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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

same reason, with the idea that the
old timer is as good as he was in 1913.
Doescher is another wise one, with a
good wing on the south side and a
very fair line of stuff. He has shown
that already, and so has Browning.
who has looked better to this humble
judge than any other Cracker hurler
at his first out
OF course, 1t Is more or less ldiotic
~ to go on making wild shots just
as the practice season gets under
way, and before all the men have had
chance to display their goods. You
can bet Bill Smith isn't making any
fool cracks like that-but, then, Bill
has got something else on his mind,
and, as we explained above, we had
an afternoon without any practice
game.
AS q matter of fact, this dope is by
way OF a memorandum to turn back
to and check up when the Crackers
of 1914 finally are settled and making
their start in the race If you want
to use It for that, go ahead-it can't
do much damage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
By O. B. Keller.


EFT us have it understood that
William Andrew Smith, mana
ger of the Atlanta ball club
has nothing whatever to do with the
following meager lunches. Let Is
also be understood that President
Galloway likewise is guiltless, and the
directors.
This is merely a personal line OF
dope, compiled in an afternoon which
doubtless would be better employed
scoring a practice game, only nc
practice game is being played.
so here's an idea or two about the
1914 Crackers, based on the very
small and probably useless indica-
lions of a couple of exhibition games
with a presumably stronger club.
LUNCH No. Third base and
l l shortstop are the two softest To-
cations in the Cracker lineup.
No. 2-Five left handed hitters In
the regular batting array ordinarily
is too much-unless the manager is
sweet on fork hand batters. II may
be too many even then.
No. 3-That makes kirchers
chances for job look better-to us
anyway.
No. 4-The pitchers look like a
good bet, with the outfield a close
second. or maybe first.
d EVERTING to No /, we will ad
IN NIT freely that the dope framed
in a pair Of practice games isn't
worth much But It looks as II We
had COPIED a couple of good second
string catchers, without landing any
thing of Chapman's caliber. Muncf
has a good. clean style, and ought &c
develop. Maybe he'll do that in the
next week or ten days-that is, may
be. he will uncoil little more.
The way third base looks Just a,
present, there will be red headed
Irishman making a start at that bae
and doing his durndest TO make good
with A fair chance. Also, he vii
have to scuffle around bit.
CONCERNING Nos. 2 and 2, VIZ
- lamp the following regulars bat.
ting left handed In the present ten
Ia tive lineup: Mcconnell, Welchonce
Flanagan, Eible and Lynch. Five
Granted that they stick, that's good
many. w TN ~, tllct pllthllb1 VIZ
have six port -siders. And, according
to accepted dope, every club in the
league would save UP Its left handlers
to work as many games as possible
against the Crackers.
That might be very. very sad. Or
Il might not. Sometimes a left-hand
hitter Ia more effective against a
left hand pitcher than against the
opposite. H. Welchonce was that
way last season, or nearly so. But II
is the exception, and Harry will nat
urally hit any Of 'em.
co we reach Mr.. Kircher. This LAD
y is rather an odd citizen. He Is OF
moderate size, very fast on his feet
and plays pretty well in every posi-
ton on a bali club except pitcher
He has been a regular catcher. More
regularly, he has played the outfield
He hits right handed, and swings vel
into the ball His extra base walloT
in the last Louisville game was hook
ed down the left field line with about
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
Welsh Issues Def
To Willie Richie

LOS ANGELES, March 1s.-'I am
going after While Richie again and viii
either force him to meet me or compel
him to give me the champ ionship. I
think have shown that I am in line to
meet the titleholder"
This statement was made to-day by
Freddie Welsh, the English champion
Welsh had an easy time In getting a
20-round decision over Joe Rivers Wed
nesday.
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sPENDTHRIFT.

SPENDTHRlFT.
Ten thousand bones to Thomas Jones
Is but trifEing sum.
He dliCdyS let's his mental bets
Go soaring high, bv gum!
He bets like mad, the reckless lad,
And doesn't care a bit;
He doesn't clutch his money much,
Except tohen spending it,
The lawmaker who wants to Kill the
boxing game in New York is an lmpa-
tlent cuss. II he will only walt a while
the promoters will do II for him.
II is said that the Chicago Feds have
a second John Evers, but there is a
strong suspicion that he is not close
second.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
Buffalo Feds Get
Right to Build Park

