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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
GEORGETOWN VS.. VIRGINIA.
Rival Basketball Teams VIII Meet
IN W I Arn,orv

I'm W. l.. I. Armory.
The Georgetown basketball team
had its last practice IN the Ryan gym
last evening for the game with Vir-
sinia tonight IN Light Infantry Hall.
The men put up the fastest game they
have shown in any practice this year,
and are in fine condition. Coach Joyce
Is very sanguine Of his charges being
able to put up a good contest tonight,
and. although he will not predict a VIC
tory for the Blue and Gray. he says
that Georgetown's chances of winning
are splendid.
Georgetown's new men. Simon,
Quinn, and Rice, all seem to have made
good Simon played center field on the
baseball team last year. and is a fast
man. He win probably play guard to-
night. Rice is another good man. He
Is clever goal shooter and a fast
guard, which position he will play to-
night. Quinn is an old Columbia Col
lege player. He is net in good condi-
tion' but on account OF his fast work in
practice ne may play in one of the
holes If any Georgetown player is In
jured
Wednesday night this team held
Carroll Institute down to a tie game in
the Georgetown gym. and the CAROLS
expressed the warmest admiration for
the Georgetown youngsters fast work.
The lineup tonight for Georgetown:
Pallen, left forward: Shumm (eaptain),
right forward; Downey center; Rice or
Quinn, left guard, Simon or Munhall
right guard. BaillargeOn and Mullin
substitutes
The fast Georgetown Props will play
the Eastern High basketball quint in
preliminary game 10 the big George
town-Nirginia contest c. 3. O'COnner
arranged this game at the last minute,
after it was learned that Penn fresh
men would not appear here this even
inc
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
PAINT FENCES GREEN
Hickman'S Suggestion Meets
with Managers Approval.
HACK AND GRIFFITH IN LINE
Center Field Fences at Philadelphia
and New York Parks VIII Have No
Advertisements Next Season-CIeve-
land Grounds Are satisfactory, but
Change at Chicago Is Needed.

Charley Hickman's scheme OF having
the center field fences painted a dark
color, in order to assist the batters, is
meeting with the hearty approval of the
different managers Of the American
League
Connie Mack. the Athletics leader, has
written 10 Hickman approving his plan
and suggesting that a meeting of the man
ayers be called to informally discuss the
question of painting the fences, as he be
lieves that If the scheme is carried ont it
viii materially help assist the batters
Mack is making arrangements to have the
advertisements removed from the Phila-
delphia American League Park. and wheu
the season opens he will have a greer
space on the fence in front of the batter
similar to the one at National Park, in
this city
Hickman had talk with Clarke GrIf-
fifth, the New York manager. last fall on
the subject Of green fences. and the "Old
Fox viii follow out the suggestion. and
have the Highlanders park painted. The
park at Cleveland is all that might be de-
sired, but the bleachers, which extend
around the park at Chicago. prove great
drawback 10 the hitter, especially on holi-
days, when all the seats are occupied.
Howard Wakefield, who was with the
Nationals last year. has gone to Beach
City. Ohio. % make some extensive real
estate investments and incidentally visit
Harry Schlahy, the second baseman. The
pair were great chums in this city and on
the road last season but this year they
will De lined up on opposing teams.
Frank Cross. Lave's brother. has been
sold by Dayton. of the Central League.
to South Bend Of the same organization.
Ever since he had a brief trial with
Cleveland several years ago Cross has
been catching in the Central League. He
started out with Evansville and remained
with that team for several years. going TO
Dayton last spring.
Thus far Lave Cross, Jack Warner
Charley Hickman and Tom Hughes are
the only Nationals who have signed their
new contracts, but by the time that he
comes East for the league meeting in
New York, on February .. Canuion ex-
poets to have all the players i'm line.
i is reported from Cincinnati that in
case Cleveland asks for waivers on Fred
BuelOw, the catcher viii be brought 90
Washington None Of the officers Of the
club I'm this city know anything Of such
deal, but it is possible that Cantillon will
set holG of Buelow to use him in break
ing IN che new pitchers during the pre-
liminary season Cincinnati is anxious to
land BuelOw as one of her regular back
stops.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
suits,

No 1875. Coneia /. Corbett vs. Teuuis s. Ham
lin; damages. 5000 Plaintiffs attorneys McNsiH
q Mcneil and r. +. Evans.
Ne, 1916. Marian I. Burrows vs. Abraham LisueT;
dauages, sl5,0]5 Plaintiff attorneys, Amtrosc s
Sutlsr
No 1915. Ada c. NJ Sturges W. Cornelius C.
Billings ejectment Tot H. square 9ss Plaintiffs
attorneys. Ambrose & StuJIlT.
No. 49l5s United States ex rel, =, G. Atkias S
Co. vs. Frederick Allen C0mmissiouer Of Pat
eLts: mandamus. Plaintiff attorneys. Chester
Bradford and Z. ". Bradford.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

