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Evening star., 1915-01-10


games. e. w. F.
It was in 1906
Sporting Editor Star:
Please state in your pink sheet what
has become of Catcher Schlei, who
was with Cincinnati and New York
Giants. K,L.
schlei was with Memphis last sea-
son.
Sporting Editor Star:
How did Cincinnati get Olsen from
Cleveland when he was an American
League player. J. G.
The Cleveland club first asked the
other clubs of the American League to
waive on Olsen, and when that was
done 1t sold his release to the Cincin-
natl club, which under the rules Is per-
missible.
Sporting Editor Star:
In what year did Meyers, Merkle,
Snodgrass, Fletcher, Murray and DOYLE
join the New York Giants, and what
was the exact date that Jim Thorpe
made his initial appearance on the
Polo Grounds, and what did he do the
first time at bat. READER.
Meyers in the fall of 1908, Merkle In
the fall Of 1907. snodgrass. 1907;
Fletcher, 1908; Murray in 1909, DOYLE
in midseason. 1907. Thorpe appeared
in the second game of the season at
the Polo Grounds April IA, 1913, as a
pinch hitter in the ninth for Tesreau.
He popped up a fly to the third base
man.
Sporting Editor Star:
Would you kindly publish in the
pink sheet for what team did Billy
Sunday warm the bench? FAN
Sunday was member of both Pitts
burgh and Chicago National League
teams in the eighties.
Sporting Editor Star:
Wouldn't you kindly inform me in
your column where / can get the two
base ball poems, Casey at the Bat'
and "The Return of Casey" BUD
Every likely book store.
Sporting Editor Star:
To settle a bet please publish in the
Inquisitiye Fan column Of your Sunday
paper the standing of the Washingto
team at the close of the 1912, 1913
and 1914 seasons? G. T. T.
1s12-wash tsecond). 81 81 .5ss
1913-Wash. (second). 64 .5S4
1s14-Wash. (third).. ........S1 73 .526
Sporting Editor Star:
will very much appreciate it if you
will publish the records of the follow
ing amateur wrestlers:
Charles Burton, amateur wrestler
1903. 1910. 1911 and 1912. Weight, lis
or 120. Did he hold titles?
William OBrien, amateur wrestler
1911 and 1912. Weight, las or SO. Did
he hold titles?
This information will greatly oblige
and end discussion.
Burton, 1910-Won the District
championship at lis pounds and the
south Atlantic championship at lis
pounds the same year: won the ll5
and 120 pound District Championship
for 1911 and 1912; won the 1i5-pound
District title in 1913, and lost the
120-pound title to Santite the same
night.
O'Brien. 1909-Lost the 15s-pound
Championship of the District to Multi
gan. 19l0-Won the south Atlantic
championship. 145 pounds. 1911-Lost
to Cutler in professional handicap
match, Gayety Theater
Evening star., 1915-01-10
Inquisitive Fans.

Sporting Editor Star
What year was it that the Chicago
White Sox won nineteen straight
games. e. W. F.
It was in 1q0S
Evening star., 1915-01-10
Hard Spot for the Umpire.

There is one situation in base ball
that invariably gets the umpire in trouble.
unless the pitch is an extremely wide one,
or the batter relieves the situation by
taking swing Imagine the bases filed.
Two out and three balls and two strikes
on the batter. Have it in the ninth in
ming if you want to have the situation all
the more intense, and the score a tie.
On the calling of the next ball really
depends the game. If it is ball it
means the game for the home team; if
it is a strike, the score remains a tie, and
the visiting club has a chance to win out
in extra innings. To the home fan a
bail. merely few inches inside or out
side, high or low, looks like strike, If
the visiting team is at the bat. If the
home team is at the bat, pitches that
are just good enough to be called strikes
by the umpire. are regarded as balls by
the fans. Any time an umpire calls the
batter out on such pitch, with the situ-
alton i have described above existing, he
Is bound to find himself in trouble. Even
If the bail is right through the middle,
the batter who has struck out in a pinch
will invariably alibi himself at the ex-
pense of the umpire by declaring that it
was foot outside. In such situations
there are some pitchers who never throw
anything but strikes, if you would take
their word for it. On the other hand,
there are many batters who insist that at
such times ii is impossible for the pitcher
TO throw other than a ball
Evening star., 1915-01-10

Following is the score of the game
lost by MIR. Adams in the Simultaneous
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Often Fail to Touch Runners.

