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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
Many interests Studying Problem.


All these organizations represent pri-
marily the shippers of the country, but
they are not the only ones who are
taking a. hand in the discussion. The
investors of the nation, through their
w associations and through commit
tees representing the savings banks and
other financial organizations, are pre-
pairing to show the necessity of improv-
ing railroad credit and protecting the
rights of those whose money is invest
ed in railway securities. Finally the
railroads themselves. being vitality con
cerned in the improvement of existing
conditions, are planning to submit their
views through their executives, oper-
ating officials and traffic experts and
to assert their willingness to accept far
reaching federal regulation along lines
that will enable them to attract capital
and to provide the facilities needed for
the prompt and efficient handling of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
TO RESUME
RAILWAY INQUIRY
after MARCH nth
PCstpOnGment Forced by Press
of Congressional Business.
COUNTRY DEMANDS ACTION

Shippers, investors and Representa-
tives of All Branches of Business De-
mand Unification of System of Rail-
way ReguIation-Roads Ask Fewer
Masters.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Congress
sional Joint Committee on Interstate
Commerce, which has been conducting
the inquiry into government regulation
and control of transportation, last
week decided to suspend its hearings
on the subject and adjourned, subject
to the call of the chairman, because of
the pressure of other work before Con
gress. According to the resolution Gre
ating the committee, it is required to
submit a report by January Sth next
1t is understood that before that time
the committee will ask for an extern
sion of time and that the hearings will
be resumed at a later date, when some
Of those who already have appeared
before the committee will be question
ed further and a great many others
will be heard. 1t is probable, howev-
er, that the hearings will not be resum-
ed until after adjournment of Congress
OF March 4th. In addition to regular
routine business the com
mittees of the two houses are charged
with the important duty of preparing
and presenting the legislation asked
for by President Wilson to make i'm
possible a railroad strike without pre-
vious investigation. This will leave
little or no time for the consideration
Of the general questions of railway
regulation.
Country Wants Something Done.
Members of Congress and others
who are interested in the inquiry I'M
dertaken by the Newlands Committee
insist that there is no intention of
abandoning it.
1t seems doubtful, indeed, If the
country would permit the matter to
be dropped if there were evidence of a
desire on the part of Congress to do
so. The nationwide evidences of in
terest evoked by the initiation of the
Newlands inquiry show that the PEG
pie of the country-shippers, consum-
ers and investors, as well as railway
men themselves-are alive to the fact
that the railway situation is highly un-
satisfactory and that steps must be
taken without unnecessary delay to
make it possible for the railroads to
meet the growing needs of the nation.
From reports received here it seems
as though almost every commercial or
g~anization and business interest in the
country were engaged in studying the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

railroad question. The Chamber of
Commerce of the United States has
been conducting IN elaborate inquiry
into various phases of the subject for
many months past. Many local and
state commercial bodies in every part
Of the country have committees en-
gagged in study of the problem and
have indicated a desire to come here
and present their views. National or
CARNATIONS of manufacturers, lumber
men, coal operators, wholesale and re.
tail dealers, have expressed through
resolutions their desire for the unifca.
ton of the system of railway regula-
ton. The National Industrial Traffic
League. speaking from the viewpoint
Of shippers using the railways, has
indorsed exclusive federal regulation
providing it is accomplished in such a
way as TO give full protection and
prompt adjustment in matters relating
to transportation within the states.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
the country's transportation business.
Main Trouble Is Too Many Masters.

luz Souuliy , DduSpoIldlOH DuSiueSS.
Main Trouble Is Too Many Masters.
Not all of these interests are In &C
cord as to the remedies that should be
adopted. There seems to be a general
agreement, however, that many of the
difficulties which confront the railroads
and which make it impossible for them
to meet the requirements of the ma
TONS commerce promptly and satlsfac-
torily arise from the haphazard and
often conflicting measures of regulation
that have been adopted from time to
time by the federal government and the
forty-eight states and that what is
needed is a well ordered, systematic
scheme Of federal regulation that shall
the whole country and make 1t
possible for the railroads to provide the
extensions and improved facilities so
badly needed, while at the same time
protecting fully the public interests.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

