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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
GOOD MORNING
Looks as if Ban Johnson Was
the Henry Ford of
Baseball.
BY BILL PEET.

Now that tie baseball war is over, whev win
Joe Gedeou playf
-Geors.town had to hustle to boat Mount st.
Jcseph's basket ball team last night
What has become Of Bob Roy Maekeyi
Well. even II Carroll Institute doesn't win out
In its fight against the South Atlantic A. A. o.,
this bunch made the A. A. U. officials In
that's something any way.
Prank Baker. up to press time. remained unsold.
Reports from Chicago are to the effect that Baker
will 90 to the highest bidder.
-Ardmose fight fans were rewarded with some real
scrappins last night Every fight was . right, and
that's what the bugs like.
Sylvester Breen. president q the C.rdinals q
Alexandra, announces that the annual banquet
rendered Clark Griffith will be held as formerly,
Alexandria sure is strong for tho old Fox"
Looking for tank stars at the Y. M.
strict rules Of sobriety laid down by that
organization. Says an exchange:
Pittsburgh papers are raving over the
fact that all duckpin records are held
by Pittsburgh men. The case of the lit
tie boy who was first in a class of one
Immediately flashed before u.s."
Pin the Iron Cross on those ginks who
insist upon engaging in cross-country
running these frosty days.
"A rose by any other name would smell
as sweet. But Walter Camps ALI
America eleven picked BY any other ex-
pert would smell awful.
TIN going to buy q box Of chicken
feed" remarked a youthful member of
the Mohawk A. c. as he walked into a
candy store.
Wrestling pictures on remind %
That there stu arc thoss who shirk.
That 10 hare MT In behind ~
ThoD Who ars tno Euud 10 WORK.
L L 4.
Mickey Kelliher. former local sandlot
star, has come out Of hiding. He was
seen At the Georgetown-Mount St
Joseph basket-ban game last night.
Read The Sunday Herald mort section
for Nxcluaiyo features
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
By WILLIAM PEET.

pe.c~ In n. seb.u and n now beRins In
a., -.
LOOK as IL 'hc "a'rhs iae'io'S "ou'o
soon get together and bury the Ratchet,
means much to the Washington Baseball
T,,,,, 60. a.. $500, ,h., ,h. Eodar,,
: 49,, r. q, g. - ra,, four n,a yers
rho q, nressnt decorate Clark GRAINS
% IL.
pIayer. Who have ,umned the reserve
o,an.. IN ,he,r Contracts win undoubt-
al, y. auo,,ad % ra,,rr 20 Tho fold and
viii he swarded n the club holding FIRST
c,n,,,, o., ,he;r sorytces
Con,inrent mon the establishment Of
ro.co rnder tbese conditions the wash
,,-,nn tear, can iustiv law claim IN Rob
Groon, nItcber. Howard Ebmke pitcher:
Frank Ianorte. infieIder. and owens.
catcher
Two wears ago the Feds grabbed
Groom Tanorta and Owens COVERING
these men more money than Grin con-
.idered them worth. LAST sprinr How
ard Ebmke. a Youthful twirler from the
Pacific Coast. was signed by the Out
laus because the Young man could not
see the figures on the contract offered
by Grifr.
o. this galaxy of talent Groom and
Ehmke are probably the only men Griff
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
EASTERN TEAM LOSES
TO COVENANT QUINT
Red-hot Basketball Game in Y. NJ. C..
A. Gym. Results in lS-to-ll
Score-Keller Wins.

In q closely contested game at the
Boys Department, Y. NJ. c. A., last
night. between teams of the Sunday
School League. Covenant defeated
Eastern by a score OF IS to IL.
Eastern was handicapped at the be-
ginning of the game by an injury to
Tosh and was forced to finish the first
half with four men. A substitute ar
rived in time to go into the second
half, but the team could not overcome
the lead Of the winners.
Long featured for the winners. while
Smith scored most for the losers. The
line-un.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Bike Riders Get S23, coo.

Newark. n. J.. Dec. 1.-THE six-day
bicycle riders who took part in the
Madison Square Garden race in New
York last week were paid of last eve
ming at the offices of the Cycle Racing
More than $4,000 was
paid to the thirty-four riders. Thomas
P. Convey. of Chicago. interviewed
several Of the riders relative to a six-
day race to be held In Chicago in
February.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
STRANGE FOOTBALL PLAY.
Holy Cross Captain Refused Field
Goal and Took Penalty.

