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The Washington times., 1913-01-30
M'GRAW WILL ASK
.a1l BOOST IN SALARY
Brush Bought Club for $780,
600, and 1t Earned $780,
600 Last Season.

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-John McGraw
will toss a bomb into the New York
camp within a month-in fact, about
the time wher he slips the club heads
the information that they will have
to come across with something more
than slS.0OC, his present salary, in the
way of pay. McGraw. while in. st
Louis gave a hint that something
would breal; in this direction when he
returned to Gotham.
He has turned out more famous play
ers than any manager. with the pos
sIble exception of Connie Mack. He
has done more with indifferent max
ings" than any manager In the world.
His wonderful Judgment OF baseball
talent Is only second to his apprecla-
ton OF individual traits In his men.
New York owners simply can't afford
to let this man go. And IL he doesn't
receiva the highest pay in baseball Il
will not be because he hasn't earned Il.
McGlaw induced Brush to buy the
Giants for $l5C.O00. The property earn
ed $4,000 last year. McGraw states.
Capital,zing this at 10 per cent rate the
plant is worth 81. .000. 900.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Baltimore Commission
Follows Our Example

Promoters of amateur baseball of Bal
timore, realizing more fully the need
of a competent commission to handle
the affairs OF the sport there, are de-
vising plans to reorgsnize amateur
forces and control the sport in a way
similar to the methods now governing
in Washington. A few rules now con-
trolling in Washington were adopted
last year by the Baltimore amateurs,
and II Is hoped to have n great many
more incorporated in the rules OF anna
teur baseball In Baltimore
Managers of teams In the Monumental
City have had trouble In many ways
through Inadequate laws, and have
found that players jumping teams In
midseason where better inducements
have caused the sport to deteriorate.
A one-man. one-team rule, without the
menace of monetary reward, Is strong
ly advocated. and is hoped will prove
the remedy for placing amateur base
ball on a high plane Of sport
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Griffith Will Meet
Washington Youngsters

Five hundred and some odd boys,
grouped in teams OF nine each, circlinG
the bases of an indoor baseball dia-
mond against time, will be the athletic
novelty put on tomorrow night by the
boys' department Of the Young Men,
Christian Association, on the occasion
of its annual reception In honor of
Clark Griffith.
Griffith Will be timekeeper OF the con-
test Following the handshaking and
remarks by Mr.. Griffith and Albert NJ.
Chesley, director Of the department,
DIR. +. Das, graduate of Harvard med
ical school, will perform some of :he
wonders OF Oriental Iegerdemain. The
reception. at which Griffith will meet
every boy OF Washington. whether a
member OF the Y. Nj. c. a. or not. who
wants to shake hands with him. will
start at half-past tomorrow evening.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
LOOKOUTS EAGER
FOROUTF|ELDERS
President Andrews Hopes to
Land Good Man for Mo-
rams Job.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Jan. 90
Wanted-One fast-fieldlng outfielder. A
player OF the Roy Moran type-fast In
the field and on the bases. even II
weak with the stick-would be the
most welcome man upon whom the
local club could light at the present
juncture. Trade for Powell. the Spo-
kane star, who would have filed the
club has lines out for three or four
club has ines out for three or four
more feeders of the same stamp, one
of whom may be corralled.
President Andrews states that a cash
offer has been made for Powell. and
there Is still some little faint hope OF
landing him. The Chattanooga out
field, while II contains four hard hit
ters. Is barren OF star fiy-catchers, and
the deep fields In the local ball yard
make good fly-catchers necessary
An outfielder has been promised by a
major league club for March delivery,
but ElberfeId wants to nail a better
man II possible.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
AUTOMOBILE SHOW
PLANS GIVE JOY
TO DEALERS HERE
Association Members Hear Good
Reports From Committees
at Meeting.
By HARRY WARD.

