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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-26
General Later Declares
Rebels Rallied and
Routed Enemy.
FEDERALS IN LAST
STAND IN TORREON
Benavides Practically Occupies
City. Penning Garrison in
Western Part.

bN Acfkfdpl 10 inc AliNshtfN
Juarez. Mexico. March c5.-Cut on
from his main command by a Federal
cavalry sortie from Torreon, General
Pancho Villa and more than two thou
sand OF his men were to-day driven
from Gomez Palacio TO FL Nerjel, six
miles north. This was stated in an
official dispatch received at rebel head
quarters here to- night. which was in
adyertently made public by one OF the
attaches before its import was real
lied
While General f. A. Benavides was
leading the main attack against Tor
reon, Villa had remained with two
thousand men in Gomez Palacio. where
the rebel leader had established his
headquarters until the Torreon battle
was concluded The Federal garrison
in Torreon, having received reinforce
ments, General Rofugio Velasco decid-
ed TO make q new move, and with three
thousand cavalry he surprised the reb-
els in Gomez Palacio, routed them from
their position in the suburban town and
drove them back through the pass,
where two days before they had pur-
sued the Federal force from Bermi-
jillo.
This is the substsrle Of the report
which has thrown Juarez tonight into
alarm and has caused the rebel offl-
cials here to issue nat denials. Gen
eral Chao says no such message has.
been received. That the message was
received and that it came directly from
villa is positively asserted by men who
say they saw II.
FederaIs Making Last Stand.
The reported rout of Villa apparently
has had no effect on the battle at Tor.
reon. Last official dispatches from the
front, received late this afternoon, said
that General Benavides. aided by Gen
erals F1ero and Modino, had practically
occupied the city, utilizing an irri-
eating canal 10 force an entrance into
the heart OF the eastern residential
section of Torreon and penning the
Federal garrison in the extreme west
ern portion, where the Fedcrals ap-
peared TO be making a last stand.
General Benavides officially reported
TO Juarez that he had captured two
hundred Federals in the city limits OF
Torreon after a desperate fight. in
which eighteen rebels and fifty-eight
Federals were killed. He executed the
entire two hundred, according to a
statement made at rebel headquarters
unofficially tonight.
A dispatch said to have been received
direct from General Villa, dated at FL
Verjel, later to-day said the rebels had
rallied az that point and had driven
the Federal cavalry back 10 the south
and were pursuing them to Gomez
Palacio.
No mention was made in the dis
patch Of any assistance being given in
the attack by General Benavides's
command, and 1t Is presumed in Juarez
that Benavdes rs kept wholly occupied
at Torreon and that he probably has
not yet learned of Villas disastrous
rout. The dispatch added that villa
expected TO be in complete possession
Of Gomez Palacio again by morning.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Still After Murphy;
New Charge Against
Chicago Magnate

NEW YORK. Feb 17.-If Joe Tink-
er will produce a cablegram which he
says he received from Charles Muir
ply, who was in Europe when he
learned that the shortstop had been
sold to Brooklyn by Cincinnati for
$4,000. the National League men will
bring a charge of tampering against
the Cubs owner When Tinker was
here the other day he said:
Murphy cabled me to have moth
ing to do with the Brooklyn club un-
Ill l heard from him. 1t was clear
case of tampering with me and a Sc
rious offense against organized base
ball"
The National League men, it is
said. will ask Tinker to produce the
cablegram if he has it in his posses
sion. If not. he will be asked to get a
copy from the cable company. There
is some doubt. however. as to Tinker's
real attitude toward Murphy. Organ
ized baseball men told story yester-
day to the effect that several weeks
ago Tinker. who was ready to desert
the Federals, named Murphy as the
man with whom to conduct the nego-
tiations. whereupou the matter was
dropped
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
National League in Sorry Plight
Americans Want Murphy Ousted

HT OWN the controlling interest in
l. the Chicago club and l defy any
one to take it away from me III
stick as leader Of the Cubs for as
long time as 1 want And that will
be some time to come" is Murphys
attitude.
Charles w. Somers, owner of the
Cleveland American League Club, and
whose money made the American
League possible, seems to have voiced
the opinion of the entire American
League when he said:
We'll, we can't feel too hard TO-
ward the F'ederals, for the methods
they are pursuing now are the same
methods we pursued when we were
making our start"
HE National Leaguers on the frs;
day of their meeting here ap-
pointed a war committee" to make
plans for a concerted fight on the
Federals in conjunction with sim-
lar committee to be appointed by the
American Leaguers. But when the
proposition was put up to Ban John-
son he Immediately turned it down
Most of the National League mag
mates who came here in a CHEEKY and
happy frame of mind, filled with the
thoughts of a prosperous season, are
either back at home now or on their
way there in a panic-s stricken con-
dition.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
By Frank G. Menke.

