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Evening journal., 1914-02-17
PRICE OF BALL
IS NOW HIGHER
THAN BEFORE
FederaIS Will Cost Both Big
Leagues Large Sum; SAL
aries Are Soaring


10 sais ,ra oi oe 3plancs, fying-boats
and aird-men, every thing seems to be
going NJ, even the cost Of living-and
baseball II used to be that a square
meal could be secured almost any
where for so cents. Now. however, a
man is lucky 60 get Off with 8 case
note. Just SO with ball players. Up
until year ago a price of $1,000 for
ball tosser was considered an cnor-
NOUS figure. In 1914 hardly anyone
likes TO mention less than S25 900 in
connection with baseball
Il has been estimated that the ad-
vent OF the Federals will cost the ma
ior leagues, alone, not less than $500. 900
in salaries. But il did not need the
Federals TO make the price OF baseball
high IL has been soaring for years
The American League, of course, gave
the game a shake-up that caused sal
aries and other expenses to jump, but
even since then IL has cost more each
year TO own and manage a Dall club.
Salaries OF players are, Of course, the
biggest item. They have gone up enor-
mously.
Information secured regarding the De.
Detroit American League Club illus
trates the condition now existing and
comparative figures show the rapid in
crease in cost. Detroit can be taken
as q typical big league club, for what is
true OF it is true of most any other team
IN either league.
In 1907 the Tigers had champion
ship team. In 1913 Detroit was a sixth
place organization. Yet the pay roll Of
OF the 1913 team exceeded that of the
flag winners by thousands Of dollars.
Cobb. alone. is getting $4,000 more this
season than he did in 1907. Every other
member of the club who was a member
OF the 1907 team is drawing great deal
more salary now, even though the
Tigers don't stand as high in the race.
The new men get far more than the new
men did a few years ago.
In addition TO the salary matter, the
high cost of young talent Is cutting
some figure. Il has become almost pro-
hibitiye. For any really classy minor
leagucr anywhere from $4,000 OF $1,000
up Is demanded Of the majors. II mas
become such a hold-up that many man
naers prefer TO take their chances in the
draft than pay the price.
Another thing that put the cost OF
baseball way up was the popularity OF
the game ITSELF A fairly good sized
grounds and commodious grandstand,
nsuallv OF wood. used to suffice. Now
look 1t the great baseball plants in the
larger cities Millions upon millions OF
dollars invested in the homes OF the Vari-
ous clubs. The larger tho grounds and
prndstand- the more employees neces-
sarv. the more money spent.
But the minors with less money to
spend. have been hit hardest OF all. A
few years ago club could be maiu-
famed in almost any minor league for
about $1,000 Now ii requires about $1,000
IA month. counting everything. Oni-
forms. travelling and hotel expenses
everything costs more now than it did
a few years back.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
BEACH SQUABBLE
NOW SETTLED

REHOBOTH BEACH. Del, Feb. II.
bringing to crisis the long con-
tinued attempt Of outside business
men to obtain business sites along
the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk has
resulted from the washing away Of
greater part Of the only ocean pier
allowed to do business, and the de-
cisiou Of the owner, Charles 5. Horn,
not to rebuild the old pier.
AT Saturdays meeting Of the Com
missioners, counsel for Robert Hinck-
ley, notified the board that legal ac-
tion would be started either to COM
pei Mr.. Horn to rebuild and maintain
the pier OF declare void the lease
given by the board to Mr.. Horn.
Because OF the many actions con-
cerning the old pier, the board
agreed that the action would be well
come, IN the hope that It would for
ever clear away the many points that
the charter does not cover, and de-
termine the rights Of leaseholders
along the front. Mr.. Horn is the
pioneer pier manager OF Rehoboth.
Should Mr.. Hinckley succeed in
his action it is said that he will at
once build a modern amusement pier
on the same site.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
PASSES AGAIN
ON THE PENNSY

