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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
DEATH OF VIM. F. NoLTE.
Funeral Services to Be Held Tomorrow
Morning at 1853 u Street.

The death of William F. Nolte is an
nounced. Deceased was thirty-nine years
Of age. and for the past ten years had been
engaged in the paper-hanging business at
907 18th street northwest. He died from
typhoid fever at his home 1858 u street
III three weeks. He L. survived by widow,
one son. his mother, Mrs. Elinora Nolte, and
brother, F. 8. Noite. Funeral services will
be held at the house tomorrow morning at
1880 o'clock. Rev Father Wennenberger,
pastor Of st. Mary's Catholic Church, will
conduct the service. Teh interment will
take place at Prospect Hill cemetery, and a
short service will be held In the chapel be-
fore the interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
The zaf,ro No Longer Available.

The steel schooner Zafiro, which has been
used as a naval supply ship, has been
stricken from the naval list as no longer
suitable for naval purposes. The Zaflro was
built at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1884 She
has displacement of 200 tons, is 213 feet
long 80 feet broad and IA feet draft. With
$50 horsepower and a bunker capacity of
175 tons, she was capable of making $3.50
knots at 10 knots an hour. Most of her
service was on the Asiatic station. She Is
now at the naval station, Bremerton, Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
New Steamboat Offices.

Be discriminating Order Elk Grove Butter
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
His Leg Fractured.

Charles Rollins, colored, whose home Is
at 2307 7th street northwest, was taken to
Freedmen's Hospital at an early hour yes
terday and treated for fracture of his
left leg. He received the injury by falling
from the step in rear of 1925 It'll street
northwest. Rollins is about fifty years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
TO HONOR SENATOR WARNER.
Whip-Poor-Wil1s to Give a Reception
at Shoreham Hotel.

The Whip Poor-w will give a recep-
ton In honor Of Senator William Warner Of
Missouri Monday evening, January o. at 8
o'clock at the Shoreham Hotel. Those re-
ceiving cards for the reception are invited
to "jom in honoring one Of the highest
types Of the American citizen, soldier and
public man" The following decemvirs are
j J. McCardy, N. M. Brooks, John r King,
w. w. Dudley, B. H. Warner, John MoN-
roy, John @ Black, A. Hart, r. q. Tyler.
II. s. Jacobs, A. G. Hendricks. Nathan
Bickford, A. p. Tasker, commander Of the
Department OF the Potomac, @. A. R., and
George q. Corson, escribano.
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NOT ON ILL-FATED SCHOONER.
B. W. Mills Of Cambridge, Md, No
Attached to the Samuel Russell.

1t is now stated that Capt. B. w. Mills of
Cambridge. Nd. is not the nate OF the
Inflated schooner. Samuel Russell, which
Is floating about in the bay badly wrecked,
but that Capt. Charles Lang was mate
with Capt. Jones, having Joined the Rus
sell at Norfolk for the trip to Baltimore, on
which she was lost. Mate Mills, 1T Is stated,
has been seen in Baltimore since the Rus
sell sailed from Norfolk. No tidings have
as yet been had Of Capt. Jones or any OF
the crew of the Russell and the fear that
they are all drowned almost amounts to a
certainty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Choice Washington Dressed Beef,

Lamb and veal are not the only meats OBJ
tainabe at the stalls of L. 7. KEANE CO.,
34-J1 Center Mkt. and 8 Wholesale Row.
Cooked and picked lamb tongue, appetizing
Deerfoot Farm Sausage and Smithfield
Hams are among the other delicacieS in
cluded in their daily display. Phone $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Fire In a Garage.

An alarm Of fire turned in from box 1s4
attracted several companies of the IRE de-
pertinent to the house OF Frank Shore, 121i
New York avenue northwest. about 4:A5
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The building
Is occupied as an automobile and bicycle
shop and the FIRE was caused by the throw
Ing of a small quantity Of gasoline on the
on the second hoQr and was extinguished
before any damage bad been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Delightfully."- Delicious Pies.

