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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
SPELLING Reform,

Are you a spelling reformer?"
Il am-to the extent of not believ-
ing that McAIix ought to be recognized
IS the Irish word for 1909"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Honey is a most excellent food, and
more Of it, should be found on tables.
Why not keep a few stands of bees?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
In the HOSPITAL.

What is the matter with this pro
hibition patient, doctOr?'
What might be expected Water
on the BRAIN
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

= woman says things she doesn't
say.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Never pass up your friends in order
to crafty strangers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stail
the hands. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
tiinh lei shoes causes Rreak-

High Heel Shoes Causes Break.
Decker, Ind.-Roy Manning broke a
bone in the arch of his foot while
wearing a pair OF high heel shoes. be
longing To 8 young woman friend He
vas breaking" them IN for her.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Tie petroleum industry of the
linked States has more than trebIed
Ia i've years.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31
More Work.

Hello, old man; on your way
homer"
Yep"
Days work all done?"
mot much. Wife just telephoned
me to come home and button up her
dress in the back, as she had to go
OUT
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

A farmers union is in process of
formation in the west of Scotland
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Employment bureaus have been pro
VIded for the Philippines by the Gov
eminent
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-31

Portugal has a total population of
5,423, 1872, of whom 1855, 1872 are rural
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

for the department of justice in the New Haven case, was still in Wash ington last night. All day officials here had looked for his appearance, which would have been signal for immediate action in both the equity suit and the criminal proceedings.
 The only part District Attorney Marshall will have with the action here will be to sign the necessary legal papers and to call the session of the federal grand jury.
 "On taking office,'' said MT. Mar shall, 1T informed MT. McReynolds that I was counsel for Alfred w. Smithers of the Grand Trunk when he, E. J. Chamberlain of the same road and c. $. Mellen of the New Haven were indicted for alleged vio- lations of the Sherman law. Having served as counsel for Mr. Smithers I cannot take a part in the contemplat- ed proceedings"
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
NO HOPE FOR CHEAP BEEF.
At Least. Not For Great Many
 Years.

! Chicago. July 23.-Joseph M. Cud- ahy, vice president of the Cudahy Packing company, commenting upon the fact that his concern was losing ! money on importations of frozen beef from Argentina and Australia, says: We cannot account for it but the fact remains that the United States field has proven sad disappointment ! as an outlet for frozen beef from for eign countries We do not deal with consumers directly and cannot blame the housewife for our predicament, but we know from experience that retailers will not buy frozen meats, unless they can get them at prices that do not cover the cost of impor- tation.
 This has been a sad disappoint- ment to us. Knowing that England had been the chief outlet for Austra- liam and Argentine frozen beef previ-
 ous to recent changes in the United States tariff and that the product moved freely into consumptive chan nels there, we made large purchases
 of beef and mutton to be delivered to
 us in a frozen condition. This we were to hold here and dispose of as consumptive needs of the trade re- quired.
 After exerting much time, effort and capital, we found that our only reliable outlets were large supply houses, hotels and railroad construc- tion gangs. Retailers catering to the smaller consumer would not con- sider our offerings except at ruinous prices.
 Chilled beef, which differs from the frozen product in that it has to be sold promptly, while the latter can be held for an indefinite period, sold fairly, but frozen beef had to be heavily discounted to move at all, and then only limited quantities could be sold.
 "It has been said that packers were holding foreign frozen beef and mutton off the market, in order to keep the price of domestic meats at a high level There are absolutely no grounds for any such statement. AS matter of fact, packers are now losing money on beef, and this in spite of the fact that they are get ting record prices for hides and all other by-products. It is when meat products are low that packers can make the most money.
 'The average cost of beef on the hoof is higher now than ever before at this time of the year and I do not | look for any cheap meats until the production of meat animals has i caught up with the increase in popu- lation. This, I believe, will not be l for many years"
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
Rangers VS. AcOrns.

