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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

There is about as much chance for me
to trade Mcbride as there is for me to
jump over the Washington Monument,
said Manager Griffith this morning when
asked what he knew about the reported
deal with the New York club involving
Mcbride.
II never spoke to Wolverton about any
deals" continued he. Il only saw him for
q moment to congratulate him on his ap-
pointment. but did not have any other
conversation with him I would not
trade Mcbride under any circumstances
and surely not for the two players sug-
gasted in the New York story. Mcbride
together with my catching staff, Milan
and johnson. form the nucleus for win
ner here and I should have my head ex-
amined II I gave up any one of these
players. ! don't blame the New York
club for trying to secure Mcbride, for he
would probably make that team cham
pionship contender. but We need him just
as badly here and there is no chance to
get him from U.s.
Il made II clear some time ago that l
am not looking for trades. l may pick
up a youngster or two that some OF the
other major league clubs want to let out,
but on the whole. just put me down as
standing pat with what l have on hand"
Now that Hanlon OF Baltimore has de-
clared he does not care to become mana
ger of the Boston Nationals base ball
men are predicting that John Killing will
be the new manager Of the Boston Ma
tionals dispiac!ng Fred Tenney. who has
already signed a contract for next year.
II is believed that TeRney will receive his
1912 salary in full together with his re-
lease king who made big rebuta ton
as catcher of the Chicago Cubs, was
traded to Boston last year and caught
good bali. But IL is said that all along
he wanted to become the manager of the
team. King il is thought. is qualified to
assume charge of the team. He has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

GRIFFITH SAYS HE WILL NOT
TRADE McBRIDE FOR ANY ONE
Denies He Ever Spoke of Deals With New
York Managers Satisfied to Stand
Pat With What He Has.

! learned every angle OF inside base ball.
He is shrewd. level-headed fellow who
thinks he knows how to handle ball play
ers His long service under Manager
Chance in Chicago has placed him in
possession of many valuable ideas. and
he has formally asked John NJ. Ward
and James E. Gaffney to appoint him. A
rival for the position is Mike Donlin. who
is equally ambitious and is highly re-
garded by Ward
Arthur Irwin. who is a close student
Of base ball rules, says the proposition
to modify the foul strike rule in order to
increase batting and lessen the effective
ness of pitching will not go through both
major leagues. Irwin admits that the
rule prevents hard hitting in many in
without frightening the time consumed
in playing games.
1.-The foul strike rule was passed for the
purpose of shortening the games SO that
the fans could get home at a reasonably
early hour. A modification would mean
return to the former evils. There are
players in both leagues who can foul off
as many pitched balls as they want to,
and with the present rule changed they
will cause unnecessary delay. There's
one change that might be made, however,
that of calling balls foul that go behind
the catcher within a certain radius Of
the home plate.
Irwin insists. too. that the raised pitch
er's box is necessary because 1t belongs
to a system Of drainage for the infield
Connie Mack. whose opinion on base ball
matters is worth something. pays Harry
Wolverton. the Highlanders' new man.
ager, this compliment: "Wolverton has
a fine personality. He has a way peculiar
ly his own Of getting along with ball play
ers. If a man doesn't hustle Wolverton
will come down on him as hard as any
manager. But he isn't a bulldoZer by
any means. He has Just enough executive
ability to make him a first-class manager.
He was tiptop player and knows every
angle Of the game. You cannot develop
championship team in one season, but
feel sure that Wolverton will have
winner next season. He has fine ma
terial to begin with, and his aggressive
ness will help lot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
TIMMY CALLAHAN TELLS A
GOOD STORY ON GRIFFITH
Washington Manager Believes That III Luck
Follows All Shut-Out Games in
Which He Takes Part.

