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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-07
Sporting Chatter

Some statistician has been keeping tab and finds that in the first two weeks of play in the major leagues the average number of hits by each team, in spite of several big hitting games. was just a bit over seven. It Indicates, he deducts, that the pitch ers have the big edge already.
 Harry Legore, the famous all around Yale athlete has joined the United States. Army. It is said the St. Louis Browns made Legore offers of big money to join Fielder Jones' team, but he declined. There is no doubt that this famous athlete, were so inclined, could take his place as one ofgthet greatest players in the sames but he prefers the khaki.
 Outfelder Bob Bescher of the Car finals is one of the stockholders of the St, Louis Cardinals Community Of TOO stockholders. Bescher an- nounces at the next meeting of the stockholders he is going to introduce q resolution that the grass in left field lat the Cardinal park must be cut at least once a week.
 a3 -%-t e -
 Catcher Wally Schang of the Attn 1etics has been sporting a nustache, one of those shaved short at -both ends and looking like a dfscoIored tooth brush. Fellow players threat &ned to take the matter up with Ban Johnson unless Schang shaved and it is understood he will visit a barbare \ before the Athletics go West
 The Braves are again managing. to keep the other national League teams scared. This thing it has become a habit with the Boston players and they have usually Justified it.
 Aninteresting stunt pulled by St Louis newspaper was to interview George Sisler, his chief rival for pop ularity in St. Louis. Hornsby's yer dict was that Sisler lacks only ont thing, that being aggressiveness. Tht young Cardinal star called the turr pretty near right, too. If Sisler hat the pugnacity of Hornsby he would be great ball player
 ! There is one way that Uncle San could get a million, or several mil Hon recruits over night. Just let tn, announcement go out from Washing ton that every man and boy who en listed would be given free ticke to the big league games for the res of his life after the war is over.
 The two St. Louis major Ieagu clubs are said to be in another dis pute. It seems the Browns asked
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-07

The two St. Louis major league clubs are said to be in another dis pute. It seems the Browns asked
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-07

Waavers on couple of players, with the idea of sending them to minor ieague alliances. but the Cardinal ciuo blocked the plans by refusing to waive. Hence more iIl-feelinr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21

mate Of ten hours. As tho hours went
on and the>heat increased--a clear. hot
Washington summer day It was out.
side. with 1 hint OF dampnsss In tho
air-the work grow slower and slower.
Tho proposition put up to General
Crowder to discontinue tho drawing at
6 o'clock. seal the bowl and have tho
remaining numbers drawn tomorrow
was rejected. He declared tho draft
would have to be completed II It took
all night. 80 that every man might
know tomorrow just how he stands
on tho list OF liability for service.
BY o'clock the moor was covered
with broken capsules. and tho workers
were tagged and uncomfortable in
their sticky clothes. but tho drive went
on. At that hour something moro than
1000 numbers had been drawn
BY 1880 o'clock tho first quota was
practically completed. Officials esti-
mated that 1t was furnished by tho
first 5000 numbers. Some Of these
were very high. drawing only few
men, while the majority OF the districts
averaged around 5000, SO there was a
little doubt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
.SH|PP|NC BOARD ROW
NEARING SETTLEMENT
Progress Made at Conferences, and
Goethals's Program, With Modifi.
cations, May Be Adopted.
NAVY is REPAIRING VESSELS
Largest and Swiftest Of Seized Ger
man Ships Already in Yards-Gen-
eral Cocktails Noncommittal Con-
corning Reports Of Resignation.

WASHINGTON. July 20.-Confesences
between General Goethals and The Ship
ping Board are continuing Chairman
Denman. Of the Shipping Board. to-
night expressed pleasure in the prog
resS that has been made. The indica-
tons are that comprehensive pro-
gram for yards. new ships and ships
to be commando will be worke ed
out within a day or two.
Despite the obvious friction between
the chairman of the board and General
Cocktails. there is no imme dIate pros
pect OF either Of them quitting
The program that will h: adopted as
the result of the present conference
will be the Goethals program with
notifications. Whether or not General
Goethals resigns will depend upon
whether or not the changes made in
his program by the Shipping Board
are such as to convince him that the
program is impracticable. Il am Il SOL
der" General Goethals has said when
asked Of reports of his resignation, and
1T is known the administration is count
ing upon him to continue his arduous
task II possible by any means to do So
Any delay i'm the conversion OF the
German ships taken in New York is
to-day put up to the Navy Department
by the Shipping Board. 1t was stated
there to-day that half of these ships.
the largest and swiftest. had been
turned over to the navy three weeks
ago. The navy is charged with their
repair.
The Navy Department, it was learned
to-day. will have complete charge of
the overseas transportation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
VISIONS FEDERATION
OF ENGLISH PEOPLES
Lord NorthclifYe Expresses Belief in
Early Dream Realization at Big
Recruiting Meeting.
SEES OPPOSITION IN u-BoATs
Undersea Craft Now Chief Factors
in Preventing Consummation OF
Plan for UNFOLDING ldealsl of Eng
land and America.

