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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
SPOOKS AND MERE BOYS
WILL HAVE AN INNING
Double Barreled Celebration Of Hal
loween Is Expected Through
out Capital.

l. With Halloween falling this year on
Sunday. the police department Of the
District is facing a problem which In
wolves extra watchfulness on the date
set aside in the calendar as the special
festival of spooks, COLLINS, ghosts. imps
and mischievous small boys. No celebra-
ton of the occasion being possible on
Sunday night, 1t is anticipated that the
powers of darkness. aided and abetted
by juvenile. Washington. will make a
double barreled holiday-or holinight-
and observe Saturday and Monday nights.
The police department has not had this
problem to contend with for many years.
and officials don't know just how to go
about it. But already plans are being
made to curb the enthusiasm Of jewellers.
young and old. The fact that few gates
remain in Washington. and that most
of the doorsteps are made Of stone or
concrete. helps to make the work OF the
police a tri1e easier; while the substitu-
ton of solid concrete culverts or no
culverts at all over the cutters has for
a number of years kept Halloween
GHOSTS" from removing these aids TO
pedestrians Remember the old-fash-
made of planking? And remember now
thew used to vanish mysteriously on the
night of October 81, to turn up just as
mysteriously in the vestibule OF the
church or on old Smiths front porch!
h, Them was the happy days!
Expect Lots of Exercise.
The police have a bunch that they are
going to get a lot of exercise the
nights of Saturday. October 80. and
Monday, November l. They just feel
that the small boys of Washington. and
their older brothers and sisters. are
not going to overlook such chance
for a two-day celebration. and the fact
that some of the clubs and lodges OF
Washington will give their Halloween
dances Saturday night, while others
are to defer the festivities until Mon
day. simply strengthens the bunch. The
Elks are to observe Halloween at their
clubhouse, on H street, Monday even
ing. November /, and the Monticello
Social Club has made similar plans.
The Home Club of the Interior De-
nartment is to hold it's masquerade
Saturday night, while the Coiumpia
Country Club is planning to eprats
the spooks' holiday both Saturday ano
Monday evenings. other organizations
are about equally divided. some plan
ming special festivities for the even
ing before the actual date Of Hal
Ioween, while others are going to cut
nm on the evening following that date
MANY clubs are planning straw rldes
for Saturday night or Monday night
though it is expected the most OF THESE
will be held the night before Hal.
loWeen. when the usual Saturday nlgn'
street crowds will be largely augment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Eleanor Russell, cord wood
from a Maryland point. at 18th street
wharf for J. Maury Dove: schooner
May Anna Beswick. oyster shells
from lower Potomac point. at Alex
andria for crushing plant: schooners
May. Winnie Windsor. Centurian.
Frenchy, Edith Marcy and Thomas w.
Kirby. sloop Volunteer and power
boats Virginia and Ada Ballenger, oys-
tiers from the Potomac. at 18th street
wharf for the market: schooner Idelia
A. Moore. cord wood from q Maryland
point. at 10th street wharf for L. A.
Pearl. potatoes from the eastern shore
OF Chesapeake bay. at 18th street
wharf for the market: steamer Fred
erick de Barry from Mattox creek.
Colonial Beach and river points. to the
Company; steamer Northland, to the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, from Norfolk and Old
Point.
Departures.
Schooner S. T. White, light. for q
Maryland point to load cord wood
back to this city: schooners J. R. Dixon
and Halle K, light. for tho lower
here: schooner Kathleen. light, for CO.
lonial Beach. after lumber or cord
wood for local dealers: schooner Orbit.
light, for Nanjemoy creek to load wood !;
steamer Southland for Old Point and
Norfolk; steamer Northumberland for
river landings and Baltimore; steamer
Wakefield for Nomini and Lower Mach
odoc creeks; steamer de Barry. for land
ings as far as Colonial Beach and
Wirts wharf: schooner Lanclott. light.
for Maryland point after cord wood !;
schooner D. P. Milford. light. for the
Potomac oyster beds. via Alexandria.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug John Miller arrived in the East
ern branch with lighter from Swan
creek; tug James o. Carter arrived
with oyster boats: tug JEFF arrived in
the Eastern branch with lighters from
Broad creek: tug Capt. Toby arrived
after docking light barge at Coal land
ing. Va, to load; tug Louise arrived
with brick-laden lighters for the Dis
trict: tug Meade arrived at George
town with lighters laden with sand and
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INNOVATION IN wARsH1P.
Keel Laid of the Electrically Driven
California.