Often when the umpire appears to be
most seriously at fault he is abso-
iutely correct. Such plays are when
the ball easily beats the runner to the
base. but the fielder fails to touch him.
Nearly every base runner of any merit
in the game at present has developed
The faliaway slide to such a degree that
touching the runner is extremely diff
cult, unless the inf1elder is equally
clever in handling the ball. runner
like Ty Cobb. the Detroit star, gives
the infielder little more than the spikes
on his shoe to touch as he slides into a
base. In plays where it is up to the
itider to touch the runner to complete
the out the average base ball fan
watches the ball. IL the ball reaches
the base ahead of the runner he natu-
rally presumes that the runner is out.
Under aanary conditions the runner
Evening star., 1915-01-10
FREEMAN'S HOME-RUN RECORD
WAS. THREATENED BY CRAVATTl
Bucks 1899 Figures With Washington
Club Still Stand, But Phillies' Slugger
Got Close Up Last Season.
Five Homers Won Games.

Pierce of the Cubs and Babe" Adams
of the Pirates.
Evening star., 1915-01-10

John Britton, prominent golfer of
the Columbia Cotlntry Club, who has
been leading the simple life" on his
farm in Maryland for the past few
Evening star., 1915-01-10

Penn's athletic policy, including foot
ball, will be outlined and governed by
Ia body of gentlemen whose names are
Evening star., 1915-01-10

tt was IN 1yU6.
Sporting Editor Star:
Please state In your pink sheet what
has become of Catcher Schlei, who
was with Cincinnati and New York
Giants. K.
schlei was with Memphis last sea-
son.
Evening star., 1915-01-10

Members and golfers of the Colum.
bia Country Club are planning ar
elaborate dinner to be held next Thurs.
day evening in honor of Walter S. Har.
ban, chairman of the green commit
tee. This dinner is given in recognition
of the invaluable services which the
doctor rendered the club in it's forma-
tive stages, and is now rendering as
chairman of it's most important COM
mittee.
Evening star., 1915-01-10

John H. Clapp of Chevy Chase has
qualified in the last two tournaments
held at Pinehurst. Last week he played
in the second fight in the annual mid
winter golf tournament"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15
"Story Beautiful"
lmpresses Hearers

Intensely but impressively dra-
matte best describes Father Patrick
MacCorry's lecture, THE Story Beau
tiful," given at Chautauqua Tuesday
evening. Father MacCorry is an ora
tor who is able to grip his audience
with the spirit of his great theme and
sway them with his own tense emo
tion.
"The Story Beautiful" is the story
of the Saviour told by pictures which
are repllcas of the worlds famous re-
ligious paintings The manner in
which one picture is made to blend
into another leads to some powerful
artistic effects.
Father MacCorry's voice is that of
trained orator who feels to the full
the greatness of his theme. Pene-
trating, yet sweet and calm as he
dwells first on the boyhood of Christ,
every word of the speaker could be
heard to the farthest part of the
building. AS the scenes change every
tone becomes tense with emotion, and
the audience feels with the orator the
awe and horror, first of Gethsemane,
then of Calvary
In rushing, tumultuous words that
pour from his lips in verbal torrent
he pictures the great drama in a way
that leaves his hearers breathless and
keyed to high pitch of excitement.
Never certainly was a surer, reader
and finer command of English heard
upon the Chautauqua platform. 1t
did not seem possible that man could
speak with such amazing rapidity and
feeling, and yet not word was lost,
nor was syllable blurred Father
MacCorry will ever remain in the
minds of all who were present as one
of the best speakers of the present
day.
Prior to Father MacCorry's lecture
Ruthven Macdonald, baritone, sang
and recited in most pleasing man
ner. During the lecture, also, as an
interlude, Mr.. Macdonald sang selec-
tions appropriate to the scene then
showing. The Canadian singer has
deep, full voice of pleasing timbre,
and, as is easily seen, is well liked
by the Chautauqua audiences.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15
Train SmashesuC Car
Driver Escapes

A railroad grade crossing has cost
another automobile and nearly cost
another life. .....
j. R. Robinson of this city had a
narrow escape from death Saturday
evening, when a southbound Southern
Pacific train crashed into an auto he
was driving at a grade crossing near
Central Point The machine was
hurled ten feet in the air and alighted
bottom side up. Postmaster Ralph
Woodford of Medford, who witnessed
the collision, appraises the present
value of the machine at 25 cents.
Robinson escaped without a scratch.
Woodford and Horace Pelton pass
ed in front of the train and passed
Robinson going in the opposite di-
rection. Pelton shouted a warning
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15
Former School Man
Here For Visit

