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The Washington times., 1914-02-10
The Discoverer Incarnate.

Qn line with the announcement that
Bombadier Wells recently knocked on;
2 FTcnChman named PiEot)
Columbus discovered this rollCkinS land,
Receiving his just renown;
They've slipped him the laurel to beaI
the band.
And many an olive crown;
But as z d:SCOveTer Christopher
Was all to the bush league beat
COMPARED to the guy that discovered a
bloke
That Bombadier Wells could beat.
And as a discoverer, Ne1ton, they say,
Was there at the top OF the game;
An apple dropped on his bean one day
And the law of gravity came:
But as q disCovvrer Newton belongs
Back in the Dub's Retreat,
Compared to the man who discovered a
mush
That Bombadier Wells could beat.
The belief expressed by many that
organized baseball would take the Fed
erals into its ranks is 4 trifle prema-
ture. We doubt II It will ever come to
pass. Tho National and American
leagues were able to get together be-
cause schedules could be arranged with
no conflicting dates. The Federal
.eague must necessarily conflict with
these teams where three ure clustered
In enc city. us at Chicago and st. Louis.
And this means direct competition.
There car be little chance for any
financial returns. however. with dif-
fercnt leagues bidding for players serv-
ices. For even as it is now there Is
practically no money to be made un.
less club owner can develop a first
division club-and there can only be
four of these, unfortunately, in any
eiEht-Club league
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Joe Turner Fails to
Throw Finnish Champ

Joe Turner, Washington's champion
wrestler. after trying for half an hour
at the Elks' Club in Alexandria, Va,
last night, failed to throw Joe Willis,
styling himself Finnish champion. .TEIr-
ner was the bright star of the meeting,
but when he got through with Willis
he declared he would have to train for
three weeks before tackIing him,
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Hans to Get Pension.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Barney
Drcyfuss, owner of the Pirates, said
today that Wagner was still good for
two or three years of active service,
and after that he would still continue
to draw salary from the Pittsburgh
never be released to go TO any minor
club" said Dreyfuss. "He will remain
on the payroll of my team. and when
his active days are over I will use
him as a scout or as a coach for the
younger players on the team"
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Bakers Twins Die.

PHILADELPHIA, Feo. IO.-News OF
tho death Of the twin girls of J. Frank
lin Baker third baseman of the Phila-
delDhia American League baseball team.
vas received here last night Announce
nIent If their death was contained in a
Letter in reply to congratulatJry mes
sage Sent to Mr.. Baker by Eddie Collins,
the Athletics second baseman The
twins were born several days ago 1T Mr..
Bakers home at Trappe, Md.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
YerkeS Is in Line.

BOSTON. Feb. 1O.-Steve Yerkes, The
second Laseman OF the Boston Ancri-
cans. sent in his signed contract to-
day. The club has yet to hear from
Speaker, Ray Collins and Engle. Speak
er is touring the world with the Giants
and the White Sox.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Balloons Mother Goose.

Ding, dong, dell.
The Feds are raising hi
What put 'em in?
J. Tinker and the tin.
Who'll pull 'em out?
Frisk me. without a doubt.
Oh. what a naughty league, the Feds.
To raid the Yankees, Browns and Reds
To lay in wait upon the sly
And soak a cripple in the eye.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Barger an Outlaw.

NEWARK, n. J., Feb IO.-News was
received here today from Colombia. XIV
that ~ Barger. one of the best pitch
tional League team. had jumped to the
Federal League. Harry Smith. man
ager of the Newark team, visited Bar
ger for the purpose of trying to get his
signature to a Newark contract, but he
did not succeed.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
IN CLASSES.
DARTMOUTHSTARSOUIT

said to be barred from further competi-
ton on the hockey team for failing to
pass two subjects
Probation bars men from all under
graduate activities. The period of pro-
baton is generally one year. This years
alleged results seem to support Dart
months reputation for keeping athletes
up In their studies, or barring them
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Connie Grabs KOuf.

NEW BRITAIN. Conn, Feb. l0-Wn-
liam Kouf, OF this city, received no.
ticc today that he had been sold b. the
cleveland American League Club to
the Athletics. lie was drafted by Con-
ME Mack three years ago from Toledo
and was sold by the Philadelphia man
aEement to Cleveland. He is an In
fielder.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Frank Gargan Signs
To Coach Fordham

Frank GArgan. who has been assist
ant coach at the Hilltop for two years,
has signed a contract to coach the
Fordham football eleven next fall. Gar
gan is an alumnus of Fordham, playing
quarterback on the eleven.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
BINGLES AND BUNTS
By GRANTLAND RICE.

