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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22
.R~OCKENFIELD MAY
PLAY WITH CANTON
FORMER SECOND BAsEMAN OF
THE KANSAS CITY
TEAM.
His Acquisition Would Mean the
Passing Of Chef King, Former
Wheeling Player.

CATION. O.. Feb. 2l.-"The best
second-baseman I eve played beside"
is the one Babe Myers Is seeking to
cover the bag for Canton in the Inter
state III coming sason. This was
Managr Bade's own characterization
o. ~Rockenfeld. the firmer American
Association second-sacker with Kan
sas City.
Myers has great respect of the
ability OF Rickenfield as a guardian
OF second base in a league just beliw
the A. \. in caliber. terming him
played on the Canton pilots right. He
still belongs TO Kansas City. but can
be secured for a cash price, according
t. a communication received by Babe
from Charley Carr. Wednesday.
Rockenield was with Myers at
Quincy in the Three-I league last sea-
son and then impressed the Canton
leade with his work as one of the
best second-basemen to be found in
the minirs. although he does not quite
possess the class for A. A. leagues or
the majors. His work with the stick
Is largely responsible for his failure
to tick with the Cowboys, his fielding
being all that could be desired.
During the 1911 season Rockenfield
played - games with the COWBOYS
and ranked fourth in fielding with an
average OF .957. He made but ~ err
rirs in a total of 27O chanches. but
was forced to give way to Downie
Iccause OF a low batting average. His
mark with the stick while with X. c
was PA. while Downie hit PCS After
leaving Tho f,r a .o- --.-
Rockenfield did much better with the
bat. With Quincy last year. under
Myers. he performed well in this re-
spect.
'Rockeniield is just as good as any
second-baseman in the minors" de
clared Myers. while discussing the
problem II the Canton inheld. He is
rot an old player. can field with anv
OF them and can hit at better than a
iair clip In the minor league. although
lie rannot clout strong enough 10
Keep a berth in the higher circuits. IL
! can get him for Canton. there VIII
be no doubt connected with the cover.
ing II that position
Myers is not certain that he will be
"ble 10 pay the price asked for the
former Cowboy. as the owners OF the
canton club would rather trade some
al their reserve men than TO Law out
cola cash for new material. Bade is
hlpeiul h q a deal can be made By
winch Rockenfeld vii leone 10 Can.
ton. though.
HIS acquisition would mean the
RAISING OF Chet King as n Canton
layer. but that has been taken as A
ioregone conclusion for some weeks
ever since Myers was appointed man
attr. ~ fact. King is considered ito
SLOW FOR a team under the control OF
rae" Nyers. who demands speed
Rims is to be- used in a trade II any
'cal can De made. Another inhelder
ara q pitcher are also on the auction
block.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22

TIE Young Mems BID. Glass ~ gal.
German VI. +. CEErch held an ENJOYABLE
ten pin party on IN. third floor az ih.
Musee alleys last evening. While ro
local records We're broken yet som. good
scores Were made. Edward M.inhart
gave an illsiratip4 FOR 90. benefit Of
the class o. ID" different deliveries OF
curves dodo and cross aiiey halls Nr,.-
enjoying Themselves FOR several hours
tiey retired 10 McColInurhs restnurart
for some eats. The following hovs com
N"-ei TIE party. \. =. Mc,zuer, - r.
StF1icn. Albert EioEe. H.rhert H.k.
Elmer herman. NrHl N.f9rc-. car!
N'tzner. Chris Isrttorg Arch pferer
Joe Frobish. Charles Iirkqrt. T-+rt
Cheering. George Herman. George Wax
rer. Arthur Neriart and Edward Wen.
LRrt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22

10 the major lea.'lc the coming cam
paign.
PEPPER" Clark. has been ont 60
he service for one year. During fgt.
he did not don 90 uniform Ills VIZ.
requested HAT De stay az home i'm
Springfield Pepper agreed. but his
heart was not stillcI For two ,,ars
h' had been with EIic Myers 10
QnincF The "Old Fox mad 10 els.
him his release hecaus. ~ the s~,iarv
proposition NoW Pen wants q,
On" back with Myers.
! 'NDert Textcr 20 no rro,, ,o-k
Tor Canton The comm. ear .siI
taf" Thur-day ~ cor eermre
t.drh" If vil o mean 'fat T,,fs-
"tI Dot" r'iesa'sI CId... b. ,tu -,
Young Hc VIII o.. "a hr rer,
here" ana y Do" accepts 'ho f.rms OF
''-'i "ili NOT have 90 worry about
'I" hacEsfop department
Win Jack Hendricks Cos MANAGER
Sing Kelly and Clarke as raceiyc-s
'h" Spr'rCfeid. team ~ Iaff was ono
or ih" Doe. minor league o--ssn.zafIors
20 tha country
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22
CATCHER CLARK Is
READY FOR CANTON
FORMERLY CAUGHT FOR SPRING
FIELD AND FORT WAYNE.
Tester and Clark VIII Form a Good
Pair Behind the Bst-Terms
Are offered.

