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The Washington times., 1915-01-06

The Munsey Trust Company
Avery Splendid Record
The Munsey Trust Company has business exactly and
months millions dollars and with
plus dollars
Starting in built its
$2961282 half months and this has increased
surplus
substantial banking
Moreover much better record than has ever been made Washing
ton bank at any time however favorable the conditions
The splendid showing the fact that The Mnsey
Company had right and has been right
enough substantially
bank and big doios And started
the theory dpts deal nteran equally deal to the
small deposior the big deposition
Muny
that
which could be The Mun
penalty loss of interest.
To this fair
dpotos and substantially bank with 100000 and hand
surplus $4ooO
this wonderfully fine showing The My Trust Company first and
half months of life
The Muns 1t
banking Washington
followed has done has already become banking house
shutionl characer-atrut fact
FRANK A. MUNsEY
The Washington times., 1915-01-06
SIMPLE TO HEAL
Skin TROUBLES.
WITH P0SlAM

Of healing any skin trouble Is simple.
No guesswork, for you can see improve
ment after every application. itching
stops and burning skin Is comforted at
once.
for It cannot possibly harm. It is an
tiseptic, kills germ life and Is un-
eoualled for the eradication Of Eczema,
Acne, Itch. Pimples, etc.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write to Emergency Laborato-
ries, 80 West 18th Street. New York.
Poslam Soap is non-irritating. abso-
lutely pure. luxurious and bensdcial for
daily use. toilet and bath. Is cents and
IL cents.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-01-06
Quick, Safe Way
to Remove Hairs
(Toilot Talks)

(IOIIDI IuIKS1
Keep a little delatone powder on your
dressing table. and when ugly. hairy
Srowths appear. make a paste with a
little Of the powder and some water.
apply and let remain on the hairy sur
face for 2 or 3 minutes, then rub off.
wash the skin. and the hairs have van
ished. This treatment ia quite harm
less and rarely more than one applica-
tion is required. but to avoid disap-
pointmcnt care should be used to buy
the real delatone.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-01-06
Record Globe 7rOtter Has
Anlbiti0n to Encircle Old
Mother Earth in Aer0plane
John Henry Mears Will Also At.
tempt transatlantic Flight
for Prize.
BY KENDRICK sCoF1ELD.

So long as q single travel record re-
mains unbroken. ne is happy. provided
there is a chance for him to break 1t.
Greater than riches or stay-at-home
comfort to him is the prospect Of taking
the ''long trail'' for, anywhere or
everywhere-juzt SO long as the making
Of the journey will establish a new
schedule over the route.
In the lives Of most people 5000
mile journey Is an epoch; yet he un.
dertakes a 'trip-aSainst.time around
the world with as little concern az
the average citizen shows when ne
goes into the suburbs,
That he speaks only one tonsuc-his
mother language, Bostonese--he con-
siders no handicap, and when he but
tons up his coat, his trunk 10 packed.
He already holds the worlds record
for circling the globe. having accom-
plished this feat in thirty-five days.
nine hours and thirty-five minutes.
But his whole life will be irrevocably
spoiled II he cannot accomplish what
are now his two pet ambitions--a trans
Atlantic aeroplane trip and circling
Of the globe by air craft.
Globe Trotting An Avocation.
But the breaking Of worlds travel
records with him Is only an avocation.
for he is John Henry Mears. theatrica Al
manager, who is now in this city.
MI. Mears Is thirty-cight years old.
He is slight OF figure. dark complex
toned, and looks anything but the
globe trotter he is. He does not take
his past performances or the rather
moro pretcntious ones which he plans
for the near future very seriously. and
is inclined to dismiss the danger which
will attend his trans-Atlantic aeroplane
trip. should he attempt it. with q de-
predatory wave of his hand.
ords has not been lifelong failing
with Mr. Mears. Prior to tho summer
OF 1912. hts pereErinations beyond the
land of his birth had been confined
to one or two trips to London and
Paris.
Nearly twenty-five years before, Nellie
bly, had made what was then consid-
cred her whirlwind circuit Of the globe.
consuming in the performance Of this
feat. seventy-two days, six hours and
eleven minutes.
Finally Won His Wager.
Mr.. Mears figured that this was AL
| together too much. and he also re-
garded other performances Of this ma
| ture. less spectacular. however. a. be-
ing typical Of the progress which might
| be expected Of a senile tortoise suffer-
ing from infiammatory rheumatism. He
backed his judgment with q wager. and
arrangements were made for the trip.
The loss Of the Titanic. however. In
/ terrupting as 1t did all fixed schedules.
| caused him to postpone the trip for q
year, but In the end he won his wager
and established a new record. which he
The Washington times., 1915-01-06

