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Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
What ihe War Moves Alean.
(By }. w. T. Mason
(Former European MANAGE Of the
United Press)


United Press
New York, May 12.-The first lm-
poltant combined British and French
offensive during the present year Is
developing along the tWcnty-mile line
from Nucya Chappellc south TO Al
l'aS,
The Germans report the Allies have
brought up five new army corps 10
add to the strength Of their entrcnchcd
forces, which held the position during
the winter. The total strength of the
Allies there trying TO break through
the German lines is 100000 men. Pre-
limrary successes are announced by
the French, who have taken 1000 prls-
onerS and captured 10 German cannon
and % machine guns.
The Germans have not previously
lost many field pieces since the War
began. Their experience of being
forced to surrender as many as i
thousand men has also been inlrc-
qucnt.
That the Allies have taken 1000
prisoners and captured guns as well
is mark Of seriousness of the ell
counter from the German stand point
The fighting is developing abou.
Carcncy, IA northern suburb of Arras.
The object of the Allies is to cross the
main highways leading to Arras from
the German position. There are four
roads like spokcs from hub. Beyond
is The Arras railway running cast
ward toward the first German line OF
communication, The railway is the
Allies objective. They have been aft
cr this railway since October /.
The Allies hoped to make Arras the
pivot last autumn for a wheeling
movement to the east IN an cffor,
made by Joffrc to outlank the Ger
mans.
This was prevented when the Ger
mans assumed the offensive, resulting
in the Battle of Flanders.
! The present gains Of the Allies
measure only 100 yards at a time. To
alarm the Germans seriously ten miles
must be won. II this succeeds, the
Germans must prepare for retreat.
The engagement therefore has pos
sibilities of being more important than
any in the west since the Germans
failed to reach Dunkirk and Calais
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
OF RECALL
THREAT is HEARD

Precipitated by the determined
fight which the wet faction of Ca
leXico are said to be making in an
effort to secure an "open town." ugly
lumors of recall, to be directed at
members of the CaleXico city council
and the city attorney have found their
way to this city.
The wet" contingent are charged
Ly the dry faction with maintaining
an office in "a CaleXico hotel where
persons aligned in favor of saloon
town have been surreptitiously reg
istered. More than 100 voters have
been registered by that faction and
recently the leaders who are opposed
to the introduction of saloons into the
community have been making "A de
termlned effort TO register as many
persons as possible in opposition TO
the movement
According to reports this morning,
it is expected the call for an election
10 decide the question will be laid be
fore the CalcXico trustees Tuesday
night.
The CalcXico Chronicle, in a com
ment on the situation, which bears the
caption, "Out After City Attorneys
Goat says:
"When seen Monday morning, City
Attorney Leslie Reed gave out the
following statement:
cit is purely move OH the part
of my political enemies who desire my
removal and as far as any wet and
dry movement is concerned | can un-
qualiiiedly state that / have never
been concerned with either side. My
record as city attorney is open to all
and if they can find single instance
where ! have been derelict in my duty
or misfeasancc or malfeasance in of
flee he found, then ! am ready to re-
sign, but | do not intend to resign
merely because my political enemies
desire it"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
COTTON SELLS AT
NEW ORLEANS FOR 9'5e

Although the New Orleans cotton
market quotes cotton at . cents and
in some instances a quarter Of cent
more than that price, Che Imperial
Valley Cotton Growers Exchange re
Gently sold 100 bales Of middling cot
ton in thc New Orleans market at 81
cents. Cotton here is selling at ST.
cents, according to reports ,oday.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN

STRAYED-From Poole ranch, )
miles west of FL Centre, about May
/, three Jersey steer calves and
three Jersey and HoIstein hcifer
calves, about months old. Notify
W. II. Poole, Phone 24F22 xl2
LOST-One 36x41a rim, tire and tube;
also rear carrier clamp. Notify
Singers Garage, CaleXico Re
ward. X15
LOST-Bunch of keys, between Main
street and Wiltshire tract. Please
return to c. f. Ferguson, Electric
Shop. XII
LOST-One tail light and register
plate. No. 47016 Return to Nuf-
fer Land Co., FL Centre, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
Why Pay More? :?

