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The Washington herald., 1909-03-02

who came TO this country some twenty
years ago. The Jap had been most thor
oughly and artistically rubbed with some
sort Of greasy substance. which came TO
the surface IN few minutes and made
the Americans efforts 10 hold him look
foolish None Of the seconds had thought
10 bring rosin Tor such an emergency.
Nuldoon seemed doomed % defeat, when
3 genius in his corner hustled down TO
the furnace room Of the theater and got
a shovelfui of cold ashes. Returning 70
MuIdOon's corner he waited until the jap
was forced over that way. then poured
the ashes ali over the willy Oriental The
counterplot was even more successful
than the plot, and Muldoon wen the day.
He was 10 longer Bothered by the oil
and could get even & better grip on his
victim than under ordinary circumstances.
An oddity in the wrestling game IS
''Shad' Link. the Baltimore heavyweight
"Shad'' stopped an opponents vicious e.
bow dig with MS teeth one night, and
had 10 get a complete set Of false ones
as his attempts at speechmaking were
confined 10 indistinct mumblings until g
dentist came 10 the rescue. Since theu
he almost invariably starts his matches
with the artificial grinders IN his mouth
bus, as he gets excited. he remembers
they are false. and being afraid he viii
swallow them takes them out and tosses
them across the ring to a friendly hand
This never fails to astonish. and ther
amuse. the unknoTing. for when Link be-
comes sufficiently worked I'D 20 worry
about his teeth he IS wild enough tC
want TO yell complaints TO the referee il
sounds which that much-worried person
can never understand
Sir Thomas Parkyns. who was born il
England in 1S4l, wrote book on wrest-
ling. the third edition OF which appeared
in 1727- Il bore the Greek title '-Progum-
nasmata: the Inn Play. OF Cornish Hugs
Wrestler" He described the various
forms OF wrestling. which he recon.
mended as a substitute for dueling. Slr
Thomas was so enthusiastic over hi:
connection with the game that he haC
marble statutes made OF himself and put
them n his private chapel. 20 the greai
scandal OF the clergy who scolded him
for his in1piety, whereupon he entered
upon a long and violent exchange OF let
ters with the bishop and others OF The
cloth. The cheerful old sportsman Wig
orously defended wrestling as the bes
and most manly form Of exercising ans
claimed that ne was the first man 10 for.
mulate a regular set OF rules.
Sir Thomas priority to the authorship
OF the rules seems TO have been right
but why the codifcatiOn should hav,
been delayed so long Is mystery
Wrestling IS probably the first Of human
methods Of offense. Long before pri
Eeval man learned TO use weapons he dit
not hit his enemy with his fist, but caUgh
Up with him and wTesJied 10 the death
tCopyrsht. I0e. b. Frederic J. Hasdn-J
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
PLAN NEW LEAGUE
Closed OrganizatiOnOf PrOfes-
SiOnalS and Amateurs.
CAPT. EDWARDS IS PROPOSER
Members of Old Professional Teams
to Play Again-PIsns Wen Adj
xanced-Novr Combination VIII Not
Start Until Early FaIl-PropOsed
CUNTS Have Classy Strings.

