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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
LOCALIZED
BALL GAMES
ON SUNDAY
Rep. Anderson of Ma
honing Co. Will Pre-
sent Bill to Leg
isIature.
Local Owners Favor it
Will Benefit Amateurs
and He'll p the Game.

Canton may have legalized Sunday
baseball next year, along with the other
cities and villages in Ohio:
The sentiment in favor of Sunday base
ball has been growing rapidly and bill
will be presented at the next legislature,
by Representative Anderson of Mahon-
ing county, bringing the matter to focus
by introducing a bill for the legalizing of
the game on Sunday.
The hill provides for baseball local OPP
tion and a referendum election can be
held wien twenty-five per cent. of the
voters petition for IT. If the election car
ries, games can begin thirty days after
wards
strong for Sunday baseball and are sure
that the sentiment of the city will be for
it II an election is held here.
att is the cleanest sport on earth y
said President Yost, land know the
working people and majority OF the
business people will be in favor ot lega-
llzing Sunday games. Personally l
think It Is a fine way for people to take
their rest and recreation after hard
weeks work II takes all their cares of
their minds and leaves them free 10 en-
JOY themselves" said Canton's presi-
dent
A letter was received recently by Presi-
dent Yost. asking that the signat ures on
representative, who will bring the bill
before the legislature. All hve OF the
owners signed the paper and II was sent
sam Wright president Of the o. & p.
is one OF the hardest workers Tor the
MASSAGE OF the bill. Sam is representing
the rnagnates at Columbus and is getting
3n some excellent work.
THE law would not affect Canton, as II
IA cne Of the few places where Tie game
can be played Sunday, because the park
H. outside the city limits.
IN viii be a decided advantage 10 the
anatetr and semi-professional teams
ahaf play Sunday games.
OrNanized baseball Is behind the Ander-
son bill and It has the support OF many
Representatives IN the lesisl~'uie'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
BALL
DEALT A BLOW
National Commission Ap-
peal to Owners to
Keep AwayFrom 1t.
WAS SHORT MEETING
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.


Cincinnati, Jan. 5.-The annual meeting
of the National Baseball commission to-
day was short, the members getting to-
gether shortly after the arrival of Presi-
dent Lynch and Secretary Heydler of the
National league and finishing their work
in plenty of time to attend the dinner
rendered the new head Of the National
league by Chairman Hermann and Pres
ident Ban Johnson of the American
league, tonight
The annual report of Chairman Herr
mann showed that during the past year
126 findings and recommendations had
been issued by the National commission.
The cost Of running the commission for
the year was slightly in excess of s11 900.
In his report Chairman Hermann made
an emphatic statement on the subject of
the criticisms that had been advanced on
the findings of the commission by various
club owners. on this latter subject Mr..
Hermann expressed the opinion that the
malcontents either should be made to
hold their peace, or that steps should be
taken whereby the commission should be
dissolved.
The question of syndicate ball also was
touched upon by Mr.. Hermann. He
made an emphatic appeal for keeping the
sport clear of this dreaded hydra and
wound up his remarks with the state
ment that during the day he had been
assured by Charles p. Taft, whose name
had been mentioned in connection with
syndicate ball, that under no conditions
or circumstances would there be syndi-
cate baseball in the National league so
far as he was concerned, this statement
applying particularly to the Philadelphia
situation.
In the election of officers MI. Johnson
nominated Mr.. Hermann for chairman,
and Mr.. Lynch named John II. Bruce
for secretary, Both were elected by
unanimous vote.
Billy Murray, manager or ex-manager
of the Ph!llies. told his troubles to the
commission, who then instructed Chair
man Hermann to notify President Lynch
of the National league, of Mr.. Murray's 8
call and to request him to notify the
board of directors of the National league
to look into the case.
The Waco club was given five days in
which 10 make good the draft price on
| Pitcher Holmes, formerly of the New
! York Nationals, and the application OF
the New York Americans for re-hear-
ing In the case of Player Savage, who Is
carried on the reserve list OF the Water
bury. Conn, club was denied.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
DEATHS In CANTON
MRS. BARBARA STURM.

