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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-02

The first night saw the special
through the Central States. Breakfast
was taken at Nashville, Tenn. An
hour later brief stop was made at
Murfreesboro where the new year, 81
years ago, was ushered in with the
notable battle which made Stones
River famous in national history. The
party caught glimpse of the expan.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-02

Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Laths.
16tf) Blanton Lumber Co. Phone AIS.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-02

At delightful hour in the afternoon
with the day almost spent, the special
halted in Cleveland, Tenn, and there
the greeting was three times rousing.
Secretary C. W. Voak of the Cleve-
and, Tenn, Board of Trade, and other
good Chautauqua boosters, made the
stay here most enjoyable. Autos car
RED the party for a tour about the
city. The crowd was immense, hum
dreds hanging from second and third
story windows to catch the Kryl mel
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-02

ADVERTISEMENT
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-02

carry the hot spray up and through
the trees, covering every twig, branch
and limb from the top of the ground
on at least two-thirds of their cir
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-08
REP. HEATING FAVoRS PROBE
OF MINE STRIKE MESS

Washington, Jan. 81 shall be
glad to lay all my information as to
the conditions in the Colorado strike.
district before the Industrial Rela
tons Committee and assist them in
every way in their proposed investi-
CATION" declared Rep. Heating of
Colorado. "Such an investigation of
the Colorado and the Calumet, Mich,
strikes would be splendid thing.
Primarily, desire a congressional.
investigation, but what Colorado
needs is some sort of an investigation
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-08

which will bring out the facts in a
striking manner. 1 believe publicity
is the radium cure for our industrial
defects. How it .ameliorates condi-
lions is strikingly Illustrated in the
senate committees investigation of
the West Virginia strike. The COM
mittee itself hasn't even made re-
port yet, but the mere fact that they
focused public attention on condi-
tons there remedied matters"
Kentucky man was shot dead by
his seventh wife. And there are folks
who say seven is a lucky number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
KING NAY SEE
GIANTS IN ACTION
English Ruler Plans TO Attend
Game Between American
Baseball Tourists.

London. Feb. liking George Will
probably be among the spectators when
the Giants and White Sox play at the
Stamfordshire grounds OF the Chelsea
Football club on Thursday afternoon.
Although the game was arranged upon
short notice the American colony has dis
PLAYED great interest and large crowd is
expected The stadium i'm which the
Giants will play seats $4,000 persons and Is
the finest athletic field in England
Americans i'm London are arranging a
celebration i'm honor Of the coming of the
baseball tourists
The visiting baseball players are being
entertained on all sides. Last night they
went 10 Broadway Jones" at the Prince
of Wales Theatre. at the invitation Of
Seymour hicks. Tonight they will SEE
The Melting Pot as the guests OF l.
Iangwell and Walker Whiteside.
ON Thursday the tourists are To be en-
tertaned at heefsteak dinner al Muir
rays They viii sail on the Lusitania
on Saturday and the Cunard Company is
making special efforts t. assure the play
ers of good time on ~ voyage home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
TROUBLE OVER LONG HIKE
Breaking of Rule May Lead to
Some Disqualifications.

II was learned yesterday that the Mill
tary Athletic League had violated rule
in permitting members Of the United
States Army and national guard men Of
other states TO compete i'm the military
hike held under the direction OF the Royal
Arcanum on Washington's Birthday.
The Military Athletic League law con
fines competition 10 nations guard mem
bers Of New York State, and by allowing
the unregistered tackles and regular sol
diers to take part. left the way open FOR
disqua ifica tion OF the registered athletes
oy The Amateur Athletic Union
The registration committee of the
NefrOpolitan Association has asked FOR
copy Of the constitution and bylaws OF
the Military Athletic League and IL il has
transeressed law in allowing the un-
registered men TO take part twill take
up the matter at It's next monthly meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
COVEY ARRIVES TO
PLAY JAY GOULD
Interest Grows in Match for the
Court Tennis Championship
of the World.