TEW YORK, Feb. 17.-The Ma
tional League, once the might
lest power in baseball, to-day
is on the brink of destruction-organ
lied baseball, as it is constituted. at
present, is face to face with the pos
sibility of dissolution. And the Fed
eral League to-day looms up as even
a mightier foe for organized baseball
than did the American League back
In 1901, when 1t made it's winning
fight on the National League.
Disciplined by it's own leaders, sub
iected to the merciless attacks of the
Federals and practically unsupported
by it's American League allies, the
National League is in sorry plight.
Not only have the Americans failed
to exert every effort to help the Ma
tionals, but Ban Johnson and his
aides have delivered the final crush
ing blow with their ultimatum;
0CET rid of Murphy! His actions
VI not only are affecting the in
terests of the National League, but
our interests and the entire interests
of organized baseball as well. Let
loose Of Murphy or take the conse-
quences."
And the consequences" in this in
stance seems to mean that unless
the National League accomplishes the
immediate firing of Murphy the
American League will cut itself loose
from the Nationals and form a new
organization. The minor league or
ganizations have enough confidence
in Ban Johnson to follow his lead.
The National League magnates
want to rid themselves of Murphy
but Murphy has declared that he
won't cut loose.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

Joe Superior, one of AtIanta's best
little fighters, left last night for Allan
tic City, n. j., where he is to go in
business with his brother During his
hghting career in Atlanta, Joe has won
more than thirty fights. while but one
boy, Tim Callahan, has been credited
with victory over him.
During the last eleven days Joe has
taken part in seven bouts and has
Superior was always willing to give
away weight in order to get a itch,
and would no doubt have develol into
one of the best ringmen in the game
field.
John Wagner, the Racine, Wis, pro-
moter, has landed a prize match for his
club on March 5. Wagner has signed
Charlie White, the Chicago wonder, to
meet Johnny Griffiths on that date, and
the pair should put up a merry battle.
Griffiths and White met in Akron.
Ohio, for twelve rounds about two
awarded shade by most of the critics
the bout was said to be one of the fast
est and best staged in the Ohio city in
years.
Daniel Morgan has at last been
terrific driving he has been giving Bat
tling Levinsky. The fighter has had to
cancel four bouts, due to a cracked
shoulder through overstrain.
Johnny Coulon. who recently injured
one of his hands in a bout with Young
Sinnett. at Racine, Wis, reports that
he is well again and has signed to box
in New York. Therefore he will have a
hard time avoiding a match with Kid
Williams, who is one Of the best BAN
tams in the country.
Two good bouts will be staged in
Milwaukee if present plans are carried
out. Frank Mulkern is completing ar
rangements to stage a Wolgast- -Ritchie
bout while James Coffroth is trying to
sign Charlie White and Leach Cross for
a match.
Packey Mcfarland is about through
as a drawing card In Milwaukee and 1t
will probably be some time before pro-
moters in the Brewer City will make
another attempt to use him. Fans there
stfll remember Packey's fiasco with
Britton.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Ina. CHARLES WEee MURPHY, lthe Silent Man OF

CHARLES WEBB MURPHY, Baseball,
proceeding which from
front the La
Mr. Murphy
He "perpetuaing
but of
club, andi
the said
s
the frstm a
public
spirit of the old
the has filled the entire baseball world with
the o
valuable of and he has been
money AS a declined
Mr. Murphy level
the
into believing that they nave the esS OF the OVd game at har
THE GIANTS OUGHT TO picked valuable
as well known
marked that advantage of plenty of pepper"
MR. RITcHEVs HEEL HAVING o. tests
he has now called off his fight with Murphy
sAFEl
champions famous tendon
and right;
s. he dash around again
And duck all of fight
PTTs9URe CLUB announces that it will Honus Wag-
ing meant his baseball life
WE DON'T THINK MUCH of Danny Morgans aibi that he
on a wrestling match
EVERY that baseball losing
just 100000 the Angeles
club although he knows he will lose cent of it,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
By O. B. Keller.