NEW YORK, October 14.-An fnnova-
ton in naval construction was inauguz
rated at the New York navy yard to-
day with the laying of. the keel Of the
superdreadnaught California, the first
battleship in the world to be equipped
with electric machinery for her own
propulsion. High officials Of the Navy
Department came here to attend the
ceremonies and luncheon given by
Rear Admiral Usher, commandant OF
the yard. 1t will cost about $15.000,0OO.
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Reports on improvements


Communications from the Commits
sioners indicated that the request for
a system of street lighting on Good
Hope road similar to that being in
stalled on Nichols avenue could not be
granted at this time, because of the
absence of funds; that a granolithic
sidewalk would be placed on the north
side of Good Hops road from Nichols
avenue to Minnesota avenue: that no
sewer could be laid on U street be-
tween Nichols avenue and Shannon
place. as plans were now being con-
sidered for changing the grade of this
street, which would defer making any
plans for a sewer until a permanent
grade was established
A letter was read which stated that
the decision had been reached by the
authorities to continue the dumping
grounds near the approach to the
bridge. 1t Is planned to make a grade
from the railroad track to the sea wall.
so that proper drainage would be at
forded. and this would require addi-
tional filing. It was said, however.
that during the winter months the
majority of the material deposited
there would be ashes. thereby eliminat-
ing much of the complained of condi-
lions.
President Otterback, as chairman Of
the flower beds committee, reported
that the beds had been complete
success this year and had called forth
admiration from every one.
The association. as a body. decided to
take no part in the band testimonial
to be given in the near future, because
Of the fact that the association had al
ready showed its appreciation of the
music by entertaining the members of
the band upon the occas sion of their
last concert in Logan Park. This prac-
tice has been followed for several
years.
Individual efforts will be made to pre-
vent a license being granted for the
conducting of another park for col
ored persons in Hillsda1e. 1t was re-
ported that a syndicate had purchased
large tract of land adjoining the
Government Hospital grounds for this
purpose.
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SITE FOR HIGH SCHOOL !.
AGAIN IS MADE ISSUE
Anacostia Citizens Association
Stands by Original Choice
of Location.
Movement Started for Elimination
Of Dangers on the
T. B. Road.

The Anacostia Citizens Association,
at its October meeting last night at its
rooms on Nichols avenue, went on rec
ord as approving again the site\for the
new Eastern High School which it
recommended last year, and the secre-
tary was directed to inform the Com
missioners to this effect and urge that
1t be given favorable consideration.
Charles r. Burr presented the resolu-
ton, and stated that the site desired
was bounded by Massachusetts avenue,
18th and 18th streets. and reservation
II. He said that the tract was at an
approved grade, could be purchased
for much less than that quoted for the
site recommended by the board of edu-
cation. and would be more easily &C
cessible from all parts of the south
east
DIR. Thomas D. Mudd, DR.. R. A. Pyles,
William Mushake, Robert Thompson
and President Maurice Otterback Of
fered much criticism of the condition of
Good Hope to the Maryland line. 1t
was said that this stretch of roadway
was the worst in the District and a
disgrace to the community.
Dangers at Walker Hill.
Attention was particularly calleQ 10
the dangers at Walker hill on this road,
where the road turns almost at right
angles, and is very narrow. The mat
ter will be referred to the authorities
with an urgent request that improve
ment be made at once, and also that
lights be placed along the road SO that
dangers would be lessened at night.
This road is used extensively by auto
mobilists going into Maryland. The
Automobile Association of America will
also be asked to assist in having an
Improvement made to the road.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
be asked to increase its service to Ana
costa by placing into operation daily
car from Baltimore. 1t was stated by
several business men that during the
summer months, when the hauling was
light, a car each day was operated
from Baltimore, but since the busy sea-
son has opened the cars operate at
infreuuent intervals. 1t also Is said
that because of the few cars the
freight Is overloaded in the cars. and
when a car does arrive 1t requires a
longer time to obtain goods because of
the congested conditions.
Charles r. Burr. chairman of the
school committee, reported that the
work on the new assembly hall at the
Ketcham School would be completed
within a month. The work will cost
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Aahsl d Ruth has sailed from Bald
more en-. route b Newborn. n. G.. ~
load lumber for Warrington deaiers5
schooner Jsnnis D. Bell left Beaufort
N. c. Tuesday for this city with lurn-
Der: schooner Maine Of this city has ar
rived II Nov London, Cum, en- route
schooner Oscar u n . lower Potomac
port too load lumber or cord wood for
dealers here.
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Player-Pianos