Whenever you feel like having something
exceptionally good for dessert just order
Holmes genuine homemade Pies. The
best and most delicious pies that the skilled
use of the best materials can produce. All
the favorite kinds, zoe. each. Homemade
MILK Bread, fresh from oven to table. &c.
Holmes Bakery, list and E SITS. Phones E.
1440 and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Board of Trade Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the Washing
ton Board of Trade at the New Willard
Thursday evening at 8 clock. The matters
Of bridges, universities, public health,
streets and avenues, river and harbor inl-
provement, public order and transportation
will be discussed at length. Lunch will be
served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

John w. Hayes, colored, thirty-six years
old, living at 1417 Riggs avenue, Baltimore,
became suddenly i'll while In the neighbor-
hood of John Marshall place and Pennsyl-
tania avenue yesterday afternoon. He was
given trea tment at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Texas." BIS pm.
I Belasco-Ben Greet In Macbeth, $40
pm
|. Chase's-The Military Octet and polite
Vaudeville S15 pm.
Columbia-"Isle of Spice" s:15 p. m.
Kernan's-The Star Show Girls, SIS pm.
Notwithstanding for Office" Sis pm.
National-Miss Ruth Vincent IN "Veron-
tuue" S pm.
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4 cts. Best Navy Beams. CSC:

z OTIS. Hominy, 25c.; cans Sugar Corn, 25c.
8 lbs. Gloss Starch, Csc; s lbs. Buckwheat,
Csc; bottles Martin Wagner's Catsup,
25c.; cans Baked Beans, 25c.; lb. Y. II.
Tea, Csc; 3 Jellycon, Csc; 5-lb. Jars John
sons Preserves, 45c. j. T. d. Pyles' I
stores, including 94S La. ave. ja15-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Pinehurst Golf Tournaments.

Reduced rates via Seaboard Air Line Ry
January IL to II; good returning until Jan
uary "a. Office, 1921 Penna. ave- n.w.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
The southern's Palm Limited

to Florida, also Aiken, and Augusta, leaves
Washington daily, except Sunday, 1855 p. m.
Electric lighted throughout. Other high
class trains to Florida and all other re-
sorts for winter outings. l.. S. Brown,
g. A, Southern Railway, 7O5 10th st. NV
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Mrs. Margaret McCaskeli, forty years
old, became i'll yesterday afternoon while
in the Baltimore and Potomac depot. The
on her way home from Aiken, s. c.. at the
time she was taken sick. She was removed
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Elk Grove Butter-the limit Of excellence
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
"Old Glory" Beer Possesses

dlstinctiveness in quality and flavor that
makes its superiority Immediately recogniZ-
able. The dark beer for you. For case write.
or phone W. 436. AbnerDrury Brew. co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Parties Furnishing Their Homes.

should not miss seeing the handsome new
furniture. in all the newest designs and fin
fish, which will be sold In our rooms, 1227
and 1229 q St NV. on Wednesday, 1890
am. Furniture for every room in the house.
Wilson & Mayors, auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Business Opportunities.

Many legitimate business transactions
have been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities in
the advertising columns of The Star. The
rate Is cent a word each day If the
notice is inserted three times or more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
A Trial Order

of our pasteurized Milk, Cream and Ice
Cream will convince you that there is no
better to be found. Standard Dairy and
Ice Co., 1888 14th st. NV. Phone North 49,
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

You Can Depend on "old Braddock"
Md. Rye at all times Its purity and quality
are uniformly high. The whiskey to have
in the house always. Good dealers.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Silas Jefferson, colored, forty-six years
old, was taken sick yesterday morning at
his home, No. 10 o street southwest The
ambulance was summoned from the Elmer
gency Hospital and the sick man was taken
to that institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Discriminating Housewives Know

1t pays to buy butter of James f Oyster,
9th and Pa. ave. Headquarters for purest
and freshest creamery products. Four Leaf
Clover Creamery Butter a specialty-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Swift & Company's sales of fresh beef in
Washington, d. c., week ending January
ID, 1905. averaged 6.35 cents per pound
Advertisement,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Elk Grove the purest of Butter. Grocers.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

You'll Probably Pay More for Cheap
printing in the end than you'll pay for By
ron 8. Adams high-class work. 512 11th.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Hotel johnson Cafe.

