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Evening star., 1914-12-20
FATHER OF BASE BALL DEAD.
Man Who Made First Ball and Bat
Succumbs.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
CINCINNATI. December 19.-Mathew
Yorston, seventy years old. father OF
base ball in Cincinnati, died today at his
home in this city.
In 1859 Yorston organized Cincinnati $
first base ball team. which was made up
OF hospital ;rternes. Yorston made the
first base bail and bat seen in Gin
cinnati. He foilowed the game for many
years after his retirement as a base ball
player. For a number of years he con-
Quoted a. drug store in this city. He
was civil war veteran.
Evening star., 1914-12-20
Bromwick for White Sox.

Clarence Rowland today completed
his first official act as manager of the
Chicago American base ball club by
signing Al Bromwick. third baseman
OF the Davenport. Iowa, club, in the
Three | League.
Unless President Charles Comiskey
succeeds in obtaining one of the ma
jor leaguers, Bromwick will play third
base. His batting average last season
was $40, and it was his hitting, to-
gether with his base running. which
was largely responsible for Daven-
port winning the Three 1 peunant
Evening star., 1914-12-20
INGRAM GIRLS ARE vICTORS.
Church Basket Ball Team Defeats
Girls From George Washington.

The girls basket ball team of the
ingram Church defeated the girls
team of George Washington University
last night by score of II to Is. The
play of all the participants was good.
Miss Quaites did some splendid guard
ing for Ingram. while Miss Smith of
Ingram and Miss Reeve of George
Washington were the best OH the Of
fensive.
The lineup and summary:
Evening star., 1914-12-20
Matthews Is the Star.

Matthews, the speedy center of the
Washington five, was the star. While
he outjumped his rival. his best work
came in shooting fouls. Eight free
throws were offered the visitors. and
Matthews succeeded in caginS seven
of them. He missed on the last
chance. the ball bouncing over the
net after II seemed sure to drop
through
Lineup:
Evening star., 1914-12-20
''Y' QU|NT IS VICTOR
Defeats Baltimore Y. M. C.. A.
by Score of 27 to Is.
MATTHEWS PLAYS WELL
Washington Center Performs in
Brilliant Style-Good Team
work Shown.
Special bispstch 70 Tie Star.

Special Dispatch 70 Tie Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. December ls-The
" ashington Young Mems Christian
Association basket ball team defeated
The Central qUint here tonight by a
score of - to 10 The contest was one
Of the best staged this season. the
Sena tors giving fine exhibition Of
the indoor game.
Washington took the lead in the
carly part of the contest, and was
never headed While the locals fought
hard, they were outclassed and could
not meet the splendid teamwork of the
visitors The first half ended with the
score II TO 8.
Evening star., 1914-12-20
.P[AY EXTRA PERIOD
But Catholic U. Quint Is Beat
en- by LoyoIa, 1926.
CORCORAN GETS II GOALS
Baltimore Boys Tossing From Foul
Line Gives His Team
Victory.
CORCORAN GETS II GOALS

| Special Disl.a.c /" The Star.
| BALTIMORE, Md. December !:.-
Mal.ius a sensational spurt i'll the extra
! period which was required to decide the
winner, the Loyo!a College basket ball
| team defeated the Catholic tniVer-
sity quint by Il 33-to-25 score tonight
at The Richmond Market Armory. The
second period ended with the count -
all. and in the extra session OConnor
and C!lrich each registered two goals
from the court. giving victory 10 the
Loyola team.
Tile game ended hotly contested and
well played and The fouls called were
| mostly due TO the slippery door. The
passing OF the Blue and Gold squad
WAS superior 10 chat OF the visitors,
and the local quint was kept from scor-
ing more frequently hy the excellent
guarding of the Washing tonians.
Corcoran Throws Goals.
Once again the fine tossing of Cor
| coran from the foul line kept the
I.oyola team in the running, and
| throughout the second half. when little
scoring vas done from the court by
either quint, the contest resulted in u
tossing match between Corcoran and
White of the university team. Scheu-
rich, who was forced from the game
when his head struck the floor. was
the star OF the contest. scoring four
field goals, and his all-round work was
of extraordinary character. Martindale
was good on the defense. breaking up
the teamwork of the visitors on
number of occasions.
The lineup:
Loyola. Position c. L.
Corc"ran capt. Left forward White
IA g
Uilrich. ..centcr ....... Dounelly ,capt }
Marttndaie Left guard ...-.... Cartwright
BuchnesS. .Is:gh SCald IN ee.san n
bstituti1nS-O'Conior for Scaedrict. Goals =
Corcoran. Sch.Crich Co.. TiIica o. Eushness =.
W.itn. CafTrey e.. Do2Geiiy 80, Cartwright.
he gan -. Fouls -Corcor2a ~. ntite 80.
Erferee-Mr Ctrano. Mount -. joseph. Umpire
: Mr. CollifowNr. Timers MesSrs. nes,y and
O'tonnor. Scorers-Nessrs. Cleary and 6raha0.
Time-2Q. ~ and minutes.
Evening star., 1914-12-20

