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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

strange stiffness unbroken by the rattle and Jangc OF
street cars by the hum and buzz OF overloaded
neys private regnd Seattle Tuesday while the
street cars traction company stood idle in the barns
strike OF 600 moormen conductors and em-
ploye called early Tuesday morning in sympathy with strike
OF 800 Tacoma carmen E~-as
The Tacoma struck because men had been dis
charged joining the Association Of Street and
Electric Railway Employees.
cramnred with business men,
homes the meal and during
ing every private cbound overloaded with workers
while work jtneys and otherwise Thousands
walked
The only running those OF the municipal railway
Seattle Renton Southern lines which Jammcd
and the Tacoma and Everett interurbans.
President A. w Leonard, OF the traction company,
when his would start operating
Advertisements for strike breakers appeared the
Tuesday, however.
I'VE advertising for TO cars and we hope to
sufficient within few days lines at
least" Leonard said at
"The company will import strkebreakers unless it
becomes absolutely necessary he declared I'VE stand ready
all times, and for limited time old em-
will be given opportunity return to their work.
The big according both sides, union recogniton
"I the only point will not arbrate, AYERS T. j.
Cusacb who is directing the strike.
1--WE will permit another organization to dominate,
and operate business declares President Leonard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
HEP! HEP! HEP!
Walk and Smile During the Strike;
You'll Find 1t Healthy to Take Hike

for eight hours. Their pay was re-
Gently raised so cents. They're
satisfied. and will run the city's
lines. altho they have Joined the
union.
Restaurants reported rushing
business"
"a lot OF them didn't go home
for lunch today" said Frank Ripe.
Hotels report many new guests.
Those living far out and having to
get to work early are staying
It's a pretty moan man who
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

Arrangements were made Tues
day morning to carry 100 Duthie
shipyard employees to and from
work on a port commission ferry.
II will leave the foot of Marion st.
at 3 p. m. and 80 to the Fisher
Flour mills on harbor island. stop
ping at the Ames plant.
THE men don't intend to go
out" was the answer given at the
offices of the Seattle, Renton a.
Southern when asked II that com
pany expected later to be effected
by the strike.
Employees on the municipal car
lines receive an average of $3.50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
NO CAR WHEELS
TURN IN TACOMA

4 ~ United rrr-. I~..-d wIr.
TACOMA, July i7.-An sb-
soIute deadlock apparently pre-
walls between striking street
car employees and Manager
Bean today. Not wheel has
turned. Bean insists that the
company will not recognize the
union, which 10 the Issue here
and at Seattle.
A committee representing l.50o
workingmen appeared before the
.founcii and urged that drastic
steps be taken TO operate the tidefla'
line, which was built by the city,
and operated by the company.
They insisted that union labor
men would not ride on the car II
ronunion men served "a trainmen
Manager Bean was called into
secret session with the council.
He maintained the position that
the company would operate with
nonunion men. but would not say
how soon.
One feature Of the strike fs the
good-natured attitude OF the public
in putting up with the inconyent
eEces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
TRAFFIC 7IE-UP IS
-PE0PLE'S affair.
Says EXECUTIVE

Mayor Gill will step in and ask the council cooperate
fh him in bringing about for
seice traction company employees and employers do
NAL speedy efforts settle their differences.
vrhe franchise OF the traction company will be mperiled
by velay il pointed and drastic developments
pros ned within ~ hours
INiney per OF the people OF this going
10 wk while the per represented by the traction
pany3 officials and their employees back and make effort
hurry up settlement, Mayor Gill said "Ill give em
chante but they don't take action and
nSnd call conference with the council don't know
Nhz he council will advise
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
(lRTnWEST GRAIN
. CROPS NEED RAIN

|. PORTLAND. July 1.-THE Pa
hnIftc Northwest must have rain,
IA have II at once.
Hot winds and long dry spell
have practically cut the Northwest
wheat crop IN half Much Of the
damage to the yield is beyond re
pair. but rain now would prevent
still further shrinkage Of the Wash.
ington, Oregon and Idaho wheat
harvest.
Early estimates put the wheat
ucrQp in these states at $4,000 900
: to 100000 bushels Grain men
today figured that the total yield
would be only 100000 or 10000
600 bushels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
ADVERTISING MANAGERS
DAILY TALK

There are bargains advertised in
today's Star They're so good that
II Will pay you TO make very spe-
eial efforts to come downtown to-
morrow. Remember, you can do your
shopping over the telephone, II
more convenient. The delivery
systems Of the stores will be great
ly augmented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