Choice shipment of seaside oysters re-
ceived today. They go with table d'hote
dinner. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Chris. Handlers Pride of Virginia Port
A rich bodied port, much priced as
tonic. 75c. qt Only at 800 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Phone Reisinger's for Ice Cream.
81 gal, soc y gal $50 G st. Phone NJ. 2767
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Narcissus. 35c. per dozen, at Kramer's, 91e
r street. de29-tf
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7th and = SITS. Star Branch Office,

At the rate OF cent per word Wanted
Help advertisements are received at Cris-
wells Drug Store, 7th and T SITS. NV, and
are sent Immediately to the Star ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Regular Furniture Sale Tuesday,
January 18, 1906. 10 am. Brown & Tolson,
aucts., 14O9H st. NV. See ad. auction column.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Elk Grove Butter-P1easing, healthful.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Delicious Candies at Special Price.

100 varieties, 35c. ID.
Regular price, Coo.
Geo. Il. Sheetz, + & 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
CITY ITEMS.
Hot Bed Glass S1.eo Per Box.

Sizes 6xS and Sx10. Hot bed sash. Eisin-
ger Bros, 2109 7th NV; phone n. 1873.
ja15-d, eSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Elk Grove nutritious delicious Butter.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Funds Not Only Draw Interest,

but are subject to check at will when depos-
tied in banking dept. of Union Trust CO..
1414 F. Savings accounts invited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

For pure. rich Butterfly Elk Grove
Advertisement.
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Hallwood Cash Registers Repaired

BY expert. Reasonable prices. Cash reg
listers bought and sold.
ja13-3ts M. w. Lucy & Co., 9o1 e st. NV.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
'ASEBALL, RACING, BOXING RESULTS
|NTERSCHOO[ LEAGUE ERESU[ TS

Technical High aosed out a win from
hope High baseball nine yesterday after
noon at Adelaide park. the score being
10 T.
II was one Of the hottest contests thus
far this season. The game was close
throughout, though Technical maintained
4 slight lead after the third inning. Hope
made a brilliant rally in the ninth, put
was unable TO tie the score. Hope founa
Bliss for 10 singles, a double. two triples
and a homer. The victors got but seven
hits. all singles. of Nisbet.
In the nrst inning Hope went out In one'
two. three order and Tech hung up two
runs as results OF Wild throws. Inen
Donahue drove out home run INTO ueep
right Nisbst bingled and was advanced
on a hit by Barry and came In on
double OF Eayrs. after which r. Eayrk
struck out. Technical scored In the sec
ond and third innings and added another
In the NTH. Hope was bianked from the
third until the eighth. when Loughran
came In on Nisbets hit.
The ninth inning opened with n triple
by r. Eayrs over the right felders head.
He crossed the plate on a neat Texas
Isagusr by Captain Budlong. The excite
msnt ran rife. as Tech was only one run
TO the good. Loushran toed the rubber
and sent the sphere sailing into the
centre fielders glove. thus blasting Hopes
chances OF winning out. This ended the
game, with the final score OF 10 4, in
favor Of Technical
Smith, Mott and Bliss played errorless
ball for the winners and Walling and
6mitha carried of the batting honors. On
Hopes part Donahue. Nisbet and Kilton
fsidsd their positions creditably, while
at the bat Budlong. r. Eayrs and Nisbet
were the strongest. Another feature OF
the game was the brilliant catch of a foul
ny by Loughran after breaking through
the crowd on the side lines and jumping
over bicycles. Score:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
VASSAR ATHLETES
HOLD FIELD DAY

vassar college will demonstrate 20 the
world today at Poukhkeepsie that a girl
can throw a base ball run a hundred-yard
dash and jump and vault like her brother
athletes. Half a hundred young women.
in the pink OF physical development will
take part In the events OF the annual field
day and will show that the higher educa-
ton OF woman carries with II an athletic
training
The thousand girls composing the stu
dent body are all discussing the merits OF
the entries representing the four classes,
and wagers OF gloves, caramels and sup
pers are being made In the dormitories.
The girl athletes are hoping for bright.
warm day, as they are determined TO
smash some records. Last year It wns
cold and damp and no records were
broken.
The Vassar championships and records
follow:
bo-yard dash--6 ass. A. s Wood. '03.
iOo-yard dash--ls l-5s.. f. James. 'oi.
22o-yard run--3O ABS. A. s. WOOD. '0s.
so-yard hurdle-l7 i-l0s.
Fence Vault feet 1919 inches. d. Il.
Merrill. 02.
Running high jump feet ~ inches. IT.
G. Babson. 6.
Standing broad jump feet Z inches, f.
q. Gardiner, 'ot
Running broad iump--li feet, 81 inches,
Y. ~ Gardiner. W
Putting S-pound shots feet liis inches,
r.. ". White. O2
Baseball throw ia5 feet inches, A.
Bedding. 'G.
Basketball throw-72 feet bii inches, VI.
J. Mccoy, '08.
3o-yard relay race-42 4-5s, o.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
MARTIN WON
OVER EDELS