A movement is on foot 70 give those
basketball enthusiasts who patronized
the professional games here several years
ago another opportunity Of seeing their
favorites in action. but this time in
closed league. to which all members of
the National Guard. whether professional
or amateur. are eligible.
This latest plan. II is rumored. has
originated in the fertile mind OF one c.
E. Edwards, the guiding star in National
Guard athletics, and even now the plans
for the closed organization are so far
advanced that there is but little likelihood
Of It falling through.
Under the A. A L. rulings an amateur
is not eligible 10 compete with pre-
fessional In any of the indoor spor.s
This rule has kept those basketball
stars who played IN the Pro League
several years ago out Of the game en-
tirely. as there was not SUFFICIENT profes-
sional talent with which 70 reOrganize the
old combination.
Edwards 20 Rescue.
Capt Edwards has come nobly 10 the
rescue Professionals and amateurs can
compete or play together IN a closed
league without endangering the stand
ing Of the association member. and this
IN mind Edwards has already set 10 work
and is now in fair way OF bringing the
proposiuon 20 reality.
He has striven for some time past 10
have the old pro players reinstated 10
the amateur ranks, bat without, avail,
and IN the present action seems TO have
slipped a good one over in q perfectly
legitimate manner. There Is no doubt
but that the new movement VIII be
greatly appreciated and supported by the
/ pro players. and especially by those en-
I thusiasts who used 10 aoek TO the Light
Infantry armory TO watch the games.
sport Drew Well.
without doubt basketball drew better
when handled BY the professionals than
/ it ever has since the sport was intro
duced here. and the installation OF the
drawing element into the guard ranks
should not only boost basketball az the
armory. but should give II a much
stronger foothold In Washington than it
/ has held since the old Pro League dis
/ banded.
+ Nearly all Of the old pro players aye
members OF the guard. and with the ad-
dition OF the excellent amateur talent
I which Is obtainabls IN those ranks. the
! proposed organization II properly handled
/ should set a new basketball standard IN
7 Washington. As the season Is not too
/ far spent 20 consider starting the league
! on 3 schedule. Il is planned 70 posJpone
I the opening gntil the beginning Of the
! next session. The teams viii be mustered
and given necessary preliminary work e
/ begin the season earlier than usual
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02

Frun the wsH succt Journal

From the WaIi Stree Journal
TIE decline in iron and steel not I'M
probably foreshsdows general reed5ust>
ment OF prices on g lower level. That it
viii presently force 6 reduction Of wages
In the iron end steel industries Is altos
gether likely. snd after that there viii
naturally follow an increasing pressure
for lower figures IN the cost Of living.
Nor would q general rsadjustment OF
prices along fSe lines here indicated bs
wholly undesirable. The country IS just
settling down after a period Of extrave-
Eancs unsurpassed IN its history. II is
time to shorten saii and cuTtsii expen-
ditures a rational. conservative redUcz
ton OF prices ali around might serve ss
q useful SOLDERING I'D process
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
CHALLENGE FROM BALTIMORE.
Phoenix A. c. Basketball Team
After Games.

Baltimore. March 1.-The Phoenix Ath-
Ietie Clubs basketball team. OF Balti-
more, would Ike TO arrange a series Of
games in the Capital City this week If
possible
This team IS one Of excellent repute.
and won several trophies in amateur
championship games in 1895. The team
weight averages about 1l5 pounds, and It
has gained the favor Of the sporting pub
lie IN Baltimore through its eoualness and
fairness. Any team that is interested in
this challenge viii communicate at once
with Leonard zwilling, manager, 54s Cal
vert Building.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
To-morrox-wiIIinm Howard Ia
EXPECTED BREAK COMES.
Johns Hopkins and Virginia sever
Athletic Relations.

Johns Hopkins and Virginia sever
Athletic Relations.
Baltimore. March 1.-The strained ath-
ietic relations that have existed between
Johns Hopkins and the University Of
Virginia since the relay race between the
Two at the Fifth Regiment Armory. IN
the Hopkins games, which was awarded
Hopkins on foul, claimed TO have been
committed by Wiltshire. OF Virginia,
we're brought 20 a head Saturday night
at Richmond, when Capt. Bauy. Of Hop
kins. ard Capt. Thurlow, Of the Old
Dominion team, agreed 20 sever all ath-
letic connections.
This means that there VIII be no an
nual dual meet with the Southerners this
spring, as was scheduled for HOmewOod
Last year Hopkins lost 10 Virginia FOR
the first time in seven years Virginia
is trying 70 arrange q dual meet with
Yale, a. Charlottesville, IN place OF the
games with Hopkins.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
BIG MONEY FOR PLAYERS