Franchise Calls for Service
Fhe mayor pointed out that the
company's franchise requires that
service be maintained.
"The council might ask the court
20 compel the company to render
service Corporation Counsel Cald-
well explained. and In case they
made no efforts. ask that their
franchise be forfeited
With the franchise forfeited. the
city might even take steps to oper-
ate cars over the traction com
pany's rails. TO relieve the situation
for the general public.
Council Out Of Town
Service must be maintained. con
venicnt and suited to the needs Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
LAST EDITION

It's fine walking early these
mornings. Foreczstor Salisbury
says: Tonight and Wednesday,
probably fair"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

drove downtown with the back
seat Of his auto empty this
morning.
The meeting OF ID company aux.
Hilary scheduled to have taken
place Tuesday evening, In the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms, has
been postponed TO next Tuesday
evening. because OF the car strike.
People walking to work Tuesday
morning laughed and applauded
when they saw staid old gentle
man on roller skates. precariously
picking his way downtown thru the
traffic on Jackson st.
Seattle's downtown district was
populated with working men at 6:3O
"A. m. The absence of street car
noises produced a strange atmos
phere.
The warning OF the strike which
appeared in Mondays afternoon pa
pers was taken seriously by most
people. Alarm clocks were set
ahead. and an allowance made for
walking to work.
"Funniest thing ! have seen
today was my own face In the
mirror this morning." declares
r. Cusack of the union. He
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

their passengers" the franchise
states.
The strike IL not interfering with
the municipal car lines. whose
trainmen we're freely granted the
right to Join the organization. They
are. and always have been. working
under satisfactory conditions.
Informal conferences over the sit.
uatior are expected between the
members OF the council late today.
when they return from an inspec-
ton trip at Cedar Fails.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

Mayor TO Take Hand
simultaneously with the an
nouncement of the company that II
would operate cars with strike
breakers and the announcement OF
the union that an attempt to start
an interurban strike would be
made. Mayor gill declared this
morning that he would ask council
to cooperate with him in an en-.
ceavor TO bring the two factions
together.
The mayor bases his decision on
the statement that go per cent of
the people. who are being incon-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17
1000 MEN QUIT;
LEONARD Says
CARS Will RUN
THE CAR STRIKE IN BRIEF

hundred Seattle employees of traction company
strike.
No traction company in operation city lines.
Jitneys taxs trucks and private trying handle
traffic.
Thousands forced o walk work.
Interurban may join strike tonight.
Recognition Of union is big issue, say both sides.
No chance for settlement today, say company officials
Mayor Gill may force immediate arbitration.
Chamber OF Commerce and Commercial Club may At
tempt mediation. Ja
Company advertises for strikebeakers and will import
this time
Jitney will try in federal court at p. to get
modification injunction fobidding of streets used by
lines during period Of strike
All barns pcketed by strikers
Strikers plan downtown parade at p Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-17

THE FASTEST GROWING PAPER
IN THE NORTHWEST
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
Nationals Divide Double
Attraction with Browns
Griffmen Capture First Game of Twin Bill
But Drop the Nightcap.

closed on Gharritys bounder to Sis
Ter.
The Browns drew two hits like the
Nationals but some errors were COM
bined with this and ohter things in
the following order:
Shotton walked and finished the cir
cult when Magee slammed double
to right. Sisler bunted safely down
the third base line, Magee reaching
third. Shanks whipped out Pratt,
Magee registering. and Sloan was hit
on the right knee. SEVERED tapped
to Du Mont and It looked like a dou-
Bile play was on the way but Santos
heaved past Foster trying for a
force play, Sisler scoring. while Sloan
reached third and SEVERED second.
Another error followed. Jacobson
bounded right into Fosters glove
and the usually reliable Eddie missed
Ainsmith by yards. Sloan and Seve-
reid scoring, so three runs. were pre-
sented on errors. Du Mont finished
with strikeouts on Lavan and DaVen-
port.
There were faint rallies here and
there by the Nationals but the
Brownies reversed the tables with
the five runs in the first. They ran
far for outfield smashes. and the m
fielders reached with the glove anu
with the bare hands.
With a 7-to-I lead. Davenport eased
up and four hits brought In three
runs in the sixth. Rice, Foster and
Morgan punched singles for a run
and with two out Leonard went up
for Du Mont and doubled to left The
score:
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
NEW PLAY INVENTED
In CLARKSBURG

