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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
FOOTBALL PLAYED
BY THE SOLDIERS
(By Associated Press. }

London. April 1.-"Our football
ground IL just behind q church not
far from the trenches. and twice Wa
have had to All in shell holes be-
fore we could start to play. At the
last match the last shell the Ger
mans fired came plump on the GEN.
ter of the ground about ten minutes
before we kicked OF. One soon for
gets about shelling when the play
starts. Our troops here call this a
ragtime war. and they are about
right. I think. because Tommy takes
everything as II comes-football or
shooting. It's all one to him."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
FIGHT OVER P0sTMAsTERsHIP

Elizabethtown, KY, April In.
w. Barnes, postmaster Of this place
has been requested by the Postoffice
Department to hand in his resigna-
tion today, but has refused. There
will likely be fight over the matter
as several prominent politicians are
anxious for the job. 1t pays $2,700,
with clerical assistance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
MASSACREOF
Christians
BY turks
CONTINUES
BODIES OF 720 FOUND BY RUS
SLAMS; MASSACRE OF 10000 TO
$4,000 REMAINING CHRISTIANS
IS FEARED.
(By Associated Press

Tabriz, Persia. April 1.-The holy
war has resulted in the further mas
sacre of Christians in Persia. In
Salmac Plains the bodies of 720
werefound by the Russians when
they reocupied the town which had
been held by the Turks. A general
massacre of the ten to fifteen thous-
and Christians remaining in the
Urumiah district is feared
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
SEARS-R0EBUCK
PAYS DIVIDENDS

New York, April IA common
stock dividend of SO per cent. on the
recently increased capitalization OF
sso.ooo.ooo was paid BY the Sears
Roebuck Company today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
WAR ON ALCOHOL IN ENGLAND
TAKES PRECEDENCE over ALL
OTHER MATTERS: GERMANS SINK
FRENCH SHIP IN ENG. CHANNEL
FRED ZERBST BECONES
WARDEN OF PENITEN-
TIARY AT ATLANTA
(Rv Aaaociated Preasl
(Rv Associa

Atlanta, Ca, April Fired T..
Zerbst, formerly deputy warden Of
the federal penitentiary at Leaven-
worth. Kansas, today succeeded Will
liam H. Meyer, as warden Of the Fed
eral penitentiary at Atlanta.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
C. & O. CANAL OPENS.

Cumberland, Md. April THE
boating season on the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal opened today. APP
proximately so boats will be operst-
ed on the canal this season.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
TWO HUNDRED RELIGIONS
IN THIS TOWN

Kingston, N. c., April To-day
inaugurates religious month in this
town. There will be at least two
hundred services by various sects
during the three weeks meetings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
Original Dedication Plans

Following a stirring address by
william Jennings Bryan in the Billy
Sunday tabernacle, Philadelphia,
last week $4,000 men pledged them
selves to total abstinence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
Hostilities Between Russians
and Turks Resumed
NV Aaaociated A preaa
(By Associat.

Tabs, Persia, April 1-Hostilities
between Russian-Turkish forces in
Persia has been resumed. The Turks
are said to have lost $4,000 killed,
wounded and prisoners as we'll as
many guns in the battle at Atkutur
on March 25.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01

According to the United States
Naval Observatory at Washington,
the ofacial arrival Of spring took
place at 1881 .. N. Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-01
DRINKS SCARCE IN MONTANA

Helena, Mont, April 1.-The new
law requiring all saloons to close at
midnight and remain closed until s
a. M, went into effect today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-14
LIBERTY BELL TO
CROSS COUNTRY
GREAT PROBATION is TAKEN
THAT ITS CRACK SHALL
NOT EXTEND.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May IL
The Liberty Bell was given into the
custody Of five metal experts today,
who will prepare it for the trip to
the Panama-Pacific exposition with
the same care and skill that a great
specialist would provide for distin.
guished patient, about to take long
and tedious journey.
The final plans for the patriotic pill
grimage of the sacred relic, which
was madlbe possible through the eff
forts of VIM. Randolph Hearst, will
be completed in another twenty-four
hours. The names of the Joint com.
mittee from the common and select
councils, who will accompany the bell
were announced today. The commit
tee will meet tomorrow and appoint
a subcommittee which will decide
the question of route.
Mayor Blankenburg will be mem
Der of the official party and will have
a special car placed at his disposal
1t is contemplated also that a formal
invitation will be extended to the pro
posed patriotic committee Of thirteen
which will represent the original col
onies.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-14
THE PRIMARY LAW.

