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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
CREWS TO
LEAVE FRIDAY ON WAY
TO CALIFORNIA RACES
BY JAMES GRANT

The stage has been set for
Coach conlbear and his Wash
lrgton oarsmen to 90 South
and defeat California and stan
ford In the nuch-taiked-of re-
eatta on tho Oakland estuary
April ~. The Washington men.
% strong. Including the coach.
will leave Seattle for the south
on tho S. s. Governor Friday
morning. A large force Of
Varsity rooters will be on hand
10 bid their favorises goodbye
and coed luck.
The local institution. on account
OF It's previous crews and training
facilities. Ia already being hailed ms
tho Coast champions. At glance
this might seem true. but after the
facts have been studied Il will be
seen that the Washington frosh.
men and Varsity crows arc at a
disadvantage. For thu past three
weeks tho weather has becn such
that the oarsmen have not been
able 10 get real workout. The
Varsity rquad Is no, In as good
condition as II was three weeks ago.
As for tho freshmen. Coach Conf
bear has not been able to send
them over tho two miles. the dis
lance which they are going to row
In tho South. They have made the
three miles IN 1907. or 10 seconds
slower than the Narsltyis best time.
VIII Average i73 Pounds
Tho frat boat viii face the start
err in the Southern race with an
average weight OF ia pounds. The
freshmen boat will average iss.
which Is fairly good, according TO
Coach Conibcar.
Nothing is known OF the South
crn crews at tho Varsity headquar-
ters. In former years some OF the
oarsmen have been able 10 get clip
pings from tho Southern newsps-
pcrs, telling how the southcruers
were coming along. This year no
information OF any kind has reach.
ed the veteran coach. and he Is un.
able TO tell what kind of men he ls
kDkH4 ~ tAAAA1h- ANVtiAlA s6bak AhT
Southern crews has been printed In
the different college papers for the
past two weeks. Whether this Is
TO hinder tho local men In their
knowledge OF their coming oppo-
nents will remain n mystery until
the race comes OFF.
Local Men Confident
Tho u. OF w. men feel sure tn
they will be returned the victors.
They can see no reason why Cali
fornia and Stanford should cross
the line ahead OF them. Back
OF the crews confidence stands one
man who Is directly responsible for
the success OF ell rowing At Wash.
ington. This person Is mono other
than Coach Hiram Conibear. In
years gone By the crews have not
stood behind the veteran coach as
they should. Some OF the former
men took n into their heads that
they knew more about rowing and
coaching than the coach himself.
with the result that when they
came to race they fell fiat and
finished IN the rear.
This year. however. everyone haf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
TOMMY BURNS, FORMER CHlANAlP, is
DISCOVERIES HAS NEW SYSTEM TO
DEVELOP PHYSICAL PlERFEC TlON

In the world can be put down
and out by an unsoientlfle mas
ssur. II 10 Indeed a pity that
this curse TO the training camp
OF boxer has not been moro
carefully considered In the
past. The muscles sre par
slyxed and become rloid and
bring about hardening OF the
arteries and other banefuI ef-
feets. so that a man Is aged
beyond his years.
AFTER a months course OF
treatment under this new sys-
tenn, ! find that my muscles
are a. supple and pllsble as
when was 10 or 90 can
run. even AZ this mlle-hleh sltl.
tude. longer and faster than
ever did; ! can box. and skip
the rope just like Kid and
never feel any tired feeling. II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

10 . revelation 10 me. never
realized that IL was possible 10
get anything that would revolu-
tIonlxe the human system and
bring about such beneficlent
results to the human being.
my training consists OF five
10 ak miles every morning, or
sometimes ! take a hike over
Big Butte. a mountain near the
city. In the afternoon at pat
conneIIey's Gym, punch the
ball, skip tho rope. shadow
sparrIng and box six rounds. I
am rounding Into great shape,
a. the pictures will show you.
I'll make meehsn step iron, the
tap OF the bell. VIII send more
news later.
with best wishes,
Yours sincerely.
TOMMY BURNS"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

stood back ot the coach. and has
given him all that could be given.
They have trained faithfully. while
is a lot more than past eights have
done. All OF tho men turning out
for tho different crews have dug
into their pockets to give money &
the freshmen fund. 30 that tho
"frosh" eight would be ahls 20 60
20 Oakland II IL this kind OF spirit
that wins any event. and when the
22 men leave Friday morning for
III. regatta. tho two most consclen.
tious eighs that have ever been
tutored by Coach Conlbcar will
have embarked on their journey.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

