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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
A CORRECTION

Inc statement made in this
been shipped from this section the
snlpped the first quarter of last
writer thought he had gotten information bu ba boan
got straight tip, but he played o -.
peen term In most polite circles
VI q COL
Canddy we thought had friend, NIT,
on tnen we thought they
than the public wise the nublc now
put ourselves hole. - 1900 An''oao
one railroad did handle in
march 1914; and one or two mills perhaps
started The News on the trail swallow does not
summer nor does one railroad in this the apnre -
whole and the truth sand that is News alwavs
BUSINESS as wno Tor this section quarter
Of this is far short of last year 80 a'er
prohibition OF the Liquor Traffic national e m
going to be- but is Mr. Bryan has national isua b. s,
Democrats to take the dry side controversy and %
to every office including national
nearly pronounced general
Saloon League Of America
fTonlbion forces of the country will
voted against the WebbKenyn shipping -
the resolution submit prohibition amendment - az
or who advocates only the states rights policy dealing with the
IS s -" INC nquor
Folowngf published =, b
Tertiary Saltwater Minn which hy IL II that ,
frst inception we have never IA
editor sojourn midtf Other have baan
sented| OF preachers had furnish subsistence
African chief for number tn
se and Of lawyers godsised COLONY =
But one" In the pen there Il ON. ad,tr
charms Mssissppf girls besuled him marrying one t
Women men -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The News is authorized to announce
the candidates. of the following state
and county officers, subject to the 40
ton of the Democratic primary. to b
held August 8
For State Revenue Agent:
Stokes v. Robertson.
For Sheriff:
A. E. HARRISON,
Barney o. Doherty,
w. M. Edmonson,
w. A. Conn.
For chancery Clerk:
Herbert ellis.
For Circuit Court Clerk:
n. X. McLemore,
T. J. Nixon,
w. N. Richardson,
J. Carson Magruder,
Wade L. Summers.
For County Attorney:
Anderson M. Foots,
John T. Haney,
Alexander CurrIe.
For superintendent of Education:
l.. q. Hood,
{. J. currIe.
For County Treasurer:
D. X. Hemeter
w. {. Fall,
J. p. Pace.
For Tax Assessor:
II. (. Clark,
John M. BayIIss.
For Board Of Supervisors, Beat One:
Robert M. Hendrix.
For Board Of Supervisors, Best Twes
N. v. q. Tins.
FOR Board Of Supervisors Beat Ths>e,
J. 1. eatson,
G. G. Russsii, ffsn
W. A. Levot4. -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
WAN T s
HELP WANTEsj

WOMEN-Make $500 to $500 week.
ly selling guaranteed hosiery. Elk
perience unnecessary. Part or, full
time. Pair beautiful silk hose free
to first person accepting agency in
your town. Write international
Mills, 1852 Chestnut, Philadelphia,
Pa. apl17-tf-c
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20

to learn the barber
trade. Positively the best trade of
the kind. Can prepare you in few
weeks. Wages while learning.
Open to everyone. Apply by mail.
-MoIer Barber College, New Or
leans, La. 17-6t-p g
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20

FOR SALE VIM sen 100000 feet and
7-room dwelling With : stack chin
neys. 1 flro places, al complete:
located corner Court strost and
Southern avenue. Close IN: Cheap.
.. .. cartsr, ~ Court strsse H.
tiesb1,G lGlox
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20

COLLECTOR-With horse and buggy
wanted. Don't apply unless you
have ability to earn one hundred
dollars per month. Address with
references, Hustler care News.
mch26-tf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
Contracts Awarded.

The following contracts have been
awarded in Mississippi recently:
Schlater-Humphries & McGinnis,
Greenwood, Miss, have contracts to
erect five store buildings to cost about
$4,000.
Waveland-Mrs w. o. Hudson let
contract to Fred Raymond, Bay St.
Louis. Miss, to erect residence
Plans now are on foot for a high
school building at Greenville, and for
the Carnegie Library, at vicksburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
LUMBER SHIPMENTS
Confined From Page ope.)

auditorium theatre to cost about ST..
900.
West Point Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church has plans by NJ. NJ. Al
sop. architect. for building; ordinary
construction; bids opened about April
20
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Gentleman's signet ring. en-
graved. Return to News Office and
receive reward. "Y" 1912
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20

