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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-16

Hereafter all pensioners will be
allowed the free use of the mails to
return their pension vouchers, at
the resulto an order issued by
Postmaster General Meyer, amend.
ing the postal laws and regulations.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-16

There is a strong demand for
dwelling houses in Point Pleasant,
and our population would be CON-
siderably increased if all the PEG.
Pile who wish 10 move here could
find suitable homes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-16

Registrar, r. X, Wolf. will have
his registration books open at j.
L Woodyard's store, in Arbuokle
district. Precinct No 3. Mason
county, West Virginia. on Tues.
day, September %. 1905.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-02-28

Mrs G. V. Young, of Eighth avenue,
North, is suffering with an injured
foot caused by an iron falling on it
last week. She was unable to be out
Sunday and Monday, but is reported
much improved at this writing.
There will be the usual interesting
services at the Howard Congregational
Church Sunday at eleven o'clock; Sun
day-school at D. m,
Mrs. Mary Pride is now on the sub
scription lists as reader of The
Nashville Globe.
The Easter programs, in bright start
ling colors that are usually gotten oul
by the Baptist Publishing Board, viii
soon be ready for the public. They
will come up to the usual high stand
ard The contents will prove to bt
as entertaining as heretofore.
Dr. R. H. Voorhees, spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Columbia.
Prof. w. F. Reynolds spent Sunday
in Franklin.
Rev, VIM, Davis, of Oklahoma City
Okla, spent a few hours in the city
Saturday en- route from Knoxville t
Alabama
Mr.. J, Frank Battle, junior member
of the livery firm, Boyd & Battle has
been suffering from facial neuralgi;
this week.
The National Baptist Publishing
House closed at II o'clock last Sat
urday on account of Washington
Birthday, The closing came as {
great surprise to the large number Of
men and women employed there, anC
during the afternoon many of the mer
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-02-28
CITY ITEMS.

The annual report of Mt. Olive Bap-
fist Church is just from the press IN
pamphlet form. 1t is a carefully pre-
pared document, giving the names and
amounts of all the members who have
supported the pastor.
The young ladies of the proof-read-
ing department of the Baptist Publish
ing House deplore the passing away OF
Mrs. Maria Cameron, who, by her kind
words and thoughtful deed, brought a
ray of sunshine to them now and then
while at their duties. In warm wealth
er when Mrs. Cameron called to see
the proofs of her periodicals, she
brought with her large quantities of
beautiful flowers to decorate the proof
room.
Little Ruth Alma, the youngest
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. j. B. Single
ton, has been seriously i'll for the past
week. Her condition at this writing
is but slightly improved.
Mrs. Jennie Talley, of this city, a
member Of Mount Olive Church, will
be married next month in Louisiana,
where she has been LOCATED for the past
three months.
Mr.. George Francis, student of
Mrs. George Scott is critically i'll
at her residence, No. 1921 Sixth ave-
nue., North.
Mr.. Robert Robinson, of 1900 Sew.
enth avenue, North, is some what in
disposed this week.
Mr. Emmerson Mayo, of Paris, Tenn,
who has been visiting his sister, Rev.
Mrs Edwards, has returned home.
Prof. Hynes will exhibit his moving
pictures at Salem A. NJ E. Church,
Monday night, March g. A gold watch
will be given the person selling the
largest amount Of tickets, Mesdames
Sallie E. Goodall, and Katie Kelly are
contestants for the prize.
An interesting and instructive SER
mon was preached at Salem A. M. e.
Church last Sunday evening by Rev. l.
]. Edwards The subject of his dis
course was "Intemperance.
Mrs. Mary Miller, better known as
Aunt Mary" continues to be very i'll
at her residence on Third avenue,
North.
MeSSrS. o. H. Sublett and j. K.
Robinson were entertained at the resi-
dence of Misses Sophronia, Gertrude
and Bessie Mayberry, Cedar street,
last Sunday evening.
Miss Annie G. Jones, of Third ave-
nue., North. was i'll last week
The Allen G. E. meetings are in
terestingly held at Salem A. NJ e.
Church every Sunday evening at $50
o'clock, under the supervision of Rev.
r. H. McGavock. Subject for Sun
day, March 1: "The Legality of the
Christian Sabbath
Mrs. Jessie Andrew st. Clair form
erly of this city, but now of Chicago,
arrived in the city last Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Maggie Mayberry, of Cedar
street, was suffering from the effects
of sprained ankle the first of the
week
Mrs Alberta Rucker, of 1881 TWEEN
ty-hrst avenue, North, received a tele-
gram stating that her son, Mr.. Hugh
A. O'Neii, Of Toledo, Ohio, is very i'll.
He is expected to be brought home as
soon as he is able to travel. Mr. O'Neil |
is we'll known in Nashville
Mrs L. Boyd, of 1911 Alameda
street, is suffering much from a fall |
which happened more than week |
ago.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-02-28
Pacific Electric Co.
R W. REEcE, Manager.