score on a hit, for Griff would just toss
the ball over, large as balloon. The run
once scored, Griff would close up shop.
return to his normal skill, and make
monkeys of the enemy.
"One afternoon We all near expired with
merriment and poor old Griffith nearly
expired from sheer, helpless rage. We had
Pittsburgh stung II to @ in eight innings,
ing to try out a kid fielder who was on
the bench, told Walter Wilmot to take
a rest, and sent the boy to left field. Nat
urally, this kid, who had only arrived in
camp the day before. knew nothing of
any superstitions. and was wholly unac-
quainted with Grifiths idiosyncrasies.
las the first Pirate batter settled at the
plate Grin tossed him soft. easy one,
full across. Sometimes men hesitated to
hit at slow ones which Griffith threw
them. for his slow ball often was fiend-
ish trap, and fell away derisively as it
neared the pan. But Malachi kittridge,
who was catching. 'wised' up the hitter.
telling him to swing with all his might.
far above the left field. The kid. wild to
show his mettle. instantly galloped over,
and. leaning right against the bleach
ers, pulled down the ball.
at the kid. and fioated another soft one
to the plate. The second Pirate biffed it
nightly and away 1t scared. 1t was
bent for the outfield seats. but the fool
kid sprinted like madman, leaped high
and the ball stuck to his glove.
Seven men were laughing like fiends as
the third batter came UP. Griff was white
with rage. and the kid was wondering
what 1t was all about. Griff fairly rollet
the ball to the third MAINLAND for me
third time the ball sailed out over left al
most on a dead line. The boy charged
forward. beat 1t down with the glove and
gripped it with the other paw.
And when that fool came in from the
field a little pitcher. frothing at the
mouth. gibbering and batting, tried to
STAY him. and had to be held back by six
other players. Something in his super
stitution. toO-Griff lost his next game, .
to g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Cobb then issued his ultmatum. which
was that he would not play with the
Tigers if Moriarty was on the team, I'M
less Moriarty apologized to him. Jennings
put the proposition UP to Moriarty and
ordered the latter to make the apology.
Moriarty refused and Jennings at once
Informed him that he would take steps to
get another man in his place. The offer
of the trade with Cleveland was the re-
suit.
Among the players gathered at the
meeting in New York 1t was the opinion
that Moriarty would make a valuable ac-
QUESTION to the Maps. as, while not pos
sessing the batting average that Turner
did, he is considered more aggressive
player and a more dangerous batter as
well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
NO AUTO FOR JENNINGS.
Hughey Orders Pair of Slow Horses
When Leaving HOSPITAL.

SCRANTON. Pa. December 1S-"No.
you needn't send any taxicabs to take me
home" Hugh Jennings told his family
yesterday, when he was being dressed
preparatory to going to his residence from
the State Hospital, where he has been
laid up since his auto went over bridge
at Goldsboro on the night Of December j.
"a pair of slow horses will about do for
me this trip" Mr.. Jennings continued.
no more autos for me-" he insisted
Mr.. Jennings has nearly recovered from
his injuries and will be around again as
sound as ever in a few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
MUCH MONEY SPENT.
Golf Courses Cost Almost Inesti.
mable Sums.

NEW YORK, December S.-Few peo-
pie, even those intimately acquainted
with golf. ever stop to think of the i'm
mensity of the financial status Of the
game. A person with propensity for
figures might do arithmetic all night.
and merely begin to realize the remark
able amount Of money spent each year
by golfers at their favorite game. 1t Is
not matter of thousands, or even OF
hundreds OF thousands. but OF mil
lions. Add to the cost Of upkeep the
original amount expended on the cree
ton OF clubhouses and equipment. ground,
work on courses. ETC., and the figures
are Increased in arithmetfcal progression
to- such an extent that the total IS prac-
tically .'inestimable. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
RACING DETERIoRATING.
Fast Auto Driving Losing Much Of
Its Popularity.

NEW YORK, December 1s-wanino
public interest, the uselessness OF demon
strating how fast cars can travel ana
the needless waste of human life are
fast putting automobile racing In the dis
card. For three years attendance at tho
big races has steadily decreased. The
recent running OF the Vanderbilt cup race
at Savannah. despite the fact that phe-
nomenal speed was attained by the cars.
was not an unqualified success. and today
Alfred Reeves, former member OF the
Vanderbilt cup commission and the rae
ing board Of the American Automobile
Association. predicted that about one
more running will end that classic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

NEW YORK, December 1s.-Experts
are predicting freely that the indoor
swimming season Of 191l-1912 Will be the
best i'm history. Not only is the rivalry
keen between six clubs which have
likely candidates for the national cham
pionship events, but there will be ad.
ded incentive to the contestants In the
prospect Of a trip to the Olympic games.
The early date at which the entries
close for the Stockholm meet Win make
IL impossible to hold outdoor. trials for
the water carnival. and the Indoor races
will be the only guide the Amateur Ath-
letic Union will have in the selection OF
the team members. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
HEMERY TO STAY. Z.
Great Auto Driver Will Not Return
to Germany.

, NEW YORK, December 1s.-Victor
Hemery will not return to Germany, This
means that automobile racing In this
country will be doomed considerably by
the appearance OF the great European
driver in many events to come. Hemery.
It 10 understood. will associate himself
with y prominent motor car concern here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
GOOD SCRAP COMING.
Battling Nelson to Hook Up With
Jack Redmond.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, December Is
Jack Redmond. through his manager,
Teddy Murphy, today accepted terms to
meet Battling Nelson at New Orleans In
q twenty-round bout December 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

