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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
SCHOLASTIC FREE TOSS
ARTISTS WAY OFF FORM

No one is stepping up TO pin
flowers on the foul shooters in the
High School League this winter.
There isn't an lobe" o'Brien or a
Freddy Fees in the lot when it comes
TO slipping EN- in from the fifteen
foot line after the officials have
called one OF those technical or per-
sonal fouls. These foul shooters are
real punk.
In view OF the fact that the games
have been so closely contested il
would seem that considerably more
time could be probably spent in
eaEing q few in practice as the rec
ords, complied from the FIRST half
the games Of the series. show some
mediocre work.
Willie Thomas, OF Eastern. has
done the best work OF any of the
free tosSers. The Eastern midget
stands at the top with n out Of 81
tries Ross Anderson, OF Technical.
IL second with - out of 81 chances;
Donald Pepper, OF Western, is third
with 16 out OF II tries. while For
rest DAILY, Of Central, in three games,
has Gagged 10 out OF 30.
Nike Ready, of Business, has 10
cut of % to his credit, while Billy
Heron. OF Western, Is in the 4 out
of class. Colburn. OF Business. has
shot out Of Q, while Fegan. OF the
same team, has failed in all three
tries.
Taken all in all, the scholastic
foul shooters have little to boast of
IN foul shooting. When an average
Of Z, out Of 10 10 considered good il
will be noted that the youngsters
fall far short OF this.
The closeness OF guarding in the
title series this winter has kent
down the scoring TO q considerable
extent. Counting in the free tosses
and baskets scored from the floor,
The records are as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
LINHARD MUST Be GOOD
To Win In WASHINGTON

Fcrd 10. Linhard. Maryland state
billiard champion, coWes here Wcdncs.
day to battle William Markham, at
Frank Sherman's. y the intercity It'll"
tourney. Markham has been going at
top speed and a biz crowd will be
pulling for him to win Wednesday
match.
Baltimore now leads for tho inter
city title. 3G9 t03IS. hut Washington
hopes to catch up and pass the Monu-
mental city experts before the tourna-
mcnt ends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
WILL VOTE TO CONTINUE

NEW YORK, Jan @S.-Despite
bankruptcy proceedings against the
Buffalo club and walls from Sammy
Lichtenhetmr OF Montreal. the Inter-
national League will meC: here on
February II and will vote to con-
tinue baseball Until literally COM
PEELED to quit It may begin with a
siN-club circuit.
President Ed Barrow viii preside
for the last time at the meeting OF the
league. his successor being named
that day.
Ii Buffalo decides to quit, as seems
likely. Jersey City will replace Mont
real and Richmond will lie allowed
TO remain out. Thus a compact cir
cult OF six clubs will forrl the 1918
league.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28

then to proceed In a body to the
training camp. The schedule OF ex-
hibition games would have been sim
pie to make. and. once the regular
campaign came along. everybody
would have been In clover.
This spring. however. the e1hibl-
ton schedules are Tremendous
gamble. Until the Southern railroads
are declared fresr, every club going
TO Dixie will have trouble, All sup
plies are in the Northern cities. for
instance. and 10 get the uniforms.
bats. balls. and gloves 70 the camps
will be difficult. 1t will not be 80
bad coming back. for then each play
e. will have to guard his own sup
plies, but train schedules are all
topsy turvy. and every secretary will
earn his money. -..--.----.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
MAY CUT OUT TRIPS.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-BasebaIl
men here today see in the request Of
manager and naEnates that their
players take daily exercise through
the winter the end Of som" southern
training trips. They pointed out that
il IL the frst time such = request ever
has been made and predicted II would
turn out TO he the foTeTunner OF some
drastic change in the old luSU ious
jaunts South
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
MOSTLY FOR SOLDIERS.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.yTho annual
genes OF the New York Athletic Club
y i'll be hold March %. in the Twenty
SECOND Regiment armory here. IT was
announced here. Most Of the events
viii be for enlisted men. Only few
events will be opened &" regularly.
rcgistered a. :. L. athletes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
WILL HAVE BASEBALL.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Jan. IS.
Varsity baseball will he played at
the University Of Virginia this year.
according to DIR. Lambeth. The team
will play long home schedule, then
go to West Virginia and wind up its
season with a trip North. This was
the custom in effect before the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
WANT OLAF HENRIksEN.

