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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17
FLETCHER GIVES UP PLANS
FOR MAJOR BASEBALL LEAGUE

IL is now said that ID. A. Fletcher.
who has been trying TO organize a
third major league has abandoned
the scheme after reaching an under
standing of some kind with the men
who control organized baseball. Flet-
cher, IL Is said, on the best OF author
ity, has thrown up the sponge and has
left a number of bah players i'm the
lurch as part OF an alleged agreement
recently made with certain baseball
leaders. The big leagues decided some
time ago TO induce Fletcher to give
up his scheme, thereby avoiding COM
plications and possible war. Flct-
cher incidentally found that wherever
he went in search of financial aid in
launching his project, the big leagu-
ers followed him with agents who per-
suaded prospective hackers to keen
their money under lock and key. Fur
thermore, the big leagueers succeeded
in winning back SO many OF the star
players who had promised to go with
the new organization that Fletcher
soon discovered that his chief assets
had been taken away. For that rea-
son, il is asserted. he was not unwill-
ing to reach an agreement with the
organized baseball forces Fletcher. IL
is understood, will not attempt to get
up another new league i'm 1912, as he
has learned much To convince himself
that fight against the combined in
terests cannot be successful without
an enormous outlay.
Meanwhile, the magnates are not
worrying about the players who PIN
ned their faith 10 Fletcher and actu.
ally believed that on Feb. 10. 1914. he
would pay to each of them $4,000 I'm
cash i'm return for their services. These
players had many chances to return
to their old employers since the close
of last season. but they steadfastly re
fused to consider ovortures and firm
ly declared that they would stick 10.
the Toledo promoter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

which same, boys, has been the big
roundup of the West, these few years
back.
At last the students of Minnesota
have raised a kick and it is only to
be hoped that the kick will be long
enough and hard enough to reach the
result, the students desire Perhaps
Michigan will not come back. The ath-
letic authorities have expressed no de-
sire To join the body they left of their
own sweet will but with the ban on
the training table removed thus con-
ceding something to the viewpoint of
Michigan, there is the chance that the
differences between the wolverines
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

and the little professors might be
patched up.
The Legitimate field Ct Michigan is
naturally in the West, though there
are reasons to believe the Wolverines
will have little trouble scheduling
good games in the East. However,
the fact remains that Western team
should play games with teams i'm it's
own territory, and this Michigan might
be glad to do-whcn the leaders of the
college conference recover their SAN
ity.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

Another tour through Ireland and
England is planned by Eddie McGoor-
~, the Oshkosh, Wis, pugilist. who re-
Gently defeated Tony Caponi. Six
months ago McGoorty and his manag-
or' Pat Callahan, returned from a sue
ccssfui tour through Europe. Eddie had
seven fights over thetc and won them
all, his most notable victory being over
Tom Thomas. He is now after Will
Jams, the English champion.
McGoorty will in all probability be
matched soon with Jack Dillon of In
dianapolis and also with Frank Klaus
and both bouts will probably be staged
In Pittsburg, promoters of that town
being in correspondence with the Wis
consin pugilist
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17
"6Ues" RAYMOND, WRESTLER.

Bugs Raymond. the New York
Giants pitcher, has been induced by
friends in Chicago, where he spends
his winter, to take up the wrestling
game, and tonight will go on for a fin
ish match with Joe Kennedy, the semi
pro. at Chicago. Bugs declares he
knows the wrestling game as well as
anybody, and believes he will be a
success at IL
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

At left, Batting Schultz of Toledo.
At right, Eddie Meooorty of Oshkosh.
Much interest attaches to the pugi-
llstic careers of two young fighters on
account of the fight scheduled for
them in the near future
Toledo is turning out one little pugi-
list who looks and acts and fights like
a world beatcr. He is known as Bat
Ting Schultz and the name fits him
well because he Is "a real battler and a
demon in the ring.
on December 1G he battles with
Gene McGovern in Milwaukee. There
are few 124 Founders who are better
than he is. He is tow-head and
fights a great deal like Al Wolgast,
swinging with a side arm motion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17
HACKFNSCHMIDT
NEXT TO COTCH
oRDEMANN THINKS RUSSIAN
STANDS BEST CHANCE TO
COP WRESTLING CHAM
PIONSHIP NOW.