A great game is expected at Rang CTS field Sunday afternoon when the strong Acorn team makes it's appear ance. This club halls from Hartford and among its games this season is a tie game with the fast Poli aggrega- tion, recognized as one of the strong est teams in this section of the state. The Rangers are confident of pulling one over on the Acorns and will have strong line up in the field. Dud- jack and Schade have joined the Rangers and with the rest Of the team playing in it's present form, makes it hard nut to crack. Bloom will catch with Nelson, Gerlander, Dudjack or Descola on the firing line. Game called at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
Future Greats
East Ends Vs. Pennington.

The East Ends will hold practice tomorrow night at the East End dia- mond and all players are requested to be present.
 The East Ends will journey to Pennington Saturday afternoon and will endeavor to put crimp in the long string of victories of the Valley league leaders. The following men will make the trip: Schade. J. Wright, Moore, Fusari, Dudjack, Don ovan, Begley, Schroeder, Abraham son, Brennecke, B. Smith and Berry. The trip will be made by Carlson and Torrells big auto truck, leaving East and Dwight streets at 1:10 P. M. and Church and Main streets at 1:30 P. M. All those wishing to go notify Manager Earnest, Aliens pharmacy, at East and Dwight streets.
 Sunday afternoon the East Ends will clash with the Tabs" in the third and deciding game at the East End diamond. As each team has won a game this should be hummer. Game called at 3 P. M. with Robert son holding the indicator.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
CHANCE GETS KRAFT
 TO PLAY FIRST SACK
Man Who Am9St Caused Strikl
 New a Yankee.

New York, July 23.-Clarencs Kraft, the first baseman who was the subject of the late quarrel between the National commission and th~ Baseball Players Fraternity, is play. ing with New York today. President Farrell of the New Yorks purchased Kraft from Charles H. Ebbets, ths Brooklyn and Newark magnate, yes terday. The terms of the transaction were not announced.
 It is believed that the acquisition of the man who almost precipitated a general strike in the major leagues means the departure of Charlie Null len, who has been playing a very sensational game at the first corner for Frank Chance. MT. Farrell an. nounced that he would retain Mullen for the time. But it is understood he will not keep him long.
 Mullen was obtained from Lincoln, Neb.. during the New Yorks' first swing around the western wing of the American league. He came to Chance for thirty days trial The understa nding was that MT. Farrell was to pay $5,500 for tbe youngster if he made good in fast company.
 Mullen's fate, of course, rests up- on Kraft's ability. The new first baseman comes with the reputation of a slugger. But he is an untrieu quantity in the major league. Should he prove a disappointment the team will still have Mullen to fall back up- on, as it is understood that MT. Far relI is making arrangements to have Lincoln extend the option period long enough to permit of Kraft's thor ough trial.
 Many close students of the garfls who have watched the very success full efforts of the New Yorks against the western clubs during their pres ent stand at the Polo grounds believe that Frank Chance is making seri- ous mistake in experimenting further with first base material. Mullen is as fine a fielder as can be found any where in the American league. He h an unusually fast fellow. too.
 Mullens hitting has improved with every game. Against Detroits best ,itchers yesterday he had three hits n seven times at bat.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
CEERS GUIDES ETAWAH
 TO WORLDS RECORD
"Crand Old Man. Of Racing Cleans
 Up Three Events.

North Randall Ohio, July 23.- Hungry for the sight of Pop Geers seated behind winner the racego- ing public had its appetite satisfied yesterday at North Randall when the old man piloted Napoleon Direct to victory in the 2:12 pace, the final event of the card. The race went six heats.
 Geers did not stop at winning this sensational race, but further jumped into the limelight by driving Etawah to the worlds four-year-old record for a trotting stallion, the great colt stepping the distance in 2:O4. Also Geers drove Anvil a mile in 2:O2 3-4 the fastest mile trotted this year and the third fastest mile ever trotted b. stallion.
 Napoleon Direct was entirely over looked in the auction pools. Napo- leon with Wiley Custer composed field which went begging at $10, while Shadeline sold at S10O, Coastess Nobel at s65, Sidney Dillon, Jr., at $40 and Nellie Temple for s35
 In the first heat Shadeline won in rousing finish. Then all the drivers took things easy and Geers sent Napoleon out in front. He repeat ed in the third mile. Coastess Nobel won the fourth and fifth heats.
 In the final clash only Napoleon and coastess Nobel started and Geers rode under the wire a winner by a head. Napoleon paced the final quar- ter in 2S IA seconds.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

