Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 17, 1915, Page 5

HELLO PLAYERS KICK ON | ANTEBELLUM PAY Base Ball Toilers Do Not Want to| Return to “Before the War” Salaries. JIM GILMORE STANDING PAT/| NEW YORK, Dec. 16—New angles to| the base ball peace situation developed rapldly today, and the efforts of organ- ized and Independent interests tg get to- gether on a harmonious businéss basis niay result in far-reaching readjustments of the entire professional base ball struc- ture. | Many of the players are demanding that | thelr status be considered in an arrange- | ment made between the various leagues. They say that they are the real founda- tion of the game ang that they cannot sit idly by and see a return of the con- ditfon which prevailed in base ball be- fore the advent of the independent or- ganization. Although the Players' fraternity has not as yet figured in the situation, it is known that the leading members and officials of that body are prepared to make a fight if their rights are threat- ened. Close followers of the game are sald to realize that there is more at stake than appears on the surface at this time. Certain Federal league magnates have intimated that peace between the major leagues and their association is only the beginning of far-reaching readjustments that may require several years to work outs \ Gilmore’s Denial. 1 Chief among knotty problems remain- ing to be solved is that involved in the demand of President Gilmore that Or- sanized Base Ball must take over the $380,000 | payroll of the Federal league. News that the American league in its Chicago session yesterday agreed to the peace terms formulated by National and Federal league members here, was wel- comed by the members of both leagues. President Gilmore of the Federal league sald: “A Federal leagup committee will al- ways be ready to treat with the orgsn- ized base ball forces, But the Federal league finds itself in a rather comfort- able position today. If there is any de- sire on the part of the opposition to continue the fight, we will fight. “We closed our option on our New York property yesterday. The option had run out and we had either to buy or Guit.” When asked the terms of the settle- ment, Mr. Gilmore said: “You could not expect me to say any- thing about that right mow. There is only one thing upon which I know we will insist. Every ball player, who came with us and thus brought themselves under the ban of Organized Base Ball, will be protected.” Peace Ship Leaves Chi CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—The base ball “‘peace ship,’ with President Johnson leading the American league envoys, left tocay for New York, while fans discussed a report that the terms of truce include # change of ownership in two American lcague clubs as well as those in the Na- ticnal league due to be sold, Strict silence on the terms brought from New York vesterday by Barney Dreyfuss was maintained by all interested parties. President Weeghman of the Chicago Fed- erals, who was in the party of Organized hase ball men, lately his enemies, declined to talk on the generally accepted story that he and a partner new in base ball will take over the Cubs and play them in his North Side park. Johnson's Statement. Not all ‘“contract jumpers” woula be reinstated, if the stand of President John- son on that subject 1§ upheld. Speaking on the player question, Mr, Johnson said: “I anticipate little trouble from the player question. There were not many stars who jumped from our league. The few who leaped in midseason will never be taken back.” This was taken to mean that Hal Chase, who jumped the White Sox club in midseason, will be given no berth in the American league, but will have to take his chances of receiving his salary from the backers of the Federal le: of being drafted into the Nationa ganization. - +Connle Mack said that Frank Baker or- the home run king, would have to wait | before he would know the uniform he is to wear, “I though everybody wapted Baker, sald Mack, “but 1 found fhis to be all talk, T didn't get an offer for him to- dav." Pep” Merchant Puls BRINGING UP FATHER HICKEY - WHAT 'S1T YOU WANT? ue or | -JERRY Just an thing but the old suds of George Ehret. French welter ‘at one of the smaller clubs. Willie trained hard, got into pretty €ood shape, and on the afternoon of the battle sat in front of a big cafe to rest and take in the sights. Some French sportsmen came along. sat alongside of our hero and started to talk fight. One of them ordered a rouna of drinks and they bulled Willie into lapping up some absinthe. Not being aware of the awful kick in that powder, Willie went after it like a hound. He thought it was a sweet temperance drink and waded Into elght or nine. | The night of the fight