1.-Gotch.
2.-Hackenschmidt.
3.-Ibyszko.
4.-Mahmout.
5.-Westergard.
6.-Cuttler.
7.-Roller.
S.-Amcricus.
9.--Fred Beal.
Henry Ordeman the man who GOtch
thinks can defend the heavyweight
wrestling title Of the world, lines up
the heavyweight wrestling champion
ship material in the country today in
the above manner
"Gotch is the king of them ALL"
says Ordemann. He has retired but
you can never tell-there may be
time when he will return TO the mat
and if he does he'll be as good as ever.
"Hackenschmidt is as big as Gotch
but has not the retired champions
strength. But he is a fast thinker
and knows most of the tricks in the
game. OF course | know | can step
into the ring any time with any one
Of these men and make a showing. but
leaving myself out of the question /
think Hack is second only To Gotch
zbyszko is a big strong man and Is
pretty hard to throw. He comes next
TO Hack and l believe he is much bet
ter than Westergard and Mahmout,
who loom up after the big fellows.
Mahmout, the turk, comes from the
land where wrestling is the national
pastime and he certainly knows the
game.
Cutler and Roller are Just as good
as Westergard, in my opinion. Cutler
may have something on the doctor, too.
but | guess they are pretty near even.
Americas and Fred Beal are both good
men, but not in the class of the rest
of the big ones"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17
154 GAME SCHEDULE
FOR TIE NATIONALS.

New York, n. Y, Dec. H.
The National League has decid-
ed upon season of 154 games
for 1911, the season to begin on
April II and end about October
II. Last season 15i games
were played. This years sched-
ule plan was adopted after n
consultation with the American
league officials.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

was a star ten years ago when VOL
colt, Dobbs and others were at the
top. He has been trainer and sparring
partner for the tar baby" for sew
eral years.
Langford has two offers TO fight
Johnson-one in Paris and one in Lon
don, and is awaiting for the black
champion to sign articles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

New York, Dec. 17.-Bob Armstrong
ana George Byers will in all likeli-
mood accompany Champion Sam
Langford If he goes to England to
night Jack Johnson as Is now planned.
Armstrong is the big heavyweight
who trained Jeffries for his July
fight. He is a big, rough, rugged fell
low but pretty clever boxer. Byers
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17
FAMOUS BAT MAKERS
FACTORY is DESTROYED.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 1.-THE
Hillerich bat factory, which has
supplied the bats for all the
noted ball players for many
years, was totally destroyed by
fire yesterday and the entire
plant is a mass of ruins. The
factory was known to ball play
ers all over the country and
manufactured the famous sticks
for Cobb, Wagner. Lajoie and
others. The Hillerichs an
nounced that they will start to
rebuild another factory at once.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

News Want Ads bring results
News Want Ads briar results
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

!. News want ads bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-17

Barney & Berry make at $1.50, 500
ss.25, $3.50, 1915, $500, $3.50 and
$500 per pair. We have them I'm all
sizes. Come here and you will save
time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
SHI-HARWELL NUPTIALS
Marriage of Popular YOui People
 Occurs at Auburn

Auburn, December 2S.-(Special.)- The Methodist church was the scene yesterday morning of the marriage of Miss Frances Harwell and MT. Bor- ner L. Shi, the Rev. MT. James off ciating. The bride entered on the arm of her sister, Miss Ethel Harwell of Montgomery, maid of honor. The groom was accompanied by Prof. N. c. Cur tis as best man. The ushers were Messrs. s. l.. Toomer, Thomas Bragg, c. c. Cartain of Auburn and Mir. owen Perry of Savannah, Ga. Miss Mary Drake presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated and the service was a most impressive one. Despite the early hour 8 large con course of friends was in attendance. Miss Harwell is well known in Ever green, Ta1ladega, and for years has made her home in Auburn. MT. Shi, a native of Georgia, has for a number of years been connected with the col lege as student. instructor in math- ematics and registrar. They left on the New Orleans.
 Capt W. A Mitchell, U. s. A., was warmly greeted by his friends at Au- burn during the holidays. Captain Mitchell Is native of Russell county and was a member of the class of '96. He entered West Point and has the dis tinction of being the only man from the south in a number of years to graduate at the head of his class. He Is now captain of engineers, stationed at West Point as instructor in civil engineering and military history. He came south to attend the marriage of his brother, Capt. Americus Mitchell U. S. A., to Miss Atkinson at Newman Ga. daughter of the late Governor Atkinson. Both of these Ala bamians have achieved marked distinction. in the army. They are the sons of the late esteemed Judge J. R. Mitchell of Scale.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Smith of Rich . mond. Va, are here visiting relatives during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
swINDLER IDENTIFIED
Detectives Declare That Man Caught
 By Oakley Is Right One

