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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15

Boston-There was some little as
sertiveness In stock market prices to-
day and while the closing in the gen
cral list was slightly lower than last
nights still for most OF the session
prices ruled higher than yesterday
and a more cheerful sentiment exist
cd.
Locally "a fairly substantial improve
meut occurred in some shares while
q few which were under pressure
reached new low records such as
Coalition ana Utah Consolidated. II
is good opinion the worst is over but
anything different in the way of actv-
ity looks as distant as evcr-L J.
Sturgls.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15
PAROLE HEARING POSTPONED.

Fort Leavenworth. Kas., Sept 10
The hearing of the parole cases OF
John r. Walsh of Chicago. and twelve
other bankers, which was scheduled
TO be taken up by the parole board al
the Federal prison here today, has
been postponed until September 25
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS
MARKETS

Boston-An the bullish feeling has
gone again and every body is feeling
blue Yesterdays rally had "a cheering
effect but liquidation started again to-
day and all bids We're quickly supplied.
There seems 20 be no limit To the SELL
ing whenever the market viii take IT,
look for continued lower prices in the
y. Y. list and sagging market in the
local coppors.-Foster OF Paine, Web
Der * Co.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15
REPLY NOT YET PRESENTED.

Paris, Sept t5.-The foreign Office
awaits the presentation by the Frencn
ambassador OF the French reply TO the
latest German note concerning Mo-
rocco. Thcre Is no reason to expect n
response from Berlin before four or
FIVE days have passed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15
CLASSIFIED ADS
AGENTS WANTED.

A GOOD AGENT WANTED in every
town to represent an old established
life insurance company that makes n
specially of temperance risks, low
rates and liberal contract TO capable
man. Address S. Wilson, Secretary
253 Broadway. New York. 10
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15

out of one quarrel, 100 sins.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15
CHINESE SITUATION SERIOUS.

Pekin, Sept 15.-An imperial edict
today admits the situation in the
province of Sze-Chuen is very danger
Gus. According to Chinese reports two
thousand modern troops outside Cheng
Tu refuse TO join either side.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-15

Chung Kiang, China. Sept. 15.-The
British consul, who is temporarily in
charge of American interests in this
district, has issued an order that
all Americans and British citizens in
the upper district of the province of
Sze-Chuan, where rebellion is in
progress. must leave before the situa-
tion becomes more grave.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

Jan. oV, lCl l.
A large number of young folks
gave a surprise party to Mrs. Sam
Kratz last week, it being her birth
day. The young folks enjoyed them
selves greatly and stayed until a
late hour.
There seems to be quite number
of cases of pink eye around about
here.
The pupils of school district NUM-
Der four are having an enforced
vacation now days. The teacher
being sick and unable to teach.
Jake Butt of Ridgeway has been
buying up horses to ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Butz enjoyed
a surprise visit from number OF
their friends recently.
Harry Weidaman went 10 Indiana
last week to look at the country.
DR.. Kessel of Cresco was called
to Ridgeway last week to see Grand
ma Weitgenant, who is quite sick
The Koch folks were entertain
ing company from Strawberry Point
Mrs. Linde came up from Decorah
last week to see her mother who Is
quite sick,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
FRANKVILLE.
Jan. 80, 1911.

