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The Washington times., 1917-12-08
TENER WINS FIRST TILT
WITH AMERICAN Lacquer
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

John 4. Tener has won his first
tilt with Ban Johnson. There will
be no joint meeting of the major
leagues in Chicago, December Is,
and the boss Of the American League
has come out for a schedule of 154
games.
While there ssEz4all likelihood sf
Ban Johnson's losing his grip on af-
fairs in his own league, his overload
ship of baseball in general is a thing
of the past Ban fell down on the
question of exemption for 288 major
league players to keep up the
standard o fthe game"
In order to make up 2SS players. John
son had to include the National League,
giving each OF the sixteen clubs eighteen
players for service in 1913 That was
where he made his tremendous mistake.
Tor President John X Tener, who has
swallowed some particularly nasty COM
ments on his ability within the past
three years, was quick TO take immedi-
ate advantage.
Tener Opposes Johnson.
The National League will not even
think Of seeking exemption for its play
ers. was what Tener said. Further
more. Mr.. Johnson has no right to speak
for the National League. He has all
he can do to take care OF his own league.
We are willing to go along and do the
best We can We are not Calamity
James in the National League. We are
willing 10 take our medicine without
bowling for help"
The rift between the two leagues was
har. u, he g-9t Il.
was whispered that it began when the
Baltimore Federal League stockholders
filed their suit before the Supreme Court
Of the District OF Columbia, though il
had been kept a secret.
Then came the untimely announce
ment from Garry Hermann, chairman
of the National Commission and an
intimate friend of Johnson's, that
Joint meeting OF the two major
leagues would be held at Chicago on
December H."
TeneF Turns 1t Down.
Every move in the chess game Of
baseball politics was giving Tener
ammunition and he again leaped into
the breach. He turned down all
thought OF having mis- magnates go
TO Chicago for December -. He tenn
pered his snub somewhat by saying
that his magnates were in favor of
such a meeting, but could not see
their way to attend #"
The National League will meet at
New York in annual session next
Tuesday, and according TO Garry Herr
mann's announcement, the National
leaguers were TO hop right out TO
Chicago TO confer with the American
leaguers on the next day. Train
schedules would have ruined this plan,
had Hermann but noticed it.
Today comes the denial that there
will be any Joint session between the
two big leagues, though it is sug-
Eested that such a session may be
held at Pittsburgh or Cincinnati fol
lowing the annual meeting OF the Ma
tionaI League.
johnson Doesn't Care.
Ban johnson now says that he
doesn't care much whether there is
a meeting OF the two leagues or not"
Two days ago he was anxious for one.
He wanted II al Chicago. SO that the
American League would be in the po-
Sition OF host to the older leagues
representatives,. This used to be the
custom, but those customs have faded
away ever since that yell for exemp-
tion OF 2ss players to keep up the
standard Of the game"
From Chicago today comes the
statement that Ban Johnson and his
The Washington times., 1917-12-08

magnates will support a schedule OF
I54 games. This is another victory
for Tener and the National League
johnson was at first seeking a SEIZED
ule OF 40 games, owing to the war
Now he has seen the light.
When the 14O-game schedule was
suggested by Ban johnson, President
Tener had something to say, and II
was right TO the point.
Both Use same Park.
The National League Is in favor
OF 154 games" said Tener. "Of
course, we have no control over the
action OF the American League. II
Mr.. Johnson's msgnates prefer a
short schedule OF 40 games, they
will adopt it. The only hitch will
come in the use of the Polo Grounds
in New York. Both leagues use the
same park there"
And right there was seen a big
hitch, too.
II is impossible for the American
League to find a convenient park in
the metropolis, as it would be i'm
polite to purchase one at this time.
By the time this situation filtered
through Ban Johns brain cells. he
again changed his mind. Now he Is
willing TO have his league play 1874
games.
Things have changed considerably
in baseball. President Tener is now
at the top. Ban Johnson's influence,
always grudgingly admitted, is fast
waning in the National League. A
new lineup is not without the realms
OF possibility.
The Washington times., 1917-12-08
SHORT SPORT TALKS
BY Louis A. Dougher

