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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-14

Yale. for the newspapers" he yelps.
1.-The players are not working for
recognition from the public, but are
playing for themselves and the uni
versity."
All of which is beautiful thought.
But Ketcham overlooks the fact that
the public, by giving up big sums
to see football games, makes the
sport possible. And the newspapers
by their chatter of the teams keep
them in the public eye.
Minor league magnates, in session
at Columbus, have gone on record as
opposed to uniform contracts for
major and minor players. The asso-
citation instructed it's officers to enter
into no negotiations with the nation
al commission toward the adoption
of uniform contracts.
The commission wished uniform
contracts so it could better fight the
demands of the players fraternity.
Minor leaguers insisted that some of
the clauses in major contracts would
be detrimental to the smaller clubs.
President Gilmore of the Chicago
Feds has issued a reply to Garry
Hermann of the national commits
sion, regarding the aims of the Feds
and treatment of players. Gilmore
declared Hermann threatened the
players in order to prevent them join
ing the Feds.
There will be a meeting of the Fed
eral League here tomorrow, at which
time officers will be elected, and plans
laid for the next campaign.
Harry Vardon, English golfer, be-
fore sailing for home, declared Amer
lean golfers were inferior to the Brit
ishers. Explaining Ouimet, he declar-
ed the young champion would have
been defeated in England, as the
courses are harder.
Perhaps, but just the same, Kid
O11iy,, OF IioIxoJ 10Th UorJ0y, o-1 Do,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-14

There is no confirmation of the
rumor. that waivers have been ask
ed on Pitcher Joe Benz of the White
Sox. The league fixes a penalty on
the club owner giving, out such in
formation, and some Of the magnates
go so far as to observe the rule.
Comiskey. is one of them.
The mere fact that waivers have
been asked on the Batesville butcher
does not mean he is considered
through as pitcher. Often this ac-
ton is taken as a feeler to see what
the other clubs think of a player.
If you go to a manager and tell him
you have a man to trade he is liable
to reply that the fellow is all in, treats
his parents cruelty, or eats pie with
a knife. This is meant to beat down
the price for the guy to be snapped
or sold.
But if you ask waivers, and some
magnate refuses to pass your man
up, then you know he thinks pretty
well Of him. Callahan Is willing to
make a swap for Benz, but as the
meat ball server has not gone we'll
this year he realized he couldn't get
much if he came out with a straight
offer.
Connie Mack, the willy leader of the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-14
National Commission Is Collection
Agency-White Gets Shade.

For a long time it has been under
stood that the national commission
had the practical power Of life and
death over ball players, but one
sprung yesterday gave an entirely
new insight into the functions which
this body unduly claims to itself.
1t is collection agency.
Pitcher Jim Vaughn, just bought
from Kansas City by. the Cubs, COM
planned to the commission that Pitch
er Ray Caldwell of the Yanks had
borrowed from him SIG in the spring
of 1912 and had never paid up. Jim
wanted the commission to get his
coin. Getting the coin is one Of the
best things the commission does, so
it ordered Caldwell to pony up in five
days or be suspended.
Maybe if Vaughn's complaint had
been against a club owner he would
not have secured such promptfactiOn,
especially if the magnate had been
one of the influential majors.
This should be warning to ball
players. If they borrow a nickel from
a mate to get a sack Of makin's, and
then don't pay up, the national COM
mission will get 'em.
Charlie White took a decision at
the end of the tenth round in his fight
with frankie Whitney in Atlanta last
night, neither man being damaged.
The contest was a light-hitting affair,
more work being done with the feet
than gloves. White was shade flash
Ter than his opponent.
Ad Wolgast and Johnny Dundee
have been matched for a twenty
round go in Los Angeles Sept. 8.
Both men have posted fOrfeits.
According to the artistic makeup
who handles the sport page, we must
write a few more lines in order to
fill this column. We are never both
cred or dismayed in the least by such
demands We have written the few
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-14
Benz May Be Traded to Macknen--
Vaughn Joins Cubs.
RESULTS YESTERDAY
American League.
mo games scheduled.)
National League.

