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The Washington times., 1913-02-05
EXPECTS
BETTER OUTFIELD
Believes Shotten and Williams Will Be Improved Over Last
Years Form, and That Youngsters viii Surely
Strengthen the 1913 Brownies

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. 4-An encourage
ing message from George Stovall Il
brought to ST. Louis by Fred Stanton,
a member OF the vaudeville team OF
Barrett and Stanton, one of the feature
acts playing at the Columbia Theater.
Stanton. a staunch baseball fan, an
other. Louie Mann, is a personal friend
OF the Browns manager and while out
chat with Stovall.
Stanton is one Of those stage stars
who studies and knows baseball as
much as his own profession and more
than many Of the supposed smart fel-
lows In the game. And being a close
pal of Stovails ne takes an interest in
the movements of the Browns. which
listens prosperous for the local Ameri-
can League rooters.
II followed the Browns all the way
last year. from start to finish," says
Stanton. but / don't think any team in
the American League improved as much
as that one. / saw them In New York
and Boston on their first trip East and
the club looked like a joke aggregation
Fancies His 0utfeld.
When Stovall became manager
paid more attention TO the team and
1t changed completely towards the fin
ish. This is just the way Stovall looks
at his 1918 prospects. / was talking
with him a few weeks ago and George
is anxious for reporting day to come
around. He tells me he has had a long
enough rest and can't wait until the
athletes gather down in Texas.
"Of course. he didn't tell ME that he
was going to win the pennant or come
in the first division, but he did tell me
that he thought he had the most pr om-
ising team in the league and the lest
assortment of youngsters. Although
I've read a great deal about his young
stan and believe that he has
great bunch OF twirlers. George thiuks
the biggest improvement will be in his
outfield.
He was telling me that things We're
breaking bad for his outfielders, that
more games were lost out there than
Oh the infield, catching or pitching staff.
but that he looks for a wonderful
change this summer. He claims Shot
ton and Williams to be two Of the
Will Be Marvel
"1f this lad Patterson regains his
health he's going 10 be a marvel. George
called upon him recently and put him
in the care of several physicians, but l
doubt II the newcomer will be able to
Join the club al the start of the sea-
him last. but think he will be ready
around May.
"If Patterson doesn't lose his
strength by this illness he'll win a reg
ular Job in the outfield sure. All along
the Coast they talked about him and
claimed him to be the star of the en-
tire flock
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
BaIdy McGregor Brings
Big Price at Auction

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Horsemen in
Madison Square Garden drew a long
breath and then broke into applause to-
day, when Baldy McGregor. the cham
pion three-year-old trotter OF last year.
was knocked down to the bid of SIG, 900,
made by John q. Rupert.
The elation was tempered with regret.
when Il became whispered around that
the well-known New Yorker was not
buying the prize of the midwinter auc-
ton for himself. but that this grand
racing prospect was destined to join
many other famous animals that have
been allowed to migrate to Austria since
hostile legislation has dulled the sport
ing instinct in this country.
The horse was knocked down for the
largest price that ever obtained at ths
midwinter autcion. The best previous
price was $4,000. paid bv Jacob Rupert
for Oakland Baron In 1901.
Mr.. Rupert explained after that he
was bidding for Max Blixner. who had
received the commission to purchase
Badly McGregor for W. Schlesinger &
Co, Of Vienna, Austria.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Richmond, Baltimore, and
Washington Bowlers Turn
Out for Big Event.
"P0P" SMITHS0N WILL
BE ON FIRING LINE
Complete List of Five-Man
Teams From Each City
Which Will Compete.
By KIRK c. MILLER.