effect the will which
rather Thousands young
being taught the elements boxing handling the
and they likely their knowledge their
from Europe.
Clark outgrowth
between North Furnishing
of the boxing
new national for it is fourishing everywhere.
Despite the nambypambies, does make for manly 1t
certainty that the returning will back with them innate
love Of boxing of playing football and baseball of and
eaping in the air This is the story Of the
husky challenged
kid weighed the nghboood Of 200 pounds but quickly smaller
lad in khaki accepted the challenge.
After first khacd boxer proceeded his
bigger terrific lacng ending by handing him sleep punch
before the Gee w who that guy?"
the Texan.
"Packy the reply
at Waco.
ECKERSALL A GREAT KICKER
Walter Ekersa Chicago University wonderful quarterback,
lying point the stomach
greatest dopkk the history Of American football
Twice he dropkcked against opposing eleven
1906 field goals 25
1Syard following
November "a dropcked field goals from the 49,
"a, "a, 30 20-yRrd lines.
Eckersa sailed
goals, each from the 25-yard
Of five dropkcked field goals game equals
that set by Bernie Tra the old Harvard who booted
against the
from the ard line But od had another day like that
MAGNATES ARE IN FORM.
will be plenty fighting when the magna gather here
1--WE don't what the American League does said President Tener
American League is prepared National
League f."
"The National League strong enough to paddle its
teamwork sadly lacking in baseball circles when--'
There BOhev this side of the pond right baseball
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
SECOND REGIMENT
NOW ABOUT READY
COMPANIES AND DETACHMEN
+ REACH MACON FROM VA
RlOUS POINTS.

Macon, June 27.-The Columbus
Guards, commanded by Captain Ellis;
the Albany Guards, commanded By
Captain Saye; the Americus Light In
fantry, commanded by Captain Fort;
the Baldwin Blues, commanded by
Captain Wright; the WaycrOss Engi-
neers, commanded by Captain Gray;
a detachment of the Barnesville
Blues, commanded by Lieut. Colbert;
detachment of the jackson Rifles.
under command of Lieut.. Pope, and
other detachments of one or two
eqUads arrived yesterday morning at
Camp Harris and Immediately began
to erect tents in their company
streets and complete the organiza-
ton Of the Second regiment.
Companies ID. E, l and X arrived
at the camp about $3.50 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. These three com
panies, Company d, from Columbus: !:
Company E, for some time at Al
bany; Company l, from Americus.
| and Company X, from Albany, form
. ing the Second Battalion OF the Sec
! ond Georgia, were under the com,
. mand Of Captain Saye, Major Wilder
/ being at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, com
| pleting rifle instruction.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
GALE IS APPOINTED
IT, COMMISSIONER
BRUNSWICK ATTORNEY RECEIV-
ES COMPLIMENT FROM
JUDGE SPEER.

information was received in the
city yesterday morning from MlCuI
announcing that Judge Emory Speer
of the United States court for the
southern district Of Georgia. had ap-
pointed Judge A. ID. Gale to be United
States commissioner at Brunswick.
Brunswick has not had United
States commissioner in several years
and the recognition Of the vast growth
and development of Brunswick b%
Judge Speer and the realization o"
his part that the situation here merit
ed the designation of suusl an Off
cial, must have the keen apprecia-
ton Of the people Of the city genc:-
ally. For long time all cases need
ing the attention of a commissioner
originating in the Brunswick referee
district have been forced TO 20 to Sa-
Vannah or Waycross for a commit
ment trial. In future the business il
the Brunswick territory Will Re heard
in Brunswick. and in view Of the cor
scription cases, etc, the office prom
ises to be a busy one
Judge Gale is a well known Bruins
wick attorney, was Judge of the Cit
court Of Brunswick for four years ana
was acting solicitor general of the
Brunswick judicial court for a Ions
service. He is popular with a wide
circle Of friends. all of whom will Ia
pleased with Judge Speer's designa-
ton
Judge Gale has accepted the ap-
pointment and will qualify as soon
as his commission arrives.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
ANOTHER TRIAL
For /. \. CHAPMAN
SPECIAL TERM OF SUMTER sU.
PERiOR COURT CALLED FOR
MONDAY, JULY 2.

