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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

Within the past ten years the num-
Der of clubs for women, with expen-
sive club houses, that have come into
existence in the principal cities of
England, including London, is one of
the features Of women's work i'm that
country. A few of them are on re
igious lines, but far more are on So
cial.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

Soap, towels, nail-brushes and wa
ter basins have been introduced into
the public schools in German cities
Two reasons are given: First, to re
duce the danger Of disease which al
ways turks where there is dirt; and
second, to teach the children habits
Of cleanliness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

One hundred and fifteen persons
have been killed this year, and 81
badly hurt, while climbing the Alps.
In all but two cases the victims were
those who tried to ascend the perilous
rocks, without employing guides. a
party of girls who wore hobble skirts
and high-heeled shoes all lost their
lives.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

Workingmen I'm Fight Against Tuber'
culosis, Endorse Sale of Holiday
$tiCkerg,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

Twenty questions will be submitted
to the Governors of different States
ITO tie effort to interest them I'm the
See America First" movement.
These questions bear on every phase
OF the matter, including the charac-
Ter OF exhibits that may be expected
NC the General "See America First"
convention, proposed to be held in
Baltimore next May. One of the
most important OF the questions
deals with transportation facilities FRI
the various cities and States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

The strange new island which ap-
peared lately between the island OF
Trinidad and the coast of Venezuela
appears to be sinking again. 1t i
not as high above sea level as it was
Closer examination shows it to be the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

Zinc il becoming an important pro
duct Of Montana. Until lately it was
a vexation to miners when it was
found mixed with other ore. That
was because it was hard to separate
New processes have recently made the
separation easy and now some mines
are working mainly for the zinc that
was once worse than useless.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-11-24

The French government has decfd-
Cd to give a medal TO each Of $1,000
veterans who served in the war OF
1870 against Germany. The famous
Partisan editor, Henri Rochefort, says
it ID the first time that nation has
thus celebrated a defeat.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Manhattans' Manager
Hopes to Win Pennant

Among the Independence League
teams which are expected to put up
strenuous fight for the pennant will be
the Manhattans, according to Manager
Will DonneIiy. He has recently &C.
Quired a number of new players who
have shown up well in early practices.
The first real practice work of the entire
squad will be held next week, weather
permitting.
The pitching staff has been receiving
the particular attention of Donneily.
Among the most promising candidates
for the mound work are Engel, Fergu-
son, limbaugh, and Talbert Lynch, All
of these men made very good records
last year and with a years development
should prove a strong point for the
Manhattans, Oakley, Fegan, and Nor
ris are out for the catcher's position. All
are good men. Pierce Riddle and Scott
Dampier are out for first base. Jimmy
Donnelly is expected to fit in at second.
There are three candidates in Whit
marsh, Trowbridge, and Mosburg, who
will fight 1t out for shortstop. Dampier
is expected to land the third base job
since Merriman is expected to make
good his threat and accept semi-pro
place this season.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
MARYLAND AGG|ES
Think THEY'LL WIN
M. A. C. Boys Confident of
Forcing Georgetown
to Limit.

Owing to the great scare that the
Maryland Agricultural School nine gave
the Catholic University team last Satur-
day there is much speculation as to the
outcome Of the game between George
town and the Aggies scheduled for this
afternoon.
The game will start at 4 o'clock and
William Handiboe will umpire. The NJ.
A. c. players expressed themselves as
confident of taking the game and be-
lieYe that their chances for winning
team this year are exceptionally bright
on the other hand the Blue and Gray
have gotten in some good practice since
the game with the American Security
and Trust nine last Saturday and were
equally confident of adding another vic
tory to their list.
O'Connor and Mitchell were selected
to do the twirling for Georgetown, with
Fury behind the bat. The rest Of the
lineup is the same as that which start
ed the game Saturday, with the eXcep-
ton of Mclaughlin, who is trying for
an outfield position. Georgetown's line
up is as follows: Sitterdtng, second
base; Cogan, shortstop; Hunt, right
field; Murphy, center field: Fury,
catcher; Mclaughlin or McCauley, left
field; Quinlen, third base; Carrigan,
first base; OConnor or Mitchell, pitcher.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Robison's Wiz Makes
Woman a Ball Magnate

