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The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Gun for Amateurs.

George Honey Boy Evans, of min
strel fame. may give a silver lowing cup
as an additional prize to the team win
ming the amateur championship of the
District this season. wire was received
stating that Evans has the matter under
consideration, and that as soon as he
reached this city next week he would
make known his decision.
The Honey Boy has given several
cups to the leading batters in the diff
ferent leagues, but this will be the first
one offered to an amateur club or league
The local sandlotters can count on re-
ceiving a handsome prize should Evans
decide to add a cup to the banner now
given as trophy.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
WILLIAMS THE VICTOR.
Defeats Edward kflleen in South
crn- Pocket Billiards Tourney.

Earl Williams was victorious over Ed
ward Kllleen last night in the special
pool tourney being held at the Southern
Club, score 100 to 20. Killeen took the lead
at the start, but Williams soon fattened
his total and had little trouble disposing
of his opponent. The match was interest
ing throughout, and was witnessed by a
goodly number of pool fans. The loser
had high run of %, while Williams hung
up high mark Of %.
All are invited to witness the Hotpoint
match scheduled to be played between
Frank Carmichael and Samuel Sond-
heimer
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
capron Released by Pitt.burs.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. a. Ralph
Capron. last season a member Of the
Pittsburg National League baseball
team, has been released to st. Paul
American Association club. Capron.
whose home Is in Minneapolis, received
his contract from St. Paul. together with
his release from Pittsburg tonight.
Capron, 1t Is said. has been sent to st.
Paul on the Marty O'Toole trade. the
Pittsburg club still owing st. Paul an
outfielder
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Joe jackson to Leave Us.

Joe E. jackson, sporting editor, OF the
Post since 1910, and president of the
Baseball Writers Association, handed in
his resignation last Monday and leaves
in a few days to become sporting editor
Of The Detroit News-Tribune.
Mr.. Jackson is one of the ablest base
ball writer's in the country. During his
stay in Washington he made a host of
friends, who will wish him the best Of
luck.
Mr.. Jackson came here from Detroit,
where he still enjoys great popularity.
His friends in Washington all hate to
see him leave. Good luck, Joe, old boy.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Overall May Play Again.

Los Angeles, Feb. A-Orvie Overall
says he may get back into organized
baseball, but only with an ironclad con-
tract that viii assure him staying In
the majors. II like Johnny Evers," said
Overall to-day, land have no objection to
playing on his club. II / go back to
the Cubs want to be sure of my
ground. They might send me Off to
Louisville or to the Philadelphia club
andI don't want any of that"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
TO GRANT TY'S DEMANDS.
President Navin VIII Give Cobb
$4,000, 1t IL Said.

San Francisco. Feb. fly Cobb, the
great Detroit outfielder, will get the s15,-
coo salary he has demanded.
This information came to-day through
letter received from President Navin.
of the Detroit club. by Oscar Witt, the
Tigers second sacker. Navin wrote Witt
that he was satisfied with his work last
year, and would in ordinary have given
him a raise in salary. The damand of
Cobb will be granted. Navin stated that
Cobb was the bulwark of the team and
that the club had to have him at any
price.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
DID NOT GET BONUS.
Hank O'Day Says He Was Promised
$1,000 by Reds.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Hank O'Day, former
manager of the Cincinnati Reds, who
will umpire in the American League this
season. claims he was promised a bonus
Of 1900 by Garry Hermann, owner of
the club, il the Reds finished in the first
division. Iney did, but O'Day hasn't
seen the check and he is wondering II
he'll get il.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
SOCCER GAME BOOKED.
Locals and baltimore Sons of st.
George to Play Sunday.

There will be an interesting soccer
game next Sunday between the local
team and the Baltimore Sons of st.
George. These teams have met four
times this season and the locals have
been defeated each time, but Capt. Nc
Ginty will make a big effort to win and
will turn out the strongest team of the
season. The game starts at go p. m.
Lineup: Goal, Steadman; r. b., Wright:
!. b., A. Foster; r. h. b., Hampton: c.
h. b., McGinty; |. h. b., Morton; o. r.
Briggs; i. r., Cowan; c. f., Brown; III,
F'luke; O. l., Foster.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
George Tidden in Capital.