Centreville, December 2.-(Special.)- Steve Wiggins of the Wiggins Detective agency of Birmingham, and George R. Durgan of Chicago, assistant to the vice president of Montgomery, Ward & Co.,, are in Centreville today to confer with the officers relative to R, R. Rock, with numerous aliasas, who was arrested a few days since by Deputy Sheriff c. L. Oakley for swindling. They completely identified the defendant as the man want ed, and state that the defendant was never in the employ of Montgomery, Ward & Co. for 8 day. Rock refuses to talk at all His preliminary trial is set for Saturday of this week. Nearly every mail brings new warrants for this man, and 1t Is stated that he secured at least $10,0O0 from the citizens of Monroe county.
 Everything passed off very quietly here during the holidays. and not single serious difficulty has been reported to the sheriff's office during the week. Large amounts of whisky were delivered at the express office during the week. but very few drunken people have been seen here
 The jury term of the county court for the Certreville division will convene here on Monday of next week. The docket is large and the court will be busy one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
NEWS OF GADsDEN
Quiet Trade Follows Holiday Rush.
 Mechanics Elect Officers

Gadsden, December 2s.-(Special) J. Things are somewhat quiet in the city this week. Most of the industrial plants are down to give their employees a holi- day. the shopping Is over and the lack of trading Is in strange contrast to the great activity shown last week. The cot ton market is dull, the courts are not in session and in every way there is lack of movement that tells all too plainly that this is holiday week. The prospects. however, for the coming year are the brightest that Gadsden has ever faced at the beginning of new year.
 At meeting of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Gadsden council No. IA, held in this city last night, officers for the ensuing term were elected. The coun- cil is growing steadily and is fast be- coming one of the strongest fraternal or ganizations in the city. The officers elect ed last night are as follows
 J. P. Reynolds, councillor; M L. Ken ney, vice councillor; Tom P. Henley. re- cording secretary; J. W. Sexton, assist ant recording secretary; W. A. Ponder, financial secretary; D. F. Bates. treas urer; J. R. Frix, warden: W. w. Olive, conductor; W. B. Pace. inside sentinel; Robert A. Weir. outside sentinel; w. A. Bowen, chaplain; J. P. Reynolds, trus- tee Thomas N. Fullington, representative te state council; J. E. Blackwood, alter nate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
KILLING EXCITES
 ALEXANDER CITY

Alexander City, December 2S.@Special) As a result of the preliminary hearing before the coroner's jury yesterday, in which Cliff Bowen was tried for the mur- der of Sonnie Sheeley, who was found dead on Academy hill Tuesday morning from a broken skull. Bowen has been released.
 From the evidence obtained the city and state marshals have arrested seven other negroes who are now behind the bars.
 The we'll defined theory goes that the murder was the outcome of bunch of gamblers and that Sonnie Sheeley had won the pot and on his way home from the house of Jack Grant, where the gam bling had been going on. he was attacked rob back their money killed him. Some small pieces of money were found lying by his side and other signs of robbery shown.
 The parties now behind the bars are John Grant and Sweety Grant. his wife; Bud Harvey, Lee Davis, Will Macon, Tack Rodgers and one other negro man. The officers are now so sure they have the right parties that they will be speed ed from the small calaboose here to the county jail at Dadeville for safekeeping. Much excitement for three days has been caused here, especially among the ne- groes, who are aiding the officers with much valuable information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
WANT COUNTIES ID
 PAY PUBLICATION Wider Publicity Sought For
 Local Laws BILL IS BEING DRAWN That It Has the Hacking Of the Alabama Press Association. VIII Be Check On Local
 Legislation
BILL IS BEING DRAWN

