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The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Hopper Fairly Shines
AS a Relief Pitcher
strength of Pitching Staff Is as Strong Its Relief
Corps, and Booth Is Ring Leader of This De-
partment of Griff's Ball Club
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

DETROIT, May 26.-The strength
OF chain is it's weakest link. The
strength Of pitching corps of a
major league ball club is that of its
relief staff. Largely on this account
is the Griffmen's pitching depart
ment the envied of the circuit. It's
relief members have the goods and,
perhaps greatest Of them all is
Booth Hopper, the Tennessee twirler.
Hopper has had few opportunities
Of showing the fans what he could
do on the mound, yesterday
being one Of them, but he has more
sincere boosters among his team
mates than any new pitcher has
had in several seasons. One and
all, they are for him. One and all,
they wonder when he will get a
chance to open up a contest. And
when he does start, he may be as
sured Of that support that comes
from a team with confidence in its
pitcher.
This coming star on the rubber is
probably the auietest chap on the ball
club. Seldom Is he heard to speak
above the veriest monotone. He likes
to sit around and listen to the others.
not because he can't express himself.
for he most certainly can. but simply
because that's his fashion. And his
very smooth and easy style Of sailing
n
him.
In these columns you fans of Wash
ington have read recently that Hopper
was crack card player Well, that's
right he Is. but II any, Of you believe
that he oversteps the line in winning
his games. the writer was at fault for
giving you that false impression. Hop
per is no card sharp. with the mean
ing that goes with that. He is strictly
on the level. even as he Ia on the ball
field. But he sure does hold his hands
close to his tummy."
There will come a day when the Old
Fox will find a place to insert Hopper
the likelihood Is that the former st.
Paul star will come into his own. With
Doc Ayers. Hopper exhibits more con-
troll than any other man on the stan.
Kansas Zephyr has shown several wild
streaks this season, but in all his work.
outs Hopper's easy control has stamped
him as exceptional among pitchers.
Possessing speed. Hopper Is not one
OF the speedtcst men In the business.
He has a good curve ball. but not the
widest in the game. But his knucklc
hail Ia certain to make him terror to
opposing batsmen. once he begins taking
his regular turn on the mound He
makes this freak delivery break" two
ways. to the left and to the right. He
can throw II with speed or without, rs
he wishes. Indeed this change OF pace
is enough to make Hopper formidable
opponent Jean Dubuc. the Tiger twirl-
er. has hardly mere than change of
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Griffith Concludes That He
Needs the Big Catcher's
Vicious CIouting to Win
Games.
Change in First Baseman May
Not Come Until Tomorrow,
But This Shift Is Assured
Early.
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

by LOOlS "A. DOOThLTs.
DETROIT, Mich, May 26.-Chick
Gandil is to be benched and Rippy
Williams is to replace him at first
base. This shift may come today or
tomorrow-it is surely coming
soon. Manager Griffith has ut last
concluded that he needs the vicious
clouting of Williams rather than the
more spectacular fielding Of Gandil.
Williams, it will be recalled lis the
man responsible for the present posi-
ton of the Griffmen in the race. His
fine hitting during the opening week
of the season enabled the team to
get q flying start. He won two
games from the Red Sox almost
single handed. Williams is not a
graceful fielder, but his effectiveness
Is beyond question. He isn't pretty
around the cushion, but he gets the
ball.
That triple in a pinch yesterday con-
vinced the Old FOX that he needed Will
liams' heavy artillery in the lineup.
and today he told the big fellow to get
ready for action. Just how long WILL
Jams will remain in the game is prob
lematical. If he continues to hit the
ball. he may remain there for the bal
ance of the season. The last unofficial
figures show him to be leading the
Grffmen with a mark Of .2s9. Gandirs
.l75 shows why some games have been
lost on this trip. as the first sacker has
regularly been up in pinches when even
a long fly would have brought home
run. Usually a pop fly to the infield, or
a weak roller resulted.
It Is doubtful II any more changes are
contemplated. at least for the present
Morgan's weak hitting Is hurting the
teams chances. but no suitable substi-
tute is available. Morgan is fielding
we'll enough. but .176 is his speed at
bat This is far too low for big
Lacquer. Grff thinks the Baltimore boy
will pick UP soon. but the signs are yet
to appear.
After a lapse Of several years. the old
favorite. ladies day has been re-
vived by President Frank Navin. here,
Every Wednesday ladies will be admit
ted to the park free. Dwindling receipts
for the past two seasons Is responsible.
ana President Navn's move Is wise un-
der the circumstances. II the Griffmen
fail to bring out the throngs at home
on their return. 1t might be we'll to re-
vive 'ladies' day" at Georgia avenue.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
REGAIN
FIRST POSITION
Alexander Pitches Superb
Ball and the Cubs Fall by
8 to O.