A new firm but experienced work
men. We are prepared to do any kind
of job in our line from so cents to
$4,000 We handle motors and dyna-
mos combinations Of gas and electric
fixtures of all grades and sizes:
We can equip home, church or
factory on short notice, with fixtures,
arc, drop lights and electric elevator.
We furnish morton regulators for pipe
organs,
We are located in
421 Boyd Building
7 telephone Main 32S4-L
l0-i Of If.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-02-28
BETHEL CHURCH.

Bethel began its .protracted meet
ing with all evidence of earne2tness
on the part of the Christian workers.
Several souls have already been
added to the army, others are still
seeking the way of eternal life"
The meeting is conducted this week
by local help.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-02-28
PHONE. MAIN 1000
Negro Organizers Wanted

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Work after hours LIBERAL PAY
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1856 I-L-U BLDG, DAYTON, OHIO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
YALE 1s; CORNELL 16.
Tho Blue Snatehes Victory Out Of De-
feat In Game at New Haven.

New Haven. CT, Feb. 16.-In 4 game
similar to that played at Ithaca two
weeks ago. Yale defeated Cornell here
Saturday night by a score of IS to 16. At
the end OF the first half the score was
"A to in favor Of Cornell. but NOyes'
team took brace in the second half.
and the great guard work of NOyes and
Murphy kept Cornell from again scoring
from the field. Two fouls were thrown.
In the second half. when the score was
Cornell II. Yale 10. Vanvleck threw Il
difficult goal. giving Yale the advantage
Avery tied the score on Il foul. but a final
goal by Vanvleck and a field goal by
Joe GIurphy. gave Yale the winning
points. The summary:
YALE. CORNELL
Wren iCairaSan), rf..........lb, Goodwin
tushman. lf..........rb. Burd tWhiHnely>
Vanrleck 81. Murphy, c.......c. Shearow
T. MURPHY. Id ................... RI, Avery
ScOre-Yale IS. Cornell l6. Goals from
floor-Wrcr >. Cushman 3 Vanvlcck. }.
Murphy, Noyes. Avery ,. Crosby 3. Good
win. Goals from fouls-Eanvleck. NOyes
Crosby l. Referee. Randall Of Harvard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
BASEBALL NOTES

Bill Coughlin, the Tiger third base
man, Will captain the Detroit team
again this year.
Catcher Paddy O'Connor of SPRING
field has signed with Pittsburg for a
try-out. He vows he will not permit
himself to be farmed
lnfialder Storke of Pittsburg is to
help Coach Breckenridge with the Am
herst candidates this spring Storke
is an Amherst grad
kitty" Hayden has signed with In
dianapolis and says that he expects to
be back in major league ball before
the close of the season.
Jimmy Sheckard says that in his
opinion the Chicago Cubs will have a
nara job to land the pennant this sea-
son. He picks the Phillies and Pitts
burgs as contenders
RUDE WaddelFs telegram to Presi-
dent Hedges of st. Louis after the
Rube was sold to that club deserves
place among the classics. Here it
is: Glad of deal. Send 500 so I can
come
Jimmy McAleer expects Criss, a
southpaw. to be the real sensation
this year. 81 count on him to make
good any loss we may have suffered
i'll the pitching department." says Mac.
"Criss will make Johnson of WASH
Eington go some to beat him out as "a
sensation. t1- ar r=-s,5v -rs1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
EVENTS AND DATES FOR
A., LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES

April 1c-Entries close. racouets
April Zt-Racquet competition begins.
April 2S-Entries close, covered cour
lawn tennis. w.
Arril SO-Entries close gymnastics.
ton begins. '' eoiiiPe'i
Nav 16-Tennis competition con,n,onoos
NAV 23-Entries close. golf.
June 1-Entries close, rifle shooting
cray blrd shooting, polo. rowing texcept
I L:selslnm, Germany, Holland, United
June 1-Golf competition begins.
June Golf competition (continued,.
June 3-Golf competition (continued).
tennis e'"s' - +"
June 1?-Entries close, athletics. arch
cry, cycllng. swimming. wrestling.
June !2-Entries close. fencing.
JuIe io-Polo competition begins.
June 2e-Final polo match
June 21-Entries close. motor boat
races.
June 2S-Entries close, yachting.
- uHe oi-EntrieS close. rowing tBelgiun1,
Sanada, Germany, Holland, United King
July .s-C;rass court lawn tennis compe-
July S-Rile shooting at Bisley, clay
bird shooting at Uxendon begins.
July 9-Shooting (continued.
July 10-Shooting (continued).
July 11-Motor boat races.
July 1S-Olympic games in Stadium
commence.
July 27-Yacht races begin.
July 2S-Yacht races tcontinuedJ. Olym-
pic regatta at Henley begins. Il
jury 9-fach races .fcontinued) no
gatta tcontinued) 81 Il W.
July So-Regatta (continued). znd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
Mack Gave
Waddell Away,

Pittsburg, Feb. 16-That Rube Wad-
dell did not cost the St Louis Ameri-
can League club Il cent is the word
conveyed to a sporting man of this
city by a player on the Philadelphia
team. The letter says Mack was 50
Disguised with Waddell that lie deter
mined to get rid OF him this year, even
even il he had 10 give him away.
He asked waivers from every club
in tho league and promptly got them
from al! except st. Louis. AS the club
refusing to waive claim must take the
player ut the waive price. $3.50. that
on the face is what isubc cost the
Browns. and all stories that he cost as
high as SS0oo are being laughed At by
the knew ms ones. But i'll his telegram
telling McAlcer that he was welcome
to Waddcll. Mack said: If you take
him | VIII forfeit the waive claim
\ number Of circumstances led up t.
Rube's disl osal by the Philadelphia
Athletics. The other players reVolted
against him ana declared they would
not play when he was pitching. MI
that they had anything against h!ni:
they all admired the cratic country
boy, bat they never knew when he was
chine and spell all their good work.
They had no confidence with him in
the box. Consequently for the good of
the club he was turned over to Me-
Aleer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

deceiving. shoots that McGraw led the
National League for three seasons in
securing the most free TRANSFORMATION
to first base. Then, with Willie Keel
err. Hugh Jennings and Joe Kelley to
bring him around" McGraw also led
III runs scored.
This will give an idea of the ability
of the man who will put through their
PAGES for 10 days, Pitchers John Ma
larkey, Otis Crandall and VIII Nc
Kinney at Marlin Springs, Tex, before
the regular members of the Giants ar
rive dt the training camp. If physical
appearance goes for anything this trio
ol youngsters should develop rapidly.
Mckinney is one of the largest and
most powerful young men in baseball
today. More thar six feet tall, he has
the physique Of a giant athlete. For
several years Mckinney pitched on
amateur clubs in Maryland. In 1905.
pitching for the SparroWS Point club,
near Baltimore, he made Il remarkable
record. That winter Manager Jack
Dunn signed Mckinney for the Prov
idcncc club Of the Eastern League. He
was given Il trial in the spring of 1906,
but. being in poor health, was unable
to make good ana was released. Last
simmer ha 1laycd with the Oyster
Bay, l.. l., Seini-proreSsional team, and
there was "GiScOypred" by Con Daley,
the Old I:r Doklvl catcher. ON Dailey'S
recommendation McGraW signed the
young gianr. who is now in perfect
hcal,h and anxious To show his ability.
Pink liaW:cy, he old PittSburg Gin
cinntti and New York pitcher. during
last season called Dan Erouth"rS' at
ttntion to OTIS CrIndail. who was
pitching FOR III" Cedar Rapids team Of
tho I. /. !. League. OF which CLUB Haw-
ley was the manager. Zig Dan saw the
youngsters work and was impressed
with his showing
JOHN Nalarkey was with the Sharon
club of the Ohio and Pennsylvania
League, last season. He pitched 81
games. winning IS and losing 10. With
the exception of Rarwell. who took
part IN only is games, Malarkey led
tic pitchers OF the team with his av-
erage of .4S7 per cent. The clubs av-
erage for the season was 1856.
William James, who caught last sea-
son for the Washington, Pa, club,
of the Pennsylvania, Ohio and Mary
land League, will be tried out by Nc
will have to show good work to make
the team, and optimistic Dan Brouth
ers say he twill do it sure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE BULLETIN.
Large Number Of Contracts and Re-
leases Announced by Pres. PuIiam.

