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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
TEST OF A POSTMASTER.
His Speech, Whether II 30 Good or
Bad. Should 30 Very Brief.

Bad, Should Be Very Bret.
To the average man an invitation TO
make a few remarks" after dinner Is
at once a terror and a secret pride. To
be asked TO be- the toastmaster ut big
dinner Is usually taken as recognition
Of wit and knowledge.
The toastmasters speech should be
very brief II he is a good speaker
himself a speech Of any considerable
length imposes unfair competition upon
the real speakers, usually visiting
guests. whom he is to introduce. III
the toastmaster is a poor speaker be
bores the audience and the waiting
guests as well. And In any event
every minute occupied by the toast
master is a robbery OF the time OF the
real speakers OF the evening. and an
after dinner speaker may have real
message that needs delivery, and the
long drawn introduction. with side
lights and anecdotes, will really cheat
the audience OF something worth while.
The POSTMASTER has task or courte-
sy-to prepare the diners for the man
who Is to speak. to tame and train the
audience into a proper frame OF mind
and to turn 1t over to the speaker In
formed as to bis identity. prejudlced
in his favor a little perhaps. but GER
talnly not IN the reaction following a
lau9h raised by the toastmaster.-Bos
ton Globe
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

"Your honor If we can show that
serious errors were made In the choos.
ing Of the jury would you grant us a
new trialT
"That depends What serious errors
were nader
"Thcre were twelve OF them We
thought we were selecting men who
would acquit our olient"-Louisville
COuner-Journal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

Knitting is a Scotch invention Of the
fifteenth century. Soon after It's IN
yention guild OF stocking bnltters
was formed. with ST. Fiacre as It's
patron saint Hand Knitting was sup
plemented by machinery as early as
1889. when william Lee invented the
knitting frame.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

1t really doesn't look-as the Bos.
ton Evening Transcript would have
us believe-as If the United States is
held in low esteem by European diplo-
matists. Ambassador Won. Bernstorf,
at least, must have an exalted opinion
of American persuasiveness when he
proposed that Secretary Bryan should
cajole Great Britain into giving up its
most efficient weapon in its struggle
against Germany-that food blockade.
Washington Herald
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
"RUFUs HARDY

Mrs. ]. L. Hensarlihg Of Wellborn
and daughter, MFs-Soree Medley, and
little daughter Of Galveston, were
guests Of relatives in this city yes
terday.
Colonel A. A. Farley Of Brennan
was in the city, shaking hands
with friends today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
Enllnwinn Instructions.

Don't talk, children" said the teach
er, "but when you want anything hold
up your hand"
After a little the new girl held up
hers, and when the teacher asked her
what she wanted she answered, Some
candy. pleaseg'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
In The School Of Politics.

"Defne investigation James," said
the teacher.
"Huntin' up lot Of blame, ma'am,
and placin' it On somebody else."-Phil'
adelphia Ledger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

'Hon. B. r. Newton, Assistant Secre'
tary. Treasury Department CITY,
"Dear Sir-Some ten days ago
made a very urgent call at the office
Of the supervising architect, endeavor'
ing 10 communicate with whatever
branch of the Treasury Department
would best serve my purpose OF ex-
pediting the building Of the postoftice
AT Bryan. Texas. I think the super
vislng architect was not In at the
time but talked at length with the
gentleman in charge in his absence
whose name do not now recall /
went over the matter fully and very
earnestly with him. | explained TO
him that possibly those bidding for
the contract of building from the fact
that the amount authorized to be eX'
pended was $4,000, had all gagged
their bids so as to take up the remain
der and that most likely If 1t was
made known that the limit for build
ing was $4,000 they would get BIDS
within that sum without altering or
revising the plans and specifications
heretofore made, and | therefore ask
ed that a Reimbursement be made
at once. and left the office with the
understanding that that would De
done. Also with the definite under
standing that a full letter explaining
the DELAYS already had in this matter
and giving me some assurance Of the
departments purpose to expedite the
building would be written me at once
or in very short time so that could
forward that letter to those at Bryan
interested in having this long delay
ended. It seems to have taken about
ten days to even &c, the letter writ
/ ten.
/ My personal call seems to have
been Just so much wasted eNertion
ON my part. I have not been given
90 cautious criticism of amy DEPART
ment of the government bu, believe
u have q right 20 say that in this mat
Ter neither the people of Bryan MOI
myself have been e'yon any reason
rHfe consideration. ] do not bel'er.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
Touching.

