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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-08
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL KINDs-BoxING

New York, so to 45, in a game of the
Interstate Three Cushion Billiard
league.
Jack Dillon slightly outfought
Porky Flynn in ten rounds at New
York. Dillon was outweighed %
pounds.
Illinois is going outside the Con-
ference for football next season and
will take on Colgate, which defeated
Yale in the season just closed. Ne
gotiations have been completed for
the battle, which will be played Oct.
IA, the second game of the state
eleYen's schedule.
Knockout Brown, lightweight, out
pointed Eddie Clifford in a ten-round
comeback at New York. Clifford was
nearly knocked out at the close of the
mill.
George Chip outfought Jeff Smith
for seven rounds at Boston, then hit
low and was disqualified for fouling.
Bryan >Downey, lightweight who
is slowly edging his way to the top,
is one lad who did not have to run
away from home to become a fighter.
He is not one of the many who,
when their parents learned they
wanted to be fighters, were given the
choice of giving up their ambition or
leaving the family fireside.
In the first place DoWney did not
actually choose fighting as his pro-
fession. 1t was sort of urged upon
him by his father. In the second
place, it was his father who taught
him to box and it was in his fathers
stable that he got his first hard
knocks.
Downey was raised in Columbus,
Ohio. His father bought boxing
gloves and provided room in the sta
BILE where the boy, several brothers
and kids from the neighborhood
could box. The elder Downey did not
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Declares New Dances Are
Aid to Unstrung Nerves

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-There are those
who have condemned the modern
dances and there are those who have
made fun Of them, still the dance con-
tinues and takes moro modern forms.
From the turkey trot and the Boston
to the hesitation. the tango and the
one-step. and now the ia tao. the last
cry from China, the new dances come
as fast as the seasons hy. leaving those
who do not approve them to wonder
where they will stop and furnishing
those who have a fancied sense Of hu-
NOR with new material for comment.
Some doctors have been among
those who have objected to the now
steps But many approve and one OF
these is DR.. A. A. Briggs. Of New York,
they are as soothing to the populace
AS rocking is to an infant" and goes
OIL 10 give specific instances OF their
! beneficial results i'll an article published
in the Medical EcVieW.' DR.. Briggs
writes:
II car mention the case Of q hypo-
chondriac.l T:ddie-aged woman who wa
massaGed for years four times We c!<ly,
with little benefit. but now dances iE-
stead as MANY times a week with i,rcat
benefit and enjoyment. ! l;now two
ti!ad and si,ut-in persons who were
completely changed BY tho new dances.
the opposite sex. and are thinking seri-
| ously % n2atrin!ony. l could mention
more cascs from my own experience
and from tho5c uf others. Moderate
dancing, old or new style, can only 60
good and should be eMcoursscd. They
ofic. good exercise and enjoyment to
thousands of people"
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
IN LOCAL FINANCIAL CIRCLES

