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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-21

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q the year and 20 see 20 Il that the
cost % tylnE - cut by iesscninE the
transportation expense.
Valuable Hints Given.
IEsi ko- this expense can be made
less vas shown the banqueters by ].
u. GARRISON % Carthage. No. The
Misaourihn IL one % three men who
are responsible FOR the construction
% $50 t1iies o. permanent highways
near Carthage within the last four
years
lie originated the -3ss-day road
club a body % more than 100 men
who work FOR roads that can be used
every day and which has been re-
sPonsihic for extending such roads
for a distance % 20 miles On each d.
rcction- Before the formation % this
club. the greatest distance that any
outsider Travelled % trade IN Carthage
was 1f miles. The average trade ter
ritory had only a radius % three miles
in 1910. Now q Is many times as
great and thousands more are served
by merchants % that city than were
four years ago.
Systems % road repair. % road eV-
tension aud OF road construction have
been evolved by the club. which now
numbers nearly 800 farmers and citi-
gems o. Carthage. The two halves
% the community have become one
IN spirit. Mr. Garrison declared. since
che efforts for better highways enter
"a that section and every man who has
put money into the scheme % road
making O. satisfied now that he is
getting his moneys worth.
Praise o. Woodcock.
Every speaker az the banquet gave
praise 90 r. ". Woodcock whose Of
forts we're responsible FOR the meeting
Hast night
Or - r Taylor. nE tonstmaEter.
kept every ono In the best % humor
while putting IN telling strokes for
good roads. Rotary club members
from Rock Island and Moline were
present. the members % the latter or
Enrizatiou leading On singing road
boosting songs written Tor the occa- /
sion and set % popular music.
The movement which was aimed 20
further n greater and better indus
trial country slogan % tho
highway asEocinfion-was given /
greater Impetus than had even been [
anticipated
The Washington times., 1915-07-31

rh.-. was clear reason in Johnny
Evers' arguments. 1t takes iar 'no'e
grit and spirit and Aght to WIN Ss
one run than to win by nVe luns .s
close, uphill struggles are tne otIn hen
calculated TO test rea! az mart,
ed with Evers. how extremely LOT
tunate was George Stallings 10 nav
such a conscientious ana earnest .ap
tain as the Keystone KING, W.
and energetic after had seen SO many
rrueling seasons as little Johnnle
Evers He Is monument 70 the nn
tional pa slime. The National Leasue
did we'll to overlook his Ssss ,sre,s|ahe of the
race and the Incompetence or the un,
nires. Johnnie's tongue wags iree4y
when he Is under the exc'tement, ~ a
tense situation. Bu, no n,,,a one 'psss1 rssent
than tn,n,.s, MS same hreatS rf'a" Of suspicion
AGAINST the game Evers long career
has been one glowing tribute 70 .ne
honesty Of the game and the pro'es-
sion in general.
To get back to my own league; the
owners Of the New York Americans
are nobodys ome-ons. II l am NO
mistaken Colonel Rupert ana oap-
Bill Donovan before he Is much OLD
er. It takes time to build up CLUB
so badly shattered as the YANKEES
were but everyone connected with the
New York Americans seems puliins
together to simplify the task.
bean most liberal and generous in lend
inE their strong financial support 10 the
haS,erment of the New York situation.
Trir scouts have beaten other major
/ 6Xgue sleuths to half a dozen highly
touted minor league prospects,. among
the number being Barney. Mogridse
and Tipple.
Donovan prefers youngsters that ne
! can educate into his own theories rather
| than aging veterans who are set in their
| notions and STYLE" Captain Huston said
to me short time ago. l think ne
| And think the captain Is right, In
thinking so. Donovan has the nucleus
for a grand club. Fritz Maisel is real
| third baseman-one OF the very pest;
Pipp has made good at hrst. boone aho
Peckinpaugh are adamant on defense
standard Of hitting efficiency. The club
needs some real outfielders. catcher
| or two and a couple OF competent south
paws And the only way to get them Is
| to develop them from minor league ma
| terial.
| 1t is impossible nowadays to go out
promiscuously and buy champion oy
taking the pick Of nval clubs. In the
| first place, practically no one operatins
! a maj jor team will part with anyone VINO
| could possibly be Of value 10 himseli,
Connie Mack this year furnishes the ex-
| ception which proves the rule.
| Yet in this same connection Is proven
! the fact that something Is needed FUR
ther than culline stars indiscrimtnate-
ly. Comiskey went out where others
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
KANSAS CITY CLUB
RESTRA|NS THE FEDS

