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The Washington times., 1914-12-13
c. v. j. TEAM PLEASES
IN LOYOLA DEFEAT

For the first time in the history of
their engagements on the floor George
washington is today ceIebratinp a
double honor in basketball. "Schlitzo
Schiossers Hatchetite quint not only
won It's opening game at the National
Guard Armory last night by IS to as
out succeeded IN defeating LoyoIa Col
leSe. OF Baltimore after three straight
losses in two wears.
George Washington followers are well
pleased today with the showing of the
five in its initial game, and point 70 a
peasant prospect Of winning not only
a majority of the games on the -~-.i
but possible win out over Georget,
University in their newly scheduled Err
gasements.
While it is yet early to predict for
the Buff and Blue. George Washington
cohorts believe the team TO be the besr
yet representing the institution. AImon's
CleNer offense work succeeded in caE-
ing many baskets in last nights baftie
He seldom failed to negotiate the hasEs.
when he got the chance.
Corcoran featured for the visitors
who were opening their Schedule an
are bound TO show Improvement in =
week or so. George Washington car
rted the fight TO the BaItimoreans All
the time.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
BrOWn Expects to Take
One Step Up at Ardn1ore

out with a challenge to box Tommy
Lowe ''or any other good lightweight.
Schumacher and Lowe fought a fifteen
round draw in Baltimore once, and the
Monumental City performer is willing
to try IL all over again. While he may
not be matched with Lowe, it IS possible
that he will feature one of the Ard
more shows during the coming winter.
The mere fact that Ardmore is Get
ting into the game again has Oroug hi
challeEes from a bunch OF CIavela Id
boxers. Cuppy Logan. q weller: Vim
cent Porkoni. national amateur i2S-
pound champion. and Bruno Lang. a
lightweight, want TO come 10 Washing
ton and show their wares.
RED Cap" Wilson. the crack is
FOUNDER. who has been appearing in
Baltimore ari Philadelphia. is anxious
to appear at Ardmore. and is under con-
sheraton. Wilson's weight is is
pounds, but he is willing to tackle eny-
body up to 40 pounds-if he has to.
Kid Marshall. whose victory over
Young Thomas by the knockout route.
writes from New York that he wants 20
ing to meet any featherweight picked as
his opponent.
Buddy Ray is working out with Tom
my Lowe at Kid Spery's gymnasium.
Eighth and D streets northwest. This
gymnasium will be formally opened to-
morrow. Kid Sperry starting a boxing
class and another in light physical cul-
ture.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13

the decline and fall of the Yale forces
in the football world.
To Harvard Camp has accorded
great honor in picking his first team.
No less than five OF Percy Haughton's
athletes grace the All-Amerfca selection
for 1914. The other six players are Sc
lected from Princeton. Cornell Dart
mouth, Illinois, Michigan, and West
Point
In the first team backfield Camp has
picFed Bradlee. Harvard, and Maui
betsch, Michigan. as halves. and Ma
han. Harvard, as fullback. giving
Bradlee generous praise generally over
looked by other critics. though war
raHted in every way. Ghee. OF Dart
mouth. IS given the choice over Bar
rett- Of Cornell, and wilson, OF Yale
Pritchard, of West Point, receives rat
ing farther down incidentally Wilson.
rlaced on the third eleven, with I.e
Gore. funback, and Brann, Of Yale,
placed on the second eleven. are the
only Yale players selected
The tNird team finds Camp picking
Scion. Minnesota, and Overesch, NAVY.
ends; Hall gan. Nebraska. and wey-
land Army. tackles; Spears, Dart
mouth. and Meacham. Army, g,ia~r5s.
Crufckshank. Washington and Jeffer-
son certer; Pogue. Illinois, and Tai
nan. Rutsers, halves. and Whitney.
Dartmouth, funback.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Times InSidiOuS Effects
Need Not Stop BOWlers
Qunt of Veteran New York Tenpn Rollers None Of Which Is
Less Than Sixynne Years of Age, Challenges Any Team
in Country of Average Age of Seventy.

