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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
NJ. T. ASSIGNMENTS
END CONFERENCE
ANNUAL MEETING AT KENOSHA
CLOSES WITH THE APPOINT
MENT OF PASTORS.
MILWAUKEE HAS CHANGES.
]. S. Davis Returns and Does Not Be-
come District Observation-Disclosures
stedt Goes to Belcit.
SEVERAL OTHER CHANGES MADE.

kENOSHA. Wis, Sept. 1.-THE SEES
sions of the Wisconsin Methodist con-
ference came to a close just after
o'clock on Monday, when Bishop Nc
Dowell read the appointments No APP
polntment was made for the newly ere
ated position of field superintendent of
Sunday school work, the cabinet not
being able to agree upon a man for the
place. This appointment will be made
later by the bishop. Edgerton was Sc
lected as the place of holding the next
general conference. The list of appoint
mcnts follows:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
His Dog Causes Arrest.

STANLEY. Wis, Sept. 13.-Dr. Erd-
man has been arrested on complaint of
Game Warden S. b. I[irkoff of Eau
Claire for alleged violation of that sec
ton Of the hunting laws relating to the
allowing of dogs to roam through the
woods previous to the opening of the
game season. When arrested Or. Erd-
lnan was passing through a field with
his dog and carrying a sun on his shout
der. 1t was the day before the season
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Preshvterians to Meet

+ OSHKOSH. Wis. Sept 15.-[Spe-
tcial. The synod of the Wisconsin Pres
lbyterian church will hold its annual ses-
sion in Oshkosh October l., Is and il.
sThe Women's Synodical Missionary 50
ciety will also hold its annual state con
vention. 1t is expected that about 20o
delegates will be present.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
STORM DOES SERIOUS DAMAGE
Particularly Severe in Western Sector
of State

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Sept. 13.-[Spe-
cial During the storm last night 2.99
inches of rain fell Lightning struck and
destroyed S. Thorn's hay shed, contain
ing thirty tons of hay, in the town of
Union At Bracket barn was struck
and a horse killed. The residence Of
Henry Clutch in this city was struck
The total damage by lightning is S15l.l
on damaged streets and roads.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Girl Lost in Woods.

WINTER, Wis, Sept. 1G.-T Special
Last Saturday Minnie Abraham. Iiv-
ing about twelve miles from here,
strayed into the woods near her home.
and has not been found. News WAS
brought to town today and Il searching
party has been organized and is, now
securing the woods in search Of ber
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Valley Dentists Elect Officers.

NFENAH. Wis. Sept. 13.-The
eighth annual meeting Of the Fox River
VALLEY Dental society was held here
Tuesday. Various members of the so
loietv presented papers on dental sub
iects. c. B. Case and Z. b. Wright Of
milwaukee gave clinics. Omcers We're
elected as follows: President DR.. 4. j
Dubois, Neenah; vice president, DR..
George Stratton. Oshkosh; secretary, /.
7. Babcock South Hauk9una; treasurer,
DIR Bristol WannaCa. =
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Examinations for Wardens.

MADISON, Wis. Sept. I5.-TSpe-
cial. 1.-The state civil service commits
sion will hold a general competitive ex-
animation throughout the state at Q a.
m. Saturday, October ,, at the usual
examination center or centers in each
county for the position of deputy state
fish and game warden. Several sena-
torial aud state-at-large vacancies must
he filled ut once
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
CHARGED with aBoot-Legging."

PRAIRIE DU CHEN. Wis. Sept.
IS Special Fired Miller and John
Hanson of Gays Mills were arrested and
given a preliminary hearing before JUS
flee Chase on charge of Bookkeeping.
They pleaded not guilty ana were re
circuit court before Judge Clementson,
under $500 bonds each.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Marinette Girl Dies of Burns.

MARINETTE. Wis, Sept. 14.-ISpA.
cial. LENA Cohodor, years old, cied
yesterday as a result of burns receifed
while playing with matches She found
matches on the table and while play lg
with them her dress caught ire aho
burned her.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
EX-WAUKESHA MAN HELD.
Owen Thornton Wanted Wife to Drink
Acid, Is Charge

RACINE, Wis, Sept. ID Special.
Owen Thornton, former resident, of
Waukesha, was taken before justice
here this morning on the charge of at
tempting to murder his wife by forcing
her to take Carbolc acid Testimony
was heard and the accused man was
held to the higher court in bonds of
$1,000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Hurt by Falling Glass.

vIROQUA, Wis, Sept 16.-[Spe-
ciaI. while steadying a large plate
glass, T. NJ. Baker. Chris Peterson and
Herb Morrison received painful injuries.
The glass was too highly tempered, and
fell to pieces, cutting two of the men
on the head.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
G. F. PEABODY OF
APPLETON DEAD
PROMINENT FOX RIVER VALLEY
MERCHANT SuCCUMBS TO CAN
GER OF THE STOMACH.
HAD BEEN ILL SINCE MAY.
Was Trustee of Lawrence University,
to Which He Recently Gave Be-
quest of $4,000.
HELD STATE OFFICE UNDER PECK.

