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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
REPORT RUSSIAN RIOTS

LONDON, November IA (R.-Fight-
ing between peasants and Communist
forces resulting in much bloodshed in
the regions of Ostrov and Opotokha
near the Lettish- Russian frontier was
reported in Reuters dispatches from
Riga today.
The population of number of villages
was reported In the Riga Press to have
revolted after attempts had been made
to enforce the seizure Of corn and COLI
lectivization Of farms.
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ARRESTED IN FIRE DEATH

WATERLOO, s. c., November IA Up.
Bass Davis, 28, was arrested here to-
day and charged with murder of Hugh
Banks Cunningham, so, whose charred
body was found In the ruins Of Rose
mont, famous old plantation home near
here, which burned the night OF Au-
gust 10.
Davis at one time worked for Cunning
ham, owner Of Rosemont, which had
been his family's home for more than
100 years.
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is Nations Favor Principle
Which U. S. Refuses
for Itself.
SOVIET ASSASSINATION
SCHEME is DISCOVERED
Swiss Police Receive Letter Declar-
ing Russian Intended to Shoot
Litvinof and Others.
By the Associated press

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA, November lathe Pre-
paratory Disarmament Commission to-
day accepted the principle of limita-
ton of land war material by the
budgetary method, which the American
Government, through its representative,
Ambassador Hugh S. Gibson, has de-
clined to accept for itself.
The principle was embodied in a
resolution presented by viscount Cecil
Of Chelwood for Great Britain.
is Nations Vote Support.
Sixteen nations supported the resolu-
ton, including Canada, France and
Japan. Three nations opposed 1t, Rus
STA, Germany and italy. The United
States, Sweden, Turkey, Venezuela,
Bulgaria and China abstained from
voting.
The vote was taken q few minutes
after the commission had rejected the
Russian declaration that simultaneous
application of both the direct and
budgetary method was the only eff
fective means of limiting and reducing
land war material.
U. s. Opposes Russian Proposal.
The vote on the Russian resolution,
which In effect embodied some Of the
features Of 3 proposal of Ambassador
Gibson several days ago before the
commission, was votes for TO ~
against Its supporters were Russia,
italy, Germany, Turkey and Holland.
The United States voted against II.
I The German effort to commit the
commission to direct limitation, which
the United States advocates even above
a Joint scheme, resulted In tie vote
9 to 8, with seven abstentions.
Voting for direct limitations were the
United States, Germany, Canada, Italy
Holland, Turkey, Russia, Venezuela anc
Sweden. Against were France, Japan
Belgium, JiigosIavia, Poland, Finland
Persia, Rumania and Czechoslovakia-
Great Britain, Ireland. China, Spain
Greece, Norway and Bulgaria ahstained
Soviet Death Plot Discovered.
The Exchange Telegraph today said
that the Swiss police have been onserv.
ing great secrecy In connection with
plot discovered yesterday to assassinatt
members OF the Soviet delegation TO the
PREPARATORY Disarmament Commission
The agency said the conspiracy was
revealed through letter written ~
Russian and addressed to the Soviet
delegation and the secretary-general OF
the League Of Nations. !.
It was stated In this letter that II
was the intention Of q white Russian
to board the train as 1t was leaving
with the delegation for the frontier
and to shoot the members Of the party
including Maxim Litvinoff, Soviet
foreign Minister.
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STUDENT Is KILLED,
z HURT IN CRASH
William and Mary Sophomore Dies
as Car and Truck Collide
in williamsburg.
D. the Associatsd Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, November ~.
ALLEN Messer, 20. Of bloomfield, n. y,
sophomore at the College Of william
and Mary. was killed and two other
students were slightly injured In . eol-
lision between their car and q truck
near here early this morning.
The injured students are Lawrence
Emley. II, Of Atlantic City, sophomore.
and Sidney salvey Of Charlotte, vt, !
freshman.
Messer was killed instantly, silver
Of glass penetrating his brain.
An inquest was conducted By Or.
George Potts Of Providence Forge, re-
sulting in the exoneration Of the truck
driver, Lewis u Curling. A heavy tog
vas hslA responsible Tor the aepident
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U. S. FIRM ON DIRECT PLAN.
League Action on Budget Method Won't
Influence Stand.

