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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Champion Accepts Theatrical Engagement After Defeating wogasf
WILLIE RITCHIE'S OWN STORY OF HIS CAREER

wanted to show me up One was in
Salt Lake and the other was in Mil
waukee Both were huskies, weigh
ing in the neighborhood of $50 pounds,
and both knew a few things about
the boxing game. too.
Two knockouts in Vaudeville.
| warned each of these chaps to go
easy and not to tear; but instead
they insisted upon rushing me and
fighting for the cheers Of the gallery,
and | soon realized that they meant
business
What was ] to do? Stop them.
that was all | hated to do it. but |
was forced to knock them both out,
and this was no easy job either, with
big heavy gloves. But it taught the
others a lesson.
The longer ] remained on the stage
the more | wanted to get back into
the ring. Anybody who thinks that
stage work for a fighter with plenty
of pep and ambition is a snap has
the wrong idea. The chances are
that | will do some more work before
the footlights if | beat Murphy this
month, but, believe me, | will not rel
ish it.
| used to appear at three perfor-
mances every day and five or six on
Saturdays. Sundays and holidays.
There seemed to be no letup to 1t.
enjoyed the boxing end Of the work
more than anything else. for | knew
that | was getting valuable expert
ence and good practice. ! am one
fighter who is always willing to learn
something new.
Well, to make a long story short,
concluded my theatrical work In
Portland late in May. and the next
thing ! knew negotiations !ere on for
the Rivers match for the following
fourth OF July.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Rivers and Wolgast
Argue Over Weight

CHICAGO. Jan. 14.-There is
merry little argument on between Ad
Wolgast and Joe Rivers over the
weighing in time for their round
battle to he staged in Milwaukee on
January %. Each has agreed to do
1873 pounds, but the Mexican wants TO
get on the scales at o'clock in the
afternoon, instead of in the even
ing. Wolgast insists that the weigh
ing shall be at . and Promoter Null
kern is with him in his stand.
Both lightWeights We're In town a
while yesterday AID returned to Mil
Waukee on a late train, where he will
prepare for the 60 Rivers is going to
give Chicagoans a sample of his
training a Nate Lewis for a week or
more. To-day he will open his quar-
ters in the Madison street gym and
Manager Joe Levy says several hours
of strenuous work will follow daily.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
latter part of my trip Throughout
eastern states.
Fights Before Footlights.

ldlttI part VI my Trip Throughput llt
eastern states.
Fights Before Footlights.
| have often heard that most fight
ers go fat and stale for want of prop
er exercise while on the, stage. But
this was not the case with me.
kept fighting all the time, and seemed
to be on edge.
This may sound strange, but it is
very true You see, one part of my
act was to challenge the local cham
pion for an exhibition bout. They
used to fight among themselves for a
chance to get at me.
OF course, everybody knows how
the aspiring boxers like to go afteI
the title holder on the stage, espe-
cially when they believe he is out of
condition. Well, this was my fix eX-
actly, and | soon came to the con-
clusion that | must keep in condition
all the time.
You can easily imagine how much
work | did when / tell you that |
averaged six opponents a day. 1t
would not be so bad, either, if they
were anywhere near my weight, but
the majority of them were welter-
weights, and | also had to go against
several middleweights.
Most Of them were satisfied To get
in there with me and spar along nice
ly with big gloves. | did not try to
do them any harm and they acted
very nice about il, and the act seem
ed to go good wherever we played
discovered that this sort of work
was almost as good for me as regular
training / felt much better each
day, and | generally managed to get
out i'm the morning for little turn
on the road.
During all of these bouts | ran up
against only two smart fellows who
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
SMITH
IN BAD FIX FOR
RING BATTLES
fastener Has Whipped Them All
Except Carpenter and Johnson,
and They Won't Meet Him.
Bv w. w. Naughton.

NAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14-There
seems to be nothing left for Gun
boat Smith but the footlights.
He has defeated the entire army of
White hopes and has, in addition.
gained a decision over Sam Langford,
who for years had been terror to
big men of all compilations.
He has reached stage where there
are but two matches in sight for him
which do not SAVIOR of repetition, to-
wit: One with Georges Carpenter
and the other with Jack Johnson.
WORD comes that Carpenter is
w going to Australia and that
Johnson has placed Gunboat on the
deferred list.
Under the circumstances. all that
remains for Smith is to accept what
ever theatrical engagements have
been offered him, inVest in a natty
stage costume and start punching the
bag to slow music.
He can add a bit of snap to his ap-
pearance. by challenging Johnson
nightly.
TACK JOHNSON, talking with his
J arm in splints over in Paris, says
it will be quite d while before he gets
around to Gunboat Smith. The first
of the Johnson matches will be with
Frank Moran. whom Smith defeated
in San Francisco
This will take place in June, and if
Johnson is to be believed he is guar
anteed $4,000 for his services on
that occasion.
But there's the rub. Is Johnson to
he believed?
It's only few weeks ago that re-
ports from Paris had Johnson so low
In finances and so bereft of drawing
power that he was showing nightly
with a travelling circus that did not
take in as much as 5000 per show.
Then came the news that Johnson
had made up his mind to fight again
and had arranged a match with Bat
ling Johnson, another negro.
Johnson's return to the ring natur
ally aroused interest, but at that the
proceeds of the Johnson johnson bout
we're less than $1,000.
Why, then, should any sane pro-
moter guarantee Jack Johnson $685.
900 for boxing Crank Moran, who
probably is only a slightly better card
than Battling johnson?
TACK says that. he win box Sam
J Langford in Paris in the latter
part of June, provided the 100000 10
has demanded is forthcoming. Here,
again, there is a chance for COMPARE
sons. When Langford and Jean
nette boxed in Paris recently they
drew $1,000, whereas Johnson and
Johnson merely drew scant $4,000.
The inference is that Johnson,
wen though he is the worlds cham
pioE, is not as much of an attraction
with the French sports as Sam Lang
ford, and, such being the case, it
looks a s though Jack will have hard
tine persuading the promoters that
mis- end of the Langford johnson gate
should amount to 100000.
Johnson may have contests with
Moran and Langford in view, but
common sense suggests that Jack is
drawing the long bow in regard to
what he is to receive.
M EANWHILE Gunboat Smith will
w have to take a back seat until
Johnson has finished his June sched-
ule And if the bouts with Moran
and Langford are genuine sporting
events, 1t is quite possible that John
son will have no championship to de-
fend by the time Gunboat's turn
comes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Athletic Club Five
May Lose Smith for
Big Game Saturday

The Atlanta Athletic Club basket ball
players will have their bonds full Satur-
BirminSham Athletic cub five on the
latter's floor. The Birmingham club is
said to have quite a team this season
and reports state that they are working
faithfully for Saturdays game.
Joe Bean stated yesterday that the
Atlanta Athletic Club may be without
the services of Willingham Smith Sat
urday. Smith has been unable to play
since he hurt his shoulder in the game
with Mississippi A. and NJ. two weeks
ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Kansas City Feds
Want Art FrOmme

LOS ANGELES. Jan AT was
learned from a reliS BILE source that ART
Fromme. pitcher of the New York
Giants has signed a contract with the
Sederal League. Manager Stovall, of
the Kansas City Federals who is now
i'm Los Angeles, it is understood, offered
Fromme cash bonus with his con-
tract, which calls for large increase
over the salary Fromme has received
from the New York Nationals.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Robinson Agrees on
Terms With Higgins

ST. LOUIS. Jan. Manager
Higgins, of the Cardinals, announced
to-day that he had come to terms
with Lefty Robinson, pitcher, who
was traded to st. Louis by Pittsburg
in the recent deal by which Ko-
netchy. Mowrey and Harmon were
transferred to the Pittsburg Ma
tionals.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Buffalo Promoter
After Charlie White
For Three Nights

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-Nate Lewis,
manager of Charlie White, tonight
VIII make a trip to Buffalo where he
VIII go into conference with Charlie
Murray. The latter wants White for
three fights, all to take place within
thirty days. Jimmy Duffy, Young
ShuSrue and Leach Cross are the
likely opponents.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
INTERCOLLEGIATE RIFLE SHOOT

MADISON, WIS, Jan. 1.-THE
University Of Wisconsin Rife Club
shot a score of 1876 out of a possible
1000 in the second match of the in
tercollegiate series in Glass b for the
college championship Of the United
States. The match was against CO.
lumbia University, New York
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
NEAL BALL SIGNS CONTRACT.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 14.-Neal Ball,
third baseman OF the Baltimore In
ternational League team, has signed
q contract to play with Baltimore for
the season of 1914 Ball is the six
teenth man to sign up for the season
with Jack Dunn's club
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
SEMI-WINDUP CLOSED.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-"Peanuts"
Schiebel, of Rock Island, and Patsy
Mcmahon, of indianapolis, have been
matched to meet in the round
semi windup at the Wolgast- Rivers
scrap at the Milwaukee Hippodrome
January 20.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
Spalding's Sporting
Annual Published

