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The Springdale news., 1913-06-06

one not acquainted with the country, it IS d problem to know where so many people com from out Of these mountains.
 Prof House of Woolsy is teach- ing a writing school in the public school building at West Fork and he reports his pupils doing well but there are not very many Of the n yet.
 ]. L. Bryan made an auto trip over parts of Washington and Ben ton counties last wek. He found apples and peaches large for this time of the year, but the Jona- thans are damaged by tw:g blight
 Ballard Rich of MaysyiHe, Okla, came in last Friday night and will spend few days here visiting his cousin. Mrs. Cliff Karnes He stopl. ed off here on his return from the Confederate Reunion, at Ghattanoo= ga, Tenn.
 Captain Dunbar of Trace Valley is anxious to make ara angements so that he can move to Florida be- fore cold weather next ia II The Cap tain is about eighty years old but quite active in body and mind He IS indeed a young spirited old man
 We have heard that James Gates, who owns some lots in West Fork, intends to build lew home OH them. This sounds good, and We i hope that he and others will get more and more in that notion until we have as many good houses as We need
 Rev. NJ A. Kerr preached a me morial sermon at Friendship on the mountain southwest of West Fork last Sunday morning, and in the ev- ening he occupied tie pulpit al the M F. Church here, where he preached an able sermon to a good audience
 On Sunday, June 18th, Rev. j. 2. Reeves vii preach in tie NJ E. sshunsh at IL a m. ard Ref M E. Gillespie, D D, pastor of the Central Presbyterian ek4reh tn Fay etteyille, will preach at 90 D m Everybody is eordia Y invited to al tend these services.
 W. H. Adkins and two sons of Winslow, were fishing near West Fork last Friday and Saturday On account of hard luck fishing they came to West Fork Saturday and spent meal time at the hotel. Mess rs Adkins are contractors and build e-s al Winslow.
 The buggy man is in the com munity and now boys you have a great big chance to Irove how much you care for the pleasure Of your best girl, and in the same way the older men could prove their care and sense of fair treatment for the old girls.
 George Latham, who has been working at the carpenter trade in Fayetteville. fell from building last Tuesday. falling about twenty feet He was stunned by the fall. but after recovery found that he had no injuries of serious nature and was abe to go to work the next day
 The West Fork Land boys are making rapid rrog9ess sine thes nave been under the direction of Prof Lindsey. and the.r practice nights are soaree Of great enjoy ment 70 the music lovers Of West Fork who live near enough 10 hear
The Springdale news., 1913-06-06

The Chicago youth who eloped with girl and seven trunks would make huge success in the express business.
The Springdale news., 1913-06-06

A St. Paul man has discovered that he is heir to French throne. Our advice 10 him. however, is to hang onto the job he now has.
The Springdale news., 1913-06-06

Common drinking cups have been frowned upon by law in New York The manufacturer Of the uncommon kind has perked up considerably.
The Springdale news., 1913-06-06
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases. matter Of how long standing,
 are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptie Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. 50c, q .ee
The Washington times., 1913-09-01

Fans and followers of the George
Mcbride fund are more than pleased
with the announcement that Conven-
tion Hall has been obtained for the
big Boosters demnstration. when the
check will be presented to the
IS. meets with the approval of all OF
Is meets with the APPROVAL Of all of
the Booster Clubs. who promise to
get into line for the big affair.
Boss Booster Bill Hoover Is keep
ing things on the move for the Nc
Bride Fund celebra ton and promises
a number OF features for the affair.
According to the chief booster, there
tets, song. from individual per-
formance Of several numbers. Quar-
tettes, songs from individual per-
formers, a wrestling exhibition and
other stunts are I'm mind for the
demonstration for the captain OF the
Nationals.
According to the Boss Booster every
thing is lined up nicely for the demon
stration for George Mcbride. He is
deserving OF all that can be done for
him." said Bill Hoover today. THE
fans are getting into line and when the
returns are counted over it will be
found that the enthusiasm is just as
strong, II not stronger than 1t was for
Walter johnson.
There will be several interesting
features connected with the Boosters
demonstration at Convention Hall"
continued Boss Hoover, and after
making a canvass of the boosters and
fans l have come to the conclusion
that 1t will be the best thing ever held
In Washington in honor of a baseball
player"
W. P. Barnhardt. who has organized
the Barnhardt Auto Boosters Club, Is
heartily In favor of the move which
obtained Convention Hall. Il am max
ing a canvass of the automobile houses.
and l find that all OF the men are in
favor Of the Convention Hall project.
So far, ] have gotten more than forty
dollars, and I expect the sum will
greatly exceed this. All OF the auto
mobile men are in favor of the Mcbride
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Labor Day Sports Elsewhere

