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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Arthur II. Swan.

Arthur 81. Swan, a native of Norway,
died at his home in Roxbury, Mass,
Wednesday, Jan. 18th, after an illness
of several months. he was A years of
age, his funeral taking place on bis 44th
birthday. He was graduate of Norway
High school, and after finishing his
school course was employed for some
years in the shoe factory. Later he went
to Bridgton and became proprietor OF q
bakery, and since going to Roxbury he
has followed the bakery business, and at
one time was proprietor of three baker
les there. Failing health made 1t neo-
essary for him to give up two of these.
He has many friends in Norway and 10
highly respected here. he has maintain
ed his membership in Norway Lodge, I.
o. o. F., Wildey Encampment and Mt.
Hope Rebekah Lodge. He was also an
active member of the Dirigo Club in
Roxbury, member of the Page Class OF
the Dudley Street Church, and was active
in all movements for the betterment of
the city in which he made his home.
BE is survived by q wife, who was
Blanche E. Kimball of Bridgton, q
daughter, Dorothy Louise, and son,
ETC LlueCOtt. do IL also euEVlV6u ny
his mother, Mrs. Rowena NJ. Swan, and
two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Bartlett and
Miss Ellie s. Swan, all of Norway.
Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at the Winthrop Street Meth
odist Church, Rev. DR.. Rice officiating,
being assisted by Rev. G. L. Page of the
Dudley Street Church and Rev. James
q. Holden of the First Universalist
Church. The remains were then brought
to Norway.
The funeral in Norway was held Sum-
day afternoon at the home Of bis mother
on Crescent Street, attended by Rev. 81.
l.. Nichols OF the Methodist church.
Norway Lodge of Odd Fellows were also
in attendance and the service of the or
der was given. Burial was in Pine Grove
Cemetery.
The abundance and beauty Of the flo
raj offerings spoke silent tribute to the
one who had gone, and made display
the magnifcence Of which has seldom
been seen In this village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

Watts and machinery for making curd
from skim milk and buttermilk have
recently been added to the creamery In
South Paris. The curd thus made 10
used a. sizing by paper mills, 10 now In
great demand and good prices are being
paid for 1t. Amounts received from
this by-produot aid materially 10 the
price paid for THAR cream and milk to
the patrons, who are now receiving the
highest price over paid In the history OF
this creamery.
June is generally considered tho best
month for producing cream and Decem-
Der a the poorest, yet comparison for
the year 1916 shows . slight difference
in favor Of December In amount received
at the creamery. During the month OF
June this was 134, 446 p0unda, while in
December We received 49,, 276 pounds.
The outlook promises . still greater
increase for the future.
Durjng the past week the Ice house
with . capacity Of nearly 500 tons has
been flied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
To Be q Boy Again 7!

oh, that were boy again,
And from the cares of life be free,
I'd join in sport with might and main,
And be az happy as could be.
In wintry sports I'd take hand,
And with the girls and boys be gay,
With pleasures sweet at our command
We'd be as joyous as In May.
We climb the steep old "Potash HIP,
And coast and slide the livelong day,
And like the sparkling, ripling rill.
We'd pass the happy hours away.
But those glad days are past and gone,
Their mem'ry haunts me ever still;
But we are not sad nor forlorn,
LIES pleasures are no bitter pill.
Slide on, ye blithsome girls and boys,
Let not sorrow mingle there,
Such innocent and harmless joys
WIN give you health and brightness fair.
(TR above lines were composed by "Slocum
7hile watching q party Of merry children slid
az on the Ice just below his residence, and ar
"a fret attempt at "doggerel verse" for tn
Democrat, although writer of prose for owe
fly years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
FOR RHEUMATISM

As soon as an attack of rheumatism
begins apply Sloan's Liniment. Don't
waste time and suffer unnecessary ago.
ny. A. few drops of Sloan's Liniment on
the affected parts 10 all you need. The
pain goes ut once.
A grateful sufferer writes:-"l was
suffering for three weeks with chronic
rheumatism and stiff neck, although ]
tried many medicines, they failed. For.
tupAtely I heard of Sloan's Liniment and
after using Il three or four days am up
and wen. lam employed ct the biggest
department store In 8. r. whore they
employ from nix 10 eight hundred hands,
and they surely viii bear oil about
Sloan's Linimsnt. n-H. Bf Smith. San
Francisco. Cal.-Jan. 1915 ESQ. o. al
druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Married.

