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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

| New York, Sept. 29-The career Of
John ]. McGraw, manager of the New
York Giants, and one of the best
known men in professional baseball.
stands out as one of the most inter-
esting in the annals of the national
sport. McGraw was born at Truxton,
n. Y, on April Z. 1873.
! McGraw played his first profess
sional game shortly after he discarded
short trousers. He made such a repu-
tation around his home town as a
hard hitter and skillful fielder that he
was recommended to the Olean team.
then in the New York state team and
in the spring of 1890 signed his first
baseball contract.
.McGraw says he never will forget
the first game he played with Olean
Although only about 200 fans attended
he felt more nervous than at any other
time in his life. In describing his first
game the popular leader of the Giants
, said:
That first game was one of the
greatest events in my life and | will
remember it always. l was confident
of making good until went on the
field. Then l was bewildered; it
seemed that there were enough per-
sons in the stands to populate the
state of New York. I hoped that the
batter would not hit the ball to me.
When a grounder did come my way
l felt as though l was rooted to the
turf. l couldn't move. Finally it
seemed like an age to me- got start
ed and picked the ball up in my bare
hand but threw it over the first base
mans head, in my haste to beat the
runner"
The error lost the game for Nc
Graw's team but it did not discourage
him. McGraw got $50 a month for
playing with Olean.
After one year with Olean he went
to the Cedar Rapids Club, where the
remuneration was slightly better
While with the Iowa team there was
a remarkable change for the better in
his playing. He performed at short
stop and his playing there attracted
the attention of a big league scout.
and in August, 1891, he was signed by
the Baltimore Club, of the National
League. then last in a II club circuit.
Bill Barney was manager of the
Orioles. when McGraw broke into the
fast set" John finished the season
of 1891 as a bench warmer
In May. 1892 Ned Hanlon succeeded
Barney and took a fancy to McGraw
in spite of his small stature First
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Pirates Hopes Dashed

st. Louis. Sept. 29.-The Cardinals
eliminated Pittsburg as pennant
hope here this afternoon by winning
a double header to and TO l, the
second game going but six innings,
due to darkness BY the double vic
tory today the Cardinals provided
themselves with the chance of tying
the Pirates for second place. which
may be accomplished by winning the
remaining three games from the Pr
rates in the present series. Scores:
First game:
Pittsburg O 0 8 0-4-10-2
st. Louis > l 0 0 0 l 0 1-5-10-2
Cooper and Gooch; Doak, North and
Clemens.
Second game:
Pittsburg ........0 0 0 liza
st. Louis .....+.......1 0 0 l l X-3-5-1
j. Morrison and Brottem Sherdel
and Clemens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

the games. McGraw's name was sug-
gested to Freedman and he placed him
in command of the team on July 10.
He has led the Giants since.
Waen McGraw came to New York
the Polo Grounds seated $4,000 per-
sons. Now it seats $4,000 and fire.
quently on big days the club is COM
PEELED to close the gates. The New
York Club considers John McGraw
such valuable asset that they have
had his life insured for 100000. The
following table shows how McGraw's
team has finished in the National
League since he took hold:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Morse High Tells
Football Prospects

Bath, Me, Sept. 30-Morsc High
opened football season with 80 candi-
dates out for practice, about a week
before it's first game. Morse was de-
feated Sept. "a by South Portland
with score of so. The Morse boys
played a plucky game but South Port
land was too heavy for them.
The Morse eleven is captaincd by
Elmer F. Mcfarland. 80. last years
leader. "Paccky" as he is called by
his team mates, knows football and
sets a good example for his team
Edward D. True. '22, is manager and
hopes for a successful season. Mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Baker Discovers
Marathon Runner

New York, Sept. 29-Homer Baker.
pion, who is government athletic
director in the canal zone, declares in
letter received here today that he
has found a Marathon runner who
may be developed for the next United
States Olympic team.
The discovery is White Feather.
full bloodcd Indian from the same
tribe as the great Tom LonSboat.
White Feather is with the United
states Army troops in the canal zone.
He trains, Baker said, three miles a
week. over the roads from Colon to
Gatun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Willard to Fight
Dempsey Again
Next June or July

