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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

Al kaufman, heavyweight pugilist
and at one time believed TO be the
man capable OF defeating Jack John
son for the championship OF the
world. has gone into the movies, hay
ing signed n contract with the Uni
versal, where he Is a bear az the
rough house stuff
Although Al has been out OF the
boxing game for several years he Is
still IN fine physical condition. He
stands feet in his bathing suit and
weighs 205 pounds without g.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

Elmer G. Smith left his automobile
standing in front Of his home at
Seventh and French streets last
night. and I'm some unknown manner
the car started on a JOY ride of its
own. and without a guiding hand,
started down French street. Il had
not gone far on its erratic course
when Il colllded with q truck of the
Shields Automobile Company. The
latter was not damaged, but II Will
require about $50 to repair the dam
age 10 the runaway.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
8. M. SHAILCROSs HoNORFD.

Samuel N. Shall cross. formerly Of
this city. a graduate OF Delaware
College. IA. has obtained a lucrative
position with the Electric Bond and
Share Co., OF New York. as a special
designer OF transformers. MIR. Shall
cross has been with the Westing-
house Co., Of Pittsburg. for three
years and was selected BY the West
inghouse Company from among fifty
engineers as the most capable man TO
III the position. He is the youngest
designer in the employ OF the COM
pany. Mr.. Shallcross r. the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shallcross. OF
No. 1907 Washington street and a
grandson OF the late Judge Thomas
+ Shsllcross OF Kent county, Mary
kind
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
WHO WANTS. THIS TTRTl

". II. Ryan. tire and automobile
accessory dealer at Thirteenth and
French streets. is showing q pro-
gressive spirit By offering an Amazon
Supertire free. the tire to be award
ed on August a. To every car owner
who calls at his store Mr.. Ryan VIII
give q ticles with a serial number
on Il. On August "a there will be
displayed in the window OF the Ryan
store number and the person hold
ing the one nearest 10 It WIN be
awarded the tire. Il Is not neces-
sary TO be a purchaser to obtain a
ticket. Mr.. Ryan's object in giving
away a tire Is 10 introduce this par
ticular make to as many automobile
owners as he can reach
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
BISHOP |. P. BROOKS URGES
NEGROES TORETURN TOFARM

Bishop Isaiah p. Brooks, d. d.. or
the Third Episcopal district Of the
Church of Christ, with headquarters
in Washington. Is in Wilmington IN
The interest Of a movement to induce
more Negroes 10 return TO the farms
Bishop Brooks IS also connected with
The Modern Educational and Religious
Bureau or Washington. which has TOT
is object the forcing Of both men
and women OF the Negro race TO be
employed In some kind Of honorable
work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
REED BIRDS THICK
ALONG The RIVER

There is a big crop OF seed on the
reeds along the shores and marshes
Of the lower Delaware River and
sportsmen are already planning for
the opening Of the reed bird season
next month.
Prospects are good for the birds
being plentiful and Fat and all that is
worrying the native gunners is % set
themselves clear on the conflicting
State and Federal regulations regard
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
leap From auto
MAY end WOMAN'S LIFE

LAUREL Del. Aug i6.-Jumping
from n speeding automobile after her
baby which had rolled out Of an open
door. Mrs. Jacob Wooten, Of Laurel
& in a serious condition from a con-
cussion OF the brain. While the
automobile was returning from ocean
City on the cement speedway the door
accidentally opened and the baby Ieil
out. In the excitement Mrs. Wooten
jumped after him. Although the baby
was practically unhurt. having struck
the soft sandy shoulders Of the road
MRS. Wooten fell directly on the oe-
ment roadway.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

ing the open season for shooting the
reedies. or rice birds.
Rivermen report that the reed birds
are already beginning 10 arrive and
feed upon seeds OF the reeds. They
also say that mudhens are fairly nu-
merOus. making the outlook quite
promising for the approaching gun
ming season for lOwland fowls.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
How Cobb Entertained fine Yankees