BUFFALO, N y, March 19-In spite
Of the opposition Of many property own
ers in the vicinity Of Hamlin Park
Mayor Fuhrmann announced to-day that
he had signed a permit for the Federal
baseball club to build its park IN
stands will be Of concrete and the work
will start this week. The grounds will
be ready for the first game early in
Nav
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
Whitney and Fisher
Battle to a Draw

DETROIT. MICH. March 10
Frank Whitney, the Fighting Car
penter," and Earl Fisher, of Cincin-
natl, battled to an eight round draw
here last night
whitney had a good lead in three
Of the eight rounds, Fisher winning
three and two rounds being even. The
rival ringmen put UP a slashlng battle.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
Hardage Organizes
Amateur Ball Team

ADMISSION. ALA, March 19.-Louis
Hardage, star football and baseball ath-
lete Of Auburn and Vanderbilt, is or
ganizlng an amateur team here to play
the Alabama Presbyterian College, the
Rochester Hustlers and the Admission
club, Of the Georgia Alabama League.
Besides himself, he will have Chic
Hanno and Tiny PEBBLES, Alabama stars
Wallie Billiard, Of Auburn, and num-
Der Of other collegians. as well as local
players who have figured In the city
leagues in Admission
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
CATCHER SCHMIDT ARRIVES.

MOBILE, ALA. March with the
arrival in Mobile last night Of Catcher
Charley Schmidt all of the men signed
by Manager Briscoe Lord have reported,
with one exception Infielder Al O'Dell
has signed with Mobile, but has not re-
ported. Manager Lord announced last
night that he would visit the Boston Ma
tionHls' training camp within q few days
in an effort to secure several pitchers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
SMELL aEpnRrs

NASHVILLE, TENN. March IL
Catcher Charley Smell reported here
last night to Manager Schwartz, OF the
Nashville Baseball Club, bringing the to-
tai Of players on hand 20 fifteen. None
Of the Outfelders have shown up. Harry
Freeland, a recruit third baseman, has
jumped the team
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
coAkLEY sEsrs BROWN.

FORT WAYNE, IND. March 49,
Glen Coakley was given the decision
last night by Referee Santrys over
Knockout" Brown of Chicago. Brown
had the better OF the first three
rounds. but the rest Of the ten were
Coakley's. Neither scored a knock
down.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
FOOD FOR SPORT FANS
~ oEoR0a &. PHAIR.

II is claimed that zbyszko deliberate
ly assumed that name. And here we
have been wasting sympathy ON him
all these years
Technically, the chief object Of n
training trip is to get the athletes into
condition. but nowadays more attention
is paid to the condition Of the bans
account.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
C.. F. Ferguson, Electrician

Impressed with the solidity of Ell
Centre and knowing the resources of
the Imperial Valley" said c. F. Fer
euson, electrician, 81 have entered
business here after carefully consid-
ering the Valleys future outlook for
development"
An electrician of practical train
ing and experience and three years
resident of Ell Centre and thoroughly
imbued with the spirit of progress and
ambition. C. F. Ferguson has ac-
quired the business formerly owned
Nv J. D. Eads, electrician, at 1014
North Fifth street.
A speciality is being made of cleo
trical fixtures and the stock in all
departments will be enlarged. Skill
full men are employed as assistants
and everything electrical will receive
careful attention.
"The steady increase in all nrod-
nets raised in the Imperial Valley
said Mr. Ferguson, "is not least
among the influences that have made
The community conspicuous through
out the state"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
Business Notices.
r. A. Holt & Son

"The Holtville citizen may rightly
boast of the educational system in
this city," said R. A. Holt, "and es-
pecially since the community has
erected one of the finest high schools
for the size of the city in the state"
A pioneer of the Imperial Valley
and one of the substantial citizens of
Holtville, R. A. Holt was interviewed
by a reporter for this paper because
of his solid position in the locality.
A native of the Blue Grass state
and one of the early ranchers in the
locality, Mr.. Holt was also the con-
tractor who constructed the interur-
ban road to Holtville from Ell Centric.
His real estate holdings in this city
include the improved property oppo-
site the Alamo hotel, and his son,
Lamar Holt, is his partner. He owns
a comfortable home in Holtville and
has other interests throughout the
city and he and his son are progress
sive realty operators of the valley.
"In the artesian water of this city
we have valuable asset" said Lamar
Holt, "and the fact that no other sec
ton of the valley enjoys this advan-
tage. Holtville will appreciate this
supply of water with increasing en-
thusiasm as the years go by
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
Business Notices.
Russell Brothers

