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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
100000 FOR MISSISSIPPI Farm.
inis Is the Price Paid for 5000 Aer,
Of Washington Countv r,,.

Two hundred thousand doIl.r. Il.
gwen as the price for 5.oOo-acr. nian.
,atlon IN Washington county nv n
,'',eufy , = OF Memphis, and others, to Dr.
. /. Atterbury. Four thousand acre.
are IN cultivation, the other 900 acre.
being in woods.
nile foreign capitalists are said 10
" interested IN the purchase. Il is an.
d ,ouiced that the land was not purchased
oy or Tor the syndicate Of English sp;r.
",.', t,s VINO recently acquired Mississippi
P',n'a'lons valued at over s. 900 600.
Dr' Atterburys plantation i. .a,d ,o
oe one OF the finest in the South. and
MS nome near Estill is the mos, pal..
.''' and modern in that section OF IN,
South. INV
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11

Los Angeles. elimination to
the most vitriolic. Il automatically
polite. battle known in the history Of
the state body Of the United Daughters
Of the Confederacy came Friday night, a
sweeping victory for los Angeles and
Southern California. Mrs. ). G. Dun
lap Of the Lo. Angeles Chapter, grand
daughter of the late Gen. Tyree Harris
Bell, one Of the mos, beautiful Of the
younger 10. Angeles matrons, is the
new presiding officer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
INSURANCE DECREASE SHOWN.
Volume Of Business Written Four Million
Below Former Year.

Jaekson.-The volume OF fire insur-
ance written in Mississippi during the
year 1910 showed a decrease OF nearly
100000, as compared with 1909, ae-
eording to statistics compiled by Insur-
anee Commissioner 7. II. Henry.
The total volume of business written
or renewed in 1909 was stOO.2I3.st5,
while the volume written and renewed in
1910 was only si56,S34,I4e.
Premiums collected for 1909 amounted
to s2,9t4,465.26, as compared with 81
s35,1T7.ss for 1910.
LOSSES incurred in 1909 were a. ,026.-
Os9.3I, against 50, 1854 .209.16. 1t is thus
evident that, although the volume Of
business for 1910 was smaller. the losses
were somewhat heavier. The ratio OF
loss TO premiums in 1909 was 69.5, and
in 1910 the loss ratio to premium was
1886.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
q REPUBLICS
HONOR CARNEGIE
PEACE APOSTLE GETS MEDAL
FROM AMERICAN COUNTRIES.
Ambassador Zamacona and President
Taft Speak in Praise of Work Mr..
Carnegie Has Done for Peace.

Nashington.-Andrew Carnegie Friday
Received what he called hi, greatest mark
OF honor, when twenty lone American re-.
publics bestowed upon him gold
medal bearing on one side the words
"Benefactor of Humanity" and on the
other The American Republics to An
drew Carnegie
According TO John Barrett, director
general OF the Pan American Union, it
was the hrst time in history that such
tribute from 80 many nations has been
paid TO an individual. Ssnor de Zama-
coma, the Mexican ambassador, made the
speech u presentation. Secretary OF
state Knox presided, and President Taft
spoke in eulogy Of the gifts which Mr..
Carnegie has mada for the cause OF
peace.
In accepting the medal, Mr. Carnegie
told il HI. feelings in being informed Of
the honor conferred upon him by the
Pan-Ameriean conference At Buenos
Ayres.
Truly. my friends he .aid, Il never
before felt 81 completely overwhelmed
and crushed a- it dawned upon me that
the honor which the conference had voted
10 confer was without parallel, loo, 900,
600 of people, forming twenty-one sovsr-
eign nations, bestowing upon poor me an
hvuor the hike of whieh had never b.
fore been bestowed upon a human b.
Ing"
In offering thanks to the nations.
through their diplomats present, for the
honor bestowed upon him. Mr.. Carnegie
asked them TO accompany the expres-
sion with the ardent wish on his part
that prompt action should b. taken BY
the twenty-one republics to establish a
reign Of peace. By adopting President
Tsft's policy of submitting all disputes
to arbitration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11

Lexington, Ky.-Mrs. Theodore p.
shonts, wife of the traction msgnate,
has notified Col. Jack Chinn. ex-legisls-
tor. hor.smsn aud educator OF kentucky,
to join her in Paris. Ky on Wednesday,
and 20 with her and a party of friends
in her private ear on tour OF the noun
tains OF Eastern Kentucky, to select .
location for a school which Mrs. shonts
proposes to establish in that section for
girls, and to endow il with from $500 900
10 $500. 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Railroad Profits Show Increase.

