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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS CONFIRMS
FALL OF KERENSKY Government

In its present policy toward Russia
However. until a new reasonable
government Is established there. the
L.. s. win take no action. IL was said.
IL was said the Observation-Disclosures
malist groups. who gained control
OF Petrograd. are reported unof-
ficially to have formed cabinet
headed by Lsnine and Trotsky.
The exact whereabouts OF Keren-
sky. deposed premier. was stIli a
mystery 20 officials here.
May Seek L. =. Recognition
The fact that Ambassador Francis
was at last permitted to get his mes
sages thru over the wires controlled
by the Maximalists and Bolsheviki
may mean that they plan TO soon
seek official recognition from tho
United States.
The recognition will depend upon
the extent Of the support granted
the new government by the Russian
people, IL was said. The ambassa-
doris message did not confirm the
report that Moscow was held by
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
4-Year-Old Girl
Offers Savings
TO City Car Line
Mildred Brodner Is First to
Deposit Money With Mayor
to Beat Traction Co.

Iittle Mildred Brodner. 4 years
Dd. purchased the first car line
nusion bond Saturday morn
.1lSng. when she handed over $50
In hills 20 James Crehan. secrc-
+ tAry for Mayor Gili.
She II the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. Brodn~r. 95sS Sth
ave. =. Her father works In the
ship yards
We were reading in the paper
that the extension OF the car line
depended upon the sale OF 10000
bonds" said Mrs. Brodner. II re
marked that IL had lot of money
Id 40 down TO the city hail and
take the entire issue.
Mildred Offers Savings
Mildred was on the floor. play.
ing with her cat. She heard me
and said. I'v. got lots Of money in
my bank. and I'd like TO give Il TO
Mayor GIN TO help build the car
lire SO here we are"
Secretary crehan took the money.
and gave the little girl n receipt.
pendinE the arrival Of the bond sub
srrfption blanks. which had not
been delivered by the printer.
Altho the blanks are not yet In
Cbmpsroiier carroll's hands. citl-
xens began Offering TO absorb the
eoudg Saturday morning.
1sas Strong to buy FIN
Dr.. Anna Louise Strong. school
board member. made n written offer
70 txkc $4,000 worth OF the bonds. II
the quota was not oversuoscribcd-
>ther subscriptions were; Joe
nth and II. c. PiEo,t. $500. John
g iernan. 1911 Borcn ave. 100.
Another man. who would not give
his name. pledged 10 take 5000
worth OF the bonds.
The issue has been thrown open
20 the public because Superior Judge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

In stormy weather. at dawn. Mar
shal Haig again set his great at
,ackinr war machine in motion
Good progress in the new attack
was reported in the British com
mandcr's statement
The drive today Is the second this
week which the British have directed
at the last remaining hold by the
enemy In the passchendaele.
The direct object Of both OF these
thrusts is westroosehcke. lying at
the extremity Of the high ground.
and commanding the low lands
north TO Houlcrs.
No Counter-Attacks
The previous drive this week was
across comparatively restricted
area. and swept the Canadians into
Passchendaele.
The Germans failed 20 make a
single counter-attack to this blow.
despite the fact that captured Ger
mans declared Hindenburg had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

! ordered the retaking Of the PAsD
chendaele at all costs.
The enemy lines were pulvertzed
By the tremendous British fire. and
unable TO reform for an attack
with today's smash Haig has been
boring ahead in the Ypres sector
since September 81.
Roulers Is Objective
This is the ninth general assault
against the enemy's line. Every
previous blow has been powerful
enough 90 advance the British lines
materially. and this despite the fact
that Crown Prince Rupprecht massed
his choicest Bavarian troops to op-
pose the Tommies.
Roulers is the ultimate object OF
the British onslaught.
with tlfss city in British hands.
one OF the main lines OF German
communications TO the coast sub
marine bases OF Zeebrugge and Os-
tend would be severed. Roulers lies
five miles beyond Passchendaele-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

