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6U3.DAY OCTOm2l 10(K THE PITTSBURG PRESS BOSTORTS HftVE WORKED HARD TO LAND A PENNANT IN CITY OF BEANS OMPOSE NEftHLY ALL OF THEM FORMERLY WORKED IN THE OLD LEAGUE memWho BRIEF BIOGKftPHIES OF rlLL THE FLAYERS ON JIMMIE COLLINS' TEftM eza i off on American IT earn eristic the HEP in1 wllsR" Mil STAHL. LACHANCE. PARENT. FERRIS. DINEEN.

HUGHES. YOUNG. COLLINS. FREEMAN. WINTER.

DOUGHERTY. FARRELL. STAHL. O'BRIEN. CRIGER.

GIBSON. Drawn by Wallace Goldsmith, The Boston Herald's Expert. HCSH SKETCHES OF JIMMIE the Los Angeles club of the California T.eaftie. He easily led that league in batting, making; the record of leading two leagues in batting: within a year. He played in games, made 55 runs and 63 hits, besides stealing 14 bases.

His batting; percentage was .331, and next to him was Wilson the. San Franciscos, with .317. Manager Collins had had his eye upon was terrific, and the way he hit for doubles, triples and home runs was phenomenal. Cbarles A. Farrell.

Charles A. (Duke) Farrell. the genial and popular catcher, was born August 31, 18C, at Oakdale, and first played with amateur teams at Marlboro. Mass. His professional career began In 1887 with the Salem club of the New Eng of Illinois in 1R09.

He played left field the first year he was with that college, and the two years following he caught for the same college. His batting on the college team was noticed by all the managers of the country, and at th expiration of the college term this year President Killilea signed him for the American team. His batting while with Illinois this year such fine form that Pittsburg ft envixit eves upon and captured him to play thlr base for the season of 1S02. In 18113 he caught for the Senator! and in 104 for the New Yorks. and li 1KV with the where lie paye until signed bv the Boston Americana.

IN is considered one of the nicst depends bit and one of the best batting catchers ii the business land League as one of It catchers. In lss he was with the Chicago Nationals, where he remained for almost two seasons. In 1P90 he caught, for the Chicago team of the Players' League. In he signed with the Boston team of the American Association, where he was used as a general player, and when Joyce, the third baseman, was injured Farrell was assigned to that position and filled it In COLLINS' CHAMPIONS Dougherty for some time and induced him to the Boston American team. Brief Biographies of the Men Who Will Appear Here mn Against Clarke's Pirates During the Coming Week Last season was his first in fast, company, yet be stood sixth in the organization and led Boston, batting- for with a total of He made 12 doubles and 6 triples and stole 2) bases.

In 10H fames he 2 scored 78 runs. He is one of the fastest nc mm MM ITU men" to first in baseball, a remarkably successful adept in bunting, and all pitchers have a wholesome dread for him in other respects. BY JACOB C. MORSE, NO LAW OF NATURE CAN BE ABUSED WITHOUT ENTAILING A FEARFUL PENALTY. -7winie Mitor of the IloMnn Herald, with which -Tlut he plated th season ij' in bis release, together with those of Freeman and Barry, was purchased Hy th Boston Americans I.eagtt" team lat year.

He is not only a line manipulator of the -sphere, but an unusually good botsman for a pitcher, and has plaj-ed no small part in the success of the I'oston Americans this year. WEAK MEN! Charles Stabl. Charles S. Chick Stahl was on January V. 1873.

at Fort Wayne, Ind-and took his initial lessons in the mysteries of the national game as a pitcher. He pitched for In 1889 and and afterward for Fort Wayne. In 1303 he was with Kalamazoo, In 1894 with the Posinoke club of the Virginia League and in both of the above-named clubs he had a. great record as a pitcher and a batsman. In he was secured bv the Buffalo club jof trip Eaatern League, largely through the recommendation of Manager Murray, of Providence.

