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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-14
BARRIERS
TO PUSH
CAMPAIGN


o REGISTRATION JUMPING 4
@ With referendum petitions z
9 in circulation i'm Tacoma, the Z
@ daily registration of voters .
9 is increasing by leaps and 9
9 bounds. .
. IL was necessary to hire 9
9 a special registration clerk 9
9 at the city hall today. .
o At noon today the total .
9 registration was 0,58t. 9
. The average daily regis 9
o tratiOn is 30. .
9 o . o o y . o . p . = 9 y . .
Hereafter, when you're in the
BARRIERS chair, don't be surprised
II the barber asks:
Shampoo, sir? Then mas.
sage, perhaps? No? Well, then
perhaps a referendum"
For every union barber shop In
the city from now on will have al
least one referendum blank OF all
the bills which the Washington
Referendum league plans to refer
to the people.
Mass Meeting Friday.
They include the bills by the
last legislature which will curtai
the peoples power Of self-govern-
ment, destroy the power OF union
men to picket unfair firms, and
give the street car and electricity
monopolists an extra cinch on af'
fairs.
A big mass meeting to discuss
the whole campaign will be held
Friday evening at 100 Pacific .av.
at which Govnor Teats, Charles r
Case of Seattle and other widely
known speakers will explain the
bills and why 1t is necessary II
refer them.
Other Places to Sign.
Petitions also are displayed II
the following places.
Alfred's cigar store, 1852 Pa
cific av.
vannoy & Coughlin cigar store
904 Pacific ay.
c. p. Savage fruit and cigar
store, 5237 South Union av.
Pool and cigar store, 5407
South Union av.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
HORSES AGAIN OUT
ON BOWIE COURSE

The advent Of clear blue skies brought
cheer among the horsemen now quarter
ed at the racing plant Of the Southern
Maryland Agricultural Association. at
Bowie. where activities had been sus-
pended for two or three days because
OF the furry Of snow. Yesterday was
probably the liveliest day at the track
since the close Of the inaugural meet
ing at Prince Georges park last fall.
Almost every horse either for a gallop
or q walk. and while q number appear
to be high in flesh. especially those
which were not raced during the win
ter. the trainers will have them At for
the competition on the openin. day.
April l. providing there 10 no prolonged
spell Of bad weather in the meanwhile.
attention since his arrival at the track
10 Chariestonian. winner Of the Larch-
mont, and withers Stakes In New York
last season and the winner Of the
ne. Il. .Fsvs Rs,sy from r. PsSk
the bay son Of Wollsthorpe has been
galloped whenever the weather and
track conditions permitted. and accord
him for Miss 4. NJ. Marrone. he Is
sound as he ever was
the price Miss Msrrone paid for
Charlestonian. Garrison refuses to di-
vulge It. One report had 1t that he cost
$4,000. Garrison would not confirm 1t.
but remarked You know that horse
like Charlestonian cost more than that.
Doubtless. you will remember that he
beat Roamer. the champion three-yeay-
old Of 1914. and Gamer. one OF best In
Harry Payne Whitney's stable. In the
Larchnont, In which he came from no
where and won. In his prep for this
race Charlestonian worked a mile in
:3s. and guess he isn't some horse"
1t 10 also said that Charlestonian
brought 5000. and this would seem
more plausible considering his high
class performances OF last season.
Charlestonian is being prepared for the
Inaugural Handicap. which will fea-
ture the opening days racing at the
Southern Maryland track,
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Bouts at Baltimore
Disgust Fight Fans

BALTIMORE. March lO-A fiasco
which the boxing fans OF Baltimore
will not forget for many years was
staged at the Monumental Theater last
night, when Fred Mckay, a heavy
weight from New York. took the count
early In the first round of his bout with
Carl Morris. the Oklahoma Giant. The
New Workers. trip to the rosn was
caused by right and left hooks to the
Jaw which did not seem to have force
enough to break pane OF glass. The
spectators started to jeer when Mckay
began to fall and Marshal Carter. who
was at the ringside. later told the New
Yorker just what he thought OF him.
incidentally. Manager Billy Brown. OF
the Dixie Athletic Club held up 500 Of
the money he had guaranteed Mckay.
and declared Marshal Carter told him
to do it. AS a result. Mckay and Frank
Bagley, who looked after his interests.
remained at the theater trying to coll
lect long after the fans had left the
building. Finally Murphy. OF the mar
shals flying squadron, escorted Brown
to the Washington. Baltimore and An
Lapolis station. followed by Baglcy and
mob or gallery patrons.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
TODAY's LINEUP.