Forty-one fiye-man teams, half as
many two-man teams, and that number
combined of individual entrants, is the
sum total of entries In the intercity ten
pin tournament which begins at the
Palace next Monday night at o'clock.
Entries for this bowling tournament.
which embraces teams from Baltimore,
Richmond. and this city, closed last
night with Secretary Fields. of the
Washington Tenpin Association, but as
set he has not completed the schedule.
Until this has been compiled, the order
of matches will not be known.
Probably the biggest BOOST that the
tournament has received is the generous
manner in which the Washington tenpin
leagues have entered their teams in tnis
annual bowling classic. There Is at
present but four organized tenpin Cir
cults In this city, ana two of these have
entered their entire quota of teams.
The otner two are represented by more
than one-half of their regular teams,
and those quints that did not enter
bodily have organized unattached teams
among themselves.
Comes To Front.
Bsltimore's interest in the intercity
tournament is almost as encouraging as
.
Brehms' League, which is composed oil
four teams, has gathered together seven
hve-man teams 10 enter the local event
All of the substitutes in the entire or
Ganization have formed themselves into
teams, and as a result two entire fives
win be added to Brenms representa-
ton.
A Almost the same circumstance pre-
bowIers are head ana shoulders In
the Washington tournament, and III
shat city a Iour-club league wiiI send
ak teams to this city.
One OF the best bits of news that the
local contingent OF tenpIn artists has
heard is the fact that Pop Smlhson.
who for years was affiliated with the
Saengerbund League. Pop, as MI.
SmIthson Is known to his best friends,
10 an honorary member OF the Wash
inslon City Ienpin Association. Mr..
Smitnson is now seventy seven years
Of age and Is today as active on the
alleys as his more youthful team
mates. lie viii be entered in the in
dtvidual events against much younger
men from Richmond and Baltimore.
Following are the five-man teams
which will be seen in the tournament:
Washington.
Departmental League-Interior, War,
OONtI 81
ment Printing Offlce. Bureau of Ell
craving, and Nav.
Colonial LeaGue-Iriquois, Continent
ais, Pilgrims, Manhattans, Knicker-
bockers, Pioneers. anU Virginians-
Patent Examiners League-Enginee-s.
Washington Railway Relief Associa-
ton League-Track and Roadway.
District League-Florlsts, Chamber of
Commerce, PaIace. Coloniais, Govern
ment Printing Office and Columbias.
Saengerbund League-Schumans.
Observation-Disclosures Cmade up
largely. of Puritans of the Colonial
LYeague).
Baltimore.
Brehms LeaSue-Montebellos, I'm
perials, Brehms, Mondays, Mounts,
Marylands. and Lindens.
Garage League-Metropolitan ami
Northwesterns.
Richmond
Times-Dispatch, Palace. Cook Print
ing Co, Goobers, and Cockades.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
0Idfe!d and JeHries
Put Up Heavy Stakes

Los ANGELES, Feb. 5.-In. Jim"
Jeffries' saloon Barney Oldfield began 70
banter the cX-champion about his
ability to leave of the use Of liquor
and cigarettes. Jeffries became angry
and offered to bet any amount that the
automobile racer would cover that ne
could not only keep from drinking for
cites.
By bidding against each other, they
finally had $500 as the stakes, which
will go TO Jeffries next year on this
date IL he observes the conditions of the
wager If he does not, ne will lose his
own N,4Oo as well as what Oldheld
put up
The Washington times., 1913-02-05

Old Rivals viii Be Seen in Ac-
ton at GeorgetoWn's Indoor
Meet in Capital.

Pennsylvania two-mile relay team
will compete against Cornelfs quartet
of flyers at the Georgetown indoor
meet here. March |, in what may DE
the best and hardest fought relay race
OF the evening. Neither team has becI
seen in this city for two years and
many new faces will serve as an at
traction to the fans. .
So far at least three relay- races will
be Of the highest caliber. Georgetown
will battle the Virginia quartet, fale
viii race Princeton, and Cornell and
the Quakers will hook up in third
relay.
PrinCeton's entire track squad, drawn
Nv the Inauguration OF the former
president Of the university, Will be
present at the games and competing
almost every event on the program.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Four CARED Race to
Stay in Big Regatta

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. 5.-Co-
lumbia and Pennsylvania recently pro-
posed that the intercollegiate Rowing
Association eliminate the race for var
sity fours from the program of the an
nual regatta at Poughkeepsie and SUBJ
stitute In its stead a two-mile race for
junior varsity eight-oared crews.
The stewards fthe association, how
ever, ruled against this suggestion. de-
claring that to make such a change for
this years race would hardly be fair
to the other colleges taking part in the
regatta At most, they figured, II
would allow them only a little more
than four months to change their plans.
big regatta take place on June q. Com
ditions similar to those which have gov
erned regattas in the past will again
rule -
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Hare Is Searching
For Big Contest

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. 5.-T.
Truxton Hare, graduate manager OF
Pennsylvania : football eleven. has dis
appeared, and is believed to be endeay-
oring to arrange football game for
Pennsylvania with one of the big
Four" either Princeton or Yale. Moth
ing will be known OF his movements, il
is said here. for few days. but the
undergraduate body is hopeful of See
ing the Red and Blue once more meet
ing It's old rivals on the gridiron.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
What Does Dubuc Want?