Topeka, Kas., Sept, 29.-Jess Will
lard said today he expected to sign
at once, upon its arrival, the contract
reported to have been sent him BY
Tex Rickard for a return bout with
Jack Dempsey, worlds heavyweight
boxing champion. Willard Vaid he had
been advised of the terms and was
certain they are acceptable. The bout
probably will he held some time be-
tween June u and July ) next sum-
mer, Willard said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Wesleyan Football Captain

Middletown, Conn, Sept. 20
Charles T.. Butler of Hartford was
elected captain of the Wesleyan Uni
versity football team Wednesday.
He is president of the senior class
and has played left end for two sea-
sons.
The election was necessary be-
cause of the suspension from the
university of Elliott NJ. Newhall of
Springfield, Mass. who had been
chosen as captain of the eleven.
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SPORTING COMING EVENTS

Sept. 7-30-Maine and New Bruins
WICK horse racing circuit, Chatham.
y. B.
Oct. 1---(FootbalD Rockland High VS..
Lincoln Academy. Rockland.
oct; l-Old Town High VS.. Bangor
Oct, Boxing: Kid Lessard VS. X
O. Mayo, Biddeford.
oct. I'm. c. l. VS.. Bangor High.
Oct. l5-Bowdoin freshmen VS., Ban
gor High.
oct: l5-Bates vs.. Colby. in Water
vile. championship game,
Oct. 22-Maine VS.. Bates, in Lewis
ton; Bowdoin VS.. Colby, in Bruins
wick, championship games.
Oct. 29-Maine VS.. Colby in Water
vile, championship game.
Nov. 5-Bowdoin VS.. Maine, in Orono,
championship game.
Nov: 5-Lewiston High VS.. Bangor
High.
NOV 12-Portland High VS.. Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Red SOX Touch
Up Johnson for
So Win Over Senators

Boston, Sept. 29-Boston hit Wal
ter Johnson hard in the sixth inning
today. scored four runs on five hits
and defeated Washington 3 to . in
the first game of the seasons last
series Score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

III Batted for Pittenger in 9Th.
Washington IL 0 0 1 0 90 0 %
Boston ......1 0 0 0 20 4 90 x-5
Two base hits, Rice, j. Collins,
Bush, Scott. Three base hits. Eos
ter; Stolen bases, Shanks j. Collins.
Sacrifices, Harris, Pratt. Left on
bases, Washington IS; Boston 5.
Base on balls, off Johnson >; Jones
D. Struck out by Johnson >; Jones .
! impress Chill and Connolly. Time,
80.
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EXHIBITION GAMES

Fitchburg, Mass, Sept. 29.-Boston
Nationals 49,. 90 5000 90 90 So
Morgan. Braxton and Gibson; Zen
net and Wilder.
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Tell Them TODAY

Tell your neighbors to
be sure to read the Boston
Sunday Globe Magazine
next Sunday. To be sure
of your copy of the Boston
Globe it is necessary that
you order the paper regu-
larly from your newsdealer
or newsboy.
Every woman in New
England should read the
Household Pages in the
Boston Daily and Sunday
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
WITH THE MAJOR
TEAMS YESTERDAY
AND T0DAY'S GAMES
NATIONAL STANDING

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Pittsbure q; ST. Louis (1st game
10 innines).
P'ttsburs /; ST. Louis (2nd game
in 9th, darkness).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

-.lo MlAED, PURSE S4UU
Lady Kip, bm (Etter). Il I 1
Jeffrey. Big (Brickley) ........3 . .
Fillmore Dillon, chs (Rice) 2 4 4
Border Prince, BIS (Sharon). 4 8 3
Time-2.1S; 216; 2.16 IA.
30 TROTTING, PURSE $500
The Manor, BIS (Raymond) L 1 1
Miss Peter Splane, BIN Brick
~ = - -
The f1nisher, Big (Rice). ...3 ; 3
Time-2.22 IA: 224: 2.23 10.
NAMED RACE. PURSE $500
Belmont Miller, bg JAR
Niiie' l. L
Money Mann, BIS (Brickley) / l 5 3 .
Black Diamond big (Ruch) 8 . 2 2 70
Maurice Bell, BIN (Doyle) 4 8 4ro
Betty Carnage, BIN (Robin-
SOM INSTRUMENTATION 55ro
Time-217 IA: 2.1S Ia: go IL;
2.19 IA; lis 1-2.
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Belmont Miller Winner

st. John. n. b.. Sept 29-Belmont
Miller won the named race Wednes-
day after five heats in the Maine and
New Brunswick circuit meet at
Chatham. The other events were in
straight heats. The summary:
21S MIXED pJrRSE SdOO
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AMERICAN STANDING

