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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-08-23
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Famine's Toll in Russia
In Recent Times

Next to the proletariat of India and
China, the Russian peasant feels the
pinch of poverty and hunger more
keenly and more frequently than any
other citizen on earth.
One of the earliest famines in Rus
sia of which there is any definite rec
ord was that of 1000; which continued
for three years, with death toll of
100000 peasants. Cats, dogs and rats
were eaten; the strong overcame the
weak, and in the shambles of the pub
lie markets human flesh was sold.
Multitudes of the dead were found
with their mouths stuffed with straw.
Three Russian famines of cornpara-
tivel, recent date were among the
most severe in the history of the
country. They occurred in 1891, 1906
and 1911. During the ten years fol-
lowing the first of these periods of
dearth the government ALLOTTED
nearly $l2s,000,000 for relief work,
but the sums were not judiciously ex-
pended. $3.50
The famine of 1911 extended over
one-third of the area of the empire
in Europe and affected more or less
directly 30,000,000 people,. while
100000 were reduced to starvation.
Weeds. the bark of trees and bitter
bread made from aeorns constituted
the chief diet for the destitute. This
was the most widespread and most
severe famine which has befallen a
European nation in modern times
National Geographic Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
MANY STARS NEVER
PLAY Big SERIES
Lajoie and Johnson Two Fa-
nous Players Who Have
Not Divided Part Of
World Series Money.

Some ball players recognized as stars
of the profession find it impossible to
hook up with worlds series team
during long career in the major
league. Others are fortunate enough
to move from one club to another
and find Themselves on, pennant win
ners before and after the change.
Many great player spends many
years in the big leagues and never has
the luck to be connected with pen
nant winner. Napoleon Lajoie, after
twenty-one years in the majors with
out ever getting into worlds series,
found himself with pennant win
ner in his first season in the minors
after closing his career in the majors.
His case is ths most striking ex-
ample of a great player missing the
big dividends. The slugging French
man was connected with the Athletics
before and after the days of worlds
, ScTlcS ptOSpciltys diu WHiiS HiahaSNi
of the Cleveland club his team was
once beaten out on the last day OF the
season. He never had chance to
shine as worli's series player or
collect worlds series check.
Walter johnson is another who has
been recognize star for more than
| ten years without ever getting his OPP
portunity to shine or collect. Had he
ever drawn the change in the years Of
his greatest triumphs he probably
would have come as close to winning
| the series single handed as did
Mathewson in 1905. Sherwood Magee
is another who can bewail his i'll for
tune. He forced the Philadelphia club
TO trade him in the winter of l9l4-ls
to what he thought was pennant
winner. but later developments proved
that he simply kicked himself off q
pennant winner and landed nowhere
| Nap Rucker finally landed in a series
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
MUCH CREDIT DUE
TO "KID'' GLEASON
Veteran Player Had a Lot to
Do With the Success
of the White
.. sox. "

: With the victory of the White Sox
in the American league this year a
fery-eyed little man of stocky proper
tions has been extolled as one of the
greatest factors in the success of an
all-star club which in previous seasons
has disappointed
The sturdy little man referred to is
none other than Kid Gleason, famous
as a leading figure in the national pas
time when Honus Wagner was enter
ing the realms of stardom. When
Gleason was playing second base a
quarter of century ago he feared
sharp spikes as much as some of the
present-day players scare at cush-
ions, and his aggressive spirit appar-
emily has been contagious among va
rious members of the White Sox who
had not been famous for any show of
perseverance.
Harmony Reigns Supreme.
President Comiskey sent hurry-up
call for Gleason during the latter part
OF last season, but there was not much
chance for the peppery one to make
his presence felt. This. season, how
ever, he went south VIM the club and
it has been like :; big family ever since,
according to those on the inside"
The youngsters fell in love with
Gleason at the outset. Old-timer play
ers who have played against the fight
ing inhelder are quick to admit this.
AS soon as he gets in the confidence
of man he begins to encourage him
and in this respect he is said to be a
diplomat. l-
A Chicago newspaper man who
travels with the Sox was telling re-
Gently of a little incident which
brought out Gleascn's diplomacy, as
well as his ability to establish better
harmony. 1t appears that one of the
Sox players was diverting from the
path that leads to success. He was
dissipating quietly and the manage
ment had heard nothing about it.
Gleason was the first, man connected
with the leadership Of the club to dis
cover the erring one and he brought
change quickly. Going to the player,
Gleason informed him that Manager
Rowland had found out about his mis-
demeanors and was laying plans to
punish him.
The, Kid advised the player to
change his ways at once and he would
escape punishment Gleason was de-
ceiving the player concerning Row.
land, as the manager had not discoy-
cred the ramblings of the athlete.
Nevertheless the player in question
was quick to take Gleason's advice
and marked improvement was noted
in his efficiency.
Men like Jimmie Callahan and
Honus Wagner pronounce Gleason a
great man to Lave around ball club.
Comiskey evidently thought the same
way about the veteran, as he induced
him to come out Of retirement to as
sist Manager Rowland.
Gleason is 81 years of age, but he
has the step and eye to compete with
any man on the club, it is said, and
the players are aware of this condi-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
ed Cicotte Tells Story.
About Young Box Fighter

Eddie Cicotte, who saves anecdotes,
told this one about a boxing bout
held recently at the Bronx.
"The hall was comfortably filled"
said Eddie. Zone of the boxers came
into the ring. He wore gaudy bath
robe. He was a handsome youth, and
when he took off the robe appeared
magnificent specimen of manhood.
His muscles rippled as he danced
around, getting the rosin rubbed into
his shoes. Nf
"a few moments later his opponent
ttottered in. This bird was an old
timer. His face was drawn and
wrinkled. He was thin and slow in
movements. r.-t ..
"Of course, the Apollo looked like
a winner before the first bell sounded.
It seemed an awful pity to send the
old gent against him.
THE gong tapped and the young
Hercules bounced up and began fox
trotting, sidestepping and tripping
around his rival. The latter moved
slowly in circle, keeping his eyes
on the young chaps feet and bidine
his time.
"All of sudden he saw his
chance. He let his right fist go and
1t landed like a sledge hammer on the
youths neck, right under the chin.
"The handsome one, practically
speechless, reeled halfway around
the ring, steadying himself by the
ropes, until he reached his corner.
Then, summoning up all his strength,
he managed to breathe this one re-
mark: Sponge"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
ONLYAFEW MORE
DAYS FOR BOXING
First Note of Swan Song for
Fight Game to be Sounded
in Empire State on
g November is.

Boxing has only a short time to
live. This will be sounded over the
corpse of the sport in New York
on November Is. 1t will be done le-
gally. Unoffcially it may break out
in spots like rash or something, but
there won't be any protracted thud-
ding of padded mitts. In the mean
time, however, those who are vitally
interested in the sport, whose inter-
est is measured by the we'll known
rotund dollar sign, are stocking up
for long, cold winter.
Boxers and promoters throughout
New York are manifesting an agility
that seldom featured their efforts to
making living" on the moss covered
mat. They are making every possible
effort to fatten their bank accounts
so that the feast may not become a
famine too rapidly.
This means that between now and
November IS there will be more box
ing crammed into the calendar than
any similar stretch of time has ever
been forced to consume. Matches of
all kinds and descriptions are being
made in the feverish haste to stage
bouts. Pill.
In the mad rush there is something
the promoters might do we'll to stop
and consider. At some date not too
far in the future it is hoped that box
ing will be legally revived in New
York. The record that is made be-
tween now and its official demise will
weigh heavily when the time comes
to try to revive it. If in their desire,
to make money poor matches are
used as the medium and clubs are not
conducted as they should be conduct
ed, with the interest of the "fan" al
ways permanent, the chances for the
resurrection of the sport will be de-
layed just that much longer. Pro-
moters and boxers should govern
themselves and their actions with
greater care now than at any time.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Home Run Hitters Fall -
Down in American LOOP

There was a marked falling off in
home run hitting in the American
league this season. A year ago Wal
ter Pipp led the league with twelve
home runs. and Frank Baker. also of
the Yankees, was close behind with
ten circuit clouts, though he played in
only two-thirds of the games. This
year no American league player
reached Bakers second place figure
of a season back. Pipp again headed
the league with nine home runs to his
credit, and Baker was close behind
with seven, but not in second place
The Yankees as team again led the
league, but did not reach their 1916
figure, thirty-four home runs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
AMATEUR FOOT BALL
WILL START TODAY
Openings for Several More
Class A Teams and Ample
Ample Material at Hand
for Fast Teams.
By FRANK OUIGLEY.

Two weeks ago today amateur base
ball hereabouts departed for its hole
of seclusion until spring is ushered in
and on last Sunday the gladiators of
the diamond and gridiron laid off to
rest up after an overdose of the fall
festivities, but today the foot ball cur
tain will be raised with all the pomp
and splendor necessary for such an
auspicious event.
Undoubtedly the best game on the
program for today will be the tilt be-
tween the Nonpareils, present cham
.pions of Nebraska, and Company c,
signal corps, Fort Omaha. This battle
will be staged at Fort Omaha at about
three whistles. | .ast week the soldiers
practiced hard for this game, and ac-
cording to their leader, Mr.. Faber, the
Omaha champs will have to unload
some spectacular stuff If they cart
away the grapes. The soldiers lineup
will divulge few stars that used to
be stars with different universities.
With few exceptions the Nonpareils
are intact, the exceptions being Potts
Sandow and Ebbie Sampson, now sta
toned at Camp Funston. To date the
Nonpareils have not had much prac-
tice, but as they are all old heads it
is expected by their followers that
they will dish up an appetizing dish of
foot ball. A collection will be taken
up during the squabble for the benefit
of the soldiers athletic fund. The
writer will referee and Fort Omaha
Dfficer will umpire.
inaun.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Max Carey Pulls That Old
Retirement Stuff Aqain

Max Carey of the Pirates is going
to spend the winter in California. AS
he leaves he pulls that old retirement
stuff. 1t will be remembered that Max
decided last winter that he was free
agent and concluded to quit the Pi-
rates-but the records show he played
some $50 games with them this year.
Goodby Max, for ever-see you
again next season, ~
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Barney Dreyfuss Gathers \
/. Bio Peeve on CHICAGO Cubs

If Barney Dreyfuss has his way the
Chicago Cubs are in a jamb by rea-
son of playing Vic Safer at the end
of the season. When Charley Weegh-
man gave Safer his unconditional"
release with a string attached to it he
was claimed by Pittsburgh and the
claim allowed. Safer refused to re-
port to the Pirates. but that doesn't
make him any less Pittsburgh prop
erty. His name appears on the Pitts
burgh reserve list and the Chicago
club has no rights under base ball law
to his services. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Cleveland Attendance is
. 10000 Less This Season

Cleveland, which made such good
record for attendance in the American
league in 1916 with sixth place team,
was 10000 behind this year with a
third placer, but considering war, con-
ditions and other drawbacks the club
management is pleased. Jim Dunn
says Cleveland would be the best town
iii the country with pennant VIM
ner, but he hasn't made any plans
to enlarge his park as yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
R. B. Ward Estate Settles
" Claims Of Ex-Fed Stars

Announcement is made from Brook
lyn that the estate of the late Robert
B. Ward, misguided backer of the
Federal league, has settled several
suits of Brooklyn players for salary
under contracts they had with Mr..
Ward. Among those who get satisfac-
ton are Bill Bradley and Claude
Cooper. s...s .| :
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Pirate Recruit Holds
Smallest PLAYER Title

RABBIT Maranville no longer is the
smallest player in the National league.
Midget Cation, the Pittsburgh recruit
from Birmingham, is not so tall and
no heavier than the Boston shortstop.
Cation is the smallest major league
PLAYER seen in many a season.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Cincinnati Team Delivers
Goods When On the Road

The Cincinnati Reds were better
than a 500 team on the road. This
season they won thirty-nine and lost
thirty-eight games on foreign fields.
Their best work was in Boston and
Brooklyn. They won but two games
in PhiladeIphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
Jimmy Ryan Holds Mark !
For CATCHING Most Flies

Some one asks for the record for
outheld fly catches made in a nine
inning game and the answer Is that
Jimmy Ryan holds it. Outhelding for
the Chicago National league team,
Ryan caught fourteen fly balls in one
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14

as he, was about to pass out of the
majors, but many another star has not
been as fortunate. The great Wagner
figured in two series over stretch
OF twenty years in the majors and
Cobb has taken part in three.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14

WOMEN STAND IN LINE ALL NIGHT-The picture shows
of the many who waited in line all night Friday
night choice for the game White Sox park
yesterday They left and right: Mrs H. Hansman and
Mrs. w. A. Taylor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-14
SOLDIERS.
NoNpAnEILs
Five Class A Teams Organize.

SubstItutes; NonpareiIs, Tracey. Har
Smith: Soldiers. johnson, HanlRan, Pete
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-14
The British Way.

One need not pro-British" to admire the British achievement at Kut el Amara. The way victory was wrested from defeat in that distant and almost forgotten corner of the war zone challenges admiration.
 The surrender of General Townhend with 5000 at
 little mud the Tigrs in April of last year was the bterest John Bull had to swallow Townshend had tried take Bagdad with 10000 men, mostly native troops hastily embarked from India. He nearly succeeded, but finally confronted by su- perior army driven back down the Tigrs and starved out after four months siege
 It was small matter, far numbers were con cerned moral blow British prestige felt in every corner of the world European army or at eas, army representing great European power. had surrendered to an army of Asiatics Every native of Asia, yellow white or brown, held his head little higher and every Erton felt the shameand the danger
 Such defeat mad to be wiped out. It long, hard. slow task It involved the sending of troops and supplies many thousand miles, through submarnenfested waters, far up treacherous river reacherous tribes and
 struggle against heat, drought and disease that infinitely harder than fighting Turks. It involved. oo building of railroad that remote Mesopotam- ian mud-fat itself worthy of Hercules
 But British bulldog had his teeth The project carried through just Kitchener carried through his sow vast patient labcr of beating the Boers in South Africa It took nearly year make the preparations for recovering the lost ground methodicaI British ready. with 10000 instead of their original 2OOO0 Early in December the pressure began The lines frightened Within three months was re taken with thousand prisoners and the Turks driven in headlong flight up the Tigris. Then Bagdad fell The Turks forced and face the peril and give little aid their allies in Europe British prestige in Asia is restored
 That's the way John Bull does things Always bunder- ing and disaster first always muddng inefcieucy but always triumph the through dogged perse- And from present indications, it will be like that in Western Europe