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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17
CHARLES A. P1LsBuRY. Bu Edisef Manager Sna

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

Irwin Cobb, who lectured in Portland on the
war last winter, writes letter to the New
York World suggesting as proper business
card for certain gentleman, one reading as
follows: "Hers Wilhelm Won Bryan, perma :
nent address, Lincoln. Nebraska." and in one
corner, Entertainer"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

1t would be safe bet at 16 to | that
Bryan will never be president of the
United States.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

The drouth in Africa must be over.
T he schooner Orleans has arrived at
Sekondi from Boston with a cargo Of
New England rum.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

However one may disapprove of Col.
Roosevet's recent political activities,
or dissent from his views on legislation,
there never has been any doubt as to his
loyalty to his country or his readiness to
defend her under any and all circum-
stances. 1t is not surprising, therefore,
that in a signed statement received at
New Orleans last Friday night from
Breton Island, Louisiana, Col. Roosevelt
pledged his support TO the President in
all steps he may take to uphold the honor
and the interests of the United States.
After referring to the resignation of
Bryan, Col. Roosevelt says:
81 heartily applaud the decision of the
President; and in common with all Amer
leans who are loyal to the traditions
handed down by the men who served
under Washington and others who fol-
lowed Grant and Lee in the days of Lin
coin, pledge him my heartiest support
in all the steps he takes to uphold the
honor and the interests of this great re-
public which are bound up with the
maintenance of democratic liberty and
with spirit of humanity among all the
nations of mankind
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

A healthy man is a king in his own right; an
unhealthy man an unhappy slave. For impure
blood and sluggish liver, use Burdock Blood
Bitters. On the market IS years. 81 90 bottle
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-06-17

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
The Republican Jour. Pub. Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
Willard Disappears
from N. Y. Spotlight

/ Comparatively few people have seen
Jess in action and that is what the fol-
lowers of the fistic sport desire above
everything else. Even If they cannot
see him in action they like to read
about him.
There is not much meat in the dis
patches about Willard for the ring
side followers. No one would deny the
champ his just share OF the little iron
men. for his feat in defeating Johnson
is worthy of a substantial reward. But
between one night stands the big white
champ might take night off now
and then and display his abilities to
fight hungry public.
And perhaps the unoppularity or
Willard as stage favorite will force
him into the ring again sooner than
he expected There is little doubt that
Willard is not making a bowling sue,
cess of his circus stunt on the foot
boards. He is not as we'll adapted to
that kind of pastime as some former
boxer-actors were. And il press re-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
BY HAL SHERIDAN.

(Written for the United Press.)
New York, May 17.-As far as New
York is concerned Jess Willard has
disappeared from the spotlight Rare
ly is his name mentioned by the ge-.-
eral public and even the fight fans
have many other topics TO argue about
than the man who humbled the giant
black man at Havana.
No where, in fight circles, is heard
the heated discussion over his merits
and defects as was the situation some
years back when champions of other
days held the limelight. Willard is
even creating less discussion than did
Johnson when he won the title from
Jeffries Local ring stars are furnish
ing more excitement than the cham
pion heavy weight.
How much Jess stage work has
dampened his popularity is impossible
to calculate. but not a few fight bugs
would rather see the giant cowboy in
the ring than behind the footlights.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
SCARCITY OF PLAYERS
Growth Of Big Cities Shrinks
Crop Of Youngsters.
BaII Fields Of Ample Size, Within
Walking Distance, Decrease as
Rush Of Building Begins to
Swallow Up Vacant Lots.

One reason for the scarcity OF
classy young ball players. men good
enough to shine in the major league,
is the growth of the great cities. Con-
siderirg the fact that baseball enthus-
iasm grows with the expansion of the
big burgs. and that the endance has
increased with the rise population,
this statement may look fantastic or
impossible. Nevertheless, it is true,
and unless the colleges or the farms
begin to replenish the supply there
will be serious shortage in high
grade ball players within the next
few years. You cannot have ball play
ers unless you have place to play
them. And with the great cities ex.
panding and necessarily bulging out
their lines OF settlement. where do
the bali yards go?
Take Chicago for an example. A
few years ago there were ball fields
of ample size within walking distance
for everybody. Huge vacant lots were
abundant in every direction. On Satur-
days and Sundays these lots we're
black with spectators, crowded SO
close that every foul tip copped some
one in the countenance. The City
league had several fine ball parks and
did a prosperous business, even after
the National league started Sunday
games. Then the rush of building be-
gan to swallow up the lots One by
one the parks we're seized; the lots
passed out of existence by the dozen.
A few more years and the amateurs
could find room only by taking car
rides of such length that they lost
the whole day going and returning.
The big leagues, even if their parks
are some distance out, draw the peo-
pie who have leisure to go few miles
and spend an afternoon. The young
amateurs cannot take the time-many
of them cannot spend the car fare.
In every city the story is the same
the march Of population, the spread of
building operations, has killed off the
amateur game by removing the avail
able spots whereon the amateurs could
caper. And what does this mean for
the future supply of the players?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17