One way fare between FL Centre
and IIoltviIIc, 35e; round trip, 60c
Ride in comfortable motor cars on q
good roadbed,
Leave FL Centre, 1880 a. m, l2:0t
m, 100, $40 and $50 p. m.
Leave IIoItville, 700 aud 900 a
m; / 30, 4:45 and 7:l5 p. m.
HOLTON INTERURBAN RAILWAY
COMPANI.-AdV.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT--Will rent my residence
az corner of Seventh and Commer-
clay, very cheap for the four sum
mer months, to responsible party
without children; nicely furnished,
including piano (not a rattle box.
Inquire of G.. f. Harrison, at resi-
dence, or of Harrison Land Co. ID
FOR RENT-80 acres, 5 miles east
El Centre; very choicest soft soil,
alfalfa; fenced and crossed several
times; hog wire, or will sell. See
Ross & Stuart's Grocery, "The Store
with Conscience" new location,
Sixth and State.
For RENT-80 acres alfalfa, $40 per
acre; s fields; hogtight fence, soft
land; one of the best in valley. An
swer quick. Owner must leave for
coast. Address Box Is, Il. +. ID. |,
lIeber. x12
FOR RENT OR SALE-A good house
on Broadway; also furniture for
rent or sale. Inquire at court house.
Franklin j. Cole.
FOR RENT-To responsible party,
furnished house and garage, for |
year, commencing June l.. 792
Commercial St KID
FOR RENT-20 acres one mile from
town, 15 acres in alfalfa, acres
fine for corn. Sec Weir, at Weir's
Variety.
FOR RENT-Partially furnished
house for young couple; no chill
dren Address NJ. E. F.. city post
office.
TO LEASE-l0 acres alfalfa; must
have good house. Address Alfalfa,
care Press. Xl3
FOR RENT-Housc. ~ acres alfalfa,
40 acres corn land, in No. Il. O. l..
Snow
FOR RENT--Cottage, 3 rooms, screen
porch. 5S1 Commercial. Xl5
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FratcrnaI Brotherhood Dance

May Il will perhaps be the last
dance given by the lodge II you mis-,
this you will miss a good time Davis
hall. Dancing. S:30.-Adv. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

" UNA LODGE NO. 476. Benevofeni
aud Protective order of Elks
meets every Wednesday evening
At Elks' hall. Visiting brothers are
heartily welcome. Meeting hour, :
o'clock. Il. X. KNOTTS. Exalted Ruler
j II. STILLENS. Secretary.
l. knights of Pythias, meets every
- Tuesday at *. of p, hall. corner
Fifth and Main streets.
i. STANLEY BROWN, c. c.
H. B. WEBB, X. of II. & 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE OR TRADE

A beautiful home on one of the
finest streets in Pasadena; close in,
fairly modern house of & rooms,
bath, kitchen, garage, cemented
basement; 50X200; with beautiful
garden; price $4,000; will trade for
acreage
PAUL GUMPERT
Corner Fourth and G SITS, San Diego
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
WILTSHIRE HOTEL


American plan, s. per day and up.
steam heat, room phones. private
baths; two blocks from Westlallc park.
Sunset Wiltshire 1851, Home 1926.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-First class dry mixer;
must be kind to the cows; must
feed hogs and tend calves well.
Address Box 13, Route 2. Holt
vile. f14
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

RANCH LOANS on improved or va
cant lands at s per cent in sums Of
$500 to $4,000, on approved Sc
curity. Address P. 0. Box 9Sl. Los
Angeles, Cal. X32i
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
For Sale Ehcan-

Secondhand safe and typewriter, iii
good condition. w. II, IIawes, Hotel
King Cotton, Imperial.-Adv. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
POULTRY
FEMALE HELP WANTED

