Harrisburg telegraph. (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, February 14, 1914, Page 11, Image 11
That's Whatcha Get For Humoring a Friend By "Bud" Fisher ag? " T —aiai " iBB, iv-4-"AND "£■*» IIS CSB MMMr ''t .« u^SJS?" -f jOfusT dotfi* UWTAIRV. / >'■ .fe fl { es r r~i Hlh f~' w H *~S f ST.M. n- I.' ir~ —r> p, SrW , I .' I fl eoIMIW 1 l_*OV« "J fllllllUHllllf JMe WANT IM6 T. I iliil§ffi|| \ ° I fffiffllfllf ' ' If.ff, [ I , .11 •* 1 . _ ■ © 191+ By -3*Mt com. PA NY f °*f? r BIG CAM TO STARTJpif SOON Next Saturday Ii the First Day to Start Circulation of Petitions For Office Pennsylvania's campaign for the nomination of candidates for United States senator, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of internal affairs, supremo court justice, superior court judge, four congressmen -at - large, thirty-two district congressmen, twen ty-seven senators and 207 repre sentatives will open next Saturday, February 21. This is the first day upon which nominating petitions may be circulated for signatures in the State. All such petitions must be filed by Tuesday, April 21. This is the first year in which the period in which signatures may be secured has been limited by law, it being one of the provisions of the pri mary act of 193 3, wlilch also provides for the direct nomination for State officers, the United States senatorial nomination being covered by another, while nominations and elections to the appelate courts are regulated by the nonpartisan act. The State authorities have provided for a rush o£ applicants for nominat ing petitions and they will be ready for issuance next week. The law limits a voter to signing for as many candidates as he may lawfully vote for. Candidates for United States sen ator must have 100 voters in each of ten counties; for State offices 100 in each of five counties; congressman or senator by 200 voters of the district; representative 100. These papers must be signed by men who are mem bers of the party for which the candi date stands. The nonpartisan papers for the appellate court places are to be signed by 100 voters in each of five counties. All parties will also elect State com mitteemen at the primary on May 19 and committeemen must file papers signed by 100 voters. The members of the rules commit tee of the Prohibition State commit tee will be announced next week by- State Chairman B. K. P. Prugh. Tho Washington party has already chang ed its rules to accord with the act of 1913 and tho Republican and Demo cratic parties have committees con sidering changes to be acted upon by the State committees later on. WINTER SPORTLKTS Basketball to-night. Central grammar school ol' Steel ton defeated the Market Street Juniors yesterday, score 50 to 32. The Tigers won the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. basketball series last night, de feating the Foxes, margin 165 pins. The West Fairview pool team de feated the Midway leaders at Bender's pool room, last night, score 186 to 134. The Federals will place a team in Brooklyn with John Montgomery Ward as manager. Charles W. Murphy says he will en ter suit against Ban Johnson for slan der. M! Tr *p - — Shooting For Both s<x«t. I T T proves wonder- J 1 fully attractive and i I beneficial to women. Our beautiftil free book- W m let "Diana of the Traps" I should bo read by all modern I women. Write for it I Du Pont Powder Co. I Wilmington D*Uwira |fe\re/VY IHE IASTE IELLS IHE (ALE! SATURDAY EVENING, WILLIISTOIWI POOL TOUIAMEIIII Close and Exciting Contest Fol lowed With a Banquet and Good Fellowship Special to The Telegraph Williamstown, Pa., Feb. 14.—A pool tournament which has been at tracting much attention in the upper end of Dauphin county, ended last night with a victory for Williamstown players who won over Millersburg by a score of 292 to 291. The big game was played at Stokes' pool rooms and was followed with a banquet which was attended by members of the con testing teams and a number of citi zens. The match was one of the best played this season. Brilliant shots were made by members of both teams. High runs were made by Ludes who scored 13 in one play, Fry 15 and Williams 15. The scores foollow: Millersburg, Newbold and Newbaum 95, Bowman and Reid 100, Ludes and Fry 96; total 291. Wilianistown, Lake and Stokes 100. Blanning and Wien 92, McNutt and Williams 100; total 292. The ban quet was tendered by W. G. Stokes, assisted by Mrs. Stokes. Covers were placed for fifty and a palatable menu was well served. Charles Badorf acted as toastmas ter and made a timely address com plimenting tho people of the upper end for their true sporting spirit and encouraging support in all sports. An other speaker was Charles Morgan. The decorations were elaborate and, included 300 college pennants at tractively arranged, baseball and other trophies. Music was furnished by Lester's orchestra, the Millersburg high school quartet and the famous Stokes quartet which included Messrs. Phillips, Chester, Lewis and Neal. A' vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Stokes for their royal entertain ment. Herrmann Winner in a Player Deal; Handed Rich Stake New York, Feb. 14.—When "Garry" Herrmann left for Cincinnati yester day he was ahead of the game just SI,OOO, that amount having been won from Samuel Llchtenheim, owner of the Montreal club on a wager that President Herrmann of the Cincin nati "Reds" would land a certain player within two hours after he started negotiations. Last Fall the Philadelphia Nation als sent Outfielder Doc Miller to Montreal, but recently Miller has been flirting with the Baltimore Federals. Lichtenheim, it seems, could not sign him, and when asked by Herrmann yesterday to explain the reason, ho said to the Cincinnati magnate: "I will bet you SI,OOO to $lO that you cannot sign Miller inside of two hours." Herrmann put up a $lO bill in the hands of a stakeholder and told Lich tenholm that he did not have to post his money. Lichtenheim, believing that Miller was in Philadelphia, rub bed his hands together and chuckled. Herrmann, who knew that Miller was practicing medicine about three blocks away from tho hotel, disap peared, and in one hour and twenty five minutes by the watch he returned with the player's signed contract, much to the consternation of the Montreal magnate, who, however, paid the bet with a display of good humor. WILLIAMS PORT WENT DOWN; TECH PLAYED BEST GAME In a game full of brilliant plays Tech high downed the Williamsport high team on Tech gymnasium floor ast night, score 35-27. The game was hard fought and Williamsport put up several spurts that came near bringing i victory for the Billtowners. Wil iamsport played the best game in the second half. Beck, Steward and Tittle were Tech stars. Stabler and Ebner did well for Williamsport. In an lnterclass con est the freshmen defeated tho sopho mores, score 20 to 11. FIRST ROUND ENDED MAGNIIB 60 HOME National League Claims First Blood in Fight For Square Deal to All; Evers Is Satisfied By Associated Press New York, Feb. 14.—With the Fed eral League circuit practically set tled so that organized baseball knows what it has to contend with and Johnny Evers signed with the Boston Nationals for four years at SIO,OOO a year and a big bonus, the ranks of the baseball men who have been here for nearly a week began to thin out to-day. In addition to the above an agree ment was drawn up between Evers and the Boston club for a further amount of $2,000 to be paid Evers should the Braves win tho pennant. If they finish second $1,600 will be given him, and SI,OOO should the team fill third position at the close of the season. President James A. Gilmore, of the Federal League, was in consultation again to-day with the backers of the new club in Brooklyn, Robert B. Wal ter and John M. Ward. The latter is the one-time famous shortstop and is no relation of the other Wards. The new Brooklyn club will play at Washington Park, the old home of the Superbas. New stands will be erected to seat 18,000 persons and contractors have promised to have them ready In six weeks. President Charles Ebbetts of the Brooklyn Nationals docs not appear perturbed at the Federal invasion. "Let them come In," he said when ho heard the news. "I have no fence around Brooklyn but I'll give them a good fight." Tho make up of tho Federal League as announced hero is Brooklyn, Pitts burgh, Buffalo and Baltimore In the East and Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and Indianapolis in the West. The schedule meeting of the Federal League will be held in Baltimore the second week in March. Will Lease Maximus For Tri-State Games Heading, Pa., Feb. 14. —That the owners of the Heading Tri-State base ball club have fully decided to lease tho Circus Maximus in preference to Lauer's park for the coming season was indicated yesterday by the fact that Jacob L. Weitzel, representative of the local club, received word from John Myers stating that he should ar range for a conference with the direc tors of the Farmers' National Bank, which controls the modern Twelfth street plant. In his letter Mr. Myers stated