The Washington times., 1914-03-01
Calls Council With Martin,
Ryan, and AItrock as Soon
as He Reaches Scene.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. iasrch l.
General Griffith, heading his second di
vision of forces. crossed the RuoicoI
tcday and this afternoon is sefely en-
cauped, prepared 70 resume the en-
Safement tomorrow
Awaiting the second detachment was
assembled the whole party thai has
spent one week here in rain and sno"
and sunshine and sorrow, getting ready
lor the real battle which is scheduled
20 commence the middle OF April.
There WAS a forced march to the
training house. and ;ne way in which
tine latest invaders wrecked the mess
that was placed before them made jim
St.w and the other eating champions
curious for the titles which they have
won in tie past few days in the battle
of beefstcak.
hnmediately upon his arrival Griffith
ordered = meeting ~ the board OF
~trategy. and he plans to spend the re-
rnainder OF the day in consultation win
Martin. Ryan and Altrock receiving re-
ports on the campaign as il has thus
ar developed. Griffith seemed espe-
ially pleased with the physical ap-
.carances of his pony pitchers, and also
omplimented Mate Martin on the
borough arrangements that he had
made for all hands.
No matter how much artistic strength
the Nationals may or may not develop
during the forthcoming season. the
Washington ball club is today possessor
Of the worlds championship training
amp.
To handle nearly fifty men for a pc
nod OF more than a month Is no small
ask. but there does not noT exist ans.
thing against which any reasonable pail
layer could register q complaint with
The best of meats and other provisions
specially selected and shipped from
Washington, the meals are so attractive
nat ravenous appetites may be easily
ilibied Oh the ground that the food Is
90 good to overlook.
The fraternity house has been com
.letely furnished. Lest something might
70 overlooked that might injure The
athletes, every floor H. the place vas
thoroughly scrubbed with Il solution OF
earbolic acid before the tittings. pur-
~lased in Washington, were put in
place. This is calculated TO make the
residence thoroughly sanitary, for II
here is one ambition that IS upperm0st
= Mike Martins system just at this
moment is 10 bring his clan back to
Washington absolutely primed and
'eady TO prove TO the prosnosticators
hat Washington has a real ball club
nat knows how TO stand the gan.
The chamber de luxe is occupied by
he manager. In strategic position
where he can see what Is going On at
stll hours Of the night, Griffith will make
his his headqua rtsrs. the room being
tilted up not Cnly for sleeping. but for
iise as office as well. Griffith is a
,rolific letter writer. and he has a large
,iesk where he can handle all OF his
oluminous correspondence wlich Will
pe forwarded to him from the Southern
'utlding.
In the reception hail is a piano v hich
will assist i'm the warming Up of vocal
.uartetS as soon as things commence
boom. and directly behind is a spa
ioua lounging room with writing tables
md other tables where cards may be
Diayed.
men, a barber will be on hand three
times a week with an equipment that
viii make II possible for the athletes 10
get the best Of service along these lines.
All Of the other twelve rooms are given
Up 10 sleeping quarters.
There Is no dining room in the house,
Tut the team has to go only next door
% get their meals, which are served
~ a parior as large as an ordinary hotel
'afe. Mail is brought 10 the training
house four { mes a day, while the play
rrs are amply supplied with newspa-
Ders and magazines for those who have
the reading habit.
The newspaper men room at a hotel.
yut assemble three times a day with
The club for eating purposes.
One little point that was overlooked
vas in not preparing against such a
snow that at first threatened to keep