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The Washington times., 1912-07-08

| first; c. S. Edmundson, Seattle A. A.,
second; d. s. Caldwell, Massachusetts,
Agricultural College, third; Ira N.
Davenport, Chicago University, fourth.
Time, I'm. SIS 710s.
100 meters swimming; free style;
semi-finals-First heat won by Healy,
Australia. Time, I'm. 3-5s.
Second heat-Won by Bretting, Ger
many. Time, I'm. 4 3-5s.
Running high jump trial rounds
eleven men cleared the t83 centimeters
| necessary to qualify for the finals-J. c.
Johnstone, Eagon r. Erickson. Mott
Haven A. c.; Harry J. Grumpelt, New
York A. c.; George L. HORNE, Leland
Stanford University; James Thorp, Car
Isle Indian School; Almen w. Richards,
Brigham Young University, all Ameri-
| cans: T. Carroll and P. H. Baker, Eng
land; K. Kullerstrand, Sweden; Lische,
| Finland; and Baron Ivan Wordener,
Hungary.
Pentathlon-Janes Thorp. Carlisle In
dian School. first, 6 points; F. r. Bic.
| Norway, second, 10 points; Avery Brun-
dage. Chicago A. A., and Frank Luke
man, Quebec, tied, with "a points, Brun-
| dage being placed third; James j.
Donoghue Los Angeles A. G., 26 points:
]. A. Menaul. University of Chicago, %
| DOintS
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
Tornorrow's Sports

Opening of Great Western Trotting
Circuit meeting at Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Opening Of Michigan Short Ship
Trotting Circuit meeting at Bay City,
Mich.
Opening of Cedar Alley Trotting
Circuit meeting at Usage, Iowa.
Opening of Corn Belt Trotting
Circuit meeting at Pierre, S. D.
Opening of New Brunswick Trot-
ting Circuit meeting at st. John,
NIB.
Opening of Illinois Valley Trot-
ting Circuit meeting at Mendoza, III.
Meeting of the Dominion of Canada
Football Association at Winnipeg.
Jimmy Potts vs.. kid" Scaler,
fifteen rounds, at Edmonton, Alta.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
No-Hit Pitchers In
Johnsonian Circuit

1e02-Callahan. Chicago. VS.. De-
troit, September 20.
19o+"Cy" Young, Boston. VS.. Ath-
letics, May 8: Tannehlll, Boston vs..
Chicago. August II.
196-Dineen. Boston. VS.. Chicago,
September q; Henley, Athletics, VS..
st. Louis. July 22; Smith, Chicago,
VS.. Detroit, September 6.
lS0-"Cy" Young, Boston, VS.. New
York, June 30; Rhoades, Cleveland,
We. Boston. September IS: Smith.
Chicago, VS.. Athletics, September 20;
Joss, Cleveland. VS.. Chicago, Octo-
ber q
1s10-Joss. Cleveland, VS.. Chicago.
April 20; Bender. Athletics vs..
Cleveland, May II.
lsl1-Wood, Boston, VS.. st. Louis.
July %; Walsh. Chicago, VS.. Boston,
August q.
1Sl2-Mullin, Detroit, VS.. st. Louis.
July (p. m).
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
Practiced Batting
By Walloping Bats

Joe sugden, Tiger scout, was in Spar
tanourg. s. c.. this week, looking for
new players for the Detroit team. Joe
was tipped OF to two promising men.
In the afternoon Joe attended the ball
game. While talking to one Of the
players the Tiger scout was informed
that In the league in South Carolina
there was a rule which barred the hid
den ball trick. But the stunt that Joe
saw pulled that night took the prize.
Seated in front of the hotel, Joe saw
three Of the spartanburg players ap-
proach an electric light. Each OF the
men carried his favorite hitting club.
The three took positions under the
electric light and turned loose a healthy
swing every time one of those favorite
night birds, the bat. came within strik.
ing distance. Joe asked them why they
were swinging their bats. and the
players informed him that II was hit
ting practice they were indulging In.
Remembering many OF the baseball tips
he had received during the afternoon.
Joe believed the three players were seri-
Gus In their method OF getting batting
practice.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
AL" ORTIZ WILL
BECOME UMPIRE IN
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Former Pitcher Has an Ex-
cellent Record in the
Virginia League.

