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The Washington times., 1917-03-24
others Are Affected.
Has Large Following.

The Departmental Tennis League
is one of the largest in the world.
Thirteen teams play every day. There
are ten regular players for each
team although the roster carried By
each competitor numbers nearer
twenty.
The list of dates has just been an
nounced and runs from May IS and
into September. A declaration Of
war would effectively put a stop to
any regular activities in the circuit
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
MoLLWIrz RELEASED.

CHICAGO. March 24.-Fred Moll-
witt, utility first baseman. has been
released by the Cubs to Kansas City,
in the American Association.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

, ed another Jewel 70 her crown yester.
day when she won the gold challenge
cup IN the iEure skating competition
In the HIpprodfome, In New York,
and IN 20 doing defeated four Of the
best men skaters in the country. Al
though Miss Weld II the recognized
Queen OF the Ice, her victory was a
big surprise, for few experts believed
that she would be able to defeat such
remarkably clever skaters as Nathan
iei w. Niles, OF Boston, or q. N. Lynes,
Of New York. two OF the men who op-
posed her. IL was the 6rst time in
ten years in any open amateur or pro-
f6ssionai hgure skating contest OF
fifst rank that q woman defeated men.
Many indoor records are expected to
toppls at the Western Conference In
door championships, which are TO be
held At urbana, Ill, this afternoon.
The athletes viii compete on q new
track, and its springiness II expected
TO aid them in making the newsmarks.
Binger Desmond's b2 2-6 for the
quarter was a feature Of yesterdays
try-outs.
There is no question but what com
petition II the best developer for
young athletes. The various schools
here are making considerable head
way In track by holding dual and
closed Meets. This n the right idea
and will do much for other sports, as
speed Is the essential Of almost every
game played.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
BALL GAMES OFF;
WET GROUNDS CAUSE
Mt. st. Joseph's Game Sched-
uIed for Next Saturday
at Hilltop.

Wet grounds made the opening Of
the college baseball season an impos-
sibility today, and the various teams
must wait. until next week in order
to get their initial contests on record.
Catholic University was due to
meet Rock Hill College, and George
town was slated to appear against
the Mt St Joseph's nine. Gallaudet
had a contest booked with the Rex
Club. Q local independent organiza-
tion here.
Mt st. Joseph will be played next
Saturday, the game having been post
poned until then.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Tiffany. 546.
Last Saturday night the Casino team.
Of the National Capital League, TRIM
med the Postoffice All-Stars two games
out OF three in an exhibition match.
Next Friday q contest will be held be-
tween the mail men and Harmony
Lodge, of the Masonic League. John L.
Vaeth and George Isefnann.. well known
pinspillers. will roll with Harmony.
Osceola seems to have the pennant
race well in hand in the Red Mems
League. with an advantage of four
games over its nearest rival, Logan.
The leagues records follcw:
High team set-Osceola, 1, ,437.
Second high team set-Osceola,
laps.
High team game-osceola, 80. =
Second high team game-Oscoola,
sec.
High individual sverage-Rauiin,
Logan, 101.
Second high individual average
Lawrenson, osceola, e7-3.
High individual set-Tolson, o.
CECILIA, $50.
Second. high individual set-Raulin,
Logan, 500.
High Individual game-Lawrenson
Osceola. 1875.
Second high individual game
Lewis. Osceofa, 100.
High fat game-Benner, Osceola,
"a.
Greatest number of strikes-Lewis,
OFCCola, 80.
Greatest number of spares-3enner,
rs.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

$50; Baker. 5s4; Avery, SIS; Kerr. bS1 ;
Inge. $40; Duckett, 56l; Trueman. $50 ;
Tiffany, 546.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
WAR TOPUT STOP
DEPARTMENTAL
Big Tennis Circuit May Fail to
Get Start During the
Summer.

