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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
Johnson Still
A Speed Arft1s
NO FOUNDATION FOR THE TALK
THAT HE is NOT AS GOOD
AS IN OLD DAYS.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Walter
Johnson's defeat at the hands Of the
Yankees will no doubt revive the
statement that Walter has lost ms
great speed, which, however, was not
demonstrated by his work. The big
fellow was as fast at times as he ever
was In his career, but he also was hit
hard on several occasions and by rath-
er mediocre batsmen, because he took
the liberty to groove the ball to them
in tight places.
1t was just one of the days that the
opposing team hit most everything
that was dished up when the hits
counted most, and it was not a re-
Election on Johnsons ability. ANY
other pitcher probably would have
suffered similar fate, and, besides,
there was not a chance to beat Cald.
we'll during the nine innings, though
had the score been tie at the end
of the regulation number of innings,
as 1t was possible to make it, John
son might have outlasted his rival.
But that is neither here nor there.
The fact realms that Caldwell, who al
ways is a brilliant pitcher when ne is
in form, was ready. He had world
of stuff and the Nationals had to eat
out of his hand. He struck out only
three en-, Just as many as he walked.
but his fielders were offered nothing
but easy chances. because the visitors
could not gauge his delivery.
Johnson struck out six and walked
but one, but the breaks were against
him when hits meant trouble, anu.
then, when another chance came to
get out of hole his support failed
him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
BERRY WILL HELP
Penn ATHLETICS
Freshman Is Certain To Be
Star Baseball and Foot.
ball Player.

Howard Berry. the University of
Pennsylvanta freshman athlete, who
Jumped into "a ..rt faH when ne won
-, i:TSI -.-,I.-sS gate pentathlon
event TO be Staged in this country, at
nc Penn reIay games last Friday, is
also a wonderful baseball and football
o.ayer and is certain to star in these
branches OF sport for Penn during the
next four years, provided he is not
injured.
Berry is such a good performer on
the diamond that the PHILADELPHIA
National and American League teams
nave been contrasting for his services
for some time. However, should he
ultimately decide to enter profession
al baseball, he probably would join
the National League team of the
Quaker City. 1t is generally under
stood that this club has an option on
his services and is paying hi ma snug
sum monthly for his promise to give
1t first call on his services If he ever
takes up baseball for a vocation.
During his high school days in Phil
adelphta. Berry was scholastic CORE
spendent for the newspaper with
which the writer was connected in
that city and the latter was able to
secure a good line on his personality
as well as his ability in the field of
sports.
Powerfully Built.
Berry is about 20 years old and is
tall and powerfully built He has a
pleasing manner and one that makes
friends for him, both in his class
rooms and in his athletic pursuits.
he is clean in all his actions and tao
tics on the field. Despite his youth,
ne has had considerable experience
on the track and field and handles
himself like a veteran
Berry prepared for Penn at North
east Manual Training School in Phil
adelphia and was by far the star OF
the football. baseball and track teams
there. He played quarterback on the
eleven and shortStoo on the nine and
his work on both OF these teams at
tracted considerable attention. 1t is
known that several of the big Eastern
colleges made strong attempts to land
him.
When Mike Doolan of the Phillies
jumped to the Federal League in the
winter of 1912, and the Phillies were
screiy pressed for good shortstop
last season, the club attempted to
sign up Berry and went SO far in it's
bid as to promise him regular berth
from the start. However, Berry's par
ents had planned college career for
him and refused to allow him to play
baseball professionally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
Gypsy DEFEATS soLoN.

The Gypsy baseball team defeated
Scion at the Gypsy grounds on Sun
day afternoon. Gypsy has several
fast players ON theh team and the
manager wishes to book games with
all fast independent teams OF the vi
scinity. Teams wishing to arrange
games should address William DAN
ley, Gypsy, w. Va, or call the Gypsy
store. Sundays score:
So1on ......... 600 900 O20-7 s 4
Gypsy ........ 003 OH 01"-7 is 2
Batteries: Baker, Corners and
Jones; Morrison and Harrison.
Umpire-Hess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
HAL CHASE IN BATTLE
Had Mlxup With Some OF the Fans.
Was Roughly Handled.