In South Paris, Jan. IA, by Rev. Chester Gore
Miller, Mr.. Charles c. Hutchins and Miss Lola
B. Steward, both of Bethel.
In Greenwood, Jan. g, BY Harry n: Swift.
Justice of the Peace, Mr.. WILDER +. Bean OF
Paris.
In North Waterford, Jan. /, by Rev. G. N.
Elioupoulos, Mr.. Walter Lord and Miss Eva
Upton.
In North Waterford, Jan. 8, by Rev. c. n.
Elioupoulos. Mr.. Bert Noulton and Miss Helen
Armstrong.
In Harrington, Jan. l, Mr.. Philip =. Hoyt Of
West Pennington.
In Fryeburg, Jan. 8, bv Rev. B. N.)stone, Mr.
Raymond P. Haley Of Fryeburg and Mrs. Cert
rude L.. Eastman Of Chatham, n n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Anniversary Poem,

o Mr.. and Mrs. John Fl. Bonney of East Sun
ner.)
Years ago young John, the farmer.
Near school house had his home;
Well content was he to labor,
Caring not far.oh 70 roam.
To that school sweet faced maiden I.
Came. a. II allured by fate,
Little dreaming saucy Cupid
In that region lay In walt.
Teaching young ideas to shoot" she
Daily sfrove With ell her heart.
Cupid thought he'd show the maiden
He already knew the art.
From his culver took an arrow,
Aimed with care and bent bis bow,
Sent the arrow on It's mission,
And the teacher was laid low.
Then he thought he'd try another
Since that time he did 50 well;
Through the air swift sped the arrow
And young John victim fell.
Years have fed, and John and Jennie
?. VIII exclaim with me ] know
BLESSINGS on;the little Cupid
With his arrow and his bow"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Pstross' Insurance Company.

There were no changes In the officers
ct the annual meeting Of the Oxford
County Patrons Of Husbandry Nutual
Fire Insurance Co. held at South Paris
Tuesday. Henry d. Hammond OF Paris
and r. B. w. Ststson Of Hartford were
reelected directors, and L. A. Brooks OF
south Paris was re-electsd secretary and
tssassrses The ether olacsr1 hold over.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

were made members Of the company
council, and the investigating committee
ID Lieut.. SWEET, Sergt. Wing and Private
Stiles. The last Monday Of each month
10 to be devoted to drill and theoretical
work for the non-commissioned officers.
Plans for the drill and ball to be given
by the company some time In March
were further discussed, and First Sergt.
Flemming was chosen to act as drill
master for the occasion. Capt. Stevens
and Musician Merrill compose the music
committee, while Lieut.. Pike, Sergt.
Wilson and Private Witham have charge
Of general arrangements.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES
The address Sunday morning and the
illustrated lecture Sunday evening giver
by Ida Vose Woodbury->o Boston, q
missionary worker of the CongreRa ton.
al denomination and speaker of nation.
al repute, were listened to and enjoyed
by large congregations. Mrs. Wood
bury's work has taken her into almost all
of the mission fields, and her ability to
relate the needs and privstions of those
among whom she has worked in an inter
esting and instructive manner is well
known. The lecture In the evening was
illustrated by slides made from pictures
which she had taken herself during hel
work, and the fact that conditions such
az she reveals exist In Q country that
prides itself as icing the leading Chris.
tian nation of the world, Is not particu.
larry flattering to our patriotic national
spirit.
The w. G. T. u. will hold its annual
meeting at the Congregational vestry
Wednesday afternoon at three O'Clock.
At six O'Clock the same afternoon the
nilsson circle of the church will hold a
covered dish party and the admission
fee of ten cents will be added to the mis-
sion fund. In the evening the Ladies'
Circle will meet-at the same place in a
sort Of get.together meeting and discuss
plans for the coming year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Born.

In South Paris, Jan. Is, to the wife Of James
II. Perry, daughter.
Estee, son. .a.r
In West Lowell. Jan. u. to the wife Of Anus
Bowley, son.
o daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

when baby sufEeu With crpup. apply and Ore
d.. Thoma1s nclocfic on at onoe. -eafe pr cru.
dren. 4 nttIe goee Q long Way. 70 ana &c. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Suicide Of Ned e. Ordway.
DEAD BODY FOUND AT THE HOME IN
NORWAY WHERE he LIVED ALONE.