First race-Evie Green. Orline. Mel
lie Burns.
Second raee-Creolin. Uncle James.
Little Wally.
Third raee-Mollie Montrose, Law
less. Bitterly
Fourth race-Mamie Algol, James
Reddick. Orly II
Fifth race-Sir Toddington. Orbicu-
lar. Lens.
sixth race-Fantastic. Spion. Cam
paigner
Seventh race-AIafalda, Prince Bru-
tus, Chase.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
LABRADOR HIS FIELD
DR.. Grenfell LabOrS Among
Deep-sea Fishermen.
PHYSICIAN AS MISSIONARY
The Originator of Christian Work
Among Poor Folk OF Far North Re-
turns 40 Arouse More General In
terest In HIS PrOject-WiiI Deliver
Lectures on HIS FavorIte Subject.

After fifteen years in the northernmost
portion of Labrador, DR.. Wilfred T. Gren-
fell, the originator of the mission to the
deep-sed fishermen, has returned 10 this
country to arouse some interest in his
project. He has been IN the United
States a month. most Of which time was
spent In New York. where a number Of
influential persons are said to have be-
come enthusiastic over the work. IN
speaking OF the motive which led him TO
go into the work for which he has re-
Gently been appointed. by King Edward.
Companion Of the Order of St Michael
and ST. George DIR. Grenfen says:
I'm 1885, while I was studying medicine
at the London Hospital in WhitechapeI.
was attracted by a huge crowd going
into "a large tent in the slums Of Stepney.
There was singing going on inside and
curiosity led me in. AS I left with the
crowd came to the conclusion that my
religious life was a humbug. I vowed
in future that 1 would either give it up
or make it real. II was obviously not
a thing % be played with
Adventure and Christian Work.
MY medical course being finished. J
began TO cast about for some way in
which I could satisfy the aspirations Of
IA young medical man and combine It
with a desire for adventure and definite
Christian work. Sir Frederick Treves
suggested my seeing il "A doctor could
live at sea-amOng the deep-sea fisher
men. in 1892 ] hired a large sailing YES
sci in which ] went TO the Labrador coast
In three months We had 900 patients.
As our appliances would not permit us
20 treat all those who required treatment.
we appealed to our people, and as "A re-
suit there are now three hospitals IN
Labrador
In 1886 a small cooperative store was
started 40 Red Bay in the Straits of
Belle Isle 10 help the settlers escape
the truck system of trade. and the con-
sequent loss of independence and thrift
This has since been spread 10 series Of
I'VE. with very beneficial results to the
poorest In 1899 the hospital ship Strath-
coma was built at Dartmouth. England.
and fitted with every available modern
appliance. Thereafter every year addl-
tons have been made TO the convenienccs
for the fishermen"
Not Ordinary Missionary.
Or. GrenfeIl is not "a missionary of the
familiar type; he Is less of "a preacher
than a physician and combines with all
"a deep spirit Of philanthropy He is a
devoted champion of the simple folk
among whom be lab0rs.
Tomorrow morning he VIII speak at
the First Baptist Church. and at 8
O'Clock tomorrow night in the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, while
at O'Clock in the afternoon he lectures
al 81. Johns Tuesday evening be will
speak upon Labrador. It's People and
Conditions of Life" before tire National
Geographic Society.
a number Of social events have been
arranged in his honor. among them being
d luncheon az the White House and a
dinner by Or. Edward Everett Hale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Circuit Court No. 2.
JUSTICE ANDERSON.