Jaekson.-Quarterfy reports have been
nied by three Mississippi railroads in
the office of the railroad commission,
ahd, strange to say, all three reports
showed decrease over the net reye-
naes for the corresponding quarter in
1910. This is not taken as a criterion
Oh hard times, however, by local busi-
ness men, as the general impression is
mat IN all lines of business there has
Deen substantial increase in profit.
The three roads which appear TO have
experienced slight reversal of prog
fess are the A. & v. Queen & Cres-
eentl, the New Orleans & Northeastern
and the Mississippi Central.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
WORkMEN SHARE IN PROFITS
Gee. W. Perkins Speaks for Bettsrment
Of workingmen.

New York-George " Perkins. form
erly partner of J. p Morgan, addressed
the People. Institute in Jersey City
on "Get Together Times" Sunday. 4
large audience vas present to learn what
Mr.. Perkins bad to advance m the way
of suggestions for the betterment Of the
country and the betterment Of the work
ingman.
Mr.. Perkin. said he believed IN the
system whereby the workman shared in
the profits made by capital lie declared
that corporations were the natural out
come OF the condition created by steam
and electricity and wondered # the peo-
pie had kept pace with the inventions OF
the day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
LEGISLATURE FAILS TO ELECT
Took Ninety-Two Ballots-Deadloek
Lasted l23 DAYS

Denver. Cot-rhe JOINT assembly oi
the Colorado legislature dissolved sine
die at l0:f5 o'clock Saturday night
without eleeting a United States senator
20 succeed the late Senator Charles J.
Hughes The legislature. which has q
large Democratic majority, has been
deadlocked Tor i23 days ON Rober; NJ.
Speer, MAYOR Of Denver, and former Gov.
Alva Adams. both Democrats Ninety
two ballots. in all. had been taken.
The action of the joint assembly in
dissolying without an election means
that Colorado for the next two wears
will have only one senator-he a Repub-
liean from Democratic stste-in the
national senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
RATE CASE COMPROMISED.
agreement Reached in Compressed Cot.
ton Suits.

'ackson--The iniun-tisn suits insti-
tu'ed oy the various railway lines to re-
STRAIN the railroad commission from en-.
forcing lts rates on cotton from interior
points TO GuliPort, placing that harbor
on an equal footing with New Orlean.
and Mobile, will not be htigated at the
current term of federal court in this eity.
Agreement has been reached for dis
missai OF the suits as to compressed cot.
ton, the common carriers and the rail.
road commission having amicably ad.
lusted the matter, and the railroad. have
adopted rates satisfactory to all con.
eerned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
SHOULD HAVE CODE OF ETHICS
Bishop MeFaul Says Journalism Must
Return 10 Christ.

New York.-Jouruslis must return
10 Christ and the Ten Commandments,
ii the daily newspaper would reaedy its
defects, according to Bishop Mefaul.
Newspaper men should get together and
form = code Of ethics similar TO those
adopted by physicians and lawyers, and
bind themselves TO adhere to them, upon
thar honor a. journalists.
Publish the truth only. all the truth
!. necessary. neither abridged nor exag-
gerated in its details. and all the truth
that is secondarily useful or legitimate
ly interesting without the invsson OF
public or private rights
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
LAND IMPROVEMENT MEETING.
Railroads viii Help Make Convention a
Success

misunderstanding L. +. Davis OF the
Mississippi Land Improvement As-ocia-
ton announces that he has arranged
with all railroads in the state 10 give a
rate of one fare plus IS cents for the
round trip on account OF the second
annual convention to be held at Gulf.
port on June % and -.
Assurance has been given by the
Gulfport Commercial Union that ample
provisions will be made TO take care Of
1000 delegates.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
TO PASS ON LIQUOR LAWS
Supreme Court Win Decide Georgia
Tennessee Mix-Up.

Washington n-t'eorgia liquor laws will
be subjected TO scrutiny BY the United
States supreme court. II - the case Of
the state sgain-t q. W. Curston. The
question raised d. ~h~thsr the Georgis
law of 1907, IN prohibiting the sale Of
liquor within the state, applies TO
transaction where persons living IN Ala.
bama or Tennessee order liquor of an.
other in Tennessee, Who ships the liquor
through an agent in Georgia.
Currton {. charged with receiving 90.
ders and payment Tor liquor al hi, Of
tee in Tennessee and directing his agents
at Rising Pawn, Ca. 20 ship the liquor
ordered. The state claims that Cureton
thereby made a sale in Georgia Curetou
claims the sale took place IN Tennessee,
and furthermore. that the Georgia law IL
unconstitutional because Il interfere.
with interstate commerce.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Chaperon for Sponsors.