George Tidden, one of the oldest and
best known baseball writers in New
York. a member Of the New York World
staff, is in Washington for brief visit.
In speaking of Frank Chance and the
EIighlaHders, Mr.. Tidden says:
Il don't know what salary Farrell is
paying Chance. in fact none OF the
newspaper men know. but no matter
what the amount happens to be. Chance
is worth every cent. He will give New
York a winner before he has been on
the job many years and ] should not be
surprised If the Highlanders finished
near the top Of the second division this
coming season.
According to Mr. Hidden. the High
l"ndcrs will be a great drawing card
under Chance. especially in New York,
4 the Polo Grounds where the club will
play its games, is much easier of access
Than was the old park way out in
Harlem.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Not After n Trade.

Chicago. Feb. Manager Callahan, OF
the Chicago White Sox, to-day denied
that he planned to trade Harry Lord to
the New York Americans. but admitted
that he expected to meet Manager
Chance within the next week and that
strade talks might take place.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Capablanca Leading.

New York, Feb. 4.-Among the contest
ants in the chess tournament here are
Tenenwurzel Jafa, Kuchik, Janowski,
Chajes, Stapfer, Zapoleon. Capablanca,
Liebenstein and Rubinstein- Capablanca
is leading with ten victories and one
defeat
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
HANDED
AMATEUR BALL
Abolishing Of the Commission
Will Elevate Sandlot
Game.
RADICAL CHANGE NEEDED
Board of Governors Only Salvation
for the Local Or
ganization.
Manager Griffith's Idea.

IF you are going to have anna
teur ball. conduct It right; do
away with all that scrapping I
saw last year, and get down to
business. Three men can handle
the affairs much better than a
dozen. CLARK GRIFFITH"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
ATLANTIC CITY POLO
TEAM TO PLAY HERE
Will Meet Fast Washington Quint To-
night and Tomorrow
at Arcade.

The Atlantic City roller polo team viii
play here tonight and tomorrow night
at the Arcade, meeting the crack local
aggregation both nights.
Manager Whiting, of the local quint.
is confident of winning both games, and
win put his strongest team on the floor.
The game tonight will start promptly
at o'clock with Mr.. Hough, of Prince
ton, as the official referee.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
MATCH GAME TONIGHT.
Campbell and Williams Play Pocket
billiards at EAGLE Club,

George Campbell, one of the best pocket
billiard players of the District, and Earl
Williams will clash tonight in a 100
point game at the Eagles Club. Camp
bell has been defeating some of the star
cue artists OF the city lately, and is con-
fdent of defeating Williams tonight. An
invitation has been extended by the
Eagles to their many friends to witness
the match. which will start at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Sweeney wants to Work.

New York, Feb. +Ed Sweeney, the
big back-stop of the New York Ameri-
cans, to-day sent word to Manager
Chance that he wants to catch every
game this season.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Pirates to Meet sox.

Boston, Feb. 4-Arrangements were
concluded to-day for a nine game series
at Hot Springs. Ark. between the Pitts
burg Nationals and the Boston Red Sox.
The first game will be played March 1s
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Zybs.ko win. Agnin.

Seattle. Wash, Feb. Tin one of the
fastest wrestling bouts even seen on
the Paci :: coast. Zabszko, the giant
Pole, defeated Polly Grimm, the ANA
teur heavyweight wrestling champion.
in straight falls
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Abe AttelI a Promoter.

New York, Feb. 4-Abe Attell, former
feather-weight champion, is now a fight
promoter. He will do all the match
making in future for the Forty-fifth
Street Club. which has just changed
ownership.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Good shepards Win.

Tn Good Shepherd basketball team de-
defeated the r. R. Y. NJ. C. A quint last
night by score of 80 to %
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Tri-state open. April 2o.