declares now he can still further clip
by two days.
During one lap of the giobe-circliAx
race against time Mr.. Mears was
Seattle in an aeropisnc. 10 man
fond Of eating UP the miles this mode
Of travel appealed strongly to him,
and from that germ spfouted his pres
ent intention of entering the trans
Atlantic aeroplane contest for the $50, 90
prize which has been offered by the
London Daily Mail.
Ready for the Flight.
Mr.. Mears then undertook to perfect
The Washington times., 1915-01-06
New Automobile Skids
From Ferry Into River

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.--Gustave Rein
herg's new $4,000 touring car skidded
of ferryboat and into the river.
Boatmen rescudcd Reinberg from a
cake of ice.
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Automobile Stolen.

TODAY for a fve-passenger automo-
bile, owned by H. c. Knapp, Of 923
sachusetts avenue northwest. The
car was stolen from the corner of
Fifteenth and g streets last night.
The initials, III. c. k were on the
doors.
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the demand for 20 many plays to fiii the
thenters OF the country. This will lead
to the production Of better plays, the
managers SAY, and not make II neces-
sary 70 slap on any sort Of production
in order TO get something to keep the
ulayhOuoes omen,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09

While this Conversation was taking Place RsI
Morgan wrapping himself in i've yards q
rel flannel p1tting on three WOODEN undershirt'
and couple OF swe eaters preparatory to his daily
exercise.
Il rles I'm not the only Eat man in camp. -
Raw snickeret
Go jump in the lake uut;ered Foster.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Stallings Is Impressed
With Work of Martin
Scrappy Leader of Worlds
Champions Is Pleased with
Showing of Local Boy.
IS A GREAT FIGHTER

Macon. Ga. March S.-Stalinss gave
his opinion on training this afternoon
Il figure" he said. that a ball PLAYER
should he like a panther rather than :,
prize fighter. l am not strong for IonG
wearying hikes over the hills, or long
runs around the track. would prefer
in an endeavor to develope a burst Of
speed. rather than in endurance tests
of road race.
Il also believe in the two sessions \
day and in giving my men a chance to
have the necessary amount of food. You
can't cut down a mans feed without
weakening him. For this reason | have
always refused to work through the
lunch hour
StallinCs is particularly pleased at the
showing of his recruits, especially at
the work done so far by Young Billy
Martin, the Georgetown boy who Joined
the squad last summer. He said today:
of course. we are in desperate need of
another infielder. ] believe that F'itZ-
patrick will eventually some to u.s. |
can't see how he can afford to throw up
the opportunity. But, anyhow. this young
~ pounds lighter than he was last fall.
and mp 10 date has given a good account
OF himself. We knew that he can hit
that ball and that he is fighter from
the drop Of the hat. He has only to show
his class as an infielder. One thing is
certain: he has given such an account of
himself already that he will be given a
more than usaully thorough tryout."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Local fight FANS
Will SEE Big BOUT
Carl Morris and Fred Mckay Meet in
Fifteen Rounds Tonigh,
at Baltimore.

