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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
WOULD REUNITE
STATE BAPTISTS
Old Breach to Be Healed by
Church Factions Soon

Identification of the Free Baptists
of the state with the regular body will
be distressed at the Baptist state con-
vcntion at Pontiac, oct, 2l-23, incm-
| sive. plans for which are now being
| made
For some time past a movement has
been under way i'm both divisions of
the denomination FOR a ordination
of effort. and ii has borne fruit to such
an extent that the breach of so years.
caused originally by difference in
Theological beliefs. is now all but heal
cd. legal tcchnicalities presenting the
only tangible difficulties
The home and foreign mission bod
les of both factions have been assim-
Hated and n.tiun-Widc effort is be-
ing made 10 bring about a similar re-
union between the state and local bod
les. ~ recent national meeting of Free
liaptists in ocean Grove Nc, demon
stratcd the desire of that organization
10 return To- the BAPTIST fold. The pres
cnt movement was heartily mdorscd
and assurance Of corporation was
given.
The movement i'm Michigan has been
under the direction of President Mauck
of iIillsdalc college. Each state is max
Ing similar efforts, the one in Michi-
ean TO be brought TO a climax at the
Pontiac convention.
1t is the general belief among Bap-
lists that this is an age of co-ordiu-
alton and that Theological distinctions
Of years ago, whieh caused much in
ternal diseord in the denomination. arc
things of the past and should make the
uniting of the two bodies an easy mat
ter
Another important feature of On"
convention prugrum will Ice the report
ON the success of the muycmcut.uri--
mating iu Michigan, for ccntralMug
the collection Of mission funds i'm each
state. The new Michigan Baptist board
OF missions, organized last January
adopted The single collection agency
method, since which time Rev. r.. NJ
Lake who was made state supcrin-
tcndent SAYS the success of the plan
has exceeded the expectations OF the
board
Ninc societies throughout the state,
mcludiug Tho Foreign aud Homo Mis-
sim Publication society, Wumaus
Noreigu. Numau's Home and State
Missions, Kalamazoo college. Minis
ters' Aid and tn" Northern Baptist
ar. ,,-,bgt.ttirt.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
PROTEST BASEBALL SLANG.
Readers Will Be Given Chance to Sc
lect Style of Writings.

Chicago, Aug PA protest against
the use of slang i'm accounts of base
hall games has been headed by n Chi
cago newspaper which will let its
readers decide 10y a vote the future
style of these writings In their plc;,
for the use of correct English some
of The readers of the game assert they
ere unable to follow the plays because
of the slangy phrascology of the stor-
les.
President Il. T.. Johnston of the
American league sail today ne would
be glad to have the question of pref
erencc for STYLES of reporting baseball
games decided.
II have often wondered which style
readers as a rule prefer" he said. II
am not ready TO commit myself"
President Thom1s Chivington of the
american association prefers intelli
gent description without SO much
slang.
II think slangy writing has gone to
seed" asserted Mr. Chivington. In
the smaller cities, especially, it seems
that every baseball writer is under an
impression that he must he funny in
describing the game. Some of their
stories are exceedingly hard To inter
pref. tcach writer should study his
uWt ability"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
MAY HURT ANNUAL SHOW.
II Strike Is Prolonged Big Poultry
Show May Not be Realized.

The Upper Peninsula Poultry asso-
citation which plans this year to stage
the state show for Northern Michigan
and Wisconsin, has held no meetings
during the summer months and it is
practically certain there viii Ice mo-
meetings until after the labor diff
cultics are settled.
II the strike continues much longer
the association may be forced to ADAM
don it's plan for broadening out this
year. So as to secure exhibits from all
parts Of tho northwest This plan
viii uocossitste the organization of a
stock company TO finance the show. a~
the funds Of the association are not
equal To- the undertaking. lt the strik,
Is prolonged Vt win Ice impossible a.
organize this COMPANY and the cXten-
sive advertising campaign decided up
on will have 10 be- abandoned.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
FOOTBALL PLANS
ARE BEING MADE
Conference Colleges to Be Rep.
resented by Strong EIevens

