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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
ELDER LEAVES
HOSPITAL
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SAN FRANCISCO, March l.
Soldier Willis Elder, G. M. Ander-
sons white hope" who knocked
out Jim Cameron at Vernon
Thursday and who was injured in
an automobile accident near
Ocean side the following day, is
ont of the hospital To-Day. showing
only a few bruises as the result of
his spill.
Elder will rest a month and
then will resume training. An
derson. it is said, has offered the
big soldier $4,000 for two
years contract.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
VARM|NT HUNT
WON BY THE
WOLVES

The most successful of the an
nual varmint hunts of the Pierce
County Game Protective and Pro-
pagation association came to an
end last night at big game ban
quet at Masonic hall when the
hunters gathered around the
board and cheered the announce
ment that the Wolves" led by
Capt. Alvin Mueller, had won the
trophy by the largest score ever
made, 141,465 points. Capt. j..
w. Anderson of the Cougars"
lost with score of 52,2S5.
Capt. Mueller distributed extra
prizes amounting to $67.50 to his
four high men and additional
prizes were offered by Dege &
Miner, Kimball gun store. Wash
ington Hardware company and w.
H. Udahl. Following the ban
Quet and distribution of prizes
plans for restocking the forests
and new game laws we're discuss
ed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
DiamondDust
BP WHISPERS.


President Wattelett of the Vic
toria Bees has just closed deal
with the Waco club of the Texas
league whereby he gets "Kerrie"
Meek, a catcher. Meek's perform
ance in the Texas league was such
that Rothermel's backstops will
meet a worthy foe. His record
follows: Put-outs, 339; assists,
|123; errors, 13; passed balls, z;
fielding average, .937; batting,
30. Wattelett starts soon to
join Nordyke in California.
Portland has turned down
iBrooklyn's offer of Catcher Ber-
gen and Pitcher Stricklett. Re-
ports say they have slumped In
averages.
Arson Mott may play the
bench or Just hang roun'. Roth
merel has not yet decided what
he'll do with him. With Cameron
at first and a phenom for third,
Mott will have to work hard for
a place.
Bob Brown Is having some trou-
BILE with players not pleased with
the managerial imposition of a
salary reduction. Among the
fmalcontents are the veteran Geo.
Engle, Jimmy Clark and Bob
james. George Engle and Clark
threaten to tackle the semi-pro
game and Engle has already had
an offer from the Wenatchee club,
which is going into baseball on al
most as big a scale as league
town.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
MhHMOUT

CHICAGO, March 1.-"Issued
because the city council ldoes not
give me power to refuse the ap-
plcation.''
This was the written statement
|of Mayor Carter H. Harrison In
granting a permit for a wrestling
bout here between less Petersen
and Yussif Mahmout. to be held
today.
Personally" the mayor wrote
to Police Chief McWeeny, 81 would
a bsolutely refuse, had the power
to issue permit to the New EN-
pire Athletic club, an organization
which pulled off such a wrestling
match as the notwithstanding
bout"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
JAP MATCHED
WITH COULON

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FORT SMITH, Ark, March 2.
Coulon of Chicago, BAN
tam champion, today is matched
for a 15-round bout with Young
Togo" the japanese fighter who
recently gave Battling Nelson a
stiff six round argument. The
contest Is tentatively arranged for
April 20.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
HOGAN HOPEFUL
THIS YEAR
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LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 1.
Happy Hogan, manager of the
Vernon Coasters, firmly believes
that his men are going to win the
pennant this season. Hogan, al
ways optimistic, claimed TO-DAY
that never before has he had such
good reasons for his faith.
Barring accidents" quoth
Happy, the Tigers should win in
"a walk. Last year we gave Port
land a fearful run for the flag
after We had taken a poor start.
This year 1t will be different. We
are stronger, and Portland IS
weaker, and my men are getting
the early training they need. It's
the pennant for Vernon and along
about next October I'll tell you I
told you so. ("
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
MANAGER
IS ELECTED

Ernest Jones was Wednesday
afternoon elected manager of Ia
coma high baseball team to re-
place John Keller, removed from
school because of sickness.
Following the election it was
announced that in the future
ITS" will be issued only to men
eligible in every way. First hon
ors will be represented by large
1T" and lesser honors by one half
its size. Games or points will not
count unless the aspirant is strong
on averages in the gray matter
contests.
Coach e. f. Perkins of the foot
ball team has announced two
more games for next fall: Taco
ma VS.. Olympia in the stadium
Oct. IL, and Tacoma vs.. Seattle
Broadway high here Nov. 5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
ATTELL NOT TRAINING.