Terry Martin was given the decision
hast night over Harry Edels OF Chelsea
In the 18th round OF what was scheduled
for 15-round bout in city hall About
900 sports attended
Martin suddenly forced Edes TO the
ropes with such terrince onaaaught that
Edels caught his left leg through the
ropes and on the edge OF the platform
30 badly injuring hts leg that he was
unable TO rise Martins momentum was
guch that he went clear over the ropes
turned on his back. and was about TO
strike the floor when three men jumped
from a settee and caught him before he
landed.
n was the fastest fight seen In Angus
ia for a long time. In the third round
Ddels. with a strong right To the body,
Gent Martan half across the ring to the
ropes Up 20 the ninth round honors
were about even. but after that Edels
took hard punishment, only the olever-
est kind OF dodging saving him from a
Knockout. Martin rained the blows in
fast and furious, and throughout the fight
followed up almost every blow with a
repeater. Edels' nose commenced bleed
Ing early In the contest proving some
thing OF an obstacle IN the latter part OF
the hght.
II was first thought that Edels' leg was
broken, but physicians who attended him
are OF the opinion that IL was only a bad
sprain- He had 20 be carried bodily from
the hall TO a carriage after a long treat
ment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

digfous. In the amateur championships
OF 1897 and 1893 he won a bronze medal,
while in 1901 he was silver medallist
This lattei performance is the best he
has accomplished, and those who wit
messed his gallant fight in the afternoon
round OF the fight against Mr.. Hilton
when the latter was at the top OF his
form, are not likely 70 forget "Johnny's"
miraculous putting. his splendid pluck
and his imperturable good humor through
out that fierce struggle.
He is an admirable representative of the
Royal and Ancient club. OF whose honor
and Interests he is most jealous guard
ian. He is a member OF the rules OF golf
committee and Is an authority on the
rules. and has lately shed clear and much
needed light by some excellent explana-
tory notes on that vexed corpus OF golf
legislation.
In addition TO his gifts as a golfer he
wields ready and facile pen, as his
monograph on the late r. G.. Talt and his
book on golf bear eloquent witness. He
is, like Yorick. "a fellow Of infinite jest,
and has often set the table in a roar.
In a word. Johnny Is one of the best or
good fellows and a delightful companion,
whether on the links or In the club house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

The worlds record high run. ls-lnoh
baik. was broken last night by Willie
Hoppe. who set the new mark at SO7. The
former record was held by Louis Cure.
25A
Hoppe made tho record last night In his
game with Jake Schaefer. whom he de-
feated in eight innings. 800 20 i93. ia the
professional tournament at Orchestra
hall. Chicago
George sutton defeated Louis Cure. 800
20 237, In six innings, making an average
OF SO 2-6. with n high run OF POI. Cure
played a good game making his highest
run In the tournament. l26. IN the second
time up. When Sutton started Ia the
third period he was l20 points behind. but
when he closed his run he was 2o ahead
having collected 140. cure scored n blank
and then sutton followed with l2i. miss
ing one-cushlon shot IN an arrsTnpr 10
drive the object ball around the table.
Cure gathered e5 IN his NTH inning. but
missed an easy bank shot. lie left the
balls III the corner and Sutton started on
the record run of tho tournament His
touch was perfect. and when he passed
the BOO mark " looked ~ II he would
equal his average % 100 made In the
New York tournament recently.
After working the balls back and forth
across the table the red ball became
lodged I'm the corner on his 212d trial. and
hs was compelled 70 play one-cushion
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
ST. LOUIS MAY
SELL PUTNAM

