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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
SEATTLE LODGES TO
FORM A BIG LEAGUE

There viii be something new In
tho way OF baseball leagues In Sc
attic this summer.
Striving 10 give the amateur game
impetus. the A. O. L. W. through
Its various local orders. has a plan
to organize frntcFnal baseball
league, In this league every lodge
IN Seattle will DO invited TO enter
a team. Not all OF the lodges in
previous seasons have been repre
scented by nine. but such a league
should get them all into the swim
Lat week tho initial meetlng Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
BOXING GAME
WILL REOPEN
THIS EVENING

Dan Salt really has arranged a
fairly good program for reintro-
ducing TO Seattle the return OF the
boxing game at Ajax hall. seth and
Greenwood. tonight. and were It
not for the Inconvenience of a half
hours ride on the car, he could rest
assured OF large attendance. The
show IN under the auspices Of the
Redmen.
Al that come OF US have eI-
perienced much worse things for an
even less remunerativc cause than
a good boxing show.
But Just what does that phrase
boxing show" meant Really, It
seems so long since such a rude
thing graced our fair and pure city
that We almost have lost fits mean.
Ing.
The question is. will all future
smokers he staged as far out as
Greenwood Salt knows. but he
Isn't saying anything. Besides.
elections almost here.
Pat Dyer. Bill Williams brother.
who boxes Dave Bryant. says he's
going TO uncork some OF that old
stuff that made his once famous
brother. Cliff Dyer. tho best boxer
IN these parts.
There's no news in this. but Just
for the sake OF those few who do
not know the full course OF to
nights fistio menu. and for Dan
Salts sake. we will publish f.:
Good Va. Williams, 1873 pounds.
Wright We. Gardner, 1873 pounds.
CLARK We. Black. 1873 pounds.
Smith We. Beathei. 40 pounds.
Bryant Va. Dyer. fi8 pounds.
Rock vs. Clemme 1913 pounds.
Salt is working hard 10 bring
about revival OF boxing In Seat.
tic. and is deserving OF the fans
patronage. for whose benefit his
efforts are being put forth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
RANDOM SHOTS

4 AM GLAD TO GET OUT OF
baseball" remarked Mr.. Murphy.
thus making II unanimous.
AT that. n Comiskey were not 90
unseltlsh. he might regret tho pass
Ina OF Murphy.
We Don't Know, Do Your
Why IL Il that tho Florida papers
print half a column about the
White Sox being storm bound In
California. aud two inches about
rain preventing practice At Tampa
and Jax: and tho California papers
lead with the Florida rains and cas-.
ually mention that the Sox were
delayed en- route by washoutH In
the deeortf
MANAGER CALLAHAN SIGNED
Scott. Weaver. Benz and three 9th.
ers TO 1914 contracts while the
steamer was near Mt. Sinai. Better
have borrowed those tablets OF
stone to keep the Feds from tearing
them up.
That trio OF Danish athletes for
the next Olympic are declared TO be
veaetarians. We've noticed that
athletes make slower time on grass.
1T is TAKING A LONG TIME
for baseball 10 drive skating. skiing
and ice pachung Oft the sporting
pages this season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

the movement was held. Columbia
lodge No. 2. A. o. Z, W. camp No.
s0s. w O. w. AK tent No. 80.
X. o. T. NJ. Elliot Bay camp No.
bias. NJ. W. A.. and Seattle lodge,
A. O. L. w. took a hand in the dis
cuasion. Another meeting VIII be
held Wednesday night. March 4. al
which time the idea win be put into
concrete form.
An invitation has been extended
70 all frat"rnai insurance orders 10
have a representative nj the meet.
iur.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
INVITE POOL CRACKS
TO PLAY FOR TITLE

Eugene Way OF the White House
parlora IL making an endeavor to
carry out plan suggested by Ben.
nio Allen. the pocket billiard cham.
pion. who. during bis recent ylai;
TO this city. advocated the forming
OF pocket-billiard circuit In the
Northwest for tho purpose Of es.
tabliahing an undlsputed champion
OF this section.
Upon tho conclusion OF the local
pockei-billiard tournament at his
place. where match IL now In
progress between Vic Lrnney and
nlondy Butler. Way will invite the
cracks from various cities IN the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

RESOLVED. by the Baseball
Writers OF Chicago: that We regret
the retirement Of c. Webb Murphy
as president Of the Chicago Cubs 10
tho extent OF half a column per
day. SIGN HERE.
HEINfE THINNER MAN CALI s
the American open golf champion
Ointment. that's rubbing Il In.
Murphy retIres with a million or
more. Do not envy him. He earned
II dearly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
PUTS BILL OUT