Jackson.-NIai.-Gen. ". A. Mont.
gomery, commanding the United Confed-
crate Veterans OF Mississippi, has issued
an order appointing Mrs. JAMIE Saunders
of Swan Lake a. ehaperon for the
Daughters Of the Mississippi DIVISION at
the reunion a. Little Rock Mr.. saun-
ders is appointed to MI the vacancy
caused BY Mr.. Lucy GwH lerger Of
t'reenyille. who was originally appointed
to this post, finding that she could not
attend.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Wrote Pass on Arm.

Pittsburg, Ps.-AbOut fifty boys are
being rubbed and scrubbed BY their
mothers who are trying to erase the
words. II worked from the arms Of
their sons. When il circus visited here
the boys were engaged by the man
aeer to help get the big show ready. In
stead of giving them pasteboard passes,
he stamped with indelible ink On each
boy's arms the legend, q worked" This
passed them into the show, but their
arm. will have to grow new bkin to
eradicate il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
HUMAN HEART exHI BlTeD
Woman on Trial for Her Life Sees
Gruesome Evidence.

Guild Hall, Vt.-A woman j. on trial
in this state for a capital oHense Tha
defendant Is Mrs. Florence Dodge, ac.
cused OF the murder Of William Heath.
DIR. b. II. Stone, the state pathoIogi.t,
was the first witness. The defendant
sat apparently unmoved while DR. Stone
held Heath's heart in his hand and
slipped penholder through a hole in II,
showing the direction taken by tho
bullet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Hon. W. A. Boyd Dead.

starkvilIe-lI0u. ". A Boyd of RIP
lev died at the home OF his brother-in-
law. G. W smith Of this eifv. where he
was visiting after a brief illness. Mr..
BOYD served "a the Mississippi legl-la
ture during the war. and also in the
army. He has served in the legislature
almost continuously. in the house and
senate. since the war He was prom
inent member OF the constitutional CON
ventlon IN Is90.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
LEPER IN SCHOOL OF 500
Other Pupils Under Observation, the
School Closed.

Boston, Mass.-Heury sheridan,
1s-year-old school boy, who was brought
from Pawtucket. r. l., for medHal ex-
animation at the Massachusetts, General
aosoitsl in this city. was found to be
afflicted with leprosy The 500 other
pupils in the Darlington Grammar School
at Pswtucket have been placed under
close observation by the medical aithori-
ties of that city. The school has been
fumigated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
American Killed by Federsl..

II Paso. Tex.-wslter Clayton, son
OF . former Texas eattlsmsn, born near
Midland, is dead in Sinaloa, a victim OF
federal bullets. He was leading rebel.
in an attack on federal stronghold nesr
Milpss, when he was riddled with bull
lets. Clayton formerly lived at Silver
City, New Mexico, aud was manager Of
the B,smuth Gold Mining Company near
Culiacan, siualOa. when the war broke
out. Hsying many friend. ia the insur-
reetion, he joined them and was soon
made a leader
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Mississippians in Oklahoma.

Jaeksou.-Ni-si>-ippi has furnished
the new state OF oklahoma with many Of
her leading politicians and statesmen.
Senator Gore is native Of this state.
while one OF her members of the rail
road commission j. a former Jack.ouian,
and several Of her legislators we're born
and reared in Mississippi In fact
wherever MississippiaHs 90 they general
ly come in for their share in the political
excitement of the states Of their adop.
tiou.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
REBELS HOLD UP TRAIN
Secure 2so Rifles and Ammunition At
Santa Maria.

Laredo o.-Revolutioni-ts held up the
southbound train from Laredo 20 Mex
leo City at a place named Santa Maria
Monday night, entered the express ear
and obtained quantity of arms, said
to consist OF $50 rifles and 10000 rounds
OF ammunition, ehatted a while with tho
train crew and then permitted the train
to resume its run.
Passengers passing through this city
have no information regarding a battle
fought recently at some point on the
line OF the Goshuila and Pacific rail
road, beyond confirming the report that
several wounded men and many prisoner.
we're brought into Saltiilo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
SEES NEW ERA DAWNING
Gov. Wilson Says Restoration. Not Revo-
luton, Must Prevail.

