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The Washington times., 1908-01-06
BL00MINGDALE TRACK
TEAM ELECTS LEADERS

At u meeting Of the Bloomingdale A
c. recently Nathaniel T. Morley was
elected manager and Thomas B. White
captain of the track squad for 1908.
Manager Morley has beer. connected
with the Bloomingdale club since it or
EaniZed in 1902 and has always been its
leader while Captain White has come
rapidly TO the front in recent years
Joining the club in 1908 he won the
BlOOmingdale CrOSs-cOuntry run that
year. A few weeks aTt5f- the run ne
was elected captain of the Blooming
dale baseball team. In 1905 he did not
enter athletics. but last year he repre-
scented the club both n baseball and on
the track and did himself credit in both
branches. White is an able athlete,
and under his guido nee the Blooming
dale track team should have d success
full year
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
ATTELL. KNOCKS
KID FARMER OUT

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 6.-Abe At
tell champion featherweight of Amer
lea, engaged in an unadvertised bout
last night and got nothing out Of it
but satisfaction.
He put out Kid Farmer" OF Chi
cago, in a punch. The exhibition Of his
pTowess occurred on Fillmore street, and
as the block was not .oped off there
We're no gate receipts.
Farmer did considerable sparrinE with
Abe while he was training for the No
ran fight and thought ne was entitled
TO large remunerat ton. Abe gave him
$40. The smallness of the sum angered
Farmer and he went down the line tell
ing that Abe was "a cheap guy"
Abe heard of the knocking and
sailed out IN search OF his detractor.
He met Farmer in front Of VOLTS cigar
store, one blow was struck. with Abe
furnishing the motive power. Farmer
went down and out
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
PROPERTY OWNERS
TO PETITION FOR WALK

In response to the requests Of num-
Der Of residents that a granolithiC side
walk not exceeding four feet in width
be laid on the south side of Newark
street between Highland avenue and
Thirty-third Place, the Commissioners
say that while they regard the PROPOSE
ton with favor. they would prefer that
the request be presented by majority
Of the owners of the abuttIng property
against whom the cost of the improve
ment. estimated at S5T7 will he assessed.
REPAIRS will be made to the roadway
and sidewalk OF Fourth street. Con-
gress Heights. as requested by the Con-
gress Heights Public Improvement As
sociation. through its secretary, Z. j.
NeWcOmb.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
OLD PAIR EL0PES, is BROKE;
FORCED TO LIVE APART

GENEVA. Jan. Ga mar eighty
years Of age and woman of seventy
two eIoped a week ago from a homo
fSr old reople at DOrnbirn. a little
town near Bregenz, because 1ey were
refused permission 20 marry
Yesterday they returned 10 the es-
: hlishment. stating that they had
been married and had spent all theiI
money in having a good time
on the couple agreeing TO live apart
as before in the different wings of the
home. they were allowed to occupy
their former quarters.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
LOOK WELL IN COFFIN
IS SUICIDES CARE

DETROIT. Jan. 6.-Regard for her
personal appearance after death her
dominant thought on the threshold Of
suicide. Miss Ethel Lyman. of Kent,
Ohio. a college graduate, putting aside
Sle0.0O0, killed herself in her sister 8
home. She shot herself through the
head and fell, pistol in hand, across a
note in which she asked that her hair
be combed in a way that should make
her look natural iE her coffin.
She wrote that she had planned sui
eide for nine months because she feared
to face such Of sorrow as life still
might hold for her
Miss Lyman had just sent a letter TO
a rich Mobile couple, in which she de-
clIned an offer TO adopt her. The south
erners had said they would make her
their heiress and that at their death
She would have 100000
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
LONGBOAT DEFIES
A. A. j. AUTHORITY

