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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
NEW YEAR OPENING.
z. M. c. A. Plans for Big Reception
Tomorrow Afternoon.

Plans for making the New Year reception
at the new building Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, at 1876 G street north
west, the most elaborate one which the as
sociation has ever held are being made by
the committee in charge, and the arrange
ments are practically completed. The entire
building. only recently fully completed, will
be open to visitors from to Z o'clock In
the large front lobby all the guests will be
received. About $50 ladies have accented
the invitation to be in the receiving party
and prominent officials of the association
will aid in greeting the visitors No set
program viii be carried out during the
afternoon. There will be music during the
hours of the reception and refreshments will
be served in the large banquet room ON the
third floor. Visitors will be shown through
the building, that they may see Its scope
and equipment
The general committee in charge of the
arrangements for the reception includes the
members OF the social committee of the as
ISOLATION On that committee are Leonard
F. Garner, L. S. LaFetra, w. F. Woodward
Edward Tarring, W. b. Horne, James 10th.
rop, L. A. Delano. w. ]. Bowman, DR.. q. c.
Rice. j. ST. c. Hambly, H. A Seip. w. G.
Taber. John v. Baulsir, Ezra Gould and Ed
ward Kanes.
Mrs. Charles F. Nesbitt is the chairman
of the reception committee Mrs owen p
Kellar will have charge of the refreshments.
Miss Elizabeth Bobb is at the head of the
registration committee, and Miss Nav r.
Smith has the Craftsmanship of the invita-
ton committee. The wives of the members
of the board of directors will assist In re-
ceiving.
Invitations have been issued to about 2 OO0
members of the association and to about
100 friends of members, and the number
OF acceptances has been large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Valuable Setter Belonging to Mr..
Cation Found on Water Front.

About week ago Mr.. George T Cation
OF Alexandria called at the harbor police
precinct and reported to Lieutenant Sui
ton that he had lost two valuable hunting
ooss which had strayed away from the
Alexandria ferry wharf while he was wait
Ing for boat to take him to Alexandria
The dogs We're both settlers. and We're fine
hunting animals, and Mr.. Cation appealed
TO the lieutenant to aid him in finding
them. One of the dogs returned to the ferry
Whaf the afternoon 1t was lost and WAS
sent to Mr.. Cation, but no trace of the
other one could be found until yesterday
morning. when strange dog was seen run
hIhs ABOUT the street in front of the ferry
ana was recognized as the missing dog of
MT eaton by Gateman Sehoeni of the ferry
line. The animal was caught and sent
down to its owner at Alexandria The dog
II Is stated, had evidently been tied nm
somewhere as 1t had a piece of rope fas-
tened IN its collar. and as soon as it got
loose 1t returned to the ferry wharf. the
last place IL had seen it's matser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
FOR WATCH-NIGHT MEETING.
Plans of Members of Fraternal Order
of Jonadabs.

The final meeting of the special commit
tee to make arrangements for the watch
night service to be held tonight by the
Fraternal Sons of Jonadab at their hall,
9Th and CT streets northwest, was held
last night and arrangements were COM
pleted. Invitations have been extended es-
pecially to all ex-Jonadabs to again be-
come enrolled at the dawn of the new
year as a follower of Jonadab by joining
the new order in the renewal OF the pledge
of total abstinence. A number of we'll
known speakers in temperance circles have
signified their intention of addressing the
meeting The meeting will continue until
the dawn of the new year, a recess being
taken after the renewal of the pledge,
when supper and refreshments will be
served.
This order, which started only eight
months ago with a charter membership of
six, expects TO start in the new year with
one hundred members. The meeting Is for
men only. its object being the renewal of
the pledge OF total abstinence.
The executive committee has leased the
commodious hall, 910 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, and on each Thursday night
of the coming year the meeting will be
held. The following committees have the
affair In charge. Executive committee-R
John P. Keifer. F. j. Pearson. William
A. Hickey and JOS. Hodgson. Reception
eommittee-Thos. ]. Clark, chairman; John
r. Davis, Capt. John Shaw, William j.
Harris. Conrad Peters and Tucker Bar
Der. supper committee-William C. Berg
man, Thomas A. Taylor, Chauncy Baker
William Vermillion and George C. Boilers.
Entertainment committee-Samuel De Ned
rey. chairman; ]. c. Alvey, H. T. Saunders,
Thomas A. Smith and George Lewis Com
mittee on renewal of pledge-Oliver L.
Bell, chairman; Preston L. Snyder, Gerald
Martin, c. d. Harrison. ]. Willard Turner,
Elrving L. Sweetman, Don L. Griffith,
Oliver l. Mitchell and Albert Scrivener
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
STOLE SLEEPER's TROUSERS.
Thief Makes Free With Contents of
Oyster Schooner's Cabin.