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
New York 5; Philadelphia 0.
Cleveland 0; Chicago S.
Washington 2; Boston 5.
TODAY'S GAMES
New York at Philadelphia.
Washington at Boston.
Cleveland at Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

TODAY'S GAMES
None scheduled.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
See Washington First!

Recently Director Wilmeth of the
bureau of engraving and printing ad-
dressed the kiwanis Club of this city
on the work of that establishment,
and the fact was disclosed that very
few of the members had ever visited
it. Accordingly. tour of inspection
under his personal guidance was ar
ranged and has since taken place. The
incident is suggestive of the unfa-
miliarity of large numbers of Wash
ingtonians with the actual workings
of the government plants in this city.
Save when visitors come, few Wash
ingtonians go sightseeing" They are
busy at their regular tasks from day
TO day and from week to week, and it
is hard for them to take time to go
to any one of the places of interest
here to which they so proudly escort
their guests from out of town when
special occasion arises. Many resi-
dent of this city has never seen the
navy yard, or the engraving bureau,
or even the Capitol or the White
House until he has taken friends from
out of town there as a guide to the
wonders of Washington.
See Washington First might be
urged as slogan for the District citi-
zen. Often a resident of the National
Capital on leaving home finds people
who are more familiar with the i'm
portant and historical aspects Of
Washington than he is. The tourist
naturally seeks the places of chief in
terest, the local resident follows his
customary business and social lines
and rarely goes out sightseeing.
This is not strange phenomenon.
Ii occurs in every city. Probably more
outsiders than Bostonians have climbed
Bunker Hill monument. and more
outsiders than New Workers have as
cended to the top of the Woolworth
tower. and more outsiders than Chi
casoans have visited the stock yards.
Just SO many more outsiders than
Washingtonians have visited Mount
Vernon.
The visit Of the kiwanis Club to the
bureau of engraving and printing
ought to be the first of a series OF
sightseeing tours of Washington busi-
ness men and other residents of the
capital. Washington is wonderful
city and it is well worthy Of close
study by the Washingtonians.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
Steamships and immigration.

Prominent steamship companies
deny a charge that they oppose. and
are acting in opposition to, the new
immigration legislation. They assert.
on the contrary, that they are work
ing in conformity with 1t.
A story long obtained that much of
our trouble over immigration sprang
from the greed of steamship com.
panies; that they beat the highways
and byways of Europe for passenger
traffic: that they spread extravagant
accounts Of American conditions and
opportunities among the restless and
uniformed classes of foreign popu-
lations, and delivered such people in
great numbers without selection and
without regard to consequences on
our shores.
The new legislation represents the
new view entertained in this country
about the melting pot. That receptacle
had not been functioning as desired.
Too much had been going in. So 1t
was decided to limit the amount, Sc
lect that amount with better care, and
stir more steadily.
That view will continue, though
changes are likely to be made from
time to time in giving it legislative
Evening star., 1921-12-03
The Message.

The Presidents message TO Con-
gress will not, it is understood, be of
the blanket" variety. There will be no
effort to cover everything with one de-
liverance. Other messages will follow
from time to time. Undoubtedly, a
wise decision. There are so many
things awaiting attention, and so
much is To be said about each one.
that an attempt to handle them all at
once would tax public attention too
severely.
If at the start the President stresses
the tariff he will be well advised. 1t Is
an important topic. and Congress Is in
a vigorous tussle with it. Legislation
has been promised. and is due. The
Star the other day referred to Mr..
Cleveland's handling of the subject.
Desiring to emphasize it's Importance,
he gave Il message to il, and fixed the
attention not only of Congress but of
the country.
If, too, as is suggested, the Presi-
dent follows this up with a message
on the merchant marine, ana In tnat
case recommends a subsidy he will be
well advised. The most successful
ocean carriers subsidize their venture,
and as a competitor why should not
we subsidize ours? Indeed. is it not
necessary that we do if we are to
hope for success in such company? AS
we have assisted our industries on
land by tariff rates, why not assist
this industry on the water by cargo
rates?
That word subsidy has bobbed UP
for years every time the subject OF a
merchant marine has been mentioned,
and has had no little to do with dis
couraging the revival of American
merchant power on the seven seas.
The President may be able to lay the
ghost.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
A Striking Twilight.

