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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
AMATEUR BASEBALL NOTES

Crsmp a a. vii open the season to-
%as f nd 6%y e Gsa 1s
team will play the .strawbridse & CIothier club.
and has also schsdrled EaRes with ssthlshsm
Clubs desiring games with this frst-class at
traction scommunleate with r. simons.
Lowell School baseball team would like to ar
range games with school teams playing after
noon or Saturday ball, This team won the
class school or, fourte .slxtee en;oid uniformed
S4ss North Fairhin street,
ing games with frst-ciass junior teams in or
out OF the city. The management has secured
sehoisstic fame me and B. schumsn as catcher.
Turner baseball team would like to arIange
games with gym or psygrouald teams IN nhar ph,ia-
IN Marks. The % star twirer OF the club, and
would like hear from white Or 19loreS team; ~
Philadelphia Turngemende. Broad street and
Columbia avenue.
Norrik Field Club. a semiprofessionai travel
dates open for home teams q this caiber;
Would like to arrange games with teams played
s5od ssortstop @ ana ostaeldsr Address r. q.
echaller. 504 West Norris street.
Ritz Club baseball team is desirous Of arrsns.
ssveniesn to eighteen years old paying a fair
Euara ntee. Johnny Donolly. Mountain street
lad Moyamensing avenue.
. 1slsxIe lyslpzs sssssslI team 4 ass!rous e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

watches the delivery Of the man on the
mound. II little speed is shown. the batter
walks bravely to the plate. waves his bat
and smiles scornfully without even trying
to get out of the way.
II the hurler has fast ball however. he
walks part way up to the plate and stops
He is then ordered to step up and take his
medicine by the umpire. who is there for
That purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
How the System Works

Now here is where the system comes In.
The batter does not move from the spot be-
tween the home plate and the dugout and
the pitcher throws the ball to the catcher.
The batter swings his bat. Two more balls
are thrown and the bat swings each time.
Then the umpire, who still Is behind the
plate, calls the batter out and he returns to
the bench safe and sound
This Is the best way to play beanball. as
II not only keeps more players in the game
but also relieves the congestion in the hos
pitfalls. Anyway, it is better to be called
out than carried out
There is city up in New England known
all over the world as the city of beans"
That well-known fruit is served to the ma
tives three times n day and they howl for
more. II was in this city that the game OF
beanball originated and the most proficient
players come from there. II is said that
they practice constantly, and when the sea-
son is well under way they seldom miss a
shot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Mr.. Rudolph Is Victor

Yesterday. Mr. Rudolph, who represented
that New England city won the contest
from Mr.. Alexander, of Philadelphia. by
one point. The local beanballer tried hard.
hut 1t was something new to him. and he
showed the lack of practice on the other
hand. Mr. Rudolph, who has been in the
foremost rank for years. had little diff
Guilty in scoring several close ones and
finally putting one over right in the back.
That seemed to satisfy him and he laid
off the stuff the remainder of the afternoon.
Mr.. Alexander's best work was done in
the sixth inning. when he took Mr.. Smith
by surprise and almost scored n buseye
before Mr. Smith dropped to the ground.
As it was the ball missed by a whster
and the batter seemed displeased Per-
haps he expected better control In the
seventh. Mr.. Rudolph outguessed Alex and
hit the dust with almost a second to spare.
He. too. chded the hurler for his ineffective
work or something.
Mr.. Rudolph. however, started in the
first inning to get the range on the batters
He kept pitching them closer and closer
and soon had the men at the plate Topping
all over the field. In the seventh, his
work was good that Mr. Killefer was
missed by only one-fifth of second. This
speed and accuracy, however. gave the op-
posing twirler more confidence.
Scores Bullseye
In the eighth. he took good aim. hurled
the ball and hit Mr. Cravath in the back,
amid cheers of his comrades. MIR. Cravath
shook himself, gazed reproachfully at Mr.
Rudolph and walked to first. He refused
to limp because the shot missed his neck
by more than a foot. That was the last
bullseye of the game and the battle ended
with thu following official standing:
Pitched at Hit Missed Per cent
NJ. NJ: kHss,Ra kissa,sse4 : q j ss :SSSS$ :SSSS$
The fascinating game will he resumed to-
morrow afternoon, and MIR. Barnes, said to
be even better than Mr.. Rudolph, will shoot
at the targets. The official marksman for
the home team has not yet been selected.
Don't miss this performance!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
WELCOMES CONTRIBUTIONS
No County Need Stop Work Because
Gonl Has I5een itcached, Says
Secretary PIcnhnnIh.

