The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-26

something fdse over iaoi si.5oo. H. PATTERSON OF
Now. these are not pleasant things to
the gentlemen from the other s cities Rate TO to
take, they all took heir medicine like
tt tn ssv aatS;h, dug up" and decided
bunco game which this, man Patterson
had worked of on the league.
=, II there are any Of your readers who
take-my statements Iof facts contained
to the records Of the Northern eag que.
Mr.. Patterson's own signature, num-
t Der Of 2li his letters expressing apprecia-
neetion with the records. -
NJ NO Now ~, Just one word about the state
ng eye f. be Paa salaries over the
houghost t Gsher artee made de-
presidents office last season that drew
stand against the violation Of the SAL
airy limit. Often at our meetings have
stood alone against the members of the
lege Of paying higher SALARIES. do
hoG propose to enter Into a discussion Of
this matter because was roasted up
for enforcing the salary limit. and not
permitting it to be. violated, and don't
propose now to defend, by q line of ar
standpoint. 1 will dispose of this BY
again referring to the records, which
he yH5s BY rSe Of every
season sent out individuai aaid lid Vi 'h ae
tSyey we Wae 6t Gn s
salary limit ! therefore feel chat /
could DO nothing more. and, as have
matter called forth ' erltir.s
heartiest supporters within the league saa
financial gain, and which I am sure
even my bitterest enemies will admit
| was instrumental in organizing this
naturally felt great interest In its
welfare: Sometimes when get Jolt
like the article referred to-. I wonder il
my faitn in the sport Of our great ma
cleanesf sport extant, lis not in. the least east
syahen and IS as firm and as strong as
ern league diminished. shall never
again az lin be actively a connected with the
but 1t will have not only my hearty CO.
operation, but every assistance that it
Is In my power to give.
town. Here again q false Impression
It is well known in baseball circles that
! nave always advocated Superior.
dead one" and needing nothing but the
last sad rites to put you into that beau
afsaIos aa ey hs sa
uetude." I have never held that opin-
t ion; nor s Dc | today: Ny contention is
cumstances, fools. misguided energy
and lastly. rascals: believe that ST.
RP eriSnr would o develop into a tlrst-class
majority Of its home games and more
especially with o manager Of standing,
IL the Northern league under these con-
ditions would pay good returns. AS
stated above, that Is my opinion and be-
Hell ! have even gone so far as to say
city under those conditions. and I viii
say to you now that will back up my
faith by an offer to take third OF
ea s5Hsf q t so or bsR sam
which have SUGGESTED. my idea being Ma
Eagan could be secured, shat success
v would follow and as business propo-.
this letter and viii give it It the ee sa ne
prominence that was given the article
attacking the league, Being an old
have said some pretty sharp things in
this article. and being q lawyer, Know
1 Iat some statements are criminal I'M
Is a,ot certain in 6. conditions; Knowingly,
letter entire. and viii be prepared ITO to
prove every statement made herein.
:. Yours respectfully,
e. H. Kent