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.-What appears
as a deliberate intent To cefy the au-
thorlty Of the Amateur Athletic Union
aud cause open rupture comes from the
Military Athletic League in an an
rouDcement that the Indian, Tom
Longboat, viii positively appear in a
set Of games TO be given February g
at Mt. Vernon under the auspices OF
Company II. Tenth Regiment.
L0ngboat IS under suspension by the
A. 4. l.. with which the Military
Athletic League is allied. Coincident
with this statement comes "a bulletin
from the Protective Basketball and
Athletic Association declaring that II
is determined 20 enter the field of
athletics 10 save the situation from the
tyranny of the A. A. L. under a
realization OF imperative duty 20 the
sport"
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
STEVENS LOOKS
OVER BOWLING
ARRANGEMENTS
Secretary of the Association
Pleased at Prospects for
Rochester Tourney.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Chester c. Stew
ems. secretary Of the National Bowling
Association. returned last week from
Rochester, where he went on Wednes-
day TO look over the arrangements for
the second annual tournament Of the
association. which is 10 be held in that
city from March 2 to Is.
A prominent amusement company is
erecting a large building which viii
he completed about February I. There
are to he sixteen well-equipped alleys.
over which will be a balcony running
along the front and one side of the
building. and having seating accommo-
dations for about 800 persons.
Special Railway Rates.
Mr.. stevens said today that he had
talked with the hotel managers and
the agent OF the Trunk Line Associa-
ton. and that all have practically
agreed TO give the visiting bOWlers the
heneht os special rates during the
tourney. Mr. Stevens said he thinks
the Association Will make its head
quarters in a hotel which is next 10
the new building and opposite one OF
the railroad stations.
tie said he feels sure that the bOWleTs
VIII be well received and well looked
after and that everything necessary
for thir comfort will be arranged in
ample time before their arrival.
Instructions Sent Out.
Mr.. Stevens said he was well pleased
at the general situation as far as ar
rangements are concerned, and that I'm
a week he will send out literature con-
tanning complete instructions TO the
members Of the association and TO the
alley owners.
There is E large dining room in the
new building, Mr.. Stevens said, and he
thought that this viii be great con-
ycnience To- the b5wleTs.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
FARRELL CONFIDENT
OF CHASE'S RETURN

NEW YORK. Jan. G.-Eo stock IS
taken by Frank Farrell in the latest
story that Hal Chase IS going TO join
the California State League. the coast
outlaw organization.
Chase hiss signed a contract To play
with the Yankees next season ard the
season Of 1909 also" says Mr.. Farrell.
and / do not take any stock in these
rumors that he viii not come 10
New York. He has written me
that he viii Join the Yankees in
Atlanta and feel confident that
he will live up TO his word and his con-
tract Chase IS a sensible young fell
low and is not going 10 be foolish
enough to stand in his own light and
ruin the most promising baseball career
that any player ever had
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
VETERANS TO INSTALL OFFICERS.

The Department OF the District Of
Columbia, United Spanish War V3ter-
ans. will hold a joint installation OF the
officers of the several camps Of the
District tomorrow evening at o'clock
in G. a. r. hail. 1412 Pennsylvania av-
enue. Invitations for the function have
been sent out
Senator Dick. Representative Keifer
and other speakers Of prominence Will
deliver addresses.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
Campbell Field Coach.
NEW WIRELESS STATIONS
TO BE BUILT IN ALASKA

General Allen. chief signal officer OF
the army. mas awarded contracts for
the erection Of wireless telegraph sta
tons at Nome and Fort GibbOn. Alaska,
~ 1O-rilowatt power each. and one at
Eagle City. Alaska, of 3-kilOwatt power
The recently installed stations at
FAIRBANKS and Circle City will be in
creased in power from one to three Kill
nwatts.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
ALWAYS SEEING HIM.

'T wish YOU would mention this to
links II is highly important
I'm mention il TO him today
But how do you know you viii see
him today2"
I'm bound TO bump into him. l. owe
him money. Louisville Courier jour
ne
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
MAY SUTTON
TO COMPETE
IN OIL YMPIC