b. NdLlOildl G5dSu6'
Brooklyn, Al; Pittsburgh, 3-S.
COther games. postponed; rain.)
American Association.
Louisville, 1 !; Milwaukee, 1 (caIed
n fifth inning; rain). e
Kansas City, 6; Toledo, 5. sea
Columbus, 8; Minneapolis, 2.
hdianapolis-St. Paul, rain.
Federal League. =. g..
Chicago, 4; Pittsburgh, 2.
Kansas City, 4; St. Paul, 2.
Indianapolis, 5; Cleveland, 2. s,..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
LIENS FILED AGAINST
 NEW HOTEL PINE
Firms Who Furnished Material Claim Balances Due Aggregating More
 Than $5,0O0.

Two liens have been filed against Contractor Monk and Ritchie and the new Pine Bluff Hotel, at Fifth ave- nue and Main street, by the Pine Bluff Iron Works and the South western Tile Company, of Little Rock. The liens have been filed to satisfy debts aggregating more than $5,OO0. The Iron Company claims to be due balance of 1892 for material and labor furnished the contractors and the Tile Company claims bal ance of $47O0, alleged to be due for material and labor
 R. E. jOverman,- an official of the Tile company, came to Pine Bluff yes terday, accompanied by his attorney, Senator Lee Miles, of Little Rock, and they served notice on the officials of the Pine Bluff Hotel Company, that they would file lien against their property to secure their debt. The law requires ten day notice in such cases. The original debt of the Tile company was $13.5OO of which all but $4,7O0 has been paid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
FLOODING OVER
 DEFEAT THE CAUSE
M. II. todd, Former Mayor of Hot Springs, is Sent to State HOspi-
 taI for Nervous Diseases.

Hot Springs, Aug 20.-M. H. todd, ex-mayor and one of the leading citi- zens of this community for thirty five years, was Tuesday removed to a sanitarium at Little Rock. where he will be treated.
 Mir. todd has been mentally unbal- anced for almost year, but his condi- ton has been such that his family could control him up to Monday night, when he became for d time violent.
 Mir. todd was contractor, and erected many of the government buildings here. He also built the Buck staff Bathhouse. He is a man of con- siderable means.
 MT. Jodd has for long time brood ed over his defeat for mayor. and has conceived the idea that he was to save Hot Springs and that he was not elected the town must be ruined. He has scores of friends, and has always bee nrecognized as one of the best men the community has ever claimed as a citizen. It is believed by many that with the proper treatment Mir. Jodd, who is only about 60 years old. will recover from his present mental and physical condition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
POAG NOT MURDERED
 AT HOT SPRINGS

Hot Springs, Aug. 20.-The police department of this city today receiv- ed a communication from A. c. Lind ory. of Waynesboro Tenn, asking if w. J. Poag had been killed here in a gambling house, at the same time stating that the information had ap. peared in a Memphis paper.
 This was one of number of letters that have come asking for information relative to the supposed murder. It is believed here that if such an account of murder as referred to ever ap- peared it was through the connivance of the supposedly dead man. who wishes to be known as dead by friends or relatives somewhere. None of the letters that have been received give detailed information, but have come from persons who have simply heard the news through a newspaper story that does not seem to have been very accurate. Anyway, no one here ever heard of the man nor to the know ledge of anyone here has such kill ing ever occurred in Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
BASEBALL SLANG
 BEING DISCUSSED
Of 3,93O Ballots 2,O06 Declared For
 Dictionary English Reports.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-Slang as a means of the proper description of baseball games in the newspapers came out little behind straight forward English in the verdict of several thousand readers in test vote taken by Chicago newspaper Of a total of 3,93O ballotts recorded today 2,004 declared for the English prescribed by the dictionary and l. OPP were in favor of the use of slang.
 The figures in favor of the pure English were qualified by several thousand votes who expressed them selves in favor of moderate amount of the snappy. descriptive phrases, not limited necessarily to dictionary words. Many voted in favor of slang, but advocated the elimination of nick names. A majority of baseball players, club owners and managers expressed preference for pure English.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
m INE BLUFF
 ROGRESS
 ROSPERITY
PINE BLUFF, TAKE COMFORT