Elliott Langley motion To strike ont portions
Of amended declaration granted. Plaintiffs attor-
ney, W. J. Lambert; defendants attorneys, y 4.
Hoehlins. IT,, and s. c. Peelle
Green vs. McIntire second ard third pleas stTick-
en- ont Plaintiffs attorney. John Itid0ut. defend
ants attorneys, Tucker 4 Kenyon
Garuood HendTichsou security for costs OF
dced Plaintiffs attorneys. Whitfori A Johnston
defendants attorney. r. Preston Shealey-
1lcrmuga Haggar, and karagheusian vs. same
time extended thirty DAYS TO settle bill Of exceptions.
Claimant attorneys. Well & Rosenberg; defendant S
attorneys. Tucker X Kenyon and H. " Sohon.
Williamson rs. Swami; order for garnishee 10 ap-
pear February IS for oral examination. Plaintiff S
attorneys Cuttings * Chamberlin
Brooke vs. District Of Columbia; order to guash
assessment. Plaintiffs attorneys, George c. Cert
man and John Ridout; defendants attorney. Z. H.
Thoma--
Assignments for Monday. February II. 1917
No lH Grady Us. Washington GasligiIt Com
pany Attorneys Douglass & Douglass-R. r. Perry
& Son ana NicKenney & Flannery.
40 g. wylie vs.. RILEY. Attorneys, W. J, Lam
bert-Douglass & Douglass
No 80. Hawks IS. Brown. Attorneys 4. 8.
Worthington-Tuck s. Kenyon.
Ne. 81 BTandenburg Ubhof- Attorneys, ",
Mosby Williams and BTandenburg & BrandenbuTg-
HAYDEN Johnson
No 20 Jackson vs. Ross. Attorneys W C..
Prentiss-A. b. DUysl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

Estate Of Mary ". Green. letters II administration
granted 20 Edwin G. DuttCn, bond, 500. Attorneg.
L. G. Button.
transfer
Estate q William T. Harris order authorizing ez-
Teuditure. Attorney, T. s. hey Smith.
Estate q Reuben Harris. order confirming agree
ment. Attorney. Loon TChTiuFT.
Estate Of John Chopper, viii admitted to probate
and letters testameHraTy granted 70 Anne Cooper;
bond, s., 800. Attorney. Blair Lee.
Estate Ct Julia A. Bishop; ezsmpiiaed copy Il
VIII filed with petition for record.
Estate Il Catherine Herbert; viii dated December
= 1876. filed with petition for probate AttCmey,
T. 4 billiard
Estate Of Franz Niehaus; vii dated September u.
1906 fled
Estate Of Elizabeth Witthsft: VIII dated June
1906. fled with petition for probate. Attorneys.
j. T. Cun 4 Son
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
WESTERN DEFEATS EASTERN
Georgetown Quint Wins Deciding
Game Between Two Schools.
Capitol Hill Team Gets Poor start,
Toward Close of Contest.

In the deciding game Tor the champion
ship between the two schools. Western
High defeated Eastern High yesterday by
Is TO s. The game was played at the Y
NJ G. a. gymnasium before a large crowd
OF rooters from both schools
Western was always in the lead. and by
the end of the first half had rolled up 70
points, while Eastern failed 10 throw Il
basket In the second half Eastern
showed marked Improvement. and made
tie game more interesting.
Michael the former captain OF the
Western team. was All over the field. and
played star game for Western. Fort
and Le Due also played wei for West
ern. Dodd Martin, and Crown. who
went in in the second half played the
best game for Eastern Lineup and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued by Building Inspector
Ashford Yesterday as follows:
70 NJ C. De Grafeureid. for one tEo-story brick
store at 1912 street and stable in rear Of same
architects Hunter & Bel; builder, T. L. Lewis.
estimated cost 800
TO J. ". Dawson. fer one twostoTy brick dwelling
at 1872 Twenty seventh street northwest architect
sl,la0.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Mount Peasants want Games.

The Mount Pleasant Athletic Club has
organized and would like to arrange
games with the IIigl. Schools. the Capron
Cadets, the Shamrocks, and the St John
basketball teams Address Louis Austin.
1916 Columbia road northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
First Baseball Accident Of Year

Notre Dame, Ind. Feb. S-WhiIe play
ing baseball in the big gymnasium. Ray
mord Scanlon, brother of the Brooklyn
National League pitcher. and one Of the
stars of the Notre Dame squad fell and
broke his leg. He was attempting TO
steal home from third base. and in max
ing dive his feet slipped and he fell
upon his leg, fracturing it above the
ankle
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Basketball DoubIe-hender.

The Y. NJ c. A. will meet the York.
Pa. quint in the association gymnasium
this evening. The reserve team will play.
between the halves of the big contest.
with picked quint from the boys de-
partment Both games should be inter
esting
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
U AND DROPS OUT.
81. Johns May Get Place In Amateur
Baseball League.

The L and I Fraternity team has
dropped out Of the Washington City
Basketball League, owing to the fact
that they now have no practice hall
President Thacher has offered the va
cant place in the league TO the St Johns
team, but as yet has received no answer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
YANKEES TRIM CHURCHMEN.
Y. VI. G. :. Boys Five shuts out
Christ Church Tenn. - 10 O.