ports can be credited Jess himself
cares little for the glare of the foot
lights. He wants the limelight but the
reflection from the little lamps bores
him.
A return to the ring would hardly
endanger Jess newly won title. No
one is within several years of best
ing him in fistic argument. AT
least, not from surface appearance.
Some one may develop as rapidly as
did Jess himself and humble the west
ern fight king, but the chance of this
occurring is remote. Jess had been
plugging at the hoxing game for four
or five years before he accomplished
the white hope" dream of the ringside
sports.
The champion is expected to fight
about every second week The public
thinks of him as a fighting man and
to hold the affection Of the fight fans
he must fulfill their expectations. That
attitude accounted for Jeffries' popu-
larity. Jeffries wanted to fight every
man big enough to stand up to him.
Stage work should be a by-product of
champions real work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
NO HEssIAN FLY DAMAGE.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Oklahoma City, Okla, May IL
While the newspapers OF Kansas have
been publishing reports Of damage to
growing wheat by Hessian fly, Il is
noted at the offices OF the board Of
agriculture in this state that no re.
ports of damage have been made to
that office by any Of the 1900 reporters
in all sections of Oklahoma There
are some incidental reports OF pres
ence of the fly in Kay and Grant coun.
ties, but the damage done is said to
be negligible. In the other counties
II is said that conditions of the wheat
crop are improving rapidly and the
opening Of the harvest season is CON
fidently expected by Secretary Don
Lawhead of the board OF agriculture
TO be better than the 92 per cent shov n
on occasion of the last report. MAY l.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
PocAssET BEATS AMBER.

Pocasset, Okla, May I'm hotly
contested ball game here yesterday
afternoon the locals humbled the Am
Der club to the tune of to 5. The
entire game was played in dust storm
that swept the diamond and at times
stopped the progress of the game.
Fentress, for Pocasset, struck out II
and allowed six hits. Phillips, for Am
Der, whitfield seven and allowed ninc
bingles. Hitting the ball at opportune
moments won for Pocasset. The locals
made 10 errors to the visitors two.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
TITANIC CLAIMS.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New York. May T.-Suits againsx
the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co..
Ltd.-White Star line-arising out of
the loss of the Titanic for claims ay-
gregating upwards OF slS.oo0.O0O came
up before Judge Mayer in United
States district court today upon appll
cation Of the steamship company 10
have liability limited to amount or
passage money actually paid to COM
pany.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
oklsnoma.
RICE is BOUND OVER.

Late Saturday afternoon, Judge r.
e. Davenport, sitting as magistrate,
in the preliminary hearing Of the State
VS.. Mack Rice, charged with assault
with intent to commit rape. bound the
defendant over to the action of the
district court under a bond OF $3.50.
Bond was made Saturday and the de.
fendant released, pending the final
hearing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
vERDEN WINS GAME.

Mountain View, Okla, May 17.-Ver-
den took the Mountain View ball team
into camp here Sunday afternoon to
>. Both teams played good ball and
the result OF the game was in doubt
up to the last inning. The feature OF
the game was home run by Lyle Of
Verden with one on, which wallop
sewed up the. game for the visitors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
r. r. HEARING IN WASHINGTON.
BY United Press.

