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The Washington times., 1912-01-30
GEORGETOWN PREPS
TO PLAY BUSINESS
HIGH QU|NT FRIDAY
First Step Toward Retaining
Scholastic Basketball
Title.

GEORGETOWN Preparatory School bas-
ketbal team has been booked by Man.
ager Partridge to play the Business
High School qlint next Friday. in the
Ryan gymnasium. Oh the hilltop. This
is the second time that the teams have
been scheduled to play. but on the first
occasion the Stenographers were forced
10 cancel because of lack of practice.
and accordingly Fridays contest will
have to decide :he better team for the
year.
This game with the shorthand artists
will he the first step Of the Blue and
Gray youngsters toward retaining the
scholastic basketball championship of
the District. as all Of the games which
have been played up to this time have
had no bearing whatever on the Que3-
tion, Gailaudet Reserves, Y. " c. A.
Yankees, and Loyola Props. of Balti-
| more, being the only good aggregattons
that have faced The embryo collegians
on the basketball floor this season.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
SEEK FEDERAL LAW
TO ABOLISH GLOVE
BOUTS EVERYWHERE
Cincinnati Ministers Will Ap-
peal to President and
Congress.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Jan. 3O-That
boxing must be stamped out in every
State in this country Is the fiat of the
Methodist Minister'S Association. of
this city, which has started a country
wide movement to abolish all glove
contests in the United States. The pro-
posed Johnson-Flynn match Is particu-
larly denounced by the association. and
resolutions to this end will be sent to
President Taft, asking his support and
the support Of Congress.
The association means to work for the
passage of a Federal law forbidding
glove matches anywhere in the United
States. Various States now forbid such
bouts, but Wisconsin. New York, Mas
sachusetts. New Hampshire, Louisiana,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Georgia, Cali
fornia, Ohio. Nevada, and Missouri have
laws allowing such contests under re-
strictions. This the association con-
demns and seeks to correct by tho pas
sage Of a Federal law.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
VIRGINIA PLAYERS
SHOULD BENEFIT BY
EXPERT COACHING
Rigler and Spratt Will In
struct Charlottesville
Candidates.
Drawn for
The Times

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va,. Jan. 80
Virginia's baseball candidates will have
the advantage Of training under a Ma
tional League umpire and a player in
the same league. Cy Rigler. the official,
and Jack Spratt. of the Boston Ma
tionals. are now In charge of the large
squad OF fifty men who have signified
their desire to play on the varsity nine.
The complete schedule of the games
for the coming season will be an
nounced in a few days by Manager J..
Francis Moore. and it Is expected to be
the most ambitious OF any ever ar
ranged by the local collegians.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
GLOOMY
WHEN BILL ROPER
QUITS ITS SPORTS
Famous Coach Will Practice
Law Exclusively in
Philadelphia.

PRINCETON. N. j., Jan. 3O.-The re-
fusal Of William Roper. '92, to renew
his contract as director of athletics at
Princeton has cast a gloom over Jungle
town students, Roper having been re-
garded as the mainstay Of athletics at
Princeton Although not in active
charge of the football squad the past
season, Roper was given much credit
for the Tiger gridiron victories in his
capacity as an adviser to the field
coaches.
Roper retired to devote himself ex-
clusively to his practice Of law, in
Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Willie* Hoppe in Good
Form for Great Match

NEW YORK. Jan. 3o-Wilne Hoppe
youthful billiard champion, is said to be
in the best form of his career for his
championship match at 1872 balkline
billiards with George Sutton, to be play
ed FEBRUARY I. Hoppe is playing against
Albert Cutler, Of Boston. in his practice
and is making some phenomenal runs
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
SUGGEST CHANGES
. IN AMATEUR RULES
FOR COMING YEAR
Griffith Attends Meeting OF
Baseball Rules Com
mittee.
CLUBS RESTRICTED
FIFTEEN MEN
Players Will Sign Contracts in
Duplicate Like Big
Leaguers..
Suggestions Of
Rules Committee
To Commission

Duplicate contracts.
Number of players enrolled with
single club reduced to fifteen.
One.man, One.team rule.
New release code.
No jumping for teams.
Four teams for league on Au.
gust 1.
Give president of commission
power to fine and penalize.
Professionals must register by
June 1.
Board of directors will be formed.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Tonorrow's Sports

Georgetown VS.. Catholic Univer.
sity at Arcade, 8 p. m.
Georgetown lnterdenO minatiOnal
Gymnasium meet, Mt Ryan gym.
naSium.
Lawn tennis, midwinter tourna.
ment mt Pinehurst, n. C.
National amateur billiard cham.
pionship, at Montauk Club, Brook.
lyn.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
BOB THAYER'S
! Sporting Gossip
"Epery Knock Is a Boost"
McAleer on Job for Sox.