Chicago, Aug 1.-TWO big nine in
situations began preparations this
week for strenuous football season.
At Evanston, i'm an effort to replace
Northwestern on the high plane it oc-
cupied i'm gridiron prowess in the past
two new coaches have been engaged
To help Head Coach Dennis Grady. At
Mandison Coach Juneau opened a pre-
liminary correspondence school,"
sending to candidates for the eleven a
letter asking to report ready for work
Sept. 20 ana To begin light training
Wisconsin's schedule this year will
include five home games with Law
renee, Marquette, Ohio, state. Mich-
gan Agricultural college and Mime
sofa. out of town games viii he play
cd with Purdue at Lin f'ayette and chi
cage at Chicago. The annual home
coming festivities will take place at
the time of the Minnesota game
Earl Driver, assistant coach last
year, will aid Coach Juneau again this
fall, while Coach Jones Of the track
team will probably nave charge of the
freshmen. Tho position of line coach
will not he filled until September.
The new Northwestern coaches will
he John Shommer of the University of
Chicago. who will handle the baCkfield
and ends, and Otto Seller, who will
thy to develop punters, drop kickcrs,
In which department of the game he
starred at the University of Illinois. \
line coach is To he selected next week.
Two or three eastern men are under
consideration.
Northwestern has nucleus of seven
or eight veterans around which to
build u championship contender and
is expected To have one of it's best
teams since 1901.
At the University of Chicago. it was
announced that Coach Stagg would re-
turn the first of the next month. Coach
Page is authority for the Information
and the news comes as u roller to the
Midway rooters who had feared the
wizard would not he able 10 resume
his regular task this season.
Stage wrote from Idaho Springs,
Colo, where he has been living since
kpril. lie has been taking treatment
for rheumatism aud nervousness and
declares his troubles have been chased.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
ATHLETIC STARS
QUIT IN PRIME
Men Who Won 0Iympics Honors
Have Retired as Champions

Retiring from track and field ath-
lctics wnen wearing championship
crowns has become Il custom in this
country since the olympic champion
ships were decided at Stockholm last
summer.
First It was Ralph c. Craig. the hero
Of the two sprnting events at the
swedish capital, who vowed that he
was through with the spike shoes. His
example was followed by many of the
other men who gained Victories i'm
their respective contests, including
Charlie Rcidpath and Harry Babcock,
the 400 metre and pole vault cham
pions.
Both OF these athletics. as Craig, had
several years more of hish-Class COM
petition within their frames. Reid
path and craig felt il necessary to re-
tire because of business engagements.
while BgbCock preferred taking up
rowing. at which he has proven him
self TO be an expert, being a member
Of ihc New York Athletic club eight
cared crew which won two races on
fine Harlem river Memorial day, and
Won TIE senior eight-uarcd shell event
on the Charles river July 4.
There are only few of the cham
pions who quit in the heydav of their
glory, Martin J. sheridan, few years
ago being one of the first of this coun-
tTy'S star nt blgtas Ia rptirp IIiS rp-
trcmcnt WAS due To taking on of much
Wesht which made him slow at his
specially Of tossing the discus.
1t Was thought with Sheridan aban-
doning athletics that this country
would Dee without discus throwcr.
However the advancement which had
been made in all departments of ath-
ltil'S also marked Shcridan's special
contests.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
N. S. GOLFERS ARE EASY.
British Experts Think They Will Re
turn Home Victorious.

London, Aug 12.-tIarry Nardon'
.hc former British golf champion, who
with Edward Ray, the present British
title holder. Is now on his way To the
United states to compete i'm the Nmcr-
team championships IS quoted rs say
ing:
81 have played Americans before AMI
I do not think them very strong. AItor
the blot ON the cscutchcon Of British
sport by the loss of the Davis cup
tennis matches. we are going to brlnS
homo the American title and show that
golf at least, is really the English
mans game"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
Under AFTER PLAYERS.
Would Sign Men to Bolster Up Du
luth Hockey Team.

Joe Under, captain of the Duluth
hockey team is in the copper country
on still hunt for crack players and
expects t. have one of the strongest
lunches of ice men that ever repre-
scented the Zenith City.
II know it is Il little bit early to
get ready for hockey" said Lindcr
Yesterday" but it is great deal bet
ter To look ahead than fall behind when
the time does come.
I'VE had few weaks spots last year
or nothing would have kept us from
winning the American championship.
Those places will he strengthened this
year i'm addition of several new play
crs. some Of whom are already signed.
We are after the country's honors and
we mean To have them"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
BIG RACE TRACK SCANDAL.
Prominent New Workers May Be In,
Volved In Expose.