vicious bounders around the inside
Uncle Nick Altrock's plebes. as h.
has decided to name his beauties. lined
up with Al Williams at first, Charlie
Pick at second, Douglas Men at short.
and Merito Acosta at third. Pick show
ed little awkwardness at second. his
Mem was right at home. making
some pretty stops and recoveries.
Acosta was delight at third. his peg
ging being feature of the infield drill
Wise lads that they are. the regulars
Fox could shoot them anywhere near
Morgan. who has been out week
now. but he had to have them mighty
close to Gandil. Mcbride. or Foster to
tempt them. AS for throwing. not one
OF the quartet took any chances in the
gale sweeping the field.
However by the time the fielding was
was glad Of a respite. and they all
f1ocked down town to the moving pic
lures before dinner. Booth Hopper de.
Veloped slightly tender wing and Mar
tin presented him with some expert
treatment: Jack Bentley's knee is a
sorry sight from the red-hot linlment
plinstered i,sa upon 1t. Aside from these
beyond brisk bath and rundown
Let this sun stay out and III be
satisfied" remarked GriT. after the
days work was concluded. The wind
won't bother us. All We need Is sun
and a dry field. even II it's freezing.
Maybe TN be freezing weather the day
the season opens and we're getting
used to 1t here. The boys can keep up
a perspiration by hard work and that's
what they're here for
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

settlement we'll under way. Everything
connected with this new movement has
been Kept secret because It was felt that
100 much publicity given the last at
to niscarry.
President Ward. OF the Brooklyn club,
Is said to have virtually taken the reins
out of President Gilmore's hands, and
Is determined to renew war on organ
ized baseball; The officials Of the lat
notified of this. which explains the re-
cent activity on the part Of National
and American League managers in in
ducing several Of the players who
This has simply added fuel to the fires
in the Independent ranks, and the Fed
erals nre only awaiting the decision Of
Judge Lands in the suit brought by the
players Of the National and American
Leagues.
The Federals are making a careful adj
order issued by Robert Ward to Lee
Magee, manager OF the Brooklyn Fed
erals. to ''do no business with Bill
James" The latter pitcher belongs to
the Boston Braves. and was their star
for three years with Boston at 34, 900 a
year, which has two years more to run,
and is holding out for 5000 a year.
For the last three weeks, according
to information accepted as authentic,
there has been a concerted movement
on the part Of the Federals to secure
the consent Of as many players in the
ranks Of organized baseball as possible
to agree to Jump when the signal Is
given. President Ward declares no
player will be taken who has signed a
legal contract with any club in tho
seems to have been proved by his order
regarding James. But II Is said players
who are bound to organized baseball
have been dickering with the Federal
agents, and the latter claim to have
the names Of fifty players who are
ready to desert.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Federal League Plans To
Fight Another Season

The second attempt to bring the war
ring factions in baseball together ha.
failed. and there will be no peace agree.
ment this year. This was learned afte,
1t became known that a third party
movement to bring organized baseball
and the Federal League together had
been checked. and that the Fedora
League officials and directors had de
ton.
Robert B. Ward. owner of the Brook.
lyn Federal League club. now recog
nized as the principal hacker OF the
Feds" because he has more money in.
vested in the league than any OF the
others. Is given credit for blocking the
movement to restore peace. Ward has
been considerably ''peeved" ever since
he was denied the privilege Of buying a
League. He refused to consider the
offer to accept him as the owner Of a
minor league franchise, and when the
New York Yankees franchise was dis
posed Of to Messrs Rupert and Hus-
ton; Ward declared that he would have
negotiations.
During the last week or so. however
and. In fact. ever since the hearing OF
eral weeks ago. there has been an effort
on the part Of several influential men ir
minor league ranks to bring the rivals
together. 1t is said there were severa
secret conferences held in Chicago fol.
loging the court hearing. and 1t was
thought very likely that the factions
would settle their differences II no,
through accepting two Of the Federal
Lcagre promoters as club owners in or
ganized baseball. through some working
n xvktrh vynnl1 o. 1aa sf nj
the future raid on the players.
1t Is said that the prospects Of a
peace agreement went 30 far that Ban
johnson, who went to the Pacific Coast
with Charley Comiskey. Of the White
SoX, cut short his schedule and was
prepared to come back to New York to
meet those who had the plans for a
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
STUDENTS At G. v. ].
SUPPORT ATHLETICS
Body Votes to Tax Members Of
Classes According to Hours
Of Study.