: New York, July 23.-The New Ha- ven railroad has answered President Wilson's letter to Attorney General McReynolds, the attorney generals letter to the president and the gov ernment's decision to press the dis solution suit by saying that the road was willing and wished to proceed with the sale of the Boston and Maine property under the terms of the original agreement and charged that MT. McReynolds had imposed differ ent conditions which the directors could not agree to.
 President Hustis in statement made public the position of the road in the negotiations with the govern ment and made it clear that the di- rectors would not recede from their position even to avert the suit. He did, however, say that the directors 'hope way will be found after the suit is brought, through negotiations and action of the court, ito carry out the compromise agreement and thus achieve result which all parties earnestly desire"
 MT. Hustis goes on to say that Mr. McReynolds in the original memoran- dunn of settlement, agreed to on Jan uary 10 last, recognized the obliga- tion of the New Haven directors to conserve the value of the stockhold- CTS property and concludes that this would not be done if the present con- ditions of sale were accepted MT. Hustis' statement follows:
 'The directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company desire to make their posi- tion entirely clear. They have never refused, but on the contrary have al- ways been willing and anxious to carry out the agreement with the attorney general made on March 21, 1914, approved by the stockholders on April 21, and sanctioned by the governor of ssachusetts
 That agreement was framed to ac- compl1sh two objects, first, the sale of certain properties owned by the company which the attorney general demanded, and second, the sale to take place at such times and on such terms as would insure a return at a fair price. This last object in the Judgment of the directors, will be defeated if the sale of the Boston and Maine stock is made subject to the condition imposed by the legislature of Massachusetts, and therefore they have declined to accept it and have stated fully the reasons for their de- cision.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

The new White Star liner Britannic, which was launched last February at Belfast Ireland, is being fast put into shape for service. She is a sister ship of the ill fated Titanic. When the latter ship sank in mid-ocean the keel of the Britannic had just been laid. The plans were immediately changed so that the new liner would be as nearly unsuitable as possible. She will have accommodation for 2,500 passengers and carry a crew of $50 hands all told. One of the most important innovations in the Britannia will be the newly patented boat lower ing gear. On her bridge decks there
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
NEW and OLD BRlThNNiC

are six pairs of huge steel derricks tc lower the motor life boats and other life saving craft in time of danger. These derricks are to be driven by independent dynamos on the bridge deck and are capable of raising a lifeboat from the starboard side and swinging it clear over to the port side without any difficulty. This gear is the latest improvement and insures the launching of the boats even if the ship were listed heavily. The Empress of Ireland disaster in the St. Lawrence taught that lesson. The Britannia has re-enforced bulkheads, dividing the ship into fifteen water
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

tight compartments, which are carried up to the bridge deck, nearly sixty feet above the water line. With a Ccuble bottom and double sides the builders contend that the f1otation of the new liner is we'll protected. The first Britannia, which went out of commission in 1903. was less than cne-tenth the tonnage of her success sor, but she was a favorite vessel in the New York trade for nearly thirty years, during which time she carried over 100000 persons across the At lantic and travelled fully 2,000,000 miles. The picture shows the com parative size of the new and old ships.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
City Hen1s

night and received reports from the sick visiting committee. Three mem- bers of the post are i'll.
 Chimneys repaired, H. A. Trainor Co. Leave orders at Mills Hardware Store.-advt.
 Miss Margaret Meehan of New York, is visiting in this city at the home of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Meehan, 28 Lafayette street.
 James Mccarthy is recovering from an operation for stomach trouble at the Charter Oak hospital in Hart ford. ..
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
COMMITS SUICIDE, NOT MURDER

