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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
WILL HAVE
ENTRY In HOUSTON
AUTOMOBILE RACE

MISSION, TcyaS, Sept IL Valley
garages are planning 10 send very
unique ear to enter the auto races at
Houston beginning. Sunday. September
9th. with Charles Goliath driver and
Walter Evins If Mission n mechanic.
waich will give wide publicity 10 Mission.
The racer. which IL being prepared III
the owl garag" j. n Chevrolet and on,
of the fastest in the Valley. having n
record If e. Il miles an hour in four
hundred yards. After the rebuilding
regrndihg Of tie block and rrSeiting 81
valves. with fast camShaft and = -
gears IL is expected 10 make between -
and ~ miles IN hour.
That confidence u placed IN Mr.. ,'ni-
oath and his mcchanic is evidenced hy
the encouraging efforts uf local citizens
- finance the race for which Mr. C"i-
hath has already qualified and the worl,
aud parts being furnished 10y VALLEY
garages. The bwl garage ~ Mission,
Chalk Bros. of McAll-n. and the To"laH
Motor 20. Chevrolet agents of Donna.
having contributed laviShly.
The racer will be uUt of The shop rs
next Tuesday for tryout AMI unless cv-
cry detail j. in readiness IL will not hc
entered. This IL the first ear IL the
Valley Ia enter the races. local citizens
feet that Mr.. Co'hafh. Judging from H..
work on cars. will get the best out 81
The racer ihat il in it,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
MOVIE MACNATE.
SAYS VALLEY IS.
TOURIST MECCA.
Brownsville and the Valley
Destined to Become Rival
Of Miami, Fla, District,
Says New Yorker

Grant Likcman of New York City, na
tionaily known a. motion picture pro-
duccr. spent two weeks ia brownsville
and the Valley during the latter part OF
August. and was greatly impressed with
the Valley as possible site for the 10
cation of a moving picture studio. Upon
his return east he gave the following
interview to n an Associated Press cor
respondent in Washington:
When one hears Of the border lands
of Texas he at once conjurcs up visions
of sandy wastes. gun fighting cowboys
treacherous Mrxicans aud ancient towns
Bui I have just returned from Browns
vile, and find that even ] was mistaken
IN the country in the lower Rio Grand'
Valley said Mr.. I.ikcman. a motion pie
tmrc producer Of New York City. now
in Washington, who has become a boost
cr for the southwest country.
Il was down there" he said. getting
atmosphere for picture which my com
pany is To- film soon. Primarily | went
down there To see if the Texas climate
was suitable for motion picture work.
Incidentally. I wanted 10 get some first
hand information on the country. nryef
having been down there before.
Il was impressed with two things,
he continued, "onc. the near proximity
of wet Mexico, and second. the race
which brownsville is going to run With
Miami. Fla. for honorS a. a winter re-
sort in the next ~ years. Strictly mol
ern in every way yet picturesancly quaint
with it's old churches. ancient fort H.
other attractions. including good auiono
bile highways. southwestern Texas is go
ing to become a mecca for winter tour
! feel that | can make this statement
safely. for | have been long time in
vestigating the United States for atmos-
phrre for our pictures. and previous pre-
diciions have come true"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
SAN ANTONIO RUMOR SAYS
REVOLUTIONARIES ABOUT
TO TTACK AT TMONTERREY

a rumor j. circulating in the MeNi-
can circles Of San Aatonio today that
revolutionary force is preparing to
attack Monterrey and will first reduce
the small towns in the immediate vicini-
ty Of that city.
MaiamoroS military and consular Of
ficials deny that there is revolutionary
movement of any kind in Monterrey
or in the state Of Nucvo Leon. They
declare that Monterrey il well garri-
so1ed by loyal troops. well equipped.
ani there has been 70 indication Of a
evolutionary force near that city. They
state that the rumor is propaganda of
certain revolutionary interests who the
making their headquarters in San
Anto1io and who are attempting 20 Gre
a.c he impression that there is rcvolu-
tionary sentiment in Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
REIGN OF FLAPPER AT
END, IS FASHION EDICT
fHY TIE Assoc atad Pres.l

