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Evening star., 1915-01-25
GREATEST FLUKE HOME RUN
CREDITED TO MILTON STOCK
Drive Smashes Into Bag at Third Base and
Then Bounds Into One of the Boxes
at Polo Grounds.

NEW YORK, January e5.-Milton
stock, the Giants third sacker, treated
himself to II huke home run just be-
fore the last season closed at the foio
Grounds and it Immediately started
discussion concerning freak ana
lengthy circuit swats. Many trotted
forth stories of other home runs. put
it was voted that Stocks was ABOUT
the flukiest that has happened in long
time.
Stocks drive smashed into the bag at
third base and then bounded INTO one oi
the boxes. The rival third-sacker re-
covered the ball almost before STOCK
had rounded first, but the umpire, de-
claring the ball had landed outside the
playing field, after first hitting 1alr,
gave Stock a home run.
Cy Young, the old Cleveland pitcher,
hit out L four bagger in Cleveland one
day The ball skinned along the first
base line and made for the scoreboard,
which then was in short right held.
The ball hit under the board and into
the space between the board ana a
fence Before the outiielder could Dig
it out Cy, who frequently made ~"
Yards in forty-seven seconds, tore
a homer.
Lange Made Long Hit.
Big Bill Lange, who played with the
Chicago team i'll the old days. Whaled
a ball over the center field fence in
Cincinnati one day. 1t crashed through
the window Of a saloon across the
street and broke up pinochle party
lust as one of the players was on the
point of NEEDING" something like 400.
Buck Freeman, also known as Home
Run Freeman, connected with one or
Chief Renders twisters in game at
PhiIadelphia and not only lifted the
ball out of the lot. but drove 1t through
an open window on the second floor of
;, house that was 4 block away from
the park.
ion of base ball veterans. hit the long
est home run in the history of base
ball II was in game IN TINS city last
wear Joes drive cleared the top OF
the lofty right field grandstahd on the
Polo Grounds by at least forty feet
When last seen the ball was travelling
at a terrific clip, and it was estimated
that before the ball landed it must
have been $50 feet clear of the park.
Heinie Zimmerman. the quiet, unas-
suming- peace-loving third baseman of
the Cubs, raped out brace OF homers
in one day in Cincinnati. They cleared
the center field fence by about ten feet
each. Heinie is the only player who
ever turned the trick in that ball park
Knocked Ball Through Knothole.
Miller uuggins of the Cardinals got
a fukey home run. 1t happened IN
Cincinnati. Many odd things nap
nened there. Miller lifted fly to
right. Before the outfielder could rub
the glare out of his peppers Miller
slipped around ON the bases.
Buddy Ryan. once upon Il time, when
with the Maps. pokcd out 4 honor with
the bases full in Cleveland. IT was one
of the few times in base ball history
that this four-runs- one -smaSlI
stunt has been accomplished.
Larry Doyle has another claim to
f,m,. other than that which came
through his blow in Pittsburgh. Play
ing on the Pacific coast. he smashed
the ball through the only knothole in
the fence. 1t was In right field. The
hole was just u tritle larger than the
Evening star., 1915-01-25
NEW RECORD SET UP
IN 1OO-YARD SWIM

SAN FRANCISCO, January -.
"A new mark for the lOO-yard
swim has been set by Duke
kaha ansmokB. the Honolulu cham
pto1. according to word re-
celNed here today from Sydpey,
distance in 81 5-:s seconds. which
heat all former records. The hest
previous time WAS that Of q. n.
Daniels, who in four turns In a
fresh water tank made the dis
tabr~ In ~ Is seconds.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Hemphill After Big League Job.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, January 25.--
Charley Hemphill. the former New
York American player and st. Louit
Brown. back to his playing, weight as
n result OF a months work here, left
for his home, in youngstown, Ohio. yes
terday. Hemphill Is d free agent lie
is In receipt Of offers from the South
ern Association and Western League
but declares he, hopes to land a big
league engagement. ....
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Snowstorm Prevents Races.