TERMS: s1.OO Per Year in Advance.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

as second-class mail matter at the
Post Office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
East Has Kindly Words
for Washington Crew
and Stanford as Well

just what the East has been
taught to think Of the Pacific
coast crews 10 shown by re-
cent article In the New York
Mail. which was written by
James p. Sinnott. one Of the
best sporting authorities In the
United States. The mention
follows:
News from the Pacific coast that
both Washington state and Leland
Stanford may send crews TO Pough
keepsie this year for the intercol
legtate regatta vii be enthusiastic
ally received In the East. Tho Ear
westerners won thousands OF fol
lowers this side of the Mississippi
by their good sportsmanship and
grit In overcoming obstacles on
their several trips 20 the big Hud.
son river rowing classic.
The wonderful showing OF Wash.
ingtou last year will never be for,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
Hitting Strength Needed
to Bolster Up Seattle's
Only Weak Spot, Says Ed
BY EDWARD HILL

from the outfield and given the
utility assignment. He is more
capable than any other member Of
the team 10 fill this role. That
would give US a hard-hitting out
fielder OF experience. Hunk" Shaw.
n vet. who can be depended upon.
altho he hasn't hit 300 for several
seasons. and BIZ Cunningham, who
gives much promise.
The outer breastworks look too
dangerously weak. with two young
fellows who have yet TO be put to
the acid test, frisking around In
quest OF flies to trap.
Roy Wolfe. the player turned
over by ST. Louis. was just the man
the Giants needed. but Dugdsle has
received word that he will not be
on hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

mainder OF their days Others who
entered as stripiings will leave mid.
d,e-aged or old. Stili. ono and all.
they have been longing for spring
and the chance TO once more play
ball.
Baseball grips SIS por cent OF the
inmates. and for good. Outside the
fact that there is a little crampiness
IN the outficid. the prison yard OF.
fers q splendid playing ground Tho
infield II . oorker. Each day II II
the duty OF one man to gather up
the pebbles. stones or debris and
roll the infield. with the result II
presents . smooth. volvety surface.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

gotten by those who witnessed the
big race. With anything like an
even break In luck tho Pacific
coast oarsmen would have won.
The Washington lads have again
won the championship OF the West
crn coast. They defeated Leland
Stanford not long ago. Evidently
the Stanford lads are not over sat
isfied with tho result when they
contemplate coming To Poughkeep-
sio 20 row
Both crews from the sunset land
will find n warm welcome awaiting
them II they make the trip. The
non. partisan spectators will be with
them 10 man. And many an
afumnus will find himself roofing In
secret for the Pacific coast boys
against his alma mater. For they
have the pluck that cannot fail TO
win. and hold the admiration OF
every red-bloded man"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
GUESSING NUMBER
IS POPULAR SPORT

The desk OF The Stars sporting
editor is piled high with fans
guesses as to how many persons
will pay admission to Dugdale
park on opening day next Thurs
day.
A letter received this morning
from the "Rooters OF the Sterling
Hat Co" 10 particularly worth men,
tioning. Twenty employees OF the
firm have sent in their guesses.
They range from Mayors 1000 to
1880. Miss O'Keefe's guess.
It's only six more days until the
season opens. Get busy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

More and more each day II be-
comes apparent that the Seattle
Giants need a little infusion OF
batting strength. The team
10 weak at bat. Admitting that
the local squad has the strong
est pitching staff In the league,
OF what avail will II be II the
bstters do not make runs for
the hurlers7 A game can't be
won without some slab artists
TO back up the t~lrler. Alex
ander or Johnson might pitch
shutout games and not be able
TO win should the rest OF their
team fall TO put over . run.
The thing sizes up about like
this:
We have Abe Finegold and Bill
Cunningham, two recruits-young.
sters--in the outer garden. Both
have shown promise. but there Ia
no way OF telling how they Will go
after the season gets under way.
In our opinion Tealey Raymond
needs another slugging outfielder
OF experience, one that he knows
can lambast the apple right around
that old 300 mark.
Abe Fnegold should be drawn in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
BAUM DISAPPOINTED
At POOR OPENING

