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The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
GROOM'S LOSS IS
BLAMED TO FANS
"Take-him-out' Cry Is Re-
sponsible fer His Poor
Work in Capital.
TANNING CAMP NEWS
Pitchers Take Advantage of Sunshine
and Work for Hour on
Lambeth Field.
TANNING CAMP NEWS

Special to The Washington Herald.
University. Va, March 1.-THE fans Of
Washington are responsible for Bot
Groom going to the Federal League
declared veteran member of the Ma.
tionals tonight.
Bob could never do his best work or
the Florida avenue park The minute he
started to wabble, some bleacherite would
yell. Take him out and this would &c
right through Groom like a knifethrust.' -
"Groom always did his best pitching
on the road and don't believe he wanted
to come back to Washington very badly
this spring. preferring to cast in his lot
with the Federal League
This seems to be the sentiment among
many of the PLAYERS, who maintain that
Groom has really jumped, and the i'm
preston prevails that the lanky finger
will be greatly missed.
Manager Grifith refuses absolutely to
discuss the Groom case. He would not
commit himself as TO what action the
local club would pursue, IL any, in case
the American League season opened. and
Groom was not In line.
Taking advantage of the warm sun Griff
had his pitchers work for nearly one hour
on Lambeth Field this afternoon.
No batting practice was attempted. but
the Old Fox had his young players stand
up to the plate in order that the twirlers
might get accustomed to pitching TO the
batters. and thereby gain control. which
Is at present sadly lacking.
Joe Engel still suffers with a lame
arm, but feels confident that II Is only
a cold and will soon pass away.
Dick Williams, who is nicknamed
Mutt" has Walter Johnson's sweeping
motion down pat. Thus far he has shown
only Walters motion. but the season is
young yet. !.
Chick Gandil and Ray Morgan are very
enthusiastic over the prospects of meet
ing home OF Washington's crack -bowlers
In competition. Gandil and Morgan, with
George Mcbride, Alva Williams. and Ger
many Schaefer constitute the Nationals
quint
The lanky first baseman will be in
charge of the Arcade bowling alleys July
q, and after that date will try and book
games with bowlers from the ball clubs
which visit the Capital. It being under
stood that a number of crack timber
smashers are numbered among the Maps
and Detroit Tigers.
II the weather holds fair the Nationals
will stage a practice game, Regulars vs.
Yannigans, Monday afternoon. and VIII
line up against the University of vir-
sinia boys on Wednesday.
wally Smith, the Atlanta fence-buster.
has discovered that among the list of
recruits trying for positions on the UNI
Tersity OF Virginia team. are no less than
Ten Smiths wally suggests that he and
nis buddy Paul, the Adrian Adonls. 1
ook over all those young Smiths ana 1
'ick a team composed entirely OF Smiths,
any team Of Browns or |
Iones IN the country. !
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
PLANS UNDER WAY
FOR AMATEUR PAPER
Officials Of Sporting Facts Are to Be
Elected Today at a Meeting
in Herald Bmldino

A meeting Of those interested in the
new amateur newspaper. Sporting Facts,
will be held at $50 o'clock this afternoon
in The Washington Herald Building. Ths
meeting this afternoon is called for the
purpose of electing officers for the or
ganizaton, completing all plans, and
formulating plans for the publication OF
the paper.
According to present plans. the Sport
ing Facts Will be twelve page weekly
paper. devoted to amateur sports, and
will be handled by several well-known
local amateur managers. players and Of
ficials
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
Kid Elberfeld'S Praises
Sung by Paul Musser

Charlottesville. Va, March I-Accord-
ing to Paul Musser. who opened the
Southern League season last year with
the Atlanta club, there was no better
ball player in that circuit than KID
Elberfeld, who is well known to Wash
ington fans
'1 beat EIberfeld's Chattanooga team
a couple of times" said Musser, but
the Kid was always on my back, and
what he said to me from the coaching
lines will never forget
Elberfeld knew / came from WASH
ington and had worked under Grifr-that
was enough. He and Griff haven't been
friendly in years, consequently the Kid
took his spite out on me-"
You big busher I'll make you Jump
that centerfield fence before the game is
over" was the first sentence he fired at
me. when I made my initial appearance
In the box against his club,
Il looked over at him and grinned.
mo wonder Grin didn't want you
you're piece of cheese" he added.
'I'n bet you IS you don't last two weeks
in Atlanta"
That was the kind of talk he kept hand
ing me all through the game, and the
only time I answered him back was late
IN the contest when he came to bat Al
critical stage.
We were leading by slight margin.
two were gone and the bases filed.
Here's where you go back to the farm
right now-put that ball within three feet
OF the plate and I'll hit it so far they
viii never find it." Elberfeld cried as he
waved his bat at me. ~
Its shame to show you up before
YOU, own crowd, and as you are an
old man ! ought to take pity on YOU.
put II you make a hit on me now win
be perfectly willing to go back to the
farm. said TO him by way of reply.
To tell the truth, was little scared.
for Elberfeld sure could hit that pill, but
] hooked couple ever which he fouied
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
|GERRARD Wins
AT CHARLESTON
Beats Gallant Boy and Buzz
Around at Palmetto
Park.
FEATHER DUSTER LOSES
Carlton G.. in Seven-furlong Race,
Surprises Crowd and Wins
by a Head.
FEATHER DUSTER LOSES
special to The washingtou Hr-.Id.