Kansas City. Mo.-Woodrow Wilson,
in a speech before the Knife and Fork
Club OF this city, declared that new
political era promising much for the
welfare OF the nation, is now upon the
American people. The movement is one
of reform, marked by process of restor-
alton, rather than that of revolution,
be said
The New Jersey executive said the in
itiativ. aud referendum are to restore
representative government. But the re-
call should not apply to judges, who
neither make nor administer the laws.
but only interpret them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Is New Jersey Sinking?

Trenton, \. The theory that tn.
coast of New Jersey is sinking at the
rate of about two feet a century. with
consequent important results along sew
sral scientific lines, is to be officially
investigated. State Geologist Kummel
has arranged with Prof. ID. w johnson
of Harvard University TO make the
necessary research. Some scientists have
held that the Atlantic seaeoast was sink
ing at the rate of two feet every hundred
years, and the theory has come 10 be
quite generally accepted
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Cotton Paper Maker Held.

ocilla, Ga.-tlaving claimed that he
could make paper from cotton stalks by
a secret process, that company ia At.
lanta represented by him desired to pur.
chase certain machinery upon which ID
had sn option with which to carry out its
process, aud finally having secured the
Endorsement OF a number of local citi.
zens to notes OF large amount in the
year 1909, J. Z. Green of Atlanta was
convicted of having swindled the in
dorsers of these notes, in the city court
here. The indorsers had to pay the
notes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
INITIALS U. S. C. v. CONFUSE
May Eliminate Word United" at
Coming Reunion.

Montgomery, Ala.-Owing to a mis-
construction frequently placed upon ths
initials OF the United Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans, leading to the belief that
the organization ia connected with the
United States, an effort will be- made at
the Little Rock reunion to change the
name to Sons of Confederate Veterans
To do this will necessitate an amend
ment to the constitution
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Woman Mayor Defies Council.

Hunnewell, kas.-Mrs. Ella Wilson,
mayor OF this town, delivered an ulti.
matum to the city fathers TO the effect
that there will be no official business
transacted by the council until that
body confirms her appointments of
Mrs. w. Z. Hilton and Mrs. C. A.
Osborn for the positions of city clerk
and city marshal. respectively. The
mayor holds the strategic position in the
controversy. She has to city records
in her possession. n lty business can
be transacted without her attendance at
the council meetings.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
One Killed, Two Hurt in Joy Ride.

Sewburgh, y. Y.-0ne woman was
killed, man and a woman fatally
hurt and a fourth pe.son is missing. az
a'result OF disastrous 10Y ride" early
Friday. About four miles from the city
the ear ran into a ditch, struck wall
and turned over. Mrs. Anna Toner was
crushed TO death. Mrs. Pearl Grant was
badly hurt about the head and John
Campbell. the chauffeur. suffered
broken arm and fractured ribs. Frank
Minerly disappeared. Campbell is liable
to prosecution for manslaughter under
the new state law.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
hopelesaIY Outclaasrd.

Mrs. Caswell. while you were IN
Venice did you see the Bridge OF
Sighs?''
"oh. yes; I saw what they called
that. But, my land. I've seen bridges
ten times its size without ever going
out OF Pennsylvania"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Would Organize Gideons.

Jaeksou-A call has been sent out oy
= G. Robin. a Jackson travelling man, IN
which he seeks to interest the knights
Of the grip generally in this section IN
the formation of jackson or Mlssl''
.ipui camp or band of the Gideons. \
few energetic men Of the order nave
already made their influence felt by the
,;..r;hu,;on of Bibles at hotels and on
abroad trains. and Mr.. Robin hope'
10 organize such a band here, "nef'
there Is some good material
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Waiting for Harmon.

Gulfport.-If current signs shall fail
soe this city-by-thessa will entertain
some very distinguished visitors during
tne coming months. 1t is expected that
uov. Judson Harmon, 0hio's presiden-
'iai probability, will make a short stay
a. the Great Southern Hotel, address
ing the people of South Mississippi at
TINS point. The Commercial Union has
aiso extended an invitation to President
Iait to visit Gulfport during his South
ern tour, and this invitation is given in
All good faith with considerable hope OF
acceptance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Now He Doesn't Believe II.