George F. Convey professional court
tennis champion q the world. arrived
here Yesterday from Liverpool 10 prepare
for his match with Jay Gould. the anna
teur champion.
The contest will be held AT the Phila
delphia Racquet club on March To- IS and
a. and will consist OF the best seven out
Of thirteen sets. Covey. II he wins. will
receive purse OF 81 30. two-thirds of the
gate receipts and his expenses.
II defeated by Gould. plate valued at
81 25O will be awarded the American anna
teur. Covey receiving expenses and two
thirds OF the gate receipts.
The English professional. who won his
title in 1912 by defeating Punch Fairs.
will proceed TO Philadelphia within a few
days for practice upon the court where
the championship match will be played.
Great interest Is developing in the con-
test. both ner and abroad, as IL ~ the
FIRST international match OF 1914. ana. be-
sides brings together an amateur and a
professional
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
GOLFERS OF new
YORK A. {. DESPAIR
Fox Hills No Longer Inter
ested in an AffliatiOn to
Get New Members.

Unless present indications count ior
naught there is little likelihood that any
thing further will he attempted toward a
nossible afiliation between the Fox HIS
Golf club and the New York Athletic
club.
A well known clubman belonging to
both organizations said last night that
so far as Fox Hills was concerned the in
cident was closed. At a recent meeting
of the club on Slater Island something
like forty new members were elected.
Plans likewise were decided on thai viii
enable the club TO continue along broader
lines than ever before.
II is also said that no other large golf
or country club in the metropolitan dis
trict could be induced 10 join forces with
the New York Athletic Club on terms
similar 10 those proposed by Fox HIS
more than year ago
Briefly. the New York Athletic club
men had chance to become golnng
members Of Fox Hills for $50 a year. As
il stands now, should the winged foot or
ganizati ton attempt TO finance course or
it's own 1t would be likely TO entail an
expenditure of ali the way from $4,000 TO
S200GO. Those who have the winged foot
golf problem still in hand say that they
are doing the best they can. but AT the
same time are willing TO admit that up
to date no satisfactory solution has been
reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Columbus Day
Jumps to Feds

Charles ~. Ebbets has remained calm
in the face Of the foraN~ Of the fedrrais
among his PLAYERS, hut now they nave
committed "a deed which in the opinion
of the squire OF IIatbush outragcs the
laws ~ civilized baseball warfare. Co
Irmbus Day hss been captured ny the
outlaws.
James \. Gilmore announced Yesterday
that the Tip TOP. would pla, al home
on October -. Although the great Ital-
ian navigator get. the chief credit Tor
the holiday which bears his name Mr.
Ebhets j. entitled ia an assist. II was
by his efforts that IL was put into the
schedule Of the National League for two
wears. aud only against his frantic pro-
tests WAS the schedule shortened.
There was a grim look in the eyes OF
Nr tbbets yestcrda, when he heard the
news that Columbus Day had Jumped.
Later lac was observed hN>tericalIy
turning fhc pages 81 an encyclopedia OF
proper names u j. rumored that Ralph
Waldo Emerson will he the newt IN have
a double header dav named in his honor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
New Muscles Discovered
bv Recruits After Work
in the Open.
BASEBALL DIAMOND
USED AS GRlDlRON
Monte Prieste Joins Squad and
Brings the Pitching Total
Up to Ten.


Marlin. Tex, Feb 24.-After two DAYS
Of chilled training, the Giantlets nave
advanced far enough TO develop some
lame backs and legs. the result OF "a
mIliaritv with the medicine ball ana
strife ON the handball courts.
In fact. they are INDUCING in almost
every sort Of ball except baseball II
was even colder this morning than yes
terdav. and a cold wind made IT unpleas-
an, this afternoon. The leading citizens
of Marlin are industriously apoIoelZlhs
to Dick Kinsella for such brand OF
weather. and some of them have gone 80
far as To predict relief tomorrow.
To aid in keeping the boys warmed Up
this morning kinsella purchased FOOT
ball. With which the athletes proceeded
10 make spirals. drop kicks and forward
passes as soon a. they went out on the
held. The medicine balls also we're put
i'm play again. and the handball courts
resounded with thuds aud yells both
morning ana afternoon.
Until the weather moderates these
stunts will comprise the training. Yes
terday the PLAYERS hustled at their foot
hail and handball until they perspired
freely and then sprinted back 10 the
bath house.
Log ana back muscles that have not
been well stretched since last fall ire
beginning To protest, and tonight the
Youngsters We're not so frisky and Were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
GARDEN GUNNERS
NOW DOWN BIRDS"
Offutt Leads Field in Match at
the Sportsmen's Show,
with 40 Ont of so.