TACOMA. Feb. 2T.--Ioe Bonds.
local light heavyweight. showed the
most class Ia last nights four.round
boxing show. given by the Eagles.
when he stopped Art Wilson OF
Seattle In two rounds.
Ernie Barrleau OF Vancouver ana
Sammy Good fought four rounds to
. draw.
The other Barrieau. Frank. drew
with Romeo Hagen OF Seattle.
Battling Wolff OF Seattle stopped
Billy Williams In the third round.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
SPORT GOSSIP

ACCORDING TO CHICAGO COS.
sip. concrete Erandstands arc
failure They coat immense sums
and have beautiful appearance.
but they are not satisfactory. In
the early and latc season they are
usually damp and the chill IL OBJ
iectod 10 by the spectators.
In summer the stone stands
gather the heat all morning and
then give II off in the afternoon. 80
tho fans either arc too cold or too
warm. more than half the time.
SAYS JAMES isAMiNGER IN
the Philadelphia North American:
yale demands that Percy Haugh-
ton DO exiled on one OF the Aleu-.
tian islands during the fall monthA.
Penn wants typhoid germs In
iected into Hurry-Up Yost Septem.
Der IS.
Dartmouth believes that Glenn
Warner should be Immediately ap.
pointed minister to Madagascar
Princeton suggests that Frank
tIinkey be awarded Rhodesian
scholarship.
Cornell would be pleased TO see
George Brooke captured by Gen.
eral villa with an autograh picture
OF Huerta In his inside pocket"
JOE SUDDEN, THE VETERAN
catcher who was familiar North
western league figure few years
NIB
coach and scout for tho Detroit Tt
gers. has accepted a similar posi-.
ton with the ST. Louis Browns.
succeeding Lou Criger, who was
forced to give up the Job on nc
count OF Illness
RUDE WADDELL is ALL IN,
dying OF consumption down in
Texas He was the greatest Of all
the left handlers and the most &c.
centric. Back In the late nineties
man who could handle Waddell in
the minors. took charge Of tho Chi.
caRo club and wanted Rube. lie
was authorized to pay the eccentric
pitcher $4,000 a year, while two
clubs already had bid higher. LOTUS
said: Come on. Eddie. sign this,
and presented tho contract
But. Tom" said Eddie, 81 can
get n lot more"
That's all right, Eddie" said
Tom. soothingly. just sign this
and when we get TO New York I'll
buy you the best Panama hat there
is I'm town"
That's a go. Tom" said Eddie.
and signed tho Chicago contract.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

Northwest TO participate in such a
tourney.
The Lennoy. Butler match winds
up Saturday night II IL planned 10
bring tho other Northwest cracks
TO this city during the next month
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
OFF TO BATTLE

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 27--wiI
lie Richie IL en- route today TO
Milwaukee. where. on March IL.
hs viii meet Ad woigast In 10
round bout. The champion was &C
companied by his sister and Harry
Foley. Promoter Coffroth. on
route to Chicago and New York.
was on the same train.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
STOMACH TROUBLE CURED

Mrs Eta Gardner Of Tacoma makes
the following statement.
having been treated for some time BY
my family physieian for iutsroostai nsu
faigia. stomach trouble and general nsr.
FosSnsss. suffering untold misery. and
especially a. night, a friend advised mo
70 call upon Or Macy I want every ono
10 Know that hs hsiped me from n. star.
ana mads me feel like a new woman In
urss weeks tins with his wonderful
Treatment
foufH Tor drusiass hsalInr.
MRS ETA GARDNER.
1919 3. soth st.. Tacoma. wash.
To Those fnterestsd. win sta,. that
came 70 Tacoma from Portland four
years ego whore 7 had been under treat
msa' for stomach and bowel troubI. By
tour different doctors and ostsopaths /
hsa been an invalid for two years. ana
a. not abs 20 waik wban went 10 Or
mNI ana took two months traaJrnsnt
mere mas not been day sine. I took Or
aagss treatment thar could not 40 a
GAY work. and I arm glad Of N. opnoy-
tuhlv 70 recommend his treatment
Sincerely
y bocHAhD. fern mn. Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
DUNDEE WINS

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.--Johnny
Dundee holds the decision over Pal
Moore as a result OF their bout last
night. Moore outweighed Dundee
by eight pounds. but Dundee out
classed him all the way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

Los ANGELES. Feb. 27.-Iiap
HoEan's Tigers took possession OF
Washington park today and en-
gagged In the first real work OF the
practice season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
Johnson VS.. MORAN