II has been reported from the Offices
Of T. II. Darlington. chairman of the
State y. n. c. A. War Work Council.
that several Virginia counties tina,
were delinquent in starting their cam
paiSns 10 raise their quota O! the
$4,000, 600 for war zone and home ser
vice for the soldiers and sailors. are
considering stopping worl. since The
State and the United States have al
ready more than subscribed the amour,
NrSt stipulated Secretary Peasants in
charge OF the State headquarters at
present expressed the idea that this
was rot right; and the counties should
not be deferred from raising Their
quotas; that the amount raised could
last only so long. and every available
dollar would ultimately h.. needed. The
$4,000 900 fund was expected 10 last
only until the ars' OF July OF 1915. Mr.
lieasants said tina: suhScriptions were
yet coming 10 the Office, and were re-
cciv ng prompt attention. and that he
hoped no county would lie down on
lis Job through the m!sapprchcns!on
tHat the!! money Would Dc sGpcrauous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
American Officer
Is With Italians
General Scrircn Inspccts Lines
and Troops Of Defenders
Along Piape RiOcr.
IRv Assncin,cd Presa.1


ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY. Thursday. Novcm-
Der -Brigadicr- George y.
Scriven, who is hero to study the Ital-
ian situation for the American govern
mcnt, yesterday inspected tho limo along
tho upper Piavc, and to-day was going
along tho northern fighting front.
The general went into the tirst-lnc
trenches along the edge of the Piavc
yesterday. a heavy artillery fro was
coming from enemy batteries posted
OH a hill on the opposite side OF the
river. with rifle fire from the bushes
tcrics were making strong reply over
tho place where the general and his
escorts were making their inspection.
At another place tho general saw a
heavy artillery duel around Monte
Tomha.
General Scrivcn said no was i'm
pressed most favorably with all that
he saw IA IL shows tho Italian army
has been able To ma an effective re-
organization. and is now in "a high
state of efficiency. The Piuvc River he
regards AS having good defensive ad-
vantages. Although il is narrow and
shallow, it is sufficient to be a barrier
against the cnemy's crossing with
artillery unless they establish strong
pontoon crossings. which the Italians
thus far have made impossible. Itul-
San material guns and supplies were
OF the best. and General Scriven de-
clarcd he was struck with the fine ap-
pcarance OF four batteries OF Italian
artillery. The spirit OF the men was
excellent. and. while living conditions
are necessarily hard. all essential sup.
plies and rations were coming rcgu-
larly.
The American officer also saw "A
british division moving toward the
front. ], included an engineer sec
ton. artillery. cavalry and infantry
Th" tour to-day Will take General
Scr!vcn through Bassano and along the
ASiago plateau where the fighting now
is heaviest. because Of the enemy at
tcmpts to force Il way southwark to
the open plains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

Ing any OF tho substantial demands OF
the Bolsheviki. tho German and Aus
TRAN chancellorlcs would not miss this
great opportunity TO eliminate Russia
as an offensive military force for the
many days, weeks or even months dur
ing which the skilled German diplomat
lists might protract the negotiations for
an armistice and peace. In the mean
time. Of course. there may be released
for active service against the British.
French and Italians on tho west front
hundreds OF thousands of German and
Austrian. Turkish and Bulgarian sol
diers maintained on the eastern front.
1t will be for the intcrailicd con-
ference in Paris to devise some means
OF ncutraiiline this German scheme.
probably by influencing the Bolshcvjki
element itself through an exposition Of
the duplicity and real aims CT the
Germans o. by recourse 10 the elo-
ments in Russia represented by Gen
cral kalcdines ard other leaders who
have refused TO acknowledge the con-
troll OF the MaX.ma!ists. The letter Of
Lord Lansdowne, suggesting Il modera-
ton OF allied war aims. which has
aroused such bitter feeling in Eng
land. may. in the opinion Of some OF
the diplomatic officials here, prove a
powerful factor in Keeping the Boil
shcviki within the entente allied circle
by letting them perceive that their own
doctrines regarding peace arc not
lacking in support among entente
statesmen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
COMPARATIVE QUIET
ALONG BATTLE FRONTS
INV Associated r-esSj

