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The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Boys Hope of Playing
Santa Claus Frustrated

BROOKL1NE, Mass, Dec. 17-Afraid
in his nine-year-old wisdom that Santa
Claus would be unable to bring his
seven-year-old sister a doll for Christ
mas because of the poverty of his
widowed mother, Henry Ward yester-
day disregarded his mothers admoni-
ton not to leave the house.
He decided that his little sister must
have the dolly, and that the only way
to obtain II was to go out and sell
papers instead of remaining at home
and caring for her while his mother
was at work.
Telling the little girl to be good, he
hurried out of the tenement and ten
minutes later she was found dying,
having found some matches and ig-
nited her clothing.
1t was not until the nine-year-old
father" had sold enough papers to
buy l0-cent doll that he was located
and told by neighbors of the death of
his sister.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Contests Reveal
Manufacturers Problem

Savannah's recent carnival of motor
speed calls attention to the fact that
there still exist two schools of manu-
facturers with radically different views
on the racing problem. One class still
holds fast to the practice Of building
special racing cars for speed events I:
the other clings to stock designs and
materials, merely tightening up in body
and equipment, and raising gear ratios.
To this classification should also be
added another group of manufacturers
who make their racing cars com,
promise betwcen special models and
stock productions In one case. at
least-that of the Tiedeman trophy,
which was the one event Of the meet
ing for popular-priced cars-the ad-
herents of the stock-car theory won a
telling victory. The three EMF 1905"
which finished first, second, and third,
were taken directly out of stock, and
all three were. before the event, road
sters in actual service.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Deal Falls Down as
Bresnahan Sees Papers

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE proposed
trade between the Chicago Nationals
and the Montreal Internationals, an
nounced a few days ago. has collapsed.
Montreal was to have given First Base
man Gandil for First Baseman Safer
and 5000 1t was announced by Charles
w. Murphy, of the Cubs, that 1t was Il
trade of Pitcher Slapnicka and cash for
Gandil. probably with the object of di-
verting attention from Safer.
Roger Bresnahan, manager of the
Cardinals, scrutinized the waiver notice.
saw 1t was Safer, and refused to waive
Samuel Lichtenhein. owner Of the Mon
treal club. was nightly grieved
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
WolvertOn Was Once
Sold for Five Dollars

MUSKCGEE. Okla. Dec. i.-Years
ago John F. Nulligan. inspector OF the
MIshonee watcrworks, sold Harry VOL
verton. the recently appointed manager
OF the New York Americans, for S.
This was after T'olrerton signed UP
with the Tll-Statc League for the sea
son OF 1917. Wolvcrton at that tinra
wasn't much, although he was quick II
pick UP the game. In the middle oil
the season Rob O,:inli, MANAGER Of the
Eclipse team. offered MulligaE 4 live
SPOT for Wolverton. and the offer was
accepted. From that time on Wolvertor
has rapidly gained prestige In the base
ball world.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Lafayette Arranges
Tentative Schedule

Lafayette's football schedule has been
tentatively arranged and calls for
games with Muhlenberg. Ursinus, Yale.
syracuse. Princeton, Colgate, Dart
mouth. another college not definitely
decided upon, Pennsylvania, Lehigh.
and Dickinson in the order named. This
Is the hardest schedule ever arranged
for Maroon and White football team.
The small institutions have been
dropped, also the Carlisle Indians
Lafayette has never before played the
Blue or the Green at football, and this
year Princeton was not on Lafayette s
schedule. The game with Yale will be
played at New Haven, and the Prince
tou game probably at Princeton. 1t has
not been decided where the Dartmouth
contest will take place.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Doesn't Know Who Owns
First BaSeman Jordan

NEW YORK. Dec. I7.-Barney Drey-
fuss. owner Of the Pittsburghs. was in
quandary yesterday. He said he was
ready to pay a good stiff price for First
Baseman Tim Joraon, but did not know
just who was entitled to the money.
Jordan played first base for the To-
ronto International League team last
season and made such a fine record with
the stick that Dreyfuss' attention was
attracted. Jordan knocked out twenty
home runs and covered the bag with such
began to look him over. Thre years ago
Jordan was the Brooklyn clubs first
baseman, but he injured his knee and
for a time 1t looked as II he would never
return to the diamond. The Brooklyn
club, therefore, secured Jake Daubert,
who developed so rapidly that when
Jordan showed signs of recovery there
was no room for him on the team
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Hotel Is Destroyed;
Lives Thought Lost