New York, Feb. ia bulletin an
nOuncing contracts for and releases OF
baseball players has been sent to the
presidents Of the various clubs by
President fullam of the National
Baseball League. The contracts and
releases approved by him follow:
With Chicago-Charles G. Fraser,
Frank Oils, Orval Overall, 1908, 1909,
1910; James F. Slagle, Frank Schultz,
Patrick J. Moran, Joseph B. Tinker
1908, 1909, 1910; Raymond Saveland.
Released by Boston-To Milwaukee
GA. Al, y. ]. Randall. To Baltimore
Hastern), z. j. Hail. To Hartford
CNew EnglanO, Harry Noyes. To Wor
ccster (New EngianGD, \. Buschey, :.
w. FroCk, j. Knots and w. F. Slime.
BY Cincinnati-To Harrisburg CTri-
State), Fred Smith. To Lancaster, Cri-
StatD, John w. Deal. To Omaha
(Western League), William A. Autray.
To Atlanta (Southern League), Jesse
Becker and William +. Dyer
by New York-To Johnston Girl
State LeaSuc), John Sundheim.
BY Philadclphia-To Binghamton
tNew York State League), Wagner
and Roy Perkins.
by st. L.ouis-To Toledo, ]. w. Hop
kinS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
MUGGSY WILL ADD NEW
TWIRLER TO HIS STAFF

New York. Feb. 16-Manager John
MSGraw of the Giants will make a
strong effort this season to add an
effective young pitcher to his seasoned
staff, comprising McGinity. Mathew
SON, Taylor, Ames and Wiltse. For
that reason McGraw will make an
early start to develop one or posi-
bly, two of the youngsters the New
York club purchased last year. most
~ on the recommendation of Dan
Brouthers. the famous batsman of old.
whose ability when he welded the will
low to size up twirler was "equalled
by few and surpassed by none"
Likewise can it be said for John
McGraw that a more scientific, alert
and resourceful batsman never faced
the big league twirlers. Bases on balls
We're the little Napoleon's long suit
in his palmy days with the Baltimore,
club. So hard was it to fool him with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
SAME OLD QUARREL
is RENEWED WITH VIcOR.

Fall River, Feb. 16.-Lovers Of the
association football game in this CITY
are trifle disturbed for fear that the
American Cup-tie Association series of
19r1-Oo may terminate before the, sched
ule is completed. This is the first sea
son in a number of years that the
American Association has had anv
Eastern teams represented. The Row
ers of this city and the Howard
loughs of Pawtucket were the New
England elevens to enter. Some wears
ago there were three of the New Eng
land League teams in the American
Association. but they Withdrew, it is
alleged, on account of unfair treat
ment by the New Jersey officials. The
same trouble is being experienced this
season.
The Rovers claim that thus far thew
have not been treaty. fairly by the as
ISOLATION officials, and their withdraw
al from the association depends entire
ly upon the outcome of the next meet
ing of the Cup-tie Association
e. Continued on Page fNine)
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| weeks to get in shape ct the clubs
| expense before reporting at Little
Rock, and Manager Mcclure feels
confident that he will have the feet
footed Jack in line for the big try
out early next month.
Pitcher Ed Hughes has asked the
National Commission to give him his
release from the Boston American club
on the ground that he received no con-
tract from the club last season. Hugh
| McI5rcCn received the notice from,
| Pres. Johnson Yesterday Mr.. McBreen
| says tllat Ed Hughes signed his last
| seasons contract and was a few days
ago sent one for the coming season.
Hughes finished last season at Little
Rock and will no doubt be sent back
there this season if he shows up at
Little Rock and fails to prove to Man
aGer Mcclure that he is ripe for fast
company.
A year ago last summer Hughes was
suspended and later given a leave of
absence as he was in no condition to
play ball. Boston holds him by the
strongest kind Of a tie
Hughes can pitch good ball when in
shape, but has shown that his strong
suit is the minor league route.
IT looks now as if Manager Kelley
intended TO give Harry NOycs. the
Hartford third baseman, a tryout this
spring. as no waiver was asked foi.
this player. Noyes played Il spring en-
gagem"nt for the Boston Nationals
several seasons ago under Al Bucken-
berger. but was disposed Of to one of
tho rC,nnppt nh "
in the season. where he has remained
ever since, finishing last season with
Hartford from whom he was drafted
by George Dewey. Noyes hit for 271
and had fielding average at third
last season Of 919. While he is not Il
great fielder Moves is good in trap
ping Il ball and n sure thrOwer.
The Onre famous pitcher, John
ClarkSon, is at his home in Cambridge
bat comes to Boston quite often to
see his old friends. He is looking Well
but out of the baseball business for
good. His record in 1899, with the Bos-
ton club, is 4 hghwater mark for box
artists. He pitched - games. winning
36. He was called on for the brunt of
the hard work all through that season
when Boston lost the flag by one game
to New York.
Tom Doran. who caught for the Bos-
ton Americans when they were pulling
of championships. is now on the re-
serve list of the Rochester club. Man.
ager Buckenberger is anxious to dis
pose of Mr.. Doran's services for 5000
cash and will turn over Pitcher Pap
palan and Infielder Wagner for the
same price 1t looks like a case of
lame salary wings
Wallace, the great shortstop Of the
st. Louis club. is holding out for his
old salary of se5o0 per year end a trade
for Elheifeld is talked of. This would
hing the energetic New York High
lander in close contract with the ag-
sressive Hobe Ferris and McAleer
would have all the ginger he can
handle in one team, while directing
RUDE Waddell as side show.
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FLYNN VS.. BARRY.
Heavyweishts Will be MardI Gras At
traction at Crescent City.