Frank Selee secured him for the Boston Nationals in JS97. He remained with that team until the formation of the American League, when he joined that team, together with Collins and Freeman. John K. Freemnn. John F.

(Buck Freeman was born In Calasaoua. on October 30, 1S71. and a catcher which led to his engagement with the Fort Wayne club of the Interstate League for the season of 1806. The Fort Wayne club was a farm for the Cleveland club, and at the close of that season this brilliant young player was transferred to the Forest city. With two such grand catchers as the veterans Zimmer and O'Connor to do regular duty.

It did net seem that Criger would get a chance, but his opportunity came and he soon showed that he classed with the best receivers, and in the past few years has shown himself to be the equal. If not the superior, of any catcher In the country. When the Boston Americans opened In Boston. Cfiger was one of the original members of the team. IVormood Gibson.

Norwood Gibson was born in Peoria, 111. March 11, 1877, and his first engagement was with the TJniversitv of Notre Dame, in that State. He pitched for that college for five years, and graduated in June. 1110. He signed with the Indianapolis team of the American League shortly after graduating, and afterward signed with Cincinnati.

i He did not get a trial while with Cincinnati, and went with Manning to Kansas City. He pitched for him part of 1000, and during 1901 and in 1002 he joined Tebeau's Kansas City team. He also pitched for Nichols' team last year, and his work with Nichols was very fast. came from Nicholas' team to the local American nine. While in college li also pitched around the summer resorts throughout New Tork.

Gforgc Winter. Gore L. Winter was born in New-Providence. April 27. 1S80.

flrrt played with the normal school of MU1-ersvflle and afterward went to Gettysburg- College, where he pitched and aved the outfield. He played with this college four years. His work in the box witr there Attracted the Collins, and In the middle of 1001 he lohied the local American tea H.s winter months are spent on a farm in Pennsylvania, and most of his spare time is spent in hunting. John O'Brien. John O'Brien, the excellent utility the team, who filled in so well wrn Stahl was injure Trov Y.

He played third base tor Rehester In 1S05. with Scranton in S. cvacuse '97-the year that club won the Fstern League pennant. Was also with that club In 'OS, with Washington in 00, T-nsas Cit" in W. back to Washington in 1001 and with Hugh Duffy in Milwaukee in 1902.

where his excellent hit-tTng and generat good ball playing induced president Killilea to sign him for the Boston club Garland Stahl. Garland Stahl was born in 111.. April 13. 1880. and his it fast company was with the Lnlversuj I Thomas Hughes was horn' 29 years ago In Chirtigo.

find first played with tne teams around that city. lie Joined the Omaha, team In and was connected with that organization until the fall of the same year, when became a member of the Cht-vgo National League team. His ahility to change pace, with his control of ball and curves, mde him a valuable roan while vuh that club, and he was placed in the front rank of the National League pitfhers. He lert thu Chicago tfam to join ti American Lt-tjue team in tb prin? pf mc. and was turned over to Boston 'the same, vear, as his arm was In poor1 shape.

Ho was unable to do himself last season, but hts work this been excellent, especially npainstjtle champion athletics. He is today efmsincred one oi the best pitchers in the ountry. consult before placing your CHse elrewhere. and learn all about mv New System Treatment for weak, diseased men, I especially Invite those who have been unsuccessfully treated elsewhete. My first thought is to discover the cause of your disease, my second Is to ascertain If a cure is possible, and If so.

the quickest and best method of curing you, and then to figure the lowest porslble pr'ce for you. Satisfactory arr nKnnt can also be made as to term I'uyments may be made by the call, week, month, as benefited, when cured. or deposit your money. I am well aware many men have grown skrptlc.nl beoauee they have paid out their hard-earned dollars and failed to be cured I have fiiKi.Min e-cnrltv on deposit for the legal protection of my patients. I ask you to run no risk, for I will cure you If I pronounce your case curable, and guarantee a cure.