National amateur golf championship
City. L.
Opening the international shooting
sender class begin off
Mass.
Opening Of grand circuit meeting at Hartford Conn.,
Opening Of Great Western circuit meeting at Hamne
tournament for championship the
Buffalo, n Y.
Annual regatta the Middle States Regatta Associations
city,
Opening Of annual Newport horse show, Newport r. l..
Twohundred-m mile automobile Columbus, Ohio
bench show of Lehlgh Kennel Club Allentown
Leach Cross Johnny Dundee twenty rounds Los Angeles
Charley White Johnny Griffith twelve rounds Canton Ohio
Droullard Mickey Sheridan, rounds PEORIA Ill
Art Alard Leo Benz twelve rounds, at Butte Mont
Ollie Kirk frankie Coney rounds at Fort Smith, Ark
.Spke" Kelly Tommy Sheehan ten rounds d SUPERIOR Wis.,
"k o. Sweeney Eddie Forrest ten rounds, at Syracuse
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
BASEBALL NOTES

Frank Navin. president of the De-
troit Americana League club, yesterday
denied the reports circulated In New
York that ''Ty" Cobb had been sold to
the Yankees.
George Stovall, manager of the st.
Louis Browns, is booked for release
on September s. according to rumors
that have BEEN drifting around the
Western end of the American League
Hickey, who once caught for the
Browns, will be named as his successor
George Davis. pitcher. OF the Roch-
ester, n. Y, team of the International
League, has been purchased by the
Boston Nationals.
Mrs. Britton says she is willing to
spend $4,000 for players who can win a
pennant. Well she'll have to pay q
little more than that to get up bunch
to cop the rag.
Jack Frill. one OF the pitchers on
whom Manager Clymer of Buffalo
counted to keep the Bisons near the
top. is not showing the form he did last
season. His record last season was
eighteen wins and seven defeats, while
his record to date is ten won and fif-
teen lost.
Manager MCGraW expects RuDe Mar
guard, his star southpaw HEAVIER, to be
, the star of the coming worlds series.
The Rube has been pitching very good
ball this season.
It is said that Rondeau. the recruit
catcher of the Tigers. will be sent to
Minneapolis along with Joe lake, the
veteran hurler.
:: Jack Barry is back at short for the
Athletics, after an absence of about two
weeks and playing like the Jack Of old.
Connie Mack can now fix up his lineup
for the series against the Giants.
Johnny Beall, the youngster who went
to Milwaukee In part payment for Chap
pell, is batting in the cleanup position
for the Brewers.
Schang, Connie Mack's wonderful
young receiver, has a batting average
of .26l. His contributions include ten
doubles, two triples, and three circuit
dIites.
Earl Yingling, the Brooklyn twirler
seems TO be the hadrest hitting pitcher
IN: the National League. Yingling has a
n ark Of .S7S for twenty-eight games.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01

resting easy as t'ey will do with the
long home series which is now theirs.
There Is little doubt but that Birm-
tngham VIII be retained bySSoners next
lseason-, True. Bismingham incurred the
-displeasure fof President johnson when
one of his players f1ared up In a Sunday
game and was not Immediately squelch-
ed by his manage. And then there
was the Lajoie imhrogiio. In addition to
this, there was more than one Tight
among the Cleveland players this sea-
SON.
But the essential point Is that Birrn-
ingham has kept Cleveland out in front
always within striking distance Of the
nag and in so doing he has tremendously
swelled the Golfers OF Somers & Co.
The Cleveland fans are as one for
Birmingham. best evidence in the spon-
taneous fashion In which they came to
his assistance when Ban Johnson in
ferred that he was not fit to manage a
major league ball club. There were
thousands Of names signed to petitions
in birmingham behalf. It was in all
the most gratifying testimonial received
by any American League manager this
season.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
FANS ARE PLEASED
WITHBOOSTERPLAN
Demonstration for George Mcbride to Be Held at Convention
Hail. September 49, Meets With Approval Of Fans-Root-
= ers Can Contribute to Check for Captain.