App. ETON, Wis, Sept. 13.-George
f. Peabody, a leading merchant of Ap-
pleton, and one of the best known men
IN Wisconsin, died Sunday morning al
1 o'clock at his home here Of cancer of
the stomach.
Friday night, in the private car of
Vice President Gardner of the North
Western road, Mr.. Peabody was brought
from Chicago to Appleton.
The funeral was held at O'Clock this
afternoon Mr.. Peabody was first cousin
to George Foster Peabody, the New
York philanthropist.
Mr.. Peobody's illness dates back to
asst May while returning from his Will
.er's soJourn III FLORIDA and cruising in
he Florida keys on his private yacht.
1t was at first believed that he was srIf-
lerIng from ptomaine poisoning, but the
operation several weeks later ut Angus
lana hospital, Chicago, revealed Il cancer
Of the stomach of extensive growth.
WEEDS Miss Pettibone.
Mr.. Peabody was born in September
lS4o, at Milford, Conn. When young he
:emoved with his parents to Portage
" ls.,, where his father died Il few years
ater When about 20 years OF age he
went to Fond du Lac, where he entered
he employ of c. j. Pettibone, remain
lI5 lIltlc dDOut SIN years before coming
70 Appleton III 1872. when he took
;harge OF u store conducted by Mi Pet
:ibone.
Two years later Mr. Peabody and Miss
Emma Pettib0ne were married, the lat
ter surviving only q few years and Ieav-
ing her husband and one daughter. Miss
Emma Peabody of this city. When Mr..
Peabody came to Appleton the Pettibonc
business was confined to a small general
store, but it now stands as d monument
to his enterprise and one that ATTRACTS
buyers from every city in this section of
Wisconsin.
Widely Travelled Man.
Mr.. Peabody was a widely Travelled
man of broad general interests and gen
erous sympathy with public movements.
He had served the city in various pub
lie offices and for many years had been
an ardent advocate of good roads. In
1896 he was elected trustee of Lawrence
college and under the administration of
former Gov. Peck he was appointed Il
commissioner of fisheries for Il term of
six years.
For two years he served as president
Of the American Fisheries society and at
its last meeting was elected secretary.
He held membership in the Reform club
Of New York. the New York Yacht club,
the Oshkosh Yacht club. the Butte DIES
Morris Shooting club, Diana Shooting
club. Post Lake Shooting club and Riv
arview Country club.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
SwitChman Is Killed.

WAUSAU, Wis, Sept 1G.-Charies
Mccain, foreman of the switch yards
here for the Milwaukee road, was killed
Wednesday afternoon by being caught
between two cars while trying to effect
a coupling. He was one of the eldest
employees OF the company.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Appleton District.

J. II. Tippet, superintendent: Abrams and
BrOOkside, to be supplied. George A Ten
nant; ,Algooma, ]. J. Ceiling; Angelica. vii
liam MOyle; Amigo, J. Churm; Appleton
II. L. Wiltse; Brokaw, supplied by L. NJ
Edmunds; Clintonyille, C.. Z. GOldthorp:
Crandon and Elcho, Hugh A Miswal; De
pere, b. T. White; Dunbar r. B. Cramer
Elton, supplied by s. L. Porter; GilIett. sup
piled by Irvine +. Nix; Grand Rapids w a
Newing; Green Bay, First. J. II. Paul: Green
Bay, st PauIS, +. X. Manat0n; HazeIhurst
supplied by l. ii. Lewis; Hickory and Sur.
ing, supplied by O. w. Smith: lola. II. |.
James; Kaukauna S. J. Tink; Lac du
FIambeau, to be supplied; Marinette, J.
Nation and StraSburg, supplied by d. o.
Sanborn; Merrill, Joseph Luccock; MilIadore
and Rudolph, supplied by c. II. Iacquith;
Min0cqua and Mercer, supplied by e. A.
Ware: Mosinee and Dancy. supplied by G,
II. Jaquith; Niagara and Florence, T.
James; OcontO and Lena, supplied by ]. u.
DICKINSON; OcOnto Falls, T. T. Sharpe:
Oneida. J. t. Decker: Ormsby, supplied by
J. T. Kendall: PeshtigO and Harmony. 4.
A. Bennett; Rhinelander c. +. w. ludwig:
Seymour and Black Creek. c. Nj Stark
weather; ShawanO, II. c. Slater; Sturgeon
Bay and JacksonDort. J. T. Leek; SuamicO,
supplied by J. z. Jochimson: TOmahawk,
supplied by l. II. Lewis; Washington island.
to be supplied; Wausau. f. II. Brigham;
Welcome. supplied by 7. V. Jenkin; Witten-
berg and Tigerton, supplied by ]. W.
Proper
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17