Montgomery, December 2S-(Special) ) bill providing for the publication of all local laws enacted by the Alabama legislature in the various counties to
 which they apply is being drawn up
 in this city. backed by the legislative committee of the Alabama Press asso- citation. It is understood that a strong following of legislators is back of the measure, determined to send 1t through
 both houses.
 At the present time all general laws are published in the daily papers of the state, the code making no provi- sions for the publication of laws ot merely local importance. As conse- quence 1t Is suggested that few peo- pie in the various counties to which such laws apply really become aware of the measures until, oftentimes, too late.
 The bill which is being drawn up
 in Montgomery is quite similar to the measure which Frank N. Julian, at that time secretary of state, attempted in 1907 to send through the houses. The
 measure met defeat. The present bill
 has a two-fold purpose: CD To in form the people of the enactment of laws. and CD to eventually decrease a great volume of local legislation, in conformity with the dictates of the constitution.
 A feature of the measure Is that counties of the state will pay for pub lication of such laws, the expense not being chargeable to the Alabama treas ury. The section which refers to this feature will provide that the court of
 county commissioners in the various
 counties of Alabama be required to contract with some weekly paper for
 the publication of such measures; and
 that the commissioners be authorized and empowered to issue warrants to pay the costs of such publications, chargeable to the general fund of the
 various counties.
 In addition to instructing the people as to what Is going on at the capitol during sessions of the legislature, the
 bill will serve the purpose of material ly enhancing the value of such county
 organs as are chosen to publish the local laws. The information feature, however, Is the most stressed, inas- much as 1t is considered that an inJus- tice Is being done the various counties so long as laws which apply immedi- ately to those sections are not freely circulated. Supporters of the measure take it, moreover, that a decrease in the volume of local laws Is bound to
 find favor, inasmuch as 1t will tend to stop some lobbying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
CHILD MAY DIE
 FROM INJURIES

Decatur, December 2s.-(Special)- A giant firecracker in the hands of little 5-yearold Lassie South, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. John South of New Decatur, exploded and seriously injured her. One of her hands was so badly injured that it had to be amputated. One side of her face was badly burned and injured and large piece of the cracker was removed from the chid's jaw bonear Her recovery Is doubtful.
 The. chi1d's brouier. who Is older than she. had thrown some giant fire crackers on the bed and not realizing the danger Lassie picked up one of the crackers and lit it in the grate fire.
 cl ild's father noticed her with ene lighted cracker in her hand and made an effort to get 1t from her, but the cracker exploded fin the child's hands before the father was able to reach her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
WAGON WORKS MEN
 VISIT DECATUR

Decatur, December 2s.-(SpeciaL)- The following representatives of the Florence Wagon works, located at Flor ence Ala, were in the Decaturs yes- terday afternoon: John w. Fry, presi- dent; Samuel c. Harlan, manager, and MT Williams, an architect for the com pany. The gentlemen came from Co., lumbia, Tenn, on an afternoon train and were met at the Union station by a committee composed of w. B. Ed mondson Edwin c. Payne and L. w. Borton of the Decaturs. The gentlemen were given an automobile ride over the city and were shown a large plant in New Decatur which the company is contemplating purchasing as location for the Florence Wagon works. They were well pleased with the two De- caturs and also with the plant shown them. They returned to Columbia last night and wiA- decide within the next few days whether they will move their Florence plant here or not.
 The Florence Wagon works is the fourth largest wagon factory in the United States. It employs 200 skilled mechanics at good wages and is in operation the year round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
BIG HOLIDAY TRADE
Merchants of Alexander City Are
 Much Enthused Over Business.