The veteran Frank Sparks, former
Philiy and, last season with Montgomery,
says he will not play bali next wear.
Frank Is getting gray. though he is not
yet to the forty mark. He owns consid-
cradle real estate In ChattanooRa, his
FAMILY Is weli.to-do and he thinks 1t time
he should settle down to business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

difficult for Americans to obtain licenses
to train In France, Mr.. WEIGH says, par
ticuiar v for men who desire to open pub
lie stables Mr. WEIGH says that Mr.. VAN
derbilts Derby candidate. Montrose H. is
a very fast colt but some doubt his abil-
ity to stay the Derby route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Hugh S. Fullerton, who has been with
the Chicago Examiner for the past sew
eral years as their base ball writer, has
been taken over by the Daily News. AND
will write q series of weekly letters dug
Ing the coming winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

that Frank X. Bowerman has signed a
1912 contract with Kansas City, that
says he is NOW forty-eight years old.
That's SANDER. the record shown
Bowerman was born December 5, 1877
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

1t seems to mo that such q meeting
would be . big Improvement over the
advantages that could be obtained by
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
st. Louis Newspaper Man
Comes to Delta To Hunt Deer.

A Mr.. Holland, the sporting ed
itor of the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat, arrived in the city Tuesday
evening and remained until the fol-
lowing morning, when he proceed
ed 20 the Robideaux country to
Join two brothers who are residents
of that district, in deer hunt
over in the Tabaguache basin.
Mr.. Holland arrived equipped
well for his pursuit of game, and
for his pleasure and comfort as well
and was confident that he would
have one of the times of his life.
His two brothers are said to be
thoroughly posted on the country
in which they are to take up the
chase and If they are not success
full in landing fine specimen of
the antlered family for each of the
party 1t will not be their fault
They expected to be out at least
ten days or two weeks, after which
the st. Louis man will return to
his desk and tell some fine fish,
deer and bear stories to his readers.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
Herbert Hillman Has Narrow
Escape From Serious Accident.

Herbert Hillman. the eleven-year-
old son of MIR. and Mrs. J. E. Hill
man, narrowly escaped losing the
sight of both eyes one afternoon the
latter part of last week, and that
he did avert such terrible afflic-
tion, is very gratifying to his par
ents as well as all friends and ac-
quaintances of the family.
Herbert and several other lads
of his age were playing near the
Hillman home that afternoon when
the party decided TO do some foun-
dry work. They had seen operations
at the Mundry works in this city
numberless times and the art of
moulding subjects with hot metal
appealed strongly TO them in their
desires for pleasure.
They made a miniature mold
with small pieces of timb er and
sand which was moistened with
water, and when the melted metal
was emptied into the vessel, a vol
ume of steam was generated which
flashed into the face of little Her
bert, who was looking into the
mould, and burned him so severely
about the eyes and face that several
pieces of flesh came off when he
made use of his two little hands
to cover up the injuries and allay
the pain. One corner of the right
eye was BADLY burned and is yet
considerably SCARED. but it is said
that all scars will eventually dis
sapear.
Mrs. Hillman was not at home at
the time and Herbert was not over
ly anxious to make a display of his
trouble. so he bravely bore the pain
until his mother arrived. when full
explanation was made of the eNplo-
sion and its results. Mrs. Hillman
was fearful of her boys sight being
destroyed and made all haste to
get medical attention. After thor
ough examination the attending
physician pronounced the eyes un-
injured. 1t is almost needless to add
that little Herbert will forsake the
foundry line and take up some
other class of mechanical or profes-
sional duty.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
Delta Has Fast Foot Ball Team

The prospects of the local high
school foot ball team are exceed
ingly bright this year.
Very few men have been lost
since last year and some very fine
new material has been found. TWO
teams have been working faithfully
every night for weeks.
Under the efficient leadership of
Coach Peterson. the Delta boys
hope to turn out a championship
team.
The lineup for tomorrow's game
between the local boys and Mont
rose, on the home grounds, will be
as follows;
l.. e, Beckley' II, L. Arthur;
L. T, Griffith r. T, Cook; l.. G..
Angel II. c., Fogg' Center. OberE-
fell l.. H., Claybaugh' h. H. Har-
rington' OBJ, Nickery; Fb., Heider,
Average weight 16l pounds.
AS the weather throughout the
week has been fine and tomorrow
gives promise of being equally fair,
a large turnout is expected at Mesa
Park
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
PA0NIA PEOPLE GO OUT TO
COAST IN CHARTERED CAR
Will Spend Winter Season Where
Frosts are Unknown and
Flowers Abound.

