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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

+ free army rifles, and free ammu-
milton TO the amount Of 40 rounds
4 per man each year can make
narksmen out Of plain American eit-
zens, then Uncle Sam has taken the
right step at last A few days ago the
PRESIDENT signed q bill giving 10 All
clubs organized under the rules OF the
National Rifle association free hr4s-
JorgensOu rifles. and 40 rounds per
annum for each rifle -,
The next year OF so VIII Demon
strate whether removing al expense
Tor shooting, up to the amount o.
cartridges stipulated Will result II =
sufficient Increase in the numper OF
men using she army rifle 10 make tne
law worth while
Ammunition Expensive.
The ammunition allowed Is not
enough 10 keep an enthusiastic rite
man busy for more tnan rev sun a.
DAYS The average clubman fires 40
to so rounds each visit to the range
At the present time, ammunition Tor
the KraE-Jorgen con costs the civilian
rifleman SIS per 1000. OF about nan
the actual cost to manufacture
In 1905 congress made law 10 the
effect that the war department mlgnL
sell TO any member OF a National Rifle
association rifle club, government
rifles ammunition and other stores at
actual cost Of manufacture
At this rate the government rifle,
the New Springfield, used by the ma
rines. the sailors, the regular army
and the militia, costs about $50 laid
down at the club, and cartridges Tor
IL cost at present SIS per 1000
Many Rifles Bought.
The report Of the chief Of ordnance
OF the army, for the year 1909, four
years after the law went into eIIecI,
showed that civilian riflemen had
bought Krags and New Springrields
together, just 400 rifles.
At present the total membership OF
the civilian rifle clubs Of the country
IS not 1000, the active shooters do not
number half that many, and Of the &C
tive ones, a number have seen service
in the militia, showing that part OF
this civilian rifle club work IS win
moving over old straw.
The Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver
club is the largest in the country, II
number Of men qualified under the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

IarIv impressive during the spring
r. fninr. prophecy time but they are
perkinE up and serving in approved
fashion now
Either one Of these st. Louis entries
now seem TO have a good show OF
being in the first division when the
end Of the season arrives. and It IS
NOT impossible that one or the other
NAV land as high as third IL few
breaks OF luck are thrown in the
DroDer direction. The Mound City has
not had a first division crew since
1908 when the Browns finished fourth
after a miserable showing in the last
two weeks Of the Season which caused
them TO drop from first place The
Cardinals have been in the first d.
vision only once in % years That was
in 1901. when they squeezed into
fourth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30
Baseball Birthday Bulletin
By ERNEST J. LANIGAN.
May 80.

1s7I-Amos Rusie, once considered
the star pitcher OF the country. born
in Indianapolis, Ind Rusie was with
the HOLSTERS when they were in the
National league in 1883, and was sold
to the Giants that fall He reamined IN
the National league Daring a one
season layofD until 1901, doing Won
darfuI work in the middle sos. On
JuIv 81. 1881. Rusie. pitching for the
Giants, disposed Of Brooklyn without
a hit New York traded Eeu2ie to Gin
cfnnatf for MatheWsOn and in the only
game he pitched for the Reds. the OPP
posing batters nearly broke the fences
down. soon after he retired from the
profession. In the last few years he
has occasionally done a little scuoung-
league career short He probably vas
as speedy a pitcher as Walter John
son
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

cheney OF runs through the consistent
swatting OF a few star members OF the
cast. notably Gus Williams. JACK
I.earv, Bert Shotten and Grab Walker.
Three-fourths OF the smuggling quartet
hail from the outfield-Snotten' WI
Uams and Walker-Which IS as IL
should be, allowing a certain per
centage Of attacking ability to be
sacrfficed in the infield for the pur-
pose Of greater defensive strength
New System Tried.
So much for the personnel Of the
Browns outside the batter men, the
operations Of whom reveal oIalu
new wrinkle in baseball lntroduced Dy
Branch Hickey, the college coach man
aver. Hickey had some ideas OF nls
own when he was catcnlns Lor lhs
Browns way back in the early days OF
the American league and they were
brought TO a finer point OF advance
ment during his work ds coach OF the
University OF Michigan team
RIckey's new one is the system OF
hauling out a pitcher when he IS be-
ing batted hard Instead Hickey takes
out the catcher and gives another
backstCp chance TO STEADY lle
twirler. II that doesn't bring the
soarcr to earth, he is taken out ms
practice has PANIED out well IN sew
eral of the Browns games, put u IS
not the only thing FOR which Hickey
deserves credit The Development OF
Wares. Leary and w alker can De az
trfbured directly TO him. as well as the
fact that the pitching staff, always
figured 10 be composed OF capable men,
Is delivering the sort OF goods II
Hamilton Good HEAVIER.
Earl Hamilton. who hoppety sklppel
20 the Kansas CITY teds anu oAtA
again. is the top liner Of Hickey s
heavinE corps. This boy classes with
the best left handlers in his league
EOolwO-th Building Carl Weilman,
George BaumEardner. BIZ James. Roy
Mitchell and a couple OF fOndlinSs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

