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The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-26

Washington. D. C., Jan. 26-Lieut Colonel William Sibert, second in authority in the Panama canal Op- erations, is to have charge of the construction of the Alaska rail road, President Wilson being de- sirous of retaining Col. GOethals on the Panama canal.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-26
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE
 PLAN EXTENSIVE CAMPAIGN

Laasing, Mich, Jan. 21-Plans for the Spring activities Of the Michigan Anti-Saloon League were 70 he made there his afternoon when the opening sessions Of the leagues annual convention were held. An extensive campaign will be waged in the state TleceediTg the spring elections.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-26
THE BOATS.

The Georgia reached Skagway at $50 p. m. yesterday and sailed at $50 this morning.
 The Northwestern docked here at 7:3O Saturday night and left for the westward four hours later.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-26

Chas. Nye, manager of the Home Power Co. is confined to his home by an injury to one of his feet
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13
WHAT HAPPENED IN CHICAGO

Miss M. Delight Barsch, former OPP
era singer, may be called before
bankruptcy hearing in million-dollar
art failure. Robb, Roy Ricketts,. head
of concern, alleged to have given her
many gifts.
Chicago Orphan Asylum, Michigan
av. and 22d, famous South Side land
mark, being torn down. Was COM
pleted in 1853
Otto Hack, 5000 Union av., rob-
bed by 2 armed men. Lost $5ONand
diamond stud.
Detectives on stand in Van Keuren
murder trial. Woman's life laid bare.
Mrs. Van Keuren in state of collapse.
Archie L. Trip, elevator operator
Congress Hotel, killed by fall Fell
four stories down shaft when elevator
started suddenly.
Hearing of contempt charges
against school board begun before
Judge Foell. Trustees refused to seat
ousted members.
Body of Dell H. Graves, EIgin,
found hidden in shock of corn near
st. Charles. Throat slashed. Cor
oners verdict suicide. d, 80.
George Micken, "a, 744 Ayres ST.,
struck by piece of iron at A. T. Cum
mings Foundry Company, May die.
100 panic-stricken stenographers,
routed by smoke in Temple Court
Building, 210 S. Dearborn st. Fire in
saloon on first floor. Damage $4,000.
Man who registered as Alfred Ed
Ington missing from Alexandria Ho-
tel. $1,000 jewelry and 5000 cash left
at hotel. Foul play feared.
Warrant issued for Harry N.
Waterfall and Gertrude Friendlander.
Serious offense charged.
John W.. Worthington, former head
of defunct American Banking Assn
refused to answer questions in bank
ruptcy court Fears to incriminate
self. .-
Warrant issued for Wayne Conner,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13

Mrs. AIbertina WinsIoW, IS, 1877
Ellen ST., evicted for non-payment of
rent, Taken to Rawson st. station
for shelter.
Police drove warning factions from
st. Constantine's Greek Church, 61st
st. and S. Michigan av. Guard left
to- prevent disorder.
2o-year-oId row between school,
teachers up for settlement before
school board May transfer teachers
to stop feud
Six Iieutenants and 10 patroImen
shifted by Chief Gleason.
Ira M. cobe, fnancier, to testify at
million dollar art bankruptcy hearing.
Mrs. Louise S. Van Keuren, on trial
for murder of husband, collapsed
twice before jury. Prosecutor says
fake and effort to obtain sympathy"
Policewomen to carry guns. Are
given revolver practice.
Funkhouser defends movie censor
ship. Claims to be protecting children
from corruption.
William Davis, 10, negro bootbIack,
215 E. 35th st., fined S. and. costs.
Alleged to have annoyed Mrs. ]. ].
Wade, Jr., 5434 Indiana av.
Mrs. Antonio Lobeck, 1886 Dean
St, tried to hang self in cell, at W.
Chicago av., station Arrested on
complaint of daughter. Alleged to
have alienated son-in-law's affec-
TONS
Mrs. Nancy S. Thompson, 80, 1922
Human ST., died from injuries sus-
tanned in fall.
William Door, milk dealer, sos w.
Chicago av., fined S. and costs under
pasteurizatiOn law First conviction
OF l,2OO suits pending against milk
dealers.
William Hep, al w. Garfield av.,
died at st. Demands Hospital. Struck
by Pennsylvania train several days
ago.
Eugene Chapman, 9, 2342 Austin
9U foil info
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
TRAVERS LEADS IN
 HIS FIRST TRYOUT
Captures Easter Gold Challenge Medal From Large Field of lBritain's
 Best Amateurs.

