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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
MIDDLETOWN WANTS Games
WITH real BALL TEAMS


nN
MIDDLETowN. Del. July 2s-FoF
the third time this season Manager
segeiken mas torn his seasons base
bali schedule TO pieces and has
started TO make up a new schedule
that will embrace more OF the down.
State teams. and the Maryland mines,
Up until this time Middletown has
played only third rate teams, with a
few exceptions and the fans won.
stand for such a game any longer
/ The fans will not stand for a game
out OF town. 30 II Is out OF the Ques-
ton 10 try 10 schedule games for
Saturday out Of Mlddlotown. Only
ono game. that OF August II. with
Elkton. will be played out OF this
town. and on that date the Middle
town Cubs. managed by Harris Berk-
man will line up against the Caesar
Rooney nine OF Wyoming here Teams
that Manager Segelken would like 70
take on are Newport. Caulk Club,
Snider Preserving Company. Seaford,
Laurel and other down-State teams,
A series OF games will also be ar
ranged with Port Penn and Odessa.
BIG LOADS KINDLTNG WOOD.
s25O-S5.0O Tel. No. 62S4-Advt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
TRUSTEES OF POOR
ASK MORE SALARY

Increases Of pay for some employees
and increased allowances for hauling
coal together with the suggestion that
the members increase their own pay,
were among the problems considered at
the regular meeting of the Trustees of
the Poor Yesterday. Or. IT, NJ Briggs
and DR.. =. a. NJ Rovitti had their
salaries increased from Sl6T0 TO $40 a
month. and Superintendent Foster was
allowed 81 .257Ol for moneys paid and
to be paid for coal. lie had to spend
more than $500 from his private funds
10 NICE coal bills last month. The con-
tractor who hauled the coal was given
an increase Of 10 cents a ton Tor the
the work.
TIC report of the superintendent
showed 100 inmates In the hospital Tor
the past month, with a death list OF ten.
Frank Stout reported repairs m the
pest house as suggested by the FED
eraI Government, and that he had pur-
chased a new flag for S26, the flag to
Av each day from the hospital stan.
Reports showed that the hospital aud
the county farm are In excellent con-
dition. and Superintendent Foster was
; given power 10 buy fertilizer for the
farm.
President +. TT. wilkinson reported
that he had letters from the War Dc
partment relative 10 the number OF
beds that the hospital could furnish
the government in case OF need.
Secretary Clark was authorized Il
have his annual report printed an'
after the appointment OF committees
for August the meeting adjourned.
l. During the past month the COUNT
Ambulance has responded 70 thirty
four calls from Wilmington two caii'
from Claymont and one each from New
castle. Red Lion and Odessa. IN an
lswering these calls the ambulance
ltrave1Ind DAD miles
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
MISS KLINE DEAD.

Miss Georgette DeLoraine Kline
died last night at Atlantic city where
she had been living for some time.
Miss Kline was formerly a member
of the firm OF Harkins and Kline.
which had control of the old Clayton
House when Il was one OF the city's
largest hotels. She was well known
in this city. especially to members
OF the travelling public. who once
stopped at the Clayton House. she
was. up 20 the time OF her death,
connected with the Office OF Robert
Forman. superintendent OF the Pub
lie Building.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

At the request OF william p. Ban
croft. president OF the Board OF Park
Commissioners. members OF City
Council last night fixed the evening OF
August as the date for a confer
ence with the Councilmen. II is pro-
posed TO discuss the park lands situa-
ton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
AMT
NATURE
WONDERFUL
Where to Spend Four Vacation.
other Ci.,es.

Wncrc 70 spend -FOUR vacation.
Other Ci.,es.
A good way TO waste a hns two
weeks time is 10 spend IL IN travelling
TO other cities BE sure and so in an
auto so you can be olnched numerous
times for violating their tranic rules
Every citys police department Looks
forward 20 the big cleanup every
summer off innocent crto visitors.
No matter how mucn you've bawled
out your own city car system. be
sure and praise IL and ran theirs for
a fareyouwon.
Don't forget your beaches. city
hall. postoilce, depot. parks. houle-
wards movies and theaters have
theirs backed clean of the boards.
Spend the rest OF the time sending
back postcards with the storage
phrase Am having a fine time. wish
you we're here"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
RINs FOE TIE WEEK.

