
with them tonight a very large wad Of
money. Boston has been known as a
great town for baseball. When John /.
Taylor owned the club the pass list
was generous. Jimmy McAleer and
Bob McRoy cut this down to almost
nothing. Joe Lannin has beaten Tay-
lor's record He has spread his season
passes in all directions. in the manner
Of Charlie Comisky. Commy makes
on 1t. having boosters all over Chi
cago. Hero, however. the Red sox do
not seem to be in the good graces of
the fans. and the deadheads outnum-
Der the PAYERS In the grandstand Sec
retaty Fowler Is helpless In the face of
this pass list. but he is thinking mighty
hard, the railroads declining to take
notes for transportation of ball club
from here to Philly.
The bowling match scheduled for la st
night between the Nationals and an all
star team from Boston's best rollers
was called Off when the ball players
found themselves stiff and sore from
playing their first game since last Fri
day Trainer Martin thought it better
that the athletes refrain from testing
their strength against the local stars of
the alleys Manager Griffith. therefore,
put his foot down against the scheduled
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
JOHNSON DENIED He
WOULD STOP SUITS
Statement Credited to Presi.
dent Of American League
Has No Foundation.
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

BOSTON, May 5.-Ban johnson, be-
fore leaving for New York on his
swing around the circuit. denied the
weight Of the remarks credited to him
In reference to the suit now pending in
the United states courts. He was al
legged to have said that the American
League was in favor of ending baseball
litigation. limiting that Judge Landis
might never be obliged to render a de-
cision on the status Of tho national
pastime.
johnson says his league has no inten-
ton Of ending tho baseball war by
quitting under fire. and that, while he
thinks II better for the game to keep 1t
out Of the courts, he will fight the
Feds anywhere and any time they
plase.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Herzog Draws Five-Day
Suspension From Tener

NEW YORK. May 5-John X. Tener,
president OF the National League. has
given a fve-day suspension to Charles
Herzog. manager OF the Cincinnati Reds.
On Saturday last Herzog became en-
broled with Umpire Charles Rigler.
Many blows were struck. most of which
appeared to land on Herzog's face. Rig
ler was exonerated. Hart, who was
umpiring the bases. was reprimanded
by the National League executive for
failure to be alert to the situation when
Miller Huggins worked the hidden ball
trick on Leach. 1t was Riglers ruling
on an appeal from Hart that caused all
the trouble.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Milan viii Go to Plate Second,
and Foster Will Slide Back
to Third Place in Future
Games of Nationals.
Morgan May Go to Fourth
Place, Putting Him Ahead Of
Both Henri Rondeau and
Chick Gandil in Lineup.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

BOSTON, May 5.-Satisfed that
something must be done to put life
into his offensive operations, Man
ager Griffith today decided to shake
up his batting order. He is not sure
just how the boys will go into their
next contest, but he has determined
to offer a new front to the foe.
Moeller will continue as lead-off
man, but Milan will bat second,
Foster sliding back to third.
"This will give Foster two fast
men ahead of him to work with the
hit-and-run," explained the Old Fox
today. "Foster is hitting we'll, but
he frequently has the pitcher in
front of him. A pitcher seldom
scores from second on single, but
Moeller and Milan have better
chances of turning this trick"
Ray Morgan. who shows signs Of re-
gaining his form at bat. Is to go UP
ahead of Henri Rondeau. Gandil may
remain at fourth place. though this Is
not assured. Indeed, Morgan may be
placed there. The bottom end Of the
be decided upon finally until the team
takes the field.
The weak hitting Of the Nationals
disgusts the Venerable Reynard. He Il
intent on shaking up the team to see
II the change can't add some life to the
attack. Furthermore. bunting drills
will be held regularly from now on
Griff thinks that. had his men beer
able to bunt well. the Red Sox nigh
have lost yesterdays game.
Jack Ryan. now engaged in watchinl
college teams in this section. In tn.
hope of seeing promising outfelders
and inflelders, may stick around aftel
the Nationals leave for Philadelphia
No pitchers are being sought but hit
ting outfelders are needed. and dope
has It that several of the New England
college teams possess them in abund
ance.
President Ban johnson. who witness.
ed the downfall of Walter johnson
today's contest advanced forty-f1ve
minutes, and Joe Lann'n. after con-
ferring with the league car. saws that
no more games Will be advanced to lei
teams catch the Federal express. un-
less It Is necessary to reach Washing
ton for a game the following dav.
The Griffmen are going only to Phila-
deiphia. and might easily reach Quak-
erville by taking the midnight train tc
New York and then going to Philly n
the morning. Instead. the players VIZ
twelve hours. The National League
has ruled against early starts ant
shortened games, and now the Ameri
can League is about to follow suit. The
fans are opposed to having starting
times varied every now and then, anc
rebel absolutely when less than nine
innings are offered.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