Members Of the Washington Automo-
bile Dealers Association today are con-
graduating themselves that plans for
the motor car show next week are so
well advanced. meeting Of the asso-
citation was held last night at the Com
mercial Club and reports from the
chairmen Of the various committees In
dicated that the exhibition would be the
most successful ever held here.
Practically all OF the space has been
sold and when the doors are opened
Monday night II Is expected every inch
OF space In Convention Hail will be oc-
cupied. Leroy Marks and Frederic New
burgh were elected members and each
has taken space IN the show The lat
ter will exhibit Mooa cars. A banquet
preceded the business meeting.
Those present were T. Oliver Probey,
+. G. Sfbbald, E. A. Gariock. Charles
w. Semmes, Andrew Loffier. Charles
Kloppmeyer, p. =. Rowe, i. ]. Hender-
son, Bruce Emerson, +. B. Aubert, Rus
sell II. Scott, Raphael Semmes, /. T.
Donohoe, j. III. Miller, Elliott p. Hough.
]. NJ r. Dickson. Arthur Foraker, w.
ID. Arrison. y. II. Earle. F. w. Robartes.
Harry Duckstein, w! T. Gascon, How
ard Fisk. William Uilman, Harry Ward,
and Clarence Cranffler.-
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Mike DonIin Signs
At Reduced Figure

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30.-Mike DON
lin and Manager Charles Doom. of the
Phiilies, have come 10 terms and Sir
Michael will afflx his signature to a
contract, which IL is said, will call for
$3.50 for the season. Last year Donlin
got 5000 at Pittsburgh.
II took Doom and Donlin just about
fifteen minutes to talk over the latter's
contract and when Charley named The
figure Donlin readily agreed. Both
Doom and Donlin believe that the for
mer Pirate win earn a regular outfield
berth on the Phillies this season. and
II Mikes legs do not go Jack on him
he will be valued member OF the club
Last season DonIin did not play reg
ularly, but as a pinch hitter he made
good alo hit somewhat over the 800
mark. II he does not earn a regular
berth on the Phillies Doom will keep
him as q pirch hitter and not release
him to the minors, as has been init
mated.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Penn Signs Brooke to
Coach Its Eleven

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 30.-George II.
Brooke, probably the best-Known full
back who ever played football at the
University OF Pennsylvania. who has
coached the Swarthmore College eleven
for a number of years. has been chosen
by Pennsylvania football committee to
coach the Red and Blue team next sea-
son.
There is no room for doubt. for
Brooke has signed a contract TO coach
the Pennsylvania team for three years.
This contract has been made subject
to ratification by the board of directors
Of Penn's Athletic Association and OF
the athletic committee. However, this
is a mere matter of form. for the di-
rectors and the athletic committee have
never been known to decide any way
but In accordance with the action OF
the football committee.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Britons Want ''Pros" {
Entered in 0Iympics

LONDON. Jan. 3o.-President willis.
Of the South London Harrier Club.
pioneer In the cause of amateur ath-
letics In Great Britain. astounded sport
ing circles here at a dinner las. night
when he proposed that professional
the next Olympiad in Berlin In 1916.
His motive In advancing the idea
that the International games should be
open to professionals Is a mystery to
the athletic followers of London.
Though he made no reference to the
Thorpe incident II was clearly evident
that his remarks were prompted by H.
The Indian has been the subject OF
many discussions among British sports
men and sentiment seems to have an
equal division for and against him
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Pres't Dobbs Is After
Two Brown Players

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Jan. 30.-Presi-
dent Charles Il. Jones OF the Mont
gomery Baseball Association has re-
ceived a telegram from Manager John
Dobbs. who Is in ST. Louis. stating that
he has made arrangements to obtain
from the st. Louis Browns two out
fielders, an infielder and a catcher. The
names Of the new men will likely not
be announced until they have signed
contracts
Manager Dobbs will remain In ST.
Louis for several days and IL is likely
that several other men will be procured.
1t is the Intention of Dobbs to have at
least two men TO try out for each posi-
ton this year.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Shugrue Outpoints
Leach Cross in Gotham

NEW YORK. Jan. So-Young Joe
Shugrue. Of New Jersey, woke up this
morning TO find that he had become
somewhat famous after decisively out
pointing Leach Cross at the Garden A.
G. last night. Prior to his exhibition
before a crowd of 5000 fans. the Jersey
ite had been kept pretty much under
cover. Today he Is touted as a for
midable contender for lightweight hon
ors and efforts are under way to- obtain
for him a match with some Of the top
potchers.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
CoIIegians VS.. Epiphany

Epiphany Regulars basketball team
will line up against the Georgetown
Collegians in the second game of the
series in the Washington City Basket
ball League. The churchmen were able
TO get away with the last game on the
Georgetown court in easy style. and are
expected to turn the trick again tonight
on their own floor. Both teams will
have their regular lineup. and an in
teresting contest Is looked for.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Polo at Arcade Rink
Tomorrow Evening

