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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
JAKE BECKLEY WAS "PEEvED"
Big First 5aseman Knocked Cold BY
Pitcher 5eebe When Former Low
cred Head to Expectorate.

Here are brace of baseball stories
as recited by Ed Konetchy. first sacker
Of the Pittsburgh Federal league team
Some years ago while was mem
Der of the St Louis Cardinals" re-
cited Konetchy. "Beebe was pitching
and Jake Becker was covering first.
Beebe several times tried to catch a
runner of first, but failed.
"Beebe then made a motion as II to
throw to the batter. The motion de-
ceived Beckley. who, thinking Beebe
really was going to throw to the plate.
lowered his head to spit on the ground.
Beebe. however, didn't throw to the
batter. He threw to first The throw
caught Beckley off his guard and the
bali caught Beckley on the forehead.
when Beckley had been revived he
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

till midnight, you know. Some time in
the evening. You're coming to my
party. of course"
q suppose I'll have to, to bring my
answer. You seem to want me to do
most of the work in this affair"
Hall looked at her reproachfully.
ooh, come now! You know I've got to
be here-I'ye invited a lot Of people. "
"All right. then l shall run all the
way with my hair down, and jump into
your lap, Hall, and whisper 'Yes'--or
'No'-or 'Yes!'" She accented the
speech with an absurd gesture Of her
forefnger.
Il wish you'd take it little more
seriously. Carolyn. honestly DO.
tell you it's a mighty serious thing to
met" He shook his head thoughtfully.
why. it will change my whole life!
It will develop me, make me do things
/ have never done before! It viii give
me a thousand opportunities We al
ways wanted"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
baby, all right. laugh and joke while

baby, all right. laugh and joke while
my heart is breaking. Lord. I'm as
merry as man with a broken leg.
just plain want to marry you, Carolyn.
that's all Is that so hard to under
stand? Try and get 1t through your
head, will you? l want to so bad that
I'm making fool of myself. Why the
deuce don't you laugh?"
But Carolyns smile had died. She
only nodded and shook hands with
him. Say, Hall. you're all right" she
said, blushing slightly. Heavens, /
never thought you could do 1t like that
and get away with it. Come over here
and sit down. Wen talk it over" She
led him to the couch. He followed her
with docility, and sat down beside her.
Now" she announced, lets begin
over again. I'm not sure get you. |
had no idea you were really In earnest,
honest! If you have anything impor-
tant to say to me. Hall Bonistelle, III
give you just five minutes of my yalu-
able time"
Don't tease me any more, Caro-
Ign" he implored. Give me my an
swer!"
Answer to what?" She stared at
him wide-eyed
"Oh, suppose you are so accus-
toned to being proposed to that you
forget about 1t the moment it's over;
but really, Carolyn. I'm in earnest. l
want you. This Is the most important
thing that has ever happened to me. If
you don't accept mel don't know
what III do. 1t will ruin me. Carolyn,
will you say yes?"
She shook her head. No, Hall, /
won't"
Carolyn. don't play with me. please.
] won't take no for an answer, l tell
! you. I've got to have you. Don't you
care for me at all, Carolyn
Carolyn looked him over again and
said, "Oh, yes" with drawl why
shouldn't I? You're good-looking
clever-and-oh, all sorts of things.
Yes. like you all right"
"Oh, don't guy me, Carolyn. I've got
to know-immediately Don't say mol"
Trying to take me by storm. Ell e?
No use, Hall. old chap!"
Hall jumped up scowling. Then it's
MOI"
See here, Hall, don't be silly. Let
me get my breath, won't you? Give
me little time to decide. Really, you
know, you are forcing it horribly"
How much time do you want?"
How much do l get?"
"Till-can you make up your mind
by tonight?"
"Oh, say. you are in hurry! If |
can't, then l suppose my option ex-
pires?"
ooh, don't take 1t that way-only-
hang it, 1 just can't wait"
Carolyn rose and smoothed down
her dress. "At midnight. then-as the
clock in the old belfry strikes the fatal
hour?" She struck an attitude.
"Oh. not midnight-nO, let's see
earlier than that can't possibly walt
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