and. dashins TO third, he tasged both
runners. putting Veach out. Then he
saw Burns wildly footing It for soc.
ond. and forgetting the plate was
unoccupied. whipped the ball 10 sec
ond 90 get Burns. That was CoDbs
cue. Like fash he was up and on
He was within ten feet OF the plate
before Walters knew what was going
on. and scored with no trouble.
Sam Crawford. tho Detroit veteran.
did not make the last Rip east. Hugh
Jennings has decided TO keep him out
of the game for all time. reserving
him only for pinch hitting duty.
Connie Mack recently declared
that Cruise and Hormby. OF the Car.
dinals. are the finest looking Young
players In baseball. He predicted that
Hornsby eventually would attain the
same degree OF excellence voted Jack
Barry.
Dave Robertson Is back a. roru.
lar in the Giant outhold. ia spite OF
the good start made by Joe Without.
who was sent in TO an Robcrtson'a
place.
Chuck Workman. on the Cubr.
seems Noomod for tho minors. or
else mere utility Unfolding duty for
the Cubs His fielding. OF the nashi.
ost sensational sort. may hold him
In the majors, but HIS hitting IN too
wocfullv weak 60 be- considered
Pete Kildun. recently obtained from
the Giants. Is a far better hitter, and
excellent fielder aud a fast baserm
ner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
TRAP SHOOTING
-~~--~-
BASEBALL

All Of which draws attention TO
the fact that the diminutive Clncln-
NATHAN Is one OF the really great third
basomen of the game.
There are some who would rank
Weaver. Gardner. Baker and 1im-
norman out ahead OF him, but n they
are the margin is slight.
This year Groh has been batting
right around 300. He was The first
National league player TO make 100
hits and his base stealing average
does not rank much behind chat OF
the best pilferers IN the league.
AS a fielder there are few who
rank ahead of Groh at the hot corner.
Hcine may not be as spectacular
as some other big league third base
men. but ne gets the results which
win ball games.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
PILLS KILL BABY.

Frank Palmer, Jr.. the one-year-
old son OF Mr. anr Mrs Frank Pal
mer. Of Centerville. Md died in
Philadelphia, as the result OF taking
some pills containing poison. The
child secured the pills without the
knowledge OF any one. while visiting
with its mother. the discovery being
made when he became very ill.,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS
eurIInnr nRAMs CROMnS.

The vaudeville bill in the Family
Theatre at Shellpot this week Is at
tracing crowds and all OF the other
attractions are being well patron
lied. In the way of up-to-date amuse-
ments, shellpOt Park compares IA
vorably with any in this section. for
more than $4,000 have been spent
In the present and previous season 20
make the park attractive
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
SUMNER DAYS AT SPRINGS.

Brandywine Springs Park con-
tinues to be the Mecca for pleasure
seekers who are trying to escape the
heat Of the city All Of the amuse-
ments at the park are being vol
patronized and in the park theatre
an especitlly attractive vaudeville
bill e being given this week There
IS always plenty to interest and
amuse at the Springs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

The committee has on hand a large
number Of valuable prizes, including
rocking chairs, watches, a stove, gold
ring. stick pins, etc.
One OF the most interesting fea-
lures OF the field day Will follow inn
mediately after the sports program.
This viii be the dress drill. by Della
ware cantons and visiting Baltimore
cantons, in full regalia, at the park.
There will be a parade Of 5000 Odd
Fellows through the business section
OF the city preceding the program az
Shellpot Park The parade will leave
Odd Fellows Hall at 100 o'clock In
the afternoon, proceeding south on
French street TO Third. The route
from there TO Sixteenth and Market
streets, where trolley cars 20 She'll
pot Park will be taken, has not been
decided, as yet. The Daughters OF
Rebekah, the women's auxiliary of
the Odd Fellows. Will follow the pa
rade in automobiles.
There will be an ample supply OF
trolley cars TO take the odd Fellows
and their families and the general
public. who are invited 70 attend the
program in the park.
Colonel Weller p. Slower has been
appointed grand marshal OF the pa
RADIO. and the committee wishes TO
thank him for his services.
Grand Master George n. Bailey is
chairman-in-chief. ex-ofIicio, Of the
field day. Other committee chairmen
are as follows.
Program Samuel s. Waity.
Sports-Lewls Darrell.
Park and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Roth. with S. s. Waity and W. II
Mills as the other members.
A meeting OF all the committees 4,
called for o'clock tomorrow even
ing az the Odd Fellows Hall AL
members are asked to be present
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
rms ION mn MTEK.