After having spent twenty-five years
OF her life in Canton Mrs. Barbara
Sturm of 1015 Struble street, passed
away Wednesday morning, aged SO
years. She was the widow of Joseph
Sturm. The deceased came from Ger
many. She is survived by two sons,
Joseph and Charles Sturm, and two
daughters, Katherine and Mary Sturm,
living at home. Mrs. Sturm was a
devout Catholic, being a member of
st. Peters church, the Altar society
of that church and the Order of the
Sacred Heart. The funeral will take
place from st. Peters church Satur-
day morning at $50 o'clock, Father
kleekamp officiating.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
Chickens Chickens Chickens and OF EuenO One Eat
Real Show, With High
Priced Stock, is Max
ing MassiIlon Sit Up
and Take Notice.
By cLIFFoRD KNIcHr:

hfassllon, o., Jan. 5. - Remember the
tirne when you were boy and you used
90 wake up mornings by a noise down
under your window that sounded like a
lot of squeaky wagons going down the
street?
And you stuck your head out of the
window, and found it was couple of
guinea hens?
Just such noise as this only increased
about $50 times, may be heard in the I'm
perial hall, East fremont street 1t is
the annual poultry exhibit of the Mas
sillon Poultry association, and it's a good
one, too.
Nearly 1900 noisy hens and ROSTERS
have been entered and they are coming
in from all parts of the state. This, the
thlrd exhibit of the association, has the
other exhibits beaten to FRAGILE
IL you doubt this statement just take
stroll down the broad aisle of the ex-
liOttion hall, and see for yourself. There
Is on the left very choice assortment of
guineaS.
Guineas are harmless and will not bite
YOU No, l don't think myself that they
are ever killed for their beauty.
ON the right, Is a very fine exhibit from
the General J. 5. .Coxey farm. Coxey
mas become quite famous in his day, and
his hens look as if they might grow up
and be famous, too, some day.
They say these hens took prizes by the
bushel down in the Madison Square Gar
dens, recently. Two pigeons nearly took
Ehe blue ribbons at the gardens. They're
also the generals property.
No, child that isn't an ostrich. 1t is
The biggest bird on display, they say. 1t
weighs Is pounds and looks it, s. Boes
of Massillon is the owner. Right here in
front is likely booking bird. He weighs
Q pounds and is the son of Madison the
lst, whoever he is, and he copped first at
Madison Garden. II. A. Legner owns the
fowl.
Good gracious, no wonder eggs are
high. Here's a man, Carl Michner of
Orrville, with a display of five that he
thinks are worth two hundred bucks.
neighbor's house with bran sack and
bought five hens for half a dollar apiece.
Some trust back of this hen business, |
Det you.
There is something pretty choice over
in the corner, turkeys and ducks and
pigeons. Fine business. Well, children
we've seen them all now, and the big
show is over-careful there, Johnny. or
you'll slip down on that step.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

SPORT CHAMPIONS FOR.
THE PAST SEASON

Handball-James Kelly.
BoXing-Jack Johnson.
Pool-Tom Hueston.
Marathon-Henri st. Yves.
Shooting-Fred Shattuck, G. A. n.
Tennis-Norm Brookes.
Wrestlng-Frank Gotch.
Automobile Vanderbilt cup) - H. f.
Grant, Alec car.
Billiards-CalVin Demarest.
Jockey-Vincent Powers.
Football-Yale university; captain.
Gymnastic all round champion Ted"
Coy.
All round ethlete-Martin Sheridan.
Golf (open)-George Nichols.
Golf (amateur)-Charles Evans, Jr.
Golf (ladies)-Dorothy Campbell.
Cycle-Frank L. Kramer.
Fly caster-Cal Mccarthy.
Chess-Emanuel Lasker.
Swimming-Charles M. Daniels.
Swimming Qadies)-Miss Ethel Bying-
ton.
Bowling--D. Sutton.
Skating (ladies)-Miss Robina Leonard
Skating dce)-Emanuel Lamy.
Bowling 0adies)--Mrs. ]. Reilly,
Skating (roiler)-Noryal Baptie.
Stief-Oscar Gunderson
Tennis (ladies)-May Sutton and Haze
Hotchl1iss.
MISUNDERSTANDING Nationals; manager
Fred Clarke,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
SLOSSON WANTS TO
MEET THE STARS