this weeks Moore hlll They were
married three weeks ago.
An! it's a secret
Tho Wcstphalls didn't know abou,
Miss fuckers photo before the aue-
iion was started The picture was
put In westphali'a hands bcforc he
know what u was. and he was
ordered 10 auction g. Wcrtphaii.
you know. was master Of ceremonies
az the midnight cabaret And he
was some ccrcmonizer-a laugh a
minute.
when he saw the photo he was TO
auction off. he braccd up.
This picture" he said. ought TO
bring a lot of money. or cents
at least
And for once Miss Tucker was "A
bit embarrassed when her husband
turned her own picture over TO her
to auction off She was game. tho.
and Won paid t2b for Il.
Rural Eight Started II
The Rural Eight. from the Palace
Hip. a, double quartet. opened the
hill. and they were voted the best
harmony singers heard here for
many a moon.
Then came six pretty little dane
ers. followed by winifred Giiraine
herself. from tho Pantages. when
they reached the Scotch dance. the
applause had become tumultuous,
Bert Baker. OF the Moore. told some
stories that were side-splittcrs. May
belle Darrell, as usual. made n hit
with her songs and flashy set Of
teeth.
And Harry Jolson. OF the famous
family. and OF the PantaEes this
week-no need telling you he was
good
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
BN JOHN II. HEARI.EN


stat Correspondent
ROME, Nov. i0.-Italy's re-
tircment behind the Piave river
defense line had been practically
accomplished today.
Reports dwell on the success
Of the withdrawal and of the
splendid defensive position I'm
which the Italian lines are now
drawn to receive and sustain the
shock OF the Austro. German in
vasion.
The magnitude OF the task OF with
drawal to behind the Piave line was
made apparent with the arrival OF
countless refugees from that terri.
tory. II was estimated there are
now million homeless people In
Rome, many in dire need.
Military exieencies dictated the
complete civil as well as military
evacuation OF all the territory be-
tween the Livenza and Piave rivers
Such large villages and cities as
Relluno, Nittoria, Conegliano. Pare.
none. Salile and Ordergo were com.
pletely stripped OF their inhabitants
The enemy will find them literally
shells.
The abandonment OF territory TO
the invaders heretofore has not been
on such large scale. The evacua.
ton for the retreat across the Taglia'
mento was only partial. presumably
because the Italian command never
intended to make its final stand be.
fore the enemy along that line.
Collections In Rome for civilian re-
lief today reached 100000 lire
about sl5.60o. .OOo). Much more is
needed
Cardinal Lafertaine. patriarch OF
Venice, today appealed 70 the popu.
lace OF that city TO remain calm and
pray to God to preserve them and
their homes" Dispatches from Ven.
ice today said extraordinary prec.,I
tons had been adopted to save pre-
cious art works there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
CANADA ALL SET
FOR VICTORY" LOAN

BY United Press Leased Wire
MONTREAL, Que, Nov. To-
Canada's victory loan" will start
it's offensive Monday morning with
the firing OF an artillery salvo on
the summit OF Mount Royal
This is Canada's fourth loan u
is for a maximum of $3.50. 900 .0np
but sS00.0oo.0o0 is expected Tts
bonds will be issued at hh per cent.
running 8. 10 and 20 years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
WAGES MUST co
UP WITH U. S.
BACKING PLEAS
BY BASIL n. MANLY

WASHINGTON. Nov. To-
Employers Of labor will be wise
II they prepare themselves now
E1upronsiderabie increases In the
wages Of all kinds OF workers
during the coming winter. as
part Of q general wage and sal
ary adjustment that il slated to
take place with strong govern
ment backing.
There Is an exception. Of
course. In the case Of those
labor groups. such as the mine
workers. who have already won
large increases under agree
ments supposed TO stabilize
wages until the end Of the war.
But. leaving out Of consideration
those workers. a great movement u
under way to raise the wages OF al
CLASSES OF labor to point that vii
at least maintain the pre-war stand
ard OF living. This wage rnoverncn
will receive aid and comfort from tn
highest governmental sources.
War Work Delays Move
This wage adjustment movement
under consideration In the highes
councils OF organized labor for sev
eral months, has been delayed partll
(continuss on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
|. BILLINCSLEY
SUES HOTEL FOR
FRAMING" RAID

United PrcSs Correspondent
OMAHA. Neb. Nov. I0.-Io-
gan BilIingsIey. King Of Boot
leggers," who " suing the Rome
hotel for $50. 900 because. he sI.
Ieges. they had the police raid
his room. has been arrested
and Il being held for the Okla
homa City authorities.
The nature Of the charge was not
stated. but police say Billingsiey ad.
nitted he In wanted In Oklahoma
for bootlegging and gambling Says
he will fight extraditiou.
BlllinRsley claims he has quit
bootlegging. He claims now 10 be
working under the direction Of the
Washington state dry committee
Dry leaders and District Attorney
Clay Allen today declared that
BiIlinRsley. 40 far as they knew.
was not connected with any dry or.
ganizatlon In the state OF Washing
ton.
They regarded his statement az a
joke.
Billingsley was probably arrested
on Oklahoma charges brought
against him when he was In Seattle.
but Logan escaped. going back by
having himself arrested on federal
charges. which he was later able 10
disprove.
He's at liberty under n cash bond.
pending the outcome Of his appeal
from n federal sentence OF IL
months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
PHONE PROBE WILL
BE HELD IN FRISCO