l SE Associate. IsrSN-
Comparative quiet prevails along tho
battle fronts, except for heavy bonn
hardmcnts or various sectors. Even
on the Italian front the fierce engage
mcrts by infantry. in which the men
often came into haud-to hand cncoun-
tiers, have turned into duclS with the
big suns III the hily region north of
the Venetian plain and along the mid
die and lower Pave River.
Around Cambra;, on the French
front whore last week the British
forces under General Byns made nota
BILE advances toward the important
railway junction, virtual quiet pre-
walls. so far as the infantry is con-
cerned, except for an attack by the
Germans near Gonnelieu, at the
southeriy base of the salient formed
by Byngs advance.
In Palestine. on the line extending
from the northeast OF Jerusalem TO the
sea, the Turkish forces facing the
troops under General .Allenby are
showing considerable activity. but as
yet have made no maneuver in the
nature of Il general attack.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
WILL EDUCATE PEOPLE
IN HABIT OF THRIFT
War Savings Campaign Opening on
Monday To he Prosecuted for
Next Twelve Month";.

Colonel Thomas ". McAdams. State
director In charge Of the War Savings
stamps campaign which starts on Mon
day, Is expected to return 10 Richmond
to-day from Washington, where he has
been In conference with Secretary Of
the Treasury McAdoo and members of
the National War Savings Committee.
Practically all arrangements have
been completed for the launching of
the great thrift campaign. With the
exception OF Richmond, city and county
directors have been named by Director
MCAuimS to carry local work in
all parts OF Nire mia. 1t is expected
mat one of his first acts after arriving
here Will be the appointment OF the
local director.
Fer twelve months this big drive
to raise $1,000. 100000 in the United
states viii. continue. Every Individual
VIII hc expected 10 invest in War Saw
inRs stamps. In Virginia the sum OF
t1.ooO.oe0 must be raised in this
fashion. while Richmond will be asked
10 furnish S3.000.000 When ii is re-
allied that no one viii be permitted to
own more than $1,000 worth of War
Savings Stamps 1t Will be seen that the
task before the nation is 4 big one. 1t
means that every person, both white
and colored. must invest on an aver
age Of 500 apiece If the campaign is
To be success.
AT the same time the National War
Savings Committee expects the cam
pa!gn 10 be d long stride in the direc-
ton OF educating Americans in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
DIES ON WEDDING TOUR
Charles II. Wager Stricken Day After
Marriage and Dies mt
Charlottesville.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
ARLOTTESVlLLE. VA. November
Com his bridal trip. and after an
illness OF but n few hours. Charles H.
Wager. aged forty-five. died at 5:3'
o'clock this morning at the home OF
his mother. Mrs. V. T. Wager. ut the
University of Virginia. Mr.. Wager.
whose home is in Grecnville. 5. c., was
married at 3 o'clock Tuesday after
noon at Crenshaw Methodist Church,
Blackstone. Va, his bride being Miss j..
ineZ Robertson, of Blackstone. Tho
bride and groom reached Csarlottcs-
Vile Wednesday evening 20 spend
thanksgiving with the groom's mother.
Last night he was taken suddenly ill
and expired in few hours. Mr.. va
ger was Il native Of Madison County.
this state. and was educated at the
Miller school and the University OF
Virginia. For several years he was an
instructor in the Charlottesville High
school, but for fifteen years past had
been engaged in the insurance bust
ness. lie is survived by his widow.
his mother and three sisters. The sis
ters are Mrs. Charles Kiener, of Wash
inGton Mrs. Stevens, wife of Judge
stevens. of Rockport. Texas, ana Miss
Bessic Wager. of the University Of Viz
Sinia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Huns ractice Usual
Barbarisms in Italy
lBy Associated l.ress ]

WASHINGTON, November 30.-Au
nrterihed the Invasion of belgium
md many of the nets OF barbarian
which reNOltcd the civilized world,
acmiofiicinl dispatches from home
to-dny shy, nrc now being prnctIced
by the Austro-Gcrman Invaders OF
Itnly.
Near Ienson, the dlnpatches suy.
the Invaders placed Italian women
and children before their troops as
they advanced, and the Italian sol
dicr, were compelled to nucrince
their lnuorent countr.mcn.
In the Friuli region war tnxr,
rcTuisitions and cOnscription Of
lhbor Is being prncttccd ~ IL wa,
IN belgium and Northern France.
Austro-6ermhn prisoners tell Of
Italian n"ncombntants massacred by
the invading troops, and loot from
Itaiinn homes and shopn hus becn
found on the bodies of dead troop,.
Soldiers on the FiaNe declare thew
hear the screams of women md
children from the opposite side of
the river.
The Invading armies have taken
away cattle and other property and
burned household furniture for
'hri- bivouac nr-s. bosnian ,roou.
the. dinpHtcheh way. have committed
unnnmeabie atrocities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
GERMANS NOW LONGING
FOR A DEFINITE, PEACE
Watchword Must Be wait! Endure! Hold Outw Admits
Chancellor Won Hertling in Speech Before Reichstag
Denies Possibility Of Constitutional Changes.