PARIS. Feb. 27.-Jack John
son and Frank Moran of Pitts
burg, IL was announced today.
will meet here In a 2o-round
bout on the evening of June
q. The date for the champion
ship battle was fixed at meet
ing last night The bout viii
be staged at the Velodrome
d'Havrc, which has a seating
capacity OF $4,000. All details
have now been completed ex-
cept the selection OF a referee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
SCRAP TONIGHT

Los ANGELES. Feb. 2T.--kid
Kenneth, smuggling heavyweight
from the Taft oil fields, meets Al
Norton young Al Kaufmanl. 10 a
70-round match Mt NcCar.y's arena
tonight. Betting favors Kenneth.
who recently put Arthur Pelkey to
sleep In six rounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
HAVE YOU any five-cent {

HAVE YOU any five-cent CT.
gars7" asked Ed Chilberg. IA he
walked into the smoke factory OF
Joe Dizard In search OF bargain.
Nope" replied Joe. cycling
the suit OF clothes Ed WAS wear.
ing and sizing up the bank roll he
figured was 10 Eds pistol pocket.
but We have something just as
good. Here's i5-center four for
half"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
NO MATTER WHAT HAP

pens 20 the Federal league. no
player should go hungry. Ward. the
big New York baker. backs the New
York team: Charlie Wecghman
owns 10 restaurants. bakery and
a grocery In Chicago; William Wal.
ker In the big fish man in Chicago.
and Stifei OF ST. Louis II brewer.
But just think how the price OF food
would rise II they fell down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

CHfCAGO.-The olivet memorial
church opened a free skating rink
TO compete with dance halls that
featured the tango and turkey trot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27
We Don't Know, Do Your

Those Egyptian takers who
besleaed the sos and Giants 20
sell them scarahs must have
thought bail players are not
authorities on bugs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

oliver Wendell Holmes, Infant
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holmes.
Of 1912 Brp~lon st., died Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-27

nssinK taught Austia q ssits gym.
nasium
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
BRINGING UP FATHER.

Tomorrow afternoon and night
viii be an event al the Playhouse
when Gus Hills gorgeous production
of George McManus' famous cartoon
play bringing Up Father" visits this
city. Everybody who reads a news
paper has seen the funny Father"
pictures and to see them is to laugh.
They would make the Egyptian Sphinz
laugh. No mere play in the past dec
ade, it is claimed, has left such a
trail of merriment as has this clever
musical comedy conceit by the New
York Americans clever cartoonist
George McManus. Capacity audiences
have greeted their appearance in ev-
cry city fortunate enough to have Sc
cured a date. New York, Chicago and
Boston laughed over their absurd an
tics for months. Everywhere il has
been pronounced one of the best
musical comedies of the season; not
alone in words. but box office rec
ords have been established unap-
preached by any other attraction All
of this is evidence of real merit in
the play which should appeal as il
has to millions of other people. whom
it has pleased. Mr.. Hill sends a car
load of magnificent scenery, proper
ties and beautiful light effects, and as
clever singers, dancers and comed-
ians.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
ST. Johns AUXILIARY
ELECTS new OFFICERS

At a meeting of the Woman's Aux
iliary of st. Johns Church which
was held yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs Holstein Harvey, No.
1903 Delaware avenue, the election Of
officers was held and various reports
read.
Much interest was evinced by the
large number Of members present in
the reading of the treasurer's report.
which stated that the Auxiliary had
raised S122 toward the united offer
ing of the missionary society.
One of the features Of the after
noon was an informal talk by Mr..
Buskey, of Louisiana. Mr.. Buckley,
who was a classmate of the Rev. c.
II. Holmead, assistant rector of St.
Johns Chrch, spoke very interesting
ly of "Woman's Part in the Church"
and held the close attention of his
audience.
The officers elected we're: Mrs. Hol-
stein Harvey. president; Mrs. G. S.
Capelle, secretary; Mrs. Robert
Smith, vice-presldent. and Mrs. Harry
Boynton. treasurer.
The next meeting of the Auxiliary
will be held on October %. in the
church parish house.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25