Philadelphia, Feb. 4-The Tri-stste
League will open April % and close
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
BY &. W, SWAN.

When the presidents of the various
amateur baseball leagues in the District
meet some time this month and adopt
the changes in the constitution and rules
advocated by s. Edward Beach. amateur
baseball in this city will receive a big
boost. in fact, the biggest boost ever
given the game since the organization
OF the amateur commission.
That this radical change. regarding the
abolishing of the commission and vesting
all the power in the board of governors
will be adopted by the members of the
commission at this meeting is practically
assured. Several of the leading lights
in sand lot baseball were questioned yes
terday as to their stand in the matter.
and all replied fayorably.
This change will put amateur baseball
on a much higher plane than the one
which II holds at the present time. There
will be no more petty battles at a meet
ing Of the commission; there will be no
more lobbying" this favoritism will be
set aside and the officials will be able to
keep their heads above water for a little
while, at least.
II is true that a new code OF rules
were drafted last year. but they were
not kept. One rule. supposed to be the
strongest in the constitution. regards
the return of the men who have played
professional baseball after June !.
This rule was broken repeatedly by
the commission last year. Any old ball
player at all. who had been let out by
a minor league club. could come home,
apply for reinstatement. and II would be
granted him at once. And yet there are
several members Of the commission who
will not vote for the proposed change in
the constitution and bylaws.
The entire matter can be sumed up
as follows: Three men will now CONTROL
amateur baseball. where 1t was left TO
ten or fifteen in the past-three men
who will do the work of a dozen. No
more battles at a commission meeting;
no favoritism shown any one. and last,
but not least. no ball players reinstated
who return to the District after June ].
1t is up to the members OF the com
mission to adopt or reject this change.
and while two or three may not see
their way clear TO give UP the glory
for the time being. when the meeting
is held, 1t will more than likely be the
scene Of the passing away of tha
amaeur commission. and the formation
OF the Association of Amateur Baseball
Clubs OF the District of Columbia
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Team Trophy offered.

Prof. Joyce, of the Carroll Institute
track team, stated last night that a
handsome silver loving cup will be given
TO the team CT college scoring the most
number Of points in the Carroll Institute
ten-mile marathon here February -.
AS the event Is sanctioned by the A. A.
u, II is understood that many of our
leading runners will enter. Johnny Gal
lagher. the Georgetown star. will more
than likely be one Of the starters. while
a team of ten mon from Carroll Institute
will face the starter on George WASH
ington's Birthday.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
sunday school League Meets.

A meeting of the Sunday School
League was held last night at the resi-
dence Of its president, W. o. Cornelius.
1907 Sixth Street Northwest. Four clubs
were granted franchises, namely. Sher-
wood. Nativity, Lincoln Avenue, and
North Carolina When seen last night
President Cornelius stated that a
new playin field has been Sc
cured for the league this year.
and that the 1918 season will be
the best ever Of a Sunday School League
in this city.
When questioned regarding the propos-
ed change in the constitution. President
Cornelius said: Il think that the three
man rule will be a good thing for
amateur baseball. but I think that none
of these men should be connected with
baseball in any way whatsoever, as a
member of a league or sporting associa-
tion of any kind.
Last year We had a lot of needless
arguments. and with this new rule in
vogue, a lot of that will be dispensed
with, but would like to see three men,
not interested in any league or house
handle the affairs OF the amateurs" con-
tinued the Sunday School League official.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-05
Apprentice allowance claimed.
JuareI.

FIRST RAcE-Maiden t~oycar-Olds; three and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
MARRIED IN TENNESSEE.
Well Known DEBORAH Insurance
Man Surprises Home People.
Other Marriages.
Abbey-Craig.