Clarksburg, W. Va, Is a thriving
and usually up-to-date city of fully
5000 population and the Norwood
Park base ball club is the representa-
tive club OF the village. Under these
circumstances it hardly seems pos
sible that the play described below
could have taken place. A descrip-
ton of it, however. appeared re-
Gently In the Clarksburg Telegram,
the afternoon paper there. 1t reads
as follows:
Robert Cropp, local outfeIder,
rounding third in the eight inning,
saw that the ball coming from first
base would beat him to the plate
He looked up, saw the umpires were
not looking in his direction. and then
pulled probably the most amazing
and nerviest play in the history of
semi-professional baseball. He de-
liberately walked out of the base line
and hid behind a group of spectators
who were standing more than fifteen
feet back of third base. Upon re-
ceiving the ball the visiting catcher
looked around for Cropp, but saw no
one. He was convinced that a man
had been coming home from third, but
guessed maybe it was heat that was
affecting him. He then hurled the
pill to second to catch Stull, who was
of the bag, but the throw went wild.
Cropp then emerged from his hiding
place and scored. The visitors raised
a howl on the umpire's decision, but
as the latter had not seen Cropp out
of the base line, he refused to make
reversal"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
Giants Release Kelly.

New York, Aug. 2.-George Kelly,
who had been with the Giants since
the middle of the 1915 season. with the
exception of a week recently spent in
Pittsburgh. has been released to the
Rochester Internationals. No string is
attached to Kelly, and this time he has
probably gone for good.
Kelly is a nephew of Bill Lange. the
former Chicago slugger. and Scout
Dick Kinsella predicted a great fur
ture for him. He plays a tidy game
at first base and is a good outf.eld-
er, but he cannot hit. He hits ball
as hard as any one in the big lea
CUES. but the outfielders stand back
and take his long flies. For a time
McGraw thought he could convert
Kelly into a pitcher.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
LAJOIE MAY MANAGE
BIG LEAGUE TEAM

New York. Alg. 22-Nap Lajoie's
success as a manager in the Interna-
tional League, and the recovery of
his batting eye are almost certain to
drag the veteran back into the big
leagues.
Several clubs are known to have
approached the baseball powers with
view to getting Lajoie, and at least
one club has made him a tentative
offer to manage it next year.
Lajoie is satisfied with his lot in
Toronto. He Is well liked there. His
team has been in the pennant fight
all the way. and the club has been
prosperous. Hence. he isn't figuring
very heavily on leaving. The amount
of money offered him for his work
as a big Lacquer. however. is expect
ed to have its effect. And there are
clubs who are ready to put up big
price for the Frenchman's services.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
ARIE Is NATIONAL
AMATEUR CHAMPION

chicago, Aug. 22.-Many and varied
were the events that composed the
third days program of the grand
American handicap.
The day was originally intended to
be devoted to the shooting of the pre-
liminary handicap, a sort OF grand
opening to the grand American handi-
cap event. However. the postpone
ment Of the shootoff Of the national
amateur championship singles and
doubles caused the program TO over
lap sadly. yesterday nevertheless was
day of thrills.
The national amateur singles cham
pionship went TO Arie, the IUi-
nois state champion from Thomas
boro. He took the title after a tough
shootoff, which included Roy McIn-
tire. Pennsylvania champion, and Jay
Clark, Jr., champion of Massa-
chusetts. Arie was forced TO 20 three
extra flights for his victory. His
first battle ridded him of Clark. The
second twenty-five birds were killed
with McIntire and Arie still even.
Then McIntire in his third fight
missed his fifty-ninth and seventy
first bird, while Arie ran through a
perfect score.
The East retained its grip on the
doubles championship, the event 60
ing to Clarence Platt. of Bridgeton.
n. J., who broke ninety-six targets
out Of fifty pair. a remarkable bit of
shooting.
The woman's event went to a local
shooter. Mrs. A. II. WiEkler. who
trapped forty-seven out of a possible
fifty targets.
The event of the day, the prelim-
mary handicap, got under way rather
late. However. honors were prac-
tically clinched by John Peterson, OF
Randall, Iowa, who at a distance OF
eighteen yards, totally demolished
ninety mine pigeons. J. l.. Lump, OF
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, ran a close sec
ond with ninety-eight.
Tomorrow's affair is the big event OF
the week. the grand American handi-
cap. Over 500 entries have been re-
ceived from all over the country.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
One Large inning
enough FOR BOSTON
Red Sox Capture Final Game Of
Crucial Series from Chicago.