Hence I am wuung to give security. Such se'-urifv was nver before offered by anyone. Every patient is legally protected ELECTRICITY properlv applied direct to the diseases or weakened parts, with the use of mv Vlwril Absorbent Pad for weak men acts like magic In building up an-1 strengthening organ weakened and wasted bv early dissipation, disease, etc. It makes young men strong and fully developed. It restores the vlgur of youth In middle-aged and old men.

This form of treatment acts band In hand with nature. By means of It I cured over ')' weak men last year, and over r.x of them had failed to receive a cure elsewhere. What I hnve done for others I can do for you. Are you less vigorous than you once were? Are you troubled with premature-ness? Do you notice a general decline of sexual strength at times? Do you have losses, drains, lame back, loss of energy, failing memory, stunted organs, loss'cf ambition, Do you have difficulty in concentrating your thoughts, a desire to shun society, feeling of despondency, If you have any. or all, of the above symptoms, there is not a day to lose before securing reliable treatment that will make a man of vou.

Don't forget that the above weaknesses cause more unhappiness, discontent, mor- suicides and divorces than all other diseases combined. Be warned in time. No disease remains at a standstill if neglected. MEN ABOUT TO MARRY should call for an examination first to see if they are fit or qualified for the marriage contract. Some disease maybe inour system that will wreck vour happiness forever.

If you are guilrv of some weakness caused bv secret vice don't try to cover it up by getting married. Marriage in this state only helps the disease to settle deeper in your system, ruining your health. If you are going to be married, first be a man. Vou owe this dutv to your future wife as well as to yourself. Call and have a friendly chat with me at once.

Everything confidential. I will prepare you for the duties and pleasures of life. apt. J. C'OllIna.

James Collins, managpr. captain and third of the America-' league champions 0f horn January lb. W.t, at Hi.fl'ir, and received his education joser i 8 College at his native pNee on severst teams during his days, hut his first professional paying was with the Buf-(jln club of the Kastem League lr tilling the position of shortstop. In the fall of 1M4 his release was purchased by the Boston Nationals. When the championship season of began Collins wi played In right field on the Boston team Jimmie Ban-non was sent to the bench.

Collins, however, did not come up to the standard as a batsman. and before the urn was far advanced he was replaced by Bannen. Shortly Afterward the Louisville club, whose team was badly hgan negotiations. for Collins' release. This wast granted with proviso, which was that the amount paid by the l.nuisvlHes was to le returned at a certain time by Boston if it wanted ColHns.

It was riot long before the officials of the Boston Nationals realized what a blunder they bad made when they allowed him to slip through their fingers without giving him a fair trial. After-joining the Louisvllles Collins played In the outfield until May 31. at when Preston, who was covering third base and made four errors, was shifted to center and Collins to third base. But on the following day Collins took up his position In the outfield and remained there until June in, at Philadelphia, where he was placed at third base for the three games of that series. On June 15 nt Brooklyn Collins began the pmo in right field and Kemmer et third base, but nt the beginning of the fourth inning Kemmer was pent to the bench and Collins was sent to third base and McCreery took Kerorucr's place, going to right field.

Thereafter, with a few exceptions, notably two games at Washington on September fi, when he played second base. Collins has played third base. His record wtth the Boston Nationals and Americans is so well known that any discussion on this point is superfluous. Shrewd observers of the Ktme consider Collins the equal, if not the superior, of any third baseman the game has ever produced. when a boy he played ball around the mines of that His work attracted the attention of the manager of the Washington team of the American Association, and in 18fU he started out as a pitcher.

The following year he played with Troy. N. and in 193 he joined the Haverhill team of the New England League, and while with that team led the league in batting, with a percentage of In the fall of 14 he joined the Toronto team, and played there three years and a part of 1MS, when Me went to Washington again. He played in Washington this time until 1X09. when he signed with the Boston National League team.