SAN FRANCISCO.-That Abe
Attell would not get down to train
ing for his match with Harlem
Tommy Murphy until Saturday,
was the dope handed out today by
the Hebrews handlers. What the
cause of the setback In his train
ing is, they would not say, but the
wise ones think Attell's injured
shoulder may be more serious than
has been admitted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01

Time to think of gardening.
Large variety of Garden Seeds and
Sweet Peas to select from. Tacoma
ImpPt G Seed Co., 18th G. Com. sc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
Varmint Killed.

Cougar, 8; timber wolf, 2; lynx,
1; coyote, 62; wildcat, 1871; fish
er, A; marten, 30; raccoon, 172;
skunk, 283; mink, 60; seal, q;
weasel, AZ; hawk, 81; rIueJays,
225; sparrow, IA.
w. H. Eaton, high man, pre-
scented Capt. Mueller with neck
lace of wolf fangs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
Sharpe Puts Men
Through PAGES

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OAKLAND, Mar. Oakland s
|1912 team shapes strong on paper
and local fans today are figuring
THAT Manager Bud Sharpe's men
3 re going to be right up among the
leaders from the start. Sharpe Is
busy putting some of his players
Through their practices so he can
lieut. off five heads when his team
goes into practice at Livermore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
SCHROEDER vs.. MILLER.

SAN FRANCISCO,-Soldier Bill
Schroeder, a white hope, is seeking
a match with Charlie Miller, offer
ing to make a substantial side bet
as an inducement to the fighting
motorman. The heavyweights may
meet here in four round contest
March Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01

WASHINGTON, Mar 1.-.Ciarl
Griffith, manager of the Washing
ton Americans today stamped "a,
absolutely absurd" the repor
that he contemplated trading Wal
ter Johnson, his crack pitcher, 70
Fred Clark crack first baseniai
for the Highianders. e
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
WHITE. GETS DECISION.

DETROIT, Charley White OF
Chicago today has newspaper de-
cision over Tommy Dixon of Kan
sas City as a result of their ten
round bout here Wednesday. The
fight was even up to the seventh
round. White outpointed his ad-
versary in the last three sessions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
WNDEFEATS.
BOB F|Tz, JR
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NEW YORK. March knock
out Brown of New York collected
some easy money today by reason
of his defeat here Wednesday of
Young Bob Fitzsimmons In a ten
round bout. Fitzsimmons never
had chance, Brown winning all
the way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-01
CHAMPION ROLLER MEET

(By United .rcss Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO,-Chas. Rich
ardson, roller skating champion
of the Pacific coast will defend his
title tonight against Mevin Vein
garten. the champion of the North
west. Much interest is being taken
in the contest as two champions
have not been seen in action for
more than q year.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
HIGH WATER
MARK REACHED
IN CLOTHING SALE
Biggest Selling Event Ever Seen in
City At Pope Building, $3.50
Fourteenth Street.
GIGANTIC STOCK OF
CLOTHING GOING FAST
Stock Represents Hart, Schaffner &
Marx, ClotheScraft, Kuppen-
heimer, and Adler Bros.
Clothes.

Setting a record for sales of mems
clothing, the great sacrifice sale of high
grade mems suits which is being held
under the auspices of the Chicago
Underwriters, reached its height today.
The immense stock Of clothing, includ-
ing the pick of styles and fabrics from
Hart, Schaffner & Marx, Kuppenheimer,
Rosewald and We'll, Adler Bros, and
other famous makers of mems wear, is
staggering under the heavy sales, and
although at this writing 1t is nearly
complete, the stock surely cannot stand
long against the eager buyers who are
coming from all parts of the city to
get their pick of these great values in
clothes at the marVellously low price
they are selling.
The big savings offered to every man
in Washington by this sale cannot fail
to exhaust the stock within the next
few days, and those men who do not
get In on this great sale will be mighty
sorry after it's all over. Such a great
opportunity may never again be pre-
sented to purchase high-grade clothing
at almost nothing.
This sale assures the men of WASH
ington an assortment of clothes never
before equaled and impossible to equal
by any one clothing establishment. The
imperative orders to dispose of the en-
tire stock and make the price conces-
sions so as to effect a complete clear
ance in the shortest possible time makes
it an easy task on the part of the man.
agement, as the values offered will posi-
lively overshadow any and all clothing
sales. The sale will continue until
every piece of clothing has been sold.
The spacious show rooms of the Pope
building, S17-Sl9 Fourteenth street north
west will be open from a. m. until
p. m. all this week. and the pick will
be disposed of to the first buyers.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
BOY SCOUTS WAR
ON CATERPILLARS
Scourge Of City Trees Assailed
BY Hand and Insec-
ticide.

