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The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
SENSIBLE AUTO LAWS NEEDED

In dealing with the problem of reducing traffic
accidents there is much confusion of effort and
waste Of ideas, much proposed and so little DONE
In view of the fact that $4,000 persons were
killed and 678,000 injured in traffic accidents in
this country last year, remedial measures are
necessary
School children drivers, legislators, city fathers
and police must be educated on this subject There
should be uniform traffic laws governing motor
vehicles instead of the present confusion which
provides type of headlight in one state which
is unlawful in an adjoining state; which subject
driver to arrest when he crosses state line be-
cause Of different traffic regulations with which
he is not familiar; which require all automobiles
to pass a trolley car on the left in one locality
while requiring that driver keep to the right in
an adjoining city.
Some states have good automobile law that
is enforced and motor accidents show decrease
In other states there is much room for improve
ment. Inspection is strict in some states, in
others lax and the same rule applies to the is
suance of automobile licenses. Standardization
of motor vehicle laws will help lessen motor acci-
dents.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
TELL 1T TO THE MARINES

The wife and daughter of Lent.
Berry Of the Great Lakes naval train
ng station, approaching a gate to the
station. were halted by sentry on
duty there who had orders to allow no
one to enter by that gate.
Sorry, but you will have to go
around to the main gate"
ooh. but we're the Berrys"
"Lady, | don't care if you're the
cats meow, you can't go through this
gate"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
busting OFF THE OLD ONES

An Irishman and Frenchman got
into an argument about the total num-
Der of beverages, alcoholic and
otherwise, in existence. Pat claimed
there were SO. The Frenchman in
ieted there were only 81. They made
a bet.
"I'll name the 49, said Pat. First
there is water"
"Ah. YOU win" the Frenchman in
terrupted. 81 had forgotten all about
that one"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
WOULD TURN SOMETHING UP

A visitor to a county town was tell
n~ tho oldest inhabitant thot he
couldn't see how people could live in
such a dull place.
"Well, sir" said the native, "you
should stay till next week and then
you will see the whole countryside
stirred up"
"And what is going to happen next
week?" asked the stranger.
"Plowing," was the reply.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
RURAL WIT

a man was spending holiday in
city for the first time. Walking
through a fashionable street, he no.
ticed on door the words "Please
ring the bell"
He rang the bell. In minute a
servant appeared and asked what he
wanted
Nothing" said the man.
"Then why did you ring the bell 2"
asked the servant
Because it said So" replied the
man
"Oh," said the servant, with a smile
~ see you come from the country
where goats grow on bushesl"
EYES," said the man, "but in the
city there are more wonderful sights.
You have only to ring the bell and
a monkey pops out"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
MR.. STRING BEAN EXPLAINS

String Bean, character around the
water front, promised to maintain a
savings account, made one deposit
and there the matter rested The
head Of the bank met him one day and
proceeded to take him to task.
"Now look here. String Bean, you
promised TO put $5 in our bank every
month. You haven't done SO. You
could easily do it."
81 s'pose / could boss" responded
the culprit easily "Trouble with you
banking gemman is you don't send
around a man to threaten me-"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
QUICK WIT

The daughter of a certain strict
principal deacon had attended dance
the previous night, much against her
fathers wishes. When she appeared
Cor breakfast the next morning he
greeted her with the words:
"Good morning, daughter Of Satan. !"
To which the maiden respectfully
replied:
Good morning, father"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
GOOD TIME ASSURED

81 understand a party of Snake
Riders are coming over to the Gulch
to play poker"
yep" replied Cactus Joe. eve
bought we might as well try to be a
little neighborlv."
"But these boys have the reputa-
ion of using marked cards"
That's all right. If any of 'em
wins, we have a bundle of counter
eeit money ready to pay off with
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
THE MOTIVE

The Judge: "You say you are not
a vagrant 2"
Prisoner: ''No, your worship"
Judge: "Did any motive bring yo.
to this town."
Prisoner: "Yes, your worship"
Judge: "What motive ?"
Prisoner: Locomotive"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
USE For A LAWYER