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. ia peculiar
play came up this fall in a game be-
tween Holy Cross and some other East
ern institution. Holy Cross had rushed
the bail down to the 7-yard line. but
was held at this point. only making a
yard in three tries. The quarter back
dropped back and dropped one over the
bars for count of three.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Peace in Baseball Is Now Assured American League Finally Gives
Pdrker-Bnd&et Co.
- ITS
" From Fer .F RiR!.

GTIES-thousands of EN-
all nicely boxed.
Full Dress Refers and
Muflers. $3.50 to SIS
fHoSIERY, asc to $3.50.
UMBRELLAS, $I.oo to
SIS engraving free on sill
ver-trimmed umbrellas).
fGLOvES. $r.z5 to S.
fCombination Sets-Hosiery
and Ties, 81 to $3-Suspen-
ders and Carriers, soc to s..
fPAJAMAS, 81 to SIS per
suit.
UNDERWEAR, from soc
to all pure silk.
fH'DK'FS, INC to $I.5e
featuring a special CSC ini-
tailed handkerchief.
4 Highest grade of Bath
Robes from S. to $50.
I SHIRTS-Full dress, Man.
hattans and Earl & Wilson
in pleats and tucks for even
ing wear.
SWEATERS. a great dis
play Of these practical gifts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
ELCOCK WILL RETURN.

Lexington. Va, Dec. B.-I, alter B.
Elcock. the former Dartmouth star,
will coach the Washington and Lee
football team again next year.
Word was received from him yes
terday to that effect It had been
feared that he would be prevented
from returning in 1916 on account
Of business reasons. but a petition
to his employers, which carried the
signatures of every Washington
and Lee student. asking that he be
granted leave next fall. did its
work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
SCANLON TURNS TABLES,
DEFEATING w. WALLACE
Interesting Billiard Match Staged at
Royal Parlors Result, in
50-to-3O Score.

The second Of two exhibition games of
three-cushion billiards between Edward
Scanlon and Walter Wallace, regarded as
Washington's two best players, was
staged at the Royal Billiard Parlors last
night, resulting in a score Of soto 81 in
favor Of Scanlon. The first game was
played at Scanlon's night before last,
with Wallace the winner. 50 to ~ Both
games brought out a good crowd of the
local three-cushion fans, and the players
were frequently applauded for excellent
shots.
Last nights game was a fast one in
the sense that both players went to bat
promptly. and there was an entire alb
sence of sparring for shots or Of fussing
for accuracy. The players shot with ap-
parent knowledge Of what they wanted to
do and with confidence in their ability to
accomplish It. When II came to the
counting, the game was not so fast. Each
player scored long runs Of goose eggs,
and the game ran On to seventy-eight
innings before 1t was finished. Scanlon's
high run was three points. which he
two, which he also scored several times.
The winner played In good form and
made numerous round-table and q few
close shots that were Of championship
order. Wallace was out of form, had
bad luck with . number Of excellent
shots and lost out early In the play.
Scanlon started poorly. winning four
goose eggs at the very start. but he soon
struck his stride and distanced his oppo-
nent in the twelfth inning. where he
took the lead and never lost II. The
game was q fair exhibition. and while
nothing was settled as to which IL the
better with the cue. the play was of high
merit, all things considered. II n UNDER
stood that at some time In the near fu-
ture the contest win be repeated, with
at least the playing Oh Of the tie, though
nothing definite regarding It was ar
ranged last night Edward Hickey acted
as referee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
JESS WILLARD AGREES
TO TACKLE FULTON

Chicago, Dee. 15~Jess willard.
heavyweight champion pueIlist.
md Fred Fulton, the Rochester,
Minn.. heavyweight, signed arti-
cles here this afternoon for their
fight before the Tulsa Athletic
Club Of New Orleans March Z
next.
The referee II to be agreed
upon At . later date.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
MURPHY REELECTED
CATHOLIC o. CAPTAIN

John v. Murphy, captain md
center On Catholic University's
football team this fall. was last
night unaninaously chosen to lead
the BrooIklandeN next senson.
Murphy halls from Boston. Mass.
aDA II . capable leader. He was
eAssen By the Catholic University
letter men.
Paul J. Kennedy, Of st. Paul.
MIMI. wss chosen manager Of the
football team for next fail. Ken
edy succeeds n. }. KavanauSh,
wAs - capably Alled the positio.
the past season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Braves Sell Men.

