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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13

Manager Joe Birmingham of the
Cleveland club announces that he will
cut his big squad to less than thirty by
the time of the training season. He
has fifteen pitchers. but will take NO
more than ten to San Antonio, Tex
Kahler, Lefty James. Carter, Tedrow
and Dillinger are slated for Somers
American Association team. it is said
The really enterprising magnate will
be he who builds a bowl. coliseum or
stadium SO big that four, five, six or
seven-as needed-world series Ramea
can be played in 1t at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
shultz to Captain W. & L.
Special Dispatch to The Sta,

LEXINGTON. Va. December ia
gentleman from Indiana" will captain
in 1915 Washington and Lees foot ball
team. which passed through the present
season without meeting with a defeat.
Beswick Shultz of Logansport, Ind,
left tackle for three years on the Lex
ington eleven and for two years be-
fore that center on the Logansport
terrific scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL.
Harvard Wins Over Columbia, Two
Goals to None,

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. December H.
The Harvard association foot ball team
defeated Columbia. two goals to none,
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13

him with bad faith. They wanted 10
know why Bender and Plank had not
been signed to play with the Terra
pins, a query that Goldman was un-
able to answer. on top of this mis-
take comes the news that the Terra
pins did not bid high enough to OBJ
tain other well known players who
have jumped away from organized
base ball since the close of the sea
SON. Baltimore fans seem to think
that Weeghman. the Wards and the
hackers of the St Louis Feds have
been permitted to get the big jumpers
without an effort on the part of the
other Fed clubs to outbid them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
rHREE-CUsHIoN BILLIARDS.
NORM of Chicago Continues to Lead
Interstate League.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. December ~
The standing of the players in the In
terstate Three-cushion Billiard League
at the end of Friday nights matches
was as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13

Harry Mccormick. manager of the
Chattanooga Southern League team. is
in New York to consult McGraw FOL
some of his surplus players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13

Charlie Herzog. who brought the
Reds in last, is the first Cincinnati
manager In years to get a second term.
Charlie has taught Cincinnati to know
its place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
HOLD DUAL GYM MEET.
Two Teams Battle for Honors al
Epiphany Church Hall.

A dual athletic meet was held at the
Epiphany Church gymnasium yester-
day morning between the "a" class
of the Y. NJ. c. A.. and the Juniors. The
contests were very interesting and
there was much keen competition
The results:
Indoor base ball game won by Epiphany
Epiphany team: N. Rogers. centerfield; Cave
shortstop: Henry lavish. catcher: NJ Palmer
FIRST base: c. Kelley, second base; X Dean
third base f. Totten. pitcher: George jones'
left field and H. Leimbach. right held
Y. NJ G. A.: Roberts, pitcher: Iibbey, eaten
or: Schenke, first base; Evans. shortstop: H.
Owens, second base: Campbell, third base; Tvs
sowski center field; Bennett, right field; wnite'
left field.
Medicine ball relay won by Epiphany. Elk
teen men each side. ;.
Relay race, each man running one zap apiece,
won by Epiphany on the last relay ps apout
two feet.
Basket ball game won by Y. NJ C. A.. to T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
Bakers Name Eliminated.

There were several guesses on Home
Run Baker, but he seemed to get
into the elimination class when it was
said he had signed a perpetual contract
with the Athletics and was not on the
market.
President Gilmore said the Federal
League had not been in communication
with Col. Rupert, spoken of as the
likely purchaser of the New York
Yankees 1t was said Rupert might
entertain a proposition to build Fed
eral League park in Gotham and take
the Kansas City franchise in the Fed
eral League. This Gilmore denied, but
said he had received a telegram from
friend in New York informing him
that Col. Rupert was in a receptive
mood and might entertain proposition
from the Feds. Mr.. Rupert is at
French Lick Springs, Ind. but Mr.. Gill
more denied having had any commune
cation from him direct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
CHIFEDS TO HAVE
REAL OPPOSITION