Influence Stand.
BY the Associated Press.
Acceptance by the League Of Nations
Preparatory Disarmament Commission
of the principle of limitation Of land
war material by the budgetary method
win not influence United States opposi-
ton to such method, so far as its
being applied to the American services
Is concerned.
The acceptance was not unexpected
in official circles here, but no imme-
date comment was forthcoming.
AS q result Of conversations between
the American delegate, Ambassador
Hugh s. Gibson, and President Hoover
and Secretary Stimson before the ses-
sion opened, it was decided that the
United States would stand firm In its
opposition to the plan. Gibson has in
dicated, however, that the United
States has no objection to the other
nations applying this method to their
own forces. Likewise, the United
States has indicated its willingness for
direct limitation Of land war materials
IL the other nations make effective the
limitation Of materials through the
budgetary method.
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FLYER FLEES FROM CHILE

SANTIAGO, Chile, November Il Up.
1T was authoritatively learned here
today that Orville' De Larm, San Fran
cisco aviator, who was arrested In con-
nection with an abortive revolt against
the Chilean government in September,
escaped from detention quarters at
Conception on November ! and has
safely reached the cry Of Zapala,
Argentina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
JAZZ ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIES
LEWIS PRESTON HERE TO WE'D
New York Sportsman and Miss Eppes Halves, Daughter
of Senator, United at Noon.

identified individual had notified the
department the visitors were bringing
q brass band along. The brass band,
however, did not materialize.
The wedding took place at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Curtis at
noon, because Senator and Mrs. Halves
have not yet opened their Washington
residence.
The wedding party left later for New
York, whence Mr.. and Mrs. Pres
ton viii sail tonight for Africa. While
here the Visitors lBere ct the MaynOwers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
ENVOY GETS TAGLE REPORT.
Wounded Man in Cuba Not q. o.
Citizen, It Says.

Ambassador Orestes Ferrara Of Cuba
said last night he had received a mes
sage from the Cuban foreign office say
ing Arturo Tagle y Soria, who was
wounded in an encounter with Havana
police, was not an American citizen.
The telegram said Tagle had held sew
eral official posts in the Cuban govern
ment and, therefore, could not be an
American citizen.
Ambassador Ferrara said he had been
informed that President Machado con-
sidered the situation In Cuba TRANQUIL.
He said martial law was reSorted to In
the island republic as q preventive
measure against further student out
breaks.
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Business is Good
If you go after it. /"

The manager of a promi-
nent New York store has
used the above expression
in telling of recent increases
in his sales of up to $50
over this time last year.
He says to get business
you must deserve it by Civ
ing the public what it
wants in fashion, quality
and price-and with this
policy he has increased his
news paper advertising
around 2O96 and cut out
some other forms of less
profitable advertising.
Yesterdays Advertising
Gocal Display
Lines.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14

Man Who Stole Cotton Is Charged
With Petty Larceny.
SHAWNEE, Okla, November IA. up.
THE agricultural depression, q Potta-
watomie County farmer has discovered,
IS not without its redeeming features.
If cotton prices were normal, the
charge against Cap" johnson yester-
day would have been grand larceny.
AS 1t was, the amount of cotton he was
accused of stealing was worth less than
$40 on the market. So he went on
trial charged with petty larceny, pun
ishable only by jail sentence in event
of conviction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
BROOKIIART, BACKING FESS, SAYS
FEWER SENATORS DRINKING NOW
Predicts G. O. P. Split if Party Fails to Support the
Prohibition Law.

move. He said he believed there was
now less drinking being done among
members OF the Senate and asserted he
planned to initiate no special investiga-
ton Of recent disclosures Of the selling
Of liquor On Capitol Hin unless new
evidences were discovered.
Meamwhile, Senator Fe1n declined to
add % his statement advoc6king q firm
dry etand for the Republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14

Lewis Thompson Preston, wealthy
New York sportsman, arrived at Union
Station last night on q special train,
with his attendants, close personal
marriage at noon today to Miss Eppes
Halves, daughter Of Senator and Mrs.
Harry b. Halves.
Eight iiHnousines met the party, each
decorated IN the coiors of Mr.. PrestOn's
racing stable. A number Of motor
cycle policemen from the franc Bu-
rsAu also were On hand Der an ylza-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
BY the Associated Press.