While the billiard pot threatens to boil
over with Willie Hoppe and Ora Morn
ingstar. former champions at 1872 balk
line, seeking to regain the title, George
Slosson, the veteran, is out with a def
to both Hoppe and Morningstar.
Slosson is not only willing, but anxious
to be counted in on the distinction of
championship honOrs, and has a reputa-
tion to offer his young rivals He is will
ing to meet Hoppe and Morningstar in a
triangular match for $3.50 or $500 a side.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
STRIKING QUARRYMEN At
LORAIN REMAIN FIRM

Lorain, O., Jan. 5.-(Spl)-The de-
cision of quarry officials at Amherst
late yesterday to close the six quar-
1ies affected by the strike till April
], failed to change the attitude of the
1900 men who quit work because they
couldn't stand the winter wage cut,
on account of the increased cost of
living. They believe that the COM
pany cannot hold out.
The way the strikers hold together
ts remarkable, as they have no union
and no funds to draw on. The AM
herst chamber of commerce and mer-
chants are with them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
KID MAY NOW WEAR
OUT HIS SHOES

When the news of the sale of Kid FL
berfeld to Washington was officially an
nounced at the recent New York meet
ing, they began telling stories about the
''1Fobasco KID
He's the hardest loser in the world"
said one man. I've known him to walk
the floor half the night after the Yam
KEGS lost a game"
well" replied the man from WASH
ington, when he gets with us he will
have a chance TO wear out lot OF
shoes"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
JACK WELSH MAY
REFEREE BIG FIGHT
sPEcIAL no ME NEWS

New York, Jan. 5.--Word comes from
California that in all probability Jack
Weleh OF San Francisco will referee the
Jeffries-Johnson fight. Weleh is accept
able 10 the negro ard is also a close
friend OF Promoter Gleason, who Is look
ing out for Jefries' interests In the big
mill. Frisco fight experts say that
Welch Is fair and thoroughly competent; I;
sporting element In tho far west
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
PATCHEN WILKES DIED
AT AN OLD AGE
SPECIAL 70 THE NEWS.

IeXlngtOn, KY Jan. 5.-NeWs was re-
ceiYed here today from Danyille. Ills.
that the famous stallion Patchen Wilkes
ls dead at the stock farm Of II. c. Nc
Vey, at the age OF - years. lie was the
property of w. Ed. Stokes and was taken
TO Danville from the Patchon WlRes
stock farm. The farm here was namsd
for the great sire.
Patehen Wilkes was sired by George
Wilkes and his dam was a MambrinO.
He was the sire Of Joe Patchen and IS
oihers IN the list and also the grand sire
OF Dan Patch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
RACE TRACK WILL
COST A MILLION

Work on the second of the big race
tracks planned by the Mexican Jockey
club will begin soon near the City of
1 go viii ThiS Be Paned Pamed 6iaa Park nearly
With Juarez already established, the
promoters of racing in Mexico, assured
that the sport will prove immensely pop
ular, will subsequently construct tracks
at Guadalajara and Monterey.
The Mexican government is lending
moral and financial support to these ven
lures, and it is not inclined to regard SER
iously the attempt by various reform bu-
reaus to induce congress to ask for the
suppression of racing and betting at Ju-
areZ.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
Y.M.C.A. BOWLING LEAGUE

The most exciting match OF the season
evening when the Dentists, tailenders in
the Association league, took two games
out of three from the Lawyers, who
stand at the top of the list. The third
game was tie and an extra frame was
rolled, the Dentists winning by single
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
MRS. PETER MILLER,

The funeral of Mrs Peter Miller will
take place this morning at 8 o'clock
at st. Peters Catholic church. Sol
emn requiem high mass will be cell
ebrated by Rev. j. H. Kleekamp, pas
tor of st. Peters church, assisted by
Rev. G. Treiber of st. Joseph's and
Rev. N. A. Hassel, pastor of the
church of the Immaculate Conception.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
DUDLEY REMOVED.

Washington, Jan. 5.(Sol) 1.-The pres
ident today upon recommendation of
Secretary Ballinger removed John W.
Dudley as registrar of the land Office
at Juneau, Alaska, and appointed
Clyde d. Walker of Couer D'Alene, Ida
no IN succeed him. ---,..--.-,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Saturday Night-St. Elmo.
ORPHEUM.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures
Afternoon and Evening.
MAJESTIC.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.
ODEON.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.
DREAMLAND i.
Moving Pictures.
AUDITORIUM.
Sunday onIy-Moving Pictures.
OLYMPIA RINK.
Skating today and Saturday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
Twain Sails for Bermuda.

