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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
TO BLOCKADE PORTS
WILSON ISSUES TWO
PRoCLAMATioNs REFER
ENCE TO SAME.
SHIPS OF ALL NATIONS KEPT away
Use Same Methods As Former Presi
den Mckinley When Mar Was De-
clared Against Spain-Huerta
Does Not Back Down.

Washington an act by
congress authori ing him to use the
land and naval forces OF the United
States in dealing with the Mexican
situation, President Wilson will issue
two proclamations, one announcing a
belligerent blockade of the neighbor-
ing republic and the other defining the
manner by which such blockade shall
be Maintained.
Foreign Ships Kept Away.
The plan to establish a pacific"
blockade has been abandoned in favor
of the naval and military recommends
ton that ''belligerent" blockade be
ordered. A pacific blockade, accord
ing to international law experts, is in
reality repriSal and a measure short of
war. Otherwise it is not pacific.
A pacific blockade, if observed in
accordance with principles laid down
by the institute of international law,
would permit ships under a foreign
flag to enter blockaded ports freely in
spite of the blockade. In other words
pacific blockade would apply only
to vessels OF the blockaded and block
aiding nations. Mexican ships and
American ships would be denied egress
from and ingress to Mexican ports,
which would be open to ships of all
other nations. Thus only American
commerce would suffer.
Blockade to Be Drastic.
A belligerent blockade would apply
to the ships Of all nations. To be eff
fective and binding it would have to
be maintained by force sufficient to
render ingress to or egress from the
ports dangerous. Formal notice of
such blocka de must be given directly
to the governments of neutral powers
The state department is prepared to
present to the president the proclama.
tons he will issue probably on Tues
day or Wednesday, provided Huerta
shall not comply with the American
demand, They will be similar to those
issued by former President Mckinley
when he W as authorized by congress
to act with view to the qualification
of Cuba.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
SPORTING COLUMN

The second annual amateur billiard
tourney for the 14:2 balk line cham
p1onship is or at SpO me-
A wealth of new material is out for
the w. S. c. track squad, there being
two or more new men in every event.
An organization of the high schools
of Aittitas county, Washington has
been effected to promote closer ath-
letic relations.
Pennsylvania Oarsmen made a clean
sweep when their varsity and fresh
man Fights met the .midshipmen on
the inner course of the Severn river
Saturday at Annapolis.
A league to be known as the Okan-
ogan Valley, " ash. Central league,
has been organized. The following
towns will enter teams: Okanogan,
Omak, Conconully, Riverside and Ton
asket
Whether or no Howard Drew, the
credited with that 80 3-5s" 100 yard
sprint remains to be seen. There is
not much doubt that Drew accomplish
ed the performance
Damages of $1,000 were awarded in
the circuit court recently to John Nc
Nulty, former Federal league umpire
who brought suit against John j.
O'Connor, last seasons manager Of
the st. Louis Federals, for assault
Fast track performances, including
Pacific coast record in the half mile
and four new California Stanford
marks, featured the annual track and
field meet which was won by Stan
ford Saturday, with score of &C So
against 55 1-6.
At San Francisco, Friday Light
Weight Champion Willie Richie of
m Tommy" Murphy of New York,
the challenger to tho title, at Cot
froth's arena, Richie winning 20
round decision by wide margin.
The University of California base
ball team, by winning the third and
deciding game of the series with Stan
ford, won also trip to Honolulu with
all expenses paid. The Hawaiian base
ball league rendered the trip to the
winning university team. The Cali
fornia ball players will leave for the
islands about June /.
The Union associations baseball
schedule has been officially adopted
by the big league magnates, and calls
for split season, the first half open
ing April % and closing July 5, the
second half opening July and closing
September 49, Helena will open at
Boise. Butte will open at Salt Lake
and Murray will open at Ogden. Boise
Helena and Butte will each play 10
weeks at home and 10 weeks on the
road. Ogden will play II weeks out
of town and nine at home. Salt Lake
will play IL weeks at home and eight
out of town. Murray will have but
five weeks at home.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
UNCLE SAM IS READY
NATIONS FIGHTING FORCES IN
AGGRESSIVE MOOD FOR LONG
CAMPAIGN.
ALL SHIPS ARE TO Be FULLY MANNED
We Will Have $4,000 Men Down There
In Very Short time To Com.
has With Mexican
Forces.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the
inauguration of war against Mexico
are in full swing. If congress should
give the word authorizing the presi-
dent to use armed forces of the United
States in dealing with Huerta both
the military and naval authorities will
begin carrying out the plans for as
sembling the nations fighting men for
aggressive action. The plans for i'm
mediate action are:
The entire navy and the revenue
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24

Toronto, Canada, has housewives
league.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
Congress Back Of Wilson.