PHILADELPHIA. May 2s.-Alexander
pitched the Phillies back into first place
yesterday, holding the Cubs to two hits
and no runs. The score was to 0.
The Cubs never were dangerous and
nine of them went out on strikes
.Humphries. too. pitched good ball. al
lowing only six hits. He had one bad
inning, the sixth, when the Philjtes
scored two runs on a single, a double a
passed ball by Bresnahan and a squeeze.
Becker was ordered out Of the game
by Umpire Eason in the eighth for dis.
putting called third strike. Luderus
ne score: RH.E.
Philadelphia .......... 900 Oo2 100 g
Chicago ..,.......,.. 900 600 0on-0
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Egan-Nelson Forfeit
Placed With Times

Indicating their sincerity in making
their coming meeting at Ardmore a
fast affair. and to satisfy the demands
OF the club officials. Charlie Egan and
frankie Nelson have each deposited
SIS with the sporting editor OF The
Times.
This forfeit money will be held until
they actually appear on the stage under
the conditions OF their articles. They
are to go to a decision, fifteen rounds
or more. There is but a difference of
two pounds in their present weight. and
this is expected to be reduced between
now and May 81. the night they clash.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26

pace. yet he wins many games during
the course Of season. Roy Mitchell.
the Brownie finger. lasted several sea-
sons with little else. Therefore, Hop
per's future should be assured.
don't make any claims" says Hop
per. "All want Is @ square deal and
the rest Will be up to me. I wish you
would correct that stun about my being
n card sharper Say, IL that stun ever
Eot back to my home in Jackson City,
Tenn, they'd think I was q crook. I'm
not and I wish you'd fix that up"
So here II is. all "fxed up" Hopper
Is decent fellow. He's entitled to q
decent liking"
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Mt. St. Joseph's Nine
Is Feared by Navy

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, May 26.-One Of
the warmest baseball games OF the local
season is expected on the Naval Acad-
emy diamond today. when the Middies
will hook up with Mt. st. Joseph's Col
lege, o: Irvington.
The Middies at least anticipate a
hard game. especially II Meadows. the
crack southpaw Of the Josephites, is
selected to do the twirling: and II Is
believed that he will This will be
the last game on home grounds for the
sailor lads. as the annual and final con-
test OF the season with the rival West
Point cadets 10 to be played at west
Point Saturday.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Athletics Victorious in
Twelfth on Two Singles

CLEVELAND. May 26.-The Athletics
punched pass with two singles off
Walker after two were out in the
twelfth inning and defeated the In
dians. to 6. Cleveland got a man on
second and third in their half OF the
twelfth with one down, but failed to
score run. The score:
R.HE.
Philadelphia - 0l0 300 100 00l-6 IA 0
Cleveland ...... 2l0 02o 900 0oo-5 II I
BatteEies-wyckofr and McAvoy;
Mitchell and ONeill
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Testimonial Planned
For Joe Bateman

Students of boxing at Georgetown Uni
versity will give Joe Bateman. toxlns
Instructor OF the institution. a testi-
monial Wednesday in the shape of a
musicale and athletic show, the event
to take place in Ryan Gymnasium.
Many manly art enthusiasts have
had the advantage of Bateman's in
s'ruction. and mainly through his ef-
forts the sport made great progress at
abe college,
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
To PLAY Yankees.

The Gibraltar A. c. Juniors will clash
with the Yankee A. C. next Sunday.
May 80. at 5th street and Florids ave-
nue.. All teams wishing games at the
average of sixteen years OF age will
kindly communicate with p. Dennean,
lla0 c street northeast
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
To Play Crescent.

The Rough Rider A. c. will play the
Crescent A. c. Sunday. May 30. at .
D. m. These teams are evenly matched,
and fast game is expected. Gus Mas
sina will he on the mound for the
Rough Riders.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Tigers Release Two.

DETROIT. May 26.-Detroit today re-
leased Catcher John Peters to Chatta-
nooga and Pitcher John Smithson to
the Scranton (Pa.) club. Both men are
subject to recall. 1t was announced.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Dartmouth Is Winner.