Chicago. Ills, Aug. 22.-The world
champions evened up the series with
the pennant leaders here this after
noon before 1900 highly disappointed
baseball fans. The Red Sox took the
game from the White Sox by pulling
rally In the seventh inning. Hooper
bounced a single off Eddie Collins
shins with the sacks loaded, scoring
two runs. Gardiner came up with
men on second and third and singled
oyer second, scoring two more. The
final score-Boston. 5; Chicago /.
Lefty Williams had hurled a slab
duel with Dutch Leonard up to the
seventh when he became erratic.
Barry strolled. Gamer beat out a
bunt and Lewis was safe on Williams
error. That was all for Williams. He
went to the showers and Danforth
ascended the hill. Hooper and Gardi-
ner then proceeded to spoil the day
for the fans, also to gum up Mr.. DAN
forth's plans.
The champions took an early lead
scoring a run in the second inning.
Hooper strolled. took second ON Gard
ner's sacrifice and scored when John
Collins lost SCOTS fly in the sun.
The home SoX tied the count in the
fifth. Risberg took second on Scott's
wild heave over Gamers head and
scored on Schalk's line double to left.
Lore Bader. Boston pitcher. was con-
fined to his room today at the hotel
where the Red Sox are stopping with
a bandaged head as the result OF a
beating handed him by Chick Gandil.
Gamer went into first spikes high.
causing a rumpus with Gsndil. Bader
took up the quarrel with the Sox first
sacker near the visitors club house.
Chick was pulled off his opponent by
soldiers and ball players. A physician
took several stitches in Bader's lips
and his jaw came near being frac-
tured. The score:
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
May Play Basketball
In Penna. State League

Hazelton, Aug. 22.-Officials Of the
Pennsylvania State Basketball League
comprised Of cities throughout the
northeastern section of the anthracite
coal field has not as yet reached any
decision as to the future of the cir
cult. owing to wartime conditions.
Most Of the players are subject to
the draft, and it will depend upon how
many go into the service as to
whether there win be any schedule the
coming season. AS baseball and other
sports have continued despite the war.
II Is hoped that basketball may again
be played, providing men are avail
able.
A meeting of the league will be held
some time next month to decide on
its status for 1917-1s.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
NOTES OF THE GAME.

Two singles and a double from
CLYDE Milan, with a right handler
hinging.
Menosky cavorted in left field.
Groom's fielding was wonderful. Bob
knocked down five bounders which
were on their way to center field for
base hits.
The run of Harper in the fifth
should be charged to Henry. He was
waiting for SEVERED running from
first on Jacobson's double but failed
to touch the runner.
Groom opened with a strike out on
Menosky and didn't get a third strike
until the seventh against Johnson.
Grin saw Harper fading. pitching
to eleven batters in the fourth, fifth
end sixth, three walked and two hit
safely.
With a single and double of Har-
per, Jacobson famed the first time
facing Walter.
Not an error for the sixth placers.
Charity was close to starting the
seventh with a double, but Magee
grabbed the bah in back of third
with the bare hand and nipped the
batter by a step.
The pop single Rice put over La
vans head was the first ball out
of tre infield for Sammy in eight
swings here.
Milan and Rice did not have a fiy
ball TO catch.
Foster had but one grounder al
third and Pratt did not handle a roller
until the eighth.
Dumont collapsed with the weak
fielding.
Two errors on one bounder. Pratt
went to second in the fourth wher
Shanks threw past Charity and wher
the return from Charity sailed over
Fosters head Del reached third.
The two doubles by the Browns
vent to right field.
Sisler drew a safe bunt and line
single to right.
Nenosky had to go in back of Milan
to glove Sloan's liner in the second
''Will wonders never cease?" yelled
a fan when Lavan tripled to left in
the fifth. II was his second three.
ply smash of the year.
Davenport and Dumont exchanged
greetings in striking out each other
I.avan caused a balk on Dumont
following his triple. pretending tc
steal home. Dumont started to pitch
TO the plate and then tossed over tc
Foster.
Dumont didn't get a hotless inning.
LeOnard's pinch hit in the sixth
dropped on the left field chalk mark.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
CRAIG BIDDLE in
THE TENNIS FINAL

Forest Hills. L. J.. Aug. .
Craig Biddle. OF Phnsdelphia, thi
afternoon battled his way into
fourth round of the National Patria
singles Tennis Tournament by defe
ing Dean Mathey. Of Crawford. y.
g. PA 6-3 and 6-S The mad
was continued from yesterday.
As a result OF his victory Biddle nod
meets r. Lindley Murray in IN
fourth round.
y. w. Niles. OF Boston. was -
first player TO enter the semi-hnal
round. defeating C. J. Grimm. OF san
Francisco, in straight sets, 81, s-5.
and 80
Niles. who Is a player OF the old
school. showed the best form he has
exhibited in years, while Griffin played
an erratic and indiffeent Eame.
Fritz Bastian, OF Indiana polls. won
the opening match in the National
Junior Tennis Championships. defeat
ing Rodney Van Alta, OF Binghamton,
y. Y, 60. 81 ard 6-3.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
BROOKLYN BATTLES
PIRATES OVERTIME
National League Clubs Go Twenty.
two Innings Before Verdict.