CHICAGO. Sept. 11.--That the reign
of the fihpper D. az nm end and rather
:han her abbreviated skirt, exposed
knees AMI bcbbed bair will appear
graceful, long-Skrted figure. with hair
piled high on her head and pink ears
showing. IL the unanimous decree ot
fashion for the fall aud winter by leading
American fashion artists who compose
the membership of the Fashion Ars
League cf America, here for the Thir'
ty-foGr;h semi-annual convention.
Contrary To the usual pre-mccting
gossip Of business and plans for strate-
glc maneuyer> and swinging convention
policies. the advance guard of the more
than 100 fashion creators who are e1-
pected 10 attend. livened up the hours ~
drawing descriptive pictures Of startling
new ideas they have in gowns. wraps.
suits AMI other women's apparel ~ 10
displayed for Madame's approval Nine.
ALA Ripley. president OF the League,
promises some alluring departures ia
feminine costume.
The elaborate semi-arnuai feature ot
the league. the Fashion Show Extra
ordinhirc." will be held On the afternoon
and evening Of "Wednesday. Sept. IL.
The creations exhibited VIII ~ entirely
those Of American fashion artists. aud
will be featured on the most attractive
manDequins available.
The league has accomplished work
Of outstanding Importance in bringing
fhe American Fashion artist TO the at
tention 81 the women n America" de-
clared Nine. Ripley. well dressed
American women no longer find IL nee
essary 10 60 abroad in quest Of the lat
est modes. This is Of great Importance
not only 70 the fashion artistry OF Am
erica. but 10 the American textile indus
try
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
IA ARRESTED AT
MARION IN. Mine
MASSACRE CASES

MARION. ILL.,. Sept. 1.-THE number
of prisoners in custody on indictments
charging murder in connection with tn
Herrin mine war was increased 20 IL
Sunday when Alvin Stewart. n miner
surrende~ed after learning that he wae
among tie ~ charged with the Slayinr
of John Shoemaker. who was assistant
slpcrint enlcnt of the LESTER strip mine
around which III" massacre took place
June II and - last
sin III isoners ~ho had been in jail 90
indictments charging conspiracy ~ Kill
aud rioting were released "n bonds "f
Siu0 each SATURDAY. AMI Sunday. The
six are Ernie Craig. William Selars,
William Gull-dgc. Henry Skcr-hrr. No
hlc Fell and V. Wilson.
Whether n date for the hearing on
the motion for bond filed on behalf ~
OfiS Clark The first one Gf the - mcr
indicted by the grand jury. would bc
fixed today was still in Doubt last night
owing IA the absence of \. w. Kerr
chief counsel "f the Illinois niue work
crs. who came here before the beginning
Of the grand jury investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
DIXIE CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME TO BE PLAYED
Aft. WORTH SUNDAY
fRv The Associated Press

FORT WORTH. Texas. Sept. H.
The first game in the series for the
Dixie baseball championship between
the pennant winners Of the Texas league
and the Southern league will be played
in Fort Worth Saturday or Sunday. il
was announced today. The first tive
games will be played in Fort Worth and
the last three in Mobile.
The Texas league seasons closes Sept
II. Thursday. and Fort Worth is the
winner Of the pennant. having cinched ii
several days ago.
MEMPHIS. Tenn Sept. 1l.-NIolile
took clear title % the 19,. Southern A.
Sociation pennant yesterday ~ defeating
New Orleans > 10 u in the first game OF
doublehoader.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
SAN JUAN WILL GRILL
WELL FOR CITY SUPPLY

~ AMo. Texas. Sept. 1i.-San .Ina,,
Is determined to have good water if il
4 possible ~ secure H. Recently the
city authorities there closed contract
with TaSlcr and Roberts. contractors Of
Houston. for well 20 20 ~ deem ~
100 feet IL necessary, Ia obtain good
water. Nothing definite is known about
the level of good water in this locality
and for this reason The well il largcn
an experiment. hut the general opinion
"a Icon feet.
IT The well is successful il will eco.
noniically solve San .Iuan's water prob
lens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
ARKANSAS ALLIGATOR FOR ZOO

DALLAS. Texas. Sent. IA Young
alligator about three feet long canfured
~ Arkansas w"S presented a. the Forest
rark Ioo hy "a w. Hrrdesiy. Texas
ranger. who said the reptile was given to
him il Trxarkana ~ friend who can
tured il. The reptile was accepted hv
Mayor Aldrcdgc and Foster Jarohy. park
supcrintenhcnt. who said il will 10 given
y home with the other aIligators NJ the
zoo. Mr.. llardeSty lives NJ Wichita
Falls huf has been stationed M Trxar-
kama during the strike of the railroad
shopmen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
FAMOUS CHARACTER
In OMAHA KILLED
ny The Associated Press

