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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
PRESIDENT FIXES PRICES
Of SOFT COAL At MINES
Next Step to Be Control of Middle
man and Traffic
Charges.

Another step in the direction of COM
plete federal control of the nations
coal supplies was taken last night
when the President issued an order
fixing the prices of bituminous coal at
duction over current figures and range
from So TO $3.50. classified as to size
quality and locality.
Machinery to prevent costs from pill
ing up on the consumer through the
medium of middlemen and traffic
charges has not been created. but is
likely to be put in order through the
office of the coal administrator. who is
yet to be selected
The prices mentioned in the Presi-
dents order have been reached after
months of study by the Federal Trade
Commission
The Presidents statement said:
The following scale of prices is pre-
scribed for bituminous coal at the mine
in the several coal-producing districts
1t is provisional only. 1t is subject to
reconsideration when the whole method
of administering the fuel supplies of
the country shall have been satisfac-
torily organized and put into operation
Subsequent measures will have as their
objects fair and equitable control OF
he prices not only at the mines but
also in the hands of the middleman and
the retailers.
The prices Professionally fixed here
are fixed by me under the provisions
of the recent act of Congress regarding
administering the food supply of the
country. which also conferred upon the
executive control of the fuel supply
They are based upon the actual cost OF
production and are deeme dto be no,
only fair and just. but liberal as we'll
Under them the industry should no.
where lack stimulation
Prices f. o b. for coal from neighbor-
ing states are as follows:
Pennsylvania-Run of pine. SO; pre-
pared sizes. s2.25: slack Or screenings
s1.75.
Maryland-Run of mine. 50: prepared
sizes, S2.25; slack or screenings, sI.75
West Nirginia-Run of mine, So; pre-
pared sizes. s2.25, slack or screenings
S1.15.
West Virginia New River vein)-
Run of mine, S2.l5: prepared sizes.
$40: slack or screenings. Sl.90.
Nlrginia-Run of mine. s.: prepared
sizes. SIS; slack or screenings. SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

meeting of the board of governors
of the Amateur Base Ball Association
will take place tomorrow right at
o'clock at 613 14th street northwest to
take up for final decision matters re-
lating to the conduct of the post-sea son
series for the base ball championship
of the District. Following the gather
ing last night of representatives of the
three leagues which finished out their
seasons, opinions were expressed that
it would be proper to have the actual
preparations for the series conducted by
the board of governors of the organ
lied body. just as has been usual in
previous years. Several recommended
lions were drawn up, to be presented at
the meeting of the governing com
mittee
AS matter of fact, the suggestions
to be offered merely embody the carry
ing out of plans of previous years. 1t
was determined to recommend that the
series be played on the Terminal Rail
road Y. NJ {. 4. grounds, where the
games took place a year ago, that the
umpires who have worked in the three
leagues be used in the series: that each
club be scheduled to play each OF the
other two twice, and that II possible
the regular intercity series be played.
There will be no difficulty in carry
ing out all these ideas, with the ex-
the only thing about which there can
be question Undoubtedly an inter
city series with Richmond. and posi-
bly, Baltimore. is much to be desired.
1t would serve to finish up in fairly
good shape what has been a distinctly
poor year for amateur base ball. Prob
ably the main subject of discussion to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

Yesterdays game with the Browns
was not called off until time for it to
begin. When $3.50 o'clock arrived il
was raining lightly and the contest
promptly was called. 1t having rained
practically without a let-up the night
before and all morning the grounds
were exceedingly heavy and there We're
not more than 100 fans in the stands
With good weather prevailing today
larger crowd probably viii be attracted
by the double-header than would have
attended two single contests
Three victories in row is not much
of record. but il is the best the
Browns have been able to do this sea-
son. They have that many 70 their
credit now and are planning TO better
the mark today Jones men always
were capable of making trouble for the
Nationals in St. Louis. and the recent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
SIX INDIANS DRAFTED.
Guisto, First Stacker of Cleveland
Called for Examination.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 22,-Louis
Guisto. relief first baseman of the
Cleveland American League club. has
received a telegram from Napa. Cal
notifying him that his draft number for
seleciive CONSUMPTION service has been
drawn He will go bejore one of the
Cleveland examining boards and does not
intend to claim exemption
This takes both of Clevelands first
ba semen, as Joe Harris has passed with
out claiming exemption. Outfelder Ell
mer Smith also has been drafted, and
will take his examination. This makes
SIX Cleveland PLAYERS taken in the draft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