Goals from heId-Frazier f6l. Dieman t2,
Matthews. Hoppe. disney. Brandics. tinthcum
and IIoshen. Goals from fouI-Matthews 90
Iinthicum HD. Disney Referee-C. r. Pen
ripzton. lime OF halves-20 minutes.
Evening star., 1914-12-20
Not Much Accomplished.

Il am afraid that We did not accom-
plish a great deal this morning. Mr..
Ruppert's choice for future manager
was a very hard one. and We did not
succeed in lining up the man. I think
the players he wants can he obtained.
but ] shall not divulge the names. This
is matter that has many complica-
tions, and it is going to be some time
before we can iron these matters out.
81 shall leave here tonight for Chi
cago. as we have finished the 1915
schedules, which will be given out at
the meeting in New York in February.
| do not think amy more viii be done at
French Lick Oh the matter by the
American League"
Shortly after the interview with
Johnson IL Was rumored that Rupert
and his followers We're making prepa-
rations to leave French Lick. This was
soon reported to be "a fact, he said
to Huston:
I'VE shall leave here tomorrow for
indianapolis and Monday we shall go
to the Windy city
Evening star., 1914-12-20

Summaries: S;ubstitutions--M Little for Miss
Smith. Miss Boyd for Miss Grlnell. Miss Jeff.eys
for Miss Little. Goals from The ioor-Miss
Reeve a.. Miss SeiboId co. Miss y. Craig GO,
Miss Smith o.. Goals from the foul line-
Miss Reeve, Miss Smith 49,.
Evening star., 1914-12-20
YANKS' DEAL IS OFF
Col. Rupert and Ban Johnson
Fail to Agree.
PRICE SET HELD TOO HIGH
League Also Unable to Obtain Man.
ager Wanted by New York
Bidders.
PRICE SET HELD TOO HIGH
Special Dispatch /" The Star.

Special Dispatch I" The Star.
FRENCH LICh. Ind. December 10
After comforting here most Of the day
Ban Johnson and Jacob Rupert could
not agree over the price and mana ger
ship of the team. 1t was stated that
Ruppert refused to bid higher than
100000. and that Farrell and Devery
refused to sell for less than s450,0O0.
One of Ruppert's associates said he
never would raise his bid. Johnson
would not accept Rupperus price. and
could not arrange to get the man
wanted for manager.
After the conference Col. Ruppert
was approached and asked ii the final
touch had been put on the deal. but
replied he had nothing TO say, as did
Mr.. Huston. When johnson was ask
ed if everything had been settled he
said:
Evening star., 1914-12-20

Not Alter Quantity.
"Bresnahan has not six men on his
Evening star., 1914-12-20

George Washington. Position.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02

Go to Penwell & Priddy for the latest
hardware specialties. ASH
O. G.. Birkeland of Ferdinand was a
business visitor in Grangeville Friday
and Saturday.
B. Anger will leave tomorrow for
Seattle and other coast points and will
be gone fortnight or such matter.
W. E. Daggett, land selector for the
state land department, with headquar-
ters at Lewiston, was in the city on
official business the first of the week.
While here he visited state lands in the
Whitebird section
George NJ Robertson, the Cottonwood
banker, accompanied by Mrs. Robertson
came over from Cottonwood Thursday
evening of last week to be in attend
ance at the funeral of the late w. d.
Vincent Friday.
The Pythian Sisters announce a grand
After Easter ball to be given on the
evening of Friday, April II. Music will
be furnished by the Grangeville orches-
ira and the event promises to be one of
the most pleasant of the year. No
special invitations will be issued as the
AFFAIR is open to all and welcome is
extended to the general public.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02
Aft