That army of caterpillars which an
nually scourge the City's trees and
those who seek the shades. have at
last met with a foeman worthy OF their
steel In the army of Boy Scouts Of the
District. who have formally declared
war on the pests.
Not only have the scouts" entered
into the war with a vim, but they have
also consulted the commissary depart
ment of their brigade and obtained from
II and from their homes appropriate
munitions of war in the form of insec-
ticides and other things equally deadly
to the caterpillar tribe.
Almost as nmble in the art of climb
ing threes as their adversaries. the
scouts" declare that they can do more
to exterminate the pests than any arti-
flee the Government tree preservers can
devise.
The first battle of the war was start
ed In Pennsylvania last night where a
disease brought on by the ravages OF
the caterpiIlars is destroying a mum
ber of chestnut trees. The Boy Scouts
made a sally on the caterpillars anC
with sticks and insecticides killed sew.
eral hundred Of the enemy.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
ST.JOSEPH'S SUNDAY
SCHOOL CH|LDRENAT
CHESAPEAK BEACH
Baseball Game Between
Altar Boys and Another
Nine a Feature.

Children of the Sunday school OF st.
Joseph's Catholic Church, with their
parents and other grown folk, are to-
day enjoying their annual picnic. More
than 500 are at Chesapeake Beach,
where athletic games are being played
by the boys and girls.
On the $3.50, 10:30 and 1870 o'clock
Chesapeake trains were special cars to
handle the crowds. In the afternoon
the parents and grown folk that usual
ly attend such outings will make the
trip.
Father Fealy, Thomas Quill, Michael
schaffer. Richard Curtin, Charles Seivie,
Charles Lehman, William Darr, Frank
Boyd, John Meyers, and Michael Lynch
compose the committee in charge of
the outing.
The altar boys baseball team played
the Sunday school boys. Father Fealy
umpired, but before the game busted
himself in batting up flies to the out
fielders and tapping the ball to the in
fielders. Lawrence O'Day was captain
OF the Sunday School team and George
Gray handled the Altar Boys.
There were several 100 and 200-yard
dashes and a number of water races
Prizes were awarded the winner in
each.
Some of the grown folk went up to
visit the Rev. Joseph Dipaolo, who Is
pastor of Catholic Church at North
Chesapeake Beach.
In addition to Father Fealy, Father
Schmitt, pastor Of st. Joseph's Church,
went on the first train with the young
sterS.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
.PLUCK|NG BOARD, IN
REPORT, URGES THAT
TWELVE Be RETIRED
Recommendations Submitted
to Acting Secretary Win
throp Today.

The "Plucking Board" Of the navy
today recommended for retirement
twelve OFFICERS. The recommendations
were submitted to Acting Secretary of
the Navy Beekman Winthrop. who in
turn submitted them to the President
for approval.
The OFFICERS designated are Capt.
Charles M. Fahs, u. 8. N, relieved
from command, California, July 1: is
proceeding home via Europe; Capt
George r. Salisbury, U. 8. A.. waiting
orders Independence, Mo-; Capt. Reu-
ben o. Bitter, u. 8. N, navy yard, Bos-
ton, Mass; Commander Matt II. Sig
nor. U. 8. N, summer conference of Of
ficers, Naval War College; Commander
Armistead Rust, u. s. NJ, captain OF
the yard, navy yard, Charleston. s. C.;
Commander Marcus L. Miller, U. 8. NJ,
Vicksburg; Commander Charles II.
Hayes U. s. N, War College; Lieut.
Commander Robert w. Henderson. u
s. N, General Electric Company, Sche-
nectady, N. Y. inspector of ordnance);
Lieut. Commander Walter Ball. y. 8.
N, Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lieut.. Commander Leland F. James, u
S. N, Treatment Hospital, Puget Sound
Lieut.. Commander Cassius B. Barnes
U. s. N, receiving ship at New York
and Lieut.. Commander Hugh Mel
Walker, u. 8. N, in charge Of the
branch photographic office, Boston.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
SNELLINGS ELECTED
c. L. U. PRESIDENT
Union Body Supports Costello In
His Stand for Champ
Clark.