PORTLAND. Ore. April III
President A. r. Baum. of the Pa
cific Coast league. IL en- route to
San Francisco today. after witness
ing the somewhat inauspicious
opening OF the baseball season on
the homo grounds here. He was
disappointed because rain prevent
ed the opening game Tuesday. and
the postponement until Wednesday
cut down the attendance figures.
The official attendance was 1851.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
RUSS HALL after
Three PLAYERS

PORTLAND. April 7i.--After
conducting n still hunt for two
pitchers and an infielcer among tho
squads OF the Beavers and the
Bees here. Manager Russ Hall. OF
the Tacoma Tigers. returned TO
Tacoma today. the result OF his
mission unannounced.
Hall said 10 players are attn
striving for places on his team.
Among them are eight pitchers, but
Hall wants two moro candidates
for the slab. no he probably figures
to drop five OF his present bunch
OF hopes"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
AS Usual, Both Boxers
Say They Are Confident

is a tough one. will take on Leo
Houck. the local fcatherweight.
Charley Givons and Charley Davi-
son viii also tango in the feather
class. Steve Reynolds. tho firc-eat.
Ing middleweight. takes on a ship
ahoy lad named Roy lee. Bert
Forbes and Barney Williams are
also matched. They are feather.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
TO HONOR HURLEY
WHEN ne ARRIVES

The Seattle Baseball Boosters
club will meet Monday at its
headquarters and devise plans for
holding a "Bill Hurley day" when
that popular player has his Great
Falls aggregation here to battle
Seattle on May 10 7.
II 10 only fitting that some rec
ognition be given Hurley's entrance
as a club manager.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
Here's a League That's
Not Controlled by 0. B.

Iron bars and prison walls may
shut them off from the outer world.
but neither can block off Americas
national pasumc from tho inmates
of Charleston prison. Massachu-
sets.
Towering Just over the bridge
from Boston stand the forbidden
battlements within whose gates
some are doomed 20 pass the re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
GUESS OPENING
ATTENDANCE AND
GET SEASON PASS

There are two season tickets
for oil games played BY North
western league teams n Dug
dale park. 10 bs given away BY
The Star.
How many fans will psy nd.
mission TO the opening osms7
That's the question. For the fan
or fsnnette--that ssnds The
star the nearest correct figure
before Q o'clock on April rs,
President Duodsls Will donate .
ssason ticket for two. For the
one sending In the second near
est correct figure. Dug Will kick
thru with . solitary pass for the
season.
Get busy now N you want 10
see the opening game and every
other this season ~ the guest
Of puedsIs and The star. Mall
your letter. TO the spen editor
Of The etse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

All Is set for the battle TO be
staged by Billy Weeks and Sid
Mitchell tonight at the Elks' club.
This is the third meeting OF these
boys and each has said he will
make an earnest endeavor to clean
up at the other fellows expense.
Frankie Sullivan OF Los Angeles.
who. II anything like his namesake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
40 TEAMS enter
BOWLING TOURNEY

Entries for tho Northwestern
bowling tournament closed last
night. About 40 teams have en-.
tered. according to Secretary p. p.
Robinson. Practically every city
and largo town In the Northwest
that goes In for bowling viii be
represented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

BOSTON. April 2i.-Sherwood
|nGagee. the Braves outfielder. will
out OF the game at least a
lbnth. He was hit on the wrist
while batting Wednesday and a
severe fracture resulted Bender
was pitching.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

NEW YORK. April 21.-Phil
Bloom proved no match for Benny
Leonard in their ten-round bout
here last night. Leonard outboxed
and outgeneraled his opponent Mt
all stages.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
MADDEN IS BACK