Dubuc received contract calling for 5000 less than he
received
holding This that puing
former Cincinnati twer his unsigned
document Navn of the Detroit Tigers
fall public letting
quantity baing problem
dope his
calling $780, but possibly
holding
rate
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
SUGGESTS GREEN
PLAY IN STADIUM
Mayor Fitzgerald Would Have Dartmouth Eleven Use Har-
wards Untaxed Field Next Fall or Appear City Prop
erty, If Pride Interferes With the Project.

One of the stipulations made by
George Brooke. before he accepted the
position of head coach at Penn. was
that the Quakers should arrange a con-
test with one of the big Four" and
the football schedule failed of ratifica-
ton yesterday because Hare had not
returned from his mission.
II efforts fail this year to have Prince
ton or Yale on the Penn's schedule.
Dartmouth may play here Thanksgiving
Day, replacing Cornell. The New Hamp-
shire men are looking around for a
championship struggle TO take the place
of the Harvard game. and may look
with favor upon the proposition to come
here on Turkey Day.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Charge Fake Bouts to
Jeanette and Johnson

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The State box
ing commissioners received certain in
formation today which Is said to in
volve. Joe Jeanette and Battlinb Jim
Johnson, the negro heavyweights at
Providence, R. /. There IL no boxing
commission in Rhode Island and the in
formation was sent here because, It Is
alleged, several New Workers were in
terested In the staging of fake bouts
between Jeanette and johnson. Among
ether things, it Is alleged that both men
were under the same management when
they fought recently in Rhode Island.
Investigation will be made.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Tonight's S Bowling.

Departmental League-G. p. o. vs
Commissioners, at Palace alleys.
Spalding League-Johnsons VS.
Sheehys, and Normoyles VS.. Ralphs
at Brelsford's alleys
Potomac League-Champions vs..
DeSotos, LaSalles VS.. Balboas, Mar
Quettes VS.. Hennepins, at Palace al
leys.
Individual tournament, at Palace
alleys, 10 p. m.
National Capital League--Y. M. c.
A. VS.. Welsbachs, at Y. N. c. A. al
leyG
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Pittsburgh Wins.

EMMITSBURG. Md. Feb. s-wthort
much exertion. the Pittsburgh Univer-
sity basketball auint defeated Mt. ST.
Mary's last night. Is to d. The local
lads led until the final three minutes.
when the Smoky City athletes pun on
the necessary steam and won out hand
ily.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Johnny Campbell to
Be in Ten-MiIe Run

Johnny Campbell, the Memorial ath-
lete who won the ten-nlile modified
marathon in that clubs recent race
will be a contestant in the ten-mile run
scheduled for next Saturday.
Because of threats of suspension from
coming college meets, Campbell hest
tsted to enter the run held by his own
club. but he has verified the Amateur
Athletic Union rules and is satisfied that
he will violate orule by entering the
Memorial run next Saturday.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Pitcher Baskette Is
In Serious Condition

CLEVELAND. Tenn. Feb. 5.-Jlm
Bsskette. the Maps pitcher. may die
AZ a result Of wounds received in a
brawl here a few days ago. He is
badly slashed about the head and face,
and deep wound in his neck may re
suit in blood poisoning. The knife just
narrowly missed the jugular vein The
injured man is resting fairly cOmforta
bly, but his physician does not offer
much chance of his recovery.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
R. R. Y. NJ. C. A. Loses.

Good Shepherd defeated r. r.
QY. NJ c. A. quint b. 80 to q.
by showing flashes of good pass
work. which kept them In COM
Portable lead. Ehe r. r. men showed
their need Of more practice in team
work. The star feature of the game
was Platz's goal from the side line.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05

In the summer time when he is rest.
ing Stanton never misses game IN
New York at the Polo Grounds or the
Hilltop. and Is so wen versed on the
athletes that he can recite the history
OF almost everyone from their minor to
their ma ior league careers.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Will Start Early.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-President Murphy
announces that all games at the West
Side Park this season will begin at 9
o'clock, one hour earlier than last
years commencing time.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
Entries Pouring In.