Paterson, N. J., July 23.-A pas- se nger on the Erie train No. 4s,, from Binghamton, shot and killed himself as thetrain was nearing Paterson yes terday afternoon. Several persons saw him draw revolver, but he used it so quickly that there was not tinne tc stop him. A letter signed Michael Cusack, evidently the mans nan1t, said that he had thought of killing . Binghamton farmer, but couldn't de- eide whether or not it would be worth while. He had s130, two gold watches and a diamond ring.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

September 6-Bristol at Meriden, Winsted at Manchester, Torrington at Hartford.
 September 7-Hartford at Meriden CD, Torrineton at Winsted CD, Man chester at Bristol CD.
 September 12-Meriden at Bris- tol, Hartford at Torrington, Man chester at Winsted.
 September 13-Bristol at Hart ford. Torrington at Meriden, Winsted at Manchester.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
WeH1 HaDen Railroad Saws H Has Kept Hs Pledge -Veper Refused to Garry Our Diss0lu- non Agreement W1th Attorney
 General McReyn0lds.

"They have not refused to carry out any agreement which they have made, but they have refused to change that agreement, as the change would entail on the company a very large pecuniary loss and at the same time increase enormously the difficult ty of reorganizing the Boston and Maine railroad.
 Offer to Carry Out Pact.
 "As evidence of the good faith of the directors a representative commit tee consisting of President Hustis, MT. Cuyler and Dr. Hadley, accompanied by Moorfield Storey, counsel in these proceedings, waited on the attorney general on July 20 and offered to car- ry through the settlement in all re- spects according to the agreement, and further in order to meet the diff ficulty which had been created by the Massachusetts legislature the commit tee offered to place the control of the Boston Holding company in the hands of the trustees who had been selected by the attorney general and the gov ernor of Massa chusetts, with full power to absolutely control the Bos- ton and Maine railroad until either the Massachusetts legislature passed the necessary legislation or the rights of the parties interested were decided by the federal court in proceedings which the company offered to expe- lite in every way possible.
 "In making this offer the com- mittee did everything possible to avoid hostile proceedings without at the same time sacrificing the interests -t, tors only regret that an offer which seems to them eminently fair should not have been accepted. Yet they can not but feel a strong hope that way may be found to accomplish the dissolution which the attorney general desires and which the company is willing to accept on terms which do not inf1ict on the shareholders a se- rious loss.
 Notice to Shareholders.
 "The following authorized state ment will be issued to the stockhold- CTS:
 :" Tn view of the many exaggerated and false statements which are cir culated it is proper that your direc- tors should lay before you briefly the position of the company in its rela- tions with the government.
 You authorized your directors to c compromise the questions pending be- tween the United States and the con- pany upon the basis set forth in the statement by the attorney general on March 21 and submitted to you and approved by you at special meeting of the stockholders held on April 21 last. You have been advised through the statement adopted by the direc- tors on July that the legislature of Massachusetts has attached condi- ion to the sale of the Boston and Maine stock held for this company by the Boston Holding company to which the directors cannot assent, and in that statement the directors have given the reasons for their de- cision.
 Since that time a committee of l the directors has conferred with the ] attorney general and has explained to | him that the company cannot modify | the agreement, made with him by 1 making the sale of the Boston and | Maine shares subject to the terms inn posed by the legislature of Massachu- setts. The committee pointed out [
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
VALLEY LEAGUE SCHEDULE.

The following is the schedule of the Valley league which closes it's season on September 20: July 25-Hartford at Bristol, Meri- l den at Torrington, Manchester at Winsted. July 26-Winsted at Hartford, Tor rington at Meriden, Bristol at Man chester August 1-Manchester at Bristol, Meriden at Winsted, Hartford at Tor rington. August 2-Torrington at Hartford, Bristol at Meriden, Winsted at Man chester.
 August s-Hartford at winsted. Meriden at Bristol, Manchester at Torrington. August 9-Bristol at Hartford Winsted at Meriden, Torrington at Manchester
 August 15-Bristo1 at Torrington. Hartford at Meriden, Manchester at Winsted.
 August 16-Winsted at Bristol Tor rington at Hartford, Meriden at Man chester.
 August 22-Meriden at Bristol, Manchester at Torrington Hartford at Winsted.
 August 23-Manchester at Meriden, Winsted at Hartford.
 August 29-Bristol at Winsted Manchester at Hartford, Meriden at Torrington.
 August So-Hartford at Manchest- er Torrington at Bristol, Winsted at Meriden.
 September 5-Hartford at Bristol, Meriden at Winsted, Manchester at Tofrington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-23
DUcKp1S LEAGUE.