Milton Snellings will serve as presi-
dent of the Central Labor Union the
coming year and John B. Colpoys will
again act as recording secretary. This
was deteminedr. at the meeting of the
Central Labor Union when officers were
elected for the ensuing twelve months.
Others named were Charles T. Smith,
vice president: Newton A. James, finan-
cial secretary; L. F. Ludlow, treasurer;
Joseph Clark, sergeant-at-arms; trus-
tees, Walter Merriam. Frank McKenna,
and Frank Rom.
Action of the District Democratic dele
gates in sticking to Champ Clark at
Baltimore Is indorsed and the seating
of these Costello delegates is declared
to be a pronounced victory for union
labor. John B. Colpoys is one of the
leading members of the delegation.
The Fourth of July picnic at Bennings
was talked over and it was announced
that promise of flights by army aviators
has ben made, contingent upon favor
able atmospheric conditions
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Hearing on Purchase of
"Monticello" Postponed

The Senate Committee on Public
Grounds and Buildings will hold a
hearing on the MARITIME resolution for
the acquisition Of the home of Thomas
jefferson, Monticello" some time after
the Baltimore convention adjourns. A
hearing scheduled for yesterday was
postponed Indefinitely.
Mrs Martin w Littleton will appear
before the committee in support OF the
resolution whenever a hearing is order
ed The wife of the New York Con-
gresham recently appeared before a
and also to advance the plan that the
House Office building be rechristened
Jefferson Hall. This proposition did not
make a hit with the Congressman at all.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Brig. Gen. Greenough
Dies In Charleston

News has been received at Washing
ton of the death of Brig. Gen. George
Gordon Greenough. L. s. A., at his
home at Charleston, s. G. General
Greenough was born In the District Of
Columbia in 1874, and although he has
not resided here for many years, is re-
membered by many Of the older inhab-
itants.
He entered the army from the Mill
tary Academy as second lieutenant N
June, 1866, and was made captain III
December. 1866. He was gazetted major
Of the seventh Artillery in March,
artillery corps in July, 1901. In Febru-
ary, 1903 he was made colonel and. on
December s, 1903, was made brigadier
general and retired.
He was a member Of the Loyal Le-
gion, and his death has been announced
TO the local commandry of the legion.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Three Slightly Hurt
By Capital Motor Cars

Harold Strickler eight years old, OF
90S Webster street northwest, was
knocked down at Georgia avenue and
Webster street last evening by an auto
mobile driven by Benjamin Hartig, or
1850 New Hampshire avenue northwest.
He was painfully but not seriously
hurt about the body.
While riding a bicycle at North Capi-
tol and Q streets, Harry Ardmore, four
teen years old, of 119 Seaton street
northeast, collided with an automobile
driven by John Ebaugh, of 5l9 Rock
Creek Church road. The boy was hurt
about the hands and arms and his bi-
cycle badly smashed.
Benjar.in F.. williams. sixey-sevcn
years old, of 1919 Ninth street northwest,
was knocked down at Seventeenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Hotel and Theater Are
Destroyed By Flames

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, July 2.-Fire
early today completely destroyed the
Wilson House, the oldest hotel in the
city; did serious damage to the Empire
Theater. and threatened the Sullivan
block.
Several guests of the hotel had mar
row escapes, the last man being carried
out on the shoulders of Chief Mont
lgomery, of the fire department.
The loss will exceed $500 900
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
WarShip Aground.

Advices received by the Navy Depart
ment state that the battleship Louis
lana, which grounded short distance
from Hog Island light house, of the
Rhode Island coast, and was floated at
high tide last night, has not been SER
iously damaged. The battleship struck
in soft mud when going at the rate of
six miles an hour.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02

west, by an automobile beionging to
George T.. Keen, tailor, of 1910 f
street northwest. The aged man was
bruised about the head and body, but
refused hospital treatment.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
School Exercises.