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE
four-story building at $50 Walnut street,
in the heart of the Wholesale district,
and occupied by the Wellington Hotel
a cheap lodging house. and two auction
furniture rooms. was completely de-
stroyed by fire early today.
Indications are that some lives were
lost, but it is impossible to make any
estimate until the ruins ahev been
searched.
Many guests clad only in thin night
garments We're taken from the build
ing with the aid of the tower ladder,
collapsed. The approximate loss is
$3.50, 900.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Telephone Aids Shut ms
To Hear Pastors Sermon

HARVEY. ILL.,, Dec. i7.-Bed ridden
parishioners of the Rev. David d.
Vaughan, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal Church. this MOI ming listened
TO his sermon by the medium of special
telephone service between the church
and their homes.
lie worls rf tie service were carried
to the rooms OF score of shut ms"
Irhe preachers telephone sermons are
made possible by a magnifying trans
mitter and receiver. He strung all the
wires himself. doing most of the work
at night, and utilizing trees in lieu of
telephone poles.
The phones will be connected on choir
rehearsal nights to furnish free music
10 the preachers invalid patrons.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Schmitz to Be Tried
On Graft Charges

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Eugene
Schmitz. San Franciscos Doodle mayor,
may yet go on trial. lie WAS convicted
of extortion in what Is known as the
French restaurant cases but a higher
court freed him on terhniciiity.
Twenty-eight indictments still hang
over his head and Yesterday superior
Judge Lawler directed district attorney
to be ready for trial January 1t was
believed Schmitz would never be again
brought to trial Abe Rucf is the only
person convicted in civic graft prose.
cution waged after the 1906 disaster.
He Is serving fourtesn-year sentence
in San Quentin.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Reorganize National
Capital Motorcycle Club

The National Capital Motorcycle Club
has been reorganized with the following
officers: President, F.. Vowel; vice
president. E. Dodson; recording secre-
tary, S. Eaton; corresponding secretary,
T. Wansleben; treasurer, C. Gross
captain, G. Beall; first lieutenant. s.
Mcpherson; guard, w. II. Throop.
These officers, together with J. s.
Bergman and III. b. Cohen. will con-
stitute the board of directors. The
club will have its quarters at sos Penn
sylvania avenue. The next meeting will
be held Thursday night, and a general
been extended by the new officers
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
What an Impressionist
Picture Really Was

They were doing tour of the picture
gallery and the country cousin was
anxious to improve his knowledge.
Frequently he asked questions con-
corning artistic phrases and phases. And
always the city cynic explained clearly
and lucidly.
What do they mean exactly" quericd
the country one. when they say 1t is
an impressionisr picture?I
Then the city synic smiled.
Well" said he, IAN Impressions
picture is one that leaves an impression
In your mind that IL is the picture OF
COW, andJ that same impression sticks
there until you happen to look at the
catalogue and find that really it's d
picture of famous statesman. See?"-
London Answers.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Nat Goodwin Sends
First Alimony Check

SANTA MONICA, Cal. Dec. l7-Acting
as trustee for Nat Goodwin. Mayor
Dudley yesterday wired Edna Goodrich,
at New York city, $4,000. the first in
stallment of $65,OO0 awarded her in
settlement of divorce proceedings she
brought against Goodwin. The remain
der is to be paid between now and April
/, next.
The total amount will not diminish
Goodwin's fortune seriously. A ranch
of ninety acres at Gallon, another OF
more than 1000 acres at San Jarinto,
and a seaside home at Santa Monica
are among his assets In California
Goodwin is expected In Santa Monica
the last of the month.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Manager Loichot Takes
Control at Hilltop

At the meeting OF the executive COM
mtttee of the Georgetown University
Athletic Association today, Manager
Walsh. Of the 1911 football eleven. ten
dered his report, had 1t received, and
retired with the thanks of the commit
tee representing the university. His
assistant this year, Loichot was ele-
waited to the position of manager and
took charge of the work.
Georgetown's football cost more than
$4,000, and Walsh leaves the treasury
containing $500. An expert accountant
from a local bank aided in the prepa-
ration Of the managers accounts.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
A. A. u. Rules Prove
Bad for Gallaudet