Having negotiated for sometime
the management of The Playhouse is
able to announce that 1t has been
possible to secure Grace George for
one performance Friday evening, Oc-
tober 2. The box Office will begin the
sale of seats on Saturday. but orders
will be accepted today AS Miss
George is not only an actress of great
ability but a favorite in Wilmington.
il is expected the house will be crowd
ed. She is too well known in VIII
mington to need any introduction.
On this occasion Miss George will
appear in "The TRUTH the famous
play of Clyde Fitch, and considered by
critics to be the best one which he
ever wrote. The production will be
under the direction of Winthrop
Aimes who is director of the Little
Theatre, in New York. the playhouse
which is known all over the country
as the place where artistic produc-
tions are made. The company which
will accompany Miss Grace to this
city will be the same which support
ed her in New York, and Wilmington
is fortunate in being able to secure
this great attraction.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
NO INSPECTION this
Year OF PENNSY HERE

That there will be no annual in
spection of the Maryland division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad by high
officials this year was the announce
ment this morning from the Office Of
A. j. Whitney, superintendent No
reason is assigned for discontlnuing
the practice but II is believed the
conclusion to abandon the inspection,
for this year, is In line with the sys-
TENS policy of retrenchment.
officials of the Maryland division
made it clear that the determination
of general officers not TO inspect the
lines would in no way halt the regular
monthly inspections by minor officers.
The annual inspection has been an
event of much Importance to railroad
men of the Maryland division, as the
general superintendent. chief engi-
neer and a number Of other executives
have made the trip in the past.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
society Pays fine
FOR LIQUOR sale

Thomas c. Clark. white man, and
Lloyd w. Lowery, colored. entered
pleas Of not guilty to the charge of
assault with intent to commit murder,
in the Court of General Sessions this
morning.
Clarence Rothwell. colored, pleaded
not guilty 10 two indictments one on
the charge of assault with intent to
commit murder and the other robbery.
Frank Munson, colored. pleaded guilty
to tho charge of escaping from the
woikhouse on August %. while serv-
ing a sentence of 40 days. The court
sentenced him to 80 days imprison-
ment, beginning October 10. when the
former term will expired.
The United Italian Society pleaded
guilty to the charge of selling intoxi-
eating liquor without a license and
was fined $50 The fine was paid
FUR Bolckavitch pleaded not guilty
to the charge of assault with intent
10 commit robbery
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
MR.. PLUMMER'S TIP SENDS
Wire -TAPPERS TO PRISON

Following their arrest ON tip given
By Postal Inspector NJ 5. plummcr OF
this city, Charles Gondori, king Of
wirctappers." was sentenced several
days ago ia New York 10 serve not less
than five years or moro than ten years
Imprisonment on charge of grand lar-
ceny. At the same time Charles Car
boncll and Jacob Cohen, his accom-
plices. were sentenced to terms of two
and one half years and three years on
the same charge The three men were
convicted of stealing Si,5OO from Eu-
gene Adams of London After the
larceny had been committed the three
men disappeared and the New York
police were unable 90 find them until
postoilicc Inspector pmmmcr pointed
them out TO the New York police.
The three had singled out a well-to-
do Wilmingtonian as a victim OF their
swindling operations. and while a
friend of Gondorf and his gang was
unfolding "get-rich-quick" plan TO
the Wilmingtonian in a local hotel
Inspector Plummer walked ia on
them. Recognizing the New Yorker
the inspector struck up a conversa-
tion with them and later he warned the
local business man. On his advice the
Wilmingtonian went 10 New York to
meet the wire tappers and Inspector
Plummer. who accompanied him.
pointed out the wire tappers to the
New York police. The New York oifi-
cials later arrested the three men on
the Adams charge. and they we're con-
victed and sentenced.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
AT THE GARRICK.

Much interest is centered in Gus
Edwards kid Kabaret." which is
being given at the Garrick Theatre
this week by clever company of
fifteen, nearly all of whom are juven-
lies. and no little credit for the sue
cess of the act is due Betty Washing
ton, a charming young violiniste. who
first appears on the stage wearing a
ragged dress and no shoes. She makes
her appearance while party Of
finely dressed children are at dinner
in a well-appointed diningroom, and
she makes such a hit that they take
her in and provide her with fine
clothes also She reappears. dressed
in that manner and plays again, much
to the delight Of the audience. The
fun in the act is also a conspicuous
feature, and one of the chief come
dians is George Jessell. a very clever
young man, who appears to be a genu-
inc wit and knows how to use his tai
ents to best advantage. All Of the
members of the company are good and
all contribute to the music and COM
edy OF the bill. There is plenty of
singing and dancing and the young
folks have a lively time The act is
appropriately and pleasingly staged,
and it is in excellent hands.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
SERGEANT davis
Doesn't Want Place
Withdraws Application for
Position on Traffic Squad
Because of Squabble
WILL CONTINUE
ARMY CAREER