Bv Unficd Press Lenscd Wire
SAN FRAECISCO. Nov 10.-The
probe Of the Coast telephone strike
situation will be held in San Fran
cisco. and not in Seattle. as request
ed by the unions Of the Northwest
That was the announcement OF Sec
retary Wilson today. following, the
arrival of the mediation commission.
THE commission will carry on its
Investigations In this city. which is
the headquarters OF the telephone
company" he said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
MARSHALL TO talk
At Y, m. ON SUNDAY

Tickets. issued free. must be OBJ
taincd at the Y. NJ. c. A. for admit
tance to the First Presbyterian
church. where Vice President Thos.
r. Marshall will speak to men only
Sunday, at y. IN His subject Is
"The Automatic Citizen"
old friends ana acquaintanccs OF
Vice President Marshall will greet
him nt the Arctic club when he ar.
rives In Seattle az 6:30 p. m sat
urday. An informal dinner Will he
given In his honor by Doctors II.
J. and c. r. Davidson
Marshall win speak at the First
Presbyterian church on Monday on
his regular lecture topic,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

Bv United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10
Cablegrams from Ambassador
Francis In Petrograd. received
nj the state department today.
confirmed the overthrow Of the
kercnsl,y government.
One message. dated November
:. and another 81 the sth, con
firmed dispatches which told Of
the arrest Of cabinet officers
and the bombardment Of the
Winter palace by the cruiser
Aurora.
Francis message makes no men
ton OF loss OF life. and said that
Petrograd had again become quiet.
Red Cross Workers Well
The only other information the
state department had today from
Russia was contained In n telegram
which stated that all American Red
Cross workers in Russia are well.
The department said nothing has
so far developed upon which this
government can base any alteration
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
Camp Lewis Boys,
Telephone Girls,
Star-Liberty Film

r.. A new set Of films. taken by
Frank Jacobs. the Star-Liberty
photographer, has been passed by
.be committee on public inforrna.
ton; at Washington, -. G., and
passed K the United states cen.
bors.
They will be shown In the Star.
Liberty news weekly at the LIB
erty theatre. beginning Sunday.
other plceures will be:
The parade OF striking tele-
phone girls Wednesday.
The Army and Marines football
p90e being played az the Stadi.
urn. Tacoma, this afternoon
Scenes at Remount station, In
which the 34sth light artillery In
shown In close formation drills.
The loading of a l30.ton loco
motive for Alaska.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
PANIC CAUSED LOSS
OF LIFE ON FINLAND

M Tnifcd Press Lenscd Wire
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10.-Thc un-
authorized lowering Of boats was the
cause Of several deaths when the
American transport Finland was tor
pedoed. Admiral Sims reported to-
day. after further investigation Of
the damage 10 the vessel
The dispatch. regarded M an indi-
cation Of panic on the transport. yer.
files the drowning OF Seaman IIew.
ton X. Head, whose body was rccov-
cred by the patrol boat Alcado The
Alcado was torpedo's victim n
week later.
Two other Hcamcn, James w. Hen
~ and Porter Hilton, previously list
ed as missing, were drowned, Sims
reported.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
MIDNIGHT CABARET IMMENSE
Fund Gets Over $500

Harold Du Kane. Olga Marvig and
June Edwards won the immense
crowd by their graceful dancing
And then came Sophie and IN. jazz
band oh. boy. There was some
music, Some jazz, Some singing
Before and after the cabaret the
crowd danced.
All the entertainers were the
guests OF The star and Manager
Mitchell. Of tho Butler. az a supper
party. after the show. In the ban
quot room Of the Butler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
DRESS SUITS AND
2.GAll0N LIDS ARE
NOT NECESSITIES

By United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov l0.-Un-
derwear and socks are necessities.
but "a man can struggle along with.
out a dress suit and top hat. That
was legally determined today. after
into court for holding his clothes in
lieu OF payment of $50 monthly al
lowance. Judge Graham directed the
return of the underwear. but the
dress suit and two gallon lid he per-
mitted the wife to keep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
HUNS CUT TnR0ATS
OF 10 CANADIANS
taken PRISONERS