Philadelphia. EVERY senator and
representative in congress regardless
of political views, will stand back of
President Wilson in support Of any
measure he may now propose for up.
building the dignity and honor Of the
American flag" United States Senator
Boise E. Penrose said in an address
Sunday before the Army camp, Sons
OF Veterans.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
REFUSES TO SALUTE
HUERTA TELLS UNITED STATES
THAT THEY WERE NOT
lNSUlTED.
THfRFFORfsWE NAY SEE RIAL WAR
Congress Quick to Back Up President
Wilson in His Demands on Mex
ico-Recognition of Huerta and
Party Will Never Come.

Washington, April 19.-General Vic
torina Huerta, provisional president Of
Mexico, flatly refused tonight to &C
cede to the unconditional demands of
the United States that he salute the
American flag.
Congress will be asked by President
Wilson for authority to use armed
force to uphold the honor and dignity
of the nation.
Negotiations with Huerta over the
demand for salute in reparation for
the arrest of American bluepackets ut
Tampico on April 10 came to close
Sunday night at 6 o'clock, the last hour
given by President Wilson for IA
vorable response from the Mexican
dictator.
The final word of Huerta to Charge
O'Shaughnessy was a refusal to CON-
ply until the United States would guar
antee in writing that his salute be re.
turned.
TO Call on Congress.
President Wilson Monday sent a
message to congress in joint session.
American war fleets are moving
down both coasts on their way to Mex
fcan waters to carry out the presi
dents plans for reprisal.
The crisis just reached does not
mean that there will be a formal dec
Iaratioa of war, because the United
States could not declare war against
a government which 1t does not recog
nize. President Wilson will seek au
thOrity, however, to send the armed
forces into Mexico to seize first thu
ports Of Tampico and Vera cruz ant
the railroad trestle leading from Ver'
Cruz toward Mexico City.
Foreigners Care for Selves.
The breach that finally has com
with Mexico will make it impossible, I
IL declared on high authority. for tn
United States to further protect for
eigners in that republic, and foreigl
governments have been notified Of tn
situation In this regard.
The president, 1t is asserted, no
only would ask congress for authorit,
to use the armed forces to uphold tn
honor Of the nation, but also for al
appropriation, a deficiency alread,
having been created because Of the Ell
pense of naval operations in anticipa
tion of Huerta's defiance of this gov
eminent.
Militia In Reserve.
The president probably will ask fur
ther that the senate pass the voluntee
act, which already has passed thu
house, providing for pressing into reg
ular service the militia regiments II
the various states.
Mexico's Version of Insult.
Mexico City.-The Mexican foreign
minister, Senior Portillo y Rojas, an
nounced tonight it would be impossi
BILE to agree to the demand of tn,
United States that the flag be uncon
ditionally saluted because that flat
was not insulted as it was not flying
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
Huerta Sympathetic Man.

Mexico City-"General Huerta Of
fers all guarantees oforeigners, Amer
leans included, who may remain in
Mexico, and he will improve this op-
portunity to show the world that his
government and Mexico are moral and
civilized"
Thi statement President Huerta
dictated.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
Three Students Drowned.

Delafield, Wis-Three students IF
st. Johns military academy here were
drowned Saturday when their racing
shell capsized in storm on Lake Ma
gawicka. The dead are: l. w. Kelly
st. Louis; Fred Sprute, Pennington,
Mimi; Doland Mogg, Hinsdale, Ill.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24

Peoria, lll.-Fire Monday night
swept over three blocks. destroying
the cattle feeding barns and a block
of baled hay belonging to the Nelson
Morris Packing company. Six thou
sand cattle were housed in the sheds
and it is estimated that 5000 burned.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24

It Is said that nearly every fish
firm in New York and New England
participates in the smelt trade Of
Prince Edward island or its vicinity.
Rubber heels are popular In Switzer-
land
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24
Wind Storm at Chicago.