"Cy" Ycung. sold 70 Cleveland for $500
ard Pitchers Cbech and Ryan. who cost
Cleveland s, 100 Only year ago. Total of
2l10e
Nike Kelly. sod 20 Boston By Oizgo
TOT $1,000
John ClsTkson. sold TO Boston by Chicago
for Slo0oo.
Theodore Breitenstein, sold to Cincinnati
bv 81 Louis far 80 Go
Rub" Narquard. sold 20 New York By
Indianapolis for SILICA
Bruuthers. Richardson Bcnnets. ard Can
zel. the third hsg fos.r. scld by Detroit 70
Boston for $500 t4.oo9 escbl.
JACK Thoney, sold By Toronto To Bos-
ton fT s. 900 and PLAYERS Schlaay. Hoey.
and KTOh.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
New Manager for .sBookies.'

Baltimore. March 1.-The betting ring
at the Pimlico track, in charge OF John
G. Cavanagh. Of New York. ever since
the present officials of the Maryland
Jockey Club have had charge Of the
famous old course. has been turned over
TO Mort BIahoney. who for many years
has been one Of Mr.. Cavanagh's lieuten-
ants
The hange in the management Of the
betting reservation. when the news was
issued. caused no end OF comment. for
Cavanagh is widely known throughout
turf circles as a man OF efficiency and
strict integrity.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
BANG GOES ANOTHER BELIEF!
Earth Not Round Like an Orange,
but-weII. Read for Yourself.

buf-WelI. Read for Yourself.
When We were children we we're told
that the earth vas round Ike an orange,
and We were foolish enough to believe II.
Moreover. we have been passing this In
tsIiIgence along 70 the present genera
ton In the snug confidence that We were
doing the right thing
But now comes Prof E E Lowe, OF
the Royal Society and makes Us ashamed
OF ourselves, says Lippincotts Maya
zine. He says that our planet Is not
round like An orange OF Ike s bail or
anything else as honaely as that
On the contrary. he declares what in
fact everybody ought TO have known long
ago, that the lithosphere Is az ellipsoid
with three unequal axes. having its sur
face deformed according 10 the formula
for a certain spherical harmonic Of the
third degree ard displaced as q whole
relatively 20 the geoid. N the direction
toward Southeastern Europe
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
CLEVELAND PARKS ACTIVE.
Relay Team Entered in Georgetown
Meet-Ffne Baseball Prospects.

The Cleveland Park Athletic Club will
enter a relay team IN the Georgetown
games next Saturday. and from present
indications they should make their 0p-
ponents hustle 70 win, as Capt Miller has
a bunch Of good material 20 pick from
Although handicapped by the absence or
Capt Miller, many lads are prscticing
daily, among whom are Stewart. Todd,
Gillian, Mertz, Chapman, and Upton.
Aside from this. the club expects TO be
well represented in baseball, and Manager
William Upton is arranging games with
many school teams Of the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02

Philadelphia, March !. Abe AtteH
picked up a considerable bit OF good
Philadelphia money by going six rounds
20 sn easy victory over George CYoung)
Pierce in the wind-up ct the Washington
Sporting Club tonight Atteu pus Il all
over Pierce
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02
YANKEES ARE DEFEATED.
The NOrshmiBSter Basketball Five
Takes Hnrd-feught Game.

Inc North minister Ba9EeN-bau Five
Takes Hard-feught Game.
Northminste-' crack basketball five
defeated the Yankees last night IN the
Y. d. c. A gymnasium in one OF the
closest games seen on the boys depart
ment floor this season by Is 70 Il
Throughout the contest the score was
exceedingly close, and It was only after
a beautiful fight that the Northminster
basket shooters came OF with the hon
orS by a single point These teams are
fighting for the pennant. and last nights
game viii make the final struggle for
places even more interesting than be-
fore, as now only a few points separate
the pair.
The work OF Bischoff and keenan,, for
the winners, and Gil, for the losers, was
the feature OF the contest.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-02