morrow night will he concerning the
intercity games. Main interest viii
center on the problem of financing the
series and if that can be solved un-
doubtedly the series Will take place
1t will require about $50 to promote
the local end of the series. and right
now the Amateur Base Ball Associa-
ton is not possessed of such huge
fortune The word fortune" is here
used in comparative sense. relating
solely to amateur base ball. Those
tionably will use every possible effort
to find way to accomplish the de-
sired end.
All question as to the championship
of the Rosedale League was settled
Yesterday when the Maroons took the
measure of the Truxtons by 4 to O.
Ray Bischoff pitched for the Maroons
and let down Truxtons with just one
hit. that being made by Pfeil. his OPP
ponent on the slab. Pfeil also hurled
Wen. but allowed three runs in the
final inning. Bischoff. besides pitch
ing fine ball. led his team in batting
getting a double and a single out OF
three times at the plate.
! played between teams representing tht
! Navy Department and the Adjutant
| Generals office. Navy won by 10 to l
! proving superior in every department
I Williams pitched for the Navy and hat
! his opponents eating out of his hand.
! Hunter played a star game for NAVY
| at second base and also batted well
/ Begnan's catching and hitting wer.
among the features of the contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Printers League Games Called Off.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. August 22.-The
national commission of the Union Print
ers' National Base Ball League, in con-
yention here, voted to hold the next an
nual tournament at st. Paul. Mimi, in
August. 1918. The 1917 tournament was
postponed because of the war. John NJ.
MCGOWAN, Chicago, was reelected
president and Joseph ]. Dallas Boston
reelected secretary treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Bender Good and Phils Divide.

PHILADELPHIA. August 22-Ben-
der's emarkable pitching featured the
double-header with Chicago yesterday
Philadelphia winning the first game. {
to 0. and Chicago the second. 4 10 .
Bender held Chicago to single and
gave only two bases on balls. while he
pitched TO only twenty eight batsnen
II was Bender's third successive shut
out and his fourth straight victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

Seabright y J.. 3-s. 6-3. 81. e.
X. L. Murray. Niagara Falls, n. Y. defeated
w T. Tilden, jr.. Philadelphia, So, g., 6-3
6-3.
Clarence J. Griffin. San Francisco. defeated r
N. Beck. Philadelphia. 90. 60. 60.
Harold A. Thockmorton. Elizabeth. y. J.. de
feated Watson NJ. Washburn. New York, 40
@. e., e..
Charles S. Garland. Pittsburgh. defeated Doug
las Waters. New Orleans, g., 10. 6-I. Ga
Craig Biddle. Philadelphia. Dean Mathey
Crawford. y. J., 6-i, Eli, 6-3 postponed
darknessj.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Yanks Buy New Catcher.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, August e2.-An-
nouncement was made today that Har-
old (MuddyD Ruel. catcher of the Mem
phis tSouthern Association club had
been sold to the New York Americans
for $4,000. to report at the end of the
local season. Memphis secured him
from the ST. Louis Browns two wears ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Toronto Gets New Pitcher.

CLEVELAND. August 2e.-The Cleve-
land american League) base ball club
last night announced the release of
Pitcher Al Gould to the Toronto team
of the International League. Gould left
last night for Toronto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
SERIES FOR PLAYGROUND TITLE
INBASE BALL OPENS TOMORROW
First Game of Three Is to Take Place Be
tween Virginia Avenue and George
town Nines-Amateur Gossip.
BY n. C. BYRD.

