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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Important Notice.

Those who expect to donate to-
wards the Christmas giving to the
needy of the city through the Sun
day schools, should have their arti-
cles at the Methodist church not lat
er than Thursday noon. The COM
mittee appointed to look up those
who should be remembered upon this
occasion are Mrs. May Short, Mrs.
w. j. Zitterell, Mrs. A. r. Burleson
and Mrs. J. r. Kamrar. Anybody
knowing of people who should re-
ceive attention in the distribution
for Christmas should notify one Of
the members of this committee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Bishop Quayle.

The people of Webster City ought
to remember the lecture by Bishop
Quayle on Napoleon Bonapart,
Democrat" to be given in the Meth
odist church on the evening of Dec.
29th. Bishop Quayle is one of the
strongest men in the Methodist
church today and nobody who can
afford to spend 35 or SO cents can
afford to miss this opportunity of
hearing him. The people of Web
ster City rarely have the privilege
of hearing a man like Bishop Quayle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22

was the birthday anniversary of Mr..
Martin, who is always an interest
ing after dinner speaker. Mr.. Sayrs
then introduced o. j. Henderson,
who spoke eloquently upon "The
Hamilton County Bar of the Future" ."
This short address contained an ap-
peal for the retention and the emu
lation of the high ideals of law en-
bodied in the works of such men as
Judge Chase, Judge Doane, Clark
and others, whose faces he had nev-
er seen but with whose principles he
was familiar. The speaker deplored
the lowering Of public opinion of
the laws of the land, as eXemplified%
by the attitude of the street corner
loafer, the ignorant, or occasionally
by the press toward the rulings
handed down by the courts of Amer
lea. The speech was an earnest, elo-
quent one and provoked hearty ap-
plause. The host, Judge Kamrar,
was then called upon and his, the
closing address of the evening, was
in gracious, happy strain, express
ing for Mrs. Kamrar and himself
their pleasure as host and hostess to
his friends of the bar and also their
in the hearty commenda-
tion accorded in these his later
years. He dwelt at length upon the
invaluable aid of his wife as a help
mate and companion and paid a ten
der tribute to her care and devotion
during his recent illness and recov-
cry, before announcing the occasion
as the anniversary of eight years of
happy welded life.
This closed probably one of the
finest toast programs given this year
in the city. The guests then repair
ed to the drawing room and the men
later to the smoking room above.
After a half hour Of conversation,
Mrs. O. J. Henderson sang several
very sweet songs, herself the accom-
panist, and gave also piano solo
which was much appreciated by the
guests. This closed an evening of
interest and pleasure to the
members of the Hamilton County
Rar and their wives
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22

munity who may be sufficiently in
terested to bring the offender to
trial The burden upon the people
is already heavy, in getting evidence
and the like. The passing of the
Sammis bills would have added to
that burden, and probably would
have discouraged liquor prosecutions
to such an extent as to practically
emasculate the law.
l will not attempt to say why Mr..
Chase supported these measures, for
my issue is not with him, but with
to say that, with this flaw in his rec
ord, coupled with his characteristic
perverseness" in consigning the
Leagues communication to the waste
basket, it was not so very strange,
after all, that the League should
have come to regard him as un-
friendly to legislation for the sup
preston of intemperance.
AS for Judge Lee, l am not in
formed as to the nature of the rul-
ing he made, and am therefore not
qualified to discuss the matter.
have, however, somewhat hazy rec
objection that his ruling, whatever
it was, was later reversed by the Su-
preme Court. 1t is very natural for
a candidates friends to fancy that
Others are unjust to him. Even some
of the friends of Lieut.. Governor
Harding thought the League was un-
just to him. But was there ever a
man running for office whose record
showed so conclusively that he was
under the control of the liquor in
terests?
You say, How easy for a scala
wag who is angling for votes to tel
the League he will support any
thing they want, then after being
elected vote uniformly as the othel
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22