\
Miss Lenora Letchford spent sew.
eral days at the home of her cousin
Mrs. Sherman Bollman last week.
Jimmie Kneeskern went up to De-
corah last Tuesday to attend a
| teachers examination.
Quite number of the young peo-
| pie from town attended the dance
in Castalia Friday evening.
John Mullaney of DEBORAH was a
business caller in Frankville Friday.
Miss Esther Snitker of Waukon
is guest of her friend Cora Brandt
since last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Keisau were guests
at the Will Schuetta home west of
town Saturday.
Leo and Mildred Keisau and Cur
tbs Bollman are recovering from a
mild attack of whooping cough.
Ralph and Robbie Waters, who
came here to attend the funeral of
their grandfather, returned to their
home at McIntire Friday
Misses Ruth Irving and Hazel
Gordon of Highland and Mr.. Les
ter Davis of Myron attended church
here Sunday evening.
Tom Waters of Estherville came
last Tuesday to be present at the
funeral of his uncle Robert Waters.
Robert Waters was born at Ark
low, Wicklow county, Ireland, May
18th, 1921. He migrated to Ameri-
ca in 1S49 and resided in Pennsyl-
vania for a short time. In Jan.
1856 he came to Dubuque, Iowa, and
on Feb. End of the same year he
settled on the farm about three
miles southeast of Frankville, on
which he has since resided and
where he died Tuesday, Jan. "a,
1911. In October 1853 he was mar
ried to Miss Sarah Mccain, who in
June, 1894 passed to the better land.
To this union were born five chill
dren, all of whom survive him. They
are Mrs. Elizabeth Breese of Talent,
Oregon; Mrs. Mary E. Livingood of
Myron, Iowa, George A. of McIntire,
Ia; Robert H. of Frankville and
Mrs. Rosetta Merrick of Mercer, Cali
fornia.
OF his children the four youngest
were at his bedside during his last
illness, and gazed with loving hearts
as his spirit passed peacefully to
it's last resting place. In his youth
he joined the Episcopal church, but
in the early sixties transferred his
membership to the Presbyterian
church of Frankville, of which he
has been a consistent member and
attendant until his death. The first
day of the new year was the last
time he attended services in the
church he so dearly loved. Funeral
services were held in the Presby-
terrain church Thursday forenoon,
Rev. Zigler officiating. The remains
were laid to rest in the adjoining
cemetery beside his wife. The SYM
pathy of the entire community is
extended to the sorrowing loved
ones.
Mrs. Jennie Mckinley of Iowa
City is a guest at the home of her
aunt Miss jamie Lyons, having been
called here by the death of her
uncle Robert Waters, Sr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01

staying at the Archie Jones home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Funke, VIII
Mat and Phillie Wiltgen were guests
of William Funke and family south
OF Ossian Sunday.
Last Friday Mrs. Henry Boeck-
man received the sad news of the
death of her brother-in-law, Mr..
Sherman at Humphrey, Nebraska
VIII Boeckman was calling on Ed.
Wiltgen Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boeckman
and daughter Grace spent Wednes-
day night with the formers sister,
Mrs. Fred Gerleman.
Joe Ehler was business caller at
at Mike Fitzpatrick home Saturday
! Mr.. Joe Einck came Saturday for
visit with his brothers Glenn and
Ben.
Annual firemen's dance given by
Hose Co. No. 3, Marsh's hall Tues
day evening, Feb. IA.
Miss Mabel Rekward returned to
her home Saturday after a few days
visit with. her brother Lewie and
wife.
Mr.. Joe Ehler was business call
er at the Fred Gerleman home south
of Ossian Sunday.
George Allen was a business call
er in Ossian Saturday.
A number from here attended the
masquerade dance at Castalia Fri
day evening.
Charley Allen was a business call
er at Dora Daniels Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wiltgen and
children were guests of Mrs. Wilt
gems parents Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Zweibohmer south of Ossian Tues
day.
Bert Lennon is hauling ice from
Ossian.
Miss Phillie Wiltgen returned
from Freeport Tuesday, after spend
ing the past week with her cousin
Rosa Funke.
Mrs. Len Burrows was a guest Of
Mrs. Sine Harvey one day last week.
William Duff transacted business
in Ossian Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
CASTALIA.
Jan. 80, 1911.