Capt. w. N. Powell. master of the OYSTER
laden schooner George H. Bunker. lying at
the oyster wharf foot Of 18th street, reports
that some one unknown entered the cabin
OF his vessel Friday night and stole a
quantity of clothing, grip and some other
articles. in all valued at about SO. The
robbery occurred early in the night. be-
fore II o'clock, and while one of the crew
was asleep in the cabin. The thief was an
adept, and without disturbing the slumbers
or the man gathered the things together.
stuffed them in the grip and left When
ne left he took with him the shoes and
trousers the sleeping man had taken off
when he laid down in his berth. Capt
fowei says the only thing surprising him
Is the fact the thief did not take the gIeener
with him. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
ANAcosT1A AND VICINITY.
Holiday Festivities at Hospital for
Insane Brought to a Close.

The holiday season at the Government
Hospital for the Insane was brought to
close Friday evening. when the New Year
ball. an annual feature for the amusement
Of patients and employees al Ike, was held.
The hospital orchestra. led by Mr.. Joseph
Caldwell, furnished the music. The large
stage was banked with palms. ferns and
other plants. sent from the hospital green
houses. and three hundred multi-colored
electric lamps gIIttered among the cedar
trimmings with which the hall was effec-
lively decorated -Four arc lights hung over
all. Illuminating the main hall, while twen-
ty-six red lamps hung above the stage. The
dancing begun at 8 o'clock. when fully five
hundred persons were present, and was dis
Sweet Home" was played. The officials of
the institution provide this bail for New
Year eve entertainment, but the fact of this
day being Sunday prevented this from
being carried out this year.
The employees of the asylum held their
annual holiday dance Thursday evening III
the assembly hall. This affair is conducted
by the nurses and their colleagues each
year by permission of the authorities of the
institution. Dancing was kept up from
1:30 till IL 80 o'clock
An audience that taxed the capacity or
the Congress Heights Methodist Episcopal
Church assembled Thursday evening 10
witness the Christmas exercises OF the Sun
day school members The edifice was dec
GRATED with the seasons greenery, While
handsomely decorated Christmas tree was
in place on the platform. Mr.. George w
Fowler, the superintendent of the SUNDAY
school, directed the program, and Mr.. Dan
lei C.. Smithson of Anacostia led the sing
ing. Miss Emma Bender was the organist.
The members of the school taking Tart
were Mildred Anderson, Shirley Wright,
Molle Sanford, Herbert Mckay. Bertha
Bender, Walter Fowler, Agnes Magruder,
John Sanford Anna Harrison, Helen GUIDE,
Leon Joyce, Geneva Foot, Jennie Fowler,
Watson Sanford, Barbara Butterhsld,
Frank Proctor Rev. William l.. Orem, the
pastor, made an address. Santa Claus was
impersonated by Benson Mcdaniel, and
distributed gifts to the pastor the super
intendent, teachers and pupils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
ALLEN CAUGHT IN BALTIMORE
Wanted for Alleged Embezzlement of
S1O5 From Employer.

George Allen, who is under indictment
In this city for the alleged embezzIement of
Sluo or the funds of Isaac n. Cole, was
Drought here last night from Baltimore by
detective Hartigan and held to be turned
over TO the marshal His arrest was
brought about by information that was OBJ
tanned by Detectives Hartigan and Baur
ana Precinct Detective Vermillion of the
sixth precinct. Allen was found IN charge
OF the wood yard that is connected with the
Friendly Inn in Baltimore and was sur
prised when Detective Hartigan called upon
MIN yesterday afternoon with a Baltimore
officer and arrested him.
i m the man you're after" he admitted
but l didn't steal Mr. Coles money. 1
lost 1t and didn't like TO go back and say
So
Mr.. Cole. who lost the money, conducts
hotel at I'd and c streets northwest He
became acquainted with Allen at one OF the
local missions and made him clerk in his
hotel He proved himself a willing and
capable helper, and his employer was sur
prised when he failed to return to the hotel
after he had sent him to the bank to de-
post the S1O5 for him. Complaint of his
failure TO return was made to the police
Later an indictment alleging embezzlement
was returned and the prisoner viii prob
ably be committed to jail TO await trial as
soon as he is turned over 10 the marshal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Chesapeake s. Ohio Py