NEW YORK. July 2o.-Lord North
cliffe tonight declared that the fed
Grafton of two English-speakinG peo-
ples-the people of the American re-
public and the people of the British
empire-was nearer realization than
ever before.
The British editor was the principal
speaker at a recruiting rally at Madi-
son Square Garden. The "kilties" who
have been touring this city and vi
cinity in the interest OF recruiting were
there to add color, TO the scene.
Il said the idea OF any such fedora
ton had hitherto been pronounced a
Dream" said Lord Northcliffe. Not
only that; it has been denounced as an
undesirable. even dangerous. dream.
We here tonight have planted fresh
stepping stone towards realizing the
idea. Here tonight we have what we
have never had before-American and
British speakers on the same platform.
with the same object in view. and that
object the raising of forces to uphold
the ideals which underlie our common
civilization.
ITO preserve the rights of mankind.
for which each has SO often fought
separately, to free Belgium. France and
the remains ofthe great Armenian peo-
Pile.
ITO disarm By our united efforts the
powers of darkness and despotism that
have challenged every one OF the ira
ditions and principles which have made
us what we are"
In calling for recruits. Lord North
cline advised the people not to wal,
for compulsion, but TO volunteer.
II don't wan, you to wait for the
moment when you will be obliged to
serve" he said. That moment is prob
ably not far off To my fellow
countrymen | would like to mention
quietly what saw in the newspapers
few days ago. that the United States
government is about to order all who
are not American citizens either to-
leave the country or register them
selves. and registration will mean mil
itary service.
I'VE want you to come forward as
volunteers. then in your own interest
come forward and make victory Ger.
tain.
ITO day the chief factor in delaying
the allies from attaining their aims is
C-boat warfarc-is the submarine at
lacking and sinking your ships and
our ships. and all the ships of our allies
and of neutrals as we'll The way to
beat the C-boats is TO organize and
equip speedily the V-armies, the vic
tory armies. the troops who will break
and destroy the evil forces of mili
tarism and reaction and savaEery: wco
VIII lay the basis Gf hrotAerr III
Of nations and pa" The -old tow ,rd,,
listing peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
-INE SPIRIT A.NlMATES
: AMERICANS IN FRANCE
gers illustrate Wonderful Esprit de
4 Corps Prevailing Throughout
p First Contingent
IBy Associated press.l


ARMY TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE,
July 2o.-"Whenever you write homo,
whether in a private letter or TO any
newspaper, tell them We are doing tlne-
~, and that no army ever had finer
spirit or war more confident of win
ming.
II have handled troops for a good
many years and under varied condl-
tions. but never had Il inner set OF men.
never more enthusiastic lot than now.
II has been 4 revelation to me 10 sec
Inc splendid spirit that has prevailed
since We landed. and IL tugurs wen for
the part America is 10 play in the war
that her initial troops take no!I with
a vim that Is going 10 prove ire
sistible."
The FIRST quotation is from a cor .
paratively green trooper. The second
from seasoned officer Both wcr.
made independently to the Associated
Press within few moments OF each
other yesterday. Both illustrate She
Wonderful esprit de corps prevailing
Throughout the ITst American ontine
AN esprit de corps whic.. has
evoked the enthusiastic approval OF the
french. The American soldiers 50 ono
VINO mingles. with them thinks. do NOT
appear 10 underestimate In the slight
est the seriousness and earncstncss Of
the task before them. but from III.
newest rocky 10 the Oldest screc.I,;
they are going through their Iaiiy arlu
performing their daily work with d.,Sh
vim and cheertulness and WILLINGNESS
that has come as genuine to the CORE
spondent, who spent the first two wears
OF the war on the German side and
with ample opportunities 20 witness thc
perfunctory qualities of tn. ,;ern,n,
spirit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21