OS ANGELES. CaliL. May -9--Iom
NcCerey IS not having his 1lrst eN-
perience with the eastern boxer VINO
- posters him 70 death for dates Wnen
not wanted and then falls down In a pinch
II was always thus Duffy has been annoy
Ing AIcCarsy for several months with re-
g7riests for dates here and twice before when
3 match was offered him. he pleaded pre-
--fous enEaRements Now he cannot De
found and no answer has come 10 the mes
SAGE offering him the best date OF the year
Fourth Of July, with Joe Rivers MESS
Duffy replies fsvOrably al once ne VIII De
counted out OF the plans Of the local pro
-noter. and Jack Britron viii be suosu-
Iuted
Dan Morgan. manager o. Brittons very
ouDortuneIy kicked in with a request for a
F5ritton-Rivers match July 4, and said that
Tzeirht would be satisfactory OF set at any
thing from 1S5 pounds up This IS so nm
tied that 1IcCarey does not care 10 waste
snv valuable moments in dickering with
these eastern birds, and he has reached the
finaI limit OF his patience with the Duffy
person And II Duffy fails now he VIII have
a tough time IN future Of persuading NC
Carey TO pay any attention 20 his requeSts
for bouts here.
Brittou has acted as badly as Cuffy and
Il IS no cinch that he will not present some
sort Of an abb even now. If offered the
match with Rivers Morgan has been SUI
fe-ing for years with the letter writing
habit issuing challenges automatically on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

FIVE hit contest IN his initial
n nine innings. is the record Of
L \ Hugh Hardin, exCity league
twirler, now with the Birmingham
club Of the Southern league Recently
Hugh let the Memphis club down with
five hits and two runs, Birmingham
winning out by the score Of TO 2
Hardin is considered one Of the most
likely finds Of the season In his
first appearance in the southern
league society, Hardin pltche1 SIX IN
nfngs without allowing the Opposi-
ton a single run. While in the city
league two years ago Hardin was in
duced to sign with the Galveston CLUB
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30
The St. Louis Cellar Champs
At Last Show Signs of Life
Browns and Cardinals After Remaining in Coma Many
Moons, Have Begun Batting and Fielding Rally
that May See Them in the First Division
When the Curtain Is Rung Down.

honored custom. had picked them to
occupy the cellar again. Both Browns
and Cardinals have been bowling along
ike real teams TO date, and bear evl-
dences OF playing quite lot more OF
good baseball before October and the
curtain arrive.
Consider the Browns Here is q
club that is not batting hard as q
whole but which Is getting suttl-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

TEW YORK. May Some OF the
~ most surprising developments
= in a season of surprises is the
uprising of the underdogs- Inc Two
visiouers and generally tail enders,
are giving indications OF sincere IN
tentions TO land among the upper four
and thereby flout the pride Of every
baseball prophet who, because OF time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30
Manager McCarey Cant Reach Duffy
AZ -:I:- -:n:- Az -:I:- .
Brittons Will Scrap Rivers Instead
By JAY DAVIDSON.

behalf OF his fighters, and he may be kid
ding again. However, If he brings Britton
to the coast he also Will be considered In
the matter OF n match between Levinsky
and 3IcAIahou for late IN July So he may
run kindly In the present negotiations
Another angle TO the Fourth Of July stu
alton is presented in the news that Richie
and welsh have been matched 10 fight in
London The date has not been set. but
June 50 was the date originally selected
II this bout IS 10 be staged before August
il IS quite certain that the Wolsast-Fti tcEie
f-acas in Milwaukee for July IS Off and
the Dutchuan will be available In an emer-
Eency here Undoubtedly this would be the
biggest card that could be arranged outside
OF q championship match.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30
NEW YORK GIANTS BUY
TnnwT

NEW YORK GIANTS BUY
BRAINARD FROM AUSTIN.
New York, May 3O.-The New YORK
National league club has purchased
second baseman Brainard OF the Aus
tin, Texas, league club. Brainard viii
report TO the Giants at the end Of the
Texas league season
McGraw saw the player on a train
ing trip several years ago and has
kept track of him ever since.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-30

IF YOU WANT RESULTS
every time and all Of the time, adver-
tise in the Ready Reference Directory.
Don't forget the phone mber-'fOur-
five-three. Advertisement
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Local Playhouses
What the Press Agent Has to
Say OF Present and Coming
Attractions.
OrI,ilclIli.