CLEVELAND. Ohio, March 29.-Al-
though the rules of the National League
prohibit a woman from managing any of
its organizations, Mrs. Helen Hathaway
Robson Britton, niece of the late STAN
ley Robson, through whose will she be-
comes three-fourths owner OF the ST
Louis Nationals, announced ccday that
through her own manager she eXpeC Is
The remaining fourth interest in the
st. Louis team to Mrs. Britton's mother,
Mrs. Sarah C. Robson, widow Of the
late Frank de Haas Robson, brother OF
Stanley. Mrs. Britton stated today thai
she would appoint her manager for :.Ia
Cardinals early next week.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
LYNCH A BELIEVER
IN CLEVELAND CLUB
Thinks 1t Better Than Given
Credit For, and In Dead
Earnest.

CLEVELAND, March % President
Tom Lynch, of the National League,who
is In this city for a few days. believes
in the Cleveland club.
He is not making any radical avowals
on his experience and record as a base
ball Judge, that the Maps will ascend
to a commanding position in the race
on April L and stay there untll I1e
close of the season. No, not tnat. ne
is Simply inclined to be liberal or klnoiy
optimistic of the Nap chances.
Mr. Lynch said yesterday II was his
opinion Cleveland would have better
club this summer than it is being given
credit for having.
Seems to Have Stuff.
'sTIl tell you it seems to have the
stuff" exclaimed he. when his enthusi-
asm had reached a point where 1t could
not be contained without tensing the
muscles and making a firm mental re-
solve. Look at all the young men
you've got. That's what counts. Young
blood is needed on a ball team The
veterans are all right but it's the spirit
of youth that helps you up the stairs
with a buthe step and keeps you braced
In successful resistance when seven 9TH
er fellows jump on your neck and try to
shove you down.
Earnestness Is Cited.
IN one of the games of the worlds
series I saw Eddie Collins leap on tho
back of Jack Barry when the side had
been retired and the game saved by
Barry's stop. That was an instance Of
the wholesouledness of college men, of
their dead earnestness when in action
''Old players are an asset to a CLUB.
They keep it balanced. But the kids
Keep the life in the game. Especially
the boys from the great universities
who come right into the majors direct
from their school teams and make
good"
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Prokos versus Mackey.

The match between Prokos and Tur-
Ifer last night at the ArHlory, while a
disappointment In so far as it was not
a finish match. as had been announced,
disclosed the fact that Prokos is by no
means unworthy Of the class Of wrest-
lers he is meeting in Washington this
week. He appeared to be overweight,
and with some stiff workouts before his
bout with Rob Roy Mackey tomorrow
night at the Lyceum should give a good
account OF himself
Prokos agrees to throw the Washing
ton middleweight twice in an hour or
forfeit the match. AS Mackey has
shown on many previous occasions that
he is a clever defensive wrestler. a good
bout is expected.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

stronger. Ralston has a fair whip, but
hasn't overworked it! Miller has trouble
getting the pill back to the infield. Stiff
shoulders have prevented Swain from
doing more than lob the ball after it is
hit to him.
From now on Manager McAleer is 60
ing to pay close attention to the throw
ing of his rockies. and the lad VINO does
the best stick work must also show some
class with his throwing wing before he
can be sure Of holding down a job with
the Nationals.
Manager Otto Jordan said today that
he doesn't expect to hear from Nc
Aleer regarding the placing of any
players here until a day or so before
the Nationals leave for Washington.
Wants 0utfelders.
Right now.' says Otto, Il want one
outfelder. I'd like Corbin most of all,
but may not be able to get him. II
nv outfielder, Zimmerman from the
New York State League, doesn't show
up 1 shall ask McAleer for two from
his squad. l shall not be sure about
zimmerman for at least another week -
Gray skies and q chilling wind from
the North made today's practice little
more than a farce, and several of the
Nationals did not go out to the park.
MugCsy NcCraw's New York Giants
arrived this morning for a series of
games with the Atlanta team. The
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
A good season at the Y. NJ. c. A

In no other season Of indoor athletics
has there been such an achievement of
success as that attained at the Young
Mems Christian Association during the
past six months. And the annual indoor
closed track meet and wrestling tourna-
ment, which has been planned by Phys
ical Director Beckett for Saturday as a
wind-up to the season. promises TO be
fitting close.
The event is always looked forward to
by members OF the Y. NJ. c. A. as pro-
ductive of interesting and closely con-
tested games. With the excellent show
ing Y NJ c. A. athletes have made at
other indoor games and wrestling
tournaments the program on Saturday
should set a precedent for the highest
class of exhibitions among Washington
amateurs.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Oldfeld's great record.