The free transportation privilege
for the families of Pennsylvania
Railroad employees has been restored
General Manager Long sent QUE for
NAL notice yesterday to that effect
After reviewing the provision OF
the new Pennsylvania public service
law. which the railroad thought
might prohibit the giving Of passes
the order suspending their issuance
and the final ruling in favor Of the
employees, the general managers ro-
tice set forth.
This ruling will be accepted as
affording protection against eNactiou
of penalties for the issuance OF
passes TO dependent members Of the
families of officers and employees
and the general notice of November
20, last, is therefore annulled."
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
CONTEST FOR
SEAFORD OFFICES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SBAFORD, Del. Feb. 17-Although
the town election will not be held
until Monday, March 2, there is every
reason to believe that the contest
Will be hot one. Several tickets
win be in the field and the factions
are already talking up their candi-
dates. A mayor and two Council
ment will be elected TO succeed
Walter B. Robinson. the present
Mayor, and Dr. c. NJ. Hollis and Wal
ter T. Wallace, Councilmen. Mr..
Robinson has been Mayor for a num-
Der Of years, and only ~once in the
past eleven years has he been de-
feated for that Office. He has not
yet said whether he viii be a candi-
date a third time.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
BusINEss ME- To SMOKE.

W. w. Pussy, 2nd. chairman OF the
real estate section of the Chamber of
Commerce has issued call for a
smoker and open night as Go prcliaiaarg
step in the membership campaign Oi
that section OF the Chamber The af-
fair will be held in the rose room of the
Hotel DUPONT tonight. A luncheon will
be served
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
FORMER SHERIFF
HAS PARALYSIS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del, Feb. 17.-Former
Sheriff David Mills. of Milford Neck.
was stricken with paralysis last week
aud Is In a serious condition. Sheriff
Mills IS about seventy years of age,
and is well known throughout the
county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, mother
OF James II. Anderson, was stricken
with a slight stroke Of paralysis last
week, but is not in a serious condi-
ton. Mrs. Anderson is 80 years old
While talking TO her family, Mrs.
William V. Sipple, Sr., was effected in
strange manner, having no use Of
her tongue. Mrs. Sipple is improy-
ing.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
MORE TIME TO
CONNECT SEWERS

The severe weather of the past
few days has caused the Board OF
Health to extend the time for making
sewer connections until April 1. AT
the meeting OF the board yesterday,
resolutions were adopted. commend
ing Meat Inspector Ford for his work
during the year. The monthly report
of Mr. Ford follows;
Cattle inspected, SO; calves, 92;
sheep and lambs, 160; hogs, 1888.
Condemned, two cattle weighing sos
pounds; hogs. weighing 659 pounds;
100 pounds fish; "a pounds chickens;
$50 pounds pork trimmings total
of 1858 pounds. Received from other
cities acting under the Federal meat
inspection law, number of cattle, Gil;
calves. SO; sheep and lambs, 2023,
and hogs, TO-
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
BAR CHICKENS FROM STREET.
Georgetown councilmen Find Pouitr,
Enthusiasts Troublesome.

GEORGETOWN, Del. Feb. ia
chicken ordinance" passed by Council
at Georgetown, is aimed at keeping
chickens of the streets.
This ordinance, which was passed
after considerable debate. is expected TO
stop the habit which many Of the anna
teur poultry enthusiasts in Georgetown
had OF letting their chickens roam at
large and particularly on neighbors'
lawns.
Several OF the poultry raisers used the
public square in the centre OF the old
town as their own particular chicken
yard, and t was only after considerable
protest that Council finally took action.
Chickens are now to be kept in the
back yard and not allowed ON the
streets, under penalty Of n fine
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
ONE DEATH AMONG
WOODMEN IN Is YEARS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Feb. 17.--Since the
organization of the Modern Woodmen
OF America in Dover. thirteen years
ago. there had not been a death in
the lodge until that Of J. Milton David
son, who died at Wyoming on Sunday
evening, he holding a $4,000 crtifcate
the Dover camp.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
BAR STUDENTS FROM MEET.

According TO a ruling of DIR. Goosteed
Chairman Of the faculty committee on
athletics of the University of pennsyl-
Vania, seven members of the crack fresh
men team were declared ineligible to
compete in the preparatory schools COM
petition tomorrow. The reason for this
ruling. il was said. is due to the condi-
tion Of the men in their studies. Those
who have been barred are Beardwood.
high jumper, formerly Of the Penn Char
Ter school; Frank Schneider, the we'll
known long distance runner. who last
year was recognized as one Of the best
Tong distance llnners In scholastic
lanksi Morgan. shot putter; Milo, quar-
'r-lniler; Weston sprinter; Kirk, pole
snulter and Pe,chon. high jumper.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
INVITE BIDS ON
SCHOOL WORK

a. Edward Rhoades, architect, has
prepared plans for the new school to
be built at Mt. Pleasant The plans
will provide for a four room build
ing, with cloak rooms. The build
ing will be heated by hot air.
Contractors are estimating on the
school and bids viii be opened the
latter part Of the week.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
TRINITY MET MEET.