HARRISON, N. j., April 27.-Ha1
Chase, OF the Buffalo Federal League
team, was mixed up with some of the
local fans after the game here yester.
day and as result was roughly han
died. The police came to the assist.
5ance of the first baseman and captur-
ed Billy Quinn, who started the trou-
BILE by jeering at Chase. The Newark
NAB then took hand in the game,
getting Quinn away form a policeman
and spirited him away.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
SPRING LEAGUE.

The last league games were rolled
in the Temple Spring league last
night, when Monongah o. took two
games from the X. OF c. boys, placing
the No. . team in third place in the
standing. Standing OF the teams and
prize winners will be published later
Gardner spilled the ducks for high av-
erage and score. he scores:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27

Speaking of comparisons between
Grover Cleveland Alexander and Wal
ter Johnson. If the Kansan hurler
doesn't stop losing games. fans will
stop comparing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
the BraDes MaV NeDer Again Lead His Men IN Battle
RECORD OF BIG LEAGUE
TEAMS FOR PAST WEEK.

The record for last week in each
league of games played. won and lost,
with runs. hits, errors and men left
on bases. Is as follows:
NATIONAL. IEAGITE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27

We have heard of John McGraw's
excuse for the shunting of Dut Chal-
mers to Philadelphia, but we notice
that he hung on to Jeff Tesreau,
George Burns. Art Fletcher and Hans
Lobert, despite the Ubiquitous twenty.
one-player limit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Yestcrday's Results.

Today's Games
Pittsburgh at st. Louis.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Boston at New York.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
STANDING of the Clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

Resolve In favor Of Raymond c.
Frank for services as clerk to the COM
mittee On library.
An ACT to authorize the town Of LIS
bon to supply gas and electricity.
Resolve to provide for the payment OF
telephone service for members during
the recent session Of the Legislature.
Resolve in favor Of the commission or
the revision Of the forms and rules OF
procedure and practice in use in proba te
courts.
Resolve appropriating money 10 pay
Irene D. Chase. stenographer and rypist
70 the clerk Of the House.
Resolve in favor Of the official reporter
OF the Senate.
Resolve appropriating money for the
purchase OF fling cases for the Offices
Of the secretary and President Of the
Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: On March 18th the
following order was passed in the House:
Ordered. the Senate concurring, that
there be and hereby is created a COM
mission Of five. consisting of the Presi-
dent Of the Senate and one member of
the Senate appointed by the President
Of the Senate. the Speaker of the House
and two members Of the House aopointed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03
Passed to Be Enacted

fdSSeQ 10 nc GndCteO
An Act to amend Chapter one Of
the Public Laws of 1907 providing for
notice Of registers Of probate Of the
names of corporate surety companies
qualified to do business in the State,
also to amend Section 121 Of Chap
ter 40 of the Revised Statutes.
An Act relative to thte employment
of minors.
An Act amending Chapter 147 Of the
Public Laws Of 1913, relating to the
adjustment of grade crossings Of
railroads.
An Act to consolidate and revise
the laws relating to State printing
and binding.
An Act to amend Chapter AZ Of the
Public Laws of 1911, relating to the
appointment Of guardians by consent.
An Act to enlarge the duties Of
medical examiners.
An Act to amend Section 90 Of
Chapter 80 of the Revised Statutes.
relating to mechanics liens on build
ings.
An Act to provide for State and
county aid in the construction Of high
way bridges.
An Act in relation to certain rights
and liabilities Of husband and wife.
An Act for the better protection Of
children and to amend Chapter 81 of
the Revised Statutes of 1903. and
Chapter 1913 of the Public Laws Of
1905, as amended by Chapter 43 Of
the Public Laws of 1907 and Chap
ter 100 Of the Public Laws of 1909.
An Act to amend Section one Of
Chapter SO of the Revised Statutes. as
amended by Chapter 1863 Of the Pub
lie Laws of 1913. relating to the reg
istration of chattel mortgages
An Act to create the Arson Water
District.
An Act to incorporate the Hartland
Water District.
An Act to equalize the salaries Of
the clerks of the judicial courts.
An Act additional to Section 1 OF
Chapter IS of the Revised Statutes, as
amended by Section q Of Chapter 129
Of the Public Laws of 1918, relating to
corporations for the operation Of tel
egraphs or telephones and other pub
lie utilities.
An Act to define county lines in the
waters of the State.
An Act to amend Section II, Of Chap
ter 50 of the Revised Statutes, reiat-
ing to authority Of the county comnis-
sioners of Cumberland, county to raise
money by temporary loans.
An Act to incorp>rate the Mutual
Loan Society Of Lewiston.
An Act to amend Section 40 Of
Chapter 80 Of the Revised Statutes, as
amended by Chapter 206 Of the Public
Laws of 1913, relating to the closed
season ON fur bearing animals.
An Act to amend Section of Chap
ter S. Of the Revised Statutes, relating
to trial justices. ., .f .Aaa
An Act for the better nrotaction and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

