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The Washington times., 1906-05-26
WESTERN TAKES GOOD
GAME FROM CENTRAL

In the most exciting game OF the High
School series. the Red and White Of
Western triumphed over the Dark Blue
and White OF Central yesterday after
noon at Van Ness Park, when, before
large crowd. the boys from across the
creek defeated the o streeters by II 10
10. This IS the first game Central has
lost IN two years
Central failed 10 reach first in the
opening session. but Western. quick 20
ta1e advantage OF timely hits. costly
erors, and several raw deals by the
umpire. push six runs over the count
ing block. before tho HspirantS for
championship hOnors could get n pin in
the balloon and descend 10 terra frma.
For two innings neither side scored,
Worthington. by superb pitching. hold
Ing his opponents safe at alb times,
on the other hand. Willis. who hFr
taken oysters place on the rubber got
himself into ell kinds OF holes. only
to pull himself out IN halr-raising fin
ishes.
Then. again. In the hfth and sixth.
W Nestern got three and two. respective
". on misplays. and more close deals
by Mister JmD. Il was not until the
sixth that the CentTalites crossed the
plate Tho former Fastener got home
on miX-up OF the West Endcrs' in
Tielders. but although there We're men on
bases after that the side was retired
without another run.
The seventh inning was a comedy OF
errors for Western. and during this ses-
sion Central showed her real form. and
bid fair 10 finish IN true Central STYLE
Hunter started on with a slashing two
bagger, and after the dust had settled
and Captain Michaers henchmen had
nneLy managed 10 NOW three down. Il
was found that last years champs had
counted eight times. bringing the score
TO II to 8.
Western was blanked IN their half
or the ninth. and Michael, who had
taken Worthin gton's place was a little
Wild ana Central got one man across
early In the inning. but that was the
end. for. with the bases loaded. ard a
mai objectionable decision by COllinOwer
Michael got down 20 business. and. by
masterful work kept his rivals from
getting the necessary hit Central
plays Technical next Friday If the
FORMER wins. the two VIII be tied for
nrst honors. and another game viii be
played between the same two teams
The score.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
NEW ATTRACTIONS
AT COLONIAL BEACH

Captain Randall. president Of the
Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company. IS now having built AT the re-
sort a fine building for bowling alleys
pool and billiard parlOrs, and two large
rooms that viii be devoted 70 amJse-
ment features. Colonial Beach viii this
summer be lighted 10y electricity from
end TO end and the new boardwalk
viii have a number Of new attractions
on II. The fishing and grabbing are eN-
cellent. The first trip 70 the Beach
will be made by the St Johns on the
evening Of May .. al 5:45 =. m, and
again on Nay 80 she Will leave here at
s ;45 H. m. Returning, the steamer Will
leave the Beach at 2. m, and VIII ar
rive at home about 10 =. m
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

mittsd their participation in this traffic
were unblushing IN their efrrontery-
They did not take the trouble 20 defend
the practice
Protected by License.
That they had license from the Dis
trict seemed to them TO cover every de-
mand OF the situation and atone for any
offense they desired to commit. As a mat
ter OF fact. tho total lack OF supervis-
ion OF these places has combined with
their inherent possibilities Of evil TO
produce the condition that now prevails.
The District authorities have been pow
erlegs to act.
No records are kept by most OF the
agencies and there IS nothing on file in
their offices 10 show where servants
have been sent or what character OF
servants have been furnished employ
ers. The requirements OF references Were
found TO be a rarity. Applicants for
employment are required 10 pay a fee
for registration and IN many cases no
service Is rendered IN return The pro-
prietOrS OF some OF the agencies operate
lodging houses IN connection with them.
where young women are housed while
they are looking tor work
The employment agency bill reported
-
Representative Taylor Of Ohio and has
been given the approval. save one minor
particular. OF the Board OF District
Commissioners. It IS believed by many
the bill VIII remedy most of the evils
that now exist, or at any rate will AFFORD
a basis for future investigation and sug-
gest needed means OF dealing with the
problem.
At one OF the agencies Mrs. Dent Up
peared IN the character OF the DTOprie-
tor OF a disorderly house. seeking re-
cruits for that business The Office IS
IN the business section. on the first floor
OF an old brick house. The manager
OF the place IS colored. and has a color
ed assistant
Asked II his agency could furnish girls
for disOrderly houses, this man jumped
eagerly at the prospect or pront the
suggestion held out He told Mrs Dent
that such houses paid an annual fee OF
$50. for which consideration he agreed
TO supply such girls as were needed.
want both white and cOlOred." said this
man. to the Investigator. We do this
business right along. and II is nothing
new for US. No one can stop us. be-
cause we have a license. but we keep IL
quiet. When we send girls 20 di5OTdeTly
houses IL does not go on our books. but
no one in Washington bothers where
help IS sent
IN many other places like information
was secured. There was scarcely any
effort 10 keep the conduct OF the in
famous business quiet.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
EVILS REVEALED
Plan for Correction Now
Before Congress.
RESULT OF INVESTIGATION
Bill Favorably Reported in House If
Adopted Will Throw Safeguard
Around Applicants.
RESULT OF INVESTIGATION
Requirements of the BIZ