They were carrying to telegraph wires
which had been set UP In an adjoining
corridor, tho news. flashed in a mo-
ment from Maine to California and
from Oregon to Florida. that all men
with cards numbered 25s would be first
called to tho colors.
CHAMBERLAIN PLAINLY
NERVOUS AS HE STEPS UP
Senator Chamberlain, chairman, OF tho
Senate Military Affairs Committee, then
was blindfolded and stepped up to draw
number. He was plainly nervous and
could not seem to locate the pellets in
the bottom Of the howl. Finally one
Of the announcers took his arm and
pressed his hand down toward them.
The Senator withdrew a capsule. II
was opened.
Two thousand FIVE hundred and nifty.
two" cried the announcer. In turn.
Representative Dent. chairman of the
House committee. and Senator Warren.
ranking Republican on the Senate COM
mittee, drew numbers. They were. re-
spectively. 9613 and 1882.
Then came stout, good naturcd Rep
resentative Kahn. ranking Republican
on the House committee and the man
the House and smashed it through to
passage.
He reached down and took out a
pellet. The number announced was
lo2lS. There was only one district with
a lo2lS in II, so the number drafted
only one man.
General Bliss then stepped up.
straight and poised in his tailored
khaki He drew number i5s
Then came General Crowder. and the
crowd broke into cheers 1t was almost
a minute before quiet was restored. and
the number was announced as 1903.
The crowd settled itself for a long
siege. Coats were shed at the press
table. and Jim" Preston. one of Wash
ington's most efficient citizens. who Is
always around where there's a crowd.
ordered the doors closed
WORK PROVES SLOWER
THAN ANTICIPATED
It required an hour and a quarter To
draw the FIRST 500 numbers. Even
eliminating the time OF the preliminary
ceremonies. IL was evident that the
work was slower than had been antici-
patcd trial drawing of 1000 mum
bers in General Crowders office had
been run off in the Jig time OF nifty
six and one-half minutes. BY the time
nearly noon. aud evident to every one
that the draft would require probably
half as long again as the original esti-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
BAKER EXPLAINS PLACING
OF CAMPS IN THE SOUTH
Lack OF Tonnage to Carry Troops to
Europe Makes Training Here
Necessary.
THIS MUST GO ON IN WINTER
If Cantonmcnts Had Been Placed
in North. Outdoor Work Would
Have Been Impossible After Cold
Weather Arrives.

WASHINGTON, July oO-Lack of
tonnage 10 carry troops TO Europe is
one reason why the National Guard will
be quartered in the south. says Secre-
tary of War Baker in a letter to SEN
ator Weeks OF Massachusetts.
Mr.. Baker says i, was determined
10 send the guard abroad before send.
ing the draft army. and then proceeds:
Plans for the dispatch of our forces
10 France depend, not only upon the
training and equipment, bat also upon
the availability of sufficient tonnage
Tor transportation Had il been pos
sible to procure. before winter, trans
portation to France for the National
Guard OF all States in the North. il is
quite possible that my advisers would
have recommended that the National
Guard be placed in the environments in
The North. Had such n plan been pro-
Vlded and given effect. and tonnage
been sufficient the approach OF winter
would have found the National Guard
in climate where outdoor training
would have been impracticsble. 1t
would then have been necessary, after
considerab BILE expenditure for the con-
siruciion of environments, to transport
'hem 10 the South. build new canton
ments and possibly return them 10 a
Northern harbor for embarkation
Hence, II was decided to construct can
Torment shelter for the National Guard
in the south"
In the sites selected" says the Sec
rotary OF War, training Of the Ma
tional Guard may be had throughout
The winter During the winter. IL not
before. II hoped that sufficient ton
mage vii! be available for the dispatch
OF most of the National Guard to
france; namely, those divisions proper
~ equipped and trained for service In
war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
RlCHM0NDERS LEARN
ORDER OF LIABIl ITY