NEW YORK. Jan. IA Spalding's Of
fetal baseball record for 1914 made its
appearance to-day. The book is more
complete than ever before. having every
essential Of a baseball encyclopedia. II
was edited by John h. Foster. former
sport writer. and now secretary OF the
New York Giants. 1t is made OF two
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
PASkERT GETS AN OFFER

CLEVELAND, Jan. 14.-Dode Pas
kert, Philadelphia National outfield-
err, who lives here to-day has re-
ceived an offer from the st. Louis
Federal League club
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
'Levinsky Wins Over
Flynn in Gotham Go

NEW YORK, Jan. IA Battling Lee
whisky had the better Of "Porky" Flynn.
Of Boston. in a round bout here last
night Flynn weighed 1870 and Lee
whisky 170.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-14
CUTLER WINS MAT BOUT

CHICAGO, Jan. 14-Charley Cutler
defeated Romanoff in Rock Island, H.,
last night, aking two straight falls
with combination head and leg scissors.
Time, 1928 and S:2S.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09

Pomeroytou, Ky.-This town is the
home OF Mr., A. J Hughes, whose
condition for five years was such as
led him, as wen as most of his
friends. to believe that he could not
recover.
Mr.. Hughes now says: u was
down with stomach trouble for five
years. and would have sick headache
so bad at times, that l thought sure
ly would die.
My condition was such that
could not eat or sleep tried many
different medicines. but they did me
no good
Nearly all my friends thought !
would die, but one of them advised
me to take Thedfords Black.
Draught. followed his advice with
but little faith
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09

and plan was suggested by Colonel
Bellinger, who professed himself eager
to see that Atlanta merchants were
given the opportunity to compete in
the contracts for supplies given by
the fort.
The members of the committee were
eiated over the suggestion. OF course,
with no troops at the fort, there is
little trading a present. But as soon
as the Seventeenth returns or another
regiment is assigned to take its place,
the usual large demands for supplies
will be resumed.
Colonel Bellnger said it was his
opinion that the supplies could be pur-
chased from Atlanta merchants as
advantageously as through any other
station in any other part of the coun-
try. He impressed the COMMITTEE
members with his evident good will
toward the Atlanta merchants, and
the impression is that with the re-
turn of troops to Fort Mcpherson the
Atlanta dealers viii have an equal OPP
portunity of bidding on the contracts
for provisions.
Formal action on Colonel Bellin-
gers suggestion is to be taken at the
meeting of the entire committee to
be called soon by Chairman Fort.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
IF SKIN BREAKS
OUT AND ITCHES
APPLY SULPHUR
Use 1t Like a Cold Cream and
Dry Eczema Eruptions
Right UP.

The moment you apply bold sulphur
to an itching or broken out skin, the
itching stops and healing begins, says
a renowned dermatoloEis
This remarkable sulphur made into
q thick cream effects such prompt re-
lief even In aggravated Eczema that
II is never ending source of amaze
ment TO physicians
For many years bold sulphur has
occupied a secure position In the
treatment of cutaueous erupt ons by
reason of its cooling. parasite de-
stroying properties, and nothing has
ever been found TO take It's place I'm
relieving irritable and inhammatory
affections Of the skin While not all
ways establishing a permanent cure
yet I'm every instance. IL immediate
by subdues the itching irritation and
heals the Eczema right up. and II lis
often years later before any eruption
again manifests itself
ANY good pharmacist Will supply
an ounce of bold ulphur cream
which should be applied 10 the ar
fected parts like the ordinary cold
creams Il isn't unpleasant. and the
prompt relief afforded is very well
come. particularly when the Eczema
is accompanied with torturous itch-
me. ADVERTISEMENT.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
MEAT SHIPMENT
LAW DEFENDED
BY KENNEDY
Atlanta Health Chief Calls 0rdi-
nance Safeguard, Not Discri-
mination Against Farmers.