Bu United Press Leased Wire
HAMILTON, Ont, Nov. 10
The bodies Of ten Canadian sol
diers were found with their
throats cut when Canadians
drove the enemy from "A position
I'm the Lens sector recently, ac-
cording to advices here today.
The ten men had been captured
In n raid and slaughtered In cold
blood when the German position
was attacked. Capt. Alexander
Solomon was one of the ten.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
BANDS
WAR ON |. ". ".
IN OKLAHOMA

By United Prcss Lcdscd Wire
TULSA. Okla. Nov. To-
knights Of Liberty" organira-
tions are being formed thruout
Northern Oklahoma to resist !.
". W. and disperse !. W. W.
bands. following the action here,
early today. by band Of 30
masked citizens. who flogged.
tsrred. feafhercd and drove II
Z. W. W. into the Usage hills.
The men. naked above the waist.
were speeded on their way by hun
dreda Of revolver and rifle shots.
and no trace Of them had been re-
ported al noon.
Reports from various sections to.
day say that organizations are being
formed TO take similar action against
I. w. W. In every part OF the oil
fields. where the agitators have been
active for several months.
Heavy sales OF firearms and am
munltion from every city in the dis
trict were reported, and II is feared
that clashes may result between the
armed "vigilantes" and the !. w. W.
Police are investigating the action
early today. but with the prosecuting
attorney out OF town. II was stated
no clues had been found which might
Identify any members Of the band
which attacked tho men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
GERMANS REPULSED
IN LEDI0 VALLEY


ROME. Nov. l0.--"On the plains
from Susegana to the sea, our rear
guards escaped the enemy, burning
up bridges behind them" today's Of
fetal statement said. I'm the Ledio
valley strong enemy attacks were re-
pulsed, in spite OF artillery prepare
ton"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
Drives His Wedqe
Mile Nearer Kew
TO German Line
Takes Heights of Passchen-
daele and Menaces Rail
Center of ROulerS.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FLANDERS, Nov. 1O.-British troops drove
their wedge nearly a mile further into the
German positions out of Passchendaele to-
day and back to Roulers Key position on
their line to the Ostend and Zeebrugge sub
bases.
As this dispatch is filed Haig's victorious
troops were reported to have achieved all
their objectives.
been overthrown. Vigorous fighting was re-
ported all along the line of the advance.
The pressure of Haig's push today is
showing the Bavarians gradually off all the
ridges. They were resisting violently but
unsuccessfully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
ITALIANS SAFE
BEHIND PIAvE
BATTLE LINE

nv United Prcss Lc1Scd WiTc
BERLIN. via London. Nov.
10. - German.tustrian troops
have reached the Piavc river
line. The war office announce
ment today declared:
The allies Austria and Ger.
many have reached the Piave
from Suxgana downward as far
n the sea"
"Asigo has been taken" the wa
office asserted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
WET LEAD IN OHIO
NOW CUT TO GIG

COLUMBUS. o., Nov. 10
With IS official counties In. out
Of s8. figures at the secretary
Of states office give the vets a
lead Of GIG votes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
NORTH BEND MAN IS
KILLED IN EXPLOSION

Michael Wyse. IS. was instantly
killed by premature explosion while
blasting stumps near North Bend
Friday.
His body was blown high into the
air. and came to earth 200 feet from
where the explosion occurred. He
leaves widow and four children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
TALKS on DIVORCE

Judge Everett Smith will discuss
the divorce cyil at the Y, NJ. c. A., at
8 ~ m SUNDAY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