Easymark-Tve loaned so much mon
ey to my friends that I am almost
broke. 0wens-Let me make the fin
lshing touch.-Spokane Spokesman-Re-
view.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

Before we we're married you told
me that / should never wantlfor any
thing"
"rhat shows how little l knew you
then. "-Detroit Free Press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15
A Modern MYTH.

Teacher-Johnny. name some myth
zeal creature. Johnny-The goat we're
always afraid some one win get-Ex'
change.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

There is still enough to satisfy one
In spite Of all mlsfortunes. Goethe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-03-15

ADVERTISEMENT
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
FUNERAL NOTICES.
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO. IN
CHARGE.

Mrs. AiAmie Cole. age so. beloved
mother of Mrs. Pearl johnson. died
at her residence, 1858 Welton St,
Friday. Feb. -. Funeral service was
held Sunday. Rev. IA, l:30 p. m, from
Shorter's church. Rev. Pope Officiat-
ed. assisted by Rev. Washington. In
terment at Fairmount cemetery. Ar
rangements, Douglass Undertaking
Co.
MIR. James d. Austin, age 3S years
died at the County hospital Feb. l3
Funeral notice later. Douglass I'm.
dertaking Co. in charge.
Baby Cleola Reed died Feb. 18th al
County hospital. Funeral notice later
Mrs. Minnie Harmon. age SO years
beloved wife of Printic Harmon. died
at their residence. 762 Navajo ST.
Feb. 18th. Funeral notice later
Douglass Undertaking Co. in charge.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
SELF IMPROVEMENT CLUB
NOTES.

The Self Improvement and Social
club was pleasantly entertained by
Mrs. C. d. Campbell Monday, at
which meeting Mrs. Lillian Hawkins
Jones was welcomed as new mem
ber and valuable musical accession.
The club in its historic review has
for it's subject this month America.
The following programme will be rem
dered Monday at the home of Mrs.
Mary Gray: Discovery and Naming
of America and its Early Settlers
Mrs. Williams. French and Indian
Wars-Mrs. C. Smith. Thirteen Col
onies and Introduction of Slavery
Mrs P. Parks. Revolutionary War
and Declaration of independence
Mrs v Cash Progress of U. s.
Mrs. Dempsey. Civil, Mexican and
Spanish-American Wars-Mrs. S. Alb
ernathy. U. S. as it Is Today-Mrs.
A Webb. Roman History - Mrs.
White. Vocal Solo-Mrs. l.. H. Jones.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
oEARFiELp.

You can't beat an Investment IN
Dearneld in any other Negro settle
ment in the West. 1t II a growing
proposition from the grass roots up.
and every dollar invested now in lots
or tracts will double in two years.
Stop in and let rs tell you all about
the advantages VI Negro settlement
and the great possibilities Of Dear
field We are selling lots and tracts
for the next 30 Gays at 10 per cent.
on for cash. Colored American Loan
4 Realty Co. 1927 2lst ST.. Denver.
Colo.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
STOP THAT coucA-Now.

When you catch cold. or begin to
cough. the first thing to do is to take
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. II pene-
trates the Innings of the throat and
lungs and fights the germs of the dis
ease. giving quick relief and natnra,
healing. Our whole family depend
on PineTar-Honey for coughs and
colds.' writes Mr.. F.. Williams, Ham
iiton. Ohio. II always helps. csc. at
your druggist
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

THE FOLLOWING NEW PAPERS
ARE ON SALE AND CAN BE HAD
At THE OFFICE OF r. o. MASON.
2050 WELToN ST.: 1.-THE NEW
YORK AGE" "OAllAS EXPRESS,
"CHlCA0O OEFENOER.~ "kANSAS
CITY SUM-" "eosTONIAN GUAR
DIAM" 1.-THE FREEMAN" "RicH.
MoND PLANET" "ToPEkA PLAIN
DEALER" AND MANY OTHER NE
GRO NEWSPAPERs FROM YOUR
HOME TOWNS.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
CLAIMED, A FORTUNE
HEIRS.
Other Papera Please CopY.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts
of Eliza McCaleb or Moses McCaleb.
children of Charles McCaleb, who was
the brother of Eliza Mason, who died
and left about $4,000 to be distributed
among them. will do a good service
by writing TO The Denver Star. Other
wise the bulk of the money goes to
the administrator. They. We're for
merly in Evansville. Indiana. They
are colored.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
NAOMI TEMPLE NO. 12, s. M. T
THE COMING TEMPLE
OF THE WEST.