Jan. 30, 1911.
Mrs. Barbara Spillman and Mrs.
Mary Malloy of Ossian were calling
on friends in Castalia Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Winn was shopping jim
Ossian Monday.
Mr.. Walker of Garnavillo who
H. Meyer returned to his home Tues
day.
Annual firemen's dance, given by
Hose Co. No. 3, Marsh's hall Tues
day evening, Feb. IA.
Mr. Ed. Wirsching and Miss Viola
Meyer were in Calmar Wednesday.
Mrs. Marion Burns and Miss Hazel
Cooper went to Fayette Friday.
Mrs. r. C. Winn and Mrs. Chas.
VIM were Postville callers We'd
nesday.
Mrs. w. H. Harper and Miss
Bickel were in Postville Saturday.
Miss Mary Uhley of DEBORAH spent
Saturday at home.
Messrs. Cooper, Roper and Koth
of DEBORAH were guests of Glen
Hart.
Mrs. H. L. Meyer spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. R. Cornell of Superior who
has been visiting at the home of
A. C. Tatro, returned home Monday.
Miss Hazel Rowland went to Mo-
mona Friday.
Mr.. Elmer Mitchell and Miss Edna
Tavener were guests at the home
of j. c.. Gaffney Wednesday.
Monnno1I hos rntitrn n
from a few weeks visit at West
Union.
Mr.. Will Bachelor and Ward
went to Prairie du Chen Friday.
Walter Delaney was calling on
friends in town Friday.
Mr.. NJ. J. Fitzpatrick went to De
corah today.
Alma Perry went to Calmar Mon
day.
Miss Grace Allen was shopping in
Postville Tuesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Blake Rath-
bun, Jan. 81, a son.
Mr.. j. A. Hart and Glen spent
Sunday in Postville.
Misses Josie Holohan, Nora
Floody, Eileen Malloy and Ed
Wirsching and Gene Malloy speh'
Sunday in Ossian.
The dance Friday evening was
we'll attended. Prizes were award
ed to Miss Leila Kneeskern and Ear
! Birdsell.
Henry Burns will sell at public
auction on his farm, one and one
half miles east of Castalia, Friday
Feb. 10, all his stock, farm machin
cry, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
Jan. 80, 1911.

Jan. 81, l9ll
Miss Anna Winger of Calmar,
teacher in Canoe district No. 3,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Frye Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. George Rastetter and sister
Nellie went to West Union Satur-
day morning to visit friends for a
few days.
Mrs. Chas. Glover will entertain
the L. w. C. the 9th of Feb.
Mrs. F.. Headington and Mrs. G.
T. Pearson of DEBORAH were calling
on friends here Thursday.
Mrs. James Carr of DEBORAH visited
her daughter Mrs. j. Rastetter last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Selmar Moen of Washington
Prairie is staying at the George
Frye home for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Cummings at
tended Mr.. Reeds funeral in Decor
ah last Thursday
Mr.. ]. j. Rosa made a trip to Os-
sian between trains Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Sharp, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Headington of Frank
lin Prairie, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Nc
Claim of Canoe visited at the Glover
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lindzemeyer visit
ed with their daughter Mrs. Mike
Broghammer and family in Canoe
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Stortz visited
with the latter's parents last Sun
day.
Several Of our young people at
tended the masquerade dance In
DEBORAH Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
CALMAR.
Jan. 80, 1911.

