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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07
GRAND JURY FAILED
TO IND|CT FIGHTERS
Joe Choynski, Kid Carter and
Their Seconds Released at
Boston.

BOSTON, Feb. 6.-The failure of the Suf-
folk county grand jury, which reported to-
day. TO find an indictment against Joe
Choynski and Kid Carter. who were ar
rested charged with having engaged in a
prize fight is viewed generally as a blow
TO the efforts of the Police Commission TO
stop prize fighting in this city. Upon the
report OF no bill to-day the boxers We're
discharged. Eight other men held on the
charge of aiding and abetting the fight also
were liberated
Chairman Emmons, of the Police Board,
said that Notwithstanding the failure Of
the grand jury to indict the pugilists. every
time there is an attempt to hold a fight the
fighters. the promoters and all persons In
any degree implicated would be arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07

Outfelder Barry. formerly of Boston, is
to play with Buffalo.
Iron Man McGinnity and Jerry Nops will
join Roger Bresnahan and Manager John
McGraw at the Hot Springs in a few days
Kid Nichols will captain one of the bowl
ing teams that will represent Kansas City
in the Cleveland championship bowling
tournament
"Our club is not selling good players like
Parent" said Manager Jimmy Collins of
the Boston Americans. when tOlG of Comis-
keys 900 offer for Parents release
Despite the decision of the Cleveland club
not TO play Sunday ball at home delega-
ton Of Cleveland citizens will ask the Leg
islature at Columbus to make the question
of Sunday ball optional with municipalities
Three former Bostonians-Selee. Nichols
and Duffy-and three -Baltimoreans-
Hanlon, McGraw and Kelley-will head six
of the eight National League clubs next
season.
James Hassett. Of Portland, who served
on the American League staff OF umpires
last year has accepted an appointment on
the staff OF the Eastern League for the
coming season.
York and Brooklyn for a while. and Bob
Drill, the Washington catcher have opened
a law office in Seattle, and announce that
they have retired from baseball.
Joe Corbett's salary for 1904 with St Louis
has not been made public. The figures are
known 10 be large. as the Coast League
went the limit 10 hold Corbett. and he would
not leave California unless the National
Leaguers greatly outbid the outlaws"
Sandow Mertes who has been umpiring
I'm southern California this winter doesn I
like the umpire's job. He says: Il would
have 10 get at least $1,000 season TO UNI
pire in one OF the big leagues. Even then
/ think | would rather earn my living in
some other way"
Frank Donahue has had his salary re-
duced 5000 by the Cleveland management.
and announces that he will play no more
baseball In the fall OF 1902 Donahue was
offered a threc-year's contract at $500 a
wear and a bonus OF 5000 by the Cincinnati
Club and refused the offer.
Cleveland has a dozen pitchers under con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07

Central League Games This Week
Monday
Lafayette at Fort Wayne.
Logansport at Terre Haute.
Tuesday
Lafayette at Danville.
Logansport at Kokomo.
"Wednesday
Kokomo at Fort Wayne.
Terre Haute at Lafayette.
Thursday ~
Fort Wayne at Danville.
kokomo at LOgansport.
Friday
Daavile at Lafayette.
Fort Wayne at Terre Haute.
Saturday
Fort Wayne at Kokomo.
Lafayette at LoganSpOrt-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07