W TITH the practice season now
wv just the rise of two weeks
distant, William Andrew
Smith is devoting his time and at
tention TO two things, as follows:
l. Soaring up another catcher.
.. Getting the ball park in shape.
Unttt last night at about $3.50
o'clock William Andrew also had an
other job on his hands, to wit: Re-
hearsing his speech OF acceptance OF
League batting trophy, won by Harry
Welchonce.
Mr.. Welchonce being elsewhere and
the II. b. minstrels opening their
stand at the Atlanta Theater Monday
night, William Andrew had to take
the Chauncey Depoo job on his own
shoulders, with Major Galloway in the
wings as prompter with the speech in
one hand and a hook in the other, in
case William Andrew stalled too long,
NJ MEITHER the prompting nor the
hook was required as w A., for
titled by much rehearsing and cheered
on by a huge gathering of fans pres
ent for Baseball Night got away in
fine style in response to the presen-
tation speech of Mayor Woodward.
After the show Billy had the dick
ems of a time toting the three-foot cup
away from there. He felt his respon-
sibility too deeply 10 lntrust ii TO other
hands, and il is understood that not
being able to get to a safe deposit
vault, Billy tried to sleep with the gi-
gantic mug under his pillow. This
however. is not substantiated.
Billy is not under bond for the safe
delivery of the prize. but we viii stake
a small BIT on Harrys getting the mug
on his appearance to take up his du-
ties as center fielder and captain
about March next
A s TO Department 1 of Mr. Smiths
"A other activities, dark, deep and
mysterious silence emanates from b. b.
headquarters whenever the subject OF
first string catchers is mentioned
There is a persistent rumor that H.
Chapman is not dead TO the Crackers
only sleeping, but said rumor does no:
come out of headquarters II Harry
should wake up, It will be a joyous
surprise to four persons we know. viz
Galloway, Ryan. Nunnally and Smith.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Vandy Announces
1914 Baseball List

NASHVILLE. TENN. Feb 17-The
1918 baseball schedule of Vanderbilt
University, which includes a series with
as follows:
March 1S- Nashville Southern League
team.
March 21-Nashville southern League
team.
April Cumberland. in Lebanon.
April 3-4--Tennessee, in Knoxville,
April g-NaShVille Southern Lea que
team.
April Michigan. in Knoxville.
April 15-16-Georgia. in Athens.
April 1T-1S-TeCh, in Atlanta.
April SO-Sewanee in Nashville.
MAY -SeWanee. in Nashville
May 1SA19-Chinese University OF
Hawaii.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Three Jobs for Cracker Manager
B. Smith ReceiveSWelchonce Cup

In the matter of other baekstops,
we will just have to wait a bit Still,
with j. Dunn and H Reynolds in the
offlng, we are not so badly off, at that
plLLY'S next concern will be to weed
- out his long string of pitching
talent. and that is going to be no small
job, eithe,. At this distance 1t looks
as II Billy will have a better staff to
start the season than any Cracker
team of recent years But that is all
IN the future, although the future Is
closing in rapidly now.
DEPARTMENT NO. 2 is being con-
- Quoted by Mr.. Smith ably assist
ed by Mr.. Parker. of the b. b. h. q,
and one of the busiest young men
during the playing season we ever got
a. -auainted with
They are looking after a raft of
spring cleaning at Ponce DeLeon
these ays-holystoning the deck.
snoring up the main hatchway, and
doing things to the turf that remind
one OF gardening in the 20 by 30 plot
in the back yard. where Mr. Subbubs
fondly hopes to see onions and
radishes sprouting in the gentle
springtime.
In our case, however. 1t reminds us
that Louisville of the American As
sociation, is to sprout a couple Of
practice games March 16 and on st.
Patrick's known birthday, which
will be the fans first chance to see
their remodeled pets in action and get
line on how Eible will flll Agler' S
shoes, and look over Amby dcConnell
at second base-and all the rest of 1t.
Come on, YOU gentle springtime!
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Grant-Britt Winner
May Get Good Bouts

The winner of the Jimmy Grant
"Spl6er" Britt match at the Columbia
Theater to- morrow night should be
in line for some good matches. Grant
and Britt have defeated all the boys
Of their weight around here and now
both BOYS will clash to decide the
best bantam in Atlanta
In meeting Britt, Grant will be talk
ing on the first boy near his weight
in some time Jimmy has been forced
to give away at least ten pounds in
his last five starts,
Two other good bouts are also on
the program. making twenty rounds
for the night. Meyer Prizes is billed
to take on Eddie Walsh for six
rounds. while Kid Williams and Bat
Ting shepherd, the great little news
boy battlers, will clash in the four
round opener
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