KANSAS CITY, July S1-A temporary
injunction against President James A.
Gilmore. of the Federal League, and
owners of Federal League clubs, re-
players under contract to the Kansas
City American Association team, was
granted in the circuit court here yester-
day.
nent Injunction will be heard in the
circuit court today. The application ask
ed that the Injunction be effective
against Fielder Jones, Phil Ball. the
team; Hay Myers, c, c. Madison. Rich
ard Hanlon. Lee Magee and James A.
Gilmore.
The petition declares that the Federal
League Is disocganiZing the local Asso-
citation team; that the players are be-
coming dissatisfied and listening to the
call.
IT is pointed that the season is we'll
along and that ii would be impossible
to replace the present players If the
team were disrupted
The petition reCiteS that although
the association players are under con-
persuasion" The application names
ttfteen players on the local association
team which. it alleges, are now being
persuaded to jump.
c. c. Madison. named as a defend
ant is attorney here for Ball and the
Wards. He declared today the injunc-
ton. even II granted. would not be of
serious consequence.
CHICAGO. july 3l.-President Gill
more. of the Federal League. said re-
Sarding the Injunction suit filed by
the American Association officials
against the Federal League repre-
sentatiNes.
Il Guess we have got all the men We
want from the Kansas City American
ASSOCIATION team, so that the court
action Ia not very important to W."
The Washington times., 1915-07-31

Among his triumphs was a victory
while somewhat lucky, over the
Griffmen when they appeared in St..
Louis early in July.
Sisters performances have been quite
remarkable, considering the fact that he
jumped from the college campus to a
big league team. He never played with
a minor league team. although at differ
ent times his name has been associated
with the Akron. Columbus. and Pitts
burgh clubs.
Sisler, when sixteen years old, signed
q contract with the Akron team The
fact that he was a minor. and that the
Akron club disbanded and transferred
his contract to the Columbus club auto
matiGally made MIN free agent. Later
the Pittsburgh club endeavored to as
sumo his Columbus contract
Since then the National Commission
has declared Sisler a free agent. but the
Pittsburgh club realizing that the ex-
wolverine Is a valuable young ball
player, is still making efforts to procure
his services. The fight seems a hope
less one, however. inasmuch as the Ma
tional Commission very plainly declared
the former Michigan star a free agent.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Baseball MaQnate Dead.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. July 31.-George
this state for years. and owner Of the
New Haven franchise in the old Con-
rccticut League and In It's successor.
the Eastern Baseball Association, died
at his home here yesterday after long
illness
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
TY COBB SAYS---
it's a good thing for baseball that the
Braves are showing more strength as
race QgeS---YankS should beat GriffS.

derful stick work and defensive skill,
the team. collectively, does not pack
such a punch as the Red Sox.
We Tigers are not worried over the
White Sox. We never were afraid Of
them since early spring. IIut Roston
comma nds our Wholesome respect That
is the only outfeld that could hope
shape up about even in strens III.
Boston. I think, has. good pitch-
ers than any other club in major
league circles. Therefore, there is ht-
tie likelihood of any battery collapse
in the coming drive. We have four
three won the 1914 national bunting
and a worlds series emblem for the
Braves. Detroit. ! still feel confident.
Will be there at the finish with the
Red Sox
Our team realizes. however, that It
viii have 70 fight every minute to keep
within striking distance of those sturdy
pacemaking Red sox. have heard
gan's. ranks early in the season. but
this has all been smoothed over now.
] was told recently that a clique had
tried to undermine Carrigan, but that
, plot and afforded the chance OF remedy
In time. Whether this Is so I do not
know, for ] have never been inquisitive
In clubhouse politics.
The argument between Washington
| and New York for a place in the FIRST
division continues to furnish one Of the
interesting side lights Of our race. We
ere all roofing for Wild Bill. Of course,
| and think he will make good The
other teams in the league-St Louis.
| Cleveland and Phila delphia- seem to
have resigned themselves TO fate In so
far as this season is concerned. They
! are beginning to experinent with re-
cruits. sure indication that the wait
TIL next year al!bi is ready for their
! patrons.
| Copyright. 1915. by the Wheeler Syn
dicate. IncD
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
George Siser, Former Michigan Collegian, Can Make
Good in Any Field Position-Is Selected to Twirl
Today's Game Against Griffs.