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 6.-Nay SUIT
ton. holder OF the women's inter
national tennis championship. today
announced her readiness TO compete
In the Olympian games 10 be held
in London this year, when women
players from many countries vii
compete In tennis.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
MINORS DEMAND
RECOGNITION BY
NATIONAL BODY
Powers ReSentS Attitude
of the Commission to
Smaller Leagues.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6--President Pat
Powers, of the National Association of
Baseball Clubs, does not propose to at
tend either the meeting Of the national
commission at Cincinnati, nor the ma
tional board of the national associa-
ton, which is scheduled 10 meet to-
morrow IN Cleveland
Il do not want nay action 10 be mis-
construed TO the extent that L shall be
recorded as opposed TO organized base
ball" said Mr.. Powers. ION the con-
trary, 1 am not. 1 am as much in
favor of organized baseball as any man
who is connected with the national
game, but fail to see how the minor
leagues are TO accomplish anything
which they may desire in the way OF
modification OF the present rules with
out being consulted as the third party
to the national agreement As 1 un-
derstand the meeting this week with
the members of the national commits
sion, the minor leagues are to be re-
ceived as petitioners rather than as
principals. Therefore. shall remain in
Now York.
Will Be Represented.
our organization viii he well repre-
sented I'm Cincinnati. and If there is any
beneht to be derived from the meeting,
10 the extent that our interests shall
be recognized as being as important as
those of the American League and the
National League. shall be foremost in
cooperating with both Of the major
leagues
Mr. Powers also stated that in his
opinion the minor leagues had so many
int r.gHe HlnuAfTInn
the major leagues that 1t would be only
fair to them TO have q representative
on the national commission.
Minors VIII Organize.
Prior to the time that we effected our
organization" he said. 1--WE we're not in
as good condition TO request recognition
as We are now. Today the minor leagues
are better organized. in better harmony
and better equipped to handle their af-
fairs than they ever have been our
interests are fully as great as those o.
the major leagues. and there should bo
some way to give us the recognition
neCt ssary to care for our business as
its importance demands.
I would rot advocate that the minor
leagues willfully withdraw from the ma
tionai agreement, but 7 do say that II
they feel that they are compelled "a
take such action in order To preserve
their self-respeCt never before in thelT
history have they been possessed OF
such resources as they are now. We
can 60 alone and We can take care OF
our affairs without asking assistance
from any one
Mr. Powers said that the national
commission would be requested 10 adj
vance the leagues of Glass A. one
class higher. but he did not express any
great confidence that the request would
he granted
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
FARRELL TO MANAGE ALTOONA.

ALTOONA, Pa, Jan. manager
Jack Farrell, who succeeded Arthur
Irwin as head Of the Altoona baseball
team in the mid-season Of 1907, has been
reelected manager Of the new club for
1905. Farrell VIII also play at second
base and captain the aggreg ation.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
A. A. WILL KNOW
ITS FATE TODAY
O'Brien to Appear Before
National Commission
at Cincinnati.

CHICAGO, Jan 5.-After much bluff
and buster It looks as II the American
Association, which has been threatening
to put ball club into Chicago, has been
forced to climb q tree by the major
league magnates.
The association men, after a six-hour
conference last week, instructed their
leader. President Joseph d. O'Brien. 10
consult with members Of the National
Baseball Commission as 10 the "terri-
torial rights" or in other words. the
privilege Of invading the Windy City.
johnson Opposes Invasion.
As the American League. headed by
Ban Johnson, is a unit in opposing such
a move ard as there viii be no change
in this policy, the question has already
been settled with the cooperation OF
the National League, which holds a
similar opinion. This means that when
O'Brien goes before tho CONN. i5siOn to-
day at Cincinnati be VII be firmly nOti-
fed that -he Associations de
mand has been turned down ana that If
the association wishes TO go ahead with
the proposed invasion a Ted-hOt baseball
war will be the result,
While several of the association men
are talking war, it is a fact that others
do not care for II at all, so that when
the official rundown comes there will
either be a serious split in the assO-
cations ranks or a complete backdOwn
by the overzealous minor league.
May Postpone Action.
I'VE viii walt until next year" say
some OF the association men who do
moi feel ike losing money. "and when
we Wi. not only invade Chicago. but
we will also place clubs I'm Cincinnati
Pittsburg. Cleveland. and even Dertolt."
In order TO accomplish this feat the
war-like minor leagues would have to
abandon some Of the leading association
cities. which, II is said. would be quickly
supplied with new clubs. backed by the
major leagues and filed out with sur
plus players under contract 10 the clubs
in the two big circuits. In that way
the present American Association cir
cult would be perpetuated, while the
invaders OF the cities already occupied
by first class clubs would be gradually
driven to the wall in a bitter fight and
ultimately forced out Of baseball.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
Turfmen Ready
To Pass Upon
Racing Dates
Conference ConVeneS
Today, When Matter
May Be Settled

