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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-07
CAPTAINS ARE FIRST
IN MATCH CRICKET
Capture Closely Played Club Contest
from Vice Captains at
Potomac Park.

The singe-wicket cricket match he
tween two teams composed of members
of the Washington Cricket Club, dubbed
Captains and 'Vice Captains clashed
on the cricket field in Potomac Park, the
game going to the former by the score
of y to 10
Two new cricketers starred in the con-
test Bob Eller. former famous George
town athlete, and Fitzgerald. who Clarke
Griffith brought here some time ago to be
caretaker of the Nationals gounds. ElleT
ran up a score of Q. Fitz going him one
better. Leckey bowled maCnificently for
the losing side. while Fitzgerald and Capt.
Cannon were neck-in-neck for bowling
honors for the victors.
That interest in the British pastime Is
awakened was evident from the large
number OF autos that were parked around
the oval and officers of the club were
kept busy during the game eXpla ming the
intricaCies to prospective members. Sum
mary:
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DOAK SHOWS CLASS
AND BEATS PHILLIES

St Louis, June 6.--Bill Doek had the
PhilIies on his staff today and the Car
dinals won. 3 to I. Chalmers was
found for two singles. three doubles.
and a triple. and quit in the third.
Doak gave one hit until the seventh.
when Luderus scored the run on his
triple. Demaree gave but two hits in
the last Ave innings. only seventeen
men facing him. Score:
r Fl Y
PhiIadelphia 0 o 0 e-l ;
St Lcsi. . Ks II |
Ratteries-Chalmers, Demaree and Killifer: Dosk
ard Snyder. Umpires-Messrs. Quisley and Eason.
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Donovan Pitches Against Old Team Mates and Yanks Lose
Will Take X-Ray Photo
Of Joe Jackson's Arm
INDEPENDENT MANAGERS
TO FIGHT SUNDAY LAW

A movement In now On fost to
leRalise the playing Of baseball
games In the District on Sunday.
The law n II reads now will not
allow anyone, amateur or pro-
fessional, to play anywhere In
the District limits, whether id.
mission II being charged or not.
A few enterprisinE managers Of
the local independent teams
which play on Sundays will hold
. meeting this week, At which
time arrangements will be made
to raise funds to continue the
hearing before the Supreme
Court. Joe oliver, former man.
aEer Of the NiEIlants, Vic Gaussa,
Of the Nationals. and Hugh Car
ter, Of the Lincolns, are the lead.
Ing spirits in the fight for Sunday
baseball.
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Richmond Amateur Not,
To Join the Association
MANAGER DONOVAN IS
POUNDED BY TIGERS,
YANKS LOSING, 6 TO 4

Detroit. June s.-The Highlanders and
Tigers made the long jump from New
York to Detroit to play OFF one OF their
postponed games. and despite the fact
that wild Bill Donovan went into the
box the visitors lost, to
Sixteen thousand persons saw the
game which puts the Tigers within six
points of first position. New York got
IA blows off Cavet, while Detroit had L.
hits off New York. all of them donated
by Donovan. who retired after the sew
enth. Cottrell finishing the struggle
Score:
X II r.
New York .. % o. II 0
Detrnit . 0 0 % KS Il !
Batteries-DCnoran Cottrell. and Nunamaker.
Ca,ct and Mctiee. Umpirss-Messrs. Hidebrand
and Nallin.
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Depsrtmental Leasue-P. A. Hale Treaa,,y; Ray
mond J. Vose. Treasury.
Rosedale Lessue-RoSr g. Power, ST. Pro-:
Charles B. stewart. ST. Paul; Frank Fsbrido
Gibraltar.
Northwest Sunday School Learle-John Clifford
Whitney: MaEnus p. Wood Whitney; J. O,kle-.
Brshtwood: q. Waldron. Bnxhtvood Jamss v.
Dudley BriShtvood.
Charles n. StroheckeT has succeeded ] Sea-
brook manager Of the Central Presbvterfan
team in the Northwest Sunday School Leazue
T. r. Bnais has succeeded Paul z. Jamisoa
manager Of the Foreseas team In the Govan-
ment League
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Milwaukee Wis, June s-Jeh Smith, Austraiiir
pieilist b.. bern bsr-d from all future hstic con-
tesla in that country. according TO csblerram r.
erfved b. Tom 3. Andrews local boxing promoter
from Snowy Baker. The action against Smith was
taken BY the directors Of the stadium AFTER an in
euiry into the JET oPith Dare, contest n few
~~.ts ago. Not nnlswas Smith disqualified. h'r'
hi, percentage Of s 900 ~as given 10 :he Fed Cross
funs
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CUBS POUND FOUR
NEW YORK PITCHERS