JUAREZ, Mexico. January 25.--A ter
rife, binding snowstorm that has
lasted for the last two days prevented
racing at the track yesterday. 1t will
require several days Of labor in order
TO clear the track for racing purposes.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Says the Philadelphia Ledger: There
is one thing you've got to hand to
Sherwood Magee. Hes the only Irish
man in the last twelve years who has
been able to bust in on that German
triple alliance of Wagner. Zimmerman
and Daubert and lead the National
League in batting"
Evening star., 1915-01-25

McGraw is taking no chances on the
outcome of the European war. With
Herren Lobert and Merk1e and Messrs
Doyle and Fletcher he has a perfectly
balanced intield.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
THREE-CUsH10N BILLIARDS.
Ellis and Keogh Tied for First Place
in Interstate League.

PITTSBURGH. January 25-Follow-
ing is the standing Of the players In
the Interstate Three-cushion Billias
League at the close of Friday nightl
matches:
Evening star., 1915-01-25

ball, but Larry drove it square at The
hole, and the ball. instead of carom-
ing off. went through.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

western High is scheduled 10 meet the
friends School quint this afternoon. The
hed and White has been showing better
the victor oe
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
IT ToRNEYS PREP ARE
LIGHT CASE BRIEFS
FOR UTILITIES BODY

Superintendent Klsinknecht, Of the
Municipal Electric plant. stated today
that the Indiana Public Utilities Com
mission had announced that it had
abandoned its plan Of hearing oral ar
guments on the petitions filed by the
City Of Richmond, for reduction in
electric rates In this city. and for the
establishment Of q purchase price for
the electric plant OF the Richmond
Light. Heat & Power company,
The commission has Instructed City
Attorney Bord and the attorneys of
the Light. Heat and Power company
that 1t will only consider the evidence
compiled at the hearing Of the two
cases and the briefs submitted by
both sides. Attorneys for the city and
company have been instructed to for
ward their briefs as soon AZ possible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR RE
NEWAI OF LIQUOR licENsE.

NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR re.
NEWAl OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
Notice Is hereby given to the citi
Gems Of Richmond, Wayne county, Indi.
ana, that I, the undersigned, being In
al respects legally qualified to receive
the same, will make application to the
board OF commissioners Of the. county
OF Wayne. IN the state OF Indiana, At
the next regular session Of said board,
commencing on the first Monday In
October, 1915. for. the grant Of q. re.
newa1 OF my license now held by me
from said board to sell Intoxicating
spurious, vinous and malt liquors in
less quantities than five gallons at a
time and permit the same to be drunk
on the premises where sold. and to con-
duct q lunch counter in connection
with said businss, at and upon the fol-
lowing described premises, to-wit:
Being a certain room on the ground
floor Of q certain two-story brick build.
ing situated upon the southwest cor
ner OF lot number 20, in that part OF
the city OF Richmond, Wayne county,
Indiana, laid out by Jesse Iden. Said
room 10 located In the southwest cor
ner Of said building and said building
Is situated on the northeast corner Of
North D and North Sixth streets In
the Second ward OF said city OF Rich
mond. .47. -.
HARRY w. MINCK.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
DAVIS WILL PREACH
!. !. At CHURCH SESSION

Rev. e. e. Davis, pastor of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church and modera
tor Of the Whitewater PresbyterX will
preach the sermon at the fail meeting
OF the Presbytery, which will be held
next Monday and Tuesday in Cam
bridge City. The sermon will be de.
hvered at 1880 o'clock Monday even.
In
2 o'clock Monday afternoon a pre-.
eyangelistic conference will be held,
presided over by DR.. Farley hartman
Of Northern Indiana, who Is secretary
OF the Interdominational Evangelistic
association. ...- I'll 4
The conference will be followed at
O'clock by the Presbytery converting
In business session. Routine business
will also occupy the attention OF the
members On Tuesday morning and ar
ternQon. &e &c.,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
CONFERENCE LEADERS
CHOOSE COMMITTEE

The executive committee Of the xen.
eral committee Of the National Con.
ference OF Men, which win be held Ia
Richmona. October 3Ov22, has appoint.
ed. through Chairman 3. Edgar Mich.
olson. q local committee on arrange.
ments, with the following memhAgs
Chairman, Professor e.. r. Trueblood,
James b. Unthank. Prof. J. Herschel
Conin, q. Harrison Scott, Dr.. N. s.
Cox, John H. johnson. William ].
Hiatt, Charles 9. CARPENTER, Harry
Reeves. e. J. Crawford, Rev. Milo b.
Hinckle, Prot. Arthur Charles and Al
thur Wilson. e a. =.
The committee 10 representative OF
the monthly meetings and will hold
ito initial meeting on Saturday night
to begin appointing subcommittee TO
arrange for special music each even
inE of the conference, listing the
home for delegates. registration. ,,ap.
pointment OF ushers and other mat
tiers. -
A committee on general arrange.
ments with members representing the
various Yearly, meetings. has already
been appointed. es II
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
FRIENDLESS HOME =
DISCUSS MERGER
aa WITH MELPOLDER

