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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
BIDDERS READY
FOR BAKER SALE
Next Will Come Sale of Cleve-
land Club; Somers Asks For
Financial Aids

Chicago. ILL.,, Dec. 15.-Four bidders
will go after Home Run" Baker to-
day. The highest price is $4,000.
Next to this important deal is the
prospective sale of the Cleveland club.
Tt is the report here that the Inter
national League postponed its business
pending negotiations on the part of
Edward G. Barrow. president, for the
purchase of the Maps.
Trade rumors are also rampant,
chief among which was one that would
bring ]. Franklin Baker to the New
York Americans. 1t was said the
Yankees proposed to turn over Maisel
10 deliver Gardner, Wood and Collins
either Wood or Collins to Cleveland,
Cleveland releasing Chapman to the
Athletics and Baker coming to the
Yankees. In addition II was said that
Colonel Rupert stands ready to give
the Athletics check for $4,000.
Charles Somers. of the Cleveland
club. yesterday conferred with Presi-
dent johnson. 1t was expected that q
sale Of the club would be arranged for
ar the meeting to-day.
Mr.. Somers talked with Colonel
Rupert and was credited with having
asked him for financial backing for
the Cleveland club. which Mr.. Somers
desires to retain.
Discussing the disposal of Baker,
Colonel Rupert intimated that he be-
'lieved that Manager Mack would be
willing to dispose OF the batsman 10
the highest bidder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
NAVY BASEBALL DATES

Annapolis. Md, Dec. 15.-Navy base
ball schedule for 1916 was announced
yesterday. II provides for twenty-six
games, all to be played here. The
schedule follows: March %, West Vir-
ginia Wesleyan: March %, University
of Pennsylvania; March 20, Villanova
March 80, Maryland Agricultural:
April /, Amherst: April >, Lafayette
April 8, Georgetown; April s, Will
liams; April u, Cornell; April 10,
TUFTS; April Is, Colgate: April i9, Har-
ward; April 20, Holy Cross: April 22
Lehigh; April 26. Trinity: April "a
Fordham; April 29, University OF
North Carolina: May 8. Virginia Mill
tary Institute; May 4. Agricultural and
Mechanical College of North Carolina
May ., Bucknell; May 10, Catholic
University; May IL, University OF
Pittsburgh; May 10, Johns Hopkins;
May II, Georgetown; May IS, Mount
st. Joseph's: May 20. United States
Military Academy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15

Bouquets came last night in the
form of congratulations to Central
High football PLAYERS. who this sea-
son won the State scholastic cham
pionship. The athletes heard many
kind words from speakers at the an
nual banquet, held at the Senate
Hotel. After all had been said
Eddie Hilton, one of the seasons
star ends, was elected captain for next
year. He is member of the Sopho-
more class, and has played on the
team two seasons.
Last nights program was some
what changed from that of previous
banquet celebrations. The Scrubs
were invited guests. along with mem
bers of the Alumni Central High
school faculty and representatives of
the Press. 1t was a turkey feast.
The varsity players occupied one
table, and the guests another. Bert
ram w. Saul. athletic director, with
Howard G. Dibble, principal; Paul G.
Smith, the coach, and Thomas NJ.
Jones, one of the oldest living alumni
members, occupied places at the head
of one table. At the varsity table,
Harry Rote. this years captain and
hero. held the place of honor.
No Toastmaster
Ihere was no POSTMASTER. Prof.
Saul started the talks, and introduced
Thomas NJ. Jones. Each speaker in
troduced his successor. The other
speakers were, Andrew s. Patterson,
Edward +. Doehne. Coaches Paul A.
Smith and Leo Harris; William u.
Hoover, ollie Bender, Howard G..
Dibble, principal; Edward Richards.
r. a. Kirkpatrick. The Patriot"
Wellington @. Jones, Telegraph, 3"
Robert r. Free. Star Independent"
Eugene +. Miller; Walter Devine. j.
Harry Messersmith, John a. +. Hall.
Frank Roth; Karl Richards. James
Smyser, Zac T. Nickel, b. w. Saul.
Harry Rote, captain-elec Eddie Hill
ton, Adam" HoutZ. Harold Moore,
Seilhamer. Other guests included:
Professors Meikel, Billows, Bethel,
Martz. Fishel, Burris and Rose of the
Central High faculty; Rote, Hilton,
Moore, Martz, Seilhamer, Frank,
Nissley. Marcus, Hilton. Worden,
Hall, Zeigler, Hall, Houtz. Diffenbach.
Seigelbaum, Wolf. Garonzik, May,
Rogers and Rose, all members of the
football squad.
When Harry Rote completed his
address. the varsity players elected
Eddie" Hilton ad he wound up the
speeches. High school songs and
cheers were part of the program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
HILTON NEW CENTRAL HIGH WILL SELL AT AUCTION
WELTYS K;SCORNER