Jan. 80, 1911.
A fire broke out in the engine
room of the creamery here this noon
caused by the smoke stack getting
too hot and setting fire to the roof
The fire company arrived soon af-
ter, but could not attach the hose
to the first hydrant on account OF
broken cap. However, they at
tached the hose to the second hyd-
rant and succeeded in saving a good
portion of the building, including
the room where the churn, watts and
machinery were located. The loss
is fully covered by insurance. The
cream will be taken to the Ossian
creamery.
Mrs. Morris has been visiting
friends in Chicago this week.
Quite a number of people went
to Chicago today to attend the auto
show.
The Overhaul family will leave on
Saturday for Waterloo, where they
will make their. future home S.
Grundeland takes Mr.. Overhalt's
place in the factory.
Miss Boeckman was given a par
eel shower at her home last Friday.
Misses Carrie and Dena Olson
came home from Reinbeck on ac-
count of the serious illness of their
sister Anna.
Miss Elizabeth Millward is recov-
ering from an attack of grippe.
Mrs. Gilmartin, Laura and Will
were visiting in Minneapolis the lat
ter part of this week.
The Elites were entertained by
Mrs. S. R. wager last Tuesday.
Mrs. Collins has been quite ill for
the past few days.
S. E. Brickner, cashier of the new
bank, came over from DEBORAH to
oversee the furnishing of the new
bank.
Miss Viola Grundeland and Miss
Geda Christensen were DEBORAH Wis
itors Saturday.
Mr.. H. j. Giesen and Mr.. N. Mel
son went to Minneapolis Friday.
Ralph Bower and Mamie Donald
son of Cresco spent few days with
Mrs. LETTER
Miss .Boeckmon and Mr.. Jenkins
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends at Ossian.
Miss Bertha Giesen and Alma
Huber spent Sunday at FIT. Atkin-
son.
Mrs. Holiness was a DEBORAH WIS.,
itor Saturday.
Miss Cora Moe returned home
from Cotton, S. d., Sunday, where
she has been visiting friends.
Elma Tone of Spring Valley is
visiting at the Sever Grundeland
home.
Mrs. Stillman of Ossian visited
friends here Sunday.
Mrs. Andy Orke was visiting with
friends in Ossian today.
Mrs. Huinker returned from
visit to Minneapolis today.
About $140 was taken in at the
band concert in the opera house on
Wednesday night. Everybody re-
ported a fine time.
The Study Club met this after
noon with Mrs. Will Hazelton.
Miss Anna Olson is very i'll and
is not expected to live. Her sister
came home today.
: Ole Olson and wife of Austin are
here on account of the illness of
Miss Anna Olson.
Mrs. M. Mulgrew of Dubuque
spent several days with her husband
here.
Sanford LENDER of LIE Roy, Mimi,
is now barbering for T. j. Datz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
FREEPORT.
Jan. 80, 1911.

Jan. 80, 1911.
j. A. Robinson has been laid up
with a lame side for a few days,
and is no better at this writing.
Frank Mali of Clay Hill was CALI
ing on friends in this place Sun
day.
Mrs. Dickinson was a guest at the
w. o. Warn home in Clay Hill on
Tuesday of last week
Mrs. o. w. Deremo fell Saturday
evening and hurt herself quite bad
ly, We are informed, however, that
she is getting along nicely.
Miss Eva Stohr of Nordness spent
Sunday with home folks.
Miss Cora Dickinson came over
from Nordness and spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Miss Nell Barker of DEBORAH was
guest of her cousin Miss Cora
Dickinson Sunday last.
G.. w. Kirkland celebrated his
S1st birthday Friday, Jan. 9th. A
few of his friends were present,
among whom being the following,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hendrickson, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Warn and Matte Kirk
land.
The Methodist ladies will serve
10 cent lunch in the Yeoman hall
Saturday evening, Feb. 4th, the pro-
ceeds to apply on the pastors sal
ary A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01
CANOE RIDGE.

Jan. so, 1911.
Ole Asheim is working for Julius
Hoffas this week.
Henry Fisher visited Albert Moen
at Nassett Friday.
Oscar and Eddie Finholt are busy
saving wood.
Aldine Filing of Satire is able to
be around again.
Andrew Blagen sold a horse to
Will Sampson of Satire one day this
week. st
Mrs. Mike Musser is on the sick
list.
John Flueck and Frank Richard
drove to DEBORAH Saturday.
Melvin Hanson came home from
school sick, but is better at this
writing.
George Linde will hold a public
sale on his place east of Canoe
Ridge church on Feb. Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stops were
entertained to dinner at Dave Mus
ser's Sunday.
Ole Hendrickson and family spent
Friday evening with John Olson and
family.
Andrew Blagen transacted bust
ness in DEBORAH Friday.
A few of the young people were
entertained at the n. Womeldorf
home Wednesday evening.
Christ Rosenthal has been sick
few days, but is better at this
writing.
Dina Gustad went to DEBORAH on
Tuesday, where she intends TO work.
Martin Huseby transacted bust
ness in DEBORAH Saturday.
Emma Blagen returned home
from DEBORAH Saturday after spend
ing week with her aunt Mrs. Chas.
Moore and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hildur Nelson drove
over from Nassett and spent Sum
day with Martin Blagen and family.
Clara Helgeson and Amelia Sagen
were visiting Mrs. Henry Halvorson
Sunday.
Alfred Blagen was among the De-
corah visitors Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01