The railways Of the Eastern district,
a number Of which will benefit from
the rate increase recently granted by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
show 4 decrease in total operating
revenues per mile Of line as compared
With October. 1918, Of 101 per cent. but
succeeded in reducing operating ex-
ctfecung the establishment Of an In
crease Of o. per cent IN net apera ating
revenue per mile.
The roads Of tho Southern district
portionately than the lines Of any other
section: Total operating revenue per
mile decreased 17.3 per cent in this
territory. while the operating expenses
were scaled down only 1917 per cent. The
result tvs, was loss a loss Of $l;s per cent in net
come fell of for the same umo 356
per cent per mile.
When Consideration is given to the
revenues Of tho Southern roads 1t will
panies have in many instances either
passed or reduced dividends. While the
operat ng income Of the roads generally
throughout the United States is $332 per
mile. that Of the Eastern roads s4E per
mile. the Southern roads have only $lss
per mile to meet the various expenses
which must be covered by this fund.
Increased taxation Is an item which
is each year becoming more serious
country. During the past year the
per cent per mile. but the Southern and
Western lines were further burdened
to the extent ;ts Of o. ~ per cent per s
on Southern roads has increased IS
per cent. while operating income has
increased only q per cent.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
MICE ALSO FOUND TO
Be PLAGUE CARRIERS
Discovery Shows Mere Extermi.
nation Of Rats Is Not
Enough for Safety.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 3.-on Sep
tember Is. 1914. two plague infected rats
were taken In snap traps at 1913 Mag
asine street. The premises situated
there. combined stable. 1unk ware
rounded BY a high brick wall -
Owing to the condition of the place
and the necessity for immed ate,
,horoush ratproofing. the premises
ing completion, Of work.
The residential portion Of the build
ing was fumigated with eighty pounds
OF sulphur and the entire premises dis
infected by spraying with a per cent
The following morning the work Of
demolition was begun with the intent
or thoroughly destroying rat harbor-
ing places from ground to roof. When
the ground floor OF the residence was
Of these twenty were plague infected.
plague may be transmitted BY the neas
from rat to man. 1t seems remarkable
et navs wSeSt ossr susn
in~ the disease. This is accounted for.
because Of the large number OF rats
that accommodated the excess flea
population from dead rodents.
Living Over volcanos.
That the infection was of recent
origin was shown by the number OF
plague infected rats still alive. 1t was
ike living over a volcano which was
on the eve OF eruption.
All evidences Of stable were re-
moved. and on the bare ground was
laid the concrete floor Of a thoroughly
rat-proof structure for the stock. From
this floor to the ceiling OF the galva-
nizcd iron feed room on the floor above
no effort was spared to make the build
ing lmpcrvious to rats seeking to gain
rnHahce by Rnawing. burrowing,
climbing. or jumping.
The stableman's residence was next
paved. and the walls filed with con-
crete to such a height that even the
father OF all rates could not have found
entrance.
In the junk house which occupied the
right wing Of the same building, thirty.
six rats were killed. Of which sixteen
were plague infected. DOGS We're an
efficient aid in killing these. When
floors were torn up. rats scattered in
oil directions.
Mice Found Infected.
The work OF rat-prooflnC continued
steadily. and the premises were fast
assuming satisfactorv appearance
when most interesting discovery in
tcrvened.
After the death Of all the rats, mice
were frequently seen and caught.
These we're being examined carefully,
and on October 16. 1914. one was found
plague infected. Tho neas which es-
capcd death with the rats were COM
pclled to seek other hosts, and they
penetrated the reccsses and crevices in
the brick walls. which. under ordinary
conditions. had been O. safe refuge for
the mice. This illustrates forciDly tho
necessity for "monse-prociirc" as we'll
as ''rat-prooting," and this means caro-
full attention 70 the most minute details
when closing and filling holes or dead
stone.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

How severely railroad revenues have
suffered during the pas. year and how
sharply expenses have been cut to meet
the curtailment Of funds, is shown in
the report just issued by the Bureau
Of Railway Economics, the compilat tions
OF which arc based on the sworn state
ments made by tho transportation COM
panies to the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The report includes railways ope-
rating 2os. .22sS miles Of line, or about 20
per cent Of the steam railway mileage
IN the United States. The operating
revenues of these companies for the
month of October amounted to $26G, ,793, =
st5, a decrease Of $2?,5U7 ,O27, when COM
pared with october. 1913. Figured on 4
per mile basis tn.s was decrease OF
$It5 or II per cent. This amount in
cluded revenues from freight and pas
scnser traffic. from carrying mali and
express, and from miscellaneous sources
connected with rail anu auxiliary ope-
ratlons
10 met this shrinkage. the railway
companies reduced operating expenses,
which includes the cost Of maintaining
track and equipment. operating trains,
securing traffic, and of administration,
by 81, ,b62,7S2. as compared with October
q year ago. This cnectcd a saving Of
sos per mile, or lis per cent.
Operating income, which Is net reve-
nue. from rail and auxiliary operations,
less uncollectible revenues and taxes.
and which is that proportion Of opo-
rating receipts which remains available
to the railways for rentals. interest on
bonds. appropriations for bettermcnts.
improvements. new construction, and
for dividends, decreased $50 per mile, or
,i.f per cent.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
GIRL Wins RESPECT
OF HOBOES ON ROAD
Treated as Queen by Tramps.
Suspected Of Being Writer,
Seeking Material.