Government department activities
following a possible declaration Oi
war in this country, will probably
call off matches in the biggest tenni.
organization in the country, the De
partmental Tennis League, according
to officials Of the circuit.
Lester Sisler, chief clerk of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, an6
president of the Departmental Ten
mis- League, already forsees Difficult.
ties in putting a team on the courts
and is OF the opinion that the other
departments will be affected.
Many VIII Volunteer.
an speaking OF our players here,
said Mr.. sisler, many have already
signified their intention of taking
the examinations for service, in the
event of hostilities.
at is problematical. of course
continued Mr.. Sisler, "and we will
not let tennis interfere with pat
riotism in any way, you can be sure
others Are Affected.
4 press of work in the departments
necessary by declaration OF war
Will mean that the War. State, and
Navy teams will probably be unable to
muster teams for the Departmental
League schedule.
The Postoffice, Government Print
ing Office, and in fact, all of the
teams in the Departmental League,
will be so seriously handicapped with
overtime work that IL is doubtful II
the league will be able to get under
way May Is.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Georgetown track candidates are
working out as much as possible out
of doors. The Hllltoppers will send
a relay team to the Penn games, and
expect to send several representatives
to the intercollegiates at Franklin
Field this year.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

When J. F. Garrett. Of Knkomo, ind,
rolled 721 in the doubles event OF the
American Bowling Congress tourna-
ment at Grand Rapids yesterday. he
established the seventh record made
in that tournament this year.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Maryland State gets no regularly
scheduled games until week after
next. The Staters will lose Earl
Roger. counted upon to do the back
stopping. as the youngster has gone
out to Akron, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Georgetown's football players are
making things hustle In baseball.
La Greene, who played at end q while
last fall is trying out for catcher on
the Hilltop, and seems to have landed.
Tommy whelan. another end, IL on
first, will Bill Cusack. another regu-
lar end on third Jackie Malonsy.
the Hilltoppers quarterback. il in the
shortstop position, while J. Sullivan.
who subbed for Maloney in quarter.
is in the outfield.
But four college games are sched-
uled next week. Wednesday Colby
College. OF Maine, Is a visitor at Cath
Ollie University. Thursday Loyola
College. of Baltimore. will renew
athletic relations with Georgetown
on the Hilltop. Saturday will flnd
Gallaudet and Catholic University
hooking up in the hrst clash for the
Kendall Greeners and Mt. st. Joseph
Will be at Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Western has lost Watt and Pepper,
two promising candidates for the base
ball team for this advisory. Cen
tral is said to be without the services
Of Dawson.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Central will take twelve swimmers
over today. Those who will accom-
pany Coach Drummer are Hayes,
Jackson. Call, and Newby in the re-
lay, and Stansiford, Kaplan, Matt
land, Harrison, Morrell, Huston. Bun
rer, and Little in the other events.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

Several high school teams open
their seasons next week. Central,
western, and Bahtern are due for
battles Little work has been ae-
eomplished on the field by the vafi-
Gus teams.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
LAST NIGHTS SCORES.

NATIONAL CAPITAL LEAGuE.
1ns is1 10ig Dumbarton.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
JUDGE lands TURNS
HIS COURTROOM INTO
A FEDERAL PRISON

Chicago. March 10--Federal Judge
Lands circumvented the suspended
sentence ruling Of the United States
supreme court today and turned his
courtroom into a temporary prison
while Anthony Lalla and Raymond Pot
ter served terms Of eight minutes each
in seats Of their own selection"
The recent ruling of the higher tri-
bunal makes 1t impossible for federal
judges to sentence a convicted defend
ant and then suspend the sentence in
definitely.
Lalla, convicted of completely in oleut-
margarine frauds, and Potter, found
guilty of stealing a United States, ma
rine corps revolver more than q year
ago. were given stays. Technically, un-
der the higher courts decision, they
would have to serve their sentences.
So Judge Lands called them into
court had them re-arraigned and
brought before him for judgment. Unit
ed States District Attorney Epstein
recommended leniency.
1T is the Judgment of this court that
the defendants sit in their seats for
eight minutes" the judge said.
The judgment and sentences were
carried out.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