A prisoner who had been convicted
a dozen times was placed in the dock.
"Your honor" he said 81 should
Ike to have my case postponed for
4 week. My lawyer is i'll"
"But you were captured with your
hands in this mans pocket. Wha,
can your lawyer say in your de-
fense ?"
Precisely so, your honor. That is
what | am curious to know"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
PRETTY FAST

First Officer: did you get that
fellows number 20
Second Officer mo, he was going
too fast"
First: "Say, that was fine-looking
dame in that car"
Second: Wasn't She"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
Restrictions

Don't they allow tenants to raise
children in this apartment house?"
mo" said the janitor.
"Nor kittens or puppies, nor par
rots ?"
"No. Nothing is permitted to be
raised here except the rent"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
nISnIIAIIFIEn

Judge: "Is there any reason why
this young lady shouldn't testify con-
corning your character, disposition,
past behavior, reliability"
Prisoner: Heavens, yes, your hon.
orr She used to be my wife"
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
SOMETHING STUNNING

III get you the finest engagement.
ring in the world" he told her after
she had accepted him. what kind
If a stone would you prefer?"
Cone like David used on Goliath"
"Eh! | don't understand"
"The kind that will knock 'em
dead.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26

A shrewd buyer on being told that
handkerchiefs were two for quar-
ter, said. tHow much is one?"
Fifteen cents"
"Well, gimme the other one."
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-26
; :. !. !. !. !. !. i. !. i. !. !. !. !.
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
MEBBE HE WAS a SCOT

!. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !: !. !. !. :. !. !.
Evening star., 1924-04-04

1900, and several of the buildings
have been closed This amendment
was rejected by vote of AZ to IL.
Representative Larsen also renewed
his charge that the nineteen-year-old
son of the superintendent gets board
and room at the government hotel,
that the superintendent has the use
of an automobile, and that when some
of the boarders at these hotels sought
hearing they were denied by Repre-
sentative viii r. Wood, chairman of
the subcommittee that drafted the ap-
preparation bill.
Wood Denies Assertions
Representative Wood denied these
assertions specifically, and said it was
well worth $4,000 ito put up with
these pesky trouble-raisers that have
apparently been in communication
with the gentleman from Georgia"
Representative Blanton, democrat,
of Texas, took up the debate and ar
gued that the government should get
rid of the 100000 hotels. He said:
What we really ought to do is to
quit running this hotel business The
government has no business to be in
the hotel business We have $4,000
employees in the government service
in the District of Columbia, and the
government cannot furnish them all
rooms and board at specified price
and take chances on losing. Why
should we present 1000 of them with
rooms and board when you cannot
take care of the balance? 1 think we
ought to go out Of the hotel business
The war is over. Let us get back to
normalcy."
Evening star., 1924-04-04
EAST END BUS LINE
HEARINGS DROPPED
Utilities Commission to Pass on
W. R. and E. Application With
out More Testimony.

The Public Utilities Commission will
pass on the application of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company for
another bus line across the eastern end
of the city without a further public
hearing.
Several weeks ago, when evidence was
heard on the petition OF the Capital
Traction Company for an extension OF
its Randle Highlands bus line to the
Iastern High School. the commission
heard the testimony of the Washington
Railway and Electric for a somewhat
similar line covering longer route.
The Washington Railway and Electric
wants to operate busses between 18TH
and II streets northeast and lltn ana u
streets southeast, making an eastern de-
tour on East Capitol street to the new
high school. oo,,
nar;as will he running buSseS out East
Capitol street from 18th to the hig1
school. The Washington RaiiWay ano
Electric is ready to put two ousses IN
service next week if the commission ac's
promptly.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
PATENT POSITIONS OPEN.
Civil Service Announces Tests for
Assistant Examiners.