y Lrc" dele CATION Of local I-nt fans
at the Dixie Athletic Chb in Baltimore
when ''arl Morris, the Oklahoma heavy
weight and sig Fred Mckay, the
Winnipeg whit" hone. clash in the final
bout which is preceded by :, fifteen-rouind
20 between John Kelly. the Gotham
boxer. and Jack White. Of Chicago.
'BattlinC' Terry Jones. the local
feathcr-wCiSht will he seen in action in
one Of tue preliminary bouts and al
though Mana@,r Billy Brown. who is
staging ti.. show. has not made known
rs yet who will oppose the local thunder
bolt. Jones friends are banking on him
winning by the X. q. route.
Manager Brown. who is running the
shows in the Monumental City. is also q
WashinCt"nian. and is the manager OF
Frankie Whitney. t." tcda- Rapids fight
er. who IS one of the tupnotChcrs in his
class. y large number Of fans viii
leave tonight on the . o'clock cars, while
others will follow on tine $50 and !
O'clock trains over the electric line.
Morris, in the estimation of NECTAR
n"y, is the best white heavyweight Ia
the world. despite the fact that Gun
boat Smith won from the former Sa-
pulpa engineer OIL a foul in their meet
ing i'll New York. Mccartney is eager to
get match for Morris with Jack John
son. but he las little hopes Of getting
Jess Willard into the ring with the pres
ent championship hope. as he claims VIII
lard and his manager. Jack Curlcy
turned a deaf ear to an offer OF Sc 900 for
Il match iwth Nor is in Cincinnati
Morris will climb through the ropes
in the best of condition. for a defeat at
the hands OF Mckay here tomorrow
night would mean the cancellation of a
match in New York on March - with
Jim Coffy. tn" Dublin giant for which
the WCsterner is TO receive a $50 guar
antee and a privilege of 81 per cent,
according to McCarney
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09

FIRST RACE-Three furongs; purse. 500; two
year-olds. Louise Green, lo3; Salusion les: Little
GInk. ll6; Nellie Z. lI3; Golden List. Il3; Will
lam W. lD: Carolyn r. lis: Marisuo. rs salu
sion and Little Gink Coristcck entry. Nellie b aud
Golden List Eedwell entry.
SECOND RACE-Six furiouSS; purse. 500; three
year-olds and upward; selling. Lady May %
Virginia Hite. 100: 'Hsberdash. 100: Mountain
Pearl 100; Hippoaates. lo2: Francis Clare. la5
Star Of the Sea. iG: Frontier. IO7: Kettle Drum.
iG: Dr. Cam. lo!: Jack Nolan. IL.
THIRD RACE-Fiye ard one-hsN furlonss: purse
500: threeyearolds selling. Minstrel. f5i; Idioa
l03. Columbia Lady. lo5; Unity. I0.s Lady Jane
Grey. p7: st. Charlotte. l01 Jaunita IL. lO,;
Quiensabe. lo.; Feprock. Ice; Brown Prince. 100;
Jack Harrison. les: kazan. H.
FOURTH RACE-Six fuTloags: pu-sc 500: three
yezr-olds and upward handicap, lei H., 81;
Sherwood. ll3 Converse. 10; Cliff Field los: Clark
". ic5: Emerald Gem. 100: Briar Path. los: Man
ssseh. Ill. Jsf. IT.. AID Sherwood. H-drick entry.
FIFTH RACE-Ore mile; purse. 500: three year
oids and upward: selling 'Almeia Lawrcucr %:
nUcie Mum. n5; Uncle Ben. loi: Quick Start. 10! :
Wander. 10; Louise Paul. 100; Nash, 10: Jaw
Boae. I,; Lochiel. La
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
MERIDIAN A. c. AWARDED
FRANCHISE in LEAGUE
Brookland Club Withdraws from In
tersectional League-Meeting
Monday NIGHT