Saratoga, y. y, AUG 1.-The big
"eSt scandal Of recent years in connce-
ton with the American TURF became
public property last week when several
persons were either denied admission
to the track or put Off the inclosur,
While the races were run. All We're
CHARGED in some way with the pulling
of horses and the boy charged with do
ing the actual pulling is J. Wilson, the
shining light of the riders of the pres
ent day.
The men implicated are Dollar
John" whose real name is Lanemann
II booNmal<er. Jimmy Reed, former
May; a Jockeys valet known as Rex,
and Robert Mcudclsohn, friend of
Wilson. whose efforts seem to have
been directed To Keeping the scandal
from becoming known.
Al are wen known on tine race track
ana Dollar John" is the same person
age who way mixed up in the Roscnthal
ease, according To the gossipers. II is
expected that a much more prominent
citizen will be brought into the affair,
a politician of the New York East
side. who is q regular patron of racing.
1t is understood that Jockey Wilson
has made a confession To the stewards
of his part i'm the transactions. Dcubl"
crossing ia" people that paid him
money Ia prjll he horses was the inn
mediate muse uI "A IlSpu n,ttilty into
troubl, aud exposing the partiCipa tors
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
Timely Observations Of Events Happening in the Sporting World
JOHNSON LEADS
IN STRIKE OUTS.
's'.sss'.ss.:-.-s.s.s-....:..:..:.:...;..........

Walter Johnson continues as the
strlkc-out king of the American league,
The Washington star has famed l57
hatsmcn and Willie Mitchell of Clcvc-
land is his nearest competitor with
l20. Joe Wood of Boston struck out
us i'm p games.
Big JEFF" Tesreau of the New York
Giants, is the strike-out king of the
National league with III To his credit.
Seaton of the Phillies has famed ll3
and Mathewson, the leading pitcher
of the league, has only famed % in
% games.
Mathewson has won ~ in - starts
and Johnson has pitched his team to
- victories i'm 81 starts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
Lauriun Department
LUTHER LEAGUE SESSION.
Successful Meeting is Concluded II
Marquette Church

Successful Meeting Is Concluded In
Marquette Church.
The ninth annual convention of the
Luther lcaguc of the Ishpeming dis
trict i'm superior conference, Angus
lana synod, i'm session in Marquette,
opened with a business meeting Satur-
day afternoon in the parlors of the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church,
West Ridge street The following ofI-
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
1912-19l4:
Prcsident-Rev. Frederick Wyman,
Ishpemng
Vice Prcsident-Rev. :. Bergdahl.
Republic
secretary-Aiiss Ellen wyman Isb-
pemiug
RECONSIDERATION LundahI, Iron
Mountain
Auditing committee on the treasur-
cr's rcport-Helee Rchncr, Hancock;
Amanda Backman, Dollar Bay: Geo.
Skogborg, Ishpemng
with the exception of President Wy
man, am officers and committee mem
bers are new officials.
The president read concise and in
tcrcsting report i'm which ne placed be-
fore The convention brief survey of
the last years work together with sug-
scstious for tho ensuing year. Tho re-
port of tho treasurer showed the tinau-
cial Resources of the league in sound
condition. During the year $500 was
contributed tor the homo and China
missions. II was decided at the bust
ness meeting 10 raise 500 again this
year but to donate 1t all To- the home
mission which is i'm need of money, as
new fields have been opened up and
outside support is needed in placing
new pastors in various localities in this
country. The foreign mission last year
received half of the total amount do
mated by the league members
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
TO STUDY YANKEE METHODS.

Berlin Aug. l2.-lt is reported that
a committee of German athletic au-
thCritics has arranged to sail for the
United States soon To study the ath-
letic training methods there. with "A
view To helping Germany win in the
OLYMPIC games in Berlin i'm 1916.
The committee plans To remain for
some time in New York, and then to
tour the western states, visiting all the
leading universities \ special inv"s-
iigation will he made of the methods
IN vogue ut HE army and navy schools.
1t il expected that one of the best
American trainers will lac engaged to
come here Ia he general adviser of the
Olympic trainers in Germany
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
EBBETs AFTER YOUNGSTERS.

brooklyn. Aug l2.-Charles Ebbcts
manager of Brooklyn. has an armful
uf contracts with minor league stars
whom he corrHllcd on a little iunNct-
ing trip into the bushes. Ebbets would
not make any disclosures as to the tai
ent he had.anncNed but vigorous uues-
tioning brought ont the fact that ho
had practicall, cinchcd the purchase
of Pfeiffcr, the Grand Rapids pitcher
who has been burning up the Central
league with his speed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
TO PROTECT PLAYERS.

ton of players from the abuse of
spectators have been ordered by prcsi-
dent Johnson, who has instructed the
clubs of his circuit to have officers
parade through the stands and keep
n close watch on individuals who in
sst upon insulting players. lie also
orders that such persons he put out
of the ball parks. and So far as pos
sible he prevented from attending
games
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
LANDS NICE CONTRACT.