eve not only have confidence in the
future of Ell Centro and the Imperial
Valley" said j. L. Russell, of Russell
Brothers, contractors, "but we are
showing our faith in the continuous
upbuilding of the community by erect
ing a $4,000 hotel IN the center OF
the city"
Although but recently located in Ell
Centre, Russell Brothers are giving
the strongest evidence of their great
belief in the locality, and the state
ment of J. L. Russell is published here
to emphasize the prosperity of this
section With c. A. Russell the firm
forms one of the progressive COM
panies that have recently come to the
county.
Russell Brothers have been success
fully operating as contractors in San
Diego for the past six years. Their
hotel in this city is located on Fifth
street, block from Main street, and
Will DS 1Sddy lOL OCCUPANCY 6sb0A1
April first There will be forty-fiye
rooms, three floors, hot and cold run
ming water in all rooms, and electric
lights and gas heat. The Russell Ho-
tel is constructed of reinforced con-
crete and brick, and covers a ground
area Of 1000 square feet. The hotel
promises a large patronage and with
it's splendid facilities and convenient
location will be counted one of the
finest houses in the Valley. The lob
bv of the hotel will be on Fifth street,
and connecting with this on the main
floor will be the dining room.
"The present returns from the soil
are enormous to the Imperial Valley"
said G. A. Russell, "and when we con-
slider the large domain yet untouched
it is practically impossible to esti-
mate the opportunities of the Valley"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
keystone Garage

"The progress of the Imperial Val
lev is noted in the large percentage
If farmers now owning automobiles"
said Frank Bliss of the Keystone
Garage, "and the number is increasing
ranidly."
Frank Bliss and Emert Bliss have
heen in the automobile business in
this city for the past four years and
know the local automobile situation
thoroughly. They were formerly res
dents of the state of Washington and
m cominp to the Imperial Valley both
decided that this was the place to To-
cate and to remain permanently.
The keystone Garage is doing con-
siderable business in first class repair
and in storing, and the establishment
IS located right to receive a large
percentage of this PATRONAGE. Bliss
brothers have the agency here for
the Hupmobile and the Chalmers car,
and the sale of these machines is very
gratifying to the firm. Owners of
these cars are the best advertisers
md the machines are daily demon
strating their superiority.
"There is certainly no place in the
country that is more trying on an
automobile" said Emert Bliss, "and
vet the Imperial Vallev has more cars
than most agricultural sections"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
business Notices.
Delta Implement Co.

"Thc Imperial Valley stands in the
vanguard of the progressive districts
of California" said Frank Reading
of the Delta Implement company, "and
during the past few years has made
more genuine advancement in agri-
cultural matters than any section OF
the whole nation"
In reference to the advancement of
the Imperial Valley and the compare
tive progress it has accomplished in
recent years, Frank Reading is quail
flied to be quoted at length on the
subject He has lived in the Imperial
Valley for the past five years and
came to the city from Los Angeles,
and his experience in the implement
business covers period of twenty
years.
He is president and founder of the
Delta Implement Company with
branches located in three Of the lead
ing commercial centers of the Val
ley, the store at. Brawley having re-
Gently been sold, and it is the purpose
of the management to concentrate
most of it's efofrts on the development
of the Ell Centro trade.
The Delta Implement Company is
housed in one of the largest stores in
the city and occupies several ware
houses in the community and is stead
lily reaching a point where additional
space will be necessary. Plans for
this purpose are not ready to be CIV
en- out, although the firm is making
preliminary arrangements for build
ing home of it's own in this city.
The company is carrying a stock
that is of absolute necessity in the
development of the Valley, and in
cludes dairy and farm machinery, gas
engines, road and grading tools, har-
ness, wiring, wagons, and heavy hard
ware.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
John Norton, County Re-
cOrder and MaVOr