Many of these Player Pianos are
Observation-Disclosures slightly used. Some
are traded-in instruments
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gravel: tug winship arrived It George
town with boats from Indian Had
powder plant On route to Cumberland.
Memoranda.
Schooner Elisabeth Carter has sailed
from Nomini creek for this city with
cord wood: schooner Ruth Decker 10
reported At North Carolina point to
load lumber for this city: schooner
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ed by the presence of masked jewellers.
All In all, the men who guard the
peace and dignity Of the District of
Columbia expect to have a busy couple
Of nights the end of this month and
the beginning Of next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

about $4,000. and will place in this
building a hall suitable for all public
gatherings Of the school. He stated
that as soon as this work was COM
a similar assembly hall placed at the
Van Buren, School, which could easily
be done by converting two of the
rooms in the annex into one.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08

points. while Henriksen. has a very slight margin in felding. The former has figured in almost twice as many games this season as the Red Sox extra fielder and. next ot Cravath. holds the Phillies' record as a home run hitter. In lengthy drives and speed on the base paths. Becker is superior to Henriksen, but the latter Is surer in the handling of fly balls and throws more accurately to the infield.
 Due allowance must be made. how ever. for the fact that thee outfields have played their home games In parks of widely different dimensions. Many of the extra base hits. especially some of the home runs of Cravath. would have been likely outs if made on a field of the size of the Boston Braves park. where portion of the coming worlds series Is to be played. With a trio of the ability of Hooper. Speaker and Lewis on guard. this is a factor that must not be overlooked. Con- versely. some of the two and three base drives of these same players might have gone for home runs had they been made on a short field such as the Phillies have played their home
 games on this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08

Deeply entrenched in the bomb proof pits of the Philadelphia National league park, the PhilIies will today endeavor to check the initial drive of the Red Sox in the opening clash be- tween the Philadelphia Nationals and the Boston Americans for the worlds baseball championship. Fully recov- cred from the strain of the strenuous campaign which won them first line places in their respective leagues, the players of both teams are on edge awaiting the order to charge in the twenty fourth battle for the premier honors of the diamond
 Unless the weatherman calls halt in the hostilities, the first gun will boom out this afternoon. when Grover Cleveland Alexander, the heaviest cal ibred howftzer of General Pat Moran s pitching ordnance, hurls tho ball at the lead-off batter in the Red Sox charge While the rival generals and censors will give no inklfng as to the battle plans there is no question that both the Phillies and Red Sox will fight desperately for the advantage of initial victory in the series and for that reason the fans of baseball in general and the adherents of the con een0fng clubs in particular, are keyed to a pitch of enthusiasm not witnessed in this city in many years.
 Royal Rooters Will Be There. Each diamond army has a host of supporters and while the Red Sox will be at a disadvantage in this respect, since they are forced to open the cam patgn away from their home base, the American league standard bearers will not be without their adherents. Close to five hundred fans, members of the famous Boston order of Royal Hooters, will be on hand to encourage their team with the battle song Tessie and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08
rNTER-cL MEET AT
 kILLINeLY HIGH SCHOOL
Annual Athletics Games . Fine Sue
 eess-Larse. Attendance.
fsneaiaI to The RnIlefin. !

(Speeial to The Bullettn-)
 Danielson, Oct 7-The annual fall school took place Thursday. Oct q at the Riding park. Close and ex- citing finishes marked all of the con- tests with a large number of parti- cipants in every event Several new records were set up by winners. The juniors second with l1. freshmen 29 and sophomores 13.
 Miss Dorothy Burton, highest point winner among the girls. received c handsome gold locket. presented by Beauregard. the jeweler. Kenneth Buf- fington was the highest point winner among the boys. receiving a handsome prie presented by Principal D. R. War ren and Coach P. \. Swaffield. Val uable prizes were presented for the events by various merchants in town including the ladies of the high school i dan Sporting Goods. Keystone store Church the clothier, Sidney Marland Woodward's drug store. Williams drue store and several others
 The meet was tr5rout for the tracl men who will make the trip to Web ster next Tuesday for the interscho- lastic meet
 The summary of events follows:
 100 yard dash (boys)-First Buf. fngton. second Conklin. third Wells
 Hugh jump (boys)-Ffrst Gallup second Aylsworth.
 Mile run (boys)-First Burlington second Conklin. third Gagnon- 100 yard dash (giris)-F1rst Bur. ton. second Davis. third Eastment
 Running broad jump (boys)lF1rs Burlington, second conglin, third Gal. lup.
 Mile bicycle race-First Burgess second Boys. third Reeves Baseball throw (girls)-First Buff hngton. second Carroll. third Marlow. | 40 yard dash (boysl-First Buff hngton. second Wells, third Aylsworth
 Broad jump (giris)-Ffrst Buffing ton. second Eastment. third Havens
 Standing broad jump Cboys)-Firs R. Smith. second Gallup.
 220 yard dash (boys)-First Buffing ton. second Conklin. third Gallup.
 50 yard dash (girls)-First Burton
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08
YALE's POOR GAME
 AGAINST VIRGINIA
Exserable Handling of Ball and Poor
 oeneraIship Counted.
CBx Fair PlaYl