Alexander City. December 2s.-(special) The holiday trade for the merchants of Alexander City is reported to be the most satisfactory for a number of years. The streets of Alexander City during Thursday and Saturday were literally thronged with people from as far as 20 miles in the country A careful inven- tory of the holiday trade has been summed up from the statements of the merchants themselves, and it develops that during these holidays the trade will count up the splendid sum of .500. This does not include the business done by the live stock sales stables, which was also very large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Roxer-RiddIe Wedding

Decatur, December .-(Special)- The Rev l.. Pryor Rover, pastor of the First Baptist church, New Decatur, and Miss Martha Roberts Riddle of New Decatur were quietly married yester- day at the home of the Rev. E. M. Glenn on Line street Decatur, the Rev. MT Glenn officiating. There were no attendants and only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony. After the wedding Mir. and Mrs. Rover left on short visit to Gurley Ala, after which they will be at home to their friends in New Decatur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Bessener News

Bessemer, December 2s.-(Special. )-Bes- semer Lodge No. 130, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, met tonight in regular session and in addition to the usual order Of business elected officers for the en- suing term, In addition a petition for membership was received. The officers elect are w. H. Williams, noble grand; H. N. DoMott, vice grand; Rush Randle, secretary; T. A. Hines, Jr., W. D. La nier, representatives to the grand lodge; J. A. Roberts, trustee The installation of the officers will take place on the first meeting night in January, and will be private. District Deputy Grand Master J. A. Roberts will be the installing of 6cer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
NEWS OF CUBA
Small Boy and Firecracker Play Havoc
 With Barn-Wedding Performed

Cuba, December 2s.-(Special)-A penny firecracker in the hands of small boy caused a $500 loss by fire when the barn of Steve Harmon went up in flames to- day The barn was we'll filled with corn, cotton seed and meat, killed and cured the past week. It occurred at the noon hour, while the family was at dinner. Loss was total as no insurance was car ried.
 pretty wedding was celebrated at the hotel tonight when Miss Callie Phillips became the bride of Walton Tate. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. T. Brock The attendants were Dr. J. F. Phillips and Miss Jamie Littlepage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Entertainment At Grand Hotel

Miss Nellie Christlieb entertained number of her friends at the Grand ho- tel on Nineteenth street. The occasion was one of much pleasure. music and games being the features. Among the out of-town guests were Miss Marion How ard. Miss Estell Strickland. Miss Ruth Tucker, Miss Nell Bringham, MT. John williams, Mir John Howard, MT. Ray mond Tolhellum, MT. Sam Teague and MT Reysert Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
PLAN BANQUET FOR
 IRON AND STEEL MEN

Gadsden, December &.-(Special.)-Th Gadsden Business Mems club is preparing for an elaborate banquet to be held at the Hotel Printup on January ?. Ar engagements are being made for 200 and it is expected that at least this many will be present. Invitations have been extended to Joseph H. Hoadley, pres ident of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company; James Bowron, vice president of the Southern Iron and Steel company; General Manager Blomeyer Of the Chattanooga Southern railroad and others. Col. R. A. Mitchell, one of Ala bamas best known men and one of the most gifted speakers in the state, has been prevailed upon to act as toastmaster, and it is safe to say that the ceremonies will not lack anything from a standpoint of entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
MUSCLE SHOALS CITY
 SOUGHT BY FLORENCE

Florence, December 2S-( Especial. )-Every mail into Florence brings many letters to Mayor c. w. Ashcraft strongly ap- proving of the move to consolidate the counties and cities as reported in Mon days papers. The letters are, from newspapers over the state as well as from prominent men who have received invitations Very few regrets have been sent in for the banquet Friday evening" and the committees appointed to sell tickets in the three towns have met with great success.
 The motto, Muscle Shoals City, Push It On,'' has been adopted by the commer- cial clubs and will be heard until the pians are consummateds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Wednesday Music Club

The Wednesday Music club met at the residence of Mrs. c. E. Rodenbury, the hostess being Miss Julia Duston. Brahm was the subject of the study and the fol- lowing selections from his compositions were rendered in an excellent manner:
 Adante from Sonata No. Miss Vir- ginia Mitchell.
 Paper. Brahms Songs-Mrs L. Forst.
 Hungarian Dance No. 17-Miss Dora Winters.
 Brahm Compared With Other Musicians Mrs. J. F. Robertson
 Love Song-Miss Alice Graham.
 Hungarian Dance No. Miss Houston.