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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
TAX BILL UP TOMORROW.
"Gentlemen's Agreement" Sought to
Pass It in Two Weeks

Consideration of the $4,000, 970, 900 war
tax bill will begin in the Senate tomor-
row and will be kept constantly be-
1ore that body until disposed OF, ac-
cording to present plans of the lead
ers. The administrations food control
legislation will. be out of the way be-
fore then
The war tax bill probably will be
taken up under a so-called gentle
mems agreement" for limited debate in
an EFFORT to pass the masure within two
weeks Senator Harding is trying to
get pledges OF fifty senators to Join
in such an agreement He already has
thirty signatures to the pledge. he an
nounced today.
Senate leaders hope to have the bill
In President Wilson's hands for his
signature early in September, when
IT is planned to take a congressional
recess of at least six weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
DEFENDS THE HOOVER PLAN.
DR.. Cora King Asks People to Back
Food Administration.

Declaring that by organizing VOL
unteer system of food conservation,
Herbert c. Hoover is saving this coun-
try from adopting a food card system
like that in Germany. DIR. Cora Smith
Kings last evening made a plea before
an audience of Catholic women at Car
roll Hall to stand behind the food ad-
ministrator's efforts
"Meatless days are no hardships, but
are beneficial to the health. as any
Catholic can tell you" said Dr. King
.Tnder the food administration defini-
ton eggs. fish and chicken are all meat
substitutes. Eat for efficiency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

perts who figured they would crack
long before this, and We are going to
surprise some more of them"
At special meeting of the national
commission in New York yesterday
afternoon it was decided that major
league ball players farmed out to the
minors under optional agreements of
recall will not have to report to their
owners on the Goth of this month, as
heretofore.
The rule requiring this. which was
made number of years ago to protect
major league farmed material from
temporarily to meet conditions brought
about as result of the war. A ma
jority of the players referred to are not
needed by the big league clubs that
own them, but they are needed by the
minor league teams they have been
working for, they generally are
younger than the major league players,
more are unmarried and therefore more
will be taken in the draft for the army
Recall of players by the big league club
is not prohibited by the abrogation of
the rule, it merely makes it optional.
President Johnson left New York
after the meeting of the commission for
Boston to take steps calculated to
stamp out the betting evil which has
annoyed patrons at Fenway Park this
year. The gambler has no place in
base ball." johnson said before leaving
for Boston, land he must go if the
game is to continue above reproach."
Johnson denied his visit to the Hub
had to do with a possible change in
ownership of the Red Sox, it having
been whispered that President Harry
Frazee had begun to tire of his bargain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
YEARLINGS BRING $4,000.
Two Colts Sold for 5000 Each at
Saratoga Auction,

SARATOGA. August Smother sue
cessful yearling sale was held yester-
day by the Powers-Hunter Company in
the paddock at the track prior to the
races. The horses disposed of were
from the studs of Charles w. Moore
and C. Mcdowell. A total of S49.O5O
was realized for the thirty-five young
SterS sold
Two exceptional colts were included
in the lot and they brought $1,000 each
Samuel d, Riddle bought a chestnut SON
of The Manarer-Lady Locket for the
top price. and Walter NJ Jeffords
bought the other $1,000 beauty, a son
of Toddington- UnderStudy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
War Committee to Meet.

The committee OF 100 coIored citi-
IONS on the WARSAW organization which
aims to help the government in mob
1ifzing the resources of colored citizens
for effective service is to meet at the
colored branch of the Y NJ C. A. 1916
12th street northwest. at $50 O'Clock
tonight to consider matters relative to
the war. DR.. w. A. Warfield. captain
OF the Volunteer Guards of the Home
Defense League. is to address the meet
ing. II IL Is possible to get time from
his exemption board duties The COM
mittee has assisted in getting colored
persons to buy liberty bonds and also
In getting volunteers for the army and
Tor the home guards. as well as in en-
couraging the conservation of food
products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Washington Players' Batting
Percentage Up to the Minute
By Ripley

