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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
Individual Averages Nine High Men.
Catholic University
Again Selects Moran
Captain of Football

The dance recently given at Rauscher's
by the Athletic Association OF the
Catholic University was not only a So
cial, but a fin2-n>sal, success. The profit
OF this affair Wi enable the various
managers 70 sufficiently equip their
teams for the corning season
At a Teeting If the members of last
seasons football team Capt. John c.
Moran was unanimously reelected 10
lead the team on the gridirOn during
the season of 1888
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
LOCAL ATHLETES
RALLY TO SUPPORT
Of c. v. j. GAMES
Manager Fleming An
nounces Oficials-High'
School Well Repre-
Sented.

The announcement that the George
Washington University Athletic Asso-
citation is going to hold indoor games
at Convention Hall on January 25, has
stirred I'D tremendous interest In track
and field athletics among the students
and alumni Of the Buff and Blue IN
stitution. Manager Fleming, OF the
track team, has an assistant In each
of the seven departments Of the uni
versity and a welI-organized promo
ton" campaign. which has been In full
swing for two weeks, has had good
results.
There have been a number OF candi-
dates for the George Washington track
team in training since the lst of De-
cember, but Captain GIL has issued a
formal call for the men to report TO
him at Van Ness Park tomorrow after
noon. For another week the, candi-
dates will do only light, easy work, out
Of doors 1t is likely that following
the example Of Princeton, Cornell, and
Harvard, the G. w. L. tract. manage
ment will build a board track in Van
Ness Park for all the runners to use
during the winter season, the candi-
dates for field events using the Y. NJ.
c. A. gymnasium. From the present
outlook the downtown uni .ersity will
have this year the largest track squad
in its history, with not less than half
n hundred men trying for the different
events.
Interest Aroused in Crosse Country.
That there will be nearly fifty entries
for George Washington's New Year
handicap cross-country run seems GER
tain from the number Of inquiries re-
ceived by Manager Fleming The Buff
and Blue itself has a squad Of four
teen men working hard to get into
shape for the four-mIle jaunt across the
northwestern corner Of the District.
These are the men now trsining: Cap
tain Gill. wenderoth, Holmes, Elem
ing. Falconer, Birney. Seller, Carl
Clagett, Brame, Mcfarland. Ball, and
Calder. Pete Herring, OF the Mt. Wash
ington Athletic Club, the South Allan.
tic middle distance champion, is goInp
to try his speed at the longer distance
and most OF the long distance runners
Of the local high schools will toe the
scratch, probably with liberal handi-
caps.
Manager Fleming last night announced
the following list OF officials for The
cross-country lun:
Referee, DR.. D. z. Wiber; starter. c.
F. Hecox; Judges at the finish. DR.. w.
ID. Phillips. +. NJ Wilson, and DR.. w,
b. Hudson; timers. W. c. Thacher, c.
Z. Beckett, and w. L. Jose: clerk of tn,
course; w. c. Stuart; scorer. w. p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15

In common with other admirers Of a.
good fighting man would like very
much to see Bnly Paplze get on long
battle with one OF the crack-a-jacks
IN hts class In the middle West,
Papke is regarded as the best weller
weight now fighting. Perhaps he is
The fight scheduled for December 30
with Hugo Kelly viii give US better
line on him than We have had
As the plans now stand. the men will
meet at 154 pounds at 3 o'clock on the
day OF the fight, TO battle for 80 per
cent Of the gross receipts. 70 Per cent
OF this to go TO the winner, and the
loser 10 take the rest as balm for his
bruises. Kelly has been fighting for
the last eight years and in that time
has gone twice to a draw with Tommy
Burns. besides meeting about all the
other light heavyweights of the country
with more or less success Papke, on the
other hand, has been fighting only a
year, but from the day that his advent
as the illinois Thunderbolt" was an
nounCed he has met many good men
and has yet to meet defeat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
YOUNG RUNNERS
ENCOURAGED BY
FEDERAL GAMES
RelayEyents for Midgets,
NoYiceS, and Grade
Schools.

