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The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Benny Kauff Just
Missed Pittsburgh

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.--Benny kauff,
leading hitter Of :he Federal League.
who will be eagerly sought when peace
terms are signed, might have been with
the Pirates If Barney Dreyfuss had ex-
ercised some of the keen, sound judg
ment which has made him famous in
baseball He offered $500 for Kauff
when Benny was with hartford, but the
Connecticut club asked 5000.
This sum Barney refused to pay, and
when the drafting time came around
he did not even put in claim for him
Indiana polls did and got him for $3.50
the drafting price. Then Benny made
his famous leap to the outlaws.
But Kauff was not the only star lost
10 the Pirates. Grover Cleveland Alex
andcr. the star Of the Phillies. could
have been had for little money. Alex
andcr was with Indianapolis for a while,
and was recommended to Dreyfuss, but
to no avail. and went back to Syracuse
for more seasoning. With the Salt City
team, Alexander developed wonderfully.
and the Phillies Sot him at the drafting
price of $50
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
LOCAL COLLEGES GO
AWAY FOR BAT Tiles
Catholic University and GaIIau-
det Booked Tonight, and
G. w. u. Tomorrow.

Two college basketball teams will be
entertained in Baltimore tonight. Cath
olic University will meet the Mt. st.
Josephs five and Gallaudct will oattle
the fast Loyola team.
IT will be the seond game OF the year
for the c. L. basketers who already
have a victory over the Ga,Iaudct team
to their credit. St Joscphs lost out to
Georgetown by single point a week
ago, but since then has been putting
the finishing touches on what is expect
ed to be one OF the most formidable
teams in this section before the season
Is well along.
Coach Rice will probably Tiay Caffrev
and Lynch in the for ward positions.
Gallivan. at center. and kecEan and
Cartwright in the guards.
Gallaudet has been crippled by the
loss OF Rockwell, Classen. Kelley, and
Schowe, but will have tho Wenger boys
Mellis and Rasmussen in the lineup.
Loyola was recently beaten by the Navy
quint.
Tomorrow night George Washington
plays the Navy at Annapolis In its ilrst
game OF the season. Practice has been
gotten at the Y. NJ. c. A. this wiuser,
and the team will be announced tonor-
row morning.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
MANN, PENN NINE
CAPTAIN, RESIGNS
Second Baseman Leaves COL
Iege-McNichoI May Be
Elected.

PHIl.ADELPuIA. Dec. 2l.-It was an
nounccd at Franklin Field yesterday
afternoon that Johnny sunny Mann
second baseman and Captain-elect OF
the University Of Pennsylvania baseball
team, has left college to enter business
The loss to the Red and Blue team OF
Mann is a Neen blow. as Mann was
star fielder, as well as good sticker
and sluGgcr,
The failure OF Mann to report when
Coach Roy Thomas gives the call Will
mean that the Red and Blue nine Will
be without a captain. Another captain
will not be elected until the regular
team has been selected and has worked
together for at least three or four
games.
If a senior is chosen 1t will rest be-
tween Larry Murdoch, an outfielder
Lou SChimpf. all inflclder; Chick VAL
lent, pitcher. and Bud Eichelberger, a
Alortstop. II one OF these four men is
CHOSEN for the team then he will, In al
likelihood, be chosen as captain. Eddie
McNichol and Sammy Moore, the sec
ond baseman, both Juniors, may nave
some chance for leading the Penn team
on the diamond. Eddie McNichol is at
present captain of the Red and Blue
basketball flve. and in the two games so
far played has displayed wonderful
form, in both floor work and working
with his team. Last season he was
third in point scoring, and from the
way he has started should be among
son opens for Penn on January 8 with
Cornell. McSichol played in the out
n' ld last year, although he is a better
first bssemsn, and may land the JOB
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Show Gets Start
At Convention Hall