RICHMOND Va, July S.-"Smiling
Al" Orth, the formar pitching star of
the New York Americans and now the
best umpire in the Virginia League,
has received a fiattering offer from
President Thomas ]. Lynch, of the
National League. to join his stan of
officials. but he cannot obtain his re-
lease from the Virginia League. How
ever. 1t is believed that he will be a
National League official in 1913.
Orth was a so-called ''iron man" in
his prime as a twirler and was always
known as good batter When hi .
arm lost it's cunning and he was
forced to drop out of the big league.
he became a manager of teams in the
Virginia League. This season he be-
gan umpiring and has met with won
derful success.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
Games Today In
Amateur Leagues

Marquette League-St. Stephens Va.
Naval
Government League-Agriculture vs.
Interior.
Northern Association Herald VS..
Waverly.
East Washington Sunday School
League-First Methodist Protestant
vs.. First Presbyterian.
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. League-Car
VS.. Adams.
Treasury League - Comptroller OF
Currency VS.. Auditor for State.
Independence League - Aloysius VS..
Pepco.
Sunday School League-Sherwood vs.
Ingram.
Capital City League-Brentwood vs.
Marine.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08

and otherwise he rallied. There Fan in town
and ninety feet away could always get better view
upon each dizzy play than any umpire standing near
enough to bite the players ear; and each decision
brought jeer throughout the bitter fray There
Fan in town who had better scheme better
OF managing pennant- winning team than any mogul
in the world who a flag unfured, one that
found the hagstah curled-his system dream.
There was Fan in our town-you always had to show
him; the team was punk or always drunk-the dope
could slow him; just let them lose a game Of
ball-and, holy whiskers, what a squawl-they never
had a chance at ALL wonder II you know, him?
The Red Sox not to be easily Jared loose from
the crest many figured they would be some weeks
ago Having stopped there for spell during the
heated term, Colonel Stah kinder likes the place and
reports that he may stay on indefinitely
Business Note from the West-Mr. P. Bodie, the
well known Chicago fnancer is reported to have quit
spending his world series money, and Is willing
from the Western brewery which he honored with his
active services last winter.
Will Messrs. Johnson, Wood, Marquard Coombs, and
Walsh kindly move over? jamie Lavender wishes to
sit down for a SPELL
The Washington times., 1912-07-08

Whether or not the teams playing
will accept the offer of Manager Clark
Griffith, OF the Nationals, in celebrating
Amateur Day." which will include a
parade in which all the uniformed play
the Climbers play. will be decided at a
meeting OF the captains and managers
OF the teams at the headquarters Of
the Washington Baseball Club tonight.
A definite date for this pageant has
twice been named. and each time has
been postponed because of weather con-
ditions. Since the last postponement
several expressions have been heard
against trying to hold Amateur Day."
and from some teams 1t has ben heard
that they were through with the prop
osition. The principal reason for this
feeling Is that many who were to par
ticipate in the activities had to be eX-
cused from their work on both days,
and that a third day would not be coll
sidered by their employers. However,
every man connected with amateur
baseball in the District will have an
opportunity to express himself at to-
nights meeting, and the wishes of the
majority will be abided by.
Hard as 1t Is to revive interest in a
event which has been doomed such as
this celebration, many of the captains
and managers take the view that 1t is
the duty of the commission. both as a
body and as individual members, to
stick to Clark Griffth's original PROPOSE
ton ana go through with the celebra-
ton. Griffith has done more for base
ball than any other one man that ever
took the helm at Washington He has
had much experience at the head Of
amateur organizations in other cities,
and his idea of giving prizes for the
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
DEBATE TONIGHT
ON AMATEUR DAY
Opposition to Twice-Postponed Parade Springs Up in
Some Quarters, But Meeting of the Commission Will
Make Final Decision

best appearing amateur team has ex-
cited much interest in the game in those
places.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08

You can't beat the grip Of this National game. We
have 1t from inside source-i @. personal hunch-
that President Taft has decided to retire from politics
until Clark Grth's people started their famous squirt
and forged into second place At which point Prof.
Taft lost all control of himself left the mashe hanging
the wall and went back to 1t with both and
loud roar. Having put in three seasons OF seventh
place baseball. who blame him for not wishing to
be yanked out with a winner coming to town?
IT have Ty Cobb play" writes Matty in
his book but they tell he Is quite a ball
player" Oh fair to mddling ball players go. He'll
stick out the year, anyway.
I'm in this fight yet" remarked Grn recently. Josh
Wilson, Taft Ted, but spare the grandoldrag.
he said
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
"Our Own Walt Mason"

There was Fan in town and he was wondrous
wise it made him howl in pain the batter sacri-
fce out that bunt bonehead runt that amt
proper kind of stunt-slam against the skies. y
There was Fan in town when the batter failed to
bunt but went short to rst how bitterly he walled
"Why don't you play the game, you stew, and bunt whep
1t is up to you that amt Big League way to do I"
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
Yankees Want Games.

