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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
TO HER NATAL SOIL
THIS DAY
UNTIMELY DEATH or MRS. JULIA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BROUGHT
HERE YESTERDAY - FUNERAL
SERVICE THIS MORNING.

The remains Of the late Mrs. Julia
Babbidge beloved wife of Captain j.
w. Babbidge, who died at Portland at
3 o'clock on Friday afternoon last, at
~. yincents hospital; arrived In this,
her home city, On tho noon express
from Portland yesterday, and we're TAX.
On at oncc 10 the beautiful, but mourn.
ful, home on Grand avenue.
The death Of this prominent daugh.
Ter Of the Clatsop pioneers, Mr. and
Mrs. y. G, Kindred, has cast gloom
over the whole community, which, for
all the Gfty.hye years Of her good and
useful lIfc., have known and loved her.
She wns one of eleven brothers and
sisters born on the old Kindred home
place, near Fort Stevens, In this coun-
ty and IL the only one Of that fine group
Of sturdy men and women 70 pass 70
the other side BY death. She was
born on the 18th day Of March, 55 years
ago, and In the flower Of her girlhood
became the bide Of John w. Babbidge,
and has always-li lived. contented and
happy in this city or within easy
touch Of II.
TO this unyarying residence here, Is
due In large measure, the universal
esteem and respect In which she was
held by a wide concourse of friends and
acquaintance who have been privileged
TO enjoy the uninterrupted knowledge
Of her womanly life and character, un-
der the varying phases Of time and
circumstance. On all sides Is heard the
earnest expression Of profound regret
for the untimcly death that came af-
ter the brief illness OF scarcely three
months, and with It. the kindly and af-
fcctionate declaration begotten Of re-
membrane OF manifold attributes that
graced her life and actions
She leaves, beside the devoted and
stricken husband, four sons to grieve
for her untimely taking away, Wilbur
W.. Alfred s., Edward T., and James
G. Babbidee, each and oil Of whom are
well known citizens OF Astoria, and
who. most happily for all concerned,
were In constant and loving touch with
their mother during the days of her
illness. operation and death.
The funeral will take place this morn
Ing, al the home on Grand avenue, at
10 o'clock. Rev. w. Seymour Short,
rector OF Grace Episcopal church, Of
ficiating, and interment win be had in
Ocean View cemetery; the friends OF
the family are requested to be pres
ent at the service at the home, but
the graye.side ceremonies win be quite
private.
The Morning Astorian desiNs to be
counted among the very many who
deeply deplore the sudden death of
this most excellent woman, mother,
friend and citizen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

''Two years ago our little girl had
touch of pneumonia, which left her with
an awful cough. She had spells of
coughing, just like one with the whoop-
ing cough, and some thought she
would not get well at all. We got
a bottle Of Chamberlain's Cosgh Rene
DIV. which acted like d charm. She
stopped coughing and got stout and
fat,a writes Mrs. Ora Brussard, Bru-
baker, ILL., This remedy is for sale by
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

To Horse Owners -Iinton's Condition
Powders aIv tho only preparation on
the market that viii meet the fall con.
dition Of stock. II cleanscs the blood,
improves the appetite and Ia a general
tonic and invigorator used by the lead
ing transfer companies and FIRE depart.
ments OF this and other cities. 25c per
pound. Linton's Pharmacy, Phone Red
23oo, 1856 nth 81. l0.7-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Must Go to Salem--John DE Fure,
the man who was brought here from
Westport some weeks ago, badly ham.
mered and bruised up, and apparently
worsted in his wits and who was sent
to the hospital as county patient in
the hope he might regain his physical
and mental equipoise, slapsed badly yes
terday and was promptly committed to
the O. S. i. A, and will be dispatched
there today some time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Do You feel sleepy and not a bit
like working in the afternoonf Per
haps it's because of the kind Of lunch
you're eating--too heavy an dtoo hard
to digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street, where
all the baking is done in those famous
slow process ovens, which turn out light
appetizing, wholesome thingsi You'll
save money, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
The Dead Janitor-The remains {

The Dead Janitor-The remains Of
late William Jackson, ianitor of St.
Mary's hospital who met his death
50 suddenly and violently on Friday
night last, by falling the entire depth
of the elevator shaft, in that building,
win be taken to Westport for sepulture
by the grave of his wife, on tomorrow
mornings 500 express, after funeral
mass and services at st. Mary's Cath
olic church in this city at Z o'clock,
Rev. Father Waters officiating.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Done In Probate--Judea Trenchard,
sitting ior probate yesterday, made an
order In the estate Of Benson Sabine,
deceased, confirming the sale o. l43
acres belonging 10 the estate. in section
IS, 7. 4 NJ, r. 10 W., to G. G. Masten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
First M. E. Church.