Washington, May 1.-THE interstate
commerce commission today opened
a four days hearing for the railroads
on proposed increased ratings on beer.
empty beer barrels. non-alcoholic
drinks, empty bottles, tobacco. grain,
grain products. rags and waste paper.
June / to the shippers answer will
be heard and June the railroads will
rebut
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
+ I. ! + = + = r = 4. ! + = I. +
. MISS cHlcKAsHA'S CREED.

f. believe the college boule-
+ ward should be built
II believe every street and al
4 ley should be kept scrupulous-
; ly clean.
T. believe every yard should
+ be beautified
4 | believe every piece of
+ parking should be kept moved.
: | believe every citizen should
+ take pride in making his home
= attractive.
+ / believe more flowers, trees.
{. and shrubs should be set out
! believe civic beauty is
+ good investment.
+ | believe enthusiastic coop
+ Grafton can accomplish wonders
+ in singel season.
! | believe every piece OF prop
: erty should be entered in the
= contest for 'pretty-up" prizes.
4 | believe the town will be
= better place to live in when it
+ is beautified.
l believe everybody should
= get busy and keep busy.
! believe dirty backyard is
= disgrace 10 the lawn and it's
= owner
= believe every man. woman
4 and child in town should boost
+ the "city beautiful"
n q n n n n 4 n - 4. 4, n a a n a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17

Results Yesterday.
Boston 3, Cleveland Q. IA innings.
New York 6, Detroit 2.
Philadelphia 4, Chicago 2.
st. Louis 2. Washington /.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
JAP DIET SPECIAL MEETING.
BY United Press.

BY United. Press.
Toxic. japan May T.-An extra
session Of the diet began here today
1t is expected the session win con
tinue three weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
Results Yesterday.

Oklahoma City 9. Ft. Smith 5.
Paris ?, Denison /,
Sherman 6, McAlester 8.
Tulsa 3. Muskogee /.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
WEATHER ELsEWHERE
western Union reports received


Western Union reports received at
a. M:
Texas.
Northern portion of state cloudy,
showers and thunderstorms during the
night; southern portion generally
clear, cool, no rain. Temperature SO
to 20.
oklsnoma.
Generally cloudy, raining at Okla
homa City McAlester, Muskogee.
Temperature GO.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Teams.

Results Yesterday.
No games scheduled.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17
+++++++++*4**+++*
Results Yesterday.

Pittsburg 4, Chicago l.
Kansas City 3, st. Louis 2, 10 in
nings.
Buffalo-Newark, rain
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17

= r. r. r. - - y " y = = = y
AMERICAN LEAGUE. 4
Standing Of the Teams. I
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-17

WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
Standing of the Teams.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
A KITE CONTEST
IF THE WEATHER
is FAVORABLE
YOUNGSTERS WILL ASSEMBLE IN
LARGE NUMBERS THIS AFTER
NOON on EAST Hill TO ENTER
INTERESTING COMPETITION.

Bia kites little kites pretty Kites.
ueiy kites. greeu. red. white blue. aud
All coiors VIII be made use 81 ahen
the children assemble or he East HH
Fairgrounds this Afternoon about -
o'clock and enter a novel competition
FOR several much-sought trophies
a'lsis interesting composition - hefs
under the auspices Of ono ~ the schools
nearby, and "a Is likelv iast there wiiG
De- entered lu the "races an assortment
~ kites that would tax the Judgment
81 everyone. 60 pass upon the reapsc-
tive merits Of those entered in the Sew
ernl separate contests.
a couple - wears ago su interesting
contest 81 tais nature was successfully
coadueted under the auspices of the
schools. and there were Dozens and
Dozens OF entries one kite entered
in thr contest was eight feet % height
and % WAS asserted yesterday that the
mate " that two-yoar- giant kite
viii BE prominent rs tbs afternoons
outdoor attraction On the spacious
playground
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
GOOD RESULTS
ARE SHOWN BY
THE CAMPAIGN
THE EVERY MEMBER CANVASS
Of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
LAST SUNDAY MELTED OVER
$1,000.

Tho ery-member- on sun
day. March 18th, at the First Baptist
church. Pensacola. resulted in cards
being signed b. 22i people, for hene-
ioence and missions. and for local
church support These cards amounted
70 s2.07T.ss divided as follows; sisi7.ss
for local church support and s7se.o7 for
missions and benchcence for tho year
1913.
This n not ar new business. as q
canvass had just previously been made
for church expenses. and some Of thu
sunday signers we're steady Kivers 20
that fund. but II shows an exceiiant
spirit among tho people. and fully %
per cent. " the membership are thus
enlisted for amounts from 8 cents a
week 10 several do0ars
Rev. 7. n. Hendon led the campaign
and goes from Pensacola 10 Chipley
and then 20 other points IN the en-
cheney" work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
CONTRACT FOR
UNIFORMS WAS
SPLIT IN HALF
BOARD or COMMISSIONERS De.
cloEp YESTERDAY MORNING TO
AWARD MAKING or CLOTHING
TO TWO BIDDING FIRMS.