Monsieur McCloskey will be cutting of
heads at League park next week at st.
Louis. Judging from the fact that he mas
asked other league clubs to waive claim
TO smoot. Thompson, Mccarthy and Theil-
man indicates that these young gentlemen
will not be members of the Cardinal crew
after this week
1t is said that Raub Is also one Of tho
men upon whom waivers have been asked.
but the excellent hitting Of the blonde
backstop would seem TO preclude the pos
slbility OF release. 1t Is also hinted that
Pitcher Pullman will be put on the block
unless he shows more than he has since
his arrival in st. Louis. Smoot has been
claimed by the Philadelphia club.
The others have not been demanded by
any major league organization. Changes
have been frequent in the Cardinals line
UP this year. 1t Is stated they will con-
tinue 20 be made without sentiment or
favor until the Cardinals assume a moro
prominent position In the pennant race
than they are occupying at present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
COMPETITION PUT STEAMBOAT
LINE OUT Of BUSINESS

Bangor. Me. May 1.-THE steamboat
service between Bangor and Bar Harbor
has been discontinued owing TO competi-
tion and the recent loss OF wharf facilities
at Bar ffzrbur, tcasner Verona fa--been
sold for service on the upper Hudson.
This line was established 20 years ago,
the flrst steamer being tho little Mayheld.
This was the boat tnat acted as pilot
Into Southwest harhor FOR the Russian
transport Cimbris In 1873 when war was
threatened between Russia and Great
Britain. Some years later the Bangor
company built another steamer. ,h2 pres
ent Cimbria, and named her for the Rus
sian transport
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

First base on balls-Off Billings B. on
Dyer l. Hit by pitched bal-By Dyer 2.
Time-2h. Umpire Farnham.
ENGLISH HIGH 2, w. II. 5. /.
Woonsocket High lost a hard fought
game yesterday afternoon at Clinton oval
To English High OF this city by the score
Of TO /. The game was a pretty contest
and the result was in doubt until the
last man was out.
English played brilliant fielding game.
Flynn on third making the lone error for
his team. Mccarthy who pitched for the
visitors. twirled a brilliant contest, hold
ing the locals down 10 FIVE hits including
a double by O'Donnell. and tanning nine
men.
Capt Murray for Woonsocket also
pitched an effective game, holding Eng
lish down to four singles and striking out
six men. The score.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
AGUE STANDING.
BASEBALL TALKS

ST. Louis is about TO do away with some
OF her players that have not shown the
best form thus far. Among the players
slated to go is Ambrose Pullman. last
year with tho Grsys. It Ia barely possible
that Pullman would like TO come back
with the Grays again this season. Here
is chance for Dunn to get busy. If lie
needs pitchers.
Larry Hesterfer seemed to have run
against snag yesterday. or to have been
on color. for he was bumped for IL hits
and was wild enough to have discouraged
any team. He allowed seven passe. To
first in addition TO that.
Clement and Cassidy seemed 10 have
been batting with vengeance yesterday,
FOR they each got away with three hits.
That's clouting the leather Just a little
In these days OF light swats
Frank Laporte has hit 800 clip in the
u games he has played with the New
York Americans this season, making is
hits out Of 80 times at bat.
Stone OF ST. Louis leads the American
league batsmen. For IL games his aver
age was 500. Ward. OF Philadelphia. is
the leader In the National league. with an
average of .4ss for 10 games.
Arthur Devlin, tho former Newarker
has batted 1861 for the New York Giants
this season, making 8 hits out OF n times
at bat in 20 games
Third Bascman Bert Grubb OF the AL
toona Tri-state league club. has been Sc
cured by Manager Hughey Jennings for
the Baltimore team
Manager Murray OF Jersey City has pur.
chased the release OF Shortstop Raidy OF
the Binghampton New York State league
club, said to be one OF the best infelders
In the Empire state organization Last
year he led the New York State LEAGUE
In batting. with a percentage OF .g75 for
"a games. In 1elding Raidy's percentage
was .s2. Murray has also purchased the
release OF Catcher Butler former Jer-
sey City catcher. from the Brooklyn club.
He had a splendid record with the Jer-
seys three years ago, and since then has
steadily improved In big league company.
and will no doubt impart great strength
to Murrays team. Butler is a fine catch
er. a good thrower. and can use the bat.
Last season he pounded the ball for an
average Of 40 for over 100 games
President Taylor OF the Eastern league
said to the Associated Press yesterday
that the fine imposed upon Manager Ban
non OF the Montreal club for taking his
team or the neld at Jersey City had been
adjusted. He also stated that Catcher
Toft Of Toronto had been fined for using
bad language 10 the umpire in Provi-
dence last Sunday.
Pastorious. who shut out the New York
Giants so handily. could have been had
BY Providence or Rochester. but was not
considered strong enough for either club.