One out of every 1918 persons in
the District has obtained a patent, ac-
cording to the Civil Service Commits
sion, which today announced that
more persons are needed to take the
examination for positions as assistant
patent examiners April g.
Although $50 applications have been
made for the 100 positions to be filled
the exam" is a stiff one and civil
service officials declare more than
half will fail, judging from past rec
ords.
ent grants, it is stated, Connecticut
coming second, with one out of every
1867 persons getting a patent, anc
California third, with one out of every
1,465.
The entrance salary for the posi-
tion is $1,S60 year, and increases are
provided up to $1,000 a year.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
| US. HOTEL OPERATION
| :. AGAIN UNDER FIRE
Representative Larsen's Effort to
Cut Superintendent's Salary Re-
jected by 42-to-11 Vote.
WOOD DENIES ASSERTIONS
Declares Georgia Members Claims
on Issue Erroneous.

The disagreement in the House over
the operation of the government
hotels between Union station and the
Capitol bobbed up again in debate
yesterday. Representative Larsen,
democrat, of Georgia, offered an
amendment to the independent Offices
appropriation bill to reduce the salary
of the superintendent of these hotels
from $4,000 to $4,000, claiming this
was done in the interests of economy
and of justice, since patronage of the
hotels has been reduced from 1900 to
Evening star., 1924-04-04
C.. of C. Considers Measure.

The committee on transportation of
the Washington Chamber of Com
merce has had referred to it the
referendum on transportation of the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
The local committee will make a re-
port to the full chamber at it's meet
ing on April Is next. Warren c. Ken
dali is chairman of the local COM
mittee. I. isnW
Evening star., 1924-04-04
SOC Dress Crepe

36-inch Dress Crepe, 0E
fine box-loom finish, in ZOC
all wanted colorS.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
SOC Felt-base Runner
Former ST. Waists

Shirt Waists, of white, ~
tan wolfe, colored or ZOC
CANDY; trimmed with
lace, embroidery and Paisley;
Peter Pan and shawl collars;
long and three-quarter sleeves.
Sizes 36 to 46.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Coty's Extracts, N-oz.

Coty's Extracts, includ- d~ 4
ing L'Origan, Paris, s0I
Chypre. Regularly $3.50
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Boys 75c to ST. Blouses

This lot includes sample lines broken and ~
slight seconds from well known makers, well O(Jc
models Of Madras percae stripes and plain
rias All made with double yoke Sizes TO l6 years.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Sl.5O Overblouses

Overblouses and Waists, rS
of stripe and check dim -
ity, in plain white and
tan; trimmed with colored en-
broidery; Peter Pan or shawl
collars: long sleeves; full-cut
sizes from Sc to 46. Tomorrow
at 81.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Csc CretOnnes
2 yds. for

3S and "a , 49,
iofH tonnes, 49, light ZOC
or dark color }
inEs; floral and bird de-
signs; mill lengths, 2 to 8
yards Plenty alike for
draperies, com or S or
cushion covers.
Frxt Floor Bargain Table.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
$50 Shields

Brassiere Shields, Naiad d
make: all sizes. nj
Motion Dept.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
5 Electric Bulbs

4
5 Electric Bulbs
Electric Light Bulbs, d. 4
choice of 25, 40 and SO -
watt sizes.
e Cups & Saucers
Six each, Decorated ds 4
Japanese China Cups and nj
Saucers. Sold regularly at
$1.50; tomorrow at 81.
$l.75 Wash Boilers
Heavy Tin Wash Boil d
ers with cold wood han sOI
dies; large No. size.
Csc Cotton, 6 yds.
36-inch U n b ach ed N1
Sheeting Cotton, heavy -
round thread quality.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Mems ST Half Hose

Thread SILK Half 70
Hose, full fashioned; SUC
high spliced heel, rein
forced sole and toe of mercer
lied Isle; irregular weave; black
and plain colors.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Boys $l.39 to Sl.75
Wash Suits

New Wash Suits, in ds1
cluding many new 1924 %
styles, in Oliver Twist,
Dutch Daddy and MILDLY models;
sizes to 10 years; plain colors
and combinations; also khaki
flapper suits. Every one guar
anteed fast color.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Csc Stamped Tea
Towels, 2 for
Stamped Tea Towels, 0e
neat patterns. ZOC
SOC Art Linen