A Cleveland man was reading soma
Jokes about how the English weren't
so slow "a they are supposed to be
to get Joke. He believed II. too. SO
he tried his theory on a British Sues,
OF his.
Did you ever hear Mark Twains
Joke about how the report OF his
death had been greatly exaggerated"
he asked.
NO" answered the Englishman.
eagerly. but I'll wager II was good
What WAS its"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
c...,.ta Tax Assessments.

Jacksonville auditors office has Just
su;.hsd n tabulated statement OF the
,sx assessments of Mississippi for the
la, tan wears. and the totals are inter-
esting. For last year the total re"''s
s.s..smsut was 1921, $50 ,5ss; total per-
son.ltx. s11o.713,772; total railroad as
sss.meut. s51, ,oO2 ,2s4; the total assess s.
sn,s of land and personality and rail-
roads being $685., ,6o5,64f, and the %, ssa
roau' a;s mills There were s66,s2'
III ,sxes of 81 each assessed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
School for State Guard.

Jaekson.-Adjt-Gen. Fridge has au-
tborized the establishment Of a eorre-
sDondence school for the benefit of the
commissioned officers Of the National
Guard OF Mississippi The instruction
IS .hs officers will be under the direct
sunervision of Capt. f. n. Cofey, who
will prepare questions monthly and
mark and grade all papers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
r,u, Work Nine Hours.

misunderstanding Tuesday, the llli-
nois Central railroad repair shops at this
nlace began operations under the nlne-
- day schedule. affecting about 1000
killed Iaborers. This departure VIII m
crease the pay roll several thousand dol
lars nsr month.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Income Tar Loses.

Boston.-By vote of IL to 10 the
Massachusetts, state senate refused TO
ratify the proposed amendment to the
federal constitution providing for an
income tax. The measure passed the
horse BY an overwhelming vote.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Luther Letter Brinss s25.soo.

Leipsic, Saxony.-ln an autograph sale
Wednesday letter written by Martin
Luther to Emperor Charles V. was
bought by Florence dealer for s25,5oo.
The purchase is said 10 have been made
for J. P. Morgan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Mississippi Travellers, Association.

;, Jaekson--Reperts from all sections OF
'ne state Indicate that this years con-
Venfion of the Mississippi Travellers As
soeiation, to be held at Gulfport on June
"a and Sd, viii be the largest in the
history OF the organization. Nearly
I,zoo members have signified their in
sentlon of attending the sessions. Sec
Ietary James Cooper has prepared his
annual statement, which shows an excel
'ent growth during the past year. There
are now 1,520 paid members, compared
WITH 763 in 1910, an increase Of 100 per
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
Approve Plans for Bridges.

Viek.burg The War Department has
approved plans Tor new steel dra~
span highway bridge to be built BY le-
sore county across the Iazoo river at
Roebuck Ferry, near sidon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11

The appeal OF the Charleston Miss
Business League to the Mississippi rail-
road commission Tor assistance in en-
forcing the train schedules Of the \. 4
NJ. V. railroad has proven effective.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11

Sordis-Death came to DIR. John
u,-;cbt one of the best known physr
sians IN this county and one OF the best
Lnown members of the Masonic order In
the state
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
PIan Big Far

Grsenyille.-At a meeting Of the d.
r.ctors of the Delta Fair Association
here plans were made for the biggest fair
ever held in the delta.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11
To Bore for Oil.

To Bore for UiL -
The Paseagoula Development AssocIa-
tion has been organized for the purpose
of sinking oil wells at Laine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-11

who gave ye tn black eye. Jim
Nobody gave # { me. had
q tight fer it"-Life
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-07
REINFORCED CONCRETE
DONLIN's NEW NAME

Boston, Sept. 7.-"Reinforced Con-
crete Mike" is the new nickname of
Mike Donlin, the former Giant out
fielder who is now a member of the
Rustlers. Mike earned this title. in
fact. gave it to himself during a rec
ent game.
There are several Rustlers who are
funny without trying to be, but Mike
is the only one of the bunch who
gets away with the crowd by comedy.
Mike may not have been a bowling
success as an actor, but he is there
with the comedy on the ball field.
During the game referred to Dom
lin was on first with two men out.
Mike had forgotten Just, how many
men were out. and only got to second
instead Of third on a single to right.
When he got to second he removed
his cap and bumped his head, muir
muring with a broad grin. reinforced
concrete" which took away all the
sting of the thoughtless exhibition.