The Yankee Athletic Club, which
claims the tifteen-year-old champion
ship Of the District, wants games. Ad-
dress John II. Robinson, l3I5 Z street
northwest
The Washington times., 1912-07-08
BINGLES AND BUNTS
Just for a Gamble.
By GrdntlQ,,d Rice.

II were listed I'm the from bat hoy nder
I would ask be a like Pitcher Alexander,
I would ask O"ToOle's renown-a o job
Nor exc the settled prowess of Collins or . Cobb
I'd hardly ask much from fate-if baseball my
bent
To shine y these mi he nrma
but take be ent
To be q poor old Has-been like Hans Wagner.
The Washington times., 1912-07-08

II shouId sign to pay-that is turned batty,
No dream would huri q with Matty,
or I'd hope to be wizard like Hal Chase
A Daubert q johnson in the spotlight of the
I'd hardly cast high . dream should sign some
where,
To rank among the coming stars where sppIsuses
blare,
But in mi humble modest way. think square
To be q poor old Has-been like Hans Wagner
The Washington times., 1912-07-08

Because he signed a contract with the
Seaton team before he had been re-
leased by the National Athletic Club.
of which he originally was a member,
Johnny Stewart, has been barred from
playing with any amateur team of the
city. This action on the part of Stew
OF the commission. and the law of "au-
art Is in direct violation of the rules
tomato suspension" applies.
In making the suspension, Secretary
Shurtleff made the announcement that
there is no excuse for a player not
knowing with what club he Is signed
and through what period his contract
Is valid. Secretary Shurtleff deems this
most fragrant violation of the rules,
and will not allow a single preparation
to go unpublished.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Lecture on Cigarettes.

Just why bright young man
with plenty of sense will hang to
the cigarette habit when he
knows better, is more than we
can tell. 1t is a sad sight to
watch the crowd in front of the
church at the close of a Sunday
nights meeting, when fifteen or
twenty of the incest young men
of the neighborhood, proceed to
light up their cigarettes. 1t is a
filthy, unhealthy habit that is
wastful of time and money and
helps to ruin the future of the
young man who practices it.
Young man, brace up and quit
the habit.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
A Red Headed Ghost.

Mr.. Fred Lolalr, who is care
taker at Ryder cemetery. has
always laughed at the talk of
ghosts and 'hauts, "but his nerve
was tried a few nights ago and
he was about ready to throw up
his Job when the cause of the
trouble was discovered. The
sleep of the family was inter-
rupted by steady rapping that
had a strange metallic sound.
A diligent search failed to
locate the noise and all returned
to bed. The rapping was again
heard. and heard again and
again during the night. After
day light. the rapping was found
to come from the stove pipe,
which was taken down, and out
few a woodpecker. Lebanon
Falcon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Jamestown JOts.

The work on the new Odd-Fel-
lows hall is rapidly going for
ward, and be completed at a date
not far distant. 1t is estimated
that the building will costs sever
al thousand dollars, and will be
a large, impressive structure
when completed. The building
is situated fronting the public
square, and pallets Water Street
The boys of the town are or
ganizing a basketball team, and
will be prepared to meet all
corners within a very short time,
There are several good players
in the town, and they expect to
have a five that will be a credit
to Jamestown.
!. L. Story, one of the teach
ers of the jamestown School, and
Herbert Popplewell, of this
place, made a visit to Indian
Creek, the home of Mr.. Story, on
Friday evening.
Mrs. w, S. Knight and Miss
Dezza Phelps, both of James
town, attended the Monticello
Fair.
T. P. Warren returned Sunday
from a trip to Burkesville, whefe
he stayed several days.
Vernon Holt left for Liberty
Sunday morning, with his two
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