No action was taken by the board
OF trustees Of the Home Of the Friend
less, which held its annual meeting
with the board OF lady managers OF the
Home, when the question OF affiliatine
with the Social Service Bureau was
discussed. The proposition for join,
inx the central bureau was submitted
by Rev. Conrad Huber. who is a mem.
Der OF both the board OF trustees OF
the Home Of the FriendlAss and the
governing board Of the Social Service
Bureau. He urged the board to affili-
ate with the bureau. 10y -
B. B. Myrick, Rev e. G.. Howard,
Henry Siekrnan, and John Hasemeier,
members of the board, were not pres.
ent. The other members OF the board
are walter Doan. Rev. Huber and John
Coate. ~ .4
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
JURY FOR BELL
IS DELAYED B BY
EXTREME CARE

llsDEANAPoLls. Sept s.-Whsr
the work Of selecting Jury IN the
trial Of Mayer Bell 81 the election con
sbirscy case was op1nsA today, the
state exercised it, second peremptofy
challenge IN removing j. A. Po&Ar
farmer, Of FrAnilin township. John r.
waUonor, . Socialist. WHO said h
could S1ve the cass = fair ana t1apar
tial hearing. vss pa1e1d tsmppJnTiIy
In Tho interest Of absolute tairn111,
Judge Eichhorn excused c. j. Hui,
skant. who had been Objected "a ID
the state because ~ had been Deha.
ocratic precinct cenmittAemAn and
AdfAittsA be had talked With Mayor
Bell on one occasion.
Henry w. Ankenbrock. Z bartender,
was turned down "fof cause" BY tie
state. after he had denied having
worked for Thomas TattAft Or II the
Dennison house and declared the fact
that he was . CatAoiic would not
prejudice him.
IA excusing Hulsk4pt, Judge Dich.
horn explained he had no method OF
knowing what evidence In the case
would develop. and a. the indictment
referred to precincts unknown" It
might include the precinct In which
Hulskant served ~ .commtttesmaa
and inspector. .
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
WEALTHY HOUSES
ROBBED OF GOODS
WORTH $780, 600

CHICAGO, Sept. 9.-The homes of
Chicago millionaires, Lake Front,
Highland Park and other fashionable
suburbs, have been robbed of 100000
worth OF cash, jewelry and other val
uables this summer, according to de-
tective agencies and insurance COM
panies. They declare the biggst hauls
on record In Chicago have been made
this season: The robbery Of Mrs. ].
Ogden Armour was the climax Of the
most profitable summer that thieves
have ever had inethis city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
PRESENT PETITIONS
FOR LIGHTS SOON

The petition for the installation OF
cluster lights on Main street from
Third to Twelfth streets, and the firs,
squares ON North Seventh, North
Eighth, North Ninth ana probably
South Eighth. will be presented to the
board OF works early next week. &C.
cording to q statement OF e. M. Haas,
secretary OF the Commercial club.
The petition for the installation OF
the lights on the first square OF South
Eighth street, has been held up. The
petition has been favored by two Of
the X. o. p. lodges but definite action
has not been taken by the trustees Of
the lodge as whole.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
SCnWAB HOME
TO Be BLOWN up
LETTERS STATE

JOHNSTON. Pa. Sept. 9.-Charles
M. Schwab has received three letters,
the last one recently threatening to
blow up his summer home, Thinner.
gruen," near Loretto, ii he did not
stop shipping steel and other war ma.
terial to Europe for the use of the al.
lies, according to information here to
day, The schwab servants left hur-
riedly today. Mrs Schwab left sey;
eral days ago and the big mountain
mansion Is closed in the height OF the
early autumn social season ~ ~ =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
SUPER soRS SPEAK
II FIRST INSTITUTE.