Runs scored by all teams in the
American and National Leagues from
Thursday. Aug, 9. 10 Wednesday Aug
10. inclusive. Only runs scored IN the
official averages are counted Scores
OF incompleted games are not includ-
ed, but those OF games OF fivo innings
or longer are FOUND In this table.
American Innnnn-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
ATTRACTIONS At Theatres
Ar THE MAJESTIC.

Dainty Marguerite Clark maoe mel
appearance at the Majestic yesterday
in a special Red Letter attracu0h
called THE Amazons," and It was inc
on,nion of the large audiences pres
emit az all performances that IN hef
newest vehicle Marguerite Clark mas
the best picture in which she has ever
appeared. Everyone present Went
away satisfied and proelaiming ~
Miss Clark's best. THE Amazons Is
a comedy drama Of tho c,everest SOFT
The feature will be continued TOT the
remainder OF the week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
SHOOT AT BELLEVUE.

The usual club shoot VIII be held otcr
the Wilmington 1fapshooting Associa-
tion traps, at Bc1c7ue. on Saturday, and
while the exodus for the Grand Ameri-
can at Chicago will start tomorrow,
nevertheless a good crowd is expected
70 participate. Spoons will be the
prizes in the various classes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
Ar LIE QUEEN.

ssThe Burning Question a graphic
photoplay. which was given a private
showing at the Queen Theatre on
Tuesday and received the commenda-
ton of all present. will have its hrst
nublic showing at this theatre today
continuing throughout tho week. i is
stated thai the incidents revealed In
this picture drama were taken from
life as found by social welfare "olk-
ers eneaged in uprooting evil in CHI
cago and several Of the characters are
portrayed. not by professional actors
but by officials IN lifes own drama.
The management announces there VIII
be no charge Of admission to any
member OF the clergy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
National League.
PEACOCK LANDS FIRST MONEY.

In the races at Pennington. y. j..
the bay gelding Hal S. driven by Mr..
Peacock. Of Middletown. won the PIP
pace In straight heats in 2.13h. 210ik
and PIP. The bay mare. Ruth b.
driven by William p. Blggs OF Mid
dletown, was fourth in that race. The
bay mare Betty NJ. driven by Pea
cock. took third money in the free
for-all. the fastest time being 2.05.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
SELLS PAIGE Oars.

The Diamond State Automobile
Company report the sale OF two 1918
models Paige cars. There are but
few changes over tho 1917 series. but
tho cars attracted much attention
soon after their arrival, which was
announced last week In the columns
OF THE EVENING JOURNAL They
found quick buyers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
Ar nm YICT0RIA.

After a three DAYS show Of Fires
nj Rebellion" during which many
lovers Of the photoplay art witnessed
some OF the most beautiful scenery
sver presented on the screen. the We
toria. Theatre will present to VIII
m,ngton movie devotees Bessie Love
in a new Triangle. 1.-THE Sawdust
Ring" a perturbation OF a circus
story in which Bessie Love is said TO
make the hit OF her career as the HI
lie girl who. threatened with the poor
house. runs away and becomes a mem
Der OF the huge family living under
the "b'g top"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
SOLDIERS TO COMPETE
IN TRACK field MEET

On Saturday afternoon six com
panies OF the First Delaware lnfan-
try, IN addition to the supply com
pany and the hospital detachment.
will hold track and field meet un.
der the auspices OF the local Y. NJ.
@. A. on the Washington Heights
The meet will be open only to
members Of the Delaware regiment,
aud points viii be decided by com.
panies. five TO be allowed for first
place, three for second and one for
third. The men will compete in their
regulation uniforms, so as not to al
low any undue advantage The en-
tries will close Friday afternoon. The
program for the day will include the
following:
100-ynrd dash.
220-yard dash.
440.yard dash.
SS0.yard dash.
Company relay race g men. 22l
yards 10 a mani.
Shot put.
Standing broad jump.
Running high jump.
Tug.o,war go men 70 a team
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

States than fighting in the trenches
Francis Ouimet has given Benny
another excuse that he probably
hadn't thought about
no HUNT
Crutch is the name OF n Cleveland
bookmaker.
Maybe It's a little early to predict,
but how about a guess mat the bat
teries for the first game will be
schupp and Rarideni Cicotte and
Schalk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
MIR. PURKs COMING HOME.