MANITOWOC-Sheriff Joseph Willinger,
AGED SO years, died suddenly Monday after
noon CT heart failure. He was elected
last fall on the Democratic ticket in the
hottest campaign for sheriff in the county s
history.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17

APPLETON-Joseph D. steele, for scv-
eral years manager of the Pettibone-Pca-
body company store, Will be elected presl-
dent to succeed George F. Peabody de-
ceased.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Milwaukee District.

William Rollins, superintendent; Bristol.
Andrew Bcernink; Burlington, J. G. Smith
Franksville and Ives Grove, ] W Perry
Genoa Junction, o. c. Warmingham; Kn-
nosha, Perry Millar; Menominee Falls c.
A. futile; Milwaukee, Asbury, J. e. Man
ming; Milwaukee, Epwortn and Adkins, r
K. Mckague; Milwaukee Grand avenue. G.
q; Scott; Milwaukee, Kingsley. J. S Davis;
Milwaukee, Park Place, H. G. Logan; Mil
waukee, sherman street. c. W. Turner; Mil
Waukee, Simpson, supply; Milwaukee, Sum
merfield, NJ. J. Trenery; Milwaukee, Trinity
w. A. Peterson; Milwaukee, Wesley, Enoch
Perry; North Prairie and Eagle, F. Rober~
son; Oconomowoc and Monterey. L. T.
ShanES; PeWaukee and BroOksidc. A. L..
Tucker; Port Washington and Cedarburg,
William Bennett; Pleasant Prairie and Wes-
ley-Supplied by John Ball; Racine, First
church, w. p. Leek; Racine, Union church
and BerryviIle, supplied by w. w. Dale;
Salem and WilmOt, J. l.. Snroyer; Somers
a. S. Lawson; South Milwaukee and Cud-
ahy, John Schneider; Sussex and Merton, G.
w. Haywood; Union Grove, Frank Milar;
Waterford and Caldwell, T. NJ. Pratt; Wau-
kesha and Vernon, A. J. Benjamin; Wau
watosa, S. r. Williams; West Allis, c. J. r.
Bulley; Yorkville and Raymond Center, sup
piled by NJ ]. Rayick
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-17
Fond du Lac District.

George C. Carmichael, superintendent:
Beaver Dam, J. E. Garrett; Brandon ana
Reeds Corner, s. JOliffe; Campbellsport, w.
J. Corr: Columbus, H. 5. Justima; FAN
River, II. H Kafer; Fond du Lac cir
cult, Anton Hatlestad; Fond du Lac Df-
vision street, Walter A. Hall; Fox Lake,
supplied by William Newey; Greenbush and
Glenbulah, J. w. HartOn; Hartford, A. n.
Henne; bingham and Onion river, w. J.
Perry; Horizon, supplied by S. Olsen; Ju
neau, supplied by S. Olsen; Kingston and
Marquette, II. Miller: Lamartine and Rock
river, supplied by c. c. Hulburt; Markesan,
Lake A1orie and Mockford, George Simester;
Marshall, L. W. Nixon; Mayville, Lorenz
Knutzen; Monticello, supplied by 4 Geher-
off; Neosho and Hustisford, H. S. Martin;
Oakfeld Sabin Halsey; PardeeviIle and
Marcellon. A. f Haase; Randolph ana
CORTLAND, Thomas Austin; RosendaIe ana
Ladoga, b. W. Kroner; South Byron. J. G.
McClafn; Sheboygan, f. A. Nimits: ShebOy-
gan Falls. r. S. Ingra ham; Sun Prairie, X
W. Bosworth; South Waterloo and York, c.
W. BOag; Waupun. c. l. Andrews; West
Repd. W p. T.OUther.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
Alabama Can Find No Opponent
GAMBLERS KNOCK
THE MEMPHII, TOO

