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Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27
Good Scrap Promised.

The lovers of the manly art ais
promised good run for their money sun
day when a 20 round contest will DC S'Ss
en- at the new arena, between Young Jones
better known as THE fighting sorussa
and "One Round Charley" OF New OfiealA'
The contest will start at 8 p. m.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27

Miss Inez Fornet entertained a numbd
of friends to bridge party Tuesday even.
inecomp!imentery to Miss Moss, of Lake
Charles.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27
TackY Party.

Tuesday night Miss Inez Blanchard
entertained the senior class of B. H. S. at
tacky party. Numerous games, were
played and light refreshments were serv-
ed. Prizes were won by Misses Evelyn
Deloney. Ruby Moak, Messrs. A. c. Magee,
Searcy Young and lous Keaton,
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27
Political Announcements
Clerk of Court---

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nOunce
CARTER C. WEIGH
as candidate for Clerk of Court subject
to theaction of the Democratic Primaries.
Please announce my candidacy for
CLERK OF COURT,
Washington Parish, subject to the action
of the Democratic Party.
ROBERT DARLINGTON
We are authorized to announce
WILEY NJ. WOOD.
as a candidate for Clerk of Court. Wash.
ineton Parish. subject to the action OF
the Democratic Party.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27

NFNlOI
& R{$ &&s}d
FOR SALE---A charter oak" four hole
cookstove for SALE Stove is in good con-
ditors. Inquire at 527 Ave B.
FOR SALE-TwO male Essex pigs, entitled
to registration, 3 10 months old, price
81, so each.-Tom Darlington. Franklinton.
La
LOST-Gold cuff button, set with Clipped
diamond in shape of horse shoe Re-
ward if returned to R. D. Moore. 1926
Austin street.
FOR SALE hirty-two volumes of Coop
er's Works. Nicely bound Will sell cheap.
734 Avenue B.
LOST-Case containing suspenders and
carriers. Lost between commissary and N
Bosalusa Return to 200 La, Ave phone
80.
SOLICITOR WANTED-One who is well
acquainted in Parish, Liberal commission
and good hustler can make $25 per week.
Address giving reference and experience.
Solicitor" care of Enterprise.
FOX RENT-From June list the 2 story
residence 529 Atlanta St. Apply to J. E.
LaBeSse.
WANTED TO BUY-Two good mich COWS,
one common horse cheap, state price
Address Box 224.
FOR RENT---3-Room House on three
lots. Located on Huron Ave. Apply
Headleys Cafe.
FOR SALE---Get a business educa ION
while you can save money. have a
scholarship in one OF the best business
colleges in the south. Good for comp
lete course. Cost $500. Will sacrafce
Address "Education" care Of Enterprise.
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OFFICE FOR RENT-Desirable business
Office for rent Apply Washington Bank
and Trust Co.
FOR RENT---Nice Business Building, cor
! ner Shenandoah and Huron Streets n: W
Bosalusa, opposite Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Apply J. c. Mills.
GOOD BOARD-And nice clean rooms for
rent to refined people. Apply Mrs. thinner
man, over Enterprise Office.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27

Miss Eloise Talley spent Sunday with
friends in Columbia,
Mrs. J. G.. Little, of De Klab, Miss, ar
rived in the city last evening to visit her
sister, Mrs. A. A. Overstreet She is ac-
companied by her two sons
J. X. Johnson spent Tuesday in New
Orleans looking after business interests.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hopper entertained
Tuesday afternoon for the senior class.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27
For Sheriff

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that
@. C. STRATTMAN
of Bogalusa, will be candidate for the
office of Sheriff of Washington Parish.
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
party.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27
For Assessor

For Assessor
The Enterprise is authorized to announce
that
J. NJ. BYRD
will be candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Assessor of Washington
Parish subject to the action of primary.
The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that
CHARLES VARNADO,
of Franklinton. will be a candidate for
the democratic nomination for Assessor
of Washington parish; subject to the
primary.
The Enterprise is authorized to an.
nounce that
SIMEON Z. EORRIS
will be a candidate for the office of As
SCISSOR of Washington Parish, subject t
the actiou of the Democratic primary.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27

