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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
]. ]. GRIFFIN DEAD:
FORMER LEGISLATOR
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal
CALHOUN, Ca, Dec. al. ]. Griffin,
former representative Of Gordon county
In the Georgia legislature, died Thurs
day at his home near Oostanaula, after
an illness Of several months. He had
held at different times many Of the
most important public offices in the
county.
He was. sixty years old and Is sur
vived BY his wife, one son, Sam Griffin,
of Oostanaula, and three married laugh
tiers He had one brother. DR.. W. c.
Griffin, of Gainesville.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
ArchaeoIogiStS Meet
fnr Atsociated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-With sa-
wants from throughout the United States
and Canada present, the joint conven-
ton of the Archaeological Institute of
America, the American biological socie-
ty and the Society of Biblical Literature
and Exigesis settled down to business
today. They will be in session until
December 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
POLICEMAN is HELD
FOR ALLOWING ESCAPE
Especial DISPATCH to The Journal.l

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga, Dec. Is
Sheriff e. s. Garner was instructed by
the sheriff of Mena, Ark, to arrest and
hold Chief Policeman M w. Cole for
allowing the escape Of Wade Higgins,
whom Cole had under arrest at Mena,
Ark, Tor killing John McClung i'm Har-
bins district. this county, December s.
1897
Cole is now in Jail awaiting the ar
rival of the Arkansas sheriff.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
DIES AS HE HEARS
HUMOROUS STORY
1srecial Dlsnatch TO The Ionrnall

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal)
SAVANNAH. Ca, Dec. 2S.--The flu
neral OF Mr.. Henry @. Ward. who died
suddenly yesterday morning al his
home. took place this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. 1t was very largely attended
because Nh Ward was very popular
citizen and he and his sons are widely
known in Savannah. Mr. Ward died yes
terday morning while listening to his
daughter read a humorous story. He
is survived by two sons and two daugh-
ters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
Wilson in Washington
' q Fsoc:Hted Prsss.I

NV aFSoC:Htsd Prsss.t
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-President-
elect Wilson passed through here late
this afternoon for Staunton. Senators
Swanson, of Virginia. Representatives
Jones and Carlin, Of Virginia, and other
members OF both houses OF congress,
Joined the party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
EQUIPMENT OF PURITAN
RECOVERED FROM DEEP

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-Army en-
gineers in dredging Hampton Roads.
have recovered a quantity of equipment
from the old monitor Puritan. which
was sunk there two years ago. during
the ordnance tests. The engineers pull
ed up two 4.00O-pound anchors, 1900
pound anchor and some cable. the pres
ence OF which in the roads. it was
feared. would prove an obstruction to
navigation The equipment has been
turned over to the navy department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR
HAS ARRIVED IN JAPAN

TOXIC, Dec 2S.-Larz Anderson, the
newly appointed United States ambas-
sador to Japan. arrived here today and
will at once take over the duties of the
embassy to which he was appointed in
succession to Charles Page Bryan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
CAPTAIN STEUNENBERG
WRITES ABOUT HIS VERSES
- Assoeiated Press. }

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-Captain
George Steuhenberg OF the Twenty-fifth
infantry. who recently was admonished
for writing some satirical verses reflect
ing on the German training of the Turk
ish army, has written a letter explain
ing that the verses were given a much
wider publicity than he had expected.
Captain Steunenberg addressed his expla
natory letter to the publication which
published the original verses. He says
his classic lines" were intended for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
Six Power Loan Approved

--- lby ABIUoIat6u EIebs'T
PEKIN, Dec. 27.-Approval was given
to the terms of the six-power loan dur
ing the session of the Chinese national
assembly today. AS a quorum of the
delegates was not present, the matter
will be brought up again at another
session so that it may receive the APP
prevail of the full assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
DOC WHITE HAS GOOD
MAT BOUTS SCHEDULED
Baseball Men viii Act as Of
ficiaIs and Championships
viii Be Decided.