Americus, Ga, June 27.-Judge 2.
A. Littlejohn yesterday afternoon
signed an order calling a special term
OF the superior court for Monday,
July ., to try Dr.. Chas. X. Chapman.
Who, with five other co-defendants. is
charged with the murder of Walter
II. Wade, OF Leslie, on the night of
August II. 1916.
This will be the third time DR..
Chapman has been placed on trial.
two juries having disagreed in jar
uary and March, respectively.
DR.. Chapman and w. |. Johnson.
former special agent of the Central
of Georgia railway, are in the coun-
ty Jail here, while Charles Chapman.
Jr., Walter Johnson, John Ethridge
and H. A. Harp, the other four CO.
defendants in the case, are out ca
bond Wade disappeared on the night
of August II, 1916, and thirteen DAYS
later his decomposed remains were
found in the Flint river, twenty miles
from Americus, with a bullet hole in
his skull.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
RECRUITING WEEK
IS DISAPPOINTING
is HALF GONE AND REGULAR
ARMY Is $4,000 MEN SHORT
OF GOAL.

Washington, June 27.-With re-
cruiting week half gone, war dep<>
ment officials today estimated that
the regular army was $4,000 men
short of the goal they hoped to reach
by Friday night 1t is apparent that
there has been no general response
to the presidents appeal for 10000
volunteers this week. In fact. the re.
turns were below the average Of pre-.
ceding weeks. Undoubtedly the re.
manning days Will see greater activity
ana officials hope for great gains.
Nine state have completed theif
quotas, eight have Is per cent.
twenty are below 80 per cent. and
six are below 25 per cent. Georgia
has 50 per cent, South Carolina 90
and Florida 60.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
WILD CHEERS FOR
SOLDIERS UHO ARE
WITH The FRENCH
Troops Which Reach There Are
All Members of the Reg
nlar Army.
IS THE SECOND CONTINGENT
Men, 1t is Said, Are in Excellent
Condition, and Long For the
Opportunity to be Placed on
the Firing Line.

a French Seaport, June 27.-To
day the second contingent of Ameri
can troops arrived and landed amid
frantic cheers of people who lined
docks for hours in anticipation OF a
duplication of yesterdays surprise ar
rival. The town was decorated for
the occasion and enthusiasm was
high everywhere The American col
ors were in evidence on every side
mingling with the French colors.
The troops were Immediately trans
terred to camp near the port where
Major General Sibert is installed
Probably they will go soon to a point
near the front
The men are in excellent condition
and are very enthusiastic over thet,
successful trip. They are eager for
action.
General Pershing is expected to-
morrow. The harbor is dotted with
conveys.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
WHEN YOU SEE VACANT
STORES IN JACKSONVILLE
BRUNSWICK LOOKS GOOD

Not scores, but hundreds of build
ings are vacant in the great Florida
city of Jacksonville, and it may be
said that just the opposite is the case
here. Only a store or two, generally
in bad repair, and no dwellings, In
Jacksonville many business places on
the main streets are unocuupied and
have been for several months. while
in many residential sections hundreds
of houses have the "for rent" sign
out
While it is true that Jacksonville
is busy place in the winter, it seems
to be the reverse in the summer. but
it is stated that business is not at all
bad there and especially is this true
of tho liquor traffic.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
DEWfYS FLAGSHIP
IS BADLY DAMAGED
FAMOUS OLD WARSHlP MEETS
MiSHAP IN FOG IN BLOCK
ISLAND SOUND.

Newport, X. l., June 27-The condi-
tion of the United States cruiser
Olympia, which struck shoal in
Block Island sound yesterday, was
not revealed today by the naval au-
thorities. 1t is believed she was dam.
aged considerably, although reported
to be resting easily.
The Olympia, Admiral Dcwey'y
flagship at the battle of Manila, ran
aground in the fog Off Block Island
yesterday. The cruiser was report
ed in a bad position, with consider,
able water in her hold
Chief Machinist's state William NJ
Babb lost his life when he was hit
on the head by falling hatch. No
other fatalities were reported
The Olympia was recently assign
ed as the flagship OF the coast patro!
fleet of the second naval district
Immediately after she flashed ont
word of her mishap, members of the
patrol fleet went to her assistance
but it was found that the famous old
warship was in no immediate danger
of breaking up.
The crew abandoned the ship on
orders and were brought 10 the naval
station here. Other warships are
standing by her.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
PROHIBITION BILL
IN WILSON, HANDS
SENATE WILLING 70 PASS FOOD
CONTROL BILL AND PUT
PROHIBITION TO WILSON.

Washington, June T.-Bone dry
prohibition for the United States
rests with the president today. Should
he indicate a willingness to accept
the responsibility. it is admitted th2.
the senate will jam through an
amendment to the food control bill
which will prohibit the further man
ufacture of distilled spirits 2nd del
egate the president the responsibility
of deciding whether vinous and NAL:
liquors are to be manufactured an |
sold during the remainder OF the war
period.
If the president indicates that he
don't believe such a responsibility
should be hfs, then the struggle il
the senate must be fought to a bii.
ter end. The senate plainly desires
to pass the buck"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
SOUTH MAKES 4
FINE RESPONSE:
is DOING HER SAAEE TOWARDS
FOOD PRODUCTION IN TIE
UNITED STATES.

Washington, June 2,.-'Thc south
is making 4 splendid response to the
appeal for a larger production OF
foodstuf's for the armies and navies
Of the United States and our allies
said President Fairfax Harrison, Of
the Southern Railway system, today.
- note 1hat the United States agri-
cultural department estimates that
the commercial crop Of Irish potatoes
in the states served by the Southern
railway, with the exception Of Ken.
lucky and Tennessee. for which fig
ures are not available will amount
this year TO "A o43.00O bushels as
compared with a commercial crop of
19,5o2.7G0 bushels in the same states
last year. showing an increase Of A.,
T4G3G0 bushels or over n per cent.
While the department has no esti
mates for Kentucky and Tennessee,
it is well known that the acreage in
those states has also been greatly in
CltdSeu, anu III 'll Ol tilt SOuilltlH II
states there viii be large production
in home gardens and in vacant lots in
tbe towns and cities which is not in
cluded in the estimates of the agricul-
tural department. This is not all that
the south viii do in the production of
potatoes. fer. owing to the advantage
of the long growing saeson. potatoes
for the fall crop are still being put
in and will continue to be planted
during July.
This is only one Of the things that
the south is doing in the present
emergency. An unprecedentedly large
acreage of sweet potatoes has been
planted The acreage in corn win
exceed all previous records. and es-
pecially i'll the central ana southern
parts Of the territory, velvet beans
have been planted in almost all Of the
corn fields The effect Of this will
be to produce on immense quantity
of feed for animals. leaving a much
larger proportion OF the corn crop
than usual available for food con
sumption"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
ANOTHER BARGE WAS
LAUNCHED BY CARPENTER
WATKINS YESTERDAY
And it is Probable Another Launching
Will Occur There Saturday.

And it is Probable Another Launching
Will Occur There Saturday.
When it gets to two bargCs Il week
for one shipbuilding company, it is
going sOme," but this will be the
case at the plant of the Carpenter
Watkins Shipbuilding company, as
one was launched yesterday and an
other will receive an Introduction to
the waters of Oglethorpe Bay Satur-
day.
The launching yesterday occurred
at about O'Clock and, like previous
occasions of the kind, it was sue
cess in every sense of the word. This
barge is for the Erie railroad com
pany, and the finishing touches will
be made within a few days The
other barge will be launched about 3
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
SENATE NAVAL. COMMITTEE
CLEARS NAVAL GUN CREW

Washington. June 27-The report
of the investigation of the naval gun
accident in May on the American
armed merchantmen Mongolia. alb
solving the gun crew and commend
ing the navy department for making
changes in ammunition. designed to
prevent accidents in future. was today
unanimously adopted by the senate
naval committee.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
WILSON OPPOSED
TO HARBOR BILL
PRESIDENT MAY NOT APPROVE
II, AS 1T PROVIDES FOR NO
COMMISSION.

Washington, June 27.-President
Wilson may not approve the S.C0Oo.-
600 river and harbor bill ii ii comea
10 him without provision for a pres
ldential commission TO study ,he wa
terway situation. Provision. for such
commission, which the president
strongly favored. was stricken from
the bill in The house yesterday.
After the bill is voted on finally in
the house, which was expected to-
day, it will so TO the senate. where
favorable action is doubtful.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
WALKER PLANS FIGHT
AGAINST MAGISTRATES

Fitzgerald, Ga. June 27.-Represen-
tative Wesley R. Walker, of Ben Hill
county, left Monday night for the
opening of the session of the legisla-
ture. Mr. Walker will push his con-
stitutional amendment to abolish JUS
tices of the peace in communities of
over 1000 population, and will intro
duce bill to make operative the law
placing the solicitor general of the
Cordele circuit on salary, author
lied under the constitutional amend
ment adopted at the last session. He
also will work for the Torrens land
title bill.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
CANNED GOODS JUMP
100 PER CENT AT RETAIL
Wholesalers Pay 1-2 Cents for Corn
and Consumers Pay II Cents.

Wholesalers Pay 1-2 Cents for Corn
and Consumers Pay II Cents.
, Washington, June 27.-Current re
tail prices on canned vegetables are
nearly twice the prices paid Gamers
by wholesalers for this seasons out
put the federal trade commission re-
ported today in connection with its
Investigation into food prices. The
inquiry into canned goods, the CON-
mission explained, is ''to forestall
speculative prices
Wholesalers are paying about Z 1-2
cents can for corn, and about Il
cents for tomatoes and peas, f. o. b.
factory. o The same cans are sold re
tail at an average OF II cents for corn,
IS cents for peas and 20 cents for
tomatoes.
"A large part of the canned goods
now being sold at these prices is last
years pack" says commission
statement, land was sold to the can
ners at considerably lower prices
than now prevail
The statement does not attempt to
analyze the difference in prices, but
says:
Next autumn and winter, if COM
plants are made in any locality that
unreasonable prices are being charg-
ed for the canned peas, corn, toma-
toes, salmon or similar products
which are now being packed, the
commission will be in a position
promptly to expose any eXtortion.
Reports have been received from
about 1000 canning factories in re-
spOnse to the commissions inquiries.
The commission will investigate guam
titles purchased by various dealers in
an effort to prevent speculative hold
ing
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
TROOPS MAY EMBARK FOR
FRANCE AT SAVANNAH

Savannah, June PA strong indi-
cation that the government is prepar-
ing to erect number of frame struc.
lures in Savannah in the near future
to be used as detention camps for
thousands of soldiers while awaiting
transportation to France, has been
given here.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
French Offensive Matter of Doubt.

While General Ilaig is closing in
closely upon Lens and that the cap
ture by the British of this important
center and its adjacent coal fields is
imminent, there is a question wheth-
er the British operation will be ac.
companied by a French offensive
movement of like scale While Haig
and Petain have been jockeying for
positions along the Aisne and Cham
payne fronts, particularly the former,
it seems that German activities are
confined to efforts to choke off any
possible general movement by the
French forces. Petain's occasional
strokes give the impression he is
merely trying to preserve vantage
points with the idea of resumirg the
offensive at some future date. Evi-
IDENTIFY the allies intend to have called
the Greek parliament of May, 1915.
which was controlled by Venezolists,
having a majority favorable to the en-
tente.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-28
Everything Will be Ready to
Begin Work or Ship Plant
In a Few Days.
WILL NOT BE SINGLE HITCH


Alter considerable work that har
Deen Speeded up to the greatest 20
sible extent, the preliminaries in cor
nection with the transfer Of the site
for the shiphulding plant to be erect.
ed by the United States Maritime
corporation have been about com.
pleted, and it is expected that the
deeds VIII be signed and deliveries
within the next four or five daye
The contract between the Board o.
Trade and the company was eXpcut.
ed and forwarded last week. accord
ing to information obtained by rhs
News. and the deeds will follow =.
quickly as possible, in order that the
company may proteed with the worg
OF dredging and filling in the site ani
driving piling for launch ways for the
ships to be built.
County Surveyor Z. A. Pennimar
has completed a survey of the marsh.
land which will be used by the Gov
poration as site for their plant
The survey was necessary before
deeds could be drawn. 1t is undor
stood that the officials of the com
pany have been quite anxious to gel
the matter closed in order that the,
might be qualified to secure contracts
for vessels from the Emergency Flee.
corporation, which is handling the
matter of having ships built unde,
the Federal Shipping Board. Accord
ing to last reports from the Officers
OF the United States Maritime cor
poration, they intended to appear he
fore General Goethals and secure
contracts during this week.
1t is expected that the Officials a
the company will come to Brunswick
as soon as contracts are secured for
building ships, and will start the
work of filling the site without de
lay. T. E. Hampson, son of Thomas
Hampton, vice president of the shin.
'"'i"iiiS SoihpiHN' VIII nave Cn1rgG
of the work of construction of tho
plant. Both father and son are en-.
glneers of high qualifications ana
long experience
1t is understood that six ships will
be built at first and additional keel%
, laid as fast as ways can be construct.
cd, The first problem that will DO
! solved is that of housing the mer
who must De brought in by the com.
pany. The housing facilities of
brunswick are crowded to the limit
For this reason the company will
erect quite number of houses on
twenty-seven acres of land provided
by the mayor and council of Bruins
wick under agreement houses will be
erected on it.