howard Shanks is an expert at the
delayed steal. Charley Briclley shines on
the delayed pass. but none of 'em can
touch touch Judge lands RI the delayed de-
Ump Rigler believes n game Of ball il
neVer oOer unA the last pluuer Is
knocked out.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Nationals Boston Trip
Entirely Improbable
BY LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

DOOTHER.
match in the big Atlantic coast tourna-
ment here.
II Joe Boehling pitches today. Jim
Shaw will open the series in Phlladel-
phia tomorrow. After him will como
This will leave Walter johnson to tackle
the Detroit Tigers next Sunday.
Here in Boston It is thought that the
Griffmen stand An excellent chance of
winning the 1915 pennant. The Same
condition is true of New York where
the fans believe Washington will break
through this year with champ'onship
outfit. II the boys continue to hear this
talk wherever they go on this trip
around the circuit. they may end by
absorbing 1t as gospel truth and then
begin to play that kind OF ball. Nothing
better could be wished for by Capital
fans. Once a team gets the pennant
bug on the brain. 1t Is a hard team to
knock down ard drag out.
Manager Griffith thinks that some Of
his best hitters are due to begin sting
showed all the old time ability yester-
day, and Milan did not look rod. Nor
gan got one OF his teams bingles. With
Moeller. Foster. Milan, Gandil. Ron6eau,
and Morgan hitting as they should, well
give them all battle" said the old
Fox. They're all about due now. and
are certain to get going before we play
many games in the West
Walter Johnson's name failed to bring
much applause from the fans yesterday.
Though the Federal League Is far from
this city. the fans are inclined to criti-
else those who tamper with 1t. Bill
James experiences with the Feds have
soured Boston fans on Gilmore's organi-
cation
IT.. L.
the ball park today direct to the sta
ton, where they catch their train for
! Philadelphia. 1t will be a hurried hep
from Beantown to the Land OF Nod.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Hermann Knows Naught
Of Possible Peace Pact

CINCINNATI, Ohio. May 81 know
nothing Of any movement looking to-
ward the Withdrawing Of the Federal
Leagues suit against organized baseball
from the Federal court in Illinois," said
Chairman August Hermann, of the Ma
tional Commission, today when told that
President Johnson, or the American
League. had given out an interview in
which he said that he had consented to
such a withdrawal.
"In so far as I know there has been
no discussion along this line" continued
Mr.. Hermann. land | believe that |
would certainly know of it if such
matter had been discussed"
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

match in the big Atlantic
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Car of Baseball
Protests Statement
On New York Arrival

NEW YORK. May 5.-"I've been
grossly misquoted." said President Ban
Johnson, OF the American League, when
he arrived here today from Boston.
"Ive made no peace pact with the
Federals. believe baseball troubles
should be settled out OF the courts.
but that is as far as I've gone
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Harmon Wins His Own
With Single, Scoring Two