NEW YORK. Jan. "S.-The Brook
iyn Dodgers have made an offer 70
Olaf Henrikseu. the former pinch
hitting outfelder with tia worlds
champion Boston Red Sox IL was
HenrikSen's timely binEIe that made
the Red Sox champions of the world
in 1912. Last season he WAS released
to Toledo, but refused 10 report.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
MCLEAN is WINNER.

ST. PAUL. MINI. Jan. -. I!obby
Mclean. chicago speed skater. has
again demonstrated that he T. the
master Of oscar Mathies"u. tn. Nor
wegian flash. Mclean took Mnthie-
sens measure In two OF three match
races here. winning the 22O-yard dash
and the two-mile event. Mnthiesen
" on the mile event.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
WOULD BATTLE FULTON.

RACINE. Wis. JsnyGS.-Jack Demp.
sey is now on the trail Of Fred Fulton.
Dempsey's quick victory over Homer
Smith in one round here has boosted his
chance Of battling the Minnesota Plas-
taTer and Dempsey may replace Tom
coH'ler for the Denver bout. February
L CoEler has been drAftsd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
THESE ARE THE DAYS.

These are h when the stars
Waite Hoyt he boy wonder
outfit the Yankees his action picture
paper nd thcngo back TO Texas
It's truly beautiful those faces the sport
worlds they
winter And it's just beautiful to them fade
for do best work the winter.
the days Those maves all signing up They
offered They
ping They always most promising That's their reward
for being the jokes of the springtime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
PLAYS ALoYSIUS.

The AloySius club basketball team.
coached by Billy Martin. who devel-
opcd Techs championship basketball
team last season. will meet tho PoyS'
Y. NJ. 9. \. team in the ~" gym on
Friday night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
NO GAMES LISTED.

with Penn Ftill leading the inter
collegiate Basketball League with
three wins and n" defeats. no games
are scheduled for the week. ~ the
mid year eSamina lions are on at the
various colleges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
WILL PROMOTE BERRY.

BOSTON, Jah. 2s.-Jark Barry will
soon be promoIeu to chief petty Of
hcer in order that his position as cap
tain and manager Of the Chsrlestown
Navy Yard baseball team will carry
the proper quota Of authority.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
Williams GELS JOB.

CHICAGO. Jan. 2S.-Charles g. VII
liams, for many years secretary OF
the Chicago National League baseball
club. viii be business manager OF the
Boston Red SoN neat season, accord
ing TO reports here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
FoRDHAM FLIES FLAG.

Fordham University Is flying a serr-
ice flag dotted with GOT stars. one for
each graduate or Undergraduate serv-
ing with the coloTs- In the number
are most OF Fordham's leading. ath-
letes for the past Ave years. y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
HYLAN WILL SEE GAMES.

BOSTON, Jan. .S.--NIayor SIsr. ,t
New York. has asekd for seat reser-
vations at the annual EOs'nl y. y.
indoor meet to be held at Mechanics
building on February -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
WILL HOLD MEET.

Georgetown rreps will have an in
door meet extending over Wednesday
and THU sdsy in Ryan gymnasium
The events will be held in the eve
ming. and viii include wrestling and
boxing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
No SPORTS IN PHILLY.

sports Mondays Philadelphia
affects bowling boxing basketball
pool sports Baseball will be taken of by Messrs
C. Macka and Baker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
AFUTERE REHIND IT.

the New York Sum- Suppose the Mackmen
Johnny Evers second Byrne short and
Murray and Bode in the Outhd? What
a such a lineup would have behind it"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
Basketball Card

Neutrality-suspicious. at Mt St
JOseph's.
Tuesday-Tech vs.. Business. at
7. u. c. A.
Wednssdsy-Rock Hill College at
Gallaudet: Episcopal at A. y. p:
Staunton Military Academy at Cen
trail: ST. Adams at Western: Gonzaga
at Georgetown Props: NeVports vs.
Epiphany, Nationals VS.. Takomas. Con
gressionals VS.. Celumbias, at Epiphany
Gym.
Friday George Washington at
Georgetown: Central VS.. Western,
Technical We. Business. at Y. NJ. c. A.
Saturday-Briarly Hall at St. Al
bans: Georgetown Props ct Friends:
Maryland State We. Gallaudet. at
Y. N. c. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28

appears 20 Be the best defensive team
while, Business looks to be the best
scoring machine. In four full time
games Western has had just thirty
points scored against il. which il
speaking a great deal for the Red
and While guards
in scoring forty points in three
games both Eastern and c. ntral look
TO be the best point getters in the
circuit. Both teams possess the best
foul shooters which. in a measure. is
responsible for their success. DAILY
has added just half the points scored
by his team while Thomas has con
tributed - OF the points for the
Fasteners
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28