The wrestling tournament at the Ma
jestic tomorrow evening under the man.
agement Of DOC, White, the Chicago
American League pitcher, gives promise
of being one of the most successful ever
held on a local stage Not only will the
bouts be well fought. but the men who
will handle the events are the best who
can be secured Manager Griffith Of the
local American. League club. will hold the
watch in the bouts, and he will be as
sisted by Buck Becker, the southpaw
who broke into the American League last
summer in such sensational fashion.
The embarrassing bout between Con-
nors and Huseman will be q classy affair
between the two little fellows for the
featherweight championship, while the
Leonard should also be we'll contested.
The feature affair of the evening,
though, will be. the contest between An
derson and Joe Turner The two men will
fight for the light heavyweight champion
ship Of the world, and will put forth
every effort to win. Anderson Is the only
man who could get the best Of Joe Turn
er all last season. and Turner will make
an effort to win back the laurels lost In
the bouts in which the men met last win
ter In a match down in Tennessee An
derson threw Turner off the mat against
the wall, and thus won the bout.
DOC" White has put on some Of the
hest bouts that have been staged here,
and his efforts deserve much credit and
patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
nERTINENI @1MENT
EsHappenin&$S1

partment will still be among the strong
est in the league.
Just why Schaefer should not be able
to give as good account of himself in
right field as did Gessler from fielding
standpoint. nor why he should not con-
tinue to hit as he did last season, is
hard to understand. If Schaefer can
batting streak that he did in the last
campaign the Nationals outfield will be
strong one. He may not be a finished
fielder, but that will not cut any figure
if he can deliver with the bat for whereas
he will have at least four chances at the
bat in every game he will not have halt
as many chances in the field.
Schaefer, Milan and Moeller are all fast
runners and are players of the kind who
get on the bases whole lot. Schaefer
and Milan reached first very often last
year. but they scored but seldom. be-
cause the batting strength was lacking
behind them. Griffith figures that Knight
and Flynn will fill the bill in the batting
order. which has been sadly lacking here
What is expected to prove the hardest
test that Abe Attell has had in recent
years is carded to take place Thursday
night when the champion meets Johnny
kilbane Of Cleveland. one of the cleverest
and Understanding featherweights in the
country. 1t appears to be the general
opinion that this bout will prove Attell S
wa erloo The little champion has been
In the game so long and has been SO
busy that his downfall has been expected
for some time. kilbane has come to the
front rapidly during the past few years
and the chances are that he will be an
even favorite in the betting with At
tell when the pair enters the ring.
From Pittsburgh comes the tale. that
Mike Donlin may be played at first base
by Manager Clarke. First base has been
a weak spot on the Pittsburgh team ever
since kitty" Bransffeld was allowed to
go to Philadelphia. Donlin has played
the bag. and while he was never fin
ished player there. he could hold his own
because Of his great ability as hitter
and base runner.
But Mikes going to first depends
largely upon whether Fred Clarke will
change his mind and play again. If he
manages his team from the bench Donlin
will have to be used in the outfield. where
there will be an enormous gap without
Clarke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

Coast Base Ball League team has signed
Pitcher William J. Moore Of San Antonio
Moore is twenty-five years old. stands
six feet, weighs 200 pounds and is left
handed.
The preachers Of York. Neb., butted in
and requested the club there not to play
Sunday ball this year. They were told
that the request would have to be re-
fused, as the schedule calls for Sunday
games
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
WILL HELP THE MINORS.
New National Agreement Is a Boon
for Youngsters.

NEW YORK, February 2O.-Presiden,
Frank j.. Farrell OF the New York Amer.
lean League base ball club believes that
the new national agreement between the
major leagues will be a great boon FOR
the minors, and also a help to young
players. Mr.. Farrell declared on his ar,
rival here from Chicago that the Ameri.
can League approved in toto Of The
agreement, but merely deferred ratifica-
ton until President Johnson could study
it more carefully.
'One of the best things that the agree.
ment will do for the minor leagues said
Mr. Farrell, lis to prevent wholesale
drafting of minor league players 10y Ger.
tain clubs, simply to keep them away
from rival clubs. In the past a clul
could draft many players and turn half
of them back without trial, to block other
teams from getting them. In the future
major league team is required to give
a youngster a fair trial, either In the
season or on the southern training trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
"GEORGE BONHAG IS ONLY
REAL AMATEUR ATHLETE''
Statement Made by One Familiar With Al
fairs in Highest Athletic Circles That
Best Men Are Professionals-Sol-
diers Getting Ready for Meet.