fellow wants him to-" A statement
like that not only undertakes the
character of these men, but their in
telligence as well. For let it be re-
membered, the replies are kept on
record, and any man who would put
himself on record, black on white,
only to repudiate his promises after
the votes were counted, would have
mighty short political life.
If l seem persistent in this mat
ter, it is because l deprecate this
constant agitation of methods That
has been the curse of the temper
ance movement in the past. There
ence of opinion. There has been too
much quibbling about methods. To
the credit of the Anti-Saloon League
it must be said that it has largely
fulfilled the difficult mission of har-
monizing these conflicting elements.
That in itself is a pretty good test
of it's methods. They are sane and
fair. They have commended them
selves to thoughtful people every
where. And they have proved effc-
lent That is point which can not
be ignored. We may we'll be care
full in criticizing its methods unless
we have something better to offer.
When some one told Carrie Nation
that he did not like her method Of
fighting the saloon, she replied, In
deed, and what is your method?"
And so | close with the question l
asked the other day: Now that you
have the satisfaction of seeing JUS
tice done to Senator Chase, would it
not be well for the Freeman Tribune
to make the amende honorable to the
Anti-Saloon League, whose methods
it has so severely and so unjustly
criticized? Respectfully,
I G. H. Kamphoefner.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Fred Germans Stand.

Fred German, formerly of this
city and now a member OF the Des
Moines city council, has taken a
stand against the saloon in the cap
ital city. In published interview
Mr.. German states unequivocally
that he will not vote for license un-
der any circumstances. No matter
how many may sign the saloon pc
tition he is opposed to the saloon
and will not give his sanction to Ii
cense. The question is now up in
Des Moines and the indications are
that the saloons are going to be
beaten,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Little Girl Breaks Arm.

Mime Ward, the ten year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.
Ward who reside on west First
street, was sliding down hill on Sat-
urday and in some way broke her
right arm. The child does not know
how it happened but a physician was
called who reduced the fracture at
once
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Tree Thursday Night.

The Sunday school of the Baptist
church will have their Christmas
tree on Thursday night of this week,
at which time the children will re-
ceive their gifts and the evening be
one of social pleasure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Petitions Filed.

Gustave Luttschwager has filed a
petition in the Office of the clerk of
the district court asking judgment
against Ordin Oskvig for $44.91 al
legged due on account. The State
Bank of Ellsworth asks judgment
against H. N. Ward for $3.50 alleged
due on notes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA TUESDAY, DECEMBER g. 1914

thoughts and is demonstrating that
he is young man of unusual abil-
ity and independence and pastor
of great liberality and breadth of
perception. 1t is we'll worth an hour
of anybody's time to hear him, no
matter what one thinks or believes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-22
Free Xmas Tree,

A Christmas tree about twelve feet
high will be donated to any church.
school or society which may desire
it, free of charge Phone or call on
l.. A. McMurray.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
.AD W0LGAST EARNS
DRAW WITH R|TCA|E
Former Champion Shows Old
time Ferocity and Liking for
Hard Punishment.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. March l3.-Willie
Ritchie was a much battered champion
today, but nevertheless a champion, and
Ad wolgast. with scarcely mark Of
the ten-round contest here last night.
WAS still a contender for the lightweight
crown, credited by the majority of
newspaper critics with n draw with the
king Of his class. A minority gave
Richie the verdict.
For ten rounds the two lightweights
milled fercely, with Wolgast prarently
doing the more damage. At long range
the champion had the edge. but in the
in-ighting the bear-cat had things all
his own way.
Richie scored the only knockdown. a
solar plexus in the seventh doing the
business. Ad was plainly gros.y during
that period, but came back strong for
the last three The tenth round went to
Wolgast by a wide margin, the Dutch
man wading in with lefts and rights 70
the face and stomach that fewildered
the champion.
The great feature of the fight Mas
the fierceness with which the two mixed
From the tap OF the bell until the end
there was not a minute OF inaction.
Neither fighter had difficulty in making
the weight. although each just cdgGu
into the requirements.
II was unofficially announced that
every seat in the auditorium wus filled
and that the gate exceeded $4,000. Oi
this Richie grabs $4,000 and WolGast
about 5000
DR.. Morter. the club physician, who
examined Wolgast, declared today taat
the blow that sent Ad to his knees ir
the seventh was low, but Referee Stou,
was positive that It landed an incl
above the belt.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
An Ofside Angle.