Revision OF minor baseball league
territory may come early next year,
1t is the opinion of John *. TS~~=,
president of the National League, that
many clubs lose out because of poor
classification. If changes come in
time. Harrisburg stands a good chance
of getting classy sport.
Ed Hilton will lead the Central High
football warriors next season. This
boy has the making of a successful
leader. His work this season was an
example of what any athlete can do
if he makes up his mind to work hard.
The executive committee of the
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic
Association will meet in Scranton dur
ing the holidays. II is understood that
new rules will be formulated for all
sports. a general opinion prevails
that the present rules are not suf-
flciently strong to prevent rowdyism.
Central High athletes last night
learned a few things about football
in the past. Some twenty-five years
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
TO SELECT COACH TONIGHT
Special to The T'elegrdPr

New Haven, Conn, Dec. ia spe-
cial committee delegated by the Yale
Athletic Association to name a foot
ball coach at Yale will meet in New
York tonight, when it is expected
that a selection will be made. This
committee consists of Vance c.. Nc
Cormick, '93, s.; S. B. Thorne, 90,
and John r. Fitzpatrick, II.
1t was said that among the names
most likely to be considered are DR..
A H. Sharpe, '02, now coach at Cor
nell; T. A. d. Jones, '0S, s.. coach at
Phillips Exeter Academy, and ]. e.
Owsley, '05, S., a former captain.
Foster Sanford. former blue star,
now coach at Rutgers, has also been
mentioned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
PEACE PLAN UP
TO AMERICANS
Suggestion From President
Tener; Enroute to Chicago
by Special Messenger
Special to The Telegraph

New York. Dec. 1o. - The annual
meeting of the National League here
yesterday developed the fact that
active negotiations are again in pro-
gress for a settlement of the baseball
strife between organized and inde-
pendent baseball interests. President
John *. Tener of the National League
in answer to numerous queries as to
the truth of a report that there had
been a conference between his organ
ization and members of the Federal
League made the following formal
statement:
Certain club owners of the Ma
tional League yesterday met repre-
sentatives of the Federal League, but
no readjustment of baseball condi-
tions can be made without the agree
ment of major leagues. and pending
the decision of Judge Landis.
Further than this President TeneT
refused to commit himself or the Ma
tional League and all the club owners
or the senior league, taking their cue
from their executive, declined to dis
cuss the report or comment upon the
rumors of peace.
Tener's reference to major leagues
in his short and rather ambiguous an
nouncement was taken to mean that
q
discussed at the conference must
be sanctioned by the American
League which meets in Chicago to-
day.
This was further borne out by the
report that Barney Dreyfuss, presi-
dent of the Pittsburgh club, had left
for Chicago before the National
League meeting adjourned with q
copy of the proposed plan of agree
ment as outlined by the National
League magnates and the Federal
League officials"
Details of the plan are a matter OF
much speculation. 1t was reported
to-day that one of the main provi-
sions is that the Federal League shall
withdraw its suit against organized
baseball, decision in which has not
yet been given by Judge K. NJ. Lands
Results of a peace compromises
ii comes-as forecast here are:
Passing of the Federal League
placing the International League on
a firm foundation; end of high
salaries for players, some of which
are said to have exceeded 10000;
better baseball in the major leagues;
sale of the Chicago National League
club to Charles H. Weeghman, OF
Chicago. now owner of the Chicago
Federal; advent in organized baseball
of some of the wealthy hackers of the
Federal league; one of the chief mat
ters for adjustment would be the
cases of contract jumpers associated
with the Federal league.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15