Heron. OF Western. and SCHNEIDER.
of Business. are tied for tho leader
ship in shooting goals from the floor.
Each has Gagged seven in the games
played. Solomon. Of Central. and
Wilson. of the same school, have five
each, although they have played in
but three games.
Central and Eastern have each
PLAYED three games and have. there
fore. had fewer fouls called than the
other schools. In infractions OF the
rules Business has had a fouls called
iu four games, an average of a
game. Technical in BOTTLES has
had 90 called. Western in the Eame
number OF contests has had 80 called.
Central has been penslized 26 times
and Eastern "a
II would seem from the figures
that the team doing the least foul
ing was playing the best basketball.
and this appears TO be the case in
point scoring.
The scores during the games
played have been as follows:
Business, 20: Technical, e.
Central, Is; Western. 13. Two extra
periods
Eastern, u: Business. -
Central. ~; Technical. H.
Western, 8; Eastern. 5.
Business, Is. Central. Is
western, u; Technical. ..
western, is; Business .
Technical. -; Eastern. Il.
m four games Business leads in
scoring with IS to 20 for opponents
Western II next with 80 20 80 for
opponents. Central and Eastern in
three games have Iotaled 20 points
each Opponents have scored 30
points on Central and 43 On Eostern.
From the records 10 date Western
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28
Looking for Troubles.

The baseball maGnates are rather
expecting transportation troubles
this spring and summer. beginning
with the training season and run
ming through the end OF the cam
psiEn.
Under past conditions all arrange
ments would have been concluded by
now. with the players ordered to
rather at some convenient place and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-28

'cepyriEht. lsls. International News servIc'l
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-08

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Newport daily independent., 1918-04-08

their own countrymen.
 Would you like to get job under those con- ditions?
 You are apt to, if our men over there cant stop the German onslaught. And they can't stop it without the necessary equipment.
 And they can't get the equipn1ent unless you lend your money to Uncle Sam. You can't dodge the issue; it's fairly and squarely up b vou-the men. women and children of America.
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-08
Buy Bonds of the Third
 Liberty Loan

possibly though the involves
 
 the wealest honora be enaton on the globe. bonds borrow of the bank,us bonds security plan trouble to buy Liberty Bonds it no to pay for See your banker today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
MARYS
BEST PICTURE
Critics Again Use Superla
tive Describing Attrac-
ton at Wigwam.

Again the moving picture critics
use the superlative in describing a
Mary Pickford production. ~Amarilly
Of Clothes Line Alley" Little
dary's" newest film, viii be shown
at the Wigwam for a very limited en-
gagement Of two days. beginning to-
day. This is said TO be the most
humorous picture that Miss Pickford
has ever made. 1t is a story Of a lit
tie product Of the slums. who gets
into high society The pictures were
made for the most part IN ana around
EriscO's Chinatown.
The Dramatic Mirror says OF
'Amarilly': There is so much TO
praise in the Artcraft's production Of
the latest Mary Pickford picture,
'Amarilly Of Clothes Line Alley that
it is difficult 10 know Just where to
begin Mary Pickford IS at her best
as Amarily.' and contributes one OF
those human and humorous charac-
terizations for which she is so loved
and famous"
The Trade Review says a most
entertaining comedy. a pleasing story
and one of the best characteriZations
Of Mary Piclzford make .Amarilly Of
Clothes Line Alley one of the best
pictures, featuring this star, that has
been released in a long time"
Amarilly' VIII please the young
sters and every child should be given
an opportunity to see it-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
BUSINESS PICTURE TO BE
SHOWN FREE THIS EVENING

The three-reeI feature film. "Trou-
bles Of a Merchant, and How TO Stop
Them" viii be presented tonight at
s o'clock in the chamber OF commerce.
In connection with the film q lecture
on retail merchandising Will be given.
No charge viii be made for admission.
o. C. Coles. president Of the cham
Der Of commerce. has secured the
film and merchandising lecture
through the courtesy OF the National
Cash Register company j. i. Zeh-
ring expert lecturer of the Dayton
company, will be the speaker.
The lecture has been given before
commercial organizations and con-
VenuOns throughout the country and
has been highly commended Causes
for losses and failures in retail bust
ness are shown, and their remedy told
in the lecture. which has been pre-
pared from the experiences Of the
National Cash Register company in
IT'S SO years Of dealing with ler-
chants in all parts Of the world.
A prominent place in the lecture -
given to the value Of newspaper Gd-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
DALTON
HALL GIRL
Famous Dimpled B eauty
Appears in 'Flare-Up Sal,
New Play, at Grecian.