Continued from Firs, Paee)
The list IN total. but the humber Har-
us FAMILY was far in the van. True
10 the traditions OF its founder. Rich
mond furnished two Byrds The quota
would be well armed with Gum. a
Cannon and Spear. 1t already has an
ANGEL and a number of Graves and
Ioomhs. Sing. Alto and Cornett could
provide the music. and there is a Wrenn
TO help out. Although Democratic
President is at the helm. there are no
wilson's in the draft. but the REBUILT
can name of Hughes was borne bv an
even dozen Of conscripts Even BRYAN
is represented once. And there are
many Miles" between the antaeonistic
names.
Richmond provides one Fleet, a
couple of Sledds and several Fords
There are Bakers. Porters and Taylors
and many other occupations in the list
The transportation department could
be headed by Carman. There is a
Plenty Of Wood, Cole and Stone in the
lot The colors are represented by
Redd, Black. White and Green.
NUMBER :5s Is FIRST
TO DE DRAWN OUT
In the first two numbers drawn.
Richmond supplied ten men TO the
army. Among the tirst five men drawn
was son of Captain Carlton McCar-
thy. member OF the Administrative
Board
The first two numbers that came
from the lottery were 25S and 252o.
The former probably hit every district
in the United States Richmond men
whose serial number is 25s are r. l..
Sanaridge, 1905 Floyd: j. =. Mccarthy.
81" Hawthorne; Buck Roberts. 333 West
seventh; w. s. Brown. 1927 North
Twenty hf;h, and Harry S. Lucy. 1917
Garland Avenue. Those whose number
is 2522 are: Elmer Swink. o0s West
Cary Floyd Booker. 100 Williams
street; a +. Ross. Forest Hill: G. c.
Jackson 2zls East Marshall. and Ed
ward Scott. 1891 Jay Street.
South Richmond was probably the
ha:dest-hi, section in the entire citv.
As fully onc-siXth of the men drawn
came from the far side OF the James.
The negroes will contribute approx.
mately one-hfth of the first quota
drawn tor service
The first 1876 men drawn will be
ordered within a few days TO appear
for examination. They will then have
an opportunity TO flo any claims for
exemption or discharge from the draft.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
FLEET or AUTOMOBILES
FOR MEN ACTIVELY AT WORK
The Massle Memorial
Hospital
PARIS. KENTUCKY.

Is Offering three years course in gem
eral hospital work, practical and theo-
retical. instructions consists OF lee
lures classes and demonstrations in
nursing
Board. lodging and laundry and an
allowance OF. first year. 5000; second
year. $1,000; third year. afiliation with
the Cincinnati General Hospital. Gin
cinnati. ..
One year high school work is re-
auired. For further information apply
to superintendent OF hospital.
NJ. eRoEHME.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
Pollard Hold. Conference.

John Garland Pollard. OF Richmond
candidate for the gubcrnatorial nom,-
nation was in Petersburg tonight and
held conference with his friends. The
meeting was not Il public one. but one
| for conference with friends and sup
portcrs in this city in the interest OF
his candidacy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
Kerensky Succeeds
Lvof as Premier

by Associated Pres
z T * o & X 4 ID, July "O.-The
bourse Gazette announces that Pre-
mier Lron has resigned, and thar
Alexander r. kercnnky has been uu
pointed Premier. but will irmpor-
aTiiy retain his portfolio OF Mi,.is
ter of War and Marine.
~. Tsereteni hns been appointed
to the post OF Min,nter of the In
terror, which was held by VI. I.,on,
but Will retain his portfolio of Min
nter of Posts and T-l-grnphs.
". Sekrasoff has been named pro-
-yihlopniIy M Mininter OF Justice in
place OF N. PereyeiaeT. who resign
f.Ed Thursday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
CHIEF OF POLICE RAGLANO
RESIGNS TO JOIN DU POINTS
Veteran Petersburg Officer Heads 1Iu-
milton Mnnufn -turcr's Corrs-De-
tectivc Hcelnn TO Join Him.