the peace destroying militarism can hc
sought. The italian minister Sonnino.
IN his speech on October 20, expressly
waived the thought OF general disar-
minlcnt. and Premier clcmenc-au goes
80 lar in rynicism as to expressly shut
out Germany and Austria Hungary
from the peaceful community of ma
tons OF the future whom right shall
take the place Of armed force Premier
Lloyd George has declared distinctly
that tn" aim OF the war is the dcstruc-
tloh OF German commerce. and that
the war must b" continued until this
end is reached. Indeed. tho lus, of
conquest falsely attributed to us *
now placed before the world through
Inc publication of secret treaties by
the Russian government
ANSWER TO PORE GIVES
no REASON FOR LONGER WAR
our aim from the first day was tho
defense of the fatherand and inviola.
biilty or It's territory, freedom and in
dependence of its economic life. on
mat account we could greet joyfully
inc ropes peace appeal. The spirit
III which the answer to the Papai note
was given. still is alive to-day. but.
SO much the enemy must admit-this
answer signifies no license for the
criminal lcngthening OF the war
For the continuation of the terrible
slaughter of men. and the destruction
of irreplacable works of civilization
and for the mad, self -mangling OF
Europe. the enemy alone bears the re-
sponsibiiity, and will also have TO bear
the consequences. This applies es-
pecially to Sonnino tBaron Sonnino.
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs) II
the Italian authorities who drove into
the war the unfortunate population OF
beautiful land bound TO us by thou
sand-fold memories, had taken the
hand of peace held out by the Pope, the
frtghtful defeat OF their armies with
all it's associated consequences would
not have taken place.
May Italys friends accept this as
Il warning and lend an ear at least to
the voice OF reason and humanity."
The Chancellor said that Germany.
watchword must be Wait endure.
hold OUT"
The speech was received with ap-
plause from almost the whole house,
only the extreme right and the extreme
left not participating.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
RED CROSS SOCIETY
TO WELCOME DAWSON
Head OF National Organization 10 Speak
at City Auditorium Fri
day Night.

\ resolution was passed yesterday
afternoon by Il number of members OF
the Richmond Chapter of the American
Red Cross Society in conference in the
directors room of the Chamber Of
Commerce Building TO hold Il mass
meeting in the City Auditorium on the
night of December I at s o'clock. The
object OF the meeting Is TO welcome to
Richmond President Henry r. Dawson.
Of the American Red Cross Society who
VIII deliver on the occasion d lecture
on The Red Cross Work in the War
ring Districts of the World" There
will be also a selected music program
under the supervision of J. q. Corlcy.
chairman Of the instrumental and vocal
music committee. Other noted officials
OF the society. whose names have not
Yet been asccrtained. will accompany
President Dawson, who is making a
tour OF America to tell Of the splendid
work of the Red Cross Society.
There will lie no admission. II is an
nounced. and no solicitation OF con-
tributions. The public is cordially
urged TO hear the noted American. Mr..
Dawson IS regarded as one OF the best
business men in the United States. lie
was one OF the partners i'll j. l.. Morgan
d Co; but he gave up MS business To
attend to the Red Cross work. Cole
man Wortham, president Of the Rich
mond Chapter of the Red Cross So
c!cty. will present ths speakers CT the
evening.
The stage will be occupied by an
immense chorus who will sing only
patriotic songs In which the audience
will be invited to join. 1t is announced
that the gallery will be reserved for
colored people. Tie subcommittecs Ia
attend to this and many other matters
will be named later by Chairman
Workman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
GERMANS REFUSED
AFTER HEAVY FIGHTING

