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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
WOOD IS OUTRANKED
BY Johnson, Though He Leads
League.
GREGG BEST LEFT-HANDER
Dubuc and Bedient Are Ga Sed IS
Best Youngsters Breaking
in This Year. =

Every year the question is asked a mil
Ton times as TO which pitcher leads
among the right handlers. what twirlcr
should wear the crown among the lett
handlers and to what youngster belong 5
the title of the sensation of the league
With the same crop of twirlcrs to choose
from, such question: would be sure 10
bring a widely different bunch of an
sWers each year.
In the three lists above are placed the
leading pitchers among the right handlers
and left handlers ana the most likely
twirlers among the newcomers. IL VII
be seen that Walter johnson i given first
choice among the right handlers, that
Eean Gregg has been selected 10 top the
southpaws and that Jean Dubuc IS looked
upon as the best OF the new recruits
ON no one question does opin on 4 fer
as much as to the relative alb lily OF the
various pitchers II : dollars 10 dough
nuts that not one critic or ran IN TINS
wide world would agree with even the
first FIVE i'm the three lists The selec-
ton. were not made with su h olive
in yew In fact, they were just II 'k"d
out BY one lone CT tic after looking over
the various teams in action.
one thing is certain. the select ons are
sure 10 create lot q arg dment. ba~"
ball thrives on argument. 50 the selec-
lions will help base bah ana fun ~
lot Of Gis cuss on for the fans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
WHITE PLAGUE FIGHT.
Germany's Aggressive Cam
paign Against Consumption.
MAY CONQUER SCOURGE
Systematic National Crusade for
Ameliorating Condition of
Masses of the People.

From the London Chronicle.
1t Is ROW nearly twenty years since
Germany began to attack the consump-
ton scourgc systematically as part OF d
national crusade. Like SO many other
movements aiming at the amelio-ation OF
the condition of the working classes and
the poor, the crusade against consump-
ton derived its main impetus from the
insurance laws. OF. rather, from the many
We're charged with the administration of
these laws.
The attack. consumption is being
conducted on three principal lines
namely: ~ Sanatorium or other enuiva-
lent treatment given either by the sick
ness insurance societies or, OF Il larger
scale and on q more systematic plan, by
the pension boards which administer the
invaliditv insurance law; 90 the estab-
lishment of dispensaries and clinics in
advised as to the necessary treatment
and from which in many cases they are
sent to suitable Institutions; and C'D the
Improvement of the housing of tho work
ing classes by the encouragement OF
building societies and in other ways.
Here. again the pension boards have
done great work by advancing for hous-
ing schemes. at low rates of interest, no
less a sum than els, u1.eJO, though the
government OF the larger states and a
host of municipal authorities have Il so
made liberal provision for their own
work people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

IL you want work read the want col
Unns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

Ii you want work read the want col.
umns OF The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
HOW THEY APPEARED.

The Manager-What do yon tliini o.
the cast!
The Author-Do Jon call that lunch
cast: They look more like cas-: offs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Goes Over the Hull.

C.aflin spent about three hours going
over every part of the abandoned hull
lie reported that the flagship is in good
condition. He brought up spikes. made
of hand-hammered iron. that had remain
ed under water almost century since
the vessel was sunk.
One of these spikes will be taken by
Speaker Shreve and members of the
Pennsylvania state commission to the
next meeting of the national commission
on the Perry victory centennial cele-
bration of 1913. to be held at PUTIN
Bay September 9 to H. At that time
Mr.. Shreve and, others will make reports
advising. that the Niagara be raised and
restored to its original shape. so as to
be used as the flagship of the fleet of
duplicates for the celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Zeal of Local Government Bodies.