81 don't believe many Senators are
drinking now" Senator Brookhart said
today. even some Of those who are
voting wet are drinking dry"
The dry from Iowa had Just lined
himself behind Senator Fess, chair
man Of the Republican National Conn
mittee, Ia predicting q split In the
Republican party If It failed to support
the prohibition issue.
Brookhart, Republican himself, said
be believed sFess was right, but added
be felt the was no danger 81 such q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
D. r. MOONEY DIES

ST. MARYS, Ohio. November IA up.
Daniel +. Mooney, IS, United States
Minister to Paraguay during the admin
istration Of President Wilson, died here
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-14
RED TAPE FORCING POVERTY
UPON RETIRED u. S. WORKERS
Thousands of Superannuated Employees In
Actual Want While Claims Are
Being Adjudicated.

Just outside fence of Government red there untold
hardship thousands retired
Administration
without
annutans
but still within stones throw the lying
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nothing on which to live since that
time.
According to the records Of the
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, administra-
tor Of veterans affairs, who also has
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Rsdlo Programs On Pas DIG
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According to Miss McNally, there Is
no mail delivery at her ONCE that does
not bring half q dozen pitiful tales Of
nuittes were tied up In the flood that
hit the Pension Once July /, have not
yet been adjudicated, and who have had
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SAVED BY DEPRESSION

Continued on Page 2, Column 3D.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
MARGNITA RETURNS
 FROM SITKA ROUTE.

Motorship Margnita, Capt. Severin Swanson, arrived in port from Sitka at 3;3O o'clock yesterday afternoon with the following passengers for Juneau:
 Leonard Bender from Chichagof; M. McKale and Eli Kanook, from Todd; Joe Beaudin from Killisnoon; Al Boblit, J. Minano and Mrs. P. Brown from Tenakee; Isabelle An derson from Hoonah; Bert Milton, Excursion Inlet; MT. and Mrs. Hen- ry Roden from Funter Bay.
 While at Sitka some of the Margnita's crew enjoyed a play, "The Wishing We'll" staged by the Sitka Public Schools. The enter tainment was excellent, according to Purser Bahrt.
 Teachers in the Sitka schools are E. J. Bath, superintendent; Miss Pearson, latin; Miss Cresap, Eng fish and commercial; Miss Lake first and second grades; Miss Smith third and fourth grades; Miss Kipp fifth and sixth grades; Miss Saw yer, seventh and eighth grades.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
.NORTHLAND LEAVES
 HERE FOR SEATTLE

The Northland, Capt. Leonard Williams, which arrived in port yesterday morning from the south sailed for Seattle at 5 pm. yester- day, after unloading freight and taking aboard fish here.
 She took 16 boxes of fresh hali- but and two boxes of salmon for San Juan, two boxes of salmon and IS of halibut for Melchior, Arm strong, Dessau and one tierce for the Juneau Cold Storage Con- pany.
 Passengers leaving were: Mrs M Jones and Mrs. George I. Clith- ero for Seattle; w. G. Strench, Mrs J. H. Staugaard. J. E. Johnson Jchn Chamberlin, Seth Paylor, and T. Clemins for Ketchikan; P. Pepin for Petersburg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

back that at times when I'd lie down I could hardly move myself. The first bottle of Sargon helped me. Six bottles built up my whole system. I can hardly satisfy my appetite, my digestion is perfect, l sleep like a tired boy and tackle my work with a vigor haven't felt before in years. Sargon was just what I needed all the time. Sargon Pills put my liver in n healthy, active condition and en- tirely overcalne my constipation. = Oscar J. Joly, 233l Jackson St., San Francisco
 Butler-M -Mauro Drug Co.,, Agents.
 ,-adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
 DISTRIBUTION

In the Probate Court for the Ter
 ritory of Alaska. First Division
 Sitka Precinct.
 Tn the Matter of the Estate of
 Alexander Pihl, Deceased.
 2 Notice is hereby given that Myrth Saryela, administratrix under the will of the estate of Alexander Pihh deceased, has rendered and filed in the above-styled court and presented for final settlement her final account as administratrix as aforesaid, and that Monday, the 30th day of June, l930, at two o'clock P. M. of said day, at the office of the above styled court at Sitka, Alaska, has been fixed and appointed as the time and place for the settlement of said account and hearing of said report and petition, at which time and place all per- sons interested in said estate may appear and file their objections, in writing, if any they have, to said account and petition.
 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said account is for final settle meft and the said estate is ready for distribution, and on settlement | of said final account the final dis tribution of said estate will oe immediately made.
 Dated at Sitka, Alaska, this 28th day of April, 1880, sS (SeaD R. w. DeARMOND,
 Probate Judge. First publication, May 6, 1880. Last publication, June 3. 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
AT THE HOTELS
.Gastineau

