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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

was the best hitter, nominated Benny
without hesitation. THAT fellow"
said Ford, will easily outshine Cobb.
Jackson and Speaker. He's natural
hitter and base hits are everyday
occurrences with him"
KauR was lost to organized ball
back in the days when Hal Chase
was managing the Yankees. Hal had
him, but refused to waste time in Civ.
Ing him a thorough trial. Kauff drift.
ed to the New London club, and led
the Eastern association with 176 hits
In 1876 games for q mark of .345. He
possessed all of his hitting ability
while with the Yanks. and feeling that
he was being done an injustice. had
no hesitancy in Joining the Feds when
an offer was made him.
Kauff Is the most dangerous hitter
in Gilmore's circuit as well as being
the best. His work has been large
factor In the success OF Bill Phillips
team.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

The Feds may not be offering as
good sample Of the national pastnne
as the American and National leagues.
but there Is one individual enrolled
with an outlaw team who doffs his cap
to no one. His speciality is hitting.
and in that respect he equals any Of
the famous sluggers in the other cir.
cult. not even excepting Ty Cobb Of
the Tigers.
This particular player Is in our
midst today. and Is member OF Bill
Phillips Hoofeds. His name Is kauf,
Benny Kauff.
Russell Ford. star hurler of the Buff.
feds, and ut one time a member Of
the New York Yanks. is authority for
the above statement. Rus words may
be taken in all seriousness. for the
former Highlander has faced Ty Cobb,
Joe Jackson. iris Speaker and the
recognized sluggers Of the age. When
the Buffalo team was here on its last
visit. Ford. in an argument rs to who
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
luckiest Home Run.

One OF the luckiest home runs on
record was registered at Newark re-
Gently when Deininger was given credit
for one on a fly ball that was actually
caught by an outtielder and held. In
the fifth inning of double header be-
tween the Indians and Montreal, Will
lie Zimmerman backed up against
the low left field fence to take drive
from Deininser. AS he froze onto tho
ball he fell over the fence. He held
en- to the ball though rendered uncon'
scious, but the umpire couldn't see II,
aud permitted the home run.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
Trip to Honolulu.

While the White SOx and Giants are
contemplating another trip abroad at
the end of the present season, another
team is also considering making a
jaunt to Australia and Honolulu.
President Mailer of the Venice (Cal)
club, has received generous offer to
bring a team to the latter place for Q
three weeks visit, and 1t Is likely he
will accept. lie Is also thinking Of
invading Australia with a team made
M of coast and major leaguers.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
Hard Luck for Brown.

Pitcher Elmer Brown of Brooklyn
has suffered all season with a sprained
foot. lie went to BOnesetter Reese,
who fixed 1t, Brown rejoined the
team feeling like new man and
went out TO hit few fungoes In
batting practice. He was hit over the
eye with returned ball and eight
stitches had to be taken In the wound.
And then some people say there Is no
such thing as chasing the ink.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
Black Cat al Mascot,

The Detroit Tigers have been car
rying black cat as mascot, while
the Philiies have red fox en- tour to
bring luck to them. Unless hotels
soon draw the line ball teams will be
carting menageries around the coun'
try to win games for them instead OF
coming them by good work on the
field
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

In Philadelphia with Charley Dooin's
team. Now Josh has gone to the
Boston Braves. where he is doing
regular service In the outer garden.
The former Giant still retains his bat.
ting eye. as he has mark Of 1908 for
30 games.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
Federal League Blamed.