One OF the most enjoyable SocialS
this season was given by Miss Mabel
Hindman at the home of her parents
last Saturday night. There was an
immense thrOng of young people pres
ent, many from town, every body ex-
pressing themselves as perfectly de-
lighted with the occasion. Theguests
did not depart until late hour and
they were sorry when the time for
separation arrived.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

morning on business trip to Eastern
Kentucky.
Mr.. John A Harris, left for Bowling
Green College Monday morning.
Judge t. A. Murrell, left Monday
morning for Mayesville, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. 10 Milligan, of Louis
vile. are visiting at the home of Mr..
r. III. Price.
Mr. +. L. Wilson, Russell Springs,
was here Sunday, enroute to Louis
Vile market.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

running horses, to attend the
Casey County Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, N. Meadows
and Mrs. Lee Mckinley made a
trip to Russell Springs Friday
evening.
Miss Eva Rae Oaks and Olga
Lawless, of 0wensby, were in
town on Thursday night, visiting
Miss Alene Morrison.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Attorney General Favors
Reversing Common
wealth Case
COMPLIMENTS FROM BENCH

Vic SboOS cONA j
The Commonwealth met re-
versal in four cases before the
Court of Appeals yesterday and
in one the Attorney General in
his brief agreed with the appel
liant that he was entitled to a new
trial. This was the case of
Coleman Speaks, a seventeen
year old negro, who was SEN
fenced in Daviess county for 2 to
81 years for voluntary manslaugh-
ter. In the presence of witness
es, Coleman drew a revolver and
asked Nose Davis, another negro,
if he thought it would burn. "
When the latter said it woulden't
Coleman pointed it at Davis and
fired, killing the other negro.
Coleman insisted they were
friends and he didn't know it
was loaded. In referring to the
charge to the jury in his brief
the Attorney General said one
clause was in effect a peremp-
tory instruction to find the de-
PENDANT guilty of voluntary man.
slaughter, and by this the jury
was denied the right to pass up
on the degree of the offense.
which was entirely within its
province, and the defendant was
denied the right to have the jury
pass upon the degree, which is a
right accorded him by law.
1T is not the duty of this de-
partment," continued the At
torney General" to prosecute,
but, on the other hand, to see
that every citizen of the Com
monwealth has fair-hearing up
on trial. Especially should this
be true in this case, where we
are dealing with a poor, ignorant
negro boy, II years of age, and
without the assistance OF
friends"
/ In delivering the opinion OF
the court reversing the Davies
Circuit Court, Judge VIM said:
The position of the Attorney
General is brave and fair and
commemorate in its motive and
effect. -
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Indictments Returned.

The following is the work of the
grand jury, discharged last Monday:
SellingLivuor
Assault
Fishing unlawfully
b. of p. 2S
Weapons 6
Gaming
Petty larceny
Furnishing liquor to an inebriate 9
Liquor to minor
TrespaSS l
Disturbing worship
Forgery 2
Malicious shooting !
Obtaining money under false pre-
lenses
Seduction
EXtortion
Procuring an abortion
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Uncle Ezra Sqya.

"It don't take mOre'n gill wv effort
to git folks into a peck of trouble"
and little neglect OF constipation,
biliousneSs. Indigestion or other liver
arrangement will do the same. If
ailing, Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for quick results. Easy, safe, sure,
and only % cents at PAUL Drug Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Farm for Sale.

One farm miles west of Russell
Springs, containing so acres all under
fence, 90 acres in high state of Guilt
walton and 20 acres in timber, we'll
watered and good house and out build
ings. Respt.,
NJ. II. Powell
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25
Notice..

All those who ale indebted to the
late firm of MurreIl & Miller either
by note or account are requested to
call on DR.. ]. n. MurreH at his dental
office in Columbia, Ky. and settle
same. Very Respectfully,
Murrell & Miller.
A--Df
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Il. X. Young sold TO J. c. Durham
& Bro, of CampbeIlSviIle, 30 head of
2 year old heifers at Il to ~ per pound.
Also to Wilson Bros, of Cave City
80 head of 900 to 100 pound stearS at
4 to cents.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Vallin Dooley, of this county, who
was serving from one to five years in
the Frankfort penitentiary, was pa
rolled last week. He had served tif-
teen months, and was convicted for
chicken stealing.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

keep on hands a full stock of
collins and caskets, also robes; 2
hearses. Prompt service night or day.
Phone 90.
AL r J. Z. Triptett,
Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

DIR. Jas. Triplett. who is well and
favorably known as frst-claSs dem
fist, will reopen an office in Columbia
some time the coming week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Circuit crurt will probably continue
through this week. ~ - fa
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

| have year old mule, Is hands
high for sale. Oliver Miller,
Columbia. Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