Runs scored by all teams In tho
American and National Leagues from
Thursday July 40. 10 Wednesday. July
25 inclusive. Only runs scored In the
Official averages are counted Scores
OF incompleted games are not includ-
ed. but those OF games OF five innings
or longer are found in this table,
1 .ur.s.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Picketing tho white house seems TO
be about as successful as arguing
with the jumps.
PROCEEDS from an indianapolis au-
tomobile race are 10 be given 10 the
American ambulance section. With
the understanding perhaps that the
ambulances are 10 he used at auto
speedways after the war.
Umpires probably would ike q
have close decision included in peace
terms
Connie Mack opines he Will have a
winning team I'm 1913. Last yfnr he
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
,uss CooPFR no BE BRIDE.

Miss Katherine Roberts Cooper, OF
Mt. Airy. Pa. daughter OF the laie
peter l.. Cooper. a former deputy
attorney general. Of Delaware. is To
marry Francis Phelps Todd. OF Sails
bury. Nd. The announcement mas
boen made nv Mrs. Peter Lowber
Cooper. mother Of the bride-elect-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Charles r. Cross OF the Winkler
Cafe. entered Delaware Hospital to-
day where he will undergo an opera
ton for the removal Of cataract from
his right eye Mr. Cross expects TO
remain at the hospital for C week and
then take a weeks vacation before
returning to his duties.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
National League.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
American League.

Detroit at Philadelphia G. games)
Chicago az New York
Cleveland az Washington e. games)
St. Louis az Boston.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
BASEBALL Chances
National League.

National League.
Boston at ST. Louis. cloudy.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, 2 games.
clear.
New York az Chicago. clear
Philadelphia az Cincinnati. clear
American League.
Chicago a. New York. cloudy.
ST. Louis at Boston. 2 games. clear.
Detroit at Philadelphia. 2 games
cloudy.
Cleveland al Washington. games
cloudy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
LEONARD HAS FIGHT RECORD.

LEONARD HAS FIGHT RECORD.
Benny Leonard's defeat Of john
ny kilbsne sets a new record for
fighters.
In three months BENNY has stop
ped three champions-Ritchie
Mitchell, American lightweight
titleholder; Freddy Welsh, worlds
lightweight champion. and Johnny
kllbane. festherweight champion.
Al three have gone by the knock
out route.
incidentally In his last 8 fights.
Leonard has scored 2 knoekouts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
cLnSE -nEPOsITS NFFICE.

The postal savings depository a.
the Seaford postoflce has been clos
ed owing 70 a falling of in deposits.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
KILBANE WON'T FIGHT
BEFORE September
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
PHILADELPHIA. July 26.-Johnny
Kilbane won't box again before Sep
tember. according to his manager,
Jimmy Dunn.
"The heat was. too much for him
last night; he was all in" said Dunn
today. When asked whether Kilhane
was through with the ring. he replied
II can't tell about that yet. He
needs a good rest. II his title is chal-
lenged he would probably defend IL
but he has plenty of money and would
not have to fight"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

save monsv-Buy a years supply "
shoes az Forster's Fire sale US
Market street. Second Floor-Ady
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
NO HAVE CATARACT REMOVED,

Totals Z % AS q 25 7-1SO
Indicates teams did not play.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
National League.

Phillies az Cincinnati.
New York az Chicago.
Boston az st. Louis.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
oRANT LETTERS on ESTATES.

Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters Of administration
TO Lewis Albert Alexander on the es-
tate Of Gertrude l.. Gray.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
eSPORD
CHAT TERI

Now that stallings has signed I'd
Walsh. maybe he can get Johnny
Klins to catch him.
George Burns got $50 for hitting
the bull. He's more successful thar,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26
Baseball STATISTICS
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.

y "ITI TIL II|"|WTI
Athletics. 3. Detroit. g.
Boston. 8: St. Louis A.
Chicago. 4. New York, T.
Chicago. 8; New York 1 (2d camel
Washington Cleveland. rain.
National League.
Brooklyn 4; Pittsburgh. 8.
other clubs not scheduled
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

KINDLING WOOD FOR SALE.
s2.50-S5.O0 load. Tel. No. 62S4.-Advf
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Conner was on the mound Satur-
day. and proved that he was the sans
Conner OF old by holding the heavy
hitting Port Penn team TO two lone
singles. besides connecting with the
old apple for two singles and a triple.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