Today Washington fans have an
opportunity of lamping the most
versatile performer in the American
League. He is down to twirl in
the second clash with the Griff-
men, but that doesn't interfere with
the possibility Of his going to first
base or back to the outfield. George
Sisler can play anywhere, except
where a southpaw pegger won't fit,
such as third, short, or behind the
bat.
Sisler has been with the Brownies
only a month, but in that time he
has played good ball in four differ
ent positions and is generally con-
sidered the likeliest newcomer in the
league. The youngster is a pretty
good finger, too, even if he does
cavort generally in the garden.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Johnny Evers Tells Georgia Peach That Champions
Are Certain to Repeat This Year-Nationals Of
fer Interesting Sideght Fight.
By TY COBB,
Worlds Champion All-around Player

Worlds Champion Al-around Player.
II mi fine worlds champion
the National
League point of fine moral lesson might
have been shadowed.
fight sangs through the second half of the
the wonders of diamond history A
fitting this sensational the overthrow of the
worlds
number of people who regard the great Boston
While the rut this the opinion grew that the
succe Of years merely a fuke
right bent vindcang the reputation for game
earned and that
thing profession general Anything that hustng
lin indeed There is
result
and the Trojan bubbng
Of skates .- 49, .-..,o uo;1 1oL, o.
mo "Thev never credit till trimmed the Ath-
a fuke champion. ,;o, o,d 49,, u;u ho - tho naxt
will tonight There is more class TO
ar
n ~ make that We have been winning games with small
scores we'll that that is the real Upon on any CLUBS
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Interstate Wins Three
From Woodley PLAYERS

Interstate tennis players Of the De-
partmental Tennis League defeated the
Woodley Park players yesterday at
Woodlev by takig three out Of Ave sets
The summaries:
Singles-Lyon. Interstate, defeated Cis-
sci. Woodley Park. 6-2. 3-6, Cd; Ballln-
ger, Woodley Park. defeated Bingham,
Interstate, 60. Ga
Doubles-Thurtell and Stratton, Inter-
state. defeated Ballinger and Robinson,
Woodley. Park, +-6. 6-3, GA; Johnson and
Cash, Interstate. defeated Bridget and
Wilson. Woodlev Park. 60. SO: King
and Brown. Woodley Park. defeated
Fulton and Friedli. Interstate. 6-l. S-3;
Robinson and Bridget, substituting for
No. team Of Woodley Park, defeated
Rouse and Sweeney. Interstate, 81. c-6,
81.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31

Yesterdays Games.
5rookiyn. ); Pittsburgh. 2.
Cincinnati. s; Boston, 3.
New York. ;: Chicago 2.
Chicago I: New York. o.
Ct. Louis Philadelphia, rain
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Yesterdays Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing OF the Clubs.

TomUrrow's Games.
New York at 81. Louis.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at ChicaeA
Todays Games.
Brootlyn Al Pitteoursh.
PISTON al Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at 81. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Crew in Baltimore.

The Potomac Junior crew Is In Balti-
moro today for a match race with the
Arundels on the Patapsco river. Claude
r. Zappoe. coach of the Potomncs,
No. l. Mckinney, No q Duncan, No a:
T. Farnsworth. No. 4: Wrenn, No, &:
Bebout No. 6; Foster. No. I; Clark, No
s. and Kintz, coxswain.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
THE LINEUP.
Game at 500 p. m.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

Now comes Herman Schaefer
with baseball holiday in his honor.
The former Griffman, now connected
in a purely comic capacity with the
Newark Feds, is today celebrating
in Chicago. 1t is expected that some
misguided gents will present him
with safety razors, travelling bags,
anud stock in the Comstock Lode
when the Newfeds tackle the
Whales.
schaefer is very popular in Chi
cago, his home town. When with
the Nationals he could always draw
a laugh by merely walking across
the field. He will hardly do more
with the Newfeds, for Schaef's play
ing days are about done. But he
will be right there when the boys
show up with the gifts. Schaefer
never loses out on one OF those
things.
Holding days" is becoming chronic IN
baseball lately. So far the Washington
club has carefully refrained from any
such action. In order to rouse interest
clubs everywhere are staging this semi
holiday stuff 1t makes good here ana
there, but it Is being overworked.
Sam Rice, the Virginia Lacquer. Is to
be worked out today under the eyes OF
MANAGER Griffith. The Old Fox hasn't
had a good look at the youngster IN
action and cannot pass upon ms anitity
until he sees him pitching at top speed
against the batters
Dr. Yancey Wyatt Ayers Is lucky
chap. Though he gave an excellent ex-
hibition of twirling. good enough 10
win any ball game, he most certalnly
was assisted greatly by the diamoha ha
Griffs made all their three runs: Don't
take anything away from Doc. but Just
remember that streak of luck showing
in his behalf In that third session.
Chick Gandil started things BY raising
a Texas Lacquer out In short left. Lavan
and Shotton tried for 1t. and. as usual;
neither got it, Gandil reached second
on that mental lapse: Acosta fGia0wsa aorva
safe whack to left brought Gandll
across Mcbride forced Henry. Pratt
made fne stop Of Ayers oounder. put
tossed poorly to Lavan at second for a
Moeller ended the rally with healthy
triplr to the jury box and Its thirty
five occupants. Mcbride and Ayers
raced ABOUND on the rap and were in be-
fore Fhster whitfield. leaving Moe!ler
stranded.
Barring that second inning, the clash
was q fine exhibition OF twirling. with
Ayers more than holding his own
against Carl Weilman. Four of the six
blows off the Nirginian were flukes.
three bouncing off Ayers glove too
slowly to be snapped up by any OF the
inner quartet. Doc kept the enemy pop
ping up puny flies.
With one gone in the second Howard
tripled Doc put on steam, tanning La.
van and letting Agnew shove up a foul
fly for Henry. Again in the seventh the
mountaineer had his troubles. squirm-
ing out of hole by perfect Ringing
Mcbride failed to hold Howard's roller
and Lavan singled. Shanks hustled out
side the chalkline and gobbled AgneW's
hunt pop Weilman walked, filling the
corners Bert Shotton had fine chance
to make trouble, but the best he could
do was to raise a weak fly for Gandil
Chick never has been known to drop
ANYTHING like that. not Chick
All In all. that first battle between the
Browns and the Griffs lived up to pre-
dictions, being close and hard-fought
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
CLOSE GAMES DECIDE THE TITLES.