New York, January 5 (Spl.) MARK
Twain sailed for Bermuda today by
the Quebes line steamship Bermudian,
declaring that he was optimistic about
his little ailment "in the left breast"
which he attributed to indigestion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
GOSSIP OF RING, GR|plRON AND DIAMOND
BY News spoF Fting Editor.

Otto Knabe, the Phillies' second base
man, may have been traded to Chicago,
but Otto knows nothing about the matter
Speaking yesterday concerning the re-
ported deal, knabe, who lives in Beltz-
hoover, said: Il heard some time ago
that ! had been traded to the Chicago
Nationals, but as yet l have received no
official notice of the action. If, however
the Philadelphia management desires to
shift me to the Cubs l will be the last to
object"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Johnny Evers, the Cubs wonderful lit
tie second sacker, IS said TO have made
the remark that Charley Dooin would
make better manager than Johnny
King. A man Is evidently never appre-
ciated In his own town, but we hone
Charley lands the job and proves It.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

CHTLIICOTHE-W William Swan and
Mrs. Della Mckinley, negroes, who
had been living at the home of Mrs
Jackson, were held to the grand jury,
haEged with j. II If
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Hans Lobert, another Beltzhoover boy
who is in fast company, claims to be in
better condition now than he ever was
before. Lobert, who plays third for the
Cincinnati Nationals, dropped in on the
writer last night to discuss the report
that he was to be traded to Chicago. This
deal, however has fallen through, and
the probabilities are that Hans will be-
found at the old stand next season.
Jack Coombs was the first Mackite to
put his John Hancock" to a 1910 con-
tract. Jack was strictly there at the
close Of last season, and will certainly
shine for the white Elephants" next
summer.
John Heydler got his long fingers into
the pie after all, much to- the displeasure
of Chubby Chawles" Murphy of the
Cubs, 'tis said. If the politics Of the Chi
Cago magnate have not changed since the
close of the past season, It must be pretty
hard to Murphy to see the former presi-
dent get that raise in salary in his next
job.
Jimmy McAleer the new manager of
Washington, says that the Nationals will
not finish in last place next season, but
that they will give them all chase. Joe
Cantillon yearly told the same story be-
fore the race started.
bItIIdU, lHe plltTtT PfeSlQent FOEel
says he will fight for. was unearthed by
Monte Cross when he was managing
Kansas City. The latter club left him
go for the sake Of a few hundred dollars,
much against Montes advice. and shortly
afterward he developed into a wonder
Tebeau would not take Monte's advice
abolt anything and so Monte had his
troubles
Jack o'Connor has, received so many
offers for Bobby Wallace that he is con-
vinced the veteran shortstop Is good
enough for ST, Louis after all
Strunk, Of the Athletics, who wound
up with Milwaukee, was touted as a sec
ond Ty Cobb by Philadelphia writer's last
spring. He batted .244 fri the American
association. Rather a punk record.
Jack O'Brien and Al Kaufman have
finally signed TO get together. Their
match hung fire for some three months.
Philadelphia, OF course, gets It, as that S
the only place Jawn will perform, They
will square on some time In January at
catch weights.
Shortstop Phil Lewis OF Pittsburg has
landed a new berth, this time with In
dianapolis. Lewis was sold 10 Baltimore
by Brooklyn last wear. but failed 10 set
the southern city afre. He has lot OF
ability IN manager can be found 10 In
tercst him In his work,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

The Rev. DR.. NehlelI b, Hills, the
Brooklyn pastor and alwriter, who sold
British Columbia cola lands valued at
$5,ooo,ooo for onIyn SIS, 600 advance
over what he paid TN them.
Dr.. Hills bought khe lands as
timber investment ssshd when looking
over his purchase ~ hummer came
across the rich coal VYins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Christy Mathewson Of the New Yorks
advances the opinion that the Giants need
strengthening behind the bat and in lea
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

son. aged ninety-twO, and the murder
Of Mrs. McKinleys two-year-old baby.
SPRINGFIELD-A bloodhound own
ed by Police Inspector Arthur ]. Spt-
ker saved its masters house from
damage by fire. Inspector SpiKer had
returned home and retired. His wife
had built large fire in a CRATE and
was in the kitchen when she heard
the hound jumping about and growl-
ing.
FINDLAY-E. c. Cramer of Mt
Cory holds more Offices than any other
man in Hancock county. He is mar
shal of the village and constable OF
the township, registrar of the town
ships, member of the board of educa-
ton, health officer and truant officer.
When Cramer leaves town business
is at a standstill
SPRINGFIEIJD-Ffre did $4,000
damage in Blue Head plant of Spring.
field breweries, owned by English syn
dicate.
oLUMBUS-January term of su-
preme court opened with new chief
justice, Judge A. NJ. Summers, pre-
siding.
BELLEFONTAINE - Vernon Pies
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

