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Evening journal., 1913-08-20

The first question asked by a manu-
faeturer seeking a site is about IN
labor market. It is difficult to i'm
agine a manufacturer seeking a sit
considering the fact that there is
winning ball club in the town he ha
under consideration. but it is not
difficult understanding how the aver
age working man looking for a locs
tion would. everything else bein
equal, choose the town which sun
ports a winning ball club. The tow
which wins in the future will be tn
towns which consider the amuse
ments and the attractions for the peo
pie who live in those towns.
IL will be observed that there is
connection between go ahead town
and winning ball clubs. The follow
ing is from the Philadelphia Publ
Ledger:
Baltimore used to be the capital
baseball. When it held the champion
ship nothing could match it this sid
of Jupiter, which, by comparison
makes the earth look like a golf bal
But now Baltimore looks backwar.
and sells its promising players
major leagues, and leading citizen
write pieces TO the local papers do
ing problems showing that there is
close relation between good baseball
and growth in population. Ponde
this:
Detroit increased in population
from 1900 to 1910 (the decade il
which its ball club won three pen
nants) 63 per cent; Boston. with it
two big league clubs, increased .
per cent; Cleveland in the last de
cade increased 46.9 per cent. passin,
Baltimore and becoming the sixtl
city of the country. Baltimore from
1900 to 1910 increased only 9.7 pc
cent, but in the previous decade 9TH
era Of the champion Oriolesl the Cen
sus Bureau recorded an increase o
l12 per cent. just about twice a,
much Moral: If you want you
city to grow, get a winning team il
big company.
The men at the head Of the vii
mington baseball club have been ad
vertsing Wilmington and It is sal,
it has not been a paying game. :
Boost Day should help out and every
body who buys a ticket will be legiti
mately and wisely helping his town.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
DOLL SHOM PROGRAM Orr.

The program has been arranged
for doll baby day at Brandywine
Springs Park, which will be observed
next Tuesday The festivities will
start at 10 o'clock in the morning,
when the registering of the dolls
will be started. This will continue
until l o'clock in the afternoon,
when there will be a parade of doll
babies, boys and girls, starting from
the court of honor. The parade will
move through the park and finish al
the auditorium, where the prizes will
be distributed.
In the evening the confetti battle
will start al o'clock, and at $50
there will be a fancy dress parade,
from the court of honor to the audi
torium. where prizes will be award
ed. The days program will conclude
with a fireworks display, which will
start at $50 o'clock.
Entries are now being received for
the doll day events. and from present
indications the number Of constestans
will be the largest in the history of
the park
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
LET'S Get
Acquainted
Rain saved somebody.

Rain saved somebody
Anyway. the Chicks have a ten-game
lead.
The Chicks go to Harrisburg today for
two games They are due in York on
Thursday and come home ON Monday.
If a hospital list doesn't crop up the
Chicks ought to cop their four necessary
games in a week.
Pleasing news is that fans have rails.
ed a fund out of which three gifts will
be bought and presented TO three Chicks
on Boosters Day
Report that a change is to be made
in the Wilmington umpire staff is
erroneous The staff will remain as at
present, unless either one of the pres
ent three jumps resigns.
Gus Gleichman. the cleanup left
gardener of Chick ranks. is out of the
game for at least two days Gleichman
received an injury To his hand in the
Atlantic City game on Monday which
will necessitate his staying out of the
game.
The sporting editor of THE EVE
MING JOURNAL has received an un-
signed communication asking informa-
ton about the Chicks Booster Day
plans. If the writer will furnish his
name, the desired information will be
given him.
Ten up and forty-four to play look
ed so good to the N'Yawkers that the
Pirates we're able to gumshos in and
wai'op the champs To 3 Bill the
Cubs were making II four st-a sht
over the N lies, and the runner-lp
are still ten games rearward.
The Athletics gained when they de-
feated Detroit while Johnson was
pitching the Washin gtons to a ten
inning victory over the Maps.
The Giants we're off form to the
extent Of six errors and Carey help
ed the Buccaneers with two home
runs. Doc Crandall pinch pitcher.
couldn't save the day
Sugg shut out the Braves with a
lone scratch hit in the second of the
two surprise parties at Boston. Long
hits won for the Reds
Dahlen used five pinch hitters.
only one of whom reached first The
Brooklyns we're helpless before
Perritt until he wobbled the eighth.
Walter Johnson pitched his thir-
iteenth straight win. A fluke hit. an
error and a pass saved the Maps from
being shut out
! Baker scored two Of the runs with
which the Athletics turned the tables
on the Tigers
Chicago solved the intricacies Of
Collins. Moseley and Hall and the
worlds champions dropped a second
TO the White Sox
DOC" Williams pitched steady
game for York yesterday. and kept
Allentown's hits we'll scattered in
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
MrEKs GREAT RATTING RFcORn.

