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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

camp of the Dodgers during their stay
at Hot Springs sang the praises of
Fabrique, and the team had not been
in camp two weeks until it became
evident that Olson would have to be
content with utility job if the Dodger
mana ger decided to keep him with the
club as regular member of the pay
roll gang all season.
As fielder Fabrique is rated far
superior to Olson, O'Mara and Now
rey, and his hitting so far has been
a revelation to Robinson. In the
games played between the Dodgers
and Red SoX, Fabrique's work at
short rivaled that of Scott.
The new Dodger star fields with an
easy grace and assurance that has
convinced followers of the Dodgers
that he will make good with a cap
&c" And if he can keep up the
batting form exhibited to date he will
give rival National league shortfield-
ers something to shoot at.
He's .315 Hitter.
Last year Fabrique plastered the
pill for an average of .315 in the In
ternational league, which is some hit
ting in a league as fast as the Bar
row circuit. He is not a particularly
heavy hitter. for he did not pole out
many extra base swats but his bingles
are mostly of the sharp, short variety,
and he hits on a line. If he can hit
-26O for the Dodgers he will do bet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

There is great deal of inefficenc
in baseball. Most players walk
the plate swinging two bats and can
make use OF one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
A HIGH FINANCE TIP!
John d. Takes a Filler for QuicL
Wealth Growing Spuds.

New York, March 3O.-The potato
is breaking into society, and is being
taken up by the leaders of high fl
nance today.
Potatoes for PATRIOTISM is the So
ciety cry; potatoes for profit. say the
big financierS.
Lakewood, y. J., reports that George
]. Gould, Sherwood B. Ferris, the
Rockefeller estate and others are PLAN
ming to turn up acres of their best
land to plant spuds. They expect to
make big money on the project
Long Island society women, fnclud-
ing Mrs. w. r. Grace, Mrs. Nathalie
Schenck Lamber and Mrs. Arthur
Scott Burden today inaugurated a
movement to plant potatoes and gar
den truck. They are working thru
state agricultural instructors and local
authorities and hope to do their bit
in helping feed the nation at reason
able prices in the event of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
BRENNAN IS MANAGER
Enthusiastic Baseball Man Will Pilot
New *. o. c. Team.

Thomas j. Brennan, one of Topeka's
most enthusiastic baseball fans, has
been chosen manager of the team the
knights of Columbus will launch this
season. and he expects to begin at once
to get together his men and material
so that the initial practice can be held
within a few days. Brennan knows
baseball and it is the consensus of
opinion that a better man could not
have been picked for the pilot berth
At meeting of the X. of c. baseball
enthusiasts Thursday night a board of
directors who will supervise the run
ming of the team also was chosen.
Those composing this board are: DR..
G.. G. Crook. Edward A. Long, j. D.
Borgden, Joseph Fritton, James Wall,
Frank Nolan, John Mci<ernan, Joe
Marshall and John Cannon.
Teams wishing to schedule games
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

We wonder. in view of the in
creased cost. if Ty Cobb will continue
to swing three bats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
REAL SEASON is HERE
Brown Cardinal Series Will Begin In
st. Louis Tomorrow.

st. Louis, Mo-, March 30.-The
Browns and the Cardinals finished
their training stunts at their own parks
here today and are ready Tor the open
ing gong tomorrow afternoon.
OF the two clubs, the Cards seem
in better shape and uncorked some
peppery stuff in practice. The Browns
were not so fortunate as the Cards in
getting sunny weather in their camp
at Palestine and have not that fin
ished" look. However. they We're slap
ping the pill hard and Fielder Jones
says he's satisfied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
Food for Fans
BY GEO. E. PHAIE.
lCopyright.)