Those who figure exclusively by the
dope frequently receive severe, not to
say spasmodic, jolts. When a ball play
er moves from a minor league into the
majors. he is generally supposed TO bat
about 80 points shy Of his minor league
mark. For example, a 800 hitter in the
minors is never rated in advance any
better than 40 higher up.
But il doesn't always work, this sys-
tenn iris Speaker hit $50 in the South
ern and $50 in the American. Zach
Wheat batted only .220 in the minors
and over 800 In the majors without a
pause. Joe Jackson hit for .352 with
New Orleans and $40 with Cleveland In
his first complete campaign. Ed Swee-
ney hit .9D0 with Atlanta and 20 with
New York the next season. Jimmy
Archer was 4 poor hitter in the minor
realms and go walloper of the timely
brand in the lofty zone of ashstick en-
CcavOT And these examples are only
culled from among thick cluster point
ing In the same general direction. Just
Why q ballplayer who never moves up
where the pitching is better and the
fielding Is much faster and surer should
hit hoticeably better is a trife beyond
our ken. But for all that amazing part
OF it, IT is nevertheless quite often true.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Baltimore Orioles
Will Join Fraternity

FAYETTEVILLE. n. c., March l3-
With the possible exception of two
Orioles the others will become members
Of the Baseball Players Fraternity. One
of the men called a meeting today and
the step to join the organization was
decided upon. Manager Dunn favors
the idea and wants each Bird to join.
Recently Ben Egan, the clubs cap
tain, received 4 letter rom Dave Filltz.
president Of the fraternity. requesting
the Orioles. as a team. to get in line.
An even half-doZen Orioles have been
members of the fraternity. Birdie Cree.
Bert Daniels. Claude Derrick, Ben
Egan, Ezra Midkin. and Neal Ball be-
longing while in the major leagues.
The meating today was called to as
certain how many players favor the
fraternity. In some quarters. Il Is said.
players have not looked upon the Fultz
body in very kind manner. A num-
ber OF the diamond artists have acted
indifferently and have been suspended
for non-payment of dues. Another
meeting will be held shortly. when the
names will be forwarded to President
F'lIlfz
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
BOSS
OFFERS SHIBE PARK AS
SITE FOR SERVICE GAME
Connie Mack Admits Willingness to Stage ArmyNa Football
Contest in Interest Of Philadelphia Authorities,
However, Must Play 1t There Five Years.


a to car
obtaining the for sh except to
Of enterprise for the good Of
our
Philadephns
II
.'
utilize hea
basis Of contract
great basis unless should
be ma potectin
possible"
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
In the Path of the Storm.

There was something akin 10 a master
mind attached to the Fed leader who
planned the raid on the National
League. He left the Giants practically
intact With Bescher added, the club
is stronger than it WAS last Year The
next best club In sight to help carry
out an interesting race looked TO be the
Phillieg. II is here the Fed cyclone
struck with its greatest ferocity The
loss of Seaton, KDabe, Dooian, and
Brennan turns this once formidable
mac hine, barring a miracle, back into
the second division. The two clubs next
IN line were Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Murphy attended to the disinantlc-
Inent OF the Cubs as a pennant posslpIi-
ity by dumping Evers. The Feds then
lifted at least one valuable man from
the Pirates in Hendrix. who has al
ways been a hard blokc for the Giants
to beat The Pirates offset this TO "A
certain extent by getting Honey. NOW
rey, and Harmon. But there rs some
doubt AS TO whether the addition OF
these three will make up for the loss
of Hendrix. Simon, Wilson, Miller.
Robinson. and Butler from the lsl:
guard. So unless there is decided
upset the club with the best show OF
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
McGraw Gets Highest
Salary in Baseball

. MARLIN, Tex, March 13.-Manager
John ]. McGraw is the highest salaried
man In baseball. The reputed salaries
of iris Speaker. Ty Cobb, Joe Tinker.
and other well-paid slaves" are nero
piker stipends to the annual amount Of
coin handed over to the Giants man.
ager from the Metropolitan Exhibition
Company's strong box.
Last year McGraw received $4,000 as
salary from the New York club, and
will get the same amount this year and
for three more for the new contract
he signed last winter at that yearly
salary has four more years to run.
McGraw's income from baseball last
year was $as5oO This included his sal
ary Of $500 the share he received
from the receipts of the worlds series,
and a few incidentals from Sunday ex-
hibit on games. He gets no percentage
Of the New York clubs profits. Nc
Graw has been credited with getting a
salary Of $o0. 600 yearly, and did not take
any pains to deny the rumor until he
made an affidavit here at the noon hour
before a local notary public to conform
with the income tax law, when he made
the announcement Of the correct amount
the New York club pays him.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
J0E WOOD To JO|N
RED SOX APRIL !
Star TWirIer Is Recovering
Rapidly From, Operation For
Appendicitis.

