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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

The bylaws further provide that
when player goes to a league which
Is not under our protection he shall
De suspended, which should be dis
unguished from expulsion This pro-
VISION exists, not that we think the
player has done anything he should
not have done, but because we feel
that inasmuch as we cannot protect
MIN in the league in which he is, 1t Is
UNFAIR that he should be compelled to
pay dues. At any time he returns to
a protected league he again becomes
an active member automatically, this
same provision applies to a player
who becomes a manager.
Protected leagues at present are
the majors, Class AA and Glass A
leagues. Our organization is in it's in
fancy. We have no precedents to fol-
low, and must necessarily grow slow
ly; it seems unwise, therefore, to pre-
tend to give wholesale protection
Wholesale protection which We might
not have the equipment or power to
grant"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
CHANGES IN RULES,
COACHES MUST NOT
OBSTRUCT A RUNNER.

New York, Feb 13.-Several changes in
the playing rules of baseball were made
by the joint committee of the major
league rules committee at meeting to-
day in the offices of the National League
here. The meeting was attended by Pres
ident Ban johnson of the American
League. John \. Heydler, secretary OF
the National League, and John b. Foster,
secretary of the New York club.
The most important change in the rules
was to forbid a eoacher from stopping a
runner with his hands or obstructing him
in any way.
This change was embodied in new sec
ton, which will be known as Section IL,
Rule Sc of the playing rules. 1t reads az
follows:
IF coacher at third base touches or
holds a base runner who is rounding
third base for the home plate the umpire
shall declare such base runner OUT
Another change in the rules governing
coaching permits the coacher verbally to
encourage the batsman as well as the
base runner The rules heretofore only
permitted the coacher to encourage the
base runner.
If a thrown ball hits the umpire. the
batsman shall be allowed to run as far
as he can. Formerly this applied only
when an umpire was hit by thrown ball
in foul territory.
If a player stops thrown ball with
any portion of his uniform, or by throw
ing a glove, the base runner shall take
two bases This was an amendment TO
the rule which permitted batsman TO
take three bases when ball was caught
by a cap or after glove was thrown
at it.
When a ball hits an umpire after 1T
gets away from fielder. the base runner
Is entitled to as many bases as he can
get. This is an amendment to the rule
which sends base runners back when the
ball hits the umpire The pitching rules
were amended to allow the pitcher TO
stand on the twirling slab. Heretofore
the rules compelled the pitcher to stand
behind the slab. but the rule was not al
ways observed.
lnfeId Fly Rule.
The National League agreed to take the
American Leagues Interpretation OF the
infield fly rule. A base runner hereafter
will not be permitted to run on an in
field fly. The American League agreed to
take the National Leagues interpreta-
ton of the balk rule, calling for balk
on the pitcher dropping the ball. Moth
ing was done in the way of eliminating
the intentional pass, as Ban johnson be-
lieved that no restrictions could possibly
be put on the play. The scoring rules,
as advised by the Baseball Writer'S As
sociation, were all adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
GOES
TO BOSTON
NAT'LTEAm,

New York, Feb. 13.-Johnny Evers
goes to the Boston Nationals and
Sweeney and Perdue of that club, who
figured in proposed trade for Evers
with the Chicago Nationals, remain
the Boston clubs property. AS yet
Charles w. Murphy, president Of the
Chicago Club, subjected to this meas
ure of discipline by the National
League has received no compensation
for Evers. the manager whose rather
summary dismissal earlier this week
by the Chicago magnate raised a base
ball storm and evoked the wrath Of
the powers OF the organized game. But
President John K. Tener of the Ma
tional League arrived here from Har-
risburg shortly before o'clock and
went into conference with President
James T.. CARNEY OF the Boston club.
After this interview President Tener
announced that Evers had reached a
satisfactory arrangement and sign
ed a contract to play with Boston,
which club also retained the service
OF Players Sweeney and Perdue. Pres
ident Tener further stated that 'all
the wrinkles In the deal had not yet
been ironed OUT TO use his own words,
but that thu ChicaSo Club would be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
WINSlOW.
Third Annual Meeting or
Lithgow Club Program
And Officers Elected.