Familiarity with the floor and Anna
teur Athletic Union rules gave Y. M.
c. A. the advantage over Gallaudet's
quint last night at the latter's gym
nasium, the Association FIVE winning by
IS to 3.
Y. NJ. c. A. started the scoring by a
pretty goal from a clever pass by Cap
tain Walk. Captain Arras followed with
a good toss for the Gallaudet Ave. The
teams were well matched in speed and
weight, and except for unfamiliarity
with the rules. the Kendall Greeners
would have Jared better.
Score and lineup:
Y. NJ. c. A.
Gallaudet. Positions. Regulars.
Arras capt.. ......L F...FraZier, Miller
Kelley. F................H Hall
Roller. Center Walk capt.
Rockwell, Classen.L G........... Barnes
DURAN. G.Mckay, Allavine
Field goals-Hall go. Walk %. Miller
80, Kelley (6). Rockwell. Goals from
free tosses-Valk 60, Arras 90. Tech
nical fouls-Gallaudet, 5; Y. N. G. A., s.
Personal fouls-Gallaudet. 3; Y. M. c.
A., @ Referee-Mr. Roberts, City
League. Timers-Messrs. Battiste, GAL
laudet, and Beckett, Y. NJ. c. A. Time
of halves-20 minutes each.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Ad Wolgast Hopes to
Enter Ring on July 4

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 17.-Cham-
pion Ad Wolgast expects to be in shape
to box Freddie Welsh at Vernon on the
afternoon Of July 4, and is making his
plans accordingly.
las soon as / leave this hospital"
says Wolgast, II shall go to Venice for
a rest and then go up into the noun
tains to rough it and regain my
strength. During the spring 1 shall
travel through the South. swinging over
to the coast, returning to Los Angeles
in time to polish off the rough edges
tor my battle with Welsh on July A."
Wolsast is recovering fast and thinks
he will be out of the hospital in another
week.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Princeton Five Wins
From Quakers, 1929

PRINCETON. N. j. Dec. 1.-THE
Princeton basketball team started the
intercollegiate League season yesterday
by defeating the strong Pennsylvania
five 80 to g. The outcome of the game
was surprise. as Pennsylvania was
regarded as the stronger contender for
the champion ship
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Refuse to Change.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. T-Mem-
bers of the Southern Baseball League
here yesterday refused to alter the
league constitution 10 provide that
players might be sold to Glass IA
leagues without tirst asking waivers.
The salary limit in the Southern
League will remain at $780, The player
limit will continue at siXUen men.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Harry .Steinfeldt Is
Declared a Free Agent

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec. l7.-Dismiss.
ing his claim for salary from the Bos.
ton National League team, the National
Commission has declared Harry Stein.
feldt. the former Cincinnati, Chicago
end Boston third baseman, a free agent
He protested against his suspension by
Fred Tenney, saying he suffered injuries
In the service Of the Boston club.
umpire Nal Eason was awarded $50 to
be paid him by the Jersey City club foI
umpiring exhibition games prior to the
opening OF the season,
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Parrots Call Brings
It Rescue From Fire

CHICAGO, Dec. IA green parrot
clinging to the bars of its cage. in the
building of the Acme Cracker Com
pany, 1854 Western avenue, and scream
ing Help" was rescued by firemen at
the risk of their lives in a blaze early
this morning that destroyed the struc-
ture. The loss was estimated at $4,000.
When the cries of the parrot We're
heard a dozen firemen erected a ladder
and climbed through the smoke and
flame to the second story, where the
cage was suspended
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
A Common Inheritance.

millionaires." said Henry f. DiXey AZ
the Players Club in New York, but ns
a matter OF fact the majority of US are
a good deal like Brewster.
Grandma" said Brewsters Young
son one day, (which of nv parents do
! resembleT
tBoth.' the grandmother answered.
You have your mothers remarkable ca
pacity for spending money and year
fathers absolute genius for not maxim:
it.'"-New York Sun,
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Five Persons Hurt
In Fire in Hotel

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Dec. IL
Fire, following an explosion IN the
laundry drying room of the Hotel Pot
ter, completely destroyed the hotel an
mex. with property loss of about $1,000.
Five persons were injured. while sew
eral had narrow escapes,
About fifty girls were at work in
the laundry at the time of the fire. All
rushed out, but several ran back TO
save clothing and valuables from their
rooms, and were caught in smoke and
flames before they could retreat.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Two Shocked to Death
AT Niagara Power House

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. F.-Waltel
Brown, of Niagara Falls Center, and
another man whose name was not
learned, were shocked to death while
at work at a transformer in the Cana
dian Power Company's plant
Brown leaves a wife and several chill
dren. He came from Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Thompson Defeated.

Sydney, Australia. Dec 1.-THE Amer
lean middleweight boxer Cyclone, John
NY Thompson was defeated yesterday
on points In a contest of twenty rounds
in the stadium here by a middle-weight
boxer named Rice.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Forty Nations Will Be
Represented in Olympics

Forty nations will be represented in
the 1912 Olympic games in Stockholm,
including Japan, China, Egypt, and
Turkey.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
He Did Talking.