Those who were fortunate enough
to look westward at dusk last evening
were treated by nature to one of the
most unusual twilight pictures paint
ed in the heavens in many years. A
great dark cloud, which seemed to
cloak the entire northwest, dropped
low over the horizon, like some gigan-
tic curtain in theater. The curtain
ended a space above the sky line, how
ever, and this space was brilliantly
lit by the setting sun. Trees and
houses outlined against the rays We're
dark as night, as was the great cloud,
but in the space of light the radiance
was as the sun itself. The contrast
between the cloud and the sun was
supreme. Those who witnessed the
picture remained enthralled until it
began to fade. Whatever beauties
foreign lands may possess along this
line, or whatever attractions other
parts of our country undoubtedly
have, Washington possesses its own
share Of natural beauty. But. as in
everything else in life, it takes the
seeing eye to see. the understanding
heart to understand.
Evening star., 1921-12-03

than for the Philippines. This is not
the time for lowering the flag any
where. Public sentiment would not
tolerate such an act, far east or
nearby.
1t would be particularly objection
able as respects the West Indies. We
have recently strengthened ourselves
there by the purchase Of the Virgin
Islands, and we have just begun i'm
proving our latest purchase. Those
islands are to be brought up to date
on American plans and for American
purposes.
The West Indies are on the route to
the Atlantic end of the Panama canal
and the canal is an American enter
prise of tremendous Importance.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
School Needs and Surveys.

One of the citizens associations
ton with the work of the joint con-
gresSional committee that is engaged
in considering broadly the question of
public school welfare in the District.
urging that before any action is taken
by Congress thorough survey of
school conditions here should be made
by the bureau of education.
The joint committee is itself con-
ducting a survey, and it is decidedly
not desirable To pause for a bureau
school conditions and needs when the
final recommendation rests with the
senators and representatives.
\ survey reaching beyond the ques-
ton of building needs of the local
school system would only confuse the
questions that are of immediate mo-
ment. What is most urgently required
now is material enlargement of the
physical plant. Until that is accom-
plished there is little to be gained in
proving the administrative organiZa-
fion. True. it might be possible to
proceed along both lines if one did not
delay the other. But there are marked
differences of opinion respecting adj
ministrative judgment. and there is
no difference of opinion regarding the
imperative need of schoolhouses.
Some differing judgments may de-
'velop as to the size of buildings, their
sites, their grouping and the probabili-
ties of population development. But
certain arrears are now obvious. and
there can be no doubt whatever of the
need of new school buildings in par
ticular places. There are some old
buildings that should be Immediately
abandoned as soon as substitutes can
be provided. There are some that can
be remodeled and retained in service.
but To permit this new buildings must
be erected, to serve meanwhile.
The most practical survey would be
one conducted by school building
commission which could, in a short
time, lay before the joint committee
comprehensive plan. based perhaps
upon a report of the schoolhouse COM
mission of 1906. That report was one
OF the most valuable summaries of
local school needs ever presented. A
majority of its recommendations have
been carried into effect. With that re-
port as IL basis new commission
might we'll be named with instructions
TO frame building program for sub
mission by not later than January L.
A month should suffice to furnish the
Joint committee with summary of
the Districts requirements.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
EDITORIAL DIGEST