he walked along | half-dazed with Dan McKetrick. He was stripped and in the ring before he knew it. Things seemed smoky and he didn't hear or seo things as usual. | ter. MeKetrick did the talking. Willie says the next thing he knew a bell rang and he walked over, shook hands with the referee and knocked him for a goat. Twenty minutes for a new book, By Tad When Willle Lawis went tp Paris some years ago to start boxing In the big frogeaters' town he was a novice at the drinking game and barely touched any- He went over with Dan McKetriek and was matched to meet a The referee called the men to the cen- * Copyright, P News Serv YOU WANT ME TO 4O TO THE RIVET- SLINGERS' BALL P WA\T UNTIL | ASK MAGQIE! Earful likely young WILLIG SHE THE REFGREE 04 THE AN - LET FLY ALGPT AND ENQLKED MIM COLD- 1915, o International | WONDER WHAT MA<G WILL SAY ? FULTZ LAYS DOWN LAW 10 MAGNATES Says Peace Pact Must Provide for Restoring Jumpers to Original Status. ALL CONTRACTS STILL BINDING NEW YORK, Dec. 16=David Fuits, president of the base ball fraternity, is- sued a statement this afternoon relative to the peace negotiations between the Federal league and the American and National leagues. “Should peace negotiations prove suc cesstul,” said Fultz, “there will of coursc be a provision restoring all players whe have gone to the Federnls to their orig inal status in Organized base ball. Any other settlement would be grossly 1llog- ical and unfair to the players. Contracts Must Stand. “Proviston will doubtless also he made for carrying out the long-term contracts signed by players with both Organized base ball and the Federal league. No declaration of peace by the magnates can An hour later the referee was all right again and Willie swung at the guy he gaw In the middle of the trio for six rounds. It was a draw. PETERS AND GREEK WRESTLE TUESDAY Contest to Be Staged Here at the Auditorium by Omaha Ath- letic Club, PAPILLION LAD BACK HOME Articles have been signed for a wres- tle at the Auditorium Tuesday night be- tween Charlle Peters of Papillion and Kuvaros, the blg Greek wrestler, who was matched for a go with Joe Stecher last week, the match having been called off by Stecher because of a case of la grippe. The match is staged by the Omaha Athletic club through Dr. Tamaisia. This will be the first wrestling match Omaha fans have had a chance to wit- ness in Omaha since July 4, when Joe Stecher and Charles Cutler met at Rourke park and Stecher gained all sorts of new notoriety. Kuvaros comes with a good reputation, having beaten many of the best of them and is rated as a high class man. He is a heavywelght of about 2% pounds and is built much after the order of the elder Zbyszko. Peters is reckoned as a regular second Joe Stecher, as he has been traveling around the country for the last two or three years, throwing all comers. In Oklahoma he beat many good men and made quite a reputation for himself in Texas. He recently wrestled Ernst for half an hour to & standstill. Peters is nearly as heavy as the Greek and is full of confidence, declaring that all he asks from his old supporters is a chance to show how good he has really grown. Jack Prince, who has seen the Greek wrestle in the east, declares that he is a wonder and that he will surely give a good account of himself. Peters is the lad Pete Loch had up his sleeve when he posted $100 as forfeit | for a mtach with Lewls, but Lewis side- stepped the match. \Prince Signs Up Teams for the Big International Tug | Bverything is looming up fine for the big international tug 'o war which Jack Prince is to stage at the Omaba Audl- | torium, January 3 to 9. Mr. Prince has |leased the Auditorium for the seven nights and he promises the Omaha sport lovers some carnival, with the accent on the word some. The feature of the big carnival, of course, will be the pulling | matches between the various teams, Elght teams will contest, including, America, England, Ireland, Germany, £weden, Denmark, Bohemia and Italy | Captains who have entered teams s far are follows: Nelson T. Thorson, Swedish; Emil Talbot, Danish; Pat Welsh, Irish; J. M. Calabria, Italian, Others are expected to be entered by Filday night. The huge platform and the specially constructed rope will all be ready by Monday night, so the teams may prac- tice each evening at the Auditorium. JIM CALLAHAN T0 MANAGE PIRATES Dreyfuss Announces Former White Sox Chief Will Run Pitts- burgh Club, . TAKES FRED CLARKE'S PLACE PITTSBURGH, Dec. 16.—President Bar- ney Dreyfuss announced tonight that James J. Callahan, former manager of the Chicago White Sox, has been ap- pointed manager of the Pittsburgh Na- tional league team to succeed Frd Clarke, resigned Stecher Disposes 0f Micheloff with The Greatest Ease KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. Telegram.)