PITTSBURGH, May 5.-The Pitts
burgh-st. Louis National League game
was called in the last half Of the
eighth inning. with the score 4 to 3
in favor OF the home team. The game
was played in a drtzzling rain. which
halted the contest twice. Harmon
helped win his own game with a single
that scored two runs in the second in
ming The score: r. II. +.
ST. Louis ......... on2 oo1 ooo-3 3 o
Pittsburgh .......... 120 o10 0o0- 0
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
RUUPH
"If rowdyism
continues the dia-
mond will soon
be glass;"

Skeets Watson has never been able to
measure one of his drives at golf as
he has never been able to get a piece of
string short enough.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Will Play SATURDAY..

Manager Mahoney's all-star team will
meet the Remington Typewriting Com
pany baseball team on Saturday, May 8,
at brookland. The Brookland nine Is
looking for games with some strong
teams in Maryland and Virginia Ad-
dress John Mahoney. 1343 Kearney street
northeast
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

Polo is not poor mans game.
Neither is any other game which re-
quires SO many high priced bartend-
ers and chefs.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05
Shift Made Batting OdeJohnson Ignorant of Peace
MINCE PIE
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING"
By BUGS" BAER.

Trailers are all we'll and good on
the Georgetown line, but even a resi-
dent of Georgetown doesn't like to
see 'em in baseball.
The Washington times., 1915-05-05

Engldnd's todr budget Is $4,000. 900, 900,
or Just 40 cents shy Of the salary
Walter johnson tpouId earn " he Hres
untu February II. 1924.
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his feet to the hoor and began 70 nitCn
the chair toward the table. Half way
across the intervening space he crum-
rled in the chair, almost completely
exhausted He let a quarter of an
hour pass, then made the final attack
upon the remaining distance. He sue
ceeded in reaching the desk, but he
could not have stirred an inch farther
The hair on his head was damp with
sweat and his hands were clammy.
When he felt strength returning he
lifted the telephone off the hook with
his teeth.
Central, central! Call the police
to come to this number at once; Har-
greave's house, Riverdale. Tell them
to break in"
After what seemed an age of wait
ing to the exhausted prisoner, with
crashing and smashing Of doors, the
police appeared in the room.
Where's your gag?" demanded the
first officer to reach Jones' side.
There wasn't any
"Then why didn't you yell for help?"
"The thieves lured our neighbors
away from town. The patrolman who
walks this beat is bound and gagged
and is probably repcsing back of the
billboard in the next block"
murphy, you watch this man while
! make a call on the neighbors," said
the officer who seemed to be in au-
thority. When he returned he was
frowning seriously WED better tele-
phone to the precinct to search fer
Dennison. There's nobody at home in
either house and there's nobody back
Of the billboards. Unite the man."
When this was done, the officer said:
Now, tell US what's happened; and
don't forget any of the details"
Jones told simple and convincing
story; it was so simple and convinc-
ing that the police believed it without
question.
well, if that amt the limit! Did
you hear any autos outsider"
81 don't recollect," said Jones,
stretching his legs gratefully. "Why?"
''The auto bandits held up a bank
messenger today and got away with
twenty thousand. Whenever a man
draws down big sum they seem to
know about it. And say, Murphy, call
UP and have the river police look out
for a new-fang1ed airship. Your mas
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1nounce that two detectives requested
to see Florence. The two men en-
tered, informing her that they haC
been instructed to investigate the dis
appearance of Stanley Hargreave.
"Who are you, miss?"
81 am his daughter"
"Ahi"
One of the detectives questioned
Florence infinitely while the Other
wandered about the rooms, feeling the
walls, using the magnifying glass
turning back the rugs. Even the
girls pretty room did not escape his
scrutiny. BY and by he returned tc
the library and beckoned to his com
panion. The two conferred for mo-
ment One CHANGED to look into the
mirror. He saw the bright eyes of
the princess gazing intelligently into
his.
I'm afraid we'll have to ask you to
accompany us to the station, MISS"
"Why?"
Some technicalities. We must have
some proof of your right to be in
this house. So far as we have learned,
Hargreave was unmarried 1t will
take but a few minutes"
"And l will accompany you," said
the princess. We'll be back within
half an hour. I'll tell them what /
know"
Jones, in the hall, caught sight of
the reporter coming up the steps.
Here was some one he could depend
upon.
why, Mr.. Norton!"
The reporter eyed the princess in
amazement.
"You look surprised. Naturally.
am cousin of Miss Florence's moth
er. You might say that am heI
aunt. It's small world, isn't it?" But
if wishing could poison, the reporter
would have died that moment.
"Who are you and what are you
doing here?" one of the detectives de
manded.
I am going to ask that very ques
Ition of you," said Norton urbanely.
I'VE are from headquarters" replied
zone, showing his badge.
What headquarters? What are
they asking you to do?" he said te
Florence.
They say I must go to the police
station with Them
mot the least in the world" laughed
the reporter. "You two clear out OF
here as fast as your rascally legs can
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CHAPTER H.
The Masters Man.