Chicago.-A wind with a velocity
of As miles an hour swept Chicago Sat
urday evening. Telling pedestrians
tearing down signs and smashing win
ing dust blinded walkers and extra
policemen were stationed at down
town crossings to prevent accidents.
49,
A Hindu child of seven may be q
skilled workman
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-04-24

Schapoose, Ore-A charge o. dyna-
mite set off at midnight Saturday I'M
der the house tent Of J. Fl. Gilmort,
superintendent of the Nehalem Timber
and Logging company, and his wife rs
they lay asleep wrecked the structure
and blew the couple high into the air.
Mrs. Gilmore alighted on wreckage and
was seriously injured. Gilmore es-
capped with few bruises. The sheriff's
theory Is that foreign laborers. recent
ly discharged by Gilmore, are respon
sible.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
|RR|TONS BUSY
|. PLAYING GOLF
IN M|DW|NTER
Many Americans Compete in
Matches on London Links.
Stapp Wins Kendall Trophy.
Bv "Chick" Evans.

IT ia interesting to know that
there is a fiourishing society
Of golfers in London. There is
also an Irish golt'ng society that has
been recently formed and Sir Thorn
as y. Pile, Bart. has been asked to
becoyne its president. 1t is hoped to
celahrate the formal opening of the
.oriatv with a match on st. PatrickS
nav with a team chosen from among
tbe irish members of the House of
Commons.
H. $ Colt, the famous English golf
architect, Is reconstructing course
at Montrose on which golf has been
played for over three hundred years.
HE members of the Mid Surrey
l Club on the occasion of its an
nual meeting presented J. H. Taylor,
the British open champion, with a
handsome testimonial. Taylor the
fve-times British open champion,
has been associated with the club
for fifteen years and during that
time he has won six open chapion-
ships The British in 1900. 1909 and
1918; the French in 1908 and 1909,
and the German in 1912. No pro-
ever euualed that record.
The testimonial presented to dis
tinguished golfer as tangible appre-
citation of his achievement will no
doubt be among his most treasured
possessions.
IN The Daily Mail. Of January "a,
L there is an article devoted to
winter week ending" on the golf
courses near London. 1t seems these
links are actually congested at this
season Of the year in spite of the
fact that so many new ones have
been laid out. Greenkeeping has been
so improved that certain greens are
famous for the dryness and good lies
are as easily found as in spring, sum-
mer and autumn.
Harry Vardon played two rounds
in midwinter at Walton Heath and
he said that the shots there were
exactly like those of any other sea-
son. The course has now been so
thoroughly drained that the ball no
longer sinks into the soft turf
G UNNINGDALE is one of the best
y winter courses and there is a
record a few Sundays ago of two
hundred caddies engaged before the
first morning train arrived from Lon
don. These numerous early players
either lived nearby or had come by
automobile. Coombe Hill, Sandy
Lodge, Barnsted Downs, Oxhey.
Northward Ho and Pirley Downs are
among the good winter courses, and
unless the snow flies, which is not SO
very often, "the green's are as YER
dant in December and January as in
June"
DOUGLAS STAPP. has just won
- the Kendall Trophy Cup Of
fered TO members of the Dallas Coun-
try Club. Mr.. Strapp won on the
nineteenth hole by getting a three in
par four hole, and my informant
told me his eighty-one in the final
was splendid under the weather con-
ditions.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Artie Holman Signs
With Feds Stahl
May Also Enter Fold

CHICAGO. Feb. 20 1t was stated
here to-day by James a. Gilmore, presl-
dent OF the new baseball league, that
Artie Holman. one time Chicago Ma
tional League player. and Jimmie
Block. former Chicago American League
catcher. were signed last night.
Conferences which indicated that
lake Stahl, former Boston American
club manager. might undertake the
leadership of the Brooklyn Federals had
not ended in an agreement last night.
Robert y. Ward, president of the Brook
Iyn club Stahl and Gilmore spent the
evening together, Stahl said he had
gone so far as to make a proposal which
had not been accepted.
Stah said he would take the manage
ment of the Brooklyn club Is his terms
were met by Gilmore and Ward.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
FOOD FOR SPORT FANS
BY GEORGE e. PHAlR

r. SCHULTZ, HE SINGS.
Oft In the stillg night,
Ere SIumbers chains hare bound
me.
Fond memory brings the light
Of penRGHt days around me
The ancient team is bit dream,
Its glory all departed.
The CUBS that shOhe are canned and
gone
And am broLen-hedrted.
Thus In the Silly night,
Ere slumber's chains hare bound
me,
Fond memory brings the light
Of penndnt days around me.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
By Frank G.. Menke.