fund. and will come across in good
shape"
Fred H. Geyer. who has a Boosters
club on Fourteeth street, is also en-
thusiastic about the Mcbride celebra-
ton. 'eW are putting up \ headquar-
tiers for Booster donations, and will
take anything the supporters OF George
Mcbride give u.s." said Geyer
Booster Birney Burnside writes of
the movement for Mcbride as follows:
The idea is bound to meet with the
approval of all the fans and loyal sup
porters OF George Mcbride. The Wal
ter Johnson Cup Fund was just a
starter. and we expect to make the
Mcbride Fund even larger. Encourag-
Ing reports are coming in from all
sides"
The Washington Times is helping out
the Mcbride fund contribution with $40,
and has placed the business office as a
depository for the money the fans wish
to leave for the Mcbride fund The
Washington and Southern Bank and its
Center Market branch. ]. Charles NC
Guire. Dreyfuss Bros, Fred Geyer, and
w. p. Barnhardt & Co. will receive any
donations for the Mcbride fund.
The total Of the George Mcbride fund
follows:
Previously acknowledged. 81. 10
W. p. BARNHARDT ANTO BOOST
The Washington times., 1913-09-01

Milan and Moeller to stop a ground
ball has thoroughly aroused Manager
Griffith to the weakness OF his OUT
fielders In this respect. The errfng
in sfipe style. aud then given a lot of
practice on ugly boundefs. II Is more
than probable that, if couple Of out
helders can be found they win be given
immediate trials with the Gfrfmen.
Chick Gandii had companion an ths
way from Boston to the Land OF Nod.
II Is a Boston terrier puppy for little
Miss Gandil. and when the Gandil heir
ess sees her rev pet she Is going to be
the happiest youhgster In an CherrydaIe,
va. Gandil had no trouble with the
huddiing up, Ia Chicks berth and never
making a sound the whole night
through. Mrs, Gandil joined her hus-
band here yesterday. getting her first
glimpse Of Philadelphia
Mrs. Hughes also joined the party at
the Majestic yesterday afternoon, and
probably win remain here until the Sc
ries II done.
Sunday in Philadelphia-can anything
oe sieepier7 IT'S worse than the sa-
dry ard lonely. The athletes, not haVS
ing slept much the night before, snoozed
an AFTERNOON. though few did man.
age TO get up enough life to take motor
ca, rides to some OF the parks here.
Griffith busted themselves with bridge
whist. productive Of much argument
leading nowhere. Some OF the BOYS
v ent downtown IN the evening. but did
not stay long. wishing to get long
tackiing the Athletics twice In a sim
gle day.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
PLASTER CAST MADE .
OF SLUGGER JOE
Famous Hitter Poses for Sculp-
tor and Models viii Be Sold
Everywhere.

CLEVELAND, Sept L-Joe Jackson
is being modelled. and casts Of his statue
will be sold broadcast all over the
world. Also one Of the statues will be
placed in the academy at Munich and
one at the academy at Rome as type.
Joe posed for the cast two months ago.
The first cast was six weeks In the
making. Today 1t was handed to Joe
for his approval Joe o. KID 1t. The
statues are being made by Fritz De-
mees, a well-known sculptor.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Keene Horses Are on
Exhibition in Gotham

NEW YORK. Sept. L-Some Of the
greatest horses in the history OF Ameri-
car racing were on exhibition here to-
day, including Peter Pan and Colin, the
rndefeated racer. They represent what
is left OF the stable OF the late James
R. Keene. All viii be put under the
hammer tomorrow night. and some fancy
prices are expected to be paid for them.
Arriving here today on special train
from Lexington, Ky. the horses were
reported to be in excellent condition.
Be sides Colin and Peter Pan. the string
included Voter. sire of Ballot; Celt. Dis
guise, sire OF Maskette: Delhi, Ulttmus,
and Hippodrome. Among the mares are
Cap and Bells, Royal Rose, and the
dams of Sysonby, Colin, Castleton, Pes
Ounce and others.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Kentuckian May Be
Irish-American NJ. P.