Schedule efective November 20, 1905.
Grains leave Pennsylvania StationD
2:3o pm. Daily-CHICAGo AND ST. LOUIS spE-
CfAL. Solid yestfbule, eleetric-lighted Dining
Car train TO Cincinnati. Reaches Cincinnati a
500 am, Louisville II 100 am, St. Louis $50
p.m Chicago, $3.50 pm. Pullman service to
Louisville Cincinnati, indianapolis. Chicago and
St. Louis Connection for Virginia Hot Springs.
Dining Car from Washington; meals a L. carte.
l1:10 pm Daily-F. F. v. Limited. Solid vsssi.
bule. electric lighted Dining Car train to Gin.
einnati. Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati, Lex
tngton and Louisville without change. Gem.
partment sleeper to Virginia Hot Springs daily
except Sunday. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago
and st. Louis. Dining serving meals Q Ia
Carte
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
office, 613 Pennsylvania avenue; 600 Fourteenth
street near +, and at the station. Telephone call
$3.50 for Pennsylvania T. Z. Cab Service.
ii. w. FULLER.
Telephone Main 1906 General Passenger Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
PALM LIMITED TRAIN.
Time to Be Reduced Between New
York and st, Augustine.

The Southern railway has just issued a
new booklet on Its Palm Limited train,
which Is to cut the time from New York to
st. Augustine down TO twenty-seven hours
The booklet is most artistic piece of rail-
way literature. The letter press is by VIM
z. Curtis. and contains a, mass of interest
ing facts about the places along the road,
much of it historical data that would be
hard to accumulate in any other form and
which would tend to enhance the pleasure
of trip over the line for the average
traveller.
The cover of the booklet is fine piece
of color work. while the book itself is Illus
trated with thirty dainty photographs of
southern scenery, including one view of an
ostrich farm. hotels and historic spots along
the route. The letter press and illustrations
are in black, but each page Is bordered with
ornamental designs in green, making the
whole a remarkably attractive souvenir of a
most entertaining Journey
Resolve to use Elk Grove Butter during 1906
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
L. JOkN Il. 4UGT IN ClTY.
Guest Of President Woodward Of the
z. II. O. A.

John r. Mott. leader OF the Christian
student movement Of the world, an orator
OF ability and the administrative head of
the College Young Mems Christion A.so-
Citations Of North America. is the guest Of
President Woodward and the Washington
Young Mems Christian Association. He
was entertained last night by the Yoke
Fellows and the Volunteer League at a
dinner In the association banquet room and
spoke upon 1.-THE Problems and Possibili-
ties of the Y. NJ. C. A. In Foreign Lands"
Inc acceptances for this dinner numbered
about LOO. Mr.. Mott will speak today at
the big meeting in Belasco Theater
Ihls Is Mr.. Motifs first visit to the Wash
ington association In two years He Is
graduate of Cornell He has recently is
sued new book on the general subject of
missions. entitled The Pastor and Mis-
sions''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Eastern Star Pleasure Club.

The Eastern Star Pleasure Club gave its
regular monthly dance for December at
Jennings Hall, Friday evening, December
20 Members OF three pleasure clubs were
present, besides large number or friends.
An elaborate dancing program was ar
ranged and the occasion proved a great
success. The officers of the club are; Mr.
Chas. Bentley, president; Mr.. H II. Walls
vice president; Miss Blanche Ridgley re-
cording secretary; Miss Mary Nalley, finan-
cial secretary; Mr.. s. Fl. Cation treasurer:
Mr.. Allen r. MeFadden, speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Have You Anything to SellP

You cannot do any better anywhere than
at Marcus Notes auction rooms, 426 9th n
W. Every article consigned to me Is sold bv
me personally and l study your interest as
much my own Estimates freely given
and results guaranteed. Advances made on
goods awaiting sale If wanted-no charges;
store goods at reasonable rates and advance
money on same without any charge what
ever A postal or phone message from you
will bring our wagons to your door. Phone
Main 5171.
Regular sales every Thursday Special
sales when necessary. de23, eod-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Death of Amelia Jones.

Mrs Amelia Jones. colored, forty-five
years old. died suddenly about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at her home, 222 Flor
ida avenue northwest. She had been com
planning and was taken sick on the street.
Sadie Johnson of 21S Florida avenue met
her on the street and assisted her home
when she complained that she felt iii.
ABOUT twenty minutes after she reached
her home she died. Coroner hewitt was
Summoned to the house. He viewed the re-
mains and gave.a certificate of death from
natural cause&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Bethlehem Chapter Installs Officers.