Quite number of people 60 out to
See baseball, but a still larger number
II the home club insists upon being
hammered to a pulp about five times a
week, the inherent love of our national
pastme receives distinct and robust
shock.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

OF the Feds, and says that he intends to
continue to have a closed corporation
SO tar as Fred Glarke's stronghold is
Bill Donovan, former Detroit pitcher.
IS here in his capacity as manager Of the
Providence club. He, too, pokcs fun at
the Feds through the use of that famous
smile Of his.
Tommy Rice, formerly of Washington
Is rafting around from one hotel TO the
other as busy as a william in a melo-
HraIAa' saying he hopes the Feds will
explode as he has troubles of his own
now trying TO explain the SHORTCOMINGS
Of the brooklyn club.
There is no more popular individual
around the hotels than C1arlr Griffitb
Having started TO play baseball when
the game was in short pants, he knows
every man in the sport, and is kent
busy shaking and grinning.
II any of those Fed promoters did try
TO crash himself into the present ratb,
ering, he would find himself abo1t as
popular as chimney sweep at a society
wedding. The boys tell us that this
Gilmore person is one of the best little
tWo-h handed takers in the history of
civilization. The whole trouble here
now seems to be that everybody has a
whole lot of talk in his system which
ne Is determined to get out before the
meetings are over.
Charley Doom, the Phillies' manager
is around ready to talk business to anv
owner who has stray pitcher he would
like TO send to the Pennsylvania me
tropolis.
If any Of these enthusiastic managers
should be ready to palm off an out
fielder, he would find a ready listener
in Mr.. Griffith. but the Washingt oman
has about given VI hope, ami is stand
ing pat on the Shanks- Milan MoeIler
combination.
Tommy Rice has come forward with
a suggestion for a series Of bouts for
the lightweight championship of the
world. He would have Horace Fogel
meet Gilmore in the elimination heat.
the winner to take on Charity Murphy
in the finals. with a megaphone as the
prize.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
Sport Instruction: No. s
How To Pitch

GRASP the ball either in your right or
iett hand-never attempt to hold it
with your ear or nose, or even Your toe
and then stick said ball. pill missile,
or words to that effect. over the plate
in such way that 1t can't be hit.
Other systems for successful pitching
have been advocated in the past. but
the above IS the one deserving of great
est consideration.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Frank Chance bought the Los An
geles team for $4,000 Would have
bought the Browns. but nobody could
change a two-bit piece.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
MINCE PIE
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
By BUGS" BAER.

UMPIRE SHERIDAN UMPIRED A
BALL GAME AT THE HELIoPoLIs
SPORTING CLUB. THE SAME BEING
IN EGYPT. HELIOPoLIS BEING
THERE ALREADY. NONE OF THE
PLAYERS ASKED HIM TO GO
THERE.
Over 200 Chicago fans win make tire
White sox feel at home when they hit
New York Every American League
team feels at home when it plays in
New York.
II the fans really want to make Cal
lahan feel at home. all they have got
to do Is forget to cheer.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Owing to the size of the circuit, the
Worlds Tourists viii probably play all
their future road games at home.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

There are over 100000 registered mo-
tor vehicles in the world. but even a
clever pedestrian cannot hope 70 Be
hit by all OF them.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

A baseball manager advertises the ex-
nihition game his team plays on a train
inrs trip. but after the season opens
he tries to keep the exhibition games
they play secret.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

After all. it was Frank Farrelrs coin
that got Rollie's foot in shape to make
the jump. When we dwelt with Rollie
In st. Louis hospital last summer he
couldn't have jumped two feet, much
less from one league to another
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

where viii Germany Schaefer hide
when the tourists play in Dublin?
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

of the Feds, and says that he intends to
continue to have a closed corporation
SO far as Fred Clarke's stronghold is
concerned.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
On Zeider's Joining the Feds

Alas. poor Rollie; we knew him will;
a fellow Of infinite bunions.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Bill Donovan, former Detroit pitcher,
is here in his capacity as manager OF the
providence club. He, too, pokcs fun at
smile of his.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

II the Federal League bIsws while
Kansas City is playing in Baltimore.
the lads will make Pop Weston look like
an infant taking his first step.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

II Cleveland would only win the pen
nant once in while, maybe John would
pay his income tax with relish.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS
at his tow
can't support two
leagues Amt
enough presidents
to 60 round on
opening day."