FOR SALE-Two mules, gentle and In
good condition: also wagon and har-
ness. &C. 81 care News. 1s-st-p
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-20
For State Revenue Agent:
Stokes v. Robertson.
For Sheriff:

A. E. HARRISON,
Barney 0. Doherty,
w. M. Edmonson,
w. A. Conn.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
MT. CLEMENS

The case OF c. NJ. Cravatt. former
" propr stor OF the Pearl street Tai
loring Co. arrested in Flint ten days
ago on warrant issued by C.. o.
Che mberlain. % Romeo, charging him
with frnud. was called In Justice
Nunneley's court Thursday morning.
Chamberlain. a garage owner. clsims
he reLa'red Cravatts auto and. In
payment of bill COR $40. was ten
dcred check. IN which Cravatt later
STOPPED payment Following the taxi
lag OF considerable testimony. the
hearing was adjourned one week.
Cravatt was released from jail Mon
The Twentieth Century. club mem;
leave Thursday morning. Aug. s. via
boat. for their eighth annual cruise
On sn. STEAMER me- Bath ciey. evil viii so 10
Dtnmsrsh. over the river route. and
thence to hlgonac and 81. Clair
Flats.
Tw, drunx. were is justice ccur!
and one rrew n suspended sentence.
For Sundays baseball attraction.
the Wayne Amaranths, Of Detroit,
will again meet Trombiey's Tigers ~
Crocker heid. The Amaranths were
defeated mere a hunter OF weeks
aRe, by to . score
Chief Of Folice scheiiinG went 10
Mar,iu; a,cley. is, TO. ths state in:
recently committed to the institution
when ne confessed 20 ssvins com.
mitted several petty robbsries- He
had bsen on probation.
Mrs w. L insiss, Of lansing. u
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
Suburban News
HIGHLAND PARK
POLICE PATROL
INJURIES MAN

The police patrol Of the Highland
Park department, driven by Officer
Albert Tanske, was overhauled and
captured by the Bethune station
auto patrol. driven by OfYicer Clar-
ence Koch. In thrilling chase
through Woodward-ave.. Thursday
afternoon, after the Highland Park
police cor had run down and In
jured Stanley Keyes. OF No. 3 Shady
Lane, al woodward and Lawrence
ayes.
Citizens had called Detroit police
headquarters and stated that the
ing on the part Of the Highland
Park Officer, and the Bethune station
auto was Immediately sent out in
pursuit.
Driver Hanske told Driver Koch
that the accident was unavoidable.
and declared that he was travelling
ut the rate OF only about six miles
an hour when he knocked Keyes
from the running board Of the lat
ter's auto. Keyes being engaged In
filing his gasoline tank at the time.
A report Of the affaor was made
az headquarters. but no further ac-
ton was taken. Reyes was not bad
ly injured, escaping with bruises.
Driver Tanske said he had 10
swerve TO avoid striking q woman,
who was crossing the street, and
brushed into Reyes auto.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
BIRMINGHAM

ousets at the home % NJ. and Mrs.
A. =. Payne. on Batss-sN. are Mrs. j.
Bremen, Of Portsmouth: Va. Mrs q.
Serge and Miss Wave Willard OF De-
Mrs. J. Beais. Of Detroit. spent
Thursday with friends here.
Mrs: j. II. Brink. of Bay City. and
guests OF their sister. Mrs. David
Lone, on MArtin-st.
The Missionary societ OF the Bap-
tist church met Thursda afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Csssius crsw-
Rev. and Mrs. o. ". Morrow. Of
Derby, Ia, and Mrs. q. w. Morrow.
OF Alberto. Can, are guests OF Mr..
.n ar M .na Mr: Ss%.: b. Z. Mr and
Tompson. OF Big Bearer. viii 20
Sunday to visit Miss Anna Scanlon
Born ss1 IN Ml s snS Ma 4 Koy 6.nn
Mir. George stephens 10 very will At
his home In Big Bearer.
M ears. Ms sIsa k q SSe.y k.T S sss
morning. al her home on the Eight
mile road. Mrs. wallace Trumbeif. Of
Troy. il daughter OF the deceased.
Ths from IL: s ss took
place In the Royal Oak cemetery.
Announcement has been made OF
the marriage OF Miss stella Leach
and Mr.. Roy Capeiins. both Of Birm-
ingham.
Mrs Adam Gray returned Friday
from q visit with her SON. Preston
Gray, at Port Huron.
Miss Evelyn Stock and Miss Hope
Ferguson will 20. August 1. to Cali
fornia TO attend the University OF
California. at Berkeley.
Miss Madge Herbtnson. OF Luding-
ton, 10 visiting her cousins. Mrs. Sam
uel Honteing Mrs. Melvin Deer and
Miss Alene Herbinson.
The open air theatsr, on the Booth
place; In BLOOMFIELD Hills. 10 nearly
completed.
Miss Elisabeth Hauthorn 10 Q guest
OF friends In Chicago
The Epworth League OF Big Beaver
Will give lawn social and serve Ice
cream. at the home Of Mrs. n. Dean.
Friday evening.
Miss winnifred Fresgard, OF Pom
tiac. 10 q guest OF Miss Margarets
Daley.
Carl Lake. of Boston, 10 visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lake on Maple.
ave.
Mrs. Albert Blixburg has returned
from q three weeks visit with rela-
tives At Bay City.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