The stewards OF the Washington
Racing Pigeon Show have been busy
preparing the two hundred odd pigeons
which will be judged today by Thomas
Acaster. the celebrated Philadelphia
Judge. Mr.. Acastcr Is a practical as
we'll as a professional Judge, his sue
cess dating back to 1890.
The pigeons are being arranged in
groups. In all there are eleven classes.
and the fact that the selling class did
not receive a single entry is evidence
that the fsnciers are in the hobby for
the sport there is in it, and not as a
matter Of commercialism. Perhaps the
most interesting of the classes are the
race winners and the long distance vet
Grams. no entry for the latter class be
ing eligible unless It had successfully
flown from points not less than five
hundred miles distant to Washington on
pigeons will test tho Judge in this class
and will no doubt receive the admira-
ton of the visitors.
Without doubt the most interesting ex-
matter the best that could be provided
for any show. Is the well-known Red
Devil exhibited and flown by Mr.. Riley
A. HUNT. This pigeon won first and
second prizes from Midland Canada
tso miles; North Bay. Canada, $40 miles
Sudbury. Canada, 800 miles; Chicago
III. and rounded out its wonderful
career by homing from Pierre. N. D..
beating the best previous record over
the mountains by over 700 miles.
Fanciers OF New York have manifested
big interest in the first exclusive
racing pigeon show. and have sent a
crate Of pigeons which will be re-
leased rain or shine. near Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. These
pigeons will be on exhibition during tn,
morning and will race for a. Christ.
mas prize offered by an Washington
1 fancier
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
H|LLTOPPERS MEET
n. Y. j. BASKETERS
Receive First Defeat of Season
At Hands of Seton Hall Five
At Orange.

Gcorcetown's basketbaI! team will
tackle the NNew York University ouint
conquerors of the Army five. In to-
nights game in New York. The Hilltop
Dcrs received their first defeat Of the
aeason at South Orange. y. j.. last
11iHbt when the Seton Hall team took
their nessure by score of 70 to q
In the first half Georgetown was up-
able to cope with the home team, being
l'naccustotned TO the strange floor The
half ended with tho score e to 12 The
second half was a different story, for
Georgetown managed to hc6 Seton Hail
to points and scored IL The
handicap was too much for the Blue
Harry Kelley shot thirteen out Of
fourteen free tosses for GEORGETOWN
while t'1.one got four ba skcts from the
floor: Tomorrow Georgetown meets St.
Johns on the last game OF the present
trir.. The team will disband until after
the holidays after the contest.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
American League
Club or Cash Is
Demand of GWinner

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 3I.-Edward W.
Gwinner. president OF the Pittsburgh
Federal League club. said before leav-
ing for Cincinnati that the Federal
League was not dead yet. and would
not he after the meeting tomorrow un-
less he and all the rest Of the outlaw
raenates were fully satisfied. TT Is
all very well for the National and
American League to offer me something
they know l wouldn't have as a gift "
franchise in tho International League.
That wouldn't work in Pittsburgh
Nothing will satisfy me but an Ameri-
can League franchise. right here In
Pittsburgh. or to be bought out en-
tirely by those who want TO get me
out OF the business
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Hyde School Players
Receive Medals For Win

Members OF the Hyde School soccer
team are in possession Of championship
bronze medals today for winning the
District soccer title from the Blake
School in the annual soccer champion
ship games The Georgetown cham
pions came through yesterday with 4
to win over the Blake team and were
awarded medals.
Those who received medals were D.
O'Connor, g. Fengrelly. l.. Tehann, e.
Mcintyre, f. Heard, l.. Maus, r. Hardy,
l.. Mcintyre. V. Palmer, T. Hughes, q.
Fleharty, and Mcmillan. The games
we're played under the supervision OF
Karl X. Locke,
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
q. w. u. Students Think
Football May Come Back