Frank Chance bought the Los An
geles team for $4,000. Would have
bought the Browns. but nobody could
change a two-bit piece.
There are over 100000 registered mo-
tor vehicles in the world, but even a
clever pedestrian cannot hope 70 be
hit by all OF them
Owing to the size Of the circuit, the
Worlds Tourists viii probably play All
their future road games at home.
A baseball manager advertises the ex-
hihition game his team plays on a train
inrs trip. but after the season opens
he tries to keep the exhibition games
they play 2 secret.
Where will Germany schaefer hide
when the tourists play In DubIinr
II the Federal League bIsvvs while
Kansas City is playing in Baltimore.
the lads will make Pop Weston look like
an infant taking his first step.
II Cleveland would only win the pen
nant once in while. maybe John would
pay his income tax with relish.
Paris tripe seller gets $50 damages for
being thrown by Nine Lena Cavalierfs
st, Bernard. This should give a much
needed stimulus to the wrestling game.
Eighty dollars is $50. no matter who
throws you
CANNED GOODS WORTH saa.ooOCa
WERE EXPORTED LAST YEAR
FROM THE UNITED STATES, AND.
NOW THAT CANADA IS REpRE-
SENTED IN TWO BASEBALL
LEAGUES. THE FIGURES SHOULD
BE TOPPED TITS YEAR.
Well. maybs Bob has signei with tae
Federals, at that We VIII believe any
thing Of a man who lives In st. Louss
of his own free will. ali winter.
Hank O'Day Is out with the PROPOSE
ton to limit the catcher's box 10 -four
feet. Impossible. Can't be lone. Th,,
eatcher's feet would stick out
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Barney Dreyfuss, Pittsburgh's owner
Smiles eroadlHVRheR asked e lis opinion
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Piez. the yOungster signed with the
New York Giants. is a chicken raiser.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10
TECH WON'T HAVE ANY
ATHLETES. COMPETING

ably be held out tn rest up for the
Baltimore meet the next day.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

John N. Ward, whose name mas fire.
aueHtI! been mentioned in connection
with the Fed movement, has come out
with straight denial declaring he is
not or ever has been in any way con-
lectod with the league
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

JohI1y !Ieydier. the Washington ex-
pItriOf. is one Of the busiest Young men
abc:'t lbs large city. greeting fiiends
and performing duties Sss secretary Of
tie National League.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

with Peck. Wheatey, Adams.
Nicholson. and Peinc in shape, Wesr-
ern is counting on landing its first
II stacks up against Cathedral. The
Cathedral five may lie weakened nv
the loss Of two players who Will prob
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Houston. Tex. will have a fine chance
TO pick the probable winner of the next
worlds series. Both the Giants and
the Yankees are going to play there
this spring. G1Ga
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Looking over the newspapeTmen gath
cred here TO write and buzz reminds one
OF The Tol!Cail Of the Baseball Writers of
Aueric2- IL addition to the scrines from
the large csnters practically Ill Of the
cities "E the Information wheel have
men Of the scene sCCntinr.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Well. maybs Bob has signed with tAe
Federals, at that We VIII believe any
thing OF q man who lives In St Louis
Of his own free will. ali winter.
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Should the Feds go through this COM
ing season successfully, II is being TAX
IN as q matter OF course that they will
have a club or two in Greater New York
in 1915. In the Bronx. in Brooklyn and
on Long Island are parks ready for the
reception OF the Independents and IT is
known that such a scheme is on the
plans they have had under consIdera-
ton
The Washington times., 1914-02-10

Red Mckee. the Detroit catcher
has lost his two cows that he bought
recently and now is thinking of jump
ing. But we don't know whether Il is to
the Federal League or into the river.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17

"Hick, isn't he. Billy? zap. I guess!
Also 4 pin-head and a. few other
things; but just the same. he came
here to spend three hundred dollars,
and he's been here owe a week, and
he's got about six hundred Of 1t left.
! call that real Marathon blood my
self II you'd go out and turn a few
tricks like that you could come down
to your daily toll In a buzz-wagon."
He'll be down on the Bowery pan
handling before he gets through
growled Billy.
once, however. Every time James f.
Carroll came In he looked o pros
porous. and he told the Manicure Girl
each time of how much money he
was making al a. grain aud stock
operator" Every time II was more
aud more. He didn't exactly boast
about 1t: he was only gIeeful In a
large. childish way, and 1t Is doubt
full II he gloated to any one else as
he did to Miss Williams, He had
iNVubtitutCu hCh uho COhhuuhtC iUi
the beginning. and seemed, TO feel 1t
a solemn duty, as well as a Joy, TO
come. in and let her know his. prog.
ress. II was strange, too. to see his
transition from a country boy to an
alI.rounder. His clothing now was
up to the minute. his talk up to the
second. and everything about him
was right on the dot: but In place
OF the rugged pink and brown OF his
cheeks he now had q massaged COM
p~lexion. and there were pouches under
Ills eyes. s
The Manicure Girl came in one day
laughing and stiil half vexed.
Guess where I saw James f, Car.
roll" she said to Tess: "in a big red
racer with three stunning chorus girls.
! was with Frank--you know him;
head rusher over at Churley's.
ITS Plunger Jimmy Carroll, Frank
told me.
"'Gee!' said. Has he got so far
along that Broadway knows him?
"'Sure' said Frank, ..HA'a the hot,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17