HANOVER. N. H.. May S.-The Dart
mouth tennis team defeated Wesleyan
here yesterday, 6 to 4, taking both
double les matches and breaking even in
the singles
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Dodgers Climb Up;
Push Pirates Down

BROOKLYN. May 8.-Pittsbursh,
which had been running rampant
through the East. was brought to q
sudden stop by Jeff Pfeffer at Ebbets
Field yesterday. The big fellows to
l victory over the Pirates dropped that
club to the second division and ele-
waited the Dodgers to third place.
Brooklyns triumph was all the more
pleasing because OF the fact that Rob-
inson was forced to send a patched up
team against the Buccaneers. O'Mara
was called home by the death OF his
sister and John Hummel had to be
pressed into service at shortf,eld.
Schultz's wounded finger had been ir-
ritated further and he was forced to
the side lines in favor of Getz. The
presence of the tw osubstitutes called
forth a general shake-up OF the batting
order. The score:
RH.E
Brooklyn ........... 002 400 ol'-6 ii o
Pittsburgh ......... 100 600 00O-l 10
Batteries-Pfeffer and McCarty; Nc
Quillan. Harmon and Schang.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Yesterdays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at New York
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Boston
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Giants Drop Out of
Race After Sixth Round

NEW YORK. May 8-The Giants
stood UP stoutly for six innings yester-
day; after that oblivion. The Cardi-
nails swept over them by a score of Ii
to g. After a damp hiatus Of FIVE days
in the battling season. in the course of
which the Pirates went away looking
for sitter opposition and the Cardinals
the tail end habitues, the Giants came
out from under their rail shed hungry
for action but soft from inaction.
Their pitching exploded yesterday
with a loud, detonating report. and
they went down with 1t. The score:
RH.E.
Giants ............. o01 oo3 00l-5 8
Batteries-Doak and Snyder; Tesreau.
Marquard. Perritt and Mclean and
Smith.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Yesterdays Results,

Philadelphia, 3; Chicago o.
81. Louis, IL; New York, s.
Brooklyn, 8; Pittsburgh. 1.
Boston, 8; Cincinnati, 1
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Today's Games.

Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. -,ouis at New York
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Boston.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
League Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Washington at Detroit
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Today's Games.
Washington at Detroit.
Boston at St. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Yesterdays Results.
Washington, 8; Detroit, l.
Athletics 6; Cleveland, Q2 innings).
Chicago, New York (wet grounds).
st. Louis Boston (ran).
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Standing of Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Newark at Chicago.
Brooklyn at St. Louis
Buffalo at Pittsburgh.
Baltimore at Kansas City
Today's Games.
Buffalo at Chicago.
Baltimore at St. Louis
Newark at Kansas City
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh
Yesterdays Results.
Pittsburgh. 2; Brooklyn, l.
Pittsburgh, o: Brooklyn, T.
Kansas City. g. Newark g.
Other games postponed wet grounds.
Colonial League.
Hartford, II; Taunton l.
Pawtucket, 7; New Bedford L.
Fall River. I; New Haven, g.
Brockton, s: Springfield. 5.
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To H. A. Lehfeldt. your heirs.
 executors, assigns or personal
 representatives.
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has caused to be ex- pended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars each year for the years 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915 on Bench claim No. 6 adjoining No. on the left limit of Osborne creek, placer mining claim recorded and more fully de- scribed in the records of the Cape Nome Mining and Recording Dis- trict, in the Second Division of the Territory of AlaSka.
 The above amount has been ex- pended under the provisions of the law concerning Annual Labor upon Mining Claims, being the amount required to hold said claim.
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 JULIAN DREDGING COMPANY.
 Co-Owner.
 Date of first publ, Nov. 10, 1915. Date of last publ, Feb. g, 1916.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-08
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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-08
OWENS TO LEAD
 CLOSURE FIGHT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 7.- Senator Owens is to lead the clo- sure fight in the Senate.
 The Suffragettes notwithstanding their state defeat are now more optimistic and hope to force conces-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-08
WALL PAPER.

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sions from Congress on the federal issue.
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The PotSherd of Anubis