Mrs. Boykin and the enterprising sec
retary. Mrs. II. l.. McClain, assisted
by the energetic and untiring worker
Miss Resale Rice. can make any or
ganization success, then Naomi
Temple No. II will be the bigges,
and best not only in Denver. but in
the whole state. Their faithful mem
bers rally TO them at every oppor
tunity.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
sELF-IMPRovEMENT SOCIAL
CLUB.

CLUB.
Feb. 8-Mrs. Flor
ence Cooper, 1927 fremont. Feb. Ii
Mrs. Anna Dempsey, 1908 E. 18th
Ave. feb. 22-Mrs. Lizzie DeNeal
March Mrs. Eliza Dishman, 243e
Gilpin st.
PROGRAM FOR MONDAY. JAN. 25
Poetry.
1. Definition in full-Mrs. Morris
2. Material for subject-Mrs. Holley.
3. Composition, Purity and Figures
of Speech-Mrs. Grey. T. Construc.
tion, Metres, Examples of Each-Mrs.
Contee. 5. Kinds of Poetry, Exam
pies of Each-Mrs. NJ. Alternately. 6.
Favorite Poets and Selections from
Each-Mrs Dempsey. I. Which Do
You Prefer, and Why, Prose or Po-
etry y?-Nrs. Webb 8. Name Famil-
lar Poets and Masterpiece of Each
Mrs. Jackson. 9. The Object of Po-
etry and its Accomplishments
Howard
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
IN MEMORY OF HIM

Whom God hath called to leave us
here below, we dedicate these solemn
words with our due respect, although
it's hard indeed to give him up, but
still it's sweet to know that where he
has gone to live with God, sorrow
cannot go.
Mrs. Charles Monroe, wife, and
Sarah Smith, niece.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.

The Chicago Defender has the fol
lowing clipping, taken from the Star:
Denver People to Fight White Plague
Denver. Colo, Feb IL (SpeciaD-
The Afro-American people of this city
are in the midst of a vigorous cam
paign to raise funds for the establish
ment of a tuberculosis sanitarium
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

STAY OFF THIS DATE, MARCH
9TH. IT BELONGS TO HATTIE
McOANIELS-HlckMAN, WHO WILL
GIVE SOMETHING NEW-A CHAR
AcTER DRAMATIC RECITAL, I'M
PERsONATlNG THE DIFFERENT
FERN HALL. WATCH THIS DATE.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

"A sEATRlx corsets are the best
and most popular priced corset. and
for wear, style, comfort and perfect
fit they have no equal. They are soft
and light, but very strong: boned with
waIohn. Models for every figure.
Price for every purse. Made by Miss
eestriee Lewis, 233e Gilpin. Phone
York 6616.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

GRAND TIME. WAIT FOR THE
COTTON DRESS PRIZE ENTER
TAINMENT AT FERN HALL, MON
DAY, APRIL 12, 1915. THERE WILL
BE A PRIZE FOR THE LADY WITH
THE FANciEST COTTON DRESS.
MoRRlSoN's ORCHESTRA. A0.
MISSION, 2Sc.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

IF YOU THINK THE STAR IS
WORTH TWO DOLLARS PER
YEAR, JUST SEND Ua THE PRICE.
90 1T NOW. IF YOU DON'T, 9END
IT ANYWAY. JUST TO KEEP THE
GOOD THING GOING. THERE ARE
LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO
THINK IT IS WORTH WHILE.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

HUMAN NATURE Is MUCH THE
SAME EVERYWHERE. WE ALL
LIKE APPRECIATION AND AP.
PLAUsE OCCASIONALLY. WE OF
THE STAR APPRECIATE THE
KIND WORDS THAT HAVE BEEN
SAID ABOUT ". THAT'S WHY
WE LIKE TO KEEP II UP. YOU
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
eEEF-coRN.FED.