-Housekeeper to care fol
boy years old. p. o. Box G6l, Fl
Centric. fl
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-One-ton auto truck, in
fine condition and classy locker;
suitable for cream route. Il. l.. Har-
rell, 622 Main st.
FOR SALE-l9l4 Ford in first class
condition. See Palmer-Loud Com
pany. opposite Oregon Hotel
FOR SALE Second hand Ford auto
mobile. Johnson & Ziun, 5l9 Main
street.
FOR Substantial garage for
private auto. 4l9 He'll.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

Sec the new Friendship Bracelets
at Smith d Bishop's.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
RIVER BOTTOM FARM LANDS

RIVER BOllOM FARM LANDS
30 miles from San Francisco, with
free irrigation water, rail and wa
ter transportation,
$50 to $125 per acre.
BERT II. CHAPLIN,
7o9 Market St, San Francisco, Cal.
FOR SALE-46 acres fine valley land,
all fenced; one small artesian well /;
plenty water can be developed at
depth of $50 TO 400 feet, $50 per
acre takes it, must sell. Address
J. r. McMulin, st. David, Ariz. XII
fUR SALE-Three-room house and
:. lot. cement walks, 3 umbrella
trees, chicken yard; only $500, at
$40 month; property now rented
for $40 month. Il. l.. Harrcll,
owner, 622 Main st.
FOR SALE-900 acres OF soft sedi-
mentary soil: best land in the I'm
perial Valley; in tracts to suit pur-
chaser Apply TO owner, Box 176.
HoltviIle. Cal.
FOR SALE--Lot 50xlS0; gas, elce
tricity and water; building restric-
ton, $1,000; only 5000. at $40 per
month f.. L. Harrell, owner, 622
Main ST.
FOR SALE-60 feet on Main street
between Seventh and Eighth, cheap
for cash; no trades. Greenteaf
Drug Co.. Brawley.
FOR SAEE-Lot, 80xl00: gas, cleo
tricity and water; only $500 cash if
/ taken this week. r. l.. Harrcll 622
Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FOR EXCliANGE-REAL ESTATE

| WANT TO EXCHANGE my Los
Angeles residence for Imperial Val
ley.
The house contains s rooms, in
perfect condition. 1t is located on
a fine corner in the West Adams
district. 1t is beautiful home, but.
as ! am to live in the valley,
can't use it, The property is worth
$4,000 cash. In exchange | can put
in other Los Angeles properties to
the net value of $1,000.
c. Il. LOCKWOOD
Imperial Irrigation District
FL Centre, Cal.
| OWN lot cornering postoffice and
two residences and apartments OF
50 rooms in San Diego; will trade
for Imperial land; owners. James
Farr, FL Centre. X12
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
NOTICE. INVITING BIDS FOR CITY
PRINTING

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the undersigned, City
Clerk of the City of El Centre, at
the City Hall, up to 1870 o'clock p. m,
May 26, 1915, for the printing and I'D
vertsing for said city during the en-
suing year.
The Board of Trustees reserves The
right TO reject any and all bids.
by order of the Board of Trustees
Dated This 10th day of May, 1913.
LANINlA NORTHCOTT,
20 City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
Fratcrnal brotherhood Dance

May Is will perhaps be the last
uance given by the lodge. If you miss
this you will miss a good time. Davis
hall. Dancing, S:30.-Adv. II
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
WATER STOCK

FOR SALE-No. | water stock. K. E.
Jaumsn, 472 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
MONEY TO LOAN

LOMBARD & son. INC. loan agents
Tor the Union Central Life lnsur-
ance Company, have money to loan
on first class farm security; long
time loans, annual interest, with
liberal prepayment privileges. S. }.
Montgomery, Mgr, Room 2, Sccur
ity Bank Bldg, ri Centre, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES

WE HAVE the following described
machinery in our keeping for sale.
One l25-ampcre dynamo
One 36-inch square shear
One speed lathe
One automatic drill
Several 6-inch rolls
One polishing head
One buffing head
One saw table
All in good condition. Will sell
cheap for cash. See Harcleroad al
Buick Garage. Is
WANTED-Farmers to investigate
the Bates Steel Mule, the only one
man track-laying tractor. A, {
Van Derpoel, 135 South Tenth 81.
Phone 259J.
! FOR SALE-Several good second
hand pianos and organs, taken in
exchange for player pianos. Il. l..
Harrell, 622 Main st.
FOR SALE-Dwarf Milo maize, re-
cleaned seed , cents a pound. G..
G. Hussey Seeley. Cal.
FOR SALlI-Re.r .rlcaned dwarf milo
maize seed. +. S. He'll, mile
southeast of Silsbce.
FOR SALE-One sidewalk Bowsc,
pump. complete, cheap. Address
Pump, care Press.
WANTED-F'or cash, the furniture
from 3 TO Groom house. Address
Box 3, care Press. IL
ASK FOR WALRATII'S Fresh Green
Onions, at all groceries, restaurants
and careteras. Xl6
FOR RENT-Two milo maize plant
ers G. o. Bennet. Imperial. Tele-
phone 1923.
FOR SALE OR LEASE Paying res
taurant. Inquire +. G.. Weir, 500
Broadway. X15
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
SUMMER RESORTS

HOTEL. SCHNEIDER corner Eighth
and Market streets, San Diego. Mrs.
Anna NJ, Cornell, manager. Modern
family hotel Rates $3 to SIS per
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
FOR SALE-LlVE STOCK

FOR SALE-l00 head of cattle; 10
yearling steers; 40 yearling heif-
ers; 10 cows and calves. -Four miles
south on Date canal. Xl2
FOR SALE-Fine registered Berk-
shire boarS from 1 TO months old I;
fully guaranteed. Whittier State
School, Whittier, Cal. 333
FOR SALE Cheap, nice young mule
just off fresno. William +. Meyer,
1ls miles south of McIoland. XII
FOR SALE-Two fresh Hostein mich
cows. kiest near McCabe church.X11
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
HORTON APTS.
ANGELUS INN

5iS $nn Julian st, Los Angeles, tnl.
Convenient to Business and Amuse
mcut Sections Hot aud Cold Running
water in every room. Rates. 5oc per
day up; 500 to 9i00 per week. out
side rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

We move pianos and houses. EC
Royce Transfer, 632 Main.-AdV.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
DOROTHY APARTMENTS
O." GA the , Ocean Park, Cal.

Ovcriookug Pacific OCEAN. Half way
between Venice aud Ocean Park. Very
quiet: no dust; cool sea bree2os. Thor
ou@hlN equipped FOR housekeeping
Every modcru convenience. surf bath 2
inE d.rectlN in front of apartment
write fnr rates.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13
THE ONLY BRICK STORAGE
III CENrKo TRANSFER a STORAGE
COMPANY

The leading dray company. Bagglge
a speciality office Al the Yellow Front
Main street Phone 14J.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

FOR RENT-Partially furnished
house for young couple; no chill
dren. Address NJ. E. F.. city post
office.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

COR RENT--20 acres one mile from
town, Is acres in alfalfa, 5 acres
fine for corn Sec Weir, at Wer's
Variety.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

FOR RENT-To responsible party.
furnished house and garage, for !
year, commencing June l.. 792
Commercial st. KID
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

TO LEASE-l0 acres alfalfa; must
have good house. Address Alfalfa,
care Press. Xl3
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

OR RENT--Cottage, 3 rooms, screen
porch. bSf Commercial. Xl5
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

COR RENT OR SALE-A good house
on Broadway; also furniture for
rent or sale. Inquire at court house.
Franklin }. Cole.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-13

30 miles from San Francisco, with
free irrigation water, rail and wa
ter transportation,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
bULCAR ARMY
CROSSES into
SERB COUNTRY