Application for license must be
made, and the Commissioners are
authorized TO reject it on vari-t
,0us grounds.
Application must be accom-
panied by a bond for $1,000, con-
ditioned npon the licensees OBJ
hservance of the laws.
No agency can be conducted in
rooms used for living rooms, or
IN q building where intoxicating
liquors arersold.
Agenciesmust keep a complete
register and require references
OF applicants for employment.
Fees not earned must be re-
turned
Efforts to induce an employe
to leave his present employment
are prohibited.
The sending of any female to
any disorderly house or house
kept for immoral purposes is
prohibited, whatever the capacity
in which the female is sent.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

Edward Wyman bought the check for
Sl-5O When he looked at the face Of
II he hustled out to find another pur-
chaser. who bobbed up in the person
OF J. W. Darst. an obliging young man
who handed Mr.. Wyman 50 for the
check.
The next bidder was ]. Wallace Bren-
nen, who bought II for the small sum of
one cent. Mr.. Brennan sold IL 10 Sig
mund Baehr for Is cents John G
Knapp thought so well OF II that he
gave $l1 for Il. and a few minutes later
sold Il 10 Marion s. Fuqua for Sl3.
The next buyers were Leo w. Bag
gott and John Hoffman. each of whom
got the check for 10 cents. DR. 7. G..
Paugh raised the limit 10 cents and Joe
J. Walsh went him ceurs better.
When Mr.. Walsh locked at the face
of the check he found IL was worth
just cents He took Il back 70 Mr..
Carter. who has been exhibiting IL as a
joke on his friends. who tri-S 10 get
something for nothing.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
NEW STEAMER QUEEN ANNE
BEGINS TRIPS WEDNESDAY

The new steamer Queen Anne. which
Capt K. = Randall recently purchased
from the Queen Anne Railway Com
pany. at Baltimore. for excursion service
on the Potomac. VIII make her first trips
between this city and River View. Wed
nesdGy next. Decoration Day. when the
excursion season at that popular re-
sort Will be iuaugurated for the summer
season. The Queen Anne. IS q handsome
side-whSel irou-hulled steamer, and was
built az BaLmOre for the Chesapeake
bay service. IN 1900. She IS over go feet
long. and IS beautifully fitted out for
excursion work She has a speed Of
about sixteen miles an hour. and can
easily make the run 10 the View in
fOrTy-fve minutes. She viii carry
about 1.SUJ passengers, without crowd
Ing
Next Wednesday she viii make these
trips 10 River View. leaving the River
View line pier here at 10 a. m. 2:I5 ..
m and 6:45 . m The return trips,
from the View. viii be made at IL h.
.. s. and 1890 p. ~. Since the close
OF the last excursion season many
changes have been made IN the attrac-
tiOns at River View, that will add
greatly to the pleasure OF those visiting
the resort
Y. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, Ora 9th St.
All anthracite coal. summer prices.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
ATLANTlCS WIN FROM
NATIONAL ATHLETICS

In a hill climbing contest IN which the
losers made a mighty squirt for first
hOnOrs at the finish, the Aslantics de-
feated the National club yesterday even
ing on the Thirteenth and d street
grounds by Z 70 5.
The big crowd the majority Of whom
were Nationalites. rooted themselves
hoarse when II looked as II the tall
enders were coming strong for the game.
When the Nationals came in for their
half of the seventh the AtlantfCs were
i've counts TO the good, but @ determined
though vain effort was made to over
come the lead. The score:
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
7WO Cent Check Sells
for Thirteen Dollars
Sent, Like an Endless Chain. the Rounds of
Ten Large St. Louis Offices, 1t Passes
Around sight Unseen"