To redeem the pledge Of the demo
cratic party to the people the legis-
1ature should pass a general manda-
tory primary law. This law should
be drafted and passed without refer
ence to the effect that it will have
upon the fortunes OF any individual.
The. democratic party is greater than
any one Of its members, the interests
Of all the people Of the state are as
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-14

The Giles County Record says that
Walter Cain once said that any office
which Reau Folk was capable of fill
ing should be abolished. Wrong:
Cain made this statement about Gen,
Harvey H. Hannah.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-14

DR. UNI m err
samples from one
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manufacturers Of
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this country. This
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a splendid assert
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fir ON T h e Sc
dresses made Of
good quality of
lingerie cloth in
neat, cool and
stylish, stripes,
checks, dots, etc.
Just the thing for
street wear, ten
mis- and all out
door S u m m er
wear.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
THREE AT HARVARD
PICKED BY W CAMP
Virginia and Georgetown Men
Mentioned Among Best
Football S.ars in Land.

In Walter Camps All-American foot
ball eleven. TO be published in Golfers
OF December IS three Harvard mon are
hOnored-MRhan. Gilman, and King
while two Cornell men found a place in
the charmed circle-Barrett AMI Shell
ton.
Two Western players were recognized
IN Baston, OF Minnesota, at one end
and Macomber. OF Illinois. at one half
back.
Shelton. Cornell, is at end; Peck, OF
Pitt. at center; Spears, Dartmouth, and
sohlachter. OF Syracuse. are the guards
On the second eleven are Higgins. OF
FFenn state. and Heron, et Pitt. ends;
nama. tackles: Hogg. Princeton. and
Black Yale. guards: Cool, Cornell, cen
Yer; watson, HarYaTd quarter. and
Point, and Tallman. Rutgers. in the
Heyman. w: ana j.. and squler. MI
nois. are ends on the second eleven
Weyand. Army: guards. Dadmnn Har.
yard. and Taylor. Auburn, with Nc
Evan. Army. center. Russell Chicago
u given the quarterback position. with
Bergman, Penn State. In the backfield
Among the players receiving mention
from Camp as likely substitutes for his
. string team. aside from those named on
the two minor selections. are:
Ends-Soucy. Harte. Harvard: Lam
berton. Princeton: Chamberlain, Ne
braska: Church. Yale; LaPlante. will
Jams. Zimmerman. Washington State:
Cohen, Vanderbilt: Sentor, Georgia
Tech; Quist. Wisconsin: Stavrum. Min
, nesota.
Tackles-HallIgan. Nebraska: Parson.
Harvard: Sheldon. Yale: Houser. Mime.
sofa; Beckett. Oregon; Kellison. w.
Va; Layther. Oregon Aggies: Shull
Chicago: Berry. Texas: Randolph
Northwestern: Boughton. Ohio; jamie.
son. Cornell.
Guards-Dunnigan. Minnesota: Cole.
| man. Virginia.: Stewart Illinois: Dob
bin. Sewanee: Belcher. Purdue.
CenteT-Wallace. Harvard; Walton
Illinois: Tandy. North Carolina; White
Yale.
Quarter-CIark. Illinois: Click. Prince.
ton; Durham. Washington State: Whit
taker. Long. Minnesota: Gil. Lehigh.
Observation-Disclosures. Michigan: Shi
yerick. Cornell: GUERNSEY, Yale: Gilroy
| Georgetown: Scoville. Yale: Deprato
Michigan Angles: Bierman. Tufts: COT.
fall. Notre Dame; Driscoll. North.
western
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Trades Will Feature
Meeting in Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-Trades involving
welI-known ball players and possible
disposition OF the problem of the Cleve-
land club will be features of the Ameri-
can Leagues annual meeting here next
Wednesday. it is predicted. The pro-
gram for the meeting contains nothing
but routine business. according to a
league official but the trader suggested
and settlement OF Charles Somers' af-
fairs so far as they affect the Cleve-
land team and the league generally re-
main to offer interest.
Rivals for the services of Frank
Baker, now under contract to the Phila-
delphiR club. will furnish the main ex-
element in the trading Tine. President
ComislIey is openly after Baker, the New
York Americans. 1t is said, still hope to
get him, and reports today from st.
Louis indicate the Browns will be
among the bidders.
President johnson was quoted today
as saying the league would not in any
way interfere with the disposal OF
Baker. The organization will leave the
matter to Connie Mack of the Athletics.
and to Baker himself.
Election Of vice president to sue
coed Mr.. Somers Is on tho program
There Is not much sentiment in favor
of a change in the opening or closing
dates of the season. according to a
statement made at President Johnsons
office.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Georgia and Georgia Tech
Will Enter S. |. A. A. Lists