The Yankees OF the Boys Depart
ment, Y n C. 4, last night defeated
the basketball team from Christ
Church. Of Georgetown. by the score
p 90 o. The Yankees were without the
services Of two of their men and were
forced to substitute two players from
the Midget team. Lineup and sum
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
RowIIns A..oelatIon 20 Mcct.

There viii be meeting of the Wash
ington City Bowling Association tonight
in the board room at the Palace Alleys
for the consideration Of important bust
ness All delegates are earnestly requested
% be present. The meeting will be called
at SID O'Clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Criminal Court No. /.

United States vs.. Jennie l. May assault to kill
and assault with dangerous weapon, verdict guilty
ca both counts; notict Of motion for new trial
Med and bail fixed at $500; IecosniZance 500
taken. with V. ". Stewart surety Attorneys.
Leckie. Fulton & Cox and 6. l.. Baker.
Assignments for Monday. February II. 1897.
United States IS Frederick Smith.
United States vs.. Charles Robinson
United States rs. Arthur Perry and John Lewis
United States rs samuel Thomas
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

Bernard Harding defeated Joe Todd
in the fifth pool match of the Bruins
wick Club tournament last night by
the close score. 100 10 %. Mr. Todd
made the second high run of the tour
nament. a balls. Fred Stewart and
Murray Clark meet tonight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
MILITIA DOWNS The NEWARKS
Second Regiment and Coreoran Ca
diets Beat Baltim0reans.
Picked Basketball Five Walks
Away with Visitors by the
Score Of "a tO1O

The NeWaTlCS, one Of BaItlmOre-s crack
basketball teams. went down to inglor-
ious defeat before the snappy teamwork
and expert gOaI-throwing of a team
picked from the Corcoran Cadets and the
Second Regiment. ut the Second Regiment
Armory. last night by the. score of Ct
TO TO-
Excepting the first few minutes Of play
the game was far from interesting. as
the visitors seemed carried off their feet
by the fast playing Of the home team.
and was unable to pull themselves to-
gether. Rice Hubbard and Schlosser
did the best work for the locals. while
Becker eXcelled for the Newarks.
After tbis' game the same picked team
plays eight games away from home. the
first being AT Norwalk, Conn. Lineup
and summary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Eauify Suits.

No. 25s6f Julia f. Garrett rs. George y. Garrett;
divorce Compliments solicitors. n. l. Ambrose
and Dsluas e. Stutler-
No. 2s565 John d. Sullivan VS.. Carl T. Rhodes
ct al spscife performance. Complainant solicitor,
J. 4. TC0mey
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

JUSTICE BARNABD.
In re opening Of minor street in square Sc yer
dict q jury filed.
In re opening Of alley in squares 5s and 2s; yer
dict q fury fled
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
OUTSIDERS GET THE MONEY.
FavOrites at Frisco Conspicuous
Only as Rear Guards.

san Francisco, Feb. S.-As was expected.
hackers of the favorites met with disaster
at Emeryville this afternoon. Fields We're
big and well balanced as a general rule.
There were no close finishes during the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Equity Court No. 2.
JUSTICE GOULD.