An ancient device among crooked
wresuers. which IS stin sometimes used
by the naked thieves OF the Tar East
was 10 cover themselves with oil. This
makes it almost impossible to get a hold,
and # is strictly forbidden by the mod
ern rules. Yet prohibition does not al
ways prohibit BY indus5riously and
vigorously rubbing himself with oil or
a similar compound just before going
Into TIE struggle. and then carefully ap-
plying d coarse towel, the evidences OF
the Subterfuge win disappear until the
wrestler begins 70 perspire. Then the
oil viii ooze out Of the skin and the other
fellow IS in the position Of a man try
ing 70 hold an eel When q wrestler
finds himself handling an oily rival. and
the referee viii not allow a claim Of foul,
his secounds usually manage 70 slip him
q handful Of powdered ros!n, which
roughens the hands and enables him 10
get a grip on the slippery epidermis OF
his crafty opponent
IN connection with this oiling scheme
good story is told Of the time when
Billy MnEaoon. TOW owner Of the health
resort at White Plains. y Y, which re-
stored Elihg Roots rundown coBstitu-
ton, was wrestling the famous Jap
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
1RREST THREE ELKS.
Charged ,cith Violating Lottery Lac
at Ne7C Rochelle Fair.

Through the instigation Of John s. Kennedy.
a we'll known reformrr Of Westchester County
three members of the New Rochelle Lodge OF
Elks. who. it Is alleged, were selling chances on
automobile, building lots and several other
prizes. we're arraigned in New Rochelle ycster-
day, charged with violating Section 1,3I0 Of the
Penal Code. which relates 10 lotteries Mr.
Kennedy made d complaint 10 District Attorney
Winslow, alleging that the EIks were violating
the law at fair being held in New Rochelle
for the purpose of raising money Cor new
clubhouse.
on Saturday night Chief of Police Timmons
sent four policemen TO the fair. where the police
say they bought chances from John NJ. Grab.
Charles T. Kistinger and John T. Condor. CASH
ier of the New Rochelle Water Company. all
well known Elks. The men were then placed
under arrest, and after the arraignment yester-
day before Judge Schlessnger were released in
the custody of John \ Tanzelm and Fred y.
Merritt for examination on THURSDAY
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
HELD FOR KIDNAPPING HIS SON.
Actor and Three Alleged Accomplices Accused
by Boys Grandmother

Charged with kidnapping his tvo-year-old son.
William A Connolly. actor, his uncle and Two
law clerks were held in $1,000 bail by Nagts-
trate O'Counor. in the Tombs court YESTERDAY.
Mrs. ann Doherty. the bows grandmother. from
whose apartment Al No 202 West 92d street tho
boy was taken. not in court 10 press the
charge. The four We're arrested Saturday night
when about to cross Brooklyn Bridge In a taxi
cab.
Mrs Doherty said later that she did not go to
court because she thought her presence would not
be needed She said the four mon came to her
spartmenl on Saturday afternoon and demanded
that ConneIly's son he turned over TO them. She
refused but Connolly picked up tho boy, she said,
and the others prevented her from stopping him.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
DIR. MANNING HECKLED
asked about the RemoUaJ Of st
Johns Vicar.