(By Fair Play.)
 ale'Rsurprising defeat by the Uni- versity of Virginia eleven was anoth- CT instance of the fact that when team Is inferior in the kicking game she labors under an enormous handi- cap The Els were outpointSd Sat urday, and. as the fleet Virgfnians covered their kicks beautifully. the Fasteners had to accept their loss in almost every case. It was a Ques- ton as steady loss of ground. the Yale kicking weakness being no less strongly marked Saturday than a the actual process of retreating. there is psychological effect that works untold harm virginia's one sustain ed flash of attack found the Eli de- fence a erumbling and disordered could come lies the one nigh light in a monochrome of Yale gloom. There after Virginia's chance 10 score lay in taking advantage of some Yale eTIors and as these errors. especially iu handling the ball. were numerous. the Southerners had little to- do but to walt watchfully. When the Yale quar- terback committed the error of calling l for a lateral passing play with his team backed up on the fifteen yard line. Virginia's opportunity came. The shifting of the ball from hand to hand was bungied. and a man from Dixie seized 1t. rolling over the goal for a | touchdown When you combine er- TOTS in headwork with manual errors. disaster bulks heavily upon your shoulders yirginia's other score, 2 long drop kick for field goal. might | have been made by any team, and re- fleets upon Yale only in as much as her forwards failed to get through and hurry the kick, which reports oi the game state they did nSt do. Last year when Virginia played at New Haven a Southern coach. speaking oi the lateal plays. said that the team | would come here next year prepared to break them up. Tt is easy if vol know how" he said. Apparently ths lNtrginians had learned now, althoucf Yale's wretched handling of the bal and the condition of the turf al worked to the disadvantage of she de fence. Yaie's attack at all times wal pretty well throttled. The backs Sat. urday were slow. heavy and strong but slow. Yale used to like q derNlsi back sandwiched between a couple o line crackers. but, in the two game: thus far played the regular haclzfield has been a powerful, but rather heavy footed trio. In games against stnaI- CT college teams a dashinc hack oi the Le Gore type is always the man who confounds the opposition. The tacklers on the minor eleven cannot adjust themselves to the elusive spec of a star open-held runner. Le Gors did not play Saturday, Hinkey per. haps believing that it is better for his eleven to develop without dependence | upon star. The team may not dC so well in the early season games but will later develop in such a man. ner that the star may be installed without the fear that his mates vii expect too much of him
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08
BIG DEMONSTRATION FOR
 TEDDY cAssENT's EFFORTS.
Putnam Will Close the Greatest ease- ball Season in History-5is Lsasuers in Lineup.

Putnam. Oct 7.-There is a move ment on among the fans of the city for a big turnout Saturday at the final game of the season here. There is to be a parade. headed by a band, which will also play at sthe game, and other features to mark the end of a baseball season that in many ways has been the most notable of any in the history of the city.
 Saturdays demonstration will be in the way of recognition of what Mana ger Teddy Cassent has done to boom baseball in this town He gave tho city a fast team and from time tc time during the season has brought here to play with the locals some oi the most famous of the country's dia- mond stars. Such names as Tesreau Donlin, Mclean. Lewis and others, in- cluding the great colored twirler Red ding. appear in the box scores of the l Putnam team for the past few weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-08


 this importance. teams as a whole and players as individuals. deviate sharply from their seasons averages. Some Drove splendid money players" while others slump badly under the strain
 Two Leaders of Ability.
 Tn the stress of such a short ard important series the ability of the managers to control and encourage their players is frequently a deciding factor. For this role no better lead- CTS could be chosen than Pat Moran, of the Phillies, and Bill Carrigan, of the Red Sox. Each possesses the pow CT to weld together different types of players Into strong and harmonious teams as has been proven by their success in the pennant races of 1915. Added to this both Carrigan and Moran are baseball strategists of high order. familiar with all the angles of the diamond game and the battles of erals. while not seen by the spectators, will have no small part in the ultimate outcome of the series
 Still another factor must be taken into consideration, for the umpires who have been appointed to arbitrate the contests are factors of much inn portance, clothed as they are with the authority of the national commission, the supreme court of baseball. All four are veterans of former worlds series well versed and equipped for the du- ties which will fall to their part in the contests beginning today Of the four umpires selected to pass upon the plays during tine series William Klem has had the greatest amount of ex- perience in worlds championship battles. Since 1911 he has served without intermission. while Charles Rtgler, the other National league ar bitter, offfciated in the Philadelphia Chicago series of 1910 and again ir 1912 and the following year. Franl [O'Loughlin umpired once before, dur. ing the eight game series between tn, Boston Red Sox and the New Yorl Giants in 1912 when William Evan. also served for the first time, botl representing the American league. The probable batting order for tn, l opening game today with the lat est unofficial batting and fieldinl | averages of the players, is as follows | DLsI.I-I.Ls-