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. 1.-THE
abolition of the one-year rule and the
modification Of the summer baseball
rule were the two big issues before the
annual convention OF Southern inter-
COLLEGIATE athletic association delegates
here Friday and Saturday
AS amended the summer BASEBALL rule
allows student to play anywhere for
his expenses. whereas before he was
restricted to some nine I'm his home
county. The Southern conference, an
organization composed OF seven S. ]. A.
4. COLLEGES. will not conflict with the
parent organization, but its members
will be free to adopt the one-year
rule.
A surprise was the. coming back into
the association OF Georgia, Georgia
Tech. and Auburn, whose action in re-
turning greatly strengthens the S. l..
A. A. The next place of meeting will
be Charleston. s. c.
DR.. B. NJ. Walker. of Mississippi A.
and M. was elected president of the
body. after President Riggs. OF Clemson,
had declined reelection. The visiting
delegates were entertained at a lunch
con by Tulane University Saturday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Noel House League Will
Have Opening Tomorrow

The Noel House Basketball League
will get started tomorrow night. and
the schedule calls for two games to be
played. The PLAYERS in the league are
members OF the different clubs con-
nected with the house.
While there Is no average weight to
be considered for the players, their
ability and knowledge of the game Is
aboIt equal. or course. there are a
few very good players. but they do not
all belong to the same team.
The league viii be composed of six
clubs, and they have all been practicinS
very hard for the past month preparing
for The opening games. Sixty games are
10 be played. each team, playing the
The schedule for December IS pub
lished at this tine as follows: Deem;
Der 13, Royals vs.. Americans, Federal
II Vs. Eagles: II. CHrlyles VS.. Royals.
Rosedale VS. Esg!es. AMERICANS Us. Fed a.
ROYALS VS.. Eagles: p. Carlyles W.. Fed
eral IL. Americans VS.. Eagles, Rosedale
VS.. Carlyles. The home team is named
first
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Baseball Politics in
Vogue During Next Week

NEW YORK. n. Y. Dec. 12.-This will
be big week in baseball politics. The
International League will convene at
the McAlpin Hotel tomorrow, while the
National League will get together at
the Waldorf astoria Tuesday. Wednes-
day the American League will hold its
annual meeting in Chicago.
Numerous matters of minor import
ance will come up for consideration, and
many knotty questions not predicted
will be discussed
The Federal League Is sure to receive
much attention behind closed doors.
Numerous trsdes will be made between
the clubs, an II may be that the Ma
tional League will reduce the player
limit of twenty-one players.
The international League has several
problems of its own to discuss as
Richmond and Harrisburg, two new.
cities of the circuit last season, did not
come up to expectations. These fran
chises may be removed to other cities at
the meeting tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12

%. A. was represented in the Wash
ington meeting last night by Herbert
c. Fehr, who gave assurance that the
Quaker City rollers would come here
strong, particularly in tenpins. Mr..
Fehr reviewed the bowling situation in
Philadelphia and remarked that the or
ganization of the A. c. b. A. had
stimulated interest in a game there that
was barely in a state of redundancy
president Strauss, of the Baltimore
chapter, was unable to come to Wash
ington last night, but addressed an en-
couragtng communication to the local
committee. Baltimore is rapidly falling
in line with the sentiments of the A. 4.
Is. A. and the purposes which II wishes
Mr.. Strauss.
As the Washington tournament an
pears TO be more and more of decided
success, the Baltimoreans appear To
pull themselves together and the indi-
cations now point to a goodly represen-
April.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Grenda and Hill Break
Record in Cycle Race

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Breaking all
records for the event. Grenda and Hill
won the annual six-day bicycle race at
Madison Square Garden, with a mark of
2,nS miles eight laps. last night.
A tremendous crowd that paclred
the Garden booed and Missed the win
ming team as the riders took their re-
lays in the final hour OF sprinting, the
Berlin finlsh." seeming reluctant to
have the team take first money.
SpeaT and Mcnamara were second.
and MaRin and Lawrence were tied
with Thomas and RYAN for third place.
Grenda and Hill bettered the best pre
vious distance for six days OF continu-
Gus riding by eleven miles six laps.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
.GRIFF'S MIND Open
FOR ANY GOOD DEAL
Will Swap Players II He Can
Better the Nationals in Any
Way on Visit.