TOLEDO. Ohio, Feb. 5-Up to today
Secretary Langtry announced that 900
out-of-town entries had been received
for the American Bowling Congress
tournament, which opens here Febru-
airy D.
The Washington times., 1913-02-05
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The Washington times., 1913-02-05

This sale is worthy of your
special attention 1t offers extraor-
dinary values IN high-class custom
tailoring. You have choice of a
wide variety of high-grade Suit
, ings and Overcoatings- Both medi-
um and winter weight fabrics In
the lot
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17

explosion occurred at the Universal
colliery near here, entombing 900
men. The shaft gearing was blown
away, cutting off the escape of the
miners and leaving them apparently
in the gravest position.
Rescuers succeeded later in bring
ing 500 of the entombed miners to
the surface alive. The bodies of six
dead were also recovered.
Give Up Hope for Buried Men.
The rescued miners. the members
of the life saving gangs and the Of.
ficials of the mine declared that they
could hold out no hopes for those of
the miners still below.
The men brought to the surface
were found on the east side of the
mine, where the ventilation was fair
ly good. On the west side, where the
explosion occurred, fire soon added TO
its terrors, and the rescue parties
were unable to make any progress.
Country Shaken for Miles.
The blast shook the country for
miles AS though by an earthquake
Fire followed the explosion.
The first rescue squad found the
connection between the fans and the
interior Of the pit blown asunder. cut.
ting off the supply of air to those who
survived.
Soon the work of carving out the
survivors began. Many of them were
unconscious. Some had their clothing
blown off.
Women Become Frantic.
Many women tried to rush into the
shaft but were kept back by guards.
Finally ropes were stretched. aud the
crowds were kept back. :"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17
Middlebury

Middlebury, Oct. 15.-Fred Luck
hurst and family visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Longcor in Shep'
ardsville from Friday until Sunday.
Mrs. Daniel Lewis who. underwent
an operation three weeks ago is able
to ST. up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thorp and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Alchin went to De-
troit Friday, returning Sunday.
Mrs. David Phillips visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Fred Luckhurst Thursday.
Theron Dewitt, mail clerk of Port
Huron came home Friday and went
back Saturday night
Mrs. Ray Davids and daughter,
Miss Hila May, visited a. tne home
of James Dewitt, Thursday.
u. G. Patrick of Detroit, who for
merly lived here had his new auto
stolen about a week ago. 1t has not
been found.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17
born and family Sunday.

born and family Sunday.
George Grettenberger and family
spent tne first of the week in Ben.
nington at the home of Ray. Bush.
Mrs. w. X. Armstrong received a
message summoning her to Detroit
Sunday.
Harry Brown has returned from q
weeks stay in Williamson at the
home of his grand mother, who is
very i'll. His mother, Mrs. Hattie
Brown, is there assisting in caring
for her.
Miss Ruth Foote spent the end of
the week with her parents in Grand
Ledge. re
l.. G. Watkins and family, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Marlin, spent Sun
day at the home of the la.ter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Skarrett,
in Laingsburg.
Mrs. William Donely and daugh-
ter, Gertrude, visited her parents,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Botsford, Saturday and Sun
day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17
Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Oct. 15.-Leslie Law
renee and VIM. Whiting have re-
turned from North Dakota.
Mrs. Alvah Hutchings entertained
her brother from Oregon, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baese spent
last week with relatives in Howell.
The L.. A. S. will hold dinner So
cial in the clurch basement, Thurs
day, Oct. 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harvey are en-
Pertaining the formers sister and
her daughter of Garland.
Mrs. Rachael Beardslee returned
Sunday from her brothers., j. Boyd's
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17
PUGILlST is FREED BY JURY
Archie Lynch Acquitted at Decatur, H.,
for Killing Saloon Man.