During the forenoon Of Sunday the
dead body OF Ned E. Ordway was dis.
covered at the house which he occupied
on farm back of Pike Hill In Norway,
The discovery was made by his mother,
who had gone to the place, As was hel
custom, to assist him about the work oil
the house. Death was due to gunshot
wound In the head, evidently self-ln-
filcted.
DR.. q. L. Bartlett, medical examiner,
was summoned, but considered any
action unnecessary, as it was plainly q
case of suicide.
Mr.. Ordwsy was 80 years Of age. he
leaves wife and three children. Fol-
some time he and bis wife had not been
living together, he being at the farm
alone, and the children with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Ordway of Oxford.
1t is thought that his domestic troubles
were the cause of his act.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

All personal and poll taxes In the
town Of PAris are now due and must DO
paid soon or your names viii appear In
the llst Of delinquent tan payers.
HARRx CoLE,
Collsotor Of tnxes foe town Of Pasis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

Rev. G. Fl. Newton 10 planning to
preach . series of sermons on some OF
the Essentials Of Christianity.
1. The Scnship and Suffering OF
Jesus.
2. Atonsmsut by blood.
s. Separation from Evil, and Life In
God.
4. Meeting with Christ
Sunday evening Bible Studies:
1. The Burnt Offering. .
2. The Meat Offering.
8. The Peace Offering.
4. The Sin and Trespass Offering.
You will find these Bible talks most
interesting and Instructive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Jonathan Bartlett.

Hon. Jonathan Bartlett, one of the
best known men in Oxford County, died
at his home In East Stoneham Saturday
at few days less than Is years of age.
Mr.. Bartlett was born in Newry, Jan. 81,
1888, the son of Jonathan and Triphena
(Horr) Bartlett, but when be was small
boy his parents moved to Stonaham,
where he has ever since resided. After
attaining his majority he purchased the
old Bartlett homestead, and engaged in
farming and numbering, and as years
went on increased the scope Of his bust.
ness operations.
In 1870 he engaged in the manufacture
of spools in company with Hiram p.
Elliott, under the firm name of Elliott &
Bartlett, who have done large business
in that line. Mr.. Bartlett also has run
lumber mills at Stonehsm, and has been
engaged in farming and other
business undertakings.
For many years Mr.. Bartlett served as
one Of the town officers Of Stoneham, be-
ing most of the time chairman of the
board of selectmen, and It is safe to say
that he was the towns most prominent
citizen and business man. He was
Republican in politics. In 1885 he was
representative In the legislature from
the district in which Stoneham was in
cluded, and was member of the state
senate from Oxford County in 1905. He
was also county commissioner of Oxford
County for term of six years, from
January, 1899, to January, 1904.
Mr.. Bartlett was member Of Mt. II
rem Lodge of Masons of Waterford, and
of Oxford Chapter and Council at Nor
way; was a charter member of Oxford
Lodge of Odd Fellows at North Water
ford; and was q charter member and
first chancellor of Hiawatba Lodge, K.
of p, at East Stoneham. He was q
member of the Congregational church.
Quiet and unassuming in bis manner,
his extensive business
he was genial and cordial in
his manner, and had not only the full
respect but the sincere liking of all who
came in contact with him.
In January, 1857. Mr.. Bartlett married
Fannie, daughter of Captain John Ball
of Portland, who survives him. They
had four sons, all of whom are living:
DR.. Herman L., a we'll known physician
Of Norway, Charles L., Fred H., and j.
Melvin, of Stonehsm, all we'll known and
in business and social circles.
The funeral is held at 2 o'clock Tues
day afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

Allsmse Hset-Eass for the Troeps.
Many war some hospttals have ordered Allen's
Foot Ease, The antiDeptic powder to shake into
your shoes. for use among the troops because u
Seet and makes walking easy. At drugEtsts
everywhere. SC. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
Died.

In stoneham, Jan. Is. Jonathan Bartlett, aged
II years, II months, 10 days.
In Norway, Jan. is. Ned E. ordwsy, aged 50
years.
In Berlin, N. H., Jan. 8, Fremont D. Bartlett,
q native of Bethel. aged SO years.
In Rumford, Jan. =, Thomas Madden, aged
about go years.
In West Peru, Dec. "a, John Hopkins. aged
IS years.
In Hebron. Jan. 9. Mrs. Margaret Cummings,
aged So years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

Itching, bleeding. protruding o. bllnd piles
have yielded to Doin's Ointment go at oil
stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

Impure blood runs you down-makes you an
easy victim for diseases. For pure blood and
sound digestion-Burdock Blood Bitters. At all
drug stores. Price $l00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

For regular action of the bowels; easy, natural
movements, relief of constipation, try Doan's
Regulets. DC Ut al stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
SOUTH PARIS.