The Atlantic City roller polo team.
which was scheduled to meet the WASH
ington five tomorrow night. has noti-
fled the local management that a post
ponement would be necessary. In
stead of this game. Manager Whiting
has arranged an all-star five from Bal
timore to substitute.
However, the Atlantic. City aggrega-
tion will oppose the Washington auint,
as will one from Philadelphia also, on
February and 8, respectively.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
TONIGHT'S BOWLING

Individual tournament at Palace
alleys. 10 p. m.
Departmental League-Interior vs.
G. p. o., at Palace alleys.
Ingram League-White Caps VS..
Boosters, at Ingram Church alleys.
Terminal League-Southern VS..
Auditors, at Union Station.
National Capital League-Casinos
vs. Y. NJ. c. A., at Palace alleys.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
HiIItoppers Looking to Harder
Games in South at End Of
Week.
SCORE IS 26 TO II,
FAVOR BLUE AND GRAY
AJackie" Martin and WaIdron
Put Up Best Game on Ar
cade Floor.

Virginia Military Institute was easy
for the Georgetown basketball tesm
at the Arcade last night and afford
ed the Hil1toppers good prepare
tory contest for their games tomor-
row at Charlottesville with the Cni-
versity of Virginia and on SATURDAY.
with Washington and Lee. at Lex
inston Score, Is to IL
No doubt these two games out Of
town should be a harder task FOR
Geosetown than he set-to with tfe
cadets last night There was no pos
stble comparison OF the teams. 50
much was Georgetown the. better.
Superior passils. more connected
team play and better defensive tsc-
tics The latter was particularly eyi-
dent, and characterized the perform
ance Of the Blue and Gray quint
The most conspicuous work OF the
Hilltoppers was their defense. wefzel
and Foley. at guards, always had
their opponents covered and prevent
ed possible scores on numerous oe-
casfons. though what. chances 10
score were offered the visitors. were
wasted by Door throwins- f,n1r.
Next to the Georgstownl tdefenss
the most pleasing feature of the
game. Six baskets were his contri-
button to the score besides making
possible other scores by his good
Martin and Wa1dron, the
Blue and Gray forwards were at the
front throughout and executed any
number OF fine passes and proved
themselves; the principals in the coed
team work which marked the Hflftqp-
v. n l. appeared deficient IN every
department Of the game But one man
seemed able to match with the fast op-
position Leech, at right forward. easily
proved himself the best player on the
visiting qufnt. though he was by no
means equal to any man ON the Blue
lnd Gray uye. - .ss..ss
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
By
Grantldnd Rice


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ere tanglc here
in the bodfuG
Nix the trusts dsucb.
nations shout OF the spou
o he
=. Ty n ldfuxo
last sixteen front
sidered to be 1912
finish
should
this a II
dissolving is the toughest managerial them
/ &. = Ht Z -
When the Giant sixteen Mcraw chopped
four with month play Of the three months
Mcraw another and
find Pirate competition than he handle cae team
last toward the finish Giants 191oshow
ing early flash Of what follow out the trail ahead
ball club in
either Whether left of with
feels
the early condition of Carkef pitching staff '+
The easiest shot in golf herads well is the putt
sliced fubbed mashe
pared the lack dness required compiling these the
a Gibraltar to hurdle safely
Paris but what is more
the lately will only help in making him
hot ngsde favorite A little raoe-the French
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Business Wins.

Although Cathedral school. showed
the best form 81 shv PREVIOUS time dur
ing the basketball season. the suburban
ouint yesterday dropped a hard fought
game to Bueipess Hish School, Is to 10.
The last hnIf Of the contest Offered the
iiyeliest pley seen this year In the
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Franks Great Record

In his ten the New Orleans
a enviable record
His teams have four the Southern
finished the division
Frank made
in the sale of players to the major leagues.
his strikes of Culop to the
hxedbe sasoo
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
May Enter Hopkins.