PETERSBURG, VA, July 20.-Chief
of Police K. r. Ragland has rendered
his resignation as chief of police CT
the city of Petersburg to Chairman
Thomas b. Martin. Of the police COM
missioners, the resignation to take eff
feet July 81.
Chief Ragiand has been chief of po-
lice OF Petersburg nineteen FEARS and
one month. and resigns 10 accept the
position of chief of the bureau Of
detectives at the r. !. DUPONT de
Nemours & Co. plants at Hopewell
The chief has been = faithful and
courageous officer Courteous and i'm
patient in his dealing with all and
is recognized as one OF the ablest and
best posted chiefs Of police in the
State. He Is we'll suited for the no
sition that he is TO I'LL with the Du-
Pont Company, as his work among
criminals has been large and the rec
ords here will prove that he has been
unusually successful. He will carry
with him the best wishes of the whole
community. for his success in his new
Undertaking.
Detective John J. Heelan. "A member
OF the police force of this city for
nineteen years. and for the past ten
years serving the city as a detective or
plain clothes man. will later on tender
his resignation. having decided TO ac-
cept position under Chief Ragland
as detective in the department at
City Point.
perienced man, courageous and fear
less and his loss to the local force
here will be greatly felt.
Pont-Offcc nj Camp.
The government has opened a
branch post-oftice at Camp Lee 1t is
located in a building close TO the divi-
sion headquarters. Money orders
stamp supplies. registered matter and
ton.
All mail matter should be addressed
Military Branch. Petersburg. Va Mails
VIII be delivered at this station at lO:SC
o'clock and $50 o'clock. and mails from
the station at 1915 o'clock. Sunday ex-
copied.
The opening OF the branch post
once to-day was hailed with deligh:
by the men at the camp. The govern
ment was undecided at first as "a
whether the mail should be handled
through sub-station in Petersburg
or through ii new office at the camp
Infant Dcnth Rnte High.
The report of DIR. r. 4. Martin for
the month of June shows the total
number OF deaths for that month to
he sixty-one-white. nineteen: colored
forty-two. OF this number the coro-
ner certified ten, and two were non
residents.
OF the total number OF deaths. TWEEN
| ,y-hve we're under the age OF one
year: twenty-one OF that number be-
ing coiored infants. The total mum.
her Of births reported during June wa;
eighty hve-whites. forty-hve: color.
ed. forty. The rate of mortality OF
whole population was 22.75 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
DELIGHTFULLY."- REFRESHING

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
In hot weather. Il tcaspoonfuI In water,
sweetened TO taste. 10 most r.freshinE.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-21
BIG UNIFORM CLOTH ORDER
navy About TO rurrhn.e Millions OF
iards for Clothing sailor.--Seces-
Rnry Wool Mt Hand,

WASHINGTON. July 2o,-The navy I.
about to buy 2.5oo,o0O yards Of Uniform
cloth. One million yards Is eighteen
ource flannel. 100000 yards eighteen
ounce for trousers and 100000 In over
coat cloth. The navy already has Oh.
lions on the necessary wool for the
order. Eid5 have been asked from Ali
the big wcavers of the country
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22

Furnished rooms and board. phone
4S3. 1922
To Furnished Apt. 4Ol Aura
1929
Man and wife wants work on ranch.
Apply AS Lilleth. 10-24*
For sale-Ford touring car ann
Chevrolet roadster. n. p. Mclean.
s33 Main street. Phone 222. 1O-22tf
For saIe-Garage fully equipped
excellent location, situated in one OF
the best towns in eastern Oregon. Did
$12. 900 business last year. Have Ford
agency. Have other proposition rea-
son for selling. For particulars ad-
dress X. T. East Oregonian. 1927"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22
schIrner Homo for sale.

one OF the swellest residences on
the north side. rooms. swell loca-
tlon. lot 75S100. Hot water heat.
modern east front. See owner. AIS
Madison street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22
Attention knights of pythlas,

The Knight rank will be conferred
Monday night, October 22nd and re-
ports from Jhe delegates TO the grand
lodge will be heard. Luncheon VIII
he served. Every Knight requested
TO be present. BY order of the Chan-
cellor Commander
Attest: ]. II. GWINN, X. re- S.
1923
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22

PendIeton Council knisnts Of Co
Iumbus win meet tomorrow evening
al 7.2O 10 receive a visit from the
district deputy. A full attendance Is
desired.
For sale-Ford Bug. Enquire at O
X. Barber shop. lV--
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22
Hay for Sale in the Payettc Valley
TdnltO

500 tons of first class alfalfa hay
for sale on the Payctte river at 81
per ton in the stack two good feed
yards and water privileges. L. n.
Patton, Payette, Idaho. 11-9
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22

Special meeting Monday evening,
October %. Work in Master Mason
degree. followed by lunch. BY order
of w NJ 1928
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-22

Wanted-Good, clean rags. at The
East Oregonian office.