failed and plucked Eddie Collins ana
Eddie Murphy from the Athletics. But
it does not follow that the White
Sox will cakewalk home with any
pennant. Chicago has a team that
will be dangerous so long as 1t has
mathematical chance. Rowland is
or has been-strong on pitching and
catching. But m spite OF Collins Won
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Hold Holiday ScaeeEver Tells Cobb Braves Hope
League Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Ton,orrow's Games.
No games scheduled.

Tonlo~row's Games.
No games scheduled.
Today's Games.
st. Louis al washington.
Cleveland at ftiiadcphia.
Deti oit at Boston.
Chicago at New York.
Yesterdays Games.
Washington 3; ST. Louis, O.
Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia, g.
Detroit, I. Boston, 8.
Chicago. q; New York, l.
The Denver star., 1915-01-02

as an upholsterer and cabinet maker.
Feeling called to the ministry and be-
ing licensed to preach, he succeeded In
building small church at Sharon
Hill, Pa, at the same time improving
his mind by private study under DR..
William A. Credit Of Philadelphia. In
order to devote more time to study he
resigned from his church and entered
a school in Germantown.
The following summer he attended
the Downingtown school at Downing
town, Pa. working on the school farm
by day and studying evenings in order
to secure his schooling in the winter.
The following winter he secured the
position of mail carrier for the school.
which greatly helped him, as he had n
wife and child to support.
He served the Tabernacle Baptist
church OF Oocean City, n. j.. for two
years. during which time beautiful
church edifice was purchased for the
congregation. He was ordained by
the Mount Carmel Baptist church OF
Philadelphia studying while pastor
ing his church in the seminary depart
ment OF Lincoln university, from
which he graduated in 1910, having
made an average OF so and 30 in
Hebrew. He afterwan served the
Seybert institute at Meadowbrook, Pa,
as an instructor and two years ago ac.
t cepted the call to the Antioch Baptist
church In this town.
When the Rev. Mr.. Brandon was
called to his present field the church
had but seven members. 1t had no
property and was in debt for rent.
Now 1t has sixty members. owns n
valuable piece OF property and Is pre-
pairing to build church edifice cost
ing between 5000 and 5000. The
Rev. Mr.. Brandon recently gained
fame by protecting one OF the women
members OF his church from the in
suits OF white man Of a depraved
character
The Denver star., 1915-01-02
AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY.
Holds Annual Meeting In Washington
Noted Men Among Speakers.