A. Strawbridge held him in fine
style. The kid surprised his team
mates as little was known OF his
ability behind the stick. This boy
needs watching. being as quick as
lightning. besides being possessed Of
wonderful throwing arm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Another win 10 our credit makes
the grand total Of eleven victories and
no defeats. q record Of vhSh amy
team should be proud or the FIVE do
feats registered against us. four have
been lost IN the State OF Pennsylvania
10 some OF the fastest semi-profes-
sional teams in and around Philadei-
phla.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

The playing Of Mccullin al short
was also one OF the features Of the
game Paul accepted eight dihcult
chHnces without misSue. besides
driving out two perfect singles. which
was good enough TO bring home four
out Of the first seven runs. HIS iast
fielding brought applause from the
Port Penn fans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Dowd occupied sekond IN tho
absence Of Nichols, and accepted
everything that came his way, but
failed 10 connect with the old apple.
What's the matter. Red has the bat
ting eye gone lame?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

II. Salters. the lanky twirler Of
Wildel. held down the initial sack IN
great style. accepting fifteen CHANCES
without an error. From the bangup
game he put up Saturday a. Is likely
that he will occupy this position for
the remainder OF the season. as this
seems 10 be a weak spot in the locals
lineup since Ko,tsch left 10 join the
vandever club in their dash for tho
pennant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-26

Due to a MISUNDERSTANDING Wnusl
is without a game for the coming
saturday and would like TO hear IRON ron.
any first class team outside the clty
tbs, offers reasonable inducements.
Tho iosal management can be gotten
on phone 1876. Delaware Electric ana
SUNNY Company. from Z 10 . o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
SLATER AND WEIGH WILL BE HEARD MONDAY State Hasn't Decided When to Consider Case of
 Cavanaugh::

States Attorney Homer s. Gum mings announced today that the trial of Edward Slattery and Henry Welch, charged with the murder of Nathan Garon, will be started next Monday morning before a jury in the criminal superior court. They were indicted by grand jury at the last term of the criminal court. John Cavanaugh was indicted by the same ury but his case has not been assigned for trial
 When asked what would be done regarding Cavanaugh the state's att torney replied, The state has not yet decided when Cavanaugh will come berfore the court" There have been reports that Cavanaugh will be called as a state witness In that event it is probable the state would ask for leniency for Cavanaugh. Nobody con- nected with the state's attorneys of ice would confirm the rumors regard ing Cavanaugh.
 ! It is also said Welch and Slatters only recently learned that Cayanaugh had made a statement to the police regarding their part in the crime Since then they are said to have called Cavanaugh uncomplime mentary names whenever he happened to be within earshot at the county jail On account of the indignation aroused by the kill.' ing of the Warren street merchant and the great interest displayed in the case preparations are being made to handle a large crowd at the court house next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
AUTO ACCIDENT
 VICTIMS FILL
 HOSPITALS HERE
Bridgeport and St. Vincent's Institutions Report
 Many Patients.

Inquiry at the Bridgeport hospital for the condition of William Seaman, aged 22. of Water street, struck yes terday evening by jitney at the east approach of the Congress street bridge discloses that in the Bridgeport hospital automobile accident victims are more common Sthan nearly any other class. Both Bridgeport and St. Vincent hospitals are filled with re- covering victims of cars.
 So common are these accidents said to be that even the police are unac- quainted with the facts and ampu- lsnces fail in the service of conveying victims to the hospitals.
 In the Seaman case, it is said, that the man was struck by car and hurled nearly 30 feet before he struck the pavement, only to be run over by an automobile following the nrst He was taken to the hospital by private conveyance.
 Hugh Roper. aged 40, of 276 East Main street, an early morning victim of accident, is reported as resting comfortably, although internal injury is feared as in the Seaman case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
COMMANDERS OF C. N. 6. ASSIGNED
 TO SHORE POSTS

Local company commanders of the Coast Artillery, National Guard have received instructions as to their as- signments at the coast defense forts for the eastern end of Long Island sound, in the event they are called into the service.
 The Second company will be assign ed to the 18th inch guns at Battery 'Butterfeld, Fort H. c. Wright. The Fourth and Eleventh companies, the only mortar companies in the corps, will be assigned to Battery Clinton at Fort H. c. Wright.
 The Coast Artillery band will go with some of the other companies of the corps to Fort Terry. The medical corps will be distributed with the as- signments of the various companies. Several will so to Fort Terry and others to Forts Michie and Mansfield. The blue uniforms of the members of the companies here have been packed ready for shipment
 Tonight Capt. F. L. Dengler, U. S. A., inspector instructor with the corps will hold a school for officers at the State Armory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
Reformatory For
 Youths Who Stole
 Two Machines Here

Three young men who pleaded guilty to automobile thefts were sen- fenced to the reformatory by Judge Bennett in the criminal superior court this afternoon. Robert Dover and Harry Allston, former employees of the Remington-Arms Co.,, admitted they took an automobile belonging to the w. A. Smith Building Go. last month. They said they had been drinking and took the machine from this city to Norwalk to have good time.
 Edward B. Bailey was accused of stealing a machine owned by A. l.. Olstein of Stamford. The owner had gone into a moving picture theatre. leaving the automobile standing out side Bailey drove the. car to Will ton, where he was arrested. Because all three prisoners are young the court decided it would be better to send them to the reformatory instead of jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
PURSE SNATCHER
 IS CAUGHT WHEN WOMAN SCREAMS
"Stop Thief" Arouses Pedestrian Who Sprints
 After RoWdy.

While crossing Seaview avenue at Barnum avenue last evening, Mrs. John Corbett, of 1251 Central ave- nue, was approached by young man who grabbed her purse containing $5, wreched it from her hand and fled down Barnum avenue. The vio- lence with which her purse was taken from her almost upset Mrs. Corbett, who yelled "Stop thief"
 Clarence, Mullins, a Milford young man, hearing Mrs. Corbett's cries, chased the thief about three blocks, finally overwhelming him and turn ing the offender over to the police. In court this morning the prisoner gave his name as John Duffy, 20 years, of Broad street. and Judge Frank Wilder bound him over to the superior court in bonds of $500 for trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
ULLMlAN AND HIS HENCHMEN GIVEN
 HOT I.AMBASTING
tcontinuea from Page One,

(Continued from Page One)
 The people of New Haven are unanimously in favor of Hoyt and Caplan, because the Republican town cbmmittee-aH fifteen of them-vot- ed unanimously to support these two candidates after had told the com mittee the men wanted for the jobs. You must appoint them, because l., being in power, say so.'.
 While business men, clergymen, professional men and others present ed arguments in favor of Judge Booth," continued Senator O'Sulli- van, "this same Ullman sat back in his chair in the committee room and smiled his oily smi1e-because he knew something; and knowing some thing. he realized that, despite worth and merit to the contrary, his men would be recognized in the committee report. I call this committee report and the committee hearing the greatest example of hypocrisy ever witnessed at the capitol"
 The Senate, by vote of .27 to q, confirmed the nominations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
e " DIED

RUSSEIL-In stratford. Feb. 1s, 1917, Sarah Russell in her 77th year.
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral Thursday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at Chrlst church, Strat- ford. Interment in Union Ceme- tery. ,Stratford- CODY-In this city. Feb.t IS. 1917, John Henry Cody.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. 797 Washington avenue on Thursday. Fob. ga at S:3O m. and from St. Augustine's church at 3 a. m.
 Interment at St Michaers ceme- . tory.
 EHRS In this city, Tuesday, Feb. 90. 1917, Reata, widow of Daniel Ehrs. aged 7s years. 2 months, 27 days.
 funeral from the residence of her sson, Charles H .Newstrom, No. 28S Llndley street on Thursday. Feb. 2srd at 2 o'clock p. m.
 Burial at Park cemetery. S B 20 b. Lnl6 ClLys ss rep. zVs 1917. Mary. wife of Robert Will iams.
 Erdendb are invited to attend the 4 funeral from her late residence. 22 - Huron street on Thursday, Feb. 22. at 8:80 a. m. and from St. Charles' church at a. .a.
 Interment St. Michael's cemetery. B 20 b. EvERS In this city, Feb. 20, 1917, William Fl. Evers, aged 75 years, i month, 27 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence No. ss Richardson street, on Friday, Feb. 23 at 2 D. m.
 Intsrment Mt. Grove cemetery.
 B 20 ssp REILLY-There will be a months mind mass of requiem celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Annie Reilly, Friday morning, Feb. 23, at 7:3O a. m. at St Patrick's church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. a'p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
BREAD RI0TINC
 FEARED, POLICE
 ACTIVE IN N. Y. Reserves Guard City Hall and Disperse Women Who Would Talk to Mayor. MILLION IS ASKED
 TO HELP THE POOR President Wilson Asked to Use Good Office to Bring
 About Relief.