He joined the Americans as a charter member. He leads the country in hard hitting, and has made a wonderful record in this respect this season. I.nchanee. George La-Cbance is a native of Water-bury, where he learned to plav ball, and we the receiving- end of the famous Klobeda.nz-LaCh.ance- b3ttery that was fust lizard of In a gam- against the Boston Players' Leayue team at Nauga-tuek in the spring of In '1 this battery went to Portland of the New England league. The season of found LaCbance with the Wttkesburre team.

Hts release was purchafsed by Brooklyn in the fall' of 14. and) he remained as the first baseman of that club until the amalgamation of the Baltimore and Brook I vn clubs, when he wasl sent to Baltimore. Then Baltimore w(nt out, find was transferred ho the Cleveland club of the American league. LaCbince wmo to the Boston Americans eam from Cleveland In 50WETH THAT SHALL'HE ALSO RfAP Louis Crfajer. Louis Criger, the greatest catcher living, was born at Elkhart, In February 1S72.

In 193 he joined the Kalamazoo club of the Michigan State League, and soon made a reputation as FOB YOU FOR $5 THAN ANY OTHER DOCTOR FOB S25 anything: but a showy player, The great volume of my business as the leading Specialist of America In Men's Diseases enables me to make thl liberal offer, placing the wonderful New System Treatment within the reach of the poor as well as the rich. Don't let financial matters prevent you from securing the best treatment science and experience can suggest. MY NEW SYSTEM COMBINING ELECTRICITY WITH MY VIGORAL ABSORBENT PAD, IS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER USED. IT WILL PAY TO CALL AND INVESTIGATE ITS MERITS, IT WILL DO MORE FOR YOU IN 1 WEEK THAN ANY OTHER TREATMENT WILL IN 6. IT STRIKES DEEP AT THE SEAT OF THE DISEASE, GIVING QUICK AND LASTING RESULTS.

CALL! he is fx wonder in fielding bad throws and In! handling balls where a long reach is recnured, and Is sure on fly naiis. Ferrla. DISEASED MEN Any man afflicted with any special disease is earnestly requested to call and have consultation with me. 1 give you free a correct diagnosis of your disease, and guarantee to cure you if vou decide to take my treatment. My fees are always reasonable, and reach of all.

I do not quote you a fee of a few dollars to cure you. as vou well know that is an impossibility, as everv case, reouire different tutmuit htno alwavs a different fee. i "Hob K' Ferris first attracted attention VARICOCELE BLOOD POISON LOST VITALITY There are many cases ef Lest Vltal'ty due neither to disease nor dissipation, but which are caused bv a lowering of the liiicl- give you the best of service, and If you accept nty treatment I can guarantee while flaying at North Attlboro, where Managir Pop signed him for the Norwich team cf the. Connecticut lague. "While JpUying with Norwich the Providence feam of the Ka stern league bought hfra.

aind he was sold to Frovidence In iiut the Boston Americanr team scced4i fn capturing him for Boston. He is ore of the best fielding second basemen ir the country, and is wifhout doitt the fattest thrower in the league. you a cure quick'y ana permanently. I accept no case tnat cannot, cuie. Blood Poison I can remove this from your Have You nesa cares, dyspepsia, worrv, overwork, rj etc.

In these cases the reaseiess pursuit of wealth, the Intense competition for in- creased business has Induce.) an over- "1 II V. Unnatural losses, naYe lOU sores, or any swellings or inflamed conditions? Have vou losses at night? Do you tire easily at vour work? Then come to me. and I will tell you the cause and will show you a treatment that will restore your condition to a healthy- system, remove all sign? of it in 30 days. My Neutro-Vitalizing treatment is the only known specific that contains no minerals tha.t cures this disease. Come today and investigate the treatment.

1 Parent is of French-Canadian and was born November iKV, Biddeford. Me. lie learned to one and cure you or it forever. STRICTURE It is an abnormal growth of tissues narrowing one or more points of the Urethral Passage, sometimes causing a complete closure of the canal. It may be congenital or acquired.