Memphis, May 17.-(special. Apparent
~ desperate in their attempts to success
fully back the local team with so-called
whisper wagers in violation of the SCUM
ern league constitution, which prohibits
gambling on the grounds, the gambling
fraternity who have always been more
or less a source of evil to the Memphis
baseball association are making life mis-
cradle for the Turtles, by caustic criti-
cism hurled from the bleachers and stands
during the frequent defeats.
During the past week the disgrunted
sporting element became so boisterous
that police were needed to protect Grip
pied fan, who had wagered on the visit
ing team and who, with taunts and bowls
of derision al the losing performance, put
forth by the locals, enraged some of his
near neighbors so that President Cole
man Immediately ordered more vigorous
attempt from the park police to enforce
the anti-gambIing laws In the park
President Coleman has come to the con-
cluson that in order to stop the betting
evil it will be necessary to apprehend
everyone caught in the act of whispering
a bet or changing money for wagers ard
the penalty. which is election from the
grounds, will be rigidly enforced in the
future. A big sign with words looming
up this way, No Gambling Allowed on
These Grounds" has been stationed in
conspicuous spots.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
PROFESSOR BELL
DODGES AIRSHIPS

New York, May 17.-Prof. Alexander
Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone
and eXperimenter in flying machines,
sailed on the steamship Cedric today for
England With Mrs Bell he will take an
automobile tour in the south of England.
i am going away to try and get clear
of flying machines" said the professor.
THE Silver Dart will not be entered in
the competition arranged by the Daily
Mall he added, because my fellow
workers, Messrs. Douglas McCurdy and
F. w. Baldwin, need it at Baddeck, N.
s., for conducting experiments. They are
now building larger machine, which they
will offer to the Canadian government or to
to the government of Great Britain if the
Canadian government does not need it,
II believe the Silver Dart is superior in
some mechanical points to the machine
devised by the Wright brothers 1t was
ator that the Wright brothers have had
such admirable success with their ma
chine Mr.. McCurdy, however is fast ac
curing the necessary knowledge to make
the Silver Dart accomplish as much IL
not more, than the Wrights have been
able to do with less risk To do this Nc
Curdy and Baldwin must remain at work
at Baddeck. When they have completed
their new machines / have stipulated that
they shall give me the Silver Dart back,
and | will present it to the national mus
cum as a historic relic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18

Atlanta won that game from Little Rock
yesterday through foxy means. That
story of Winters getting hit with the
ball is getting old and tiresome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
RAFTIS RETURNS,
WAIVERS ON LARSEN
ARE REQUESTED

The statement that Bill Raftis has re-
turned will be news to fandom and will
cause much rejoicing.
Bill walked in yesterday morning, spoke
to everyone went to the park. donned a
uniform and worked out as if he had
been on the local lot without an inter-
mission.
He is looking finely. and expresses a
desire to get in the game.
He says that his wife's condition is
much improved and that he hopes to re
main here until the end of the fight
1t is believed that the return of Raftis
will make the team 20 per cent stronger.
He's good hitter a good fielder and
uses his noodle when noodle work is
needed.
Birmingham has Is men in addition to
Raftis, and it will be necessary to cut
the number down before the suspension
can be rasied.
Waivers were asked yesterday morn
ing on Larsen. Larsen is a very capa-
bic thipd baseman, and a most popular
fellow He will land a job without diff
Guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18

MOBILE TEAMS
EXCITING CHASE
THROUGH CITY

The Mobile team had a narrow escape
in Birmingham yesterday. The men were
to arrive in Birmingham over the Louis
Vile and Nashville in time to make con-
nection with the Southern to Atlanta.
But the incoming train was 20. minutes
late
Had the Southern been missed there
could have been no game yesterday aft
ernoon and Mobile would have been sus-
Jected to a heavy penalty for falling
to arrive when it could have arrived by
leaving Mobile earlier
George Reed was ION to his job" how
ever and got busy with the wires His
first request that the Southern be held
was ignored. His second brought forth
a refusal. The third, however, impressed
the superintendent that the manager was
in earnest and his fourth caused the
holding of the Southern.
1t was agreed to hold the train 20
minutes and only 20. When the 20 min
utes had expired the Southern began
creeping out of Birmingham and the
other train had arrived at the station
only few minutes before. But the Sea
Gulls caught the locomotive and left for
Atlanta.
That is, all left save Gordon Hick-
man, and he's still in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18

Some fan wrote the News-Scimitar the
other day That Babb would do better man.
aging from bench and that a first base
man not so wise as Carey but who could
execute better would help things.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
BIG AUTOMOBILE RACES.
Contestants Will Enter for Race of
"a Miles.