Sloan of third with a toss to Foster
similar play killed a rally by the
Browns in the ninth. Sisler walked
and was sacrificed to second by Pratt,
after which Sloan also drew a pass
SEVERED hit a line drive to left, which
Menosky gathered in after a fast sprint,
Sisler being doubled UP at second be-
fore he could get back to the bag,
Shanks taking Menosky's throw and
tossing it to Morgan
Sir Robert Groom never has had
much luck against the team he for
merly played with, and yesterday was
no exception. He twirled good ball in
every inning but the third, that three
Jaeger by Milan breaking hir1 up.
form, and was slipping fast at the time
he was derricked. Du Mont proved a
splendid relief hurler. but caused the
small crowd some uneasiness by walk
ing two men in the ninth. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Right at the start of the series the
Griffmen will be stacked up against
the toughest bird on the White Sox
roster-Eddie Cicotte-who is enjoy
ing the best season of his career, at
present leading all the hurlers of the
league in the matter of effectiveness.
1t is largely due to the work of this
veteran that Chicago has a two-and-
one half-game lead over the Red SoX
today. Opposed to Cicotte this after
noon will be either Harper or Gallia.
If the junk dealer has one OIL his good
days and can locate the platter the
league leaders may get setback. He
ure of Rowland's shine BALI artist,
however.
In addition to Manager Rowland,
Coach Gleason and twenty-five players
there are five war correspondents in
the Chicago party-Harry Nelly of the
American. NJ. l. Vaughan of the Ex-
aminer. George Robbins of the News,
l. E. Sanborn of the Tribune and Will
liam Birch of the Herald.
Manager Rowland processes to be
well satisfied in having done only
slightly better than break even thus
far in the east.
Of the games listed for this trip" said
the Sox pilot today. with no post
poned contests stacked up we will have
only twelve games to play when we
come east again next month, and that
will prove no handicap for US, notwith-
standing that some critics are of the
opinion that it will give the Red Sox
now. We will endeavor to hold it until
we return to our own grounds, when
we hope to widen it a bit. The White
Sox have surprised many. of the ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
jim SCOTT EXAMINED.
White Sox Pitcher Hopes to Become
an Army Officer.

PHILADELPHIA, August s.-Pitcher
Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox
took the physical examination for the
Officers Reserve Corps at an army re-
cruiting station here yesterday, and II
he passes he will report at the Pre-
sidio, Cal. August 81. He made ap-
plication some time ago, and was told
to take the examination at his con-
venience in the east. Scott said he
would like to stay with the White Sox
and help win the American League
pennant. but felt that the government
needed him more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

zen contests are listed for the bathing
beach meet. Practically every form of
swimming competition is scheduled and
there will be plenty of chance for all
classes of swimmers. Events are:
180foot swim-Twelve to fourteen years.
1UOfoot swim-rourteen to sixteen years.
lD-foot swfm-Sixteen to eighteen years.
ma, Fancy diving contest. girls under eighteen
owes: standing front. running front. plain
foot swim-Women over eighteen.
1OO-foot breast stroke--Open to all.
45-foot swim-Bathing beach beginners.
lo-foot back stroka-Open to all.
FANCY diving contest-Open to all women over
eighteen. Same dives as are listed in No. 4
event.
Entries for the events will be ac-
cepted during the meet. Those that have
not previously left their names with
Supt. Drummer may enter any contest
they choose by simply presenting them
selves at the starting point before the
competition begins. Much interest has
been shown in the races for beginners
and more entrants have taken part in
them than any others.
Maroons and Truxtons engaged in a
tie game at Columbia Park yesterday,
the scores at the end being to 3. The
pitchers of both clubs did good work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Checker Champion Leads.

CEDAR POINT. Ohio, August 8
Newell W. Banks of Detroit. checker
champion. gained an advantage in his
twenty-game match with Alfred Jor-
dan, former champion. when he Won
one game and secured draw in The
two games played here yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Miss Browne Will Be War Nurse

NEW YORK. August S.-Miss Harry
K. Browne. the California girl VINO is
representing the west in the round
robin tennis tournament for tho benefit
Of the Red Cross. probably will go to
France soon as Red Cross nurse, it
was learned last night. Misc Browne
has been studying while engaged in
the series of matches. Her course has
been virtually completed and her ap-
pointment as a nurse is expected within
a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
White sox Claim Exemption.