The eighteenth annual meeting OF
the American Negro academy was
held mt the Twelfth street branch Of
the Young Mems Christian association
In Washington on Monday and Tues
day, Dec. % and 20, and was well at
tended. President A. II. Grimke de-
livered his annual address Monday
evening. His subject was THE Ulti
mate Criminal"
The other speakers and their sub
jects for the two days session were:
c. G. Woodson. Educating the Negro
Before 18GO;" DIR. Walter II. Brooks.
1.-THE Evolution of the Negro Church."
and Professor J. Il. l.. Diggs. "Aesthct-
ic Education OF the Race Through the
Church." DR.. j. w. Cromwell. author
OF the recent book entitled ''The Negro
In American History" is the CORE
spending secretary of the organization.
The Denver star., 1915-01-02

building vacated at Carey and Presst-
man streets. The congregation now
numbers 1900.
Those active with DR.. Alexander in
securing the. present home Of the
church We're f. A. Gaines and George
Gallery, deacons: David Penn, G. II.
Jones, w. 7. Robinson and Vincent E.
Toney, trustees.
The pastor is native Of Virginia,
but has resided here for many years.
He was educated at the old Wayland
seminary in Washington. graduating
in 1882. He served for several years as
state missionary: He has long been
active in civic matters and rs president
Of the Maryland Suffrage league led
three successful fights against disfran-
chiSement in Maryland. He has been
corresponding secretary of the Lott
Carey foreign mission convention since
Its inception. Shaw university honored
him with the degree of doctor Of divin-
ity few years ago. He is the editor
Of the Maryland Voice, local publica-
ton
The Denver star., 1915-01-02
SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH.
Baltimore Congregation Holds Series
Of Exercises In New Edifiee.


of Exercises In New Ediiee.
Baltimore.-Six weeks exercises Incl
dent to the removal of Sharon Baptist
church into its new home at Stricker
and FRESHMAN streets are in progress
and will end with the festivities Incl
dent to Christmas.
The new house of worship, which
fronts on Stricken street, contains two
auditoriums and has large Sunday
school room in the rear of the Presst-
man street side. A handsome three
story parsonage adjoins the church on
Stricker street
Sharon church is the outgrowth of
Sunday school started on vacant lot
by the late Rev. W. c. Lawson. Twen-
ty-nine years ago the present pastor of
the church. the Rev. w. NJ. Alexander.
D. D., organized the congregation with
ntne members. The membership grew
SO rapidly that the church secured
! the property at Laurens and Calhoun
streets in order to accommodate the
members. Itafterward moved into the
The Denver star., 1915-01-02
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH..
Edge Hill (Pa.) Congregation Thrives
Under Rev. Brandon's leadership.

Edge Hill (Pa.) Congregation Thrives
Under Rev. Brandon's Leadership.
Edge Hill, Pa.-The growth Of the
Antioch Baptist church in this town,
suburb of Philadelphia, is attracting
the attention of the Baptists Of the
state Its membership is small, but
very active and ambitious in its efforts
to sustain in this part of the COM
munity a place of worship to meet the
growing demands Of the population Of
our people, which is constantly increas-
ing. The members have contributed
literally of their means for the main
tenance of the church and are now
planning to raise funds for new
church edifice.
The Rev. J. B. Brandon. pastor of
this church. is one of the most indus
trious men in the ministry to be found
anywhere in the state. He was born
in Halifax county, Va. in 1870. His
early education was obtained in the
public schools of his native county
namely, Oak Grove, Mountain View
and South Boston. After advancing
far enough to receive teachers GER
tiflcate the Rev. Mr.. Brandon taught
for a time private school In Nor
folk, Va.
In 1896 he became a resident OF
Philadelphia and worked at his trade
The Denver star., 1915-01-02
DoDs0N CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Society Of Sons Of Virginia Elects Edi-
tor at Annual Meeting.

Brooklyn.-The Society of the Sons
of Virginia. large and influential mu-
tual benefit organization in Brooklyn,
held its annual meeting the third week
in December and cleared up all busi-
ness for 1914 The society Is composed
OF native born Virginians OF the Sons
Of Virginia parentage. 1t was organ
ized Nov. %. 1897, and has had most
successful career.
Besides meeting its membership obi
cations 1t has contributed from time to
time literally to charitable institutions
or civic organizations conducted for
the benefit of the race. After paying
of all obligations for the year, the
treasurcr's report shows a balance OF
considerably over $4,000 on hand and
in bank.
The annual election of officers for
1915 resulted rs follows: President. n.
Barnett Dodson; vice president, Eleaza
jackson: financial secretary. Peter H..
Fisher; recording secretary, A. II.
Nash: corresponding secretary. ]. f..
Flippin. treasurer. G. II. Carter; chap
lain. II. l.. Powell. and serCeant-at-
arms. J. s. Watkins. Members OF tn
board OF directors elected for thre
years were 4. Il. Swan. c. II. Turner
and Charles Twync.
The annual installation Of the newly
elected officers will he held on Thurs
day evening. Ian. .. Th" Rev. DIR. c.
+. Cole. pastor of the Fridge Street A.
NJ. T.. church. has been invited to de-
IiN.nr tai HAT {D, oI. hs
occasion.