NEW YORK, Feb. 2O-The foozles
" of Charles w. Murphy, of the
Cubs, and Charles H. Ebbets,
of the Dodgers. are blamed quite gem
orally for the sudden rise to power
of the Federal League. but Garry
Hermann, of the Reds, assisted by
certain quantities of Waldorf Astoria
champagne, is the real cause.
If Hermann had kept his promise
to Murphy, and hadn't double crossed
him on the Tinker deal, the Federal
League to-day perhaps would be on
the point of disbanding. But Herr
mann broke his promise, Hermann
worked the double cross and the Ma
tional League, as the result, is in
mighty bad straits.
Thinkers action in going over to the
Federal League really made that or
ganization. James A. Gilmore. presi-
dent of that league, frankly admits
II, and every man conVersant with
baseball affairs knows it,
HERE is the story of the Tinker
L Murphy HERMANN Ebbets af-
fair:
About the last part of November,
Joe Tinker went to the Cub head
quarters and told the secretary that
he was willing to play with the Cubs
in 1914. The secretary at once cabled
Murphy, who was in Europe, tell
ing him Hermann was going to Of
fer Tinker for sale at the National
League meeting on December 9. that
Tinker wanted to play in Chicago.
and that Murphy might be able to
get Tinker IL he hurried back to the
United States.
Murphy jumped the first boat and
landed at the Waldorf after Ebbets
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Trent Meets Collins
In Main Bout at the
Columbia Saturday

The management of the Columbia
Theater has booked three good scraps
for tomorrow night. One ten round go,
one six-round affair and four-round
preliminary is on the card.
The main bout of the evening will
bring Happy Joe" Trent, who has won
his last three fights and Eddie Collins
together. These battlers are billed to
go ten rounds to decision.
Kid York, the youngster who is COM
ing to the front with rapid strides,
VIII take on Oliver Pierce in the six
round semi windup. Pierce has been
after a match with either Kid Young
or Charlie Lee and win be accommo-
dated If he wins decisively over York
Kid Duke and Kid Williams, bantam
weights, will clash in the founr- round
opener. Williams shaded Duke in a
rafting scrap last Saturday night, and
the latter Is out to reverse the verdict
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Herman Blamed for New League
Garry Double-Crossed Murphy

had made his offer to Hermann for
Tinker's services On December II,
Hermann and Murphy had con-
ference which resulted in Hermann
telling Murphy he would give him the
sole right to deal with Tinker for the
next as hours.
Murphy took the first train for Chi
cago so that he could get to tinker
and talk over terms with him. just
before his departure Murphy was
jubilant. He felt sure he and Tinker
could come to terms because Tinker
had declared he wanted to play in
Chicago. And Murphy had Herr
mann's word for it that he had the
sole right to negotiate with Tinker
for the next two days.
WET at about O'Clock in the even
ing Ebbets sought out Herr
mann in the Waldorf barroom, and
while champagne flowed in free and
easy way, and in the presence or
about a score of newspaper men.
Hermann, the man who had given
Murphy a verbal option on Tinker,
sold Tinker to Ebbets before Muir
phv was outside of New York State.
Had Herman kept his promise to
Murphy. it is a certainty that Mur-
ply would have signed up Tinker TO
play with the Cubs, and so kept him
in organized baseball. Tinker himself
saws he would have signed up with
Murphy at Murphy's own terms, so
anxious was he to get back to Chi
cago.
But. as things turned out, Herr
mann broke his word to Murphy. sold
Tinker to Ebbets. Ebbets tried to get
a lot of cheap advertising by refus-
ing to give Tinker the salary he
wanted. the result was that Tinker
iumped-and the Federal League was
made"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Trophy to Harvard s
Premier Ball Player

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Feb. 2O.-A sill
yer cup will be given the Harvard play
er who does the most for this years
baseball team on the attack, 1t was an
nounced to-day.
The trophy is the gift of Charles
Ham, Jr., first baseman of Harvard s
1911 team. and is TO be known as the
Barrett Wendell, Jr.. cup, in recognition
of the services Of Wendell, who played
on four Crimson mines that won the
championship series from Yale.
The cup will be awarded the man
who wins the highest total of points
for reaching first base safely. for sac
rifice hits, stolen bases and runs scored.
1t is planned to award a similar tro-
ply at the end OF each baseball season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Billy Gibson to Quit
Job as Matchmaker
Of New York Club