If the latter it is usually due to some of the following causes: Strong injections, strains, blows and very frequently from the injudicious use of instruments, such as sounds, etc. The symptoms are: Painful micturition, burning sensation, and there is always more or less inflammation along the Urethral Canal, and this extends ir many cases on up into the Prostate Gland and Bladder, thus causing serious eomplira tioas, which many times result fatallv. By my system "of treatment the stricture tissue is absorbed. My treatment not onlv removes the diseased Stricture tissue, but also heals the indatned membranes. I CURE IT IH IS DAYS Denton T.

Young. Denton T. Young was born March 1867,, in tlilmore. Tuscarawas county, O. He played amateur ball at Fed Cloud.

filling different positions before Into the pitcher's box. His work In that section while pitching, attracted the minor league club managers, and in l.syn be received several offers, ftnally aocepttng engagement with the Canton club of the Tri-Stat Ijeagu. He took part in championship game lr of which hs pitched. Kefor the season was half over the Cleveland club obtained his release from the Canton club, and he finished the season with Cleveland, having taken part In IT g.ms. He was resigned for lV'l, and during thjt year pitche.i leases, rarikiug the most successful of th club's pitchers.

To his tine work Cleveland had to at-trilmt much of the su-oss of th team ciurtnp that year. In lvi'j effei'tive dt lit cry went jr tom ard enabling the Cleveland team to nnlsh first. He also did good work i'n-t Boston during the, serifs fr the possession of the tennants rt tho Nation, tl League and A merle Association. He stood with th- Cleveland team when thfv xif-rt to Sr. Louis, and pitched with the St.

I.ovns nine until xic hi c.cd the Boston While pitch'tiR for Canton against. McKees-pott on July 1T. he shut out th latter tn without hit. 1H men. Ho pitched a HUfnnirjr tl game with St, I.OUls in Jun V4.

when Vartco I Have You at Sanfcrd. 5fe where he re- Fred descer 1 "Crt. plav Sides, Is an enlarged worm-like condition of the veins, due to many causes. The principal ones are early follies, sexual excesses, strains, horseback and bicycle riding and disease. The enlarged veins being 1 filled with Impure and stagnant blood the nerves and muscles fail to receive their proper nourishment, hence either shrink or unduly expand with impure blood and diseased tissues, resembling or feeling like a bunch of earth worms.

Unless It be cured in time the victim will puffer from Lost Manhood, and thereby be unfitted for the duties and pleasures of life, with a risk as well of insanity. By my system of treatment the weakened, dilated veins are vitalized and strengthened, a normal circulation of blood is established in the System, and the sexual svsfm soon restored to its normal strength and v'gor. Don't marry until cured. I CURE IT IH 5 DAYS Is the most terrible of all Blood Diseases. If you have eruption on the skin, sores on any part of the body, in the mouth or on the tongue, bone pains, falling hair, or any of the early-symptoms of the disease, do not be deceived bv the fact that the disease progressed in a disguised form for a time, but secure reliable treatment and be cured before such symptoms as paralysis or Locomotor Ataxia, loss of voice or sight, cancerous growths, decayed bones, running sores, make their appearance, as the case when the Secondary and Tertiary stages of this loathsome disease are reached.

If you delay proper treatment too long you will become an object to be shunned like a lepr by even your dearest friends. Remember, "The sins of the father are visited upon the children, even unto tht third and fourth generations." By my treatment every symptom is overcome In a short time vr no pay. I CURE IT IN SO DAYS He soon developerl into a strong Have You some special and was wua- ew Haven or nnecticut State league in 'f7 and enlarged veins, weak-; ntss, debility, depressions of mind, lack of energy. dullness ou arising in the morn- or private malady that draft on the nerve vitality. inse c.i-.

are found among men of the energetic, ambitious type, occupying responsible positions and who accomplish a gteat Hat tinder a constant tension and strain, which eventuallv weakens the nerve force, nd brain exhaustion and eventual LOST VITALITY results. Thus yon will understand that if you suffer from tn disease that you dare not marry. ir you have taken that step that your position is a grave one unlfs you are CURED. Do not let false or mock modesty keep you from taking treatment. I treat men of all profenslons and trade for this terrible affliction, which tins filled our asylums and graveyards with its victims while yet In the prime of life.