Chicago. June s-The Cubs made merry
with four Giant pitchers this afternoon
and won handily. to 6. Tesreau lasted
but three rounds. yielding five runs in
that period With this lead Vaughn did
not exert himself except in the pinches.
and the result was an old-tinie Suggest.
Bresnahan and Zimmerman each got
hcmers, while Safer hit two doubles and
single. Doyle was again the Giant bat
ting star, with three hits. Score:
Fl e
New York % 2ol IS 10 o
Chicago. 0 % 0 Ks - 2
Batteries-TcsIeau. Schauer. Ritter Schupp and
Mclean and Smith: Vaughn and Breaahar I'm
rireS-Messrs BYRON and Ortiz
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KANSAS CITY WINS.
Bunch Hits on Loufeds' Hurler and
Land Game, 3 to 2.

Kansas City. June 6.-Kansas City
punched four of their I'VE hits today and
won from St Louis. 3 to 2 Cullop
pitched tight ball In the pinches. ex-
cept in the eighth w;,en two walks and
singles by Tobin and Draic scored two.
In the fourth Rawlirs was safe on an
. error and scored on an out and Perrins's
single. In the sixth Stovalls single and
doubles by Pering and Kruger added the
other two, driving Plank from the mound.
Score:
RI q
ST. LpIi. ......... 900 asee o. 8.
kansas CITY,. 5000 % e3 q
Bstteriss-Plank. Herbert. Watson and Hartls<.
Cullop and Enzenroth. Umpires-Messss Johnsoue
and Fyfe.
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Lord Manager of Buffalo

RuSalo June 6.-H.ry Lord the former White
Box star nos PLAYING third ba~ for the Bufcis.
has be-u appointed manager Of the Buffalo Federal
baseball team to succeed Larry Schlahy. who 70
szned last night. Lord ioincd the team last week.
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BUFFEDS WIN TWO.
Harry Lord Pilots Bisona to Double
Victory Over Newark

Newark. June 6.-Harry lord. the Buff
feds now manager. led his hired men to
double victory over Newark today. 6 TO
.. and 10 >. Moseley WAS knocked out
OF the box in the first game, five runs
being scored of him in three innings,
while Bedient was effective.
In the second game McDonald's
single. Engle's triple. and Dalton 8
fly gave Buffalo two runs in the fourth
Passes to Louden and Engle. followed
by Schultz triple. gave them two more
In tire seventh. Score:
First game- r n r
RIfalo. .......-...... 40 ooa % is o
Nerark.......-....... 1900 o e-3 /,
Bsttencs-Bedient and Blair: Moseley Braudon,
and Raridsn. Cmiires-Ncssrs. Finnersn and
Howell.
Second gsme- RI 4
buhaio. .............. 6eefc ~ 10 o
Newark. 80 Ia
Batterrs-Schultr and Alien. Faisenterr Reu
bach. and Rasden uupirss-Mesxs Brsaaan And
ShAnnoo
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BRAVES LAND GAME
BY DOOIN'S ERRORS

Cincinnati. Ohio, June 6.-Two errors by
Doom on sacrifice hunts in front of the
plate coupled with two hits in the tenth
inning gave Boston a victory over the
Reds today, to ..
Fl z
Eoston 100 eoooo35 10
Cincinnati. ........ o 0 o o. 2
Batteries-RaSou and Whaling: Lear and Doom.
UmTi-es-Msssrs. Rsler and Hart.
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FEDERAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Chicago. 10: P.tt:sbursh. S.
kansss City. ;; st. Lo'Iis >.
Buffalo 8: Newark.
Buffalo, {; Newark,
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GAMES TODAY.
Baltimore at Prcokkn.
Buffalo at Newark.
st. LOUIS at Kansas City.
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Yesterdays RESULTS.
National.
Detroit. 8; New York. I

YESTERDAY
American.
Detroit 8; New York. Chicago York.s
!:
cinnati
a shington
a Boston
New York.
a
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Del Raw Beats Westovers.