1t was reported in this column last
week that Bilf Roper had resigned from
Princeton's athletic dictatorship and in
tended to practice law in Philadelphia.
Now comes the official announcement
from Princeton that the change is to
take effect on Thursday. Furthermore,
1t may be stated at this time that there
will be quite a change in the general
system of the conduct of Tiger ath-
letics, general committee taking the
place of the separate boards that have
handled the individual sports in the
past.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Expects Swedes to Be
In Van at Olympics

1t is said that Sweden's athletes will
give our performers a hard fight for
Olympic honors. This Is the opinion Of
Barlow S. Weeks, member OF the selec-
ton committee
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Jim Ought to Know.

Great players and not great mana
gers are what make great ball clubs"
says Jimmy McAleer, the new president
of the Boston Red Sox.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Who wanted Taylor anyway

Less is being heard Of the indoor
meets to be held in this city within the
next five weeks than at any other time
In past years. Nothing so tends to
arouse general interest and insure sue
cess, so it is up to the managers to
stir themselves a bit, or their associa-
tions will be the losers.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Camnitz Signs First.

Howard Camnitz Of the Pirates, who
is spending the winter near Louisville.
is the first veteran pitcher to sign q
contract with the Corsairs.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
G. U. and c. U. tomorrow night.

Jack Dunn thinks that with Bob
Unglaub on third base for the Orioles
next season, the International League
pennant just must go to Baltimore.
II Unglaub can forget his vexations.
which generally commence during
the training season, and tend strict
ly to business, Dunn may have a
good player in him. That pennant
dream, though, Is another matter.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Virginia Is fortunate.

The Yale senior class paid high tri-
butte to Arthur Howe, the football
captain, in tho annual voting con-
tests. He was named the most popu-
lar member Of the class, the member
most admired, and the member who
has done the most for Yale during
his four years. Merritt. the baseball
captain, was voted the best athlete.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Can't scare Muggsy.

Captain spalding, of the Yale foot
ball team, has announced that Johnny
Field, the former Eastern High School
player, will be q factor in the coaching
system at New Haven next fall. Field
Is now in business in Bridgeport, and
will drop over at Yale as often as pos
sible.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Kahoe soon gets busy

There should be some pretty good
sport in the Carroll Institute gym this
evening, when the CAROLS play Ingram
basketball quint. Ingram is hoping to
break its record of never having won
from the team which will be it's oppo-
nent tonight.
The Washington times., 1912-01-30
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The Washington times., 1912-01-30
Western athletes training.

Jimmy Austin Is said to-be> sure
thing for the third corner in St. Louis
next season. Here's a good man who
failed utterly to play up to his rec.
ord when with the Highlanders. and
Yet who came right up to the top the
moment he left the big town"
Strange what en- effect New York
has on some athletes.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
EASTLAKE CHILDREN
IN XMAS FESTIVAL TONIGHT

At Eastlake NJ f. Church tonight
the Sunday school will give its an
nual Christmas entertainment. Mrs.
Eleanor Clemo and Mrs. Eleanor
Bailey have the work in charge and
have arranged the following program
Singing by the school, "The Day Of
DAYS" prayer. Welcome Sincere,
Jefiers Lank: What the Holly Says,
four girls; singing by the home chill
dren. Hail the Merry Merry Christ
mas;" exercise. "Bible Boys" four
BOYS; Little Ones are We five chill
dren: 1T Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" Gladys smith; ofering and
announcements; singing by the
school. "1hc Angels song exercise
Welcoming Throng; exercise, Pres
onts for Jesus" singing by the
Beginners Department; duet, Edna
and Elizabeth Anderson; singing by
the school. In the Light OF the Star:
"Homing pigeons" five girls; candle
exercise: exercise. Kings Messen-
gers: Goodnight four children;
distribution of candy.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
By The Unlted Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec SO.-"Babies for
sale. Blonde or brunette. f. o. u.
New York. SIS. Or sent on approval by
parcels post"
Advertisements Of this character
may soon be expected in the news
papers unless the legislators OF New
York step in and make some laws that
viii stamp out the widespread traffic
in infants In this city the existence Of
which became known IN 1Ntail today
for the first time.
The chief traiiicker in infants Is
Mrs. Dora Remmlin, German widow,
who for years, she admitted today, has
supplied the demand for babies at
from SO to $40 apiece. Mrs Remmlin
gets her stock OF infants in various
ways, either from distracted mothers
OF large families who have no place
nor time for their latest born, or from
the infant asylums and homes. Her
main source Of demand comes from
wives who wish to foist an infant upon
their unsuspecting husbands
The baby dealer said a prospective
purchaser is not called upon to give
any reason for the purchase, nor 10
make any promises to care for the
baby property. or give any references
as to character or ability financially
TO clothe and feed the infant She APP
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
PIPES TO WEAK
FOR CHLORIDE GAS