FOR SALE---Get a business educa ION
while you can save money. have
scholarship in one OF the best business
colleges in the south. Good for a comp
lete course. Cost $500. Will sacrafce
Address Education" care Of Enterprise
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-27

FOR RENT---3-ROom House on three
lots. Located on Huron Ave- Apply
Headleys Cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

While the American league and the minor associations announced the per sonnel of their committees for the peace conference, neither the National league nor the Federal league had se- lected their representatives late this evening. President Tener of the National league stated that his organ ization would go into session at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, at which time a committee or the league as a whole would be delegated to attend the conference Edward Barrow, pres ident of the International league, and John B. Farrell, secretary of the Ma tional Association of Minor Leagues, will represent the latter organizations at meeting to be held early tomor- row afternoon.
 While there was much talk regarding the possible outcome of the peace con ference, none of the magnates of either organized or independent interests would predict the ultimate outcome of the con- ference A prominent National league of ficial said that if the various commit tees were empowered to proceed to a peace settlement the conference would last for several days at least If, on the other hand, the comnDttees must first report back to their respective organiza- tions for final instructions the meeting tomorrow would be adjourned after the proposals had been discussed to a date ing conference.
 One of the doubtful contingencies is the future status of the Federal league play CTS. Harry F. Sinclair, one of the finan- cial powers of the independents, reter- ated today the positive statement that every player under contract by the Fed erals must be taken care of before peace could become a reality President Tener said also that he in favor of restor- ing all contract jumpers from organized made it appear that such an understand ing had been reached between the Ma tional and Federal league officials. He said.
 "I have always believed and I now be- lieve that no ball player should be pun ished unless he has made himself morally unfit or real detriment to ball playing l, for one, certainly will not vote to punish a contract breaker just because peace is to be established. It would be well for those judging him to think of the conditions and the temptations. Some of us can remember back to the broth- erhOOd days and I am one of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
LEAGUE FIELDING AVERAGES
 ABOVE STANDARD
Individual Players Field in Great Style - Pittsburg Leads Clubs-BaltimOre
 Made 143 Doubles

The Federal league. which is about to make, peace with organized baseball and end the strife, proved to be a cir cult that an average was exccp- tionalIy good in the fielding depart- ment. Although the clubs as whole did not field well, the majority of the lated on the averages they made.
 Pittsburg, who finished in the second division, led the clubs in fielding with an average of .972. Only IFS errors were made by the Pittfed players in 15S games, or little more than an error per game pennant by a fraction of a point, was second with .967. The Sloufeds committed 21S pebbles in 154 battles. Buffalo, who finished miserably low, was third with .964, and Chicago. the pennant winner, was fourth with .963
 Newark with .962; Kansas City with 96l. Baltimore with .95S and Brooklyn w:,h .955 followed in the order named Brook lyn led in club batting and it was hard w eASNOe'ii' occupied at the close of the season, which was seventh place. With a team bat ting well, but fielding miserably, the problem is easily figured out The Brook feds made 291 bobbles, the largest num- Der in the league.
 Baltimore led in double plays with 143 and was followed by Newark with 127. The remainder of the clubs made about 100 double plays ranking almost the two while Brooklyn, Kansas City, New ark and Chicago were tied for next high est honors with one. The remainder of the clubs failed to complete the miracle play.
 The individual players, as a rule, make few errors and as a result the leader ship for each position was closely con- tested. KGnetchy of Pittsburg led the first base men with .994 wonderful average. He made but nine errors in over 1900 chances He was followed by Borton of St. Louis with .993, who made Il errors in the same number of chances.
 Beck of Chicago and Myers of Brook lyn followed with .99O. Swacina had an average of .9S6
 Louden of Buffalo led the second sack CTS with .976 and was closely followed by Otto Knabe of Baltimore with .975 and Yerkes of Pittsburg with .972
 Perring of Kansas City led the third basemen with .964, making 13 errors in over 300 chances. Fritz of Chicago was second with .963, while Mowrey of Pitts burg, was third with 959
 Roach of Buffalo was the best fielder among the shortstops. Roach fielded with an average of .964 and was second by Berghammer of Pittsburg with 946
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
ALABAMA DENIES THAT GAME WITH. VANDY WAS REFUSED
Crimson Management Of- fered Date to the Com modOres, But Was
 Refused
By CHARLES w GREER