1919
July ii--Herman Rss<atAal. the
xa@sler. accused Becker Dsslie-
July is--Rosrsthal shes % death
as he stepped fPea the deer ~
the MstrsPsie hseel IN West
July 2s--Beeker ssatsseA. .Dald
asd Harry vassa es1Sess.
Aug .o--Gys The No." Here
osf. r J:ss s c,scss W. ;,"
liam shapiro indicted Ter asr-
Oct. s-.Bis Jack- RSlAG. alDrs~A
to have hir~A the Guaaea whs
murdered RosessAal, shet 60
death In SecoUd-ave.
Oct. 5-Beeker's trial begins he-
fore Jsssice Cos N SuDseae
Oct. :t-B<cker eonvteteA - nur-
der In the ar.s degree.
Oct. 3o-Becker seatesceA q die
In sinx sinx'n electric chair dur
Nov. Ie-.'Gyp the Bleed. sLefsy
Louis" "DaGo Freak" ana
"Whitey Lewls~ esaviesaA of
murder In aPst aeGPee ana
sentenced TO he electsseuteA.
Dec. t-Beckee's eooe aDOealeA
the appeal acting N q stay OF
execution.
1914.
Feb. 3[CUurt 81 Appeals Get
aside verdict On BeeSer ana err
dered new trial Affirmed YER
diet In otheru.
April fJ-Four gunnea electro
cuted az sing stng prasSa.
Nav 6-Becker's new trial be-
gins.
of murder II the 0Pan Aonre<.
May 2S-beeker again nenteucrd
20 die In electric CHAIR.
1918 SEQ et-
May 25-Cesrt 81 Appeals alarms
Berker's second eonvsetien.
June ts-Court % Appeaus denies
motion to rearGue appeal
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
YPSILANTI

At the Chautauqua. THE Disease of
Democracy was the subject OF n
lecture delivered Friday afternoon by
X z. Pattison Kline. The Kline lee.
ture was preceded by the Orchestral
club. which will also appear again
In the evening. preceding Montraville
Wood. we'll known scientist and In
ventor. who In to give some wonder
full demonstrations in natural science.
Nearly all societies have postponed
their meetings one week 10 give way
to the excellent Chautauqua numbers
which are being given the city.
ors are attending.
Mss Eva Dansingburg. of the Seat
tie school faculty. In visiting Mrs
William Boutell.
Howard waiz. of Chelsea.
Mrs, Addie Brown has purchased
the Mrs. Elizabeth Cook house, on
West Forest-ave.. and will move soon
The funeral OF Mr.. Erie J. Rust
wife Of Mark J. Rust, was held Fri
day at l:3o o'clock from the real
ssSes Mrs. she W. yai Pu. asu g M.s snd
was prominent in church and social
circles.
Attorney Frank Josceiyn and wife
returned Friday from their westeru
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood warne, of Bay
CITY. are guests for the week In the
city.
Theodore r. Schaibie will spend
Sunday at Cavanaugh lake.
The brick work for the new Signol
block In nearing completion. and win
dow frames and electric wiring are
being placed.
The Baptist Aid society will meet
Thursday at the home Of Mrs. A. c
Freeman, on Pearl-st.
Mrs. William Miller. Mrs. Jessie
Miller and Mrs Frank Davis will b
the committee who will have charge
OF the annual picnic to be given next
Thursday by the Pittsneld Ladies' Aid
society.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
MAN AND CHILD
HURT BY MOTORS