The masters Man.
Vroon faced Eiargreayes butler sem
berly. The one reason why Braine
made this man his lieutenant was be-
cause Vroon always followed the let
ter of his Instructions to the final Pc
Rod; he never sidestepped or added
any frills or innovations of his own,
and because of this very automatism
he rarely Numbered into a trap. II
he failed it was for the simple fact
that the master mind had overlooked
some essential detail The organiza-
ticn Of the Black Hundred was almost
totally unknown to either the public
or the police 1t is only when you fail
that you are found out.
'.The patrolman has been trussed up
like you,' began Vroon. IF they find
him they will probably find you. But
before that you will grow thirsty and
hungry. Where did your master put
that money!"
'He carried it with him."
"Why didn't you call for help?"
"The houses on either side are too
far away. might yell till doomsday
without being heard. They will have
heard the pistol shots; but Mr. Har-
greaves was always practicing in the
backyard"
1.-THE people in those two houses
have been called out Of town. The
servants are off for the night"
Very interesting" replied Jones,
staring at the rug.
Your master is dead"
Jones' chin sank upon his breast.
His heart was heavy, heavier than it
had ever been before.
Your master left a will?"
Indeed, l could not say"
'sWe can say. He has still three or
four millions in stocks and bonds.
What he took to the bottom of the sea
with him was his available cash.
Il know nothing about his finances.
/ was his butler and valet"
Vroon nodded. "Come, men; it Is
time we took ourselves off. Put things
in order; close the safe. You poor
jackals, always have to watch you
for outbreaks of vandalism. Off with
you!"
He was the last to leave. He stared
long and searchingly at Jones, who
felt the burning gaze but refused to
meet it lest the plotter see the fire in
his. The door closed. For fully an
hour Jones listened but did not stir.
They were reilly gone. He pressed
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hand. They might kill him; there
was chance of their accomplishing
that; but never should they touch his
daughters fortune.
Jones, you go to the rear door and
I'll take look out of the front We
have an hour. I know the breed.
They'll wait till midnight and then
force their way in
Hargreave saw dozen shadows in
the front yard.
MEN all about the back yard"
whispered Jones down the hall.
The master eyed the man.
Very well, sir" replied the latter.
with understanding. Il am ready
The master went to the safe, emptied
it of its contents, crossed the hall to
the bedroom, and closed the door softly
behind him, Jones having entered the
same room through another door to be-
fool any possible watcher. After
long while, perhaps an hour, the two
men emerged from the room from the
same doors they had entered. So whis.
pered the watcher to his friends be.
low
"Hargreave is going upstairs"
LET him go. Let him take look
at us from the upper windows. He
will understand that nothing but wings
will save him."
Silence. By and by watcher re.
ported that he heard the scuttle Of the
roof rattle.
Look" another cried, startled.
A blush glare came from the root.
Hes shooting off a Roman candle!"
They never saw the man-made bird
till it alighted upon the roof. They
never thought of shooting at it till it
had taken wing! Then they rushed
the doors of the house. They made
short work of Jones, whom they tied
up like Christmas fowl and pumped
roughly into chair. They broke open
the safe, to find it empty. And while
the rogues were rummaging about the
room, venting their spite upon many o
treasure they could neither appreciate
nor understand, man from the out
side burst in.
THE old man is dead and the money