The Mems Club Of Trinity Church
met last night in the parish house.
Percival G. Norris, Of Lawrenceville,
N. j.. delivered an illustrated lecture
on the Glacier National Park. Claude
l.. Brown gave a number of violin Sc
lections and refreshments were
served.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
REpORTs sTREET ATTAck.

John Lacates reported to the po-
lice yesterday that he was assaulted
on Saturday night at Fourth and
King streets. Two men held him up
and some Of his teeth were knocked
out when he was kicked in the mouth.
His assailants escaped.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
aTRUsT.BUsTERsv COMING.

The z n. II. A. basketball team
Will play the "Trust-Busters," cham
pions Of the University Of Pennsyl-
ania gymnasium league Wednesday
evening Ia the Y VI. Fl. A. gymnas-
ium Following the basketball game
crnce VII be loi1 IN the auditor
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
WILL PAY p. 0. MILITIA.

BurlesOn Orders National Guard
Members to Get Necessary Holidays.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-P Postmas-
ter General Burleson has issued an
order granting leave of absence with
out pay I'm addition to the leave Of
absence with pay authorized by law,
to postal employees who are members
Of the National Guard when called
upon to perform military duty.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
Backache-Rheumatism Vanish Away

Observation-Disclosures VanISh away
Men and women having backache,
rheumatism, stili and swollen joints are
honestly glad to know that Foley Kid
ney Pills are successful everywhere in
driving out these ills. That is because
Foley Kidney Pills are a true medicine
and quickly effective in all diseases that
result from weak inactive kidneys and
urinary irregularities. For sale by N.
B. Danforth, Market and Second streets.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
cONSTARLE OuT AGAIN.

Constable Charles II. Bowers, who
has been confined tO his home for
several days because of a heavy cold
is able to attend to his duties in the
Office of Magistrate Robertson.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
La Grippe Leaves It's Victims PROSTATE

Ia Gflppe LeaVe1 Ils VICTIMS Pr0strate
Some victims OF n Ia grippe never full
" recover the health OF the lungs, and
persistent coughing is weakening. The
quick action OF FoIey's Honey and Tar
makes it valuable in severe Ia grippe
coughs. +. G. Prevo, Bedford, Ind.
writes; ia grippe left me with a Sc
we're cough that Folcy's Honey and Tar
cured, and / am back TO my normal
weigh" For sale by n. b. Danforth
Market and Second streets.-Adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

An important meeting of the
Library association is called for this
(Tuesday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
at the library. Mrs. McNulty urges
a full attendance of the members. 1t
is a matter of interest and pleasure
to all that Mrs. E. T. Jordan will be
present.
The many friends of Mrs. w. T.
Moore, nee Miss Georgia Smith, will
be pleased to learn that her husband
is fast recovering from serious ill
ness, from which he has suffered for
several weeks.
Deputy Sheriff Slade is an appli-
cant for the position of guano in
spector. Mr.. d. K. Christie, who now
holds the office, is asking for reap
pointment.
A large crowd was in town Sat
urday and the candidates for ordi-
nary, real and near, put in busy
day extending the glad hand.
Sheriff NJ. G. Hill has been con-
fined to his home ten days with a
severe attack of rheumatism. From
his knee to his foot is affected.
1t is said that Hon. T. S. Fielder,
candidate for the United States SEN
ate, will speak in Dawson the latter
part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Harper are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a little daughter Friday
night.
Stone Castle chapter, D. A. R.,
will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. r. D. Lee at the Dawson Inn.
-Hulls So a ton loose and $40 a
ton sacked. Southern Cotton Oil Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
Take Plenty of Time to Eat.

There is a saying that "rapid eat
ing is slow suicide" If you have
formed the habit of eating too rap
idly you are most likely suffering
from Indigestion or constipation,
which will result eventually in seri-
GUS illness unless corrected. Diges-
ton begins in the mouth. Food
should be thoroughly masticated and
insalivated. Then when you have a
fullness Of stomach or feel dull and
stupid after eating take one of Cham
berlain's Tablets. Many severe cases
of stomach trouble and constipation
have been cured by the use of these
tablets. They are easy to take and
most agreeable in effect. Sold by all
dealers. ~.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16

Mr.. Earle Cookies many friends are
delighted at the stand he has taken
at the state university, and he is re-
ceiving hearty congratulations on his
good work. Mr.. Cooke has been
elected president of the Pan-Helenic
Council of the university and has
also been initiated into the Gridiron
club, one of the leading organizations
of the college. Each one recently ad-
mitted to membership has distin-
guished himself in some peculiar way
in the student body and Dawson S
representative seems to have made
good in many ways.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
FREE CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS.
$4,000 GIVEN AWAY.