You are probably aware that
pneumonia always results from a
cold, but you never heard of cold
resulting in pneumonia when Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy was used.
Why take the risk when this reme-
dy may be had for trifle? For sale
by all medicine dealers. Feb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Liniment and bound
on to the affected parts is superior
to any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or pains in the side or
chest give it a trial and you are
certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords.
Sold by all medicine dealers. Feb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-01

Foley Kidney Pills are reliable
remedy for backache, rheumatism
and urinary irregularities. They
are tonic in action, quick in results
and afford prompt relief from all
kidney disorders.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-29
TURF GOSSIP

AllerfOn. 2.09ia. is still the cham.
pion sire Of standard speed. with 90
10 his credit l6 OF which made their
records In 1911
I'D a. Upton has decided 20 change
the Pennsylvania stake AZ the Lexing.
ton meeting from PIP 10 EOS or
zoo class. making 70 a race for the
fast trotters.
Nine PAGERS that were BOZ the cox
list reduced their records IN 1911
Only two trot'ers credited with marks
below 2.lu got into tho o. % cIaes-
Billy Burke and soprano
Dazzle Patch az. 2-e4f,. bv nan
Patch. I55L. is touted as tho com.
Ing new 2minute PAGER. a. tho age
or = months no showed hair Boz %
seconds and a quarter 20 ga, 4oron-e
should Herman u Tyson. ~ Ncw-
ark. Del. secure the PAGER Ststbriuo
Lad. 2.liIa. hy Stefhrlno. neat sea.
son. the talent win sec q -.1p or hot
Ter performer over hair mile fraca-
George J Thomas viii ro down fne
half milo tracks in 1912 with Gofa-'.
lli. PAGER. Jessie AllfeU a.ffm.
Nitro g.. 2.Itft. Wee Woe. 19tt.
PAGER and Seneca BOY t2J. trial.
e.19i.
Peter Carroll who died ~ Glove.
land ohio. on December I0. vas tho
fornrr owner ~ Wilkes Ilearf
,.Hfm Schloy Pointer. c.0Sts. Tom
Nolan. -."sA Home circle. e.0-.
and Seal Pointer. g.. u4ft
ono. q 0jif. by Little Corporal affI
rae" mo- more having boon. retired
OH John. hie rarcfaker. .ear with
la1 Mace fffy Years ar1 and f0r 10
rcars wfh William n .Knlp" SIC.
tHrfhr
John D. Madden .a said to ho fre
1Hnrr of 'Ha fr0ffrr COLI HofuIn SIC.
N.nnos .fft hf Mckinney ogf NJ
HeI' 49, rn'o. br NhdaU William o
Nrarrn. wiz dr.. h'm boz frc efake
events
Ino career. 1f ffe clio. uoffra he
Nobel trI Inuu e rrr--anriro bg
Constantine. RIH br aafrHnf rIosafy
Dbl. Mrn'grurrr county torgrrrru royf
season ifHia urgr1fH viii have
charge OF Thorn
fN" H0'mosburr h1if m.'r track ia
'.Ur ~ fNn past Tho hIff rra arc
N'Nf 'Yr" Ir. r. preparation. fl erect
'.- 4Hr'.r f.r fhn INDECENT poor OBJ
r'E Trainer james E Green "a
t' fame. Hss IHr -l.. trainer fu
H..r f.. track
Do Oh. 'rm-'r,Ul. .r Princess trra.
'iI nlp H1s offered $4,000 f.r rr q
ff nf 'rn'frr Nn. | Intend. stalk
H- POO .rr.fHr Utfrr. ..s'r M 1919
II' VOC sired ir DIV ro.t. na--~
If. .Yu uf U.r..fm. anil could
bod. iH over f.f m.r 200
fI. f..r ID .nfr. t.t. t..f
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-29
BIG WOOL CLIP