PORT JERvIS, N. Y, March 13.-
Joe Wood will be able to report for
training at Hot Springs with the
Red Sox probably on April l." said
DR.. +. Il. Gessner. who had Just re-
turned from Parkers Glen, where
he found Smoky Joe in fine con-
dition. Joe will be allowed to go
outside the house this week and his
steady improvement, led the doctor
to promise Joe that he will be able
to start South by April 1 to join the
team ard do some light training
work
While on his way South President
Lannin wired Joe telling him to take
good care Of himself. and not be too
anxious to report. But Joe is very
uneasy and wants to join the team in
the South.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Syndicates Will Join
To Buy Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, March 13.-Actlng on a
hint from Charles P. Taft that it would
be well il the two groups OF capitalists
get together. Franc Mayer. representing
the Spiegel syndicate, and John T. Con-
merry. head Of another group, met to-
day and formed mutually agreeable
combination" Early next week a meet
ing Of the two syndicates will be held
here and a definite agreement reached,
it was announced.
The suggestion that the Connery inter-
ests confer with the Spiegel bidders was
made by Mr.. Taft yesterday in tele-
phone conversation with w. Connery.
Mayer was in the Taft office at the
time. and rushed back to Chicago in
time for a meeting today.
In the announcement given out by
Mayer. he and Connery said: I'VE think
we can assure the pubic that the Cubs
will be a Chicago institution"
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Mackmen Try Today
To Beat Those Cubs

TAMPA, Fla, March 13-The Ath-
letics and Cubs will meet here again
this afternoon in the second Of their
six-game series, and the Mackmen are
out to retrieve yesterdays tenth inning
defeat following two close decisions.
The Cubs. who have been in the South
for three weeks. as against one for the
Athletics. haven't forgotten tie less
OF the worlds championship In 1910
The Mackmen had all their veterans in
the game, excepting Barry and Baker,
but went down to defeat before . col
lection Of veterans and rockies. The
score: r. II. Z.
Chicago ..... 100 900 100 Is 4
Philadelphia 49,. 900 0ol 3i0 O. s 3
Batteries-Humphries. Pierce and Ar
cher: Pennock, Plank. Baldwin end
Schang.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Dcnnelly Is Chosen
To Lead BroOklanders

William J. Donnelly is the new bas-
ketball captain at Catholic University.
He has played two years at forward
with great success. and his election was
unanimous.
Coach Fred Rice banqueted the
Brookland squad last night at his home
on Columbia road. Those present were
Coach Rice. Mrs. Rice, retiring Capt.
]. r. Lambert, Captain-elect w. J. Don
nelly, P. J. Cartwright. ]. P. Derby.
Thomas F. Tracy, Danniel F. Keegsn.
Robert f. Lee. walker Colston. l. J.
Hinchcliffe. ]. H. Linehan, G. J. Dun
can, and Master Hamilton Bell.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
The Case of 7. Daubert.

These freaks of batting form offer
some lines Of queer study. Take Dau-
berts hit. $40 with Nashville. and when
he went TO Cleveland he couldn't hit the
Pacific ocean from steamer deck.
Cleveland sent him to Toledo and he
dropped 10 .160 This left Toledo a trifle
sour and unappreciativs AZ TO his
ability, and 50 Jake was Grated to Mem
phis. There ne batted .314. Memphis
sent him to Brooklyn, and he still stuck
in the 800 class.
Just why Jake should bat like an al
nost-Cobb in Nashville. Memphis. and
Brooklyn while ne couldn't nit bally
link in Toledo and Cleveland. is a prob
lem VIC pass quietly bat firmly along 10
a more eminent savant attached to our
Grandolddope.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
BINGLES AND BUNTS
Bv GRANILAND RICE
giving McGraw's people a lingering bat
tie consists Of the Boston Braves.

giving McGraw's people a lingering bat
tie consists Of the Boston Braves.
II all clubs had been raided equally
there would have been no i'll effects
shown. But they were not, in either
lea que, and the two clubs that have
shown greater strength I'm the last few
years in both circuits were the ones left
almost untouched. offering the possiblli-
ties Of a runaway race.
Apparently it is up to Washington in
the American and Boston in the Ma
ticnal to give the two leaders an argu-
ment. The main problem, or rather the
main gamble, is built around Pittsburgh,
where so many shifts have taken place
that 1t is practically impossible to offer
any true forecast. But Pittsburgh, with
Clarke and Wagner around. must always
be figured somewhere in sight.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