Sergeant Joseph A. Davis, U. S. A.,
who was nominated some time ago as
sergeant Of the proposed mounted squad
of policemen, and who was appointed to
the police force a week ago last Tues
day, has withdrawn his application for
the position. Sergeant Davis yesterday
notified William II. Bowers, president of
the Police Commission, that owing to
the controversy which had developed
over the appointing of the squad and the
technical questions advanced in naming
the equad he had decided to withdraw
his name.
After Sergeant Davis was chosen by
the Police Commission as sergeant of
the proposed squad, the candidates were
measured and Sergeant Davis, it was an
nounced. was a fraction of an inch be-
low the required height. Later il was
discovered that the measuring instru-
ment in use in the police department
was somewhat out of the way. He WAS
not remeasured, but it is thought that
with a remeasWemcnt he would have
qualified. as did Francis X. Tiegney.
Sergeant Davis is sergeant in the
regular United States army. lie is on
duty with the Delaware militia as an
instructor lle has been in the regular
army twelve years and during that
time has been practically all over the
world and has been in active service in
the Philippines. Should he remain in
the army IA more years he can retire
on $40 a month.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
He "SIDEWAYSED"
after Gun threat

Charged with pointing a gun, An
gelo Cicatello was placed on trial in
the Court of General Sessions this
morning. Much amusement was
caused by the testimony of David C.
Naylor. colored, the first witness. II
was alleged that some boys We're
playing ball on lot at Ninth and
Lincoln streets, opposite Cicatello's
home, when the ball was knocked
near his home. He sent one of his
children out to pick it up and place
it on the pavement.
II was alleged that Cicatello then
secured loaded shot gun and pointed
IT at the crowd, daring any one to
pick up the ball
Naylor said that Cicatello threat
oned to shoot every one on the ball
neld. Whereupon he thought il was
time for him to sideways" The
case will go to the jury this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
invite MANY MAYORS
TO old Home Jubilee

Mayor Harrison w. Howell this
morning had his secretary begin mail
ing the official invitations to the
mayors and burgesses of all nearby
towns to the coming Old Home Week
celebration. The invitations. which
are engraved. bear the seal of the
Blue Hens Chicks, and are worded
as follows.
The city of Wilmington, Delaware,
cordially invited you 10 be present
at its Old Home Week celebration.
October 11-17, 1914"
The invitations are signed by Mayor
Howell. Those who will receive invi-
tations are the mayors of Paterson,
Newark, Jersey City, Pennsgrove,
Pennsyille Salem, Woodstown,
Bridgeton, New Jersey; Elkton. Bal
timore. and North East. Md, and the
nearby Pennsylvania towns.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
"wINNING OF BARBARA woRTH.'

Il is the general opinion that the new
and magnificent scenic production of
"The Winning of Barbara Worth, :"
which comes to The Playhouse ON Sep
tember 2s, % and 30, is a fitting sue
cessor TO the Round Up" and "Ihe
Trail of the Lonesome Pine" "The
Winning of Barbara Worth is a drama
tization by Mark Swan, of the famous
novel written by Harold Bell Wright,
who has gained great fame as an author
of stories OF the Southwestern plains
The prologue gives wonderfully real
istic picture of the desert, eliminating
with a sand storm and the finding Of q
child. the one surviving member Of d
caravan party which had attempted to
cross the sand infested regions.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
FALsE PRETENsE CHARGED.

Charles Ryan. of No. 625 King
street. was arraigned before Magis-
trate Buckley yesterday afternoon on
the charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
Harry Sloan, of No. 104 Madison
street. the prosecuting witness. testi-
fed that he had given Ryan S25. a
check for SO and Sc in cash. with
which the latter was TO buy some zinc.
Witness said Ryan did not buy the
zinc. but kept the money. J. Frank
Ball represented the defendant and
Aaron Finger the State After hearing
the evidence. the magistrate announc-
ed that he would give his decision on
Monday
Evening journal., 1914-09-25
eTHE MIDNIGHT GIRL"

On. Saturday. October 3, the Messrs.
Shubcrt viii present their latest musi
cal Offering, "1he Midnight Girl" at
the Playhouse. The piece is by Paul
Herve and Jean Briquet, and as the
following names indicate. the principal
roles are i'm most capable hands. Ned
Monroe, Lallian Lawrence, Charles
Kaufman. Madison Smith, Billy Lynne
Viola Gillette, Charles Prince, Wayne
Num-, Eugene Hohcnwart. Dwight
Dana, Myrtle Gilbert and Mazda Hill