The students OF George Washington
University have voted In favor Of beins
taxed by the university officials for the
upbuilding OF athletics and other forms
OF student activities at the institution.
The aroused sentiment In favor Of this
single tax idea II regarded generally a.
the most marked indication OF re-
naissance Of college spirit that the uni
versity has experienced tor many a
year. II the proposition t. sanctioned
BY TIE universiti authorities. George
istiealiy and student ~ enthusissm viii
be raised to the highest power.
II 10 proposed that every student who
takes more than three hours CT college
work y, wsss & S;vssS e t:xed e PER year. The
cents for the lIatchst. weekly student
publication: $50 for the Cherry Tree.
student year book. and 81 for athletics.
With view to feeling out the senti-
proposition. a referendum vote has been
taken.
Ninety-f,ve per cent Of those who
voted favored the plan. The total num-
Der Of votes cast was b2+. and Of these
Sa, ~ were .S in favor Of the propos!tion AZ, and
majority | nfsvor Of tho plan in every
department. There was no marked an
tsgonisn in any Of the branches Of the
university. The Medical school made
the best showing. n!nety-seven stu
dents voting out Of . total enrolment
Of 40. with only three votes In oppo-
sition to the project
The association Of class presidents.
which arranged for the referendum. will
hold q meeting within a few days to
formulate plans for carrying the project
through to success. Within q week or
two the proposit!on will be submitted
to the board Of trustees for approval.
1t 10 feared that the authorities will
view the plan with disfavor. despite the
fact that the students have a formid
able array Of arguments In favor Of
the project. The chief argument Is
that the students themselves desire to
be taxed for the benefit OF themselves
and the university.
1t also will be pointed out that SINH
lar taxes are levied BY other colleges
and univcrsities. and that the taxa
tion idea IL not new. even at George
Washington. as a levy Of several dol
lars ls made each year against every
student for the support Of the univer-
sity library.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Rondeau and Hopper Are
Promising Looking Lads
Minneapolis 0ute|dsr Shows Surprising Form With the Bat
Against Straight Ptchlng-Twrisr Acts in Box as II
He Knew Something About His Art.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER,

OF left field. Though left hand hitter.
he got one to his liking ana away went
. long. high. ny that Cleared the fence
with plenty Of room to spare.
Al williams and Mertto Aeos,a have
continual '.javinS matches" each KID
ding the other on his failure to slam
out binsles. To date. Williams has II
on the wee Cuban. who kept the at
sa nui ss s''y foul. Ill 'iy o% n.
stadium seats.
Doc Ay.rs bad some fun with the
rockies when he began shooting his
most Of the boys breaking thsir backs
trying to hit tho pill and every time he
fooled them. his laugh could be heard
down town.
Hank shanks has commenced his work
fsvorably. hi. hitting being hard and
snappy. Hank says that no rookie 10
going to get his Job away from him.
no matter what happens. So Hank
se::. se:.. the d'' "''''''"s tho pill on the
Bert Gallia showed ~ much speed as
any Of the young pitchers when he took
No aou,s uTn h.v. ." sss f."
except that Manager 0rifs,th would rot
allow It. 0allia, the former 'ttre-
cracker OoAms to have developed into
Z l2-csntimster Krupp cannon now.
Doug Nsn look. good for = steady job
this summer. subbtng for George Nc
Bride. II only because he and Pick are
the only inhelders outside OF the regu-
lars. But Mem 10 in good health this
spring. taking to his work In earnest
and promises to lead the regulars a
merry chase. The former Virginia
varsity captain 10 beautiful fielder
and his work with the stick Is pick.
Ing up.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

BAN ANTONIO. Tex.-still looking
Tor Joe Jackson, and still weather.
bound. the Cleveland Indians, worked
In the gym today.
DAWSON SPRINGS. Ky.-The two
Hans and Bill--featured tho
nrst day OF outdoor work by tho
r,rates. Hans caught his dinner In
hotel from batting practice. and Ri,l
got n. right thumb split in handling
heretofore faced only straight pitched
balls. the Phillies are getting their
taste OF curves today.
JACksoNvILLE. Fls.--with all bu.
at Tampa. Manager Mack, OF the Ath
lctics. is paying particular attention 10
his ambitious rockies. Fielding. bat
ting. and leg-work constitute today's
workout.
MACON. Ga - Manager StaIuns,
threatened to spill real baseball on the
local diamond today by sending his ful,
strength into the game with Mercer
the first game every year for the past
three. will be on the slab. Maxee is
also in the lineup.
AUGUSTA. Ga.-Soccer football ia N.
favorite pastime with tho Pittfeds here
somebody or more always gets hurt.
and relief from practice is the penalty
Steve Yerkes and Orie Kerlin were tho
ones yesterday.
TAMPA, Fia.-Nap Lajoie IL back at
his old tricks. His smashing two bag
ger against the Cubs yesterday drove
in a run. and later resulted in the other
tally the Mackmen got. The Cubs beat
the Mackmen, 6-2
SAN DIEGO. Cal.-Ed Klepfer and
Reb Russell were to do the hurlinK in
the third and last clash between the
White Sox and the Venice Tigers here
today.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Loyola Colle.. =. Nears
Court Championship