One of the most hopeful features of the
German crusade against consumption is
the frank recognition by local govern
ment bodies of their responsibility IN the
matter. and the magnanimous spirit n
which this responsibility is being met
The town of Charlotteuburg AFFORDS an
excellent illustration of what IS being
done from the municipal basis of opera
tons. Chariottenburg is often called
with more than a suggestion of ma ice
nest of millionaires. but II 1t be true
that it houses more than its fair share
of Germany's opulent and leisured
classes. it is no less noteworthy that fo'
some years its governing Gody-stlfnu-
lated by those expert officials VINO are
the backbone of the German municipal
systenl-has devoted Itself with great zeal
and at great cost to the carrying cut OF
a large and enlightened policy of social
reform.
In aid of the crusade against consump-
ton alone Charlottenburg assigns - .ess
a sum than E1osD year. This money
is expended upon a variety of agencies
and methods, among them the town
admirable dispensary for consumptlves'
treatment in sanatoria and hospltais,
forest resorts for adults and forest
schools for the Young. holiday colonies.
grants toward rent. food tparticu-arty
milk. beds and bedding, etc
The most important work IS that which
i done at or directed from the dis
pensary Indeed the whole of the town
organized activities in connection with
the COMBATING of consumption may be
said 10 originate in this institution. which
serves at once as a center for diagnosis
advice and preliminary assistance, and as
a clearing house from which the victims
of this fell disease are drafted off to the
srecial Institutions suited to their con-
dition at the time of first examination.
The dispensa~y works hand In hand WIN
other allied departments of municipal adj
ministratlon. Ike the health department.
the school department and the poor-law
department: but il is distinctive OF the
help given at or through the dispe nsary
that ii does not entail civil or political
diSr,laJificatiOnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Resting Place Secret.

The exact resting place of the hull is
being kept secret. in order to prevent
vandals getting more of the timbers.
When the shot-battered ship Lawrence
was r.ised for exhibition at the centen-
NAL in Philadelphia in 1876 souvenirs by
the tens of thousands We're carved and
sold from the timberS.
Diver Clahn says that the stern and
starhoard side Of the vessel are in good
condition. The keel is perfect he says.
The vessel appears to have been dam
aged most aInidships. The floor timbers
of the bottom of the boat and portion
of the main deck are said to be still in
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Wood Leads American League.

Ii one consulted the records ~ the
American League pitchers - the present
time he would find Joe Wood of Boston
leading the procession with tWenty-one
games won and four lost. Johnson, who
is ranked first, i several degrees lower
than Wood. Thus IL you consult the dope.
YOU will find much 10 rofatc the ahoNC
choices. In making the selections game
won and lost wer. not considered 50 much
as services rendered N every WAY
joe Wood is wonderful y tcher. Yet
Washington would never trade johnson
for Wood While pra sing Wood. Amer
lean League. PLAYERS and umpircs seem 10
think johnson has the fore stun Ed
Walsh regarded by many as the greatest
pitcher In the world is placed third
This will be disputed 10y some. There Is
no denying TIE fact that Walsh has not
been az good this year a. i'm previous sea-
sons Perhaps the manner in which he
has been worked by Callahan has had
something To do with his showing. Go
down the line and YOU VIII lind plenty OF
things TO argue.
While Eddie Planks record IS better
than that OF Gregg, the Nap twilrer IS
undoubtedly the better pitcher. Pitching
for a team like the Athletics. defeats for
Gregg would be few and far between.
OF the young pitchers, Dubuc and Be
dent are the best Dubuc's greater
knowledge of pitching gives him the add
vantage over the Red Sox youngster. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

Charles E. Parson Davies, famous
sporting man and boxing promoter. is
seriously i'll in this city. In fact. Mr..
Davies has been in very bad health the
past four years. Unfortunately, too.
certain investments which assured an n
come as long as he was able 10 devote
time and attention To their direction have
not panned out well of late As result
Mr.. Davies. II victim of paralysis. and
unable tn leave his room without the
aid Of an attendant, is in need of ready
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Bender Best Last Year.

II at the close of last year some one
had asked for the best right handler. The
almost unanimous reply would have been
Chief Bender The wonderful Ind an ~
his great work through the season and
his mastery pitching against the Now
York Giants had won the right - sucn
distinctions III viii he seen that TIE Lead
- of last YEAR i placed tenth among thr
best right handlers up 10 the present time.
Chief Bender has heen the one J. az
appointmcnt of the 1912 American LeasH"
rae. No on. has felt the failure 81 tn
chief 10 show form more kecnly Than
Connie Mack The Indians failure 10 de-
liver IS the reason for the Athletics pres
ent position in the American League race.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Girls Canning Club.

Supt. Byrd and Mr.: E. w. Jones,
country school Inspector, have or
gained the Girls Canning Club in
the country school precincts. The
club is already at work and has on
hand ready for sale $50 glasses Of
mayhew jelly, which will be sold
reasonably. Orders telephoned to
Mr.. Jones at the School Board Of
flee, phone 2S5, will receive prompt
attention. Fruits, berries and vege-
tables will be put up during the
summer, all carefully labeled and
ready for market. This little indus
try will be as helpful TO the girls as
the corn and hog clubs have been
to the boys. Mr.. Jones stated that
most of the boys in these clubs
h0'" :tar ted bank accounts in the
savings department.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Personal Mention.