reads: I'VE recommend that under no
circumstances should the American
government permit to be established
in the Philippine Islands situation
which would leave the United States
i'll position of responsibility with
out authority"
The Jones Philippine government
act and the eight years of Governor
General Harrison'S administration
tended to create exactly the situation
against which Gen. Wood and Mr..
Forbes protest. Mr.. Harrison did
what he could to minimize his func-
tions and talked loneingly of the
coming of the day on which he could
step aboard a home-bound steamer,
carrying the lowered American flag
with him. He invited the Filipinos
to rule themselves. President Wilson
and Secretary Baker concurred in this
invitation.
Gen. Wood and Mr.. Forbes advise
maintenance of the present general
status in the islands until the inhabi-
tants have had time to become ac-
cuStomed to the use of the powers
now intrusted to them. The two COM
missioners recommend a repeal of the
provisions of the Jones law, which
diminished the governor generals
proper authority. They think that
dministration-eSpec the admin
iStration of justice-ought to be lift
ed back to the pre-Harrison level
New York Tribune republican).
Evening star., 1921-12-03

because of his lineal prestige and train
ing. but because of the official position
which ne holds at home. Prince Toku-
sawa is president of the house of peers
of Japan, which is much more powerful
i'll the government of Japan, for in
stance, than is the house of lords in
Great Britain. He is in position po-
litically to mediate between the house
of representatives, which stands for the
administration in Japan, and the upper
house which represents the powerful
group of mobiles.
Prince Tokugawa is regarded as most
amiab,e in Japan and his personality
is a powerful factor in maintaining
harmony. The prince, in appearance,
is kindly, middle-aged man. well
dressed and well groomed He. like the
other Japanese. is not tall, in fact, is a
rather rotund figure today. He wears
the conventional black frock coat or
cutaway and tall silk hat while at
tending the conferences here. He wears
gold-rimmed eyeglasses, understands
and speaks English well.
1t is coincidence that Prince Toku-
gawa, the adopted son of the last Sho-
gun of Japan, who signed the first treaty
with Commodore Perry. is now in Amer
lea to sign the treaty which is expected
to result from the Washington confer
ence looking to limitation of arma-
ment and better understanding in the
world.
Evening star., 1921-12-03
Who's Who e::s: ess;:..s:: .:~:
MI-Prince Iyesato Tokugawa

A DIRECT descendant of the
~ Shoguns, who practically
~ ruled Japan for 800 years.
Prince Iyesato Tokugawa of
the japanese delegation to the WASH
ington conference on limitation of
armament and problems of the far
east embodies at once the ancient
lineage of Japanese nobility and the
more modern development Of the Jap
anese since they came in contact with
western civilization.
Prince Tokugawa is popular figure
in Japan, not alone because of his
high rank and family prestige, but
because of his personal qualities,
which have endeared him to the peo-
pie. incidentally. it may be mention
ed, the prince is a great wrestling
fan" And wrestling Is to the Jap
anese what base ball is to the Ameri-
can. 1t Is the great national sport.
Frequently Prince Tokugawa steals
away and may be found in box at
wrestling exhibition, enjoying 1t to
the full. As matter of fact. he has
been an accomplished wrestler him
self.
This scion of one of Japan's most
ancient families was born at Toxic in
1863 at time when the wave of
making itself felt in the island en-
pire. Throughout his life, therefore,
he has seen the changes wrought by
this western influence, and has seen
the problems tackled by Japan and
overcome in winning her way to the
place of power which she holds in the
world today. He has himself taken
part in the moldinsr of events in
Japan which have led to this result.
The prince is direct descendant of
the Tokugawa family which provided
the Shoguns that ruled in that coun-
! try for so long. Commodore Perry Of
the United States Navy. who made the
now famous voyage and entrance int o
Japan, is authority for the powerful
place occupied by the Shotgun in
Japan even if there were no other
evidence of that historical fact. When
Commodore Perry visited Japan he
mistook the Shotgun for the emperor
of the country.
In his education and culture Prince
Tokugawa lacks none of the elements
which go to make up gentleman in
the accepted standards of the east as
well as those of the west. He was ed
ucated In the best schools of his own
country. Later he went to England
and entered Cambridge University,
spending there the years from 1873 to
1871. About ten years ago lie made a
trip around the world, giving careful
attention to the more recent develop
ments in Europe and particularly to the
United States. He was desirous. it is
said. of becoming acquainted witt the
American people and INSTITUTIONS, for
whom he has much admiration.
He is peculiarly we'll fitted for mem
bership in the Japanese delegation to
the Washington conference, not alone