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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
ONE RAY Of HOPE
COMES TO TR|-STATE
Atlantic League Out of Business; ;
No Farms For New York
State Teams

one little ray of hope appeared on
the Tri-State horizon to-day. An
nounCement that the Atlantic League
would not be doing business this sea-
son means also that the New York
State League farms will be cut out
Manager Bill Coughlin, of Scranton
looks to the Tri-State as a life saver.
Who will be the one to get busy
in the interest of the Tri-State is n
question. In New York State circles
the opinion prevails that the Tri-State
vacancies might be filled from the At
lantic League circuit.
Local officials say it is up to the
President George Graham. They had
heard nothing regarding the Atlantic
League proposition. A dispatch from
Scranton says:
Bill Coughlin's plans in disposing
of some of the rookie minor talent
have been given a rather severe jolt by
the unexpected explosion of the At
lantic League. 1t was to teams in that
organization that the Scranton boss
intended to send certain youngsters,
but not that the circuit has blown
Coughlin will have to look to new
fields. Possibly he will be able to do
something in the Tri-State, inasmucn
as this circuit is to have a salary
limit of about S1,500. and will hardly
deserve a higher rating than given
the Atlantic League last year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
TOO MANY PLAYERS;
TUMBLE IN PRICES
Diamond Talent Will Be Glut on
Market by May l; Ability
Some Factor

Baseball players who have nothing
extra to show in ability this season
will be hunting jobs by May L. In
brief. baseball talent will be a glut on
the market this year. At present many
managers are unable to sell or eX-
change a baseball player for a base
ball bat
1t matters not whether a ball player
has batted at 500 or fielded nearly per-
feet, his chances of getting a job, if
he does not have one now, is one in a
thousand, unless he shows promise for
future. Here is what Grantland Rice
says in the New York Tribune:
There will be more ball players
out of work by the 1st of May this
season of 1915 than baseball has ever
known. The National league alone by
to over $50 athletes who may in part
get jobs elsewhere, but who in so do
ing will crowd out others. Not over
looking any sympathy for those forced
out, especially the veterans, where the
blow will fall hardest, this state of af-
fairs should summon the attention of
those now in the game.
There was a general tendency all
last season to loaf, break training and
in other ways disregard discipline and
produce an inferior standard of play.
If those left in the game take the
proper warning from so many turned
adrift, there will be a return to the old
hustle and spirit which lifted baseball
so high. Otherwise, there will be a
further lessening of interest and an
other epidemic of jobless players
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
FAVOR ISLAND LEASE
Unanimous Action at Joint Meet
ing; Await Notice From
Present Officials
By Hoban

Unanimous action taken at joint
meeting of Central and Tech high
schools Athletic associations and fac
ulties was in favor of leasing Island
Park. Nothing will be done for the
present regarding an application for
q lease.
Information came to the officials
and students yesterday that the Penn
sylvania Exhibition company contem-
plated a renewal of the Island Park
lease. Opposition was expressed
against the Park Commissioner taking
over the control of Island Park only
in the event that it would deprive the
local schools of an opportunity to
charge admission to football games
1t was also decided to wait until final
action was taken by the present lessees
before application is made to lease
the park.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
Harrisburg Works Hard;
Anxious to Down Trenton

The Harrisburg Independents are
working hard to be in the best possible
form for their game Saturday night
with Trenton eastern leaguers. In the
former Trenton game, played in the
early part of the season, the locals
lost by a three point margin. Since
then they have improved in their
teamwork and passing.
Captain Harry Hough will bring his
regular lineup to Harrisburg, and
will try to hand the locals another
defeat Hough in former seasons
played at forward but he has been
playing guard all this season, as he
can direct the team play much better
from that position.
Although a comparatively young
man, Hough is one of the oldest bas-
ketball players in the game to-day in
point of service, breaking into the pro-
fessional game with the champion
Tamaqua team more than ten years
ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
Sport News at a Glance