Boston, Dec. 15.-The Boston Ma
ional League Baseball Club has sold
Catcher Brugey to the Birmingham
team OF the New York State League
Fletcher Lowe. former Dartmouth Col
lege star. was sold to the Montreal
Internationals under an optional
agreement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

Both Jim" Savage. the heavy
weight. Of Orange. N. J.. and Charlie"
weinert, the Newark boxer, are con-
fdent OF winning by knockout when
they meet In their ten-round bout
next week at the Pioneer Sporting
Club. This viii be their second meet
Int In Q few Ho0AA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Tinker Under Knife,

Chicago. Dec. 15.-Joe Tinker, man
ager Of the Whales, is to go under
the knife today. The veteran player
has a stone in one kidney.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

1t seems that one of the opponent
players was offside, and the referee asked
the Holy Cross captain II he desired the
penalty. The captain replied in the at
firmative. refusing to take the field goal
and getting the ball on the first down
near the goal line. from where his cap
tain went over for a touchdown.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

SuSstitutions-Berariini for Scott. Sullivan foe
McSulty. Cashin for Donnelly. O'Boye for Csshin.
Goals from Soor-McNulty. OLone Isl. DonneIiy
ID Kelly a. Beraniini (5 Sullivan. MslrEr.
Swarez 49, Kelliher. Mackey. Kramer. FIRE. t<S-rs
made-kelly -; Suarez. g Fouls called teOr=--
town. II; Mount St. JoseTh's. - Ref,rec-Mr.
CoIhower. Georgetown Time Of halJs, d min
utes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
CITY COLLEGE QUIN7
Beaten BY GALLAUDET
kendell Greeners Romp Away From
Baltimore Tossers in Opening
Game by 81 to 70.

Coach Jack Haas Gallaudet quint had
no trouble romping away with the Balti-
more City College team In the opening
game Of the season yesterday in the
Kendall Green gymnasium. The score
was 81 to g.
The Buff and Blue CUNTS team work
was slightly handicapped. as Rockwell
and Classen. who played forward and
guard. respectively. were not allowed to
play because OF deficiencies in studies.
Although the Baltimore shooters were
lighter than the locals. they displayed
brilliant team work and showed a Won
derful defense.
The Wenger brothers were all over the
floor. and through their work In casipg
the ball the Buzz and Blue auint doubled
the score on the visitors. Rasmussen, at
center for Gallaudet was constantly in
the limelight, and his wonderful work at
dribbling the ball kept the Baltimore
team on the defense.
Capt Simpson. for the visitors, played
the best game for the City College team,
while Begged kept Mellis covered in bril-
liant mancr. The lineup and summary:
BALTIMORE Position GALLAUDEr.
Simpson tcap-).........L- P.-..........--R. Wensr
Beised ..-........-.R. F............-.--.. Mellis
Schisler .C~ntes. Rasmussen
Meth --.-..........--..-L G............A. Werger
kinnedy .............-.R- G............... wilman
Substitutins-Httnen for Schisler. To~nson for
Meilis Wilson for wilman- Goals from floor
Schislcr CT. BeiSed e.. Kinnedy C2). Meth e..
Simpson 81. r. wensa a.. Mellis 81. Rasmussen
"a. A. wenser IN. Goals from foul-A- weng-r
Simpson 6J. Goals from fouls missed-A. wenger
%. Rcferee-Mr ]. Haas Time Of priods-ls
and % minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

Scranton. has issued challenge TO any
ef ~ topootchars n the 1se-pound class,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

Mike Gibbons has signed new articles
for q fight with Young Ahearn. and
these glove wielders will meet in St
Paul for ten rounds on the night Of JAM
uary Il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16

Substitunons-Lous for Milne. Milne for Lawton.
Benper for rosh. Goals from hoor-Woolf %. Long
%. Smith ~, English. Goals from foul-wisht
49,. Long CO. Smith t2. English Referee-Mr.
Cohower. Umpire-Mr. Locke. Time Of halvcs-ls
minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
KELLER.

Standardization for Ristis. Goals from noor-
Pfeiaer CO. Y. Lunch CO. X. Lynch, Bixlr %.
Mortinsr On. Dodse q. Goals from foul-John-
son. v. Lynch @, Bixler a.. Referee-Ar. Loeka
Umpts-Mr. Collihowa. Time Of halves-y MIN
utesL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Easy for Keller.