Lloyd Madden. crack s. A. G.
lightweight, has returned to Seat
tie from Great Falls and will prob
ably box under the colors OF the
local club when the Far Western
meet is staged next week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
ashington Crew Would BE Well Received Back East
BET WEEM |
II @WRSEl VESI
THE SPORTS EDITOR

ven players graduated from the
northwestern league last season
b the big leagues. and seven OF
hcse fortunate diamond past.m.
hrs are still eating T-bone steaks
u the expense OF the big moguls.
The unfortunate quartet 10 re-
xcelve but a sip OF the big league
Java are Homer" Haworth. Ray
Kramer. who has been farmed
out by the Giants to the Roches-
ter club OF the International
league: Pat Callahan. who will
again perform In the Northwest.
crn league as member of the
Vancouver club. and Peggy"
Barth. who died few months
ago.
~ the seven who are stiIi sticking
4 In the coveted circle. good re.
/ ports are common. and there is
every Indication that they VIII
remain for the balance OF the
season.
q o q
jock Smith, Seattle outfieider. and
Y{say Brottem. Vancouver catcher.
a ARE with the st. Louis Cardinals.
u and both are making good. Smith
Is being played In the outfield
right along. while Brottem is
acting as understudy TO Frank
Snyder. the catching sensation OF
the big leagues.
q :; .
Kenneth Williams and Mekenry
have both made good with Gin
cipnatt to such an extent their
Jobs are assured. Williams has
been singing the bali hard and
fielding up to form. while Nc
kenny demonstrated the other
day that he possesses enough
stuff Ia his long right wing to
battle the best Of the hitting
gentry In the National league.
= q u
18th Walter Malta and Ira col~eil
are still wearing Brooklyn span
giles. According to reports EN-
anatlng from the Bridge City.
they are In good standing. and
apt to be shunted into game
any time.
0Doegs Kelly 10 doing bench duty
for the Giants. but the tall silver
has made a good impression on
and the minute any OF
Nils regulars show any weakness
Kelly win be rushed In TO take
Ais place.
III = q q
WIN - many young players max
ing sood from this league. II II
safe to predict that the eyes Of
the major league scouts will be
strongly focused on the North
western league the coming sea
son.
= = q
he hitting ability Of "outch"
q Reuther makes his appointment
20 the first base position on the
Indian club assume rosy pros
poets. Reuther IL a left-hander
and fairly fast. With the proper
amount OF coaching and patience
10 the fielding end, the chances
are he can be developed into q
first-ciass guardian. Dutch" can
hit the old baseball. and men OF
his ilk are not common these
n days OF Advancement in pitch
n ing. Room can pretty nearly al
ways be found on q ball club for
Fl Q man who can hit the baseball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
PROFESSIONAL NOW

BOSTON. April 2i.--Francis
Oulmet, former national amateur
golf champion. has been Informed
that he is n professional
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
HILLS HITS
ooocccocCcUsococcc
From Many Diamonds
Pat EsstIey cracked the apple for

Pat Esstiey cracked the apple for
three swats out or four opportuni-
ties. Pretty good for an old man.
Ell?
Frank Guignl and "Hap" Morse
each connected for two swsts out
OF four trips to the platter.
Seven more days, Hip, hurrsh!
Our premier third saeker kicked
the pill on three occasions. Quick
Swatson. the needle.
President Wilson got a pretty
good idea Of tho European war by
watching Washington mutilate the
Yanks. ~ to 4.
The Western league 10 off.
Henry Hellmsnn smote one OF
Wolfgang's hooks hip and thigh
and won the game for the Tiges.
Benny kauH got three hits out
of five chances and scored brace
Of runs.
Ty Cobb got three hits out OF
four opportunities and couldn't put
a marker over.
"KId" McIvor 10 entitled TO a
shutout.
Ping Bodle hasn't stolen a base
yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
YOU'RE WELCOME

Seattle Star: am thsnk-
Ing you herewith for the oppor-
tunlsy you have given me 20
compete for the handsome prize
offered by Piper Z Tsft Inc,
In the Fish-Tsis contest I GER
tslnly appreciate the handsome
rod, and believe II Will bring me
luck. Yours sincerely.
PERRY kEArlkC.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

The Oregon Aggies will take on
the u. OF w. baseball tossers In
q tvo-game series. beginning this
afternoon. Today's game Is sched-
uled for 4 O'Clock. while tomorrow
session will get under way at 1880.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

CHEEK TO REPORT
According TO the Vancouver pa
pers, Harry Cheek will report to
Bob Brown within a few days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21
OREGON GOLF TITLE
MATCHES IN JUNE

PORTLAND. Ore, April IL
The state championship golf
tournament will be played on tho
Waverly course during Rose Festi-
val week, early in June.
The qualifying rounds OF the
mems championship will be played
Monday, June 8. and the finals Sat
urday. June 10. The women's
qualifying rounds occur Tuesday
and the finals Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

VERNON AND CONNER DRAW
Tex Vernon and Earl Conner,
featherveights. went TO 10-round
draw last night at Aberdeen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

Ty Cobb got three hits out OF
four opportunities and couldn't put
marker over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

MIR - many young players max
ing sood from this league. II II
safe to predict that the eyes of
the major league scouts will be
strongly focused on the North
western league the coming sea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

18th Walter Malta and Ira colweil
are still wearing Brooklyn span
giles. According TO reports EN-
anat!ng from the Bridge City.
they are in good standing. and
apt to be shunted into a game
any time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

0Doeps Kelly 10 doing bench duty
for the Giants. but the tall silver
has made a good impression on
and the minute any OF
his regulars show any weakness
Kelly win be rushed In TO take
vhls place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

Ping BodIe hasn't stolen a base
yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-21

)aek Smith. Seattle outsielder. and
P{say Brottem. Vancouver catcher.
lhre with the St Louis Cardinals.
z and both are making good. Smith
Is being played In the outfield
right along. while Brottem is
acting as understudy TO Frank
Snyder. the catching sensation OF
the big leagues.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1916-02-03

signed and accepted call to the
Second church It Richmond.
Mr.. Purv,s has spent about three
years in evangelistic work in the
South and West, in which he was
very successful, and also spent
one year as pastor of church IN
Fayette City, Penn His educa-
'tion was secured az Johnson Bible
College, KinDerin leigh :,
Tenn, Potter Bible College,
B wiling Green, KY, Christian
College, Sabinal, Texas, Nash
vile Bible College, Nashville,
Tenn, and Pennsylvania Uni,
versity, Lexington, KY. Mr..
Purvis is very enthusiastic over
his work here, and he will en-.
deavor TO keep the membership
g rowing and also to keep up the
interest in the various church
societies. He plans to spend two
weeks of each month in Clay City
and the services will be held OF
the regular Sundays, the second
and fourth of each month.
We extend to Bro. Purvis a
verv hearty welcoma to Clay
City, and bespesk for him a good
attendance at the services and
the aid and cooperation of all,
particularly the members of his
church.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1916-02-03
OIL Business 0OOming.

Estill county has for several
months past, been having very
pronounced Ill boon, aud indi
cations now are that Powell is in
for her share of tie good times
Several good wells have been To-.
Gated in this county and many
more ara being prp>pscted. A
great deal ut the machinery used
in Estill has been brought into
the Hardwick's Greek neighbor.
hood, and nearly all the land in
what is known as the OH belt has
been leased by various companies
for drilling purposes We hope
to hear of s,ni. "gushrrs" soou.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1916-02-03

marriage to Miss Rose Coldiron. Miss
Coldiron is one of the most charming
and beautiful young ladies Of Haze
Green, and was a teacher in Hazel
Green Academy up to the time of her
marriage. They came to Stanton Mon
day where they will live in the home.
of Robt. Blackburn, which they have
rented. We wish we had some more
young men who could go to Hazel
Green and claim as charming brides as
Mr.. Conlee and A. T. Stewart did.
The fence around the cemetery has
been so bad that the cows of the town
are breaking in almost every day, so
we are going to take what money We
have on hand and buy good strong
woven-wire fence-hog, cattle and
chicken proof-and fence the south and
east sides. 1t is greatly needed, and
must be done if the cows are to he
kept out. Any one wishing to donate
any fence posts for this work will
please bring them in. We will need "A,
least a hundred good posts to do the
work with. So, il you do not have any
money to contribute, we will be very
glad to have the posts The SCORER
they are brought in the sooner we uill
be able to set them. When the time
comes we will call on some of the ~ n
of the town for help in putting up the
fence, AMI we hope there will be IN !
willing to give Of their services.