49, .ha Sneaker of the House, tnis coia
-.;..ion 70 serve without pay except Q.
,or exnenses. The duties OF the col
sion shall be to report to the next Hee
100 Recommendations for suitable iee
t-,,,;o, ,o open up the timber ianos "'.O
--.;Ia lands of the state Of Maine 10 SCI
-, I'D bo,ne-makers. This order was
presented by the gentleman TON As
Falls. Mr. Campbell, and receiver q
sage in the House. and Afterwards W
concurrent action Of the Senate On 'iiis
commission the Chair Will appoiii'
Hessrs. Campbell of Island Faiis ana Io-
wards of Bethel.
AR Higgins of Brewer received
,,ra ,;n,o1,s consent to introduce ou'
of order Resolve carrying the pay
,o,, of the House OF the Itth Legs
lature.
ON motion by Mr.. Higgins. the rules
were suspended, and the resolve hao
IT'S two several readings and was pass
ed TO be engrossed.
The SPEAKER: The Chair ca4is
the attention Of the House to resolve
To provide for a celebration OK the
one hundredth anniversary Of the
state Of Maine. and the three nun
dredth anniversary of the iand1ns Oh
rhe Pilgrims, House Doc. Io2' pro-
vidinp for a committee OF seven per-
SIMS three to be appointed oy the
President of the Senate and -FOUR pE
the Speaker of the House. to be known
az the Maine 1920 Legislative Com
mittee. whose duty it shall be to con-
fer with the State Board or TRADE
1920 Commission, with the view OF
devising a plan OF celebration OF the
one hundredth anniversary Of the ad-
mission of the state into the Union
and the three hundredth anniversary
of the Landing of the Pilgrims. Inc
Chair will appoint on that commit
tee the gentleman from Portland, MI
c,reenleaf the gentleman from West
brook, Mr. Bragdon, the gentleman
from Brewer, Mr.. Higgins. and the
gentleman from Augusta, Mr.. Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

Ee9olya IN fayar a. p II E;,ze.r.Id
for services Is mail carrier. TO the House
o: REPRESENTATIVES.
Resolve IN favcr If rdua-d : .us,i,
for gerH!css "a dor,,r7an, c1.,L N ~.
House Of gtnr.resfar1.fvsg
Resolve ayr,r1rrfs-in.. r7ona,, far .be
ptlrroge. Of rro,;,!f,.,. ..-.r ,,ne-a,i1y ,.,r,,
boats 70 he ,,s43 - x,fo-,;r., 80
relating - xsa a,.1 -t[ra ..n.-.
PAeo,.,. ~ f...or =. ,-..-. I.,f, :,
LYONS .fe-,..,,.s,..,..,- ~. 80 -.
Zee ~, r.fl-.
Reyo5.. a,.-ron-i..,.r,, more. 70 ma.
far prof. roe,,,-,, .,,d ;r.,-,i.,r,
T4o,,s4 rl,,rr.,r
;,e.a,-.,. - ....r ~ .. =,
.r,cr.,,1 l.oc,...,.. .t ,-..t..a
-. f,,,ttio r..o,.,
,,1-l,,.(
ra,,. I;ar.o 81 t.e'.,.iaea
--,.ra,,.1'- ,-i 49,. 80
r. rIl,,.s
Fa.o,v. in favor of Ira = 1.b.a.
bourne
itrsoi.-e in favor Of It. ". Prince for
..Tvic,.s rendered as Clerk Of the SEN
ATE Committee on bills in the sec
ond reading
sa,a,o-in,, assncia,ior Iahron
pesolve autborizing ,ba coyarror
and Counci, 70 use anv u,ernandel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03
Message From the House