cfec2l 10 Ine NAshtngtou Her1ld-
Charleston, s c.. March H.-Gerrard
added another to his long string of vic.
tories by beating Gallant Boy and Buzz
Around In a mile and twenty yard race
at Palmetto Park today. Carlton G. bea,
Feather Duster by head in a seven fur.
long event. and surprised the talent
Feather Duster was entered in two races
but his owners thought he had a better
chance to beat Carlton G. than he did
Eiwah In the fifth race. Eiwah won the
latter event with ease. Summary.
Fiksf RAcE-1hree year-olds and upward: sell
ing: ak turionss, LittIc Ep. IOs NIuIhyl. ) 70 2
won; Belfast, Ill tGrAschl. Z to l. serund; Michael
Ansrlo. liz tCoreyl. 10 to l. third Time iis Is
ADA. Batouch. Doliv Waters, Gaxnant Puck In
spector Lestrade. Fasces. Frvg. and McIror also
SECOND RkCE-Three-year-oIds and inward
selling; six frsngs. Willis. IL (skirrinl 10 to !,
won; ineision; lS tMeTsgartl. s to /. sec.nd
IL IS. Font. Queed Tony W. Semi Quver, and
Province also ran.
THIRD RACE-Three-year-oId,: FIVE and one-half
fnrionsS Indoience, los tNathAnl. even, vun:
Mlnda. lo5 tNfeklaasl, to !. second: Single los
tNolanl, TO l. third. Time I:oS IS Uncle Ed
HudAs Brother. Elsie Green aud GrazeIl also ran
FOURTH RACE-sunny South Handicap: three
year-olds and upward; mile and seventy yards Carl
ton g.. ITO tNicklsusi. to l. won; Feather Dnster
ls tHano'erl. to 2 second; Brynliniahr. los me
IarEartl. TO third Time. I.sI5 sIeeth
Good Day. and L. II. Adair also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Sriiing: handicap: thres-yearold,
and upward; six furionss EIWah, lG (Hanoyerl
II to 5. won; Parior Boy. los tCorryl. 70 /,
second; York Lad, 10 tNathanl 10 L third
Tims. Is Is Rye Straw Martyr. and Striker also
ran.
SIXTH RACE-Thrse-ysar-old and upward: SELL
ins: one mile. Gerard. I6 (Sathanl, Is to l. won:
Gallant Boy. IS tNcTsggzrtl to 2 second; Buzz
Around' ~ tiurIlIyl, to l. third Time lS.
Master Jim. Big Dipper Rsgman. Ruiszpau' Pea
cock, Pruspect, Servicencr. aud Rummase also nan.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
CLASS B TITLE
TO CHURCHMEN
Northminster Basketball Ag-
gregation Wins Champion
ship in Easy Fashion
BY BEATING ROSEDALE
Crucial Game of Series Played Last
Night Results in Score
of 81 to u.
CLASS B, CAPITAL CITY BASKETBALL
LEAGUE
STANDING OF TEAMS.
CLASS B. CAPITAL CITY BASKETBALL
LEAGUE
STANDING OF TEAMS

In a game full OF good. fast plays, the
Ncrthminster basketball quint defeated
the Rosedale team by score of ~ to
q, thereby taking the championship Of
the class series.
The goal tossing Of Wise, Boernstein.
and MacMurray. together with the de-
fensive work OF Roberts. was too much
for the Rosedale boys. giving the North
minister's an easy victory. This Is the
second time the Northmlnsters have car
ried OF the championship.
Ricketts, played a good game for the
losers, making the most points for his
side Suu,r,n a ry.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
Farrell Announce. Releases.