NEW YORK. Jan. 6-At Conference
to be held today between representa-
tlves OF the respective racing associa-
tons il ic expected that the question Of
racing dates will be settled.
With the return Of James Butler 10
New York personal conferences between
those directly interested will be held,
and II was said last night by one in a
position 70 know that the Empire City
representatives will be treated in man
aer which will be satisfactory to them.
August and October meetings viii be
held at the Yonkers track. according TO
the programs already outlined. The eX-
act number OF days 20 be allotted 10 Mr..
Butler is TO be settled today
First Signs of Fight.
Friends of racing will be cheered by
this news. for undoubtedly II is the first
step 10 bring together interests which
will be able to do much 70 fight what
turfmen designate as the common en-
emy-the specter OF hostile legislation.
At various resorts yesterday paTtisans
OF racing expressed praise OF Lord Ions
dale's remarks, as Cabled from London
as an offset 70 the necessarily OppOslne
views OF John Hawke, the man who is
leading q fight in England against bet
ting
make Betting Legal"
The best way to cure the evils that
exist on the turf" said the Earl OF
LOEsdale, is TO make betting legal and
20 punish the defaulters as vigorously
as a thief ir any other trade or profes
sion is punished"
Il was the general opinion. however
that In order 70 keep the law as IL +,
now ;he various racing associations vii
be called upon TO spend far more thar
the bin IoT legal expenses incurred las
year, and that was nearly $4,000.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
nUHLENAN MANAGER
OF c. v. j. CUNT
Succeeds Biddle, Suspend
ed-May Organize New
Team.

With the suspension by Graduate
Manager Wilson OF Manager Biddle and
the five men who participated in the
basketball game with Yale. until such
time as the athletic council shall have
taken action I'm deciding the matter, the
management of the team has vested in
Assistant Manager a. X. Muhleman, d
freshman student Of engineering.
Muhleman went to the university from
the Central High school of this city.
where lie held the position Of captain IN
the high school cadets. He Is a mem
her of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon frater-
nifty. The management OF the team
after the athletic council has taken ac-
lion in the present controversy win
rest with that body.
May Form New Quint.
There is considerable discussion Of
what viii be done in the event that the
council decides to abide by the decision
of the A. A. L. in the suspension Of the
disputed players. Little doubt exists
that even If the entire team should be
barred by che council, the schedule will
be played out. With COvel. OF last
years team, whom sickness kept aut OF
iue Yale game, ana NeWhOuseT, captain
OF last seasons quint. who is expected
TO come out for the team in the near
future, as q nucleus, and several Of the
football men, who have announced their
intention Of trying for the team should
their services be needed. a FIVE could be
oragnized that would be comparatively
strong 10 start with, and have every
prospect OF rapid Improvement. Action
Of the council in the matter is being
awaited with interest by the student
rOdy, though no such radical action is
4 anticipated.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
America Won't
Enter Foreign
Motor Events
French Build Fast Cars
To Regain Grand
PrIx Trophy.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-The old rumor
that America may be represented this
year In some OF the big automobile races
abroad, preferably the French Grand
PrlX, has recently been started ON its
annual rounds. IL has, however, failed
70 elicit any enthusiasm and indeed,
after the disastrous showing of the
Christie car. which made an effort to
uphold the prestige of the American
motor industry last season over the
Dieppe course against the best produc-
tons OF France, italy. and Germany,
American motorists are apt TO regard
any statement that the attempt Will be
repeated this year with considerable
doubt
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
Harvard Students
Favor Retention
Of Joshua Crane
"GiVe Him Another Trial, !"
Attitude Of College
Men.