NEW YORK. Jan. 3o-Manager John
T. Stahl, Of Fordham University
track team. Is considering the entry OF
his crack relay team in the coming
Johns Hopkins games at Baltimore
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Substitutes-Lane for Martin, Graham
for Waidron, Marlm for Campbell.
Kelly for Foley, w. Martin for Wefzel.
Hardaway for Stroud. Clarkson for
Battent. Goals from fioor-waldroh (e1.
=: Martin tQ, Campbell 60. wetzeL
fouls-Waldron (), Ewing %. Goals
from fouls missed-EwinK 60. waldron
90, Campbell, and Lane. Fouls COM
mitted-Georgetoyn. II; ". N. l., II.
Referee-Mr Hughes. Time Of halves
20 minutes.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
BINGLES AND BUNTS|
To Woodrow Wilson.

a Macedonian yelp for. assistance.)
While you're fooling Vita '~
New Jersey and Its laws.
While you're framing up
Some leGal-curbinE clause,
Wheel to your country's aid,
Turn to the nations shout
Save us before we sink
1'y Cobb is holding out. ~
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
A Kink in the Dope.

situation
Mcraw recently "On the Sd
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Methusaeh lived $50 praccd
and proper assauing ball a
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

ADAM" announces magazine writer never Mathew
Cobb" Neither did Mathewson or Ty Cobb.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

England vulnerable
tennis and polo wonderful the number that
produced Nothing Hopeown
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

A Dryden ike
all of order
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Chance intends
prophets-the lineup
follows Ford catcher Sweeney pitcher Cree first Wo second
Mcconnell
another combination which has been overlooked
probable skid by least station
he
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

They Paris
the lately will only help making him
hot ringsde fayorie A little race-the French
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

The easiest shot in golf" heralds known pro.
Nix The easiest shot in golf is sliced drive hubbed
pared the lack of defness required in compiling these
putt is Gibraltar to hurdle safely
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12

Camille Jeaagzy. tae aass...-
VINO took part In The Vanderbilt cup
races. Was mistaken for deer and
Allied liz Belgium.
fiambarotta. an Italian libelul
deputy, was seriously wounded in a
euel fought at Rome. with a Socialist
After the duel they kissed.
A Paris sdict makes It a misde-
meanoE FOR women 70 wear hatpins
Nth unprotected points.
Franklin simmons, An American
sculptor. died suddenly al Rome. while
taking q hot bath.
Smoke from a fire killed sixteen
miners at Rydnik, Russia.
Kathleen SimmoE. Is years old, MAS
sentenced 70 ten years in the peni-
Tertiary for numbering her eightyear-
cid playmate at WaxaR. saskatehe-
wan.
Mrs. Emmeline Pankharst, the sui
fragist leader. vas released from TX.
eter England jail on a weeks pro
baton.
Tha Portuguese government Is form
ulatlAg plans for an extensive system
Of wireless stations in that country
and its colonies.
The English mail carriers voted not
To strike. but TO urge a demand FOR
l5 per cent wage increase.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12

The switchboard, v hieh Is the latest
type Of common battery or central en-
ergy system, the power being furnish
90 for subscribers stations in the cen
trail office. contains seven positions four
Of " hieh are used on local business
that is calls between subscribers in the
Putnam Exchange-and three for the
toll line aud long distance traifie-that
is ,ealls between Putnam and tele
phones In other Exchanges in this and
adjoining states.
This switchboard contsins over 70
miles OF wire, 1853 soldered eonnee.
tons, $3.50 answering and multiple
Jacks, los pairs OF cords and 745 little
electric lamps associated with the APP
paratus, used in establishing connec-
lions.
The growth Of telephone service in
the Putnam Exchange has been typi-
cal of the tremendous growth in other
parts Of this and other states. In the
summer OF lSs2, the Southern New
England Telephone Company laid out
Exchanges In Pulnsm and Danielson
connecting these two points with q
single grounded iron wire line. Ar.
rangemenEs were made with l.. III.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12
Iu.m Our a, Windows Byron i. Bugbee Watch Our SHOW Windows