Don't forget to call for your free
Chautauqua tickets with your nVe
dollar purchases at Adams Jewetry
Store this week. You get your guess
for every purchase, or money spent
with us, whatever the department
you trade in, repair, optical or Sales
and it does not matter how small the
purchase. For each additional dol
lar of a purchase you get an addi-
tional guess. Adams Jewelry Store
Can Afford to Sell 1t For Less.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
TASTE IN WEDDING GIFTS.

Everybody who views the display
of wedding gifts passes Judgment on
your taste. if you have one among
them.
The busy man or woman hasn't
time to study these things and is
always interested in knowing where
the articles of good taste are to be
had.
Adams Jewelry Store were never
better equipped to handle a June
wedding than they are today Their
stock is kept fresh and up to date by
being turned over often, and our
taste and judgment are always at
your service. We have made a close
study of this special line and you
can depend on the appreciation of
the bride, both from her taking ''the
will for the deed and the deed it.
self.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
WIND DOES DAMAGE
Several Houses Blown Down i'm Sec
ton Few Miles South of Dawson.
Heavy Rain Falls.

hSaVy haln rails.
A heavy wind storm passed over a
section of the county a few miles
south of Dawson Saturday afternoon.
A heavy rain and some hail also fell
On the farm of Mr.. M. n. Bailey,
two or three outhouses were demol-
ished and Others partially wrecked.
The top of we'll was blown on the
verandah of Mr.. Bailey's home,
knocking down several columns and
driving hole through the wall. A
large barn on c. C. Lunday's farm,
near Chickasawhatchee was demol-
ished. On the farm of Mr.. K. Nc
Neil tenant house was blown down.
A negro woman and a baby in her
arms were in the house and were
buried beneath the debris, but when
rescued they were uninjured.
Reports of damage by wind are
coming from various sections of the
state. Sunday afternoon the depot
at Shellman was unroofed, and much
damage is also reported at FIT. Gaines.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
Elect Officers and Solicit Subscrip-
tions to Improve Ball Park. EV-
erybOdY Should Help.

Local baseball enthusiasts have or
ganized the Dawson Baseball associa-
tion and will arrange games with va
rious cities and towns to be played
throughout the summer months.
The organization has elected G. G.
Riley, president; A. A. Lewis, finan-
cial secretary, and John Henry
Crouch, manager. A committee of
three was appointed to draft bylaws.
Subscriptions are being solicited,
about $3.50 having already been re-
ceived. 1t is proposed to erect a new
grandstand and otherwise improve
the park.
Baseball is a pleasing diversion
the summer, affording
pleasure and entertainment to the
lovers of the sport, which includes
almost everyone, and the public
should lend substantial aid to those
who are behind the movement in
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16

Mr.. w. w. Strickland, clerk OF the
board of commissioners of Emanuel
county, came to Dawson Sunday and
carried to the camp in that county
Isom Cook and Tom McRae, who
were convicted at the recent session
of the superior court of shooting at
another and sentenced to two years
each in the penitentiary. Claude
Sherman, who was under sentence OF
seven years in the penitentiary, was
assigned to the Terrell county camp
BY the prison commission.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
DON'T FORGET YOUR EYES THIS
WEEK.

Adams Jewelry Store are offering
specials in their Optical Department
this week. You get free Chautauqua
tickets this week for glasses which
cost you five dollars or more, and IL
you are from out of town your fare
is refunded for ten miles of your way.
This is a special ad for during Chau-
tauqua to spread the fame of our OPP
teal Department. You also get the
guesses on our hundred dollar guess
ing contest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
Write For Express Charges.

Those around Dawson who planted
truck for market this year have
struck it rather hard Besides the
injury done their crops by the drouth
there is not much demand just at
this time for their products, and
some who have made shipments are
being called to remit express charges.
This happened to a gentleman who
made an assignment of cucumbers to
a commission house some days ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
MRS. ALLEN HAS TYPHOID.
The Wife of Former Brentwood Pas
tor Taken to a SanatOrium.