New Orleans, Feb. 1G.-The City Park
Amusement Co, which controls the
Coliseum, one of the biggest buildings
Of its kind in America. has changed
its Mardi Gras fstic attractions. jim
Flynn, who won all the way with Jack
CTWin) Sullivan at Los Angeles
Wednesday night, is to box jim Barry,
of Chicago, on the night Of Feb. %.
Repeated efforts had been made to
bring Flynn and Barry together. They
are big, fast fellows, Flynn being a
boxer of the Kid Carter type, while
Barry is a slashing fellow who usually
wins in q hurry Recently he gave
Sam Langford a lively trouncing, and
next Tuesday night he will box Larry
Temple in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
University Of Maine Beats
Bates Team 48 TO 8.
Yale Trims Cornell In Close
Game al New Haven.
Brown Beats Harvard 20 to l5...
Princeton 20; Cadets 81.

Oro:1 Me, Feb. 16-(SpcciaD The
University Of Mair" won two more
easy victories on Saturday night when
the Scrub basketball team defeated
Old Town ~ p to y and the Varsity
ran up the large score Of ~ 10 on the
Bates College team.
Both the visiting teams were much
out classed in every point OF the game.
The Varsity game was at tiraes very
slow, the Bates men leaving the Maine
players unguaried with the result that
in the first half Maine ran up j score
Of II to s. In the second half Bates
started in To play a much faster game
but the Maine players, who during the
first halp had been taking things easy,
redoubled their efforts with the result
thut the university men had things
their own way more than in the first
half Rates did not gain point in
the second half. while Maine ran up %.
Owing to the unfavorable weather
conditions there was not the usual
crowd present. but there was consid-
cradle spirit shown although the
game An informal dance vas held
after the game the music being fur
nished by the University Orchestra.
BATES. MAINE.
cobb tf'rasrI If .......... If. Wadsworth
Schumacher CtaptD. c....c. Black CaptD
Hisan h Tn ii II Marshall To E Ton9Gn
Sco,e-U of NJ. As. Ratcs 8. Goals
S<.nll Il WnIaEorth Morton Mar
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BASEBALL.
Thoney May Soon Sign
Name to Boston Contract.
McBreen Says Hughes Affixed
Autograph Last Year.
Ill IL
McGraw Seeks Young Twirler to
Add TO Giants Staff.

Boston, Feb. 16.-Jack Thoney. the
oUttielder secured from Toronto last
fall by the Boston Americans. may
soon change Ills mind about signing
that Boston contract. a few days ago
he returned the document to Mama
ger Mcclure, unsigned, saying he
didn't care 10 try major league ball
this season on account Of being in
poor physical condition.
This dil not bother Odd Fox Mcguire,
v'Eo returned the contract with Soou
long letter full of old-fashiOned adj
vice, telling the yourgster to think the
matter over and immediately join the
advance guard OF the Boston team,
dU" in Hot Springs today.
This would give Thoney over two