Pine Bluff press and people are finding fault with the papers of Little Rock for failure to make mention of the new packing house in course of erection at Pine Bluff Be patient, Pine Bluff; there was time, not so long ago, when the self-styled "state papers" of Little Rock were extremely squeainish about mentioning any thing about Fort Smith except a dog fight, maybe, but they have got brave ly over it now and recognize us as we pass by. They are growing less pro- vincial all the time, realizing in a dim, uncertain way, as yet, that the state boundaries are not coincidental with those of the city limits of Little Rock.
 According to the story that came floating back Fort Smith delegation was told in Little Rock, once, by a reporter who had been impressed by tAS CeoA eAO uSAC6uClOn WcAt u ldy before the legislature, that he, the re- porter, appreciated the news value of the story and would gladly use it but the rules of his office forbade him to mention Fort Smith ill way that would be to its advantage ill an ad- vertising way.
 However, as we say. Pine Bluff, times are changing for the better Fort Smith is no longer treated with superior disdain, as the Cinderella among the sisters, and we hold out the cheering hope that Pine Bluff may yet receive the sisterly kiss of recogni- tion. But don't you worry, whatever happens-the Little Rock papers can neither make nor mar Pine Bluff if it's own people are progressive and aggressive. It is up to Pine Bluff-not to the Little Rock papers.
 At least that has been our exper- ience.-Ft. Smith Times-Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
Claiming Reward.

Matteawan, N. r., Aug. 20.-There are now two claimants for the reward of $500 offered by Superintendent Kieb of the Matteawan hospital for the cap- ture of Thaw. The second claim was put in today by John Boudreau, chief of police at Coatcook, Que. The first claimant was B. H. Kelsey, the New Hampshire sheriff who discovered Thaw's identity.
 Dr. kieb said today that he had received a telegram from Chief Bou- dreau which said
 "I claim all rewards for the capture of Thaw and will furnish all law rec ords."
 The superintendent admitted that he was somewhat in a quandary. Bou- dreau's claim, he said, probably was based on the fact that the chief of po- lice had made the actual arrest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

jesty belonging to it, they will make it too severe.
 You know there are some men that are just beautiful, and nothing more i; not many, none here in this congrega- tion. Such men the women like to have about on certain occasions, just as they like to have cut flowers and palms. They like to strut about, and they know the latest dances. l am glad there are not many such men, for they are worth very little. But you who are strong and stable and remember this is also re- quired of you, that you be tender, sweet and gentle"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

YOU who require the best and purest medicine see that you get Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in preference to any other for all coughs, colds, croup, asthma, hoarse- ness, tickling throat and other throat and lung troubles. It is a strictly high-grade family medicine, and only approved drugs of first quality are used in it's manufacture. It gives the best results, and contains no opi- ates. Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, removing gra- vel, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu- larities of the kidneys and bladder of both me2 and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One span bottle is two ! month'ss treat meHi. and seldom fails ito perfect a cure. Send for testimonials from this and other states. E. wv. Hall, 2S2o Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. 10-12 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
The Best Pain Killer

Bucklel's Arnica Salve when ap> piled to a cut, bruise, sprain, burn or scald, or other injury of the skin will immediately remove all pain. E. F. Chamberlain of Clinton, Mo- says; "It robs cuts and other injuries of their terrors. As healing remedy it's equal don't exist" Will do good for you. Only 25c, at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

The hospital cell in which Thaw is confined is a roomy apartment It is carefully protected by barred windows and iron doors and is 30 feet from the ground. Two guards remained with him all night.
 Thaw had only few cents in his pocket when arrested yesterday and was without funds when he wanted to purchase fresh linen this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
Another Arrest,

Sherbrooke, Que, Aug. 20.-A man giving the name of Mitchell Thomp- son." and believed to be the Roger Thompson implicated in Harry Thaw's about the courthouse this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
Pouring Out Money.