JUSTICE GOULD.
CarI9z0 Baird; rule 20 show cause discharged
and biu dismissed, appeal granted bond 500.
Complainant solicitors Il =. Davis and J. A.
Cobb, defendants solicitor. Stuart MCNAMARA.
BraAn IS. Brauu; reference 70 Thomas II. Fifnam,
examiner. Complainant solicitors. +. -. Black
istnne and Douglass * Douglass; defendants So
ucit0r ". +. Plumley
Doran vs.. D0Fan; sale ratified ard reference IN
auditor. Compartments solicitors. Padgett q For
rest and J. 7. McNsHy.
Basett IS. Bassett; complainant authorized 70
withdraw from files certain exhibits on fling an
theuticated copies. Compliments solicitors. L. +.
C0iladGy and Locke Fulton & Cox; defendant
solicitor II. +. Davis.
ID re adoption u Herman G. Davis. IT,. order
lcgllizng adoption. Petitioners solicitor. J. VI.
Blackburn.
Goddard Is. Goddard; trustee authorized to ac-
cert ofer for purchase Il property Complainant s
solicitors. Cole & Donaldson
HeHHing Heuniug; motion 70 take testimony
granted tompiaiuauts solicitors Gordon & Cor
don defendant solicitor Wilton J, Lambert,
Union Trust Company IS Hicks e. a. time 20
take testimony limited Complauant's solicitor.
George +. Hamilton. defendants solicitor T. 5
Perry.
Ten Egek rs. McBlair, order directing trustee to
sell Complainant solicitors. H. L. Davis and T.
D. KimDaili defendants solicitors. ]. b. I.aner J.
J. Darlington, W. C. Sullivan, }. T. Laskey. aud
John Eid0Hi
Howard IS. Congressional and Mexican Mining
Company It al biH dismissed as 20 defendant.
John vs.. GeuGau- Complainant solicitors George
e. Gsrtman and John Rid0ut Defendants solicitors,
j. IS. Glennsn and r. l. Gies.
Sriig IS selbg. adjudication q contempt q de-
PENDANT and order 10 pay arrears Gf alimuny- Con-
plainants solicitors, Lester < Price defendant
solicitor " =. Ambrose
Harris IS. Harris. slimony pendeute lite and
counsel fee awarded C0muiainsnts solicitors. Biz
mes Woodland, dsfen3ants soliriter. ] +. Laskey.
SfuCr vs. st0Her; arrears II alirudny ordered
paid. complainant required % produce child and
time to take testimony limited Compartments So
licitor W G. Bslderston. defendants solicitors.
Wolf & Rosenberg
Hazen vs. Hay substitution Of administrators
CCmp.ainauts solicitor. George l. sullivan
Smith smith almcuy and counsel fees
awarded Complainant solicitors. Wolf & Rosen-
berg; defendants solicitor. J. G.. Bigelow.
Assignments Ter Monday February u. 1907:
No g. Agnev IS HutciIiEs. Attorneys, C. r.
CraEin and 5. +. Th0mas-Caiyert Braudenburg
Blair & Thorn
No. l5 Crummins Us DOYLE Attorneys, Meril-
lst, Ambrose. Lester q schmidt.
No los Lindsay vs. Pixt0n Attorneys, ". ".
EdHaris-R White
No 10 johnson Is. johnson. Attorneys, Hufty
& Hufty-A q. Wells
No IT, Robinson rs. Robinson. Attorneys, +.
r Kcys and J. r Fagle-J- " Jennings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Criminal Court No. 2.
JUSTICE BARNARD.

IN estate Of Charles r. Morgan: motion for
new trial oyeTued; appeal granted: bond. SlO0
CsTeator's attorneys, II, Z. Davis and ]. X. n.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09
Equity Court No. j.
GHTEF JUSTICE CLABAUGH.

Assignments for Monday, February II. 1867:
No. s65. COekiey v. Slater Attorneys. W
Gwynne Gardner William +. PUulron.
No. l6T. Thomas vs.. Thomas. Attorneys, BTney
& WoJdard- Hinton
No. l69 Haller IS. American Savings Bank. At
toueys T. L. Jefi0rds-Wof 4 Rosenberg.
No. l13. Lancaster ~. Lancaster. Attorneys
King q BroWn-Hughes & Gray.
No. 81 Pollen ". Marcaron. Attorneys. l. VIII
iausm and e.. Cauingtnn-C randall Mackey
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

Militia. Position Nevarl-g
Schlosser. right forward. ..... Vickors
Hubbard .lCf- f0rwsTd...---. Becker Eaid
Rice cap l.....-... center ...... krieger tcsptf
Bopp................-.right guard........ Marshall
Hunter. Regis....-.-left e1ari..- Lawrence Becker
Goals from ieId-Rice lSl Hubbard 80. Schlos-
ser 90, Bopp sl, VickoIs. Becker. Kreger Marshall
Goals from fouis-Vickors Becker Rcferee-Capt
Edwards. TimeEeepers- sullivan. Krcgcr. Time of
halves-99 minutes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-09

Thus far Lave Cross, Jack Warner.
Charley Hickman and Tom Hughes are
the only Nationals who have signed their
new contracts, but by the time that he
comes East for the league meeting in
New York, on February =. Canullon ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
Provincial New York.

The sight Of several large cats roll
ing around on the sidewalk III IN
ecstacy Of joy at Sixth avenue anu
Twcnty-sixth street the other ilGht
drew a crowd in few minutes. Nhch
there must have been more than hVe
hundred persons trying to eaten q look
at the cats a quiet-looking old man
who had been standing unobscrvcd N
a nearby doorway stepped out carry
ing a bag. and, facing the crowd, Pc
gan: Ladies and gentlemen. l nave
here for sale a whole bag of catnip'
and for ten cents will sell you enough
to make your cat happy for life. you
see how these cats enjoy il. Weli'
YOURS will do the same. These cats
don't belong to me, but smclt the cat
min and are having the time OF thelr
lives. You will have to hurry, as Ill
Is minutes more l will have all me
cats in the neighborhood around mere
In a few minutes he had sold his th'lrc
stock and hurried out of the crowd anu
disappeared.-New York Tribune.