Capt. and Mrs. Peter IOuree and
their daughter, Mrs. Alfred Tenny-
son Lloyd of Dallas, will leave to-
day for New York Mrs Lloyd will
remain with her parents until their
sailing for London, and after spend
ing a month in the East will return
to her home in Dallas.
Mr. Earl Weiner has returned
from Tulane University, where he
has been since the completion of
his high school course in February.
When President Barron called his
name in awarding the diplomas at
the high school commencement ex-
ercises Supt. Byrd answered al
Tulane''-which adds point to the
excellent record made at his alma
mater.
Miss Linnie Bland, one of the
popular salesiadies at the Dreyfuss
Dry Goods Company, has gone to
Fullerton, where her mother and
brothers live, and were anxious to
have her join the home circle SO
greatly bereaved at the death of tbs
sweet young wife and mother, Mrs
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Final Meeting L. ID. G..

Last meeting for the summer of
Shreveport Chapter U. ID. C. was
held on Monday at the city hall,
Mayor Eastman kindly gave the la
dies the use of his big pleasant Of
flee, as the council chamber was be
ing used for a mission Sunday
school meeting The meeting was
we'll attended Mrs. Peter 1Ouree
president in the chair.
The important subject for discus
sion was Decoration Day, for which
full arrangements We're made. Final
instructions for summer work were
given by Mrs. .YOuree, who will
leave today for a trip abroad.
Members Of Leroy Stafford Camp
Who attended the meeting We're Mr..
George H. Woodward. Mr.. w. H.
Tunnard and Captain Marsden.
Very cordial greeting was extend
ed to Mrs Hardin Griffin, whose re
turn 80 Shreveport brings into the
active work of the chapter one of
its most interested members. The
chapter will not meet again until
September.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
The Most Trying of All Human
EXnepienceS

Are tffSse which attend bereave-
ment through DEATH, SOrrowlng
friends are at such times acutely
sensitive and naturally particular
.as to the dignity and responsibility
of the final ministrations. There is
/ desire to proceed with due regard
for the social Importance of the de-
parted, amt at the same time with
the modesty and de4Icacy De1lttlns
the solemn duties.
These conditions require sympa..
thetic consideration on the part OF
the professional funeral director,
who must in addition to the lntl-
mate service incident to sanitary
procedure in accordance with the
dictates of science and municipal
pe@uSations so proceed with his ar
fangements so that there will be no
worry for the afflicted and no an
moving oversight or negligence dur
ing the services.
Mr.. G.. M. Messenger, manager OF
tHs Wellman Undertaking Company,
has reputation founded upon
MANY years of sympathetic and Ell
ficient service, his management OF
obseauies is quietly methedlcal and
always in accordance with the
wishes of those who are directly In
aerested.
Mr.. Messenger is ably assisted on
all calls of ladies and children by
his wife. who is an undertaken also,
and who is spoken Of only in the
highest respect as a kind, sympa-
shetic and lovable little woman by
those who have come in contact
with her,
Those having called Mr.. and Mrs
Messenger when the shroud OF death
has fallen around loved one, have
found so much comfort in placing
the departed in their hands by
Knowing they will receive kind
thoughtful and sympathetic treat
ment even to the minutest detail.
Mr.. and Mrs Messenger are re,
commended to the general public II
their hour of need by all member;
of the clergy and medical profession
of the city.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Work of the Home Charitable.

The report of the Home Charlta-
bic Association was made at the
May meeting. which was held at the
home of the treasurer, Mrs. H. +.
Marburg. Since the last report the
books show that SlS5.SS has been
expended and &l00 collected. Posi-
tons have been secured for two
women. one boy. one man: 81 gar
ments have been distributed, 10 per
sons have received aid to go to
other places: 9 destitute women, all
with children have been sent to
other places or given work here.
The report was accepted without
correction.
With great regret the resignation
Of the treasurer, Mrs. H. E. Marburg
was received and accepted. The i'll
health of Mr.. Marburg requiring
more of Mrs. Marbugs time, she felt
that she could no longer give atten-
ton to duties outside of the home.
Mrs. Marburg was the first treas
urer of the Home Charitable ASSO-
citation and the only one until her
successor is appointed. From the
date of the organization Of this as
sOciatiOn- by Mrs. Herman HerOld.
twenty years ago, Mrs. Marburg has
been the efficient treasurer of this
splendid organization. Most keenly
will the members feel the loss of
their faithful treasurer and OF her
ready cooperation in all the work
of the society, which is urgent and
constantly demanding prompt at
tentiOn. When the kind hearts of a
few women of Shreveport felt the
need of organized charitable work
in our city, seed were sOWn that
has borne abundant fruit. In sea-
son and out of season, with unSelf-
ish devotion, the Home Charitable
has done its work. First
with its founder, Mrs. Herman Her
old, as its chief officer, then our
beloved Matte Booth. On her re-
moval to New Orleans Mrs. John
Shuttleworth has been the untiring
and especially devoted leader.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
That hrave and fallen few.

