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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
Behind the
Home Plate
BY BILLY EVANS

ONE Of the worst abused indi'
" yiduals IN baseball, next 10 the
umpire. OF course, Is the coaeher az
third base. ono OF the most Inn
portant features o. the game, Il
seldom calls FOR praise from tho
fans. yet constantly places the per
son acting In that capacity open TO
censuro.
''More games are lost ai third
base each year thru had coach
ing than arc decided by dropped
fly balls" was the remark once
made 60 me by wellknown
manager,
T,HE day previous, with no one
l. out and the home team three
runs to the bad the first batter
up in the last half Of the ninth hit
tho left field fence with line drive,
II was apparent when the bali was
hit that tho batsmau would nave
no great trouble making three bases,
With no good reason, the runner
decided 10 try for a home run, the
coachor also motioned Inn 20 break
Tor tho plate. He was thrown out
on close play.
Several hits followed this bad
niece OF base running. Before
the side vas retired two runs
wrrp scored, ois shy Of a tie.
Rad Judgment on the first play
Of the Inning proved disastrous
probably killed the chance TO
win.
UlEw players relish the job Of
l. coaching at third base. Some
managers who fear not the wrath
OF the fans handle tho job. Most
OF them. however. delegate some
seasoned player for tho all Import
ant position. Very often he Is some
veteran star acting as assistant TO
tho manager. One day last summer
/ heard Jimmy Burke. assistant 10
Prank Chance at Boston. sound!y
''raxzed" when he had made ne
proper play. Jimmy didn't Ike y
and ! dldn't blame him. He looked
NJ me with a puzzled expression
ana merely remarked. ''can You
beat it,"
The play involved such stu
alton rs previously described
Boston was trailing four or i've
runs when the first batter up
in the ninth hit safely.
WHEN the player rounded second
w and was on the way TO third,
Burke. playing proper BASEBALL mo-
toned for the runner to pull up
AT third. ono run at that stage Of
the game meant nothing, Boston
had 10 get four or five. II was no
place 70 take q chance on sendins
the runner home. II so happened
that the fielder who made this
throw To the plato cut loose a bad
per that eluded the catcher. and on
which the runner could have easily
made the plate had he kept on nun
ming. Then II was that Burke wai
showered With words uncomph
mentary. Yet he had made tn
only proper play in holding the run
ner al third
Unquestionably the coaeher at
third has n tough job. lie must
have good Judgment and keen
eve lie must be able TO rate
the speed of the runner and the
throwing ability Of the man
handling the ball. He must use
snap Judgment and then ride
thru. No wonder players do not
relish the third base coaching
job.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

The sporting Dorld toas shoci'ed
yesterday al the unexpected death
Of Pat Moran. manager Of me Gin
cinnaH Reds al OrdaHdo. ia,
,ohcre DC had gone for me sprfn0
training Of hts club. Moran toas
one Of the best llbcd and most ~
spected men IN orgaHizod baseball
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
Summaries in
Prep Tourney

FOLLOWING are the lineups and
Il summaries Of tho games
played Friday in the State high
rchool basketball tournament.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
Champions
to Defend
Cage Title
Walla Walla and LINDEN
in Final Game for State
Prep Honors Tonight
AH-State Prep
Teams Picked

Here are tho AlisHtuth prep teams
picked this morning ~ hobby Nor
rih. Ciiff lfarrlH1n and Dick AuHson.
the officials who are handling All Df
the games a. the tournament
Ilrst Team
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

Fubstitutinns-M Miller for Hanson. Han
san FOR Killer. Miller for Schmidt. lunEe
Tor Kuip,
Officials - Referee. Harrison; umpire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

FIRST period. Seattle. walker. ans.
Second period. Vancouver. MnFkay
from Cock. 1879
Third period-~So score.
Overtime periad--1. Vancouver. Daach-
sr from Hearom. 1899,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

FIRST pariod-iAlgY. minutes,
Second period Harris. RqHd. 4 min
uses each. Matte. ? minutes
Third psFiod--n Duncan. minutes
Overtime psriod--Suns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

California boring fans point NTH pride to Chick Roach
Of San Francisco Of their states leading ioeere0hts
Roach makes his initial bon in the Northwest Tuesday
ming ghen he meets Bobby Harper the Seattle pride, IN the
main epent Of Nate Drltrmans shoC The Roach-Harper
bout is supported bu great card.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
isru GAME
isTu GAME