BELLEFONTAINE - Vernon Pies
singer, IS, pleaded guilty to throwing
switch at Dawn, o., which wrecked
Big Four passenger train, and was
fbSuhu over to ~gra7id Jury. --
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

YOUNGSTOWN - John Houlihan
engineer on p. G. L. E., injured by be-
ing knocked from cab when his loco
motive was sideswiped by another in
yards here
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

YOUNGSTOWN - Conference be-
tween city officials and representa-
tives Of the different railroads enter
ing this city we're held over a union
station and the elimination of grade
crossings. Three sites are under con-
sideration. A general plan to do away
with all grade crossings is favored.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Baskets - Balmer 4, Grim 3, Enfield 2,
Ebright 2, Doershut l, Fawcett I, Barnett
3. Hershey l. Bdwell 2, McGregor 2.
Fouls - Balmer /, Ebright l. Referee -
Gintz. Time of halveS-20 minutes,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Shortstop Phil Lewis OF Pittsburg has
landed a new berth. this time with In
dianapolls. Lewis was sold TO Baltimore
BY Brooklyn last year. but failed 20 set
the southern city afire. He has a lot OF
ability II manager can be found 10 In
tercst him In his work,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Mickey cannon again mounting 10
the loP OF the lau9er. Eastern writer's
are beklhnnB 70 noqe Tie resurrection OF
lhe Httie Johhslownl sc1apper, as witness
ID. C.) paper;
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Jake Slaughterer, who tUiried for tho
Amp or clnp oi thS NPrth Penn league
last sufnIneI, ~ much sought young
man py Hlnor Hifr ieasfe nhanagers, but viii
NOT sign VIII hnyope. fie is content TO
plsy 'hdeP"~'shuv and stick to his busi-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

w. E. D. Stokes, the millionaire
horse breeder Of New York and Lex
ington, KY, whose Patchen Wilkes
stock perlshed In the flames and the
total loss was $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
!. NJ. CA. TEAM DEFEATED
BY NEW PHILADELPHIA

New Philadelphia, Jan. 8. - The New
Philadelphia Independents won from the
Canton !: as M. :; a; team tonght by me me
games of basketball of the season. The
game was replete with difficult basket
shooting and the team work of the locals
was very good.
At the end of the first half the score
was 16 to 10 in favor of the home team
and at no time were the visitors in the
lead. A succession of field baskets in
the latter part of the second half had
the local team scared but the lead could
not be overcome. Lineup and summary:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06
Breezy Briefs About Ohio

COLUMBUS-Charles Lawrence. 2S,
died a victim of failure to prepare
for a dry Sunday. AS the best avail
able substitute he bought a bottle Of
wood alcohol He diluted this with
wine and water Alcohol poisoning
was charged with the death.
AKRON - Charles Schmidt, alias
Mike YOgan, gave his murder of his
boarding house mistress, Mrs. Anna
Barnhardt, a sensational climax by
shooting himself on the street at the
very spot he killed the woman.
BELLEFONTAINE-The squeals of
two lusty young pigs, one carried
under each arm Of farmer so drown
ed the noise of two locomotives that
the farmer, George Adams, was kill
ed on the tracks of the Big Four rail
road at Mt. Victory. Both pigs es-
capped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

son. aged ninety-two, and the murder
of Mrs. McKinleys two-year-old baby.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Jack OBrien and Al Kaufman have
finally signed TO get together. Their
match hung fire for some three months.
Philadelphia, OF course gets It, as that's
the only place Jawn will perform. They
VIII square OF some time In January at
catch weights
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-06

Jack Coombs was the first Mackite to
put his John Hancock" to a 1910 CON
tract. Jack was strictly there at the
close Of last season. and will certainly
shine for the white Elephants" next
summer.