PHILADELPHIA. August s.-Three
players of the Chicago Americans, sub
ject to draft in the new National Army,
successfully passed the physical ex-
animation here yesterday, but claimed
exemption on the ground of being mar
ried and having dependents. They are
Gandil. first baseman: Felsch. center
fielder and Weaver, third baseman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Feature Facts for Fans
From Yesterdays Ball Games

The Yankees secured an even
break with the Tigers, Walter
Pipp and his war club being
largely responsible.
The Giants captured the series
with the Reds by n , to I margin.
The Athletics made nineteen
hits In their game with the
White SOx. seven coming I'm a
row in the seventh inning after
two men were out.
iris Speaker collected three
hits in three times ut bat. One
was a double.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Former Boston Pitcher Dies.

PITTSFIELD, Mass, August SD
ward Wiseman. a lawyer Of Boston. and
AT one time pitcher on the Boston Ma
tlonai League base ball club died here
yesterday. He was with the Poster
team seven years ago. going to Tho
club from Boston Latin High SchooI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

TWo-hase hits-Smith. Groom. Three base hits
Milan: Pratt. Sacrifice hit-Pratt. Double
plays-Shanks to Foster: Menosky TO Shnnks to
Morgan. Left on bases-St. Louis. 4: Wusbing
ton. B. Bases on halls-Of Shaw. 1; OF Groom
= on Koo6: !: OFF Dn Mont. .. Hits and earned
rnns-on shaw. Z hits and runs in % in
nlngs; OF Groom. hits and rms in fnnir,s.
on Du Mont. no hits and runs in 1-3 innings:
on hoob. no hits and no runs in inning Struck
ouf-Ry Groom. 3; by Du Mont .: by Koch
tmpires-Nessrs- Owens and Naliin. Time of
game hour and 40 minutes "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
|ROWLAND,S LEAGUE LEADERS
OPEN FOUR-GAME SET TODAY
Eddie Ciicotte to Oppose Grii&men in First of
Series-Major Leagues Not to Recall
Men In Minors.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Gives Get-Together Dinner.

Clarence Grosner gave a get-topetb-
err dinner last night at the OccidentsI 70
his employees Among those present
were Samuel b. Hoffman. Sam Geryer
Joe De Young. X. n. Sisson, c, n
curley. Mrs. Briggs and Miss Greer
well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Boosting that he could dive and
stay under water longer than his
companions. George Jones. eighteen.
Jumped from a scow in the Baltimore
harbor and was drowned,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Is Revolutionary Leader.

NJ Savinkoff. the new assistant minis
ter of war. is a well known revolu-
tionary leader. He already has done
much at the front on behalf of the
government to promote an offensive and
fought energetically against the de-
moralization of the army. NJ. Tseretelli,
who served in two previous cabinets.
refused to join the new cabinet on the
ground that he wished to devote his
whole time in organizing democracy
but he promised the ministers his full
support.
The government intends to create a
special department to assume supreme
direction of all matters pertaining to
national defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
GRAVE CONCERN VOICED
over KERENSKY' HEALTH
Russian Premier Breaking Under
Tremendous Strain-New Gov
eminent Meets.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON. August -S.-The health of
Alexander F. Kerensky. Russias man
of the hour, is a matter of grave con-
Germ TO his friends and associates. ac-
cording to members of an English dele
CATION which has just returned from
Petrograd. Premier Kereusky's health
was none too good when he took office
snd the strain since has been not only
constant. but probably heavier than
any other StateSman's in the world.
Illustrative of his weakness, it is
stated that even during the first week
of the revolution every public speech
faintness. His friends say that. only
his tremendous will power and nervous
energy have kept him going SO long.
Figure Emaciated.
Those who have seen the brilliant
Russian leader in the last few weeks
describe his face as being haggard and
still strong and vibrant, but speech
1narred by frequent coughing, and his
eyes brilliant. but not with the bril-
lance of ruddy health. The premier'S
whole appearance Enthusiastically shows
the effect of the enormous work re-
CURED of him every twenty-four hours
and the heavy responsibility and con-
slant drain on his slender physical re-
sources.
IF kerensky can only hold out" is
the phrase more and more frequently
heard among his friends and admirers,
indicating their dread of his physical
collapse and what that would mean to
the destitinies of free Russia.
PETROGRAD. August s.-The first
meeting of the new government was
held yesterday. Premier Kerensky pre-
sided and said the cabinet must con-
centrate al its attention on national
defense and organization of the coun-
try, principally in connection with fl
nancial and economic affairs.
He appealed 10 the members of the
cabinet to redouble their efforts to-
ward organizing and consolidating the
government. Foreign Minister Tere-
schtenko. who left later for general
headquarters accompanied by NJ. Dia-
mandi. the Rumanian minister. ex-
planned the object of his journey. He
said the government had decided to
abolish the post of procurator gen.
era1 of the holy synod and create a
ministry of public worship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Speaker Cuts Five Points
Of CobBs Lead in Batting