he was through for all time as an
athlete. But Coombs was determined
to stick in the game. He employed
specialists to work on him. and ''har-
ess"-something on the order OF a
steel jacket-was rigged up for him.
Wearing this he was able to work on
the mound. though under difficulty.
The injury made itself manifest in
his work, however. He twirled lots
Of good games. but he couldn't pitch
with the effectiveness that had once
marked his efforts. Connie Mack was
loath to let him go and 1t was not
until last fall. when he cleaned
house" for fair. did the Athletic man
ager part with him.
Coombs, then free agent, went
to Manager Robinson Of the Dodgers.
To him he made the proposition that
II he didn't return to his old form his
services were not to cost a cent. Judg.
ing by his work so far. Coombs is
meeting the Dodgers paymaster regu-
AaAAy' --.sSnsyRtss,n sss~Sssaw. 49,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
schangs Making Great Name.

The Schang family is making
great name for itself In baseball
There are four boys in the Schang
family and all Of them are clever ball
players. Wally and Bobby are the
stars OF the outfit. both of them max
ing good IN the major leagues. Wally
is the fne young catcher of Connie
Mack's Athletics, while Bobby is play
ing with the Pirates behind the bat
and is giving the fans the impression
that he is another Wally The Schangs
come from Wales Center, ~. Y.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
REVIVAL OF OLD PLAY

Years and years ago. King"
Kelly pulled a play where he
followed Williamson right in to
the plate on play where it was
apparent that the latter would
be put out when the catcher
would tag Williamson. who
would slide In one direction.
Kelly would slide the opposite
way, and 1t was impossible for
the catcher TO get both men. It
was a play worked time and
again with one man out and a
run needed to tie the score.
Since that time the play did
not come up until few days
ago, when two Lincoln runners
came into the plate at the same
time when short fly fell at the
feet of Outflelder Pownall of
Wichita. Pownall threw the
ball to Catcher Griffith as both
men slid in at the same time.
They made the mistake of slid
ing in the same direction and
Catcher Griffith's shin guards
proved mighty handy. He
blocked the plate completely and
both men were stopped a foot
away from the plate. 1t was an
easy matter to tag both and the
umpire would not allow a claim
of interference. In this manner
an outtielder threw two men out
at the plate on the same play.
There is no record of this play
ever having happened before. OF
course, the play was not re-
hearsed as Williamson and Kelly
worked it, or the catcher could
not have tagged both men.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
(3ASC BALL
STORIES

Jackson is beginning to be one Of
Tinker's best pinch hitters.
Manager Robinson of the Dodgers
has taught his men to bunt well.
The Boston Braves are having a
hard time making a decent showing
this year
The St Louis Cardinals are moving
up the percentage column rapidly
these days.
Poll Perritt is beginning TO get his
old speed ball working with the de-
sired results.
Denver has shipped Grover Goshorn
back to Columbus He failed to make
good in the Western league.
In St Louis critics and fans feel
sure that the Cardinals have an ex-
cellent chance to win the pennant.
Bobby Clemens is playing a won
derful game with Rochester and is
sure to be recalled by the ST. Louis
Browns.
1t has been a long while since Bin
Clymer had such a loser as he has at
present in Toronto and he is shaking
up his team in hopes of getting some
thing out Of It.
John Nee. former Dayton manager,
now a player in the ranks with Erie.
says his new team is the best IN the
Central league. despite the fact that
it is on the bottom
The clse of Larry Cheney. the Cubs
strong and he is In the finest condi-
ton But he seems to have lost all
confidence N himself
Uncle Robbie" says that Nap
Rucker viii be as effective as ever
when hot weather sets in. Robbie al
so believes that Jack Coombs will con
tinue his great work all season.
Derrill Pratt Of the Browns is IN
great demand these days. Manager
Griffith Of the Senators wanted to
make a trade Of some sort with him,
q I'D the Boston club also made Branah
Hickey an offer.
Manager Stallings ia still using his
reversible outdeld. Sherwood Magee
is supposed to play every day In cen
ter. bat the other two gardeners are
switched whenever left-banded
pitcher goes to the mound In opposi-
ton.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