At the meeting of the Intersectiona
Junior League last night at the St
DOminic's School the Meridian Athletic
Club was admitted to the circuit. The
BrOOkland club. which was one OF the
best junior teams in the District last
season. and who had signifed their in
tentions of joining the circuit, withdrew.
leaving franchise vacant.
Reports were turned in by the differ
ent committees. but nothing definite Was
done on the naming OF the grounds. The
committee on the schedule for the sea
son submitted its list of games. whirn
meet with the approval of the managers.
but was not adopted. At a meeting L.
be held next Monday night plans for the
season are expected to be- completed
ANY team desiring a franchise in the
circuit should be represented at this
meeting
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
JOE TURNER READY
FOR ALBRIGHT BOUT
Middle-weight Champion TO Meet
Heavy Opponent at Gayety Thea
ter Tomorrow Night.

All arrangements are complete for Joe
Turner, the local middle weight grappler
to meet Con Albright Wednesday night
at the Gaycty Theatcr. Albright is con-
Sdered one of the best men at his
weight in the business and he proved 4,
~ the way he handled John Kilonis last
week. Albright has defeated such men
as Young Olson, Sam Anderson, and
many others. He is training faithfully
for his bout with Turner.
He expects to defeat Turner. and an
exciting bout is anticipated as both
men possess science and ability. Tur-
ner will have 10 conceGe some weight,
as Albright weighs about 100 pounds
Manager Peck has about completed ar
rangements for a match between Nike
iokel, the Salt Lake City wrestler and
Joe Turner for the near future. and It
Is expected that it will prove a fast bou..
as the Westerner is n fast grappler. and
has ability and science to make il in
teresting for the local boy
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With the Running Horses.
UAREZ ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Purse; 2year-olds; four fur
longs. Little Blues. loi; Sculenburg. lGi: Little
Bigger. 10; Frank Patterson. 10; Tisau. IFS;
Father Kelly. liz.
SECOND RAcE-Sellins; 3yearoId. and IN
ward; seven furonss Zan-arce. -: Little Bit.
81; -Zinkand. loc: Dave Montgomery. Ic4; Lady
Mint. Is: Elma, lc5: Phyllis Antoinette 10; OBJ
hvion. lG; sleepland. 10; George Oxnard. 10:
Auto Maid. no.
THIRD RACE-Scllins: 5-year-olds and up
ward seven furlonss. 'Byeezer 81; Single Toe.
81: Miss Lewiston. &c: Marie Coghill D3. Polls.
lc5; ANY Time. los; Patriotic u.s. sHOisington 20:
Cisko. 10: Commentator 10
FOURTH RACE-SeninG; 2ycar-oldJ and up
ward; seven .urlOngs. 'Lenorc. q: Mabel Dull
weber. &C: y. Nolan. lol; Rose O'NeiI. lco; An
drew o'Day. los; Thistle Belle. n7: Bob Lynch.
lCs
FIFTH RACE-Scllins; 3-year-olds and upward :
five furlonGs- Raven Hall. q: Elsie Green, %:
'Mrs. Nc. g: Eva PadNick. 100; California JACK
lo4: Oma. I04: Bertha V. lri; Amoholso. 10. ;
Cordova ItS; Velie Forty. rs: Jake Argent Ios;
Joe Busher. 10; Judge Gheens. Ill: Rosiris IL:
Nifty. lis.
SIXTH RACE-Sellins: tyear-olds and upward :
mise. 'Durn. IS; BONANZA, lcc; Bermudian, Iu6
BE. 100; Executor. IL.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
ANCIENT RIVALS TO
MEET IN RYAN GYM
Georgetown and George Washington
Basketball Teams in Final
Collegiate Clash.