iris Speaker made substantial
gain ON Ty Cobb yesterday in
the race for the American League
batting crown. The Cleveland
star boosted HIS average 8
points and IL now 81 points be
hind Demon Ty, who has hit
safely in his Last thirteen games.
HeiDe Groh. former Giant. new
with the Cincinnati Reds, In
creased his string Of hatt11G safe
" i'm consecutive gaAes to "a es-
tablfshfAG the seasons record
for the National League. In HIS
long r1n Gr0h made - hits In
- times at hat fer an average
Of .303- He IN now only enc
point behind BIN Fischer fer
nth Dlsee in the batting race
Here's how the leading I've in
each major league are butting
this morning.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Player. Club. G. Alb. II. H. Av.
RousA, Chm. o 360 IS 133 .337
Hornsby, st. l.. % 331 62 107 .323
Cruise, St. l.. .S01 354 ~ 1l4 .3z1
kaun, N. T.. - 33O % 1O7 .315
Fischer, Pitts. 81 104 = 81 .3l4
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Player. Club. G. Alb. n. II. Av.
Cobb. Detroit 40 401 20 155 .3s7
Speaker. Clev..1O6 $50 90 1855 .35S
Sister, St. L.. : 100 4OZ d 137 .34l
Veach, Det. -. 1O4 370 So lit 500
McInnix, Phil. % 36S 40 III .3O6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
ESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. 4,
AMERICAN LEAGUE. ;y1
Washington. 3: st. Louis .
Philadelphia, 8; Chicaso, l.
Boston. 8; Cleveland G.
New York, Z; Detroit, L
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York. 4; Cincinnati; 2
Boston Pittsburgh-Raiu.
Chicago-Philadelphia-Rafn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
TWO CIRIS s. SWIMMING MEETS
LISTED TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY
One Is Georgetown Playground Event
and Other Regular Bi-Weelly
Competition at Bathing Beach.
BY II. c. BYRD.


.
an W open 10 al
Plunge
town with
cams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
zEBC[EARS BASES
WITH TRREE-BAGGER
MiIan's Triple Gives Griffs 80
Victory and Series From
the Browns.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

Old Eddie Plank may consider walk
ing some other athlete to get at Milan
a good piece of strategy, but it is
doubtful If his elongated fellow pitcher
Bob Groom does. Not after yesterday,
at any rate.
Monday. when Plank pulled this
stunt. Milan fooled him and drew a
walk by refusing to bite at bad ones.
Yesterday Groom would have done well
to walk him. even though the bases
were filled. for Zeb proceeded,to empty
them with a vicious triple to the fence
in right-center. This trio of tallies
was all the Grinmen could garner. but
they were enough to give them the
series by three games out Of four. for
two of Shaw. and failed to get any off
Du Mont. who pitched the last half of
the contest.
Morgan and Charity singled in sue
cession with two down in the seventh,
but outside of that round and the third
the Nationals were retired in order. In
the big inning Charity drew pass
and moved up on Afnsmith's swinging
smith, Groom to Austin, and the has
socks were fully peopled when Menosky
also walked. Shanks was called out on
strikes. This brought zeb up. His
uLSS " Tic SCOIeDOdTQ sent all three
of his mates in. Altrock tagged him
at third. but Milan thought he had used
his home run-bat, and headed for the
plate after pulling up to take a look
Pratt had Smiths throw at the time
Zeb sized things UP, and easily tossed
him out at the plate.
Visitors Score in Fourth.
The Browns got their first run in
the fourth. which Smith opened with
double to right. He was too ambitious.
however. Morgan's relay to Foster of
Rice's throw killing him off at third.
Sisler then poked a single out Menos-
ky's way, and Pratt followed with a
three-bagger to left-center, but was
left. Sloan and SEVERED being unable to
get the ball out Of the inffeld.
Groom's annual hit-a double to cen
ter-and Shotton's single to the same
territory gave the visitors their second
run in the fifth. Shaw was yanked al
this juncture. Du Mont going in and
tanning Smith. with Shotton perched
on second. whittier he had sprinted on
the throw-in.
Sloan walked in the second. stole sec.
ond and took third on Severeid's non
fly to Charity that went for a hit. hut
Austin lined to Shanks. who doubled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
SCHEDULES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.
INTERNATIONAL LEACuE.
AMERICAN AssOCTAT1oN-