Tommy burns. former
heavyweight champion OF the
world, writes Edward Hill. The
Stars boxing expert from
Butte az follows.
~ have discovered an entire
ly new and scientific system
here In Montana In relation TO
physical development arm
now convinced that the cause
OF 20 many athletes, and that
includes not only boxers but
baseball, hockey and football
players, runners, ~restlers,
and all others that resort to
the nnasseur and Turkish bath.
becoming haa heens al an ear
~ age. 10 not on account OF the
profession. but on account OF
the harmful effects OF the IN
scientific man who rubs the
athlete. The greatest athlete
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
"Chick" Evans Thru
With ournamcnts; to-
| Become Stock Broker

SAN FRANCISCO. March 90
Chick" Evans. premier golfer OF
the United States. IL going TO re-
tire from tournament play at the
end Of the coming season.
This announcement was made by
the American open and amateur
champion. to friends Just before his
departure for tho East. II was
learned today. He declared he
could no, longer afford tournament
play. and has decided TO devote his
attention to a stock and bond busi-
ness IN Chicago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Where to Go and What
to See in Seattle

Yesl The show AZ the Federal
building is still on. But they take
a recess at noon and that ia where
the New Cecil comes in with its
business mems lunch. They have
4 matinee. Wo don't. But when
they close at five that is Just
where we begin.
Dinner Ia carte. from the mas
ter hand OF an imported chef,
properly served at popular prices.
At eight o'clock the music starts.
with dancing and cabaret. A fast
and continuous show for the rest
Of the evening. Special attention
given after-theater parties.
THE NEW CECIL
1917 First Avenue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Largest Dog Show
In Seattle Is On

With tho largest entry list OF ca
mines ever brought to Seattle. the
dog show opened at 10 q. m. today
In Rollers rink. Blue ribbon bow.
vows from all parts OF this coun-
try and Canada are entered.
Tonight viii be ladies night.
Toy breeds viii be judged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Chapman Wins Title
In Billiard Tourney

A. II. Chapman last night cinched
the city balk line billiard champion.
ship for himself by defeating
Meade nj Brown & Hulen's. 200 10
1856. Altho he has won the title,
the champ takes on Carl St0ecker
tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Athletics Given Big
Setback at u. of w,

In all probability athletic endeav-
orr at the u. of W.. so far as track
and field are concerned. will be
dropped shortly. A number OF the
athletes have been called TO the
colors. and the weather OF late has
been very much against training.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Chef Neff Is Given
Draw With l.. A. Lad

Chef Neff was given a draw with
"Puggy" Morton. Los Angeles
lightweight. Wednesday night In
the California city. according to n
telegram received last night. The
local boy claims he had the better
OF II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Red Sox and Robins
Wearing Numbers

MEMPHIS. March ?e.--The Red
Sox and Robins were wear mum.
bers on their sleeves for purpose
OF Identification In their game here.
Tho system probably will be con
tlnued thru the tour OF the teams.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Denver frankie Wins
Over Detroit Boxer

WINDSOR. Ont. March %
Denver Frankie Murphy outpoin,ed
Jimmy Anderson OF Detroit in
eight out Of ten rounds a. the Wind
Eor A. G. last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Mckee Let Out by
Tigers to Frisco

DETROIT. Mich. March 2s.--un.
conditional release OF Catcher Ray
Mckee 10 San Francisco was an.
nounced by President Navin Of the
Tigers. today. Mckee has been
with Detroit three years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Yale and Penn to
Hold Their Races

PHILADELPHIA, March %
Crows OF Yale and Penn have
agreed to hold their race on the
Schuylkill river, week from Satur.
day, regardless OF the war situation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Training Results