"With the growing tendency of the
community towards intensified farm
ing" said Mayor John Norton, "therc
is a still greater future awaiting the
Imperial Valley, and one that will
bring it's fame to high place among
the counties of the nation"
Since 1901 John Norton has been
a resident of the Imperial Valley and
he is familiar with every phase OF
the county's progress and its history
He came here to file on desert claim
and was at first inclined to give uT
the idea, but he remained and COM
pleted the full requirements of the
government land laws, and the prop
erty now adjoins the city limits.
Three years ago John Norton was
elected to the office of county record
err and he also holds the elective of
flee of chairman of the board of
trustees, corresponding to the posi-
tion of mayor of Ell Centre. His pub
lie duties have been conspicuous for
their earnest attention to the welfare
of the community and strong eff
fort to advance the interests of the
city and county. One of the best in
formed on the requirements of his
office, John Norton is aiding in the
welfare of the Imperial Valley by his
competent services to the people.
"Among the counties of the state,
said the mayor, 81 believe that Imper-
ial county ranks with the first for
genuine opportunities in commercial
and agricultural lines"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
Holtville Laundry

"All over the Imperial Valley there
is a hustling activity telling of the
growing and expanding country" said
J. w. Durr of the Holtville Laundry,
"and both the country and city local
tiles are moving forward with equal
enthusiasm"
j. w. Durr ought to know what is
going on throughout the county if
anyone is informed on the subject, for
he is sending his wagons to all points
of the valley. J. w. Durr and his son,
r. E. Durr, have long been in the
laundry business and came to the val
ley from Everett, Washington, and
their experience covers all branches
of the laundry profession.
They recently opened new branch
in FL Centre, where the plant is one
of the best equipped in the valley,
and has started out with a weekly bus
mess of more than $3.50. The increas-
ing demand for the services of the
Holtville Laundry necessitated the
building of a new laundry in FL Cen
tro, and the plant at Holtville will
soon have to be enlarged.
"The commercial affairs of Holt
Vile are on solid basis" said r. E.
Durr, "and the future of the entire
Imperial Valley looks very promis-
ing"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
BUSINESS Notices.
Sprouse Real Estate Agency

"There is certainty of an ever-un-
limited supply of water for the I'm
perial Valley" said C. E. Sprouse of
the Sprouse Real Estate Agency, "and
there is no pumping or drilling or the
disadvantage of piping in this local
ity, but canal system that is show
ing it's satisfaction and success all
around u.s."
A progressive and successful real
estate owner and dealer of the Imper-
ial Valley, C. E. Sprouse is numbered
among the men who are doing things
for the city and county. A Missouri
ian by birth and for many years 10
Gated in Nebraska, Mr.. Sprouse has
been in Ell Centre for the past five
years and is doing much toward the
development of the Valley.
He is president of the Sprouse Real
ty Company and the Villa Farms In
vestment Company and is interested
with number of individuals in the
ownership of several valuable inside
holdings. The Sprouse Apartments
were erected by Mr.. Sprouse and his
associates, and he has introduced in his
company strong spirit of enthusiasm
and is adhering strictly to the slogan
of the firm, "The truth on the I'M
perial Valley"
The Sprouse Realty Company has
made it's greatest success in the buy
ing and selling of city and country
property on it's own account. Some
of the sales made by the firm have
made records in the city for quick
ness of purchase and sale and the
large margin of profit realized in the
transactions. Country property has
not been overlooked, and the firm is
now selling splendid tract south of
the city that will net large returns.
"The progress of the Imperial Val
ley cannot be abated," said MIR.
Sprouse, "and the experienced ranch
ers from other sections of California
are finding this a most desirable place
to invest"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
business Notices.
B. r. Lien

at is usually a surprise to people
from the north and east to find the
prices of Imperial Valley lands not
as high as the old farms they left
behind" said B. H. Lien, real estate
broker, land yet they are soon con-
vinced of the superiority of the Val
ley ranches when the long season
and the frequent crops are explained"
B. H. Lien is successful broker
and one of the leading citizens OF
the Imperial Valley, and is represent
ative of the men of worth who are aid
ing in the development of the Valley.
Mr.. Liens former home was in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota, where he held
many responsible positions of public
trust and confidence, and was one Of
the best known citizens of the state.
In his home city he was mayor for
several terms, register of deeds, and
came within few votes of being
elected to the Office of governor.
Liens agency in the First National
Bank building has participated in
SOIHC VI tllS icAA SCoI chii0 illNob odSSS5o-
full real estate transactions closed in
the Imperial Valley. The activity of
the firm has been directed mainly in
the handling of farm lands and leases,
and in this field it holds a prominent
place with the progressive brokerage
institutions of the city and county.
B. H. Lien is an ardent supporter
of the Imperial Valley and its future,
and has been closely associated with
its advancement and progress since
coming to the community. His polit-
ical activities have continued and he
was the organizer and is still the pres
ident of the Woodrow Wilson club Of
the Imperial Valley,
"The strongest assurance of the val
ley's future" said Mr.. Lien, "lies in
its valuable agricultural products"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28
Business Notices.
Dalv Brothers