Barney Oldheld, who has been ruled
out Of automobile racing by the Auto
mobile Association for two years be-
cause he raced in an unsanctioned
event, holds a unique position in the
sporting world. For twelve years he
has held undisputed first honors when
it came to automobile racing.
Perhaps no other man has held first
honors in any one sport even one-half
that length of time. During that time
the Intrepid Oldfield'' has had innu-
merable accidents that would have COM
pletely killed the nerve of a less Cour-
ageous man. He has never been ac-
cuSed of unfairnesS or unsportsmanIike
action. 1t is intlmated that Oldheld will
resign at the end of the two years sus-
pension. 1t will mean a distinct loss to
the great world of sport.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Carl Morris looks good.

Whatever the adverse critics of Carl
Morris think Of him as a possible Jack
johnson opponent for the heavyweight
championship pugilistic honors. it must
be conceded that the big Oklahoma en-
gineer is showing a willingness TO begin
At the bottom and work up through the
list Of has-beens and those who never
were
In his fight at Sapulpa, Okla, with
Mike Shrek. ii Is shown in different
press reports that Morris waded in
from the start. A half dozen different
sporting writer's admit that he has
punch. All say that he can't help but
develop into a worthy claimant for
championship honors il he exhibits a
faculty for bettering his footwork and
sparring ability.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

In that case he may take Miller or
Swain.
A change has been made in the date
of the return of the Nationals. Instead
OF going back over the SeaboaIld,
leaving April 9, at 1875 o'clock. the
team will start April on the 2:l5
train, over the Southern, arriving in
Washington Sunday morning April 8.
To Practice Here.
wen have our Saturday practice
Just the same" says Manager McAleer.
THE boys will have Sunday to get set
tied in Washington. and then we'll prac-
tice on our own park two days before
the season opens"
Fred Corbin, who has proved some
what of a devilish child in practice,
added TO the hospital list yesterday by
spiking John Henry and knocking out
Doc Meyer with line drive. Henry
will lose the nail on his big toe, but
should be able TO play today. Meyer
suffered a splitting of his upper lip. and
was knocked senseless. Today he is
much better, but will hardly take any
chances for a day or so.
Eddie Ainsmith, in making sure he
would touch Kid Elberfeld sliding home,
walloped him on the jaw with the ball,
and for a moment it was thought that
EIberfeld's jaw had been broken.
Zeb Milan, in sliding into third, spiked
Baby" Bunting, though the wound was
not serious enough to make him leave
the game. Elberfeld's injury forced
Jimmy McAleer to call off hostiIities.
Had the game gone the full nine in
nings, an ambulance might have been
necessary to carry away the wounded.
In the day of carnage Fred Sherry,
the Youngstown twirler, got his trial
and was as wild as March hare.
Walked Six.
In four innings he walked six bats
men and yielded three safeties. He was
effective when he could find the dish,
but that wasn't often. Ainsmith Of
fered three wild heaves to center field
His contribution to the general poor
work Of the battery and the Regulars
were leading s to l when McAleer
ordered a halt.
Meyer started for the Regulars. but
was succeeded by Bussey, who worked
in good form while on the slab. The
Virginia Lacquer gives every sign of
having style as a HEAVIER, and seems
likely to be given a trial against the
American League batters.
When Henry left the game Ralston
was placed on the bag and did very
well. Somerlott played with the Regu-
lars and got in a nice safety to left.
Corbin and Miller got two hits each,
r nifty triple to center being marked
up against Miller's name plate.
Three fast double plays were pulled
of by the Regulars, who exhibited
plenty of pepper and spice while they
lasted, the work Of Tom Hughes in the
box in the preliminary batting practice
was most satisfying to McAleer.
The veteran pitched fifteen minutes,
using speed and slow balls, and never
once complained of sore arm. He
seemed able to pitchs three innings right
of the reel, but took no chances, and
will hardly take his turn in the box
until next week. He is rounding to in
good style. and will be ready when the
season starts.
Manager McAleer is counting con-
siderably on the performances of
Hughes this year, and he smiled broadly
as he saw him shooting in his best
twisters.
The following is the score of yester-
days practice game, in which so much
damage was done players:
Tho Cooro
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Two-base hits-Elberfeld,S Street. Three
base hit-Miller. Double plays-McBride
to Cunningham to Somerlott (2l: Nc
Bride to Cunningham. Innings pitched
BY sherry, 4; by Gray, 2; by Meyer, 3
l-3; by Bussey, %. Struck out-By
sherry, /: by Bussey, 2. Rases on balls
OFF sherry, 1; of Gray. /; off Noyer, /;
of Bussey, .. Sacrifice hit-Lelivelt
stolen hases-Milan t2). Elberfeld. Cum
ningham, SherrY Burting (2). Passed
ball-Ainsmith. Umpires-kahoe and
McAleeg.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Looks bad for Jamestown.