Hamilton A. c., is ready for games.
The manager is Solomon Waltz, 2101
Logan street, Harrisburg.
In the Casino Independent League
last night, the Alpines lost to Cardi-
nails, margin 543 pins.
The Athletics last night won honors
in the Elks' Bowling League, margin
seven pins.
The Albion Athletic Association is
planning for a big baseball season.
Headquarters have been opened at
1876 Market street.
r. l.. Marquart will manage the
Hershey team of the Central Penn
sylvania League.
The Thespians will meet the Middle
town tossers at Middletown tomorrow
night.
Albert Davis. a Harrisburg pitcher,
has been elected captain of the
Wenoah Military academy baseball
team.
The Federals won last nights game
in the Hoffman duckpin league, de-
feating the Americans, margin IA
pins.
Hans Wagner has signed to play
with Pittsburgh. The contract calls
for $4,000 year. 1t is Wagner's six
teenth year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
West Chester Tossers to
Meet Mansfield Champions

In the battle for Normal school
basketball championship to take place
at the Armory Saturday afternoon al
2 O'Clock, West Chester champions OF
the east, will meet the Mansfield
western leaders,
Up to last Saturday, West Chester
won fifteen out of seventeen games
They scored 545 points against theil
opponents 36S. This team is coached
by Frank A. Long; and the manager
is Alexander Webb. The captain
Harry Schoonley, is said to be one
of the best forwards in the game. The
contest Saturday afternoon will start
at o'clock. Horace Geisel of the p
Il. r. Y. NJ. c. A, will referee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
War Breaks Out Again;
Jump Back Starts Trouble


Chicago, March A. News that
Pitcher w. d. Perritt had signed a
contract with the New York Nation
ais, following the example of Walter
johnson, Jimmy Austin, Ivy Wingo
and others who decided their contracts
with Federal League clubs We're not
binding, brought expressions of wrath
from officials of the Independent cir
cult to-day and presaged, it was stated,
n general renewal of the baseball war.
The Federal League has a war
fund of 100000" said Charles
Weeghman, president of the Chicago
Federal League Club. 1T was to be
used only for emergencies but the
emergency seems to be upon us"
1t was stated here to-day that "Bos-
ton Bill' James declared he signed a
threeyear contract with the Boston
Nationals only after he had received
what he said turned out to be decep-
tive information regarding the finan-
cial strength of the Federals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
Fight in Havana,
Says Jack Curley

I'll Paso, Texas, March 4.-Chances
of n fight between Jack Johnson and
Jess Willard went glimmering yester-
day, even in the hopeful breast of Tom
Jones. manager of Willard when
Jack Curley, promoter of the Juarez
fight, cabled from Havana and asked
Jones for his terms to come to Havana
to fight.
message was also received from
Tex Rickard, who promoted the john
son-Jeffries fight at Reno, asking for
Wizards terms to fight in Buenos
Ayres.
Willard trained before a big audi
ence of Texas cattlemen yesterday.
Curley's message is taken to mean
that Johnson has absolutely refused to
come to Mexico.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
REGENT THEATER

Regent Theater will present for the
approval of moving picture fans of
erful drama. the Straight Road" in
which Gladys Hanson, the famous
stage star, plays the leading role. "The
atist, Clyde Fitch, gives Miss Hanson.
in the role of Mol O'Hara," an oppor-
tunity to display the talepts which
have made her one of Americas fore
most young leading women
Tomorrow a favorite of Harrisburg
Lillian Russell, will appear for one day
only in "Wildfire." Lillian Russell
needs no Introduction to the theater-
goers of Harrisburg. The theater has
been packed every time she has ap-
peared here in person, and that with
seats selling at highest prices-Adver-
tisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
Elmer Kirkpatrick Coach
For Central High Team

Elmer \. p. Kirkpatrick was yester-
day afternoon elected coach of the
Central high school track team. The
new coach took up his duties to-day.
The first work will be to prepare for
the relay events at University of
Pennsylvania next month.
kirkpatrick is an eX-high school
star and won first honors in all meets
in the various running events. His
records stood for a long time Coach
kirkpatrick was also a student at
Lebanon Valley college. He is consid-
cred a capable coach and good re-
suits are looked for.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
Hassett Girls to Play
Lebanon Valley Coed:

on Cathedral Hall floor tomorrow
night the Hassett team girls division
will meet the Lebanon Valley college
girls five. 1t will be return game.
defeated at Annville by the score of
IA to 10.
A crowd of college Co-eds" will ac-
company the team us rooters. Be
tween the halves the Arrows of the
Hassett club will meet the Hershey
Mems club juniors. Clinton White
will referee. The lineup will be:
Hassett Girls. Lebanon VALLEY.
Burns, (. X. Engle, t.
Sweeney (DeVine), Hershey, (.
Elsheid. C. Garvin. c.
eastman, g. O. EnGle, :.
Mccarthy, &. Livingston, 3.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
"TNIN BEDS"