Members Of the Richmond teac1erS
institute viii hold their Arst winter
session at-the-high school building on
Saturday morning. according to the
announcement af Superintendent IL r
Giles. who win preside and outline the
years work. The teachers will NEST
in four sections tn hear : the music
drawing and, manual training super.
visors. In the afternoon they viii
meet In their respective. buildings to
confer with the principals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
MISS PETTIFORD
GIVES READINGS

Another program will be rendered
1t the Mount Moriah Baptist church
this evening At $50 O'Clock by Miss
Ruby Pettiford. Miss Pettiford Is q
reader and comes with high recon-
mendations. She will be assisted by
William jackson, Of Weston, West
Virginia, soloist. MIR. Jackson Ia q
nephew Of Albert Conrad, q we'll
known Richmond resident. ----
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
JEWISH PEOPLE ;.
KEEP NEW YEAR
WITH SOLEMNITY

Persons Of Jewish descent in Rich
mond began at dusk last night to OBJ
serve the Jewish New Year. The &C.
cepted custom is for members Of the
family to gather about the table,
lighted with candle, at dusk. The
candle symbolic Israel's mission ia
enlikhten the world. Each member
drinks glass OF wine, bread is brok-
en- and then the oldest leads In pray
er. A piece Of apple dipped in honey
for each symbolizes a prayer that Je-
hovah will give his people q little
more than bare necessity. >-s.rs -, =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
WYNNE TO ADDRESS
= GRADUATING NURSES

Commencement exercises for the
$..aduate nurses Of the school conduct,
ed at Reid Memorial hospital will be
held at 1880 o'clock Wednesday night
September Is, in the auditorium OF
the high school building. DR.. Wyr1ne
OF Indianapolis, a prominent physician
and surgeon, will deliver the address
b Five nurses complete the course.
Although invitations have been mail
ed by the hospital authorities, yet any.
one interested In the Commencement
exercises Is welcome to attend next
Wednesday. Special music will be q
feature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
8 ANNAPOLIS MIpShiPMEN
ORDERED TO LEAVE ACADEMY

WASHINGTON, Sept. Slight
rnidshipmen of the Annapolis naval
academy have been recommended for
dismissal as Z result Of the hazing
probe there. Some Of them are irnpli-
Gated In the hazing while the others
are charged with giving false testi.
mony at the hazing investigation. Sec
rotary OF Navy Daniels said the mid.
dies" recommended for dismissal will
be notified at once Of the boards find
ing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
PAROCH|AL SCHOOLS
BEGIN YEARS WORK

PArochial schools Of Richmond, will
have approximately the same enroll.
ment 40 last year according to the
estimate OF supervisors. st. Johns
school opened yesterday morning with
an attendance Of about 80 children.
This number compares favorabiy with
the total enrolment last year. The
same teachers have charge OF the
classes. -~ r:.-..'5 .@ sss
st. Mary's parochial school will open
Monday morning and though the en-
rollment cannot be predicted 1t IL
supposed that about the same number
OF children will be in attendance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
BOYS ENJOY FREE
JOURNEY TO FAIR

Ten boys. who secured twenty new
subscribers were taken to the state
fair yesterday by Mr.. Walter Murray
. news agent Of this city. All expenses
Of the trip were paid by Mr.. Murray.
The boys who enjoyed the day were
Masters Robert Reese, Donald MUIR
ray, Samuel Fisher, Morris Fisher,
Herschel Daffler, Gilbert Mccain.
Clarence Waid, Vernon Waid, George
Peters and Wilbur Dean.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
TO ATTEND {

1t is expected that several local G..
A. r. members will attend the annual
encampment, which is to be held, at
Washington D. c., the last of this
month. Last year the national en-
campment, was held at Detroit and
about ten grand army men attended.
A meeting will be held this evening,
when the question will be discussed. j,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
HAAS CARRIES PLEA
FOR LOWER RATES

=. M. Haas, secretary OF the Com
mercial club will make application to-
the rating bureau at Indianapolis In
perbon next weak. asking for q reduc-
ton In the insurance rate on business
houses. The reduction is asked on ac-
count Of the increase in the fire fight.
ing equipment. t"4z Z
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
BEGINS PROGRAM .
FOR CHAUTAUQUA

= Charles w. Jordan, chairman of the
program committee Of Chautauqua,
announced this morning that with the
completion Of the balancing OF the
ledgers pertaining to the financial
part of the event held recently, the
members Of his committee would
meet to discuss next years program
This meeting will be held in a week
or ten days, he said. <sss
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
DISCUSS RALLY DAY