Chicago, May 17-Automobile enthusiasts
of the west are preparing for a 410-mile
race for the Cobe cup over 24-mile
course at Crown Point Ind, on June 10.
1t will be the first big automobile road
race ever held in this part of the coun-
try.
There will be a preliminary light car
race over the same course on June IS
for the Indiana trophy. 1t will be 245
miles long and open to cars with piston
displacement of 300 inches.
The Cobe cup race will be open to cars
with piston displacement not exceeding US
inches. Already eight machines have
been entered in each event.
Experts are hurrying work on the course
and with unusually fine macadam roads
to work on it is thought that the finishing
touches will make it the fastest course
ever raced over in this country.
The present American road race record
of 65:11 miles an hour was made at Savan-
nah Some men who have seen both
courses say the Indiana one is superior
to the southern.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18

Scoops Carey, first baseman, says that
things have broken exceedingly hard with
Memphis. 1t Is true that luck goes with
the team that plays the best ball.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
FROM MISSISSIPPI
NO ANSWER COMES
No Collegiate Championship
Series This Year
ALABAMA is UN0PPOSED
No Team Accepts Challenge of Grim
son-White crew-Pollard Come
to Prepare and Was Much
Disappointed.
ALABAMA is UN0PPOSED

The manager of the baseball team of
the Agricultural and Mechanical college
of Mississippi failed to notify the SPORT
ing editor of The Age Herald yesterday
as to whether or not he would meet the
baseball team of the University of Ala
bama for the championship
As is remembered. some one from Stark
! vile made report to certain newspapers
that the Agricultural and Mechanical had
challenged Alabama. DR. Pollard, Ala
bama's coach, declared that Alabama had
received no such challenge, but that in
case the challenge came his team would
meet Mississippi in Birmingham Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday
The Age-Herald got In communication
Sunday with the manager of the Stark
vile bunch, and he agreed to give a pos
tive answer yesterday afternoon.
From Starkvile, however, nothing came,
and it is now very probable that Ala
bama will have no opposition to its
championship claim.
After claiming the championship, Ala
bama expressed a willingness to meet any
rival claimants. For a time it looked as
if Tennessee would toe the mark. Final
ly, however, Tennessee was unable to
make up its mind, and the series was
dropped in the basket.
Then came Mississippi with a threat
But Mississippi now, like Tennessee, has
thought better of the proposition.
So there will probably be no champion
ship series this season, at any rate, and
from all evidence it would seem that Ala
bama has pretty thoroughly established
its position
DR.. Pollard was in Birmingham last
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
BOOKIES CAUGHT
ON VIRGINIA TURF

Richmond, May 17.-Just as the bookies
were about to cash in at the finish of the
first steeplechase at the Virginia Fair
grounds this afternoon, Sheriff Kemp and
a squad of deputies descended upon the
betting ring and arrested William Bar
rett, alias Rowland, of New York, who is
alleged to have been running the books,
and Michael O'Rourke, who is said to
have been the doorkeeper.
They were locked up. Jockey J. r.
Sullivan, who rode Young Bitten in the
first steeplechase was set down by the
stewards for improper riding, and they
will recommend to the jockey club that
his license be taken away.
The final steeplechase was the feature
of the day, Essex winning by a nose after
a great race with Lizzie Flat. The
horses were abreast throughout tapping
almost every jump.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
Admissions Openino Game.

Admission, May (Special.)-One of the
biggest crowds ever seen at a baseball
game in Admission witnessed the opening
of the Greater Admission league here this
afternoon, when the Bass & Heard team
lost to the Donehues by a score of to g..
A feature of the opening was the pa
rade through the city led by Mayor j.
u. Wykle, councilmen, officers and di-
rectors of the league, firemen, players
and a large line of fans.
Dr. Wykle threw the first ball, which
came near reaching the home plate.
Score:
Donehues .......................2 200 101 100
Bass & Heard ................. 100 100 1908
Batteries Young and Jenkins; Powell
and Sproull
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-18
Down With Rowdyism.

New York, May 1.-THE elimination of
rowdyism on the ball field and contin-
uance of strict enforcement of rules
throughout the season were two points
brought out with emphasis by Acting
President John Heydler of the National
league lat a conference here today with
the eight umpires of his organization.
The meeting was called principally for
the purpose of going over the regula-
tions with new umpires and to discuss
means of bringing about the best results
from the double umpire system.