Gastineau
 Chet Johnson; Paul Otto, Seat tie; Joe Hill. Taku; Wendell Daw- son, Ketchikan: William Fromholz Ketchikan; Mrs. P. Brown; Pete Miller; Isabelle Anderson, Hoonah; Lewis Williams, Seattle; w. Der tram. Seattle;, s. E. Phillips, city
 A Alaskan .
 A. N. Boblin, Tenakee; F. Rinion Funter; Mike McKallick, Chicha- gof; Leonard Bender, Chichagof M. c. Clouse, city; Bert Hillman Hoonah; M. Mckinley, Hoonah; H Larson, Chatham
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
BOATS SELL FISH
 IN JUNEAU TODAY

Twelve thousand five hundred pounds of halibut were purchased here today from the Emma, Capt. Tom Ness, and the Ina J., Capt. 1 Andrew Hildre. New England purchased the catch of the former, 6,500 pounds, at 10 and CPS cents, while Marlyn paid 10 and 5.3O cents for 5000 pounds on the latter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
NE wENGLAND BUYS FISH

New England received 5000 pounds of king salmon this morning on the Alaskan. The fish were picked up from trollers near Cha than. This company also purchas- ed about 300 pounds of Dolly Var den trout, brought in from Taku. Harbor this. morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
''SARCON IS JUST
 WHAT I NEEDED'

T suffered with liver trouble that poisoned my whole system. I was extremely bilious, my color was vel low, and dizzy attacks kept me un, easy. My food disagreed with me and I had such pains across my
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
Marine News
-..'ss-f-fs.-le Steamer Movement:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

4 . Admiral Rogers in port and . sails for Seattle via Skagway . and Sitka at 8 tonight. Does . not return to Juneau. . Alaska due II tonight. Has ? . days mail. . SCHEDULED SAILINGS . Alameda scheduled to sail from . Seattle May 13, at g pm. . Admiral Evans scheduled to . sail from Seattle May IA, at . 10 am.
 . Yukon scheduled to sail from 0 Seattle May IT at g am. . Ncrthland scheduled to sail . from Seattle May 19 at g . p. m.
 Q Princess Louise scheduled to . sail from Vancouver May 19 . at g pm. . SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS . AIeutian scheduled southbound . about 10 am. tomorrow. . Admiral Watson due south . bound about May 16. . LOCAL SAILINGS
 . Malgnita scheduled to leave for Sitka and way ports at . 6 o'clock Thursday night
 America First leaves every
 Wednesday at 1 p. m- for
 Petersburg and Rake and . way ports
 . Amy leaves every Tuesday . and Friday for Taku River . point connections.
 . . . ee . . . . .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
A. L. LINDsLEY ARRIVES

The A. L. Lindsley, Capt. George Beck, Presbyterian Missionary boat of Hoonah, came to Juneau early this morning with two Indian chli- dreni who have been taken i'll with
 pneumonia. They were placed m the Government Hospital here. Rev. Beck will return to Hoonah to- morrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
WILSON BRINGS HERRING

The wilson, Capt. Martin Hoist, arrived in port during the weekend with 250 barrels of fresh herring for the Juneau Cold Storage Com pany. The fish were caught at Auke Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
THE EMPIRE
h the Medium

Through which the general public can always have It's wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M. r. Closing time fer display ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first in- sertion.
 Five cents for con hnuouS subsequent insertion. Count five average worde to the line.
 Minimum charge. 50 cents.
 -
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
WILLARD B. IN PORT

The Willard B., Capt. T. Karrbo, arrived in port this morning from the Libby, McNeill and Libby plant at Taku Harbor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

Cakes made to order. Layer cakes and sponge cakes speciality. The cakes with the flavor. Call Doug las 3o2 -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13
TIDES TOMORROW
HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., May 13. One hundred and seventy six thousand pounds of halibut were sold here Monday. American fish sold for and IA cents and Cana dian for 6 and 11.7 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

SEATTLE, May 13.-Three ves- sels sold 27,O00 pounds of halibut Monday for IA and 24A cents.
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pREssMAKrNa

Ladies s=;;.oring, alterations and remodeling. All sewing guaranteed. Mrs E.. M. Smith, 3rd and Seward. ~s --ady.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