—Joe Stecher, the Nebraska wrestler, defeated Ivan Micheloff, the Russian glant, in straight falls here to- night. He won the first in fourteen min- utes and four seconds with a scissors and body hold and the second In elghteen minutes and ten seconds with the same hold. The showing of the Russian, welghing 240 pounds, was disappointing. Stecher apparently was never in danger, and quickly sized up the tall forelgner. The Russian did not look as heavy as the ad- nce notlces announced, CITY FIXES PRICE FOR USE OF AUDITORIUM FOR WRESTLE The Omala Athletfo club secured the use of the Auditorium for next Tuesday night for $3% guarantee, with the privil- ege of the city taking 2 per cent of the receipts If that per cent should be over $30. 'The match is to be between Charlie Peters of Paplilion and Kuvaros, the Greek Glant, who came west to take the measure of Joe Stecher at St. Joseph, Two Germans Now in Turkisih Cabinet PARIS, Dec. 16.—Telegraphing from Athens, under date of December 15, the ocorrespondent of the Havas News agency 16.—(8peclal “A diplomatic authority here gives out the mews that the Ottoman government has consented to the appointment of two Germans as under secretaries of state in the finance and police departments of the Turkish administratios To Guard Against WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.~Rigid precau- stringent regulations have been imposed and to enforce them there will be estab- lished immediately In Néw York a spe- Is Given Letter “B" S HORACE PLUNKETT Prot. Edwin L. Puls, chief “pep” mer- | chant at Bellevue college, was given a letter “B" the banquet to tse foot ball team, remont Schedule. FREMONT, Neb., Dee, The Fremont High school team has a sch basket ule of games arr cial High, West Point, Columbus. Wahoo. Olussouri’ Valley, Council Blutfs last night as a surprise at | 16.—(8pecial )— ed n {ncluding matohes with Omaha Commer and Omkdale. Wahoo played here this even- l° PROVES A CHESS SHARK An exciting confiiet battled over the chess board was staged by Sir Horace | Plunkett and George E. Barker, 82 Bouth Thirty-seventh street, during the Irish nobleman's visit to Omaha. Mr, Barker | is one of the best chess players In Omaha, | but ‘tis. said he wa . | Horace and admit defeat. The victory r the Omahan proves that Sir Horace forced to succumb | to the more strategic maneuvers of Sir considerable of a chess shark. . Washington by Counsellor Polk. CHICAGO MAYOR SAYS Hal middle west was almost support of a’ policy of “preparedness.” “I believe it is almost opinion of the middle west,” he sald, ‘that the national shall have everything that will properly defend or safeguard it against a foreign foe." Misuse of Passports clal bureau, a department directed from _WEST FOR PREPAREDNESS YORK, Dec. 16—Mayor William Thompson of Chicago, speaking at the Bankers' club here, declared that the unanimous in the unanimous in any way affect the valldity of these contracts, “All adjustments should be made sub- Ject to these obligations; otherwise mag- nates who buy Interests in. clubs may find later that they have assumed ob- ligations of which they were unaware at the time of the transaction. ““There are also players both in Orga- nized base ball and the Federal league who have not yet received their entire salaries for 1915, These obligations, too, shall be taken into consideration in any adjustment. ‘Would Reinstate ¥ “Should peace be declared it would re- sult in automatically restoring to full membership in the Base Ball Players fra- ternity all Federal league players who were members before going to the Federal league. “While the fraternity is not obligated by its bylaws to protect players’ con- tracts made when they were not active members of the organization, yet it will be glad to use its' best endeavors to see that the legal rights of the Federal leaguers as well as those of Organized ball players, are respected.' Will Try to Bar Food Mailed to Germany LONDON, Dee. 16.—Considerable quanti- ties of food are being sent to Germany by parcel post from America and we are in communication with our embassador at Washington on the subject, Lord Robert Cecll, parllamentary under secre- tary for forelgn affairs, informed the House of Commons toda The under secretary added that other steps had been taken to deal with the matter effectively, The citizens’ committee for food ship- ments to Germany and Austria an- nounced in New York last week it had delivered to the United States postoffice its firet packages of food, consisting of condensed milk, lard and rice, to be shipped as first-class mail. These parcels, the committee sald, were for starving children in Germany and Austria, Strike Cases Sent to Colorado Springs TRINIDAD, Colo.,, Dec. 16.