MontreaI. z; Newark. 3 "a tpnings), Rich.
mond. 4; Buffalo. 5. Toronto. 5; Providence. L
Baltimore. 9; Rochester, 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION. !.
Chattanooga. s; Birmingham, 2. New 0riesna
Z; Little Rock, 2. Atlanta. s; NASHVILLE, E
Atlanta. 8: Nashville. 0. Mobile, 4; Memphis,
l. Memphis. Z; Mobile 9.
TEXAS LEAGUE.
80 Fort Worth. 8; Dallas. 3. San Antonio, &
Shreveport. ?. Waco, 8; Houston, 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

BLUE RIDGE LEAGuE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Louisville. 2: Indianapolis. I. Columbpa. 8
Toledo. 1. Columbus. z; Toledo, s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-27
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 81.
-Paganism, with all its accom-
panying vices is the shoal towards
which the United States is rapidly
drifting according to the report of
the morals committee of the con-
vention of the American Confed-
Grafton of Catholic Societies pre-
sented this afternoon.
Society the report reads. shows
a startling decline. Justice no
longer rules. The family life of
the nation is endangered, virtue,
public and private is decadent.
"A largely contributing factor
in this paganizing of the nation
is DIVORCE" says the report. 1T
has been recently estimated that
up to the present more than l.
10000 divorces have been grant
ed in this country, and the ex-
pected number for the current
year will be greatly in excess of
100000. 1t would be wholly use
less to devote any consideration
to the viciousness of this evil and
what it means morally to the ma
ton"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-27

POWER SITE

The reins of the city govern
ment were in the hands of City
Controller Fred Shoemaker Mon
day.
The mayor and city commits
sioners left the city early in the
morning for visit to the Lake
Cushman power site, offered to
the city by the Mason County
Power Co. for 100000. The city
has recently renewed an option
on the site and Mondays trip is
one of inspection.
Returning to Tacoma, the city
council will be up against some
of the biggest problems it has had
to face since it has been in office
the addition of at least rs men
to the police force and the double
shift system demanded by the Ia
coma firemen by Sept. /.
With the army cantonment
about to open, Commissioner Pet
tit and Chief of Police Smith de-
clare 1t is imperative to have
many men added to the force to
take care of camp followers" who
are expected to come to Tacoma
in large numbers.
The city is face to face with a
strike of all the firemen on Sept.
/, unless the demand for a dou-
BILE shift system is granted by the
first of the month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-27
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

CALEXICO, Cal, Aug. 27.-
The arrival today of 300 addition
al Carranza soldiers at Las Bolza,
on the Colorado river, 20 miles
below Calexico, swelling the gar
rlson there to $50, has climaxed
the feeling of apprehension that
trouble, long pending, is about to
material!ze and that Gov. Estaban
Cantu is to be deposed by force
of arms.
The CarraDZa garrison, aug
mented today, has been brought
up of recent weeks from the west
coast by boats on the Gulf of Mex
leo and thence Ivy horse. 1t is
excellently armed with machine
guns and light artillery.
Immediately the report reached
the Mexican officials across the
line at MeXicali, Lieut.. Barranco,
Treasurer Thomas Belendez, Pab-
10 Dato, Cantu's father-in-law,
and other officials of Cantu's gov
eminent, left for Ensenada to con-
suit the governor.
1t is believed by many that the
long planned scheme of Carranza
to remove Cantu and set Rudolpho
Guiegas up as governor with a full
complement of Carranza ap-
pointees, is about to materialize.
Cantu will fight. Americans in
touch with his regime vouchsafe
this opinion. He has an army az