Morning class at l0:l5. Sermon at
ll:00. christian Experience Meeting at
ll:OO, aChristian Experience Sunday
school at 1915. Epworth League At
$50. Sermon at 7:so, @An Ancient
Athlete and His Last Great Battle =
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public. @. G. Rariek, pastor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
First Presbyterian Church.

OF Warrenton, at at the Warren Hal.
Sunday school at lO:3O a. m. Service
of song, followed by preaching. Mr.
E. s. McIlroy and Mrs. George War
rem will sing. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend these services.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
Raptist church.

Rev. L. D. Dutton viii preach at the
morning service. After the service
there will be meeting Of the mem
bers Of the church to consider calling
a pastor Sunday school and meeting
Of young people at usual hours. No ser
vice in the evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Case Was continued--Thc charge OF
larceny pending against Jack Battson,
who was alleged to have a hand In the
robbery Of John Kappi, Of gold watch
for which Annie Nelson paid fine Of
$25, on Friday afternooa in Justice
Goodman's court, was called in the
same tribunal yesterday afternoon and
upon motion Of defendant, was contin.
ued for trial until tomorrow. y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Solved the problem--For n ong
while the serious question Of how best
and quickest to dispose OF the gar
baee about the home, has agitated City
Surveyor Tee but the solution has been
wrought recently by his young son
who has bought a dog to chum with
his white and woolly goat and what
the dog will not and cannot eat, the
goat absorhs and vice versa. Mr.. Tee
recommends the process to all his
friends similarly situated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
Alderbrook Presbyterian Church.

Preaching by the pastor at 10 a. m.
Sunday school at II a. m. X. p. S. G.
Z. at p. M, led by w. Fl. Howard.
Strangers are cordially invited to these
services.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

III or Ihsane-A young man by the
name Of Paul Olsen was brought be-
fore the notice Of the sheriif's office yes
teNlay, on suspicion Of being temporar'
..sy unbalanced mentally, and tiie aSs
ice OF Dr. J. A. Fulton was invoked
to determine the status Of the man,
Just what conclusion was reached has
not been ascertained, but the impress
sion was, that Olsen was sicker than
he was insane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

From Absent Astorians--Mrs. G. w.
Holmes IL In receipt Of letter from
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
JAS welch, who are touring the CEN
trail and Eastern states. They passed
through indianapolis and were in Bos-
ton ON Oct. |. The second Of October
they spent In Portsmouth and at pres
ent they are enjoying the sights and
sounds OF the American metropolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Commercial Saloon--This popular
place, situated at 500 Commercial street,
Is up-to-date in every particular. The
choicest Of wines and all kinds Of Ii
quors can be procured here. Best quail
10y cigars, Billiard table in connection,
If you can't come in person, call up
Phone 1881 Main. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
In Union There Is strength--The

In Union There Is Strength--The
firm Of Henry J. Brock & Company, of
Buffalo, N. Y, has endeared itself to
the labor unions of this country by
the generous treatment Of its EN-
ployes; they work eight hours in clean.
light and sanitary shops, receive good
pay and are allowed vacations and ev-
ery.day life is made pleasant for them.
Such tailors work with will and take
care to turn out only first class work.
Hence it is no wonder that union men
and fair.minded men of all occupations
look for the Henry ]. Brock Union La
bel in the inside coat pockets of suits.
Astoria now has that famous line of
mems clothing and Herman Wise is the
sole agent for Astoria. st
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Now 10 the Time-Dr Klaugmann.
expert chiropodist late from Berlin,
Germany, treats corns, bunIons, ingrow.
Ing toe nails, callouses and warts with.
out pain, sure cure. Offices All Bond
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