the greatest number of points. \ gold
watch is to be given to the National
Guardsman who scores the greatest num-
Der Of points in the closed events, and
one will also become the property of
the man who tallies the greatest number
in the open contests. Not only will these
two point trophies be awarded to indi-
viduals, but a team prize will be given
to the club, school or college making the
best showing in the individual events.
There are in all twenty-one events. and
as usual, the right to hold the trial heats
for those which are OvercrOwded is re-
served for the evening preceding the
night Of the meet. The different events
letes Of the District of every class bet
ter opportunities to show their worth.
The events have been SO classified that
1t is practically certain that every one
who takes part will have a chance to
WIN.
The events scheduled are as follows:
CLOSED GAMES FOR NATIONAL GUARD.
1-5O-yard dash, novice
25O-yard dash-champonship.
3-22O yard dash, championship.
444Oy yard dash, championship.
5-One-mil
6 Shot put, 16-pound.
Potato race.
S-tIl,stacle race. team OF two.
9-Company relay.
1o-Wall scaling, team Of four.
OPEN EVENTS.
2-50-yard dash, championship.
3-o0-yard dash. interscholastic championship.
45O-yard hurdle, championship.
5-JO-yard dash, boys under sixteen years,
championshiD.
6-22O yard dash. interscholastic, championship.
7-220 yard dash. championship.
S22O-yard dash, boys under sixteen years,
championship.
9-44O yard dash. championship
10-IIalf- mile dash, championship.
11-One-mile dash, championship.
The Georgetown meet this year will be
the only one in which really classy events
will be billed. After all, the events in the
Hopkins meet, while we'll contested in
some instances, had few classy entries
in them. Thorpe, Filler. Tewanina and
HorraX were about the only men Of real
ability who performed, while in the
Georgetown games there will be present
practically all the big schools being
scheduled to send the best talent they
can muster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
BY J. ED GRILLO.

Clark Griffith's suggestion has been
acted on by the American League, and
clubhouses for the visiting teams will
be installed in all ball parks. This plan
does away with the riding in buses, or
other conveyances from hotel to park and
return, and should prove a pleasing
change for the players. When game is
over 1t will no longer be necessary for
the players to sit in sweat-soaked clothes
until they arrive at their hotel They
will have virtually the same accommo-
dations as the home players, and there is
no doubt that many an arm will be saved
by reason Of this change Of system.
In the National League they have had
clubhouses for visiting players for sew
eral years, and it was while he was in
that league that Griffith realized the
benefits the players derived from not be-
ing compelled to drive through the streets
to their hotels after the game.
On the local grounds the present club
house will have an addition built, which
will be set aside for the visiting players
Incidentally the doing away with the
trips from hotels to ball parks Is 60
ing to be a big saving for every club in
the league.
That a players showing during a sea
son is not always taken as a criterion
Of his ability is proved in the case OF
Lefty George, who was traded by st
Louis for George StOvall, few days ago
Though George won but three games out
of thirteen last season, he has been a
much-sought-after man all winter. Near
ly every club in the league wanted to
make some sort Of deal for him. George
could not win for the Browns. but he
always showed enough to create the inn
preston that under changed environ
ments he would be a good pitcher. II
George had made a similar showing in q
minor league no scout would have picked
him up, but as he worked where all the
club managers could see him he got a
reputation without even delivering the
goods. Should George show improved
form it would give the Maps two crack,
ing left-handers, for Gregg proved last
caliber.
Now that Henry and Ainsmith realize
that the entire responsibility of the
catching staff rests on their shoulders il
should have a most beneficial effect or
these youngsters. Heretofore they looked
up to Street as the star, and it stands to
reason that they did not have the con.
fldence in themselves that they should
have had. But with Street off of the
team and the youngsters realizing that il
Is up to them to make good, their de-
velopment should be speedy.
The third catcher, who Is to be secured
in part of the Street deal. Is by no means
a novice. Griffith has had his eye or
him ever since he took charge here, and
he believes that he, too, will develop into
a higll-class catcher, so that the chances
are that the Nationals backstopping de.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
WASHINGTON CITY
BOWLING TOURNEY
Opening Last Night a Big Sue.
cess, With Saengers
Leading CUNTS.