Harry Meek. now with the Victoria
Club Of the Northwestern League. is
the batting king OF the minors Meek
has been in the game for II years
and is still starring with the hludgeon
His grand average for this period "
time is 33o, which Is travelling
some. and any time a ball PLAYER who
Is not quite good enough 10 got into
the majors continues TO hit 800 or
better he's an except on to the rule
Here is the biz first haseman's batting
average for II years:
1895 Independence. Kansas Lea
que Observation-Disclosures. 400
lss7-Port Huron. Michigan Lea
que Observation-Disclosures. All
iSss-st Joseph, Western Asso-
citation ................. 1855
iaoi-chincothe. independence
iao2~Iola. Missouri Valley Lea
1908 Rockford. Three-Eye Lea % 80
1902 Rockford. Three-Eye Lea
. 1904 Rockford. Three Eye Lea
quo ........................-..3 1924
lso5-w Waterloo, Iowa state Lea
que Observation-Disclosures. .32l
lqo5--Sloux City. Western Lea
sue ..........4......... .Ss7
1906 Toronto. Eastern League 297
6-Birmingham. Southern
League ................ 29e
1907 Birmin CHAM. Southern
League ................. .34c
1908 Birmingham. Southern
League NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2st
1909-Chattanooga. South At
lantic League ............. .29t
i910-Chattanooga Southern Lea
que NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 800
i911--Waco. Texas League ..... .31C
i912-Victoria. Northwestern
League .............. .34(
1913 (to date)-Victoria n. W.
League OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .Ss'
Grand Average .......... .S3!
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
MANY RARRITS THIS YEAR

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD. Del. Aug. 2O.-When
the cunning season opens in Della
ware in November the sportsmen will
have the best bird and rabbit hunting
which has been possible for them to
enjoy in years. Those who have oc-
casion to use the country roads. and
especially those away from town, re-
port that they see more quail and rab-
bits this year than for years past.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
POULTRY SHOW PLANS.

Poultry fanciers from Delaware and
surrounding states will send the cream
of their stock to the annual show of the
Diamond State Poultry and Livestock
Association, to be held in December OF
this year. Although the show of last
year was a triumph, the event this year
viii eclipse that of 1912 in practically
every department. The entry will be
larger, the prizes more plentiful and the
officials viii be chosen from the fore
most fanciers of the country.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
Chicks Hold 10 RanqFiq GosspSpo Odds End.
Chamber of Commerce Saws
Winning Ball Club Makes
for Growth of Any Cir

The Publicity Department of the
Chamber of Commerce puts its stamp
of approval on Boost Day for the local
baseball club because the Publicity
Department of the Chamber of Com
merce believes It is good business to
do so. It is a big advertisement for
Wilmington to have its name printed
in every newspaper in the United
States every day as having a pennant-
winning team. An advertisement is
more valuable because of what II sug-
gests than because of what it merely
says.
Conditions in the United States are
at this time such as makes the labor
markets the most vital consideration
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
HAS FLORInA GATORS.

Two alligators from Florida have
just been received by Reynolds Cook.
of No. IA East Second street. They
were sent to him by David Boil, Of
Jacksonville.
The little gators are very much
alive.
One of them has but three feet,
having had one of his back feet cut
of when he was younger.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20

NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-Here's
proof that baseball follows the flag.
This PHILIPPINE ball team is now tour
ing this country playing semipro.
and college teams. It is made up
entirely of natives from the Phillip
pine Islands. They we're taught by
Americans in the islands how to play
the game and they put up a pretty
good article of ball. f. F. Willets,
an American, is manager.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
HORSES GO ON
FAIR CIRCUIT
Delaware Horses Fail to Get
in Money at Lebanon on
First Day