CANTON. O. Fob y Canton will
have two experienced catct.rs ur' es-
some bolt comes from the blue auI
upsefs the calculation nov s-f1b.
lished by Manager Blfo Myers ~ tho
local Interstate club
Myers expects ~ announce with 90
the next few days fh" signing OF Roy
Pepper Clarke. residrlf ~ Spring
field. o.. and % OF The most talked.
% players Dol tho Central Loaclc dur
inR the seasons a. 1fn1.rs
Clarke is not II ba'finsclrred ra.
ceiver when tn performed Tor
Springfield. under tho management ~
Jack Hendricks he vae actupp islgad
20 DO about The best receiver ir f.n
Central aside from Narr. O-iainh.
Ca1fon's mair4tav. Dunn. o. Etar.
Vile Tlemar. ~ South Bond thou .n
bis prime. and H0r'.. o. Grand
Rapids. who secures bis rr0rf trial
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22
DINNER OF
BOARD OF TRADE
WILL BE HELD THIS EVENING IN
CARROLL CLUB AUDITORIUM.
Several Notables VIII Be Present and
interesting Program Has Been
Arranged.

When such prominent men as Lieu
tenant Commander J.. G. Richardson,
OF the United States navy: the Hon.
John j. Cromwell. OF Romney. and the
Hon. Hunter II. Moss. OF Parkersburg.
come TO Wheeling to attend the an
nual Washington Day dinner Of the
Wheeling Board OF Trade II IS time
the rest OF the commonwealth takes
notice. But then this annual dinner IS
quite an event.
The eighth annual dinner will be
held this evening in the Carroll Club
Auditorium. beginning at $50 o'clock.
and according 10 the arrangements
which have been made il promises 10
le the most elaborate ever given b.
the organization. Many more tickets
for the affair were disposed OF yester
day. SO it is likely that several hun
dred members will attend
The program includes. as an.
rOunced IN yesterdays Iut~elicencer.
addresses by Louis &. Richardson.
lieutenant commander Of the United
States navy. Hon. John J. Cornv ell.
president of theWest virginia Beard
Of Trade. Hon. Hunter 49, Moss. cor
Ercssmen-el'c' from tEc Fourth dis.
trict. and Rev q. ~. Robinson. % the
First L. = Church. Of this city. in adj
dition 20 brief talks on timely topi,s
by members Of the board.
Arrives This Morning.
Lieuterant Commander Richardson
will arrive tn the city this morning
and the other honor guests viii arrive
later IN the day Yesterday the fol
lowing reception committee was 7p
pointed 10 meet them President lr.
vino. Fred T. Fox. u Dowlcr. Leon
y Stein. a " Paul.. T. - Carney
and Secretary SaFior
\ meeting o. the committee IN
charge of the dinner WIS held ycstor.
DIV afternoon and another short sps-
bod will hc hold tbs morning 'o com
plofe details The members ~ the on
tertainmont and reception committee
are urFcd 90 be- az the Carroll club a.
= O'Clock to meet rho guests As usual
Councilman y H. Na1s and Assistant
Secretary n q Byrum will De- ~ the
door fo receive tickets
The me1l 10 Do scrvel Is a very
elaborate ono The water Tor tho din
nor vUt 90 crowded hv the straffrrd
' -'r~. Crmrunt while tho Isortcrz
CHAR Company ui1l donate tho stcgies
Arthur ~farzhan- rtz decorated tho
auI. 'orium with appropriate color4
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22
ECKHERT SUIT