ago Harrisburg had a State champion
football team. Harrisburg High de-
feated the Central High eleven of
philadelphia; score. 40 to O. In those
days the Quaker City team was as
prominent as any college eleven is to-
day. To win over Philadelphia brought
the undisputed right to be called
champions.
Big Bill Hollenback is having his
troubles. II is case of Fin again, out
again with this veteran. The public
has not vet been able to understand
what sort of game is being played by
University of Pennsylvania students.
Reports from Chicago say that
Home Run" Baker will play a big
part at the annual meeting of the
American League. which starts to-day.
Just like it was in slavery days, Baker
will he placed on a block and sold to
the highest bidder. Who was 1t that
said some time ago High prices for
baseball players are a thing of the
past? 1t looks as if they were just
coming.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
CRACK SHOT IS PROFESSIONAL
Special 20 Tie Telegraph

Reading, Pa, Dec. 15.-Walter s.
Behm, of Esterly. considered to be one
of the crack amateur target smashers
of the East. has decided to turn pro-
fessional and has accepted a position
with the Union Metallic Cartridge
Remington Arms Company forces.
Sehm won the amateur target cham
pionship of Pennsylvania in 1914 at
the Pennsylvania State shoot held at
Pittsburgh. with Charles H. Newcomb },
of Philadelphia, as the runner-up. and
this year at Milton Benin annexed the
double target championship of the
Keystone State, outshooting a classy
field.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
NEW TOWNS FOR BLUE RIDGE
LEAGUE
Special to Tie Telegraph

Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 10. - The
plan to make the Blue Ridge Baseball
League of the Cumberland Valley an
eight-team league next season by the
admission of Cumberland and Frost
burg, is meeting with favor. The
statement that Chambersburg would
surrender its membership in the
league is denied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15

Pittsburgh, Dec. 15.-While Barney
Dreyfuss. owner of the Pirates. has
refused to disclose the name of the
man who will succeed Fred Clarke as
manager of the team, the gossips are
predicting that Dreyfuss will appoint
George Gibson, the Pirates veteran
pitcher. Hans Wagner, 1t is under
stood. does not want the job. although
Pittsburgh fans are very strong for
him. Gibson has made no attempt to
land the berth. but Dreyfuss. it is re-
ported, believes that he deserves a
trial. Dreyfuss will name the new
manager next week at the National
League meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
WILLARD SIGNS UP TO-DAY
Special to The Telegraph

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. 15.-Representa-
tives of Jess Willard and Fred Fulton
meet here to-day to sign articles for a
heavyweight boxing match for the
championship, to take place in New
Orleans on March 4. A telegram from
the promoters to Tom Jones' Will
lard's manager. asked that the articles
be arranged by Tom Andrews, of Mil
waukee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
Cumberland Valley Railroad
TIME TABLE


i RAINS leave Harrisburg
For WINCHESTER snd Martinsburg at
For Hagerstown. Chambersburg, Car
Iisle. Mechanicsburg and intermediate
.s:SO. 5:s7, '7:45. '11:O0 p. m. H'
Additional trains for Carlisle and
} kMechanicsburg at s:4s a m. 2:1s. a:2s
For DIlisburg at 500, s7.52 ann
+ s'11:53 a. IN. 2:1s. '3:40. 5:37 and $40
9. m
[ sDaily. All other trains daily except
f6unday. II. A RIDDLE,
! j. a. ToNGE. q. PA.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
CASINO LEADERS LOSE CONTEST

In the Casino league series last
night the Orpheums, leaders in the
race, lost to the Senators, scores 2597
to 1888. Bernes was honor man with
246 and COL. On Thursday night the
jolly Five will play the Alphas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
NEW BASKETBALL TEAM

The Young Mems Hebrew Athletic
Association, is backing a strong bas-
ketball five. Practice is held daily
and the regular lineup will be an
nounced in the near future. Chal-
lenges will be issued to local teams,
and a series of games arranged
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
GOOD WILL TAKES MATCH

The Good Will Fire Company bowl
ing team last night defeated the
Benjamin Whitman Bible Glass five,
scores 1887 to 1885. The firemen un-
der the management of George E.
Ellis made a cleanup in the three
games. Colest0ck made 1874 and 492
for high totals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
ITALIANS WIN LEAGUE MATCH