LEBANON. Pa. Aug. 20-The big
fair circuit racing season OF 1918
opened here yesterday with bright
prospects. It will continue eight
weeks through eastern Pennsylvania.
New Jersey and Delaware.
There we're but three races on the
program and each was won in
straight heats The S-yesr-old trot-
ting race proved to be an easy
victory for the Norristown filly, Mary
Warren. but did not have TO step
within a second of her former mark.
Adben Penn, from Phoenixville. was
unsteady but always a factor. Lena
Zombro also failed 10 show expected
speed
The county novice race was also
an easy victory for the local entry
Bessie e. Palmyra Mig was the
factor at all times and forced Bessie
to a record of 2.37 Ia in the opening
heat.
The running race went to Bruise
with Nodd The contestant at all times.
Joseph Davidson, OF Wilmington,
offioiated as starter, assisted In the
stand by Eli Atwood. Samuel RoyeI
and w. w. Conkln, judges; Jacob
Smith, A. D. Folmer and John s.
Knoll, timers; Frank Hammar, clerk
of course.
There are four races on today's
card. Yesterdays summary:
County Novice Race. Purse, $3.50.
Bessise b., b. m, (unknownl
w. II. Blocker, Lebanon
(Wonerl ...,............... l
Palmyra Mig. b. g. George
Perers. Lebanon (Jones) .. ? 2
Felt Roof. blk &, n. Miller,
Lebanon (Miller) .......... A 3 3
Louise Bell. b. m. H. b.
Shugars. Lebanon (Shugars) 3 4 4
Time. 2.37 IA. 240. 2.39 IA.
Two and Three Year Trotting. Rest
Two in Three Heats. Purse, $3.50.
Mary Warren. b. T.. by zombro.
Kinwood Farm, Norristown
tSnedeker) ...............
Abdell Penn, blk h., by William
Penn, Phoenix Farms, Phoenix
Vile CEmhody) ............ . 2
Lena Zombro. b. T., Henry Dut-
ton, Wilmington CDuttonl M 3
Bourbon Chimes, b. h., l.. Gala
han. Philadelphia CJackson) 4 5
Count Kellar. br. h., George
Brown. Oakhill Brown .... 4
Time 222 IA. 2.22 10
Running Race. Half-mile Dash.
Brieuse. b. &. (Miller) ......
Nodd, b. f. (Pounders) ........ 2
Niloess, br m. CYoungl ...... 8
Go Between. b. m. (Jenkins) - 4
Time. 50.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
HIGHLAND-BANCROFT
AT FRONT AND UNION

In the absence of the Chicks on Sat
urday the Highland and Bancroft
teams Of the All-Wlmington League
will play at Front and Union streets.
There viii be two games, beginning
at o'clock. Highland is now lead
ing the league by a one and a half
game margin and is playing a fine
article of ball. Il will be a good at-
ternoon Of sport in the absence of
the Chicks.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
ATHLETIC CRIPPLES
HURT THEM BADLY
BY The United Press.


DETROIT. Mich. Aug 20-The
troubles of Connie Mack are not vet
over In addition TO his teams slump
of recent DAYS. he had somewhat Grip
plod band of athletes on his hand today
as q result of accident Yesterday. His
catching stan is the main source Of
worry Ira Thomas is out with bad
hand. foul tip yesterday split Jack
Lapp's hand. and he'll be out a couple Of
weeks.
Later in the game Schang, who re-
placed Lapp. was spiked nut continued
in the game This injury is not expect
cd 60 prove serious
Barry and Orr. shortstors, are num-
herod among the cripples Pitcher Brown
Is on the sick list. and the form of most
Of the other twirlers is not above sus'
picion.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
sELLING-PLAYERs PROFITABLE.
Central League Claims Seasons Record
With $4,000.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Aug. 90
Eighteen players sold in addition TO six
returned through optional agreements
for a total consideration Of $4,000
gives the Central League the seasons
record in disposing of players.
President Heilbroner said the league
is a six club circuit with players limit
of fourteen.
The president attributes its success to
a strict enforcement of rmes and good
umpires. Monday was the last day Of
sale in the league.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
BRowNrowN WITHOUT A GAME.

The Browntown A. G. IS without a
game for Saturday. The speedy indie
pendent aggregation will meet any fast
team in the city. Address communica-
tions e. James Christiana. Seventh and
Coleman streets, or Francis Gibbons,
32l Sixth avenue.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
vANpEyER CARNIYAL OPENS.

The Vandever baseball team of the
All-Wilmington League opened a fair
and carnival at Seventeenth and
Church streets last night A large
crowd attended. The fair will con-
tinue tonight.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
l. n. S. LOSES RACE.

In the 2l2 trot over the Goshen. n
Y, track yesterday, Harry J. Stoeckle's
~. n. S. finished last in the field Of
eight horses, Burgess Raffles winning
the race after six heats. The best time
was 2lO IA.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.

Athletics, 4; Detroit, 8.
Washington, 5; Cleveland, 1 90
Chicago. 5; Boston. /.
New York-St. Louis (rain).
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
STANDING OF THE CLURs.
American League.
SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
American League.