BOSTON. Dnr 2s The total dr
mcstIo WOOL clip for 1911. exclusive
81 pulled wool Us 2-7.547.so0 pound.
as estimated tt tho National asso.
citation OF Wool Manufacturer. which
'Dnifht mad" publ, Its annual wool
review This i- decrease Of asia.
500 pound from a-t ycar The cafi
W'f" 0i pulled wool for 1911 i- a..
"iH."nI pounds. making the total wool
production for fhe country ats.54r.
|H' pounds. or -NfS.slu pounds lose
flar ir 1910 Tho fair. of this prod
Ic' ia -rmItaf af sff.57f.3.-. or
uedr.. ff.Iu".H' Iess -nau that of
1910. Oh" number OF sheep Tor shear.
irz .Ha United States ON April 0.
I|iI. fn" u--o, liion estimates. u.-
af.''l"'". decrease of 2.c9ssIY
from 1910
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-29
MANY CHANGES
IN FOOTBALL
MAY DO AWAY WITH the PRO.
FEssioNAI COACH.
Want Freer Use Of the Forward Pass
Committee in Session IN
New York

Want Freer Use Of the Forward Pass
Committee In Session IN
New York.
NEW YORK. Dec ga change
IN football rules so as TO allow freer
use OF the forward pass, the promo.
ton or soccer football. the elimina.
ton OF the professional coach In col.
lege sports. the doing away with gate
receipts and the recognition OF sum
mer baseball playing as legitimate
we're some OF the questions discussed
before 100 delegates to the sixth an
nuai meeting OF the National Collegi-
ate association here to-day.
The present football rules. on the
whole. are satisfactory and ought 10
be disturbed as little as possible. ac-
cording 10 the report OF the chairman
OF the rules committee. DIR. II. l. vii.
Hams. coach OF the University OF Min.
nesota. but were criticized by him as
giving too much advantage on wet
day 10 an Inferior team, which on a
muddy field. he said. could nullify
the most brilliant defense.
Captain Palmer r. Pierce. presiden,
or the association. predicted that sum.
ner baseball playing by college men
TOT pay had come to stay.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-29
CARSON OPPOSED TO
FARMING WHEELING

Tor 1912 not later than February /.
Instead % March /. as Ia the past.
Any player not already signed Up
Tor 1911 who fails TO receive a con.
tract from hin club b. that date will
become a free agent under baseball
law. or course IL H. moi necessary to
send new contracts 10 those players
who are already bound over for next
season BY reason OF having signed
t~o-year or three-year documents. the
terms OF which have not yet expired.
but all others must be rendered new
papers by February / or the clubs neg.
lecting this duty will forfeit all right
10 the future services OF the men and
the latter will be free 10 sign Wher-
ever they please.
New Law in Force.
This means that all clubs must get
busy in the matter OF sending out
contracts a fun month earlier than
in previous years. Under the old rule
team arrangements were given until
March l to tender new contracts 10
their players. but at the meeting in
New York last week IL was agreed 70
change the date to February /. The
action taken az the time was final
and the new law IL now in force.
Sometimes II is impossible for a
club 10 locate a player in time 10
place contract IN his hands at the
time fixed. and in such cases IL will
be necessary only TO mail an agree.
ment TO the last known address OF
the player. n the postmark on the
envelope shows that the contract was
mailed before the expiration OF the
time limit the club will be allowed
to retain title 20 the player. no mat.
ter when the document reaches him.