I CURE IT IN 60 DAYS le with ITovldcr.ce. of the league in IS! and V- He Kaster oined Boston. John T. Brush then him. play for Mm last.

s4in. and lost tog? Come to me nnl P- let me explain to you i 3 5 why my treatment has vy cured thousands where -'yjSA all others bad failed, Vi 1W you feel embarrassed to speak to anyone about? Come to me, and I g'-iar-antee that no one will know, of your trouble, and will hold our deal-ing sacredly confidential. As yen value "cause rte taiiei.t to nve up to ms aettrri Bston cure you. or make no with cnarae. ston.

aj Pnient signed again with for a bi rlgure. He mw ranks ne best shortstor-s of the profes- nd is one of the best ever seen. shortstop ever convtined the case and dexterity, the batting tb.er ruri.r.iji5 abilities cf this In fae your health nd fu-ttire happiness, I ask yea to come and receive honorable treat-meet, and a cure I an aits vou under my I grace and Have You wVa yoviiisfcter. ness from anv cause. unfitting you for b'l- treatment.

Patrick 11. Hnacbery. CU FiEI ESM TO REMAIN CURED I Write us if unable I you 1 Tatri -k H. Dougherty, the Wtt fielder, at Boltvsr. town about 7i irom your sjsietn was only two scattering hjts were irad off Viis delivery for 1'2 consecutive lnriag.

Ycsing i a giant in siae and stands feet in height nnj, wUhs ab.ut J- Minds. miles treat- so. come to me ar, 1 i will vou of this bv mx tenth cf BufTaio, New York. His c- a-fcT rnt raIa -waaa vhh By Hy Wonderfully Successful Treatment, Combining ELECTRICITY with ABSORPTION. Canarf taigua, N.

the State Lague. to call. Our home treatment is complete and prepared for each individual case. All matters confidential. When writing, enclose stamp for reply.

Consultation and advice free. mnt. Teu win fee', the benfftt at once. My Neutro-Vitalising treatrVent goes to the seat of the ctsease, land builds up the entire vital system, Call to see me If possible. Write today for Question Blank if you cannot call.

Everything confidential. OUR GUARANTEE; YOU CAN PAY US WHEN CURED. P7 nrn ELECTRO ALDSE3 OR vjm. He prnyed with the strong Homejstead. la I-iOO.

with Bridgeport in lfl. Here i he blossomed forth as a pitcher, and ifi ITtt iad the beet percentage of victories and ed the Connecticut League in baHttig. He was also used in ti" outfield oa account of hia batting powers. ex-celitnt work attracted widespread attention, and Tei Sullivan, the agent of the Cincinnati (club. secured Doughertv's promise play with the Cincinnati clao.

AfteriTlayittt the East, Doughertv went the 1 pacific coast, ylaytns with Ot. William H. Dtneen. William H. Dineen was bern April 1S76, at Syracuse.

N. v. where he b4rnn playing ball at tituly age. During ibe summer of KC be- an offer I rem the Toronto club of thf leiiiiU. which be accepted, and en August I mu iv.s til si rh that team against the at Rochester.

In his relent as pu: chased bv ths- club cf the National League and Aav riean Association, MAMS? NEW YORK JEDIOAL Ik fee I 1 k.lWfSil Pefh Avenue, 70S (tip. m. Honrs 9 a. V-j-jJgs, 7 to S. Snadaya 10 to 13.

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