Knudc Jepson. the well known Lau-
rum plastering contractor has left
for crystal Fails 10 direct work ON a
big contract he has just landed i'm that
cts. calling Tor the finishing ur abuu,
ftfty houses which are under ropSuruc
ton Mr.. Jopsou plans To- push worth
with all possible haste SO that In,
work may he completed before the un-
certain faii weather Afr-. Jepson ar
eompanied him TO Crystal Fails.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
TO TRAIN IN FLORIDA.

Florida will be hotbcd of major
league teams next spring. The Chica
go Cubs viii be az Tampa. the Athlet
les AZ Jacksonville, Cincinnati expects
to go To Miami aud the st. Louis
Browns will select either ~ Peters
burg or Key West, probably the form
err. Miami and ST Petersburg have
offered bonuses similar 20 that given
by Tampa to the cubs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
HELP! TONY VS. EDDY AGAIN.

Chicago. Aug. ~. Curlcy tllrich
the Superior. Wis, light promoter, has
closed a match between Tony Caponi
and Eddie McGoorty, to he "A ten round
bout and the weirht viii be 100 pounds,
three hours before the fight.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
pAuss KID NICHOLS DOUBLE.

New York. Aug. i2.-Neteran I'nS
who saw pitcher Dauss of the Tigers
In action on the polo grounds, Wcdnes-
day, declare that i'm appearance anu
action he is the exact counterpart vi
Kid Nichols once star bowman Of 'he
Boston Nationals.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
National Leaaue.

pttsburg, Pa, Aug. l2,-pitt sburg
ana Cincinnati broke even in yestcr-
days doublc-hca Amcs held Pitts
burg To- four hits in TIA" first ana Gin
cinnati won. The locals had it easy
in the second game, winning - to /,
while Adams held Cincinnati to three
bits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
lAURlUM sREVITiEs.


Christ Eohn is recovering from his
recent illness
MIS- Christ Kohu of Laurium is tie
ported Co bc M.
Fccauso ne never, missed writing
letter To- his neither each week of the
j. w. Gordon. "a tailor of East 81 Louis
Is heir 20 S5ro.eoo lcrt ay his bachelor
uncle l.. Liebowitz, of Lihau, KUN
land, RUSSIA
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
American League.

Cleveland AZ washington.
Chicago ut Philadelphia
81. Louis at New York.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12

Ameries an Association.

indianapolis o; Kansas city >.
Toedo 4: Milwaukee ?.
louisville o; Minneapolis 8.
Columbus 6; st. Pau 4.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
American League.

New York, y. Y. Aug. - New
York. reinforced by their new $4,000
inlicld"r, Fred Maisol. woa another
game from 81. Louis yesterday. Cald-
well pitched great for New York, hold
lng the visitors To- three hits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
r II r

Batteries and CLARK; Cam
nitz. Cooper and Simon, Gibson. TWO
base hit-Dodse, Cincinnati. Three
base hit-Marsans. Cincinnati Home
run-Hoblitzel, Cincinnati.
Second game X III /;
Cincinnati ..1O0O00OOO-1 :
Pittsbuig 90. ..o2O 0x-l3 Il 0
Batteries Suggs. Herbert and King.
Blackburn; Adams AMI Gibson Two
base hits Miller. Byrno. pittsburg
Thrcr-basc htS.-Wilson 81, Mitchell,
Pittsburg.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
r II T,

batteries Dauss and Stanage;
Leonard and Carrigan. Twu-base hit
Speaker. Rustun. Threc-haso hit
Englc Boston: Cobb, Detroit.
Washington. -. c.. Aug. f2.-Clcvc-
land got away with an early lead In
the opening inning Yesterday and,
with Mitchell pitching air-tight ball,
Washington was never dangerous.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12

Grand Rapids, Wis. will cxpcnd ST.
WV 10 provide municfcai swimming
pool
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12