His many friends throughout the
city were happily surprised on
Saturday, when Mr.. E. r. Abbey,
the we'll known insurance man, re-
turned from a trip to Tennessee,
bringing home with him bride.
The marriage occurred on Oct. 25th,
at the home of the bride, Miss Ella
Mildred Craig, daughter of Thos.
Craig, at Culleoka, Tennessee, and
after brief honeymoon they have
come here to make their home.
The bride is a charming young
lady who leaves at her girlhood
home a friendship as wide as her
acquaintance extends, and will be
cordially welcomed here. The groom
has grown up to manhood here, is
a successful insurance representa-
tive, and enjoys the confidence and
esteem of all who know him. A
large friendship join us in hearty
organizations and good wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
"STOP THIEF" NEXT.
Great Farce Success Will be i'm De-
cOrah on Tuesday, Nov. 18th.

stop Thief" the new Cohan &
Harris farce is veritable laughing
cyclone, punctuated by many eXcit-
ing moments. 1t is said to be pyr-
amid of thrills. Absent minded peo-
pie who cache valuable articles and
are then unable to remember the
hiding places, a regularity condon-
ed under the cloak of kleptomaniac,
are so realistically characterized
that the events leading up to the fl
nal announcement form a series of
laughing climatic surprises as UNI
conventional as they are thrilling.
stop Thief" is a work by Carlyle
Moore, a new man in the field OF
farce writing. His first effort has
stamped him as a man with ideas
that one would only expect from a
confirmed thief. The same company
which remained at the Gaiety Thea
tire, New York, all last season will
be seen in the play at the Grand,
Nov. 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Young Man Dies.

Eddie Norgard, son of 0. n
Norgard passed away last Thurs
day at the home of his grandmoth'
err, Mrs. Nels Norgard near Nord
ness, after an extended illness OF
four years, which time he spent in
Denver, Colo, trying to recuperate
coming back here last June. Previ.
ously to him taking sick he was en-
ployed in a bank ct Kenmare, n. d.
He was in his oath year and an ex-
ceptionally bright and well liked
young man, and his taking away
just in the bloom of young manhood
ELECTS the sympathy of all for the
bereaved relatives.
The funeral occurred Monday
morning from the Washington Prai-
RE church, Rev. Paul Koren, officiat-
ing, with interment in the cemetery
there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
ALWAYS SOMETHING.
going

Sometimes we think we're going
blind,
Great cutlery make.
But in a day or two we find
It's a mistake.
Again we think we're getting deaf
And NOPE along
Until a week brings us relief
And proves us wrong.
Through endless perils each man
fares
While he's alive.
But what a lot of awful scares
We do survive.
Kansas City Journal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Will be Buried Here.

Mrs. Helen Cleghorn, for many
years a resident of this city, died at
her home in Cresco this morning
at nine o'clock, at the age Of seven
ty-one years. She was the wife OF
Capt. Cleghorn and was married in
DEBORAH. He died some years ago.
She leaves one son and two sisters,
Mrs. A. ]. McClaskey of this city and
Miss Dana Mason of Cresco. The re-
mains will be brought here for in
terment in Phelps cemetery, proba-
bly, on Friday. She will be kindly
remembered by many of the older
residents of DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
DEBORAH VS.. Cresco Friday.

On Friday afternoon at three
O'Clock, at the fair grounds, the old
time rivals in athletics, DEBORAH
and Cresco high schools, will play
football. This will be the first
time these teams have met this
season, and a closely contested game
is anticipated. Come out and root
for the home team.
Last Friday afternoon at West
Union the tables were turned on
our boys and they lost the game to
West Union by the score of 13 to
6, after having defeated them in a
game here a short time ago. The
West Union team showed much inn
provement, and the DEBORAH team
were hardly up to their usual game,
hence the result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Coming at the Empire.