NYNEWS
SfAT a ~ q


Johnny Evers from his home in Troy
to-day declared that Governor Tener is
the greatest president the National
League ever had. 1t was because of
Murphy's move and Tener's backing
that Evers signed with Boston at $1O,-
600 year for four years and received a
bonus of $4,000 for so doing.
Manager Otto Knabe, of the Balti-
more Feds, has announced that he has
signed a young catcher from the Yam
KEGS, but will not give out the new
comers name.
Heiman. first sacker drafted by the
Tigers from Portland, in the Northwest
ern League, is much in demand. Port
land, Frisco, Toledo, Indianapolis and
from the Tigers If he is not good enough
for the American League.
Frank Farrell. president of the Yam
KEGS, has signed hurler who has never
lost game. He is Al Burr. who pitched
for the Williams College team last sea-
son.
In the eleven seasons that Johnny
Evers played with the Cubs, his best
.6atting .aI5 mark was .S4i, complied during
lgl2. His lowest average was 226, in
1911, when he played only A. games. He
always has ranked well to the front in
the fielding line.
Tommy Rice, of The Brooklyn Eagle.
has come forward with suggestion for
series of bouts for the lightweight
championship of the world. He would
have Horace Fogel meet James Gilmore
in the elimination heat and the winner
to take on Charley Murphy in the finals.
with megaphone as the prize.
Del Drake, outfielder for the Kansas
City club In the American Association,
has received a good offer from the Feds
and has refused to join the A. A. club
the coming season. Drake last season
hit .267 for the Blues
Jacinto Calvo, who was with the Sem
ators last season, but released to the
Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast
League during the winter. has signed
his contract with the Angels.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Ritchie- -Wolgast Go
Closed for March IL

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17.-Arti-
cles of agreement for a match be-
tween Willie Ritchie and Ad Wolgast
in Milwaukee on Marcn 12 were sign
ed here to- day by the champion and
returned to Tom Andrews, who is
staging the show. The articles call
for round, no-decision battle,
Ritchie is to receive a guarantee of
$4,000. with privilege of 40 per
cent Manager Foley to-day declared
he would post the forfeit on arrival
in Milwaukee next week,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Charlie White Boxes
Kid Kansas Tonight

BUFFALO. Feb. 1T.-Charlie White,
the CHICAGO sensation, makes his second
appearance here tonight when he takes
on Kid Kansas. the tough lightweight.
in a scheduled t0-round bout.
White was originally scheduled to
meet Jimmy Duffy. but the latter took
tute kansas White and Kansas met
about two months ago. Charlie winning
by the knockout route in four rounds.
The local boy, however, says he is out
to reverse the verdict.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Columbus Must Win
Over Atlanta Five to
Be in Line for Title

Much interest centers on the basket
ball game Saturday night between the
Atlanta Athletic Club and the champion
Columbus quintet on the local teams $
floor.
Columbus must defeat Joe Beans
squad to have a chance at the Southern
title. recent defeat handed Columbus
by Georgia forces them to have to win
Saturday nights contest to have look
in for the title.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
Prep League Fives
Play Games To-day

Three games will be played in the
eleventh round of the Atlanta Prep
School Basketball League.
Following is the schedule of play:
Donald Fraser at Tech High.
Georgia Military Academy at Stone
Mountain.
Peacock Fleet at Boys High
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
PERpuE UP IN Alb.

Hot SPRINGS, ARK. -feb. IT,
Pitcher Hub Perdue. ordered by the
directors of the National League to
remain with Boston and told by
Charles Murphy, of the Chicago Cubs,
to report at Tampa. is up in the air
He arrived here to-day, and is await
ing word from Boston as to whose
property he is.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

ScHLoMBERo GOES TO GOTHAM.
Captain Schlomberg. who has enter
tanned many Atlantans with his wonder
ful water feats, leaves Wednesday for
New York, where. during the week of
February q. he viii give exhibitions at
the Sportsmcn's Show, III Madison
Square Garden.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

these diseases are durable.
homes. Consultation conffd
ject free DR.. B. NJ. WOOL
tor Sanitarium. Atlanta. Ca
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

Manager Otto Knabe, of the Balti-
more Feds. has announced that he has
KEGS, but will not give out the new
comer's name.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18
DR.. WOOLLEYS SANITARIUM
Opium and Whisky Il: Il: 4:

and all inebriety and
drug addictions scien-
tifically treated. Our "a
years experience shows
Patients also treated at
A book on the sub
Ely & SON. No. IA Wis.,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-18

w TITH the practice season now
wv just the rise of two weeks
distant, William Andrew
Smith {s davot{po, h{s time and at
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LITTLE CHANCE OF
ESCAPE GETTING AWAY