AANTA BARBARA, Cal, Jan. D.
Tho queen of the hobocs. dressed as q
boy. is bcing sought by the officers
OF Santa Barbara, Ventura. and San
Luis counties. She is described as 4.
dainty, slender igure. with shining
under a slouch hat. Who she is is
one OF the mysteries of the hunt.
The first knowledge of her presence
among the hobo camps was taken to
Ghe occupants OF the machine had
hccn startled by coming upon her sud
denly at Rincon. She was standing
! erect In a circle of hardened va
hair. Her tough companions were
lounging about, watching the dcit
movements ct her hands. and SEEM
ingly doing homage ;,s to q queen.
Seeing herself discovered by the au-
1 tPn,obile party the girl quickly wraI -
bed ragged coat about her head.
Tho automobile dashed for Ventura
and notified the ofhccrs. \ buried
raid %as made on the camp. but the
and only the burnine fire gave owl
uence that the caE!p had been Just We
Gated.
An: Al the e. samns along an n the ventura,
sessched sseF anu Evidence was htSn foua sss
the girl had been in several OF the
camps. Migrants accosted. admitted
her presence. but claimed to know
nothing Of her.
''She just 1rifted into Camp when We
was at Fernando" said one. and Size
hung around there for i night or two,
mad showed up here two n!Ents ago.
Say, there amt no DO can say not. =
ins onery to her. though. or We'd kill
him. that We would
- Another hobo said he had heard pf
her as far away a. I'll Fasc. Il thin;
she's a Chicago, %irl cause she's al
ways talking about the big storea
there, and the streets. aud know =
some of the bulls III tell you that
what think: she's one Of them writ
ing women, trying to set something;
unusual to write about. She dom ,
:alk that way, though, cNccrt once IN
a Whila, when she seems TO bn Tor
getting. then she saws fine words.
Once she busted this or us-Do yol,
'-nen actually like this environment:
Gee. but that was scme talk for L
hobo"
But the trarups say she nac,:s her
blankets and can beg hard-out just
as good as the best OF them.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
EVANSVILLE.

y general prohibition rally will be
held next Tliday afternoon and evening
in the First Baptist Church, under the
auspices of the Maryland Anti-SalOon
League. The rally was arranged at a
conference OF the ministers and leading
Sunday school and church workers in
this vicinity. The object is to open q
campaign Tor prohibition in Prince
Georges county.
M. and Mrs. jackson H. Ralston have
lnn"e6 into their Washington home FOR
tn. balance Of the winter.
n. and Mrs. Marion Duckett, w., and
th"i.' Young son have returned 10 their
loIIc ue;r Mitchcllville, after spending
Christmas week with Mr.. Ducltett's par-
eut,. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ducllett, in
IL" dcnBbGrs.
The Rev. DIR. W. L. Skellinssr, pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church, this
rnoruiG preached his New Year sermon
on Takes Stock balance Up: Take =
Fresh start" This evening he will nave
as his subject Don't Worry; Smile :"
The basketball team OF Company y
will meet the Quint representing the
Bliss Electrical School, OF Washington
neAc Tuesday night at the Armory.
The public schools will reopen tomor-
row.
a LARGE and interested audience lis
tened last night to the readings of Miss
Jos oseDhine Hopkins at the Modern
Wuudlnen Hall, at Mullil1iu.
ly. Richard Sylvester, who has Just
leit Il Washington hospital, where he
Underwent a minor operation, Is spend
ing the holidays With his mother, Mrs.
y. ". sylvester, near WoodVillo.
Ttc liQuor lirense commissioners will
a.: nest Tuesday upon the application
q ". V. Miller FOR = l'cen,s for a ga.
locn a. SurraIsy lila
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Mayor in South Carolina
Swallows Knife Blade