NEW YORK. Feb. 20 Billy Gibson.
one OF the best known fight promoters
in the country, will sever his connection
with the Garden Athletic Club, accord
ing to a report here to-day. Gibson,
who has made a mint Of money for the
owners OF the club through his ability
IN getting big matches is said to have
had a falling OUT with the owners
over his failure to match Packey Nc
Farland and Mike Gibbons. His resigna-
tion will be turned in within day or
two, II is said
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Leach Cross Returns
From Western Trip

NEW YORK. Feb. 20 Leach Cross,
the lightweight boxer Of the East Side.
his manager Sam Wallach. and his wife
and daughter arrived from Los Angeles
to-day. All declared they were glad TO
get home again, although admitting that
preferable to snowbound New York.
Cross declared that II was no fault
Of his that he did not meet Richie in a
bout for the championship and he said
that Tom McCarey was Wiling 10 pro-
mote the match. Richie, however,
pleaded a sore heel and few other ex-
cuses.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
RAeoN JOINS DODGERS.

HOT SPRINGS. ARK, Feb. 20
Pitcher Pat Ragon Joined the Brook
Ign Trolley Dodgers squad to- day
He came from his home In Omaha.
Nebr where he passed the winter
Ragon's arrival raises the Brooklyn
IA rty to six, Reulbach. Ruoker, Allen
Erwin and Miller having arrived
ahead Of him
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Cofey Administers
K. 0. to Tony Ross

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-Jim Coffey,
the Dublin giant, knocked out Tony
Ross, of Newcastle, Pa, in the sixth
round last night. Ross received Sc
we're beating before Confey admin
istered the sleep wallop.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Georgia. Alabama
League Clubs Sign
Managers for 1914

ANNISTON, ALA, Feb. 20.-The
Georgia. Alabama League clubs have
all signed their managers for the
coming season. The clubs and man
ayers are as follows: Admission, Bob
Ragsdale; Selma, Artie Riggs; Gads-
Den, Bruce Hayes; LAGRANGE. Jim
l-ahtte; Newman, George Robe; Rome,
Jack Reidy; Talladega, Carl Pace;
Opelika, Kirk Newell.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
DO Williams to
Coach at st. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO, Feb. 20.-Henry
Williams, former Vanderbilt football
ana baseball star, has signed to coach
the athletic teams of the st. Louis
University, his duties beginning
March l. Williams coached the Cen
tral College eleven of Fayette, Mo-
last fall, and turned out one of the
pest teams that ever represented that
institution on he gridiron. He was
CHOSEN from a large bunch of appli-
cants for the local job.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Providence Team
Will Play Athletics

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 20.-The
Providence club, Of the international
League has arranged exhibition games
with the Washington American League
team in this city on April ~ and 10,
and with the Philadelphia Athletics on
April 10. 1t was announced last night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
Gaffney Knocks Out
Stetina in Third

CHATTANOOGA, TENNIS Feb. 20.
Jeff Gaffney. Of Chicago. knocked out
Battling stetina. Of Cincinnati in the
third round Of scheduled eight-round
febt here last night. Gaffney was mas
Ter Of the Situation throughout
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
-Lush no coAcH COLUMBIA.

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-The Athletic
Association Of Columbia University an
nounced. to-day that William Lush, the
old Cleveland outfelder had been en-
gagged to coach the Columbia baseball
squad this spring, while Andrew Coax
ley. formerly Of the Athletics and the
Chicago and Cincinnati Nationals, will
look after the Columbia pitchers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
NEW BASEBALL LEAeuE-

PROVIDENCE, r. L, Feb. 20.-Ste-
ven D. Flanagan, Of this city, and
John H. O'Brien, of Fall River, pro-
meters of a new class G baseball
league, announced their plans o-day.
The league will include teams in
Brockton, Fall River New Bedford,
Taunton, Woonsocket, Newport and
PawtIcket
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
RED sox LAND JOHNSON.

BOSTON, Feb. ga. Rankin
Johnson, pitcher on the Syracuse
team of the New York State League,
to-day signed with the Boston Ameri-
can League club. Johnson's' record
last season was 20 games won and I
lost. He began professional ball in
Texas
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-20
BANQUET FOR TOURISTS.

PARIS, Feb. 2O.-The members of
the visiting New York and Chicago
baseball teams were the guests of
honor at a banquet yesterday at
which Ambassador Herrick and
number of French people prominent
in athletic and political circles in
Paris were present.