—The trial of Willlam Diamond, Indlanapolis, repre sentative of the international organiza tlon of the United Mine Workers of America, and three Jocal union officials will be tried at Colorado Springs, in February, on charges of murder, grow- Ing out of the Colorado Coal Miners etrike. Charles Cavender, district judge, who late yesterday granted a change of venue in all strike cases, today des ignated the place of trial Cleary Is Found Guilty of Forgery NEW CITY, N. Y., Dec, 16.~William V Cleary, former town clerk of Haverstraw was found gullty of second degree forg ery by a jury today., The jurors made a recommendation for mercy, , Cleary, for |3 MINIONS OF KING OUT FOR A FROLIC Members of Board of Governors of Ak-Sar-Ben Call Those of Work- ing Crew in for Banquet. EVENING IS A BUSY ONE “We're here because we're here' “Smash,” right then a jump of sugar plunked him in the eve. Who? Well, most everybody who tried to sing or do anything else at the dinner given by the Board of Governors of Ak-Sar-Ber to the hustling committee and the work- ng crew of this yoar's organization, at lie Henshaw last night. It was a riotous night, and when the 300 guests had eate everything they cared for, they began to throw hardtack, biscults, match boxes and lump sugar at one another mcross the big banquet oom The tables were arranged for about fifteen guests to a table. When the fire of sugar and hardtack waa directed too heavily against any one of the trenches, up went all the white napkins, widely waving for peace. Why not have some fun? Didn't these fellows work Ilike ground equirrels all summer and fall for King Ak-sar-ben Just for the glory of serving the king? Were not these fellows all volunteers in the patriotic service of the king, for no pay but the pleasure of doing a duty to a happy and prosperous realm? MANUFACTURER MURDERS WIFE ANDKILLSHIMSELF GQLOV VILLE, N. Y., Dec, 16.—Jesso Seligman, treasurer of the Gloversvillo Leather company, and Mrs, Sellgman were dead in bed at thelr home here to- day. In Sellgman's hand was a revolver with which he had evidently killed his wife and then shot himself. In an adjoining room their little daughter Mary, 3 years old, was found at play. Seligman left a note reading: “This Is the only way out of it." Sellgman was the son of Albert J. Sellg- man of the brokerage firm of Sellgman & Meyer of New York, and a nephew of Henry-8ellgman of the banking firm of 1. and W, Bellgma 80 of New York. uston “It means war to the death if the Fed sral league carries out ita plans of in- vading New York,” sald Captain T, L. Hur ton, | P _; = HER ! SAY - JERRYX ~ MALGIE HAS A BAD COLD AND CAN HARDLY SPEAK [ SO ITHINK | HAD | BETTER STAY HOME. WITH JUDGE FREES |. W. W.'S AND SCORES POLICEMAN OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dee i— Presiding Justice Thomas Doyle, of the criminal court of appeals, has granted a writ of habeas corpus to eleven Indus- trall Workers of the World, who were rentenced in municipal court to ninety days on the county roads and to pay & fine of §% each, on charges of vagraney. Justice Doyle castigated the municipal judge for herding poor men into court and sentencing them without informing them they were entitled to be repre- sented hy attorneys. Regarding the policeman who testi- fied against all ofthem, Judge Doyle sald: “When a man s sworn in twenty elght cases at one time, he might as well be sworn as A standing witness for that term of court.’ In Stylish They did exactly that. So this was their night to play. There were raw oyi ters with lemon and horseradish; there was nice tenderloin, browned just righ there was orted cheese and crackers; there were ollves and celery, and there were liquid refreshments. But what avafled all this for Walter Jardin Poor Jardine, banquet or no banquet, insists on his ham and eggs. So in waltsed a shiny black waiter with a huge plate literally splattered with elghteen fried eggs apd great alices of ham, And Commissioner Jardine fel) to like a man, With the dinner rushed through swiftly, almost recklessly, A. W. Jefferis, was called upon to preside. Preside! That was a joke for sure, As well might & cowboy speak of presid- ing at a stampede of a milllon cattle at midnight In & thunderstorm. “We come here'~or some such phrase as that, the chalrman uttered Multituade Hesponds, “Wow, wow,” replled the multitude newly turned to pasture. And the speak er's volce was lost at once. Bill Lawrence was doing some kind of % tango, and singing something about “Pep, pep, pepperino, Keno Kiddo." Os- car Lieben was carving strange figure out of the smoky atmosphere with his gesticulating arms, What use for a chalrpan to try to speak? Gus Renze was running madly from one end of the room to the other trying to calm the