OMAHA, Ncb.. Sept 1i.1Cyclonr Mil
Ter. So named because cyclone oc.urrca
al the time of his birth. in 81. Louis -
years ago. was shot to death hate hast
nigh, at soft drink stand he operated
here. W. q. Cline. aged -. living near
by. i held by the police upon the chare.
of killing Davis.
The shooting. according IL the police.
followed an argument over some bottles
of pop. Miller is known locally as the
lunch box kn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
PEACE MEETING
In SESSION In
CHICAGO TODAY
fRv The Associated Pressl

CHICAGO. I'LL, Sept 1.-THE lead
err of the striking shcpcrafts were i'm
session today M what was hrralded MS
a peace meeting intended 10 effect q new
policy for railroad shopmen. The action
10 be considered il very closely guarded
and - intination OF the plans was made
public.
President Jewell of the Shormen's I'M
ion, said the results ~ the meeting viii
he announced tomorrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
STATE ELECTION ON IN
MAINE TODAY; DEMOCRATS
EXPECT TO SHOW GAINS

PORTLAND. Maine. Sept 1.-THE
FIRST state election of 1I13 Is underway
in Maine today with a United States sen
ator. four representatives in congress
ami governor beading The officials To
Ice chosen. The democratic leaders main
tain that in the womeu'> vote will las
potential surprise for the republican
stat" ticket Senator Frederick Hale,
republican. is opposed for recollection by
Former Governor Oakley G. CurtisS. tho
democratic nominee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
ALLIED COMMISSION TO BuRsA

CoNSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 11-An
allied commission composed ~ three
staff officers. proceeded Sunday after
noon To Bnrsa in order to see that no
unnecessary damage WAS done TO the
town and 10 obtain guarantees for The
minoriiies and for the peaceful handing
over Of the town. The Kemalist armies.
i i stated. win facilitate the evacuation
of the Christians from BurSa, numbering
100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
ATTEMPT IMPEACHMENT
.0F ATTORNEY GENERAL
.DAUGHERTY IN HOUSE

"disinterested tribunal" for the
settlement Of railroad disputes was
proposed in bill introduced BY
Representative IIoch, of Kansas. re-
publican. n member of the committee
which framed the transportation act
creating the railroad labor board.
Representative Keller demanded
the impeachment Of Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty for the high crime
Of misdcmeanor." He sought i'm
mediate action on his resolution for
an investigation. but by an over
~hclming majority the house re-
fcrred il to the iud 'ciary committee,
thus. in the cpinion of leaders, dis
posing Of il finally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
tBy The Associated Pressl

fBy The Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Sept. IL
Impeachment Of Attorney General
Daugherty was attempted in the
house today by Representative kel-
Ter Of Minnesota. an independent re-
publican. who rising To a question
of highest privilege declared II i'm
peach Harry VI. Daugherty."
There was 30 much confusion that
the rest Of opening sentence could
not be heard. lie was forced to stop
on the point Of order that there was
no quorum.
The abolition Of the railroad labor
board and setting up in its place a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
SHOP RKERS KIDNAPPED

GAI.ESBIl;G. ILL.,. Sept 1l.-Four
shop workers of the Chiragn. Burlington
anl Quincy were kidnapped by ten armed
men while en route ~ BnrStow Saturday
night 10 repair \ freight ear. Cecil Holt
~ Elmwood was shot il the thigh aud
Cecil Robertson Of Quincy was seriously
injured. Both are in a hospital here ana
have fair chance 10 recover. II " re.
ported
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
PROMINENT EDUCATOR
TO ADDRESS OFFICIALS
(Bv The Associated Prcssl

AUSTIN, TcSas. Sept. H. John J..
Tigcrt az Washington. national commits
sionsr Of education. today conferred
with MSS Anna webb Blanton. state
super rintcndent. on educational activities
in Texas. He is scheduled to deliver
an addr.ss to number Of state Of
ficals late today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE

DALLAS, Texas. Sept. IA spec
iac'Ilar fire of undetermined origin dis
covered shortly after I o'clock yesterday
morning. caused damage To the three
story brick building occupied by the
triswell Furniture company and the Dal-
las Hardware company on Elm street
and Ia the stocks of the two firms. csti-
mated a; approximately $4,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
DELviNG INTO ANCIENT HISTORY

DALLAS. Texas. Sept. lin 1855
electric lights were introduced into bal.
las and announced 10 the public in the
following classical language: I'm !.
frame house at the junction If Ross
av"nur and Austin street the lightning
which Franklin captured from lighfnii.
cloud and impressed in bottle IL now
made {" order transmitted through cop.
per wires and dazzlcs the eye 1,nfM
times more than did the Jewels of ~.
nebia as she walked in the triumphal
procession Of Diocletian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
M'COWEN GETS Is
YEARSENTENCE FOR
KILLING OF EMERY