Del Raw Va. June She watover Club 81
Washington. defeated here today By the taS
club Of this town in exciting game. to 4.
In the ninth inning Baker. Of the wests~er Club.
weakened and the locals ome from behind and
showed two runs seuD the pan. landing the game
The score:
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The Dubulnc Club of the\I. I. l. League ma.
turned Pitcher Fred Larnline back to the Chicago
Club
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MONTREAL ENTRIES.

rmpir.s-Messrs. Rhode, and vint.
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Jeff Smith Is Barred.

allowance claimed
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Apprentice allowance claimed.
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BELMONT ENTRIES.

rr-.utice allowance claimed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

wafer was as warm az on an August
day. and the boys had nns sport They
Owed after pebbles. had contests o.
swimming under water, Drafting. tread
ing or swlnimlne 0n their harka-;
Somehow tbut afternoon seeined TOO
short 20 the bays They mad oeep
swimming long time when Joe Wal
son spoke up suddenly;
-My. but look now low the suns
getting! We've got Ia he mixing boys.
WELL" said Fred Mnrtiu NJ they
were dressing ON the grassy BANK
..we've had our Inst melon for this
year"
-And our last swim. too" added An
drew White.
ayes. that's So" said Bob Pagan.
-but they were both daisies for last
ones"
mo need 10 grieve boys" Sam ex-
planned "You forget that weu soon
have snow and Christmas"
That's the truth" they exclaimed
In chorus. They'll be here before We
know IL"
This new subject afforded converse
don for the boys I'LL they came 20 the
place Of parting.
Sam himself as he walked slowly
homeward kept thinking OF Christmas.
The Christmas feeling was getting IN
his blood, and that's delightful feel
ing 70 have
The young farmer on arriving home
Immediately set about doing the even'
ing chores. He felt vigorous and fresh
and happy. Nothing seemed lacking
Nevertheless when he had finished the
chores and gone indoors be found q
letter that added to his feelings Of
pleasure. The letter was from AZ.
Burns. the agricultural agent request
ing him to be present the following
Saturday at q meeting Of the Boys
Corn club, when the prizes for the
state and county would be awarded.
The following Saturday morning Sam
Powell was up early and away to town
to be present at the meeting OF the
corn club. he didn't feel sure that be
would win q prize. he thought that
he might win one of the smaller coun-
~ prizes, but. as for the first ones Of
fered for the county and the state. or
course he didn't have any chance to
win.
II be could just win the gold watch
offered by the governor or the trip to
washington or the s25 in gold or the
Jersey COW bed be satisfied. But. any
way, he said to himself. II he didn't
win a single prize this year he would
" ITO be sontinued)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
Abont Foreign Mall

Foreign countries to which 2-cen
letter rate applies: Canada, Cuba
Mexico, Republic of Panama, Cana
Zone, Bahamas, Barbados, British
Honduras, Leeward Islands, New
foundland, Germany (by direc'
steamers onTy), England, Scotland
Wales, ireland. City Of Shanghai
China.
TO all other foreign countries the
rate Is SC for the first ounce OF
fraction and three cents for each
additional ounce or fraction.
Foodstuffs and merchandise de-
posted at various postoffices to be
sent into belligerent territory will
be accepted and sent at senders' risk
and should therefore be put up In
parcels separate from other articles
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
A WONDERFUL HEALING M
FLIJENCE IN KIDNEY TROUBLES