For Tuesday and Wednesdays
change fascinating and thrilling
two part Edison feature, The Hand
OF Horror. With Bessie Learn and
Edward Earle in the leading roles
The gripping scenes take place in
the Metropolitan building in New
York.
Margaret and Frank are engaged,
Frank is given large sum of money
to so up 400 feet to make repairs on
the great clock that lowered the city.
John. Margarets profligate brother,
determines 10 rob him and locks him
out on the face of the clock. How
Margaret saves him just in time
makes a most thrilling climax.
The Gang. Vitagraph, featuring
Paul Kelly.
Intelligence and opportunity trans
formed gang of tough Hoodlums in
to good and useful citizens. They are
lifted from degradation to a higher
sphere.
The Wooing of Sophie. Essanay.
An unusually interesting comical
story of Sophie's love affair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
rcci ..rummy." Then Brain.

BERLIN. July ls.-The school au-
thorities Of Berlin have ordered that
commencing with the fall term, chill
1ren in the lower grammar grades
shalt be officially weighed and meas
ured every six months to carefully
note their physical development
Should 1t be found that poor children
are not receiving the proper nourish-
ment for normal Increase in growth
and weight, this is to be remedied by
providing them with breakfast and
luncheon in the schools at the ex-
pense OF the city. The authorities
have found it uphill work to cram
knowledge into brain when the lit
1le "tummy'' that feeds the brain
with blood. is empty. Also that big
heads and weak bodies make a poor
combination for the future of the na-
tion-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
To Curc nurpIary Win KnIfe

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13.-If the
superior court will consent to an OPP
Grafton as a possible cure instead OF
penitentiary term as punishment
for burglary, Edward Lowenstein will
go under the knife here shortly in
the hope that a surgeon may succeed
in eliminating his criminal tenden-
cies.
Lowenstein was bound over to the
grand jury recently and Is waiting for
his case to come up to know whether
he Is to go to San quentin or TO q
hospital. He has already served one
prison term. According to his rela'
tives he suffered an injury to his
head when a boy. After his accident
he developed an uncomfortable pas
sion for theft.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Pasfime-Tnnichf

A clever comedy both in the work
of the players and in the scene max
ing is Edison's when Men Left Town"
featuring Mrs, c. Jay Williams, Elsie
Mcleod. Arthur Houseman and Will
liam Wadsworth. The women get
control OF the town and stop smok-
ing. drinking and gambling. The men
revolt and leave. The women sud
denly discover that the mere male is
very handy when 1t comes to heavy
work; there is demonstration against
the mayoress and the men are re-
called. This picture is in two-parts
and one we are sure will please.
Brought to Justice a Kalem
drama OF the West Tom is discharg-
ed by Hoffman. when the ranchmar
learns that the cowboy loves hi:
daughter. Later. Tom Is made sher'
If. The depredations committed b,
horsethiefs almost ruin Hoffman. and
he offers a reward for their capture
Tom wins the gratitude of Wahtun
ka. an Indian maid. when he knocks
, down Halon. a desperate who hai
seized her in his arms. How Wah
tunka helps Tom capture the outlaw
and win his bride at the same time
makes series of highly exciting in
cidents.
Blind Mans Buff" Essanay dra
ma. An interesting dramatic stor
which has for its villain a physician
who so far forgets the ethics of hi
profession as to mix his personal an
business affairs. A good story We
acted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Dominic Got Wort of II

SOMERSET, KY. July ia show
with dancing Cleopatra" as an at
tration opened here and bucked
against the street preaching of the
Rev. James L. Delk. travelling evan
eelist
The preacher and Cleopatra Ia .ked
at each other on platforms on oppos-
'te sides of the street. Then Cleola-
tre's dark eyes flashed. The snap
ped her fingers wrathflily and
whackei the evangelist with her um-
b-ella- The Rev. Mr.. Delk sought re-
dress in the courts. Cleopatra and
two other dancers were arrested
They pleaded guilty OF having ''muss.
ed up the parson, and they were
fined l cent and costs eacn.
The preacher was fined $50 and
costs and sentenced to ten days in jail
after a jury had found him guilty ol
a breach of the peace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Cosy-NfOnday.