LONDON, Oct. Sin addition to the
German and Austro- Hungarian troops,
variously estimated at from 100000 to
100000 men, driving against the
Serb position on the Danube, Drina
and Save river fronts, a Bulgarian
army has crossed the frontier into
Servian Macedonia, according to ad-
vices from Rome.
Nish, the Serb capital, has been
bombarded from the air. An aero
plane, which flew from Bulgaria,
dropped shells upon the Salonika- -Nish
railway and upon the servian CAPT
tai. killing five persons and -Wounding
two others.
Varna, the chief Bulgarian port on
the Black Sea, is being bombarded
by Russian warships.
Petrograd reported that a Russian
army will be sent into the Balkans to
help Servia, but it is difficult at this
time to see how troops will get there
If Russian army is sent from Bess.
arabia, 1t would have to cross Rou.
where a Muscovie force of 100000
men is reported to have been concen-
trated, it would have to fight it's way
across Bulgarian territory or Turkish
Thrace, and even before it could do
this, Russian warships would have to
clear the way for landing. The
main object of the Teutonic drive is
Nish, and Nish is also the objective of
the Anglo-French forces which have
landed at Salonika.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
PHIL ELPtI|A WINS OPENING GAME OF SERIES
AUTO WARNING
WILL BE PLACED
Near SCHOOLS

When informed today that children
attending the public and parochial
schools were constantly exposed to
the danger Of people who are In the
habit Of operating their cars reckless.
ly, Mayor Robbins announced that he
would recommend to the board Of pub.
lie works that signs be erected In the
neighborhood of every school house,
cautioning motorists to drive cautious.
ly in such localities.
children when dismissed from
school, or while going to school pay
little heed to street traffic, being alb
sorbed in their play, and IL a motor
list is not careful there is always a
danger Of running down some young
ster. Consequently I think the sug-
gestion Of placing warning signs in
the neighborhood of school buildings
an excellent one," Mayor Robbins
said.
President Johnston OF the school
board expressed the hope today that
the board of public works would or
der the erection of such signs. every
precaution should be taken to pro-
tect the school children" DR.. Johnston
said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
CREEK PREMIER
TAKES PEACEFUL
View OF TREATY

ATHENS, Oct. S.-Premier Zaimis
and his neutrality cabinet have de,
cided that the terms of the Serb.
Greek alliance do not require the in
tervention of Greece in the war to de-
fend Servia This decision completely
completely endorsing the position TAX
en- by King Constantine. was reached
at an all-night session of the ministry
which adjourned early today after
drawing up a program which will be
presented to the chamber of deputies
Monday.
Before seeking any rest Premier
Zaimis went to the royal palace and
laid the cabinet program before King
Constantine, who is understood to have
approved it in full.
The cabinet program maintains that
Greece must be absolutely neutral, but
at the same time must keep it's mill
tary forces in state of prepared
ness.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
GERMANS TAKE
FIRST CAPTIvES
AMONG SERvIANS

BERLIN, Oct 8.-The great Austro-
German offensive against Servia is
making progress. The German war
office in an official statement an
nounced the Teutonic allies have pen
etrated Servia southeast of Belgrade.
In the fighting there the Teutonic
forces captured four officers, 296 men
and two machine guns. These cap.
lures were made by the .Austro-Ger-
man forces that invaded Servia across
the Save river.
Bulgarian troops are being sent to
Dedeagatch as result of reports that
part of the allied troops taken to Sa.
lonika will attempt to capture that
Bulgarian seaport. The entire rail.
way line between Mustatha Pasha and
Dedeagatch, part of which runs
through Turkish territory is now be
ing operated by the Bulgarian military
establishment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
TOTAL. ~ 3 s ~ a Q
By Innings: / "a z 9 10 11-R H. E.
ss;''s:,'h': kts s:9 " g 9 g & %%7a 81 q :
Sacrifice hits-scott Garder, Cady, Cravath Struck
out-By Alexander, g. by Shore, T. Bases on basuOtt
Alexander, 2; off Shore, a. Stolen bases-Whtted Hob
ltzel. -,-> u co. urn.
Batted for Shore in ninth ou for
Fourth Inning.