University, December 16.--(SpecialD Alabama athletic authorities have taken issue with the statement published in Birmingham recently and coming out of Nashville to the effect that Alabama has derbilt Commodores next season. The Nashville statement declared that three dates had been offered to Alabama and that each of them Was refused. As 8 matter of fact, according to a statement given out here today Alabama more than one month ago, opened negotiations with the Commodore management for a date next fall, but the Vandy authorities re- piled that their schedule practically was completed, and that no dates were open.
 Alabama was not after practice date, but was willing to meet the Commodores in Nashville either the latter part of De- tober early in November. After re- fusing to consider the Crimson for such dates the Vandy management subse- quently reopened negotiations for a date during the practice season. By this time the Crimson schedule was completed with the exception of one game, and this, with the University of Florida had been de- cided upon tentatively. Not desiring to handicap their training season with heavy games, the Crimson management declined the Vanderbilt offer.
 Such, according to Alabama authorities, is the real situation, and the failure of the Crimson and Commodores to meet is due directly to the failure of the van- derbit authorities to act satisfactorily until the Crimson schedule was ar- ranged.
 Such, according to Alabama authorities is the real situation, and the failure of the Crimson and Commodore to meet is due directly to the failure of the Wander bilt authorities to act satisfactorily until the Crimson schedule was arranged
 In addition to explaining the Nashville story Alabama athletic authorities today took occasion to repudiate the story ap- bearing in afternoon papers of Birming- ham recently to the effect that Georgia Georgia Tech and Tennessee will bel played in Birmingham next fall The Crimson will appear in the Magic City but twice. Tennessee will not be played at all.
 Subject to two early practice dates, the Crimson schedule for next season has been arranged as follows:
 October 11-Alabama vs. Mississippi col N lege on campus.
 October 21--Alabama vs. University of Florida ih Jacksonville.
 October 2S-Alabama vs. University of Mississippi on campus.
 November 4-Aabama vs Sewanee irl Birmingham.
 November 11-Alabama vs Georgia Tecf
 November 1S--Alabama vs. Tulane irH New Orleans.
 November 25-Alabama vs University of Georgia in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

The National league executive further said that every step toward peace with the Federal league had been carefully thought out by himself and his associates and he expected no further difficulties in the negotiations(so far as ellis league and the independent interests were concerned. The National league had been for peace for a long time, he stated, and all the de- tails had been worked out before public announcement was made of the proba- bility of a harmonious settlement of the baseball strife. All that remained was for the American league to acquiesce and enter into the agreement.
 That the National and Federal league nagnates had arrived at an understand ing was evident from the manner in which they fraternized during the day. Mir Sin clair was in frequent conference with Garry Hermann, chairman of the nation- al commission; James E. Gaffney, pres ident of the Boston Nationals, and w. F. Baker, owner of the Philadelphia Ma tionals. President James A. Gilmore of the Federal league was not in evidence in the hotel where the National league gathered, but from nearby quarters kept in touch with the situation He refused to comment further upon the peace pos abilities, stating that he was through talking and was waiting to hear from the other side
 RumorS were more frequently heard than facts and the various club owners were kept busy denying reports of trades and other deals incidental to peace. Sin clair stated positively that he had made no effort to buy into any major league club at this time and that he was not preparing to dispose of his real estate holdings and franchise in the Newark Federal league club All major and mi nor league deals for players either by trade or purchase were held up pending the coming conference, since none of the owners or managers knew what condi- tions would prevail after peace is reached, providing that result is accomplished.
 President David l.. Fultz of the Players fraternity injected that organization into the situation with statement that the rights of the baseball players are doing more worrying apparently than the club owners and several expressed the opinion today that their future was not being given the consideration it should be by the magnates in the proposed reorganiza- ton plans for professional baseball
 Other major and minor league action was of routine character. During the short National league meeting the fram- ing of a schedule for next season was entrusted to President Dreyfuss of Pitts burg, and Presidents Hermann, Baker and Britton were appointed as a commit tee on constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
RI SEAJS