Sherbrooke, Que, Aug. 2o.-Since his arrival here, Thaw money has poured into Sherbrooke An alienist was tentatively engaged.
 Thaw would welcome any test ol his sanity, it was said, as indicated last night in his statement quoting William Travers Jerome, former dis trict attorney for New York, to the effect that he lThaw) was sane man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

The travelling man who was asked by his firm to explain why he remain ed in Pine Bluff so long, and who was a great admirer of the slit skirt, not to mention it's contents, answered by informing his boss that if he stood at Second avenue and Main street here for an hour he would not even ask such a question.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

He was particular about his personal appearance and after barber had shaved off four days growth of heard he said he would like to have q new necktie. He was given money to SUD- ply his needs, and after brushing the dust of at least four states and of Canada from his clothes he said he was ready to appear in court at any time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
DEAD! DEAD! DEAD!

The deadest things on earth, are bedbugs, ants, fleas. reaches, chicken mites, lice, and other insects sprayed with Ross Dead Quick" spray. It kills their eggs and breaks up the tribes. Kills and keeps away mosquil- toes. Nice and clean. Nothing like it. Sold in Pine Bluff by grocers and druggists. W. |. Dewoody, whole sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

No matter what they do with Harry K. Thaw in Canada it will be hard matter to convince the public that he was permitted to escape because he was so well loved around Matteawan. No wonder Thaw had but few cents on him when he was arrested
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Postmaster Antoine DelOria, Gar ducr, Mich, speaks for the guidance of those troubled with kidney and bladder irregularities, and says: Prom my own experience 1 can recommend Foley Kidney Pills. My father also was cured of kidney dis ease, and many neighbors were cured by Foley Kidney Pills" Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

The members of Congress are just itching to spill some oratory on the Mexican troubles in order to work themselves into the hearts of Young America at home. But President Will son has his foot on the soft pedal and only tariff Oratory is in order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

John Lind and Provisional President Huerta are said to be meeting "cor- dially." When the former Minnesota governor gets through shooting the American bull into the Mexican bull fighter maybe the threatened war will be declared off.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Thaw was detained. It was learned today that they described themselves at the time as Frank Briggen" and "Dr. .Siss'. They had met Thaw by chance, they said The police here are inclined to believe their story and do not think any of the quintitt who en- gineered the escape accompanied him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Maury l. Diggs, the California white slayer, is not a very chivalrous gentle man to say the least. He is trying to blame it all on the poor girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
'Tales of Honey and Tar" From West
 and East

Wm. Lee, Paskenta, Calif., says: Tt gives universal satisfaction and I use only Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound for my children" D. C.. Rhodes, Middleton. Ga, writes, "I had racking lagrippe cough and finally got relief taking Foley's Honey and Tar Compound" Use no other in your family and refuse substitutes. Seawells Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

The new Pine Bluff hotel is to have white waitresses. This means that there will be no dark meat to serve in the dining room.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
CONNECTICUT PEACH
 CROP IS DAMAGED

Hartford. Conn.,. Aug. 20.-Lack of moisture is costing fruit growers thousands of dollars daily. The peach crop is maturing faster than it can be picked and marketed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Two white slave warrants ill one day. Pine Bluff refuses to be "outdid' by San Francisco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
It Can Be Relied Upon

The American Drug and Press As sociation authorizes it's members to guarantee absolutely Meritol Hair Tonic. It has no equal. It is won derful remedy. A trial will convince you. w. L. Dewoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

When the union boys get through with Pine Bluff on Labor Day the peopleso of Arkansas will be convinced that Pine Bluff is some union town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
E,EIIIT35sN 9Il'y &52oIl3

papers, while poor Huerta must be satisfied now with eight point.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

In the meantime Evelyn's press agent refuses to sleep.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Now for the hog squeal at the pack ing plant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

King Cotton's moving day will soon be here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21

Thaw has made Suizer and Glynn take to the bac, pages of the news
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-21
THAW GETS HABEAS
 CORPUS WRIT

(Continued from page 1.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-18
VIOLENT DEATHS
MARK THE SABBATH
Tragic Happenings Feature Sunday at
Des Moines; Suicide, and Fight
Leads to Deaths.