For This paper--The management Of
the Morning Astorian yesterday en-
ployed II. G. Duchand, as q member Of
tho rcportorIal force and telegraph edi-
tor Of the paper, and that gentleman
Immediately assumed his desk and du.
ties.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Good Work is always appreciated.
Frank J. Donnerberg, the up-to-date
matchmaker and jeweler, win repair
your watch and do it right; carries
full and complete line Of watches, jew
elry, opera glasses and umbrellas. ITO
llth lSt. 9-27-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Open the Campaign-Today the lodge
of Eagles is going to open the winter
campaign with one of their old time
socials and soon after their matinee
at the Star the male members of that
splendid company viii hike over to the
Eagles nest and there assist in the
entertainment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

wanted--Two thousand dollars, gilt
edge security, from anyone who thinks
7 per cent Is better than 3 per cent.
CAN Al No. $50 Commercial street. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
school at $50 a. m. Miss AIema Hyland,

school at 9:30 q. m. Miss AIema HyIand,
Superintendent. Morning services in
Swedish at lo:45; evening service in
English, at 1880. There win Be cele-
bration Of Holy Communion at both
services; also reception Of members. All
are cordially invited to attend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Getting In Readiness--The Pacific
States Telephone people have force
Of ak men employed now, painting and
framing up the three carloads Of new
poles Just arrived here, and very short.
y win have a much larger force doing
business on the projected development
Of the systcm In this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
First N. E.

The hour for the evening service at
the First Methodist church will be
changed today to 1880. A full chorus
choir will lead in the singing at both
morning and evening services. Special
music will also be rendered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Hotel Irving, corner Franklin avenue
and Eleventh street. European plan;
best rooms, and board in che city at rea-
Ionable prices, tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

The very best board TO be obtained Ia
IN city Il al @Ths 0ocidsnt Hotel
RHses very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Columbia and Victor Gsphcphoncs
and oil the latest records At Chicago
prices, for sais by A. r. cryus, 424
Commercial 81. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Covering june. roos--connty Treas
urer win Sherman has uttered bis call
for tho payment and redemption Of
all county warrants outstanding. for
june, 1908.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

For the Best siek or accident insurance,
on tho popular plan. SEQ A. r. Cyrus,
agent, ae4 Commercial ST. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Doll D. seuily. Notary Public. at
scuHys Cigar Store. Any old hourl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

How DO ! look. TO really SEQ your.
sa'f as others see you, get one Of those
new style mirrors at Hart's Drug Store;
ail prices. A new supply just received.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

For Rent--Nieely furnished front
room and board In private family. EOS
Bond 81. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Officially signed-All the ordinances
passed at the last convention OF the
common council, and all the warrants
covering tae pending bills and claims
against the city, received the official
signature OF Mayor Herman Wise, yes.
terday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

Stopped "A Leak--Engineer Bergs'
vick OF the Astoria water system, yes
terday had force of men busily en-
ployed at the junction Of Bond and
Ninth streets, repairing bad leak in
the water mains at that point. lie
succeeded In stopping II entirely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07

viii Move Home-rhc fine home OF
John johnson at the corner OF Harri,
SON avenue and Eleventh street, will
be moved TO point about 100 feet
east Of its present site, and placed upon
new foundations, during the coming
week, by Contractor Leander Lcbcck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-07
1ERsE TALES N TIE TOWN
orkwits covers umbrelIasi

Nsw souvenir postals at svenson's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12

100 PAIRS BOYS GOOD WEARING
Shoes in box calf. vici and all Kinds Of
leather. sl.25. ALBERT STEIN, Fifth
and Broad streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
ATHLETIC REFORM
IN CENTRAL WEST
Conclusions Of Committee 10 BE
Sent TO Members Of Big
Nine
ACTION WITHIN TWO WEEKS
Question Of College Men Playing
semi-Professiona Ball Laid
OH Table.

CHICAGO. March 1i.-concluslons
reached at the two meetings OF tho
faculty representatives of the big Nine,
colleges OF the Central West yesterday
We're submitted to the members of the
intercollegiate Conference Committee,
which adopted all the regulations decided
on at Fridays meeting, and also at tic
former gathering several weeks ago.
Yesterday IL was decidcd that ali tile
recommendations should be sent TO lilo
various institutions composing the big
Nine" and the various colleges should
take action on them within two weeks.
u any recommendation falls OF adoption
by any university Il mail vote is to be
taken among the nine universities. a two
thirds majority To decide the fate of the
recommendation in question.
II was decided that all future contracts
shall contuin clauses bv virtue OF which
contracts shall not be binding In case OF
multiplying action taken by the Board of
Regents 'or by the college conference.
The question Of college baseball men
playing professional baseball WAS
taken up. but after two hours of discus
son was laid on the table until the next
meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
CASUALTIES
OF DEEP RUN MEET
Miss Winston and Mr.. Beattie Get
Falls and MI. Carter is
Kicked.