At the meeting of the Board OF
Water Commissioners this morning
Chief Engineer Kienle reported FIVE
new services had been installed and
nineteen new meters installed' eight
being by contract
During the week a test was con-
Quoted on an emergency chlorine gas
apparatus which had been installed
but It was discovered that 1t was
practically impossible to hold this
gas with any ordinary pipes or valves.
Difficulties were also encountered in
securing proper absorption and a
change was therefore made to OBJ
viate this trouble and to effect treat
ment with chlorinated water In lieu
of the raw gas.
The treasurer reported bank bal
ance OF S5,175.42 The weekly pay
roll of 1855 30. the monthly pay roll
of S1270 and the quarterly payroll OF
1925 we're ordered paid.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
NEW YORK WOMAN SAYS
SHE TRAFFICS In BABIES

peared entirely satisfied with her call
ing. although she said the supply OF
babies far exceeds the demand just
now, owing. she believes TO the gem
eral high cost OF living. Mrs Remm-
lin live. i'm three rooms of a tenement,
and has turned one OF the rooms into
a nursery. where she cares for the
babies.
II sometimes have to fatten them
up a little before the customer VIII
take them" she explained.
The woman said she is entirely
within the law prohibiting the sale
or purchase of human beings as what
she gets s not for the baby, but for
her trouble In procuring II to order.
At the health department II was
said the woman's case had been under
observation but as the woman ap-
peared competent to nurse the babies
while I'm her care, the department
could not interfere with her The
Childrens Society is also investigat-
ing
Mrs. Remmlin said she is only one
of many hundreds of women in the
same business and that some of her
rivals also engage In the side line
OF lending out babies for blackmail'
! ing purposes.
1--WE have lines out at certain hos
pitals and II is possible for me to set
a baby Of any age FROM ten minutes
up. said the old widow.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
DR.. MORTIMER
IS UNFROCKED
BY THE CHURCH

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 30-De-
posed from the ministry OF the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church, without the
customary statement that the depo-
sition was made for reasons not al
fecting the clergyman's moral char
acter. the Rev Dr. Alfred Garnett
Mortimer. former pastor OF St Mark
Episcopal Church, received formal
notice today from Bishop Rhineland-
er that he is no longer one OF their
community This action was taken
by the Bishop yesterday, and notices
are being sent out TO all Bishops IN
the church and all vestries in the do
cese. Bishop Rhinelander decided 10
unfrock the former rector following
receipt of a letter from DR.. Mortimer
renouncing the ministry.
No statement of reasons for either
DR.. Mortimers retirement or deposit
ton have yet been made In regard
to his deposition, however, 1t is stat
ed in clerical circles that a minister
of the Episcopal church can be de-
posed for only two reasons-immoral-
ity or heresy against him.
Dr. Mortimer Is now at the home
OF his brother in Jersey City, but Is
expected to leave for England within
a few days.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
AcTIvITIEs At SIYERBROOK.

All the services at Silverbrook Nj.
e. Church yesterday were well-at-
tended. Several new scholars were
added to the Sunday school An eX-
cellent program was presented at
the Epworth League meeting, under
the leadership of Joseph Cross. Al
7.3O o'clock, a song service was held.
During the morning and evening
services the choir sang excellent an
thems.
A Joint service Of the weekly pray
er meeting and Glass No 1, will be
field in the church this evening.
Glass No. 2, of which Joseph w. Coley
is leader. will meet tomorrow at the
usual hour.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold
its first meeting for the new year
at the homo of Mrs. Bertha M
Macleary. No. 4O5 Bayard avenue, on
Thursday evening. January ,.
The chorus choir will meet Friday
evening. The annual choral service
will be presented on next Sunday
evening and a delightful evening i.
promised TO all who attend.
The Rev r. E. White who died yes
terday. was pastor of Silverbrool
Church from 1896 to 1900.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
DANCES AND SOCIALS
ON SOCIETY CARDS