Georgetown and George Washington
will clash in basketball at the Ryan
gynIuasium tomorrow evening at S:3s.
and Washington basketball followers
are looking for one of the best games II
the year.
The Blue and Gray defeated the Hat
chetites Mt the National Guard Armory
some weeks ago after a hard struggle.
and the wearers of the Buff and Blue
are determined 70 even the score when
the two teams meet tomorrow.
GEORGETOWN will lie seriously handi-
capped by the absence OF Tourney. their
star center who is laid UP with blood
poison in his knee. an illness which ne
contracted i'll the game with Gallaudct
The game Will nc tn" last collegiate
basketball game of the year in this
section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
F ederal League Attorneys
Make Plea to Dissolve the
Kansas City Transfer.
JUDGE BALDWIN ON CASE

Chicago March S-Faiurc of the Nan
sas city Baseball club to raise slOo,o1
Was the reason given for the transfer Of
tho teams Granchis" in the Federal
LeaSu" to New ark. y. j.. according tn
tho leagues attorney III asking that the
temporary injunction issued against the
lea CUE he dissolved. Tine bearing was be-
| fore Judge Jesse \. Baldwin, in the Cir
cut Court. The injunction was issued
several days ago. when the Kansas City
club owners learned that tE"ir franchise
had been taken away.
President James Gilmore. of the league:
-. &. Madison, president Of the Kansas
City club. and several other men promi-
ncnt in the affairs of the new baseball
league. were present at the hearing.
Attorney Edward T.. Gates. of Indian
apoIis, argued in defense of the league s
action The Kansas City mon were con-
fdent they cannot be ousted. but Gilmore
was equally certain thaN the court will
.. X. the transfer of the franchise to
Newark
Had Opportunity.
We gave the Kansas city club every
opportunity To protect Its franchise.
Attorney Gates told the court, but when
they failed the league. i'm order to pro-
tc't its interests, was obliged to find A
responsible person to take the franchise
1t was not TIL on February b. the
agreement with Harry Sinclair, Of New
ark. whose financial standing is cstab-
lshed. was made. and Just two days
before that Mr.. Half. representing the
Kansas city Club wrote President Gil
more that he was having difficulty rails
ing money. | understand Mr.. Sinclair
has already purchased land for the play
ing grounds and has cOntracted for
5000 stadium
Break League Rules.
John NJ Zane. of Chicago. counsel for
the Kansas City club. contended that in
DISTINGUISHING the Kansas City club the
rules of the league had been broken.
The Kansas City club was put out by
the executive committee said Mr.. Zane.
and not by the league itself. Its by
laws provide that the directors as a body
"annot delegate authority of this impor-
lance. The executive committee consist
cd personally of President Gilmore. and
tho action was not an expression of the
Federal League"
The hearing proceeded late into the
afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
BOWLERS WILL MEET.
Annual Convention Listed to start
on April II.

New YORK. March s.-Thc annual cpurcntion Of
the National Bowling Association will take PlarJ
April II at CclOcs in the Grand Central
Palace. Fory-scventh street and Lexington avenue
this city. This time decided on mect
Ing Of the hoard Of governors Of the national
body yesterday afternoon at the Hotel imperial.
4 step Of rial importance in legislative way
was taken in the formal proposition to amend tn,
constitution whereby the annual dues will be .
cents man. including registration in hJth III,
national and New York associations. instead O
the Scent fee now in effect. This amendment
will be submitted to the bowlcrs at their con
vention for their approval.
Many details pertaining to the national tourna
meEt. which will bgin IN the Grand Central Pal
March = were gone over. II was de,
cided to offer special mcia for the man making
the highest single in any Of the cumEettious
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
FIGHT NOT SETTLED.
Jones Not Sure jess willard Will
Battle in HAVANA.

Fl Psso. March s-Tom Jones. manager Of Jess
Willard, declared tonight that willard left Los
Angeles today route to Ell Psso and that he
will not definitely know what they are going TO do
about the fight at Havana until Willard arrives
tomorrow. He is willing to have willard fight
there If he gets his money in advance. but admit
ted that Willard is ''buckins' on the proposition
Treasurer We'll began today refunding, money re-
cvived for seats for the Juarez fight before the
battle was declared of. A total Of 5000 worth
Of orders were received. it is said. and $50
in cash had been taken in
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Rules for Brookfeds.