4 message was received from the
House informing the Senate that An ACT
to amend Section ! of Chapter S OF the
Revised Statutes. relating TO trial JUS
tees, had been returned 10 the House by
the Governor; that none voted in favor
OF the passage Of the bill and 10 voted
against It's passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Chair lays
fore the House the following com,
nication from the Governor:
april >, 49,
To the Honorable House of
resentatives:
House Document No. 962. ent :
An Act to amend Section one
Chapter So of the Revised Statutes
lating to trial justices is retus
herewith unsigned. The practical
feet Of this law would be to take /,
appointment Of trial justices out.
the hands Of the Governor and ca
Gil, and place that power in the ha1
of the various boards Of county
missioners. The Constitution
for the appointment by the Cover
subject to the approval of the ca
Gil, Of all judicial officers excepl
judges of probate who are elected
the people. Trial justices are inpe |
ant judicial officers and should !
receive their appointment from
less responsible authority than !.
NoNSIIci, hoA SAOulo ne III "fF
ing them be limited to candidates.
lected by any local board.
(Signed) OAKLEY C. CURTss.
Goyess
accompanying this communics1,,
was the bill referred to therein) z
The SPEAKER: The question
fore the House is, shall this beco1
law the objections of the Govs4
to the contrary Notwithstanding!
requires a two-thirds vote Of az
members elected to this House, i
under the provisions of the cons1
ton the vote must be taken byl
yeas and nays. All those in fase
the proposition that this bill shat j.
come a law. the objections of the
ernor to the contrary notwithstals.
when-their names are called. VII
swer yes; all those, opposed WI =
swer no. The Clerk will call the
YEAI0.
NAY-Albert. Ames. Ballard.
Bernier. Besse. Blake Of New Glou~
Blake OF Oakland. Bonney. BrsU
Continued on Pane 14-coluHs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

Mr.. HIGGINS of Brewer received
unanimous consent to introduce out of
order the following order:
Ordered: That Representative Gould
Of Leeds be excused from further at
tendance at this session. and that his
pay and mileage be made up to the
end of the session.
The order received a passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Chair has re-
ceived the following communication
from the Senate:
ITO the clerk of the House:
An Act for the protection Of life
and property against loss or damage
from steam boilers or steam machinery
operated by incompetent persons in
cities of over $4,000 inhabitants, having
been returned to the Senate with the
veto of the Governor thereon, IA voted
in favor thereof and Il against its
passage to become law, so it was not
voted that ne bill become a law, the
objections of the Governor TO the con-
trary notwithstanding.
(Signed) w. E. LAWRY,
Secretary of the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

On motion by Mr.. Boynton OF Lincoln
recess was taken until II o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03
HOU S e

Friday April End, 1915.
The House met according to ad
journment and was called to order
by the Speaker.
PRAYER by the Rev. Mr.. Dunnack Of
Augusta.
journal Of previous session read
and approved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

Mr.. Hanson Of Sanford asked that
rules be suspended and that ne be ;
nitted to introduce at this time or
order Resolve in favor of the :
House Employees.
The SPEAKER: The Chair is
fommed hat the committee has req
ed on this same resolve ought n0
pass. and that the House has acce;
the report. Under those Circun'stG
the Chair would be obliged t. rule ::
the resolve would be out of order
this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03
After Recess.

The SPEAKER: The Char LAYS bt"
the House bill. An Act defining
Act to esta blish a minimum wage
State House employees
The bill was passed to ne enacted
the House and passed to be enac,et
the Senate. subsequently the Senat4
called the bill from the Governor al:
that branch the vote was then econ
cred, whereby the bill was passed Il
enacted and the bill vas indeAlt
postponed.
On motion by Mr.. Higgins OF Brs-
the vote was considered whereby
bill was passed to be enacted, aAi 1
futhe motion by the same Eentleul
the House voted to recede and coz
with the Senate in the indefinite a
ponement Of the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03
Passed to Be Enacted