Prof. c. A. Hitchcock and wife ar
rived Monday evening for a visit in
the city, en- route home from a visit
at the exposition. Mr.. Hitchcock is
now a prominent attorney of Jeffer-
son, Ohio.
For seven years, from 1895 to
1901, MIR. Hitchcock was superintend-
ent of the local schools and was one
of the most potent factors in the
bringing of the schools of Ashland up
to their present high degree of eff
cheney. He also took a prominent
part in civic affairs and was secre-
tary of the Chautauqua association
for some time.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

N. A. Jacobs, brother of Lee
Jacobs, who now lives at Riverside
Cal, is here on a visit. Mr.. Jacobs
is an old Ashland citizen. He started
the Valley Record, was county super
intendent of schools and county
clerk. He is much pleased with the
development going forward here. II
has been his opinion for years that
development along resort lines was
the best chance for Ashland.
Don Walker and Harold Merrill re-
turned Tuesday from an arduous trip
into the klamath Lake country.
Some time ago Harold Merrill in
some unseemly manner became sepa-
rated from his saddle horse when re-
turning from Fort klamath and last
weeks expedition was organized to
seek out the brute. 1t took eight
days and some skillful lasso artistry
to locate and secure the animal. The
capture was made somewhere in the
vicinity of Cherry creek.
Mrs. Louis Dennis died Thursday
night, July s, at the family home,
asa California street. Funeral serv-
ices were held from the house Sun
day at 2, Rev. Vallandigham officiat-
ing. Caroline e. Jones was born at
Fairfield, Iowa, April "a, 1S4S, and
was married to Louis Dennis in 1867.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

to Robinson. Woodford looked be-
hind him in time to see the machine
in the air. The engine struck the
auto in the rear. They stopped their
machine and rushed to the wreckage
in time to help the driver crawl from
beneath the wrecked car.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

They moved in 1875 to California and
there resided till 1907, when they
came to Oregon. She leaves her hus-
band and four sons to mourn her de-
parture. Three sons residing at Ash
land are Ray, Ivan and Bert.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will
hold a food sale Saturday, July IT,
in the Mccarthy building, corner Main
and Granite streets.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

FOR SALE-Nice home place of 21h
acres, modern seven-room house,
in city; SO choice pear trees, 26
large peach trees, almonds, cher
ries, apples, many kinds of small
fruits; beautiful location; at a
great sacrifice. Enquire of owner,
494 Holly street. 15-1mo.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

LOST-Scarf pin set with small,
square, smoky topaz. Return to
owner for suitable reward. F. E.
Watson. 15-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15
Classified Advertisements
Continued from Page Three.)
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-On easy terms to No
vember 1, up-to-date school appa-
ratus for private school. Good
income. Call at so Granite street
Immediately. 15-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

FOR SALE-Second hand motorcycle
in good condition. See George
Robinson Of fire department.
15-2t*
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

notwithstanding by day
Satisfaction guaranteed. Miss Rog-
ers, 172 Skidmore street. 12-1mo*
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

FOR RENT-Furnished and unfur-
nished rooms. 12S Factory street.
15-2t*
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

FOR SALE-Saddle pony, also brok-
en- to pack. $40. Inquire 631
Boulevard or phone 224-R. 15-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-15

LOST-Probably near walk or along
creek between Lithia Park camp
ground and main park, brown
leather handbag, draw string style,
containing black coin purse, about
SO in coin and several handker-
chiefs. Reward if left at this Of
flee. 15-2t*
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
Glturrh h}nrk ann Snmr nf thu
1aarn lultn arr Dntng 1t

Rev. J. A. Crockett. Decatur, years. built
commodious edifice, stone front, has large follow
ing and has done a deal of effective work, stand well
in the community.
Rev. p. w. Fields Lincoln. newly called is
building new edifce, which will be credit to
Lincoln and movement to the endeauors of the
coored people there.
Rev. j. j. Chappelle, of Pleasant Grove, SPRING
field, is indeed what may be said to be, industr
Gus man, full of vim and ambition, he is alert
and pregnant with ideas for progress, he is now
making substantial Improvements on the church
edihce 9Th and Cass streets. IL lti tlstlv been
done since Rev. Chappes pastorate He has just
closed a tent revival.
Rev. Dicky of Zion is also making tangible i'm
provements the mother Baptist church.
Rev. G. ON ason, Alton, services II a. IN. and
8 p. m. Sunday School every Sunday.
Rev. Bachelor End Baptist Danville Corner Rob
inson and Townsend Streets. Modern edfce preach
ing II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School every
Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
Dplrgater tn s. $. Gnnurntinn