Levy Courtman W. r. Purks who
has been in Jefferson Hospital. Phila-
delphia. for weeks. will return home
the latter part OF the week
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
rALsE MANN OT FIRT-

A false alarm Of fire was sent TO the
weccacoe Fire Company yesterday
afternoon. from Fourth and Scott
streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
National League.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
American League.
70 games scheduled.
National League.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. e
games).
Cincinnati az brooklyn.
81. Louis NJ New York
Chicago az Boston.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
BASEBALL STATISTICS
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.

Boston 4; Athletics, 2.
Chicago. 8; Cleveland. GO ings)
Other clubs not scheduled
National League.
Boston. 3: PhllllCs, o.
Brooklyn, 2; New York. p
Now York. z; Brooklyn. (2d gamc)
Pittsburgh. 3 Cincinnati. 2.
other clubs not scheduled
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
totals ia a 80 Is As 81 ls-aio


Totals rs % 80 25 "a IS 21-177
Indicates team did not play.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

Larry Lajoie wants a couple of
Cleveland indians for his Toronto
club. Larry must have grudge
against Tronoto,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
SO0IAITSTS' NETTING

The Womens Socialist Committee
will hold It's weekly meeting this
evening at No SIS Market street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

BY claiming his golnng for the Red
Cross IS OF more value 10 Inc United
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
ODD FELLOWS announce
SPORT CARNIVAL PROGRAM

The sports program for the trst
annual field day Of the Odd Fellows,
TO be held on September I, at Shell
pot Park, is announced by the sports
committee. Lewis Darrell chairman,
as follows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16
eSPORT2
TTIATTEM

Walter Johnson pitched a one.hit
game against the White SoX Which
IS another sign he Is going back.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-16

This guy Cruise still seems able TO
cruise along toward the National
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01
InUite French and
British Commissions
To Visit South Bend

The local Chamber Of Commerce
is extending through Sec'y of state
Lansing an invitation TO the mem
bers of the British and French COM
missions asking for the pleasure of
short lists. Following is a telegram
sent the secretary:
The South Bend Chamber of
Commerce. through you. cordi-
ally invites the Honorable
French and English commissions
TO visit South Bend This is d
large Industrial center We feel
sure they would be interested i'm
seeing our resources which. If
modified, would render ma
terisl assistance. We hope 10
have acceptance 10y wire so we
may make arrangements for
rece ptions.
Similar messages are being dis
patched 20 all representative men
from this state i'm Washington.
urging they use their influence 10
permit this city 10 entertain the
visitors
Providing South Bend is accorded
this pleasure. the chamber viii at
once invite the whole city 10 assist
in the appointing of committees 20
receive the guests and 10 escort
them through the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01
To MOBILIZE THE
CITY'S RESOURCES
South Bend Manufacturers to
Discuss Ways to Help
Government Tonight.

To assist the federal government
through the operation Of local manu-
facturers. a meeting Of representa-
tives of every factory and manufac-
turing and assembling plant in the
city. whether or not they are men,
bers Of the local association, is be-
ing called to meet at the Chamber Of
Comm cree building this evening at s
o'clock.
Word has been received from +. L.
Burch. vice president Of the South
Bend Wooden Co.. who lately offered
to the quartermaster general the
total output of the local plant, that
the army and navy are in need Of
thousands of articles which must be
supplied. on short notice. IL is hoped
that by a central meeting such as il
being called. that cooperation may
be .esta bHshed and some accurate
Data obtained on the manufacturing
situation i'm this vicinity.
No complete list is had nor can be
furnished OF the exact articles that
but every manufacturer is request
ed 10 render his iota Of help i'm this
crucial time for the benefit of the
nation
Several of the local factories have
very periodically offered their plants
10 the government at the beginning
Of the present difficulties with Ger
many and il is expected that many
more Of the local concerns Will take
this opportunity of showing their
patriotism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01
MAY DAY STRIKES
HELD IN EUROPE
German LaborerS DiSObey
Governments Orders to
Return to Steel Plants.
InternationaI - servIce