The second game Of the evening was
a walk-over for Keller. with a defeat
over Mount Pleasant by ~ to IL.
Mortimer and Dodge scored 81 of
their team points. the first shooting 10
baskets from the floor. while Dodge
made z. The lineup:
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
STATE and COUNTIES
MUST PULL TOGETHER

Atlanta, Ca, Juue 8.--There is
but one way to provide adequate
educational facilities for the child
rem of Georgia, and that way is to
amend the state constitution Sc
that two mills Of the state tax can
be set aside for school and to pass
4 law requiring every county to
levy a similar tax, according to
Joseph 5. Stewart, professor oi
secondary education at the Univer-
sity Of Georgia and supervisor Of
high school work in the state. Mr..
Stewart was in Atlanta yesterday
and expressed these and other con-
illusions to newspaper men.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
HUGE MELON CUT
BY FORD MOTOR co.

Detroit, Mich. The Ford Motor
Company announced today tina it
had increased its authorized capital
stock from 50, 600 900 to 100000, :
900, and had declared a stock divi-
dend Of $48, 900, 900, payable July
1. A cash dividend was declared
on the original authorized stock of
100000 but the amount was not
made public. The stock dividend
increases the holding Of Henry
Ford, president Of the company,
to $27 ,84O,0 James Couzins,
vice. president, receives SIS, 900, 900.
The stock increase brings the is
sued capital of the concern to yalu-
alton Of $50,0o0,ooo. The remain
ing $50, 900, 900 will remain in the
company's treasury to be used as
conditions demand in the future. +"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
FORMER LEE
COUNTlAN DEAD
Mr.. EnOch W. Jordan, Of Albany,
Died Friday Afternoon. Had
Many Relatives Here

Following brief Illness, Enoch
w. Jordan, Y years old, died Fri
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. at
the family residence at 202 Resi-
dence street. He has been confined
to his home on account Of illness
only since last Saturday, and while
members Of the family and intim-
ate friends who had been in constant
attendance at his bedside knew his
condition was serious, anncuncem-
ent OF his death came as a distinct
surprise and grief to many.
Mr.. Jordan had lived in Albany
about rs years. coming here from
Lee county, where he was born and
reared. He had been successful in
amassing quite a snug fortune in
city and country property, in Albany
and vicinity and he maintained
many warm and cordial friendships
as business man and as citizen.
Owing to the state Of his physical
health at lifetime Of the war between
the states he did not serve in the
Confederate army.
Mr.. Jordan is survivd by his Wild
ow and seven children, three sons
and four daughters. His daughters
are Mrs. G.B. McClelland, Of
Albany, and Misses Elizabeth, Sue
and Kate Jordan, also of this city.
His sons are John Jordan, Of Lee
COUNT; Tom Jordan and Enoch
Jordan, Jr., both Of Albany. Two
sisters, Mrs. Jack Fleetwood, Of
Albany, and Mrs. Fee Butler, Of
Vienna, survive, also a neice, Mrs.
i. G. Seamon, OF Pelham.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted Saturday afternoon from the
residence, at A o'clock, by Rev. I.
j. Ballard, Pastor Of the First
methodist church, following which
interment will be in Oakview ceme-
terry. The following pail bearers
have been selected from among his
intimate friends: J. s. Clark /,
James Miller, N. F. Tiff, Tom
Pattison, T. M. Carter and J. NJ.
Tomlison. Albany Herald.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
SAYS PLENTY BLOOMS
ON COTTON NEAR HERE

When shown last Saturday an
article in daily newspaper pub
lisbed in an adjoining county, tell
ing Of the first cotton bloom found,
Mr.. H. A. Harris, one Of Lee
county's liyest and most successful
farmers, said that he had already
seen many cotton blossoms on his
place. In fat, he believed that
he could find half bushel Of them
rather than one or two. So many
Of them had he seen that he had
not even thought Of bringing one
in to claim that it was the first one
OF the season.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
BIG FARMERS MEETING FOR JULY 9Th
Big RALLY DAY IS
PLANNED

Farm Demonstration Agent
Rountree is busily engaged ia max
ing preparations and arrangements
for a monster farmers meeting to
be held at some central pointin the
county July g The place in which
the meeting is to be held will be
selected and announced later. The
plan is TO select the most centrally
located place that is available,
where a dipping vat, plenty Of wa
ter and other desirable features may
be obtained.
The big rally here will follow
that to be held ia Americas july
5, so that the speakers who will be
available for the Amerious meeting
will be here. Il is expected that q
tremendous crowd will come to-
gether to hear the talks on farm
topics and the practical demonatra-
tions Of various kinds.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
AMERICAS WILL HOLD
HIGHWAY CELEBRAT ton
July 4th is the Designated Date.
Big Barbecue and Governors
From Various States