FOR RENT4Three room furnished apartment. Bath, electric range. Telephone 138.
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Try the F1vc o'CTocK Dinner Specials at Mabry'C. -adv.
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ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

A business meeting of the Juneau Chapter No. ', Eastern Stars, will meet Tuesday evening at p. m Visiting members welcome.
 ,A1
 es a LILY BURFORD, Worthy Matron,
 0s FANNIE L. ROBINSON, adv. Secretary.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Desirable apartment in private home rooms, bath and pantry. Private entrance. Close in. Telephone 227.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

FOR RENT-From June 3rd to Oc- tober 3rd completely furnished steam heated apartment for couple. Telephone 1858.
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FOR RENT-Two-room steam heat
 ed apartment. Also one house.
 keeping apartment and one sleep
 ing room. Channel Apartments. Telephone 436. $
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Baby buggy-as good as new. Telephone 5401.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

FOR RENT-if..@>e room furnished apartments. Cliff Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

FOR RENT-Pianos, Radio Com binations, Photographs. expert piano tuning, photograph repair ing. Anderson Music Shoppe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-13

FOR RENT--our room furnished
 house. Telephone 2004.
The Washington times., 1930-07-01
ARNERA PROVES ABILITY IN GODFREY TEST-DEMPSEY
Joe BOeu VIII Return Sh0tstop When Injury Heals Declares Ma

is starting the commotion. Four
Of his IL home runs have been
gathered at the expense Of the
Athletics pitchers, who are telling
the world that Jolley will oe q
fine clubbing expert around whom
to build a team of thumpers.
His drives are the old-fashioned
kind and go straight as a bullet
once they are hit. There is a true
ring to his homers and pitchers
are beginning to fear him. When
the world raves about Berger, Of
the Braves, former Coast players
say that Jolley will make the fans
forget about him as soon as
Smead begins to do his stuff.
The Red SOx are the worst
aggregation of hitters In the
American League. They SIM
ply cannot get runs in clusters
like the other seven clubs.
Good pitching keeps them
from falling out Of the league.
But there is no stupid ball
played by that Boston band,
The Washington times., 1930-07-01
LABEL
/. AS PLAYER
AS BEST

Sink or swim Connie Mack is
determined to go down fighting
with the team that won the World
Series. The veteran boss Of the
AS was quite angry the other'day
because the report had been sent
out from Philadelphia that he had
benched Joe Boley so he could use
the flashy Eric McNair, who did
such superior work at third dur
ing the Western trip while Jimmy
Dykes was in the hospital. Says
Connie:
'BOIey will be back at short
as soon as his injured wrist is
right. He would be in playing
now only he cannot hold the
bat, his wrist having been hit
by a pitched ball in batting prac-
tice. BOley can throw all right
and field, but he can't grip the
bat"
The veteran shortstop of the AS
is not rated so highly by some
clockers, but the rival players,
umpires and others whose work
brings them in closer contact with
the Athletics shortStop than the
sideliners say he is the best in
the league. They regard him as
a smarter shortStop than KreSs Of
the Browns and a more steady
performer than Mark Koenig of
the Tigers, who. when he was
with the Yankees, was considered
by some to be faster and more
steady than Boley. His peg man.
ages to beat the runner to first.
and that is that.
Boley knows how to play a
ball. He is cool under fire,
doesn't buckle up when a C-ive
upon which the game might
hinge comes his way. He goes
after it, and as George Earnshaw
says, he saves the pitchers a lot
of worry.
There are two spots on the Chi.
cago team that are well filled.
The Washington times., 1930-07-01
as there is by Detroit. for In.

l., N Gnere ID Dy OetEOAbS 1Or II"
stance.
Koenig and Gehringer ought 10
be the keenest second-base paiR
in the loop, but they are not.
Dan MacFayden, who Is no won,
der at running the sacks, showed
this combine a thing or two the
other day at Boston. =
Koenig and Gehringer acted a.
spectators while MacFayden ran
the sacks. With the bespectacled
pitcher on first, Todt singled to
right and Mac rounded second as
if to go to third or take a chance
with Johnson's well-known arm,
MacFayden went like a shot
past second and the Detroit duet
looked at him III amazement. won-
dering If the schoolboy ace had
gone goofey to test the arm Of
Johnson. They turned theiH
backs on second and watched the
close play at third. Todt. dashed
for second. McManus, angry at
not getting the Red Sox pitcher,
started to hurl to second and
there was no one there to take
the throw.