The Dublin Duo have one of the
best novelty singing stunts ever heard
on any stage. both members of the
team singing different songs at the
same time and both carrying the re-
spective melodies with ease. This
difficult feat seems easy to this sing
ing team. Their act as a whole is
pleasing.
Red Pete's Escape" reel Reli-
ance. A real thriller Of the railroad
variety. with Spottiswoode Aitken.
Sam De Grasse, billie" West and a
fine supporting company.
"a Wife From the Country" Reli-
ance. Francelia Ellington and Ell
mer Clifton in a pretty story OF ru-
raj life.
Mistakes Will Happen" Royal A
lively comedy with lots OF action and
many laughs
Tuesday Zone day only. the Sec
ond two-reel instalment OF THE Mil
lion Dollar Mystery" Thanhouser's
motion picture sensation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13

ers and tense dramatic climaxes RI
walls the most thrilling scenes in any
OF the great animal masterpieces. 1t
Is worthy of remark that Kathlyn
Williams never works with wild ami
mails that are muzzled or are "doped''
but with the animals as they are In
all their savagery. Chas Clary. Thos.
Santchi and Baby Lillian Wade are
In the supporting cast.
Carlyle Blackwell Is featured in
kalem's stirring drama. "The Wire
Chiefs Reward with Bert Hadiey
former Pendleton favorite) and Ne
va Gerber
The Persistent Mr.. Prince" a
"make-you-laf' vitagraph, is a posi-.
tive winner and stars Lillian Walker
Wallie Van and Antonio Moreno.
See our lobby for the stars appear.
ing in our phitiplays.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
AlI-star Program at Alta To-day.

"Leopard's Founding" with Kath-
lyn Williams takes first place. Lilli-
an Walker. Wallie Van and Carlyle
Blackwell on bill
'The Leopard's Founding is the
acme of realism. The plot and pro-
gression OF Kathlyn Williams play is
original and daring and certainly its
gether convincing and happily Is de-
void Of anything unpleasant. Kathlyn
Williams genius is not confined to
acting. she takes rank today with
the leading scenario writer's and mo-
tion picture producers of the world
In ''The Leopard's Founding" she has
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Women Watch Politics.

TOPEKA, Kansas. July 13.-That
the newly enfranchised Kansas wo-
men are taking keen interest in poll
tics and will cast as heavy vote in
proportion as the men in the August
primaries and congressional ana state
election this fall, is the belief OF cam
paigners who report that the attend
ance at political meetings over the
state is about half men and half wo-
men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
National Guard ,fancuvcrs.

GEARHART. Ore. July 1.-Two
Thousand national guardsmen from
Oregon and Idaho and 500 regulars
from the tweniy-first infantry sta
toned at Vancouver Barracks, Wash.
entered camp here for ten days o:
maneuvering This is the largest body
of military men ever gathered in en-
campment in the states history. The
twenty-first infantry marched TO
camp. a distance OF about 100 miles
leaving Vancouver Barracks July 2
and arriving here several days ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Find a Mine in the Street

SAN BERNARDINO July 13.-At
Atolia on the desert a rIch .trike Of
tungsten ore has been made In the
middle OF the main sire =, where for
years mirers have trUd back and
forth between the saloons while at
wcrl- in the tungsten mines.
TIE discovery of the vein was made
by Crock and Lypps. wnn have al
ready taken lease ther. The ore
viii run as high as so per cent. ac-
ccl ding to the report which came in
today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
,1r 10 Di-pIace yellow Pine.