The Brook Bridge meet of the Deep
Run hounds, which took place on satur-
day afternoon. furnished sport for the
usual score or more of regulars, who
are faithful in following hounds.
The run was through 'Warwickis,"
past Yellow Tavern, across Squire Der
%racott's farm, after which the creek was
forded, and hounds ran a merry clip TO
the club house.
a number of casualties marked the
drag and added a dash of interest TO
the run. IS no one was seriously injured.
Miss Winston, a guest of Mrs. Egbert
Leigh, riding one of Mr.. Leigh's hunters.
fell mt the rail fence in Warwick's. which
separates the estate from the county
road. She was not hurt, and was
able to mount and continue the run.
Mr.. II. C. Beattie, NJ. Il. H., riding his
clever mare. .Carnation.' wa crossed
at a plank jump in the club house field,
and both the mare and rider went to tie
ground.
Mr.. Beattie, who only soiled his pink.
wa quickly in the saddle. and, just to
show what ''Carnation'' could do. sent
the mare oyer Il fve-foot fence in front
OF the club enclosure.
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Carter had the bad
luck to be kicked on the foot by a mare
ridden by Captain Willard.
Mr.. Cartcr's injury will not confnc him
to his house longer than three or four
days.
A large party OF members and guests
was present at the usual reception fol-
lowing the kill,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
Dispatch Branches

The following Branch Offices have been
distance from the Main Or!ce OF The TTitan..
Dispatch. The 1'imes-D ispatch VANS ier,"n,
any or these branches viii receive the sa,no
careful! attention as though they had been i.rp
cost TO the advertiser ~
SLAUGETlllrS DRUG STORE. ,rwe,tv-e,.h
and Venable Streets. 1881 tis"
Y. y. EANNEs., asla Z; Broad Street.
RRoGERT,0, J wiLLlAMss". a Tae nrSaa Streets,
TARRASTs, GRANT s. CO.. Fou.hes ma
G. ". IATTiMER, No. 500 Yves. Marsb.n
THoMPsoN'Ys DRUG STORE. No. 1921 Was,
L. I. nEVERIpGE. Brook Avenue and CLAY
sSBSis PE BRi,s gT s49fr p4 s,n Heights,
burg Avenue, Fulton. ~
ROBINS PHARMACY. No, 200 East Marsha,l
n DRUG STORE. No. l,,i Eay, Nal,
Street. corner Fifteenth, "a
JuDsoN CUNNINGHAM. No. eoa7 I,as, Main.
corner Twenty-frst. N"A' "a'"'
PINE STREET PHARMACY. No ~. CO..
PoiNpENTER. KIBK-rARRIsH co. No a,
East Broad Street, ~ ~ -
IL PARAGON PHARMACY, No. IN, w.,
EATON PHARMACY, Twenty elr,th and n
ggiSSo \ .s1 EHAg y 4. y, 10 g,n.l street,
HuEDLEY \ WALKER, Twenty,nfth and
cARTER..s pRuG STORE, No. 100 HUI,
Street. Manchester. "
W 4 PERKINS. No. . West rabs Street.
TwEsNiTi"Y4ltEsiGHHaTIMas AM T. STREET pr,AR
MACY Twenty-eirhth and n streets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
TO PLAY
William AND MARY TEAM
Basketball Contest on Wednes-
day Night-Recent Sales of
Property.
Especial to The T~imes-Dispatch.