DO you know Garrulous?"
Not to speak to-
But l thought you had called on
him?"
Z did, but he did all the talking
TIL Bits.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
GEORGE TOWN PLAYS
|. LAST GAME BEFORE
COMING HOLIDAYS
St. Johns College Fails to
Appear for Basket
ball Game.
ALL-COLLEGIANS
PLAY HILLTOPPERS
! Extra Five Minutes of Play Is
Necessary to Decide
Superior Team.

Georgetown has played its last bas-
ketball game before the Christmas and
New Year holidays. At late hour
Manager Fortune Of the Blue and Gray
quint received word from Annapolis
that cadets would not be able to
come to Washington, and a game was
hurriedly arranged with the All-Col-
legians Of Georgetown, which quint de-
feated the varsity five by 81 to Is.
An extra five minutes was necessary
to decide the best team, as at the end
of the two fifteen-minute halves the
score was tied, each team having scored
"a points. 1t was in the final five
minutes of play that was the most In
teresting and best contested. Four
points were scored during the play-off
by Georgetown and nine by the Col
legians.
As a whole the game was the fastest
that has been played on a local gym
nasium this year. The Blue and Gray
goal tossers showed a decided improve
ment over their game last week with
the Baltimore Medical College. Schlos-
Ser never showed better form in his
career, this speedy athlete having scor-
ed some of the most difficult goals of
the game.
Georgetown felt the loss of Guard
Cauli1ower through the game, as this
basket shooter Is one Of the best per-
formers at the Hilltop, and was de-
pended on to do much scoring
The lineup:
All-ColleRians Positions Varsity
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Substitutes-Rice for lambert. Mars
den for Fury Goals from the field
Croghan. Mcdonnell o.. Lambert t2).
1rumbull C3). Rice ~. Lease tO, Thomas
(0. Fisher. Goals from fouls-Croghan,
Rice tO, Lease 49,. Referee-Mr. Colli-
flower Georgetown. Timer-Mr. Green,
g. u. Tine o. halves-20 min Jtes.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
BROOKlAND QU|NT
VICTORIOUS OVER
FREDERICK COLLEGE
Victors Unable to Score
Heavily Against Catho-
lie University.

Getting a good start AMI keeping a
comfortable lead. Catholic University
defeated the Frederick College basket
ball team by 20 to 10. 1t was the first
game of the Brooklanders' schedule, and
the Red and Black goal-shooters are
much encouraged by the showing made
against the Marylunders.
Frederick College looked strong at the
oeginning. but inability to shoot goals
ut the proper time caused an early
downfall. The Brooklanders demon
strated better basketball Ivy far than
In their recent practice game with Cor
coran Cadets, their defensive work hav-
ing been greatly improved Lambert
played a fast game at center for the
Catholics. he having recovered the ball
on nearly every toss.up. Mcdonnell and
Croghan did good work in dribbling the
ball down the i)or to the baskets. an
the former scored on most Of his at
tempts
Trumbull assured himself place on
the Erookland ruint by his good defens-
I've work and scoring. He dropped the
bal into the basket twice and covered
his man at every play.
Beginning with the last half, the
Maj ylanders took brace and threat
ened to overcome their opponents. Five
OF their eight goals we're scored by
Thomas, Frederick's left guard. Captain
Albraugh played well at center inter-
cepting many long passes.
The score and line-up:
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Allen l.. Drew. who has been identi-
fed with the automobile business OF
this city for a number Of years, has
Joined the sales force Of the Marion
Motor Car Company.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

The Zell Motor Car Company reports
the sale and delivery of Chalmer pony
tonneau car to Capt. 8. F. Dallam,
u. 8. A., and p. j. Gormley
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-10-12
WILL SOON BRING
ROBBERS BACK
AFTER A SERIES OF DELAYS, the
YOUNG MEN VINO BROKE INTO
kENMARE STORES WILL BE BROT
BACK THAT JUSTICE NAY BE
METED OUT

The two young men who rob-
bed the P. NJ. Eole store and q
hardware store at Kenmare sew
eral weeks ago, are still being
held by the authorities at Moose
jaw, Sask, and will be turned
over to Sheriff Kelly just as soon
as the sxtl addition papers can be
secured. The Canadian officers
wired the sheriff that unless the
papers were at hand last Sunday
evening at seven o'cIock, the men
would be set free. Kelly imme
diately got busy and the powers
at Washington, D c., conferred
with Canada with the result that
the men will be held until the
papers arrive.
The papers would have been in
readiness two weeks or more ago,
but for the fact that the govern
or was out of the state for q time,
causing some delay, and when he
did return, they were sent to
Washington in a faulty condi-
ton They had to be returned
to the governor for correction.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-10-12
GUNDERRE|SHUS HEADS
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE FOR WARD
COUNTY, TUESDAY -. WILL EN-.
DORSE PRESIDENTIAL CANDI.
DATE AT ONCE