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a
Blooming Mount
in the game a oclo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE

ST. Louis. {; BOSTON. , 20 innings, rainl.
Philadelphia. 6: Chicago. o.
Chicago. 4: Philadelphia ,.
Cincinnati. Z; New York =
Pittsburgh. 3 Brooklyn. 3
tl3 innings, darkness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
McGraw Is Kind to Rochester.

NEW YORK. August 22.-The New
York National League club announced
today the release of George Kelly, SUBJ
stitute first baseman, to the Rochester
club of the International League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

Rochester. :: Richmond. .. Rochester. s: Rich
mnnd =. Toronto. {; Newark, =. Newark 3:
Toronto. .. Providence. 8; Montreal o. Buffalo
S, Baltimore. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Washington at ST. LoIis-Rain.
New York 5: Detroit. 90 inningsi
Cleveland. Is: Philadelphia. 3.
Chicago, .; Boston, o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
blue RIDGE LEAGUE.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.

Memphis 3, Mobile. 0. Memphis ). Mobile, ,.
N"w orleans. i; Little Rock :. Little Rock, ::
Nov Orleans U.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Roush Increases His Lead
in N. L. Batting Contest

Eddie Roush yesterday tncreas-
ed his lead TO 20 points I'm the
race for batting hOnOrs I'm the
National League. Roush got three
hits OF SaIlee in four times Mt
baf.
In the American League Harris
moved into fourth place. one point
ahead of Chapman. Harris has
been hitting Mt q $50 clip In his
last i've games.
The standings, to date. OF the
five leading batters I'm the two big
leagues follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
TENN|SSTARS MEET
IN MATCHES TODAY
Pacific Coast Cracks Play
Niles and Garland in
National Tourney.

FOREST HILLS, y Y. August q
The National Patriotic tennis singles
tournament at the West Side Club is fur
nishine some thrilling play. and the strug-
gle continued today among the survivors
of the first two days play All put one OF
the matches finished yesterday went TOUR
sets, and Craig Biddle and Dean Matney
will complete their match at the opening
of play today.
the Pacific Coast stars. meet ~ w: Mes
of Boston and Charles S. Garland of Pitts
hurgh. Harold A. Throckmorton tests his
skill against r. Norris Williams I'd, the
champion, and r. l.. Murray meets the
winner of the Biddle- Matney match:
The National Boys and Junior Cham
pionship singles will start this afternoon.
and Miss Mary Browne Will attempt 70
even up with Miss Molla Bjurstedt Tor
her defeat of Monday in special exhl-
bition.
After day featured by unusually hard
fought tennis matches yesterday the east
and west were about equally represented
among the victors.
Thrilling Contest.
The most thrilling struggle of the ses-
sion was the four-set match between X.
Lindley Murray Of Niagara Falls. but for
merly of California, and w T. Tilden, Jr-,
of Philadelphia.
Murray was the victor by scores of Sc.
6-4, s. 6-3, but only after he had
worn down his opponent in sensational
struggle. in which terrific serving, smash
ing and court covering at top speed were
interspersed with remarkable gets and
blocking at the net
John r. Strachan of San Francisco also
gained a place in the fourth round by
York former holder of the Russian cham
pionship, by scores of GO. 3-6, Go.
SIS
r. Norris Williams. I'd. of Boston. 1915
IL -,-,r rl,t
his townsman, 6-S. 6-4. 81. 6-3. due
in great part to his greater experience
and court generalship.
n W. Niles. another Bostonian, elm
mated Holcombe Ward. the sensation
of yesterdays play, when he defeated
the 1904 champion, IS, 6-3, 6-1, g.
Endurance Match.
Watson NJ Washburn of New York
was defeated by Harold A. Throck-
morton of Elizabeth. n. j, IS. %,
"a, 6-4, in a match in which endur-
ance played large part.
Clarence Griffin of San Francisco had
little difficulty in winning from R. Beck
of Philadelphia by scores of 6-e, 60.
s. 1t was one of the easiest victories
of the day, placing the holder of the
doubles championship with Johnston in
the bracket against Niles for tomor-
rows match.
Craig Biddle of Philadelphia and Dean
Mathey Of Crawford. y. J., fought out
bitter match, which was still unde-
cided when darkness arrived Biddle
was leading by scores of Cd, 12-14.
S. when the referee ordered the play
postponed until tomorrow. Summaries:
Third Round.
John r. srachan. San Francisco, defeated A.
W MACPHERSON, New York, 60. 3-6 SO.
y Norris Williams Cd Boston defeated Try
inc G Wright Boston B-S, 6-+, 81. IS.
poIc no Ri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
SCHEDULES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
TO-DAY
TOMORROW.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
TODAY.