George Washington University stu
dents sec in the proposed compulsory
tax return Of football next season
or the one after. IT is thought that il
the measure now under consideration
is adopted there will be enough
revenue to take care OF football,
track, and basketball
The proposed tax will give students
medical treatment at the university
hospital, subscriptions 10 the student
publications, and admission TO tn.
track meet and basketball games. 1t
is designed to raise $4,000 from the
1900 members of the nine depart
nents of the university by a tax OF
81 month during the eight months
Of the college wear.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Baker Unable to
Carry Fight Alone

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-The Art Ross
Hockey Challenge Cup remained across
the border today in possession Of the
Montreal Stars by virtue OF their 2-to-l
victory over the St. Nicholas seven. in
the third game OF the series.
Hobey Baker ex-grdiron star. was
too fast even for his own teammates
on the St. Nicholas squad. but was un-
able to carry the entire fight.
St. Nicholas won the first game at
Montreal. to 2, and the second tie,
was credited to the Canadians under the
trophy rules.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Mckendree Wins Game
From Fast Peck Team

Mckcndrec came through with a win
over Peck Chapel in tho last moments
Of play in the Sunday School League
schedule at the Y. NJ. c. A. by score
OF q to 21. ConeY shot a basket for
Mckendree. with the score q to 90
against his team.
Epiphany had no trouble in defeating
the Mt. Pleasant FIVE by n score OF
4e to Q. Mt, Pleasant scored hut one
point in the first half OF the game
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Ad Wolgast Is Given
Six Months Suspension

NEW YORK. Dec. H.-Ad Wolgast Is
under suspension for six months by
the New York boxing commission today
for breaking his contract with the pro-
inoters of his recent scrap with Leach
Cross. in which ne was stopped. helpless
in six rounds. The commissioners found
Ad violated his pact by taking on
frankie Whitney before Cross and by
entering the ring UNFIT for bottle. Leach
Cross was ordered to keep his agree
ment to box PPckey Ilommey as win
ner of the Wolgast fiPht.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Carroll Donnelly Has
Best of Willie Whiting

Carroll DonnclIy. Southern roller
skate speed artist, had all the better
Of Willie Whiting. who halls from Bal
timore in their match race at the Cen
trail Coliseum in a mile race and Will
take on two skaters at the same dis
tance tonight.
Whiting was handicapped by the short
turns, but put up a game race. The
time for the distance was . minutes
seconds for tho IA laps.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
White Loses While
Dickering With Welsh

CHICAGO. Dec. 21.-A ten thousand
dollar note wouldn't nav Charlie White.
lightweight title aspirant. he says. for
time and money lost as a result of what
he labels Welsh's "stalling' to get out
of meeting him. White turned down
four matches while waiting for a bout
with the CHAMPION. Now I'm through
with Welsh" he said.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Half Million Is
Price Weeghman
Will Give For Cubs

CHICAGO, Dec. H.-Half million
dollars Is the price Charles Wecghman,
Will pay for the Chicago Cubs. it was
learned today. The papers for the
transfer have been drawn and await
only the signing OF the peace pact De-
tween organized baseball and the Feds
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
MINCE PIE
"LITTLE OF EVERYTHING"
BY BUGS" BAER.

Now that they are holding peace
conferences in Chicago, you might
say the scene Of amicable activities
has shifted from the Hague to the
Hogue.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Pigeon Show On.

The annual pigeon show is on al Con-
Vention Hall today. many hne birds
being groomed for the fanciers. As a
feature Of the show q crate OF racing
birds will he released at noon today at
<Uelfth and Pennsylysnia avenue
AoTthvCSt
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Queer Stimulant.

Nop constder toater polo,
That's no pdsttme for a Polio,
Trs murder, mayhem, arson IN a tank.
They 1drrote, Kick, bite zach other.
Each one tries to main ard smother,
EUen homicide is scored ap as q prank.
Stai, zee think 1t - pity,
That p1Ihd Rtt:es Commtttee
Should seek to leotslote the slouohter,
For in this liquid hemisphere,
Of co0ndc, Mumm's, redeys and beer.
WE IKE to sec the boys raisel IN
1rntsr
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Eagles Win Again.