Geo. r. Eastman made q business trip
, Boston last week.
A sociabls was held at the high school
nllding Friday evening.
Miss Esther George of Hebron spent
>unday with Miss Flora Murch.
Whit Stuart has moved into one of the
bnements in the Judge Deering house
b High Street.
Mrs. Grinfill Stuart, who has been
bending some time in Portland. has re-
nrned to her home in this village.
VIM. P. Morton was in Boston q few
laws last week, to attend the meeting of
be New England Billposters' Associa-
oo.
q The second annual ball of Hsmlin
Lodge, <. of P, will be held in Grange
(ali Friday evening, March 8, with mu-
e by Shaw's Orchestra.
y The evening grosbsaks, presence of
khich in the village was noted q few
keeks since, have appeared in consider
bble numbers during the past week.
flOcks of them numbering as many as
w enty- five have been noted in several
barts Of the village. They particularly
|avor the box elder trees Of the pistillate
" seed bearing sex, and work on them
kith great diligence extracting the seeds.
Observers trouble them not whit, and
many bird lovers of various degrees have
hsd the opportunity to watch them.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church was con-
1ucted Wednesday evening by the dis
rict superintendent, Rev. d. b. Holt, ID.
b. Officers were chosen as follows:
Trustees-w. S. starbird. c. L. Buck, George
Durham, George W. Cook, T. NJ. Davis,
Benjamin SWEET, Harry a. Morton, Charles Ed
4 Notwithstanding Steward, C. L. Buck;
District Steward, T. NJ Davis; 5. G. Ordway, L.
\ Merrill z. NJ. Milett, John Small, Elmer U.
Illicit, b. y. Chapman, !. j. Monk, q. ID. Rob
rtson, j. NJ Millett +. +. Chapman, w. 4. Not |
Ike, L. A. Brooks, Elmer Briggs, Charles Moul |
pn.
Friday evening the officers of Joshua
4. Chamberlain Camp, No. SO, S. of ",
sere installed by George Aver, now a
Member of this camp, Past Division |
in Massachusetts,. Refresh |
rents were served, and the members of
Nm. K Kimball Post, G. A. R., were
Tho nfNcors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18
OXFORD County Creamery.

Extension representative In charg'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-18

The Alpha Zetas will have post card
party at the home of Flora Murch FRI
day night.
Mrs. Emily Cook Is In Bethel, called
there by the serious illness of her sister,
Mrs. Needhsm.
Mrs. j. r. Stanley of Auburn was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. w. Bow
ker, most of last week.
A Japanese fair will be held in the
Universalist vestry by the Ladies' Social
Union, March and s.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. l.. @. Morton next Thursday after
noon. Ladies' bring their own sewing.
Annual meeting of the Paris PUBLIC
Library Association will be held at the
library room Saturday, Jan. %, at 1880
P. N.
The Delta Alphas will meet with Mrs.
Elmer Briggs Thursday evening OF this
week. Hostesses, Mrs. Briggs and Miss
Jeanne Towls.
Under the auspices Of the Seneca
Club, Miss Margaret Abbott of Water
Vile, a singer of note, 10 to sing IN con-
cert here some time in February.
The Philatheas will hold their annual
banquet in the vestry Tuesday evening,
Jan. IS. All members with their hus-
bands are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Madeleine Pillsbury was in Scar
boro to attend the wedding of an init
mate friend Saturday evening, going
Saturday forenoon and returning Sunday
evening.
Miles Record has been here from
Bridgton Academy for few days on &C
count of illness, confined to the bed, and
his mother, Mrs. G. A. Record, came on
Saturday to care for him.
At the home of Rev. Chester Gore
Miller Friday evening, Mr.. Charles c.
Hutchins and Miss Lola B. Steward, both
of Bethel, were united in marriage. Mr..
Hutchins is brother Of Mrs. Ralph Per-
kins of South Paris.
The young ladies of the Universalist
church will hold a leap year social next
Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, in the
church vestry at 7:30 O'Clock. Home
made candy will be on sale. Young
and old are most cordially invited to
attend.
Notwithstanding a number of distrac-
tons on that evening, about ten dollars |
was realized from the reading given al
the brick school house by Miss Agnes |
Jersey Friday evening, for the benefit of |
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
At the Alta To-day Only.

AT Cologne, Germany, two young
men, fast friends, work in a perfum-
cry factory, one Of them, Of an in
yentiye turn Of mind, perfects the for
mula for a perfume that he is assured
will make him both rich and famous.
The young inventor awakes one
morning to find his false friend gone
and his precious formula and money
stolen from his wallet The thief es-
capes to America, and some years
later the inventor follows. Upon his
arrival in the United States the in
ventor obtains work in a large per-
tumery factory, owner Of which is
wealthy Vengeance is his aim, and
he works only to obtain money to pur-
sue the thief.
In the meantime both thief and
inventor have married. Unknown TO
their parents, their children have be-
come fast friends at scnool, and once
when the thiefs daughter disappears
the inventors son is the one TO find
her When the inventor learns his
employers identity, he demands all
of the fortune made from the per-
fume. This is refused and des-
Ierate fight follows.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-17

For rents light housekeeping
rooms, 61 Johnson.
l haul your garbage and trash
Phone 553M 14OS w. Railroad st.
For rent-Furnished housekeeping
rooms. Inquire sol Clay street
Touring car for hire for country
trips Phone 10.
For rent-Light housekeeping
rooms, Phone 3OSW 4O1 Aura.
Private maternity home, skilled at
tention. Phone 376J.
Mattress making, furniture repair
ing, upholstering, called for and deliv-
ered city or country La Dow Bros.
219 Beauregard. Pohne 227J.
Suits pressed soc; thoroughly clean
ed $3.50, Rudd, 80 W. Webb. Phone
SS5.
For rent-7-room house. Bath and
shade. Inquire CIT Willow.
For sale--Emmerson piano in first
class condition. Inquire Folsoms
furniture store.
For rent-Modem 7-room house,
617 Mark street, North Side C. L.
Bonney, Standard Grocery Co.
For sale-SS0 Kimball parlor or
gan Slightly used. Bargain if taken
at once. Call or address, 51S Clay.
oregon land grant, 2,40O, 600 acres,
will be opened soon. Be prepared to
settle. Send twoEsent stamp oregon
Land Grant Information Service
Building, Portland. Ore
yon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-17

For auto rates to Lehman, Ht1a.
way or Bingham Springs, call Alex
Manning. Phone 1921.
ed-Furnished light house.
keeping room for school girl in pri-
vate family Phone 256R.
Ladies, save your combings. We
make toupees, wigs, switches, etc.
Pendleton Hair Dressing Parlors.
Call Penland Bros van to move your
household goods. Telephone 339. Also
baggage transferring and heavy haul
ing.
For sale-New potatoes; also orders
taken for winter. potatoes, Address
B. H. Inman, Adams, ore, or R. F.
Kirkpatrick, City.
Rooming house for sale. Main
street. in center of business district.
Doing good business. Inquire of PEN
land Bros.
Some we'll bred young horses will
trade for land or Pendleton property
See H. E. Cook, S01 Johnson street,
or phone 211J
Prompt automobile taxi service
day or night. Funerals to cemetery
only $3.50. Phone $50 Hotel ST
George. Carney Taxi Co.
For rent-Furnlshed 5-room house
close in, for August. Also two room
cottage. furnished, permanent to de-
sirable tenants. Phone 469.
For sale-Five room house, east
Court street Desirable location. close
to school. A genuine bargain. For
particulars address r. C. Jory, Mau-
pin. Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
GERMAN PAPER MAKES
ATTACK ON GERARD

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE Berlin
Morgenpost, a Cologne gazette, has
attacked Ambassador Gerard. 1t
charged that he urged the American
government not to protest British
censorship unless Germany also re-
moved her censorship.
The Morgenpost said; THE Amer
lean government already has endured
many brutal British infringements
Even Americans reproach their Of
flcials. They have degraded them
selves by surrendering their neutral
ity and honor as accomplices of Eng
land. We doubt whether the Ger
man foreign office can be satisfied
with Gerard's conduct. We hope the
government finds a means to correc;
this strange attitude. German CEN
sorship does not concern him. He
has no right to criticize measures
necessary for the safety of German
interests"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-17

Ban Johnson, president of the Am
erican League, is quoted as saying:
The popularity of baseball de-
pends entirely on clean methods
Games cannot be played without um-
pires and I'll admit that umpires like
all of us, make mistakes at times Bu;
unless the rules are enforced and the
field officials are sustained in their
rulings you may as well close the gates
OF the ball parks. Baseball would be
a farce if the players were permitted
to bulldoze the umpires. If the judges
of play could be made to reverse their
decisions the ball field would be the
scene of daily riots There would be
serious friction among club owners
and league presidents job would be
worthless
Baseball without rules and regu-
lations wouldn't draw n corporal $
guard. The rules again kicking were
adopted by the club owners for the
purpose Of making the sport attrac-
tive at the turnstiles. These rules
therefore, must be obeyed if We in
tend to conduct baseball on the present
expensive scale. The umpires are the
sole judges Of what transpires on the
diamond and there is no reason why
their power should be surbed In my
opinion they cannot exercise too much
authority"
Since organizing the American
League sixteen years ago, Johnson has
ruled the league with a rod of iron
and has always sustained his umpires
In any dispute with players, The re-
cent numerous cases Of umpire bat
ing will eventually hurt the game
says Johnson.