F Fuller. who had an insurance office. 10
set a. manager 81 the exchange a tele-
phone being Installed IN his Office.
+ This marked The beginning 81 the
present Putnam Exchange.
The first telephone Installed y as con
neeted up on II line run through an
open window. 4 second vas located
In Mr.. Fuiief,s house on OAK Hill, BE-
ing attached 70 houses and trees. In
fact this method Of attachment vas
common for several years and even six
years later. at the time Of the blizzard,
the trouble that resulted WAS cleared
from the tops Of buildings.
The first switchboard was small p
line affair, The keys resembling the tel
egtsph operating key. 4 connection
was made by pressing key with one
hand while the gent rator was turned
with the other.
As soon as this switchboard had
been installed a canvass for subscribers
Was started. One of the original d.
reeiofies shows that a livery stable
was the first, the sixth a druggist, a
doctor seventh and an express compa-
ny eighth. We reproduce one Of these
early telephone lists that forms a
striking contrast to the present day
record Of subscribers in Putnam.
In Isl the office, which had been
looked after for the most part by
clerk who did this in connection with
his clerical work, and was open only
from a. m. to p. M, was opened for
the fist time during the night, ptac-
t.ce that did not hold on Sundays and
holidays. It was not until 1892 that
continuous service was started.
Ia ls0l a branch office was opened
in Pomfret bat was given up after
short time In 1902 the building on
The corner Of outh Main street mark
ed a new era in the telephone history
Of Putnam.
In ls02 Mrs. NJ. If. Medbury was
appointed manager. W. l.. Moran,
the present Exchange manager, began
his managerial work in charge of the
Danielson and Moosup Exchanges.
Prior to that he was district Contract
Agent reporting TO District Commerci-
al Manager X. fl. Gray in Norwich.
Before that he wss connected with the
sales force OF the company.
Some idea of The Tremendous growth
OF the telephone business locally may
be gained from the following figures
supplied by Exchange Manager Nor
an. The Exchange was opened with
81 subscribers. II reached the 1000
station mark on Nov. 80, 1907, being
the iirst third class Exchange in the
state TO enjoy this distinction. At the
present time there are nearly 1890 tele-
phones in actual service.
On an average day sfI2 calls are re-
eeiyed on The local switchboard To
take care OF this traffic requires a force
Of fifteen operators.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12

The new central office Of the South
ern New England Telephone Company
at Grove street is the last word in the
construction Of = telephone central Of.
ice aud gives Putnam telephone
building and equipment second 10 no
city Of its size in the United States
The building, which We PRESENT =
photograph Of, Is two-stoFy lspsstfg
brick structure specially designed for
telephone purposes with an eye to the
| most ideal central Office arrangement.
The ground floor Is occupied By the
Commercial and uPlant forces, Man
ager ". l.. Moran and his force utiliz-
ing the front and The rear housing sthe
Plant apparatus incidental TO central
office equipment.
The second floor Is given over for the
exclusive use Of the Traffic Depart
ment. To the front are the retiring
aud locker rooms Of the operators, the
former an attractive little eurgained
room, furnished with en- eve 10 the
comfort Of the members OF the force
when oil duty. Opening oil Of these,
and occupying the largest portion Of
this floor is the operating room con-
tanning the switchboard.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12
sIeo Reward sIoe

The readers of this paper wall be
pleased TO learn that there Is al least one
dreaded disease that sciehce has been abs
to cure in all It's stages, and that Is
Catsrrn. Halls Csssrrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Cstarrh being constitution
al disease, requires constitutional treat
nent. Halle Cstsrrb Cure Is taken in
ternally, acting directly Gpol. the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundssion OF the
disease, aud giving the patient strength
oy building up The constitution and as
sisllng nature in doing its work. The
prcprietors have 50 much faith in its
curative powers rnst they offer One HIM
dred Dollars tor any case that il fails to
care. Send tor list OF ter inoniais.
address r. ]. CHENEY & co, Toie-
do, q.
sold By al Druggists 75c.
Take HaA's Family Pills for eonstipa.
ion. asT-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-12-12
Ugly and Prosperous.

It is said that Oldham. in Lanca-
shire. England. is the ugliest town on
earth and the most prosperous town
In Britain, says the Indianapolis
News. In and about this place there
are 250.0o0 people. about as many as
are now claimed for Indianapolis, but
compared with this city few there are
the world round who ever heard of
Oldham, which has more spindles go
ing than France and Germany togeth-
er. Ugly as il is" says a correspon-
dent, there is no town in the world
where so many OF the workers own
the houses in which they live" In
this town they have 1850 900 cotton
spindles. One works employs IL. 900
men and boys. But. though thrifty
and money-sayers. the inhabitants are
the saddest looking people in Lanca-
shire. and the public houses are quite
too literally patronized.