Decatur Rev. j. A. Crockett Mrs. Maggie Kemp
Mrs. Feta Thompson, Mrs. Taaferro and Miss Ula
Crockett.
Quincy Miss Brown and Mrs. F. E. Cook
Danville- Mrs. L. H. Kemp and Rev. Bachelor.
Alton-R Rev. G. G. Mason, Mrs Minnie Hunter
and Miss Dora Lowry.
Pleasant Grove Springfield Rev. J. J. Chappee,
T. w. Warrick, S. S. Supt., C. S. Lefrdge, Rev. S.
r. Robinson, Mrs Georgia Hubbard, Mesdames
Anna Page Julia A. Oliver Della Jones, Lottie Poston
Zion Baptist Church; Rev. G. w. Dckey, Miss Mable
Alexander Mrs. Lucille Barksdale MRS. Carrie McCul-
ough Miss Sarah Alexander. jessie Crumell,
Mr.. VIM. Barnett, Mr.. Pearl Carr.
Springfield, Ill. Union Baptist Church; Mr.. Grant
Martin, Miss Florence Brown, Rev. S. c. Manuel,
Mrs. Fannie johnson, Mrs. Alberta Barbour Mr.. JAS
Gray, Mrs Bertha Hall, Miss Lucille Elliott, Mrs.
Stella Brentz, Mrs. S. G. Manuel, Miss NJ j. Johnson
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
BLOOMINGTON ILL. NEWS.

The following delegates elected by the Negro
Business League to the National League Convention
which meets in Boston, Aug. 1920: DR.. E. G. Covng
ton Mrs. Fred Wyche and Mrs. r Bailey.
Mrs Annie Young, 2l7 E. Market ST.. entertained
a few friends last Friday evening, July End Among
some present Mrs. Lashley, Mrs. Elizabeth Gov
ington, Mrs. McEwen and Mrs. Lackey
Bloomington has what is called a Social Center
which is doing much good among the coored people.
DR.. Covington is doing large practice. His bust.
ness is among white as we'll as coored, people,
porch party was given by Mrs. Dabney, Monday
Eve. July st her res, 208 E. Cherry St Normal ILL.,
Mrs. Wells, 1905 w Moulton St. who has been quite
ill, is much improved.
Mr.. Frank Pegues. who came to Bloomington q
years ago from Mississippi and who married here is
quite Industrious and has accumulated home and
extra property which he rents. The boys down home
will be glad to know this. Frank also has children.
A whist party was given Friday evening July End.
at the headquarters of chaufeurs and they had some
Time Pollard and Love officiated. Among the young
industrious wome of Bloomington who deserve en-
couragement for for thrift is Miss Mary Miller 706 E.
Wright St. young lady who by energy and CRU
gaity has purchased home and lavsly furnished II
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
YOUNG NAN HUSTLING

Mr.. Burrell Clark, who came to our city about two
years ago and Who Is nov proprietor OF Clark Tailor
Shop, S2 E. Monroe st. not only deserves special
credit, but should be inspiration to other young
men who have had better opportunities and are older
He opened business for himself not much over one
year ago and has madea good showing even so early
He married little more than year ago ALSO
His business is good, also is his work and service.
He has recently purchased auto truck delivery
the only such conveyance owned and operated by
colored firm in this city.
Mr. Clark is also very busness-like, prompt in get
ting your work and prompt in returning the same.
Other young men who whining and crying for
n Job should learn lesson from this young man
who began with money and mere stranger
See his ad another page and telephone your order in
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
lf]nnh Riurr Baptist Assnriatiun

The Woodriver Baptist Association of which the
Sunday School is auxiliary is the Oldest Baptist
Association in this state and among the leading AS
socations in the United States. Over seventy five
years ago, time when the status of the Negro in
this country unknown quantity this Associa-
ton was born. Among the prominent who
the organizers of this Association were, Father
Lewis" Few living today who at the first
Association, but the grand work goes on and great
strides have made during this three quarters of
century of its eventful existence
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
prnurrhs
By the Editor to the Delegates

Speak not or act not in any way so as to wound
the feeling of another
Try each day to SOW seed which, in after years,
will bring sunshine to some other, if you do, the same
sunshine will come to you and to you it will be
rock in weary, a shelter in mighty storm, try it.
Remember; you only receive by giving forth Do
unto others you would that others do also unto
you, if you try this your life will be ever happy
Do not worry about i'll things some one may say
about YOU try to do what your conscience dictates
is right.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
mrs. Della Jarmen, Mrs. Emma J. Coin.