"The steady advancement of the
cotton industry in the Imperial VAL
ley" said James B. DAILY of DAILY
Brothers, cotton brokers, "is witnessed
in the remarkable increase in the num-
Der of acres devoted exclusively to the
raising of cotton"
That James B. Daily is qualified to
speak of the cotton industry and its
future in the Imperial Valley is evil
dent from the fact that he and his
brother, ]. P DAILY, have been in the
business practically all their lives.
Not only in the Imperial Valley have
they been operating as owners in the
past four years, but they were for
merly buying and selling cotton in
New Orleans for many years.
DAILY Brothers will have $500 acres
of land under cotton this coming
season and all of this is located in
the valley beyond the border. They
are enthusiastic for the crop of 1914
and believe this year will be the most
successful and the largest crop in the
history of the great Imperial Valley
industry. New facilities in Calexico
and in Ell Centro tell of the expand
ing and growing cotton business in all
it's branches.
DAILY Brothers are brokers in baled
cotton and all of their purchases are
for the foreign market and they ship
to Engl-snd, Japan and other far
eastern points, and the farmers re-
ceived for their cotton not less than
IL cents a pound and as high as
1874 cents.
"The sure profit and the large re-
turns to the cotton growers of the
Imperial Valley" said j. P. DAILY, "is
certain to make the cotton industry
the greatest asset to the valley and
the largest and most valuable product
of the community"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-28

During the past year many changes
have taken place in the directorates
of the Mutual Companies which serve
the ranchers with water. These COM
panies are of vital interest to the
people of the valley. In keeping their
bitches clean, extending their systems
and supplying the water they annu-
ally transact business amounting to
hundreds of thousands of dollars. II
requires high order of business
ability to attend properly to the bust
ness of any Of these companies.
The following list of officers and di-
rectors for 1914 is corrected to date
and has not been previously published.
Imperial Water Company No. 1, I'M
perial, California: w. S. Fawcett, pres
ident; G. E. Heber, vice president;
r. w. Campbell, w. w. Cochran, L. A..
Heydlouff; R. S. Carberry, superin-
tendent; J. r. Adams, secretary.
Imperial Water Company No. 2,
Holtville, CAL: D. H. Williams, presi-
dent; H. R. Cowan, vice president; F..
G. Haven, Frederick Kloke, Ernest
Edwards; Dale G. Cooper, secretary
Imperial Water Company No. 3,
Brawley, CAL: r. E. Williams, presi-
dent; J. w. Yocum, vice president;
Sidney McHarg, Ira Aten, Samuel G.
Ingle; w. c. Whitman, secretary.
Imperial Water Company No. a.,
Brawley, CAL: w. H. Best, president;
R. E. Wills, vice president; A. W. Ap-
plegate, w. H. Meserve, VIM. W.
Ward; r. L. Cooper, secretary.
Imperial Water Company No. 5,
Holtville, Cal: Joel Anderson, presi-
dent; L. F. Shaw, vice president; 0.
N. Shaw, F. B. Ware, j. l.. Taecker;
r. A. Blair, secretary and treasurer.
Imperial Water Company No. 6,
Calexico, CAL: G. w. Brockman, pres
ident; Stephen S. Lyons, vice presi
dent; Nelson L. Arnold, secretary
treasurer; E. H. lockwood, Geo. L.
Pulliam.
Imperial Water Company No. Z,
Holtvillc, CAL: c.. S. Thompson, pres
ident; Dave Vencil, vice president; 3
L. Baker, treasurer; L w. McGrew,
A. R. Tagg; R. o. Kendall, secretary.
Imperial Water Company No. 8,
Brawley, Cal: r. A. Walker, presi-
dent; J. w. Klasgye, vice president;
E. c. Pound, S. w. Sweet, J. j. Mil
Ter; w. D. Nealey, secretary.
Imperial Southside Water Co., Holt
vile, Cal: Geo. L. Melton, president:
w. A. Swerdferger, vice president;
S. E. Skinner, P. w. Brooks, w. P.
Anderson; Leroy C. Main, secretary.
South Alamo Water Company, Ell
Centre, Cal: D. X. Goode, president,
FL Centre; Geo. C. Richards, Ell Cen