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
Pittsburgh Has Signed A. L.
Third Baseman, Gilmore SAYS.
REFUSES TO NAME PLAYER
Believed to Be Either Maisel or Ans.
tin, Although Foster Also
Is Mentioned.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. December 12.-President
Gilmore announced this morning that
the Pittsburgh Federal League Club had
signed one of the best third basemen
in the American League. The head of
the league refused to give any names
neither would he name the club from
which the third sacker was obtained.
Newspaper men began guessing and
finally by eliminating several players
practically made the president admit
that it was either Maisel OF New York
or Jimmy Austin of ST. Louis. The
mentioning of Maisel caused consider
able gossip and it is belived the Yam
kee third sacker is the one who took
the leap.
When asked If it was Maisel Presi-
dent Gilmore intimated that he would
like to sign the Yankee for the Chica-
go club and would pay him a big sal
airy. Mr.. Weeghman would not answer
questions whether it was Maisel, Aus
tin or Foster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-13
ALl-AMERICA eleven
WOULD BE STRONG

Continued from First Page.)
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20
CATTLE STILL MOVING
IN PANHANDLE COUNTRY
Man, Small ncal> and some Larger
ones Made During Past Ten
naYs-priccs Not had

4 number OF cattle deals have
been reported over the Panhandle
recently. though. in most instances
tie herds changing hands. and no.
already reported. amount to only
some 500. or less The price while
Wayering az times. remains very
satisfactory and all the cattle chsns-
ing hands here now are bringing
good money
William Uarrell. of ~ paso. who
Is here TO attend the special meet
Ing OF the executive committee OF
the Panhandle a Southwestern Cat
tlomcn's Association. reports that the
cattle supply In that portion of the
Southwest are very short and that
aged steers are not there 10 be had,
except Of the Mexican variety.
Altogether. II would seem that
from early January until time for
the spring movement 20 begin few
weeks after the cattlcmen's conver-
ton there will be- little doing In the
cattle business
Ranchmen are nov making pre-
parations To care for 'heir cattle
during the winter months and the
Rock Island and other railroads re-
port that they are doing big bush
ness Just now iu the movement oi
cotton seed cake Many OF the
rancbmcn have few hundred acres
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20
ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS
TILL CLOSE OF CONTEST
impossible to Fortcll the Winner
ON Account Of Comparatively
Close Race

Last night closed the tcrm under
which contestants we're allowed To
register coupons and somo startling
changes we're made In the standing
OF individuals.
While some are running high At
present. II Is impossible TO forecast
the result as only few new sub
scribcrs are necessary for con-
testant who Is decidedly IN the rear
To eclipse every one aud take the
leading place
While the crcditing ol coupons
scams 10 have given the Mothers
aud Teachers club a small lead over
the nuXt closest contestant. tomOr-
row mas show a reversal ~ the or
der on account of the large number
of votes allowed with each new sub
scriber
One of the largest increase
shown Yesterday was made almost
entirely by subscriptions. only few
coupons being turned En- showing
that where the most coupons we're
available. fewer subscribers are Sc
cured
The greatest amount Of work viii
probably be- done In the next four
DAYS Twenty new tWu-ycar sub
ycripiiuns would put the lowest con-
tcstaut In the race about million
votes In the lead OF the present
leader
one hundred renewals Tor two
years would amount 10 100000
Votes. aud would make the lowest
two million votes In the lead
The standing OF the contestant
viii not be- published again until
Christmas morning, all Of the re-
purts. after being examined 10 ass
certain that the names and amounts
are correct. viii be placed In a ballot
box and mo- record made uf On"
number at votes earned. until On,
close of the t...test ca = O'Clock ON
the nieht of December - This 81
u order that no one can learn the
standing at contestants and pas it-
formation out which might initiate
against the chances OF some ot the
contestants
4 committee OF three well known
and disiuterested men viii be- asked
10 open the ballot box and person
lally determine the number OF votes
10 which each contestant Is entitled
/ and declare the result
The leading contestant viii be
awarded a $3.50 Kimball playcrpl-
ano. nov on display at the J. Hem
dcrson Piano Company the second
5000 Victrola. on display at the
/ NuGn Electric COMPANY the third a
ti00 diamond ring and the fourth a
| $50 set of mrs. Every other con-
tcstant will be paid commission
/ Tor the work done.
An reports must BE- In The DailH
News office al 9 O'Clock 2. m Dec
omher -. aud must bc accompanied
| by pCstoffice money order or cash
ier's check for the amount nccessar,
to pay for the subscription Included
In the report.
should a contestant desire 10 en-
ter a report after Il Is too late for
tho mail 20 reach marlllo M the
close OF the contest. the names and
money to pay for them may BE- wired
To The News.
No telephone reports can be ac
ccpted.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20
NOTICE TO CONTESTANTS