MRS. Della Jarmen, Mrs. Emma j. Coin
New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. w H. Carter Supt
). T. Coleman Sec. Miss Flossie Watson Miss Robin
son. Miss Lillian Watson, Miss Green, Miss Mayme
Osby, Miss Clara May, Mrs. Hattie McIier.
Loveioy, III. MRS. Ella Howard, Rev. Duncan
Carmlla Washington
Jacksonville III. Rev. Scruggs Jas Scott Mrs. Bry
ant, Mrs. Ellis MOORE Mrs. Lafayette and daughter
Rev. H. H. Dewitt.
Edwardsville ILL., Mr. Spiller.
Paris, Ill. Miss Cecil Thomas, Mrs. E. L. Thomas
Mr.. W. Henry Snowden, MRS. Anna Snowden Ess B.
e. Moody Miss Lula Turner.
Quincy, III. Rev. T. L. Smith, Mrs. Cook
Evanston Rev. E. L. Fletcher
Bloomington; mrs. Annie Scroggins
Wood River Mrs. Walker
PEORIA Mrs Ellis, MRS. Brown
Danville; H C. Houston
f. St. Louis; Rev. DeShieds Mr. Marshbank Rev
Hurd Rev. E. H. Borden, Mesdames Hail. Anderson
McKnze Mites
Rock Island Rev. Sanders Mesdames Taylor, Basset,
Remington
Moline: Rev. Whitfield
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
BIRTHS

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stevenson 141O E. Mon
roe St. July 1st a son, first child.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Donaldson, July 18th,
son, first child. Both mothers and children are doing
nicely and you should the big smiles on the faces
of those boy papas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-11
WOMAN DESCRIBES HOW
SHE KILLED HER HUSBAND
Mrs. Burke's Dramatic Narrative in
Her Trial for Murder

MEDIA, Pa, Oct. 1l.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Burke, of Chester, was placed on trial
for her life here today for the killing of
her husband John F. Burke, at their
home on June II, and all evidence I'm the
case has been taken.
The evidence of the prosecution and the
defense was practically the same. 1t was
testified that Burke, who was employed
as railroad track foreman, had returned
home from work and was met by a
farmer who said that one of the Burke
boys had taken the lock from his stable.
Burke thereupon attacked his wife
choked her and knocked her down. The
farmer and Tony Foltz, a brother-in-law
OF Mrs Burke, interfered and were both
knocked down, but, i'm the meantime Mrs
Burke got away and ran upstairs and got
gun with which she shot Burke
She testified In her own behalf that she
did not Intentionally shoot her husband,
but that she got the shotgun with the
intention Of frightening him. She said
that she was carrying the gun in one
hand when 1t went off and jmped out of
her hand. She said that she had never
hred gun before, and did not see John
Burke at the time the shot was fired
that killed him. Her story was of a long
line OF abuse during her married life, and
small son told of many occasions upon
which his father has abused his mother
and all Of the children.
The case will probably be given to the
jury early tomorrow morning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-11
WIFE WINS VERDICT In
PURITY PACT" CASE
Superior Court Decides in
Favor of Mrs. Cunningham
in Famous Suit

The famous Cunningham purity pact"
divorce case was decided in favor of
Mrs. Irene ID. Cunningham I'm the Su-
perior Court today. The master to whom
the case had been referred reported in
favor of a decree Of divorce for the hus-
band, Clement r. H. Cunningham. on the
barous treatment, and Court OF Common
Pleas No. 3 at first approved the masters
findings. but later, when the case was ar
gued before the court in banc, ex-Judge
Gordon convinced the court that II had
been mistaken and the husband was re-
fused decree.
In affirming the lower courts decision
Judge Head declared this to be "a most
remarkable and unusual case" Before
the Cunninghams were married they en-
tered into a purity pact" which subse-
Nquently the husband attempted TO break.
For Y years they lived together and then
the husband brought suit for divorce.
The court said that the term "deser-
ton" as used by the husband evidently
was not meant to be understood as deser-
tlon in the ordinary sense. "It is a species
OF fictitious or constructive desertion. A"
The court said that the decision depended
on the answer 10 two questions Had the
husband shown that his wife had will
fully and malcously deserted him for
the statutory period before the filing Of
his libel? and, Had he established that
she had subjected him to cruel and bar
barous treatment within the meaning OF
the statute? The husband had proved
neither OF the contentious, the court
found.