EIN A'l:h. FH -'.Ir ger.-a.
.''.H~ I. rrs'rt di-.r.u!ulat-I against
'I'uI'HiIl E'kert 100 mrL|u. Lfs
w ... ."'ft-" ." may have IeI.at.T ME
N "a- d''i.y involved 800 q. t.uI.f.nn
h'h'FaI wHs under 90 m..4lf. .,er-
iI" Son testified TODAY in rs sllt
t'Ni'f- '.t"fti E.~rft- vii. Trs
iHNf n|."- Isl that undue irfu.uI.
if.i ~ induce II- father. FORMER
90 90 tie Western trlpn r.rh
N' .ut fn .etr. fI. bulk .@ a.
''L estate to ar'f Or SON. Tt1mas
.t.H pure .rl 4sl.. .r ur.---
.r.. Three. fu'~ m ms If. T.r.-s
Nftf ,'-ffH'i IN aIi ffrre vsItures
~t'f '"' Hr' won about sstGa
" .'t.H. uf WN..| It. f.sf. .r..
..i r.nuIr1--. I...ff ain go
'N' .f" "n'- .H 90 restaurant AMI .r f--
'l 'rrtul--. 100 ~rms t.r4Urr
t f'r.'nH. IurflI.uE $4,000 use Il.
o. stan rri Dl stock fr.e4fr.rf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22

1919 hiadfcE kidneys. U~rrvuua
gHpFp'ia Hr. 'f|rr f.fs. r.I|.r
.. '.f frI r.' MOO Hl'r|.r ~ H.. ..a.
o % . p ia. da1v and Evenings Toes
6eu phone. I7I-E
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-22

Nobody likes the man who talks too
much. Part of our service is to
sell goods that speak for themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14

Franklin d. Roosevelt Of New York,
yesterday nominated as assistant secre-
tary Of the navy; was at the Navy De-
partment this morning, and had an in
terview with Secretary Daniels. in the
course of which he said he woulA be pre-
pared to assume the duties of that Office
as soon as he is confirmed.
Assistant Secretary Beekman Winthrop.
while desiring to be relieved as soon as
possible, has indicated his willingness to
remain until his successor shall have
qualified. 1t was expected that the change
in the Office would have taken effect
earlier in the week. and Mr.. Winthrop
laid his plans accordingly.
Lease on House Expires.
His lease Of premises No. 1920 New
Hampshire avenue expired today, and he
and Mrs. Winthrop moved out, prepara-
tory to going to New York. In case
there should be any delay in action on
the nomination of Mr.. Roosevelt, and it
becomes desirable for Mr.. Winthrop to
continue in office for several days more, it
would be necessary for him and Mrs
Winthrop to obtain temporary quarters
in a hotel or furnished apartment.
1t is expected, however, that the situa-
ton will be relieved by the prompt con-
firmation Of Assistant Secretary Roose-
Welt. in which event he will qualify at
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
M|L|TANTS ACTIVE AGAIN
ObIiterate Names on Gate
posts of London Houses.
Window Smashing Again.

LONDON, March 1.-THE latest ex-
plot Of the militant suffragettes in Lon
don is the obliteration of the names on
the gateposts of houses in the residential
streets. Armed with pots of tar and
brushes, they raided the Richmond dis
trict early today, disfiguring many houses.
London houses are distinguished solely by
names, numbers not being used. The suf-
fragettes' act makes the Identification OF
a particular house impossible. and is sure
to cause extensive annoyance.
Window Smashing Resumed.
The window-smashing campaign also
was resumed this morning in the jewelers.
district in Bond street and in Holborn.
The police arrested several women.
Miss Olive Hecken, arrested yesterday
for attempting to set fire to a pavilion on
the Roehampton golf links, was released
today on bail Of 81. 500. She signed an
agreement to abstain from militancy
pending her trial..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
M'ADOO LEAVES CAPITAL
FOR NEW YORK TO REST
Declares lob Hunters Have
Made City More Strenuous
Than Metropolis.

Secretary McAdoo will leave Washing
ton today for New York to seek two
days rest with his family after a vigor-
Gus siege of the Treasury Department by
officeseekers.
Il always thought New York city a
strenuous place. said the Secretary be-
fore leaving. but it now seems to me
like green fields compared to Washing
ton at this period of change in the ad-
ministration.'
Tagged by the wrestle with placeseek-
ers and the effort to familiarize himself
with administrative affairs in his charge,
the Secretary Of the Treasury will seek
a rest in those green fields that were
once strenuous New York
Secretary McAdoo proposes to take his
rest in the bosom of his family, and avoid
as far as possible consideration of the
problems of government that have taxed
his energies in the past few days. 1t is
not to be expected that he will be able
to avoid all discussions Of public business.
he says, but he proposes to do the best
he can.
Little Time to Study Duties.
The flood of placeseekers and their ad-
vocates, which has deluged the Treasury
Department. has swept him almost off
his feet and he has had little time to
devote to the study of the details of his
duties.
Secretary McAdoo is especially happy
over the selection of John Shelton Will
liams to be his assistant secretary. The
selection came to him as an inspiration
he says. He is especially grateful to
Mr. Williams for his acceptance of a pub
lice charge that eXacts SO great a sacri-
flee of personal interests.
Such men as Mr.. Williams" said Mr.
McAdoo. ARE the sort of men 1 would
like to attract to public service. I an
trying my best to get the best material
for the responsible positions under the
Treasury Department"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
BELIEVE IN PEOPLE OF U. S.
British Shipping Interests Act on
Panama Canal Issue.