11Ct1H@O3AC11H OA4tt JOC4 AIISIt1Ib OIuCtIS.
At the stated meeting of Bethlehem Chap
ter. No. I, Order Eastern Star. held Tues
day evening. the Goth instant the follow
Ing officers were installed by the retiring
worthy matron, Mrs. Caroline ]. Wood
Worthy matron. Mrs. Louise Boulder; wor-
thy patron, Mr.. ]. Eldridge Burns; assist
ant rnatron, Mrs. Katherine Glenn: secre-
tary, Mrs. Jennie A. Meyer tenth term) :
treasurer. Mrs. Mary Z. Hussey (tenth
term); conductor, Mrs. Carrie l.. Kidd; as
sistant conductor, Mrs. Agnes s. Burnett
chaplain. Mrs. Lulu Boulder; marshal Mrs
Lizzie X. Webb; organist, Mrs Bessie N
Wild; Adah. Mrs. Mamie l. Armstrong
Ruth. Miss Ethel L. Tompkins; Esther
Mrs. Georgia Brooks; Martha, Mrs. Eliza
beth +. Felt; Electa, Miss Edna Turner
warder, Miss Ella NJ Lamb; sentinel, Mr.
George Y. Hansen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Seaboard Airline Railway,
TICKET OFFICE. la2I PENNA. AWE

TICKET OFFICE, la2l PESNA. AVE.
Savannah. jacksonville. Tampa, Atlanta. Birming-
ham, Mobile, Pensacola and New Orleans.
1870 An DAILY - Seaboard Mall - Through
Pullman Sleeper to Jacksonville, Fla. connecting
at Hamlet with Pullman sleeper to Birmingham.
Cafe dining car Washington to Hamlet. N. O.
625 m. pAILY=Seatoard Express-solid train
TO Jacksonville and Tampa with Pnhman sleepers
Through sleeper to Atlanta and Birnirghsln. CATO
dining car Washington % Richmond. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
CITY ITEMS.
The Finest Homemade Pies.

When you feel like having an especially
good dessert for luncheon or dinner Just or
der Holmes genuine homemade Pies. The
best and most delicious pastry that can be
made. Generous filings of home prepared
good things-mfnce, pumpkin and other fav-
orite kinds, zoe. Holmes Bakery. LIST and
E SITS, phones E. 144O and l441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Happy New Year-aolden & co.-Advt.

A collision occurred between two vehicles
near 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest yesterday afternoon one of
them, a Aearse, belonging to Augustus
Burgdorf. and the other, a carriage, the
property of James F. Shea. The latter's
vehicle was damaged. but nobody was In
jured. S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Choice Potatoes, soc. BusheI:

Star of the East Flour, $3.50 bbl.; 81. 40
4 Dbl. SIX: Old Time. $500 bbl.; 81 25 Il Dbl.
SIX; Gran. Sugar. 41ac.; 1 lb. 50c Tea S9c.
cans Sugar Corn. 25c.; 3 cans Elk. Slfted
Peas, 25c.; Glib. Jars Preserves. 49c.
Mackerel. &C.; Butter, 25c.; Eggs, 25c; Lara,
10c.; lbs Buckwheat, CSC; Hominy, &c.
qt.: Navy Beans. 71ac. Qt.; Large Pickles,
lie. doz.; Matches 1Oc. doz J. T. ID.
Pyles stores. including 94S La. ave-
de2S-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE CO.
s1EAMER HARRY RANDALL. MONDAYS AID
Including Port Tobacco creek. Maddox creek,
W5comieo river and Nomini creek landings. WED.
NESDAY at 4 p.m.. for river landings, Including
Landings on the Wicomico river. Nomini and lower
0Bchodoc creeks.
Returning, steamer arrives In Washington Tues.
day and Sunday afternoons and early Friday
morning.
Steamer for GLYMoNT and intermediate land.
fugS at Am daily except Sunday; returning
about Pm, uolb-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

An alarm of fire was sounded from box
65e about 4:30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
for the purpose of summoning the fire de-
partment TO the home Of John Brice, 1905
3 street northeast. The fire started from
some unknown cause and did about $50
damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Our Purified Milk and Cream

makes the most healthful eggnog. Order
your New Year supply from the Standard
Dairy and Ice Company, 1893 18th ST. Tele-
phone North lS3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Baltimore and Return, S1.S5.