International League winners last
night were the Italians. They de-
feated the Greeks, scores 1862 to
1924. G. Branca was a star for the
Italians, bowling 135 and 319 for high
totals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
RUTHERFORD BOWLERs LOSE

Bowlers from the Pennsylvania
Railroad Engineers Department, last
night defeated the Rutherford Y. NJ.
c. A. team, scores 1921 to 21OS.
Roeder of the Y. NJ. c. A. had high
total. 472: Neck bowled III for in
diYidual honors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
MRS. WEBER WINS AT ELKs

In the weekly bowling series for
women at the Elks, Mrs. Weber yes
terday won high score honors, with
total of 242 in a duckpin contest.
Other scores were Mrs. Sourbier, 240;
Mrs. Martin, 237; Miss Wolf, 211;
Mrs. Ennis 20S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15
The Weather q Year Ago To-day

Snow. Temperature. High 36 degrees,
Low 20 degrees-remember Laxative
Bromo Quinine cures cold in one day.
There is only one "Bromo Quinine."
Look for signature. l.. W. GROVE. csc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-15

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

When a boy wants to play ball it
rains for a week. And when he gets
new raincoat it won't rain for a
week. And men are only grown
boys.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
Letter BLAMES FARMERS
FOR RISE IN WHEAT
TsIls Investigators They, Not spseula.
tors, Cause Dssr Broad.

Joseph Letter, who tried to corner
wheat eighteen years ago and failed
because he underestimated the crop.
told the New York state attorney gen.
erals Investigating committee about
the increase in the cost Of bread. He
defended the Chicago wheat pit, its
operators and wheat spectators.
He declared that speculation had
nothing to do with the rise in the price
Of wheat; that the present price is Gre
ated by legitimate demand: that the
elimination of speculation in foodstuffs
would cause the farmers to get togeth-
er and form price fixing trust.
"If," he said. you conflne dealings
to actual cash grain transactions and
stop dealing In futures the business
would Immediately become highly
speculative. The miller would have to
take his profits right away. Gamblers
would take the place Of legitimate deal
ers and the gamblers would exact a
real toll of the consumer.
THE man who buys for a few points
rise or fall In wheat might just as well
put his money into faro bank. But
you cannot stop legitimate speculation.
"What will the next change In the
wheat market be? You'll see it jump
Ing up aud falling down because there
is no speculation.
"The United States has controlled
wheat prices since Sept. l, 1914. and
will continue to do so until the new
crop comes. The high prices are due
to the farmer. who Is holding his
wheat.
There is nobody left In the specula-
tive market The spectators got out
after wheat passed the $1.4O mark.
They were either squeezed or frigbten-
ed out The rise would have come
sooner had it not been for the specu-
lators."
Mr.. Letter denied that the owners Of
the great grain elevators are holding
wheat in order to make corner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
Inquiries

Ia conversation between two factory
hands during their noon hour.l
Say. pal what has become Of that teller
named Schmidt.
Yeah the one that We ussta cali
He cd sure make va laugh yerself inter
with his comical Sterile. and such.~
"Oh. him7 Went to tn Oh country some
time ago.
He was called to tn colors.' he said.
Ger he never did take out his papers. y
know
An l heard awhile back he was dead
Dead. Dead Dead.
He's layin' there all over blood.
With cash In his head an his chest
full O shot.
(But he didn't die quick. an he suffered
lott
An they can't stop to bury pore Schmidt
in tn mud,
Cause he's dead
'An' say. where is that Teller from Lun-
That was such a good lad with his
flsts?'
'Oh, his country was needin' more sojers.
He 1es' hurries back home an enlists.
Now, there was q mechanic: worked next
bench t mine,
Lot OF ideas, too. in his head.
But they'll never work out. fer 5es' got
From his pal sayin' Tommy was dead.
Dead. Dead. Dead.
He was in q trench over in France
When along come a shell an It bust on
tn spot
(What they found Of pore Tom want
Seems Z me like he didn't have much Of
chance.
An he's dead"
AN remember young CASTOR Leroo. him
that was
In tn boiler shop over tn way?
recall that there Teller especial because
He was always so happy an gay"
Yep. no went to tn war an pore Annie
Calac
CHATS tn gal he was goin' T. wed)
Got letter last week sayin' he won't b
back.
Fer bullet got him. an he's dead.
Dead. Dead. Dead.
He was brave al q lion. they say.
They was chargin' the Germans an be
was in front.
When he threw up his arms an went
down with grunt.
Now. he amt q bit better than jeS com.
mon clay.
Fer he's dead"
there's tn whistle a-bl0win': we'd bet
ter git back;
You an mes pretty lucky. I guess,
That we don't have { think of no sudden
attack
Livin' here In tn good OF u. g.
Douglas Bronston In New York Times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