After celebrating over the matter az
length. the Cits commissioners yester-
dny morning decided q settle an other
wise rutangllng matter - dividing the
contrast for the making 0f uniforms Tor
the police and tire department menu
hers, and they settled the question BY
giving thirty suits q the firm 81
Watson. Parker 4 Reese. and an equal
number % Joe weiland. the other bid
der.
There were but two bidders AZ this
time. and they both submitted the
figures quoted for the entire contract
Il was stated. This would save given
about seventy suits. which would have
been worth more than one thousand
dollars tho city stood good for As
tho contract was finally let Of courss
the profit was not ON such q large
margin. but each firm. Il was an
uuunced. would agree 70 furnish clothes
rs per samples at tie prices quoted.
despite the cut tn numbers
II is possible that before another
Uniform contract # necessary. there
will - 3 change in methods 81 award
and II procuring them. Two Of the
commissioners have already expressed
their dissatisfaction over the manner
Ia which the contract Is now gwen
out and already are contemplating. a
change IN the Lava governing "a least
this feature u the city code.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
WEICHERT GETS
TWO YEARSFOR
STEALING ROLL
FOREIGNER WHO APPROPRIATED
MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS FROM MAN MEAN
CENTURY. PLEADS GUILTY.

Appearing before Judge Monroe in
the court ~ record yesterday d.
welchert the Dotrhman who stole the
sum ~ s. 4so from A. B Hathaway.
near Fgumaton sunday morning cou-
fessed e. the theft and Was sentenced
80 two years IN che state prison
The daY previous ~ said a ono -
the of8elaIs 81 the county al that he
Was guilty and that he was ready a.
tell the court al about c. When ne
appeared before the bar yesterday
however. he had nothing 20 ssAy about
the incident, beyond saying that he
was guilty Of taking tho money as the
information alieged. tlis sentence was
then impoasd
Two - the men. Marshal steele and
Deputy Hail who were Instrumental ga
enrctinR The arrest 20 WeicheFt and
also of returning the entire sum nrac-
tIcally 20 Mr Hathaway received the
fulaome thanks ~ that party and was
rewarded by being paid the sum %
$500 each. iu cash. this sum having
been counted from the funds taken
from the uatChman As soon a. the
two men had Neichert On custody. they
lost no time in going 10 the home of
SIR Hathaway ard getting the man
Identified Before they went to the
Hathaway home however they had
recovered practically the whole ~ tire
stolen money. and they carried the en-
tire lot a. Mr. Hathaway. from whieh
funds he counted out the amounts
above-named 20 each 81 the officers.
Each of them readily assert that they
were paid better for the days work
LAST SUNDAY than they have ever been
paid for such short fob. and reCeiye "a
more than they ever expect - receive
FOR any time 81 equal length Fl the
future
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
HIGH SCHOOLS
PLAY RECALLS
WHAT rs REGARDED ONE OF TAE
GREATEST OF BASKETBALL
GAMES or LOCAL SERIES WILL
Dc PULLED or TONIGHT.

The greatest basketball game in the
alatory - the ~ al G A. viii be pulled
on tonight between the High School
students and the RexaI Cough Drops.
The Recalls now stand az the head OF
the league with enc more scheduled
game 10 play with the High school
should tae High school win the game
tonight, they viii be tie with the Rex
ais and win have 10 play 4 three game
series with this team Ter the champion
ship ~ the league.
Last Wednesday the High school
defeated the Recalls by TIE close score
of 2l-is. and from what they say nos
they are going 70 double their score
The ReEali team - greatly handi-
capped ~ the absence ~ thesr star
center and mainsEay. Julian Olsen: but
Mig Hump. and Roscoe arr still there
and with the assistance % Oasle the
students viii have 60 hustle up a bit
10 keep up with these stars. Bot on
tha other baud, tia High school boys
are Just as confident and are going IN
she gym tonight Nith the fun dstsrmi-
nation of winning the game 81 any
cost.
A. the High school hae the first
chance ~ putting out = winning team
81 any sort. the gallery viii 40 doubt
Be- crowded xith High School rooters
and Re0nn sympathizeFs Last We'd
uesGay's game was sell attended. bat
the game tonight la expected 20 draw
b record breaking crowd. No adnnls-
sion viii be charged and the boys
extend tae ladies a special invitation
watch they hope they will accept
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
PREPARING FOR
A TOURNAMENT
TENNIS CLUB OF TIE HIGH
SCHOOL GETTING READY FOR
ANNUAL EVENT o. MUCH N.
TEREsT.