The latest picture to be made IN
der the personal supervision OF
Thomas H. Ince, and which stars
Dorothy Dalton. is " Flare-Up' sal, %
which is to be shown at the Grecian
theater today and tomorrow. In this
production Miss Dalton has a role
greatly differing from the society
butterfly parts she has been taking
recently. This is the portrayal OF a
wild, untamed but winsome and
comeiy waif in the days OF the gold
rush in California. who. although
homeless and almost friendless. man
ages TO forge her way through life,
in the end marrying a certain famous
bandit, the Red Rider. who reforms
for love Of her. So. in 'Flare-Up'
Sal" we again see Miss Dalton in the
kind Of a role thar made her famous
over night when she appeared in the
nation wide success The Flame OF
the Yukon"
The story was written by J. G.
Hawks. a famous authority on west
ern life, and was prepared for thu
screen by Thomas n. Ince himself
An excellent supporting cast inu.ud-
ing William Conk3in. TEur5icn Hali
and J. P. Lockney has Deeh Ia.
uished.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
''WAKE UP AMERICA" TO
FEATURE MUSICAL PROGRAMS

In addition to the lectures on the
Wake Up America" program, the
musical features viii be Of unusual
interest On Friday, the opening
day, The Neapolitan Male quartet"
one Of the most famous organizations
Of the east. under the direction OF
signor Jean Parisot, formerly OF
Naples, viii give vocal music OF all
kinds, but viii feature the songs OF
Sunny Italy. The members Of this
company are expert performers on
the mandolin and guitar and viii use
these instruments during their con-
certs.
On Saturday, the second day OF the
program, the Metropolitan Concert
company viii give a concert This
company consists OF four people OF
extensive concert experience. Edward
Coleman, the director Of the Metro
politansi is an excellent performer
on the flute, saXaphOne, horn and
piccolo. Miss Whitmire is one Of
Americas best young women violin
lists and viii contribute some wonder
ful selections. Mr.. and Mrs Eugene
BaldridCe, tenor and contralto. re-
spectiFely. viii give some delightful
vocal numbers
On Monday. the third day. the
David Duggin Concert company viii
furnish the closing numbers. q fit
ting climax TO the patriotic program
which viii be given through the en-
tire three days Headed by Mr. and
Mrs David DuEEin. this company
brings a splendid program. featuring
ensemble singing, solos, duos and
nmn~Hnrz
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
ARMY SENDS BLIND SOLDIER.
E.nErrrn HoTEAHD 10 KENTCkl

Pvt. Garfield Howard. 64th infan-
~. who was recently discharged
frc-a the army here because Of blind
ness. VIII be sent 10 his home at Path
fork. Ky. ia charge Of an attendant
10 pc named by the district adutant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
TESS IS WELL
WORTH SEEING
Miss Bunting and Company
Give Fine Presentation Of
a Strong Drama.