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal Limit
ed. Hourly service week days.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
APPEALS FOR AID.
Sum of $25, 900 Needed for Associated
Charities and Citizens Relief Work.

With the annual reports mailed Friday by
the Associated Charities and the Citizens
Relief Association. urgent appeals for
financial contributions have been sent to
all who subscribed to these organizations
last year and to some other persons as
well. The appeals state that the treasures
of the two organizations must now be re-
plenished for the year" and that small as
we'll as large donations will be appreciated.
1t is stated that about fifteen thousand
dollars must be raised for the Associated
Charities and about ten thousand for the
Citizens Relief Association before March.
1908.
John Joy Edison, treasurer Of the Asso-
ciated Charities. acknowledges, on behalf
of the board of managers, the receipt of the
following generous contributions which
have been sent either to 81 G street or TO
Mr.. Edson's private Office at 9th and F
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co,

Winter Schedule, IN eject December q, 1905.
Steamer will leave Washdngton every Thursday
at pm. for Baltimore and River Landings ar
riving in Baltimore early Saturday morning.
Returning, will leave Baltimore, Pier No. o.
and psv.r Tsrd,no ar,an u sot
Thursday morning.
All freight must be prepaid. Accommodations
for passengers unsurpassed,
7. MURDOCH. STEPHENSON & BRO,
g. 2. and I. Agent. Agents, It'll st. wharf.
de27-tf.15 Telephone Main Ia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Scarlet fever and typhoid fever, as well as
all other germs, are destroyed by the pro-
cess employed by the Standard Dairy and
Ice Company. Their milk, cream and ice
cream are in no way cooked, nor are the
nutritious properties in any way impaired
standard Dairy and Ice Company 1888 18th
st. NV. Telephone North 1S3 de3O-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Cornbread, Virginia Style, Gayoso
Inn, Si4 st. NV. Home cooking-like
mothers II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Sewing Machine Specials.
New Home, $500; High Arm Singer,
5000; Standard, $500; New Drophea
singer, $3.50. Cali or drop a postal to
Funk's Agency 1904 18th ST. NV de3O-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
LOCAL MENTION.

Funk's Sewing Machine Agency.
THE home of bargains Call and let US
prove IT. 1904 7th ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Narcissus, 35c. per dozen, at Kramer's. $40
F street. de2g-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

A Resolution for Business Men.
Have Byron S. Adams do your printing IN
surpassed service, fairest prices, 40 lin ct
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Flowers for New Year Greetings.
Artistic arrangement. Shaffer, 14th and 1.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Start the New Year at The Drillery;
famous for shorthand. HOO n. Y. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Southern Charity Ball, January 16
New Willard U. s. Marine Band. deI9-13t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Be particular. order Elk Grove Butter
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
Flowers for Recentions.
RECEIVERS LOST DOG.

Trust GUIDE to fill any order to your a
solute satisfaction. 1914 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Resolve to use Elk Grove Butter during 1905.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

Every one praises Elk Grove Butter
Advertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-10
BASEBALL BRIEFS.
Corners, New shortstop.

Manager William Corners OF Bloom
ingtOn, has announced the signing of
Fred Bachman for shortstop. The new
man halls from Portage, Wis. and was
recommended by Roxy Walters. The
latter has seen Backman play and says
that he is one Of the fastest in the
Independent ranks of that state. Wis
consin has had great reputation for
developing ball players ana many of
the stars of the Dvcatur team were
developed up there II Bacfman
proves Is fast as Waters and others
Who came II the Thrve-Eyc from Wis
cGnsin Bloomington will be III luck.
The signing OF BackmaI practically
cOmpls .-S to team. although there IS
4 little uncertainty about first base.
Manager Corners has received 4 letter
from Powell, the Ohioan. stating that
he has received 4 number OF offers
since accepting his terms. all of which
give him more money than he was
promised by Bloomington. As a result
he has been slow sending back his
signed contract Manager Corners re
piled to him that if he proved to be
fast enough for the ThreeEye that he
need not worry about salary. He
would be paid more than promised If
his speed warranted. This viii prob
ably satisfy him. Manager Corners
has also received word that Kruger.
last seasons shortstop. has just been
married and has gone to housekeeping
in Pittsburg His marriage doubtless
inspired his demand for $3.50 monthly
salary. As he did not receive the mon
ey he will probable give up the dia-
mond this year.