LON MOON, November 30.-StronE
forces of Germans attacked the Brit
ish on wide front in the Cambrai
after heavy lighting. in which the at
tackers sustained great losses. accord
ing to the official statement issued to-
night. To the southwark, in the re-
gion of Councillor, the enemy entered
British positions at several points and
penetrated their line for some dis
lance. but later were driven back
The text OF the communication fol-
lows:
AT o'clock this morning, after
violent bombardmcnt, the enemy at
tackled with strong forces on wide
front south Of Cambria, between Ven
dchui!e and Crevccoucr- Burlcscourt
Shortly afterward heavy attacks also
developed against our positions west
OF Cambria, in the ncighborhood of
Eourlon wood and Moeuvres.
From Masnieres to Moucvres all the
eneny's attacks have been repulscd,
after many hours Of heavy fighting,
during which great loss was inflicted
on the attacking German infantry by
ooi ai1iileiS ana Hdchihe-Gun nrc.
South OF Masaieres village. from the
neighborhood OF BonavlS 10 Nillcrg-
Guislain, the enemy succeeded in en-
terinG our positions at different points
and penetrated as far as Lavacuueric
and GouZeacourt. our countcrattack S
have already regained Lavacqueric, and
we have driven back the enemy from
GouzeacourL and the ridge TO the east
of that. village: AT other points the
enemy's advance has been check ed.
The fighting is continuing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
I'nHtOr Called.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
BRISTOL, VA, November 3c-Rov
Hunter Davidson, D. D.. for a number
OF years rector of Emm lnuel Episcon,l
Church here. left to-day for BaItimorc
I'm response to an invitation from tn.
bishop OF the Baltimore diocese to con
slider Il call to Christ Church Parish ON
Kcnt Island, said TO be ono of the most
interesting parishes In tho State of
MARYLAND
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
BAKER LEAVES FOR SOUTH
Secretary of War Begins Trip OF In
spection to Army Train
ing Camps.
b Associated Press

" = S II ! y G I y. November 60
Secretary Baker left to-day on tour
OF inspection o. army training camps
that VIII take him TO Jacksonville.
Fla, where ti.s quartermastcr camp is
esta b!ished. and then TO Camp Jucnson.
at Columbia. $. .. The trip is one OF
number which Mr.. Baker hopes to
take in order to see the progress being
made with the training o: troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

Governor stuart yesterday honored a
rcQuis:iion from the Governor OF West
Virginia for George Green. held in the
Augusta County Jail for the West Nir-
Einia authorities. Green is wanted in
Preston County on charge OF felonious
assault. re is alleged TO have thrown
a rock at a woman. seriously injurinE
ne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

suit was filcd yesterday in the Hust-
ines Court. Part H.. by Callie Iicatie
through her attorney, Sianyarnr Will
son. against the Chesapeake and Ohio
hallway Company for $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR injuries received last August in a
train collision near Meade, Ky. The
suit resulted from the alleged nccli-
G'ncc of the defendant company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
PLACES EMBARGO
Wlu Accept No Freight Detained for
Points in North md "est Not
Reached by That S,stem.
(Hy hssoci.t+d p,...1

CHARLOTTE. y. C.. November 30
Because Of traffic congestion the South
ern Railway has established an on,
barge on freight destined for points
In the North and West not reached nv
that system Ofncials say they tx.
pect the emergency requiring the step
to soon pass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

;, Gustav Wangelin Commander OF G. A p
Post, f!nekneeyyi!e. ~. writes: II highly
prefer TO all others have used. and con.
s!dsr them Johnny on, the, spot. Foley
gn.hs rheumatic pains. st!n. swollen joints.
languidness. palms In groin and muscles, all
ether symptoms OF kidney trouble and sleep
disturbing bladder ailments 1hey assist
Sold NMherc.--AiV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

Bids for tho construction of Il sewer
in Clay street. between Sheppard and
High Point Streets. I'm what Is known
us SCOTS Addition. were received and
opened yesterday by tho Administra-
tive Board. All proposals were re.
fcrrcd to City Engineer Boiling for
tabulation and report.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

William Henley. colored. Of Fitch
II ond was arrested on the charge OF
failing 10 register, and was given
hearing before United States Commits
s!oner Flegenheimcr yesterday. who sent
the case On to the Federal grand Jury
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

4 Do your Christmas shopping
early-Safety First!
4 Only p days before Christ
mas.
4 Come in before the rush. It
will be to your own advantage
in every way.
I Here's a list Of special arti-
clcs that will make most well
come holiday gifts:
MuGcrs
Robes
House Coats
Slippers
Scarfs
Sweaters
Safety Razors
Bags
Suit Cases
Wardrobe or
Army Trunks,
Etc. Etc.
G::;:@:!: III 4:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

habit OF thrift. In order to participate
in the purchase OF War Savings Stan,pa
II will be necessary for most people To
practice rigid economy,