the gas, and mentioned that next him at Ypres was a chap who would have gotten the V. C. if any of their officers had been left alive to see him. He rushed ahead of the line in a bayonet charge and jumped the German front line trench. sped and leaped into the communication trench, through which the Germans were pouring towards the next trench to the rear, and somehow he stayed, blocking the retreat for just the necessary amount of time to allow his companions to come up and cut off the whole bunch.
 "Of course; he was shot and terribly cut up, and died later in the field hos pital, but before him in the narrow trench were counted 31 Germans, either bayoneted shot and his action cut off over 700 Germans from escape
 'Imagine my surprise when he told me his name was Winifred Curtis, a young Englishman, who came over to Canada from somewhere in the Orient, and when the war began went with the Princess Pats.'' @
 Winifred Curtis was a nephew of Mrs. Eaves, mother of the writer of the let ter and Mrs. Eaves finds consolation in the glory of his death. 'I am writing Field Marshal Earl Kitchener said Mrs. Eaves, asking him to write the father of the boy a personal letter commenting his performance. The boy is my broth er's only son and a letter from the field marshal would please him.
 Alfred Curtis is the father of the boy and resides at Kobe, Japan.
 Vaughn Curtis, cousin of Mrs. Eaves, also is in the front line of fighting in Europe, although he has not been heard from since last May. when his regi- ment was ordered to the Dardanelles from Egypt. Mrs. Eaves fears that he, too. has fired his last shot. Before joining the army at the outbreak of the war, Vaughn Curtis lived at Chefoo, China.
 Mrs. Eaves says that it requires about 10 days for letter to reach her son from Birmingham due to the censorship but only about three days are required for a letter from him to reach Birming- ham. Everything that goes out of Can ada is censored, and the boy in his letters is careful to write nothing that could be offensive to the official censors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
SWACINA SIGNED TO
 PLAY FOR MOBILE
Andrews of Chattanooga, Says Former Gull
 Signed Contract At Wednesdays Meeting At Present Under Blacklist of Organized Baseball

According to o. B. Andrews of Chat tanooga who was in Birmingham Wednes- day at the league meeting, Harry Swa- cina, the veteran Southern leaguer who played with the Feds last year, has signed with Mobile to play first base during the 1916 season. It is stated that
 By this, Southern league officials must have the assurance of the national com mission that if peace is made the players who jumped from organized ball to the Feds would not be "blacklsted.' SWacina jumped from the International league to the Baltimore Feds in 1913 and was given his unconditional release in the latter part of August.
 Harry swore that he would get revenge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
DIR. AND MRS. EAVES' SON VOLUNTEERS
 FOR EUROPEAN WAR
(Continued from Page Five)

wrote his mother asking her forgive ness, and explaining that he could not forego his duty, as everyone in Canada was sacrificing everything for the cause, and he felt that he had to give some thing, The mother is very proud of her son, and justly so. He has a very large circle of friends here, and is known generally as one of the most clean minded and clean living young men who claim Birmingham their home.
 Following is an extract from a letter MT. Eaves wrote to relative here:
 'I wish you could have been with me in Quebec one night about three weeks ago. You know, the place is full of wounded soldiers. They come in at the rate of a couple of hundred a week. The last boat brought over TOO They are there only until they get their ex- animation and discharge by the Canadian officials. which takes anywhere from three days to as many weeks. They are from practically every regiment that has gone over.
 T ran into a bunch of them one even- ing-six in all-two of the Princess Pats four of the Toronto Forty-eighth Royal Highlanders, various conditions of incapacity. The big Scot MacMillan, wore a kilt with IS shrapnel holes in it. He had piece of stuff which was taken out of what remains of his face.
 "The chap from the Fourteenth is only IS now, and has been sentenced by the doctors to die inside of two years. There is apparently nothing wrong with him except that he is a little under weight, but the gas has started tuberculosis, or something like it, and with the greatest care, his lungs will be eaten out in the time limit. In fact, one has gone already.
 Two of the others have lost arms and the remaining two were so loaded up with lead in the legs that they were no more good for marching.
 NEPHEW DIED A HERO
 The young chap told me how he got
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