See Atkins & Price for your fall and
winter millinery.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Wanted at the Lindsey Wilson, q
bushels of green tomatoes
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Good show at ParloT Circle every
Saturday night.
47-2t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

l will sell 81 acres of land at the
courthouse door. October court. The
land JONES ThoS. RoSSon.
Fl. L. Thompson
47-it
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

Wanted Wood and butter at L.
w. II. S.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-25

The cool mornings call for a little
fire.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
Upton SEEKS HAND
OF AMERICAN WIDOW

LONDON, March pa duel for the
hand and heart of Mrs Claire Hy-
sted of Chicago is being fought, but
not with swords between Sir
Thomas Upton and the multi-million-
airo merchant, Herr Philip of Berlin.
Mrs Hysicd, herself worth millions,
is Of German descent She belongs
TO Chicago's best set but has lived in
Paris for the last six years and was
much In evidence socially until the
death of her mother "A couple of years
ago
Sir Thomas made a protracted stay
in Paris recently on his way TO Monte
Carlo, and all his spare moments
were devoted TO the fascinating widow.
Nominally he stayed at the Hotel
Continental but IN reality he spent
most of his time at the Mcurice.
where Mrs Hystcd stops
The yachtman's marked devotion
10 the widow was the drst evidcnc
his friends had or his intention to be-
come a henodick.
No sooner had Upton departed FOR
Monte Carlo than Herr Philip. the
Berlin admircr. appeared on the scene
Philip knows Mrs. Hystods family
and has long sought her hand i'm vain
The attentions of Upton have made
him renew his suit He looks upon
the matrimonial duel as contest be-
tween Germany and England, AS
| Philip and Upton arc almost equal In
wealth. tho widow must decide on
some other basis than that of money
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
aTvrrATnD raDM
HLLkUHIUN THNNl ID
PAYING BIG PROFIT.

LOS ANGELES. March 29.-An
alligator farm is the latest They have
there 2O00 interesting natives of the
Southern swamps. and it pays a big
profit
Okeechobee. who is said to be 800
years old. was captured three months
ago in the Everglades Of Florida. He
is kept az valuable curiosity, al
slough his skin Is useless as COM
modify. since at about the age of 20
the bumps on the back. used as orna-
mental leather. turn 60 bone. Al
though many alligators arc bred on
tho farm. because of the slow growth
the supply does not equal the de-
mand Each year several hundred are
caught in Louisiana and Florida aud
shipped TO two large farms one here
and one in Hot Springs. Ark. They
arc captured like wild horses-a lasso
being thrown around the neck, by
which they are pulled TO land and
bound 10 a plank
In the warm and congenial climate
Of Southern California the conditions
are highly favorable TO the raising OF
The saurian The farm is laid out
upon the banks Of a small mountain
stream. which in it's course has
formed a number of lakes and ponds
These are surrounded by strong net
ting TO inolose the groups separately,
according to age
The older ones arc fed at long in
tervals. about 35 pounds Of fresh meat
AZ q meal. from May until October
when they all stop eating and hi
hernate for the winter. Some had al
ready gone into their winter homes,
long tunnels running under ground.
and we could see row Of heads like
logs along the hanks OF the stream.
About June the alligators become
more sensitive TO disturbance. as the
females then begin nesting. They bell
low II approached and make much
noise generally.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
RABBITS COST KANSAS
MORE THAN 100000

TOPEKA, Kan. March % 2a-Kansas
has spent more than 100000 I'm the
last hve months trying to remove its
chief pest the jack rabbit Every
county In the western half Of the
state paid a bounty Of s cents for
each rabbit killed. and when the
bounty season closed the total amount
paid out was Sl01672.
This means that more than 9 000.-
600 Jack rabbits LOST their lives be-
cause Of the inroads the rabbits had
made into orchards and alfalfa
fields.
II is probable that the total slaueh-
ter OF rabbits during the winter OK
ceeded 3.000,000, as many thousands
were killed in rabbit drives and no
bounty was asked. aud hundreds Of
farmers killed rabbits by the score
and made no effort TO collect the
bounty.
Petitions signed by 10000 farmers
were presented TO the 1911 Legisla-
ture asking for a general bounty on
JACK rabbits. SO that the killing OF
the rahhits and eradication of the
pests could be accomplished
A bounty of S cents would nav for
the gun shells and leave a little mar
gin to nay the farmer and his bows
for the time they spent hunting the
RABBITS Each county was required
10 pay the bounty There are few
Jack rohbits i'm the eastern mart al
/ the state. and. while the bounty wa,
! offered, there were very few attempts
at collection