Much speculation is being INDUCED
in as to how Christy Mathewson Will
fare this season. Some OF the critics
incline to the BELIEF that the great
twirler is on the decline. while others
think he will come through with a
good record. Mc0raw still banks on
his star and looks to see him pitch
many winning games this year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

u,u Bonistelle, st-photographer,
re rss Tor the days work in his studio.
Is reminded by Elodis Fisher her. his a., as as
s.s .9o that night, and warned that his
ST.. ,ainsss ls in bad financial shape. Mr..
pTn.a,,ns attorney and justice of the
10 cans and informs Hall that his
Eg1rls Johns will has left him $4,000, 900 en-
U.Is1itton that he marry before his TWEEN
g. Sigbth birthday. which begins at mid
Xii hat night Mrs. Rena Royalton
la7s AZ The studio and Hall asks her to
Ca .sarry him at once. She spars for time.
Snt finally agrees to give him an answer
AZ the party that night. Miss Carolyn
OaIIys calls.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
nrnnklun Has R.al lean

The Brooklyn Dodgers are going bet
ter this year than they have for ten
years The report Is that Wilbur Rob
inLon has a real ball team and that
II will not be necessary to stage spe-
cial holidays to bring the fans out to
see the games.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
Harry LORD Making GOOD

Reports from Buffalo indicate that
Harry Lord is making success -
manager. The scribes Of that town
say that there is a different spirit
about the team and that the change
arrears U be .2sting
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
Gov Mltchell Sent Back.

Pitcher Roy Mitchell has been
turned back to the 81 Louis club by
the Los Angeles CLUB OF the Pacific
Coast leagu@
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

turned a disguised look at his fellow
players and said:
This is q fine league-nit A fellow
can't even spit without being assault
ed"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17
chiesqo's Charity.
To BE coNTTNUEDJ

Chicago yearly spends on its county
poor relief fund over 3270.00
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

Manager Stalllngs ia still using his
reversible outfeld. Sherwood Magee
is Supposed to play every day In cen
ter. bat the other two gardeners are
switched whenever a left-handed
pitcher goes to the mound In opposi-
ton.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-17

Derrill Pratt Of the Browns Is IN
great demand these days. Manager
Griffith Of the Senators wanted to
make trade of some sort with him.
AID the Boston club also made Branah
Hickey an offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
n Re Greatest in History.

Chairman GUIDE. in speaking OF tne
o,readv perfected plans. told the com
that no effort was pc
ing spared to make the coming en- en-,
camnmsnt tho greatest in the history
of the G. A. r. ia
AFTER luncheon the party visited - the mh E.h
fer encampment purposes negotlatlo ions d dee
now under way. Gen Palmer Inets w" Of the
h hgndgn and expressed hopes that t,sr !.
ouiiu Ia s.. nhta,ned. Later in the artsr-
n wSu,o Chairman GUIDE accompanied the
conn ornmander-in-chief to the tram IN finance
on NIL is making every effort to have
e fardg subscribers send in their pledges cs
the executive committee is anxious 10 da
at as early date as possible @e,eh several Several
Of If the larger subcommittees must soon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
MUST REMAIN IN CITY.
Garwin C. Balm Bonded Pending
Wife's Suit for Maintenance.

Justice Siddons Of the District Su-
preme Court today ordered Garwin c.
Balm, q clerk of the census office. to
furnish n bond Of $500 not to leave
Washington pending the determination
of a suit for maintenance filed by his
wife, Frances Balm. The wife told the
court that her husband had threatened
to resign his position and leave the
jurisdiction if she took legal action
against him.
In her petition. filed through Attor-
neys Topper & Gusack Mrs. Balm says
she was married July 3, 1912. Her two
children are dead. she states. She
charges cruelty. desertion and nom
support.
About one year after the marriage,
she asserts. her husband began TO neg
lect her and stay out late, and when
she reproved him he cursed and abused
her and declared he regretted having
married her" She declares he struck
her several times in the face, and when
he left home March 80 last announced
his intention never to return. At his
departure, she says. he gave her $40.
but has not since contributed to her
support and she is now destitute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
GARY SAYS U. S. is TAKING
LEAD AMONG NATIONS
Declares Finance, Industry and
Commerce Better Today Than
Ever Before.