Cashmere (B) Hoqulam tlD
Henry "a ..........F.........J anzick t5)
Kelly .F.....-,.,.,,' sherar
Foster 90 ........-C. mcdowell 90
Newsham til ..... o. 5000. wilson tsl
McKeiler ts1 ..G........... Gordon
Suhatltutionn Hoquiam, kosoff for
sherar; sherAr for Kosoft; Anderson FOR
Sherar.
officials - Referee. Munson; umpire.
Harrison.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
18TH GAME


subfitlniipnt-Iyhheh Heht3 TOT 4s1NF :
Pixiey for AKlinE.
officials Iieferee. Harrison, umpire,
Morris.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
IgTm GAME

HuhftItnti0na-~INfIf 1H w IVI 'N3N''tl'71i
EaEbagn for MeKsnna-
officials - Referee. Morris; umpire,
Munaon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

Several hits followed this bad
piece OF base running. Before
the side was retired two runs
wrro scored. one shy OF a tie.
BAD Judgment on the first play
of the Inning proved disastrous
probably killed tile chance 10
win.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08

The play involved such stu
alton rs I previously described
Boston was trailing four or five
runs when the first batter up
in the ninth hit safely.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-08
iTTII GAME


I'D = Referee. Munson. umpiFo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12

disnspolis to Peru Detour at Neads' Cor:
ner near Peru will be lifted Saturday, and
the detOur seven miles north OF hokomo
account OF refiooring q bridge, Will be
lifted Dec. "a. South of indianapolis de-
tour via Dudleytown between Seymour and
CrOthersville account construction.
No. o madison. Greensburg lndianapo-
lis. Lafayette. Oxford Pavement be-
tween New Bethel and Shelbyville with
one detour around bridge construction.
Northwest Of indianapolis use pavement
to three and seven-tenths miles north OF
Lebanon. then so on short detour back 10
pavement. Detour SIX miles north OF
Lebanon to west through Thornto~n re-
turning 10 No. at three miles north OF
ThOrnto~n. Advisable 10 use - and 20
or 33 and 80 from Lebanon TO Lafayette.
Slow Driving Urged
No. IL tNincennes Spencer. Martins
vile Indianapolis Drive slow because OF
grading new fill at Fish Creek four miles
south Of Freedom.
No. % English. Paoli. Mitchell Bed
ford BLOOMINGTON. Msrtiusville. Indian
spolisl Pavement between Indianapolis
and Martinsville being used by traffic
using one detOur and one bridge run
around Between Paou and English Is
seventeen miles OF dirt road which Is soft
IN wet weather. Avoid road south OF
Greensburg account Of construction. Run
around st bridge project south of Harrods-
burg.
No 30 Indianapolis. Nashville. Brook
Vile. Cincinnatil Bridge run around 81
foot Of BulltOvn Hill near Laurel
Roads not mentioned and parts Of roads
mentioned but not specified are in ex-
cellent condition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12
DECORATORS WARNED
State Fire Marshal Urges Against
Faulty Wiring.

Cautions to holiday window and
store decorators are stressed in a
bulletin on electrical and other
Christmas displays. issued by the
State fire marshal.
Bulletin recalls the fire which
wiped out a large part Of the bust
ness district OF Sioux City, Iowa. as
result OF ignition OF cotton batting
used to represent snow in a Santa
Claus exhibit In a department store
basement. and urges precautions
against such inhammables and
faulty wiring.
"A safe holiday season Is possible
without impairing in any way tho
effectiveness of the appeal which
we'll disposed and properly lighted
merchandise makes to the eye" says
the bulletin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12
) ROAD DETOURS
WILL Be LIFTED
BY END OF WEEK
New Bridge on Highway %
Near WayerIy Open
to Traffic.

Five detours on State toads have
or will be lifted by Saturday. con-
struction having been completed in
conformity TO the commissions pol
icy to remove practically all detours
from the State system before Janu-
airy.
John D. Williams. State highway
director. today said the two and one
half mile detour on Road % between
Indianapolis and Martinsville on ac-
count OF bridge construction near
Waverly. is off Traffic is using the
new structure. This gives q con-
crete road between the two cities.
with only one short detour and one
bridge run-around, both in good
shape.
Neads' Corner DetOur
Detour at Neads' Corner on No.
will be lifted Saturday. After Dec.
% when a new floor will be com
pleted in q bridge seven miles north
Of KokomO. traffic may use pave
ment between Indianapolis and Peru
without detour. Bridge detours on
No. 10 at Marshall. and at Carbon
dale. are removed. Commission ex-
poets TO lift detour on No. q at a
bridge repair project over the Elk
hart River three miles south OF
Goshen. Dec. -.
No 1 New Albany. Indianapolis South
Bend Michigan line Pavement from In
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12
Technical High
Topics
A counter has been placed in tn