Johnson of St. Louis was next with .943.
 Gilmore of Kansas City, Zwilling of Chicago, Cladbourne of Kansas City, Rousch of Newark, Flack of Chicago and Wicllland of Pittsburg, led the Outfield- CTS, all standing from .976 to 9S7. Kirby the former Gull, had an average of .969. Kauff of Brooklyn was far down the list with .962
 Jacklitsch of Baltimore, Simon of Brooklyn, Chapman of St. Louis and OConnor of Pittsburg were the leading catchers in the order named. All ranked above the 990 mark
 Six pitchers had a perfect fielding average while numerous fingers ranked well above the .990 mark. Ford, Leclair Hearne, Black, Barger and Johnson were the pitchers that had perfect average All participated in over 45 games.
 Thus, it can be easily seen that the outlaws were good fielders and hitters and next the pitchers will be exposed. This is supposed to be the weak spot of the Gilmore organization We'll see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

on the Feds for their alleged dirty deal toward him and the peace making must be his revenge. Swacina managed Mobile in the 1911 season and had fair results. He was drafted to the big show and then sent to the International league, where after performing for two seasons joined the outlaw organization.
 SWacina is said to have been signed by Charley Schmidt, manager of Mobile, who was also at the meeting. Schmidt, it is understood will manage the Gulls in 1916. Just at the present Swacina is under blacklist by organized ball, but the Mobile club evidently knows where it stands and probably has some arrange n ent with Charley Ebbets of Brooklyn, to whom Swacina technically belongs. Swacina could not be found to confirm or deny the Andrews report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Moore and Goldman Sign Articles for a
 Bout on Wednesday

Chattanooga. December 16.-(Special.) Young Pal Moore of Memphis and Youns Goldman of Cincinnati signed articles to- day to fight eight rounds before Joe Levy,s club here next Wednesday night Both are bantamS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17

NEPHEW DIED A HERO "The young chap told me how he got
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
SymDathefic

From the Washington Star.
 I'm so sorry you don't admire Mr. Gumpins," said the tactful woman. His ancestors were very distinguished and estimable people"
 "Yes.' replied Miss Cayenne What a misfortune for his family that so many of them died"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
Peace, Negotiations Lag In Baseball
WAITING IS SLOGAN
 OF NATIONAL LEAGUE MAGNAT TES
Possibility of Peace Is But "A Hours Away-Meet- ings Will Be Held Today-Future of Federal League Players Is Main Topic of Discussion. Outlaws Will Insist On Safety of Players

New York December 16-WachfuI waiting characterized the of the National league magnaes here today With the possibility of between organized and independent 24 hours away the senior club passed the time with informal conferences and perfcory duties until
 the committee could reach here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-17
CALLAHAN LEADS PIRATES

Pittsburg, December 16. President Barney Dreyfuss an nounced tonight that James J. Callahan, former manager of the Chicago White Sox, had been appointed manager of the Pittsburg National league team to succeed Fred Clarke, re- signed.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-11-06
NAMED FOR ANNAPOLIS
GrangevilIe Boy, Son of Joseph Coyne,
WelI-knOwn Cigar Manufacturer,
Named by McCracken

Bernard Coyne, who is now at Har-
ward university, to which place he
recently won scholarship, has been
notified by Robert McCracken of Ida
ho, of his appointment as a cadet at
Annapolis. Bernard, who by applica-
tion and studious habits won the
Harvard scholarship, was recon-
mended to Annapolis by local friends,
with the above result Bernard is a
Grangeville high-school boy and the
community feels deeply interested in
his progress.
Bernard is a classmate of Quentin
Roosevelt and young Fairchild, and
they do musical stunts together, the
Grangeville boy handling the mando-
lin He says young Roosevelt is a big
husky fellow, very plain and with un-
kempt hair, but all right.-Grange-
Vile Globe.