Auburn, N. Y, March H-The follow.
ing releases Of major and minor league
players were given out today by Secre-
tary John H. Farrell. of the Natfonal
association OF Professional Baseball
Clubs:
Released by purchase:
BY Roanoke, Va. Bert Gardin. to Co
lumbia. Miss.
BY ClarksyiIle. Tenn. Lee Hart, to
Norfolk, Va
BY Wilmington. Del. Lew Groh, to
Evansville, Ind.
Parton. J. Calvo. and w. Love, to Los
angeles. Cal
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
Sunday Practice Booked for Nationals Are Busy
Griff Will Have Men
On the Field Today
Players Shy of Practice VIII Work on the Sabbath
Walter Johnson Cuts Loose for First
Tme-O Other Comment
By wILLIAM rEEr.

University Va March IA departure training camp
methods far the Nationals concerned will inaugurad
by Manager Griffith when he plans take his squad
TO Lambeth Field for two hours of ogod hard work
Ordinarily the Sabbath camp day of for the Grnen
but the weather has been unayorab that the players
probably less advanced the matter of physical condition
any major league club in the bbuiness
Baseball with Griffith is business proposition must have
his club shape for the of the charnponshp
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
Departmental League
Ready to Open Season
Bureau of Engraving Will Have Team Entered.
East Washington Sunday School Leagues
Will Meet Wednesday.
nv CHARLES w. SWAN.

The Departmental League ready for the opening gun
ing of this organization held yesterday afternoon when
plee plans for the made schedule calling for sixty
games will be drawn up time this week. then the players
will await the opening game, May f.
C. C. Clark reelected president league with Harry
Rays the president John Anderson will again secre-
and treasurer.
which members the league year were again
represented withdraw Interstate outfit In
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
nIcGovern in Ho.pitaI.

New York. March i4-Terry McGovern.
FORMER iisht-weight champion. began a
course o. treatment today at the Gen.
traisiip hospital for the Insane. He went
there voluntarily for an examination and
was told that he would have to remain
for At least three weeka
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
CHICAGO PIN sPILLERs
ROLL PHENOMENAL SCORE

Buffalo. ". W March 40.
w. Schmidt and w. A. Williams,
Of Chicago, eompeti.g I'm the
doubles In the Anlerican Bowling
Congress. tournament thi. after
noon, rolled the phenomenal
score Of 1-2:s, the highest score
made I'm doubles In any tourna-
ment ever held In this country.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
CHICK GAEDu's STARS
TO BOWL sHERMAN's TEAM

Universify, Va. March H.
Chick GandiI's duckpi. team win
meet Frank shern..'s auint In
q match game In w..hingte.
March Is. Ga.diI VIII h.ve Ray
Morgan, George NeRride. Alva
Williams, and GernsuS sehsefer
ON the team beside. hinsels.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
ROSEDALE.

substitution-MctArthy for Brickard. Field goals
-wise 0D, Ricketis tsl, Ford 90. MacMurray 90.
Boernstein "a. Conner ~. Smith. Foul goals
Boernstein C1.. Ricketts, l2l, Counor. Referee-E.
Kehl. Timer-J. y. Anderson. Scorer-W. J. Arm
strong Time Of halves-D minutes.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15
STAR A. C. ORGANIZED.

The Star Athletic Club has organized
for the season and would like to arrange
games in and around the District with
teams averaging seventeen years. Off
GERS of the club are Edward Lynch,
manager; George Rupert. captain: Ar.
thur Wannan. secretary. Teams wanting
games address Manager Edward ].
Lynch, 5329 Illinois avenue northwest
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

University, Va, March H.-Nine years
ago kid ball team known as The Little
Red Devils" performed every pleasant
afternoon on the Green Lot near the
old Pennsylvania Railroad station in
Washington. and the star pitcher OF this
The skinny. tow-headed. freckle-faced
kid of nine years ago celebrated last
Thursday his Ntwenty-first birthday. He
Is known to every baseball fan in the
Capital and h picked by Clark Griffith.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Germany Schaefer, the Nationals
comedian, is expected either Sunday
night or Monday morning. The boys are
planning big reception for the Teuton.
when he arrives.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

So successful was the exclusive motor
cycle show recently held In st. Louis,
under direction Of the motorc ycle cluhs.
that the dealers arc clamoring for an
other show TO be held early in the spring.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Washington fans will open their eyes in
astonishment when Harry Harper gets
his first trial in the box at home. The
coaching of AItrock and Griff have made
a greatly improved finger out of the
herky-jerky slabman of last year.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Billy Aliens friends, and the little
blond outfielder is popular with the
Climbers veterans. stated that in their
opinions Griffith made no mistake when
he decided to hold onto the former Mon
treal star. instead of shipping him to
the Pacific Coast Allen may yet make
some of the youngsters hustle for one Of
the outfield jobs.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