ANDERSON. s. G.. Jan. H.-lIayor j.
II. Godfrey has undergone an X-ray e%-
animation, and knife blade. two inches
in length and half-inch broad. has
been found in his stomach. His physi-
clan does not anticipate any serious
consequences.
Mayer Godfrey explained that kc Used
the knife to open some oysters Christ
mas and later noticed the blade was
missing. Search failed to locate il, and
the mayor decided to have an sra.
Examination.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Monte Carlo to Have
Most Limited Season

LONDON. Jan. 3.-Because Of the wsI
Monte Carlo IL to have a limited sea-
son Tins year. Formerly it was the
custom to begin the gambling season
an November 10, and long before then
the frivolous world of sport and fashion
'ad gathered there. and by December
sGyety was at itS height. Out OF the
SD employees of the Casino nearly 81
aye now serving France with the coiors.
Tho rest have been retained in the
service of the company at temporaIi!y
Ufh1oS vales-
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
DEATHS

HDGAN-On January ]. 1915. al her resi-
dcnce, 80 G street northwest EILEEN u.
HOGAN. formerly OF Laurel. Md. .n the
seNenticth year OF her age. Rcin1ins I
the pariors OF Ilysong O. I'arnett. 1li
MaSsachusetts avenue northwest.
Funeral Monday at 10 o'clock a. M. at
Laurel, Md. High mass.
MCDONALD Sunday, January 3, 1915.
at his residence. 1871 Biltinore street, Will
LIAM y. MCDONALD.
Funeral private.
WRIGHTOn SATURDAY morning. January 2.
1915, at the Hotel Everett. Major J. MONT
GOMERY WRIGHT Marshal Of the United
States Supreme Court.
Funeral services from st. Johns Church,
Monday morning at 1880 q. m. lntermcnt
at Arlington Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
A11acostia, Hyattspille,
Rockville
ROCKVILLE.

The business depression which charac-
terlzed the year just closed apparently
had no effect on Rockville as a marry
ins mart, for the license book in the
clerks office here shows that during
the twelve months 472 licenses to wed
were Issued here. being very close to
the record of the office for q single
year.
The Rev. Samuel r. White, who has
long been known as Rockville's marry
ing parson." had the honor OF perform
inc more marriage ceremonies than any
other Rockville minister during the
year. Hc oficiated on 155 occasions,
bringing th, total number Of cerc mon. .cs
performed by him during his long career
d: a minister Of tho gospel up to about
1.90.
Among the more elaborate New Year
events in this county was a reception
given by County Commissioner George
G. Bradley and Mrs. Bradley at thei,
home near Potomac. several hundred
OF their friends from various parts OF
were made by Prof. Willis l.. Moore
J. Dawson Williams. Preston B. Ray
Judge Arthur NJ. Mace. and others A
feature of the occasion was the "chria-
tSnNlS OF 4 nanu5ONlc cut glass punch
bowl recently presented to Mr.. Bradley
by residents Of Rockville and Potomac.
A family reunion at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus ketser. at Alta Vista
was one Of tho interesting events of the
week in this county. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Cleon Keiser and
Miss Eleanor Costello, Of Washington;
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford II. Robertson and
children, Of Rockville; Mr.. and Mrs.
John =. Keiser. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
HOll:dgc. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis KciSer
of Bethesda.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Jones. Of Dick
arson, have announced that their daush-
tel. Miss Martha Marie Jones. and John
bernard Ofutt, Of Poolesville, will be
married on the afternoon Of January 8
in St. Mary's Catholic Church, at
Barnesville.
Misses ASI.es and Mamie Mat!acl;
have closed their home here for the
"inter and have taken apartments in
Washington,
Judge and Mrs. John Il. West and
their little granddaughter. Jean Ray
have returned to Rockville. after spend
iys ten days in Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Signal Corps Opened
To Aviation Experts