that he would come here early next week. He will meet the directors of the bank and it is a certainty that he will lease the big park for the games this sea son. When Mr. Myers was here a week ago he stated that he was not much impressed with Lauer's park and that it would cose several thou sand dollars to put it in condition. The backers of the local club built a new park at Atlantic City last season and lost nearly SIO,OOO. Instead of putting out any money this season for building or improving grounds, they want to use the cash to buy new players and put a pennant winner here. Gettysburg Tossers to Tackle Harrisburg Harrisburg basketball patrons will see a new player in the line-up against Gettysburg College at the Armory to night. Bumbach is out of tho gamo with a broken finger and Manager Taggart has landed Mustin, a new man, who is anxious to break int™ fast company. Gettysburg will bring their best team, including Scheffer, the former local Tech High star, who is a valu able man In athletics at Gettysburg. As there will be a large number of college boys accompanying Gettys burg, and Central High School girl's team will bo the guests of their coach, "Ikey" McCord, a special dance pro gram has been arranged in their honor. The line-up will be; Gettysburg Harrisburg Williams, f. Mustin, f. Mahafee, f. McCord, t. Campbell, o. Geisel, c. Ikeler, g. Gaffney, g. Scheffer, g. Atticks, g. STEELTON BUMPS LANCASTER; WON BY BIG MARGIN Lancaster high was given Its first bump by Steelton high last night to the tune of 51 to 21. It was a hard swat for the Lancaster five, hereto fore undefealed and holding an ex cellent record for points scored. Krout, Keim and Boyles lead for Steelton and Evans and Berger played the best game for Lancaster. CENTRAL HIGH TOSSERS HAD EASY VICTORY Central high tossers had another easy proposition in York last night, winning by a score of 59 to 20. Cen tral outclassed the opponents at every stage. ■» Fast put up a great game, shooting 21 out of 23 fouls. Brenner was the York Star. HARRJBBURG TELEGRAPH Rules Must Be Obeyed; Changes Are Beneficial Coaches Will Be Barred From Stopping Runners Who Are Not Watching the Progress of the Ball Special to The Telegraph New York, Feb. 14.-VSeveral changes In the playing rules of base ball were made yesterday by the joint committee of the major league rules committee. The most important change in the rules was to forbid a coacher from stopping a runner with his hands, or obstructing him in any way. The run ner shall be declared out if the coach er tries to stop him by any physical means. Another change in the rules gov erning coaching permits the coacher verbally to encourage the batsman as well as the base runner. The rules, heretofore, only permitted the coacher to encourage the base runner. In the case when a thrown ball hits the umpire, the batsman shall be al lowed to run as far as he can. For merly this only applied when an um pire was hit by a thrown ball in foul Big Boxing Bill at Lancaster Club As an introductory to Monday night boxing shows at Lancaster, Manager H. H. Hensel has arranged an exceptionally strong bill for Mon day night. The wind-up will be between "Fighting Bob," of Allen town, and Johnny Greuier. This pair always makes good. Each boy is anx ious for a decisive finish, as aa pre vious battles brought even honors, special efforts can be expected Mon day night. These featherweights are the best in the Statq. They have won from all other aspirants in their class. There will also be other battles of Import ance. "Kid" Beebe, the hero of 551 tights, will meet Young Russell, of Lancas ter. Tim Droney, a comer, will have Tony Burns, of Philadelphia, as his opponent, and Harry White and Mor ris will mix it up in an entertaining style. Two colored boys have been added to the bill, Sim White, of Lan caster, and John Tyler, of Williams port. They weigh 160 pounds each. Harrisburgers will be prominent at this show, having purchased a large section of seats. Millersburg Is Active For League Baseball Special to The Telegraph Millersburg, Pa., Feb. 14. —At a meeting held in the Helwig building Thursday night at which there were forty baseball enthusiasts present, a temporary organization was affected by electing H. W. Bowman, chair man, and Paul High secretary. Those present at the meeting were very much Inclined towards an association similar to the Millersburg Athletic As sociation of several years ago. A committee of five is now securing memfcors at one dollar each. Another committee is looking up the advisa bility of a league to Include Halifax, Lykens, Williamstown and Tower City. Another meeting will bo held Tuesday night at which reports will be made and a permanent organization af fected. EDUCATION Al< MAKE NEW YEAR RESOLUTION to enroll next Monday In Day or Night School. SCHOOL OF COMMERCE 15 S. Market Square, Harrisburg, Pa, Harrisburg Business College Day and Night. Business, Shorthand and Civil Service. In dividual Instruction. 