NEW YORK, April 20.-Addressing
tho stockholders of the United States
Steel Corporation at their annual meet
ing yesterday Judge Ebert H. Gary,
chairman of the corporation, after ex-
mon stock was passed at the quarterly
meeting in January so that wages
might not be reduced, said:
Il assure you that the country Will
prosper and 1 want to pledge again that
the management of this corporation is
going to be thorough. open and careful
and that it has nothing in mind except
the advancement of the interests of all
stockholders, at the same time believ-
ing that the interests of the stockhold-
ers are the same as the interests of our
employees, competitors, customers and
the general public.
Our position among the nations of
the world is taking the lead. Finance,
industry and commerce are better today
than ever before. l hope that the hold
ers of our common stock even while
not getting dividends at present, will
not despair and sell it for something
that they like better"
Replying to question by a STOCK
holder, Judge Gary said:
I'VE are not yet satisfied but that
we may have to cut wages: but we
hope we will not be forced to-"
Judge Gary said that the corpora
tons business for 1915 had been bet
ter so far than for 1914. The company
he asserted, was doing a very salts
factory export business but domestic
conditions were not so good and prices
had not been satisfactory.
Therefore our profits are small. he
said. 81 think earnings for the first
quarter of this year will be small
Prospects for the second quarter seen
to be considerably better"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

George P. Conn, a lifelong resident
Of Washington and for many years
newspaper man. died this morning at
his home in the Coywood apartment
house. l. street between 18th and 18th
streets northwest. Death was due to
acute Brfghts disease, from which he
mad been suffering for about two
months. Arrangements have not yet
been completed for the funeral, but
1T probably will be held Thursday.
Mr.. Conn was forty-four years old.
he was educated in the public schools
here. He also studied at George
Washington University.
He went to the Philippine Islands
when former President Taft went there
as governor. being at that. time en-
proved IN the quartermaster's branch
OF the War Department and also rem
resentlng a local newspaper. He had
oeen employed on several WASHINGTON
papers and also acted for several
Years as correspondent of the McRae
tress Association and the Cable News
of Manila.
Mr.. Conn acted as publicity REPRE-
sentative OF the Columbia Theater al
most from the time of it's opening. He
became particularly Interested in the
atrical work early in his career. and at
one time managed stock company
here S'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Department ELEVATOR
MEN TO HAVE UNIFORMS
Secretaries at State, War and Navy
Building Issue Orders to
Thirteen Employees.

Orders for the forty watchmen at
the State. War and Navy building to
appear in blue cloth uniforms with
brass buttons May 1 have been fol-
lowed by orders for the thirteen ele-
vator operators in that building to
appear in cadet uniforms of dark blue
cloth June /. These orders were is
sued by the secretaries of the three
departments on the recommendation
Of Col. w. w Harris. Corps of En-
gineers. in his capacity as supern-
tendent of the building.
The change is made, it is explained.
in the interests of better administra-
ton, as we'll as for the better identi-
f1cation of the employees by visitors,
especially strangers in the city, seek
ing information.
Under the orders the employees them
selves will bear the expenses of their
uniforms out of their salaries. and
some of them protested against
that feature of the plan. Although
none of the DIRECTORS went SO far as
to resign, about six of them managed
to exchange places with an equal
number of watchmen in other depart
ments. The uniforms of both the
watchmen and the elevator operators
are of standard design and material
and will cost about SIS a suit. 1t has
been arranged that payment may be
made in small installments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
BOY SCOUT SAVES CHILDREN.
Victor Osin of Capitol Heights
Takes Two From Burning Barn.

Victor osin. fifteen years old. Boy
Scout Of Capitol Heights. Nd. distln-
sushed himself at a fire near his nome
yesterday, and the bravery he display
ed, it is stated. puts him in line Tor IN
honor medal. -
II is reported that he saved two chill
dren from a burning barn on the prop
ertv OF o. B. Zantzinger. Boy Scouts
summoned the volunteer hre depart
ment when they feared that the barn
was burning.
Tho troop of which young osin is =
member has had special training IN
preparation for fires. By reason OF
being members of the scouts, 1t Is
stated. the boys are honorary members
of the volunteer fire company.
Twelve hoys, members Of Troop 2s.
Bov scouts recently organized at Chevy
,rhase. assisted III the work of extin-
gushing a brush fire near 18th street
ana Spring road Sunday afternoon:
William hickman is scoutmaster OF
rr,c troop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
E, DEVLIN NAMED FOR MAYOR.
Hyattsville Citizens Also Nominate
Candidates for the Town Council.