T.. G. Afrutt was the nigh gun in the
trap shooting tournament in the Sports
mems Show at Madison Square Garden
Yesterday afternoon Accustoming him
self TO the light conditions. he smashed 40
of ihe birds out of a possible 80
The other guIuers also found little trou-
BE in hitting the targets and there were
several ties for places of honor wncn
the scores We're totailed Lester Remseu.
y l.. lerrick Dave Wadsworth and g.
W Lcmbeck "bsgeed' IS r. h. Steven
SON Dr Sauer r.. Won Lengerke and j
=. Donovan got Il. while \ l.. Bruins
". Hamn ond r. h Smith and W. Hook
er dropped ~.
Neaf Apgar and Hank stevens won
highest honors among the professionals
with o. ont of ~ to their credit Mrs J..
g Vogel Of Detroit moved down Il. aud
missed on an easy straightawaN shot;
Curtis High School won the injerscholas-
tic shoot for the Remington trophy. with
III our OF possible 20. i. Iicke. IF
the winning team. shot 1913 out OF pos
sihle 2O0 getting ., prone and 90 standing.
4. J Moor. an unattached athlete. with
the liberal handicap Of !" seconds.
thfashed his way 10 victory IN the Seward
swim. defeating a large field. lie was seq
eral seconds better than his handicap, aud
gave promise OF develop.ng into nrSi
claSs performer g. ESsclborn was second
and ". Law was third
There Was little slackenluc ~ the inter
est i'm the show. and throughout the dan
more than six thousand persons were on
hand TO pass judgment OF the exhibits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
0'pAY TO HOLD HIS JOB
Must Worry Along for One Year
Trying to Rebuild Cubs.

Chicago. Feb si-Hcnry O'Day tho
veteran umpire. who was named man
sser of the Chicago cubs TO succeed
Johnny Evers by Charles Webb Murphy
before the club was sold 10 Charles T.
Taft Of Cincinnati. viii be retained in his
new position during the coming season.
The following telegram from the clubs
secretary has hcen sent TO ODay. VINO
is In charge Of the training camp at
TAMPA. Fla:
SIr. TAFT instructs me- 10 say that your
contract made with Murphy viii be ear
RED out. and YOU are 10 continue as n
nothing had happened"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
ONLY ONE BID FOR CUBS
Two Syndicates Withdraw for
Present at Least.

chicago. Feb. 24-Only one syndicate
has been left i'm the field o. those who
sought control of the Chicago National
League Baseball club
The bid Of $4,000. offered by the Behan
group for 81 per cent ~ the stock caused
the other two syndcateS to assume
waiting attitude until Charles p. Taft,
owner of the majority of the stock. has
passed on the proposition.
II was said that a coterie which pro-
posed 10 put John Z. Harding at the head
Of the club would have representative
in Cincinnati tomorrow. however
The Pugh-Thompson- McCunoch group
has withdrawn from active participation,
CHARLES \. McCullo'h announced.
Louis j. Behan. Who is handling the
offer Of the six men who compose one
syndicate, left for Cincinnati tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Giants Take to Football
While Cold Grips Marlin

content TO sit around in easy chairs and
retire early. modified form of college
football was staged at Emerson Park
during the afternoon session TODAY.
Several Of the new Giants are college
men and they conceived the idea Of get
ting up ? sw at by running through sig
nal practice. The team was bit shy in
numbers, only seven men responding to
the call Monte Prieste, a pitcher, who
arrived only this morning. called the sig
nails and acted as quarterback. Elmer
Johnson, the big catcher snapped the
pigsNin. which was a medicine ball
weighing about twenty pounds. Two
husky pitchers. Westerwick and Will
Jams. formed the lines in the backfeld;
beside Prieste We're Spencer, Ritter and
Harrison.
Around the big inclosure they went
three times and by the second round they
were executing triple passes and other
PLAYS that have not yet been evolved by
modern football strategists.
Knsella. after looking over his talent
to-day. remarked that he seemed TO have
plenty Of football material, but on ac-
count Of the cold weather he doesn't
know what kind of baseball players they
are.
Monte Prieste who arrived this morn
ing from Nashville. is the tenth pitcher
10 report TO Kinsella The only missing
box man now j. Emilio Paimero. the
Cuban. and his wherea bouts are un-
known. Palmero started for Marlin more
than a week ago, but nothing has been
heard of him here 1t is suspected that
he is weather bound I'm some pote in New
Orleans.
Preste is another siX-footer and a right
handler He formerly attended Bethel
College. in Kentucky. ana while there
was picked as haifback on the All
Southern football eleven. Last season he
started as a pitcher with the Wheeling
Clab, hut when the Interstate League
went TO pieces IN mid-sesson he was
under option TO the New York club.
McGraw could not use Prieste then and
gave him permission 10 play out the sea-
son al Hamilton. in the ohio state
I.eague There ne won eight games out
Of twelve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
CALDWELL TAKES TUMBLE
Pitcher of Yankees Thrown by
His Horse.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Hot Springs. Ark. Feb. A.-Ray Cald-
well. pitcher Of the New York Yankees,
had lucky escape from serious injury
this afternoon He Went horseback rid
ing with several OF his team mates The
party was hitting 1t mp al top speed near
the Malvern Road. where Jesse James
operated in his Younger days. when Cald-
wells horse stuck its right forefoot in a
hole
The animal gave a sudden lurch. ard out
IF the saddle and over its head went
caldwell Nothing but his feelings were
hurt. but Ray was certainly lucky 10 es-
cape without any broken bones.
Edward Kelly. of Spokane. one Of the
Boston American Youngsters. registered
Al the Hot. Eastman. he put Mister
in 'front.' Of his name and Informed the
clerk that ne belonged TO the worlds
champions Of 1879. and stated that in the
absence of Carrigan he might be folced 10
make = touch" Tonight or tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
HOPPE SETS A NEW
WORLDS MARK
Runs Five Hundred Points in
Four Innings for Grand
Average of 1854.