relating to rights Of women as sole
traders.
House bill No. 7s-Authorizing gov
ernor to convey title to government in
King Hill project.
Senate bill No. 1s2-Providing that
highway district commissioners must
keep set Of books open to inspection.
House bill No. 149-Relating to form
OF bonds to be used by irrigation dis
tricts.
House bill No. 145--Authorizing
county commissioners to purchase law
books for county officials.
House bill No. 27S--Prohibiting sad-
vertising Of intoxicating liquors.
House bill No. 314-Relating to modi-
fication and dissolution of irrigation
districts.
House bill No. 214-Providing for is
suance of tax deeds for delinquent
taxes.
House bill No. 232-Relating to indie
pendent school districts issuing fund
ing bonds.
House bill No. 55-Appropriating
$4,000 for construction of wagon
bridge across Clarks Fork river.
House bill No. 167--Allowing absent
voters to cast ballots by mail.
House bill No. 301-Provfding for
establishing of headgates regulating
canals.
House bill No. 14S-relating to su-
pervision and distribution and benefit
cial use of water.
House bill No. 266-Authorizing
seizure of vehicles used to transport
liquor and their confiscation.
House bill No. 341-Placing jitneys
or autos used as common carriers
under jurisdiction of public utilities
commission.
House bill No. 17s-Relating to as
sessment of personal property.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
ACTIVITIES OF FRITzEN ALL
OVER CALIFORNIA REVEALED

Los Angeles, March 1o.--With Cap
tain Alfred Fritzen, alleged German
spy, held incommunicado in the coun-
ty Jail, federal officers. while await
ing orders to take the German naval
officer east for trial, were today flood
ed with stories regarding alleged ac-
tivities of Fritzen in southern Cali
fornia. All are being Investigated.
Particular attention is given to a
story from Elsinore that Fritzen, who
spent some time there under an as
stunned name, apparently hid two suit
cases in that town. These are believed
by federal agents to possibly contain
vital correspondence between F'ritzen
and others believed to have been i'm
plicated in the Welland canal and pos
sibly other plots.
Reports Of official knowledge of the
location of powerful wireless station
ron the west Mexican coast by means
of which German agents on vessels off
the coast can transmit orders to be re-
layed by telegraph to agents on the
coast are also circulated. The govern
ment officers refuse to confirm these
reports.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
GERMAN SUSPECT KEPT
UNDER GUARD AT CHICAGO

Chicago, March 10.-Federal Off
Gals here probably will take Fritz
Wulf, German suspect, to Philadelphia
tomorrow. Prominent Germans some
of them known to have been identified
with German propaganda movements
in the past. have called upon Wulf at
the county Jail. They refuse to give
any information concerning him.
Wulf also maintains absolute silence.
Wulf and the Investigators were
closeted in the federal building prac-
tically the entire day. Since his arrest
at the request of Investigator Clabaugh
last night, the prisoner has been con-
stantly guarded by secret service oper-
atives. A number of pro- German sym
pathizers are under surveillance and
additional arrests are expected. Wulf,
if that is his name, has worked in
Cleveland about year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
GERMAN WIRELESS STANTON
IN OPERATION IN MEXICO

Laredo, Tex, March 10-Wireless
experts of the United States army sig
nal corps along the border declare that
despite censored details from Mexico
City, the Mexicans have in operation
wireless station powerful enough to
communicate with Berlin. About three
months ago a large, we'll equipped sta
ton was erected at Merida, Yucatan.
At the time, defacto officials on the
border advised that the station was the
most powerful on the continent. Ac-
cording to wireless men, the Mexicans
have two other large stations at Sal
tillo and Monterey and at least two
on the west coast.
Operators of army wireless stations
ON the border tell of hearing "nys-
FERROUS stranger" in the air in the past
month. They have not been able to
identify from the existing code books
but from the sound believe it to be in
Mexico or Central America. The oper-
ators declare the stranger" has a
heavy wave and is undoubtedly a pow
erful station.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
FRENCH WIPE out
GERMAN GAINS
Continued from First Page.)

after convoy of German prisoners,
with the wounded carefully bandaged
and dressed, come by before a single
French soldier was brought up. In a
brief half hour from the time the
French leaped out of their snow buried
trenches in this battle of the blizzard.
they recaptured all the principal posi-
tions taken by the crown princes
much-vaunted and kaiser congratulate
ed attack in the Champagne on Feb.
Is. 1t was this ground which the
crown prince. following his recent re-
lief from the immediate command at
Verdun, strove to redeem his reputa
ton by reconquering. The Germans
had lost it in 1916. The same spot
it lies between Du Mesdinil and Mas
son Champaign-was the scene of the
Champagne offensive by the French
in 1915.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
OUTLOOK REGARDED AS GRAVE,
BUT NOT ENTIRELY HOPELESS