A counter has been placed in the
lunchroom for the disposal Of foods
baked by the Tech bake shop.
Extra copies Of the vocational is
sue OF the Cannon, the school paper,
describing the vocational classes at
Tech, have been presented to the
delegates of the National Society of
Vocational Education.
Next Monday members of the Eng
lish Club will pantomine Mother
Goose characters.
The Btore-room on the third floor
OF the main building has been set
aside for the records OF the old
United States Arsenal.
During the holiday season, mem
bers of the Nature Study Club viii
prepare a bird census. Lynn Breeze
and Paul Barr, members, are making
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12

bird houses for the campus. Edith
Myers, will take a holiday trip to
Florida, and will describe her trip
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-12

when she returns. At the next
meeting Ruby Allison will talk on
English sparrows.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
SOCIETY PLANNED
BY LOCAL CHEMISTS
First Steps Taken in Organization
of American Institute
Chapter.

Preliminary steps toward the or
sanitation OF tho Washington Chap
Tor of the American Institute of
the Raleigh Hotel last night. After
adopting the constitution and by
laws il was decided TO petition the
council of the American Institute for
the Advancement of Science for a
charter.
Dr. Charles II. Monroe. president of
the National Research Council, ad-
dressed the meeting, giving brief
history of the formation of various
chemical societies, and urged the
members of the new society to be
unceasing in their 'endeavors to ad-
Vance chemical science.
Plans were laid for holding a
smoker for visiting chemists in at
tendance at the meeting of the ma
tIonal organization to he held in this
city early next year. The committee
on arrangements is headed by the
temporary president. James T. Couch.
The District chapter is composed of
members from this city, Baltimore,
Nd, and surrounding territory.
Nomination of officers. who will be
elected and installed at the annual
dent, ]. T. Couch of the Bureau of
Animal Industry: vice president, DIT.
Harrison l.. Patten: secretary, J. "
Taylor, and treasurer. DR. II. l..
Iourie of the United States Tariff
Commission. DIR. Monroe was nomi-
mated as honorary president.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
RICHARDSON WORK
IN CHICAGO SAVED
Home by Noted Architect,
Unlike Two in Capital,
to Stand.

While one of the four outstanding
mansions in Washington designed by
the late Henry II. Richardson of Bos-
ton mas been torn down to make way
ior the strlde of business and another
ALREADY is doomed to be replaced by a.
s5,oOO00O hotel, the life for years to
come OF another of these famous homes
III Chlcago-has been secured by the
owner, John j. Glessner, who has
presented the home to the American
institute Of Architects on the condi-
Iioh that II shall be kept in perpetuity
as now architecturally. The impos-
ing granite residence of Mr.. Glessner
ls 10 De used solely for purposes of
the institute to develop and encour-
age appreciation of good architecture
on the part of the public. to afford
opportunity and facilities for the
ia,nIhs ais or young men to attain eX-
ceiiepce in this profession"
e. WI. hichardson was one of the most
famous architects in America. He had
put % commissions In his profession
al life, though many more were held
waiting for him at the time of bis
ueath' In his 48th year Encra+cb-
,HentS or trade and changing neigh
porhoods have caused the destructior
"f many Of his important works e,,ch
as the Warder house here. the Mac
Se"sh mouse in Chicago and the Lion
berger house in st. Louis.
Hay House TO Go.
Mr.. Richardson's other works IN
Washington include the Gen Ander-
son mouse the John Hay house and
the Henry Adams house. The Jobn
nay mouse, at Sixteenth and "a
streets, Is to vanish before a large
motel. When the Warder residence
at FIFTEENTH and K streets. was torn
down Maj. George Oakley Totten. ir
bought the exterior of the bufIdinp
and much of the interior in order n
preserve an architectural style now
passed.
Mr.. Glessner's home, in Cbicaqo
was the last designed by Mr.. Rich.
ardson. 1t is dignified in design and
proportion, two stories high. with
long stretches of unbroken roofs. it's
exterior walls are of granite. with
only small windows on the north. for
they light only narrow corridors
ventilation and a flood of sunlight
come from an ample courtyard on the
south. The house is not large but
the rooms are of good size.
Mr.. Glessner Is treasurer and a d.
rector Of the International Harvester
Company.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
U. S. ENVOY IN MEXICO =.
UNABLE TO LEAVE HOME
Sheffield Fails to Show Improve
ment in Illness Due to
Climate Change.
Dy the Associated Press.