London, April 16.-Jerome D. Travers, amateur golf champion of America, achieved his first triumph on British soil yesterday when he won the Easter gold challenge medal at Westward. Ho from strong field of England's best amateurs. Travers scored seyenty-four over the diff fcult seaside course of the Royal North Devon club.
 This performance is considered notable here because the necessary carries on several holes are greater than on any other course in England. One hole required a 200 yard carry from the tee. Travers, is known here to be somewhat uncertain with his wooden clubs and it was anticipated that he would find serious trouble in medal round. His victory has, therefore, set English golfdom talking about the way the famous American adapts himself to conditions.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
PECk|NPAUCH CAPT.
 OF THE cHANcEhEN
FOImsT New Haven Payer Chosen
 on First Ballot.

New York. April l6.-Frank Chance was tricked by the weather man yes terday and cheated out of an op- portrnity for practice, yet the time was not wasted by the plucky young club that wallopea Philadelphia opening day. Indeed the day is likely to prove one of the very most important of the year, as it marked the election of Roger Peckinpaugh to the captaincy of the New Yorks. Peckinpaugh popularity among the team associates, as well ss his great skill as player. was testified to forcibly by the fact that he was chosen unanimously on the very first ballot His-perhaps through mod esty--was the only dissenting voice. The Peerless Leader in no way tried to influence the selection. He called the boys together, explained the pur- pose of the meeting and left them ' to make their own choice. Chance, however, was very well pleased with the quick action of the men.
 "I like my boys better every day" said the big commander in discuss ing the meeting, They have shown me the spirit and enthusiasm ofv which champions are made. Utmost harmony prevails throughout the ranks. few of my men are still in experienced and will make a lot of mistakes before the season is over. But if they continue to show the same ambition that has marked their work throughout the spring I am sure they will develop into finished products before this race is over. All are willing to learn and all remem1 bor what is taught
 'I am glad my boys selected Peck inpa ugh as captain. for to my mind he is one of the greatest shortstops in the game today certainly would not trade him for any one you could name. He is earnest, consci- entious and aggressive. Besides he is admired and respected by every one and possessed of the quick in- tuition of generalship. think Peckinpaugh will make an ideal cap- tain.'
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

agreement which contains the so- called reserve clause that gives a club the power to hold a player from che year to the next, practically on it's own terms, or else force him out of "orga baseball. The Ses- sions decision goes far toward under- mining all leagues and associations and leaving baseball open to con- stant changes and uncertainties.
 That is, as far as the law governs the favorite outdoor sport of the country or sustains the organizations which are it's chief practical support as a business for highly-s skilled .'pru- fessional, players. It is clear that some means of control will have to be relied upon. other than the x courts and their power to enforce contracts. a~s Yet there must be control There must be some authority strong enough to punish dishonest or law less players. There must be some barrier high enough to prevent whole sale Jumping" of contracts and the disruption of clubs in the middle of the playing season.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
Giants Are Mum.

Philadelphia, April 16.-None of the Giants would discuss the story which emanated from Chicago yes- terday quoting President Gilmore of the Federal league as saying that when he was in Baltimore on Monday three of the New York Nationals had approached him and asked for terms. The men involved were said here to be Merkle, Doyle and Tesreau, al- though they naturally refused to say anything regarding the rumor.
 The Phillies are not yet safe by any means from another Federal raid. Fred Luderus the big first baseman. has received two offers from the out laws. Luderus signed a two year con- tract with the Phillies last year and it expires next fall. The Philadelphia club has been trying to get him to renew this contract and only yester- day President Baker and Coach Pat Moran tried to talk the big Milwaukee German into signing. He refused, however, to talk business, intimating that he will let matters rest until the fall Otto Knabe is said to be the man anxious to land Luderus.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
LEVINSKY NEARLY OUT.

Butte, Mont, April 16.-Jack Dill lon mauled Battling Levinsky unmer- cifully through all the twelve rounds of their bout here and won the de- cision by a wide margin.
 He excelled the easterner in every way. and the latter, groggy from his terrific beating, probably would have been knocked out if the bout had gone one more round.
 Levinsky, who outweighed Dillon by six pounds, was sorry spectacle of battered humanity at the end, whereas Dillon was still going at top speed.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
PHENOM FOUND IN
 SULLIVAN AT FIRST
W illialn r. Is a Clever Initial Stacker, in tho Opinion of Scinski
 and Browne.
Especial to the Herald.)