New York o.. .030 0020X-6 9 :
Batteries Levercnz, Baumgardncr
aud Alexander; caldwell aud Sweeney.
TWo- base hit johnson, ST Louis
Throe-basc hits Caldwell, cook. New
York. Home run-prtt, -. Louis.
Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. Bad
bitchng i'm the seventh cost Chicago
the game with Philadelphia here yes
tcrday after they had taken lead
OF i've runs in the first three innings.
II II Il
Chicng" .... ,90300O0Oo-5 . I
Philadelphia ...O000I y /
Batteries .Cicuttc. Russell. Scott,
Benz and Schalk; Bush, Houck and
Schans Two-haSe hit ScEang. Phil
odclphia Thrcc-basa hits Mclnnis.
Baker. Philadelphia. Home run-Bo-
die. Chicago.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 12.-By win.
ming from Boston yesterday Detroit
made II two out If three FOR the SER
les Dauss pitched a good game. be-
ing especially effective with men on
haGnG
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
American League.
TODAYS GAM ES.

National League.
Chicago ut Boston.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-01-10
CONGRESSIONAL.

Resignation OF Senator Bailey OF
Texas read.
Senators Bacon, Overman and Crane
appointed joint inaugural committee
Representative Bathrick introduced
q bill for government loans to farmers
on farm mortgages.
Southern veterinarian urged agricul-
ture committee for an increased ap-
preparation for eradication of cattle
tick.
Representative Flood of Virginia Sc
lected as chairman of committee on
foreign affairs to succeed Governor
Sulzer of New York.
Chairman Clapp of campaign fund
Investigation committee, asked for en-
largement of powers of his commit
tee, but objection of Senator Oliver
postponed action.
Secretary Wilson asked agriculture
committee for increased appropriation
for practically all branches of agricul-
ture departments work in forthcom.
ing appropriation bill.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-01-10
FOREIGN.

AS they had threatened, rebels again
destroyed communication on the Mex
leo Northwestern railway between the
American numbering towns of Pearson
and Madero. below JuareZ.
Seven men were killed and several
others were fatally injured by an ex.
plosion at the De Beers dynamite
works in the town of Somerset, ac.
cording to Cape Town report.
Mrs George Buckley, wife of a
wholesale farm implement dealer at
ReaEurn. thirty-seven miles west of
Winnipeg, was found frozen to death
She was within a mile OF her home
when found
The real fact is-and this comes
from one of the delegates-the ambas-
sadors of the powers in session at Lon
don served notice on the Turks that
their shilly-shallying is over; that they
are beaten, and must accept the fate
of the vanquished.
The cost of running the United King
dom for the next twelve months will
amount to the colossal sum of nearly
1000, 100000. according to London
dispatch. The navy estimates alone
will reach an aggregate of almost
$3.50, 100000. This increase of upward
of $20,000,000 is due to many causes,
but chiefly to the higher cost of ship,
building.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-01-10
GEN ERAL.

Street accidents in New York city
during the year 1912 caused the death
of 532 persons.
Roswell Miller, chairman of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
Company, died suddenly in New York.
Mrs. Elmira Keeler Spencer, vet
eran army nurse known to Civil War
veterans everywhere as the Florence
Nightingale of the rebellion, died at
Oswego, N. Y. aged ninety-four.
The appointment of R. NJ. Johnston
editor in chief of the Houston Post as
successor to Joseph w. Bailey in the
United States Senate for the term ex.
piring March next, was announced
by Governor Colquitt of Texas.
Three coatsing launches were driven
ashore on the Lower California coast
near Point of Rocks, about fifteen
miles south of San Diego and ten men
probably were drowned. One of the
wrecked boats was the United States
immisration launch Elizabeth
The Holly chieftain., 1913-01-10
WASHINGTON.

BY direction of Postmaster General
Hitchcock, the bureau of engraving
and printing increased it's daily output
of parcel post stamps from 100000 to
100000.
Hawaii has enjoyed greater prosper
ity and progress during the last year
than during any other in its history,
according to Governor w. F. Frear's
annual report, submitted to Secretary
of the Interior Fisher.
Since Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's abom-
ination Of "animal dances" has become
known it is unlikely that any of the
trots, hugs or wigglcs will be seen at
the inaugural ball, but Uncle Joe is
"doin' it," at least he did do it" after
the diplomatic reception at the White
House the other night.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland and her affi-
anced husband, Professor T. j. Pres
ton, of Princeton, are to be the guests
of President and Mrs. Taft at the
White House and will be guests of
honor at dinner. 1t will be Mrs.
Clevcland's first visit to the White
House since she left there nearly six.
teen years ago as the wife of former
President Cleveland.