The biggest thing the Emma Blunt
ing company has yet attempted to
produce in FL Paso. Tess Of the
storm Country" is running this week
at the Crawford theater and drew
large crowds at the matinee and
night performances sunday.
Y is vivid and intense drama OF a
hieh order. the story Of a ragged
little Tess Of q squstter colony OF
fsherfoIk on the shores OF Lake
Cayuga- Of the conviction Of her
father on charge OF murder which
he did not commit but OF which ne
was subsequently, cleared. and OF Her
temporary adoption OF the iuegiu-
mate baby OF the sister OF clergy
man who loved her. in order 70 shield
the sister. In this way complications
are created which require most OF the
fourth act TO uuraugie and bring
about the expected happy ending
IN "Tess Of the Storm Country,
liss Bunting very nearly runs Lne
gamut of emotions and undergoes
shout everything, including freez-
ing storm and horseWnlpplns
which Is sufficiently realistic 10 give
one cold shiTers. Her acting is most
vivid and compelling, and one can
company said he went out in front
and watched the play for five per
formauccs- Those who want 10 see
Miss Bunting In some really big act
ing. should not miss this play
CeorEe Whitaker takes the part Of
Frederick Graves. the young clergy
man. nd plays IF with the same fine
Interpretation which he gives all his
roles
one OF the finest bits Of acting in
the whole piece is that Of Albert
Wees. playing the part Of Ezra Long
man. halfwit. who recovered his
scattered wits long enough eventu-
aUv 10 clear uD the murder mystery
1rfer Miss Bunting Miss Lillian
Renel-e has the chief feminine role
En- Teola Graves. sister Of the clergy
man. All other members Of the com
uanr play their parts with the same
-slqtfve excellence as the leading
eharacfers. IT'S q good show, admir-
ably staged and acted r. S H
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FEywTCK


Irene Fenwick viii be shown today
in her first Hoffman Four Square pic
ture. The Sin Woman" 1t is a mag
nificent production, gorEeously staged.
we'll acted and Accordingly interest
ing Miss Fenwick PLAYS the part OF
a Vampire" who. after Wrecking
hearts and homes in the city. takes
refuge in a small village, where she
tries the baby vampire art out on
the small town folks. She meets
John Winthrop. a happily married
young man; she persuades him TO
elope with her TO a lonely mountain
hut. John returns TO the village for
provisions, and his wife pleads with
him to remain. but the baby vampire
has done her work well and he goes
back TO her whereupOn his wife
arouses the natives and they seek out
the vampire. strip her to the waist
and tar and feather her. John returns
to his wife.
Miss Fenwick is delightful in a
vampire role, the exceptionally beau
tiful snow scenes and remarkable
photography go TO make this an ex-
ceuent screen entertainment.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18

vertisinE. BY means Of stereopticon
slides Mr.. Zehring will tell low TO
prepare newspaper copy. how 10 Sc
cure best results, and why a mer-
chant should advertise continually.
Window display. efficiency Of clerks,
selling methods. credit business. de-
livery problems, and other topics Ct
interest 10 merchants viii also be
discussed
The three-reeI film Troubles Ct a
Merchant. and How TO Stop Them.
was prepared for the National Cash
REGISTER company by the Essauay
company at a cost Of $50 900
The film viii be repeated Tuesday
evening in the chamber Of commerce
for the benefit Of the employees Of the
Popular. the White House and the
Globe stores
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
SO[e ThTOat, Colds
Quickly Relieved By Hamlln's
Wizard oil

Hamlin's Wizard Oil is a simple
and effective treatment for sore
throat and chest colds. Used as a
gargle for sore throat It brings quick
relief Rubbed on the chest It vii
often loosen up a hard, deep seated
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How often sprains, bruises, cuts
and burns occur In every family, as
well as little troubles like earache,
toothache, cold sores, canker sores,
stiff neck, and tired aching feet
Soothing, healing Wizard Oil vii al
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Get It from druggists for so cents
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 80
cents. Guaranteed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
AMERICANS ARE HELD
FOR RANSOM OF RIFLES

Pekin, China. March 1S=The two
American engineers recently captured
by brigands in the northern Honan.
are being held for a ransom OF 40
rifles Representative Of the gov
eminent are carrying on negotiations
with the bandits through mission
aries and it is believed the release OF
the Americans viii be effected soon.
They are 7. J. Purseu Of St Paul. and
o. A Kyle. Of Portland. Ore
1t has been learned that the Amerl-
cans are being held near Yehsien. 40
miles west Of Yenchenho in northern
Honan- They are reported TO be safe
and well
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-18
..THE wHTP~-UNIoUE.

mating pictures that ever played FL
Pas0, viii be shown at the Unique to-
day for the last time. so don't over
look your last opportunity. A trip
across the ocean, a real fox hunt.
training stable OF the big eastern race
horses q realistic auto disaster, a fine
horse race and the biggest train
wreck ever staged, viii furnish you
excitment galore in this picture. The
shows start at 1880, 1915. 2. 3-45.
$3.50. 1-l5 and 9 p m Viola Dana, in
The Winding Trail" viii be here to-
morrow. Miss Dana plays the part &C
a western dance hail girl and in this
role she Is simply EreaL-Adw