ANY subscribe That IS already ON
the list aud should siop the paper
Tor tho purposc cod iarilng Iu as 20
new subscribe u order 20 go' @
greater number U votes ur rnirU iho
name of some other member of tl'
family VIII bD .l.u'rd COS 20 rCursH|
aud votes nIll Do. counted accord.
InElN
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20
Present standing 81 Contestants

Parent Teachers club, city l,O62,G3a
Ruby williams, Hereford 72',' %
V,lma Mckenzie. Dumas. Gi5, $50
Loisc Reynolds. canadian 37S,''O
TommIe Foster canyon 2GO.a50
Coorfla Vickars. p,mpa u.s.. $3.50
Matte Ice Wilson Lockncy 1000
Nor, Ead,. Tsrvcll ...... iS1ro
philosophium 500 Plalu,lcw $500
Mary Reynolds. Lubbock Go. 37.f1
Lola Walllnr. Tlo,dada ... 97.7n0
Matte Robson. claude .... et.t0o
Lola Mcdonald. Miami t7.2uU
Miss Rtssic Field civ Icon
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20

Ruild = Coneref~ Siio Viih ten
sears ruarantse. 500 l.. =. fIssrn ~
Co 1851
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20

Try Daily Nee Want Ad.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20

$50 Hand Bags, made OF genuine
cowhdc leather, clearance sale sos
$40 Suitcase genuine Walrus leather
leather. clearance sale price ... 7.45
$3.50 Suitcases genuine cowhide
leather clearance sale price 49,. 6.45
$50 Suitcascs. genuine cowhIde
leather clearance sale price .. 5.45
$3.50 Suitcases. made OF genuine
cowhidc leather, clearance sale. 4.45
$3.50 genuine Fiber Suitcases, clear
ance sale price .............. Z.45
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ance sale price ............. LIS
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-20
Friends Appreciate Useful
Articles For Presents.

The most miserable Christmas pres.
ent, is the kind that no human being is
rich enough to afford, is that which Is
bought to make show, to exploit ones
one vanity, when you arc tempted to
buy show off present, remember that
the recipient has some rights, ono who
understands will be made unhappy by
that kind of gift.
The cost in money is about the
poorest Of measure for any kind Of a
gift. The thoughtfulness in il, the rec.
ognition of desire for things unSsked
for, the affection that goes with Il,
counts much more.
Useful presents arc always the moro
appreciated and they can be had at
our store at Clearance Sale Prices.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29

Recent experiments confirm the
earlier obsesystions. following - dis.
.covegiee Of Hertz. IN the ..5atiare" In
u. sSssaa 4 s sls::ssG ~ IL light 1t.
This fatigue affects the capacity OF
metals for photoelectric effects. The
observations Of Stanley Allen Of the
fatigue OF zinc Indicate that the appli-
cation Of the longer light-waves brings
about certain amount Of recovery OF
photo-electric activity. These results,
although primarily of technical inter
est only, possess considerable practi'
cal importance.--I opular Electricity.
Simplicity and Nob'iltN
Between simple and noble persons
there is always quick intelligence;
they recognize at sight and meet or
a better ground than the talents ant
skilis they may chance to possess
namely, on sincerity and uprightness
Emerson st
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
DESCR|BES|BATTLE
I'm the BELGIAN
COUNTRilI
ostend Correspondent Of Daily Mail
Tells Of Incidents When
Conflict Began

London, Aug. 27.-At last the Brit
ish army Is at grips with the Ger
mans, says the Ostend correspondent
of the Daily Mail. 1t was great
moment when the British general
staff with their men arrived. The
inhabitants went mad with enthusi
asm. The British army has come to
Belgium! exclaimed the townspeople
gleefully and nothing was too good
for them. They had no difficulty in
obtaining needy provisions. The pop
ulace was eager to provide for the
visitors, who requisitioned eggs,
bread, butter and coffee. All requlsi
tons were paid for In gold.
The civil population was ordered tc
retire in the direction of France. The
people regretfully shouldered then
bags of belongings and passed silent
ly down the road.
The troops advanced to battle po-
sitions at 3 o'clock In the morning
At 4 o'clock eight German aeroplanes
appeared whereupon flock Of British
aeroplanes rose like birds to drive
them away.
Then the artillery began to take
and the air became thick with cannoy
powder. The great battle had be-
gun. Forward went the infantry. Rife
fire and Maxim fire added to the boom
Of the big guns. Sunrise mingled
with the glow of burning forests and
the fash Of guns.
This was Monday. The battle con
tinued Tuesday and probably will
continue for several days. eithe'
alone or merging with the battles on
the left and right.
The great battle which is now In
full swing along the whole French
ufltish ianti Ra,giaM Anenis lzaalyrs
SdtieG of huked battles forming what
win be the decisive engagement Of
western Europe. 1t Is supreme ef
fort by Germany to break into France
an effort which If stopped must near
, disaster to three quarters OF a mil
lion German soldiers.
There seem to be no soldiers ief
to guard the German line OF commun
ication. All is being hazarded on thu
success or the failure of this blow
The German advance has been rap
| i'd and steady. Their columns have
averaged twenty miles day since
| they reached Brussels.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
The Areoplane in
War ro q