A year and a half ago was tax
en- with a severe attack of Kidney
trouble that panied me to such an
extent that morphine had to be CIV
en- me. Was attended by a doctor
who pronounced 1t as Stone In the
Bladder and prescribed Lithia wa
ter. took Lithia Water and TAB
let's for some time and received no
relief from them. / stopped taking
medicines for some time, later hav-
ing some Swamp-Root in the house
| decided to try 1t and felt much
relieved. While taking the second
bottle commenced to pass Gravel In
urine until / had passed in all at
least a half dozen or more and have
not suffered the slightest since
and IN all have taken one bottle and
a half and feel very grateful to
Swamp-Root. Yours very truly,
H. W. SPINKS,
Camp Hill. Ala.
Personally appeared before me
this 18th day of August, 1909, H.
w. Spinks, who subscribed the
above statement and made oath that
the same is true in substance and
in fact. A. B. LEE,
Elk. of Justice of Peace.
Letter to DIR. Kilmer g. Co., Bing-
hamtOn, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-ROOt VIII DO
For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a sam
pie size bottle. 1t will convince any
one. You will also receive a book
let of valuable information, telling
about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention
the Abilene Weekly Reflector. Reg
ular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale at all drug stores
Adv.
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GET RID OF HUMORS

Dry, moist, scaly letter, all forms
Of eczema Or salt rheu:n, pimples
and other erupiions come from
humors, which may be either in
herited or acquired through defee-
tive digestion esi assimilation.
To treat these css.s.ions with dry
ing medicines is d;rr crons.
Hoods sarsagaFi!.a, tie old reli-
able medicine, helps the system to
discharge the hu=ors, and to i'm
prove the digestion and assimila-
ton.
From your druggist get Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which may be conf
IDENTIFY relied upon to do its work. 1t
purides the blood, tones the stom-
ach, and builds up the whole sys-
tenn. II goes TO the roots Of dis
eases, and It's beneficial results are
permanent. II sets things to rights
hi The system. Remember to ask
for Hoods Sarsaparilla, because
nothing else acts like 1t and nothing
can take It's place.
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they never grew melons on the Pagan
farm and knew nothing about keeping
them until cold weather.
The boys came. and the day proved
to be suitable for the occasion. Il was
q hot. suItry day and seemed 70 belong
more to midsummer than to autumn.
First the melons were carried to the
creek near the swimming hole and
dumped In a clear pool to 6oat round
and round and cool Then the boys
were OF on hunt for wild grapes and
pecans. They found both. Winter
grapes and fox grapes they found
hanging In thick. purple clusters from
vines that ran along branches and
from tree TO tree. To get them the
boys generally had to do q lot OF
climbing. but they liked this. though
they had TO be careful about getting
too far our on weak limbs.
The pecans' bulls were popping open
and dropping their fruit to the ground.
20 they had little to do except 70 pick
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The Melons Were Carried to the Creek
Near the Swimming Hole.
them up or chunk the trees to bring
more down. The only competitors they
had were the squirrels and crows.
The crows merely Toasted. but the
squirrels were busy in every tree.
gathering their winter supply and stor-
ing them away In their homes In the
tree hollOws,
Autumn is a time Of beautiful cOlors.
and the nature lover. like Sam Powell,
prizes It almost as much as spring.
Sam gave his comrades their flrst les
son In woodcraft-how to see things.
He pointed out to them the dashing
colors OF red and brown and green and
gold. For the Grst time they really
saw the sumacs flaming on the hill or
the red birds and Jay birds making
red and blue streaks az they dew
swiftly through the woods. He show
ed them how to sit very still and see
the wild things that would come out
and begin their work and play all
around.
The hours passed swiftly. and before
the boys realized It noon was long
past. Being hungry and tired. they
turned back toward the creek and the
pool where the melons were d6atihg In
the sparkling water. In short time
hey were there. and. carrying melons
to a grassy place in the shade OF some
trees, they cut them in halves and ex.
posed the juicy red hearts. In Jify
zach boy had big dripping slice and
was eating 1t between grunts of salts
faction.
1hey lay in the shade and talked
long time after they had disposed OF
the watermelons. One or two slept
and Sam and the others amused them
selves by throwing rocks at the trunk
OF a tree. Suddenly some one said:
Lets go swimming. I'm going to be
Hrst inF' Then the race began. Every
boy was up in second. peeling OF bis
clothes faster than he had ever done
before in his life.
Three were so close together that 1t
was hard to tell which was first. They
gave q whoop and, running 60 the
bank. sprang into the air. They came
down head first. for the water was
deep, and there was no danger ~oa
striking anything. Chug. chug, chug.
they went one after the other. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

cycle riders are also on the scene
and more are said to be on the way.
Arrangements for satisfactorily
handling one Of the largest crowds
which that town has ever known,
are rapidly being completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

PROLOGUE.