, TODAY. TOMORROW.
-. Ionis at BOSTON. Pittsburgh at BOSTON
Ctncin'u at New York. Chicago a. New York
Pittsburgh AT BROOKLYN. St Louis Brooklyn
Chicago at ihila. Cincinnati at Phila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Endurance Match.
Third Round.

John II. s,rachan. San Francisco, defeated A.
W MACPHERSON, New York, g.. SIS &c.
Is.
r. Norris Williams. I'd. Boston. defeated lrr-
ing G. Wright Boston, q s, e.. 81. 6-3.
y W Niles. Boston. defeated Holconbe Ward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

II would not harm the engine but
would be a convenience in printing
10 start engine in cold weather. II
automatic air valve in carburetor
did not work right the pet-cock
could be set slightly open TO offset
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Women toLearn
Auto Mechanics
Result of w ar

The women of America. like their
allied sisters Of England and France,
are turning to the automobile as a
means through which they can be
of real assistance in winning the
war" said John Tainsh, general
sales manager of the Mitchell Mo
tors Co. Until a few months ago
the American woman was interested
primarily in the body finish. the lines
and the upholstery of a car But
now, she is realizing that motor cars
are more than pleasing curves, beau
tiful colors and rich upholstery. Her
Unborn desire to know what is back
of it ALI has manifested itself and
she wants to master what's going on
beneath the paint the leather and
the metal.
You would be surprised how
much the women know about the
mechanical side of a motor car, 3"
continued Mr.. Tainsh. Il was as
founded recently by the rapid fire
questions from young woman who
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
CARS
MAKING HIT WITH
BRITISH OFFICERS

That Stodebalker autezpos1srs 49,
quite common AZ the beff5e fro1t IN
France is brought 20 light BY read-
ing an interesting letter from over
there written by Cecil V. r. Hall.
a former Studebaker salesman, who
enlisted in the 18th United Sta4ea
engineers when war was declared
and is now serving with the Amer
lean expeditionary forces IN France.
Mr.. Hall, a native OF Great Brit
ain. was in this country at the ttme
OF Americas entry into the great
world conflict. He showed hts pa
triotism and loyalty to the land of
his adoption by promptly onerinE
his services to Uncle Sam HIS let-
ter 10 L. J OIIier. vice president
and director Of sales OF the Studo-
baker corporation, dated Sept. 20.
and giving his address as Near tho
Battle Front in France" is much
treasured by the Studebaker ON
cial
Just a line TO tell you that Stude-
baker automobiles are as common
right here on the firing line as
have seen them in the states writes
Mr. Hall. 1T is the only thing that
looks natural in this unnatural
sphere. The high ranking British
officers use them and as I have sold
many Studebaker cars m san Anto--
Mo and Dallas. Tex. could not
help but ask questions about them.
nothing but good about them over
here. Those who drive them say
they give the least trouble OF any
car they ever handled.
Il am glad, sir, that even hers
in the war zone good old Studebaker
stands the test. love the car and.
hope never TO sell any other. 7 have
seen a great deal Of hard work
done by the Studebaker over here
and, though there are many other
autos OF other makes, I notice that
il is Studebaker that is used when
they are going 10 have a long. hard
run"
IT is proverbial that British army
officers pick only the best-their
wisdom in the selection Of motor
equipment for the great war is in
disputahle.
Where relia bility and seconds
! counts. where il is do or die 30
Sudebaker stamina, reliability and
all around quality has been So
marked that British staf officers
have shown a marked preference
for this American car.
The Studebaker cars that are Civ
ing such wonderful service on thet
firing line in France have no spec
ial equipment Of any sort Thew
are standard series II and IS Stude-
baker cars throughout and have no.
special parts Of any description.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
AUTOMOBILE NEWS
Dodge Light Commercial Car is
Added to Cadillac Garage Line