The closing exercises of st. Rose
Technical School will be held tonight al
Z o'clock, at California avenue and
Phelps place northwest. A large crowd
Is expected.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-05

Federal Council of Churches Of
Christ in America plan to discuss
marriage and divorce.
Pontius Plate did not have ped
ding license. Judge Hopkins
looked Pontius over and gave him
another chance.
Professor "Lanford' indicted
by Uncle Sam. Charged with
using mails to defraud:
Andreas DIPPED says Chicago is
one of greatest operate centers in
world.
Zabelle Gurinian, 8, 1875 w.
Congress ST., fatally injured by
auto at Ashland and w. Con
greSs st.
Eddy" Fay, %, 72o Miller st.,
who has record as piekpocket, ar
rested charged with defrauding
newsboys.
Detective William Mooney,
Desplaines st., married Clara E.
Murphy, 326 South Winchester
av. Thought he had fooled his
brother officers. They sent over
a pulmotor, the fire department
and the police.
Miss Sarah Vail, 5001 Sheridan
road, met newest hold-up man.
He escaped on motorcycle. Got
$40 and 500 diamond ring.
Detectives trapped three iron
workers at bottom of building.
ARRESTED for assault.
Helrna Carlson, II, 2743 Arte-
sian av., run down by taxicab in
front of Northwestern depot.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-05

to South Side cafes in taxi. Lost
$500 diamond. Complained. Both
girlsarrested. Deny charge. Dia-
mond not found.
Chas. c. Heisen, owner of bldg.
at "a Quincy ST., where Sim Tuck
horn has notorious "Skidoo" dive,
says he will revoke Tuckhorn's
lease.
Charges of cowardice and in
efficiency may be filed with Civil
Service Commission against Off
Ger GChas. Gierman, Rawson av.
station. Was with Officer Jones
when latter was killed in battle
with four men Nov. 10. Gierson
said to have run away.
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
reports that Christmas seals are
selling faster than ever before.
Ethel White, singer in Evans
ton nickel show, made big hit
with crowd of college boys. Man
agement had to call six officers to
restore order.
Miss Ethel Kirkrnan suing H.
S. Singer, Evanston tailor, be-
cause he spoiled natty white suit
she wanted pressed. Suit inspect
ed by judge.
Battalion Chief Kenny injured
at fire in apartment bldg, 4444443-
444t47 Magnolia ST., last night.
Families driven to street. Loss
$4,000.
Chicago Political Equality
League. to have suffrage soup
kitchen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17

would be the best governor that we
have had in the past two terms. Il
am for the entire democratic ticket
from top TO bottom" he said.
A. Harvey of Chicago. a travelling
man, in his remarks said that there
is a great evergrowing sentiment all
over the state of Illinois for Judge
Dunno and there is a strong tendency
for Governor Dunno in every county
seat Il am sure that Dunno will be
the next governor" he concluded.
George w. McCaskrin when called
upon for a few remarks. was loud in
his praise of Governor Dunno. The
governor is a man that wears" said
Mr.. McCaskrin. He is man on
whose career no man can Jay a blem-
ish." Mr.. McCaskrin said that ne was
proud 10 see the Dune club organized
and that he would support it in every
way possible.
SPEAKS FOR WILSON CLUB.
James w. Cavanaugh extended the
greeting of the Wilson democratic
club, spoke of the qualification he felt
at seeing so many members of the
! Wilson likewise enrolled in the Dunno
club. thus evincing a spirit of coop
GRAFTON that would insure success for
the entire democratic ticket at the
polls. Mr.. Cavanaugh stated that the
regular weekly meeting of the Wilson
club had been postponed from tomor-
/ row evening until next Tuesday night
and that he hoped the members of the
I Dunno club not already affiliated
would attend and join and that the
Island house were always open, and
/ the door is open and at all times. Mr.
Cavanaugh said he never knew of q
time when conditions were more fav
orable for the democratic party than
now. This democratic party is built
is going TO succeed" continued Mr.
Cavanaugh. Wilson will be the mex
president as sure as we are meetins
here tonight. The democratic part,
has always been a friend of the peopl
but the people have not been sharl
enough TO realize the fact until now
am much pleased with the organiza
ton OF this Dunno club"
: Mr. CavanaUgh's speech was TO
: lowed by number of other short an
enthusiastic addresses.
= 1t was decided to hold the meeting
l of the Dunno club on Monday an
2 Thursday evenings of each week a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17

supply of free raw material
To-day a woman must understand
the tariff in order TO realize why hub
by's pay envelope don't so as far as
i, used to.
"Today an American woman pays
s2.75 for her daughters graduation
rock. The English woman pays only
$50. That sort of thing helps us
70 understand the tariff Why under
the present bill woman cannot have
d cold in her head decently Linen
hardkcrchiefs cost 80 cents. on az
count Of prohibitive tariff, and the
plain cotton handkerchiefs have gone
up TO $3.50 dozen. Soon we shall.
be compelled 10 use tissue paper hand
kerChiefs. like the Japanese. But
even on tissue paper the tariff taxes
amount TO 10 per cent"