Loans. Carrots. Aft
Before the fire see A. F. Parker for
fire insurance. 35-tf
w. III. Garithers and wife Of Moscow
were in the city the last of the week.
DR.. Jackson, the Eyesight Special.
list, cures headache with right fitted
glasses. 48-tf
d. j. Wolcott of Whitebird was up
from the river town ON business the last
of the week.
NJ. +. Anderson of Sites was coun-
ty seat visitor a couple of days the
last of the week.
Peter Aschenbrenner was county
seat visitor on business from Ferdinand
the last of the week.
For baseball goods call on Thompson
the jeweler A complete line of stand
ard goods at reasonable prices. Aft
Russell Woodward and wife came out
from Lucille the first of the week and
will make their home in the city dur
ing the summer months.
Mrs. Il. M. Schueller and sons, Teddy
and Johnnie, came over from Ferdinand
Tuesday and will remain for some time
at the home of Grandpa and Grandma
Schueller. =
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02

Do your washing with electricity at
8 cents per hour. Grangevliie Electric
Light q Power Co. 3.tf
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Fassnacht return.
ed this week from visit with friends
at Roseburg and other points in Oregon.
Zenith Tools and cutlery are uncon.
ditionally guaranteed to give perfect
service. They wear better-last longer.
Ask for Zenith goods at Penwell &
Priddy's, exclusive agents. 45.l
Members Of the local w. o. w. lodge
are anticipating lot Of fun and good.
fellowship at the lodge hall next Mon.
day night when a delegation of some
20 Woodmen from Nezperce will be
guests. Quite extensive preparations
for the entertainment Of the visitor.
are being made.
Herbert Moore of Sites, came up
Monday and remained until Tuesday
looking after business matters and
meeting with his many friends in the
county seat. Mr.. Moore, who owns an
elegant ranch on the Clearwater has
taken up his residence permanently in
the Gem city and reports things going
along in their usual prosperous way
down there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02
The Store that PIeases

Before the fire see A. F. Parker for
fire insurance. 15tf
G. E. Kelly of Sites was in Grange
vile on business last Friday.
Steam rolled feed, digester tankage
for hog feeding. Norwood Warehouse
Co. 41tf
See the New Peoria Drill-the one
drill that makes an even seed bed-at
Penwell & Priddy's Hardware and I'm
plement Store. 45-l
Father Mooney left Monday for
Reubens and the surrounding country
and will be gone a week or such a
length of time.
Doe Denny and Charles Branscombe
left Sunday morning for Doc Is ranch
over on Mill creek where Doc expects
to spend the summer improving his
ranch and shaping things for his future
home. Charles will remain there only
a few days.
Camas Social Club No. met at Mrs.
Edwin Nelson 8. About 20 members
being present. A very nice Afternoon
was spent playing games on the lawn.
Mrs. elena Rhoades was visitor. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Title
Won Bargen April 2.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02