New York, arch l0.-At headquar-
tiers of the railroad conference commit
tee this afternoon it was announced
that a meeting between brotherhood
heads and representatives of the rail-
ways will be held at the Grand Central
terminal. New York, next Thursday.
The outlook is grave but not hopeless,
the secretary of the committee said.
1t was explained that many of the
because the United States supreme
court has not given a decision on the
Adamson eight-hour law. Secretary
Foyant said: 1T is up to the leaders.
They will have to hold their men in
check, we fear, to prevent trouble"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
REFUSAL OF RAILROADS TO
MEAN IMMEDIATE STRIKE

Chicago, March 10.-The heads Of the
big railway systems centering at Chi
cago were advised that four brother
hoods at Thursdays conference in New
Yorl would demand that the eight
hour law go into effect at once. vita
an immediate strike as an alternative.
It was stated by a railroad repre-
sentative that the brotherhood chiefs
felt the strike vote taken last fall was
effective now and refusal Of their de-
mands by the railroads would mean q
strike as soon as the orders could be
flashed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
The 5000 Mile Tire

This is an invitation for the
users of the 8O00-mile tire 10
bring back any 80O0-mile tire
that has not given you full val
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vestigate this wonderful new
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new ones. Others have, been
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but investigate.
Deal with an old, reliable firm.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
MOVIE ACTRESS ACCUSED or
lSSUlNG BOGUS CHECKS.

Chicago, March 10.--Biily Wilson, 80,
movie actress, is held by police here
tonight, charged with passing bogus
checks drawn on the Peoples bank oS
De Soto, Mo-. to the amount of s1SW
The woman says her home is at De
Soto. She claims to have worked for
the Metro movie company in Cali
fornia.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
secret SERVICE
(Continued From First Pages

Rchner employe. 1t is believed they
were attempting to provision the ves-
sells.
Rohner, Fischer and his wife were
released. Immediately furnishing $4,000
bail for appearance at a hearing next
Saturday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

DR.. Pittenger mas opened an office Ia
room 6i4. Overland building. Phone
Ss1. Residence, Owyhee hoteL--Adv.
MIS-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
HINDU STUDENT TAKEN INTO
CUSTODY BY BOMB SQUAD

New York, March 10.-United States
District Attorney Knox, Deputy Police
Commissioner Skull, Captain William
Ohley of the department of justice
secret service operatives and Captain
Tunney of the New York police bomb
squad" assembled today for question
ing of new possibility in the Hindu
German plot, uncovered here
The possibility" was Heranda L..
Duppa, Hindu student at Columbia
university. No formal charge was
placed against him and he was not ar
rested, but brought to police headquar-
tiers for thorough sweating.
Duppa has been Swallowed by secret
service men ever since his name was
found included in a number of letters
and documents unearthed in the apart
ments of DR.. Chandra Chakiaberty,
the Hindu arrested with DIR. Sc Kunna,
a German, for direct participation in
conspiracy to foment revolution in
India.
AUTHORITIES RETIcENT.
While the authorities were extremely
reticent about Duppa and made it clear
they had preferred no charge against
him, the fact that the highest authori-
tioS III the ploL nunt now on mere as
sembled to question him was consid-
cred extremely significant
Duppa has been a student at Column
bia university for about two years. He
Is about 80 years of age and is an in
telligent, cultured and well-read man,
speaking several languages. He was
invited by the police at his room in
Worthington hail. one Of the Columbia
university dormitories, and asked to
come to police headquarters to submit
to questioning. II was reported police
found a great many letters and docu-
ments in his room which they init
mated might be valuable proof Of
Duppa's knowledge of the German
Hindu plan of action in India.
Duppa is believed to be one of many
members of the local Hindu colony
who were well acquainted with the
plans to start a revolt in Indip. His
Questioning tonight revealed the fact
that the police have been shadowing
large number of persons whose names
were found in papers in Chakiaberty's
rooms.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