Clayton Bsvsridse. two years old,
Of No. 81 JeRerson-ct.. was struck
by . motor truck Of the Michigan
Stove Co., At Medium and JEFFERSON
ayes. Thursday evening. and was
BADLY bruised and shaken mp. but
escaped serious injuries. He was
taken to his homo.
John Drowski, rs years old. Of No.
927 Dubois-st., was knocked from
his bicycle by an unidentiAsd motor
cyclist 1t Hancock and 0randy-
aves.. Thursday evening, suffering .
fracture Of the left hip. and other
injuries.
The motorcyclist hurried away
after the accident. according to tho
police report Drowski was taken
to Grace hospital.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
TODAY'S CONCERTS
HELD IN CLARK
AND CASS PARKS

schmemsn's military band. Herman
W. schmsman. director. RENDERS the
following program In cass park this
afternoon. beginning At $3.50. and IN
Clark park. this svsnins. bssianins
AZ o'clock:
s a.s Sy.r,v, To-: x.psssss G.r
opera ssrS Kslmssi ksssisn ma.
;.rsa s c,s .,ss &o:..c.sss, Syss.
s sss' from sno'i II. Hs,rsSsiisss opss.
c ccss T Ssid;. sTsss.s zen Ssv,ss
10: 10; sk 1870 2 s:s''' 'cs''s.''
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
COPS PROBE .
GIRLS CRY
FOR HELP

was found, though the police ma.
chimes cruised all through the dis.
trict. and Mt. Clemens. Port Huron,
and other points eastward were no
tilted to be on the lookout for the
car. containing a girl OF Is or Is
years; an elderly woman. and .
man.
Just ~ the auto neared the car
barns. at o'clock. the girl leaped
out. screaming. Help! Save met"
Joseph o'Connor. living at No.
6s7 Piper-blvd.. who was at the car
barns. heard the cry. and rushed Ia.
ward the girl. to investigate.
The elderly woman, according to
the police. had followed the girl.
and when O'Connor tried to inter.
fere. she said to him: you keep
your hands on in this affair. This
II my daughter"
O'Connor was stopped" for .
minute. and the girl was hurried
back to the auto. which sped away.
The machine. which had been
headed westward, was turned
around, and whisxed away to the
east, while the car barn employees
quickly notified Inspector George
Larkins, at headquarters.
He sent out the flyer nod the two
auto patrols. 10 an effort to head
on the "mysterv car"
Ia the excitement. mono OF the
Witnesses had obtained the license
number nor description OF the
auto, which handicapped the police
In their search.
~ may have been IN urgent
.sse. needing thorough investtga-
tion." said Inspector LArkins, "or the
elderly, woman may have teen the
girls mother, and might have been
taking the girl home, after nnding
her in one Of the numerous road
houses out that way"
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
HIGHLAND PARK

Miss Clara Huffman. Of Hastings,
Mich, who has been visitinG at the
home OF MI. and Mrs. Il =. Barlow.
past two weeks. has returned to her
home.
Mr.. John schahovey. Of Saginaw.
Mich. 10 visiting friends In this viii
lase
Miss Kline. Of Now York city, 10
visiting at the home Of her brother
In-law. Mr.. A. Klein. OF No. 1878
wocdward-avs.
Mrs. George Severance. Of Port Hu.
ron. Mich. who has been visiting at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey.
OF 0srald-avs., for the past two
weeks. has returned home
Jured seriously In . fall some time
ago. In reported TO be well on the
ro Mr., 70 fBseoyv:ryn.,r.,, :, x,.,,,,.
AAs
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
6bor Federation In
Strong Criticism
\ Of Inspection
CITED DANGERS
OF LOSS OF LIFE
C0lllp laint of Over
Fear Ago Published
by Sweet