New York, Feb. 21-Policemen guarding the city hall prevented to- day anotb CT demonstration by East Side women intent on personally call ing to Mayor Mitchers attention the increased cost of food.
 About 200 of the women approach ed the building to find patrolmen blocking their progress at every en- trance. Reserves went among them, informing them that if they dispersed quietly the mayor later would talk with a committee. The women scat tered, some of them weeping.
 Earlier in the day groups of women attempted to gather in an East Side public square, but the po- lice forced them to move on. They assembled later, however, near the city hall, led by Marie Gang, mem Der of the Industrial Workers of the World
 Miss Gang was arrested yesterday for addressing the housewives who made the first demonstration at the city hall. She was released on her plea that she urged the women not to resort to violence
 An appeal has been sent to Presi- dent Wilson and a committee was ap- pointed to demand that the city ap- propriate s1,00O,OO0 to be used for buying and distributing food among the poor at cost Speakers called up- on the poor of the East Side to or ganize and pledged the financial Sup port of the Hebrew trade union. The capitalists were blamed for the high cost of food on the ground that they were amassing wealth by sending it to Europe.
 A movement has been started to call a strike of school children living in the tenements, on the ground that the high cost of living will make it neces- sary for all children old enough to go to work.
 According to railroad officials, ef- of virtually all the trunk lines, par ticularly in Chicago, Detroit. Buffalo, Cleveland. Pittsburgh and other points where the freight congestion is most serious, endeavoring to make it possi- ble for food trains to be rushed to New York. Indications were, they asserted that perishable foodstuffs were now reaching here in greater volume than in several weeks.
 DISCUSSED IN SENATE. Washington, Feb. 21-Yesterday's s bread riot in New York claimed at tention in the Senate today during the debate on increases in salary for gov- ernment clerks.
 Senator Thomas, Democrat, of Col orado, expressed the opinion that in- creases in salary were no cure for the increasing cost of living because, he charged, those whoj control food prices would raise them to keep pace with salaries.
 That is not the way to remedy bread riots, such as we are having in the metropolis of this country" said Senator Jhomas. ''The way to deal with that is to take those who corner food supplies by the throat. dislike to see food riots in free America, but can see that it might be the first step toward relief"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
PRELIMINARY TAX
 RATE 21.2 MILLS

After steadily pairing for three hours yesterday afternoon the proposed ap- propriations for the city departments for the coming fiscal year, the board of apportionment and taxation fixed the preliminary tax rate at 21.2 mills. The members of the board appeared much satisfied with their work in this respect and some of them predicted that the final rate will not exceed 20.5. The preliminary rate is divided 8.8 mills in the First district and 12.4 in the Second district.
 The preliminary grand list was re- ported as $167, 7,350,259 in the First dis trict and. $166,496,729 in the Second district.
 The total preliminary appropria- tions were: $1,809,01s.34 in the First district and $2,13S,437.61 in the Sec- ond district.
 The estimated total receipts were: First district, $341,452.97; Second dis trict, $s6,500.
 This deducted from the total pre- liminary appropriations leaves to be raised by taxation: First district, $1,- 467,565. s7; Second district, $2,o51,- 937.61.
 The total amount which tax rate of 8.8 mills will raise in the First dis trict is $1.472.6S2.2s. The amount which the preliminary rate of 12.4 mills will raise in the Second district is $2,064,559.4 A.
 These figures for the preliminary rates leave a surplus of $5,176.91 in the First district and $12.621.s3 in the Second district.
 The board will meet again nev Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock to fy the final rate. In the meantime the subcommittee will meet the heads of various departments and go over the appropriations for another cut for it is the intention of the board to bring the rate as close to 20 mills as possible to a 20 mills.