Athletics 4, Jacksonville 3.
Cleveland 6, New Orleans 0.
Red Sox Z. Dodgers 8.
New YORK Giants IL, Dallas 0.
st. Louis Cards s, Little Rock &.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Will Call OFF Races

NEW YORK. March 2e.--In case
this country goes to war. the inter.
collegiate regatta set for June 81.
1t PouEhk-epsie. will DO called off.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
SSSeeoocee ~
Edward\;,!I(S,H
|HILL'S>SA
CoNmnpm
sSS<<<ssoco P%~

FULLY GEORGE. THE Bend.
X Ore. middloweight. was work.
Ing out at Austin a Salts gym
Monday afternoon. The Oregonian is
= likely looking fellow. and will DO
given a chance TO show his wares
against one OF the best middle
weights In the business when he
tackles AL Sommers In Portland
on April 3.
This viii be Billy's first appear.
anee In Portland. His work will
be watched closely as he has been
hurting challenges at Seattle mid.
dieweights.
JOE BENJAMIN writes from San
Francisco that ne Is running short
10 this neck OF the timber before
long.
THE boys here are ditehing me-"
says Joe. He also states he has
!. been made an offer to box Eddie
Campi Is rounds at Wallace. Idaho.
BY Louis Newman.
JUST HOW MUCH better Ben
amin Is fighting IN San Francisco
than he did on his two visits here
may be cleaned from the fact that
Dick Kendall. the lad that trim
med "Nusf- Bronson. Portland
lightweight. In tho Bay City the
other night. had his hands full 20
get . draw with BENJAMIN. de-
spite the fact that Joe was out.
weighed by Kendall.
BENJAMIN has not been feeling
we'll of late. There has been talk
Of matching him with Bronson or
Kendall again.
NO LESS A parsonage than Bert
Whaling. the old Seattle backstop.
has been signed BY the Great Falls
club. according TO ID. r. Dugdale.
owner ~ the Seattle franchise.
Whaling played with Seattle
when Bill James. the Boston Brave
star. now out OF baseball with a
sore arm. was pitching for Dug
dale Whaling went TO the Braves
siong with James and stuck until
Bin was forced to step out Bert
was with Vernon In the Coast
league last season.
NORTHWESTERN AGUE|
J fms have noted with hearty ap-
prevail the class OF baseball play
ers being signed. not only by tho
Seattle club. but all others IN the
circuit this spring.
1<Nf errNA h~2t.~
year IN baseball than any for some
tfme-that Is. Of course. unless
war Is declared against Germany.
WE NOTICE THAT the baseball
owners have stepped to the front
ready 10 do their BIT for Uncle
Sam any time IL IA needed. Re-
rentlN President Tener OF the Ma
honai league stated that he was
certain big league owners would
turn over their ball parks to train
soldiers In II needed.
A case similar 20 this occurred
IN 1916 when Lester Patrick. man
ager Of the Victoria leo hockey
club. was forced TO turn his arena
over 10 the Canadian government
~ place TO train men for serv-
Ice.
: SPEAKING OF HOCKEY, the
Eastern style OF play. with six
men on the ice all OF the time.
made a favorable impression on
Seattle fans.
While Frank Patrick. originator
Of the Western game. declares the
Pacific Coast brand faster than
the Eastern style. there are those
who. after seeing both forms play
ed on the local ice in the recent
worlds series. fan to agree with
him.
ANSWER TO QUERY
Sporting Editor; Who n the
matchmaker for the Moose lodge?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

Blddy Bishop writes that ne hos
found a rich man who will bet
$4,000 that Travie Davis can whip
Freddie Welsh. A man has 70 BE-
rich to be making that kind Of
bets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29
Leonard Signs Up

BOSTON, March 2e.-"Dutch"
Leonard. Boston Red Sox pitcher. is
no longer a holdout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

ANSWER TO QUERY
Sporting Editor; Who In the
matchmaker for the Moose lodgs7
A---Sid Brunn-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-29

NORTHWESTERN LEAG UE
fms have noted with hearty ap-
proval the class OF baseball play
sss being signed. not only by tho
Seattle club. but all others IN the
circuit this spring.
Things look good for better
year IN baseball than any for some
tfme-that f.. Of course. unless
war Is declared against Germany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
GERMANS UNABLE TO
SEE THE REASON FOR
HOSTILE ATTITUDE