BALTIMORE. March lo.-Loyola Col
the series Of two games to decide the
winner OF the Maryland intercollegiate
championship. defeating Mount St.
Mary's' College last nightsat the Rich
mond Market Armory by . 10 to rs
count.
The victory gives the Blue and Gold
squad an edge In the race for the State
title. having two victories over each St.
Johns and Mount St. Josephs and the
ollie over tho Emmittsburg lads. The
auint from Emmitsbure has two wins
over Western Maryland, Q win and q
loss to st. Johns and victory over
WASHINGTON College.
Loyola College and Mount st. Mary's
Will clash again tomorrow afternoon,
and II the Mountainears annex this bat
tie. II - most probable that . third con.
iltct will be arranged sor some neutral
court to decide the winner Of the title.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
National Champion May
Be Off Harvard Team

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. March l0.-Na.
tional Champion r. Norris Williams.
who Is captain of the Harvard tennis
team. may accompany the tennis team
on its trip South during the Easter hol-
idays, but may be unable to represent
Harvard unless conditions are removed
by that time.
Williams was under the han a while
ago and is endeavoring to come through
with a clean slate. The dates of April
.. and "a have been awarded TO the
Chevy Chase Club. ard the Baltimore
Country Club when the racgueters take
their Southern trip.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Gritneh Play Virginia Youngsters Look GoodSuppor
Rockies and Regulars

MARLIN. Tex. March l0.--The Giants
arc spending most Of their time listcsr
Ing to Marlin boosters alibi for twelve
hours Of snow which fell Yesterday
Rube Marquard 10 disturbed-Schuyler ler
Britton said he was q nut"
SAVANNAH. Ca. March 10.--Yankee
rockies and regulars squared away for
2 six-round battle today. A line OH
the prospective regulars may be drawn
.nd coca tsSsys n the nsSn oate1d i Ms sn ,hId
Boone. second: Peckinpaugh. short;
Mullen and Pipp. first, and Sweeney,
DAYTONA, Fla. March 1O-Bad
ls holding back the Dodgers from get
ting into the annual conditioning with q
BROWNS WELLS. Miss. March TO-
Despite the fact Clarence Craig. a
changed his front name to Ralph when
he Joined. Magee sent him back to his
home. East Palestine. Ohio.
SAN FRANCIsCo.-Bruno Bethel
from the South Atlantic League, will
play second base In Manager Higgins
place on Saturday, when the Cards
meet Birminghsm's Indians.
HOUSTON. Tex.--Rain kept the
Browns cooped indoors again yesterday
and the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium was
packed with the more strenuous re-
cruits.
MISUNDERSTANDING Charlie Wat
son. former Chifed. arrived in the
sloofed camp here yesterday FIX
tremely warm weather has caused
Manager Fielder Jones to shorten prac-
tice.
SHREVEPORT. La. Guy Beard.
pitcher. Of Princeton. Ill.,. will be
among those present when the Whales
line UP for the Federal season, Man
ager Tinker announced today.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, March
10.-Though it is much too carly to
make predictions concerning the
newcomers here. it is beginning to
look As II Henri Rondeau, the out
fielder from Minneapolis, and Booth
Hopper, the twirler obtained from,
the St. Louis Cardinals for Tommy
Long, the outAelder, might stay
with the GriHmen this season.
Rondeau, the quietest man in
camp, has nothing to say about his
chances. He is minding his knitting
in wonderful fashion, his particular
knitting being done with his bat
against the deceiving horsshide. Not
a man on the squad shows to bot
ter advantage in this early batting
than the Woonsocket Frsnchman.
At the plate Rondeau is confidence
itself, He hits from the regular
side of the dish, picks out the good
ones and then slaps them on the
nose. He doesn't try to knock
homers. but every time he connects,
the ball goes viciously on a line.
Some of his wsllops yesterday
through the infield had the laborers
spread-eagling themselves all over
the ground. They dropped their
rakes and hsttened out as quickly
as they could before the cannonadine
Of Rondeau.
Hitting straight ones is far different
from meeting the hooks" to come later.
but there Is something impressive about
the manner In which Rondeau lands on
the straight ones. The Old Fox decllnes
to guess anything about the future. but
he likes the way Henri hits those
straight ones.
The Griffmen need hitters more than
anything else. II Rondeau can show
sufficient speed on the bases and skill
In the field. he should have an excellent
chance Of remaining with the WASH
ington club beyond the traditional cup
of coffee" period.
Booth Hopper is the most promising
Of all the new pitching material. He hsS
snoush to % have scaai red sonsid.rsS!. Sa
class to. his movements. When he .
performing on the rubber, he doesn't
look like a green younsstcr requiring
experience: He has apparently got thai;
to puzzle big league batsmen not wish
Ing to be pushed.
Hopper has a corking knuckle ball"
says Pop" flanagan. Virginias ath-
letic coach. Before you fellows came
aVwn. ne mad a chancs to show II DUR
ins the four warm days we had here:
Grin viii like i. too. after ne has seen
Hopper use It,"
In the cold wind OF yesterday, Of course,
Hopper used nothing but . straight ball.
But he pushed 1t over the dish with
scS OF ss stS:r 70 hsxe
the bunch All In all. he 10 most prom
Using recruit
I'm working for CONTROL" Is Doc
Ayers refrain from morning till night.
the end Of the season. and I lost what
control I had. Then It was all Oft for
me. For that reason I have worked
hard all winter with my gymnastic
class. and have only about ten more
pounds to get Off,"
pounds. but N. ferdinand Martin insist !
that ten more must fall away before he
will be satisfied with the Richmond
beauty's condition. The big pitcher 10
perfectly willing to work. and 90 10
spelling about everybody else on the
squad.
Bill Brown. the Texas LesSue recruit.
succeeded In driving the frst ball over
the fence upon the rsilrosd tracks back
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Cleveland Ambitious
To Hold Next Olympics