HOUSTON. Texas. Sept. IA YER
diet ~ guilty and assessing the punish
ment AT - years in the penitentiary was
returned Ibis morning hy the jury which
heard the trial of J. X. Ma;owen. aged
80. charged with murder in connection
with the fatal shooting on May 20 If
George Emery. "A mining engineer. his
ncighbor.
A1c'iowen pleaded self-Iefense. claim
ing that his lif" had been threatened n n
result of a series of disputes between the
Mc';owen and Emrcy families \ motion
for a new trial will be- filed, the counsel
for the defense stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
TREASURY ANNOUNCES
NEW ISSUE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES 1923
rRy The Associated Press

DALLAS. Texas, Sept. 1i.-Ihc Sec
retary ~ the treasury announces n neN
issue of tax certificates. series of 1.r1:;
dated September II. and maturing in one
wear witt interest at three and three
fourths per cent.
Subscriptions can 10 placed through
local banking institutions or through the
Federal Reserve Bank direct The sub
Scription books are now open.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
Shooting at Wheatland
May Have Fatal Result

DALLAS. Texas, Sept. ll.-Will York.
aged 30, was sho- and probably fatally
wounded early today a; the farm of ]. %.
pollack near Whea'land. Pollock was
taken into custody and York was
binught 20 Dallas and Is now in criti-
cal condt on. The men have been
rstranScd for some time. the officers
said. Pollock claims he fired on York
in self defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
TRAINS ELAYED

MARSHALL. Texas. Sept. 1i.-Non,
Of the passenger trains reached here ur.
al about j o'clock yesterday morning.
n traffic was tied ~ both ways until
the Texas aud Pacific locomotive M.
$40. pulling Snuthhound passenger train
No. .. could ~ RULED id the side. track
80 trains could pass
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR
SEPTEMBER n. 1922. TO
SEPTEMBER i6. INCLUSIVE

For the West Calf States: Gener-
ally fair. except for widely scattered
'hundershowcrs; normal temperature.
There are no Indications at this time
of n disturbance in the West Indies.
For the Southern Rocky Mountain
and Plateau Regions: Generally fair.
with temperature near or somewhat
below normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
MANY MATTERS BEFORE
TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS
Hy Tho Associa. a Press. \

AUSTIN. Texas. Sept. li.--Action or
Texas traffic interests on the recent
application TO The interstate commerce
commission by the Oklahoma Corporation
Commission 20 alter freight rates IN
Texas on grain and other commodities
i being considered nv traffic repre-
seniatives IN Texas chambers of
commerce todav. Application of the
Orient Railroad for increased freight
rates IN Texas Is also before the traffic
representatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
MORE JUDGES NEEDED
fRv The Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-THE way
was paved today for the appointment by
the president ~ twenty-five additional
Judges to handle the increasing cou,.
business. the house approving changes in
the judgeship bin which was sent to the
White House for approval.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
w Ar NET DIES

ST I.OlIIS. Mo-. Sept. ll.-Thr body
Of John III. Quick. retired sergeant ma
jor of the marine corps, and holder of
the distinguished service cross and con
grcS~ional medal of honor. lay in state
here yesterday. the veteran of thiri.
years ot army service having died Saiur
day ar his home her. m the age of ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
EUROPEAN POWERS
MUST ADOPT unit
POLICY IN TURKEY
INV The .iSsoci~tcd P-css.l J

LONDON. Sept. Ii.-Sweeping the
Greek forces f-orl Asa N'~or ir 'wo
weeks the Turkish Nationalists under
Mes aphal Kcmal Pasha have won 4
victory that has at least partly nuliif.
their losses in the world war. Thus d
created ~ situation demanding the inn
mediate adoption of united policy Ly
Great Rritain. France and Italy. the
n d'nioriatc offices declare.
Add MRS. HARDING
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
GIRL RD W MS

SHREVEPORT. La. Sept l1.-NIisS
0lline Gibbs aged -. graduate of this
years local high school class. was
drowned Yesterday while swimming with
friends nj Pleasurcvlle. bathing rcsor,
about ten miles from Shreveport.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
NOTHING TO FEAR FROM KEmAL

ATHENS. Sept. 1l-The laicS, ad
vices received from Smyrna reported
that the rmharhafion - the Greek troops
j. proceeding aud that together with the
war material saved they are being taken
10 islands in the Near East.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
HARB0R BILL PASSES SENATE

WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-THE rivers
and harbors development bill specifying
projects upon which government funds
may be spent was passed today hy the
senate. 1t now goes TO conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
ANTHRACITE WORKERS
BACK on JOBS TO-DAY
AFTER S MONTH STRIKE
nv Tho Associated Prcssl

SCRANTON. Ia. Sept. 1.-The coi.
tract that sent ll5.ntp anthracite min
ers back To work today al their Old
wages after being idle more than five
months was formally signed hy the rep
rescnfatives of the miners aud operators.
This marks the closing nf the longest
strike in the history Of the anthracite
fields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
GREEKS EvAcuATE CITY

ATHENS. Sept. I'm. ThrotokiS
The Greek high commissioner. who has
Just returned from Smyrna. announces
hat the Greek evacuation Of that city j.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
on Governments
Motion For Injunction Are
Being Presented in CHICAGO

'By The Associated f'ress,
CHICAGO. ILL.,. Sept. 1I.-Federal
Wilkerson today denied motion Of
attorneys for rail strike leaders that
the governments bill temporary in
junction be dismissed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11

The following observations are FOR th,
2i-honr period ending NJ ! a. M. today;
barometer az y. m. Yesterday -. ~
barometer ar "a. IN. to-day. 29Si
Highest temperature Yesterday. .S."H
Lowest temperature yesterday 80 on
PRECIPITATION Ia y. M. yesterday. oni
Precipitation to { a. M. today. g. o.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
The Things You Eat

the things you wear and the things uset is these
that discussed in the news columns call the
advertisements 1t will be to your advantage to read
them every day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. -. g.. Sept. IL
Weather outlook for the West Gull
States for the period September II 20
September I6. i922. inclusive:
Generally fair. except for widely s"nt-
tered thunder>howcrs; normal iemhera-
ture There are no Indications at thi,
time of disturbance in tie West Indies
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-09-11

Brownsville and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Turs'lny: cooler I"
night Moderate 20 fresh northrrly
winds on the coast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-02
Runlanian Prince FuIfiIls His
Promise to Former Subject; Now
American; Hunts Up His Family

PORTLAND. Ore. oct. l. - A
prince of royal blood has made good
his word 20 a humble American
citizen.
When Carol. heir apparent to the
throne OF Rumania. was I'm Port
land a little more than a year ago
Mike Strang. former Rumanian
subject was among the Portland
throng that greeted him Strang.
at one time a shepherd i'm the Ru-
manian hills had meantime become
an American citizen, through natur-
aliZation
When the war broke out Strang' :
communications with his family in
Rumania ceased. His father. moth
err, brothers and sisters had given
their sympathies 70 The allies. often
during those long years he wonder
ed II they had survived the invading
hordes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-02

Iu for untaVOraDle comment several
years because of the alleged worn
outs on his team. castoffs from the
big leagues
His first pennant given Minneap-
oils i'm 1910 his initial year for the
locals. was won with team of many
former 81 big show" stars. And his
team today consists OF many old
timers such as ROndeau, Cravath.
Schauer. Magee. Owens Yingling
Jourdau, Jennings. and until recent
U.s.. Russell.
According 90 the best information
ob,aiuable, Joe CautiIon was born
August 10. 1867. a. GAINESVILLE, Wis
He attended school there At the
age OF - he received his first base
bal position when his brother "Bil'
made him mascot for the GAINESVILLE
team
When ne was 16. he learned .he
Rockford. Ill., team was in need of
first baseman. and with complete
confidence i'm himself applied for the
position. His age was stumbling
block and the manager refused 10
take him on but on his insistence ne
was given trial and made good.
Tn 1888 he went 10 Green Bay and
played and for the next few years
was "a member of several baseball
mines .n the neighboring Wisconsin
towns
His first managerial duties at Bur
lington u 1855 We're followed by
similar positions ~ Oakland, Calf.
In 1859. Rock Island ILL., i'm 1893.
Dubuque Ia. i'm 1894 and Columbus
In 1898 Then he became an umpire
n the major leagues and served
until 1903
lie entered the American associa-
zion in 1903 as manager for Muwau-
kee and remained there FOR three
years Then he went TO Washington
TO lead The Senators for three years
lie returned 20 the A. A. in 1910 a.
manager OF tba M.Iers
Known as a soclable and amiable
person. C8ntl0n is liked by his
players despite his marked tendency
10 speak c3udidly.