For the first time since he has been
down here, Walter johnson cut loose a
bit this morning and said he felt no Ill
effects from the strenuous workout
johnson could go five innings tomorrow,
almost at top speed" remarked Trainer
Martin.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Ben Spencer was excused from prac-
tice today The young outfieider, in
addition to nursing a sprained wrist Is
suffering from a mild attack Of the
grip. Until today Spencer declares he
never felt better in his life.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Miss Elizabeth Fague, of Pctworth. has
attracted much attention lately by her
excellent bowling at the Arcade alIeys-
In recent game she rang up a total
OF Lo' and has several times gone over
the century mark. Miss Fague has cnIy
recently taken up the bowling game ana
bids fair to make the holder of the
ladies' high game record boost her total,
The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

Merito Acosta is a happy boy tonight
Griffith has told him that he can don a
uniform and practice with his teammates
Monday. Acosta has been suffering from
malaria, and the disease seems to be
Welding nicely to treatment. A drop of
the Cuban's blood was recently examined
by a local expert. who stated that the
specimen was full of malarial germs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
|. 6. 6. WILL ExPEDlTE
 FREIeHT RATE DECISION

washington, April s--After a confer- ence Of the Interstate Commerce Com mission last ever-s.@ it was said on good authority that the Cornmi ssiorl Had decided to expedite the main Gase of the carriers petitioning for an increase in freight rates of five per cent and to hand down decision at the earliest possible date. An a,n- nountenent to that effect probably win be made tomorrow morning. The carriers now expect a decision on this big issue by May l.
 That the Commission will expedite by. eliminating collateral questions is Indicated by these developments. The Commission has indefinitely post poned the argument in connection with the spottIng and switching of cars, test imony upon which is completed; I thas indeiniteIy postponed the talk ing of Testimony in connection with nghterage in New York harbor and other collateral issues which grew out or the proceedings instituted by the Commission itself and out of the ap- p1fcation of the carriers for an in- crease k
 In addition to this the Commission by failure to enact, has apparently re- 5ected the request of Louis D. Bran deis. it's counsel, to be allowed to ex- anime the four railroad presidents who have testified as to how money obtain ed from present dates was spent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
BROWN TAIL MOTH
 EXTENDING RANGE

New Haven, April 5Increasing att tentdon to the spread of the brown fA1 moth in Connecticut is called to- 5 day by bulletin issued by the asri- cultural experiment station here deaI- ing with the entomology of this ob- noxious and extremely destructive pest The prediction is made that the pest will continue to spread and gradually cover the entire state in spite of the work being done by the station to eradicAte winter nests. One third of the state is infested, the moths first being noticed four years ago this month In the extreme north east portion.
 Securing and removal of nests has been kept up but the renewal of the nests has steadily gone forward The map which accompanies the bulletin shows that the. pest has practically. covered the area Of the First and See6nd Gongressiona1 districts and having no aversion to political diY1s- ions Of the state it is likely to ap- pear in the other districts before next fall Nests have also been found on Fishers Island.
 The brown-tail caterpi1lars which hatch out in August devour leaves of almost every species of tree If the caterpillars are lusty and have vigorous appetites.> they strip the fo- Hage entirely.
 The bulletin Illustrates the cater pillars in it's different f7rms and de- scribes means to combat the pest. It is available to citizens who apply for it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
MISS ELEANOR SNOW
 SHOwERED BY FRIENDS.

Mrs. Vernon Tanning gave a pleas ant novelty shower at her home, 164 DeForest avenue, on Wednesday eve ming in honor of her sister, Miss El- eanor R. Snow, who is soon to be- come the bride of Claude E. Sim monds Of this city The house was daiitily decorated with pink and white and the 20 guests who assembled there spent a most enjoyable evening. Miss Snow was greatly surprised when the number of interesting gifts were presented to her. Singing and dancing formed the amusements Of the evening and a dainty luncheon was served at late hour. Over whe1ming congrat tulations and wishes for future happiness were showered upon Miss Snow from all the guests at their departure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
STATE CONFAB ON
 PARTY PURITY FAILS

New Haven, Conn, April s.-Con- nectieut Republican policies are not to be purified by any statewide move ment-at least not at present. This was made clear when the conference, called by Prentice W. Chase and Dr. DeImar D. Croft at the Hotel Taft was held yesterday.
 The call which they sent out for the meeting had several names signed to it, including that of ex-Goy. Rollin S. Woodruff, but he was not there. Though he approves the election of J. Henry Rorabaek of New Canaan as chairman of the state committee, Mir Woodruff is apparently taking no part in this particular movement, and denies that he signed the call.
 Only three Republicans of promi- hence were al tho rneeting-Wilson central commitie exaR epresent- ative Lncius White. s.1 New London, and William Henry Hall Of Willing ton. who in the last House of Repre- sentatives was the anti-state mackine candidate for speaker. few other prominent politicians came to see who
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
FpREsrERs COMPLETE
WINTER woRK.