Hamburger Steak or Fresh Sausage
Meat, per lb. .................. .10c
Round Steak, Loin Steak. Shoulder
Steak, lb. .......... !.... -. .i2Iae
Pot Roasts of Beef or Lean Boiling
Beef, per lb. .................1 1oc
Whole Rump OF Beef or Prime Rib
Roast. per lb. $50. ...:..t1Lae
Center Cut Rumps or Choice Rib
Roast. per ID. ...............12 12Nae
Boiling Beef or Leg Of Beef. lb. .slae
vEAI-MlLk.FED.
Steak. Outlets. Chops or any cut Of
roast, 10. .'@I2S
Veal Breast or Veal Stew. per lb. .1oc
PoULTRv-hoME.pREssE
Dry Picked Fancy Hens. lb. ....1eIae
Fancy Springs, Id. teLac to 22c
Fancy Dry Picked Turkeys,
lb. .15c to 22Hc
Remember these prices are at
FAv DRo8., PHONE cHAMPA s2t3'
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
IN MEM MORiAM.

In loving memory of our dean
mother, Mrs Annie Lilly, who died
two years ago. Feb. 10, 1913.
She is gone but not forgotten.
Never shall her memory fade:
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
Round the grave where she is laid.
NETTIE NJ. MANLEN.
LYDIA E HOLLER.
w II. TAYLOR
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

See Edith Bray Settle, hair eultur-
ist. agent for Nine. c. J. Walkers
wonderful hair grower, AIS w. 9th
ave-, phone So. 3436. 1884
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Mrs Herman Davis of 1851 Clark
son St has her brotherin-law. Rich
ard Penn. and his wife of Springfield.
Mo, as her congenial guests.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

IF WE INSIST ON YOU INSIST
ING ON YOUR RIGHTS TODAY.
YOU WILL INSIST ON YOUR
RIGHTS TOMORROW YOURSELVES
WITHOUT OUR ASSISTANCE.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
AT THE ANNEX.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2c-MiIIs of the
Gods Two comedies and one drama
SUNDAY, FEB. 21-The Lost Re.
ceipt. Two comedies. one drama and
some vaudeville.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
ST. PETER cLAvER ROMAN
CATHOLIC.

The Missionary Society meets the
r,ist Sunday il each month at p.
N. at l02E 21s :. All Colored Catho-
.,cs are invited. For information. call
ERIK 2025. 1922 Gas, S0th Ave.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Union meeting Of all the consresa
tions at Scott N. e. church Sunday
Feb. 28th.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Keep off the date, Feb. 25. Grand
Musicale at Dania Hall, benefit St
Paul Baptist church, Trinidad, Colo
Admission 15c.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Mr.. Claude Davis of the Denver
Star has received his deed to lot 16,
block 12 Weld Co., Dearfield, Colo.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

The February Crisis can be secured
at. the Elite Drug Store.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
PROGRESSIVE ART CLUB MEET
iNGS.

Mrs. Bowers, AL 25th ST., Feb. 10th
Miss Lucille Fielding. 2S43I Welton
Feb. nth. Mrs. l.. Eldridge. 10s So
Cherokee St, Feb. gath. Mrs. Marie
Fielding. 2S43 Welton. March 3rd.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
The Fay Bros. msst eemc:nS %srs'
1z29-31 18th Street
0GTWGIM lAWRGMcE AND LARaaGR sTRGErS
Help Us Bust The Meat Trust

Buy your Of in small quantities for just the same
price retail wholesale other markets. Your
just good the retail merchants money
Why pay him more1
FREE DELIVERY.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Money to loan on Real Estate.
Bert Patrick.
Office. 2743 Weitor ST.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

Mr.. Henry Green of $40 oath ST
has been very i'll at his home, but is
gradually improving.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
KEYSTONE CLUB HAS BIG AN
NOUNCEMENT

Jack Thompson. the Missouri whirl-
wind boxer. has been matched to
fight Wells of New Orleans at East
Turner hall about March list. Wells
recently fought the Boston Tar Baby
to stand still. knocking him down
four times.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
A LONG FELT WANT AND MUCH
NEEDED.