A piucky, vide awake, husfifns
American boy takes a worn
ont and abandoned farm and
Rsfs busy with his head and HE
hands to renew the fertility 81
the sotl, make a scientific farm
or of htmssIf and capture Prtsss
az a member of the Boys Corn
club. What he did and hov he
did II form the plot of an mp to
date romance of real life that
holds the interest from fret
chopfer TO last.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
u. s. WILL RECOGNIZE NO
MEXICAN FACTION-BRYAN

washington, April S0.-The Ur@t-
ed States is not considering the
question of recognizing any govern
ment in Mexico, Secretary Bryan
again declared today when his at
tention was drawn to a report that
the Carranza administration expect
ed early recognition. The secretary
would not discuss the matter fur
ther.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
Are You Rheumatic?-try slOan's

Are YOu Rheumatic ?-try SIoan's
If you want quick and real relief
from rheumatism, do what so many
thousand other people are going
whenever an attack comes on, battle
the sore muscle or joint with Sloan's
Liniment. No need to rub 1t in
just apply the Eminent to the sur
face. It is wonderfully penetrating.
It goes right to the seat of trouble
and draws the pain almost imme-
diately. Get q bottle of SlOan's Linz
ment for Csc of any druggist and
have It in the house-against colds,
sore and swollen joints, Lumbago,
Sciatica and like ailments. Your
money back IL not satisfied, but it
does give almost instant relief.
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MOTOR CAR AND pop POP
RACES AT sALINA MAY 10

All lovers of automobile speed
will be treated with what promises
to be one Of the best race meets
ever held in this state, when they
attend the races Wednesday, May
10, at Salina.
Already seven drivers with ma
tional regulations are stationed
there preparatory for trial practice.
An equally large number OF motor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
This WIN interest Mothers

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children relieve Feverishness, Head
ache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disor-
ders, move and regulate the Bowels
and destroy worms. They break up
colds in "a hours. Used by mothers
for 26 years. All druggists, 25c. Sam
Pile free. Address, A. s. Olmsted, Lee
Roy, N. Y. 3-4Wks
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HAIL DAMAGES WHEAT
BADLY IN TIABETTE co.

Parsons, April ga terrific
hail storm here caused an estimated
damage of % per cent to wheat In
Labette county south Of this city,
entirely ruined much alfalfa, and
caused heavy loss to strawberries
and other fruit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

Don't visit the California EXPOSE
tiOns without a supply Of Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t gives instant relief to
tired, aching feet and prevents swol-
len, hot feet. One lady writes: Il
enjoyed every minute of my stay ut
the expositions, thanks to Aliens
Foot-Ease In my shoes" Sold every
where, 25c. Don't accept any sub
stitute. 3-4wk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

No Use TO Try and Wear Out Your
Cold, IL VIII Wear You Out Instead
Thousands keep on suffering
suffering Coughs and Colds through
neglect and delay. Why make your
self an easy prey to serious ailments
and epidemics as the result OF q me-
elected Cold? Coughs and Colds sap
your strength and vitality unless
checked in the early stages. DR..
Kings New Discovery is what you
need-the first dose helps. Your
head clears W, you breathe freely
and you feel so much better. Buy
bottle today and start taking at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06

T1E BEST medicine you can take
j to rid yourself of humors and
clear your complexion, is Hoods Sar-
saparilla-it'e also, THE CHEAPEST.
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CASTORlA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always BOugh'
s, s..ss ,e: =, AslHAZzzs


A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
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the whole system. Doan's Regulets
case per box) act mildly on the liv-
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Health Promotes Happiness
Without health, genuine joy is
without good digestion
and regular bowel movement you
cannot have health. Why neglect
keeping bowels open and risk being
sick and ailing? You don't have to.
Take one small DR.. Kings New Life
Pill at night, in the morning you
will have q full, free bowel move
ment and feel much better. Helps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-06
CHAPTER VII.

IVAN met Mr.. Burns In town oni
day in September. The agents
district embraced several coun
~ ftes. and he had been absent