Fourth Inning.
Boston-Hoblitzell out, Niehon to
Luderus. Lewis famed. Gardner sim
gled over second. Barry flied out
out to Cravath No runs, one hit, no
errors. One man left.
delphia-Paskert singled to
right Cravath was out on sacrit1ce'
Shore to Hoblitzell Paskert went to
second. Luderus out, Barry to Hob
litzell. Paskert took third. Whitted
beat out a hit and Paskert scored.
whitted hit to right. Niehoff up. Whit
ted stole second. Niehoff out, Scott
to Hoblitzell One run, two hits, no
errors One left.
Fifth inning.
Boston-Cady out, Niehoff to Lu-
derus. Shore singled to center. Hoop
er flied to Bancroft. Scott forced
Shore, Niehoff to Bancroft. No runs,
one hit, no errors.
Philadelphia-Bu famed. Alex.
ander flied to Lewis. Stock was safe
when Shore fumbled his bounder. Ban
croft was out, shore to Hoblltzell. NO
runs, no hits, one error. One left.
Sixth Inning.
Roston-Speaker flied to Whitted.
Hoblitzell singled to right. Lewis fan
ned. Gardner up. Hobl1tzeH stole
second. Gardner flied to Burns. NO
runs, one hit, no errors. One left.
ladelphia-Pasket out, Shore to
Roblitzel. Cravath flied to Speaker
Luderus went out, Barry to Hoblitzel'
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Seventh Inning.
Boston-Barry singled to left center.
Cady went out on a sacrifice, Alexan'
der to Luderus, Barry going to sec
ond. Shore famed. Hooper tanned
No runs, one hit. no errors. One left
delphia-Whitted went out on
a fly to Lewis, who made wonderful
running catch Niehoff out, Shore to
Hozlitzel Burns went out, Barry to
Hoblitzel. No runs, no hits, no errors
Eighth inning.
Boston-Scott flied to Bancroft
Speaker walked. Hoblitzel went out
Stock to Luderus. Lewis singled to
left and Speaker scored. Levi stock
second on the throw-in. 1t was low
throw Gardner out on fly to Pas
kert. One run, one hit, no errors. One
left.
Philadelphia-Alex out, Barry
to Hoblitzel. Stock walked. Bancroft
singled and Stock went to second
Paskert walked. Cravath out, Scott
to Hoblitzel. Stock scored. Luderus
singled, Bancroft scoring, while Pas
kert took third Whitted up. Luderus
and Paskert tried a double steal. but
waited and both men got back to their
bases safely. Luderus out, trying tC
steal, Cady to Barry. Two runs, two
hits, no errors. One left.
Ninth Inning.
Boston-Barry famed. Hendrickson
batted for Cady. Hendrickson safe al
first Ruth batted for Shore. Ruth
out, Luderus unassisted. Hendrickson
went to second. Hooper flied out tc
Luderus. No runs, one hit, one error
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-08
SPECULAT0RS WANT $50
FOR PAIR OF SEATS TO
SEE OPENING CONTEST

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. Sat l0:40
o'clock the National Commission at
the Bellevue-Stratford. anr ounced def
initely that the initial game Of the SER
les would be played ON the Phillies
field at o'clock this afternoon. Um-
pires Klein and Evans had gone to in
spect the grounds, but on seeing the
sun shining. Chairman Hermann did
not wait for the report of the umpires.
More than a hundred men were at
work on the grounds with brushes.
scrappers and sawdust, and Hermann
said II necessary. gasoline would be
burned over the pitchers place. home
plate and sidelines before the game.
The umpires. acting under orders
from the National Commission, hustled
out to the park shortly after o'clock.
spent nearly an hour in making their
examinations and then went back to
mission, which had scheduled its meet
ing for 10 q. m.
The prospect Of a postponement of
today's game early today seemed to
please the ardent Phillie fans and
those others who had risked a bank
roll on the Phillies' chances to win. 1t
was pointed out that II the first game
was played tomorrow instead of today,
it would enhance the chances Of the
home team outfit, because it would
give Grover Alexander q chance to
work in the first to games of the ser
les against the Red Sox
Seats at $50 q Pair.
While the players literally champed
at the bit in their eagerness for battle,
the fans infested the hotel lobbies
seeking-and getting bets-and an
ever-increasing army of ticket specula.
tors swarmed through the streets of.
fering two SO seats for an average
price Of $50 a pair.
The specs" became so aggressive in
their buttonholing of every passerby
that the police time and again had to