As tbe Rev. Dr. William T. Manning was leav-
ing St Johns Chapel. in Varick street yesterday
morning at the conclusion of the service pa'i9''-
ioner stepped UP to him and said;
..Do Won think doctor, that you were helping
the congregation at St Johns by removing Dr.
Gomph?"
A number Of the congregation gathered around as
the question asked
NJ Nanrtne- replied that he had acted for the
interest Of the chapel, and turned away. AS he
did so his uuestioner called after him:
some persons here are saying that the removal
for spite
The service was conducted by the Rev. Dr.. Reg-
nald II. starr In view Of the recent differences
between the Trinity vestry and St. Johns Chapel
congregation it was considered significant that the
preacher chose his text Peter, = i:
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear
God Honor the King
IN a London gallery" said Dr. Starr, there
hangs the picture of St Michael the Archangel
who stands with rapt expression, MS face up
turned 10 heaven. This l conceive to be the Las
ter spirit love and reverence and hopefulness At
this season our faith in God and His goodness
should be shown in word and deed
Thirty parishioners took part ia tho communion
service which was celebrated by Dr. Starr. The
church was half full.
DR. Manning during the service, announced that
the regular services of the chapel would continue
under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Reginald H.
Starr and his assistant, the Rev. John { S'epheh
son. who has been transferred from the diocese OF
Long Island.
Dr.. Manning said that the plans for the consoh-
dation of St Johns with St Luke's and the nat
ure and scope Of the evangelsuc work az 81
Johns not having been agreed upon in detail by
the vestry OF Trinity. a definite announcement
would have to be made later.
Some dissatisfaction privately expressed ny
members of the congregation tha- the anal settle
uont of St Johns future Was being postponed
Meantime Or. Manning viii keep q watchful eye
over the affairs Of the chapel for he stated 1t was
his intention to attend St Johns services when
ever he could do So
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
DIR. .AKEDSCORES WOMEN
Upbraids Unnatural Mothers" and
"FnUOIOus WiUeS.

IN : sermon called The Great Silent Years" the
Rev. Dr. Charles r Aked. in the Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church. yesterday, attacked the women OF
the world who do not live I'D 10 the traditions OF
their sex He spoke OF these women as being de-
praved and debauched-
.one Of the most CHASTITY facts of the present-day
English speaking countries he continued, is the
necessity for the existence Of Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Children, which often must
protect the children from unnatural mothers
AT another end of the social life are the women
whose frivolities make US almost ashamed of the
sex Of our mothers These women are married,
but they are not wives; they have children, bur
they are not mothers: they live in expensive homes.
but they do not respect the sacredness of the home
These women not new to the world, but In
these days they are more conspicuous The news
papers waste space on them; sarcasm is wasted on
them The Church cannot reach these women, as
they do not come within the province of the
Church. II can merely keep up its standards or
right.
Dr. Aked attacked those OF the world who have
riches and look down on the toiler, and those Of
hl,e tIood who consider those OF ordinary crimson
blood beneath them. He spoke of the lack OF
knowledge concerning the education Of Christ stat
ing that all We do know is that he could READ anu
write.
Following the announcement two weeks ago that
he would not care to contemplate a permanent
ministry at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church under
existing conditions, Dr. Aked verified runorS th4t
have been in circulation for several days. and an
nounced that the trustees at a recent lIe9'ii'e
decided to give him the church which he had
suggested. He did give this information 10 Tue
congregation. but he told reporter for The Irlo-
,,re that the new church assured He said
that he desired a 100000 edifice. but that ne
would have 10 be satisfied probably with a totA!
outlay of one-fourtk of that amount
Dr Aked has been working for new building
since he was called TO the pastorate OF the Fifth
Avenue FSaprist Church, and the decision OF me
trustees Is regarded great personal victory 1or
him His demeanor in the pulpit yesterday Sho"eu
that he appreciated chat fact According 10 q
,,ronoinenr member OF the church, there mas oeel
much opposition to his plan. but when II oeCaLne
known that he might leave his pastorate II ms
desire were not complied with the majority OF 'ne
members Of the congregation and many OF the
trustees changed their position A meeting al
which final plans will be made, viii be heio
on Wednesday evening. May T.
During the service yesterday DR.. Aked spoke III
appreciation of the work of the Rev w . fLeli-
:lrdson his assistant. who has resigned 10 accept
an appontment as students pastor at the ChlNeF-
sity of Minnesota. Mr.. Richardson has neen con
rected with the Fifth Avenue Baptist ChuTcn LOT
fifteen years.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
LAYS CORNERSTONE OF SYNAGOGUE
Jacob Brenner, President of Temple Beth
EIohim. Performs Ceremony.