28th year. 329 Market St. Harrisburg, Pa. 0 » jl Ladies of the G. A.R. Circle No. 20 jl HARRISBURG PA. ;j ;| Co-operating With National Society for :j Broader Education Presents jj The Maynard Lectures jj jj FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Cor. Second and Pine Sts. jj jl "Men and Women," Monday, February 16, 8.15 P. M. ![ ;! "Those Who Win," Tuesday, February 17, 8.15 P.,M. !| ]! "The Happy Child," Tuesday, February 17, 3.30 P. M. jl" >WJWWiWWIWW^WWIWW^WW^WWWVWWft» territory. In the event that a player stops a thrown ball with any portion of his uniform or by throwing of a glove the base runner shall take two bases. When a ball hits an umpire, after it gets away from a fielder, the base runner is entitled to as many bases as he can get. The pitching rules were amended in such a way that the pitcher is permit ted to stand on the twirling slab. Heretofore the rules compelled the pitcher to stand behind the slab, but the rule was not always observed. The National League agreed to take the American League's Interpretation of the infield fly rule. A base runner hereafter will not be permitted to run on an infield fly. The American Lea gue agreed to take the National Lea gue's interpretation of the balk rule, calling for a balk on the pitcher drop ing the ball. BOXING Lancaster Athletic Club Monday Night, February 16 JOHNNY GREINER, of Lancaster vs. FIGHTING HOB# of Allen*. .oll Tim Droncy, of l.nneaster, vs. Tony Burns, of Philadelphia Young II.UHHFI, of Lancaster, vs. Kid Heche, of I'lilladrlphia Harry White, of Lancaster, va. Young Morris, of Columbia Sim White, of Lancaster, vs. John Tyler, of Wllllamsport (Colored, 100 pounders.) H. H. HENSEL, Manager Dependable Coal Pile the coal on the fire for more heat. More heat is the cry. Too late to correct mistakes if the coal you bought doesn't burn satisfactorily and heat the house comfortably. Next time buy Kelley's coal and get all the qualities for lasting heat and an even burning fire that are charac teristic of good fuel. Kelley's coal is dependable. H. M. KELLEY & CO. 1 N. ThW St 10th and State Streets. AMUSEMENTS T KEYSTONE FEATURES TO-DAY VICTORIA THtATtR TO-DAY MADAM SATAN. 3 Acts LITTLE BILLY'S STRATEGY THE POT TER'S WHEEL FO It HE It BROTHER'S SAKE Renfax Musical Motion Pictures nrc - Coin Inc. ADMISSION Be FEBRUARY 14 v 1914. Young Girl's Skirt Takes Fire; Dies in Hospital Marietta, Pa., Fob. 14.—Last night about 11. dO o'clock, Elizabeth Sletsle, 14 years old, died at the Columbia Hospital of burns received earlier in the day at her home at BlUmyer, about three miles from Marietta. The young girl was engaged in household duties at her home and in attempting to opep the door of a hot stove she used her skirt. The garment took fire and she was frightfully burned. Dr. VV orth was summoned and after re lieving her sufferings advised her re moval to the hospital, where she died. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Eva Sleisle and a brother, George, of Billmyer. The body was removed to the home this morning. KING OSCAR t?* CIGARS OC Millions of nickles are wisely invested every year by smok ers of\ Oscar 5c Cigars MAJESTIC THEATER TO-NIGHT, Prices—lsc, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Kllmt A (Sanal* PMcnt liobert Edeson's Latest Success, . "Where the Trail Divides" A Story of the West, Where Men Love, Hate and Fight. TUESDAY, February 17, Matinee and Night, TRUE SONS OF THE] SOUTH ALABAMA MINSTRELS AVlth Its Singers, Dancers, Comedians—'The Elite of the Colored Race HFAR Prof. Williams' Hand of 20 Dark Knights SEE. PRICES Mat., 15c, 25c. ET«., 25C, 35C, 800 WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, Matinee and Night, The Sweet New England Rural Play, "Joshua Simpkins" And Ills Funny Rube Band and Orchestra Thllllag Sawmill Sceaa. PRICES Mat., 10c, 20c| Eve., 10c. 20e. SOe. 800 NEXT THURS.--SEATS TUES--50c to $2.00 HARRISON GREY FISKE PRESENTS gFISKE AND THE MANHATTAN COMPANY IN ™«MRS. BUMPSTEAD-LEIGH "As Full of Laughs as an Egg Is of Meat," Alan Dale. - - r." "SLZ. £° Show ? 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