SOC Art Linen
25-inch Natural-color ~
Art Linen. warranted ZCC
all linen.
l9c Toweling, 2 yards
Stripe Glass Towel 0E
ing, blue stripe only. LCC
Csc Vanity Sets, 2 for
Stamped Vanity Sets, 0E
white or natural-color ZOC
art crash.
Boys 39c Suspenders
Good quality web ~
bing; cotton or leather LCC
ends.
39c Grass Rugs
1S and SO inch Double ~
warp Grass Rugs. green, LOC
blue or brown stenciled
designs.-tFirst Floor Tnbles.)
SOC Felt-base Runner
Heavy Felt-base Stair 0c
or Hall Runner, 22h ZCC
inches wide; green or
brown, with neat borders. Any
quantity cut from the roll. Yard,
ZSc.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
BOYS 60c OyeraHs

One-piece Play Suits, En
with button-on shoul- OUC
ders; knee length; of
khaki or blue materials; each
suit made with two pockets in
front and trimmed with fast
color red. Sizes . TO S wears
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Sl.5O Umbrellas

Women's L m b el las, o.
good quality, fast black %
American (cotton) taffeta
covers; paragon frames; good as
sortment of handles; perfect
quality.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Women's ST. Rings

Sterling Silver and E0c
Gold-plated Rings, soli- OUC
taire style; set with
brilliant rhinestones and colored
stones.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
75c Stripe Shirtings

36-inch Stripe Shirt "a
ings, extra heavy; guar .OuC
anteed fast colors, in
white grounds with fiber silk
(glos) colored stripes, for mems,
women's ard children's wear.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Mems SI.5O
Night Robes

Faultless make Cambria d.
Night Robes, perfect quail -
ity; made with V neck and
trimmed with washable braid or
plain STYLES.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Mems So Slippers

Mems Leather House G
Slippers, of tan leather; %
Everett style; sizes 6, 61a,
and 71s only.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Csc Muslin, 3 yards

36-inch Bl e h d En
Muslin, a close-woven, sDuC
soft-finish quality, free
from starch or dressing.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
70c to ST. Dress Ornaments

Dress Ornaments and Motifs small, medium and
large shapes, in beaded and silk effects large
sortment OF wanted colorings NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Boys $l.5O Khaki
Pants

Boys Khaki Pants, of dS 4
good quality Khaki and %
we'll made; sizes to 16
years.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
SI.5O Handbags

N e W Under the Arm ds 4
Bags, of good quality silks, %
in Pekin stripe effects;
black and colorS.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
So Curtains

Fast color Cretonne d.
Curtains, set Of two cur %
tains and center valance;
finished with neat cretonne edg-
ing; light and dark colors; "a
yards long; assorted pretty de-
signs.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
75c PiIlOwcases

45x36 Hemstitched En
Bleached Pillowcases, DUO
with lace edge, made
of cast iron pillowcase cotton.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
SIPS & $l.5O
Window Shades

Sx6-ft. Scalloped and Hf
Fringe Holland-finish ID
Window Shades, ecru and
and linen color; also Oil Opaque
Cloth Shades. in white and green,
size 3x5.9 feet. Strong spring
rollers.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
8oc Stamped
NightgOWns

Stamped Nightgowns, En
soft-finish white MAIN SSD
sock. Limit, one.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Mems 75c Undershirts

FL sSss $s;s II Sss:s 3sPs: ss SOC
SlaeyelpSS and Jow-Darl< ctvIaS
Evening star., 1924-04-04
$l.5O Table Damas'

Warranted All-linen I'm d !
bleached Table DamaSk. -
Iimit, 4 yards.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
85c Wash Tubs

Galvanized Iron Wash HT
Tubs, 20-inch size. s0tI
Evening star., 1924-04-04
80 tn $3.50 Shoes