NEEDED.
G. c. Sample, Prop.
Chief War Eagle. Manager
Lady Graduated Massauerist
We give Salt Bath. Medicatee Sui
phur Bath, vapor Bath. Steam Bath.
etc.
Prominent physicians recommend
these baths for rheumatism. insomnia.
stomach troubles. and many other
diseases.
KEEP YOURSELVES WELL eY
TAKING THESE BATHS.
Scientific massage with all the art
and knowledge Of a full oiooded
Indian.
Neat. clean rest rooms. Gail and in
vestiqAto our baths, 1881 Arapahos
st. Ladies' from 9 4. m. to p. N.
Men from 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. or by ap.
pointment at other hours.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

The Pulpit Aid Of Zion church will
serve hot fish, gatherings and corn
bread At the New Barnes hotel, 2716
WeIton, Thursday. Feb. 25. after the
regular supper hour. All are invited.
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.
ATTENTION. SIR kNIohTsi

Tho Hiram Commandery No. 20.
knight Templars. meets the second
Tuesday In each month at 1884 Arap.
ahoe st. u
U. A. DERRY. E. 4.
q. s. CONTEE. Rec
The Denver star., 1915-02-20
PROGRAM FOR MONDAY. JAN. 2

MEETING PLACES OF TAXA ART
AND LITERARY CLUB.
Feb. 24-Mrs. C. Obriant, 1851
Washington
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

PoRk-EAsTERN coRN-FEo.
Pure Pork Sausage, Id. 15c
Pork Loins, half or whole, large or
small. Id. .......1lI2c
Pork Shoulder, per ID. ..... .9l2c
Pork Roasts. per Id. ............1o Toe
Pork. Chops, center cut. or Pork
Steak, per ID. ...............t2 t2lae
Fresh Side Pork. ..........
Dry Salt Pork. ..............
Fresh Spare Ribs. .........
Picnic Hams. Observation-Disclosures.
Smoked Jowls. ls...............
These prices are made to you to meet
the hard times.
-sU0AR-CURED.
Your choice, half or whole. III. ,t4lze
Choice Sugar-cured Bacon. lbs. 500
sPEClAl-Fresh Eggs, doz. for 45e
Special Attention Given to Shipping
Orders by Freight. Parcel Post
or Express.
Free Delivery. Phone Champa s21a,
The Denver star., 1915-02-20

fWATCH THIS AD EACH WEEK.
OFFICES 94256 Gas and Electric Bldg Phone Main 238
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-24

OunIlSSy ISIOJ SuHSSLJ TIT
Edward Muss, 8, 1923 w. 51st ST.,
dead. Hurt by auto of DR.. w. A
Swartz, 1856 Wentworth av.
Betty Jackson, 432 E. 42d, arrest
ed. Charged with. taking things
when she left job as maid-in home of
A. L. McRae, 1852 Lake Park aV.
Inquest over body of VIM. L. Venus,
Oak Park druggist shot by robber,
developed no new clues to slayer.
Henry Dickert, Edward Genin and
Ernest Poggensee arrested in anti
crime campaign of detective bureau
Herbert Helms, 1920 E. 61st st.
freed on confidence game charge.
Was accused of overlapping swindle.
Frank Motto, barber, 6722 w. 18th,
got ''Black Hand" letters. Ernest
Kozak, arrested in case.
Funeral of Herman Guth, Steger,
H., stopped. Coroner Hoffman thinks
gunshot wounds may mean murder
George Clark, 1912 Magnolia aV.,
found beaten and robbed in Dayton,
o., brought home. Serious condi-
ton.
Harry Richardson and John Miller
arrested at 4614 Sheridan road. Com
plant says they gave bum check in
payment for auto.
SafebIowers in office of Henry Bur-
hop, % w. Austin av, blew off out
side door of safe, but couldn't drill in
side one.
Police investigating Athena cafe,
1921 N. Clark. Woman complained
of being assaulted by bartender.
William F. Gordon, 2514 Washing
ton blvd, found dead in bed. Heart
disease.
Joseph cepek, 2oo6 Throop, freed
of manslaughter charge. Auto kill
ed Carrie Ely. 5459 Greenwood av.,
at State and Adams.
John H. Montgomery, druggist,
1904 S. State, in court charged with
selling morphine without prescrip-
fiOO
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-24
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