Manager Clark Griffith OF the Ma
tionRls. will meet the advance guard Of
baseball managers and magnates at the
Auditorium Annex. in Chicago. tomor-
row. to look over the ground. Grin left
on the o'clock train today for Chicago.
He was alone. and said he would spend
several days talking things over with
anyone who had anything good to OFFER.
President Minor was not expected to
take the trip. according to Griff.
Il have nothing specific or definite in
the way Of any trade of players" said
Griffith. III any offers are made that
look good to me 1 will not hesitate to
swap players. l have always had the
same mind in STRENGTHENING the team,
ana II anybody makes a Droposition
that will benefit my club I'll take II.
There have been several rumors of a
trade or my players which have not
come from me-" continued Grin. II
have not mentioned the name of a sin
gle player for a possible trade. II any
other managers want any OF nv men
and will come across with a fair propo-
sition l will not lose any time in
Strengthening the team"
Grin says Mike Martin will be with
him next year, So far as he knows.
envy to talk over the. proposition OF
taking Up Trainer McMasteTs work at
I, the instance Of the Academy authori-
ties, II Is understood.
II Martin decides to make an arrange
ment with the Naval Academy. G~iff
will not stand in his light. The capable
trainer has been with Griff for twelve
years. and there II little prospect of
Martins being lost to tho Nationals.
II Is not unlikely that some arrange
ment VIII be made whereby Martin will
go to the Academy, reporting early in
the fal: and staying through the win
Manager Griffith expects to stay in
CHICAGO for several DAYS in order to
talk with several other league man
ayers. IL II Understood that tho st.
Louis club officials are on the lookout
for Grin and have one or two PROPOSE
lions to submit.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Think Five Ball Teams
Too Many for New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 12-New York's a
fairly big city, but Father Knicker-
booker doesn't care enough about TIE
game to support Ave big league base
ball clubs I'm the opinion of local err
thusiasts, who are anxiously awaiting
magnates. The club owners, according
TO stove League" reports, will con-
cider the hVe-clUb phase in view of the
threatened invasion of the Federal
League. Important DEVELOPMENTS are
expected however.
Rumors that Barney Dreyfuss, of tho
Pirates, would name a successor to
Fred Clarke. gave the coming meeting
another element of interest. Several
dig leagOers and aliens already have
been mentioned as the possible choice
OF the Pirates owners, but Dame Rumor
tonight had not singled out any one
man.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Tournament Company
Ready for Formation
Actual Organization of Body to Conduct Competition
Will Be Accomplished This Week and All OBJ
staces Removed From Progress of
Committees.

Within the week the actual organization of the Atlantic
Bowling Association Tournament Company which
tournament in the Emery building April will
hands the behind the Washington
the greatest classic that
uneashed.
Many plans ready be the
articles Of incorporation
granted before authoritative
entire efforts of the interested bOwlers being
the membership and when
desired height the other work will be made
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
May Be Grid Conflict
On Big Games Next Year

II the Army and Navy live up to the
letter of the agreement they made q
year ago for the playing of their annu-
al football battle, next fall VIII see
conflict between the Army-Navy and
Yale-Harvard games. 1t was announced
on Friday that the Yale-Haryard game
would be played in the Yale Bowl next
fall on November 20.
nv the Army-Navy agreement their
annual tussle is to DO played on that
Saturday in November nearest NOvem-
Der rs. Incidentally the games in even
numbered years will be played on
Tranklin F1efd. Philadelphia, and in odd
numbered years at the Solo Grounds.
New York. Hence the service. garle
next fall will come on November 3
the day OF the Yale-Harvard battle,
the one being glss,yedS a, i2 ne" haven ana
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
J. PHILIP HERMANN ELECTED.

One of the most impressive announcer
ments made by Chairman HALEY OF the
nominating committee was to the ef-
feet that every officer selected for
nomination and later elected had ac-
cepted with the exception of Edward
Droop. The latter addressed the COM
mittee in a very complimentary letter
and emphasized his regret at being
unable to serve at this busy time. ].
Philip Hermann was named in Mr..
Droop's stead and the roster Of officers
Is now complete.
PhilAdelphia's chapter Of the A. c.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Raymond Miller Elected
Captain at Tome Schoo!