No. she asked, What's hold,
ing YOU"
Money" he replied gleefully. and
displayed a huge roll OF bills
Who. died in your family" she
asked.
1t isn't that" he laughed "but
New York has o much loose coin
for "a man to leave, I've found out
how to take its wealth away from it,,
Good" she exclaimed, Little old
New York needs a trimming. Go
after It and get 1t good, But how
are you doing III I'm greedy to
know.
"oh, Just specializing a little in
stock and grains" he replied,
.Reaben. Reuben" she gasped.
you'll be the death OF me yet"
You're mistaken In the name" he
retorted. ITS Hiram H, Hanks OF
Bawkinsville, or possibly Josh Dill
Of Picklesburg."
She surveyed him with some dis
favor.
my. hut l bet they miss you In
Prosperity. What a merry wag you
must be when you're going good"
Regular clown he grinned.
"Just for that ri make you listen to
my real name"
From his pocket he drew a stamped
and addressed letter and pointed to
the James E. Carroll" written In the
corner under the Belveigh card.
And here's the girl" he said,
pointing TO the address with q
strange combination of d%ihidence
and assertiveness. Elizabeth Ruth
Emery. Don't you think it's some
pumpkins Of a name?"
Its a shine to Elizabeth E Car
roll; and for that l suppose l get
paid double"
You sure do" he agreed. I'm
writing her a dandy letter. I'm tell
ing her all about the good business
I'm In and how much money I'm
making. Why, say. do you known
I'm ahead over FIVE hundred dollars
since I saw you"
The Manicure Girl pushed back his
hand. and hastily reached down his
hat from the hook overhead.
Rum" she exclaimed. Get away
quick before they find out you've got
1t. or they'll take it away II they have
to strangle you"
He merely grinned.
"Oh, | don't know" he said con
fidently. I've noticed that the
people who do gouge its money out
of New York. and keep II. come from
places. like Prosperity. Indiana.
There's a lot more where this five
hundred grew, and I'm going to pick
it,"
Poor child" she commiserated. Il
a see your bumps on the way"
Maybe So" he admitted. but let
me tell you, little lady, I'll be hav.
ing the time Of my life until they
reach me, and II they clean me I've
made my three hundred stretch a
long, long way"
He neld his head high and his big
shoulders square as he walked out,
and Billy snorted; but he got no salts
faction out OF the Manicure Girl.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes
Every Day
PURITY BAKERY
Turner q Handy, Proprietors

Where Is Mr.. Carroi!?" asked the
girl from Prosperity. with trembling
eagerness. How III is he? Has he
o good doctor?"
I'm his only doctor" responded
Miss Williams. and the only pre-
scription I've given him was the one
! wrote to you. You see. 1t Isn't his
body that's sick, it's his mind.
Jimmy CAROLS q good boy. but he's
q fool"
Miss, Emery flushed a bit, indig-
nantly, but her sister SMILED.
81 suspected as mua1," she said.
81 think your description is about
right, Miss Williams. He is a good
boy. and I'm afraid he IS the rest
of It,"
II guess he's cured Of that" said
Miss Williams, laughing, '..but after
all, he's no bigger fool than the crowd
that put him on the rcafs. He thought
he could play The bucket shops, and
no living man has ever kept at that
and finished on the coy side of 1t.
For about a month he thought he
owned New York, and now he's down
and out; that's all. I tried to get him
to go home. but he wouldn't go, so 7
sent for the sheriff"
The girl from Prosperity was ION
plussed; also she was honest.
II don't quite know whether to
thank you for inducing me TO take
this trip or not" shs said. q little
coldly.
Wait until you Gee Jimmy" re-.
sponded Miss Williams easily, for
she felt quite o~onfsea.. Of the out.
come.
1t was about two o'clock when he
came. looking worse than ever. He
was pale now and also shabby, aud
she judged that maybe he was hun.
CRY. too. but he was shaved and his
clothes were brushed. She looked at
his hand. The ring. was gone. He
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17