Especial to the Herald.)
 Tottenville, Staten Island, N. Y., April 16.--"Bill'' Scinski, owner of the New Britain club of the Eastern association, and others who are watching the New Britain team work ing out at this place, believe that a ''phenom' has been discovered in William F. Sullivan, candidate for first base. Manager George Browne is greatly pleased with Sullivan's work at the initial hassock.
 Outfelders Brodie, Perry and La vigne have heard the rattle of the can in the first wedding out process. Bauer and Nash are working out at second base and Paddy Green, Nate Mundy, Pete Wilson, Ray Hancock and Clyde Burroughs are unlimber- ing their wings daily.
 Ripley and Coffenberger are show ing up well behind the bat and Bugs Ostrich is cavorting around third as Harry Moves has not shown up. zeimer is going well at shortstop.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
FIRST DOUBLE HEADER,
Giants and Phillies Play Postponed
 Game June a.

Game June F.
 New York, April 16.-Secretarv John A. Heydler of the National league booked his first double header Of the season yesterday for Philad el- phia on June 3. On. that date the Giants will play off yesterdays en- forced postponement at the Quaker City. @ s
 New York will see a bargain date before then. An American league rule automatically adjusts the post ponements in Johnson's circuit. The clubs must fulfill all schedule obliga- tions as soon as possible after the first visit to a city. Wherefore yesterdays 1dleness here will force the Athletics and New Yorks into double work when Connie's clan pays it's second visit to the Polo Grounds on May 29. This second series will be a hard one for. Cnance's young team, as it will call for four games in two days, the double header of May 29 and the morning and afternoon games of Memorial Day following.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
A Crisis in Baseball.
(Cleveland Leader.)

(Cleveland Leader.)
 Judge Clarence w. Sessions of the United States district court in the decision handed down yesterday at Grand Rapids. has made baseball history of a kind which may have far-reaching effects upon the national game He has held that the ordi- nary and typical contracts between the players and the clubs which hire them cannot be enforced at law. They are considered too lacking in "definiteness, certainty and mutual ity."
 1t seems probable that such will always be the view of courts asked to rule upon the validity of any
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
Lates Bef and ost Accu1nte Sporting News o the Day.
MACK SURPRISED AT
 NEW YORK'S SHOWING
Didn't Know Chance Had Such a
  Strong Aggregation and Result Was War Talk to Bows.

Was War Talk to Boys.
 New York, April 16.--Connie Mack was about as gloomy as the weather a the Hotel Endicott yesterday after noon, for he had banked confidently on the present series with the. Chance men to gain a firm foothold for a climb to another worlds champion- ship.
 Every morning Connie calls his worlds champions into classroom to dissect the previous game and lay plans for impending battle. Yester- day he told his boys in no uncertain terms that they must take the next two games from the New Yorks the postponement of the second game al ready having been announced. .
 My team didn't look very good opening day." said Connie as he left the classroom. Chance gave me a big surprise, I assure you. I didn't expect his club to show such hitting power.
 But we will try to avenge our selves. I think before we leave town We will show New York some vastly improved pitching. I shall not start either of my veterans, Bender or Plank, unless the weather takes d decided brace for the better. But I have several youngsters who are in fine shape. I am depending upon Shawkey to give a good account of himself tomorrow"
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
Giants Stars May DeseYt
 And Jump 10 Federals
Doyle Merkle, Tesreau and Marquard Mentioned in Sen sationa Rumor That May Mean Passing of Me-
 Graw's Old Fighting Machine.