That relay racing IL one OF the most
popular events in school and college
sports is evidenced by the number OF
inquiries IN regard 10 tho relays IN
the Federal indoor games.
When arrangements are completed FOR
all the races Slready asked for, IL T.
expected. there will be more OF these
events contested. and more teams com
peung, in Convention Hall, On the night
Of February 10. than have ever been
seen in Washington.
Besides the races for school boys and
novices, there VIII be at least three col
lcges and two club relays on the pro-
gram.
Six relays have been definitely fixed
and negotiations arc pending for seven
others. arrangements for which will be
completed Immediately afte.. the Christ
mas holidays. These are the races now
on the program: A midget Champion
ship for school boys. no boys 70 be
taller than four feet six inches; a race
for teams. composed entirely OF schooi
boy novices; grade school champion
ship, open to all grade schools in the
District: a championship for junior
clubs Of the District, with an age limit
of sixteen years; a match race between
the Episcopal High School, OF Alexan-
dria and the Woodbury. Forest School,
of Orange, Va. to decide the scholastic
championship of the Old Dominion, and
a race for the Sunday school cham
pionship of the District. also with an
age limit of sixteen years.
Sunday School Races.
The distance for all these events, ex-
cept that between the two Virginia
schools, will be 600 yards.
The Sunday school championship and
the novice event were added TO the pro-
gram last week. This is the third yeaE
that the Sunday schools Of the District
have had a chance &c decide the relay
champion in their own class, but never
before in any indoor games has there
l been a relay race, in which every mem
| her Of all the teams must be novices
1t has been put on the program espe-
ciaIly for the encouragement of the
school boys who are not quite fast
enough to make places on the bis
| teams,
New I,ooo-Yard Event,
In addition TO these relays a 1.OOO-yard
handicap run has been added to the
Federal games program There are a
number Of middle distance runners In
the South Atlantic district who have
never before had chance to show their
speed in any events except the quarter
and half mile runs, but for whom the
mile Is too long. and number Of mile
runners not quite fast enough for the
! shorter distances, for whom the new
distances %ill be a common meeting
ground.
That the Baltimore schools are going
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
ALL NAVY HOLDS
DAILY PRACTICE

In order to complete a season of VIC
tories, the All-Navy football team Is
practicing hard every evening on the
plot in rear of the seamen's quarters
at the Navy Yard for the game with
the All-Army eleven.
The sailors fully understand that in
order TO beat their heavier antagonists
they must develop speed and ability "a
hoodwtnk their opponents. To gain this
effect two hours Of hard practice is gone
through every evening.
Cutting, the star right end, whose arm
was broken in the game with the Mt
Washingtons at Baltimore, Is back from
the hospital In fine shape He will &c
back to right end. while CAVITY will dC
the quarterback stunt.
The jaclSies. IL seems. know the game
and an excellent game is anticipated
for Christmas morning. and both teams
expect thoroughly to satisfy the foot
ball enthusiasts of this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
TREASURY JUMPS
IN FIRST COLUMN
IN DEPART MENTAL
Navy Yard and Interior
BoWlers Tie for Sec
ond Place.

During the past fortnight's bowling in
the Departmental League. three teams
have shifted places, Treasury making
the best sprint.
BY trimming the Capitals for the three
scheduled games, and also three post
poned games, together with two games
from the Warriors, the Money Changers
jumped into the first division, having
made gain OF Ill points in percentage.
The Bureau passed the Commission
ers. and Is now in fourth place, the
latter dropping to sixth.
Agriculture continues IN the lead, but
the Interiors are going strong, and
easily lead in total pins tumbled
The records follow:
Team Standing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15

Burns IS 10 meet johnson. II any club
VIII offer a big enough purse and the big
smoke don't kick AZ the terms Good
Ny opinion Of Johnson as a fighter is
pretty well known by the readers OF this
column II / am mistaken Ia my es-
A fight with Burns would pretty well
establish his status If by any chanre
he should win the fight, which I hardly
regard as possible. IL would be UP H.
Jeffries TO come out OF his hole again
and We would have a real battle for the
championship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
CARROLL QUINT
LOSES TO YORK

YORK, Pa. Dec. lain q Hstless
game here tonight the York Y. NJ. c. A.
quintet triumphed over Carroll Institute
team Of Washington by q 10 9.
The visitors were outplayed from the
time the referees whistle was blown
until the contest ended. Their lack OF
form was attributed 10 the small gym
nasium floor. The redeeming feature
was the passing OF the locals, who dis
played better physical condition than at
any time since the season opened. Root.
\ ork's center. PLAYED a star game. The
contest throughout was clean. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15
.DRISCOLL COMING
To FIGHT ATTELL
FOR WORLD TITLE
Man Who Beat Bowker
After Featherweight
Title.
By JEFF THOMPSON.

