The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
KAVANAUGH SAYS
 UMPIRE E BOSC Issues Book of Very Careful
 instructions MUST MAINTAIN DIGNITY Promises to Uphold Officials in Admin istering Punishment to Belllqer- ent Players-Work Should
 Insure Peaceful Season.
MUST MAINTAIN DIGNITY

Little Rock, Ark, March 27-(Special. l. For the first time since he assumed the position of head of the Southern league, President Kavanaugh has issued a book of printed instructions to his umpires this season. The arbiter of play has his du- ties on the field so plainly defined that It is difficult to see how he can go wrong or plead ignorance this year.
 Running all through the instructions, the underlying principle of every direo- tion is the idea that the umpire is the absolute master of the field that from the time he says Play ball. players, managers and owners are alike suboi'- dinate to him.
 This is President Kavanaugh's constan aim, the one thing upon which he abso- lutely insists. that the umpire must main tain order the diamond. and his prin- cipal object in getting out the book of in- structions is to have it serve as a re- hinder to the umpire that he has the Southern league back of him and that so long as he obeys Instructions he has nothing to fear from anyone.
 Some Terse instructions.
 It is President Kavanaughs idea that the umpire on the field should conduct himself with a dignity becoming the i'm portance of his position and the umpire is reminded of this time and time again.
 Instead of visiting the players bench for the purpose of finding out the bat teries of the opposing clubs, you will re- quire the captains of the two clubs to meet you at the home plate and there give you this information" read the in structions. By observing this instruction and seeing that it is faithfully carried out a great deal of unpleasantness will be saved and you will not then be sub ject to remarks from various players
 There Is one passage near the close that should be a source of comfort to the much married umps when he is assailed on all sides by angry players and mag mates while the bleachers cry for his gore. It reads as follows:
 "The following suggestion I want each of you to always keep well in mind: AL low none, other than the captain, to leave his position to question any decision or delay the game. Do not hesitate to pro- tect yourself in this respect and at the first offense. If, in your opinion, the of fense be such that warrants the imposing of a fine, do not hesitate to inflict it, and, once you have done so. do not fail to notify me by first mail after the game.
 Strict Rules, These.
 If in your opinion, the player. for some offense, should be fined and ordered out of the game do not hesitate to do so. and your action will be approved by me and the player made to respect your , rulings. In any case of disrespect or un- becoming conduct demanding furtheripun- shment, wire me at once and follow the : wire with letter containing full partic- ulars. All fines will be collected and the umpire protected il every way.
 In ordering a player from the game, see that he leaves the field and do not al- low him to sit on the bench. Pay no at- tention to threats of club officials and managers as to your discharge or change in assignment. Have no controversies whatever with them. Treat them with re- spect and at the same time you can feel assured that as president of the Southern association, I will permit no intimidation whatever and there will be no dismissal or change in your assignments as long as you are attending strictly to business and dscharging your duties in a proper man. ner.
 q have tried to make it perfectly plain" says President Kavanaugh, and if the umpire doesn't enforce order and insist that he be treated with due respect, it will be his own fault"