Because fellow has reached the of xynne does
ary follow that pair slippers Morris chair and fresde
who have Father Time beaen stand The baby of
the lot the oldest of the eghtyfou and the
of the players They have the
theory that old compes athlete discontinue his favote
paime These the makeup of the champion
which championship Cadeu
alleys New York. by fourteen eighteen
with team of 942
The veteran has challenged young boys
willing allow handicap of five years the 1--WE will
bowl earth with seventy would
that the match take place New York where
and have homes We bit be
home all by ourselves" their
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
INDEPENDENT TEAMS
IN FINAL STRUGGLE
Both Engineers and VigiIants
Predict Victory for Selves
as Best Line-upS Are Used.

The curtain will fall on 1914 football
in Washington today at the conclusion
OF the Vigilant- Engineer game. which is
scheduled as the classic attraction OF
the year as far as local Independent
football is concerned. This season. as
ih, independent championship, and to-
DAYS game has been scheduled for the
particular purpose of awarding the title
to one or the other.
Presenting their strongest lnc-ups.
both teams have predicted victory for
themselvcs. and 2 mere glance at the
personnel OF the teams indicates that
every inch Of the way must be fought
desperately. Here is the manner in
;chich the olcvens will battle.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Henley Regatta Not
To Be Rowed in 1915

LONDON. Dec. 12.-The Henley re-
c,tta the worlds classic rowing
event. will he discontinued In 1919 be-
cause of the wa. II will not De
roved until the cessation oS hostiiities
This is the announcement that was
made bv the stewards today. and
something Of III" gravity Of ihc Sltu-
alton which causes the abandonment
ii the world-fawcUs regatta may D.
gained from the fact that not since
IS"a. when the first regatta was
royad or. the historic course. have tn"
stewards felt obliged 10 abandon
the races.
The attention Of the United states
was focused more strongly on the re
yatta last year because VI the TIL
umph of the Harvard Junior varsity
crew, Goa he'd nv Robert I. HerriClS.
The Harvard eight, after defeating
the Yale juniors at New London.
went 10 England. and within a rOrt-
night after landing won the Grand
Challenge CUP following a series Of
striking Victories In the preliminary
heats.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Virginia Schedules Two
Big Elevens for 1915

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va, Dec. 10
Harvard and Yale are found on the 1915
football schedule for the University Of
Virginia football team as given out TO-
lay. Nine games are booked for the
Orange and Blue football players. The
schedule as announced is by all odds
he most prctentious ever attempted by
Virginia.
The games to be played away from
'haTlottesVill" are. Yale Al New.
Haven. October .. Harvard AZ cam
bridge. October 70. Georgia at Athens.
J"toh"r -. South Carol Ina At CoIum.
id. NovcmhCr l3. and North Carolina al
Richmond. Thanksgiving DAY.
Contests 10 nc PLAYED here are. Ran
lolph- Macon. september -: Richmond
rollege. october 3. Virginia Military
Institute, october 80. and Vanderbilt.
November 6
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Y. M. c. A. Fosters New
Sunday School League

Earl B. Fuller. physical director Of
the BOYS department. Y. Nj. c. ~. will
receive applications for the newly form
ed SUNDAY School baske bali league he
fore December =. according 10 the an
nouncem"nt today. The new league IS
fostegad by the Y. VI. =. A. and will
include teams from sunday schools IN
the city.
Tho rules Of the league call for attend
aure three Sundays at sunday school
be tween November y. 1914. and January
4 1qI5 ard an attendance AT - yer
con. Of The following Sunday. The
,eague has a constitution alreadv drawn
mn THO officers are DIT John MacMur-
nv. W. 81 scott Earl Fuller. and DR.
II r. Angus
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
B. C.C. {. WINS, BUT
WILLIAMS FEATURES