NEW YORK, Dec. I4-Abs AtteH IL
not only a lighter OF rare ability. but
he has the money sense well developed.
This was demonstrated by the man
ner in which he played his cards with
Jimmy Conroth. Since Owen Moran
beat frankie Nell 50 handiiy a fight be-
tween the little Engiishman and TIE
featherweight champion was in de-
naand. Cofroth wanted the fight, and
Atten had a pretty good idea as 20 just
how bad he wanted Il and about how
much there ought 20 be IN it He held
out fer MS full share, and he VIII ger
It.
I can see where nc is right. II does
look absurd for q scrap OF a fellow,
whose brains are IN his fists, 20 get ths
salary OF a college president for a few
weeks exercise and an hours hard
work, but so long as the public IS viii
ing TO pay for il 1 don't see why the
fellow that fights should not get at
| least as much as the promoters.
7 understand the winner Of the AtteIl-
Moran scrap will have other business
on bis hands at once Jem DriscOll. IL Is
! said. IS on his way here looking for
trouble Driscoll beat Bowker, who had
| previously beaten out champion frankie
Neil It Is a. fact that Moran has
very little TO say about DriscOlL He
| kept harping on the fact that he was
/ behind Bowker the night that he beat
/ Neil and that he got the idea OF going
a rumpus from that nights Observa-
] tons.
Probably AtteI will be the man 10
/ beat DriscOlL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-15

Bowie; inspectors, Messrs. Turkenton.
Conwei. Baer, Riddle. Call, Brookes,
Newhouser, Gates, Wilson. and Ball.
Prep Schools in Full Force.
That the Inaugural indoor games OF
the Hatchetires viii draw a nattering
list Of entries from high schools, prep
schools, colleges. and clubs or Wash
ington, Baltimore, Richmond. Philadel-
phia, and small towns in Virginia Is
assured The local high schools will
have especially large and strong lists
or entries. DR.. Hudson has large SQUADS
out at both the Western and Business
schools, and although the recb-t..,
school viii not officially enter -.
practically all the track and eo1s -
ieIes OF the school viii be in the varf-
Gus events. both scholastic ana -,
Al the central School there are be-
1"oeh HIty ana sixty boys at work
every day and Eastern has almost as
large squad as last year. At least
tnree or these schools win have teams
IN the high school indoor championsbir.
relay. The Episcopal High School Of
alexandra, has asked for a match re-
lay race with the Central High School
Dut me latter school has not We. given
a maj answer 20 the challenge.
Out-of-Town Entrants.
from Baltimore half dozen schools
VIII send entries for the scholastic
events and Johns Hopkins viii be rem
resented by dozen men IN the omen
handicaDs. Besides the relay between
ihe George Washington department
teams, there Will be a race for the fresh
men. another for Junior clubs OF the
District and half a dozen match races
Entries will close on January Is with
Manager r. F. Fleming, 700 Fourteenth
street northwest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS. KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS. KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS.
E. E. FORBES PIANO COMPANY,
 SOLE AGENTS.
a.Here,a to Youin

Florida Times Union.
 We are informed on high authority that when the President of the United States stood up in public" ana responded to a toast he committed a sin which certain parties will proceed to punish. The voter may vote as he likes. and In this case he will act in Flaw of righteousness''-it Is a clear case of hoisting the engineer with his own petard. But in what did the sin consist? In the publicity of the act? Or in the drinking? Or in the lair of challenge" which accompanied the act? If publicity alone makes the sln, then a new rule is set by the moraists If private drinking" be just as bad, then the prohibitionists who have supported Roosevelt greatly sinned. If the drink ing under all circumstances be wrong. then the great majority of the heroes of our race will be ranged against prohibition-Ariovis drank mead. Alfred was fond of tipples. Cromwell and the Puritans were not tectotalers by any means. Washington would not Waterson. and the wine was only lett off the White House table in the time of Hayes, Can we believe that the .'challenge" Is what has fired the pro- hibition conscience7 Then let the Roosevelt glass go down with the Fairbanks cocktail and the Blaine Rum, Romanism and Rebellion"
 But suppose Americans had always felt as do these prohibitionists? If their ''moal law" be good now it has always been good and will always be good Its enforcement would have lost us Washington and Jefferson and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
BIRMINGHAM FAIR
 COMES TO A CLOSE