BY an amendment to the civil service
rules aeronautic engineers and aviation
mcchanicians and Instructors MAJ be
appointed to the AS.ly Signal Corps
without competitive examination.
An order 10 this effect has bean
signed by the President, as has one
providing thst no civil service enl-
baton shall ba promoted during pro-
baton except uuoa approval OF the
commission previously obtained
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
ALEXANDRIA ON EVE
OF WEEK OF PRAYER
Pastors Association Will lnau-
gurate Series Of Services
Tomorrow Evening.

/. ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 3.--The an
nual week of prayer" Of the Alex
andria churches, under the auspices OF
the Alexandra Pastors Association.
will begin tomorrow evening. The
meetings will be held every night until
Saturday, the program being as fol-
lows:
Monday, Trinity NJ. Il. Church. Ad-
dress. Prayer for Nations and Rulers.'
> the Rev. W. +. Watson. d. D.. pastor
of the First Baptist Church.
Tuesday, Methodist Episcopal Church
south. Address, Family Religion" the
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison. pastor or
the Second Presbyterian Church.
Wednesday. Christ Episcopal Church.
Address. Schools and Colleges" the
lev. DR.. j. W. Duffey. pastor of tho
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
= Thursday. the Second ires6yterian
Church. a. Address; .Worid-wide Mis- st,
* tie Trinity FRI s'i NJ. ' r. a. chureS. i'' 'AS'''
dress, "world Peace" the Rev. WILL
nsm !. Morton, rector Of Christ Episco-
After, the Christmas and New Year
holidays, the public and private schools
VIII reopen tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Ram
90, wife OF II. &. Rambo, took place
this afternoon and were conducted
the Rev. w. r. Watson, pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services for John Underwood
who died as a result of injuries received
IN an accident on the Southern Railway.
were held this afternoon at the Second
Presbyterian Church.
One of the two plans submitted by the
Tax Commission to the State Legisia-
ture, Will be approved by the Chamber
Of Commerce at its meeting to be held
tomorrow night The Chamber will, in
az PROBABILITY. favor the segregation
sndria to the largest extent. Arrange
ments will also be made to send a COM
mittee to the meeting of the general
assembly to urge the adoption OF the
The following officers have been elect
vim n Pitts. church clerk; Joseph NJ.
4 Cornell. keeper Of the rolls; Samuel W.
financial secretary; Ralph Remington,
assistant secretary; William Jorg. chair
man Of finance committee; j. r. Pres
ton, chorlster; Mrs. Walter Bolton, cl-
ganist.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces the following examinations
to be held in Alexandria on the dates
mentioned to fll the vacancies in the
classified service: Expert wettin;.
and sizing machine operator January
49,; laboratory aid in physics, Jan
tuary 20; preparator in entomology.
January GO; graduate nurse and
dietician. January 90; senior animal
huEbandman. January 26: sanitary
engineer. February .: marine engine
ana boiler craftsman. February 3:
physical labora torian. February 3:
copyist marine engine and boiler
craftsman. February 3: copyist cleo
ist ORD nance craftsman. February
5: copyist ordinance craftsman, Feb
\Fusry 8: physician. February 3; cleo
trical craftsman. February 8.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

4 determined effort will be made by
/; rurnbcr of Anacostia residents this
coming spring to have the high wall
at lne south end Of Logan Park re-
moved. Ever since the wall was erected
repeated protests have been forwarded
~ the office of the superintendent OF
public buildings and grounds.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

AMacostia Tent, Knights Of the Mac
cabees, will install its new officers to-
morrow night. J. r. Dent is to be in
stalled as commander. A representative
FROM the great tent Of the District IL
cXpec/d to install these officers.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
FOR SAlE-LO1S