H~hlFiiNc AZ nttiOlls
Washington-Cleveland. not scheduled
New York at St Louis g games).
Boston at Chicago.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League.

Chicago. 8; Phillies. ?.
Pittsburgh, s; New York, 8.
St. Louis, 5; Brooklyn, 2.
Cincinnati, 4; Boston. 2 (lst camel g.
Cincinnati, 2; Boston. I'D game)
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
zoo IHUIl FUhoL 9oVV'
Dorchester Rose. b. m. lie

TITN1 -.TT1 NV II --I|7
.3-YEAR- -OLDS AND UNDER. TROT
OR PACE, PURSE 5000.
Peter Neptune, b. e. (BulD 3 3 1 l 1
False Pride. b. m. (Ford) .. 1 13 3 2
Peter Margin. blk. &. (Ty-
Time, 2.23 IA. 2.22 IA, 225, 2.25,
.227.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
BASEBALL IN THREE LEAGUES
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Tri-State League.

wiImington-Atlantic City (raan).
York. s.: Allentown, 4.
Harrisburg, s; Trenton, 2.
Evening journal., 1913-08-20
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
National League.

Chicago az Philadelphia
Pittsburgh at New York.
St. Louis at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati att Boston
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
URGES SUPPORT OF HIS
PURITY MARRIAGE BILL
REP GLASSNER ADDRESSES OPEN
LETTERS TO CLERGY AND
WOMAN'S CLUBS,

Rep Henry g Glassnel. of Barry
county. who has achieved some little
fame as the introducer of a bill calling
for marriage certificates of good
health, has addressed two open letters
to the clergy of Michigan and the wo-
mems clubs asking that days be set
aside for the education of the people TO
the need of such = measure.
The clergy is asked To designate
SUNDAY. Feb .. as "Eugenics' day
aud To give " the people the various
reasons why every child should en-
10Y the right 10 be well born. The
pastors are urged to have their flock
use their influence ON the repre- senta-
tivcs and senator's of their district to
enact such bill.
The letter To the wumens clubs uf
the state is addressed to Mrs. Flor
encc l. Dulson 1T Jackson, president
of the state federation. Mr. Glassner
asks that some portion of the club
study be given to the measure and
promises to send copies of the bill
where ever wanted He asks too,
that the women ClupS use tHeli III
huence OH the members Of the legis-
lature in their districts and on their
pastors To have February set aside
as Eueenlcs day.
Mr.. GlassneNis considering pro-
posal to amend the bill to place the
responsibility for the issuance Of
marriage licenses with the probate
Judges of the state The Judge of
probate Is empowered under certain
conditions to marry without license,
He passes on questions OF sanity
Guardianship. etc, and Rep. Glassner
had II urged upon him that the pro-
bate court is the place for the hand
ling of marriage licenses. particularly
n the health certificate proposal Is
an,rtpd into a law.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
WILL DECIDE BONAR LAWS
FATE AS A PARTY LEADER

London, Jan. 1.-THE course of ac-
tion to be taken by the Lancashire di-
vision of the National Unionist Asso-
citation at its adjourned annual meet
ing to be held in Manchester tomor-
row is the staple topic of discussion
TODAY among politicians Of all parties.
The meeting will mark the crisis in
the controv ersy that threatens the dis
ruption of the Unionist party In
Unionist circles II is admitted that the
Manchester meeting will decide the
fate of Ronar Law as the party leader.
According 10 the general belief Mr..
Bonar Law is certain TO resign his
leadership if any resolution calling for
referendum on food taxes or for a
second general election is carried at
the meeting or if resolution is
passed crticising the recent manage
ment of the party
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
TWO ARE KILLED
IN AUTO MISHAP
PROMINENT ST. LOUIS MEN DIE
WHEN CAR HITS CAP OF
WATER PLUG.

st. Louis. No, Jan. 17.-Russell Da-
Vic. of Cleveland. assistant secretary
TO Mrs. HeleHe Britton, owner Of the
st. Louis Nationals, and William IL.
Walters, of st. Louis, president of a
novelty company were killed in an
automobile accident here today.
The automobile struck a projecting
connecting cap of water plug on
Grand and Cottage avenues. Davie
was hurled against telephone pole,
ard nearly every bone I'm his body was
broken.
The impact turned the car around.
threw the two men out and tore the
cap off the plug. flooding the street
and inundatng Davies body as il
landed near the curb. Walters was
hurled in the air and landed at the
rear end Of the car He was dead when
picked up.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
TO BAR "GRIzzlY BEARING"
At The INAUGURAL BALL
IF FUNCTION rs HELD AGAINST
WILSON'S WISHES, 1T WILL
NOT BECOME ORGY.