It is still ION with the dance in
social circles, and number are
scheduled for the week
This evening a dance will be given
at the New Century Club by Mrs.
Frank S. Garret, and Mrs Alfred
Armstrong, for their daughters Miss
Anne Garrett and Miss Mary Arm
strong. Mrs. Garret and Mrs. Arm
strong will receive the guests, and
Mrs. Henry b. Bradford, of Edgemoor,
is expected to be present but there
will be no receiving party as the az
fair is to be given very informally
for the younger set, and generally
all round good time is being anuc-
ipated.
A second dance also scheduled for
this evening is the one to be gwen
i'm the DUPONT ball room by the AUX
iliary Board of the Homeopathic Hos
pital which is being looked forward
to with keen pleasure by the friends
of the Auxiliary Board For those
who do not care to dance other
amusement will be provided. Music
will be furnished by Robinson's Or
chestra, and refreshments VIII De
served by Jones.
The receiving party comprise MIs'
Harrison w. Howell. Mrs J. j. Sat
terthwaite, Mrs. T. Chalkley Hatton
and Mrs. Samuel ~ Trump.
AS Mr.. and MIS-. Robert Pennington
and family expect to- leave soon for
jacksonville. Florida, where they Will
take up their future residence, quite
number of the social affairs schedul-
ed are being given i'm their honor, by
their many friends.
Mrs. Donald Ashbridge is giving
bridge party this afternoon for Mrs
Pennington. Mr.. and Mrs. Pennington
will be entertained this evening al
auction bridge, by Mr.. and Mrs Davi'
Lindsay. Jr., and Mr.. and MIS-. Martl
Walker will entertain in their honor
at dinner at the Country Club on New
Years Night. Mr.. and Mrs. Pennington
will have open house for their friend
on New Years Eve, as has been thei
cutsom for several years.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
CHICAGO CLERGYMEN
WAR ON NEW YEAR ORGIES
I'm The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO. Dec 3O.-The climax OF
the reformers' war on the New Years
eve orgy will come today when 500
ministers will march on Mayor Har-
rison and demand that he prohiit vio-
lations OF the city closing ordinence
and stop disorderly scenes in cafes
Tuesday night.
A mass meeting will precede the
parade to the mayors Office. AT this
meeting the ministers will discuss
legal proceedings to be taken to close
the saloons at / a. m, il the mayor
does not rescind Chief of Police Nc
Weeny's order extending the closing
time until a. m. The clergymen
are determined to prevent the usual
celebration.
From every pulpit in the city yes
terday, sermons were preached
against New Years eve celebrations
Mayor Harrison. Chief McWeeny and
other city officials we're denounced
for allowing violations of the law.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
CHRISTMAs FESTIVAL TONIGHT

The Christmas festival OF lmman-
uel Sunday school will be held this
evening I'm the school room. The
program will be as follows;
, Through the Night, choir; pray
er: song. Lights of Love are Glow
ing" school; creed and prayers /;
song. 10 From the Depths school;
Beautiful Story primary class I;
"Joy Bells Are Swinging school :
address. anthem. with Exultin 8
Tribute" choir; song, Wonderful
Anthem of Glory, school; song,
christmas. the Best of the Year,
school. Misss Smith will be organ
isl. and William Mosley. leader
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
DOUBT AGENTS
RIGHT TO COMMIT
Question of Status Of Humane
Societies Raised in HabeaS
Corpus Case

Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice
heard argument today in the habeas |
corpus case for the release Of Hazel |
Rederfer from the Delaware Indus
trial School for Girls
Philip L. Garrett drew the attention
of Judge Rice to the commitment of
the girl. In the petition it is claimed
that the girl was committed upon the
complaint Of Agent Stout. The law
provides that the complainant must
be a parent, best friend, a constable
or police officer or three respectable
citizens. MT Garrett contended that
the charter Of the s. p. c. c. taken
on February 26, 1879, had expired ON
February 26, 1893 In the Office Of the
Secretary of State, on March i, 1879
certificate for a new charter was
filed but under the law it should have
been filed before the expiration Of the
charter. Consequently the charter OF
the s p. c. c. having expired
Agent Stout could not have been APP
pointed an agent with police powers
of the state Mr. Garrett argued.
Counsel argued further that Mr..
Stout had not produced his commits
sions and the Charter of the s. p. G.
/ c. having lapsed and as such agent ne
4 is not given special police powers. II
was disclosed that Agent Stout had
signed the complaint against the girl
not as a special officer or agent but
as Frank Stout
William s Prickett. representing
the Delaware Industrial School for
Girls, in his argument said that the
is p. c. c. and S. p. c. A. had the
authority to appoint an agent and Mr..
Stout being such an agent under the
law is a police officer as described by
the law.
Mr.. Garrett answered that the
question of whether Mr. Stout is the
agent of the S. p C. A. was was not
before the court If he had had been
appointed as agent for the S. p. Z. c.
his appointment fails, as the society
charter had elapsed.
The Court gave Mr. Garrett hNe
minutes i'm which to present addi-
tional evidence concerning the legal
ity of the charter of the S. p. c. A. IN
order to find the standing of Asen'
Stout
Subsequently Mr. Garrett reported
that he mad found that the 5. =. G. A
had failed to hle its certificate for d
! renewal of It's charter before the
. charter expired Through the lapse
of the charter Mr.. Garrett contenued
the corporation had lost its lega
rights.
Mr.. Prickett replied that there haV
, ing been no knowledge of the point
j TO be raised in the case. he felt tina
the matter should be held under ad
2 visement for the present The stu
r alton. he said, in no way interfere
+ with the Delaware Industrial Schoo
for Girls. II does interfere very ma
Z teriaIly. however, with the S p. @. {
i and S. +. c. A.. and as he did not rep
resent these societies, he thought h
r. was entitled to more time to make
e defense.
|. Judge Rice, wishing to hear furthe
y argument on the question, asKe
e counsel to exchange their briefs an
to file them with the Court on Nor
d day, January 49, Argument win b
IT heard two weeks later.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
SAYS HE LAID
OPEN JUCULAR
In SELF DEFENSE

When Frederick De Pratis appeared
before the Court today charged with
assault with intent to commit murder
and carrying concealed deadly
weapon, he pleaded self defense At
ter hearing Matthew Walton, colored'
of Philadelphia tell of being nearly
beheaded by De Pratis on Saturday
evening December a. and Neyan
Keetch, a railroad police tell of De
Pratis confessing to the cutting,
Judge Churchman held the defendant
under $1,000 on the first charge ana
$500 on the latter charge.
Although De Pratis was not repre-
sented by counsel he said Walton at
tackled him O nthe railroad near the
West Yard and knocked him down.
He also said Walton beat him over the
head with a rock and tried to take his
money. Acting in self defense, DE
Pratis said he drew his razor and cut
Walton
This testimony was at variance
with the tale told by Walton, who saic
he was walking from this city to the
railroad camp near Newport. Waltoi
said he was approached by De Pratis
who asked him for a dime, and wnil'
getting it from his purse, Walton sai'
he felt something cut into his neck
AS he did. De Pratis grabbed his
purse with s42 and ran. Although
cut seriously, Walton hurled a rOcl
at the fleeing man and then Went q
the switchmans tower nearby IN
operator seeing Waltons condition
sent him to this city on a shifun
engine. At the Delaware Hospita
forty stitches were required TO clos
the wound in his neck. The woun
was so deep that Walton's jugula
vein was exposed and for awhile hi
condition was serious.
After De Pratis was held this morn
ing, Judge Churchman asked once
Keetch to ascertain what could b
done to insure the appearance OF wa
!, ton before the Grand Jury, as he wa
an employe Of the railroad compan.
. Keetch will report to the Court tn
] evening.
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
BNN BRITH LODGE ELECTS

The annual election OF officers Of
Maimonedas Lodge. Independent Or
der of Bnai Birth, was held in their
new clubhouse at Seventh and Or
ange streets last evening the officers
being: Charles Schagrin, president;
Max Keil, vice-president; J. Harry
Gordon secretary: Aaron Keil.
treasurer: Jacob Finklestein, inside
guardian and d. l.. Topkis, warden.
Following the election the Woman's
Auxiliary served refreshments and a
social time was spent The install
lation of officers will take place on
Sunday January -. when Grand
President Dr. Joseph Pollock, OF Jer-
cey City, ~ j.. will be present
Evening journal., 1912-12-30
CrRRENr EYENrs cLAss

The next meeting OF the Current
Events Class of the New Century
Club viii be held al 1O.3l o'clock to-
morrow morning. and not on ian
uary 6. as has been enormously
stated. Miss Rachel Rowland Will
be In charge OF the program. and
those taking active part VIII be Mrs.
Ter aud Miss Bertha Harlan. Mrs.
Baylls Will tell OF most interesting
automobile trip which was taken
through the northern part OF the
State last October.
Mrs Miller will talk about the
Life and Customs. and the Social
Features of Montenegro A talk on
Immigrant Sketches Will be given
by Miss Harlan
Mrs. William Berl Is also expected
to have a paper