Children's High and Low O.
Shoes, lace and button -
styles, of patent tan and
dull feathers; also lot of pumps
and oxfords; sizes 4 to s. At 81.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
$l.5O Bedspreads
Sl.5O Neck Chains

Solid Gold Neck Chains dN 4
and Locket Chains, Is and %
16 inch lengths; soldered
link style.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Bows 70c Caps

Boys School Caps, En
neat dark suiting mix SUC
lures, also tweeds; for
boys. All sizes.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
80c Tussah Silk

35-inch Printed TuS- @n
sab Silk, a silk and cot .SSb(
ton quality, in. beautiful
styles and colorS.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Csc CoiOred Popfins

A yarn mcrceriZed PN
quality, in all wanted sSeDC
colors, also white; Sc
inches wide.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
$50 NAPKINS, I 6oZ

Is-inch Herce rized Dam f I
ask Napkins, neat pat %
terms. Himit, l dozen.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
75c Huck Towels

Warranted All-linen En
II m he'd Huck CUC
Towels. (Limit, six.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
80c White Batiste

54-inch ported Sn
White Batiste, a yarn sOUC
mercerized quality for
infants and children's wear, also
women'S lingerie.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Csc LOngclOth. 6 yds

sefs fs:Iash fissh. H'9ES'sth; eiSss woven 5Rs; 81
grade.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
Percales. 3 yards

36-in Percales, En .
light grounds, with QUO
printed checks, stripes,
dots and figures.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
70c Table Damask

Mercerized Ta e En
Damask, 2 yards wide. sOVC
Limit, yards.)
Evening star., 1924-04-04
79c Canton Creme

36-inch Printed Can En
ton Crepe, seconds of OUC
79c quality; in a good
assortment of styles and colors.
Evening star., 1924-04-04
soc Muslin Drawers
60c Boomers

Extra Size Boomers, 70
of fancy pink pressed SUC
crepe; soft finish; large
Evening star., 1924-01-31

looking for Jack Johnson. I found
that he was showing in Pittsburgh.
1 went on there apd found him. We
talked for quite a while and learned
that johnson. as usual, was pretty
nearly broke.
Mister Tex" he said to me. I'm
goin' to tell you sump'n-they almost
got that thing fixed up. There amt
none Of 'em helpin' me, though. I'm
telltn' the world needs help"
How much you need. jack"
Boss. If could git hold of $500
II would help whole armful. I'd
like to fight for YOU
Il think I can fix that" I told him.
and / took the money out OF my
pocket. ] had taken care to go
change checks.
1 told him that if he would agree
to fight for me l would be glad to
help him.
"Yassuh. 1 will. an I'm goin' to
bid 100000 for the tight. Row. you
put in a bid for 100000 and you'll
git II. sho."
Yes, if you'll agree to fight for me.
and me only" ] reminded him.
then handed him the loan Of
$2.5oo. which he agreed to pay back
and he did. too.
We started for New York on the
same train and figured out an agree
ment which Johnson signed without
hesitation. / now had my ace in the
mole. Whatever they did about JEFF
fries. had Johnson all sewed up.
Nobody had any idea of such a con-
tingency as this. I said nothing,
though. and made Johnson promise
to Keep quiet until the right time.
One Glimpse Starts Talk.
! slipped into New York auietIike e
fhnnohf t,, a
knew l was there. At the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel I ran slap into Vincent
Treanor, well known sporting
writer
What are you doing here?" he
asked, surprised.
"Oh. nothing-just looking around
to see what's going on?"
He darted out Of the place and te1e-
phoned. That night the sporting
pages carried a big headline announc-
Ing that I was in New York to get
the big fight. 1t was like bomb
shell to the other promoters and
Jeffries. Though I had not said so.
the story was right in almost every
The next day 1 went around to get
the lay of the land. I found that a
scheme had been framed up by which
Sam Berger. Jeffries' manager, and
Jack Gleason and another man were
to get in on the fight some way. In
fact, it had all been set. They were
to bid 100000 and would get the
fight, no matter what other offers
came in.
/ always like Jeffries and went to
see him. They all treated me little
coldly. acting as IL they didn't want
me around. They ,did not know that
had johnson sewed up and I didn't
tell them-for awhile.
In the meantime all kinds of offers
were coming in. Finally I tipped my
hand. They saw 1 had the ace.
agreed to bid s101,000, and was to
take Jack Gleason in as a compro-
Evening star., 1924-01-31