The Sd annual business meeting of the
Lithgow Club was held at the home OF
Mrs. w. H. Bowden, 10 Benton avenue.
evening. Despite the extreme
ly cold weather.s nearly all of the mem
bers were present. In addition to the
business session the following program
was carried out: Roll call; quotations
from Lincoln; 'Lincoln's Early Life
Mrs. C. B. Robinson; Lincoln as Presi-
dent" Miss Ella Cowan; selections from
"The Perfect Tribute" Miss Webster. The
business session resulted in electing near
Iy the same list of officers: President,
Mrs George Paine; vice president, Mrs
d. B. Mason; secretary. Mrs. w. II. Bow
den; treasurer. Mrs. Mary White. Music
was furnished throughout the the great
er. part Of the evening. Dainty refresh-
ments were served.
Rev. Chas, Harbutt Portland, superin-
tendent of the Congregational Home Mis-
sion Society Of Maine, will preach at the
Winslow Congregational church Sunday
morning and at Benton Falls in the aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

year. 1t has been a real pleasure.
And ! have not been insensible of the
honor of representing my own fellow
citizens on these occasions.
But I am going to say to you that
not one of them has afforded me the
pleasure that 1 feel in looking into
your eager faces and telling you that
we of these twin cities rejoice in this
event. 1 say it without the least fear
that 1T may seem odious to single
man or woman whose presence has
delighted and honored us. / know that
every one of them joins with me in a
most cordial greeting to the 800 boys
who are here for their good and ours"
From Boys of The Twin Cities.
1t was the pleasure of Arthur l..
Purinton of Lewiston to say wei
come" in behalf of the boys of the
twin cities and he spoke earnestly and
enthusiastically, saying:
II welcome you in behalf of the
boys Of Lewiston and Auburn. There
are many boys clubs in these two cit
les, and l suppose that every member
of every club would like to stand In
my place and extend to you a cor
dial welcome. We are glad that you
are here. We want you to enjoy every
moment of your stay, and when you
go away, we hope you will feel that
you have had the time OF your lives"
Greetings from the Churches.
'The church IL the boys best
friend" said Rev Leavitt II. Hallock,
D. D., of Pine Street Congregational
church, Lewiston, in greeting the lads
In behalf of the churches. He does
net always know it while he Is a boy.
but bright, devout boy soon finds 1t
out.
He finds that the church appeals
to what is noblest and best in him.
and helps always to realize his truest
ideals
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

Hancock, Mich, Feb. 13.-Soeialism
.-as mentioned for the first time as a
factor in the Michigan copper miners
strike situation today at the con-
gressional hearing. In asking a wit
ness if he was a member OF the Social
istic Society, Allen F. Rees of coun-
sci for the mining companies. encoun-
tered violent objection from the union
attorneys who claimed it was an effort
to connect a political party with the
present strike.
Chairman Taylor asked Mr. Rees
his object in putting such a question,
and the latter replied that the atti-
tude Of the strikers would be shown
later to have had an important bear
to recognize the Western Federation Of
Miners.
The witness, Gust Stronger. Fin
lander, refused to answer and the COM
mittee decided that 1t would not COM
pei him to do SO. do you understand
tina. this committee is here for the
purpose of the government taking
over the mines?" Mr. Rees then asked.
A howl of derision from the audi
ence which was composed largely Of
strikers caused Mr.. Rees to exclaim
above the din:
I'VE expect to show that these min
ers went on strike with the under
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
NEWEST ANTITRUST
PROBLEM DEFINING
JURISDICTION LIMIT.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Whether to limit
the jurisdiction of the proposed Inter-
satte Trade Commission to corporations
of stipulated size is a problem agitatinS
members of Congress in charge OF the
administration antitrust legislative pro-
gram.
Today the interstate commerce commit
tee of the Senate. cooperating with mem
bers of the House judiciary sub-commit-
tee, debated proposed amendments which
would exclude from jurisdiction OF the
commission smaller corporations. One
amendment would exclude all corpora
tions with less capitalization than $500
COO. Another would fix the limitation at
IS .OO0, 900 capitalization.
Two sessions of the committee were
held. Republicans joining with the Demo-
Gratis in the discussion. No decision was
reached, and it was stated by several
members of the committee that many
more hours would be taken up with de-
bate on the subject
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
NEW VICE ADMlRALS
CONTINUED from Page One)