If you crave clean excitement
you will surely have rare treat in
our next Big Weekly Feature, 1.-THE
War Correspondents" A story of
Love and War in the Balkans. 1t
is in four parts, has one hundred
and ten scenes and is full of action,
fast and furious. 1t shows the
Greek, Bulgarian, Servian, and Tur-
kish troops as in the recent war.
Here are a few of the scenes: 1.-The
Misstep on the Precipices edge;
"Gunnery Wrecking an aeroplane
aloft;" Running Gauntlet OF
Canister in an auto;" Destruction
of Railroad bridge and plunge of a
train of cars" "Warship blown up
by Nine"
We can absolutely guarantee il
to be full of wholesome thrills. We
know you'll like this film for it's the
class the cities charge 25c to see
and the kind we show every We'd
nesday at 10 and 15c. We know
the people here appreciate what we
are giving them for we are getting
capacity houses. Remember the
date, Wednesday, Nov. IL, at the
Empire, of course, 10 and Is cents
ADV.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Celebrated Silver Wedding.

Thursday, October goth, occurred
the silver wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Gilman OF this
city. On Sunday company OF
about one hundred friends and rela-
tives gathered DIT their home and
gave them a happy surprise in com
meration of the event. A most en-
joyable day was spent, and congrat-
ulations and good wishes extended.
The guests presented them two
handsome sets of silver knives and
forks and a silver meat fork. We
extend congratulations to Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilman, hoping that they will
have the privilege of enjoying their
golden wedding anniversary togeth-
err.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Counting Pumpkin Seeds.

Manager Holcomb of the Empire
had a novel Halloween idea on the
program at the Empire last Friday.
A big pumpkin was on display and
everyone who wished made an esti-
mate of the number of seeds it con-
tanned. The exact number was 521.
and Miss Sadie Hanna's figures were
ZIG. lust two out of tht way. Other
close estimates were made by Ole
Void, 514; r. Strand 513; Willard
Remington 500; Mabel Tokram SOB /;
j. C. McCallum 513; Mrs. G. w.
Higgins 525. More than 700 esti-
mates were made. $500 in money
and silver spoons were given away
to the above people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
DEBORAH Choral Union.

The DEBORAH Choral Union has
held three meetings this season,
The work on the oratorio THE Sea-
sons is going along nicely. All
last years members are requested
to be present at the next meeting
as they are considered members un'
til they send in their resignation
New members also will be accepted
At the next meeting, next Monday
evening, at the parlors of the First
Norwegian Lutheran church, an Elk
ecutive Committee of twelve mem
bers will be elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
The New Elks Home.

The fine new Elks Home, which
has been under process of construc-
ton all summer at the corner OF
Main and River streets, is rapidly
nearing completion, and it will make
an ideal, modern home for this pop
ular organization. A description OF
the new home will be given in these
columns upon its completion. The
structure includes large lodge
room, formerly the audience room
of the Unity church, finely equip
ped kitchen and large dining room
on the ground floor, and in the rear,
facing River street, is a handsome
modern new club house, with vesti-
bule, hallway, coat room, large So
cial hall or lounging room, reading
room, on the main floor, and on the
second floor billiard room, card
rooms, toilets, lavatory, ETC., all a
complete modern club, convenient
and coy, which will be greatly en-
joyed for many years to come by the
members of the lodge.
Preparations are being made for
a public reception upon completion
of the building, when the general
public will be invited to inspect it,
and to enjoy a social evening at
the club. Announcement of dates,
etc. will be made later.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
Bays 1914 Overland Automobile,

Yesterday Rev. Otto E. Schmidt
purchased fine new 1914 Overland
automobile from Rud Bros. certi-
fed check for $1100 was presented
to him by his congregation for the
purchase of a car, particulars OF
which are given in another column
of this paper. This morning Hen
ry Rud, accompanied by John Blaess
went to Waterloo to bring the car
to DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-11-05
JOhnSOn-GateS.

Last Saturday, at the M. E. par
sonage in this city, Rev. G. S. Lack
land pronounced the ceremony which
united for life in the bonds of matri-
mony two popular young people OF
Burr Oak, Mr.. j. o. Johnson and
Miss Bessie Gates, both of whom are
we'll and favorably known in the
northern part of the county, where
they have host of friends who join
us in good wishes. They will reside
in Burr Oak.