That brave and fallen few.
On Times eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with solemn round
The bivOuac Of the dead.
Rest ON, embalmed and sainted dead,
Dear ss the blood We gave;
No impious footstep here shall tread
The heritage OF your grave;
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps,
Or Honor points the hallowed spot
Where Valor proudly sleeps.
Yon marble minstrel's vOiceless
stone
In deathless song shall tell,
When many vanished age hath
flown
The story how ye fell;
Nor wreck, nOr change, nor winter 5
blight
Nor Times remOrSeless doom.
Shall dim one ray Of gIoIY's light
That giIds your drathIess tomb.
Theodore O'Hara.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Personal Mention.

Mrs. w. H. Billingsley attended
the graduation exercises of the
medical department of Tulane, on
which occasion her son, Mr.. Hugh
Billingsley, receive dhis diploma.
Mrs. BIItIngstey was accompanied
by her daughters, Misses Carrie
Bell, Zadie and Pauline, who greatly
enjoyed the interesting events that
clustered around commencement
week of our great university.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
HyDatia.

Hypatia's closing meeting for the
season was held at the home of Mrs.
J. D. Wilkinson. Mrs. Wilkinson's
handsome library and parlor were
filled with members, the president,
Mrs. Prescott, presided.
A very beautiful paper on Modern
Portrait Painting was read by Mrs.
J. S. Young, followed by interesting
discussion.
Other numbers on programme
were a talk on Cecilia Beaux by
Miss Helen Fish, and fine maya
zine article on John w. Alexander
read by Mrs. Hoyle TOmkies.
Report was made by Mrs. Cooper
Nelson, chairman of Hypatia's
medal committee, of the presenta-
ton of the medal to Miss Leah
Fields. at the graduation exercises
Of the high school May 81.
Mrs. Nelson spoke of the fine re
cord of the high school student in
whom Hypatia's medal was be
slowed. but, with becoming mod
esty, said nothing of her beautiful
presentation speech, which did
honor to Hypatia, as the leading lit
erary club of North Louisiana. and
to its talented representative whose
cultivated literary taste, great fe-
lefty of diction, and wide range of
reading entitled her to the honor Of
presenting Hypatia's medal for Eng
lish.
A very pretty finale to the meet
ing was Mrs. Prescotts tender fare
we'll as Hypatia's presiding officer,
charming little lyric that fittingly
closed year of splendid work.
Mrs. Prescott is one of ShrevepOrt's
bright and cultured young matrOns.
Combining reading and readiness OF
perception with a quick sense OF
humor, she is most acceptable lit
erary worker, and has made Hypa-
tia an exceptionally fine president
A delightful social hour followed
the programme. Delicious fruit
punch and ices were served.
Hypatia's closing meeting in the
! lovely home of one OF its most
giften and earnest members was
largely attended and thoroughly en-
joyed. The year books for 1924;
were distributed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Current Topics.

The number Of men engaged III
the mines and quarries Of the world
is over 100000, of whom about
100000 are in the United States.
Massachusetts has the largest
Der centage of mOtOr-drlven Vehl7
cles according 20 State report ,4st
issued. More than 80 per cent Of~ali
vehicles in the State being SELL
propelled.
One of the largest electric lncu-
l.atOys in the world has been built
for a poultry raiser in New Or
leans, II is i.}X5 feet and contains
40 compartments. Each compart-
mrnt can be- separately controlled,
50 that any one or all Of the COM
partmrnts can b" operated accord
ing 10 the number Of eggs to be
hatCned.
Achair in serOnautics has been
established at the Polytechnic Col
lcep Of Vienna. Austria.
italy is experimenting with the
aerial post. Dial MestrO, an Italian
airman, having recently carried
sack OF mail from Bologna to Ven
ice. q distance of t0l miles, in one
hour and % minutes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Personal.