42tf

Carrots. Real estate. Aft
Hot point electric iron, guaranteed 10
years, $3.50 sGrangeville Electric Light
&kPower Co 3-tf
For trade-Will trade good house and
lot for good young horses. Address Box
462, Grangeville, Idaho. 42-tf
Fred Corliss and daughter Eva came
out from the Corliss place across Mill
creek the last of the week for a few
days visit, returning home yesterday
Fred says he has more land under cul-
tivation this year than ever before and
he expects his ranch in the wilderness.
to net healthy receipts this fall.
Seth Jones came up from the Salmon
river country the first of the week and
remained several days looking after
business affairs. Seth says cattle came
through the winter fine and there is
every prospect of continued prosperity
on the river. Politics is warming up a
little and it appears there is already
considerable discussion regarding the
merits of the various candidates. AS a
result of several months of dieting ad-
vised by his physician, Seth has lost
several dozen pounds and looks and
feels much better.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Q o o
Insurance. Carrots. 42tf
Farm loans A. F. Parker. 35-tf
Money to loan, NJ L. Ayers. 41tf
Spray pumps and spray materials at
Penwell 4 Priddy's. 45-1
For Rent-A modern six roomed
house, partly furnished. Pacific phone
l6l. Asa
Mrs. w. A. Taylor and daughter of
Whtebird were in town for brief
visit Friday.
Mrs. Lonnie Bales and daughter of
Ferdinand were in the city several
days this week visiting.
Wood For Sale-Good dry 16-inch
wood. 81 per cord delivered. Phone
Nezperce 257 l.. Neal. Aft
Plan to attend the grand After Easter
ball to be given on April II at Selma
deka Is hall by the Pythian Sisters
A good ranch, fine improvements,
near town. For sale or exchange for
good farm land. John w. Phillips. 44-4
Mrs. Frances Boston, who has been !
guests at the Wetherbee home for sever
al weeks returned to Lewiston Monday
q. l.. L. Basket returned to Elk |
City the last of the week after a bust
ness visit of several days in the county
seat.
Roy Rorabaugh was over from Win
chester couple of days the first of the
week for short visit with relatives
and friends.
Some of the young men of Fem have
announced a social dance to be given
at that place on the evening of Friday,
April 10. Henry Rowe will act as
floor manager.
s. A. Allen, of the local electric light
and power plant, went to Spokane yes
terday for few days visit with rela-
tives and friends. He expects to return
the last of the week.
Tom Stockman a singing and banjo
juggling comedian, entertained Lsric
theatre patrons with bit of song and
dance at Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings' performance.
B. c. Decker, Ralph Hovey and J. S.
Decker constituted delegation of |
Kooskia citizens who came up from the
r.x Al
last of the week.
If you want to make the most money /
from your efforts this wear give Pen
well & Priddy an order now for 1914 |
model Idaho National Harvester. There
are only a few machines for distribu-
ton on the prairie and they will go
quickly. 45-1 |
Mrs. V. Holz, who is just recovering
from serious operation which she un-
derwent at Portland hospital, is now
so far recovered as to be able to leave
the hospital and will remain several
weeks at the Wagner home in the Rose
city until she has July recovered.
lHViUaI1onS nave Deen received by
number of local democrats to the JeT-
ferson day banquet to be held at Mos
cow on April 10 by the members of the
democratic party of Latah county ana
there is every indication that Idaho
county will be represented. It is also
stated that there are several from here
who are contemplating ATTENDING the
democratic celebration to be held at
Boise the middle Of the month.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06
An Important Fact

The Third National Bank is a
United States Depository. The
bulk of its funds are loaned to
farmers-producers. The policy of
the bank is independent and pro-
gressive. Conservatively managed
and does strictly a banking business
Il issues Special Certificates OF
Deposits. 1t furnishes free vault
service for the banks patrons.
With resources of Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars the bank is well
equipped to handle your business.
Deposits Insured.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06
T. H. S. Athletic News

Tuesday afternoon the mem
bers of the association met and
discussed the coming ball season.
The High School expects to have
the best team of it's career, as
several new boys, who are good
ball players have commenced
school since Xmas, with the as
sistance of these boys, the boys
Of last years team should have
no difficulty in getting together
the best High school team in
South Georgia.
At this meeting Tommie Wide
man was elected manager. The
school expects to contract about
sixteen games and promises to
play some real ball. Every even
ing the boys go out to practice
and all are rapidly getting in
good condition.
The complete schedule will be
announced later.
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z. Daniel, of Cordele, was in

Il. Daniel, OF COrdele, was IN
the city on business yesterday.
Miss Dora CASTOR has arrived
from Baltimore, and assumed
her position as head trimmer at
Churchwell's.
A telegram from the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce stating
that Dublin was interested in
joining the Georgia State League
was received by A. H. Thurmond,
who is trying to get Fitzgerald
to purchase a franchise in this
Baseball Association. The base
ball fans of the city have shown
much interest in the movement
and in the event Dublin decides
to enter, Fitzgerald will more
than likely be placed on the base
ball map.
Further particulars have been
sent to our sister city but no
answer has been made as yet.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06
At THE GRAND

The Princess Players at the
Grand are pleasing large audi
ences each night. The program
was changed for each perform
ance. The different plays were
skeletonized, but sufficient of the
original lines and all the cast re-
tanned, so that continuous action
kept the audience we'll entertain
ed. Some very fine pictures are
also being shown during the
evening.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06

There will be a union singing,
of the Ben Hill county singing
convention at Roanoke school
house on the 9Th, Sunday in
March. Every body is invited
and requested to bring a well
filed basket. me- 1-aw-2t
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06