The escaped convict Martinez, who
took French leave from the prison
farm, has not yet arrived back at
the state institution, but is expected
to be accorded the privilege of a
visit to the dungeon within the next
forty-eight hours. as his trail has
been struck and the officials claim
1t is impossible for him to get away.
Last evening the prison trailer dis
covered that Martinez had taken to
the mountains from a point near
Steamboat Springs and was headed
over the summit in the direction of
Truckee. Members of the state po-
lice and the prison guards have every
outlet covered while the half-breed
trailer and guards are following the
trail over the mountains.-Carson
Appeal.
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.SNAMPED BY PARCEL
POST ORE SHIPMENTS
sEVEN-TON CONSIGNMENT TOO
MUCH FOR BUTTE PosToF-
FIcE DELIVERY WAGONS.

BUTTE, Mont, June 9.-Butte's
postoffice is wrestling with the prob
lem of how to handle and deliver
seven tons of ore, recently shipped
by parcel post from Idaho to the
Washoe sampling works here. The
ore was consigned in 50-pound sacks.
This postoffice has received and de-
livered heavy shipments before, but
this seven tons is a record breaker
Just now it is stacked on the floor
Of the basement Of the postoffice
An effort was made to deliver it in
the wagon that is used for the regu-
lar parcel post delivery work, but
the heavy sacks we're too much for
the light vehicle and It was soon
in need of repairs. Should Postmas.
ter ellis hire a six-horse wagon to
haul the ore to its proper destina-
ton, it would require two trips OF
the team and would cost the govern
ment more than the fee 1t has &C
opted for the delivery.
The question is a serious one fol-
the local postal authorities. Ore IL
being shipped to Butte and out O
Butte via parcel post and this kint
of shipment is increasing. both il
number and weight. and the handling
of the heavy stuff is more than thu
force can we'll manipulate.
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ADJUSTMENTS

BUTLER THEATER


Another interesting program will
be seen at the Butler this evening,
as follows: A Biograph drama, Soul
of the Desert" Lubin split-reel
comedy, Detective Short" and "The
Bottom OF the Sea- and two-reel
Kalem feature, "The Wiles of a
Siren:' Hughson, wealthy cynic,
resolves to start life anew in the
country: he meets Mile Parker, the
daughter of a parson, and marries
her; she cares nothing for society,
but spends her time caring for the
city's unfortunates. Broughton,
Hughson's friend, is also interested
in charity WORK. and as a result he
and Mile become fast friends. Cora,
an adventures, plants the germ of
suspicion in the husbands heart and
he sends Mile back to her mother.
He afterwards learns he has been
misinformed and hastens to the coun-
try to get his wife, but finds she has
gone to Africa on a mission; he fol
lows; tribe of natives go on the
warpath and attack the missionaries;
Hughson with a party arrive, beat
the natives off, finds his wife and
clasping her in his arms, begs heI
forgiveness.
Tomorrow the Double Cross" be
ing the third number of the detective
story, 1.-THE Man Who Disappeared.
Saturday, "The Adventures of Kath
| lyn "
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Author of Home Sweet Home"


Today is the 123rd anniyeF-
sary of John Howard Payne's 4
birth. His song is known 4
throughout the English-speak- I
ing world and it rises above all I
else, including the 60 plays and
opera which Payne wrote, as
monument to his memory. Sur !
viVing the inroads of rag-time,
the ballad is as popular as I
ever for knitting home ties. 1t 4
is said to have had a more uni :
versal circulation than any song
ever written. Payne's body, or
iginally buried at Tunis, was
disinterred after many years
and brought to the United
States for refinement in Oak
Hill cemetery at Washington,
in 1883. The remains were
placed beneath an appropriate
monument, which was unveiled
while great chorus sang
Home, Sweet Home"
4 a Il 4 u 4 Il Il
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THEN

Home, Sweet Homel" was
being sung for the first time
just 81 years ago. The song
came from the operate stage.
Its author, John Howard Payne,
posed as a dramatic critic in
New York when he was only
IA years Of age; before matur-
} ity he was successful on the
, stage; then came 20 years of
} varying success abroad as act
or, manager and playwright.
, Pressed for funds, he sold the
} opera "Clari" for $3.50. In this
was "Home, Sweet Home"
Payne had written it, recalling
his early cottage home at East
Hampton, N. Y. The opera had
a phenomenal run and the song
brought a fortune to its pub
fishers. Payne never received
} another cent from 1t. He later
} became United States consul
} at Tunis, where he died.
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