of the line would be appointed with
in one year after the measure became
law, the other two to be named as soon
as practicable. Considerable opposi-
ton to the bill developed, but 1t lost
force upon the acceptance OF an
amendment by Senator Lodge TO pro-
vide that the number of rear admirals
and vice admirals should not exceed
the present number of rear admirals
on the active list, which is Is.
Another amendment adopted, sub
mitted by Senator Bristow, would nix
the retirement age at 65 years In
stead of 60, as provided in the orig
inal bill introduced by Senator Bryan
of Florida. In urging this amendment,
Senator Bristow declared he had en-
deavored repeatedly To increase the
general retirement age to So years and
that this bill presented an excellent
opportunity for Congress to set a
grades, he predicted, would be advanc-
ed before many years.
Several senator's, among them Sem
ator Reed of Missouri. stood out
against the measure to the end. Sem
ator Reed declared that 1t would mere
ly make room for more high grade
officers and was not designed to i'm
prove the service. The efforts to re-
tire capable officers for the benefit OF
others, he said, had risen to the point
of a scandal.
During the discussion of the condi-
tions in Mexican waters, it was point
ed out that joint operations by the
foreign powers represented there
would result in the American navy,
with six battleships and rear ad-
miral, surrendering command to
British vice admiral with two eruis-
ers. Senator Overman declared this
humiliation would result merely be-
cause the United States navy had no
grade of vice admiral
Senator Thomas of Colorado express
ed contempt for such system. de-
ciaring it reduced the science of war
to a mere punetilio." In assailing the
general purpose of the bill, Senator
Reed declared that when vacancies in
high grades of the navy did not occur
rapidly enough through retirement or
death, a plucking board satisfied the
ambitions of aspiring men. He hoped
soon to see the day when men In gov
ernment service would not be retired
ON account of age, but because OF in
ability only.
Senator Bristow read a report show
ing that last year there were on the
retired list of the navy 210 rear ad-
mirals, 49 comnodores. 102 captains,
100 commanders, 63 lieutenant COM
manders, 70 lieutenants, 81 lieutenants,
junior grade; 10 ensigns, and 123 war
rant officers: and that the expense of
maintaining this retired list that year
was s2..09s, ,9o1.
The proposed vice admirals would
be appointed from the officers on the
active list, who have served with
credit in the grade OF rear admiral
In command of a fleet. A pay would
he $1,000 on sea duty or beyond the
continental limits ef the United States
and when not on such duty the pay
and allowances of rear admirals of the
upper nine which is $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
TWO INJURED AS
B. & A. TRAIN IS
DERA|LED FRIDAY.

Van Buren, Me-, Feb. 13.-Two pas
sengers were injured and other suf-
fered severe jolting when pas
senger train on the Bangor & Aroos-
took Railroad was derailed six miles
south Of here today. The injured are:
Frank Weymouth, Bangor, two ribs
bl oken.
Leonard Farrell, Van Buren,, contu-
sion about face and legs.
Spreading of the rails is believed
to have caused the accident.
The tender, baggage car. day coach
and caboose left the track and the
caboose and baggage car caught fire
and were burned. The train was
special made up at Caribou to run to
Van Buren, in place of regular which
had been delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
SENATE IN TANCLE over THE
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R. R.
Opposition to the Resolution for Appointment OF Specal
Committee to Aid Investigation Leads to
Warm Discussion Friday.

Senator Lea said tonight, however
that he believed he would be able to
convince the Senate that action was
necessary to make possible continual
ton of phases of the commissions IN
quiry which officials of the Louisville
& Nashville had blocked.
"Officials of this railway may be as
guilty as hell,' said Senator Brande-
gee Of Connecticut, 'and perhaps they
should be hung as high as Haman,
but l am against such extraordinary
proceedings as this resolution con-
templates. The railroad company had
right to refuse the inspection OF
privileged communications, and 1t
could secure the same delay through
the courts against a Senate commit
tee or against the Interstate Commerce
Commission. 1t seems to me that this
is an attempt to scare the railroad
into submission.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