CLEVELAND. March lo-Ths ques-
ton Of bidding for the Olympic games
OF 1915 will come up In council meet.
bid was Knocked in the head BY the
award Of the franchise to Berlin. but
this franchise has been cancelled In
favor Of America. Councilman Clayton
c. Townss 10 leader in the new move
ment.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
Wrestling Tonight.

Con Albright and Joe Turner will
wrcstle tonight at the Gayety Theater
falls. Turner Is preparing 10 meet
Mike Yokcl, the Denver wrestler.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10
League Meets.

Secretary w. Winslow. Of the
Te!ipinsl Railroad Y. NJ. C.. A. Base
circuit to be held at Union Station to-
night.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

SHREVEPORT. La. - Guy Beard
pitcher. of Princeton. ILL.,. will be
among those present when the Whale,
line UP for the Federal season, Man.
ager Tinker announced today.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

HOUSTON. Tex.-Rain kept tn,
Browns cooped indoors again yesterda,
ana the 7. NJ: c. A. gymnasium wal
packed with the more strenuous re,
cruitS.
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

Following the batting drills, which
weIc continued as long as tile ri.chi'Ig
supply lasted, came tho ieldinc " ork
FunEo artists slammed out lorg N,ilc. .
in the high wind for tho gardeners to
chase, while Manager Griffith himself
kapt the infelds busy scooping up
The Washington times., 1915-03-10

Bill Brown. the Texas League recruit.
succeeded In driving the hrst bsll over
the fence upon the railroad tracks back
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-12-23
t. Mn KILLS NEls NELSON.

Nels Nelson, well known farmer
living about ten miles north of Dodge,
vile, was instantly killed last Friday
afternoon by the west bound North
western passenger train at the Dodge
vile station. Mr. Nelson was leaving
that town for his home He had just
driven onto the crossing when the train
which was late and said to be running
at high rate of speed, struck the
team and front part of the wagon. Mr..
Nelson and both horses were carried on
the pilot of the engine for hundred
feet or more.
Mr.. Nelson's skull was fractured and
his neck was broken. He died before
he could be picked W. One horse was
killed and the other had leg broken
and rad to be shot.
A freight train was standing on the
sidef.ack preparing to proceed east
ward, and its bell ringing evidently
drew Nelson's attention away from the
on-rUshing passenger.
Mr.. Nelson was abont 55 years of age
and was native of this county. He is
survived hy mother. a wife, eight
children and several brothers and sisters.