BERLIN. July iS.-That the Doug
las Fir OF Oregon, Washington and
British Columbia win displace and
crowd out the yellow pine in the build
ing market of Europe when the Pan
ANA canal is completed, Is the pre-
xiiciion Of the German "Holsweit
Climber world). German builders
ana lumber dealers. says the "Holz-
welt looks for great imports OF
Douglas Fir as soon as quicker and
cheaper transportation from the Pa
cific coast is afforded through the
canal II declares that no industry
In Europe viii profit more by the ca
nal than the timber and lumber In
tiustry
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
BY Daring sarcs Child

CONWAY, Ark, July 13.-C' neing
to tie pilot of speeding train with
one hand. d. c. Fowler. a fireman on
the Iron Mountain railway, with the
other hand rescued a three-year-olj
child from being run over near mere.
The child was playing along the
tracks and was not discovered by The
engineer until it was too late to stop
the train to prevent killing the baby.
Fowler climbed over the engine and
pulled the child to safety.
The weight of the infant and his
stopped position almost threw him in
front Of the engine but he held on un-
til the train stopped.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
You're Bilious and Cosive,

Sick Headache. Bad Breathe. Sour
Stomach. Furred Tongle and indiges-
tion, Mean Liver and Bowels clogged
Clean up tonight. Get a csc bottle
Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills today
and empty the stomach and bowels
OF fermenting, gassy foods and waste.
A full bowel movement gives a sat
isfied. thankful feeling-makes you
feel fine. Effective. yet mild. Don't
gripe. Csc. at your druggist
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns
ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
MILLION FoR STATE
FROM AUTO LICENSES

SACRAMENTO. July i3.-Between
August 30. 1913. and MAY 81, 1914
the California motor vehicle depart
rneni took IN 81 I6a.66s In automobile
licenses. according 10 report COM
pleied by the state engineer, head Of
the department
During the fiscal year ended June
30. 1913. the states revenues from
thh eame source were only SS5.Slo.
Collection 90 the tax at that time was
under The secretary OF states super
Vision The new law. under which
the stale en nginccr Is now acting, call
80 for q much more energetic prose
s-nglon ~ the business OF collection,
AuionohHe owners fought the law
iard bot the state beat them.
There are al present registered IN
california leo.5l4 automobiles and
zB.ag7 motorcycles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Here's some Chicken

ALLIANCE. o., July 13.-The most
unique OF extraordinary performances
In egg laying may be credited TO a
common Plymouth Rock hen, the
property of George E. Anderson. a
local mail carrier. according to An
derson. In a period OF sixteen days
this bIddie produced eight eggs. all
double yoked. four weighing a pound
and half and all about 1-2 by
IA inches in circumference. Fol-
lowing this performance the hen now
lays normal eggs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Interiake Regatta Week.

PUT-IN-BAY. July 13.-The an
nual regatta of the Interlake Yacht
ing Association opened here and will
continue throughout the week. The
Cleveland Boat Club. the Vermillion
boat club and the Lone Star Club OF
Toledo are new members which will
compete.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13

William B. Wilson. secretary of
labor in President Wilson's cabinet,
is still a democrat, as the photograph
shows. Aristocrats don't jump fences
of any kind to say nothing OF the
sacred one about the White House
grounds.
Mr.. Wilson had been to a cabinet
meeting and he was in hurry to
reach his office. He rushed to the
gate from the grounds and found it
closed. OF course there were other
gates and many of them Were open.
The secretary of labor might have
run around to one of them as did
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
Presbyterian Young People Meet.

EAST LIVERPOOL, o., July 13.--
Nearly 1000 delegates were in attend
ance when the National Convention
of Young Peoples Societies of the
United Presbyterian Church opened in
this city. The convention will last
through the present week. The Rev.
Hugh A. Kelsey of this city. general
secretary of the societies, was expect
ed to deliver the address of welcome.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13

When the baby is suffering the
double affliction of hot weather and
bowel disorders. the remedy needed
is McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. II re-
duces the feverlsh conditions, correc,s
the stomach and checks looseness OF
the bowels. Price Csc and soc per
bottle. Sold by all dealers.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13

aching, swollen, smarting feet. Your feet
just tingle for joy; shoes never hurt or
seem tight.
Get a 25 cent box OF "TIZ" now from
any druggist or department store. End
foot torture forever-wear smaller shoes,
keep your feet fresh, sweet and happy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13

PARIS, July l3.-When the Anglo
American claims arbitration tribunal
reassemhles here in few days
number Of claims OF long standing
viii be decided. Some Of the cases
are said TO date back nearly a cen
tnry ana have already been argued.
In such cases decisions viii be an
nounced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-13
tnvc and Iunacy Ahroad in June

PARIS, July l3.-June, when Gu
pid is busiest. is also the month Of
iunatics. according 20 Dr. Rou6ino-
witch. chief of staff at the Bicetre
hospital for the insane here. His sta
tlsiics. which cover number OF
years show June 10 lead an other
months by far with its average num-
her 81 new cases OF mental break
down. September shows the smallest
-Vcrtrp