There is a popular impression that
George AIDE. George NJ. Cohan, Henry
Blossom and Roy Cooper Megrue were
the fountain heads of new American
slang. but new member has Joined
this body in the person of Margaret
Mayo, the woman who wrote BABY
Mine" and followed 1t up with that hill
arious successful farce, Twin Beds"
The slang in this farce which Selwyn
and Company are sending here, is about
twenty four hours ahead of the beat of
the clock. Twin Beds" will play re-
turn engagement at the Majestic, Tues
day. afternoon and evening.-Adver-
tisameut
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
PHOTOPLAY TODAY

Dainty Ruth Stonehouse, the Es-
sanay leading lady. appears to-day in
a two-reel drama, AN Amateur Prodi-
gal" In this production Miss Stone
house appears to great advantage and
is ably assisted by an all-star Essanay
cast. Her Husbands Son." Edison
drama in two parts, with Gertrude Con-
ness in the leading role, also is on to-
days program "A Madcap Adven-
ture," Vitagraph comedy. with Mad
turesome girl. is rescued and protected
from terrible adventure by Jimmy
Morrison. Dorothy Kelly. as boy,
and dressed in an evening suit is a
sight you should not miss.-Advertise-
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
oRPHEUNE

4 comedy gem of purest ray serene
is tn Offering of Harry Beresford and
company at the Orpheum this week, en-
titled Twenty Odd Years" It's setting
shows the exterior of n pretty cottage
and roses. In this same cottage reside
a youthful miss and her aged guardian
while up on the hill lives the lifelong
enemy of the old man. The old man
has son, a lovesick swain and quite
fearless in his declarations-and his
lady love is no less than the slip OF a
girl in the little cottage, Differences
between the old men allow much room
for comedy and much opnoTtunitv for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
ALLEGED THIEF ARRESTED
SPECIAL to The Telccraeh

Tampa, Fla, March 4.-Ralph wy
ant, who has been living here under
the name of Ralph Wagner. was ar
rested to-day for authorities in Con-
nellsville, Pa, where it is alleged he is
wanted for theft of $4,000 from tn
United States Express Company. Wy
ant confessed, according to the police.
and said he would return with requi-
sition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
COLONIAL

Vacation Land is the very interest
ing title of ro1licking one-act musi-
cal comedy that will make merry at
the Busy Corner during the remainder
of the week. Pretty girls, delightful
scenery, clever comedians and catchy
songs combine TO make it a whirl of
bright entertainment. Also Mr. and
Characters are PAT at 'T the pi pCoIonisi iIg@y nra.
senting the big laughing hit called
'Clancy's Ghost" This act has made
good in Harrisburg before, and 1t will
likely create an upheaval of laughter
at the Colonial. Two other clever
vaudeville turns round out the week S
offering Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
sTALLINGs HANDS UP FACTS
Tells About James Contract Which
Has Two Years to Go

'T'V'UF 70 TIC tTtsFuTH
Macon, Ga, March 4.-George Stall
ings, manager of the Boston Nation.
ais, gave out this statement tonight
relating to the signing of Pitcher
James:
James contract was made at his
own solicitation and has two years to
run with the Boston club. IT was
made in the presence OF witnesses al
James own request. He dictated the
terms of the contract and insisted up
on the ten-day clause being eliminat.
ed, and stated before witnesses that
If he received the figures of his con
tract he would be satisfied for the rest
of his life. There could be no decep-
tive information, for the Federal Lea
que was not mentioned during the
execution of the contract"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
NlLElE BLAcksuleM

New York. March 4.-Willie Black
burn, champion roller skater. is en-
tered in the sprints to take place in
Madison Square Garden on March II,
and also in the 24-hour race which
will start at midnight. Ollie Moore,
who won the championship in Cincin-
natl in 1908, will be Black burns part
ner in the grind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
"THE TRAIL or THE LONESOME
PINE"