LONDON. March IA resolution ex-
pressing confidence in the sense of justice
of the government and people of the Unit
ed States to secure recognition of the
British claim for equality of treatment of
the ships of all nations using the Panama
canal was adopted unanimously by the
British chamber Of shipping during its
annual session in London today.
The resolution also said that in default
of thfs recognition being obtained by
diplomatic means. the chamber welcomed
former President Tafts declaration in
favor of arbitration as an assurance that
in the last resort friendly settlement
would be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
Dies of Pneumonia Contracted Here,

ELKINS. w. Va, March 14-Miss
Charlotte Lee Wilson. practically all her
life connected with the office of the
county court clerk and for the past sew
eral years it's deputy. has died Of pneu-
monia contracted while attending the in
auguration in Washington Miss Wilson
was prominently identified with the
Daughters of the Confederacy and the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
and it was largely through her efforts
that the Confederate monument at Bev-
erly was erected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
Fraud Jury Still Deliberating.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE iury
which has beeh trying Julian Hawthorne
Josiah Quincy, Albert Freeman and DR..
William j. Morton on charges of using
the mails to defraud. slept late this morn
ing and upon reaching the federal build
ing shortly before II o'clock continued
its deliberations behind locked doors.
The jury at that time had been out twen-
ty-tWo hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
EASTER
SHOPPING.

AS the days grow long
and Easter draws near
your thoughts turn to the
lighter and brighter new
things for spring.
You can feel the influ-
ence of springtime, even
when you sit at home
and read the advertise
ments in The Star. They
tell of the new things in
all of Washington's best
stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
ELMIRA NEWS PLANT BURNS.
Fire That Menaces Business Section
Destroys $3.50, 900 in Property.

ELMIRA. N. Y, March 14.-Fire
which originated from a gasoline ex-
plosion in garage. destroyed property
worth $350,00O here during the night.
The whole business section of the city
was menaced until the flames were under
control early today.
The burned buildings include the four
story plant Of the Elmira Telegram,
the knights Of Columbus Home, the
Amusu Theater and several business
blocks. There were no casualties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
WILL REACH JURY TODAY
H. c. Freeman, larson Trust''
Defendant, Tells Remark
able Story of Business.

NEW YORK, March 14.-The case oil
another reputed member of the larson
trust" will reach a jury in the court of
general sessions today. Two men of
more than twenty accused in indictments
handed down after the operations of the
trust were disclosed by a Sing Sing
prison convict have already been con-
victed. Henry c. Freeman, a fire insur-
ance adjuster. has been on trial for sew
eral days. Freeman took the stand in
his own defense yesterday and insistently
denied his alleged criminal association
Painter.
1ZZy is the convict who told of the
trust" which Is suspected by the pros
ecuting attorney of having a direct con-
nection with similar bands of incep-
diaries in other cities. Representatives
of the board Of underwriters of New
York are now in Chicago comforting with
Illinois states attorneys regarding this
alleged interstate traffic in arson
Built Up $4OO, 900 Business.
Testifying in his own defense, Freeman
told remarkable story of how he
worked up business OF 100000 year
that netted him about $4,000 annually.
The city was divided into districts in
which he stationed automobiles that were
ever ready to go to fires, Freeman mar
rated A man at police headquarters for
$15 informed him whenever fire occur
red Freeman then telephoned to man
waiting with one of his machines. This
man drove to the fire. making 1t his bust
ness to find out the name Of the owner
Of the burning property. The driver then
notified one Of six solicitors whom Free
man kept stationed in his geographical
divisions and this man contracted with
the property owner for settlement of the
loss with the insurance companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
Cyclone Causes Heavy Loss.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March IA.
Twenty persons were killed or seriously
injured by a destructive cyclone here
today. The property damage is very
heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
TWO BILLS FAIL TO PASS
Chairman Fitzgerald of House Com.
mittee Issues Statement.
CAUSE FOR GENERALIZATION
Former Representative Cannon, Re-
publican, Criticises Democrats for
Failing to Reduce Expenses.