Chicago, Feb. 2l.-Wllie Hoppe do
feated George sutton in the second block
Of 800 points In the 800 point champion
ship lS.2 balklne billiard match. 81 70
-. Hoppe ran out IN four innings, an
average run OF 1854. new worlds rec
ord
The old mark, an average OF 100, was
held Jointly by Sutton and Hoppe. The
former ran out in five innings in tour
nament game in 1905. while Hoppe
equalled the mark at Los Angeles in 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
NAME AMATEUR BOXERS
Six Men Picked to Represent
This CITY in Cleveland.

Six OF the leading amateur boxers ~
this city have been selected TO represent
this city in the amateur intercity bouts
between New York and Cleveland 10 be
held al the Cleveland Athletic Club on
Friday night The party which will leave
following boxers:
;. Diamond, Pastime \. c., Os-pound
class; q. Moss. Glencoe A. c. ll5-pound
class: }. r. Sheridan. Trinity \. c.. l25-
pound class; ID. CoGghlu. St Paurs
Lyceum. l55-pound class; \. Rather. Y. NJ
II. A., i6-pound class and l.. Bernstein,
Sheridan A. c.. ljs-pound class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Red Sox Off for Camp.

Boston. Feb. 24-Captain Carrican Of
the Boston Red SoN. with several mem
bers OF his pitching stan. left here to-
day for the training quarters at Hot
Springs. Ark other battery candidates
viii be picked up on the way The fed
crs will not report until March s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Federal League Keeping Busy

Chicago. Feb. - Some OF the smaller
stores or the site of the Federal League
grounds here were attacked by wteckers
to-day and work on the grandstsnd Is 10
begin soon
John j. Evcrs arrived here to-day 20
pack his belongings preparatory 20 jour
neyins To hts home town of Troy. y. T.,
and thence To Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
EASY BOUT FOR BRITTON
Gets Better of Madden in Ten
Rounds of Boxing.

Jack Britton. Of Chicago. toyed with
frankie Madden in ten rounds OF boxing
a. the Atlantic Garden A. &. last night.
did whatever Re pleased. landing where
and when ne wanted aud ln all prohsb bill
ity could have brought about the end
long before the limit Madden failed 10
land an effective punch and ciinchcd 10
avoid punishment
Charley Young. Substituting for frankie
Burn, OF Jersey fity, lost on a foul 80
Eddie Lennon in six rounds al Browns
Gymnasium last night Lennon had much
the better Of The going before the low
blow was struck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
White Sox on the Coast.

Los Angeles. Feb. 24-The chicago
White sox left Tor training quarters TO-
day at Paso Robes. Cal There were
thirty men aboard the baseball special
besides six correspondents for Taste n
newspapers. The players arrived here
Yesterday. having been delayed nearly
thirty hours by washouts. caused by the
storm which swept this section last
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Late Opening for Feds.