Birminghan1, Oct. 1s.--(special.s-- The State Fair in Birmingham came to a close tonight, and for the first time in years. it is announced that the Fair was a success. financially and otherwise.
 While the full receipts are not yet known, it is stated that not only Will all expenses of this year be met. but the balance from last year will be made good and still small surplus may be on hand. The directors of the Fair will hold a meeting within the next two weeks to receive a report from the general manager, George 1T. Barnes, and also take steps looking to next years show.
 A large number of the features or this Fair will go from here to Selma, and thence to Montgomery. Riccf's band will remain over tomorrow in Birmingham, giving concert at one of the local skating rinks.
 The last day was a banner day, made so by the automobile racing by Chris. tie. the millionaire manufacturer and auto driver, who recently has been in some serious smash-ups.
 The judges in the agricultural dss- plays were ". G. Mcdaniel of Sum- ter County, w. A. Corley cs Coosa County, and c. E. voss of Dallas Coun- ty Cullman was awarded the county prize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS. KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS. KRELL-FRENCH PIANOS.
E. E. FORBES PIANO COMPANY,
 SOLE AGENTS.
GREAT ANIMAL ACTS.
Startling Performances

Some Startling Performances Are
 Promised at Coming Show.
 Those who have never witnessed the performance of the Carl Hagenbeck trained wild beasts can hardly realize what lions, tigers, leopards. wild cats. poral bears. elephants and the like have been taught to do. It hardly seems possible to teach enemies of the field. forest and frozen strand to perform together in one monster steel enclosed arena but it has been done.
 It hardly seems possible to teach a lion to ride on the back of a horse and jump through hoops of fire and on pedestals, but 1t has been done!
 The polar bears play at see saw. eat at the table with proper decorum, sim Hate drunkenness and wrestle with their trainer. The sea lions juggle various articles and twirl a baton while on a running staed.
 Then there is an elephant which rides a tricycle.! Sea lions which ride a race in the hippodrome! Animals that appear in a leaping tournament! A supper in which lions and tigers with their trainer eat fresh meat from the same dish A sea lion band
 Hundreds of circus features together with these great animal acts make up the program of the big Hagenbeck and Wallace Shows which come to Mont gomary next Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
RYAN IS BUSY GETTING TEAM Montgomery Manager
 May Surprise. GOOD FRIEND OF MURPHY Chicago Magnate Win Aid the
 Local Club.
 ---s-- New Maa Belons. to oia school of Ba.esan riayers and Great TAias. a<e Expected of Hi.
 ~-s Management.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct, 1s.--(spccial.) --James Ryan. Montgomery's new manager in the Southern League, is already making preparations to put a strong line up In the field for the 1908 season. according to reports reaching local players. some of whom have known Ryan since his original days with Anson's famous and original Chi- cago White Stockings.
 Ryan has written here that he has bagged several players whose names will surprise Southern people when they appear enlisted for Montgomery's
 It is believed that owing to the Friendship existing between President Murphy of the Chicago Worlds Cham ptons and Ryan, which was primarily responsible for Ryan securing his pres ent position through Murphys recon mendation to President Chambers, that Murphy will do everything In the way Of helping Ryan along with players su that Ryan may make a good showing his first year in the South.
 No names are given but. some good material has already been bagged for the Climbers.
 According to reports received here it is Murphy's ambition to launch a sort of Southern Baseball Farm where his promising players may be bensfited by Ryan's tuHlage and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
NEGRO FALLS TWO STORIES
 AND NOT SERIOUSLY HURT
Painter Loses Balance On High scaf- folding at Edge of Roof and
 Lands on Ground.