The Washington City Bowling Associ-
alton started its annual tourney on the
Palace alleys, a large crowd being on
hand to see the opening games.
All the five-man teams who shot their
scores were in class A. the Saengerbunds
topping the list with total Of 2,69S,
which is way above the average. Agri-
culture was second. with 1850. and the
Manhattans close up, with $3.50. Com
merce and Labor made great finish
after a bad start and rang up 2,615.
Cooper and Carrot, rolling in class
doubles, set high mark in this division,
knocking down LIB of the naples. Led
mum and Harlow went to the front In
class B, with 1854.
Performances in the singles were de-
cidedly mediocre, Gore, a class c man,
with SIG, doing the best work. Whitney
and b. Brown are at the top Of classes
A and B, respectively. and each with the
exceptionally low score of JOi.
Following are the detailed scores:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
DUAL SWIMMING MEET
my. N. c. AS BIG TANK
Nautilus. Club and Manual
Training of Philadelphia
in Water Battle.

An attractive program has been ar
ranged by the Nautilus Swimming Club
of the local Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation for Thursday evening, when 1t will
hold dual swimming meet with the team
representing the Central Manual Training
School of Philadelphia. The meet will
start promptly at o'clock.
The Nautilus Club needs no local intro
duction to water fans" as it is without
doubt the strongest organization of its
kind in the south. and at present holds
the South Atlantic States championship.
The 'brotherly love- representatives are
the strongest of the scholastic swimmers
and a good. close meet should result.
Points wifi be scored in the regular man
ner. five for first places, three for Sec
ond places. one for third places and ten
for the winning relay team.
The entries and list of events are as
follows:
2Do-yard relay race-Central Manual
Training School Capt. Shryock. Monihan,
Glass and Kistler agt. Nautilus Swim
ming Club Capt. Rutherford, Bammon.
Miller and Cutts).
5e-yard swim-Carrier and Kistler OF
Manual Training School and Ansley and
Sheetz Of Nautilus Swimming Club.
Plunge for distance-Croweil and Glass
of Manual Training School and Ansley
and Drummer of Nautilus Swimming Club
1OO-yard swim-Monihan and Shryock OF
Manual Training School and Cults and
Bammon of Nautilus Swimming Club.
JO-yard breast stroke-Slaes and Mont
han of Manual Training School and Han
sen and Runge of Nautilus Swimming
Club
Fancy diving-Carrier and kistler OF
Manual Training School and Ansley and
Sheetz of Nautilus Swimming Club.
2p-yard swim-ShryOck and Monihar
of Manual Training School and Wood and
Bammon of Nautilus Swimming Club.
Water polo-Central Manual Training
School Capt. Monihan. Shryock, Glass
kistler. Crowell and Carrier) agt. Nauti-
lus Swimming Club Capt. Rutherford
-Ansley. Drummer, Bammon, De Lashmutt
and Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

GRIFFITH DENIES BOSTON
OFFERED TO TRADE SPEAKER
Story That McAleer Wanted Milan and
Mcbride for Yerkes and Cobb's Rival
Local Manager Would Refuse.