mad crowd. No use. The chalrman, however. must ha managed to finish hig speech, and maybe he Introduced the king of the realm, Ward Burgess, for King Burgess, at any rate, was the next man on his feet. The same screams and bawlings greeted him. It & most undignified way to greet king, but King Burgess took It In good falth Burgess ‘sald something about being willing to pay $6,000 or §7.000 for the priv- ilege of being king, as they do down at Houston where Dad Weaver made some Investigations recently, bur ne was satis fied to have been granted the Kingship at a less sacrifice of coln There being no chan for speakers, laymen or kings, the crowd was tossed Into adjournment earlicr than was ex- pected, and &ll hustled to the Gayety a half hout before time for the perform ance. There they made themselves heard and felt throughout the evening's performance In gome dogree as they had at the banquet. It was a night to be remembered. But why not? Have they no n long under the strict discipline of Gus Renze and the rest at the Den, and all for the love of the reahn? Two fien Burned to Death by Stream of quling Tar tions against further misuse of American { merly a political power in the community passports were announced by the State | first gained notoriety by killing his son department under an executive order | In-law, Fugene Newman. Of this crime issued by President Wilson. New and | he was acquitted. Later he was indicted for forgery and grand larceny and fled last May. After a determined search he was found in Washington and brought back for trial SIXTY CHILDREN TAK| FROM BURNING HOME DOYLESTOWN, P Dee. 16.-8ixty children, rgnging from 1 to § years ol were safely taken out of & burning doru tory of the Christ's home for h and destitute children at Warminste near here today. The children were n dinner when fire was discovered in the basement. The older children were marched out whilé the attendants, with the help of some of the older boys and #irls, helped to carry out the babes. LEADVILLE, «olo, Dec. 16.~Tom Dixon, 2, and William Theros, 21, were jburned to death, and Willlam and W L. Blum were probably fatally scalded late yesterday when a metallic hose ear- rying bolling tar, with which they were spraying the walls of a building, broke, Blum ‘was severely burned In trylng to rescue his compani: ONE KILLED, ONE HUR IN AUTO ACCIDENT SCOTLAND, 8 D, De 16 <Hiram Walters of Freeman, 8. D, was killed nd William Cobb of this place Injured n an auto accident near here yestérday Walters was guiding a disabled ear which was being pulled by & maehne driven by Mr. Cobb. The Waltera car skidded over an embankmen!, dragging the other with it. Walters was orushed to death bLeneath the overturmed ma- chine. obtained in February, Holiday Bargain Prices Overcoats For $14 and $16.50 we have on sale for the holi- day' season surpassing overcoats, both in quality and style. Buying them at the end of the season at a very low price we are able to sell them at prices usually They include the popular short, loose back coat with velvet collar, staple black and Oxford Chester- ‘fields and long warm ulsters, The garments are brand new and the values will appeal to every overcoat buyer. Secure one of them while the selection is large, - Apparel Gifts for Men If in doubt buy him something he can wear, He will appreciate such a gift. ly equipped with wearing This man’s store is strong- apparel new and attractive to men. Check this list over: Bath Robes with Slippers to match, Fancy and Dress Vests, Silk Shirts, Pajamas, Gloves, Silk Hose, Jewelry Novelties, a wonderful display of Neckwear and countless other articles found at an up-to-date men'’s store. We can’t think of any name ing to give away this week. EverytLing about her looks cheeks, mouth, everything is J “BABY” but BABY for the doll we are go- It you girls want to see the prettiest, sweetest baby doll in all the world, just come down to The Bee office this week and see “BABY"—you'll be glad you came, just to look at her. -~ BABY;"” her dress, shoes, hair, ust dear, innocent, pink BABY. Wouldn't you llke to hold her in your arms just a.wee moment? And think of it-—she is going home with one of you next week, to be ALL YOUR OWN. How happy that little girl will be. Maybe, that liktle girl is You. Two more beautifully dressed dolls, but not so large as “Baby," will be given as second and third prizes. Her picture will be in The Bee every day thi: week. Cut them all out and ask your friends to save the pictures in their paper for you, too. See how many pictures of “SABY" you can get, and be sure to turn them in to The Bee office before 4 p. m. Baturday, December 18, If you don’t win this Dollie, perhaps you can get ome next week. Only one doll will be - given to any one person,