PORT DEPOSIT, Nd, Dec. Fray.
mond T. Miller. OF wiIliamsport, Pa,
brother of Allie c. Miller. football
coach at Tome, was elected captain OF
next years team at the banquet given
night.
Coach Miller, of Philadelphia. was on,
of the guests. and was presented a GOLD
pocketknife by the team. The other
guests included: DR.. Thomas s. Baker
head master of the school; Mr.. JOSEPH
NJ. Arthur, AFR. Robert c. Bates, Mr.
Arthur J. Ford, and the first and sec.
ond teams of the school.
Carl II. Smith, director OF athleticl
at Tome, was POSTMASTER.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Sunday Sport Card Is
Offered for Many Fans
Independent Football Title Game Vies With Exhibit
tons of Soccer and Hurl ing for Afternoons Favor
on Various Fields-En gineers and Vigilants
Hooked Up in Final Battle.

Football and hurting offered today
outdoor sport and indications point
expected to be the last fresh
most certain that the doubeheader game
Washington followers Soccer and hurting played pretty
all winter if the footing is good me
revival Of the historic Vgants- staged
today at Vgiants Park for either will
be called the independent champion Vgants
had successful The Engineers camp
of the fall but Story ready
to battle all the through.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Strobino Wins.

NEW YORK. Dec. l2.-Gaston stro-
bino, sf the New York A. c., covered
the slX-T1ile cTosS-cCuntTy course n.
NancoTtlRnd Park In 81 minutes 81 see.
unds In yesterdays national Junior
cross-cOuntry championships race and
won by nifty yards over james Henin-
san. Of the Dorchester club.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12

Last year the Vigilants lost by a sin
gle touchdown. The game was played
in a sea OF mud. and both teams were
greatly handicapped. Today, with
weather conditions well-nigh perfect. a
fast game IL assured. Jim Clanan. of
Georgetown: TUG" Fury. a halfback
of year ago at the Hilltop. and Will
lam Morris. coach of tho Tech team
will act as officials.
In addition to the Vigllants- Engineers
championship contest. the Mohawks
and Nationals will be brought, together
These elevens have furnished Vthe indie
pendent teams with hard games
throughout the season and are being
pitted together In the nature of a title
contest.
The lne-ups for the games follow:
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Props Pick TYNE.

Tom Tyne. center on the Georgetown
Junior Props. was last night elected
captain at a, banquet given in honor Of
the team. Letters were awarded sew
eral days ago. Buck" Weaver. the
only other player in line for the 9ead-
eTShip. withdrew and made the vote for
his teammAte unanimous
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Virginia to Start.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Dec r.
Virginia's first basketball game Of the
year. and the only one before the
Christmas holidays, will be staged Sat
urday. when Jefferson School will be
played.
Practice will be resumed shortly
after Christmas and the team given
hnishing touches for its hard schedule,
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Mike Murphy's Boy
Headed for Yale Univ

c. Thorne Murphy. son of the late
Mike Murphy, the famous trainer hat
decided to enter Yale next autumn.
Young Murphy. who was named after
the great Yale halfback, Brink Thorne
of the early COS. is said TO be one oil
the best school athletes in the East. II,
plays baseball, football and basketball
and sprints the shorter distances in .
manner that makes him look like .
probable varsity star.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Wants Games.

The Garfield 4. c. wants basketball
games with any tearns In TIE District or
vicinity. The GaTfelds would like 10
play With the Roland Athletic Club. Em-
pire Athlete Club. or any other strong
teams. TIE Garhelds would like 10 ar
day, December II and IS All teams
wishing games address A. q. Chroniger.
80 Louisiana avenue, or phone Main
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Mrs. BundY Is Winner
: From National Champion

LONG BEACH, Cal, Dec. 12.-Mrs.
Thomas Buudv. who as Miss Nav SUIT
ton was undIsputed woman's tennis
champion Of the United States. this af-
ternoon defeated Miss Molla Bjurstedt
In the deciding match for the worlds
'nls. The score was 6-3: 10: ga
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Lehigh Plays Here.

Lehigh University baseball players
have two dates herS ~-~st spring. They
will meet c. L. April 10, and the
Maryland Angles April "a. A game with
the Navy will be played April %,
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
SECOND GAME.

I Soccer is proving more than popular
these DAYS.
The Washington Soccer Club will
meet its old rivals, the Baltimore Sohs
Of st. George eleven, on the new local
soccer grounds, at Seventeenth and
streets northwest. at o'clock in q game