Walter Z. Murtaugh. of Bath, Me. who
has been playing the central position on the
Indianapolis team for a number of weeks,
last night released by Manager Harry
Cohen. That Murtaugh is good polo player
has been shown, but his style of play called
for assistance from Captain McGilvray and
kept the Indian first rush on the defensive
instead of playing the offensive game his
position calls for. Allie Coggshall played
center last night and played a good game
The fans Will see a change in the Indian
apolis line on Tuesday night At least one
man will be signed before that time,
but Mr. Cohen refused TO commit himself
yesterday upon the identity of the new
player.
An enthusiastic Terre Haute fan pre-
scented Captain Hipson with SIS dress suit
case for winning the game from Logans-
port last week and incidentally breaking
the losing streak-DanVille Commercial
News. Captain Hipson has received 495 pres
ents by actual count in the 800 years he has
been playing polo.
George Cunningham, jr., has been playing
magnificent polo for the KokomO team of
the Central League. In many games re-
Gently played he has all the rushes and
Gagged all the markers for Kokomo and the
fact that the latter team is now well in the
running for the topmost position in the
minor league can be accredited TO his won
derful playing. Cunningham IS a better
polo player than 'Ikey" Houghton ever will
be and it seems that Mr. Henley made a
mistake when he consented 10 release the
former TO the Central League.
Harkins and Mullen, the new men signed
by Manager Bronson. of the Terre Haute
Central League team, have easily made
good. Harkins was, prior TO last week, I'M
known TO the Western polo fans That
Mullen is an excellent goal tender has never
been questioned. Two men, however, can
not win a polo game and unless Captain
Hipson plays the game he is capable of
the HOttentot five will hardly land the
championship.
Chicago sport lovers will be given a chance
to become educated to roller polo of a
| secondary class before the opening games
are played in the National League that is
TO be. Manager Felt. of the Waverly rink.
in the Windy City, has organized an anna
| teur league, composed of Chicago high
| school athletes. A series of games will be
arranged with the team from the Coliseum
rink. The first game was played last night
and the interest shown was intense. Before
| the game, Miss Nellie Donegan. the cham
pion woman skater of the world, gave a
! clever exhibition.
The KOkomo and Lafayette teams of the
Central League are still see-sawing on the
second and third rung OF the ladder First
one team will hold the place and il will
/ then revert TO the other, so evenly are the
clubs matched. Danville and Terre Haute
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07
HARDY WILL PLAY ON
PURDUE BALL TEAM
Coach Fox Will Arrive This
Month and Active Training
Will Soon Begin.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Feb 6.-Thomas
Hardy the crack left fielder of the 1902
Purdue Varsity baseball team. who was
obliged 10 leave the university last spring
on account of sickness. has returned to re-
sumo his studies and will probably rejoin
the baseball squad. Hardy is in good con-
dition again and should be stronger than
ever in batting and fielding. Captain Cook
Is keeping the candidates together as much
as possible and the veterans meet in the
gymnasium occasionally for catching and
throwing practice. Coach Fox has promised
10 come some time later in the month and
upon his arrival active indoor training will
begin. Athletic Director Cults has not yet
been able 10 arrange a game between the
Purdue nine and a professional nine as for
a practice contest, but he is still persisting
in his efforts TO do so. IL Is probable that
the Indianapolis American Association
team will be brought here or IL not, some
team IN the Central League.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07

tract. There may be luck in numbers, but
not in baseball. They may find IL as diff
cult TO decide the best men In that lot as
the St Louis Nationals did last season.
They had so many players in that club that
IL broke Donovan.
Harry Davis has been selected as one of
the members Of the Philadelphia bowling
team 10 compete at the national tourna-
ment at Cleveland. Other crack bowlers
among the ballplayers are Al Setback John
Camel. Wilbert Robinson. Joe Kelley. Har-
~ Howell. John McGraw. Lou Ritter
Frank Jacklitsch. wild Bill Donovan BIZ
Is Mailman. Hermis Mcfarland, Naltet
Brodie, Dick Harley, Monte and Lave CIoss,
Mike Powers, Schreckengost and huoe
Wadden.
President Farrell. OF the National Associa-
ton promulgated the contract OF Fltchei
Stackpole with Toledo the other Gay bnl
the contract has been canceled' as the
player belongs 20 New Bedford
The Dexter matter mas not yet been set
tied and probably Will not be ~ ne Boston
National League people thlnh that DeAtel
Will be OF as much use 10 them as 10 oth-
ers and they will keep him, unless some
trade is made for him. Dexter won't &C
10 Louisville as yet.
Willie Keoler says: "All things consid.
cred I should say the Cleveland ground is
the nearest 10 ideal OF any I'm the country
Ii is as smooth and true as "A billiard table
The American League grounds In ST Louis
Boston philadelphia and Washington are
also good 10 play on. The Chicago grounds
II don't like. They are rough and hard &C
play on. Batting Is the most difficult de
partment OF baseball 20 learn and naturally
a PLAYER likes the ground where ne knows
the ball VIII travel fast and true"
AT least two real Indians will start the
season with American Association teams
Mike kellys young catcher. Clark. IL q
swarthy red man. and Dale Gear has round.
ed ~ Archiquette FOR his Outfield This
new Blue IL graduate OF Haskell and Il
one or the best known athletes OF the West
He has made his name famous as n foot
ball player and has added further laurels
10 his athletic prOWess being equally
good at baseball. Those who have seen him
play say that he Is lightning on his feet anS
Is a sure fielder. He will prove drawing
card IL ne does not find the company To-
fast.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07
Auto Runs to st. Louis