Pittsfeld, Me-, Feb. ls-(SpeciaD.-Fo
of the best games of basketball seen In
this place this season were pulled on FRI
day night, and the peculiar and pleasing
feature is that Pittsfield was victorious
in every contest. Pittsfield A. A. won
from Dexter A. A. by IS to q score,
and NJ c. l. succeeded in winning from
Old Town High IS to u. The two preiim-
mary games were M. c. 1. I'd Vs. Fox
croft Academy, the former winning 20 to
49, The other was was between the NJ. C..
l. girls and the Foxcroft Academy girls,
NJ. c. /. defeating the latter by the one
sided score of IS to 1. All Of the games
were fast and clean and furnished plenty
of excitement for the spectators. Follow
ing is the lineup and summary of the
two big games:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

Washington, Feb. 13.-Strong oppo-
sition developed today in the Senate
to the passage of the Lea resolution to
appoint a special committee of 1--WE
senators to cooperate with the In
terstate Commerce Commission in its
investigation of the affairs of the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad and
its allied lines.
Senator John Sharp Williams re-
ported the resolution fayorably from
the committee on accounts and read
a report from Commissioner Meyer
which charged that w. L. Mapother,
vice president of the Louisville &
Nashville had defied the commissions
agents and threatened to destroy val
liable records.
Doubt as to the jurisdiction of the
Senate in the premises led to pro-
longed discussion and delayed action
on the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

met them at the stations, escorted
them to the Pine Street Congregation
al church. Here the boys waited while
the leaders went across to the Wo-
mems Christian Association building
to get the credentials.
From the church the guides con-
Quoted the visitors to the homes,
which will be theirs for the next two
days. Hosts and hostesses have been
cordial in their welcomes, in fact, all
early arrangements have been salts
factory and indications are that 1914
conference will be best ever.
Lewiston guides bear numbers from II
to 10 with the exception of IS and Au-
burn guides are numbered from to 12
and IS is also an Auburn guide.
The Sort of Boys.
What sort of boys come to the con-
ference, someone has asked.
There are all sorts Their ages range
from IA to 10. Some of them are school
boys. others are working boys-working
at almost every kind of a Job under the
sun. Some Of them come from Boys
Clubs, some represent the Y. NJ. c. A.
Others are from the Boy Scouts And
practically every town and city from
Aroostook to York has sent its full quo
ia Of boys.
Each group of youngsters is under the
supervision of leader. Eacn leader and
each individual boy, as has been indi-
Gated, is supplied with an envelope con-
tanning a dozen and one things TO help
make the three days schedule run
smoothly.
This remarkable organization of "the
ence within decade, one of its prime
movers being Jefferson Smith of Water
vile, secretary of the Maine State Y. NJ
C. A., and no state in the union has any
organization Of similar nature which can
touch Names with 10-f0ot pole.
Headquarters at Waterville keeps tab
on all the boys who are part OF the big
conference, and through a card index can
put its finger on this boy or that and
tell you where he is any what he has
been doing and give you an idea of what
the conferences has meant to him.
AS a result Of these annual get-to-
gethers, many Maine boys have en-
tered the field of Y M. C. A. work,
have given themselves to social SER
vice, have important positions In Sum
day schools, Nor entered into other
branches OF Christian work.
The Businsss Mems Glad Hand.
The glad hand from the business
men was heartily extended by Hon.
William b. shelton Of Lewiston, chair
man OF the general committee Of ar
rangements, who addressed the lads
in this way:
Boys Of this conference: have had
the pleasure Of saying a welcome to
several conventions during the past
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