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. May 26.-An endless
chain check. written and used for pure
~ speculative purposes, has just COM
pleted q round Of ten large ST. Louis
offices.
Each person who handled it bought it
'sight unseen the way boys trade
pocketknives, and each pledged himself
TO sell It to someone else on the same
terms.
The game began two weeks ago. when
John s. Carter, Of the McNair Harris
Realty Company. took the piece OF pa
per from his pocket and said tc some
friends;
''I have q check here drawn on the
National Bank of Commerce. I viii
sell II to the first bidder. How much
IS offered? The buyer must promise
TO sell 1t on the same terms az soon as
possible. Wen start 1t around and see
hG- long it will keep gong"
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
WAR HERO
HELD AS DESERTER
Soldier Who Helped Resc1c General
LawtOn's Body in Columbus
GuaTdhouse.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 2s-Private
William Britton. one ~ H. -. - -
who faced a rain OF bullets in the bs1tIe
or san Meteo, Luzon. in December Isoa
allq suSsSQuently brought on the dead
Dooy or General LawJon. Is confnsd n
the guarohouse OF the United S+s,ss
barracks, awaiting trial for dese~ffo-9
while serving IN the Philippines ia tine
OF war. N---S
BrTton enjoyed over four year, ~
freedom before he was recently arrest
ed in Lima He was a sergeant OF csE-si
p at the time OF his desertion.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
MRS. DYERS' MAY BALL
AN ARTISTIC SUCCESS

The annual May ball Of Mrs. Flora c
DyeT's class was held last night IN the
dancing academy, 1517 r street north
west Friends OF the little dancers filed
the hall and throughout tho long pro-
gram OF difficult numbers the applause
was continuous.
Miss Mary Duffey. in a fetching Scotch
costume. led the Highland fling and cap
tured the hearts Of everybody by her
attractive presence and 1ine work. The
japanese dance was particularly pretty
and each number was not only arranged
artisticaly but was executed with skill
by the class of little ones.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
EXPRESS TRAIN DETAILED
ON NEW YORK CENTRAL

SCHENECTADY y. Y. May 3s.-Ex-
press train No. IS. on the New YORK Cen
tral railroad, was derailed at Hoff-
mans at 2-30 this morning. Eight eX-
press and baggage cars jumped the
rails, blocking traffic in such a manner
that All trains are now being sent over
the detour. Six horses in one OF the
derailed cars we're killed and an express
messenger was slightly injured
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
LAD WHO FELL FROM WHEEL
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION

Physicians at the Emergency Hospital
stated today that Dewitt Terry, the lad
who fell from his bicycle near Ninth
and x streets northwest, when he col
lided with a colored man, who was
crossing that thoToughfare was IA q
serious condition
The boy. who lives at 1O19 Eighth
street northwest, is said 10 be suffering
from severe fracture OF the skull and
a painful laceration Of the scalp.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
School Bill Indorsed.

Tne association indorsed the bill now
before Congress providing q smoke law
for the District OF Columbia, but sug-
gested that citizens be not prosecuted
under the act until January. 1905. 20 give
them time 10 procure smoke consumers.
A communication from the play
grounds committee. soliciting the aid Of
the association. was approved and the
Commissioners school bin leaving the
appointment Of members OF the Board
OF Education 10 them was approved.
Last nights meeting OF the association
was the last until October
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

First base on baIls-On Willis. s.. on
Worthington. 4; OF Michael. {; cs Oyster. l.
Innings pitched-By Wcrthlngtoa. G C2-8: by
Nj chael, 21-S. by Oyster 4. by Wills, 7
Struck Out-By WorthIngton. :. by wills. g.
BY Michael. l. Home un-V-OrthinEton.
Ihree-bGse hit-kemp. TNxo-bass hirs-Mich-
ael. z: Hunter, 2. Macdonald, Kemp, Cranp-
ton and Waters. Stolen bases-AsCulth II
Wills. Oyster. 3 Willis. Kemp. Farrlngton
= Double plaTs-Farrlngt0n 20 Radf0rd;
Evans 70 H Willis 10 Macdonald. lit by
pitcher-By S Willis. 2 Passed baIIs-ReIhi
?; Radford, J. Cmpire-Mr. Collifower. Time
Of Eame-2 hours and = minutes
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