Chicago, April 16.-James o. Gill more, president of the Federal league On his return yesterday from Pitts burg, where he attended the opening game between the teams of that city and Brooklyn claimed that three of the New York Giants were ready to desert McGraw for the independent cause While Gilmore would not specifically name the trio, it is understood from words dropped here and there that one of the trio of arch-conspirators is Eube Marquard.
 The three," said Gilmore. sought 7ie out at Baltimore Monday morning. They asked me what chance there was to come over to the Federals. I asked them what terms they would accept and they named them I got their solemn promise that they would wait until I had had an opportunity to put the matter up to those clubs of my league which had lost players to the rnajor leagues and which had my per- mission to seek redress from major league ranks.
 These three players promised to await word from me-" Gilmore con- tinued, "and if we say the word they will leave the New York Nationals flat. If were to mention the names Of these three it would create great sensation in the ranks of organized baseball. They are among the most valuable cogs of John McGraw's champion team"
 If what Gilm ore claims is true, a council of war is likely to be held at Kansas City today. Joe Tinker's club is to open the season there. It was Kansas City and Chicago that suf- fered most heavily through the de- sertion of Federal players under con- tract back to their original employers.
 Marquard. according to Federal league magnate, once before was i'm plicated in negotiations with the inde- pendents. It is said that while Sec retary Walter $. Ward was in New Orleans in pursuit of Pitcher Tom Seaton. the cratic southpaw of Nc Graw's team sought him out. Mar cuard, so the story goes asked Ward why the Brooklyn Federals made him
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

no offer. He was told that the Brook lyn club would consider no one who was under contract and that it had been understood Marquard was under contract to the New York Nationals Marquard is reported to have said that he had signed only a day or two previously; that he had awaited anxiously an offer from the Feierals- for many weeks. It was understood generally in baseball circles that Mar quard was employed on a long term contract which covered this season.
 Gilmore, who left last night for Kansas City, declared that he would begin action immediately against five major league players for a total of $65,OOO. He says he will sue Catcher William Killifer of the Phillies and Pitchers Kah1er and BlandIing of Cleveland for $15,000 damages each. Further he intends to seek redress from Pitcher Baumgardner and Catcher Agnew of the St. Louis Browns to the extent of $10,000 each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

The dancing madness has invaded literature and of course made it's standing good there a8 everywhere. The vernon Castles have written a book on dancing and all about the different dances. how to dress for them, illustrated by photographs. The first edition was swallowed up by ad- vance orders. The Castles cannot use substitutes in their teaching and exhibitions; but we suspect gifted 'amanuensis' saved these over worked artists from this mental labor of writing book.-Waterbury Amer jean.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
SMITH THROUGH FOR SEASON. Coach Lush Doesn't Expect Injured
 Pitcher Will AppeaT Arain

New York. April 16.-Out of the eight games scheduled for the Colum- bia baseball team to date the fourth cancellation was forced yesterday when rain prevented the nine from meeting Holy Cross on South Field.
 Big George Smith, who fractured his knee several weeks ago, returned to college yesterday, but has to use crutches. He came more to sec the game than anything else. and was deeply disappointed. Coach Lush said that if Smith were able to work in the box Columbia would prove the sensation of the college baseball world. He said, however. that he did not think the big twirler would pitch this year, as another slight injury might put him out of the game for good.
 The second scheduled game with Fordham is slated for Saturday at South Field.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
GRfEFITH's EFFORTS FUTILE.
Can't Infuse Hitting Ability Into Sem
 ators. and Red Sox Win.

Boston, April 16.-Every one but Clark Griffith was cold when yester- day afternoon game between the Senators and the Red Sox concluded. All his work failed to infuse hitting ability into his team, consequently Boston won, 2 to 1. Foster pitched a fine game for the locals, holding the visitors to four singles and passing only one man. A double by Lewis and a single by Yerkes gave Boston it's first run and three singles were the cause of the second. Washington got a tally on Scott's error and two hits. The score.
 r. h. e. Washington .O1OO0O000-1 0 Roston .lO000100s-2 8
 Batteries-Ayers, Shaw and Henry; Foster and Thomas.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

It is a crisis in the national game The men who have much money in vested in baseball have a hard prob lem on their hands The welfare of the professional players is deeply involved. The future of the game depends upon the outcome of the efforts which will be made to main tain an efficient government in this field of sport
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
l. fJRpHY WAGNER TOSSING BALL INTO PLAY
 2. ko PLATE

contests. The top photo shows Eddie Murphy at bat in the opening game Of the American league campaign in New York city. In the middle is Rob- ert F. Wagner, lieutenant governor of New York state, throwing the ball in-
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
MORE PONIES REPORT.