In Summer.
In Summer when ;he game is hot
And hits are falling fast
The public does not pause to think
About the pitchers last.
The public does not link about
The Springtime training dope.
When youthful arms were full of pep
And nuts were full of hope.
The public soon forgets the dope
OF April and of May.
1t makes no difference what you were
Produce the goods today.
There is a great deal of inefficency
in baseball. Most players walk to
the plate swinging two bats and can't
make use OF one.
We wonder. in view of the in
creased cost. if Ty Cobb will continue
TO swing three bats.
The price of baseball bats has gone
up IS per cent. The cost of base
hits. however. has taken a decided
slump since the late lamented Fed
leral league deceased.
Far be it from US to put the boots
to a guy when he is on the floor, but
we'd like to know how Nick Roman
off would look with a clean shave.
Joe Benz. after a round of golf in
the rain, remarked that the score
was not for publication. Neither. we
believe, was the conversation.
When the weather is too Inclement
for ball game. the ball player goes
out and plays golf. You may search
us.
Two pedestrians pinched as German
spies. We never thought a pedestrian
had sense enough to be a spy.
Farmer visited Chicago and has
been asleep for three months. Pos
sibly he attended one of those movie
shows Children Not ADMITTEDLY.
| Speaking of Fred Mollwitz. an ex-
! pert says: He classes with Hal
| Chase and Jake Daubert." Aside from
that he is said to be a pretty good
first baseman.
Mr.. Mollwitz has left for Kansas
City. Unlike Mr.. Chase, he did not
jump. He was pushed.
ADDITIONAL SPORT WILL
BE FOUND ON OTHER PAGES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

with the new K. of c. team should
write to Thomas j. Brennan, 500 Tyler
street
/ A finance committee consisting of
EJoe Triton, Jas. Joy, ]. D. Brogden,
lDr. O'Connor and Frank Durant has
been appointed to raise funds to equip
the team. About SIS has already been
donated and a benefit ball will be held
April 6 at kellam hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
White Outpoints Callahan.

New York, March 30.-Cha riley
White, Of Chicago, had a slight adj
vantage over frankie Callahan, of
Brooklyn, in a ten round boxing match
in Brooklyn. White scored in five of
the ten rounds, while Callahan was
the aGgressor in four. one round being
even. White weighed 1873 "a and
Callahan 1873 1-2 pounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
Organize Athletic Legion.

Philadelphia. Pa, March 30.-An
athletes legion" a military organiza-
ton composed of students engaged in
all forms of sport, is to be organized
at the University of Pennsylvania. ac-
coTding 20 an announcement by Major
Maylin j. Pickering, graduate manager
of athletics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

ter than either Olson or O'Mara was
able to do last year.
The biggest asset with Fabrique,
however, is his fielding ability, and
early reports on him indicate that he
has good arm and gets his throws
away from almost any position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
Blues Break Camp Today.

Arkadelphia, Ark, March 30.-Johr
Cancels Kansas City Blues will break
camp here today and start for home
The Blues will play Little Rock and
Springfield on their way to Kansas
City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

The price of baseball bats has gone
up rs per cent. The cost of base
hits. however. has taken a decided
slump since the late lamented Fed
ieral league deceased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

Far be it from us to put the boots
to a guy when he is on the floor, but
we'd like to know how Nick Roman
off would look with a clean shave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30
ROOKIE is A STAR
Dodgers Now Have a Real In
fielder in Fabrique.
Big Things Expected From In
ternatiOnaI Recruit.
BY JACK VEIOCK.

New York, March 3O.-The rookie
who shines in the spring is often
reIegated to a secluded corner of the
dugout or returned TO his native sticks
when the season opens.
But in the case of Laverne Fab
rique, the new shortstOp of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

Joe Benz, after a round of golf in
the rain, remarked that the score
was not for publication. Neither. we
believe, was the conversation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-30

ADDITIONAL SPORT WILL
BE FOUND ON OTHER PAGES
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
POSTPONE HEARING in
MANDAMUS CASE
Action Brought by Land Commission
CT Shepherd Goes Over to Janu-
airy 16, by Agreement.

By mutual agreement of counsel,
the hearing in the mandamus suit
brought by Land Commissioner Jas.
S. Shepherd against State Comptroll-
er Hugh A.McMullen, seeking to col
lect certain fees of the Land Com
missioner's office alleged to be due
him, has been postponed until Janu-
airy 16. The hearing was to have
taken place before the Anne Arun-
del Circuit Court today.
The amount of fees involved in
the action brought by Commissioner
Shepherd is about $1,000, and repre-
sents three-quarters of the fiscal
year. 1t appears that Comptroller
McMullen honored the requisition Of
Commissioner Shepherd for the fees
for the first quarter, but after the
dispute as to whether Secretaries of
State are entitled to fees of that Of
fee arose, and Attorney General
Richie gave an opinion to the con-
trary, then Comptroller McMullen
declined to make any further pay
ment of the fees.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Ancient EnqIish Tree.

There grows in the beautiful garden
Of the dowager counties of Derby, in
England, an ancient oak tree which Is
said to be the oldest one in England.
The size Of the trunk Of this vener-
able oak testifles to its antiquity, but
ON q stone seat by its side is more d.
rect evidence. The seat bears tablet
recording that Wilberforce wrote in
his diary In 1888 that he well remem-
bered, after a conversation with Pitt,
and before descending int the Vale of
Keston, sitting at the foot of IAN old
tree" and resolving to give notice In
the house Of commons that he would
move the abolition Of the slave trade.
Tns tEss @ IN cues g vs which ass was as
carefully preserved win zinc plates
where the damp might gather, and the
branches are held up with iron bars,
but 1t bears a goodly crop Of leaves,
and seems good for many years Of life.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Time to Work Hard.

When fortune begins to smile upon
you is the time you will have to
spunk up most. Then it is that most
folks begin to take it easy-and fail.
Getting into the public eye is chal-
lenge to make good. There are thou
sands of others in the same business.
You must surpass them or remain one
of the crowd. If the place you occupy
gets crowded you must spunk up a
little more. Put on little more steam,
a little more brains and push are
needed. Maybe the other fellow Is at
his limit now. Keep on pushing to the
front. The courage with which you
strive will receive its reward. Work
with brain and hand and the victory
is bound to be -gours4-Penaszixanis
Grit.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
The Smallest Piano.

The unsteady inclined soldier may
now be able to take a piano with him
to France-not the baby grand that
stood in the front parlor at home, but
q new one recently invented for him
by an English firm. This piano is quite
small and but a little heavier than the
average suit case. While the strings
are not as long as on the usual instru-
ment, this Is true piano and the fight
Ing man can play on it anything he
wishes from the Beethoven moonlight
Sonata" to "Poor Butterfly"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
SEES TEUTON INVASION
Senator Reed Says Germanic Power

Senator Reed Says Germanic Powers
Have Preponderance of Forces.
Washington. Dec. I'm the first
general discussion of war in the SEN
ate since congress reconvened. Sen
ator Reed, Democrat, Missouri, oppos-
ing the Webb export trade bill urged
by President Wilson, recounted recent
reverses of the allies and called upon
congress to devote itself exclusively
to urgent problems of the conflict.
Russia out of the war" said Sena-
tor Reed, 'has cost the loss of 15,000,-
900 fighting men. At the present
time. Germany and her allies have
preponderance of fighting forces.
UNLESS something most fortunate
happens. the time will speedily come
when we must make new levies on
our citizens We should begin train
ing of our young men between eigh-
teen and twenty-one. if not to send to
war, at least to defend our coasts.
Suppose other nations fail like
Russia, like Rumania has gone, like
Serbia has disappeared. 1t is not be-
yond the realm of possibility we may
need to guard the coasts of North
America
Senator Reed said it was no time to
discuss legislation dealing with future
+ foreign trade.
Registration for army duty of all
young men as they become of age
is proposed in a bill introduced by
Senator Wadsworth, Republican, New
York. Those who became of ace
since the selective draft service law
was passed would register at once,
the others at six months intervals.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
A Bad Precedent.

why do you want a divorce from
your husband?" asked a friend of the
family.
Because he isn't the man thought
he was when married him." sobbed
the young wife.
my dear child, general application
of that principle would break up near
ly every home in the country"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Austrians Take Rridgehead.

Vienna, Dec. 12-HGnve1 storming
troops have wrested from the Italians
the Breseanin bridgeheed. near the
mouth of the Piave
Two hundred and thirty-four tall
ans were taken prisoner and ten ma
chine guns were captured. The war
office announced this.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
CHECK TEUTONS
ON Lower pave
Italians Say Enemy Failed to
Retake Positions.
Big GUNS ARE IN ACTION
Austrians Announce Capture OF
erideehead, 234 Italians and Ten
Machine Guns.

Rome, Dec. 12-Powerfuly attempts
made by the Austro-Germans to retake
the Agenzia and Zuliani positions in
the Capo Sile region of the lower
Pave river were sanguinarily repuls-
ed by the Italians. The war office
announced this.
ARTILLERY was active along the
whole front and there were intense
duels between the Brenta and the
Piave. The enemy's batteries, which
were answered by ours, were remark
ably active in the coastal zone," the
statement added.
A brilliant night adventure execut-
ed by the third battalion of the 2226th
Arezzo baricade completely relieved
Z threatened Italian position on the
lower Pfave river. Most of this Sec
ton is protected by inundation but the
Austro- Hungarians succeeded in occu-
plying a small bridgehead at Capo
Sile, a few miles below Dona Piave.
The chief danger of this was that 1t
led to the Sike canal running to Port
Grande with Venice a short distance
beyond.
The Arezzo brigade therefore was
ordered to clear out the enemy's
bridgehead. At two o'clock the third
battalion threw out reconnaissance
party, which on returning reported the
Austrian camp asleep. The enemy
camp was taken completely by sur.
prise
The fight In the darkness was short
and terrible. What enemy troops were
not bayonetted and killed, were taken
prisoner and the last vestige of the
bridge and bridgehead were destroyed
The result Of the operation is that
the only point seriously menaced or
the lower Piave has been made solid
A visit to the headquarters of q
major general commanding a division
Of heroic Alpini and Borsaglieri dis
closed the manner in which this di
vision held the heights back of the
Asiago plateau until it was cut tt
pieces. The remnant was compelled
to fall back to its present new line
The general is now engaged in re
forming his shattered forces which
ware seen in long lines ,along the
ET2zl< <---~-s-:-st5 -4.s.-ess s-sso g
1Oht
S "A major OF the generals staff. wht
toward the close of the fight collected
the remainder of the men Of the di
vision and led them in the flna
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Natural Gas Fails In Zero Weather

Cumberland, Md, Dec. IA drop
of fourteen below zero, with fourteen
inches of snow is reported from Fair
fax. the headwaters Of the Potomac
There is much suffering here from the
sciln-e NJ the neutral gas supply VIII
Temperature near zero.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Hot Plate Starts 100000 Fire.

Youngstown, Dec. IA fire which
threatened to destroy an entire block
on Federal street, the main business
street of Youngstown, did over $780,
900 damage. 1t was started by hot
plate in the Rogers Clothes Shop, and
quickly spread to two buildings ad-
Joining, both being destroyed.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

The way walters pile silverware
around you and napkins over you
keeps you guessing as to whether
they're going to feed you or crown
you Queen of May.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forewarned
against trespassing in any manner up
on Great Marsh Point. Any persons
found trespassing will be prosecuted to
the full extent CO the law.
THOS. j. NICkERS.
1875 4t.-o.a.w.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

charges until the order for retirement
came, gave a first-hand description OF
the struggle.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
c. Guy LeCompte
NOTARY PUBLIC
With Eastern Shore Trust Company
Cambridge. Md
GARAGE OPENED.

/ have opened garage on Gay ST.,
in the building partially occupied by
the Dorchester Shirt Co. Autos for
hire at reasonable rates. Storage
by the week or month.-Edward S.
Phillips.-Adv. 1O-22-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

To take machine oil out of white
materials, dip the spot into cold wa
ter while it is fresh
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
STEAMER SERVICE, CHOPTANK
RIVER ROUTE

Steam leave Pier Light st. Wharf. weather
permitting
p. NJ daily, except Sunday for Tilghman ISL.
Easton, Oxford, Cambridge and landings to
Windy Hill: p NJ
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Thursday, Dec. 18th, 1917

commencing at 10 o'clock, the follow
ing personal property:
One pair mules, gentle. good workers.
One horse, Frank.
One Belgian colt, ~ years old,
weight about 1000 Tbs.
One good driving horse, Frank.
Four good mich cows.
One brood sow.
One 2-horse wagon, nearly new; l
horse cart, l dearborn wagon, car
riages, l corn planter, 1 hay rake, l
Mccormick mower, l wheat fan, l corn
shelter, l cider mill, l disc, l binder. l
set wagon springs, l iron roller, 1 wood
roller, l spring drag, 1 spike drag, 5
cultivators, l new ground pillow, flush
ing plows, small plows, l double
pillow, 1 grindstone, shoe discs, to-
mato rack, 1 meat bench, lot of tomato
baskets, l set of wagon harness, sets
of carriage harness.
40 bbls. of good long corn.
1000 lbs. of good blade fodder.
stacks of top fodder.
Lot of forks, hoes, shovels, and 9TH
er articles, too numerous to mention.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12
Private Sale

l desire to sell at private sale the
following articles:
One Weber wagon. 2-horse. nearly
new.
One International manure spreader
medium size.
One top buggy. 1 phaeton.
One set of good carriage harness.
One No. 10 Oliver pillow, 1 dirt SCOOP.
One 15-tooth spring harrow.
One Black Hawk corn planter.
One 50-tooth spike harrow.
Two 1-horse cultivators.
One set leather wagon harness.
Four sets chain wagon harness.
Four sets rope pillow harness.
One 16x18 International hay baIer,
with h. p. engine. Used two seasons
and in good order.
EASY TERMS.
JAMES r. JONES,
10-19-tf. Cambridge, Md.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

A standard cost system will show
what your costs are, so that you will
know just exactly what tax to pay
on your real profits.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

TERMS OF SALE-Au sums of and
under $40, cash on day of sale; over
that amount, credit of ten months
will be given, with approved sureties.
WILLIAM j. STOKER.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

Having decided to discontinue farm
ing | Will sell at public sale, at the
farm where l now reside, on the Buck
town road. near THOMPSON Station, on
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-12

A major of the generals staff. who
toward the close of the fight collected
the remainder of the men Of the d.
vision and led them in the final
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-12-20

ordered discontinued completely
on Thursday and Sunday nights
of each week. On these same
nights stores not open for busi-
ness must not show inside lights
more than are necessary for safe
ty, and municipalities with clus-
ter lights or extra bright lights
for white way effect must reduce
on Thursday and Sunday nights
to only so much lighting as is
necessary for safety. These
nights will be called "Lightlcss
Nights" and we wish your local
newspapers to urge householders
to observe these nights with as
few lights in homes as possible.
Please understand spirit of order
is that in on Thursday and Sun
day nights there shall be no more
lcutdoor lighting than is abso.
lutely necessary for safety OF
street passages and dangerous
spots, and that you are charge |
by the United States Fuel Ad-
ministration with giving full e.
feet to this order, using the full
authority granted you by the
Fuel Administrator to enforce the
same if there are any individual
violators.
(Signed) Fuel Administration,
The above order must be COM.
Piled with in every respect.
w. ]. GALLIGAN,
Federal Fuel Admins
traitor for Colorado.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-12-20

orlneipai Meridian, tos,thsr with all aaA slns
Eulsr ~ tsasnssan a. hsrsditamsnts there
usto bsSongiNG o. h aaywiss appsrtatnlag:
md to obtain = decree Of said Court ID
udging the plaintiff 70 be the soH owner
ind holder Of said lands and premises In fee.
rec and eIsaf from any claim. interest or
len Of any kind Whatsoever. asserted b. the
defendants or otherwise. and that ths d.
fAndAnts have no estate, right, tttje o. In.
tersst whatsvsr In or 70 said lands and prem.
ses. and forsvsr enjoining the defendants
from asserting or claiming any estate. Fight.
t.te or interest," claim, demand or lien. pres
mt or contingent In. 70 o. upoa said lands
md premises or any part thsssof adverse -
he plaintiffs title thsreto. and that the
Md pretended clninx Of the defendants IN
iccrced to M null and void. and that plain
HIS titic to sakl lnnds and premiscs Ike
quictrhi and for such other and further re-
lief In the premises ns to the court may
seem meet md proper. together with the
sOsts Of this action ns Will more fully mp
which reference is here made.
And you are hereby notifisd that Il you
fall to appear. and to answer the said com.
,lsint as above required. the said piaintin
will take judgmsnt against you By default.
Witness Charles Pike. Clerk d SAID Court.
with Tie sal thsreof hsreunto affixed, at Of.
lice In Coldsa. In said County Of jefferson.
Ibis 18th day Of October. A. D. 1917.
CHARLES PIKE.
,CorRr, chrk.
ikEAL
Firk publication. November ed;
Last publication. December 2oth