Dodge Bros. dealers in the Unit
ed States and Canada are begin
ming to receive their first consign-
ments of Dodge Bros. commercial
car. Already this car has been pro-
claimed a favorite in the CONNER
cial field and dealers are prepar
ing for a demand as heavy as that
which has greeted the other Dodge
Bros. products since they came on
the market three years ago. The
Cadillac Motor Sales company are
the local agents.
The building of the commercial
car was influenced by the frequent
and consistent demand for the
Dodge chassis for commercial pur-
poses. The mechanical features Of
the Dodge standard touring car
were so well adapted 10 use for light
commercial work that hundreds of
business concerns bought the chassis
alone and had special commercial
bodies built 10 suit their require
ments. Naturally. this practice led
to a demand for a light commercial
car as a part of the Dodge Bros.
regular line of cars.
The result is the practical, sub
stantial, and good appearing vehicle
which is now being marketed. Pre-
cisely the kind Of car you would
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

expect Dodge. Bros. to build, was
the remark with which many deal
ers received it. The specifications
are similar 10 those of the stan
dard touring car, except for several
details in which consideration IS
given the necessity for handling a
much greater load. Among the de-
tails referred TO are 33x4 tires. heav-
Ter springs, steering post set at a
higher angle and gasoline tank un-
der the drivers seat
The illustrated statement con-
corning the commercial car, recent
ly issued 70 dealers by Dodge Bros
describes the body as being Of press
ed steel, with a black enamel finish
similar TO the finish Of the standard
touring car. For enclosure of the
car there is a set of substantial oil
ed duck curtains. for both sides and
rear of the drivers seat as well as
for the sides and rear of the body.
The drivers seat and back are up
hOlstered in genuine leather The
wire screens of the body are re-
movable.
The commercial car is practically
duplicate of the car which Dodge
Bros. have been delivering 10 the
government in large quantities for
several months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

asked about the ignition system. the
fabrication system and the engine
and power transmission. She talked
as intelligently about such topics as
a seasoned chauffeur. This young
lady told me that since her brother
had gone TO the trenches it was up
to her TO know the mechanical side
of a motor car or else let it stand
idle.
Until recently a motor car was
sold to woman because il was
painted a pretty baby blue, with
fiowery upholstery and brass trim
mings. The engine or the perform
ance of the car was not given a
thought. Now that the war has
made us a more serious thinking
people we demand more durable
things. Yet the motor car must
measure up to the modern stand
ard"
With this in view the Mitchell
Motors Co. studied over zoo late de-
signs. AS a result each Mitchell
model is a master piece of art. The
favorite Mitchell designs among
women this year are the convertible
models, like the coupe and Sedan.
They come in both Mitchell skies.
The roomy seven-passenger six with
the AS horsepower motor and the
Mitchell Junior, a three or five pas
senger six. on similar lines, with
a 40 horsepower motor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Progress today is propelled by
gasoline. The modern and the bet
ter way 10 do if is by motor. Not
only is the motor vehicle, with its
superior speed and endurance, help
ing TO solve the transportation prob
lem. but II is of real help with the
food problem. Because the motor
requires no titled land for its sup
port. and because titled land is need
ed to raise food for humans, we
have a patriotic urge 10 use the mo-
tor wherever possible in carrying
on the work OF the world.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Three acres will support a man,
so an army OF two million can be
fed from the land that would be
required to feed the horses which
would do the work of the trucks
II we added 20 this the trucks which
have been put into use this year.
and the hauling done in pleasure
vehicles, the figures would probably
be dou bled--AIilestones