The Federal league is being blamed
By President Lannin of the Red Sox
for the slump his team is having. He
says that the scouts from the outlaw
league have tempered with his play
ers, and they are net playing as well
as they might,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

well with the material he has on hand
and has met with good reception In
Cincinnati. Ames was thought to be
all In when McGraw let him out. but
his box work since he joined the Reds
would indicate that he Is far from
the end of his string.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
@1ILSp


Ad Brennan. pitcher for the Chicago
Feds. has had his tonsils removed.
The old New York combination of
Ford and Blair 10 winning games for
the Buffeds.
Haven't seen any throwers around
the National league that excel Mann
Of the Braves.
Collie Druhot. q Coast league star
Of six years ago, Is pitching for In.
dependent teams around Portland.
Big Hassen Pfeffer, who Is Wilbert
Robinson's most dependable pitcher.
was formerly member Of the Browns.
Manager Herzog OF Cincinnati has
signed q young outfielder from Battle
Creek. Mich. by the name Of Saroff.
The Cincinnati Reds, who never had
real scouting department until this
year. are now making up for lost
time.
There's one good thing about Char.
ley Herzog the Cincy fans all like. He
gives the recruits q chance now and
then.
We are beginning to wonder where
the major leagues get all the good
players the Feds take away from
them.
Maybe organized baseball regards
the Federal league as q mere "psy.
Geological Illusion" and again, may
be not
Mike Gonzales, the Cincinnati catch.
er, has been offered the management
Of the Havana team for the winter
season In Cuba.
Ralph Stroud is being talked of as
a big league candidate by Pacific
coast critics. He certainly has been
pitching grand ball.
Louisville has purchased two more
Of Jack Dunn's Baltimore players.
Ezra Midkiff and Bert Daniels, former
Yankees, are the athletes.
Rube Oldring. the Athletic oItfield.
err, is the only member of the White
Elephant herd who slides head first
on his stomach for base.
John Titus, the veteran outfielder
with the Kansas City Blues, who was
hit on the head this spring and near
ly killed, Is pounding the ball hard.
Josh Clarke has signed a new out.
fielder for his Sioux City Indians.
His name is Bramble and he batted
.349 last year In the Southern Michi-
gan league,
St. Paul has released the veteran
Charley Hemphill outright and It is
reported he will take the management
of the Fort William team OF the
Northern league.
| Chief Meyers Is once more driv-
ing the ball to all parts of the field,
and all because he has found his IA
vOrite bat. The war club has been
missing for several weeks.
Manager Charles Herzog of the
Reds think he has coming star In
Pitcher Lear of Princeton, and he Ii
soon to have another ex-Tiger on his
team In the person of TOl Pendleton.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
Wouidn't Allow Baseball.

James r. Sullivan tried in vain to
have baseball introduced as one Of
the sports at the Olympic games. Six
counties must play any game that
becomes part OF the Olympic pro-
gram.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
LEON AMES PITCHING WELL
Former New York Giant 10 Having
Good Season With Cincinnati Reds
lie Not All In 40 Thought.

Leon Ames, the former pitcher Of
the New York Giants. has had a good
season with the Cincinnati Reds. The
Reds under Manager Charley Herzog
have been q surprise In the early
stages Of the pennant fight and al.
though they have slipped down some
Of late are bound to finish better than
they did last year. Herzog has done
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
DEvoRE IS GREAT TRAVELLER
Former New York Giant outHeider
Plays With Cincinnati, Tten Phlla.
dslphia and Now Boston.

Josh Devore Is getting to be
great traveller around the National
league circuit. Josh played in the
outfield for the Giants for several sea.
SONS aud then went to the Cincinnati
Reds in q trade. Later he bobbed up
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
BASEBALL HOME OATES.
WHITE COX.

comiskey Park, 36th street and
Shields Avenue.
August 1--Boston.
August 2. 8. 4. 5-Philadelphia.
August z, 8, 8. 10-Washington.
August II, 12-Cleveland.
September 10. ~. 13-Detroit.
September II, Is, 19-New York.
September 20, 21, 22-Washington.
September "a. rs. 26-Philadelphia.
September ~, 28-Boston.
October 2, 3, ST. Louis.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Press Club Of Chicago. 26 North
Dearborn street.
Quadrangle. Lexington avenue and
5Sth street.
Rotary, 3S South Dearborn st.
Saddle and Cycle. Sheridan Road
and Foster avenue.
South Shore Country. lake shore
and eth street.
Southern, 20 N. Dearborn street.
Standard. Michigan ave. and 24th
street.
Swedish Club Of Chicago. 1858 La
Sale avenue.
Twentieth Century. 2246 Michigan
avenue.
Union League, jackson boulevard
and Federal street.
Union Printers, Rowland block.
Monroe and Dearborn.
University. Michigan avenue and
Monroe street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