ct. That is the only possible thing.
think, 1 could have done to avoid the
collision. but I would have been vio-
lating the law"
This testimony brought about a
curious situation; that is, Capt. john
CONS adherence to the rule helped 10
make the collision possible, while one
of the charges against Capt. Berry Is
that his alleged failure to obey the
same rule "was the immediate cause
of the collision"
Cant. johnson finished his testimony
today, after having been on the wit
ness stand three days. His cross ex-
animation by John F.. Lewis, counsei
for Capt. Berry, did not bring out any
thing that differed materially from his
testimony on direct examination
The first time ne heard the Nan
tucket's whistle, he said, was ABOUT .
minutes before the collision. He coulo
not explain why he did not hear 1t
before that time.
Asked If it would have been good
thing for the Nantucket, when she
struck the Monroe, Ito have remained
locked to her with view Of helping
IN the rescue WI ~ ihSSSe,N ~ ~e>~r-r~~
off. Capt. johnson gave 1t as his opin-
ion that it would have been foolish
thing to do" as the Monroe might have
pulled the Nantucket down by the
stem and water would have poured
into the big hole in the Nantuckets
bow and might have sunk her
r. M. Wells Of New York, counsel
for the Old Dominion Line. which
owned the Monroe, examined Capt.
Johnson. Counsel for Capt. Berry pro-
tested against the Old Dominionls
counsel appearing in the case as tne
government was the prosecutor and II
was unfair, he said, that the govern
ment should be aided by private coun-
sell The board of steam vessel inspec-
tors allowed him to examine capt.
johnson with the understanding that
he would not touch upon the conduct
of the two captains. Mr.. Wells con-
fined himself to bringing out through
the witness the customs OF the Ola
Dominion Line in the navigation OF It's
vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
BASEBALL PLAYERS
FRATERNITY IS NOT
AGAINST FEDERALS,

New York, Feb. 13.-President Fultz
of the Baseball Players Fraternity to-
day issued statement making it plain
that this organization will hold to a
position of absolute neutrality between
the National, American and Federal
Leagues, and denies as without foun-
dation'' the report that organized
BALI will be assisted in it's fight
against the newcomers. He says:
1.-THE Baseball Players Fraternity
has endeavored on numerous occa-
sions to impress upon the, public and
all baseball factions that 1t takes a
stand of absolute neutrality toward
organized ball and the Federal League.
This policy was decided upon months
ago and there has not, nor will there
be, the slightest deviation from it,
THE report that at the conference
held yesterday at the Waldorf between
the National Commission. National
Board and the Fraternity delegates
an agreement was made whereby the
fraternity would violate it's policy and
assist organized ball in it's fight
against the Federal League, is abso-
lutely without foundation. No agree
ment of any kind regarding the Fed
eral League was made nor was any
such agreement even discussed.
IT have been quoted as saying that
PLAYERS who go to the Federal League
will be expelled from our organiza-
ton. This, too. is absolutely incorrect
and I have at no time made such
statement. All Of these matters are
governed by our bylaws, which will
be lived UP to strictly.
"The bylaws provide that when a
member jumps his contract he will be
expelled. And this penalty will be in
| flicted regardless Of whether the con-
tract is one with organized ball or the
Federal League. This ruling. however,
does not apply to the reserve clause, as
the Fraternity does not recognize the
validity of this CLAUSE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

treated in a fair and equitable man
ner by the league in the natter
From Evers himself and other
sources, ii is know that the Boston
player assumed all the obligations of
the Chicago Club contract which has
four years to run. Under this con-
tract Evers was to receive $4,000 per
year as player, $4,000 a year as man
ager and $4,000 If the club finished first
In the league race, $500 IL second and
$1,000 IL third. In addition Evers Is
reputed to have received a sum said
to be $4,000 for signing anew with
Boston. Whether this sum Is to be
paid in one installment or over a pe-
riod of four years could not be learned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14
CHARLES {. BLISS
DIES FRIDAY At BANGOR.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 13.--Charles E.
Bliss. for more than so years tele-
graph operator and office manager.
died at his home here today of pneu-
monia, aged so years. He was native
of Bradford. VT. and had lived in
Bangor since 1855. He was postmas-
ter of Bangor from 1894 to 1899, a
member of the Legislature in the ses-
sion of 1904 and always prominent in
Democratic politics. A daughter and
son the latter Rev. Alfred Veazie
Bliss of Taunton, Mass, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-14

to get Frank Chance back" he added.
I'VE are prepared to give him the big
gest offer in baseball history If we
can get him away from New York.
Mr.. Murphy started several times to
talk about his baseball plans, but be-
fore any sentence was concluded, his
conversation would hark back to Mr..
johnson. "They can't drive me out of
baseball" he said. ''Tli spend 5000, 900
to punish those who have been SLAM
dering me, and I'll still have the Chi
cago Club"