them we shall beware, my friends. fol
We know they design upon. u.s.
With that and a low bow he retired
We usually took tea in the afternoon
and Halesowen Joined US on this occa
sion. About 5 o'clock DR.. Zelda also
looked in.
He remained until it began to grow
dusk. when We all went over to Haleso'
wen's to arrange the first arlington
so the doctor referred TO the projected
seance.
Retiring for a few minutes to his owr
establishment, Zelda returned with the
iron box and explained what he propos'
ed to do.
Around this small table We sit. a,
at seance," he said; but no medium
only the potsherd. With those flexible
bands will attach. temporarily. the
parts and stand the vase in Mr.. Hales-
owens frame. here by the window-so.
Beside II we will place the lamp-shad-
ed thus-so that a dim light is upon
it. We can Just see from where We
sit in the dark. We will now wait until
it is more dusk"
Accordingly we went out on the bal
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cony and smoked for an hour. Zeda
| polluting the clean air with the fumes
| Of the long black cigars he affected. They
had the appearance Of dried twigs and
| an odor so wholly original as TO defy
siInile
Between and o'clock he expressed
himself satisfied with the Lighter
rather. lack OF it-and we all gathered
around the table in the gloom. spread
ing our hands as he directed.
For close upon an hour We sat in
tense silence, the room seeming 10 be
very hot. A slight breeze on the COM
mon had waited the fumes of Zelda 5
cigar in through the open windows. which
he had afterward closed. and the reeK
filled the air as with something pal
pable-and nauseous.
l WAS growing very weary OF the husi-
ness and LeSty. despite the doctor 5
warning against disturbing the silenc..
had begun TO cough and fidget irritably.
when the rumbling foreign voice came so
Unexpectedly as To startle us all:
1T is useless tonight: something Is
not propitious. Turn up the lights"
From the CELEBRITY with which Hales-
owen complied. I OWNED that he too.
had been gradually growing impatient.
There is some not suitable condition"
said Zeda, relocking his portion of the
vase in its case. Tomorrow we shall
make some changes in the order"
He seemed not at all disappointed be-
ing apparently as confident as ever in
the ultimate success OF the seances. One
OF the windows. he suggested. should be
left open on the following evening dur
ing our sitting: and this we were only
too glad to agree upon. since it would
possibly serve to clear the atmosphere
somewhat OF the unpleasant odor en-
anating from the doctors cigars.
We shall see tomorrow" were his
last words as he left us.
"A perfect monument of mendacity!"|
muttered Lesty, as We heard the retir-
ing footsteps Of our foreign friend on
the gravel below; and l think his ac-
cent lie assumed. I don't know why we
even seem TO credit such an incredible
fable"
We saw nothing OF Zeda throughout
the following day. but he duly put in
an appearance in the evening and placed
US around the table again. but in diier-
ent order.
One of the French windows was left
open, and the potsherd. with the lamp
beside II, placed somewhat to the left.
After persevering for about forty
minutes we were rewarded by a rather
conventional phenomenon.
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| thing-held il aloft that the initiated
might worship, until the first white
beam lit up the receptacle. Then all
bowed down their heads and chanted
the Hymn OF the Passing Souls
Then was It locked again within the
! three-and-thirty doors. there to remain
for another year. None saw the symbol
itself. but the high priest, who looked
upon It when he was so ordained-for any
other that gazed upon 1t died.
1T was contained In a holy vase
! could almost believe him to have
witnessed the strange rites that he told
OF with such conviction.
In a year so long ago." he softly re-
stunned. his voice now a kind OF jagged
whisper. that to speak Of its date were
to convey nothing to you. the high-born
virgin on whom the exalted ONCE was
conferred closed upon her unhappy soul
the gates of paradise for ages unnum-
bered; called down upon her head the
curse OF the high priest and the anger
OF the most high gods: was rejected Of
Set himself.
She let fall from her hands the sa-
cred vase, a9d the holy symbol was lost
TO the children OF earth for evermore.
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Lost was the key TO the book OF wisdom
closed was that book to man for al
time"
Go on" said Hslesoven hsrshly. for
Zeda had paused again.
You do not grasp" asked the doctor
We'll. then. know that the sentence was
Until the parts of this vase be made
whole again
Five fragments were there. A large
one. which is your potsherd. and four
smaller. The four smaller. after twenty
years of untiring search. I have recov-
cred and Joined together. What II we
now make whole that which was broken ?
May not, by the exercise of such
poor shreds Of the lost wisdom as I have
gathered up. summon before me that
wandering spirit ere 1t return again to
plead for rest at.the Judgment seat Of
Amenti?"
when I say that the mans words
proved electrical. I do not exaggerate
the effect which this astounding PROPOSE
ton had upon US
Halesowen was fairly startled out of
his chair. and stood with his eyes fixed
on the other in a fascinated gaze.
Zeda, entirely returning TO his Gus
tomary urbanity, shrugged and smiled.
You believe my story"
Lesty was the first to recover himself.
and his reply was characteristic.
Cant say / do" he drawled. L don't
say that you may not. though"
Then do you not owe it to assist in
proving my words? A little sesnce? You
are skeptical. quite. Very we'll: try
to show you. II l fail. then 1t is I'M
fortunate, butt bow to an inevitable
We looked at each other interrogative-
ly; and then Halesower answered: "All
right. It's queer yarn. but We leave
the matter entirely in your hands"
The doctor bowed.
Shall We say tonight 10 Begin he
said tentatively.
BY all means
The doctor expressed himself delight
ed, and carefully relocking the frag-
ment OF the vase in its double case. he
was about to depart when a point &C.
CURED to me.
Might I ask whom you suspect of
the attempted burglary" I said.
He turned in the door and fixed a
strange glance upon me.
There are others" he replied. who
seek as I seek, and who do not scruple
to gain their ends how they may. OF