Byne Belote. of Valdosta, was
in the city yesterday.
W. L. Hanson was in Triton
on business yesterday.
Rooms for nt-Furnished or
unfinished. 227 E. Jessamine.
Mrs. G. E. Kicker has returned
after long stay IN Oklahoma.
Room Ror Rent-Furnished or
unfinished. 316 E. Jessamine.
21-tf.
K. w. Horne, of Norman Park
attended to business in the city
Thursday.
Just received car load of
flour. Usual low prices.
Davis Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Bowen re-
turned Thursday morning from
their bridal tour in the east.
For Rent-for light housekeep-
ing to couple without children.
Two furnished rooms, modern
conveniences, private entrance.
1923 n. Main. Phone 100. 20-1mo.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-06
Call 288 for Stove Wood.

Call zS0 Tor Stove WOOD.
J. W. Derst spent yesterday in
Cordele.
For Rent-Small house, close
in. Apply at Post Office. If
W. H. Washburn, of Valdosta,
was in the city Wednesday.
Oranges I5c, Zoe and Csc
per dozen at Davis Bros.
F. g. Knorp is preparing to
open a bakery at 219 S. Grant.
C. W. Batson, of Waycross,
transacted business here yester-
day.
For Sale-One two seated wire
wheel carriage. Inquire of G. W.
Hayes. Phone pa. 8-tf. r
Miss Pauline Crawley will en-
terrain four couples at rock this
evening.
J. A. Murphy has returned
from a two weeks visit to the
eastern markets.
Lost-Old fashioned bar pin
opal set. Finder please return
to Leader office.
Miss Dora CASTOR, of Blacks
burg, S. c., is spending a day
with friends in the city.
Mrs. Spinson and Miss Anna
Paradise, Of Ocilla, were the
guests of Mrs. j. w. Buggan
Wednesday.
Self-rising flour zoe per
sack, S5.25 per barrel.
Davis Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snively of
Kansas are visiting their old neigh
bors, Mr.. and Mrs. John Earnest
on S. Grant street.
Mr.. John Ericsson, of Waterville
Iowa, is spending a few days with
friends in the city. Mr.. Ericsson
was formerly a resident of the
colony and still has some real estate
interests here.
The Chero-Cola Bottling Works
on E. Magnolia street expect to
open their plant as soon as ad-
ditional machinery can be in
stalled. They will bottle Chero-
Csla and carbonated beverages.
A. J. Culbertson will manage
the business.
The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. James NJ. Greene regret to
learn of the latter's departure for
Leslie, where thew will make their
home. Their daughter Mas Lucille
will remain in the city until the
close of school.
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First Baptist Church
Sunday Services.

Rev. Henry Miller former Pas
tor at Triton will Preach Sunday
morning and evening.
Sunday School $3.50 a. m. l..
Kennedy, Supt. Everybody, anc
especially strangers are cordially
invited to attend all these services.
Board of Deacons-
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North Georgia Shaken
By Earthquake

North Georgia was visited by
an earthquake Thursday after
noon at 3 o'clock when slight
shocks were felt around Atlanta,
Griffin, Athens and other towns.
No damage is reported. Tremors
were not noticeable in this section
Of the state.
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For Sale.

100 shares Exchange National
Bank stock. Address Box B.
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NOTES ABOUT BOOKS.

The Houghton Mifflin Company an
nounce that the publication of S. F.
B. Morse: Letters and Journals one
of the most important of the seasons
biographies, as well as China under
the Empress Dowager, by ]. o. P.
Bland and Edmund Backhouse has
been postponed until November 18th.
Something of the indomitable spi-
rit that has enabled England to get
and keep her supreme position as
world power is reflected in the career
of Henry Fawcett whose biography
by Winifred Holt has just been pub
lished by Houghton Mifilin Company.
Totally blind at the age of twenty
five this remarkable man served for
seven years in Parliament, and for
four years filled with distinction the
arduous position of Cen
eral of England. Few biographies of
recent years so well illustrate Mark
Twain's epigram-"Truth is stranger
than fiction for Fiction has got to
stick to probabilities, and truth amt"
Another blind man who succeeded in
spite of his handicap was Roland G..
Robinson whose stories of rural life
in Vermont have proved of such e.
during popularity that one of them
Uncle Lisha's Shop-has just been re-