come. he blazed away. To his great de-
light every duck with the exception of
friend. who was some distance back, the
two fastened to the scene of the slaugh-
ter. En- route Bender confided to his
friend that had he been using his old
gun he would have got the entire flock
He expressed much regret that one man
aged to get away. Upon reaching the
flock. imaeine Bender's feelings when
they discovered that Chief had shot into
flock of decoys. and the only real live
bird in the bunch had scared safely
away" During the final recital Oldrinr
always edged away. and at the finish
was always out of throwing range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-23

Decisions of the umpire create Oh
versity of opinion, writes Billy Evans IN
the SDorting News. Very often such de-
cisions cause loud and long protests on
the field of battle. In some cases it is
necessary for the umpire to Danish a
number of the athletes before he is able
to restore order The home team kicks
when the close plays go against them, the
visitors rave when they believe they are
being handed the worst of it. Until last
year didn't believe any decision in the
major leagues had ever been overruied.
but / learned to the contrary.
Right or wrong. the home team accepts
all close plays that come Its way. Capt.
Arson Of the Chicago club Is the only
exception to this rule in the history OF
the game It so happens theA Clark Crit
fifth, now manager of the Washington
club. was the gentleman who MADE the
decision that Arson refused to accept.
Griffith told of the play one day last
summer, while the Cleveland and Wash
ington clubs were waiting at the station
in Cleveland for their train, after having
jumped from Washington to play sun
THE umpires failed to show for game
in Chicago" said Griffith, land Arson
selected me as the Chicago player to do
part of the umpiring. play came up at
first base, in which declared the visiting
player out. I thought | had rendered the
proper decision, but from the kick that
resulted lot Of other people must have
had different opinion. The visiting
PLAYERS kicked hard, but l stood my
ground, told them l had made my de-
cision and it stood. Imagine my sur
prise when l heard Arson approach and
say to the captain of the visiting club:
Come on. quit kicking and start the
game. The man was safe. l know it.
He is going to stay there
THE game was resumed with the man
whom declared out being allowed to stay
at first. Later he scored, and that run
helped defeat US. AS an umpire, there
fore, l believe l hold a record in having
a decision in favor of the home team
overruled by the leader of that club
Larry Chappell. the much-advertised
outfielder Of the White Sox. made his
American League debut against the Ath-
letics. There was much interest In his
initial appearance. because of the many
tales about his swatting ability, as vel
as the fact that he was about a week
overdue in reporting for his Chicago pre-.
mier. Ira Thomas Of the Athletics ha6
the time of his life that afternoon kid
ding a number Of the Chicago photogra-
piers. whom he knew quite well.
Chappeli was unfortunate enough I.
face Chief Bender on his first trip to the
plate as an American Lacquer. Few
pitchers know more about working a bat.
ter than the foxy Indian. He knew full
well that a big majority Of the crowd
were present to watch Chappell in ac-
ton He also knew that they would be
delighted to see him take all kinds OF
liberty with the Chiefs offerings This.
OF course. made Bender just as anxious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-23

the terms of this clause when a player
signed his contract he gave the club an
option to reserve him for the following
year. provided that he was notified prior
to certain date in October of the year
of the signing that his services would
be required the following year
Thus, in signing, the player sold his
services for one year and gave the club
an option on his services for the follow
ing year without any remuneration being
mentioned.
been signing contain a clause giving a
stated amount for salary and a certain
percentage for the privilege Of operating
the reserve against the player for the
next year. This is believed to make the
clause legal.