The Ward County Progressive
Republican league was organ
lied in Minot Tuesday afternoon,
the meeting being held at the
Lyceum theatre. A number of
talks were made. The county
was well represented.
R. A. Nestos explained that
the league would take no part in
the state campaign until March
10, the date of the Presidential
primaries, but that candidates
would no doubt be endorsed after
that The league will take a
prominent part in the President
ial campaign however. 1t is un-
derstood that most of the mem.
bers favor LaFollette for Presi-
dent. Senator Gronna was in
vited to be present, but sent his
regrets. The following officers
We're elected:
President, Gunder Reishus.
register of deeds; Vice Pres.
Evan Griffith, Kenmare; Second
Vice Pres B. A. Dickinson, Ry-
der; Secretary. Dorr Carroll,
Ninot; treasurer, W. S. Young,
Surrey.
Four additional members are
to be named by the president. tc
act with the officers as an execu-
tive committee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-10-12
THOMPSON &WO0lEDCf
FORM PARTNERSHIP
A. NJ. THOMPSON OF THIS CITY, AND
G. ). WOOLEDGE OF kENMARE,
TO JOIN FORCES NOVEMBER liza
STRONG COMBINATION

Arthur M Thompson of Minot
and G. S. Wooledge of Kenmare
have formed a law-partnershil
at Ninot under the firm name of
Thompson & Wooledge. The
new firm succeeds to the firm of
Thompson & Schulz Messrs.
Thompson & Wooledge are both
well-known attorneys. Mr.
Thompson is member of the
Legislature from the Twenty
ninth Legislative District, and is
also president of the Minot Com
mercial club. Mr. Wooledge has
for a number Of years been q
memb. of the firm of Murphy &
Wooledge at Kenmare and is
well-known in Minot and this
section of the state. The new
firm will rank among the strong
est in Northwestern North Da-
kota. Both members of said firm
have the reputation of Icing
good, keen. reliable business
men. Mr.. Wooledge will move
to Minot on or before the 1st day
of November. Their Offices will
be located in Suite One, Scofeld
block.
Both Mr.. Thompson and Mr..
Wooledge have confidence in the
city of Minot and they expect to
make it their permanent home
for years to come.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-10-12
BANKERS Of M|N0T
TO THE RESCUE
IN the FOLLOWING Statement
HANDED the INDEPENDENT THEY
DECLARE THEIR WILLINGNESS TO
FURNISH cows TO the FARMERS.

The following statement was
banded Us .hts morning. 1t is
a plain statement to the farm.
ers of this vicinity, and expresses
the willingness of the banks 10
back the farmers in securing
what mich COWS they can han.
ale, realizing full we'll that the
old reliable mich COW is the sal
walton Of NO"th DtkOta:
Following the great Get to
Gether dieting" of the CONNER.
clal Club last week. a committee
composed entirely of bankers Of
this city, have taken w the
question Of purchasing mich
cows supply the FARMERS of
this syc'iOn.
Grain growing is airi ght aud
must OF nscessity occupy anim-
pOrtAnt place IN the gp,leyal
farming of this state. ont ex-
perience hOw.ver has taught
that to MAKE each year a .afe
and profit. BILE one, there 10
nothing that will lift mortgages
jput a surplus away, keep the
farm in a high state of produs-
ition, bring la d to the 800
mark az the Mich Cow. The
Cow is the hope Of the farmers
Of this section. Put her on tho
farm. Tahe good care of her
and abe will not desert you In
tho hour of drought, frost,
black rust, and aan. she has
always been the favmers best
friend. Che has made good in
Illinois Iowa, Wisconsin, add
niAnesota, and she can and will
make good in North Dakota.
The growing of corn 10 no
longer an experiment in aAy
part of this state. Mich cows
and corn spells diversified farm.
ling. More cows an1 good ones
mean Aot less but more grain,
|cleaner lands Cows mean burt.
er fat, hogs. Cows mean more
money, not once a year, but
every day in the wear. Put
"bosssy" on the firing line q d
she will pay outstanding obliga.
tions and lift the mortgage.
Keep her up to the full capacity
snl she will make County Seed
Grain and fore closures past
history. Give her a chance to
show what she can do.
The Ainot Banks propose te
furnish good cows, cost price
easy terms, the COW to poJ
obligation. aF
They want to help to place tn
farmer where he can Ket til,