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-Plans are being
made for the largest and longest endurance
automobile run ever held in the country.
In connection with the endurance run itself
IL Is also hoped TO hold a series OF club
runs. all TO have st. Louis for their goal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07
INTERESTING GOSSIP OF
POLO IN TWO BIG LEAGUES
Indianapolis Glib Has Released Mwtaugh and VIII Sign Ne7e
PAayo5-CentaI League VIII Meet To-Day.

western League Games This Week,
Monday
Indianapolis at Muncie.
!; Marion at Anderson.
Tuesday
Marion at Indianapolis.
Muncie at Elwood.
"wednesday
Anderson at Richmond.
Is Thursday
Elwood at Muncie.
Richmond at Marion.
Friday
indianapolis at Anderson.
Richmond at Elwood.
Saturday
Anderson at Indianapolis.
Muncie at Richmond.
Elwood at Marion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07

In addition to Strader. President Rusch-
aupt yesterday announced that he had
signed James T. Foulks, left-hand pitcher.
OF Milwaukee; Bert Hass. mi-professional
first baseman, OF Sidney o.. Clarence Dun
bar. pitcher. of Greenfield. In9., and +. j.
Barney. pitcher. OF Union city. Mich. All
OF them are young players with good rec
crds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-07
PaOli BenI shoals.

PAOLI. Ind., Feb. 6.-The Paoli High
School basketball team defeated the Shoals
High School team here last night by a
score OF To 10.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
cMycOuncII.

The City Council held.Its regular
monthly meeting last Tuesday
evening. Routine business was
transacted. among which the al
lowance OF several claims. Out
side of this there was not much
done. The levy for 1905, for which
assessment Is now being made,
was laid az seveniy-flve cents on
each one hundred dollars worth .ol
property. This Is raise Of fifty
per cent over the levy OF 9k II
was agreed TO pay the Water Works
Company $3.50 per annum for water
10 be used ln case Of FIRE and for
sprinkllng the streets. For this
latter purpose the Company is TO
put In about thirty sprinkllng n.y.
drAnts y itaout coat to the city, TO
DO placed at various points alpng
the course OF the mains. Without
good hose and a good deal OF IL,
and this, wesuppo e, to be bought
by The city, the water works system
Is practically without value as a
defense against nte. We have not
heard Of any steps being taken
looking TO the providing In any
manner for this hose. There must
also be hose carriage and a COM
pany, TO use IL. In fact, there is
much iosdo aud much TO provide
bcforeLouisa can successfully fight
a fire. tH
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
fiscal Court.

Fiscal Court began Monday and
Will adjourn tomorrow. All the
Magistrates arerpresont and Judge
Vinsoh presiding. The first day
was taken up with the examine
OF some claims, mostly for pauper
support, and the discussion Of the
proposltionito put a steel bridge
across Bear creek at Buchanan.
There was a good deal said, pro
and con, but 1t was decided to
adopt the plan for a steel bridge.
The bid Of the Champion Bridge
Company Was accepted at $3.50.
= +. Hatten was made Special
Commissioner to attend to the con-
structlon.
On Wednesday T. S. Thorn pson
presented a claim for the collec-
tion Of taxes due Lawrence county
on ihe franchise owned by the G. &
o. Railway. II will be remember
ed that Tor a long time II was
thought that such franchises were
moi taxable and We're notlisted by
the various railroads In the State.
But the higher courts have held
that they could be taxed, and when
Mr.. Thompson was County Attor.
ney he began the work OF attempt
Ing TO get what was coming TO this
county. The sum was $7255 68.
some very good lawyers thought
II would not and could not be col
lected, but Thompson persevered
until the money was collected by
him and paid into the county
treasury. Ia many counties the
attorneys were paid ten per cent,
and In some as high as twenty per
cent was pAid Tor the collection.
After n great deal Of debate Mr..
Thompson was allowed five hum
dred dollars, he 10 pay all fees and
cost Of collection.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
Tuesdays Registration.

The first registration OF voters
ever made in Louisa occurred last
Tuesday. The "new-faDgled thing
to keep Republicans from voting,
one man foolishly expressed 1t,
worked very we'll not in "keeplng
Republicans from voting, but In
calling out a goodly NUN Der OF vo-
ters and passing of quietly and
without hitch. The total registry
was 1928, which is very nearly the
voting strength OF the city. or
this number Lower Louisa east 162
aud Upper Louisa G6. In the up
per precinct nearly all the voters
declared their party afllliation,
while In the lower voting place
this declarations were not so gem
eral. Voters who refused or neg
lected to register lose their votes
in November. Those who were
sick or unavoidably absent may,
upon application to the County
Clerk and making proper oath and
paying fifty cents, got certificate
from him emitting them, II other
wise qualified, to vote Those who
lose their certificates must do the
same thing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
REV. or. WILLIAMS.