NEW YORK. Sept. flames Thomp-
son, of Louisville, KY. who arrived on
board the Caledonia with his two sons.
Frank and James. from Ireland. Is
gravely considering the question as to
whether he will accept an invitation
extended to him and become the first
American member Of parliament from
Ireland.
Should he accept, this would neces-
state his becoming a British subject.
He declared II he did accept the In
vItatIon Il would be on account Of his
very pronounced desire for home rule
for ireland.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept Ito
days games with the Mackmen at Shioe
Park will come close to determining
the relative strength of the two teams
and also the final position Of the Gri1-
men. II the latter can win three Of
the four contests sceduled for this city
with Athletics, Ut even break even with
them, they may take courage and es-
tahlish better record during their
long home stay. beginning on Thursday
at Florida avenue. Manager Griffith is
willing to bet that he will win at least
three of the four contests, but he Is
always confident Of defeating the Mack
men before the battle.
II we can win all four games here
on this trip" says the Old Fox, I'VE
shall have q chance for that pennant-
Remember how the Maps went to
pieces after We hit them wallopf
Well, the Mackmen may bump against
the same thing. OF course hope We
win an four, but three out of the four
will look pretty good, at that
These Athletics are greatly over
rated By everybody. Man for man they
are not a whit better than We are,
than 500 Their pitching stan isn't as
good as mine. For two years now
they have walloped US. because they
always met US when We were going
bed. Owing to the punk schedule we
have this year, we played seven OF
our eleven games IN this city on the
spring trip. At that time We were In
bad shape. Our pitchers were not de-
Hverfng the goods, and the games were
Jokes on that account. Just to snow
you how Philadelphia always has the
luck against US, look at that series
scheduled for washington. Their pitch
ers were all in bad shape, and We
should have won every game what
happened? It rained for the whole
time the Philadelphia club was in
washington, and we had to play dou-
bleheaders later. I hate to think OF
what happened In those doubleheaders.
have had all the breaks for two years.
This can't go on forever. We're bound
TO prove ourselves better than we ever
have vet, and / expect that Connie
viii have to use every ounce or mis-
strength from now to the end OF the
season to trim U.s."
Until today the record OF the Mack
mer and the Griffmen shows eleven VIC
tories for the White Elephants against
four for the CapitoIians- Seven games
remain to be played between them. four
here in this series and three In WASH
ington September q, 30, and October /.
Most of these eleven victories over the
Climbers have been by wide margins.
The Grifmen haye always blown up In
the pinch when opposing the White.
Elephants, making sorry errors In the
field, and failing utterly to hit when
runs might be scored. The seasons
work Of Griff's lads against the Shibe
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
BIRMY Is HOPEFUL.
FOR r914.PENNANT
Cleveland Fans Are Strong for Maps Manager and Back Him
in Wordy Battle Against Inferences Of Ban Johnson
Leader Of Somers' Team Has Made Owner Money.

CLEVELAND. Sept. 1.-Joe sBirming-
ham and his toppy Maps have come to
the wait-until-next-year. stage of play.
With the Athletics outsin front by-nine
and one-half games .Birninshsm is be-
ginning to lose hope fora pennant this
season and sees one down the vista Of
1914 baseball. t,.s
cess with the Maps. He more nearly
made them show the latent talent which
has been with the club for several
years than any or all Of the other man
ayers Of late years Cleveland has had
combined.
Had Cleveland played as successfully
in the middle Of the schedule as II did
at the beginning and as 1t promises to
finish, the Athletics would not come In
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
CASE1ION ON HAND
TOPLAY If NEEDED
Carolina cuyer Hopes Be Able to Take Regular Turn in Box
Before Season coses-Kahoe Reports Scarcity Of
0utfeders-Griff Gives FieIders Practice
By SENATOR.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sen. L.
Wholly unexpected. Jay Carl Cashion,
the Carolina Curver, has joined the
Grfnmen here, an dwili remain until
the series at shibe Park Is completed.
He arrived in time to have lunch yes
terday with his pal. Hack. Ainsmith.
Cashion has been working out with
Jack Bentley, Jack Ryan and Merito
Acosta at the Fscrfda avenue park ever
sirce the Griffmen left for their final
swing around the American League cir
cult He hopes to be able to take his
place on the mound before the season
ends. Manager Griffith. however. is not
counting upon Cashion for any more
work this year, and 1t would not be
surprising II the big fellow were ex-
cused for the year within week or so.
Cashion was expected to be a re-
liable finger for the Gri1men this year,
bur he has appeared In but three games
Making his first attempt to start q
game On the mound in Cleveland IN the
spring. Cashion injured his pitching
arm. He found himself unable to throw
curve ball, and had TO quit to rest
the torn ligaments In his hurting wing.
He says that his arm Is somewhat I'M
proved now, but there Is little likell-
hood OF his being used this season In
the box.
Manager Griffith has heard from Mike
Kahoe, the prize scout reporting that
good outhelders cannot be found any
where he has been. Nevertheless. the
Old Fox Is still hunting for couple
OF hitting gardeners, and he may dig
up few before week has gone by:
That defeat suffered by johnson In
Boston, through the inability Of both
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
BRETON MAKES HIT
WITH WHITE SOX
Makes Costly Error, But
Shows His Worth When at
the Bat.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Sept. despite
the fact that his misplay on an easy
chance at Chicago cost the White Sox
yesterdays game with the Tigers, Man
ager Callahan declared today that Jack
Breton recruit .shortstop OF the Sox may
prove one of the most sensational Of
the league next season.
Breton accompanied the team to
Cleveland, and will be given a chance to
get into games on the Eastern trip. His
hitting gave Callahan's men two Of their
four runs yesterday.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
.R|CKEY TO RELIEVE
GEORGE STOVALL
viii Be In Charge Of st. Louis
browns on Last Eastern
Trip Of Season.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Sept. THAT Branch
Hickey, scout and legal adviser Of the
Browns, will succeed George Stovan as
manager on September g. wnen the ciuS
departs on its last Eastern trip. was
authoritatively reported yesterday.
President Ban Johnson. Of the Ameri-
can League. reached this city unan-
rourced, early Saturday morning and
vas closeted with President Hedges, Of
the Browns, the greater part OF tho
day..
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Camnitz Is Sorry.