Special Correspondence Of The star
EVANSVILLE, April 20.-Council-
man Edward Devlin has been nomi-
mated for mayor at citizens conven-
ton. His name was the only one pre-
scented to the convention. and he will
have no opposition at the election May
s. Mayor Greager who declined re-
nomination, was chairman of the con-
vention, with N. G. Dudrow secretary.
Councilman Devlin made a brief speech
in which he declared that his slogan
would be economy" He stated that he
hoped to see the streets thoroughly
oiled during his administration. and
also hoped to see fire alarm system
installed. A rising vote of thanks was
extended to the retiring executive and
the members Of his council.
Upon the adjournment of the conven-
ton the several wards held meetings,
and nominations for councilmen were
made. The new mayor and common
council will consist of Edward Devlin
mayor; Dr. Guy w. Latimer and either
William A. Dorr or ]. L. Fritts, council
man from the first ward; w. A.
Brooks and Charles A. ketcham. coun-
cilmen from the second ward, and John
G. Holden and George NJ. Mcfarland.
councilmen from the third ward. There
will be no election for treasurer, the
incumbent, w. A. Shepherd, holding
over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT G. W.
Program of Events for the Present
Week Is Announced.

The George Washington University
announces the following student actlvl-
ties for the week:
Tonight, Sis o'clock-Davis prize
speaking contest, assembly hall of Arts
and Sciences building, 2023 G street
northwest.
Friday, SIS pm.-Discussion of rule
As of the board of education by the Co
lumbar Debating Society, north hall of
law school. New Masonic Temple.
Monday, April 26, S p.m.-Election of
senior marshals for commencement
week by Glass Presidents Association,
medical building, 1925 H street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Cruiser to Go to Mediterranean.

The cruiser Des Moines, at Santo Do
mingo City, was today ordered to
Guantanamo. Cuba, to fit out prepara-
tory to going to eastern Mediterranean
waters to relieve the cruiser Tennes
see, guarding American interests in
Turkey. The Des Moines will go in
place of the cruiser Chester, which has
been ordered to Philadelphia for re-
pairs. Later the Chester may relieve
the cruiser North Carolina, also off the
Turkish coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Averill Soon to Begin Duties.

Frank L. Averill. who yesterday was
appointed by President Wilson super
intendent of the Library of Congress,
to succeed the late Bernard H. Green,
will begin his new duties within few
days, possibly tomorrow. Mr.. Averill
will take the oath of office before he
takes up his new work and must give
bond in the sum of 100000. Under the
law he will act as disbursing officer for
the library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
HEAD Of THE c. AR.
HEARS REUNION PLANS
Gen. D. J. Palmer Confers With Lo.
cal Members and Committee
men on Encampment.

Gen. David j. Palmer Of Des Moines,
Iowa, commander-in-chi OF the y. A.
R., was in Washington yesterday, con-
ferrfng with members of the citizens
committee Of one hundred in the IN
terest of the national encampment'
which will be held here during the last
week Of September.
The commander-in- chief. as the guest
of Col John McElroy. took luncheon
at the National Press Club with VIII
liam F. GUIDE. chairman OF the citi-
zens' committee: Thomas Grant. secre-
tary: c. ]. Gockeler, treasurer ana ~
Robert N. Harper, chairman OIL TIC
finance committee. by whom ne was
told of the preparations that are oe'ne
made for the encampment.
Gen. Palmer was enthusiasts wv in
the progress which has been maoe III u,
the development of these plans pans tour
told his hosts that during recent wv ~
of the United States mace os ~ 10
the interests of the encampneH. 80
mendous enthusiasm had been m and
dence in all the sections vlsl.eu. nu
that on all sides were eo l,,in1 ton is
ths. viaor with which Washlngtolt. =. .
varying to make the encampmeh' :"
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Wrote for Magazines,

While acting as a correspondent and
curing his employ by the War Depart
ment he visited Japan and Cuba. He
worked for a time in Philadelphia and
wrote number of articles for Serb
ners and Harper's magazines
Mr.. Conn is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss May Prosise: two chill
dren. Whitman and Ada May Conn; an
uncle. James E. Douglass, and two
aunts, Miss May { Douglass and Mrs
~. d. Butcher.
Mr.. Conn was a member of the Ma
tional Press club and Of the ROYAL
ArcanlIm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
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