mise. Also l agreed to allow Jeffries
Incidentally. to play fair. told
johnson of this and agreed also to
give him bonus of $4,000. That
fixed everything.
1t was all set and dried. We went
to New Jersey to open the bids as a
matter of form, but l was to get the
fight anyway.
Fifteen Offers hut No More Cash.
a big crowd of sporting writer's
were there to see the bids opened.
Most OF the bidders inclosed certified
checks with Ifs" and "ands' on the
back. Those checks didn't mean any
thing. Still thinking in Klondike
terms and using klondike methods,
had inclosed with my bid the whole
required deposit of 100000 in $1,000
bills :.
You should have seen the crowd
also Jack Johnson's eyes. They al
most popped out OF his head.
There was a long reading Of the
various offers-fifteen of them.
Never mind bout them other bids,
Mister Chairman" said Johnson fire.
quently; "jes' read dat one of Mr..
loves the sight of it,.
Again and again they showed him
the bills. his gold teeth glittering in
smile. his eyes rolling. johnson
was never anything more than a
crowd laughing for an hour.
And so it happened 1 was awarded
the fight on my bid of $10l, 900. The
sight of real money with Johnson and
There was long detailed agree
ment with Jeffries, Johnson. Gleason
Evening star., 1924-01-31
SPALLA Is ON SCENE
FOR ARGENTINE BOUT

BUEEOS AIRES. January 81
Erminio Spalla. italian heavyweight,
arrived here from Europe today
aboard the steamer Pincio, appearing
10 be in good form for his coming
match with the winner Of the Firpo-
Lodge fight.
Spalla said he weighed 1913 pounds.
He has no doubt that Firpo will
beat Lodge and that he in turn will
defeat the South American champion.
He counts upon his speed and his
ability to use both hands. He is not
afraid of Firpo's punch.
On the voyage from Versailles
Spalla trained with the French boxer
Bertal, middle-weight champion Of
the French army, who has contracted
for three fights in this city. Spalla
said that after his bout he would re-
turn to Italy, having signed to meet
Georges Carpenter in that country
in April.
Hugh Garland. representative of
tails for the fight between Firpo and
Harry Wills, the American negro
heavyweight, prior to Firpo's de-
parture for New York.
Firpo, who still seems TO be car
rying an amount of surplus flesh, is
training strenuously for the figh:
with Farmer" Lodge, the date for
which appears to have been finally
set for February 16.
AS now arranged the winner of the
Firpo-Lodge battle will fight Spalla
February 29.
Evening star., 1924-01-31
SANDLOTTERS HERE
PLAN TWO LEAGUES

Washington's leading sandlot base
ball teams may organize under two
classes this year. the semi-pro and
the amateur divisions. according to
action taken at a meeting last night.
Those teams interested in the pro-
posed semi-pro league are to meet at
the knickerbocker clubhouse Febru-
airy Z. to take further steps for the
organization of such circuit Knick-
erbockers. Petworth, Mohawks. Silver
Spring, Waverly. Dominican Lyceum
and the Shamrocks are expected to
join.
Mines that hope to form an anna
teur league are Arlington, Hilltop,
O'Donnelrs, Langdon. Milans. St. Ste
phen's, Union Printers and Comfort
ers. Representatives of these teams
will hold a meeting February II, at
the st. Stephens Club. 2422 X street.
No action was taken by last nights
delegates to join the local branch of
the National Base Ball Federation.
Col. Wait c. Johnson outlined the ac-
tivities of the federation. 1t is un-
derstood that the two proposed
leagues will decide on this matter
within the next several weeks.