The cornerstone OF the Temple Beth Elohim
was laid in the presence Of about one thousand
members and friends Of the congregation on tho
Park Slope Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon Jacob
Brenrer president Of the congregation for the last
two years. and superintendent Of the Sunday school
for more than q quarter of century, placed the
stone in position In the ceremony he used silver
tTovel, which he received a gift from the or
ganization-
The building IS TO be erected ar Eighth avenue
and Garfield place. and will cost about $4,000
The Rev. Or. Alexander Lyons, rabbi Of tho or
ganIzation. had general charge Of the ceremonies
There we're short addresses by Abraham Abraham
president Of the Jewish Hospital, Michael Furst
president of the Young Mems Hebrew Association. :.
Edward Lazansky, president of the Unity Club; f;
Moses J. Harris. treasurer of the Hebrew Orphan
ASYLUM; Luke d Stapleton and Samuel T. Mad
dox, justices of the Supreme Court. and Mr. Bren-
ner Rabbi Simon r Cohen and the Rev. Dr. Mar
tin H. Meyer made the opening and the closing
pra yers.
Two Of the seventeen charter members of tho
congregation were present The rest dead.
Tho congregation was organized in 1862.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03
POLICE CAPTAIN KICKED IN FIGHT
Ulmer Park Card Players Resent His Inter
ference but Are Subdued.

Captain Michael Devanney, Of the Bath Beach
noIice station Is nursing his stomach a result
Of kick received while trying to arrest two alleged
Gamblers IN a vacant lot AT Ulmer Park yesterday
afternoon. With half dozen men. all armed with
emergency "biIIies" the CAPTAIN succeeded in land
ing the pair in cell.
Captain Devanney had sped the working
what looked like 4 three card game, he
told them they were under arrest The two imme-
diatcly fell upon him. and in the fight which fol-
lowed the captain received vicious kick in the
stomach. a number Of plainclo;hes men attached
Ia the Bath Beach station, who had been assigned
Ia look out for gamblers. 10 Devanney's
sstancc and the men taken to the station.
There they registered as George CobaSco Of 40. s.;
Mulberry street. and Guseppi Gilsocolmalz1 'f
No. II Mulberry street They will be arrsigned in
the Coney Island court to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-03

81 Aquir Aux -. Jerernie 2S Prince
with Il passengers. mails and mdse Arrived the Bar
at 20 a
steamer Panama. Corning. CristohaI. April
Havana -. to the Panama Railroad Ss Line. with i6O
passengers mails and mdse. Arrived the Bar 10
Steamer Comanche Watson. Jacksonville April - and
Charleston 80 10 the Clyde with and
Iudse- LETT Quarantine II: m.
steamer Vigtlancts. Johnson. Tanpico April - and
Nassau -. the New York ard cuba Mail Co. with
81 passengers. malls and mdse Arrived the Bar
1905 a
Celtic 6Br,. FIanbeIton. Liverpool -
Queenstown ~, 10 the White star Line with PAS cabin
and I+3 storage passengers and mdse Arrived the
a a:20 a m.
steamer Bradford Ger. oertel Port Antonio. the
United Fruit 90, with passengers and fuit Passed in
Sandy Hook S:55 2 n.
Steamer OsssbaV Johnson Brunswick April -. tho
Brunswick IS Co. with mdse Passed IN Quarantine at
steamer Delaware, French Philadelphia 70 CLYDE
co. Ipdse. In Quarantine 1888 a
Steamer IrtsbrOok (F}r. Jllstrom. Laguna April 25
the Munson Line with mahogany Arrived AZ the Bar
at 1:2J IN.
Steamer Monroe Hulphers. Newport News Norfolk.
to the Old Dominion 5 co. with passengers and uise
sandy Hook n J. May 2, $50 mi-wind southwest.
light breeze; clear. light
Steamer Symra Cor> Hatstad. Cardenas April . and
%. West India SIS co. With Arrived
a a p m.
Steamers Falls OF Moness tBrl for Bangkok and Nev
Cbwang: Walkure Ger. New Zealand ports Bay View
with barge Bavaria. Newport News; City Of Everett