The reason why a mother knows
that her son is going to be a great
captain of industry is because he has
g dimple in each cheek.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

After a woman has fought dish
water and dirt for man for 10 years
the man wonders why her hands are
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
WOULD LET MEN EARN FARMS
Forward to Land League Asks Federal
Cooperation.

Forward to Land League Asks Federal
Cooperation.
A delegation representing the Ma.
tional Forward to the Land League Of
New York conferred with Secretary
Wilson. Assistant Secretary Post and
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston In
an effort to secure cooperation of the
departments of commerce and agricuI-
ture In the movement
The delegation was composed Of Mrs.
Haviland Lund. ID. j. Meserole. c. G.
Higgins and George II. Polhemus Of
New York. The secretaries were in
formed that the league believed a man
who had no money should be given IN
opportunity to earn the first payment
for farm and that men with no
knowledge of farming should be
trained.
The delegation was advised to plaee
before both departments In a formal
manner the steps It desired them to
take to cooperate In the movement
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
not soft and white like those of the
princesses he meets downtown.

A man will spend five hours con-
vincing his wife that white is white,
and five seconds later she will forget
that she has been convinced
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

Some men possess remarkable
ability to say what they mean with
out letting anyone else know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

When man can't meet his bills he
doesn't want to meet his creditors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12

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At 25 a man is trying to show his
vast knowledge. At rs he is trying
TO conceal his vast ignorance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
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At 25 a man is trying to show his
vast knowledge. At rs he is trying
TO conceal his vast ignorance.
The fury of woman who gets
into trouble and sees her name print
ed in the papers is as nothing COM
pared with the scorn of the woman
Who gives a party and finds that her
name is not printed in the papers.
A girl always has an idea that
marriage is vacation until she tries
1t, and then she discovers that it is a
vocation.
When a boy wants to play ball it
rains for week. And when he gets
a new raincoat it won't rain for a
week. And men are only grown
boys.
The reason why a mother knows
that her son is going to be a great
captain of industry is because he has
q 1imple in each cheek.
We do no, manage things right in
this world. We always applaud those
who try to sing in public. when we
should save our applause for those
who do not try to sing.
Some men never get ahead because
they regard one-half their tasks as
too big for them to handle and the
other half as too insignificant to
handle.
Leave it to the husbands and wives
and you will learn that the ideal hus-
band and the ideal wife live farther
up the street.
A girls collar bone can bulge out
two inches from her chest, but as long
as her ankles are not fat she knows
that she has a good figure.
o
After a woman has fought dish
water and dirt for man for 10 years
the man wonders why her hands are
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-12
Defend as Well as Prosecute.

It has frequently been urged that 1t
would lie al. anomalous situation that
the state, which pays prosecutor to
run down and punish crime, should
also pay another official to defend per.
sons charged with crime. II we as
sumo that the accused Is innocent un-
til he is proved guilty the due admins
tration Of justice necessarily requires
that as much effort be eXerted by the
people to defend as to prosecute the
accused.
While 1t is true that the presump-
ton of innocence attaches to the &C.
cused, that he must be indicted by a
grand jury and tried by petit jury.
there can be no question but that this
presumption Is often swept away en-
tirely by reason of the prejudicial at
mosphere created prior to and during
the trinl. The fact IS that civilization
rs a whole runs to the prosecution Of
the accused man with the enthusiasm
of a pack Of hounds In full cry after a
fleeing rabbit
All Of us frequently read and hear of
Innocent persons who are actually
serving sentences in state prisons.
The saving of one human life. the tri-
umph Of innocence. in the case Of a
single individual. the elevation Of our
standard Of Justice. through the me-
dunn Of public defender, would alone
Justify the creation Of such Office or
the expense Of administering It