is at the bottom of the ocean! We
punctured her. She's gone!"
A thin, inscrutable smile stirred the
lips of the man bound in the chair.
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Lifted the letephone Ut the TOOK
With His Teeth.
ter may have been rescued" turning
to Jones.
eff we're only sure of that, sir!"
When the police took themselves off
Jones proceeded to act upon those
plans laid down by Hargreave early
sought his bed and fell asleep, the
sleep of the exhausted. When Har-
greave picked up Jones to share his
fortunes, he had put his trust in no
ordinary man.
A dozen reporters trooped out to the
Hargreave home, only to find it de-
serted And while they were ringing
bells and tapping windows, the man
they sought was tramping up and
down the platform of the railway sta
ton.
Through all this time Norton, the
reporter, Hargreaves only friend, slept
the sleep of the just and unjust. He
rarely opened his eyes before noon.
Group after group of passengers
Jones eyed eagerly Often. just as he
was in the act of approaching couple
of young women, some man woulo
hurry up, and there would be kisses
Tor handshakes. At length the crowd
thinned, and then it was that he dis
covered young girl perhaps eighteen,
accompanied by young woman in the
early thirties. They had the appear
ance of eagerly awaiting some one.
Jones stepped forward with a good
deal of difidence.
"You are waiting for some one?"
"Yes," said the elder woman, coldly.
"a broken BRACELET"
The distrust on both faces vanished
instantly. The young girls face
frightened, her eyes sparkled with
suppressed excitement.
"You are my father?"
sNo, miss" very gravely Il am the
butler"
"Let me see your part of the brace
let" said the young girls guardian,
teacher who had been assigned to
this delicate task by Miss Farlow, who
could not bring herself to say good-by
to Florence anywhere except at the
school gates.
The halves were produced and ex-
aminel
II believe we may trust him, Flor
ence., - - -.
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carry you. l don't know what your
game is, but l dc know every repu-
table detective in New York, and you
don't belong"
Good heavens!" exclaimed the
princess; "do you mean to say that
these men are not real detectives 2"
This girl goes to the police station,
you if you NEEDLE. Take yourself off,"
"All in good time"
Here, Jenner, you take charge of
the girl. I'll handle this guy. He
shall go to the station, too"
What followed would always be Wv
Idly remembered by Florence, fresh
from the peace and happiness of her
school life Norton knocked his oppo-
nent down. He rose and for a moment
the room seemed full of legs and arms
and painting men. A foot tripped up
Norton and he went down under the
bogus detective. He never suspected
that the tripping foot was not acct
dental. He was too busy
The other man dragged Florence
toward the hall, but there the peaceful
butler entered into the field of action
with very unattractive automatic.
The detective threw up his hands.
The struggle went on in the library.
A trick of jiu-jitsu brought about the
downfall Of Norton's man, and Norton
ran out into the hall to aid Jones. He
searched the detectives pockets and
secured the revolver. The result of
all this was that the two bogus de-
tectives soon found themselves in
charge Of two policemen, and they
were marched off to the station.
Your advent was most providential,
Mr.. Norton" said Jones in his usual
colorless tones.
II rather believe So Why don't
you pack up and clear out for while ?"
Il am stronger in this house than
elsewhere" answered the butler eng
matically.
We'll, you know BEST" said the re-
|porter.
The princess was breathing rapidly.
on sasond thought she had no
arms about the re.
II i khim.