Matters are not looking so rosy for a
successful meet at jamestown. and from
what can hear Manager Bob Levy
will have his troubles in pulling of the
meet which Is scheduled to begin the
first week in April.
The Norfolk meeting looked most
promising. Plenty Of good horses had
been booked and success seemed as
sured the promoters. 1t had the in
dorsement of the civic organizations,
ard until the determined stand against
betting was announced by Governor
Mann 1t looked as though the mer-
chants would have profted by the influx
of visi.ors.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Plans for Field Meet.

II the sanction of the A. A. U. can be
obtained the field meet of the Aloysius
Club will be held May 30. Tom Powers
is the new manager of the track squad,
and he is anxious TO get the athletes
out in the open as soon as the weather
perrnits.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Change Wrestling Rules.

NEW YORK, March 2s.-Because grap-
piers were prone to work for decisions
on points rather than falls. the Inter-
collegiate Wrestling Association changed
the rules in an effort to make bouts
more interesting. In future, falls will
count three points while wins On points
or aggressiveness will tally only two
points.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Baby Bunting Is staying with an
aunt in Atlanta, eating his meals at the
hotel with the players and then hiking
out to play with baby cousin
Jimmy McAleer can talk with any
mute he sees. Il liked Dummy Hoy
and used to talk with him." says he.
That's how learned the sign Ian
guage."
Germany schaefer plays a very classy
game at short, and Mcbride has to hus-
tie to beat him in the daily practice.
Prof. Joe Quirk is having his troubles
getting Bill Cunningham down to weight.
The Schenectady boy puts on pounds
over night.
Chief Swain is unable to get down
to playing condition, owing to an attack
OF grippe.
John SomerIott's eyes are bothering
him somewhat, but he is taking to the
coaching very we'll at the bat and Is
clouting the ball on the nose.
Eddie Ainsmith is dropping fewer
balls than ever in his career. That Is
his one weakness. and he Is working
hard to overcome 1t.
Unless Bill Cunningham takes of
many pounds before the opening of the
season Wild" Conroy may play the bag
until the warm weather sets in.
Manager McAleer insists on the play
ers working every day until they are
tired, hoping to harden them in that
way.
Zeb Milan promises to be whirlwind
on the sacks this season, and is fairly
burning up the grass in the garden.
Every time Fred Corbin dives toward
the low fence in left field for foul fly
he gives Jimmy McAleer heart failure
Corbin will try for anything.
Wild" Conroy practices everywhere
He says he's ready to pitch any time
Jimmy McAleer calls upon him.
Every day in practice GermanysSchae-
fer tries to knock Kid EIberfeIds head
off with hard drives. The Kid is still
playing. however.
John Henry Is the best line thrower
on the team, pegging to third accu-
rately about four feet of the ground
all the way.
Manager McAleer thinks that with his
outfielders hitting as they should and
the pitchers doing their duty. the first
division is not a mere dream for 1911.
Charlie Conway, alias Hackenschmidt
Is just rounding to, and has developed
a strong arm on throws to the infield.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
About the Nationals