The Eagles won their fourth straight
game OF the season at the Noel House
sym last night. defeating the Royals By
q score OF 20 TO 10.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
RUUpH
81 ook ks like
next summer is
going to be =
hard winter for
the Feds

The most potent factor for peace in
baseball Ia that the demise of the Fed
League will result in the extersiination
of eight jumps.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

In spite OF its cosnomen, 1t appears tho
Fed League died Of NAL nutrition.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Answers To Queries.

DEAR EDITOR--I READ THAT
GEORGE MCBRIDE WAS RECENT
I.Y AN EXPERT WITNESS ON
BASEBALL PITCHING DURING A
SUIT IN MILWAUKEE, DO YOU
THINK GEORGE IS QUALIFIED no
ACT AS AN EXPERT ON PITCHING
YOURS. INA NOkkER.
CERTAINLY. GEORGE HAS SEEN
ENOUGH OF IT SAIL BY. ..
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

Editor Queeries-Does this 50
called close harmony in baseball cir
cles refer to Charley Murphy's
spending proclivities? As ever,
WILBUR McNUTT.
No. There can be no close harmony
where there Is closeness.
Queer Editor-It's my sincere and
fervent obsession that you are lu'
natic of the first lun. Yours sin
cerely, FRANK MUTTON.
It IL very fortunate thing for you
that you signed your name, Frank, as
we pay absolutely no attention 10
anonymous communications.
Editor-Has Jim Coffey ever been
knocked out accidently?
FULLER FITt,.
No, never ACCIDENTLY.
Editor of Queeries-Now that the
Feds are out of commish, who are
YOU going to knock for a living?
HOLLA HEIDI.
WE still have Joe Ingers batting
average.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

In Extenuation.
This little rhyme
We ,otH run of
To claim no time
We hove punned Hnutt.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
CoIored Entertainers Club Ball

The all-night ball given on Feb. 10Th
by the Colored Entertainers club was
largely attended. The music in the
early part OF the evening was furnished
by Mrs. LeaDer's orchestra and after II
the Entertainers orchestra of about
ten pieces took up the burden and con-
tinued to play until morning, and they
played some music. They were COM
PEELED to respond to an encore after
every piece. The floor was under the
management of II. Hastings until the
arrival of Mr.. Ritchle. The affair took
place at the Auditorium annex. Page
and Fillmore streets. Many strangers
were present. This is only one of the
dances this club expects TO give during
the year, when more visitors to the
fair arrive.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
The Hochstadfer Fund.

The board of trustees OF the Hoch-
stadter fund met the first of the week
and organized by electing ]. II. Fisher
president, and j. S. Francis. secretary.
The cum of $1,000 Was left by the late
Elias Hochstadter, at his death in San
Francisco years ago, for the purpose of
creating emulation among the colored
children in the public schools of San
Francisco. Two medals have been
given, and also four cash prizes, but
owing to death among the trustees and
other causes, the matter has lain DOR
mant tor sone time. 1t is now pro-
posed to get the board in working order
and to give to those who are entitled to
the same, some of the benefits of the
fund. No awards have been made since
1905. and the trustees call upon all bJys
and girls who have graduated since
then, either from the grammar or high
school,, to send in to the secretary of
the board their name. school, principal
"a VIC SamO, dHu tlcI ptICcutdRc al
graduation. not later than May 25th,
1915, SO that action may be taken look
ing towards the distribution of rewards
to those who are entitled to the same.
Those failing to send their names will
be barred from future consideration.
The secretary is J.. S. Francis, 1l42
Turk street, San Francisco.
G. H. Berliner, secretary of the board
Of education, who has been a trustee
from the beginning, generously gave
his influence towards placing In office
those trustees who were selected.
Attorney t. S. Grasty was made an
honorary member of the board, and
with combined effort they expect to
interest all colored students of San
Francisco in the fund. and produce
results that will be both helpful and
beneficial. The official title is: "The
Board of Trustees of the Colored Chill
dren's Educational Fund of the Schools
OF San Francisco" The San Francisco
Savings Union is their depository, and
there is to their credit there the sum
Of 81 1858.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
MASS MEETING