 Foresters who have just returned ] from winter work in the White Mountains of New Hampshire report that. while some hardship is entailed, as much can be accomplished in the dead of winter as in summer.
 In most of the governmentss field services it is usually thought best 10 work in the north during the sum rer months and in the south during the winter the idea being to do the work with the least difffcuIty In appraising lands for purchase under the weeks law for the eastern nation al forests, however, the forest service has had to disregard latitude and sea = son because it was necessary to expe- dfte the work in the north. During nae been estimating and valuiny the tSe forests which the government con- xsmp1ates purchasing on the slopes of <&a@ White Mountains.
 WORK ON SNOW SHOES
 Because of the softness of the con stantly falling snow. the work was done mainly on snow shoes At times the temperature has been around 20 degrees below zero for considerable periods. and the parties now in re- port some occasions when the ther- rnoneters registered nearly 40 degrees below The crews were housed in winter camps like those of the lum- ber jacks. and in order to make full use of the short winter days they were out by daylight and did not re- turn until dark The work of the crews required continuous wa King. sDIsmeters of trees were measured and the numhsr of logs estimated i all
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
TWELVE FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS
 NAMED BY BOARD

Washington. April 3.4Twelve fed eral reserve districts. each including a federal reserve bank, have been designated as the first step in the es- -ia bIishment of the new currency sys- tenn of the United States The fed eraI reserve cities named by the Re- serve Bank Organization committee are. Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland. Richmond, Atlanta, Chi caeo, St Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco.
 The respective capitalization of the federal reserve banks in each district on the basis of six per cent. of the total capital stock and surplus of the assenting national banks in each dis tricts are as follows:
 Dis. 1-Boston ...'s.s ..s $e. .ss1 TAO Dis. 2=New York city .... 2D.aHL e16 Dis 3-PhiIadelphia a 1k 9So 4I2 Dis z-C1eveland n, ,52s ss5 Dis. 5-Richmond ..s.......... 6,303s sS6s Dis 6-Atlanta ..s.s...s..... A 641. .415 Dis. z-ChfcaRo .s. .s .s i2 664 100 Dis s-St- Louis 5. ..zs.s < ssss s... ASA 3.077 Dis 9-Minneapolis 4, ,70z,S64 Dis. 1os-Kansas City, Mo ... 5.582 955 Dis 11-Dallas ....-s......... 5. .520 1S7 Dis 12-San Francisco .... .S25, ,405s
 Formal notification of the decision Of the reserve organization committee to choose the cities in which reserve banks are to be established under the 2new currency system and fixing sthe geographical limits for the districts, was forwarded today to each national bank and eligible institution by the. treasury department officials
 1nc1osed with the notices were blank forms of resolutions 10 be adopted by the boards of directors of the banks authorizing a subscription to the capi- tai stocks of the federal reserve banks in their respective districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
Officials by Their Attitude on Great. .Ques- tions Prove They Are Second Rate Men
By the Rev WAYNE cHIANNE Mehods Episcopal cersyman Pa
Germantown, Pa.

T GREAT SINS MODERN so
 CHURCH MUST AssAIL IN NO uNcERTAiti F HATEFULNEss AND LoATHsoMENEss WHICH MAKES MEN PRINCIPLE
 government cities and of states dominated by political
  of character intelligence eliminated.
 their attitude great questions they SECOND RATE MEN We who to politics the biggest politicians buying office unfriendy legislation matter how much the rights of t
  Clay would looked with oathing such character
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
MERCHANTS WILL HELP ENFORCEMENT. !.
 OF SUNDAY CLOSING

At meeting of, the Grocers and Butchers Protective association in their hall, 1s9 State street. last even ing. a resolution was unanimously adopted pledging the support of the body to the police prosecuting author ities in the enforcement of the Sun day closing law. which the authori- ties recently announced would be wig orously pushed beginning April 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
SHOES

For women and children in all the styles and feathers for spring and summer wear Pumps Shoes. E
 MEMS $. s25O to s60O WONIENS 200 to s40O BOYS AND GIRLS .... 98c to $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

The many friends of Mrs Frederick Lewis of 160 Fsairview avenue will be pleased to learn that she is res ting comfortably after an operation for appendicitis performed Monday at St yincent's s hospital