An Act to amend Chapter seven OIL
rhe Private and Special Laws OF 1SV5,
relating to the Bar Harbor Municipal
Court.
An Act TO authorize the town OF
Eden to own, maintain ana operate
an electric lighting plant.
An Act TO amend Section "a and 90
Of Chapter eight of the Revised stat
,tes as amended by Chapter 40 OF
the Public Laws of 1909. relative to
the taxation of mortgages on real
estate in savings bank and trust and
banking companies.
An Act additional to Chapter 4OS
Of the Private and Special Laws o.
1885, as amended, relating to the CHAR
ter of the city of Biddeford.
An Act to amend Section So OF
CHAPTER 20 of the Revised Statutes
and Sections s. and II of Chapter
los of the Revised Statutes, relating
TO venires for grand jurors.
An ACT additional to Chapter 81 o.
the Revised Statutes, relating to the
plea dings in actions at law on insur-
ance policies.
An Act relating to the use of au-
tomobiles in the town of Mount Des-
ert. in Hancock County.
An Act to amend Chapter 2l7 of the
Private and Special Laws Of 1913, re-
latn1 to MUNICIPAL elections in the
town of Eden.
.AnzAct TO authorize the Maine Wa
- Company to take water from GER
tain lakes in Washington county.
An Act to amend the charter OF the
city of Augusta.
An Act to incorporate the NtlS
Beach Lighting district,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The President declared recess until
10.45.
After Recess
Senate called to order by the presi-
dent.
Mr.. Cole Of York: Mr.. President.
/ move to take from the table. Rc-
solve for the purpose of operating the
fish hatcheries and feeding stations
for fish and for the protection of fish.
game and birds: and for the printing
and for printing the report of the
commissioners of inland fisheries and
game.
The motion was agreed to and on
further motion by the same Senator,
Under suspension Of the rules, the re-
solve was given its several readings.
passed to be engrossed and sent down
FOR concurrence.
Passed to Be Enacted
An Act amendatory OF and addi-
tional to Chapter One Hundred and
Twenty mine of the Public Laws Of
Nineteen Hundred Thirteen entitled
An Act to create a Public Utilities
Commission and prescribing the duties
and powers thereof and to amend
certain provisions Of the Revised
Statutes and OF the Public Laws of
the AEtate of Maine. relating to PUP
lie utilities.
(Tabled by Mr.. Dunton Of Penob-
scott
An Act to amend Sections Four,
seven and Eight of Chapter Sixty
five Of the Public Laws Of Nineteen
Hundred Eleven. relating to the De-
partment Of Labor and Industry and
to. further amend said Chapter by
Aiding Section Twelve thereto.
, An Act to amend The Charter Of
The Portland Water District
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Senate has
sent down bill, An Act to provide for
the payment of salaries and mileage
to members and officials, and other
expenses incident to the 18th Legisla-
ture, received in the Senate under a
suspension Of the rules, read twice,
passed to be engrossed and sent down
for concurrence.
On motion by the gentleman from
Brewer, Mr.. Higgins, the rules were
suspended and the bill had it's three
several readings and was passed to be
engrossed.
The House then took recess until 5
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

From the Senate: Report of the COM
mittee on appropriations and financial at
fairs. reporting fought to pass on Re-
solve appropriating money for indexing
the papers left by this Legislature and
for the proof-reading and indexing Of the
Senate Journal.
In the Senate this resolve was passed
to be engrossed.
On motion by Mr. Higgins of Brewer
the rules were suspended, the resolve re-
ceived its two readings and was passed
to be engrossed in concurrence.
On motion by Mr.. Higgins of Brewer
the House voted to take a recess until
230 o'clock in the afternoon.
Afternoon Session
Mr.. Washburn of Perry received unan-
imous consent to introduce the following
order out of order:
Ordered: That J. L. Muldoon, postmas-
ter of the House of Representatives, be
excused from further attendance, as he
has another who has agree dto fill his
position.
The order received passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Chair lays before
the House Resolve on the payroll of the
Senate. In the Senate this resolve was
passed to be engrossed.
On motion by Mr.. Higgins of Brewer
the rules were suspended, the resolve re-
ceived its two readings and was passed
to be engrossed in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Chair lays be-
fore the House Resolve authorizing
the Governor and Council to use any
unexpended balance in the Treasury
for the care of inmates at the school
for Feeble Minded at Pownal. This
resolve was introduced in the Sen
ate under a suspension of the rules
and was passed to be engrossed.
On motion by Mr. Pierce Of Houl-
ton, the rules were suspended, the
resolve received it's two readings at
the present time and was passed to
be engrossed in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-03

The SPEAKER: The Chair lays be-
fore the House the report Of the COM
rnittee Of conference on the disagree
ing action of the two branches of the
legislature on Resolve for the con-
straction Of two brick dOrnitOries for
inmates at the School for Feeble
Minded, reporting that they are I'M
able to agree. signed by Senators
Hovnton. Garcelon and .Tillson on the
part Of the Senate and Messrs. Pierce.
Plummer and Perham on the part Of
the House.