First base by errors-Atlantics. 81 Nation
ais. !. Left on bases-Atlantics. 3; Ma
tiOnals, l. First base on balls-Off Walker.
:; of Handstoe !. Home runs-Conway and
Mccormick Thl1e-base hits-A. HandibOe
and Mccarthy. TWo-base hit-MCrland.
Sacrifice hits-A- HandibOe, Krahling, and
Myers. Stolen base-HOfrman- Double plays
DTaeger 10 Hoffman 10 Hunter; Kr0hling to
Mccormick to Jenkins. Hit By pitcher-By
HandIb0e / Wild pitch-WaIker. Umpire
T. HandIboe. Time OF game hour and %
minutes.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
$3.50 Memorial Day Excursion $3.50

to Old Point Comfort Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and Virginia Beach via superb
Norfolk & Washington steamers Round
grip tickets, $3.50, on sale May -, limited
May 90. Apply General Ticket once, 100
I4th St. Colorado bldg Phone E90-
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
EVERYBODY
TESTIFIES
Nothing But Praises For
ELIXIR BABEK

The Great Preventative Against
Typhoid Fever and Positive Cure for
Chills, Fever. Ague. Loss OF Appetite,
Biliousness, Dyspeptic Disorders. Head
aches, Pains in the Back. Side or Limbs.
is highly endorsed by physicians, nurses
npd thousands Of users Malaria makes
you weak. Babek makes you strong.
Insist on Babek Beware OF substitutes
For sale at all druggists. SOC per bot
tie.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
There Is 40 SAFE Srorage

For household effects than that afforded
by the hreproof warehouses of Union
Trust Co. Reasonable rates. Office. 1914 F.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

Think of c. & S. Velvet Kind
the pure cream Ice Cream. At druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

c. g. S. Ice Cream UnmatehabIe in
quality-a popular dessert. Serve it.
Druggists
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
WASHINGTON
CITIZENS PROTEST
Question Authority for
Freight Yard Extension.
OTHER NUlSANCES DEBATED
Association Discusses Dust on Mary
land Avenue and Want Eighth
Street Repaved.

Corporate interests versus the rights
OF the people was again the subject OF
discussion at the meeting Of the South
Washington Citizens Association IN
Grace Parish Hall last night. The cause
OF the debate was motion offered by
r H. johnson demanding that the Com
rnissioners be interviewed and their au-
thority determined for their action IN
allowing the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company 10 build abutments for the new
freight depots on Maryland avenue.
Four-and-a-Half and Sixth streets out
side or the building line
Yard Is Objectionable.
The citizens say that the mere exist
ence Of the yards IS Objectionable and
that the intrusion OF the walls on the
pavements Is unbearable. and they want
20 know by what authority the Com
missiouers granted this privilege 20 the
corporation. The motion was adopted
and will be sent to the Commissioners
today.
The citizens also took opportunity 70
complain Of the dust nuisance on Mary
land avenue, where they claim that at
present II IS more than i've inches thick.
They affirm that the distasteful condi-
tiOn is the result OF the passing OF
thousands of brick wagons over the
streets daily and say that unless q law
IS passed compelling the drivers 20 take
some other route the nuisance VIII never
be abated.
A request was forwarded 20 the Com
InissiOners asking that Eighth street
SSSa0 II and Water streets be graded
and put into condition for traffic The
motion was introduced by a II Stew
ensOu.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
New Men in Singles.

IN the single sculi5 two new aspirunts
have appesTed and show decided form
in their We. These are II C DAVIS
and Tom German. the latter formerly
OF Albany, and son OF the great oars
man who stroked tho old Bivouacs 10
victory over IN London and Dublin row.
Ing clubs and tNgenty-One other United
States and Canadian crews q number OF
years ago.
The bulk Of the coaching this year VIII
fall on c. A. HecoI. who has for
number OF years been associated more
or less prominently with aquatic sports
in the District.
It Is the plan OF the officers OF the
club 10 hold series Of preliminary re-
gattas between the time they have
chosen their representatives and when
the big AFFAIR comes or. These VIII be
open 10 all Washington boat clubs and
viii DO much 20 increase the chances or
NEashfngtonians who are entered IN the
regatta More than this Il VIII tend 70
Increase interest in this branch OF
sport, which generally speaking, IS not
appreciated by a majority Of residents
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
POTOMACS WILL SOON
START CREW WORK
Organization Busy With
Preparations for Regatta.
BAILEY is ACTING CAPTAIN
Temporary Leader Rows Single Sculls
at American Henley TOday-out-
look for Strong Eight Promising.

Although II IS stiH some time before
the Middle States regatta which was
awarded 70 the Potomac Boat Club, Of
Washington. this year, comes of. the
local organization is getting ready TO
make this biggest aquatic event in the
South the most successful ever held
here
Because OF the absence OF Joseph T
Bailey, who has gone 20 the American
Henley in Philadelphia. where he will
row the single SOULS. and from there
20 the Harlem river regatta, where he
is scheduled to appear in the same
event. the Potomac crew has had no
concerted practice. but as soon as he
returns and as soon also as the present
college season IS over. active work viii
start. A number Of the men who rowed
in the eight last year and others who
expect 10 try for seats this time are
members Of the Georgetown Law School
and it Will be impossible for them 70 do
any work until the close Of school
Many Veterans Are Left.
Bailey has been chosen temporary cap
tain Of the crew. vice Captain Mueller,
who rowed No. Z last year. and rTho has
gone with Edward Thompson. No. .. 70
Arizona, where they Will remain for
some time. At the next meeting OF the
board OF governors IT is very probable
that Bailey viii be selected 10 lead the
Potomac oarsmen.
Those who are left out OF last years
eight are: A. DUganue, stroke; Dan
MCGOWAN. GeorgetOwn's football -ta~
No. 6: Bell. an old Cornell man. No 3:
Freeman and Cadua. both Washington
men. Nos. 4 and ., respectively So Ear
no new men have formally siguided
intention OF coming out, but after Act
ing Captain Bailey gets back there IS
every reason 10 believe that there viii
be a large number OF CandlCIt dt
work, and that the POtOmaCS should be
REPRESENTED BY one OF the strongest
crews that mas worn the COlOrs OF the
organization for some time.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26
sr.oO--Sunday Excursion Rates-SI 90

Via Southern Ry. Sundays only, TO Ash
burn, Bluemont, and intermediate points.
return same day. Trains leave 9:01 and
$40 q. m.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

Y. Baldwin JOhnson's Coal, Ora 9th St,
All anthracite coal. summer prices.
The Washington times., 1906-05-26

mitted their participation in this traffic
were unblushing IN their efrrontery-
They did not take the trouble 70 defend
the practice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-24

volt against Cuban authority in that island will occur in the near future unless the United States resumes c0n- trol over them Mr. PearcH aud his brother. J. l.. Pearcy, called at the White House today and they were re- ferred to Secretary Root. Mr Pearcy declared that he did not come to Washington to threaten the president with a revolution in which hundreds of American lives will be endangered but simply to tell him the facts.
 He said that Americans now own nine-tenths of the property in the IS land. which they purchased solely on assurances of President Mckinley and the war department that the island was American soil,
 Conditions, he says, however, are at a critical stage and the majority Of the Americans have stated that they will stand their oppression no longer. MT. Pearcy said these American citl- Zens have received many offers Of aid from the United States in case of l.2- volt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-24
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
w. E. MuIlikin of Pine Bluff Elected
 Vice president--Oniy New Officer.

Hot Springs. May 24.--fhe Mef. chants association of Arkansas. at it's convention here yestedday re-elect- cd all of the old officers with the exception of the vice president and de cided upon Little Rock as the meeting place for the next session.
 C. !. Kramer heads the list as pres. ident Mr. w. E. Mullikin was chosen as vice president. Tn the evening the gathering vas concluded with pam uuet and ball.
 AL the business session in the morn ing a resolution was unanlmouSiy adopted favoring the calling of d con stit1l,ional convention for the purpose of revisin" the present state constlle- tion. The recent decision of the state supreme court and the attacks on tue recent road tax and poll tax amend ments of the constitution were thor ouehly discussed by the delegates
 A FeSClutloIi NdS aioo ''''op'|' 9 inc the members of the various local associations tt. take a more active ln- terest in politics than formerly. A resolution was also adopted opposing the parcels post law: and resol''- ton was adopted favorin2 the amend ing of the state bankruptcy laws al lowing the beneficiary thereof to eX empt only the necessaries of life.
 A resolution was adopted favorinG the enactment of state pure food law and each member pledged himself 10 use his personal efforts to secure the passage of such law at the next session of the state legislature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-24
COSTLY BICYCLE
Negro Pays $40 for One--A Drunk
 Saved From River by Officer.

Andy Quarles, Il negro was fined $40 in the police court Thursday morning for petit larceny. it being charged that he stole q bicycle be longing to Cecil Cowan Robert Ran. ev, brother-in-law to Quarles, was first arrested for the theft. and Guar les appeared in the court in behalf of the boy. when it developed that he was the one who had stolen the wheel, and warrant was issued against him, and he was subsequently convicted.
 T. " Duprce was fined in the court for being drunk. But for the timely appearance of Officer Higginbotham on the river bank Wednesday night Dupree would probably have been in the river instead of the police court Thursdav morning. Hieginbotham noticed DUrree on the river bank just. in the rear of the American Excelsior laundry and reached him just as he was in tue act of falling over the Huff bank to the water below.