Americas, Ga.-The Americas
Chamber Of Commerce in conjunct-
ion with the municipal and county
authorities, proposes celebrating on
July 4th, the selection Of the
Aadersonville Townsville route
from Macon to Florida on the Dixie
Highway, and will invite all
Georgia to join in the general dem
.onstration here.
The Governors Of all tie states
through which the highway will
pass, together with the fourteen
commissioners, viii be invited to
come to Americas and help cele-
brate. It will be a fitting occasion
for Governor Nat Harris to shake
hands with Governor Trammell Of
Florida. Invitations will also be
rendered to every town along the
route to comein a big delegation Of
automobiles.
The militia and bands from every
town near Americas will be invited
to participate in a monster parade.
It was at Americas that the first
meeting was held i'll the interest OF
the Dixie highway and now that
this route has been designated, it is
right and proper that the big cell
ebration to show the decision Of the
highway commissioners be held here
Monster barbecue at noon and other
special features will be included in
the program.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
REP. SHEPPARD
FOR SPEAKER
Prohibition Forces Are Behind
Sumpter County Man for Speak
er Of the Georgia House

Representative J. +. Sheppard,
Of Americas, will be Il candidate
for the speakership ofthe approach
ing house Of representatives, on q
prohibition platform, according to
announcements made in Atlanta by
officials Of the Apti,Saloon League.
Col. Sheppard confirms the report
from Atlanta, and states that he's
a bona ide candidate groomed to
win the race.
The Sumter county representa-
tive is considered one Of the strong
est men in the house and his can
didacy is sure to be popular. As
father Of the Sheppard Child La
Dor Bill, 7 and advocate Of the Nc
Crorv bill for cheaper school books,
Col. Sheppard made a name for
himself in the last session Of the
legislature.
The prohibition forces are lined
up solid behind this candidate for
the office. His election seems sure,
despite claims from the camp Of
Representative Burwell, his oppon-
ent. 1t is understood other pros
pective candidates have agreed to
withdraw from the race if the Sum
ter county man makes the race.
DR.. G. W. Eichelberger, leader
Of the league, SAYS
Mr. Sheppard stands strongly
for the election Of the rules COM
mittee by the house, instead ofits
appointment by the speaker. He
has been prohibitionist ali his
life and the prohibitionists Of
Georgia are solidly behind him.
Mr.. Sheppard's friends state that
the liquor interests, almost with
out exception, are working hard
for the election Of a certain other
candidate. /"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
THE CENTRAL RAIL-
ROAD EXPENDITURES

Some idea Of the importance Of 9
big railroad system to a community
is indicated in the report Of the Gem
trail Of Geoagia railway campany for
tile ten months ending April 80.
The report gives a great deal more
data than those for similar periods
have given in the past. It not a.
lone shows the amount Of revenues
and the sun expended in maintain
ing and operating the system, but
it gives IN a very interesting way
the money paid to the different
departments Of the system. For
intance, it shows that Of the total
operating expenses. $404 ,247 .43
(57. 20 per cent ofthe total) was dis
tributed on pay rolls to approxim-
ately all Of whom reside on the
company's lines. This is an aver
age Of approximately $13, 474.91
daily.
This more than $f3, 900 a day is
spent in more than one city and in
more than one state. OF the ope-
rating expenses 1901, 649.75 or
$3.50 per cent went for materials
and supplies, which were purchas-
ed, we are advised, in the local ter.
ritory gerved.
Tie company spent during the
month for improvements to its
property $17.8S2.09 as against
$74, 1926 for the same month Of
the previous year, a decrease Of
$50, 1916, or 1866 per cent.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-06-10
CROP PROSPECTS
UNUSUALLY GOOD

According to Farm Demonstra-
tor Ridge Rountree, the prospects
are rather encouraging for the far
mers Of this county for fall. The
cotton acreage has been reduced APP
proximately 30 per cent in Lee
and this acreage has been supple
mented with oats and corn princi-
pally. The farmers have used only
about half the usual amount Of fer
tilizer and are not contracting as
heavy accounts with the merchants
for supplies as they usually do. All
this portends better conditions.
Wheat, Mr.. Rountree says, has
been successful in this county and
he is quite sure the acreage will be
materially increased next year.
This is the first year that wheat, to
any extent, bas been tried in Lee
and the people are greatly encour-
aged over their success. Many far
mers have made enough wheat to
run their farm a whole year, and
as -four is quite an item in the
average home, this fact is worthy
Of attention.