"The Tr"il of the Lonesome Pine"
Eugene Walters splendid dramatiza-
tion of John Fox, Jr.'s popular novel of
iestic this evening. is one of the most
convincing American plays ever staged.
Eugene Walters conception of John
Fox. Jr.'s mountain story has been pro-
duced with the prodigality of stage
charm. Exceptional pains have been
taken in surrounding June" with a
strong company of players.-Advertise-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
CENTRAL HIGH READY FOR TECH;
SELECT HERMAN EARLY REFEREE

Grubb favored +. c. Taggart. who has
been referee in all Central Pennsylva-
mia collegiate games Central wanted
Horace Geisel of the p. r. r. Y. NJ,
G. a. The selection of Early. it is be-
teved, will prove satisfactory, al
though there is still belief that an
entirely neutral man should have
been chosen. Early is competent
official. The game will start at S.15.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
DAMAGED GOODS"

Damaged Goods" enjoys the unique
distinction of being the only play in
the history of the stage which has
production was purchased. The origi-
nal scenery for the play was loaned
to Mr. Richard Bennett by George c.
Tyler. of the Liebler Company, the ex-
pectation being that there would be
only one performance of the drama
The success of the play was instantane-
Gus, and when the time came to return
the scenery the profits from the play
had paid for 1t many times over.-Ad-
Vertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
AWARD SUTTON CHAMPIONSHIP

New York. March 4.-George SUIT
ton is far from being "has been"
The veteran billiardist outplayed and
outcampaigned his younger rivals in
the Champion Billiard Players League
and won the league title, it was an
nounced by President Budton l.. Mank
yesterday. He played in loo contests,
winning 76 of them Calvin Demarest
and Harry Cline gave the veteran a
hard fight
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04

The first of series of two basket
ball games between Central high and
Tech high teams will take place at
Chestnut Street auditorium tomorrow
night The controversy regarding a
coach was ended yesterday with the
selection of Herman Early formerly of
Hershey as referee.
Techs athletic director, Percy l..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
CLYMER TO MANAGES TORONTO

Toronto, March 4-Word was re.
ceived from Buffalo, n. Y. to-day thai
President ]. j. McCaffery, of the To.
ronto International Club had signed
William ]. Clymer as manager of the
Toronto team for the coming season
Clymer. whose home is at Wilkes
Barre. Pa. managed the Buffalo In.
ternationals last year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
LEBANON VALLEY MEN WORK
.SbecinL to The TcIerrnhh


Annville, Pa, March Captain
John Larew of the baseball nine at
| ebanon Valley college has his men
practicing on the campus every after
noon for two hours. Coach Guyer has
decided to give his pitchers a workout
in the gymnasium until warmer
weather sets in, only the infield and
outfield candidates working outdoors.
The blue and white team plays its first
game on April 8.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04

excellent acting. which is made the
most of by Mr.. Beresford. Twenty Odd
Years" is an excellent sketch, beauti-
fully staged, and splendidly enacted. 1t
is one of the very interesting turns
supporting THE Fashion Shop" the
very interesting, novel and tuneful
eadliner.-Advertise
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
MAGEE GOES TO HOSPITAL
.SbccinE 10 The T.eLeernhh

Macon, Ga, March 4. - Sherwood,
Magee. of the Boston Nationals, fell
while at practice here yesterday, suf-
fering injuries that probably will keep
him out of the game for several weeks.
tendon in his right arm was torn
loose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
AMUsE] E]issI MENTSAsI
MAJESTIC

This evening-"The Trail of the Lone
some Pine"
Saturday, afternoon and evening -
evening-"Damaged Goods"
Monday-Relkin Niddish co.
Tuesday afternoon and evening-"Twin
Beds
Wednesday, March 10, matinee and
night-"Robin Hood
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
ILLINOIS ASKS FOR COMMISSION

Springfield, ILL.,, March 4.-Repre-
sentative Epstein, of Chicago, yester-
day introduced in the Illinois House
the first boxing bill of the session. The
bill would create a State athletic com
mission. 1t was patterned after the
New York boxing law
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
ORPHEUNI
COLONIAL

Every afternoon and evening - High
Glass Vaudeville.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04

Palace, 10 a. m. to II p. m.
Photoplay, 10 a. m to II p. IN.
Regent, IL a. m. to IL p. m.
Royal, 6 p. m. to IL p. m.
Victoria, 10 a. m. to IL p. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
WEST END \. G. BANQUET
Businessmen Attend and Recei,
Rnyr.