The Tennis club 81 tine High school
y making preparations foi the touxna-
ment which r. an annual event - mnch
interest % the stgdeuts The entries
promise 70 Be numerous snd the con-
test an exciting one Tho FIRST series
q games VII be confined TO students
only bat "a series viii be- arranged for
non-studemt members 81 the club "
a sufficient number apply
The membership ~ the ciub is open
% the pualie and may Re obtained BY
applying 20 Miss Donaidsoa. the facui-
q member ~ the club - 20 Herbert
Richards the secretary and treasures
and ~ payment o. the annual due Of
5a cents
Owing - the large membership it
- found necessary to divide the time
after three o'clock 80 Eat he students
may play until four, ..3rtr and nom
students after four-thirty In order
- be sure 90 securing a eoart Appllca-
ton should ne made ogie day IN ad.
vance 20 the secretary wl1o will ar
range q schedule By this plan IL win
Re possible Tor sixteen psspls 70 play
each afternoon
Plans are on foot for tia improve
ment = the couFts - that they VII
De IN good coHrliaion Tor the opening u
the tournament which VIII % In sh-
near future.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
THE BALTIMORE
IN COMMISSION.
IS COMING HERE
CRUISER Of SPECIAL TYPE, AND
ABOUT AGE OF rHE SAN FRAN.
cisco. TO ENGAGE IN MANEu.
YER WORK soon.

Placed IN commission recently. the
cruiser Baltimore. one 81 the old ships
OF the early navy. IS now on her way
60 Pensacola and Should he ia this
port early In the week, % engage la
maneuyers in connection with the san
Francisco and other vessels now at
Pensacola navy yard.
The Baltimore. which u more than
twenty-five years IN the service. still
u ia good enough condition 20 he re-
commissioned. and his been assigned
as a mine-laver ship. the Same work a.
which the san Francisco. now 81 Pen
saoola. IL daily engaHad In. Despite
her are. the Baltimora Is what In de-
scrfhed a. one or the navy race.
horses" for fow In hsw class are able
to negotiate anything LIKE thu speed
with which baltimore lee accredited In
fact. while the feat SIAN Frau0seo 81
able 60 make upward OF 10 knots an
hour. thu Baitimore goes that ship
one better and the latter l. snabIed
with her twin screws 20 make 3e.1o
knots The Baltimore IL q larger ves-
sci than either the san Francisoo or
the Montgomery. both OF which have
been engaged IN mine-inyinx work
The san FrRnciaco ia ai0 fSet In Lengths
with a displacement 81 a.ess tons: the
Montgomery is 3b7 feet long. with dis-
placement OF AGRA tons; the panthe~
is 3o4 feet long. with n displacernens
of 3.sso tons. while the Baltimore L.
52T lie feet long. with a displacement
o. t.4ts tons she was built By
Cramps. In Philadelphia. IN issT-ss.
The San Francisco WIS hunt on the
Pacific coast in 1857.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-17
SCOTT LOFTIN
RETURNS HOME
NEW GRAND CHANCELLOR oE
THE KNIGHTS or PVTHIAs.
PAID OFFICIAL VISIT TO TAM.
pa, Before RETURNING.

soott ~ tsofrin, recently honorea
hy the Knights o. Pythias or Florida
ey hts selection AZ grand chancslior
% the order. returned home yewter-
day morning and = receiving the con
grzruiations 81 his friends.
Mr.. I.oftin, who assumed the once
Immediately. raid noeaciai visit 70
the Tampa lodges after leaving Pa
iat<a. The pythians were engaged IN
a big celebration end the nsw grand
chancellor decided 20 make his visit
% them az this time rather than
await a later date