While the Baltimore Cross-Country
Club managed to carry of the first
prize in the Carroll Institute cross
country five-mile race. Joe Geiger win
ming the event, the Washington team
won the team trophy and put up the
best performance OF the day in the
mark set by Bobby Williams. who ra
from scratch in 60 minutes L seconds
fat
Williams performance was BY all
odds the best of the afternoons run
ming. Conceding all runners handicaps,
he finished by q seconds behind Geiger,
who had a thirty-second lead on him
Dan Healy. captain OF the Carroll
team. made his first start IN nine
months, and with a liberal handicap
came second. Williams was third
while Unsold and Kelly. of Baltimore
were the next two. STANLEY. Blumer.
Dogherty. Schmidt. and Covert made
the team trophy win possible by finish
ing next in order.
The finish follows:
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
One More Wise.

Spencer Wise is the latest member
of the Wise family to gain prominence.
The younsSter. playing forward for the
Georgetown Junior preps. starred in a
game IN which the Force school was
defeated by = TO > Wise is the Younger
brother OF the Wise boys who attend
Business High school
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Schultz Elected.

LEXINGTON. Va. De- 1s.-Edwiu n
schultz. left tackle on The Washing
ION and Lee team. for the past thrc.
scasoLs. VIII captain the 1915 football
team here. Schultz is considered Az
America calibcr. weighs 600 pounds. and
stands well over six feet He hail,
from Indiana
The Washington times., 1914-12-13

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Dec 1S-Arthur c.
Miles. of Colorado. will be the 1916 cap
tain OF the United States Naval Acad-
e'nv football team, having received the
election at the annual banquet held last
night. Miles played quarter last sea-
son and starred against the army at
Franklin Field. Miles is an honor man
In studies and also a member Of the
baseball squad.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
EVERS IMPROVING

NEW YORK. Dec. Is. Johnny
Evers, captain and second base
man of the Boston Braves, who is
making a determined fight to
overcome a bad attack of pneu-
mona. was said to be much inn
proved at the Hotel Somerset TO-
day. DR.. Herrity said that
Johnny's condition was slightly
better than on Friday.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
GODDARD GETS GAME
OF 1853 IN TOURNEY
Arc Goes to Top of Pepco
Standing When Construc-
ton Defeats Meter.
By KIRK c. MILLER.

Andrew Goddard. q patron of Pete
haloney's Southeast Alleys. topped all
records for duckpin rolling done on any
alley of the city during the past week.
when he turned in a game of lGS, It be
ing accomplished in a game rolled in
the southeast dot tournament.
By virtue of his high total. Goddard
is qualified for the finals. being the first
of all OF the contestants in the popular
competition TO creep into that charmed
circle. A close perusal OF the score,
which is tabulated in detail below.
shows that had II not been for two pad
breaks. Goddard might have approached
21 mark. something which has not
been accomplished here in ycars. Here
r. his score.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13

Eefer"e-Jack Hearty. y. x VI. Of
N"rth Carolina. Umpire-F Freddy Muir
~ay. Of Georgetown Head Linesman-
h"rwriRht Church. Of Yale. Timers
Nl"ssrs. Carroll. OF the Vlgilants. and
SHINES. Of the Engineers Linesmen-
Nes.Srs. SS9Ych, Of Vigilants. and Rome
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Maryland Aggies Make
Choice of Two Leaders

l.. L. Hmdman. veteran tackle OF tho
Mary land AEgIes. VIII lead the foot
boil team IN 1918. followin- an election
recently held. II.udmLu has received
the choice Tor Ali-AIsgyl1nd tackle Ivy
q number al critics.
Tho baseball tCupl h1- elected X
Nnodc. OF Martinsb"TS, ". Va. knodr
S rated rs orc OF the best shortStops
in the state and Is well thought or at
N A. L.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Ford Leads Again.

L. ". Ford took his regular place at
the head Of the Analostan Gun Club
shooters yesterday in tho weekly
spoon shoot with fpTty-four out Of
ct targets.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
FanCierS Dine.

More than one hundred pigeon ian
"iers of the Washington center of the
American racing pigeon, were present
~ the annual banquet held last night.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Ban Johnson Calls Off
Proposed Trip to Help
Settle Johnson Matter
Gar of American League Will Not Visit Washing
ton, as Was Contemplate d, But Will Leave Prose
ton of Chifeds to Owners of Nationals.

NEW YORK, Dec lS.-Bryon Ban
croft johnson, American League presi-
dent. has called OF his proposed trip
to Washington, where. it has been
-umored, he intended instituting legal
proceedings against the Ch!feds for
signing Walter johnson. The American
League car said that he had talked
with President Ben Minor, of the
Washington club. over the telephone
and that any action regarding the
Walter johnson case would be handled
from Washington.
johnson allowed himself to be inter
viewed for a few minutes only this
morning. He declared all negotiations
for the sale of the Yankees that could
oe accomplished in New York had been
completed and he plans 10 leave for
the West today. Whether his course
will take him by French Lick Springs,
Ind. where Col. Jacob Rupert, Jr.,
who has been negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Yankees, is stof~hG IS
not known.
As it is on his way home to Chicago.
4 is safe to predict he will see Mr..
Rupert tomorrow and that possibly
there will be others at the conference.
The Yankees are on the market
said Mr. Johnson, and / believe that
The deal for the stock has been COM
pleted. ] have made II my personal
business for the last three weeks TO
ind a purchaser, and l believe I have
one. ] am sure that within four days
I will be able to give out that Frank
Farrell and William 5. Devery have
sold their American League holdings
and possibly 1 will be able TO announce
that Colonel RUPERT is the new owner
7 hope So
While Johnson was confirming the
reports of the Yankee deal John Nc
Graw was throwing cold water on the
reported trade between the Giants and
Phillies involving Doom, Lobert. and
Nfagee. of the Philadelphia OUTFIT Nc
Graw said that the trade was only in
he making and that nothing had been
closed yet. McGraw asserted that he
vas not so sure that a trade for the
Fhilly PLAYERS mentioned would benefit
the Giants. He said that he had a lot
Of confidence in some Of the young
Players now on the Giant payroll and
The Washington times., 1914-12-13

Goddard's bad breaks anne IN ,he
e ght and tenth boxes. In the eighth, 4
$50 opportunity, and a J-7-l" split ia
the tenth. from which he CLEANED all OF
the wood, completed the only weak
nesses which he demonstrated in this
remarkable string. Hail Goddard, Long
live Goddard Viva Andrew.
a new leader Is recognized today IN
the Potomac Electric Power LeaeIe
where Arc has been showed 10 the toy
by virtue Of a 4-to-l defeat handed the
Meter Department by the tail end Con-
struction outfit. Five games are rolled
by the Pepcos In each set. and Con-
struction's strong OF four :tra 'ght
caused the greatest shifting in teams
which has been recorded this season by
the Pcpco seismograph.
The Washington times., 1914-12-13

Al Schumacher. the veteran light
wssSht Rsg ssSi6inS in Baltimore. u
The Washington times., 1914-12-13
Miles Elected.

IaCh- SarroI Institute, did not nm sh
ner. Carroll Institute. did not run.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11
CHAPTER TX.
A Winter Butterfly.

"Cap'n Rose" began Aunt Nancy.
Brother Abe pricked up his ears at the
formal address. "Cap'n Rose" she
repeated, deliberately dwelling on the
title. 81 never believe in calm a man
tew account in front OF his wife. II
gives him somebody handy ter blame
things on tew Jest like ole Adam.
Naow, look a.hcre' What | want is ter
ask 2ew Jest one question: Whar,
whar on 'arth kin we look fer a decent
bchayin ole man eff not in a Old
Ladies hum? Would yew-" she ex.
horted earnestly, pointing her crooked
forchngor at him. Would yew-"
Abraham caught his breath Reads
of sweat had appeared on his brow.
He broke in huskily:
Wait a minute. Aunt Nancy. Jest
tell me what I've been an done"
The ladies' glanced mt one another,
contemptuous, incredulous smiles on
their faces, while Aunt Nancy almost
wept ut his deceitfulness.
"Cap'n Rose" she vowed mourn.
fully, I've lived in this house fer
many, many years, an all the while ]
been here never heard tell o. breath
O scandal agin' the place until yew
come an commenced ter kick up yer
heels"
Lazy Daisy, who had long been an
inmate, also nodded her unwIeldy head
in confirmation, while a low murmur
OF assent arose from the others. Abra.
ham could only pass his hand over his
brow, uneasily shuttle his mallgned
heels over the moor and await further
developments; for he did not have the
slightest conception as to what they
were driving at"
"CaDn Rose" tho matrlarch rro.
ceedod. as in the C2negtursR Of nor In.
dirnaJion she arose, trembling. IN her
ga., and stood VIII hor ralsici and
..aus hands on ,l" board, Cam
Rose. y.r conduct with ,A.s here II.
1..-E Aul LIo.scm has beer some
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11

B!ossy stood Capt Samuel Darby with
countenance exceedingly radiant,
his hand Clasped fast in that of the
aged beauty.
oh. hurry, Sister Angy and
Brother hbe!" called Blossy. "Wo
were waiting for you. and I've got
some news for all my friends" She
waited smilingly for them to join the
others; then with gesture which in.
Guided every member of the household.
she proceeded; THE pink tea, ! want
you all to know, had Il double signih.
canoe, and FIRST OF course, it was to
celebrate the anniversary of Brother
Abo's soJourn with US; but next il was
my farewell TO the Home" Here
Blossy gurgled and gave the man Mt
her right so coy a glance that Samuers
face famed red and he hung his head
lower TO one side than usual, like lit.
tie boy that had been caught stealing
apples. 81 left the tea u trifle early
you must forgive me, Brother Abe, but
| heard the train.whistle." Abe stood
beside Angelina, rooted in astonish.
ment, while Blossy continued to ad.
dress him directly. You gave Samuel
so many good recommendations dear
brother that when the time ap.
preached for his June visit, felt that
| simply could not let him miss Il as
he did in December. Last year, on the
day you entered, he was here through
no desire Of mine. Today he rs here
at my request My friends again she
Included the ontrah home be her glance,
well come bncE a little later to say
Goodby Now. we're on the way 10
the minister's
Tho wr Saua.. .aaeuaG.i and
bnw.a.-8 Jog g. joy OF h'a finally
won sac. r'..J toward 90. door. +
o. l-a :nrs = ld OF tn. bo9a ulosa
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11

turned ana waved farewell to the com
panions OF her widowhood, while Sam.
uel bowed In a dazed fashion, his face
still red as 1t was blissful. Then
quickly the two passed out upon the
porch. No ono moved to see them
OFF. Abe looked everywhere yet no
where at all. Not word was spoken
even when the carriage was heard
rolling down the drive; but tho sound
of the wheels seemed to arouse Angy
from her stupor OF amazement; and
presently Abraham became conscious
OF touch--a touch sympathetic. ten
der and true--a touch all-understand-
ing-the touch OF Angys hand within
hiB own
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11

not what gripping at his heart
"AnEy!" he repeated as she did not
answer.
The little old wife had locked her
self in out OF very shame of the rare
tears which had been brought to the
surface by the sisters cruel treatment
OF Abraham. When she heard his call
she fastened TO the blue wash basin
and began hurriedly to dab her eyes.
lie would be alarmed II he saw the
traces OF her weeping Whatever had
happened to him. for his sake she must
face 1t vallantly. He called again.
Again she did not answer, knowing
that her voice would be full OF the tell.
tale tears. Abe waited. He heard the
tramp OF feet passing out OF the din
ing room into the hall. He heard
Blosay emerge from her room at the
emo OF the paAaage and go tripping
down the stairs. The time TO Amy,
guilty. bathing her face. was short
the time to her anxious husband unac-
coontably long. The sound Of wheels
driytas up to the front door came to
Abe's earB. Still Angy made him no
Response.
AnGyl" he raised HIS voice in pite.
ous pleading What mattsred II the
sisters gathered in the lower hall
heard himr What mattered II tho
chance guest who had Just arrived
heard him also! He had his peace to
make with his wife and he would
make It. "AnSyi"
She fung the door open hastily. Ths
sigma Of tho tears had not been obliter-
ated, ana her face was drawn and old.
StraightvAy she put her hand on hia
arm and searched his face inquiringly.
What did the gals say ter VOW"
she whispered. Abe. yew made mis-
take when yew picked ont BIZ"
Poor lsstle mother!" he inter
rupted. Poor lsetls mother" q world
OF remorseful pity in his tone. 80
yew besn jealous Of yer ole mar
Angelina, aStonished and indignant,
withdrew her hand sharply, demand.
ing to know II he had lost his sensaa:
but thu blinded old gentleman slippsd
his ANA around her and. bending.
brushed his lips againat her chess
TA~. thx.- he murmured sootA, |
inE~, Il ddA't msan no harm. | csat |
help It ef all the gals git stuck On |
moi
b@ess An6y could make any reaas,
Blo@g callsA to tho couple safNy hm4
insasAs~tiy from the foot Of tho asn6aA;
and Answ. wranching hexsaf fres,
hnsfeasa down the stals. for once IN
her ltre GLAD to get away from Abe.
He isssa no time in following. No aas.
ter whore Angy wect, he woAld follow
until all was veal between her and hsR
agaAa-
But whAk was this! At the Iandtux.
Angy halted and 10 did Abe. for In the
center Of the sisters stood Blossy with
her Sunday bonnet perched on her sii.
Ver-Eold hair and her white India
shawl over hor shoulders. and beside
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11

thin reediculous! It's been disgrace
full"
Aunt Nancy sat down, anonymously
disreputable In appearance, hor pink
bow having slipped down over her
right ear during the harangue. Over
the cslprit's countenance light had
dawnsd. but. shame to telll Il was a
light not wholly remorseful Then
silent laughter shook the old mans
Rhoalzsrs, and then--could It boz
there craDt about his lips and eyes q
smile Of sapersly masculine concsit.
The sisters were fighting over him
Wouldn't msthsr be amused when he
should tell her what all this tuas was
about
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-11
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

To reach Pennington you can use
either one Of the following routes:
From the North.
(Via St. LOUISE
NJ. r. e. B. r. Ry.-Leave st. Louis
at 1882 n. m. and 4:05 p. m, arriving
at Pennington over electric railway
Iron Mountain and Illinois South
ern via Bismarck--Arrive at Farm
ington over electric railway from Es-
Their at 4:31 p. m.
from Flat River at 1856 a. m. and
1886: p. m.
Frisco q Illinois Southern--Leave
st. Louis ut sos q. M, arriving at
Pennington over electric railway
from Esther al 2:A1 p. m.
Iron Mountain-Leave st. Louis at
1882 or 9:05 a. m, arriving at Farm
ington over the electric railway from
DeLassus ut 1895 p. m.
From the South.
Iron Mountain via Bismarck and
Delassus-Arrive at Pennington ov-
er electric railway at 1886 p. m.
Belmont Branch Of Iron Mountain
Arrive at Pennington over electric
railway from DcI4assus at 1927 p. m.
Frisco and Illinois Southern via
Ste COMMUNICATIVE at Farming
ton over electric railway from Esther
at 2:1f D. m
Cape Guardian Northern-Arrive
at Pennington ut $40 p. m. from
Cape Girardeau and intermediate
points. Going south the train leaves
Pennington as 700 n. m. Both
trains mako connection with Frisco
trains ut Perryville Junction.