Royal Entertainment
The West End athletic club held
their annual banquet at their club
rooms, 1888 Wood street last night.
The rooms We're decorated in club
colors, blue and gray. Refreshments
We're served to 35 members.
Many West End businessmen were
present and made addresses. H.
Klinepeter gave a talk on baseball
The West End quartet and the Ben
venue glee club sang several selections
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
BELLEVUE READY FOR GAMES

The Bellevue A. c.. recently organ
ized a baseball club for the coming
season. Games are wanted with any
team, average age II to 20 years.
Paul Geiger, 1925 Rudy street, Harris
burg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
UNDERGOEs OpERATIov

Mrs. Anna Donohue, Gle Briggs
street, was operated on ct the Poly
clinic Hospital last night for acute ap-
pendicitis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04
MOTION PICTURES

Every afternoon and evening - Vaude-
vile and Pictures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-04

off
thing that would starte Fourth of July showed
sixnning
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-04
SHORT ONES

In 1914 the people of the United
States ate 100000 AngoEa goats,
mostly in the form Of spring lamb.
Perhaps the submarine and mine
are declared immoral on the ground
that they belong in the underworld.
La Crosse, Wis, children are adj
mitted to a movie theater for one
fresh egg. We suppose children I'M
der six get in for one storage egg5e
The adding machine is now said to
have been used in the days of Rame-
sis l. That's nothing, Solomon in
vented a multiplying system.
+ A German scientist has discovered
a method Of making food out of straw
proving that Germany is years be-
hind our breakfast food makers
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-04

SURE-T HiNGs-"Ihe ObleCuOnS OE
Republicans in the senate are in no
way in opposition to the payment Of
reasonable subsidies to make such
merchant marine possible" says
good old 5O-year franchiser John
Spreckels. q
Oh, sure! And there are a half
dozen moth-eaten Democrats in that
senate who haven't such objections,
too. The situation in the senate
could only be improved by having
Mark Hanna in that crowd, but we've
lost Mark and his eminent talent for
not Directing to subsidies. 81
The markets never were better, the
ships scarcer, or the rates higher.
But, as q. matter of senatorial princi+
pie, we've all got to pay somebody for
taking advantage of such an oppor-
tunity. It's the real scheme. It has
made Carnegies and .ArmouTs and
.ROckefeIers and Harry Thaws andra
lot of others whose limeusines butt
us into the gutter. and to ask the
American House of Lords to give it up
is real foolish. aRr
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-04
BE A JITNEY.-Wh.

BE A JITNEY.-Why not be a jit-
ney? A jitney, as all the world will
soon know, is. bus that does not re-
quire q track to run upon, is indie
pendent, and, because of its reckless
manner Of getting immediate trans
poTtation results, is hurting the bust
ness Of regular franchised roads with
real bond issues and a seat in the leg
islature.
Then why not be jitney? Read
what you please, 60 where you
please, eat what you please, do what
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-04

DOWN WITH THE sTRAP!-The
long-suffering strap-hanger's day has
daWned at last. .....
After months of vain pleading with
railroad officials for a scent fare
from Los Angeles, Watts, a thriving
little town on the Long Beach line,
has called an election for April 5 to
allow the people to vote on a bond
issue of $4,000 for municipal jit-
ney bus line.
The people of Watts, Calf, are
now paying a 15-cent one way fare
to Los Angeles and have been Vainly
praying for relief. ~.
The city trustees, after careful in
vestigation, declare they can pur-
chase for $12, 900 and operate IA nine
passenger cars which will earn $751;
900 year, on a five cent fare, saving
the people of Watts $4,000, or the
cost Of the cars, in one year.
What no! the itney!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-04

you please, regardless of time or cir
cUmstances, social surveys, efficiency
experts, regulating committees, pros
and ants, health cures and don't
worry clubs. It's a new idea.-Life.