Expect to hear in about forty
more years that Honus Wagner
will come through with that gray
hair stuff himself, but, of course,
no one will fall for it.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
President Tener Will
Watch PhillieS PLAY

WILMINGTON. n. c.. March 1.-THE
biggest day Of the Plillies' Southern
training trip is here today. Before an
audience embracing Governor Tener.
president of the National League; Presi-
dent Baker OF the Phillies, and a score
of other wcll-known officials end fans,
Dooin's scattered squad will take On the
Jersey CITY Skeeters. of the Interna-
tionai League. A big banquet will come
this evening
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Epiphany Five Wins.

The crack Epiphany quint gave the
GarfIelds their first defeat of the sea-
son last night at Friendship House, the
the final score being 30 to II. The con-
test drew the largest crowd of the win
Ter, and a rough exhibition was shown.
Netzel played great game for Gar
field, while Mckinney and each were
the stars for the winners.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Both Are On Scratch.

BOSTON, Mass. March 13.-John G..
Anderson. runner-up to Jerome Travers
for the national amateur championship.
has been placed on scratch with Fran
els Ouimet in the handicap list or the
Massachusetts, Golf Association. Four
thousand names are listed.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Cherrydale Enters.

The Cherrydale Catholic Church team
is under the management Of Theodore
A. r. Taft, and is expecting to gain ad-
mittance to the Marquette League this
coming season. The application has been
received. and the franchise
Of the Naval Medicos will probably be
the Cherrydale club.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Yankees Lose, 8 to 6.

EtOUSTON, Tex, March l3.-Marty
McHale's poor twirling and tie Yanks'
all around rotten performance in the
field gave Houston a victory here yes
te-day 8 to s The score: RHE.
Houston ......... 1 D 0s-S 13 2
Yankees ........ 20 0602 e-S IL 2
Batteries-Houston. Ray. Ware and
Allen. Burch: Yankees. McHale. Cald-
well, Burr and Rodgers.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Brownies Win, | to O.

JhCKSCNVILLE, Fla. March "a
Connie Mack's yannigans were help
less before Branch Rickey's Brownies
Yesterday, losing / to q. On the other
hand Macks young twir,ers were In
great form. giving but six hts. Stur-
gis' two bad pegs allowed The lone run
of the battle The score: R.HE.
Brownies ...... 700 l 0 o OIL 0
Macks Eids...... 00Oo 90 90 2
Batteries-Erownies. James. Hoch and
Crossin: Mack's Kids, Graves. Bohen,
BresSler and Sturgis.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
Kill Sunday Baseball.

ALBANY, y. Y, March 13.--The as
sembly judiciary committee today killed
the Quick Local Option Sunday baseball
bill. The measure sought to make pro-
vision for the granting by local boards
of aldermen of permission for the hold
ing of outdoor sports on Sunday.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

| Artie Shafer SAYS his hair turned gray
| while playing with the Giants. but he
hasn't got a thing on the spectators who
| had to watch him.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

The Tammany Murphy was dropped
by his club because he didn't pay his
dues. The Chicago Murphy was dropped
by his club because he got his Just dues.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

.'The average man has enough lime in his
system to whitewash a fence. e.-C1nctnnati
ENQUIRER Yep, and some Of 'ern have enough
yellow in 'em to paint two fences. This has
Absolutely no reference to white hopes.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

Over in New Jersey they are going to
play baseball on horseback. The S. p.
G. A. should see that the umpire gets
the fastest nag.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13

New English game is called nap" Old
stuff. Lot of American League athletes
have played that whenever they Got on
the buses.
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS

"All of Griff's g
young pitchers are
over six feet tall,
which makes 1t
bad for 'em. Lots
of low bridges in
the A me erica n
League"
The Washington times., 1914-03-13
It Sometimes Happens So.


"He's got the smoke of Rusie,'
Each war scribe wrote that spring.
"lIe's got the stuff to throw away
Within his mighty wing:
Just keep your eye upon this guy,
For when he gets his chance
This bloke will be there turning 'ent
Into busher's trance"
Aye. so he looked before he faced
The batting eye of Cobb;
Before he pitched to Crawford's bat
Or found Chase upon the job;
Blu. how long did this busher stick
Amid the, jamboree!
Well, Johnson was the monicker
FROM Washington, ID. c.