N WARRINGTON. July 30.-AA letter
from the Chicago Federation Of lab
|1g a he commerce department
h June "a; 1Dll. called attention to al
,need kitty Of steamboat inspec.
men at Chicago. The letter. with
gpply " Assistant Secretary Of
4 <]ommerce Sweet. was made public
lint night.
We clnim Il 10 . crime" said the
6deFRtt1m's letter. TO permit the
4 GhfistUrIler Columbus to carry g.
Il 1oo passengers with the excuse that
0he funs but ave miles from shore.
&<R1kh that crowded condition, re-
5dless Of sufficient lifeboats or
&otIo seaEhen. In the event Of IN &C
kcl1out to the vessel, thousands Of
eruonS, Hives would be sacrificed.
s ev&a if The boat were tied to the
deck. This applies to the rest Of
<1Aa boats permitted to 60 out Of
Gore 0vercrOwded.
ri seems that the United States
pectors are more concerned over
KAN vessel owners interest and sup
6Gt than the protection OF the pub
Compliant was made Of Sweets
1h1ro to reply to . previous letter.
3 10y @hts point, Sweet said In let
Wtttten June "a. 1914. 1T IL true
1 HtDly was made % the communi-
-
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
USE
"U"-B0ATS.
Turn Tables On Ger.
mans in Raid On
| Zeebrugge

LONDON. July 30.--Successfuf 70
taliatory submarine warfare by the
French against the Germans Is re
ported In q dispatch from the Copen.
hagen Poiitiken. which says great
damage has been done In the harbor
Of Zeebrugge. held by the Germans.
by the French undersea craft. The
French boats. according to this re
port, have destroyed German yes
sells In the harbor. In some cases
with loss OF life.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
BECKER
I BEARS REAL
! I: AGONIES


m ~ dark blue taffeta was fresh,
~ ms close and smart. Only
IA ~ were pitiful and beaten.
~ scftiy q little before her
- though. they had grown
llnd 10 prayer they could not
m 1he way. The taxicab drew
lhe warden's entrance, and
bed: our with Arm. proud
rds closed IA around her, In
M 10 the door OF the warden's
1ts. she knew the way to
MI cell. and except for stop
second to pat her hair
~ she did not hesitate. She
own the corridor alone with
1ck, sharp tread. In the moment
otood In the light Of the hall
Ioe showed calm and pale, and
M - though held to its outward
~ ~ : mighty effort.
Ned 10 the men about the
- Who had secn her most under
I(tess of her husbands ever de-
t)Ag chances for life and with
accord they applauded her.
B1en Osborne finally reached the
esetion point OF q harrassed
W1en asked the possibility Of
~ With Mra. BeCker
Mould think another woman
have too much sympathy IA
11t now. Don't you think you
want 70 be left alone today
90 you loved best on earth
c1nR TO be killed tomorrow"
~. aud ! missed the hurt Of
<ctuke In the wonder that he
Killed" and not "exeruted."
- IA ourage--courage all
0Gh~ Deputy Warden Johnson
- 4 don't see where she gets
1ougths After her day OF
yogterday TO Emu the spirit
- eiRorts ~ she has made to-
elmost beyond understand
rtsry MaIIoy. in tho warden's
y eD1e-poesession ~ she has
Dc1M during this whole or.
fhroo years must have cost
4. .4" I. -
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
CANADA PREMIER
GIVEN FREEDOM
OF OLD LONDON

LONDON, July 30.-The highest
honor . municipality can give-the
freedom Of the city-was conferred
by London Thursday on Sir Robert
Borden, the Canadian premier.
The customary ceremonies took
place At the Guildhall amid q down
pour Of rain which sent the thou
sands Of persons who had gathered
for the event scurryins for shelter.
Premier Asouith. A. Bonar Law.
secretary Of the colonies. and other
members OF the cabinet, attended.
The city chamberlain. on presenting
the freedom OF the city, referred In
particular to the splendid deeds sc-
compiished By the Canadians at the
battle front.
r. 80 n~~~~A AkA Uon{N ~
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

Greatest pacing race ever
seen at Blue Ribbon races on
Saturday.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

Go and see the champion
PAGERS beat the record Satur-
day.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Donaldson. Lincoln-ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ricksrt re-
turned home Thursday from Detroit.
whore they spent . week - guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. walter Wolf, former
In resident OF this city.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