This gentleman. who was appoint
cd by the recent Conference at Fair.
mont, w. Va, TO the pastorate Of
the Southern Methodist Church here
held his first eeryices here
last Sunday. morning and night. On
both occasions he preached to large
audiences. and he has made a most
favorable impression on those who
heard him. For his, introductory
seimon---the hardest sort OF ore
to preach, It seems tc us. Mr.. Will
liams took "Hope" for his subject
the anchor Within the We'll.
Both Sure and Steadfast" Trite
as is tho subject. Mr. Williams
succeeded in arousing the attention
of his CONGREGATION and holding it
to The end Of what all who heard it
unite In SAYING was a most excellent
discourse, His theme needed no
argument and was presented to his
audience simply as that element or
quality without which man would
be indeed miserable. Mr. Williams
figure Of the Anchor Of Hope, the
Cable of Faith and the Haven of a
Blessed Immortality, was presented
in simple yet eloquent language.
Mr.. Williams is an earnest preach
er. a genial. likable man. and seems
to have the elements of good pas
tor. The News welcomes him to
Louisa,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
Death Of Dc. Thomas pr;ehard.

The many friends and relatives
In Louisa were greatly shocked
Wednesday afternoon by the recep-
ton Of the news that. DR.. Thomas
Prichard, OF Huntington, was dead
Of blood poisoning. He hurt his
leg some time ago, and quite re-
Gently he underwent an operation
for relief. The discovery was then
made that the leg had become in
fected, and from this he died We'd
nesday. Funeral services were
held In Huntington yesterday and
the body was then taken to Paris,
KY, whore interment was made.
Paris was the home OF DR.. Prich-
ards wife, and he had recently
bought the home place. Hence
the burial there.
DR.. Prichard was the oldest
child Of Jack and Jane Prichard
and was born In Boyd county
about 40 years ago. His mother
WAS a sister OF Mrs. FL len Waldeck
end Mrs. VIM. Carey. He attend
ed the old Masonic Academy in
this place aud was a very bright
boy. He studied medicine. and
after graduation settled In Hunt
ington, where he amassed for
tune by his successful. practice, be-
coming one OF the most prominent
physicians in West Virginia. He
married Miss Anna Fretwell, OF
Paris, and they had two children,
both boys, the older being about
fourteen years OF age. Or. Prlch-
ards death is a distinct loss to the
community in which he had lived
so long, and will be deeply regret
ted by all who knew him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
About Your Broom Corn.

1t is said that considerable
amount Of broom corn has been
raised in Lawrence county this
year and some OF 1t has already
been brought to the Louisa Broom
Factory. This firm makes It up in
25c quality OF brooms at half that
price, or will purchase the corn.
But the seed must be stripped off
OF all corn before brought in,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
Attempted Jail Delivery.

John Edwards, confined in the
County jail on a charge Of perjury,
made break for liberty last FIJI
day night about eight o'clock, but
he 10 still 10 durance, aud that he
Is not food for worms Is probably
on account OF "Dcllyp Hlnkle's bad
aim. Edwards, George Sagraves
and 4 man named Sparks were in
tho upper cells, or In the day walk,
aud had not YET been locked up for
the night. About the hour mem
toned Edwards knocked on the
inner door anu called for water.
Dolly and Al. Hays responded to
the cell, and as they were about to
open the outer door Edwards made
- break for the outside. lie had
4 club about two feet long, made
from the oak handle OF a. mop
which had been left In the walk.
With this he aimed blow at
Hinkle, who in response aimed a
"blow" at him, but the bullet few
wide OF the mark. 1t was enough,
however. to stop the man with the
stick and any who might have In
tended to follow him. Edwards
had In some way cut a link In the
chain which fastens the inner door
and was all ready for escape pro-
vided he could get past the jailer.
They are now OCCUPYING quarters on
the lower floor, from which escape
will be much more difficult.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
The Cats Fork Tragedy