The total of appropriations for which
Congress provided at the session just
closed, including the sundry civil and In
dian appropriation bill. which failed to
become laws, was $1,O9S, ,647, ,96O21, ac-
cording to a statement made public today
by Chairman Fitzgerald of the House
committee on appropriations
Mr.. Fitzgerald announced that 'It is a
matter of considerable satisfaction that
the total appropriations, including the
two bills which did not become laws, at
tanned only the sum stated and did not
reach or pass s1,1O0,OOO COO"
Former Representative Cannon, as
ranking republican member of the ap-
propriations committee of the last House.
also made public statement in which he
denounces the democratic party because
1t not only failed to reduce the expenses
of the government, but also provided
many millions more for expenditures
than had been voted by the republicans
when in power.
Mr.. Cannon adds to the total given by
Mr.. Fitzgerald the 1886, ia for contracts
authorized or public work provided for,
involving further expenditures by the
government.
statement Oy 9lIZSSIdAOs
In his statement Mr.. Fitzgerald said,
in part:
''The increase in the total Of appropria-
tions is due to many causes. The con-
tinued growth and development OF the
country, the increased activity OF many
services of the federal government, and
the constant pressure to divert to the
federal Treasury burdens which properly
belong elsewhere are factors which tend
more or less legitimately to increase the
cost of the federal government.
Despite the frequent intimations from
the executive departments that unusual
efforts were being made to effect econ
omies in the administration OF the public
service. the total estimates of appropria-
tions transmitted to Congress in the reg
u1ar book Of estimates at the opening
of the session, exclusive OF deficiencies
and miscellaneous items, were $113, 3,415,-
455 Ia in excess OF the estimated revenues.
and. excluding the amounts required Tor
sinking-fund purposes ESQ 6S5. .OOO) and for
the construction and fOrtffcation OF the
out reference to deficiencies and miscel-
laneous items. the total estimates OF ap-
prOpriations exceeded the estimated rev.
enues SD 556, ,O23O3.
This estimated deficit was not due to
an anticipated falling off in the revenues.
the Treasury Departments estimate of
revenues is as follows:
Amount of estimated revenues -. $687 200, 900
Amount OF estimated postal revenues. 26O 93S, ,463
For the fiscal year 1914:
Amount Of estimated revenues. .$710, ,O00, 900
Amount Of estimated postal reve-
Total Observation-Disclosures. 1891. 7s1 sos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
Hundreds Homeless.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 14-Latest
reports received here today from the
storm-swept sections OF Madison and
Henderson counties do not add to the list
of dead. Five were killed and over 100
rendered homeless.
At Lexington between seventy-ive and
100 houses We're practically demolished.
Telegraphic and telephone communica-
ton IS still out between Jackson and
Lexington. II Is not believed that any
further casualties occurred.
The small towns of Camden, Timber
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-14
WEATHER.

Overcast, with rain tonight or
Saturday; colder Saturday after
noon or night; south winds.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMlln}IClN,
FARMERS TRAIN.
viii Stop at Various. Points in Shen-
andoah Valley. a

Winchester, Va, Jan. 21.-George
". Koiner, the Virginia commission
er of agriculture, announced here last
evening that the Baltimore & ONO
Railroad and the department repre-
scented by him had arranged for ar
other farmers institute train, which
vii! be run through the Shenandoah
Valley beginning at NadesVliie,
Clarke County, On the morning o.
January goth, and stopping at various
points until it reaches Lexington on
January 81. The railroad company
and TIE State Department of Agrlcul-
ture will send a number Of expert
lecturers and demonstrators along
with the train, to spread the goSpel
of modern farming among the pee
ple of the rural sections. During the
past few years, these farmers IN
stituta trains have become very popu-
lar, and last winter, when the Their
nlomeser was registering from y tc
90 degrees below zero the train was
filed at every station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
RACE CONDITIONS.
DR.. billiard, of Tulane, Arrives at
University of Virginia.

J, Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 2l.-pf.
James II. billiard. formerly Dean Oh
Tulane University, of New Orleans
will deliver the first of the Phelps
Stokes lectures in Madison Hall TINS
evening. DIR. billiard is a warm per-
. sonal friend of DR.. Alderman, ana
he is a scholar Of note in this country
and abroad. He has in recent years
devoted his whole time to- the STUDY
of race conditions in the South, be-
lievine that they constitute the Sou
them mans problem and that South
ern men should take hold boldly ano
scientifically and try to improve con-
ditioas where improvement is needed
,sTre was, the leading spirit in the, or
gsrization a year ago at Nashville
TO-. the University Commission ION
Southern Race question,whose secono
conference was held in December at
the University Of Georgia, Athens, Ga