A jolly delegation of Paonia peo-
pie were in possession of a char
tered Pullman car at the depot We'd
hesday and colored porters were at
hand to answer every call and sup
ply every want. They had a per
feet right to be joyful for there was
certainly solid comfort confronting
them in the long trip across the
desert to the Pacific coast, and then
the contemplation of pleasant win
ter months among fruits and flow
ers. leaving Jack Frost behind to
do his best or worst.
For several years past it has
been the rule for Delta county peo-
pie to make such trips to the west
ern coast, but usually they do not
start until along in October or Nov
ember. This party, however, decid-
ed to locate at sea shore points ere
the initial frost had visited this sec
ton.
j. J. Andrews, who is in charge
of the party. and his family, will
locate in California permanently, on
account OF Mrs. Andrews health,
and in conversation with an Inde-
pendent reporter Mr.. Andrews stat
ed that his present intention was
TO establish himself and family at
Long Beach. He may. however, de-
eide upon some other point. bust
nses conditions guiding him largely
in the matter.
The party was comprised OF the
following persons: Mr.. and Mrs. ].
]. Andrews and three daughters,
Mr.. Nevins, Miss Viva Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mickey and daughter,
Mr.. Rockefeller all of Paonia, and
Mrs. Parker and mother, Mrs. Hes
ter of Scott City, Kan, who have
been visiting Paonia relatives and
friends for several weeks past.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29

o. Il. Felmlee was before the city
council at an adjourned session
last week with a proposition to in
stall system of liberation in
connection with the pumping station
which is being built by the city,
on the souht bank OF the river.
near the North Delta bridge. Mr..
Felmlee proposes to build sys-
tenn of sedimentation basins and con
meet them with the river by a pipe
line. and will guarantee the work
ing of the plant for $500.
lnasmuch as We will probably be
compelled to use river water at
least during the winter months for
several years to come, and also that
pumping station must be main
tanned. even after gravity" sys-
tenn is installed. it would seem as
though n way should be provided
for the proper filtering of such
water,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
Montrose Sheriff Loses Horses.

Two men supposed to be horse
loway. of Montrose, week ago,
representing themselves as prospec-
tive land buyers. They wanted to
look over California mesa thoroughly
and stated that they might not be
back for two or three days, They
did not return with the team and
the Montrose sheriff is now looking
for them. The nearest to clew TO
their whereabouts, was contained
in information to the effect that
they tried to sell the outfit In Grand
Junction, but failed and drove away
from that city.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
District Court sets Time for Clos
ing Hearing in Adjudication Case

BY an order of the court enter
ed September 21st, 1911, the time
for taking testimony before a. r.
Amshary, Referee in Water District
No 40, will terminate Feb. 18TH,
1912,
The referees report will be filed
March 18th, 1872. and exceptions
to same must be filed on or before
April LIST, 1912.
1t is expected that the same Will
then be acted upon and decree en-
tered at an early date thereafter.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-09-29
FARMERS UNION TO HAVE
NEW PRESIDENT FOR STATE
President LANG Has Resigned-Vice
President Starr Nelson of
Delta, Next in Line.

After delivering his annual re-
port at the convention held at
Fruita the first of this week, Pres
ident Lang rendered his resignation.
The office of president will fall to-
Vice-President Starr Nelson, pro-
vided Mr. Lang's resignation is ac-
cepted and he, Mr.. Nelson, will
serve. Chairman l. l. Weigand,
of the executive committee would
be next in line, should Mr.. Nelson
refuse to serve.
In rendering his resignation, Mr..
Lang said:
In order that l may have more
time to further our industries which
mean so much for our financial
success that l may use whatever ex-
perience ! have acquired and what
ever prestige you may have given
me to the attainment of the prin-
ciples of our order, | have placed
my resignation in the hands of the
executive committee to take effect
at their pleasure Your order is har-
monious and growing in strength.
Your state officers are worthy and
capable of leadership. Give to them
the same loyal support you have
given me and your success is GER
tain. In taking my place in the
ranks again. ! shall ever remember
the warm friendships | have made
and the true loyalty I have receiv-
ed and with these memories ever
before me, l shall continue to do
battle for the principles of equity,
the establishment of justice and the
golden rule. with a firm and abid-
ing faith in the loyalty of our peo-
Pile and the righteousness of our
cause and the final victory"
Prior to his announcement of his
resignation, President Lang refer
red to the Unions efforts to secure
a higher price for sugar beets in
Eastern Colorado and the raising
of the price from $3.50 to $3.50
per ton, and the need OF greater
and more compact organization to
assure success in the future. The
chaotic political conditions, declared
President Lang, should place the
Union on guard in order that dis
sention did not creep into the ranks
of the order. We must recognize
also that the political heavens
are reflection OF the industrial
earth and as citizens we should eN-
ercise our politician rights that jus
tice may prevail and equality be es-
tablished" He suggested that the
order innaugurate a fire insurance
department. Good roads We're Civ
en- a strong recommendation in the
report. Financial conditions. he
asserted, had held back the order
and that Lessons had been learned
by the officers in consequence. He
spoke of the necessity of recogniz-
ing the city consumers and the ne
cessiyt of organizing them.