international News Service.
LONDON. May !. This is
Europe's critical day. Socialists and
workmen are holding May day
demonstrations in practically all Of
the capitals and principal cities.
Widespread trouble was feared be-
fore the day was over despite the
military precautions Of the various
governments.
In Germany and Austria Hungary,
where the labor situation is acute
radical socialists and disconnected
toilers threaten 10 bring about a
general strike and 10 make man.
ifestations in favor Of an immediate
peace.
Dispatches from The Hague and
Amsterdam said that Germany has
closed her frontiers and established
a double press censorship The Ger
man military authorities are forbid
ding the sending of papers out Of
the country
Travellers are prohibited from
going 10 Holland so that they could
rot tell Of the strikes which are still
in force i'm Germany Il has been
learned from an authentic source in
Holland however. that many work
men refused 70 obey the govern
ments order 10 return 70 work i'm
the steel industries especially i'm
Westphalia
A Rotterdam dispatch printed here
today said
German socialist leaders have an
nounced. according 10 the Cologne
Volks Zeitung. they cannot take the
responsibility for preserving peace
on May day"
Another country that was faced
with a menacing situation today
was Sweden. especially so because
there are a number of socialists in
Stockholm az this time for con-
clave Swedish socialists have be-
come so threatening that large
bodies Of troops were massed at
Stockholm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01
DAVID LAMAR IN
FIGHT IN COURT
"WoIf of Wall Street" Victor
iOuS in Battle With
Federal Guards.
- l~1DS~oIo~A<.
International N,ws Service

international N,ws Service
NEW YORk. May H. David La
mar. wolf of Wall ST.. ou trial
with seven others in the federal
court here. caused a sensation when
he fought with his two guards from
Atlanta. Ca, who tried 20 restrain
his movements. A crowded court
room witnessed the battle in which
Lamar emerged victorious
Lamar. on trial with capt. Franz
Won Rintelen and others, includins
two former congressman, on indlct-
ments charging they cOnspired, plan
ned 10 torment strikes i'm munitions
plants insisted upon his constitution
al rights when he was led into court
this morning.
Just as the guards had removed
the handouts. Lamar started down
the aisle in his customary morning
constitutional
sit down. yelled one of his fed
eral escorts.
I'll not" replied Lamar The
court has ruled L am 20 have perfect
freedom and I'm going 10 get it,.
Just at that moment one of the
guards seized Lamar by the arm and
attempted TO force him into seat.
The former Wall 81. operator. who Us
serving a term In the federal prison
I'm Atlanta. resisted In the scufhe
the guards cap fell 20 the floor and
il appeared 90 spectators blows
would be struck But none was
81 intend 20 get justice in this
court" cried Lamar. But this isn
justice-its only Justice 0e luxe. I
defy any Of you 20 lay a hand on me-
Judge Cushman has ruled that inter
ference with nay personal liberty in
court viii mean Jail for somebody.
Touch me. anybody. If you dare.
Come on. try a."
A guard stepped up 10 Lamar
sit down he said.
u won't" replied Lamar. and he
didn't. but continued 90 pace the
floor. Lamar had taken his seat
when Judge Cushman arrived 90
open court. however
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01

ke Demonstration Tonight E1khart Men Get 2-ce11t Raise
Problem
More Important
Than Food Supply
Int ter alto News service

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. MAY keeping
up with the submarine is the para
mount problem facing the war con-
ferences now in progress here be
tween American. French and British
experts. IL is considered even more
important than the food exigency
for without the ships 10 transport it
10 Europe American food will he of
little value.
Lord Eustace Percy, Of the Brit
ish foreign trade department. en-
phasiZed this today when he receive
ed Washington correspondents for
his first interview He made no at
tempt 70 conceal the fact that the
tonnage situation today is a very
serious one. He reiterated Lloyd
Georges warning of severN weeks
ago that if the war is TO be won. If
Prussianism is to be crushed, there
must be ships ships, and more
ships"
Lord Percy has been in constant
communication with the govern
ment's shipping experts. notably the
federal shipping board. since his az
rival here. and he was warm i'm his
praise today Of the aid and cooper
alton he has received. Questioned
as TO whether this cooperation had
taken on a material form, he re-
piled:
"You may say that some ships
have already been placed at the dis
pOsal Of the allied governments by
the United States. I cannot say any
more. Anything further on it must
come from your government"
Lord Percy frankly admitted that
the German submarines are sinking
British tonnage much faster than II
can be turned out By British yards.