Biggest race of the year Sat-
urday, the Free for All pace
with the champions ADV.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

Gnpion PAGERS start
fooe Saturday, and
en- bet two
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

Do not forget the pacing
races on Saturday.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-09-01
DIPLOMAS FOR SUNDAY
School Training Glass

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
EBENEZER, Del, Sept 1.-The
Ladies' Aid Society, of Ehenezer
Church. met at the home of Mr.. ami
Mrs. George l., Denney. OF near Red
Lion. last Thursday evening. The
guests were. Mr. and Mrs. T. Jeffer-
son Whitcman. Mr.. and Mrs Harvey
Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Cook,
Mrs Sara l.. Worrall. Mrs. Lewis 2.
Whiteman, Mr.. and Mrs. James n.
Little. Mir. and Mrs. William Little,
Mr. and Mrs Archie Walton, the Rev.
Iiudalc Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Bucking-
ham. Mr. and Mrs. Harley A. Mousley,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson Mrs.
Thompson. Miss Sara Little, Miss
Elizabcth Buckingham. Miss Alma
Little. Miss Katharine Mouslcy, Miss
Elizabeth Little, Miss Lora Little,
Miss Sara Mousley, Miss Gladys
Davis. Miss Sara Davis. Miss Mildred
Walton. Messrs. Harold and Herman
Little. Clarence and Raymond Davis,
Clarence Walton, Raymond pasher,
Ermont Johnston, Ralph buckingham,
George Cook. Harvey Shephoard and
others.
on Sunday evening. September 49,
commencement exercises OF the
Teachers Training Glass Of Ebenezer
Sunday school, viii be held In Eb-
/ onezer Church Those who VIII re-
ccivo diplomas are. Mrs Herman
Cook. Mrs. a. r. buckingham and
Miss Nellie Yansant
Personal. Mr. and Mrs. r. JeiicT'
son Whiteman were the guests laal
wednesday of Mr., and Mrs. Harrs
Donaldson. Of near Newport Mis-.
Louise Baldwin. of Wilmington, spon
the wook-cnd With Miss Emma Pen
mock. Robert o. Currindor an'
grandson. Robert of stanton, wer
recent guests OF the formers daueh
ter. Mrs r. J. Whitcman MIR an
Mrs. Frank V. Whiteman cntertaine
relatives from Wilmington on sun
day.-Miss Lora H. Little is spendinl
few days with friends near Talley
vllle.-Mr. and Mrs William Clou
; entertained relatives from near Ne"
ark on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1915-09-01
ODESSA Wants IN ON
THAT CHAMPIONSHIP STUFF

There can be no decision as to the
New Castle county championship un-
less rural New Castle county teams
participate in the series" remarked
Ice Sparks, of Odessa, who visited
Wilmington last night TO present
Odessa'e domand for right to enter into
the series arraignod Monday night
Wilmington teams may decide the
championship Of Wilmington, but they
can't decide the county championship
unless they give Odessa a show.
Odessa has an average Of $50 for the
season. and has defeated most OF the
best teams I'm Wilmington and thinks
1t has a fair chance to win thc county
championship
Mr. Sparks advocated a series that
would include the best teams In the
rural county, as well as the best In
Wilmington He was surprised that
the Third ward team is not included
in the series.
Evening journal., 1915-09-01
Second LEAGUE after
INDEPENDENT CHAMPIONSHIP

Having been denied membership in
the league TO determine the amateur
championship of the city. the Luxbur-
ger, p. r. r. Apprentices, slverbrook
and Third Ward teams will meet in
THE EVENING OLitNAL pfice at
730 o'clock on Friday night TO form am
other league, the winner 10 challenge the
winner of the Independent League al
ready formed. for the title. Two other
team repre- scntativcs will be welcome at
the meeting.
There has been much dissatisfaction
among local amateur ball players since
the Independent League was formed be-
cause several of the best clubs in the
city were barred from the league. OBJ
lection also is made 10 the membership
Of Continental Hard Fibre, of Newark,
in any league that is 10 decide the VII
mington championship. II is pointed out
that II the county championship is at
stake the Odessa club should have been
admitted to membership in the league
with the Newark club However,, a sec
ond league win be organized TO give all
the clubs a chance fer the title