Howard Camnitz. former star pitcher
of the Pirates, who was traded to the
Phillies, accompanied by his wife and
child, left for Philadelphia. Camnitz
says he is sorry he has to leave his
old pals and adds that he never saw a
fairer manager than Fred Clarke.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.

Today's Games.
washington at Philadelphia
New York at Boston.
Chicago at Cleveland.
st. Louis at Detroit.
IAH clubs viii play two games)
Tomorrow's Games
washington at Philadelphia.
New York at Boston.
Cleveland at Chicago.
Yesterdays Results.
Detroit, S: Chicago. 4.
Cleveland, 9; st. Louis, /.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Back in Form.

Hans Wagner is now back again in
the 800 circle. Honus predicted that he
would bat 900 or better before the New
York series was over, and he did.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
BIG LEAGUE STANDINGS
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Today's Games.
Boston at New York.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Chicago at st. Louis.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
(All clubs will play two games.)
Tomorrow's Games.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Boston at New York.
Chicago at st. Louis
Yesterdays Results.
Chicago. 10; Pittsburgh, o.
Cincinnati. 10; st. Louis. s.
Cincinnati. 6: ST. Louis, ].
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Tigers Get Platte.

The Detroit Tigers have purchased Al
Platte from the Providence club. OF the
International League. Platte was con-
sidered the star outfielder OF the team.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
Smith to Pilot.

At last they have found a man to take
Bill Dahlen's place. 1t Is rumored that
Harry Smith. the manager of the New
ark team, will pilot the Dodgers in 1914
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
GRIFFMEN

According to these figures, the Griff-
men haven't ore outfielder in the 900
class. Walsh is the one weak sister in
the Mackmen's garden, and he is sub
stituting for the injured Strunk, whose
average is .313. Three OF the foes in
field are well above the 800 line, with
Gandil the lone slugger for the Capt.
tolians. Mcbride and Foster are many
points behind Barry. the weakest hit
ter In the Athletics infield. while Nor
gan leads him only by ten points. II
Is not difficult. after studying these
figures. to understand the tremendous
task ahead of the Griffmen, IL they
would make Griffs prophecy bear fruit.
Those two victories in Boston Satur-
Gay have greatly benefited the morale
OF the Griffmen. Thursdays painful
defeat at the hands of the Red Sox by
means Of Milan's error left sting that
threatened TO turn everybody into hu-
man crouch for the remainder of the
trip, but the double win Saturday has
once more brought smiles to the faces
Of the noble young athletes, and now
they are looking forward to keeping up
the road tactics when they reach Wash
ington.
The trip here was monotonous, feat
ured only by the breakdown of the
transportation department in New York.
thus keeping up the record made from
the start. When the train pulled out
OF New York II was discovered that
there were about six seats for thirty
men The special car for the players
had not been put on, and so for two
hours most of the players stood up and
admired the New Jersey scenery. A few
cat in the club car. and the six avail
able seats in the car were snapped up,
but growls marked the ride acros New
Jersey.
The train out of Washington for But-
falo was late, and the teams specia!
cars we're attached to the fast freight
for Detroit There was no diner on this
train. Then came a long night of stuffy
staterooms on the boat for Cleveland.
Again the train was late out Of Cleve-
land for ST. Louis, and the players
cars were added to an accommodation
train: Yesterday there wasn't any car
at all for the players, Gaping the ct-
max Even the old stagers growlec
all day long.
The Washington times., 1913-09-01

A comparison of the offensive strength
of the two teams battling today at
Shibe Park shows a great preponder-
ance In favor Of the league leaders
Here's how they shape jup:
The Washington times., 1913-09-01
GRIFF WOULD BET
ON WINNING THREE
Manager Confident of Taking Series From Athletics in Pha-
dephia-says Team Is oyerrated and Makes Compare
soT-Senator Shows Weakness of Climbers in Hitting.
By SENATOR

Park denizens is not a pleasant spec
tacle.