-. u. o."
The standing room only"
sign was put up early In The
evening at the Butler cafe
Friday night. where the sophie
Tucker jsrr cabaret was given.
under the auspices of The
star. for the benefit of the
"Our Boys In France Tobacco
Fund"
Long before the scheduled time
for the opening Of tho cabaret
numbers b. Is artists from the
three leading theatres In town.
every seat was taken. By IL
O'Clock. standing room waS AT a
premium. And rtlll the late com
era inaisted on being present They
didn't want to miss the fun.
Best Cabaret In History
Never before In Seattle's history.
either In dry or IN wet days. has
there been such thoroly enjoy.
able program given at any cafe.
Never before has there been such
a brilliant array OF talent Assem-
bled az cabaret show IN this
city. The entertainers enjoyed
themselves as well as the crowd,
and more than $500. II ia estimated.
has been realized for the smoke
fund. Tickets had been placed at
various cigar stores and they are
20 be checked up before the exact
total In known.
The midnight cabaret was a huge
success. That. In short. describes
the affair.
Miss fuckers indefatlgable enter.
prise produced the results. Not
only ala she contribute her own
song number. not only did her
iazz band perform. but she also
helped secure tho best numbers
on All the vaudeville bills. includ-
ing the Moore. Pantages and Pal
ace Hin. on top OF that. she also
dived into the auctoneer role--and.
as usual. went big"
Cake Brings SIS
A cake. baked on the steamship
watson on It's trip from Alaska,
had been ratified aboard the YES
sci. and f7s was netted.
Then the winner. John DcDon'
ough. turned II over 10 Tho star 10
he resold Miss Tucker auctioned
II or last night.
Five dollars" someone said
The cake was really fine piece
Of art. manifesting the spirit OF the
times, with its Liberty bell and
o,hcr derorationg
Ten" yelled another.
Quickly the figures mounted.
FIFTY" came the bid OF "Dr."
Nathan Raymond. OF San Francis
co. n Snowman OF that town
And Just as Miss Tucker had
about awarded the cake To DR.. Ray
mond. came "A bid Of s55 from an
other corner OF the room.
SORRY" said Miss Tucker. "the
cake IL already sold"
"Doc" Raymond. however shout
ed. Let 'cm bld9'
And when the bidding was over
Raymond had raised himself s25
getting the cake finally for s75.
Her Photo Brings Ss5
His rival. John G.. Won Herbcrg
of the Liberty theatre, however, sue
ceeded I'm winning a picture OF Miss
Tucker for $25. which was also auc
toned off
Miss Tucker. by the way, is not
Miss Tucker off stage. She II Mrs
ErsnL Wastnhnil slso mephar o'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
DYKEMAN RELEASES VICE SUSPECTS AT A. M
ROCKINGHAM IS
INDIGNANT And
SCORES ACTION
Declares Habeas Corpus Writ
Was Granted Before He
Was Heard
Is BLOW At CRUSADE


Twelve men ana one woman
arrested by the police a. "disor-
a.,,, o..a,.- n, IN. ,,,r clean.
,..t
- -.
-, -,
VT" ns"'" "' '"'''
Dyh~man about a. M fr'naS'
Attorney Frank Hammond
h~..~h, an. .c,,o, u,il WAS
-.
p's'e" =" '"'
Both Chief buckingham ana
City Attorney Tom kcnn~d,
were indignant over thr pf"
ccdure.
III doesn't do much good Tor uH
TO so out and arrest these r"ople.
II attorneys and Judges are goins to
spring them out ~ jail as last as
possible said Buckingham.
Woman Was Diseased
..r,,.. ,,,. ,.c,,,,,, ,,,., Ia, ot,, had
-. ss.,.,,.,.1 49,. ,hs bsaitb de
'.,.s, - 800 !, -. try.r,,a
=. 49,, -, .t,,A =, 49,. ais,...
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10
BRITISH take CITY
NEAR JERUSALEM

BIZ United Press Leased Wire
LONDON. Nov. l0.-Capture or
Aslkalan. 10 miles beyong GAIA, and
only 30 miles from Jerusalem, by
the British. was announced from
the Egyptian front today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

AsSalan is on the Mediterranean.
due north of GAIA, which was occu-
pied by the British earlier in the
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

Are you looking for a lost ar
ticle7 Use Star want ado.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

His rival, John g. Won Herberg,
of the Liberty theatre, however, sue
ceeded I'm winning a picture OF Miss
Tucker for $25. which was also auc-
toned off.
Miss Tucker by the way, is not
Miss Tucker off stage. She II Mrs.
Franz Wastnhnli siso a meDhar of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-10

'EATifTH FORECAST Tonight and Sunday. oo-
essionAi rain. moderate southsriy winds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-25

down in their respective positions, but
because he was anticipating the addi-
ton of one new utility man. namely.
Eddie DeLave. who could replace any IF
the three and reduce the payroll. De-
Lave's presence will eliminate the neces-
sity of an extra pitcher. catcher. base
man. or fielder. This was demonstrated
last Sunday when he relieved Catcher
Hudson in the seventh.
Clarence Thompson has played the
best game on first base of any man
seen in that position at any time. in
Hammond. but his hitting ability was
not what it should be. and sluggers are
exactly what are needed at this stage
of the game
''Heinie" Morrow twirled to the full
est expectations of both the club and
the fans when they put him in. but the
occasion presented itself so seldomly
that it did not warrant his detention.
Rhode was released only because his
arm was in bad shape. and it is expect
ed that he will be back in the Gold in
the next few weeks.
With Hoffman's vast experience with
the big leagues it is thought that he Is
the most capable man to handle the
clubs affairs. The players as well as
doubt will respond better to his dicta-
ton than to any other man that could
have been selected. We all hope that
they will. for we need that pennant. and
were too close TO 10 TO lose it now