Fifteen hundred men finally decid-
ed the battle Of Waterloo.
When the remnant of Ney's superb
command. broken and bleeding reach
ing the Plateau wherein Wellington
had watched the conflict for hours,
he turned to the 1900 picked men who
had been lying for hours on the
ground and swearing under their
restraint and shouted: up guards
and at them!"
In response they sprang up and
cleared the Plateau OF Frenchmen.
When we read Of what hir men are
doing in the present war, It is no;
impossible to imagine that in some
crisis Of the fight three hundred aero
planes each carrying 1--WE men might
be the deciding factor. They could
at q signal come from twenty miles
AWAY in twenty minutes. land their
men and return for another twelve
hundred men and be back in an
hour. or without returning take on
board explosives enough to material.
ly strengthen the final assault. This
may not be possible In this war, but
II will be in the next. II after this
war is over the nations decide that
more wars are to be necessary until
man through suffering and through
tears finally decides that Justice and
mercy are better arbiters of differ.
ences than the brutalities Of war
GOodwin's Weekly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
60 SAY WE, ALL OF We

Ny friend. ] am glad to call you so.
Attic. I've never clasped your hand
In mine, .t
And never from your lips has come
my name, "a
Yet at thy Dounteous feast ] often
dine.
Better than viands rich or vintage
rare,
Thy banquet where I am a welcome
guest,
For then my heart lays down its load
Of care,
And to my wearied brain come peace
and rest.
And in return for this I'm wishing
you
Fourfold the pleasure you have given
me,
For many years, may you the Muses.
wee,
Ere, "The Giver of Your Gift" shall
summon thee, o. 1Ab1
While Fame and Fortune both have
smiled on you
And you have friends in every land
and Cline,
"a one OF them I say "tis but your
due
Your name live until the END OF
Time.
TO James Whitcomb Riley, TOT
Henry A. Caldwell.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
NAMED MILITARY GOVERNOR

London, Aug. ga dispatch to
the Reuter- Telegram company from
Berlin via Amsterdam says Field
Marshal Baron holman Won der Goltz
has been appointed military govern
or of the occupied part of Belgium
and has proceeded to his post. The
governor Of the district of AK La
Chapelie has been appointed civil ad
ministrator of the same region.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29

One Of Stevens on's letters from
Samoa contains some useful tips for
autograph hunters: You have sent me
q slip to write on; you have sent me
an addressed envelope, you have sent
II to me stamped; many have done as
much before. You have spelled my
name right, and some have done that
In one point you stand alone; you have
sent me the stamps for my post once.
not the stamps for yours. What 10
asked with 90 much consideration !
take . pleasure TO grant Here. since
you value It. and have been ut the
pains to earn It by such unusual a.
tentions-here is the signature Of
Robert Louis Stevenson"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
outlook FOR =
TABOR BAD IN
CALIFORNIA
Conditions viii Be Worse Dur
ing This Winter Than Last
Commission 10 Told