Menbers Of the Sunday school board
of the First M e. church met last
night to discuss the proposed Rally
pointed and will hold its first meeting
within q few days.
Arrangements are indefinite and
even the date will not be known until
the committee considers the matter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
OF RODENT VI.
CAUSES DEATH

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Sept: 9-Mar-
garet Smith, q 15-year-old girl, is dead
at her home here as result OF becom.
ing frightened 4 few days ago when 1,
big rat jumped on her shoulder Dila-
ton OF the heart brought ON by fright
was given as the cause OF the death.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
sWoPE'S BODY SHIPPED
TO HOUSTON FOR BURIAL

Mrs Frances Swope. wife Of Thorn
as Swope. travelling man who died IN
Reid Memorial hospital early y6ster-
day, arrived from Houston, Texas, to-
day, accompanied by Mrs. Swopes
mother. Mrs. Mary Collins. They
left the city at moon. Accomp
the body back to Houston.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
FOGS ARE HEAVY

the city last night encountered heavy
Toys II the lowlands which could not
BE- pierced by the strong searchlights.
makiAe fast driving hazardous The
tense mist4 were especially noticeable,
On the Centerville- Williamsburg road.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
WIND NEAR CHICAGO
CRIPpLES TELEGRAPH

CHICAGO. Sept. 9.-Chicago and
the territory within radius Of 200
miles was recovering today from the
effects of violent storm that struck
late yesterday. Telegraph and tele-
phone communication was restored in
Kansas, Illinois and Missouri
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
FIND MAsTopoN BONE.

AUBURN, Ind. Sept. 9.--ThA petri-
ned bone OF mastodon measuring
fourteen inches across and three feet
in circumference. has been unearthed
by 4workmen excavating Ia II south
the backbone Of tho gigantic animal.
An entire skeleton OF 4 mastodoh was
unearthedsnear here several years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09
WILL SELL THEATRE

.. Omar G. Murray is in Canton. Ohio.
today negotiating for the sale 81 his
theatre property in that city. Mr.. Muir
ray owns house which has . seating
capacity of 1900 but for some time has
considered the advisability Of parting
with it. He recently established An
A. A. billboard system in Salem. lndis
ana
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-09

Hold fAe4hanIll1 or m Idle NtuAh 6Slt
of the paint In can and keep 1t clean
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-07-17
CIVIL SERVICE BUNK
How Many Examinations in Chicago
Are Framed Up for Favorites to
Shut Out Ordinary Citizens?

The People Of Chicago demand a
thorough investigation Of the Civil
Service Commissions department of
the city government.
They demand an investigation that
will 60 back for years and unearth
the treacherous and illegal treatment
accorded to honest citizens for the
benefit OF q chosen few.
They demand an investigation into
all of the examinations that have
been held in order that the public
may be informed as to how many, II
any. Of them were on the square.
They demand an investigation Of
the numerous examinations held for
the beneht Of particular persons,
where questions were asked which
could only be answered by the persons
whose appointment in the civil serv.
ice was evidently arranged for in ad.
vance. ...
The people are paying 100000 q
year for the administration Of the
civil service law in the city govern.
ment.
They are paying 100000 year for
roosting place for men to make
out psychological" examination pa.
pers.
In q recent examination for stenog.
raphers the easiest word handed out
for them to typewrite quickly was
"eleemosynary."
10 any one foolish enough to sup.
pose that this examination was on the
square and that these hard words
were not asked to keep out people
who were not Of the favored class?
New departments. entirely unnec.
essary. have been created in the civil
service for pet faddists and high.
proved loafers.
The taxpayers who pay the freight
would not be permitted to pass an ex'
animation for dog catcher.
Poor men. devoid Of education. and
with starving families, who are look.
ing for work with pick and shovel
as day laborers. have to 90 through
q civil service examination that would
shock the Sultan Of Turkey. A daily
newspaper printed the following
about the absurd questions asked OF
these poor laboring men by these
high.browed reformers who control
the aristocracy Of ONCE holders In
Chicago:
"Ten thousand men who want Jobs
In the streets. sewers and small parks
are being put through an examination
by the labor bureau of the Civil Serv'
ice Commission. Here are some ques
lions that apply: