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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-13
FULYZ WILL PUT UP BATTLE
President of Players Fraternity
Says Order Will Protect Con-
tracts Of Ex-Feds.



NEW YORK. Feb. 12.-David 4. Fultx.
president OF the Base BAH Players FRA
ternity. has issued forth with an an
nouneement that his organization is go
Ing to do everything in its power 20
force the Federal league magnates to. live
up to the contracts made with the
players
f'of course, we never officially rec
ognized the Feds" asserted Fults. ..but
the purpose of our organization is to
protect the player White the Federal
league existed the players In Il were not
recognized by us. Those who belonged to
our organization and then jump to the
Feds automatically suspended them.
selves, But the recent merger. which
wiped out the Federal league from exis-
tence had the effect OF restoring 10 mem
oership all our suspended members.
As the matter stands now, these men
again belong to our organization ana.
therefore, II, Is our duty TO secure for
them square deal Just what action
we will take In cases where magnates OF
the Federal league Ignore binding con-
tracts with players Is something that the
future must decide We are marking
time, Nothing will be done until after
know what players. Il any. have been
treated uniustly as regards their cons
tracts"
FOrsees No Benefits.
Fultz refused to get excited over re-
ports that when the National Comm s.
sion Is reorganixed next winter there Is
possibility OF a player being named as
one OF It's members. FultE said that at
this time he couldn't. quite figure out
where the players would be benefited by
National Commission representation II
the player was IN the minority.
The plan. II IL ever was put through.
might bring about much better conditions
Tor the player, but ! can't imagine its
full benefits just now" added FultE,
For the players 10 have a member In
he commission certainly would be
fine thing The reported plan. as l UNI
derstand Il. calls for a commission OF
three members. one representing the
players and the other two members rep
resenting the respective leagues. In a
case where there was some dispute be-
tween the league and the players. and
two to one against the PLAYERS. In case
the commission members voted as their
organizations dictated"
Fret IA Cood shape.
I /Toucting on the condition OF the frater-
nifty Fultz said;
we are In better shape right now
than ever before our total membership
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-13

Kendall TO Coast.
Outfielder Randall. late OF Milwaukee.
has signed with the Oakland club OF the
Pacific Coast league.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
TRY FAIRFIELD MEN IN YORK

Ernest IscnhOwer, Jesse Morrison and
James Rawls to Be Arraigned Mon
day.
York, Nov. 20.-The regular fall
term of cour for York county CON
vened here this morning with Judge
Mauldin Of Pickens presiding and all
the other court officials in their ac-
customed places.
The outlook is that court will be in
session four weeks, the last two weeks
Of which will be devoted to common
pleas business. All of this week will
probably be taken up with York
county cases and next Monday norm
ing, according to an announcement
made in court by Solicitor J.. X. Henry
this morning, the case Of the State
against Ernest Eisenhower. Jesse Nor
rison and James Rawls. charged with
the murder Of Sheriff A. D. Hood and
his negro prisoner. julie Smith, in
Winnsboro on June IA. 1915, will be
called. Ernest Eisenhower, it will be
recalled by many familiar with the
aftermath to the Winnsboro tragedy.
was tried here last December for the
murder Of Raleigh Poulware, one of
Sheriff Hoods deputies, the trial &c.
sulting In an acquittal.
Sheriff Hood. Deputy BOulware and
the negro, julie Smith, were killed on
tho steps OF the Fairfield court house
in Winnsboro In a pistol battle that
resulted from a band of white mon
opening fire on the negro. The cases
arising from the tragedy were trans
ferred to York for trial as the result
Of a change of venue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
Gov. HATFIELD URGES REFORM|
WANTS SPECIAL SESSION OF
LEGISLATURE TO AMEND
ELECTION LAWS,
Bold Corruption in State He Says
and Promises to Put Facts Before
People of West Virginia.

Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 20.-In a
message at the opening session today
of the special meeting Of the West
Virginia Legislature, Gov. Hatfield ar
raigned political corruption. which, it
is charged. was prevalent in the cleo
ton Of November Z, and recommend
ed amendments to the election laws
which he hopes will remedy the sit
uation.
by methods as re~presensible as
they are corrupt, by bribery, open
intimidation and open repeating Of
unlawful voters in certain counties Of
the State" the governor said in his
message, "a desperate and u%nscrupu-
lous effort to get possession Of the
executive machinery of the State has
apparently succeeded. Investigation
will be made that citizens Of West
Virginia may know just how bad
these conditions really are. 1t has
come to my knowledge that it is the
FNA PVoO Va tiAOo0 wiz AaSS llduc cl.
forts to seize. at all cost, for their
own base uses. the executive power Of
the State to ruthlessly and in viola
ton of all law, continue their pur-
pose by contesting the seats Of the
duly elected Republican officials and
wrongfully depriving them Of their
office by removing appointive officials
with fixed terms Of Office, regardless
OF their fitness or former service ia
the State or by other similar acts
subversive to good 'gvernment and
contrary to the welfare of the State.
II believe it my plain duty, after
reading Of such revolutionary threats
from one who aspires to be governor
to risk no chance Of what the future
has in store for those who have re.
sponsible elective and appointive Pc.
~sitions."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
FAvoRs ELECToRAL CoILEGE
Gov. Manning Sees No Reason for 9
Change. .s

--sn Pr ICY ~ '
Gov. Manning Sees No Reason for q
Change.
Columbia, Nov. 20.-Gov. Manning
tonight received the following tele-
gram from the New York World:
"Wil o be good enough to express
your opinion on the advisability of
an amendment to the constitution of
the United States abolishingE the
Electoral College and directly elect
ing the president by popular vote?
The World is submitting this aues-
ton to several prominent Democrats
and Republicans. whose opinions
would be of much value to congress.
Will you kindly reply by wire az your
convenience. at our expense" The
governor sent the following reply to
the World: II see no convincing ar
gument in favor Of a radical change
In the present system Of electing the
president. Certain defects ana def
ciencies should be provided for. The
existing plan is in accord with the
principles Of representative goyern
ment and recognizes the entity OF the
States" rs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
RoUMAnIl's FATE SEALED,
AUSTRO-GERMAN ARMIES DRIV.
ING INTO KINGDOM.
Allies Have Little Hope That Con-
quering Advance of Teutons Can
be Stopped - Two ROumanian
Armiees in Danger OF Capture.

London, Nov. 21.-The Austro-
German legions have penetrated 80
miles into Roumania and are now
attacking CraiOva. The retreat Of
the Roumanian force defending the
western end Of the kingdom has be-
CUR.
Hope Of saving Roumania is grow
ing DINNER daily. The fal Of Craiova
will imperil two Roumanian armies
numbering n hundred thousand
stationed n cast of Owsova and
one on the Danube.
Violent fighting continues along the
northeastern boundary Of Roumania
and in Dobrudja.
Only artillery duels are reported
on the Verdun fronts. A deadlock
has developed in the Italian and
eastern theatres Of war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25

PIEDMONT & NORTHERN SAYS
ALL TRAINS RUN.
Vice President Lowell OF Brotherhood
Predicts Serious Situation on Green.
Will Line.

G~reenville, Nov. 20.-Over the sig
nature Of Arthur j. Lowell, vice presi-
dent Of the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Firemen and Enginemen, a strike
OF motormen employed by the Pied
mont & Northern on it's South Caro-
lima line was called at 6 o'clock Mon
day morning. The brotherhood off,
cial states that the sole demand is for
h reinstatement of FIVE motormen
whom he claims were discharged some
time ago because Of utilization with
the brotherhood. There was no wage
question involved and no direct re-
quest for the recognition Of the un-
ion. Mr.. Lowell, one of the highest
officials of the brotherhood, arrived
in Greenville Sunday night and soon
thereafter made arrangements for
the strike,
An official of the Piedmont G.
Northern when asked tonight what
effect the strike was having replied
that he would not have known there
was a strike if he had not read the
order in the press. All trains were
operated today as usual. he said, and
SO far as he could see there was no
probability of a disruption of traffic.
The strike as he sees it is on paper
only.
MI. Lowell, in a strike ballot re-
Gently circulated among the employees
Of the road, published copies of COM
munications he had sent to railway Of
fcials and stated that he has been
unable to get any replies or to see
any Of the officials personally. To-
night he said that the strike might
not become serious for several days
but that it would come serious unless
there was some settlement offered
by the road.
The situation is peculiar. There Is
a strike according to the brotherhood
official and yet according to the Of
fetal Of the road all men are II
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
A BRAVE ENGINEER.
Saves Train and Fifty Passengers from
Bandits.

El Paso, Nov. 23.-Fifty passengers
on q train at Guzman, 80 miles south
of the border, w their lives to the
bravery Of the engineer who opened
the throttle and shot his train to
safety when attacked by villistas last
night. Mexicans at Juarez today re
ceived reports that the Villistas will
raid Chihuahua before nightfall. Gen.
Trevino is expected to give battle. but
1t is believed he has only a limited
quantity of ammunition. A Mexican
paper published at Chihuahua reports
that Villa has captured Torreon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
Palatka, Fla, Nov. 23.-The Nat

Palatka, Fla, Nov. 23.-The Nat
ional Farmers Union today went on
record rs favoring government owner
ship Of railroads, telegraph, tele-
phones and regulation Of the cur
rency by the people, a graduated sys-
tenn of land taxation and abolition
Of the electoral college. President
Barrett was authorized to appoint a
committee to carry on an education
al campaign with regard to the regu-
lation OF the currency. The conven-
ton closes tonight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
GOOD FAIR FOR LEE.

Gov. Manning, Senator Smith and
Congressman Lever to Visit Bishop
vile for Event. eas
Bishopville. Nov. 20.-Lee county's
fair at Bishopville opens on Novem-
Der 20 and continues four days.
There will be trotting and running
races every day. some; Of the best
horses in the State having been en-
4ereA Msdassday-ana EFtdaya nto=
mobile races; Thursday. motorcycle
races. Gov. r. I. Manning and Sem
ator e. n. Smith will open the fair on
Wednesday and or Friday. which will
be school day, Congressman Lever
and w. w. Long will deliver ad-
dresses. The agricultural and me-
chanical display promises, to equal
any exhibition Of the kind presented
in the State.
The grounds and buildings are laid
out and built in the most improved
style and are the best In the State.
The main exhibition building. is the
largest n in the State, with the ex-
ception Of the iron building at the
State fair grounds.
The cattle. horse. swine and poul-
try entries are filling and promise to
excel in number and quality any ex-
Of Its kind held in South Car
DINA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
Sumter Folks in Recital at Manning.
Manning Herald.

Manning Herald.
The recital given by Miss Turner
last Wednesday evening was a mark
ed success and the appreciation with
which it was received showed there
is quite a bit of musical talent in our
city, the development of which ought
to be encouraged by many such whole
some entertainments
Miss Turner was ably assisted by
Miss Teicher, the gifted pianist of
Sumter whose solos and
ments showed much skill in tone and
technique.
Mrs. Wilder of Sumter pleased her
audience with several very pretty
solos. The reading by Miss Christen-
sen were so wide and effective that in
one instance her affected fright at
sight of a rat caused almost every
child in the audience to jump UP to
see tn cause of such excitement.
Mr.. Pierce charmed his audience by
the vocal selections and particularly
the manner in which he rendered
themt He was greatly applauded
and several times encored.
The patrons Of Manning are look
ing forward with much pleasure to
his coming to sing at the Pastime.
Miss Turner our well known violin
teacher proved her musical ability by
the entertaining ann i'm which she
rendered her violin solos. We wish
to congratulate Miss Turner on the
success Of the entertainment n hone
that h and her assistants will re-
peat the performance in the near flu
ture.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
DEADLOCK IN RAILROAD CASE.
Attorney General and Railroad ON.
cials Cannot Agree upon Procedure.

Washington, Nov. ga deadlock
between Attorney General Gregory
INT the big railroads over the test OF
the eight hour law continued today.
The magnates are unwilling to make
a test case Of the Missouri, Oklaho-
ma and Gulf decision because they
claim the road is a small one, and
not typical. They want the Supreme
Court to take up the case of the
Santa Fe or other big roads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
CORNER IN EGG MARKET.
Cold Storage Man Has Seventy two
Million Eggs-Is Not Afraid OF In
vestigatiOn.

washington. Nov. 23.-The depart
ment of justice announced today4that'
District Attorney Cline. ~ Chicssos
had been instructed to investigate the
corner of the egg market by James
E. Wetz. the "egg king" Wetz ad-
mits that he has seventy-two million
eggs in storage and when questioned
by officials today he asked them
what they are going to do about it."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25

Ask for Better and More Business
like Treatment from Government.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The rail-
roads of the country today made a
fiat demand for a revolutionary
change Of the relations Of the govern
ment to the railroads. General Coun-
sci A. p. Thorn. of the railroad exc
cutfve committees declared that the
government limited and restricted the
service and incomes of the railroads
without taking any steps to help
meet the increased expenses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
OPPOSES SHORT TERM BONDS
Advisory Council Against Purchasin
British War Issues.

washington, Nov. 21.-The advisory
council of the federal reserve board
this afternoon advised the board to
discourage all federal reserve banks
from buying short term british
bonds. stating that 1T is an unsound
business policy" The councils opin-
ion was asked about adopting this
policy to take care Of the greet gold
influx into the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
ENGLAND PANIC STRICKEN.


London. Nov. 2l.-Tbs German
submarine warfare has at last struck
panic into the heart OF Great Britain.
The Daily Mail hs Joined the Morn
ing Post In demanding the reslgna-
tior. % Lord OF tho Admiralty Bal
four and a relentless warfare on sub
marines. The paper declares IL Is
now . question OF life or death for
~ empire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
cittnrls1s or CilfsIsr MEtur.
pnlestss - ~ rsryA X neath


s~Orangeburg. Nov. 20. ~ The
Churches Of Christ Of South Carolina
will hold their annual convention in
o~rangeburg. beginning tomorrow and
continuing through Friday. Nove,n-
her ~. Delegates and ministers from
all over the State will be here. and
some from other States. There will
be three sessions each day. The con-
vention will be held In the auditorium
of the Church Of Christ. A fine pro-
sramme has been arranged and all
the sessions Of the convention will
prove interesting and enjoyable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
RULING by
Carriers May Deliver Whiskcy "After
SHUTDOWN"

S"SSscss M1Sy Ocasv0r W1llSkcy "AItc1
SHUTDOWN"
Columbia, Nov. 21.-Thomas H.
Peoples, attorney general. In an opin-
ion holds that there ID mo- law to pre-
vent q common carrier from deliv-
ertng whiskev after shutdown" in
South Carolina.
The opinion follows:
I'm compliance with your verbal
request an to whether or not a COM
mon carrier can deliver whiskey
after rundown will say that I can
find no law prohibiting the delivery
by q common carrier OF q ~consign-
ment Of whiskey between the hours
of shutdown and sunrise. or at such
other time as may be convenient,
when II Ia transported In accordance
with the provisions Of the g~allon-a-
month law.
1T 10 true that the constitution of
this State provides among other
things that the general assembly
shall grant no license for the sale of
alcoholic beverages between the
hours Of shutdown and sunrise.
Section s22 Of the criminal code
also provides q penalty for hauling
~contraband liquors In the night time.
Section S24 provides q penalty In
case a common carrier transports
liquors unlawfully.
"Other than this. and under the
present laws of this State. I know Of
no provision the general assembly
has seen ft to enact restricting the
delivery Of liquors by a common car
rier. other than one gallon to any one
consignee during each calendar
month. Whether 1t be during the
night or day the legislature has no,
so said"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
lIB1l Is NOT PROPERTY.
AMERICAN FEDERATION TAKES
STRONG POSITION.
lnjunctions BASED on What Leaders
Think False Premises to BE Dis
regarded.

Baltimore, Nov. 20.--The American
Federation Of Labor today recon-
msnded unanimously that any injun,-
ton dealing with the relationship of
employer and employee and based on
the dictum that labor il property
should be d~isregarded. 'Iet the conse-
Quences be what they may" s
The action was taken when the fed.
GRAFTON convention in annual session
here. adopted q report Of the execu-
tive council committee dealing with
q decision Of the Massachusetts
supreme court classifying labor ~,
property. The convention also adopt
ed q resolution urging organized labor
to make the injunction question 1.-THE
paramount issue In all Of their future
political activities"
The committee report on the Mas.
sachusstts decision reads:
1T seems TO be q settled purpose
Of interst antagonistic to the free.
dom Of men and women who labor
% pSrsuads. and then use the judi.
ciary and imisconstrus constitutions
guarantees ana thereby nuiiify lesis.
lativs enactmsnts, 90 az to leave but
one remedy: and we, therefore, REQ.
ommsnd that any in~junctions deai,ns
with relationship Of employer and
employe and based on the dictun
labor IL property be wholly and alb
solut4y regarded a. usurpation and b,
disrsgardsd. let the consequences b,
what they may. Such q decision a,
that n rendered by the suprem,
court Of the state OF Massachusett,
has tts roots in class interests II Il
usurpation and tranny. Freedom
came to man because he believed tina
Freslbtance TO tyranny is obedience Il
God. AZ Il cams. 20 II must be main.
tained. Kings could be and were dis
obsyed and sometimes depossd. II
cssss of this kind judges must Be dis
obeyed ana should be impeachsd." !
Asrssolution was adopted today req
istering the fAdsration's "unteientin,
opposition to any scheme or system
which deniss freedom OF speech. pres
or ths showing Of motion plcturs1
when they Are based on facts"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
OPENS RAILROAD AEinlI9.
CHIEFS OF TRANSPORTAIION
SYSTEMS TO TELL WHATE
LAWS ARE NEEDED.
Committee to Hold Hearings Each
Week Day from 10 A. N. ttos1;RO
p. MO Hear Many Witness.

Washington. Nov. 2O.-What 81 the
matter with the railroads and what
kind of legislation congress might1en-
act to better conditions will ~ pic
tured to the joint congressional com
mittee investigating transportation
problems. beginning Thursday. III the
executives Of some Of the greatestsays-
TENS In the country. gf.a.
The investigating COMMITTEES held
its first session today. heartn6 an
opening statement by It's chairman,
Senator Newlands. and received notice
of appearance from nearly onh hrn-
dred public utility companies; state
railway commissions, commerciaiI and
industrial organizations and shippers
and individuals. Few who noteda p.
pearances seemed ready to opsn the
hearings with testimony. and IN sxe.
cutive session tonight the commit.
tee decided to hear the railroads nrst
In the belief that their executive gare
bstter prepared to state theft rAs.
without further delay.
The railway executives advaor,
committee. composed Of mors Inn i
dozen heads Of important syStems
was advised. and It is expecte&saha,
most Of its members will TESTIFY be
fore the railroad side is comptetcl!
told.
The committee decided tts hale
hearings each week day fro1nf1oa ia
to 1880 p. m. only. to give th8A1hlcia
reporters time to keep the rec0y6 VI
to date for the committee ana 10
witnesses. No decision was rss&ksi
as to what witnesses will sbAc4ile,
when the railroads conclude. aRShre
ssntatives Of the American TSlebkbn
and Telegraph Company. he Mo-
tern Union Telegraph Compeny An
several Of the big express 46mtaAie
were present and will be head bs2bt
the committee reports. Al
The railroad phase OF th&klAykstl
cation Is expected to takeLmostl1f Hi
committees time. but undsfs&hSstSsa
tuition which created 1t invessi Hon
are to extend to oil. sucta tabii
utilities. vs.
u. t.Ha. Ft.E Lf..t|Glt 4. .s42-tfa-tA <TRtf.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
CONCENTRATES MARSHALL.
Fairbanks Recognizes Election of His
Opponent.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 23.--Form-
er Republican vice presidential candi-
date Charles w. Fairbanks today sent
q message Of congratulation to his
successful opponent. vice president
Thomas r. Marshall, In the recent
presidential election, thus recognizing
his opponents election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
nfrERiILED strA-FARrsk Af
I'D.


~ London, Nov. 2l.-After being Inn
perilled for twenty-four hours aboard
the stranded American steamer ST.
IBERIA. fast aground on Goodwin
sands. fifty-three passengers and, crew
were landed today at Deal They
were rescued by the Kingsdown sta
ton Life savers In seas threatening
every moment to swamp the llfeboats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
MOVE TO MAKE PEACE.
Unofficial Effort to Bring About Senti-
ment to End War.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The first UNI
official nov toward a concerted
peace effort is being made by Ameri-
can diplomatic representatives it be-
came known today. They are feeling
out the belligerents and enlisting the
aid Of other neutrals In the move.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25

Two children were killed on the
streets of Philadelphia, last Wednes-
day by a motor truck driven by their
father. The children ran to meet the
truck and he was unable to stop II
before he ran over them and crushed
them to death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
VILLA X
Bandit Chief Wins Another Great
Victory.

FL Paso. Nov. 21.-Unconfrmed
reports today state that TOrreon, the
scene Of Villas geatest victory in his
campaign against Huerta, has again
fallen into the hands Of the Villistas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-25
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Daily by

Corrected Daily by
ERNEST FIELD. Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling 10 ga.
Strict Middling 10 SIS.
Middling 10 Ia.
Strict Low Middling 10 IA.
Low Middling Is ga.
Staple cotton % to 2Sc.