MENICO CITY, December g.
American Ambassador Sheffield still
is confined to his home in consequence
Of an Illness which for more than a
fortnight has prevented his presence
at the embassy here, although his
condition is not causing alarm, it was
stated at the embassy. 1t was added
that nothing was known which would
warrant reports that the continued
illness of the Ambassador might re-
suit in his retirement from Mexico.
A combination of overwork and
altitude, during his first month in
Mexico, forced the Ambassador to
abandon his duties temporarily, max
ing it impossible for him to present
personally his credentials as special
ambas ssador or to attend the Gales
inauguration ceremonies.
Members of Mr.. Sheffteld's family
stated that the Ambassador had
shown Improvement in the last few
days. although his recovery was not
as rapid as had been hoped for. Mrs.
Sheffield continues her attendance at
social affairs.
Evening star., 1924-12-06

tiVes back home in the States If
the postal system is jammed with an
eleventh-hour congestion of mail, loss
and damage are sure TO result"
Stores carrying virtually every line
of goods report a rushing business,
Mr.. Columbus said. Merchants pre-
pared for the expected demand by
filling every inch of their stock
rooms with reserve commodities, he
asserted, so that every customer will
be amply taken care of, despite the
record sales
The tendency to give presents OF
practical value along with those of
sentiment is making itself especially
evident this season, merchants report.
The indications are that many a
hubby will get nicely embroidered
spare tire in his stocking December
20, while wifey will find awaiting her
beside the fireplace the latest type OF
vacuum cleaner, SO that she can let
the maid go. Most of the married
folks are giving each other some
thing for the house" it appears.
Radio, hardware, automobile acces-
sorry, housefurnishing and similar
stores are booking customers as fast
as they can ring up the sales, ac-
cording to latest reports.
Favorites for Riddles. -
OF course, the toy stores and toy
departments are the usual mecca 1or
youngsters, good and bad all intent
on shaking hands with krlS ana
dropping him numerous hints as 10
what little boys and girls like to get
for Christmas. Most of the toy shops
are employing extra statesmen ana
SaleSwomen, TO demonstrate lhe
thousand and one new types of elec~
nn
market. and incidentally TO keep the
grown-ups moving so the children
can have a chance. Many other de-
partments and shops have been
forced to take on extra help to tloe
them over the rush.
Many stores have established novel
window displays to attract attention
OF shoppers on the streets one
large downtown store has turned us
entire window front nearly block
long. into a zoo, where life-size lions.
hears tigers and other jungle beasts
roll their eyes and open their jaws
in realistic manner, behind strong bars,
One window shows SANITY in the act OF
trimming the tree, while junior period
ically opens his eyes as he lies in bed
and rises up to take a peek.
In other store windows sayly deco
rated Christmas trees revolVe IN
myriad of reflected light. while around
are grouped virtually every KIND
size and shape of toy on sale.
Motorists and Pedestrians.
On the downtown streets the
motorists and pedestrians are haF-
ing considerable difficulty. Ordinary
traffic troubles are bad enough, but
the Christmas variety is worse, al!
agree. Afoot or awheel, there Is
trouble enough. Trying to dash
across a downtown street and re-
tain your armful Of bundles and
dignity is as hard as trying to hnd
parking place or trying to get out
of one.
And the worst is yet 10 come, IL
previous campaigns may be taken as
a criterion The peak of the rush
occurs usually around the 10Th OF
the month, when Uncle Sam adds his
Offering to the Christmas savings roll.
The race undoubtedly will be in
terestIng.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
HINES SCORES TYPE
OF CLAIMS AGENTS
Veteran Bureau Chief Criti-
cizes "0rganizations" That
Exact Fee. for Service.