Larry Pratt. last years catcher, z. A. Hershey, George Bailey and J. D Lower, recruits. have reported in Springfield to Manager Hamilton. Fowler, catcher, and Eek, infieIder, have been released. Batting, fielding snd base running was the order of the day for tn. squad until today when he Ponies stack up against the High .chool team.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

to the diamond to start the contest. Below is shown Swacina, first base man of the Baltimore Federals. slid ing homo in the opening Federal league battle between the Baltimore and Buffalo teams at Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
JOINS CLEVELAND TEAM.
COLGATE HAS SLUGGER

Hamilton, N. Y., April 16.--Colgate defeated the Utica State league team, 3 to 2, here yesterday in an eight inning game ended by rain. Nc Laughlin Of Colgate hit Billings for a two bagger and Donely for a triple.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

With a whoop and a roar the 'big league baseball season has opened, warm. The illustration shows open ing scenes at two of the inaugural
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
PENN CREWS OFF.

Philadelphia, April l6.-Coach Vivian Nickalls and his varsity and freshman crews, numbering in all twenty oarsmen, left yesterday for Nickalls outlined the prac- tice at Annapolis before leaving here vest terdaN.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
TRAILING THE PENNANT CHASERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Pittsburg D, St. Louis 1. Other games postponed, rain or cold weather. ..
 STANDING OF CLUBS.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

Hugh Rorty. the old Connecticut league and New England league urn- pire, who is about to serve his first season with Edward Barrows, presi- dent of the International league, has been ordered to report at New York city next Monday for a conference prior to the opening of the Interna- tional league season the following day. ... .t.
 The first compilation of averages for the Pacific coast league players shows former Eastern association players to be hitting at only a fair clip. The players and the clubs they played with in this circuit follow: Metzger. Hartford, .23s; Page, Springfield, .222; Maggert, Spring field, .1s2; Litschi. Bridgeport .259; Zacher, New Haven, .141; Arbogast Hartford, 900; Barrenkamp, Pittsfield 900: Rodgers, Waterbury, 1S2; Fan ming, New Haven, 900.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
TENNIS MATCHES SCHEDULED.
Jay Gould and w. H. T. Huhn to
 Play F. Stockton and c. S. Derby.

Boston, Auril 16.-Jay Gould and w. H. T. Huhn, the national cham pions, were scheduled to play in the opening match of the national court tennis doubles championship tourna- ment at the Tenis and Racquet club today. Their opponents were P. stockton and G. s. Derby. Three other matches in the first round were set for today.
 JOINS CLEVELAND TEAM.
 Lawrence, Kansas, April 16- Lloyd Bishop, star pitcher of the Kansas university baseball team, yes terday signed a contract to play with the Gle eland team in the American league. He will report at St Louis June 24.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Al games postponed, rain or cold weather.
 STANDING OF CLUBS.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

If Jerry Cornell should cross the path of Jack Nagle on some dark, night they will be holding a first class wake in Winsted. Jerry canned Jack and Jack says he'll get Jerry with
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Chicago ,, Cleveland 1. Boston ,, Washington i. Other games postponed. rain or cold weather.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
KID GLEASON MUST :
 BE GETTING AGED
Ills Po1T Coaching at Third Loses
 for Cleveland.

Chicago. April 16.--The White So1 made 1t two straight from the Cleve.s land Maps yesterday They won ? to 1 in a game that was a pitchers bat. tie getween Cicotte and Steen. The latter was compelled to retire in the eighth and Gregg finished. Steen was hit on the pitching hand while at bat and his fingers were so numbed that he could not continue.
 Kid Gleason lost the Sox a run in the eighth. Weaver tripled to cen- ter. but Gleason, who was coaching- at third. stopped the runner holding him and Weaver. called out. He could have scored later on Lords out. The score:
 r. h. e. Cleveland ..000001000--1 2 Chicago ...1000O010%--2 i
 Batteries--Steen, Gregg and O'Neill; Cicotte and Schalk.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

Makes Six Run Rally In Sixth Inning
 and Beats Tufts. 10 to 6.

Ithaca, April 16.-Cornell beat Tufts here yesterday by score of 10 to 6, coming from behind in the sixth in ming and scoring six runs. Part of the game was played in a drizzle.
 Traub, who started to pitch for the Ithacans, passed three men in the first inning. Bryant replaced him and poor fielding back of him permitted the visitors to get two run lead. In the sixth, however. the Ithacans got their eyes. on the ball. Triples by Schirick and Bills and singles by Bryant. Cor don and Sutterbee contributed a total of six runs and from then on Cornell could not be beaten.
 Bryant's pitching and batting was a feature. He allowed only five hits and got three singles. The score: