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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-03

Mrs. H. H. Muegenberg and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, went to Indianapo-
lis yesterday for short visit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-03

DR. and Mrs. Joseph Kinsey an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Mary Ruth, to Alfred William
Jenkins. The marriage will take
place soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-03

Mrs. Emma Lincoln left yesterday
for Kansas City to spend her vaca-
ton with relatives there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-03

The annual family reunion Of the
Mote and Jones families will be held
in Greenville, O., next Thursday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
HOPPE MUST SEE
COIN BEFORE he
RISKS HIS TITLE
Demands a $2,500 Side Bet
Before Playing,

NEW YORK, March u. - The reason
While Hoppe demands a $4,000 side bet
to play Welker Cochran In defense OF his
1872 balkline title ls because he believes
championship match will cost him that
much in money and time lost In eIhlbl-
tions
Hoppe under the management Of r b
Benjamin, an Englishman, has done well
this year IN exhibitions
In explaining Hopes reason for de-
mandlng side bet, which Cochrans fol-
lowers say II unreasonable. Manager
Benjamin says:
Willie is making something like S0, %
600 a year regularly and his tours cover
period Of eight months He would
have 10 cancel some Of his engagements
II he were to play In that New York
match. and what would he get7 Proc
ably q silver cup and no more lie would
draw the crowds, but there would be no
profit. It's a matter Of business, and II
any aspirHm wishes 10 play for the title,
let him put up substantial side bet OF
not less than 81 500 and the match will
be put on Hoppe is not afraid TO risk
his title. but he must have something
TO play for, Can you imagine Jess VII
lard boxing Fred Fulton for a loving
cppT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22

TO forsake tho national pnstlms, an an
observation tower Imagine n fellow that
can see the top ~ BIN James heed when
erect and an idea of Blades Immense
size can be gained.
Brooks 10 no Midget
Roth Hail and Erickson nfe dwnrfed in
comparison. while Earl Brooks. the Sagi-
nav, Mich, youth with the squad, must
look up 10 Doty when he wishes TO
hold conversation with him, and Earl
stands siN feet. one inch
lilndes SALARY tlipper grew on his left
side the only finger Of that purHunsiOn
among the recruit hurlers He seems TO
have n lot Of stuff" too, the first day
out for practice satisfying everybody m
camp that the lad has some claim for
recognition,
But Doty hns becn Cheating" little
Bit the splendid weather down here for
the last month prompting him to do some
preliminary work to make u good Inn
precision Whether he knows how 10
pitch up 20 major league standard win
be determined by his labor by the time
the team breaks camp. April I.
Brooks Ia chap who won't quit until
jennings orders him OFF the field, and n
he falls to make the grade II will not
be because he refused 10 try Erickson
and Hall are taking their time about
this training business md are certain TO
nc ItHuN IOl INC Ifhl iNNi tlInft intNNh
n regular job or return trip TO the
minors
Ray kAlllo 10 Midget.
on the new pitchers, Ray Knllio In the
midget tho Des Molnes recruit weigh
ing II so pounds or less FInneran Is not
very tall, but Ia compactly built and
tips the scales At 1877 In playing condl-
tion, Foster looks M though he could
stand plenty OF work. although he says
no never weighed more than 1863. which Is
about ten pounds less than Bernie Bo-
land balances the beam at
Size will not cut any figure when Bill
Donovan and Jennings hold council TO
decide their fate, however. II will he tho
boys with the goods" that will take the
i0hs, n railroad ticket back 10 the bushes
Is as valuable TO n giant as 20 the midget
and II works both ways, So II In IN 10
the candidates 10 show what they have
In their pitching arm. not how much
ozone they dIsplace
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
IF Size of Hurlers May Count
Tigers Have Pennant Cinched
Blades Is TaeS Of Squad BoaSng Of Six Feet Six nCheSi
Other Recruits Pass the HaIf-Dozen
Mark Quite Easily,

WAXAHACHIE, Texas, March q -
Were height an important factor In the
success OF IA pitcher with designs on 4
Job In the big show. llughie Jennings
could begin 20 make reservations for his
friends At tho first worlds series games
next fall TO see the Tigers meet the best
In Tener's circuit
Bill JaBes is going TO have lot OF
company II three Of the youngsters try
Ing out for berths on the Tigers pitching
corps this spring make deep enough
impression on jennings to win Il Job.
Whoever dug the recruits out of tho
brush didn't require more than n pass
Ing glance TO detect HIS prey. for shrub
berry never grows Ms tall as Doty Blades,
Herb Hall, Earl Brooks aud Eric Erick-
son.
Blades Tallest OF All.
Some time when Blades feels In tho
mood to say more than how -do-you-
do" or reply In the affirmative or mega .
tive. he might shed some light on his
altitude, hut n he does not stand six feet.
six Inches, Vernon Castle never knew
how TO dance Erickson and Hall CON
fess 10 six feet, two Inches, yet are
Obliged TO tit their heads hack when
either OF them has the desire to com
mune with Doty.
Blades IL a mere boy for whom the
folks at home hold out high hopes OF
eventually developing sufficiently to be
OF help to them when he grows up. Doty
Is native Of Texas. known all about the
Lone star state and has more than n
passing knowledge OF tho art OF pitching
But II Blades wins n job and stays with
the club for the next ten years II Is
doubtful II the Tigers will learn more
about him than they know now.
10 Not Talkatve.
Conversation Is one Of the cheapest
things eNtant yet from the Texans de
meanOr you would think that he were
trying to get corner OF the chatter
market by the boarding process Evi-
IDENTIFY somebody requested Blades to
keep his mouth shut at one stage Of his
youth and he believes I'm obeyinE He
would actually staTve to death here n
one Of his tablemates didn't order his
food
But Doty could get a Job with the
government should he suddenly decide
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
Miller Denies
He'sPromoter,
Just an Agent
Milwaukee and Denver Also
Look Good 10 Champ for
Bout July 4,

.-...
CHICAGO, March Milwaukee or
Minneapolis In the faydfed SPOT Of Jess
willard for his chnmplonahlp match Witu
Fred Fulton on July T. This information
was given by Jess yesterday afternoon
IN he went into detail on tho scrap vii.
bard would gladly invade Milwaukee and
promote the affair N tho commission
there would grant permission Next 10
these two cities, Denver looks good The
champion was In the office when the
Offer Of ilO6 900 came from Jimmy
HHmlll OF Denver
Going up" ho said well, they'n 20
higher, I'm sure llko New Orleans,
hut on July irH 40 hot there II would
be impossible 10 30 through the grind 10
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
HERzOC CONFlAB
TO Be SETTLED
James, Kelly and Nehf Join
Braves,

MIAMI, Fla. March 22-Tomorrow will
mean something TO the Braves Rs s0mo
definite settlement Of the HsrsOg affair
In due 10 come about In New York Pres
ldentH HaughtOn and Hampstead Of the
two clubs will get together for n confAb,
II may result IN The Braves getting an.
other player instead Of HerEog. and II
IL not ut all unlikely Jim Smith may be-
the one,
Kelly Reports.
other problems are still facing stnlnEs
and he In buslly bent on solving them this
week
No far as Pitcher Dick Rudolph ls con
cerned he has no alternative except to
accept the contract advanced him That
ls contract with sliding bonus scale
According 20 StRlllngs Rudy has been
sent final word that he can sign up at
once and report, n date having been
named when he must report IN camp
Said date In very close ut hand. but a.
yet nothing. even family indicating Au-
dolph may be responsive has been heard
o.
By this time the number Of Braves
hero has been swelled to nineteen. Late
hHt night Outneldor Joe Kelly. n class
IA man In the national draft. snuntcred
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22

ln lie reports ha will probably br able
10 pay the usual attention to baseball this
summer NJ he has been assured he IN not
apt 10 bo called into service until Au.
gust
This afternoon three othsrs added them
selves 10 The crew now all set for big
training action. Bill James. who will es.
southpaw Art Nehf, the sole left handler
on the club. and Catcher Arthur Wilson.
all came In together.
New Pitcher osttnp Tryout.
Listed with the club In n right hand
pitcher named Burmeistsr, due for n try %
oW. His homo II ut Jacksonville, but he
VIII not essay TO try for Il berth this
season II seems he Is doing work for
tho government at a Florida station, likes
thu money he In getting, and In oonsc-
guence has decided 10 pass up baseball
for tho tlmo being. The club hns placed
his name on the voluntarily retired list
lltchor John Scott, the badly Injured
tlght .hhnfer OF the club, may not be abln
TO do any work His case has the club
somewhat badly worried In moro respects
than one, btalllnRH finds himself In n
rather odd prodlcament with regard 20
hColt There yet remains n final payment
TO bc made on the player TO tho Nash.
Vile club OF the Houthern associn ntion
Snld payment In due In tho not very re-
mote future aud before that date every
effort viii be made by tho braves 10
determine whether or not Scotts useful
ness as a pitcher has been permanently
impaired
This IT. Patrlcks day an OF day for
the athletes, was spent In recreation and
getting holiday before the strenuous
week commences tomorrow.
-
Dempsey 10 Flight In Joplin.
JOPLIN, Mo, March 20 Jack
Dempsey, western heavyweight, arrived
hrfr this morning from Chicago 10 com
pleio training for q scheduled 15-round
4. ~ rnw Riley Of Toronto, Cana
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES START AT4
Johnson Counts ON Increased
Attendance,

CHICAGO, March 2i.-BNscball games
In the American league will begin at 1
y, M. this yeur, ono hour later than In
former years. II u. H. johnson. presl-
dent Of tho league. has his wny MI
johnson thinks the later start will en-.
able many persons 10 leave their offices
for the day aud that tho attendance will
be largely Increased
BEFORE leaving for st. Louis last night,
Mt johnson took steps TO put the I
o'clock opening up 10 tho club owners.
hut he expressed the opinion that the
league would vote on tho question and
make the opening tlmc uniform
AS see II. the added hour OF day
llRht under the new law will be n boon
20 baseball" said johnson. we can
start our games an hour later by tho
watch and siill have plenty OF daylight
len to finish. ny beginning play at
o'clock this season we will be following
the old style m far as the sun IA con.
Cerned
- viii take up the matter with our
league Immediately. II seems TO me "A
certainty, however, that instead OF leav-
ing. II to the opinion Of tho individual
club owners. the league will vote to start
all games at 4 o'clock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
ATLANTIC CITY TO
Be BOXING MECCA
UNDER new Law
Georgia Bill Calls for Bounce
Gloves,

NEW YORK. March q? - Governor
Edge Of New Jersey, has signed the Hur-
10y boxing bill. leEallIlng slght.round
bouts with elsht.ounoe gloves The Hur-
ley law calls for three commissioners 10
serve without compensation save th~lr
expenses
New Jersey Will have 10 depend on
New York Tor most Of lts star boxers.
neChuso Of inability 10 hold professional
bouts there, Jrrsey has developed fcw
stars during tho past decade There was
Joe shuErue. Of course, who had TO qult
tho game owing TO poor eysslEht What
Hn attraction he would be thors nov
against Champion Leonard, fof instance
Hut Now Jersey. or Jersey city, TO be
oSagl, boasts Of one boxer, known the
world over, who has been n credit 10
tho sport during his thirteen or fourteen
years Identification with H. lie IN
Frankie Burns, who Heems 10 be fighting
even better than no did a few years
back
Jersey boasted ~ a promising heavy.
weight. Charlie Wolnert, two or three
years ago lIe looked like a world beat.
or until hs ran foul NJ Fred Fulton. May
bs under proper guidance he will prove n
PIG attraction In NewaIk. his home
Although such cities A. Hoboken,
Paterson. Jersey city and Newark should
prove big fight centefs, II IN believed
that Atlantic city, especially In tho sum
mo ftlmv, when tho resort "a crowded,
will be New Jerseys boxing Mecca
Undoubtedly many bouts between the
stars Of the ring will he held ~ that
Atlantic coast watering pszco within tho
neJt few months.
Tho Jersey law calls for eight round
bouts with eight ounce gloves, without
a decision. at clubs whera no liquor 4.
sold. The boxing commission which will
bo appointed by Governor Edge will b.
unse elarlcd. Tom Cassidy, tho well-known
A. A y, man IL being highly recon-
inended for tho chnlrmanshlp of the COM
mission New York promoters are al
ready planning 10 hold bouts In New
Jersey, although the authorities may not
take kindly TO them
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
MOTHER OF JACK
JOHNSON IS DEAD

CHICAGO. March 22.-Mrs Tiny John.
son, aged ~. mother OF Jack johnson,
former heavyweight champion pugllist,
died at her home here last night.
johnson. who is said to be In Buenos
Aires, is fugitive from Justice having
been convicted here In 1918 for riolAt-
ing the Mann act and sentenced to n
term In the federal prison.
For brief time In the heyday Of the
career Of her son, Mrs. johnson knew a
prosperity and notoriety such as seldom
comes to a colored nanny" hut the
curious who gaEed at the house on Wa
bash avenue today saw the mute testl-
mony Of fallen grandeur sign reading,
"boarders wanted"
When Jack became champion and
money rolled in upon him, he bought the
house and presented II to his mother.
lie bought her gowns and Jewels and an
automobile and employed chauffeur to
drive H.
Then came the champions conviction
of violating the Mann act, his flight and
the forfeiture NJ the heavy bonds under
which he was nj liberty. The automobile
went; the house was mortgaged, and
then came the last resort Of humbled
womankind. "boarders wanted"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
.KAUFF IS SURE
He IS DRAFTED

MARLIN Texas, March 20 Benjamin
Michael Khuff is almost sure 10 be sum
moned for military duty before the Ma
tional league season Ia well under way.
lie has a flat foot. and his right arm Ia
two Inches shorter than the other. but
these superficial weaknesses are not ex-
pected TO keep him from donnlng the
khaki. His home board at POneroy,
Ohio, will decide his case in few days,
and, then Manager McGraw viii know
for certainty
with Kaun and Robertson lost TO the
team only George Burns IL left for out
field duty Jim Thorpe, the Indian; Joe
Wllholt, obtained from the Braves last
season, and Ross Young, from Rochester.
are candidates for regular Jobs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
DEMPSEY TO BOX
BOB M'ALL|STER
Bout to Be Staged at Fort
Riley Tonight

FORT RILEY, Kan, March %. - A
match between Jack Dempsey. Challeng
err for the worlds boxing championship
and Bob McCallissr. boxing instructor
at Camp Funston. national army canton
ment. located east OF here on the gov
Fort Riley tonight Thepe will be a
number OF prellmlnarles, including a bout
between Alex Karnegay and Eddie Daley
for the heavyweight championship OF
Camp Funston and Fort Riley. The
matches are expected to be largely at
tended by national army men from
Manhattan aand Junction City
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-22
NO MORE MARLIN
FOR The GIANTS
Hot Springs ImpreSSeS 'Mugg-
Sy" MCGraw,

MARLIN. Texas, March 2i-lt IA more
than likely that the New York Giants
win never return TO Marlin for their
spring training after this season Hot
Springs, ARK. has made favorable I'm
preston upon "NuggHy" McGraw and the
Little Corporal" In inclined to have hla
athletes work out In the Valley OF Vapors
next spring
The Giants have trained here for elev.
en- years. The city of Marlin presented
the ground used by the club to President
Hampstead. but the Giants are under no
obligation TO remain Hotel accommoda. .
tions hnve always caused trouble and
this spring finds no change In this re-
meet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-26
BUTTlNa TRAINS OFF THE TRACK.

One Of the frequent automobile accidents oc-
railroad crossings. when the moorist attempts
in front of swiftly train In the days
before automobiles. people used killed the
way driving horses Sensible learned that
so miles hour astonishing amount
space seconds says the Rensselaer, Republican
But when automobiles came along. and them
many people got their sporting blood up. The
dislikes slow up if train is distance
away He takes the chance where he would not with
horse But there is lot Of difference between SO and
20 miles hour. as great many motorists find out
though they may live long enough reflect their
experience
AT many railroad crossings the trains from
behind buildings. the line, that they
cannon be seen. The modern locomotive moves pretty
noiseessly. unless putting up grade Its ordinary
sound would be heard in automobile above the
noise the motor makes.
There is obligation upon locomotive engineers
approaching crossing where the track clearly
visible both of the blow their whistles
several times, to give good warning of their APP
proach
If the track at railroad crossing is not clearly
visible in both directions and if it protected by
any fagmanis is much wiser automobile
party to stop and listen II vii take but half a mo
men and they easily up that of valuable
time Automobiles yet have been able
railroad trains of the track though they continue trying
it with regrettable persistency.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-26
LOYALTY IN WAR TIME.

Loyalty in peace times and loyalty in times are
two distinct things Not required to pass the
loyalty test when ones country is not war simple
compliance with the law is all that is required.
But loyalty in war times is passive quality.
A. such times may be without loyalty and still moi
be dsloyal of this type viii nothing either
to assist to harm his country. not give him
self TO his counfrys service and he contribute
financial support Neither will he discourage Others
from doing this. He will do say nothing treasona5
and neither will he do say anything to put heart in
the fighting forces uphold Nation in its strug
gle He will be simply passive onlooker And that is
being disoyal
Our country fighting in the most daerarat..
struggle of history. It is struggle so vast and mo
mentous 10 demand the complete support of
of its citizens Passive loyalty-the loyalty
OF peace times-is sufficient The brand of loyalty
demanded is the kind that impes to offer him
self and his all if necessary, that his country may he
victorious in the great conflict.
Most OF not 60 into the fighting forces
of not into those industries directly
connected with the but all Of US can show our
neighbors that have the right brand of patriotism
Our government is urging upon the necessity OF
saving essential victory are told that there
Is enough manpower and not sufctsnt materials
the country to win quick victory if we continue 10
this power and these materials We did before
the It is pointed out that there now more iran
100000 in the army navy that by August
this number will be increased to 100000 with
steady addition to that number from on. These
not only cease to be producers but they become
consumers scale
Thus is that urged to buy onis those things
which need in order that shall not use up labor
essary the Government in its work and so much
needed in the manufacture of things essential to the
health and efficiency Of our citizens
BY following the Governments request to produce
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-26
- v - - y - -
A WARNING TO BROTHERS.

The CRY Of wool shortage became prolonged howl
a few months Finally st Louis newspaper man
started little investigation his own. found
that every wool warehouse loaded with
wool It inspired shortage, far the supply
concerned the wool handlers getting ready
clean up" The Government seeing that holdup and
exploitation the product otherwise inevitable.
time later took all stocks OF wool and fixed
minimum price.
Because they have been and SO numerically
profteered, many consumers are "raring back"
They wearing old hats. repaired and againrepared
shoes made-over dresses and patched pants" They
buying only the absolute necessities from DAY to day
1t is in this way that the price gougers are kHhng
the goose that lays their golden eggs
Not 50 many wears ago, after panic the packers,
at the usual time for their spring rise in the price
meat. marked up high was more than
the traffic could bear Immediately Ant-Meat Eating
clubs we're organized in big city after another The
packers their mistake and hedged quickly. The
way meat prices came down amazing demonstra-
ton of the power of public cooperation.
When the consumer lays down. there has be a
new deal Prohteers be careful not to squeeze
too hard
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-26
WITHOUT any O. whatever

WITHOUT any idea whatever
THAT it will do any good our idea
OF perpetual motion
is going to the shoe dealer and buy
ing shoes
FOR ten year old boy
THE kaiser says the Lord has laid
something heavy on my shoulders"
YES, cen true Bill. and
HUSKY Yank is going
TO lay something damsite heavier
on your head one If these days,
WE have a deep and abiding
AFFECTION for the Irish
OF the police force and other places
But If they don't stop
CUMMING UP the cards in Ireland
and go "a helping the boche
WE are going to favor dropping them
from the league.
WOMAN who is immersed in Red
Cross work says she is going to be
A CLINGING vine after the war is
over
STURDY oaks Will kindly send
THEIR addresses
1T IS wise man
WHO doesn't start something he can t
finish.
EVERY fellow imagines
THAT the other fellow got all the
BEST Of it when they were selecting
wives
But if he got the other fellows wife
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-26
AUSTRIAN SToMACHs.

The Austrian people rations- The weekly
food allowance for each person is given as follows:
Twentyone ounces Of bread; one pound Of potatoes,
which half be eaten; ounce OF black bran
mash; of another mill product; ounce
and half of fat. and half ounces Of sugar; one
esq: seven ounces of and a little jam and coffee
substitute.
The meat allowance is not dependable. II can only
be obtained by waiting all night for it, 10 be near
head the line
The quality Of food is mostly nasty beyond any
experience OF ours AS for the quantity. supposng it
all edible and nourishing. just divide the total by
and figure how YOU would like live it for
one day-and then contemplate continuance of the
menu days without end.
There is political and racial discomfort in Austria,
but the trouble is with the Austrian stomach.
nation, less than army travels Napoleon said
on its belly" The people halfstarved from lack
Of food. and made sick by what food they have. The
soldiers the but little better off Il is food
more than bullets that il deciding the fate Of Austria
Hungary today.