CAMBRIDGE. Jan. 3.-The uncertainty
which has existed ar Harvard IN ref
erence to the policy to be pursued in
football will be dissipatcd at a series
of meetings which are 10 be held at
Cambridge this month. when the whole
question Of Harvard's football prOCe-
dure viii come up for discussion.
II is expected thar the method OF
coaching and other details Of the foot
ball situation will be carefully dis
cussed. and hoped that some new order
can be inaugurateG which viii bring
the success for which Harvard has
been vainly striving for some years.
Favored by Majority.
There IS a strong feeling against the
continuance OF Joshua Crane as head
coach, but a careful canvass. of the sen
timent Of football men appears 10 favor
his selection again. This is in part
due 20 opposition 20 the yacillating
policy which has obtained there and a
feeling that Crane did not have fair
opportunity 20 demonstrate either Mt
Eess or unfitness in his one-year trial.
Though IL IS admitted even by his
stanch advocates that his ideas Were
mistaken on many points, his support
ers hold that ne Is the sort OF man
who would profit by those mistakes. Be
sides this there is no other man avail
able who could be more certain Of sue
cess. and If provided with a capable
board of assistants it is believed that
Crane can make good.
Campbell Field Coach.
Dave Campbell is expected to be field
coach. while other or Harvard's old
football players viii be enlisted TO aid
him.
II is not intended, however. that the
situation at Cambridge shall be handled
with gloves. IL is believed that plain
speaking is essential to the correction Of
the mistaken policies that have been
employed. There viii be no suppression,
therefore. Of any criticism that may be
expressed,
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
CADETS EFFORT
TO GET CAPRON
STIRS SCANDAL
What Makes Athlete
Sure CT His Appoint
ment, Is Asked.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. ct Is prob
able that George Capron, BIinuesoUas
dropkicker, viii enter West
Point Military Academy next fan.
Coach Bob Forbes. of the West
Point football 'eam. was in Minneapolis
two weeks ago and daring his stay
sought Capron ind broached the prop
osition Of his going East
Since that tiIae Capror has had sev-
aral communicat ons from the West
Point leader repeating the proposition.
and directing Ca iron toward action
which VIII almost certainly result IN
his appointment 70 the academy.
The Minnesota man is as yet undecid-
ed on making the change, but is we'll
enough impressed with the opportunity
TO give il consideration.
IFr0U. Philadelphia North AmericanI
Perhaps the public would like 10 know
what action Caprou was advised 20
take TO make his appointment 10 the
great military academy Of the United
States, with its supposedly strict en-
trance requirements. "a certainty.
Along wits Annapolis. West Point, II
was believed. stood alone as an example
Of all that was pure and good IN ath-
lctics, but the above ingenious dispatch
may lead some TO lhink that even 10
cannot keep from proselytins.
Congress some time might want "a
know how football players are railroad
ed into the academy merely Tor heiT
service on the eleven. TO the detrimen'
OF worthy young men who aspire 10 q
military life from sincere motives.
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
Must Mean Business.

IN other words. the American manu-
facturer who essays 10 represent this
country in Europe IN any Of the historic
road races viii have TO show the lovers
OF motor sport at home that he means
business and is seriously preparing u
fast ana reliable car.
There seems to be no possibility that
America viii take part in any OF the
big contests abroad this year In the
first place. the international TulSs. with
their weight and cylinder bore limita-
tons, are at variance with the racing
rules adopted here fCr the Vanderbilt
Cup. Perhaps IL wouid be truer To say
that the American rules are at variance
with those abroad for practically all OF
the European countries have agreed 10
the new racing code America has
agreed To the weight regulation Of 2,424
pounds. but the cylinder bore limitation
or l5J millimcteTs. about 62 inches. has
not Deeu accepted
The Washington times., 1908-01-06
Why They Won't Compete.

In view Of this fact which permits
the american cup racers built for the
race that was expected to be held LAST
season 10 be overhauIed for the event
this year without extensive changes in
the motors. there is no likelihood that
American makers viii build new racing
machines 10 send abroad. In fact, with
the growing interest in stock car cares
and the opportunities that are being
offered for such contests this season &c
Is quite apparent that the domestic
makers viii COnfine their activities 10
their own territory, relying upon the
Vanderbilt Cup race 10 bring out the
comparative speed properties OF the
foreign and American machines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-10-03
BAD PLACE FOR BACHELORS
They Are Taxed Into Marriage IF
Thev Go to Milton, Wash.

Tacoma. Wash, Oct. Six months
ago the little town Of Milton, near Ia
coma. passed a bachelor tax Ordi-
nance There were at that time, by
actual count. just twenty-threc bach
elors in the place.
Since then fourteen of these have
taken the hint and married. Hearing
Of the good fortune that is coming the
way Of Milton bachelors. others have
been going there until there are now
thirty-seven bachelors by count Miss
Mary J. james. a bachelor girl Of Mil
ton. now declares bachelor girls are
also fiOcking there in such numbers
that the chances for matrimOny Of the
original bachelor girls that We're in
Milton at the time the ordinance was
passed are le-sening in an inverse ra-
ito. and in the past few weeks the
bachelors have become Independent
and critical in their likes and dislikes.
Some If Us have built our own
homes" she declared. from fOunda-
ton TO roof Not only that, but We
have cleared our own land. dug out
the stumps and graded. We 30 our
own gardening. cut our own wood.
Our ages range from 20 to II and the
ma jority Of US are good looking
blondes and brunettes, weighing from
ninety pounds up"