Ephraim Taylor. negro painter, working on the Flowers residence on Court street, fell from the roof to the ground yesterday without sustaining serious injuries.
 Taylor was on top of the scaffolding at the roof of the two story house when the accident occurred. Taylor lost his balance and fell. In his de- scent he struck a ladder against the side of the house which somewhat changed the direction of his fall. Ih- stead Of striking on the pavement, he fell on the edge of the grass.
 Surgeons were immediately sum moned and a narcotic was adminis- tered. Examination showed that there were no broken bones. A carriage was summoned and the negro was taken to his home, where he was re- ported last night as resting well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
NEWS OF wETUMPKA.
NIT. Brady Was . Member of the Grand
 .Tury. }s. - / se- z

Jury. A e
 Wetumpka, Oct. 16.-(Speciai .)--- James N. Brady. an account of whose death occurred in Tuesdays Advertiser, was a member of the grand jury at this session of the court.
 He served on the jury all last week but Called to appear Monday when the jury reconvened.
 The grand jury finished it's deliber- ations Tuesday afternoon and returned forty-two true bills.
 Miss Pearl J. Rouse left Tuesday for San Antonio, Texas, to assist in nurs- ing her sister, Mrs. l.. W. Farrow, who has been travelling in the West and Southwest in quest of health all the year, but who has been quite i'll in San Antonio for the past few weeks. N
 Miss Rouse and MT. and Mrs. Far row will return to their home in We tumplSa as soon as Mrs. Farrow's health permits them to undertake the jour ney.
 Mrs. L. R. Robinson of West Bridge Street. has gone to Birmingham to spend a month with her grandfather, Mir c. F. Enslen.
 Prof. H. J. Willingham has pur- chased a home in Wetumpka, and is having the dwelling remodeled and re- paired.
 E. M Cain is recuperating from a recent Illness.
 Morris Hofienberg, who came from Selma Monday, was called back Tues day night to the bedside of his father in.law, c. l.. Rodenberg. Mir. Roden- berg's friends in Wetumpka feel very anxious concerning his condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17

U M
 eventually graduate to the Cubs fold. Montgomery will be gainer in this re- spect as players will be plentiful, with Murphy and the Chicago club refill ing the 1arder at random before and during the season.
 Ryan is one of the old school of play CTS. He has devoted almost a life time to baseball having started his National League career with Anson's famous and oSiginal White Stockings team in Chicago in the middle sos. At first he was a pitcher and team pal of John Clarkson, Mccormick. Silver Flint Ed Williamson, Tom Burns, Gore, Dalrymple, Sunday, Mike Kelly, the so-called king of them all. and other famous diamond stars including Fred Pfeffer.
 On account of his hitting Ryan was finally chosen by Anson as a regular outffelder and as occupant of the outer territory. Ryan went through several campaigns. being q member of the White Stockings. Colts and Orphans as the various teams from 1889 on down
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
DEATH OF HENRY BARNARD.
End Comes Suddenly to Hirminghani
 Citizen.

End Comes Suddenly to Birmingham
 Birmingham, Oct. 1s.-(SpeciaL)-- Henry Barnard. highly esteemed citi- zen of Birmingham, died suddenly Tuesday night at his late residence, No. 2617 Highland Avenue. of heart failure. He was SO years of age.
 Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock Thursday morn ing, interment to be given in the Enon Ridge Cemetery.
 Mir. Barnard had for some time re- tired from active business. He had returned to his home on Tuesday and toward evening complained that he was feei.ag somewhat badly. Death came suddenly at 11:15 o'clock. He had had many friends and acquaintances. Mir. Barnard was at once time connect ed with the Ferd Marx store and was a brother-in-law of Ferd Marx. He was at one time a member of the po- lice commission of Birmingham and took part in city affairs.
 He is survived by his widow. sis ter, Miss Salina Barnard, and other relatives, including M. V. Joseph, S. M. Adler Otto Marx. V. Hugo Marx and Ferd Marx.
 The pail bearers will be D. S. Meyer. F. M. Edwards, Henry Seigel, H. Levy, B, r. Sigkiel and Nose Levy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17

were known to Chicagoans. He was manager h 1889 but factionaH opposi- ton caused his resignation. Tom Isof- tus reappointed him manager the fol- lowing year. however, and players sup ported him. aas
 In all of his career Ryan has taken excellent care of himself and has saved money. In recent years he has been playing with the best semi-pro teams around Chicago, some of which are recognized as formidable to the best of the big league clubs M :
 Ryan is crafty resourceful and he will make the Climbers a great