Des Moines, March 1.-Two violent
deaths and the finding Of the body of
third marked Sunday here. Mrs
Ollie Berry walked into the home Of
stranger. swallowed tablets and
dropped dead. The coroner's jury is
investigating the cause of death.
While the under man in a fight at
one of the coal mines, Mike Leo drew
a revolver and shot John Evans.
Death was instantaneous.
Carl L. Neibys of Lake Mills. Iowa,
some time during the last week went
to Douglas park, tied the ends Of a
handkerchief to the trigger Of his gun
and placing his foot in the loop so
formed, discharged the gun, blowing
off his head. The body was found by
cattle herders. The coroner's verdict
was suicide.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-18
Carrancist Troops Steal
Into Nueva Laredo and
Attack at Dawn but are
Forced to Retreat.
ORDERED TO DIRECT
FIRE FROM U. S. LINE
Col. Brewer of 14th Cavalry
Sent Warning to Both
Factions; Many Report
ed Wounded.

Laredo, Texas, March IA hand.
full of Carrancist constitutionalists un.
der cover of darkness this morning
crept into Nuevo Laredo, the Mexico
port of entry opposite this city. After
two hours fighting the Carrancists re.
treated. No harm to Americans from
bullets flying across the border was
reported. Casualties in the Mexican
town were reported to be heavy.
Colonel Brewer, commanding officer
of the Fourteenth United States cav
airy on patrol duty here, sent word
early in the day that there must pc no
firing in a direction which would en-.
danger border points.
Early reports placed the number OF
Carrancists at 600 but when the re-
treat began their number was esti-
mated at 200.
It was reported that many persons
had been wounded in the fighting in
Nuevo Laredo.
At dawn q salute of rifle fire awoke
Americans In Laredo. The first sight
that greeted them was a rush OF
refugees across the bridge to the
American side.
Men and women carrying their chill.
dren jammed the bridge, needless OF
hurried wagon traffic, Numerous Off
cials OF Nuevo Laredo were among
the refugees. The officers carried
books and records by the armful.
The Carrancistas at daybreaks ar
lrfived within four miles Of Nuevo
Laredo and opened a light rifle fire.
The distance was too great, however,
for this preliminary firing to arouse
the American town or to disturb Nuevo
Laredo. The rebels advanced cautious
1y until they were within the city
limits. They rushed into lard fac
tory, barricaded windows, then con-
structed entrenchments for skirmish
lines with the aid of outlying fences
and sheds. At $3.50 o'clock their rifles
awoke the twin cities with a sudden
fusillade. This was followed by an
hours silence. Then the firing was re-
newed for a few minutes, only to be
succeeded by another silence.
About s O'Clock the rebels fell back
from the lard factory under hot
federal rifle fire and retreated slow
ly, pushed hard by government troops.
Zapata Rebels Shot Down.
Puebla, Mex, March IA detach-
ment Of twenty-five adherents of the
rebel Zapata was captured by federal
troops near here yesterday, taken to
a neighboring farm, lined up, and shot
without trial. The action OF the fed
erals Is approved by inhabitants OF the
district.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-18
.SULZER SNUBBED
BY TAMMANYITES

New York, March 17.-Coincident
with the arrival of Gov. Sulzer from
Albany today to attend number OF
st. Patrick's day meetings and dinner
and to be the guest at a banquet in
honor Of his flftieth birthday tomorrow
night, the report was published that
Tammany men planned to boycott"
the governors dinner. 1t was made
known definitely that Charles F. Muir
ply, the chief sachem of Tammany
hall, had declined an invitation to at
tend. In his reply to the invitation he
"a previous engagement"
The committee of one hundred
which issued the invitation for the
dinner admitted that a large number
of other Tammany leaders had declin-
ed invitations to attend.