Washington. Jan 17.-Should there
be an inaugural ball despite Wilson'S
wishes to the contrary there may be
no turkey trotting, bunny hugeing
nor grizzly bearing il it is held in the
pension building. Representative
Eoddenberry today offered an amend
mcnt TO the resolution authorizing the
use Of the pension Office which was
worded as follows: that the grant of
the use OF the pension building for the
inaugural bali is expressly upon the
condition and with the limitation that
for the prevention of acts of public ir-
dcCenCy. the following dances be absu-
lutely barred, grizzly bear gyrations,
bunny hug tenderlou movements,
turkey troC contortiuns and like vul-
,;arisms of the 'hooChc cooche' dance
and all similar rorms of Cony ulsive
movements suggestive of the degener-
ate ,evelries Of the segregated dis
tricts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
FAST HORSES MATCHED.
Goldie strsdbury OF Calumet 10 BE
ptted Against Irene Lookhsrt.

Arrangements have practically been
completed for match between Goldie
Stradburg. the well known Calumet
trotter and Irene Lockhart, the speedy
little "critter" owned by Louis Saam
of Hancock. The match likely will be
staged on an tee track on the Hough-
ton side of Portage Lake, about the
middle of next month. Forfeits have
already been posted and side bets are
likely to be heavy for the animals are
very evenly matched. Martin Mess
rer of Calumet is representing the To-
cal owners of "Goldie"
The owners Of these trotters have
tried several times to arrange for a
meeting and came near doing II on the
Wisconsin short ship circuit last sum
mer hut on the day of the race both
animals were lame and had to be
scratched. Since then both have en-.
joyed long rests and are now In prime
condition. II is likely the brush will
be about the fastest event of it's kind
staged here for years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
ANTON HoGANSoN HURT.
Fall. From Freight Car He Was At
tempting to Climb,

Friends of Anton Hoganson have
been notified by telegraph that he was
seriosly injured this week near Mass
city. by falling from q freight car
while attempting to climb over the car
for the purpose of making a short cut
to one of his homesteads. He sustain
cd severe cuts and bruises on his face
and head, and lost consciousness by
striking his head on one of the rails.
Fortunately he was observed lying on
the track by a man named Ferguson,
q member Of the train crew, or he
would probably have been cut to pieces
when the locomotive started to move.
which it did shortly after his removal
from his dangerous position.
Hoganson left here for Ontonagon
county, where he has homesteads at
Sidnaw and Coviugton, about five
weeks ago. He came To Mass city
on business, and in returning home
thought he would take the short cut
across the track. His friends in Cal
umet will be pleased To learn that no
serious consequences are expected as
o result Of his injuries
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
PARCEL POST ALSO
LIKED IN LAURIUM
sos PACKAGES DISPATCHED AND
4ee RECEIVED FROM JAN.
I TO JAN. IS.

According - official figures given
out today by Postmaster Vincent Val
ro. residents of Laurium are taking
advantage 10 large extent of the par
eel post. The total number of pack
ages dispatched from Jan. ] to Jan. L.,
when a completion was taken for the
benefit of the postal authorities, was
JO3 and the total hsmber received ls9.
The highest number received for To-
cal distribution in any one day was IS,
while the highest number received for
dispatch 30 other cities was ~.
The total weight of the parcels dis
patched up to Jan. L.. including that
day, amounted TO 782 pounds.
Evidently the service is much appre-
ciated and there is every indication
the business will steadily increase.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-17
OLD RESIDENT rs DEAD.
Mrs. Patrick Harrington, Here For "
Years, Passes Away.

IN old and respected resident Mrs.
Patrick Huntington, of 1897 Lake Lin
uen avenue, Lourium died this morn
ing at the c. & II. hospital, nfter q
prolonged illness She was aged IS and
ls survived by her husband, and the
lolowing sons and daughters Mrs.
'ohn Betisb, OF Lead City. :. u. Mrs
hugh Smiley, Brautford ont, Daniel
and John, OF Detroit Misses Kate aud
Annie at home; and Mrs. Thomas
'ockipg. Of the Albion location.
The funeral will take place Monday
m"rnins, at . o'clock with servicees ~
Tie Sacred Heart church. and inter
ineht IN Lake View cemetery
The late Mrs. Harrington had been
resident OF Calumet for the past g.
ears, having married and raised her
,aii'lly IN this city. She was beloved
py all who knew her, and the news of
her Death will be sincerely regretted.