FOR SALE-Two lots. Is fl front each, or
Morton St y. e., bs lwoen 9Th and iIh :
water, sewer. sidewalk and party wall: only
S'7h each.
Nprly !. l.. ErRN, lIM = .. y. Y.
,7,It Ale L,r "5-lCo Il On NluIaMG a,r
, onRross li'iEnts, ~ - "0R S"S:S $50
Cssit- bslancS. -sY uss u,ou1s
ASpis j. l. ELRA. li9I = s. y. L.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS

PURSUANT to Section /. Article TX, OF By.
LAWS: notice ts hereby given that the An.
nuai Meeting OF the stockholders OF the
Capital Traction Company for the election oe
business as may be brought before the
meeting, viii be held at the office Of tho
Gsompany; 10Th and streets, N. w. Wash
;sl5. at 1915 o'clock a. NJ. The Polls viii
be open from II o'clock \. II. until j. o'cloc <
noon. H. D. CRANP rON SECRETARY
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
ANACOSTIA.

Anacostia Lodge, F. A. A. NJ. will hold
its first meeting for tho new year to-
morrow night
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Funeral services for John Underwood
who died as result of injuries received
were held this afternoon at the Second
Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Funeral services fol. Mrs. Grace Ram
90. wife OF II. {. Rambo. took place
this afternoon and were conducted
the Rev. w. r. Watson, pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

After, the Christmas and New Yeal
holidays, the public and private schools
VIII reopen tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Announcement was made in all the
Protestant churches In this suburb and
Congress Heights and Randle High
lands today OF tho opening tomorrow
night OF the first service Of a series ar
ranged BY the Anacostia and Vicinity
the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
HELP WANTEO-FEMALE

C.AsHIEE--VIRGINIA THEATER. COS 9th
st. y. ".
COESETIERL-Expe!ie for city gcncy
and outside towns: employ suba gents; cS-
ira large commissions; permanent contract.
BON LJS Times office.
COOK-Foy family Of ): salary. so nonti: /:
stay nights: good room; 10 washing. Can
between and . o'clock in evening ava hrin,S
written references, l3i2 Glga-L -. y, y.
DO YOT' WANT another g daily? No OK
perlence, cons ,aat spare time work. knitting :
he.iery, machines furnished on cuntract, " 6
isks grSauS.. GLEASH" "HGG--EE .
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Or. James a. Watson, chairman Of
the school committee Of the Anacostia
Citizens Association. is making q strong
effort TO secure an assembly hall In both
the Ketcham and Van Buren, schools,
and 1t Is his wish that the work of set
ting aside these rooms he done this
coming summer. At the ketcham school
the room Is already available, but 1t has
no proper entrance at present. At the
Van burcn School, 1t Is suggested that
tho two rooms On the top floor Of the
annex be made into an assembly room.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

have closed their home here for the
winter and have taken apartments In
Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
FINANCIAL.
The Safest Investment

Are those that Go not Huctuatc during dis.
lets First deed OF trust notcs (drst mort.
gaves>. we'll occurred Oh real estate In the
DiSty!ct Of Colu,abia, constitute "cilt Led se
Investments. rhey do net depend upon III,
NnancIal responsibility Of individuals or cor.
from taxation ssspersonal property. Wc eau
suppiy sCch Investments in amounts fron
$50 upward Send for booklet "Concernnl
inans and Investments"
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

lC6 THE kEDRICk, lSgl ST. n. W.
Bachelor apartment; room and bath: Iur-
uished or unfurlishcd: by JANUARY J. In
uulre OF telephone operator. Phone NJ SS3S,
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

lG-c MD. AVE. n. E.-6 rooms, tiled batl.
hot-water heat. hardwood trim. electric
and gas light: open on two streets. lghtol
at night On easy ter1ue See owner. JAS.
G. NEALON. 7o3 9Th n. i. Phi. Line. 3T5l-J.