Weeghman Park, North Clark and
Addison Streets.
August with Pittsburgh.
August s, 8. 10. 11-With Brooklyn
August ~, Is, 15-With Pittsburgh
August l6. Is. 10, 2O-With Balti
more.
August 81, 22. 23-With Buffalo.
Sept. !, 2. 3, with Indianapolis.
Sept. l3.-With Buffalo.
Sept. 30-With st. Louis.
Oct. I, 3. with st. Louis.
Oct. 8, 6, Z. 8-With Kansas City.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Any man that puts an article In
reach Of overworked women to tighten
her labor Is certainly benefaetor.
Dobbins' Soap Mfg. Co.. surely come
under this head in making DoeeiNs'
ELECTRIC SOAP SO cheap that all
can use 1t. You give it a trial.-Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Manager Charles Herzog OF the
Reds think he has coming star In
Pitcher Lear of Princeton, and he Is
soon to have another ex-Tiger on his
team In the person of TOl Pendleton.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Chief Meyers Is once more driv.
ing the ball to all parts of the field
and all because he has found his IA.
vorite bat. The war club has been
missing for several weeks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

st. Paul has released the veteran
Charley Hemphill outright and 1t Is
reported he will take the management
of the Fort William team OF the
Northern league.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Judge James C. Martin of the Mu.
nicipal court has made a dignifed
and honest public record.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Bradley will win because he is the
strongest man In the field.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-08-01

Henry Stuckart, who Is strong
candidate for County Treasurer. has
always filled every Office to which he
has been elected to the satisfaction
of the people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
VICTORIA ITEMS

Mrs. Bruney was surprised Saturday
afternoon by a visit OF few friends;
the occasion being her birthday A
very good time was enjoyed by all
Among those present were Mr. John
Bruney and family of Gorham, Mr. W.
D. Philip and family and DR.. z. G.
Haas and family OF Hays
Mr.. Alex F. Brungardt returned
Tuesday morning TO his home in Oma-
ha. Alex wss here attending District
Court
Mr.. Joe Meier and family spent q
few days in the eastern part Of the
State. We suppose Joe took short
vacation to rest up little.
Miss Lucille LegRe returned from s
visit with her folks near McCracken.
Adam S. Urhan OF Illinois was here
on business. Adam reports business
very satisfactory for this time OF th'
year.
Mr.. Houser of Munjor was in tow
seversl dsys this week. 1t is reported
that he purchased the house formerly
owned by Carl Burgardt. He intends
to put in blacksmith shop.
P, N. Rohleder has purchased a 10
from the Dreiling Lumber Co. ard i
going to put up house. Pete does not
believe in paying high rent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
For alien born reeidents of this county

For alien born reeidents of this county
the matter of their citizenship bristles
with questions At Hays a woman ap
piled tor citizenship She had buried
two husbands but sought hual papers
on the declaration of her first husband
.- art Id that when she married
az IN, all benefits occurring to her under
ner first husbands declaration were lost
But it also appeared that her second
husband was fully naturalized citizen.
The court thereto held that sne is a
citizen and needs no fur her papers,
and also permitted ner Il take her first
husbands name as she desired TO do =
Judge j c. RuppenthI in Luray
Herald
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Net proceeds

But after all, the great difference is in
men. Last week about so men and one
woman appeared in district court
in Hays to be made American
citizens, A few explained their
lack of knowledge of public affairs by
saying they never had a chance to go to
school. but numerous otehrs showed
that they too lackt school opportuni-
ties but by dint of personal effort thev
learned to read and write two or more
languages, and became well versed in
ciVics.-Judge J. G. Ruppenthal in Lu-
ray Herald.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21

j. II. Simminger. county attorney of
Ellis county, is the first divorce proctor
in this district to make reports in writ
ing as to each divorce case. He made
two such reports at the February
term. At the recent judges meeting,
it was agreed that the judges by requir-
ing the proctor to make a written re-
port, can best carry out the purpose of
the law---Judge j. G. Ruppenthal in
1uray Herald.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
What Concerned Him.

A little boy rolled down the stairs
10 his mothers feet. While she stood
horror-stricken he hurriedly picked
himself up, felt in his trousers pocket,
then said, in CONSERVATION, Gosh,
lost that penny!"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
The Great Maioritv-

Any approximate estimate Of the
number of persons who have died
since the beginning of the human race
Is out of the question; but there is no
doubt that their number far exceeds
that of the present population Of the
world, as expressed in the saying, ito
go over to the great majority i. E.,
to die
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
The Real Saints.

The men who spend all their time
reading the Bible will be surprised
whepthey get to heaven and find that
the men who always paid their gro
Gerry bills are occupying reserved
seats in front.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Columbus,

Christopher Columbus was not, from
all accounts, a Jew Columbus was
an Italian. Among the officers and
sailors there was a Jew named Luis
de Torres, an Irishman named VIII
liam Harris. and an EngIishman Of
the name of Arthur Laws, or Larkins.
The rank and file of the men were
Portuguese, Spaniards and Italians.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
To HELD an Etherized Patient.

a piece of sterilized gauze or abb
sorbent cotton saturated with vinegar
and held before the nostrils OF a per-
son coming from under the effects of
an anesthetic will tend to ward on the
nausea.-Home Department, National
Magazine.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Move to suppIx Pure candy.

Charitable persons Of New York
City are endeavoring to supply pure
candy to the children of the slums in
place Of the poor material which has
heretofore been in their reach.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Good Advice

An editor, in reply to a young wri-
ter who wished to know which maya
zine would give him the highest po-
sition quickest, advised "a powder
magazine, especially if you contrib
ute a fiery article
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
The Hard KNOCKS.

'This old world at best is only an
anvil and life a sort OF Plutonian
blacksmith that, with varying blows
strikes US into form. The blow that
hurts US most may shape US best. -
Exchange.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Beauty In Mexico.

The beauty of the Mexican women
consists in superb black eyes, fine and
very abundant dark hair, lovely arms
and extraordinarily beautiful hands
and feet The Indian women some
times add 10 these points OF beauty
a perfect figure, dark but glowing
complexion and teeth like snow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
GALLOWAY BULL.

The Fort Hay Experiment
Station will sell its fine regis
tered herd bull at reasonable
cash price. Necessity for change
of males only reason for DISPOSE
ton. f7tf
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
MIR. Stones Luck.

When the agent paid Mrs. Stone the
amount of insurance her husband had
carried, according to Everybody's
Magazine, he asked her to take out a
policy on her own lie. 4 believe 1
will" she said, "as my husband had
such good luck"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
sane as nHo+ Air.

Inflated orators and sometimes
statesmen are accused OF bombast
In old England bombast was cotton
wool used for padding or stufing
doublets and other wearing apparel,
hence the term as applied to %hot-air"
orators. The term hot air." how
ever, is indigenous to the soil and is
purely American.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Diamonds in a Vacuum

A four or five carat diamond, if
placed in a vacuum. emits as much
light as a candle. And the color of
the light varies with it's facets. A
ruby in vacuum looks as if it was
On fire. An emerald shines with
crimson glow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
LOOK.

We bave twenty-five proper
ties to sell in all parts of the
city, and any number of vacant
lots. If you want something
worth the money come see us.
Miller Brothers,
Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Mean Remark.

''Why do you say that Brown is
smarter. than you are?' why, you
see. he had a chance once to marry
my wife-and didn't
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
What's in q Nama7

Guy is a French name, and it sig
nif1es Leader; but this will not bring
much comfort to the young man whose
parents named him Percy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
DeceiVerS,

There are people who continue to
insist that they would rather have
their teeth pulled than sit before a
camera; but they are generally the
ones who are most impatient to see
the proofs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21

1t appears that when congress pass
es an act that proves a real benefit to
all the people, and the U. S. senate
later finds it out, it, the senate, at once
proceeds to nuIlify the most essential
features of that particular bill, at the
behest and IN the interest Of special
interests. That's the way it looks TO
the masses, Mr., BristoW.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
ONE BLOCK FROM SCHOOL House

ONE BLOCK FROM SCHOOL HOUSE
MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS.
Nice 5-room house, barn 20x
26, wash house, small orchard,
fine shade trees, z lots and a
good well of water with wind
mill. Price 50, $50.
Miller Brothers.
Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Wrong.

He who says misfortune drove him
to drink is putting the cart before
the horse.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21

MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS.
Six large lots on East Normal
Avenue. Miller Brothers
Hays. Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
Seldom.

Whisky gets the blame for most OF
the crimes that are committed and it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
cHngers.

A worthless dog and a bad reputa
ton are hard things to lose.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
FOR SALE.

Purc-bred Barred Plymouth Rock
! eggs, seventy-five (75) cents setting.
FRED SOLOMON, Jr.,
Init Phone 805 Munjor, Kan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
We VIII sen our stock Of monuments
and markers at bottom rock prices.
Come AMI select a monument TO mark
your loved ones grave now, ss Won
will not have such an opportunity
again. First come, first served.
Respectfully,
TIA HAYS MONUMENT Co
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-18
ENGLISH ENGINEER TELLS
OF CAPTURE OF IENRERG

Iouuoh. Stpt. IN t2:fS a. m.l---An
account of the capture of Lemberg,
Gaiicia, as given by an English engi-
neer who has Just arrived in Petro-
grad from Lemberg. is contained i'm o
dispatch TO the Central News from It's
Petrograd correspondent
panic broke out in the city on the
approach OF the Russian army the
engineer is quoted as saying The
entire Austrian administration fled
precipitately No defense OF the town
was attempted. The Russians gave
The demoralized Austrian military au>
thorities three DAYS in which to evacu-
ate the city.
"On the third day, as the appointed
time approached. Russian scout aero
planes appeared over the city. watch
ing for the departure of the Austrians
When the Austrians failed to leave.
the Russians made show OF opening
ia hombardment Although no shells
actually fell in Lemherg the cannon
aiding terrified the citizens, Of whom
$4,000 bolted. helter skelter, into the
surrounding country.
The large Jewish community was
particularly alarmed owing ia stories
which had been circulated in Austrian
newspapers. Bankers emptied their
vaults and made their escape with the
money. Nobody was allowed to leave
for Vienna by train unless they de-
posted 1000 kronen at the railway sta
tion to show their ability to meet the
enormously increased expense OF iiv-
ing In the capital. A deposit of goo
kronen was required for trip to Blu
dapest
Among the pitiful sights In Lem
herg were numerous Austrian soldiers
begging in the streets for bread Many
Of them We're seriously wounded. |
Other Austrian soldiers were seen car
fying their uniforms under their arms /
In bundles which they declared they |
were about to burn.
The utter dsorganization of the l
Austrian military administration il ev- |
dent. The army proved itself an un-
willing mass of men, Of which large
numbers were delighted to throw down
heir arms to the Russians.
The Russian army entered Lem !
1erg In splendid condition and attend
ID by an enormous provision train. The /
Inhabitants, especially the Slavs. met /
he Russian soldiers with demonstra-
ions of delight. showering flowers
~ them.
Exemplary order was Immediately +
established under Russian control