one of the hardest stickers and most ver-
'ssatile infielders in the business. He Is
"a comparative youngster. Last year he
was in slump. He was roasted un-
mercifu1ly and continually by the New
York fans. AS result the slump con-
tinued throughout the season, and the
fans continued to howl for his departure.
knight is liable to prove star for
Washington. AS a fielding first baseman
he has no superior. unless that man be
Hal Chase. 1t is reasonably certain that
he will arise from his batting slump next
season.
There are reasons to believe that Cab
by Street is almost through, at Least
with major league base ball. It may
seem startling at first glance to note that
Walter Johnson has lost his great bat
terry pal. For long time Washington
had no man who could successfully han
die Walters terrific speed but Street.
Last year 'Gabbys" stock fell He
was afflicted with rheumatism. 1t kept
him out of the game during a part OF
the season. 1t is doubtful if lie will ever
recover from the affection enough to be
of consistent value to the Yankees.
Speaking about the Washington club, it
might be noted that the Cleveland team
labored industriously to land one OF
no desire to get Street. however. During
the worlds series last fall George Stovall
was given the privilege to try to make
a trade. but the Washington management
wouldn't listen to a proposal which meant
the departure of either Ansmith or
Henry.
But in Boston it is different, for the
Herald man expresses the belief that the
deal will help only New York.
After much dickering Harry Wolverton
of the Highanders managed to land
''Gabby Street Of the Washington team.
They are no strangers by any means,
for Street and Wolverton played togeth-
er on the Williamsport outlaw team in
1906. The announcement came as a sur
prise, for it was thought that Ainsn1ith
would be the man who would figure in
the trade. Street is one of the best
catchers in the country. and no doubt
will greatly appreciate getting away
from the Capital. II looks as il New
York got the best Of the deal, although
Jack knight is likely to make a good
man. for Griffith on the first corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
Hard Wrestling Bouts.

Rob Roy Mackey, who is known to the
Washington wrestling fans as one Of the
best in the game, has undertaken a large
contract at the Gayety tonight, when he
will meet Billy Mitchell and Bumps"
Turner and agrees to throw both of
these men in one hour or forfeit S1OO
Bumps Turner is the youngest brother
Of Joe Turner. and has made a good rec
ord in the wrestling game in the past
few months. and Billy Mitchell is the
Baltimore wrestler who has made such a
good record in the east. These two men
will combine their efforts to defeat
Mackey tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

Three of the Philadelphia Nationals
new pitchers, Rasmussen, Ward and
Hunt, are six feet two inches tall
With the announcement that Frank
Isbell will manage the team at Des
Moines comes the story that Bill Dwyer
has been sold to Lincoln, to handle the
reins there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
CAPRON WON'T SIGN
WITH PITTSBURGH CLUB

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
MILWAUkEE,W WIS.,, February 20.
Seattle today that under NO con-
ditiOn would George CaprOn, Min
nesOta University star, sign with
the Pittsburgh club, m reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

RUDE Marquard's contract, as finally
signed with the Giants, is for three
years.
Buck Freeman, manager of the Scran-
ton team Of the New York State League,
was offered Cy Seymour and Noah Hen
line by Baltimore. and this is what he
said: 'sThey are too old and l don't want
them around"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
BY j. ED GRILLo.

From Chicago comes the story that
during the recent schedule meeting of the
American League President McAleer of
the Boston club made an offer TO Clark
Griffith to trade Speaker and Yerkes for
Milan and Mcbride. Griffith SAYS that if
such proposition was made ne took it
jest and did not even consider it
But / would have turned 1t down if Ii
had been made in good faith" he. added.
The Boston club realizes that II IS weak
at shortfie.d. With shortstop of Nc
Brides class covering the position Nc
Aleer's team would undoubtedly stand a
grand chance to land the bunting, while
McAleer thinks so highly of Milan that
he would not consider his outf1eld in the
least weakened by swapping Speaker for
him. But Griffith denies that such q
proposition Was ever made in a manner
that he would consider ii seriously
Speaker. of course, is a grand ball play
er. Cobb is given credit for leading them
all, but there is great difference OF
opinion as to who is the most valuable
to team, Milan or Speaker OF course.
there is no comparison between Mcbride
and Yerkes when 1t comes to playing
short, so that if Griffith has turned the
proposition down he probably has acted
wisely
Bill Cunningham. i'm letter to Manager
Griffith received this morning. imparts
the information that he is down to play
ing weight. and that he expects to prove
that he is capable to hold down second
base regularly this season. Cunny is
getting nervous and wants to- start
south He incidentally compliments Man
aSer Griffith for having secured Jack
knight. who he says will greatly strenth-
EN- the team.
In Cleveland they think that Griffith
put one over on Wolverton when he
traded Street for the tall fielder The
Leader has this to say of the deal:
The WashingtOn-New York trade con-
summated Saturday, was peculiar one.
At one time Knight was recognized as