CaImest-SOmerlott.
Most fiery-Elberfeld.
Funniest-Schaefer.
Notwithstanding.
Fastest-Milan.
SIOwest-Street.
Quietest-Cunningham.
Noisiest-Street.
SmOothest-JOhnsOn.
Best dressed-Gessler.
Fastest eater-BusSey.
SlOWest eater-Sherry.
Best stOry-teller-Sehaefer.
Observation-Disclosures.
Most bashful-Cunningham.
Happiest-Ainsmith.
Most sarcastic-Hughes.
Most experieneed-Elberfeld
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Manager Wants National Youngsters Toqu Before Making Chan
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Epery Knock Is a Boost"
Tommy Lowe in Pittsburg.

received a letter frcm Jack Dillon,
manager of Tommy Lowe. the Wash
ington lightweight, this morning, and he
says that the fighter is doing so well In
'he Quaker State that he is being forced
to take on heavier men.
He is matched with Battling Terry.
of Pittsburg. at Butler. Pa, on April
10. From that place he goes to CIeve-
land to meet Paul Kohler a week later.
Then, says Dillon, Lowe will be ready
70 meet Kid Sullivan. Of this city. for
a side bet at 133 pounds. ringside.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
NJ 'ALEER WATCHES
ROCKIES THROWING
Must Have Good Arm as
Well as Good Eye,
He Says.
SOME WHIPS ARE
IN POOR SHAPE
Manager Jordan Willing to Take
Outfelder or Two Right
Away.
BY SENATOR"

ATLANTA. Ga, March 81 want to
Bee my kids do some throwing before
decide just how valuable they may be
to the team" says Manager McAleer.
They'll need all the time between now
and April to unlimber their wings. 1
haven't seen one of them making a
decent long throw to the irfield yet
since we've been down here.
IT'S funny about the way these
youngsters are throwing. Generally you
see kids on a trial making long throws
the first day out. This bunch, though.
hasn't made a single attempt TO do any
thing in this line.
while the lad who does the best hit
ting stands the best chance of staying
in fast company, he must also have an
arm. In these days OF fast runners, al
ways willing to grab another base on
slow handling of the ball in the outfeld,
it is absolutely necessary for an out
fielder to be able to peg to the infield.
Otherwise, he is of little use TO the
team. This bunch with me may be
waiting for warmer weather, but I'm
waiting patiently to see them do some
thing"
Short on Throwing.
Corbin, the hitting kid with the Ma
tionals, is leading the coterie of rockies
for a place with the team, but thus far
lie hasn't beer able to throw home from
short left Charlie Conway complains
of a weak arm and says it is growing
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Gives Youngsters a Show.


Despite rumorl to the contrary, Man
ager McAleer will not announce any
cuts in his squad until next week. He
says his youngsters will have all op-
portunity in the world to show what
they can do. Just before we start
for Washington, I shall give out my
cuts" says McAleeT. Until then
every man with the team will be al
lowed to do his very best, knowing
that criticism is not leveled at him."
Although he declines to say, II looks
as If Manager McAleer would keep
hold of Fred Corbin, Harvey Bussey,
Charlie Conway and Dave Bunting,
four youngsters who have done par
ticularly good work. This leaves
Chief" Swain, "Sambo" Ralston, Andy
Keefe, Fred Sherry and Warren Mil
Ter for the discards. Just what will
become of those lads is not yet
known.
Otto Jordan wants Ralston for his
Atlanta team. but the price asked is
. stsggerer and may spoil the deal.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Manager McAleer thinks that with his
outfielders hitting as they should and
the pitchers doing their duty. the first
division is not a mere dream for 1911.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Charlie Conway, alias Hackenschmidt.
Is just rounding to, and has developed
a strong arm on throws to the infeld.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

John Henry Is the best line thrower
on the team, pegging to third accu-
rately about four feet of the ground
all the way.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Every day in practice GermanySSchae-
fer tries to knock Kid Elberfeld's head
off with hard drives. The Kid is still
playing, however.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29
Notes of the Nationals
In Training At Atlanta

Baby Bunting is staying with an
aunt in Atlanta, eating his meals at the
hotel with the players and then hiking
out to play with a baby cousin
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Wild" Conroy practices everywhere
He says he's ready to pitch any time
Jimmy McAleer calls upon him.
The Washington times., 1911-03-29

Every time Fred Corbin dives toward
the low fence in left field for a foul fly
he gives Jimmy McAleer heart failure.
Corbin will try for anything