test member on the main stem. iie's
just Jimmy. along the line, All the
late places know HIN and all the fol.
lies and Flunies know him. lIow's
that Tor pAce:" I,
.IIe got the quickest education of
anybody ever ! saw" commented Tess,
III he was mine lii have q sparkling
rock as big MS the head CT ! hat pin
out OF him
You've had plenty Of chc.ces," re-
tcr,ed Miss Williams, but don't no
tice that Tiffany effect on you"
MIR. Carroll came In tina next day,
beaming.
You ought to e my new car" he
told the Manicure Girl as he sat down
at her table.
IL saw II yesterday" she snapped.
you were peddiing = fine load OF
shrlmps
Weren't they the class OF the
card?" he laughed. and seemed quite
proud OF II. 'That tiossy blonde or
the outside was Beauty Phillips. the
sensation OF The Pink Canary She's
going to star next season. and AngeI
Jimmy may back the show"
Fine for Beauty PbillIps," said the
Manicure Girl. and then she was an.
grily silent for a few minutes. Look
I here. Mr. James T. carrol,." she and.
denly demanded; when did you write
last to the girl In Prosperity"
"By George. II intended IN write
har last p;gh, I. ha st.m az
1 haven't been answering her letters
as promptly ~ ! ought' ana that's a
iass
WHEN aia you write - 10
-ner sne insisted
"eil Us peeh-~ny, coniound IT,
ns over ulee weeks ne nnaiiy con
ies'eu. q
Anu ,hen III Det IL ~ on one
pays sue snapped PACK al MIN
inu '''u ner YOU were 100 Dus! 10
"rite, only Just those rev ines Dut
"ouio write more tomorrow.
Ihat ume sne made MIN blush.
Now she sterniy vent on, you
80 right out OF here and write to that
girl; and keep 1t up. or don't ever
rome back,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17

going 10 write any more"
She looked at him and shook her
head. but she said nothing, and her
very silence augered him.
Whats the use?" he holly went
on, and she OWNED that, after all,
his anger was more at himself than
at her. why should I hide the facts
from myself any longer. I've grown
away from Prosperity"
Il should say you had" she agreed.
IF Prosperity could know how you've
changed for the worse, It wouldn't
recognize you on the street"
Its not my world any more" he
continued. paying no attention to her
interruption, and the people are not
Of my world"
so you limited before" she re.
minded him; but that doesn't keep
you from writing to the girl"
He hesitated a moment.
But her letters do" he finally said
II got n from her yesterday. II
was about nothing but the new coat
vi PoiHt ou tuc DdPtinl SuuICu, auu
about there being an epidemic Of
measles In the town, and about"
That's about far enough" she told
aim. f~uriOusly angry. awful drivel,
isn't IT. | can see the little fool out
there now, sitting down to write about
such trifing things In her ignorance.
Red hair / think you said she had,
and red cheeks. and you called her
Reddy. Coarse, ignorant, country per-
son. no doubt. Well, I don't blame
you for shaking her. now that you
have got up among the real people,
real ladies' like Beauty Phillips and
her crowd. and real gentlemen OF the
sort that loaf around the hotel bars
on Broadway. You're right to cut her
dead right now. Why, she might
sometime come to New York, and II
she should happen 10 meet you on
broadway when you were with some
OF your swell friends, and should nod
to you, you'd be disgraced for life.
I'll bet she'd be a scream on Broad.
way, with her funny clothes and her
funny little hat and her red COMPLEX
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17
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naa made that sacrifice to appear
neatly In case the partnership
chance" should come out right, and
he was tremblingly eager to know IL
she had heard anything favorable.
She took him UP to the girl from
Prosperity Just as he was. He will
not be winter when he Is dead than
he turned when he saw har. For q
moment they just locked aud looked.
They We're both trembling. Then
slowly she held OUT her hands to him.
Suddenly. with a sob. be dropped on
his knees before her, there upon the
parlor floor. and birisd his haad upon
her hands.
Outside In the, hall the Manicure
Girl was dabbing her eyes with a
pocket handkerchief and ~wpbrsiding
herself.
Il certainly am the prize Weeping
Winifred." she said. impafianty. a.
she hurried sor the s.svsAna
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-17

Now is the time to bring In
that wood on subscription.