Friends in Terrell county of Rev.
and Mrs. J. H. Allen, former resi-
dents of Bronwood, who are now sta
toned at Rich1and, will regret to
learn the latter has been stricken
with typhoid fever and taken to a
sanatorium at Plains for treatment.
Nm noting her illness the Richland
News says: $
Mrs. Allen has been suffering for
several months from an operation
and has been practically an invalid,
and on this account her local physi-
clan and her husband all deemed it
best for her to be at the sanatorium
where she could be under the treat
ment of trained nurses. Her condi-
ton is not of serious nature, and
the many friends of Rev. and Mrs
Allen hope that she may soon be re-
stored to her good health and to the
people of Richland again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16

Miss Emma Scott left Sunday for
Elm City, n c., to attend the mar
riage of her brother, Mr.. H. T. Scott,
and Miss Sallie Lewis Bridges, which
will take place Wednesday, the 18th,
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs John A. Bridges. From Elm City
Miss Scott will go to New York city
to attend a summer school.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
MRS. ALLEN PASSES AWAY.
Widow of Late Captain j. p. Allen
Answers Final Summons.

NAuON OI 14dUe captain %. H. Alien
Answers Final Summons.
Mrs. Kittie Allen, widow of the
late Captain j. P Allen, Sr., who has
for several years been in feeble
health, passed away Saturday night
at her residence on College street,
surrounded by her devoted family.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. E. F. Morgan at the house Sun
day afternoon, many friends assem-
bling to pay last tribute. Mrs. Allen
was II years old and the greater
part of her long life was spent in
Terrell county. She was a member
of the noted Pierce family of Georgia,
and her husband was a cousin of Dr.
Young J. Allen, the distinguished
pioneer on the mission fields of
China. Mrs. Allen is survived by six
children, Misses Lille, Daisy and
Kittie Allen of Dawson, Messrs.
Charles Allen of Atlanta, Frank Allen
of FIT. Gaines and John Allen of Daw-
son.
"Life's ftful fever over, she rests
we'll"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
CALLS A MASS MEETING
Representative Pickett Wants Citi-
Zens to Instruct Him in Regard
to Changing City Charter.

= 10 changing lily ChafUeF.
Representative D.. G. Pickett has
issued the following call to the citi-
zens of Dawson to meet at the court
house tonight at SIS for the purpose
of instructing him as to the proposed
changes in the city charter:
ITO the Voters of the City of Daw-
son: | hereby call upon you to meet
in the court house at 1915 o'clock to-
night, this June 16, 1914, for the pur-
pose of giving me instructions in re-
gard to some changes of your char
ter. am requested to change the
charter, so that the mayor shall have
right to succeed himself in office,
besides certain other minor changes.
This is matter Directing the rights
of every citizen of Dawson, and it is
my desire to abide by the wishes of
the people in this matter, hence the
call of this meeting. | shall follow
instructions given my at this meet
instructions given me at this meet
ing. Don't fail to attend.
sd. C. PICKETT"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
VACANCIES ARE FILLED.

Three New Teachers Elected to Fac.
ulty of Dawson Schools.
At a meeting of the city school
board two new teachers were elected
to the faculty of the Dawson public
schools.
Miss Eva McRae Of Fort Valley
was elected teacher in the high
school. Miss Hattie Follis was named
to fill the vacancy in the fourth
grade.
The faculty is now complete with
the exception of principal and teach
ers in the commercial and expression
departments, and these will be elect
ed in the next few days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
HAD A HOT RUN OF IT.
Stewart County Officer. Captures Fu.
gitive Wanted in Terrell.


gitive Wanted in Terrell.
The Lumpkin Independent prints
the following account of the capture
there of negro who was wanted in
Terrell county:
Deputy Sheriff Goode had quite a
lively race Wednesday afternoon
when he captured Dan Jackson, a ne
gro who is wanted in Terrell county
for crime. Dan has been eyading the
officers for quite while and has
kept himself in secluded places, but
the ever watchful eye Of our vigilant
officers soon found his lair. About
two o'clock Wednesday Deputy
Goode struck hot trail of Dan and
owing to the intense heat Dan was
soon landed in the county cooler"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolves grav-
Ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. II not
sold by your druggist will be sent by
mail on receipt of $1.00. One small
bottle is two months treatemnt, and
seldom fails to perfect cure. Send
for testimonials from this and other
states. DR.. E. w. HALL. 1926 Olive
street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold by drug
gists.