Mrs. Sallie Tomkies Lancaster has
returned to her home on Christian
street from the Schumpert Memo
rial Sanitarium and is improving
rapidly.
Mrs. Robert H. Ward and son,
Robert and Florence Andrews, Mrs.
Wards lovely young neice arrived
Saturday from Los Angeles, Cal,
where Mrs. Ward and Robert have
spent several months and returns
home much benefited.
Mrs. John Rogers and children,
who have been visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. GOsman,
have returned to their home in
Mansfield.
Mrs. d. B. Williams has returned
10 her home in New Orleans ter
delightful visit to her cousin, Mrs.
Floyd Hodges.
Misses Effie Moncure and Joetta
Lee, students of l.. S. u, have not
yet returned home, having accent
ed the hospitality of friends fuc
several weeks.
Mrs. Eugene B. Harding is still
in Dallas enjoying the company OF
the little new granddaughter, MAJ
jOry Eugenia, the lovely little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
H2rding.
Miss Vivian Prestridge returned
Thursday from Sherman, Texas
where she attended the commences
ment Of kidd-kee College.
Mrs. J. w. Thornton of AicXan-
dria pent the past week with Mrs
James Jeffries.
Mrs. T. E. Mccain and da 1ehIcr
Miss Callie Mae, and son, Mr.. Hew>
McCann, have gone to Chirago tC
spend the summer.
Mrs. M. Strauss is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Sam Meyers, II
jackson, Miss.
Miss Matte Gray Morris has re
| turned from Winston Salem, n. C..
where she has been attending
school. She will spend the summer
with her grandmother, M. T. H
Morris.
| Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Peavy sympathize with them il
their bereavement, the death o
their brother, Mr.. A. M. Peavy
which occurred at Kerrville, Texas
| Mr.. and Mrs. Peavy accompanied
the remains to Lufkin, Tex, wher
the interment took place.
| Mrs. Walter Ector is enjoying
visit from her cousin, Mrs. E.
Crandell of Carlisle, Ark.
i Mrs. Edgar Levy and children ar
the guests of Mrs. John F. Slattery
| Mr.. Goodwin Tomkies has re
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-02
Notes and neW$)
Of Interest
+tAys By m. 3. ". ++++

Today will be observed by Leroy
Stafford Camp U. c. V. and the
Shreveport Chapter U. D. c. as
Decoration Day, being more con-
venient than June 3, which happens
to be Monday, the first business day
of the week. The spirit of memo
rial day is pure flame of devotion
to the past, that burns brighter as
the years go by. The programme for
this afternoon at the court house is
as follows:
Calling meeting to order-Judge 7.
T Bell
InvOcation-Dr. NJ. E. DOdd.
Music-"Tenting Tonight"
Calling Roll of the Dead-GeGge
L. Woodward.
Music-"Just Before the Battle,
Mother"
Reading-Robert Chandler.
Reading-Thomas Clay Wheeler.
Music-"Down on the SeWanee
River"
Address-Dr. Jasper X Smith.
Music-'Bonnie Blue Flag"
Comforting Crosses Of Honor-Mrs.
John S. Young.
Music-'DiXie."
Benediction-Rev. F. Bertels.
Decoration committees:
Court House: Mrs. Mcclellan chair
man, Mrs. ShuttIeworth, Mrs. Nor
ton, Mrs. Brice, Comrades H. C.
Rogers, E. L. Blower.
Confederate Monument: Mrs. John
Mccullough.
Oakland Cemetery: Mines. vii
Iiams chairman, Chase, Nelson, Nor
wood, BOisseau, Lindsay, Ross Will
son: Comrades F. C. Marsden, w. H.
Tunnard, G. L. Woodward.
Greenwood Cemetery: Mrs. UtZ,
chairman, Mines. Scott, C. J. Foster,
Grosjean, Conway, Griffin, Brown,
Comrades L. Z. Crawford, F. d. Mil
Ter, V. Grosjean.
st. Joseph's and Hebrew Rest GEM
eteries: Mrs. Currie, chairman,
Mines. Murff, Miles, Mayfield, Fur
man, Misses Hirsch, Howell, Soape,
Comrades N. Hirsch, T. B. Chase, F.
S. Norton.
The members of Dixie Chapter
Children of the Confederacy are re-
quested to bring flowers with them
to the court house to decorate the
Confederate monument in the court
house square.
All Confederate Veterans and sons
and descendants of veterans are cor
daily invited to assemble at head
quarters of General Leroy Stafford
Camp No. 3, U. C. ", at $50 pm,
and participate in the memorial
ceremonies of the day, June 2, 1912.