lSpeclal TO the T1fneS-DiSpatcf.) s
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. March H.
William and Mary and Hampton Inde-
pendent Basketball teams will play In
the gymnasium here "Wednesday evening.
The Independents beat William and,
Mary III the last game by a score OF Z to
6. The William and Mary boys are con-,
fident of victory this time. however, as
they have undergone considerable train
ing since then. and are In much better
condition. , sassfsr
Mayor L. W. Warburton has pur-i
chased of Mr.. c. B., Chapman,the Main.
Farm. The purchasing price was $1,000.
This tract of land adjolns 'St. Georges,
which Mr.- Warburton is fixing up hand
somely, These two tracts combined; will.
make one of the finest farms in this
~section:
Mr.. j. s.. Timberlake has purchased.
of Mrs. c. j. Person, the house and lot
| on Duke of Gloucester Street. occupied
by MIR. 3. Larson. Purchasing price, $500.
The williamsburg Hunt Gu has pur-
chased, through Mr.. Fl. O., Spencer, the
fine pack of fox hounds belonging to tho
late Isaac johnson.
Mr.. Thomas CLAYTON Murphy, the
Young temperance advocate, VIII address
the people OF williamsburg at Cameron
Hall Wednesday evening. Other speak,
efs will he Messrs. blanchard, Hlllman6
and Terrell, of the college.
Mr. George Dlvall, of Wisconsin,, who
recently purchased Porto Rello, ingYork,
has arrived with his family,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
NAMES CLERGYMAN
IN DIVORCE SUIT
Charles c. Bassett, of Washing
ton, Says His Wife Met the
Rev. E. Lawrence Hunt.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March TO-
Great surprise was caused in Washing
ton by the report THAT Charles G. Bas-
sett, an employe of the geological SUR
yey. who has brought suit for divorce
against his wife, Fanny Rice Bassett, has
named the Rev. Il. Lawrence Hunt. for
mer pastor OF the Washington Heights
Presbyterian Church here, who now lives
at No. ia Lexington Avenue. New York.
Mr.. Hunt created a great stir here last
summer when he presented to a pupil OF
the Presbyterian Sunday-school, a cross
which he declared to his congregation,
had been blessed by Cardinal Gibbons.
The girl was a child OF Catholic parents.
Shortly thereafter he left his church,.
The. members of the congregation made
sett alleges that Mrs. Bassett and Mr..
In Baltimore, Atlantic City and New
York. Mrs. Bassett, her husband says,
has recently been living In Denver. 1t
IL reported that she Drought suit against
him for divorce in Omaha and that pro-
cess servers have been seeking Mr.. Bas-
sett unsuccessfnlly In Washington,
NAT No. IA Lexington Avenue last night
Ii was said that the Rev. u. Lawrence
Hunt. who had been named in a suit
brought by Charles G.. Bassett, OF Wasli-
ins.on. for divorce from Ills wife, Fanny
Rice T3assett, had lived there two months
ago. hut had left New York and wau
thought to be In Canada,-New York
Eliza aid. !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
TO HAVE
BEST DIAMOND
Manager shaffer is Determined
That Richmonders Shall Play
on Faultless Grounds. (
ALL WANT TO WIN TICKET
Many Ladies Sending in Names
for Tcam--Team Must Be
Good One.

Work will begin this morning on the
diamond at Broad Street Park. and 1t
Will be put into fine shape for the open
ing of the season. The sidelincs will be
widened and the rough places In the
diamond and In the outfield Will be
leveled. The park will be made the best
ono In Virginia.
Manager Charlie Slaffer has ordered
opera chairs In sufficient number to make
two o across tho grand stand. These
chairs will be down In front directly
under the wire netting, will be re-
served for those who purchase season
tickets or who buy reserved seats down
in the business portion of the city dur-
ing the summer months.
Everything will be done for the COM
fort and the convenience of the patrons
of the national game The grand stand
seats are being improved upon. and the
bleachers are being made more comfort
able. The park will have a seating ca
pacity OF something like 1000.
The official score-keeper and the press
representatives will bc away from the
crowd in the grand stand. and Will oc-
cupy a box directly behind the home
plate beneath the railing of the grand
stand. Wire netting will be around the
box and plenty OF desk room will be FUR
nlshed for writing down the game as 1T
1000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
MEN MAY
PLAY SUMMER BALL
May Engage in Games for Money
in mi-Professional
Leagues.

BATTLE CREEK. MICH. March H.
The presidents OF seven Michigan coll
leges. at a secret meeting here. have de-
cided. after a long discussion. TO permit
the members OF their college baseball
teams TO play professional baseball in
the summer, providing they do not play
In the major or minor leagues of the
country. Following are the colleges whose
presidents We're present:
Ypsilanti Normal. Hillsdalc. Alma. Al
bIon. Kalamazoo, Olivet and Michigan Ag-
riculturaF College. The presidents also re-
commended the abolishing of the train
ing table and the system of allowing
the athletes free board and the per-
uniting OF men to enter college for u
few weeks during the athletic season. II
was decided that freshmen may enter
athletic contests, provided they have been
In school twelve weeks and are up in
their scholarships.