John Bedman who surrendered
himself into cdstody. and VINO was
charged with the murder OF Buck
Daniels at. PoIFy's Chapel on Cats
Fork. OF 'Biaine. some weeks ago,
had an examining trial,hsss Monday
and was discharged. The testimony
showed eonelusiyely that he was
acting as peace-maker in what was
an attempt on the tart OF Dohiels TO
stab or cut someone else, and that
Danleis Turned in fury up0n Led
man. trying in every war TO use
his knife upon him. Lehman hal
his knife rs his only weapon Of de-
Tense. John Daniels, charged with
assaulting Lindsey Webb. was held
TO BAH in the sum Of three hundred
dollars. In default Of which he was
committed TO Jail TO await the &C.
tion OF the October Grans Jury.
1t is claimed that some interest
ing Developments viii be made at
the next term Of the Circuit Court.
developments growing out Of the
recent whisky election held on Twin
Branch. 1t viii perhaps be shown
that conspiracy was formed by
Buck Daniels and his nephew. John
Daniels. together with others. to do
serious bodily injury to Lindsey
Webb. possibly TO XIII him. This is
much graFer offense than assault
and IL the parties are Jointly In
dicted they are thus prevented from
testifying for one another. The
next term OF the Lawrence Circuit
Court promises 10 be quite an inter
esthg term. aud lest II might be
forgotten the News again tells the
date The fourth Monday. October
Path.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Cards have been received In Lou.
lisa announcing the approaching
marriage OF Miss Oslo Fitzpatrick,
Of Prestonsbure, TO Mr. Logon, a
member Of the engineer corps now
at work on the extension OF the G..
& o. Miss Fitzpatrick, who has
relatives here and who Is very
pretty aud popular girl, is the
daughter Of Hiram Fitzpatrick,
one Of the most prominent men in
Floyd county. Mr.. Legion is a
worthy young gentleman and
promising engineer. This paper
profers It's CONGRATULATIONS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Miss Matte Wallace has resigned
her position sflrst assistant teach
erin the public school and Mrs. G.
J. Carey has been promoted to fill
the vacancy. Mics Mabel Butler,
a pupil In the school, is acting as
supply until another teacher can
be procured. Miss Wallace will go
to Logan county, W. Va, to accept
a position there AZ teacher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07
A c0RnECTION.

In some unaccountable. msnpel ",
G. Thompson was announced in the
News last week. as a candidate far
jaIler, when II should. hayn bsSp
sheriff. Mr.. Thompson is one Of the
best men in our county, lie lives
on. Little Blaine. and has been =
deputy sheril for some time. lie
is known as a conscientious.
htraightfcrward man aud is quite
popular with his aequantances.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

A letter from Bishop Burton. Of
the Episcopal Church. TO DR.. G. W.
wrucn. sec. and Treas Of the
Mission in Louisa, announces The
appointment Of the Rev Walter 5,
Smith te the charge OF Calvary
Church. Ashland. and the Mission
here. Mr.. Smith has a fine reputa-
ton as man and niinistet and VIII
no, doubt be warmly sreeted b. mis-
Church and the public. Due notice
OF his FIRST service here VIII be
given.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

The friends OF the Rev. A. Lee
Barrett, we'll known in this vicin-
fly, viii regret to learn that his
health is so poor that his death
may occur at any time. He is suf-
fering from complete break
down OF his nervous system. His
homo is at Barboursville, ". Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Or. Harry Wood, of New Am
sterdam, N. Y, is in Louisa visit.
Ing tho family Of his father-ln-law,
Col. Northup. When he returns 70
his homo he will be accompanied
by Mrs. Wood aud children, who
have been here all the summer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Rev. B. F. Caudlll, Of Russell,
has resigned as pastor Of the Rus.
sell Baptist Church. His resigna-
ton is to take effect January LIST.
Nj. Caudill has faithfully served
the people OF Russell for little
over eight years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

DR.. jerks is nov occupying his
new qukriers over Gauit Bros,
store 10 the new Bank Block, lie
hasa large, well'lIghted operating
room aud a convenient laboratory.
500 his sign at tho entrance down
stairs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Mrs. Joanna Jones has been in
Lawrence county the past week
getting proof In her pension claim,
recently fled by Attorney Griffin.
Mrs. Jones is the fourth wife OF
the deceased soldier, Isaiah Jones,
all OF his former wives being dead.
-Greonup Democrat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-10-07

Or. smlthteld Keifer has moved
his office rooms from Winchester
avenue and 18th s.reetto Wlnches-
tor avenue, between 10th and 10th
streets. While DR.. Ketler has
boon In our city for only q few
years, he has built upA SUI Auti.
cal practice, and Is doing pod
|hnaIra.~ iont