San Francisco, Aug. 27.--InQu!ry
into Stockton labor disturbances WAS
completed by the federal Industrial
relations COMMISSION today and then
the subject OF seasonal labor was en-.
tered upon. w.
DIR. Carleton H. Parker, executive
secretary of the state commission Of
immigration and housing testified
that seasonal employment threw n
vast army of men out OF work in
the winter time. Conditions were
bad in the state last year. he said
and recently inquiry convinced him
they would be worse during the com-
ing winter. He estimated tnat from
$4,000 to 10000 seasonal laborers "jie
up" here every winter and that Los
Angeles and Sacramento shelter
about 10000 and 1000, respectively,
during the same period. Many of
these men, he declared, were unahie
to find any kind Of employment out
side of seasonal labor.
THE gravest danger the state
faces" he said, lis the irregular char
acter of employment In the agrical.
tural districts. We must ,ini Work
for seasonal labor"
Out Of 64l seasonal lab": carl >
Of various kinds investigated in the
state by his Organization. the witness
said. 1888 were reported bid. Some
contractors camps he declared. were
filthy evil and dangerous beyond de-
scription. Now sanitary arrangements
suggested by the Investigators have
been adopted in all the camps except
two, he added.
Bathing IL not practiced universal
| " by hop fields employees. acco,d 'ns
Ito IL. Clemens Horst. a large empin,
er o., this class OF labor. HIs 1com
pany has provided bathing facilities
for its employees for many years, he
testified.
"Ten years ago nobody used our
lighthouses" he testified. Now more
of the employees are bathing and in
another year, perhaps they will set
used to baths"
The present tariff law contributes
! 10 Industrial unrest Mr.. ltorst be
lieves, despite the fact he said that
the tariff on hops makes it possible
for his line of business TO exist. He
explained that he thought low ter.
| iff increased importations, thereby dc.
creasing employment for producers In
this country,
George, H..'Hecks OF Davis. Call.
fornia and James Mis- Of Willows,
California. fruit growers, 'eypressad
the opinion that the state should pro-
vide work for seasonal labo' during
dull periods. George Speef, no or
ganized for the Industrial Workers OF
the World, said the problem Of anem-
ployment would be solved whenever
labor organized thoroughly. and took
over The unpaid wages now reo,esel-
ted by the holdings OF capital.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29
EXPECT TURKEY !.
TO DECLARE WAR
France Accuses Germany Of Stirring
Up Authorization senti.
nent In the East

Washington, Aug. 27.-The United
States has informed the powers of
Europe of its intention to send the
armored cruiser North Carolina to
Turkey to carry gold for the relief
of Americans. according to an an
nouncement by the state department
late today.
While the North Carolina goes on
a mission of financial relief, her pres.
ence in. Turkish waters Is intended
to have Statutory effect with respect
to the treatment Of Christians and
foreigners generally residing in the
Ottoman empire.
Before taking this step the Unlted
States took precautions to sound the
powers of Europe as to whether they.
would object to the sending Of an
American warship to Turkey In
view Of the extreme tension which
prevails at Constantinople and the
probability that Turkey soon Will he
drawn into the European coni!;c: tie
American government desired 10
make plain that Its purpose in SEND
ing the ship is in no way political
France Approves Mission
France took occasion in he. reply
to the American governments inquiry
to express approval Of the purpose OF
the United States, remarking That
the sending OF French wal ships at
this time might be rlisinterprsteda
The French government incidentally
accused Germany OF trying to stir M
anti Christian sentiments IN Turkey
by provoking the Nus3ulmen against
the English and French. Diplomas
and officials generally ara expecting
declaration Of war By Turke:' on the
allies. Reliable advices are to :fe
effect that Just as soo1 ms tho big
Russian army has penetrated "a cen
siderable distance tiRtos aastSirn Irus-
sia, Turkey will strike. ,s,That both
Bulgaria and Roumania will align
themselves with Turkey against
Greece and the rest Of the Balkan
states is also indicated by authentic
information reaching here.
European diplomats admit that the
situation is daily approaching a cris-
Is and that a declaration Of war Is
iminent. Great Britain, France ana
Russia are refraining. nevertheless
from making any move that would
force Turkey into action. Their com
bined influence Is being exerted 10
persuade the Ottoman empire to con-
tinue neutral.
'.A Announcement by the German EN-
bassy here, however, that Liman IA
'ha loaned by Germany to train ths
Turkish forces had been put in com
mand of the Ottoman army confirm
ed in the minds Of diplomatic repre-
sentatives OF the allies here the De-
lief that Turkey soon would openly
place herself on the side of Germany
and Austria in the mammoth strus'
gle.
Secretary Bryan said today Amer
leans had been advised to leave TUT
key Just as in other countries IN
which war had broken out or misn'
break out. Every facility posslp''i
he said, would be afforded them 70
depart. 98e5so4. =
Continued on page five)
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-08-29

Perfectly aafs 70 Order.
Crawford Tin fashionable restaurant)
Don't order anything for me. I'm
not hungry" Crabshaw-"But you will
be by the time the waiter brings It."