To the religious, social, fraternal and
benevolent organizations of San Fran
cisco-You are hereby notified thst the
Afro-American Literary Council OF the
Bethel A. M. 4. connection has taken
the initiative in the matter OF establish
ing a general hotel bureau for the
purpose OF providing colored visitors to
the fair with congenial and wholesome
accommodations, and invites you to
kindly attend mass meeting to be
held at Bethel church, Washington and
Powell streets. on the 23rd inst. Race
pride and loyalty demand your presence
on this occasion.
j. H. WILSON. Temporary Chairman.
I. s. GRAsTY, Temporary Secretary.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
CIVIC CENTRE

OnIFriday evening, the 26th inst. the
Civic Centre will meet at the North
Oak and Baptist church, Twenty-ninth
street near San Pablo avenue. As this
will be the third anniversary of the
centre an elaborate musical and literary
programme has been prepared in recog-
milton of the occasion. Some OF the
finest local talent has been secuted and
an exceptionally good time is promised
to all. The public is most cordially
invited to attend. Programme at 8 80.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
coIored Entertainers, Club.

We had the pleasure last week oil
visiting the Colored Entertainer club
eff San Francisco. II is located at 107
Columbus avenue, at the junction OF
Jackson, near Kearny, which gives q
good view OF three streets. They occupy
the two upper stories of the building
which is nicely fitted throughout. On
the upper floor is a sideboarG. with all
kinds of refreshments. presided over by
a first-class mixologist also a large
room with polished floor, easy lounging
chairs. and the windows are hung with
curtains and draperies in the latest
style. This room can be used for
dancing rehearsals and band practice
by the Golden West or Entertainers
orchestra. On the first floor is the
managers office. fitted up with roll-top
desk, phone and all other conveniences.
Next to the Office is a reception room
that is used to entertain their friends
and members, play whist. and do their
letter-writing. A dining room is also
on this floor, and by use of an electric
button and the telephone, meals can be
sent in on short notice. The members
of the club are made up OF the different
men and women who entertain on both
sides of the bay. Each one is furnished
with key, and pays monthly dues. 1t
is good place to spend the afternoons,
look over their mail and exchange over
night stories.
We are indebted to Managers Billee
Powers and j. Charles Harris for the
pleasure of the visit and the courteous
treatment. 1t was a surprise to us
and we must say it is the swellest club
of it's kind in the city, and is fitted out
completely and everything is conducted
In business-like manner.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
The Pansma-Pacific Exposition

The Pan&ma-Pacific Exposition Co.
inform US that they are receiving letters
from the East, inquiring about accom-
modations. We have arranged TO fur
nish them weekly list OF rooms to let
with or without board. Any one who
has rooms to let, by inserting card in
our paper will have their name put on
the weekly list. Be sure to state
plainly location, how near to car line or
local train, whether in san Francisco or
Oakland, and phone if you have one, as
some prefer to stay in Oakland. Fifty
cents must accompany notice. which
will be run four weeks. My address is
No. 727 Union street, Oakland. Phone
Oakland 1851. j. l.. DERRICK.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20

Beginning next Tuesday there viii be
service every Tuesday night at S-o'clock
at the chapel. California street between
Fillmore and Steiner. This marks the
beginning of the fourth year of these
helpful services. 1t is planned to have
services every SUNDAY afternoon, begin
ming in May, at which visiting rectors
will be the preachers. and to which
visiting Episcopalians can come for
worship and meet local members of the
faith.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
zone Toucs, Of Mature. /"