Sharply criticizing numerous unof-
fetal organizations" which have an
nounced they are able to get claims
through the Veterans Bureau for a
consideration, Director Frank T.
Hines of the bureau, declared they
were operating contrary to the intent
of Congress.
1T was not the intention of Con-
gress," said Gen. Hines, that the dis
abled men should be put to any ex-
pense of this kind in order to secure
benefits to which they may be entitled
from the Veterans Bureau.
Service Is Gratuitous.
THE recognized agencies which as
sist the disabled men in these mat
ters do so gratuitously in cooperation
with the bureau. and the bureau tt
self has provided adequate facilities
in the central office and all it's
branch offices for co-operators to rep
resent the claimant personally in
preparing his claim or in presenting
an appeal to the scentral office board
of appeals or the director, as the
case may be"
Gen. Hines did not mention by name
any of the organizations which he
criticized. but said that they were
numerous" that their existence
throughout the country" and oper-
alton had come officially to the notice
of the bureau.
Explaining how such unautho orized
organizations could not even appear
before the bureau in behalf of cli-
ents, Gen. Hines said that under re-
cent legislation no claim agent or
attorney except the recognized rep
resentatiyes of the American Red
Cross, the American Legion, the Dis
abled American Veterans and the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars and such other
organizations as shall be approved
by the director shall be recognized
in the presentation or adjudica tton of
claims. except that in the event of
disagreement as to claim under d
contract OF insurance between the bu-
reau and any beneficiaries Hereunder
recourse is had to settlement by court
action, in which case attorneys fees
viii be determined by such court"
Evening star., 1924-12-06
12-MILE LIMIT APPLIED
ONLY TO ANCHORED SHIPS
Germany and Esthonia Held I'm
likely to Sanction New World
Liquor Pact.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM December 6.-The
protocol and draft conYention for
the suppression of the smuggling of
alcoholic beverages signed at the
concluding session of the interna-
tional anti smuggling conference at
Helsingfors agrees on IL miles as the
territorial water limit, according to
an outline received here, but grants
the right of search within this limit
only for anchored ships and not NOV
ing vessels.
1t is very doubtful, Helsingfors
dispatches say, whether Germany and
Esthonia will approve the agreement,
as their delegates, because ofthe in
structions from home, accepted it
most unwillingly.
The conference was attended by
representatives of all the Baltic
states, including Russia and Poland.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
O. c. PORTNER WILL FILED.
Leaves Bulk of $15O,OOO Estate to
Wife and Children.

The will and codiciI OF Oscar c.
Portner, dated April 23- 1920. and June
20, 1928, respectively. together with
the petition Of the executors Mary
Amanda Portner. his widow. and
Augustine L. Humes of New York
was filed yesterday in the Probate
Court by Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert
and r. II. featman. representing the
estate. BY the terms of the will Mr.
Portner leaves the bulk of his estate
consisting Of about Sl50.000, in trust
for the benefit of his widow and chill
Gren. To Mrs. William Payne Mere
dith, a sister. is left the sum of 81.
BY the terms of the trust Mrs Port
ner is to receive the entire income un-
til the eldest child reaches the age of
21 years. after which time she shares
the income equally with the children.
BY the terms of the codicil Mrs. Port
ner is given the right to choose who
shall act with her as co-truStees. In
connection with the petition is filed
an election by her to have her broth
crin n-law, Augustine L. IIumes. dis
charge the duties of trustee.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
JERSEY POLICEMEN
HELD IN RUM CASE
WeehaWken Force Depleted
by Indictments in Smug-
Cling Scandal.
BY the Associated Press.

BT Inc Associated IreSS.
JERSEY CITY, n. J., December g.
Indictment of Police Commissioner
Harry J. Stearns of Weehawken, Will
lizE &<Snn, a Jersey City broker. and
so WeehawIen policemen. including two
superior officers, last night by the Hud-
son County grand jury climaxed a day
of many developments in Weehawken's
bootleg scandal.
Having its origin in an affidavit by a
man who admitted he formerly engaged
in bootlegging activities, the investga-
tion has spread until now it threatens
TO reach throughout Hudson County.
I'VE are after higher-ups now" was
the only comment of John Milton, the
county prosecutor, who yesterday
brought the matter before the grand
jurors.
Home guards recruited for service
during the war have arranged to patrol
the docks at Weehawken, where, ac
Cording to the affidavit by John Dorsey
great quantities of liquor have been
smuggled into New Jersey with the pro-
lection of police.
Evening star., 1924-12-06
TWO HURT IN $4,000
FIRE AT CUMBERLAND
Foundry in Operation Since 1S4S
Damaged and Families Driven
From Apartment.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


CUMBERLAND, Md, December C.
Fire last night caused $4,000 damage
in the warehouse and store rooms of
the Mckaig Foundry, in operation
since lS48 and owned by MerWin Nc
kaig. The property is on South Cen
ter street opposite the armory. The
fire reached an apartment at the
south end of the building and drove
out the families of Grant Condor, Ed
ward Garrett and Mrs. Susan Cole
man, who lost all their belongings.
Michael Morrissey, employe of the
Mckaig plant, who resides nearby,
was severely burned. Capt. J. f.
Brennan OF Central Fire Station vas
injured in a fall down a stairway.