Decatur, H.. Oct 15.-Archie
Lynch, pugilist and wrestler, who was
charged with killing A. e. Affleck, a
saloon man, here two weeks ago in a
fight, has just been released by order
of the Macon county grand jury.
The jury declared it could find no
evidence upon which to convict
Lynch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-17

Cardiff. Wales. Oct ia terrific
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-08

comes it will be too late TO make
changes. The state i represent pro-
poses to comply to the letter with the
regulations of the war department"
I'VE serve the state in time of peace
and the nation in time OF war;" re
torted General Young, land l want 20
go on record as protesting against
this circular, compliance with the
terms of which will disrupt and tear
down the organization"
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
Lieutenant General Nelson a Miles
attended the convention and made a
short address. Tho following officers
were elected for the coming year:
President-General Thomas ]. Stew
art.
Secretary-General Guy F. Logan.
Treasurer General Joseph A
Storch. 49,,
Vice Presidents-General T. L. Alb
hey, General. F.. S. Dickson, Genera
w. E. Finer, General ] c. r. Foster
General c. F. Mackleim, General C
1. Martin. General Frank Maloney
General c. c. Vaughn, General F. B
Wood, Colonel Austin Colgate, Colone
Harry B. Smith.
Boston was chosen as the meeting
place of the next convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-08
BOARD OF TRADE MAN is
THREATENED BY A CLERK

Chicago, Oct Sc. W. Wagner, pres
ident Of E. W. Wagner & Co., mem
bers of the board of trade, took the
witness stand in the Municipal court
yesterday in the trial of suit for
$3.50 brought against the concern by
c. H. Wayne of Rock Island, Ill
Mr.. Wagner testified that Harry
Lynch, former employee and principal
witness for the plaintiff, on two oc-
casions since being discharged by his
firm had threatened to divulge alleged
information" to Wayne-a former
customer-if he was not reinstated as
order clerk.
"On one occasion he called me on
the telephone and wanted me to come
down to my office at night and discuss
the matter" said Wagner. 81 refused
Two months later he came to my office
and said he could get $500 from Wayne
for information concerning certain
transaction conducted for the Rock
Island man by our firm"
The witness explained that it was
through an error on the part of a
broker on the floor of the board oil
trade on Sept. 80. 1912, that his firm
was caught 10000 bushels short al
the close of the market. The subse
quent borrowing of the grain from
Slaughter e. Co. to fill Wayne's order
which was left short, was, he testified
regular procedure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

A storm OF decided intensity is cen
trail OF the coast Of South Carolina
and is causing light rain from North
Carolina northward TO New England.
with high winds at Charleston. The
pressure is also below the normal from
the southern plateau states northeast
ward 10 the valley or the Red river
OF the north and in British Columbia
and Alberta These disturbances have
been attended by showers on the north
Pacific coast. in the northern Rocky
mountain sections and in the upper
Mississippi valley and the upper lake
region. A heavy rainfall. amounting
20 I9S inches, is also reported from
New Orleans. While freezing weather
prevails over a large portion Of the
Rocky mountain region, moderate tenn
peratures are noted from the central
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-08
WAGNER'S REVIEW
Primary Movement at Height.

Chicago, Oct. S.-Wheat-An export
demand has manifested itself for the
past few days for our hard winter.
Kansas City and st. Louis, as well as
Minneapolis, had better domestic de-
mand. Several millers report fair
sales of flour for export We believe
primary movement has reached its
height and look for falling OF in re-
ceipts at every primary point for all
kinds of wheat. We continue to favor
purchases.
Corn-Missouri is sending in poor
husking reports. Argentine cargoes
arriving in poor condition at the sea
board. Farmers not selling either old
or new corn and Corn Products COM
pany is buying corn out of public ele-
vators to ship. May corn has had a
fair &c decline, which in our opinion,
is more than those bearishly inclined
are entitled to. We continue our ad-
vice Of accommodating May future at
this level.
Oats-We find southern markets
paying above Chicago prices in Chi
cago territory. We continue our pref
erence, as for several days, to the
buying side.
Provisions-Another day of disap
pointment to those friendly to. the mar
ket. Our hog cholera reports are sen.
sational We believe them, and there
fore continue to advise purchases.
Stocks-Considering all, the basis
factors and the technical situation OF
Wall street market, we are firm in
our belief that a substantial recovery
in prices is near at, hand. The list as
it stands today, in our opinion, repre-
sents the extreme bearish view point
We are particularly impressed with
the bullish position of Amalgamatet
and Utah copper and would average
holdings of steel here.
Cotton-This trading level in cot
ton seems TO be well established with
the marke. pivoting on weather con
J ditions in Texas and Louisiana the
next ten days. A storm of unusual in
tensity is developing in the northwes
and severe drop in temperature il
looked for. We believe everything il
on the buyers side and therefore rec
ommend purchases on the depres
sions.