NIlIon thompson, 4U1U FederdI,
arrested when policeman searching
him found glass revolver.
Peter Andracki arrested in "bum-
boat" in river at foot of Water st.
Wanted in connection with murder of
Mrs. Petronela Januszewski, 1855 S.
KarloV av.
Louis EhIe, attorney, denied new
trial and ordered to Jail for embez-
element of 1925 in bond deal.
Ats Gen. Lucey dropped charges
against DR.. H. j. Haiselden, who let
Bollinger baby die without medical
attention.
Friendly suit started by relatives
of Benjamin Cable, late head of the
United Charities, to settle estate.
Michael Vennero, $50 GiIpin pI., ar
rested here, confessed killing man in
Rochester, N. Y. Shot to save friend,
claim.
Harry johnson, 31o4 Broadway,
and Frank Burns, 300 Groveland av.,
held to grand jury. Seen coping
pocketbooks on 81" platform.
Leonard Buck, bookkeeper, en-
ploye of murdered Franklin R. Voor-
hees, sent to Bridewen for year.
Raised checks. Got $1,000.
George Johnson, negro, arrested
for stealing horse, in court. Both
policemen, witnesses, killed. Case
continued.
Estate of Luther Pierce, who died
Oct. 20, filed for probation. Amounts
to $575,OOO.
Robbers got 81 900 from safe of H.
Channon & Co., $50 N. Market st.
Climbed fire escape.
A. B. FarweII, head of Chicago Law
and Order league, protested against
fitting of New Years lid.
Will Of wealthy Franklin NewhaII
hits children who tried to get con-
troll of estate before his death.
Julian Kwasigroch, 3o35 MiIwau-
kee av., asst states atty, stricken
Txrifh hooT-t in Moth
Evening journal., 1915-02-05
HIGHLAND ACTIVITIES.

The Highland social second team
handed the Hagley third team a
trouncing Friday night by the score
of 25 to is.
The Highland social seconds will
line up against either Glover seconds
or Hagley thirds, Saturday night, in
the preliminary game between Mount
Vernon and Elsmere.
Long was all around the floor Fri
day and dropped in a two-pointer.
Kitchen played well. dropping in
about four double deckers. His pass
ing featured for the winners.
Fisher added some to his record
when he dropped in three goals from
different positions.
Johnson was the star of the game,
putting them in from all over the
floor. His passing helped his team
win
Kearney. although his name does
not appear in the scoring line. play
ed a great game at guard. He kept
McVey on the jump all the time.
Maxwell played a star game in Sat
urday's game, getting eight baskets,
but his team lost
Ballock also played a great game
in Saturdays game. He kept Me-
Gloughlin well covered.
Manager Abbott and Captain Handy
wish to announce the baseball team
OF the Highland Social will give a
benefit in the Garrick Theatre on Feb
ruary Is.
The Social seconds would like tC
hear from any second or third class
teams in the city. West End thirds
preferred. Send challenges TO VIII
liam Kearney. No SO Rockford Road
or call 1975W any evening at
o'clock
Evening journal., 1915-02-05
ny HAL SHERIDAN.

Written for the United Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-There has
ieen a great deal OF chatter and gos-
lip to the effect that Packey McFar-
and, who made the Chicago stock
ards famous, and Mike Gibbons. who
accomplished a similar subject for st.
PAUL, Mimi, will do battle in a New
FORK ring--said ring being located I'm
dadison Square Garden.
That may be. At least New York
'opes SO. The spectacle of Mike Glib
'ons and Packey Mcfarland prancing
bout in the same squared circle would
e a sight for the gods. Those who
hould, by all the dope. put one grand
out But it is hard for anyone who
las followed the fight chatter very
losely to believe that such match
Till ever materialize.
The last time Packey Mcfarland
alked about fighting he insisted that
reddie Welsh, lightweight champion.
ermit him to weigh in at 3 o'clock
D the afternoon at 1876 pounds. Mike
hbbons, when he gave Jimmy Clabby
boxing lesson at Milwaukee, Wis,
ometime ago, tipped the beam at
omething over $50 pounds.
The idea of Packey Mcfarland Civ
lg away matter Of fourteen or If
zen pounds in weight. especially TO a
oxer Of the Gibbons calibre, passeth
ur understanding.
wild Bill" Donovan, the Yankees
1lot for 1915, has announced that
ut of the players allowed him by
thor clubs when the sale of the Yam
ees was put through he will keep
ist three. Hugh High. Detroit out
elder, Walter Pipp, Detroit first base
ian, and Walter Regh, Boston Ameri-
an outfielder, are the ones who stay.
Donovan is mighty sweet on Pipp.
e thinks the youngster is all that
S name implies-a pippin.