Chicago. Feb 2i-The Federal League
Will not omen us PLAYING season until
April p. and the stands and grounds
most ~ - cities viii he ready by that
time. u was said TO-DAY nv Charles
W &c gilman. president of the Chicago club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
YALE. FIVE MOVES Hun"
Defeat of Penn Puts ls'D
Second for Basketban'

New Haven. Feb 2i-By de'''.
Pennsylvania tonight. - to . i',
into second place in the intercourse.
basketball league, ticlng 'ofhe"'
PLAYS Friday night Al New nave"
PENNSYLVANIA PLAYED close sus'v
game. and by sticking Ia deien'" IA,
held the score down. lale's team
showed big Improvement Stachp''
Arnold working together perfe'u' ~
the guard play was equally sco''
game was very rough and hi's'"
were called 10y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
According To- the most reliable rumors
Connie N,ck intends 10 stand pat on hi
iniield FOR the next campaign.


iniield for the next campaign.
Having recovered from the strain OF the
terrible tax which the last two SETS OF
olympic games made on their powers. the
English writer's are beginning to look up
again. baseball now being the subject un-
der discussion. When a certain John !.
McGraw ventured 20 remark that baseball
would he far superior TO cricket in help
Ing England TO regain its lost athletic
prestige he was advised 10 keep these
lmpertineuces Tor his friends at home.
, They had better be careful or John will
get sore and really say something.
The tourists have circied the globe. having
been received with cordially and open arms
everywhere. only 10 have the English turn
on them ia characteristic fashion at the end.
III il hoped the PLAYERS never return. n
there unwelcome." said one Of the papers
There l. little danger ~ the men ever going
back. Once probably will he enough.
Having safely come through the annual
retiring process Eddie Plank is again re-
ported back Ia the fold We also note
that Matty j. due in Marlin on Saturday.
only Few more weeks remain To the
Youngsters end then the big boys Will
swing into line with the usual result
The crowd j. still kissing Mike Gibbons
according To the returns from the latest
bout. some day the fans are going 10 get r
big surprise and see Mike hammer to pieces
some boxer who ought never to have been
matched with the star
Larry Waterbury IL keeping his eye and
arm In trim this winter by successfully
defending his title at racquets Consider
able mallet swinging must be done at
Meadow Brook this summer
The globe girdier> should use more dis
erection. They say that Monte Carlo !. n
joke. do The, realize that they are spoil
ing the game Of some Of our best novelists
and stcr, writer's
They call It spring training. but Chief
Meyers had 20 20 to Marlin 10 get
touch ~ the first wintry weather he has
seen since he left New York last fall
w II ".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
England Still
After Big Fund

London. I'rb. st.-rhe British Olympic
committee has deeid-d to make another
appeal for y fund Of 500. 900 10 provide
effective representation al the ~, mpir
ram.> 10 he held nj Berlin In 1916.
Recent, the Duke ~ Mr>tminsier's
olympic fund committee. which aspired
10 rsi-e 500. ooo through a national sub
scrip, 10, fer the same purpc.e, resigned.
having failed ~ ts purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
PARTING
: SHOTS

.Packy" Mcfarland is planning to take
A trip around the world on honeymoon
lighting as he goes along. Generally nos
tlities do not begin until the honeymo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

This new type Of dog. called the German
hovrr. which il making such a hit at the
show was particularly fortunate In choosing
its nationality. England might have been
the starting place. A. the most conspicuous
English boxer il Bomba rdeer Wells. n shadow
might have been east over the whole breed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

The way the bids for the Chicago Cubs
are pouring in on Mr. Taft leads To the
suspicion that the club is not such a bad
proposition after all Perhaps Charlie
Murphy did pull out with a million dol
lars. although at first We were disposed
to discount the report at the usual Muir
ply rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

They call IL spring training. but Chief
Meyers had 20 20 to Marlin 10 get
touch ~ the first wintry weather he has
seen since he left New YORK last fall
W II "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

Party lines viii not be drawn At abe
welcome home dinner 10 he given Al NJ
Bitmore In honor Of the Giants and fhe
White SoN on March g. John NJ. Ward.
81 the Brooklyn Feds and Ned haniOn,
leader Of the Baltimore outlaws. nave
been invited 10 get together with organ
ized baseball for that one evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

The globe sirdlvrs should use more die.
erection. They say that Monte Carlo j. n
joke do they realize that they are spoil
ing the game Of some OF our best no,eiists
and stcr, writer's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

Pal" Moore. Of Philadelphia ~
perfect condition for his match WIZ
Johnny Dundee AT the National so'un'
club of America tomorrow night ann ,
confident OF winning.