Browns Wells. Miss. March s.-Lse Mases has
laid down a set Of strict rules for the Brookfeds
ojidc hy. Smoking cigarettes. drinking intoSi-
cRn-@ and failure be in bed by midnight will
bring forth sever< punishment 70 the offender. The
ycuEs manager will PERMIT them 10 take :lass
or two Of beer after Il game. but there must b.
heavy drinking. for he saws that experience has
taught him that athlete whose brain u belonged
after night Of earuusins cannot put up the article
Of baseball that he is capable Of doing when b
rsuainJ tetpyeratsL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
SCHOOLBOY SPLASH MARCH 20.
Fourth Annual Cha m pionship Event,
Staged in Baltimore A. c.

The fourth annual interscholatic cham
piOnship swimming races. held under the
auspices of the Baltimore Athletic Club,
will be held Saturday evening, March 20
in 1422 North Charles street
Fight events make up the program
with all starting from scratch. Gold, sill
yer and bronze medals will be awarded
TO the individuals finishing first. second
and third. respectively, while gold medals
will be given to the members of the win
ming relays The rules of the a. A. u.
will govern all events.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
0ldring Joins Team.

q Rube Odrne. hardened by the winter on his
Jersey farm. the Mack forces for the first time
presented full strength yesterday The big blonde
outfelder came direct from his Woodbury. country
home Thirty four players. representing hre
catchers twelve pitchers, nine ir,elders and eight
outfelders. arc now intrenched in the Athletics
training camp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
JUAREZ RACES OFF.

Juarez. Mexico, March =. 4 biiz-
zard that set in here sunday night
and continued Throughout Monday
forced the management of the
Juarez track TO call of the rnces
for this afternoon. New entries
were gotten out for Tuesday when
il IL expected racing can be re-
stunned. The track however. Will
be in horrible condition as the
snow will melt before IL can be
removed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Nlckendrce
BR0OKLAND CLUB TO MEET.
Fast Amateurs VIII Hold Special
Session Tonight.

There will be 4 special meeting of the
Brookland 4. c. tonight at S o'clock and
all members are requested to attend.
The BrOoklanders have started a So
campaign and over half this amount has
already been subscribed.
The first game Of the season will he
played on March 18th with St Dominic
Club. The schedule is not yet completed
and more games are desired with fast
17-year-old teams. Address John Ma
honey, 1913 Kearney street northeast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Wrestling Trials for New York.

Il was Nlnounccd BY The Amateur Athletic Union
yesterday that the wrestling try-outs to determine
who shan lie sent TO the national championships
at the Psnsms-Pacihc Exposition will be held in
in each ot the eight classes will be eligible TO go
TO the fair. The bouts here will include the TO
rs. 10 pound and heavyweight classes The Is
10. ID and lss pound classes will be settled in
Athletic Club.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
RACING ASSURED.
Arkansas Race Bill Becomes Law
md Cannot he Vetoed.

Little Ro.sS. Ark. March s.-rhs failure OF Gov.
HAYS to consider the Sawyer hill lesahzing horss
racing under the usri mutuel system by last Sstr-
dav. Is today declared to mean that the hill has
hccunle a law aud caupot now be vetoed The GOV
Crnor cnnSil-rd that he had until 40 ths after
noon To cuusiicr the bill. il filed with him
that ho-Ir last Tuesday but the legal contention
is made that the Inv recognizes no ''piece days -
aud that he ivt-day limit expired Saturday night
The governor expects TO the bill this after
noon anyway and it r. believed he will sprrcss it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-03-09
Schedule Committee Meets.

Boston. March She schedule committee Of tbs
New England League. comprising a majority 81
the clubs in the league is in session in this
city again today ard by nightfall expects to have
completed its schedule for an eight-club circuit
with Manchester. Fitclburs. Lowell Lawrence.
eight cities.