Berlin, April 4.-Officials here today
said they could not see any reason for
Americas adopting hostile attitude
toward Germany.
They protested that responsibility
must rest with the United States and
that it-does not lie with Germany.
In the meantime, it was asserted
Germany will treat Americans still
remaining in Germany just the same
as heretofore.
Berlin newspapers and public dis
cussion among Germans is divided be-
tween the American situation and the
franchise reform movement in Ger
many
Leader Bassermann, OF the National
Liberal party, today wrote to Deputy
Stresemann expressing agreement with
the latter's reichstag speech for cleo
toral reforms, and especially favoring
an immediate change in the electoral
franchise in Prussia.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
AUSTRIA AT BOTTOM
OF NEW PEACE MOVE
OF CENTRAL POWERS

London, April A now peace
move by the central powers, fore
cast in extracts from the semi Of
fetal newspaper, LokaI Anzeiaer,
carried in United Press dispatches
yesterday, has been forced by Aus
tria's demands, according to Ger
man information received via HoI.
land today.
The declaration was made in
these dispatches that in the forth.
coming announcement Germany
would make a worth while Of
fer" presumably, in the belief Of
close observers Of German and
Austrian conditions, the Teutonie
officials now realize they must
make great concessions from the
attitude adopted in the previous
peace feeler.
According to the German belief,
q peace offer at this time would
appeal particularly to the new Rus
,sia, now reorsanizing, and now
anxious to transfer its activities
and energies from the work Of war
to the work Of reeonstruction.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
VICTORY MORE
GLORIOUS NOW
IN OPINION OF
GERMAN PAPER

Berlin. April President Wilson q
message is not surprising" says the
Tageblatt, "but do the people Of the
United States have the same views
That is hard TO say" The Cologne
Gazette says: "The submarinesS work
will be more glorious. the more enemies
they have to conquer"
The Tageblatt says: German policy
now pays it's penalty for failure to con-
clude the Bryan treaty with the United
States, such as England and other
great powers made. II such an agree
ment existed the United States would
be compelled to submit the questions
to a commission for investigation be-
fore breaking relation5 Such an in
vestigation would take at least a year.
1t is not impossible President Wilson
would have availed himself of such a
way out of a serious situation"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04

voices to the plea Of Senator Hitoheool
for immediate strong aggressive actor
against Germany.
Anticipating spirited opposition e
the war resolution by LaFollette and
Stone, Republicans were preparing te
rebuke the former and the Democrats
the later on the floor.
PLAN DRAsTIc ACTION.
Many members. both Republicans
and Democrats, IL became known To-
taking drastic action against La Fol-
lette and Stone, II they attempted any
filibustering tactics.
A blow at the pacifists was struck
by Swanson.
They would force upon this nation
the shame OF still greater submission" "
he said.
MUST DEFEND RIGHTS.
Honor, wisdom and self interest
demand that, in the language of our
secretary of state, we should defend
our rights upon the seas from whatever
quarter violated without compromise
and at any cost" said Swanson. The
president OF the United States appeals
to congress to give the authority and
the means efficiently to do this. The
proclamation OF Germany issued on the
thirty-first OF January is not only op-
posed to every principle Of information
al law and the dictates of humanity,
but it IL in direct contravention Of
many assurances given to us during
the pendency of this worldwide war
and also OF her solemn treaty obliga-
tions."
After reviewing at length the sink
ing Of American ships and outraGes
against our citizens and commerce,
Swanson said:
"These repeated acts constitute
warfare In its worst and most de-
spicable form. She has already In
vited Mexico and Japan to join In
warfare against US.
How much further must she 70 In
order to satisfy some Of our hesitating
citizens that abe Is directing warfare
against US? Do we need further insults,
affronts and injuries to move our in
WANToN ATTACK ON FLAG.
Can a greater injury be done against
a nation than wanton attack upon
its flag?
Germany has heaped upon US every
insult conspired against our internal
Continued from page two.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
FEDERAL RESERVE
BANKS TO FINANCE
NATION DURING WAR