Phone 75--A taxi line without a
Ford. All large cars. orric S. Cole.
ADV. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
four RAILWAY
CONTINUED frcrl First Page

they meet the managers committee.
The men feel that their officers sup
port them in the position that the rail-
way companies should have applied the
law as intended by congress and the
president o. the United States, thus
giving the men the benefit from Jan. 1,
instead of resorting to the courts"
LETTER STINT PRESIDENT.
President Wilson now has complete
assurance from the railroad brother
hoods that in event OF war with Ger
many, coincidelt with a national rail-
road strike, the union workers will CO.
operate to the fullest extent with the
government, furnishing crews to move
all troops, equipment and supplies. The
letter OF assurance declared the rail-
way workers are patriots. 1t was mailed
two da. ) ago.
The formal statement declaring that
conditions of railway labor are much
worse than when the Adamson law
was enacted, did not mention the let
ter to President Wilson. .
w. y. Lee, president of the Brother.
hood Of Railway Trainmen, told of the
letter, declaring proudly that the men
are loyal"
HIT ON NEW PLAN.
The unexpected announcement was
also made by Lee that the brotherhoods
have hit upon II plan by which, they de-
clare, the eight -hour day must become
effective regardless Of whether the su-
preme court declares the Adamson law
unconstitutional. This new plan was
not explained.
The brotherhoods are going to press
Immediately for the eight hour day, re-
gardless of the action of the supreme
curt Oh the Adamson law or of prob
able war.
These facts became definitely known
tonight following the adjournment of a
meeting of 400 general chairmen of the
brotherhoods here.
SITUATION CLEARED.
The positive announcement cleared
up series of statements and rumors
that have been flying thick and fast
during the past few days, indicating on
one side that a railroad strike was GER
tain regardless or war, and on the 9TH
er that, the government need not feel
apprehensiYe over the railroad labor
situation.
The unannounced meeting of 400
chairmen this afternoon represented
nearly all OF the eastern railroads and
several lines west, II was understood
to be an executive council meeting call.
ed to reinforce the four brotherho Cd
presidents with the assurance that in
the series of conferences next week
in Washington and New York they
speak for an undivided body of union
railway employees.
The conference of brotherhood repre-
sentatives and railway heads in New
York Thursday will be final show
down on the question of the eight hour
day. If the eight-hour day does not
result from that conference. there will
be a national railroad strike, it was
positively asserted tonight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

Let US mount your head and tan
'yonrfs hide. Limoert, l2S so. llth.--
Adv. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11
BILLS PASSED.

The following were the bills passed /:
House bill No. 1S1-Creating Big
Creek game preserve. ~
House bin No. 265 Repeating law
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

In the hitherto dark clouds of sec
tionalism and strife, there appears a
widening rift through which the sun
LIGHT of united purpose shines. and we
no more shiver with blighting blasts of
q north and south contending gale. but
we bask in the life giving warmth of
our united sum: IDAHO" he said refer
Speaking of LIS observations regard
ing the legislature, the speaker h cid
that the constitutional amendment pro-
siding for constitutional conventions.
hnG the proposed amendment for a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-11

president of the senate should not
sign the Portneuf county division bill.
Cummings declared that the attorney
general had held the bill had been
legally passed. The president, held Il
was his duty to sign the bill and he
did so. The Whitcomb motion was
held out of order.
The senate engaged in a little hi
larity of its own after the judiciary
committee made it's report on the anti
alien lobby investigation. Several jok-
er bihs were read. including the one
relating to the female of the species"
and the stringed quartet and house
male quartet both sang.
GOLD WATCH FOR PRESIDENT.
Senator Randall praised President
Parker for his impartial rulings and
the president replied in an appropriate
speech he had tried to do his best and
be fair at all times. Senator Randall
presented the president with a hand
some gold watch from the senate
members as token of the esteem in
which they held him. fight was
started on the Goehry jitney bill and
1t was amended, the amendments be-
ing accepted by the house. Cummings
held the bill to be drawn in the interest
of the railroads. The appropriation
bill No. 3S7, the amendments to which
the house refused to concur was pass
ed. the senate receding from its POSI-
ton.
Senators Pettibone, Whitcomb and
Kinsolving notified the governor the
senate was about to adjourn. Senators
Randall. Jackson and Grant notified the
house of the senate's intended. action.
/ The committee sent to the governor
reported the chief executive had no
further messages and on motion of
President Pro Tenn Mitchell the SEN
ate adjourned, sine dis.
/ HAoaEH