Or. j. P Kennedy, city health Of
icer, had something to say Thursday
concerning complaints against Allan
iGs slaughter house ordinance by the
Georgia Chamber OF Commerce.
lie declared the ordinance, which
prohibits the shipment Of meat into
Atlanta unless inspected by the city
or government, was designed TO pro-
tect the public health only, and was
not intended TO discriminate against
stock raisers
Before the slaughter house ordi-
nance and meat regulations were
adopted said Dr. Kennel, "unscru-
pulous farmers shipped diseased meat
into Atlanta and sold it 10 unsus-
pecting persons. Our inspectors re-
ported numerous cases where farmers
butchered sickly hogs and cattle and
disposed Of the meat here.
One fragrant Case Cited
we have the record Of one case
where a farmer sold the meat OF a
hog that had been afflicted with chol-
era.
THE ordinance does not affect hon
est farmers. II is the only method by
which the public can be safeguarded
against such practices as I nave men
toned"
The complaint OF discrimination
was originally made by farmers in
districts near Atlanta. II was taken
up by T. +. Moody, Of Cuthbert Ga,
president Of the Randolph County
Chamber of Commerce, who urged the
State Chamber to make an inVestiga
ton President Haden took the mat
Ter before DR. Kennedy
Inspection Rule Rigid.
The ordnance governing the sale OF
meat in this city is similar TO the
regulations of the United States pub
lie health and marine service, in that
IL requires the stamp Of approval re-
quired by the Government The law
requires the board Of health OF any
city to cause all meat to be inspected
before il is placed on sale
Meat slaughtered outside of Geor-
gia can not be shipped in unless in
sealed cars The ordinance further
requires that the seal must be broken
IN the presence OF an inspector.
This ordinance does not prevent
producers In this or other counties Of
Georgia from shipping their live stock
or meat therefrom, within the city,
but requires that it shall not be SOLD
here until inspected
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
HIS CASE HOPELESS
MOST FRIENDS THOUGHT
Could Not Eat or Sleep. A Friend Advises Black
Draught, Which Does the Work

However, have now taken Black
Draught for three months, and can
truthfully say that am wen.
haven't had sick headache any
more. and fell so thankful for what
Black-Draught has done for me"
This reliable, vegetable remedy
has been in successful use for three
quarters OF a century, To purify the
blood, renew the appetite, regulate
liver, stomach and bowels, We urge
YOU to try it.
Why suffer, when the same relief
that Mr.. Hughes found is within
easy reach OF you? At every drug
store. Only costs one cent a dose.
Try it,
Begin OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
Alleged Thief Lodged
Here for Safekeeping

viii Phillips. n negro, who is said
to have committed numerous burglar
les recently and stolen 81 1000 worth
OF goods and money in Cumming Ca.
has been brought to Atlanta for safe
keeping by Sheriff NJ G. Lummers, of
Forsyth County
Phillips would first enter the home
Of storekeeper and steal the keys Of
the stor it is said. then go to the
store and break in and rob the cash
register
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09

particularly In the direction Of the
county unit primary recently ordered
by the state Committee.
Mr. Hardwick says The action
OF the state Committee in providing
convention plan for the nomination
Of United States Senators from Geor-
gia is both astonishing and lndefensi-
bic. To adopt such a plan not only
violates every precedent OF the past,
but is, In my own judgment, a back
ward and reactionary step Of the
most pronounced character More
than that, it is most unjust to the
people Of Georgia. and in the event Of
a real contest will, in 8ll probability,
imperil their right to choose their
Senators at the ballot box, and trans
fer the real choice to a curiously con-
stituted convention, where all sorts
Of log rolling, trading and combining
may hold high carnival"
Former Representative ]. R. Hen
bricks. from Taliaferro County, is a
candidate for state Senator from his
district.
When in Atlanta before, Mr. Hen
bricks was mighty popular with the
boys" as he called them, and it is a
cinch that the boys will give him a
cordial welcome back to the Legis-
lature, If he gets elected
He is reputed to be a good mixer"
and he certainly was that when in
Atlanta a few years back,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
PLAN FOR LOCAL
MEN To REGAIN
FORT TRADE

The wholesale trade committee OF
the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
will meet soon to discuss a plan sug-
gested by Colonel Jonn B. Bellinger
of the Quarterrnaster's Department
u S. A, by which the Atlanta mer-
chants can regain the trade Of Fort
Mcpherson, which has been DETECTED
by a general purchasing plan for all
supplies to be handled through one
big departmental office at Governors
Island, New York
Colonel Bellinger and Major L. r
Garrard, post quartermaster met
Wednesday with Walter G. Cooper
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce; Lynn Fort, chairman Of the
trade committee, and other members
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
Beauty Doctor
Tells Secret
Detroit Beauty Doctor Gives simpls,
Recipe to Darken Gray Hair and
Promote Its Growth.

Miss Alice Whitney, a well-knowu
beauty doctor of Detroit, Mich, re-
Gently gave out the following state
ment: Anyone can prepare a sim
pie mixture at home, at very little
cost, that will darken gray hair pro-
mote its growth and make it soft and
glossy. To half a pint Of water add 1
o.. of bay rum. a small box Of Barbo
Compound and 1 OF. Of glycerlne,
These ingredients can be bought at
any drug store at very little cost. APP
Div to the hair twice week until the
desired shade is obtained. This will
make a gray haired person look TWEEN
ty years younger. 1t is also fine to
promote the growth of the hair re-
lieve itching and scalp diseases and
is excellent for dandruff and falling
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
BRANDS POISON
CHARGE PLOT
To ROB HIM

MACON, April 9.--John W. Var
brough, dray line proprietor arrest
ed on the charge Of assault with in
tent to murder in that he gave Il poi
soned banana to Miss Irene Hernd1n
is year-old daughter of q. w. Hern
don declares that his arrest is the
result of Z. plot.
They are trying to keep me from
collecting $1,000 on my house. when
burned down recently" he says.
State Fire Inspector W. r. Joyner
is here investigating the accusation
that Yarbrough set fire to his house,
previously secreting household goods
which he claims were burned. Miss
Herndons parents declare that their
daughter discovered the alleged fraud.
and To prevent her from testifying
against him Yarbrough who board
ed at the Herndon home after his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
Bankers Of Group 8
To Meet Here Apr, II

Group 3, the largest Of the fve
banking groups ia the Georgia Bank
ers' Association, win meet in annual
convention April Il at the Piedmont
Driving Club About $50 banks will
be represented.
The meeting viii be featured by an
address on phases OF the Federal
Reserve Act" by A. II Titus. of the
National City Bank, New York. j.,
W. Vaughan. Of Cartersville, will
speak on Rural Credits"
The visitors will be entertained by
the Atlanta Clearing House Associa-
ton at luncheon at the Piedmont
Driving Club. Later they will attend
the Atlanta Nashville baseball game
Carl H. Lewis. vice president of the
Central Bank and Trust Company,
Atlanta, win be chairman OF the
group meeting.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
Winburn Now Heads
Central of Georgia

SAVANNAH. April = w A.
Winburn, Of Savannah, has been
advanced from vice president to pres
ident Of the Central OF Georgia Rail
way. succeeding c. H. Markham. head
OF the Central and Illinois Central
who stated that he resigned the pres
idency OF the Central OF Georgia so
that a man in more intimate touch
with its affairs could be In charge
Mr. Markham was elected chairman
OF the board OF directors He Will, OF
course, retain his position with the H.
lInois Central
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
Masonic Ceremony
To Be Held Tonight

knights Of the White Eagle Chap
ter of the Masonic Order win confer
an obligatory ceremony Thursday
night upon all Knights of the Rose
Croix at the Masonic Temple
The mystic banquet" and the cere-
mony Of extinguishing the lights. as
j. is known, will he held at o'clock
The first ceremony Of "relighting the
lights viii be held Easter Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
President Wilson
to Honor Royalty

WASHINGTON, April president
Wilson will send a personal repre-
sentative to meet Queen Eleanor of
Bulgaria and King Ferdinand, if he
accompanies her ton a visit to Amer
lea next month, although the royal
pair will travel incognito.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09

home burned, sought to kill her.
Yarbrough declares that the girl
took the b mana out Of his pocket as
solicited Chemists say there was
enough bichloride Of mercury in 1t
to Kill six persons.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09
NEW UNIVERSITY HEAp.

CHATTANOOGA. April g The
Rev DR.. r. w. Inflow Hixson, Of
Crawfordville Ind, has accepted the
presidency of the University Of Chat
tanooga, succeeding DR.. j. H Race
He will assume his duties June /, i'm
mediately after commencement
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-09

SAYS The Savannah Press
Governor Brown has made il
very clear that he is not going to
run against Hoke Smith for the
Senate"
Which is important Very impor
tant. indeed--if true.