The Bav City Dramatic Co. entertain.
ment at Starr King hall on Tuesday
evening, February 18th, was fairly well
attended. 1t rained hard. and this, nc
doubt, kept many away. The pro.
gramme consisted of an overture by the
orchestra; vocal selection. "Carmena. !"
by Miss Lutte Gilbert, whose rendition
of the same brought forth an encore
reading. '.Spartacns to the Gladiators. -
Mrs. F. P. Henry, who was also en-
cored selection bs the orchestra. Then
came the drama in one act, Zone
Touch OF Nature" with the following
cast of characters:
William Penn Holder tplay copyist) ,
Charles III. rinsley.
Beaumont Fletcher dramatic anthor)
w. N. Kicks.
Mr.. Belgrave (suitor of Constance),
j. r. Sands.
Mr.. Jones (porter to Adelphia fats) /,
Charles Strather.
Miss Constance Belmour Gan actress)
Mrs. Lizzie Jackson.
While all did fairly we'll and the play
was carried through without any hitch.
yet there seemed 10 be lack of re-
hearsing. Mrs. Jackson acted her part
creditably, and put much life into the
same, and, all in all, did very well.
@ II. Tinslev was good. but did not
seem to come up 10 his usual standard
of excellence. ]. r. Sands as the sutton
was good, and carried OF the honors.
Charles Strather did his part very we'll.
Further comment is not necessary, but
it may not be amiss 10 say that the
public have right to expect something
when they pay admission to an enter
taipment which 10 not for charity.
Dancing was the closing part OF the
programme. and was continued until
midnight. Music was furnished by
Mrs. Virginia Moore Hughes and Mrs.
Wysinger and j. r. Sands. 1t was good
and gave satisfaction. Charles Strather
bad charge OF The floor.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
DIED..

NORTON-In San Francisco, Feb. 10.
Elizabeth, beloved mother of George F .
Norton. native of Mississippi, aged 81
years.
1.-THE funeral took place on tine 18th
instant from the chapel of ]. S. Godeau
on Van Ness avenue Rev.J. II. Wilson
officiated. Interment was at Mount
Olivet cemetery.
PHILLIPS-In Oakland, Feb. 18th,
1915, Samuel Phillips. beloved husband
of Mrs. S. Phillips. father of Virginia
Phillips, and son of Mrs. Ella Phillips,
native of Arkansas, aged 80 years. 5
months, and % daye.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20

GOLDEN GATE LODGE, NO. 2007.
GU .O.O.F. meets at Hamilton hall ,l545
Steiner ST., corner Geary, on the first
and third Wednesdays at s p 10. All
members Of the order in good standing
are cordia ly invited to attend the
meetings. A. j. HYLToN, N. G.
II. E. TAYLOR, V. g., 1925 Suffer ST.,
San Francisco.
Examining Physician, A. b. McGilI,
POI Geary street. st. Paul building
Rooms 404 and 405; Office hours-2 to 4
and to 8 p. m. week days.
COLONEL A. DUMAS JONES. P. s., $3.50
Chestnut street. Oakland. Cal.
n. B. All notices of sickness should
be sent to the Vice Grand.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
Knights Of Pythfds.

PLANET LODGE. No. l, AeSOCI.
ATED RAILWAY EMPLOYEES On,
corporated) Regular monthly meeting
first Wednesday of every month at 1924
Seventh street, Frank 7. IIenry's shop
where dues can be paid.
w. A. BUTLER, President.
F. P. HENRY, Vice President.
A. j. GRUBBS, Secretary, No. SIT
Thirtieth street, Oakland.
j. l.. DERRICK, Treasurer.
FRANK p. HENRY, Collector, 1924
Seventh street.
DR.. w. w. PURNELL, Examining
Physician 1925 Washington street.
The Western outlook., 1915-02-20
ST. AueusTiNE's MISSION.

Services were well attended the past
Lords day, the beautiful weather, no
doubt, having much to do with it..
Though not advertised, Mrs. Loyick
beautifully sang the offertory. The st.
Cecilia choir OF girls augmented the
regular choir. The rally for funds to
improve the premises was started with
a rush, and will continue one month.
Lent began Wednesday and will con-
tinue until Easter, April 4.