Washington, April 4.-That the Uni
ted States will be largely. if not alto
sether. financed in war with Germs ~
through the federal reserve banks t.A3
indicated today by the monthly stale
ment, which declared that in order TO
meet financial and banking problems
growing out of the present crisis, con-
gress will be Immediately asked to
pass legislation granting the federal
reserve board additional rights.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
WARM PRAISE GIVEN
WILSON IN FRANCE

Paris, April 4.-"This 10 tho greatesl
period In American history since IN
Evolutionary war" declared Prenisr
Ribot today In granting an audience a
American Newspaper correspondents
1T In one Of the big moments In ths
history of the world.
President Wilson's declaration wna
q werttabie Indictment Of Prussian mill
itarism. II 10 assured It will have the
greatest moral effect throughout the
world.
president Wilson acted a. q tru<
pacifist. committing him and his coun4
try against militarism. The step make
future wars less likely
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
BERLIN GRIEvED AT
WILSON'S ADDRESS;
AMERICANS SAFE

The Hague, April 4.-Germany re-
ceives the news of President Wilson's
address with the deepest chagrin.'
foreign office officials formally stated
to correspondents today, according to
Berlin dispatches.
German government leaders added
1t was said. that Americans could re-
main unmolested in Germany as long
as Germans were unmolested in Amer
ica.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
ON
HOW BEST TO GIVE
THE ALLIES HELP
America Looked to by Great
Britain to Aid in Conquer
ing of the Submarine
Menace.

London. April A--Having thoroughly
returned tribute to President Wilson'S
speech as well as his expression Of
lofty sentiments, the prsss and public
today was concentrating On guEges-
tons Rs to how best the United States
can help the allies
The Manchester Guardian reflected
popular opinion TO . considerable de-
gree when It asserted that the greatest
service which the United States could
render would be to conquer the sub
marine menace
There are two ways Of aiding In this,
the editorial declared. zone would be
to build Swarms OF destroyers and 9TH
er fast craft to hunt down the sub
az we'll as to convoy shipping.
the other would be TO build cargo boats
In such numbers and with such speed
as to destroy Germany's chance of
keeping the pace"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-04
OF
YOUNG MEN FOR THE
RAISING OF ARMY
Compulsory Service for I'm
married Men Between the
Ages of 1S and % the Plan
Likely to Be Approved by
Congress.

Washington, April by the time
congress acts on the war resolution, "
all plans for assembling all the ma
| tion's forces to strike at the imperial
German government will be ready for
presentation by the president.
Army legislation based on selective
conscription OF the country's young
men as rapidly as they can be equip :
ped, differed and trained, is consid-
cred probably the most important of
the war plans.
All men except those exempted
such as married men, mechanical ex-
perts. scientists, etc.-will be expect
ed to come under the colors.
TO DESIGNATE THOSE EXEMPT.
The government will have some
designation-a button probably-which
Will be given to those exempted and
otherwise serving the country, but
who are not under training This is
the same scheme followed by England
to protect those not actually in the
army from being dubbed "slackers."
Under the three-y year basis plan, 1t
is the intention of the government to
train men in increments of 500 900 un-
til there are sufficient to beat Ger
many.
. REGULARS TO GO FIRST.
No men will pc sent to Europe i'm
mediately; none will go for at least
six months. The present regulars be-
lieve they will be the first expedition
ary force, leaving the newly trained
as home guard until the second in
crement Of 100000 is trained.
The maximum and minimum limit
of age for the first Is expected to be
Is and %.
Pending the raising of Americas
army this government is making prep
arations to ship unlimited supplies to
the allies-including not only money.
but supplies and munitions as well.
SUPPLIES TO ENTENTE.
The greatest problem is admittedly
getting the supplies to the entente
ports.
Hence the big problem before the
navy, according to navy officials. is
creating means Of combating the u
boat.
Naval cooperation between the
United States and the entente allies
has already been planned in detail
which is naturally secret.
The Council OF National Defense
President Wilson's advisory war cabi-
net-is in daily session. working out
details OF mobilizing resources, plans
Of economy in all these resources and
means Of mastering supplies for the
army and navy-and the allies.