Ebbets Field. Brooklyn. ". Y, Aug
22.-The Dodgers and Pirates set a
new National League record here this
afternoon, when they battled twenty
two innings before reaching a 6-to-5
decision in favor of the home guard.
The contest was to have been the first
half of the double header, but the
second game was called off.
The winning run was scored In the
twenty-second inning, when Hickman
walked, took second on O'Rouke' S
single. went to third when Miller
forced O'Rouke and sneaked home
while Pitler held the ball The score:
II N n A
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
SARATOGA ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Two-,earol olds: selliug: I'VE ara
one-han furlonsS. Roederer. lg2: Paul CounoIlr.
los; Green Gfsss ioi; Hckle FaBCy. lN lima
SclOIr. s.; Dalrose. loZ: Butcher Boy, ~;
June Bug. 1o5 .Lady Eilren. loo: Moo-e Hcsd
los: Ballast. lo7 Edith p. o. Annchcn. ios
'Reveler nmpl. lol: ATtroyal l0o.
SECOND RACE-Trrsc year -olds and up-
ward: haDdiosp: selling; ore mile. Right. 10 /;
Dorcas. llo; First Ballot ic5. Liitle Nearer,
lS; Mint stick. iN: Dan. iit; oceau Prince.
ut; EuluU. no; Smart Mcncy. To-; Black
Broom, los; "0od Trsp. io; obolus. no. Pol
roma Gmrl, lN.
THIRD -RACE-FSrics sycur-olds: candi-
tions. six hrlonEx Believe Nc, BOYS. ~;
Serenest III: Iuha Lcrn. ''i: Queen n the
Water. lii Queen Errant IL. a
FOURTH RACE-Thc Mthnvk; 1yesr o'ds>
seiline; one mile. Queen q the Water, iei I.
Triple Crown. 81: -Ilarry Shannon. re. Wrcd
Tap. lo6; strHiFht Foruard. 10 -Hsnohata.
%: PULASKI. 100: Rruuklyn. lol.
FIFTH RACE-Mniden fyCar-oids: i've ard
one-hsn furionEs. Drill Master. us; King Il
the Wind, us: Frcderict th- Great rs: A-ft
ms; Cavsn Boy. lis; vslerius tirnrl. rs. I'd
tisan dmrl. rs; Wyuuing. us: ra5dy. -
GeorTs washinEton. us: sun Gold, rs; Gue1
land. us: Onward. us. Approssl us
SIXTH RACE-Three-yezr-old and upward
claiming: one and ons-tishth miles. Fla<h q
Steel. loi: sPierTot. l@; .ZamorR. e. G. h.
Miller. iif: Queen q the Sea, Ia. Tn, Grsdrr.
he: Home, Sweet Hamr. io,. 'rrecise, -;
.Dp nt; 'rhornhin iik
.App~eutics snOwancs elalaled.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
WYCKOFF, OF BISONS,
MUST SHOULDER GUN

Williamsport. Pa, Aug. 22.-John
Weldon Wyckoff. Of Buffalo. former
ly of the Athletics. must shoulder a
gun in the war. Wyckof was draft
ed and appeared before the city ex-
emption board claiming release from
military service because he Is mar
ried "~f he's two children. The board
decided that because Charles c.
Grouse. the father of wyckoff's wife.
is a wealthy manufacturer. the base
ball player should go into service.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
GIANTS LAND FINAL
OF SERIES FROM REDS

New York, Aug. 22.-The Giants won
the final game of the series from the
Reds today, Renton's good pitching
shutting out his former teammates,
to o. Score by innings:
Cincinnati 80 10000 900 0 /
New York. 21OOx-3 I 0
Batteries: Schneider and Wingo;
Benton and Rariden. Cmpires
O'Day and Harrison.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
ALEXANDER'S FORM
SWAMPS CUBS, S TO 0.

Philadelphia. Aug. 22.-The Phillies.
with Alexander pitching. shut out the
Cubs, to 0. Score by innings:
Chicago .....OO 100000 1
Philadelphia. =. O0040100x-5 II
Batteries: Prendcrgast, Hendrix and
Elliot; Alexander and Killifer. Um-
pires: Quigley and Byron.