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Evening star., 1917-10-11
GIANT FANS ARE HOPEFUL
AS THEY WATCH SCOREBOARD
Yesterdays Victory Brings Change Over
Throng Before Star Ofhce-Kauff' Home
Run Gladdens Hearts of Spectators Here

Adherents of the New York Giants
especially those who have money at
stake on the National League cham
pions, much heartened and cheered up
as a result of the first victory scored by
McGraw's men over the White Sox yes
terday in the fight for. the distinction
of being champions of the base ball
world. were in evidence in the huge
crowd that swarmed on 11th street in
front of The Star to watch the little cleo
trio lights interpret every play made in
the game played in New York today.
AS the result of the American League
champions victory over the Giants in
the first two games, and preceding the
game of yesterday, Giant rooters were
not so cheerful in regard to the ulti-
mate outcome of the big contest.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
WASHINGTON SOLDIERS
BUILDING IN FOR WINTER
Lumber Being Used for Floors and
Walls of Tents at Camp McClel-
Ian. Admission, Ala.

Special Dispatch to The star.
CAMP MCCLELLAN. Admission, Aia''
October l1-WashinSton soldiers nave
basun to build in for the WINTER.
,ti,l;ons of feet of lumber are being
a;strihuted to the various organiza-
tions throughout the reservation to be
used for the construction OF tent hoors
and walls. Other construction work de-
signed to make the men conIofeaole
during the winter is under way by the
department under the constructing
ouartermaster, Maj Charles l. Dunn
the builder of Camp Mcclellan. Before
tho wintrv winds are bowling very
,oudly the Washington officers and men
will be well protected against the
chilly blasts and their friends at nome
need not worry that they are eAposeu.
Soldiers will do the work themselves
and the Washington troops We're among
the first to tackle the job. There Is
a reason for the soldiers dong the
work. The reason is that they can 40
it all in one day. ana II Wouio sahe
Maj Dulins entire big force OF
thousand or more carpenters 1orlS aaSs
to do it.
Mess halls. shower lighthouses and
lattices are all going to be made
proof against the winters cold. Thls
work mas already SldI leu- " Aiiuo"S .
and doors are TO be put in the bulld-
ings so that the warmth can be re-
tained without sacrificing light. Heat
ing methods of some KIND may be IN
troduced for the mess halls, which
are the congregating points for the
troops after their days work is done.
Hot Water for Baths.
Hot water for their baths will be one
of the luxuries given the District SOL
diers. 1t iwll be provided by the 304
hot-water heaters that have been
ordered for the camp. The mess halls
are being tightly sheathed in and made
proof against the winter winds.
Officials at the division Headquarters
have reaffirmed the information given
out several weeks ago to the effect that
non-coms would not be denoted
through the reorganization proceed
ings. The information was given after
the attention of the general star had
been called to the fact that seventeen
non-coms of the District OF Columbia
cavalry had been reduced to the ranks
when the cavalry was transferred 10
the artillery. 1t was said at the Blue
and Gray Division headquarters that
this condition was probably only
temporary one and that non-coms'
berths would be found for the men
later
Mai Mason has been assigned as the
adjutant general fors the artillery
brigade, which is commanded by Gen.
Rafferty,, and which includes artillery
and cavalry units from New Jersey,
Maryland, District of Columbia and
Virginia.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
MANSION TO- BE USED
TOULOUSE U. S. OFFICERS

LONDON, October 11.-Probably the
most luxurious clubhouse in London is
been opened as an American officers
club" Lord Leconfield, who is a Brit
ish officer and a prominent sportsman,
has lent his house to the Pilgrims So
ciety, which has undertaken its man
agement as a clubhouse. The mansion
is one of the most spacious in Mayfair.
1t is intended as a home for American
officers in London during the war.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
200 DIE IN VODKA FLAMES,
Russian Soldiers Loot Factory, Fire
Spirits and Casualties Result.

PETROGRAD. october ia special
dispatch to the Novoe Vremya from
Kiev says that at Brailoff. In the gov
ernment of Podolsk. 200 persons have
been burned to death in vodka fac
tory there. Soldiers looting the factory
set fire to a thousand gallons of spirits
in the cellar, where they were trapped
by the flames.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
FOURTH INNING.

Chicago-Eddie Collins got a
double past third Rariden tried
to pick Eddie Collins off second.
Jackson lofted to Herzog.
Eddie Collins was picked off
second by Schupp, the play being
Schupp to Herzog to Zimmer-
man.
Felsch struck out, and the
stands were in an uproar.
No runs, one hit, no errors.
New York-The crowd booed
. Eddie Collins as he went to the
field.
Burns struck out.
Eddie Collins tossed out Her
szog at the initial bag.
Kauff drove out along hit to
the center-held fence for a home
Evening star., 1917-10-11
SIXTH INNING.

Chicago-John Collins shot a
single into left.
McMullin famed for the second
time, being fooled completely by
a wide curve that broke over the
inner corner OF the plate.
John Collins moved on to sec
ond on short passed ball. Rari-
den had him thrown out, but Her
zog dropped the ball and the run
ner was safe. 1t was not a passed
ball for Rariden.
E. Collins flied out to Burns.
Herzog threw out Jackson at
first.
No runs, one hit, one error.
New York-Burns got a hit
over second, which +. Collins was
only able to knock down.
Herzog sacrificed, Faber to
Gandil, Burns going on to second.
kauff flied out to Felsch, Burns
going to third on the throw in.
Eddie Collins threw out Zim-
norman for the third time in the
game.
No runs. one hit, no errors.
Evening star., 1917-10-11

Although the Chicago White Sox seem
to be the favorites of the fans. mas
much as they represent the American
League. in which Washington also is
represented. PLAYS and hits by the Nc
Graw aggre egation drew forth cheers
and applause
Evening star., 1917-10-11
Wilhelm Singer Dies in Vienna.

AMSTERDAM. October 11.-Wilheln,
Singer, editor of the Neues Wiener
Tageblatt and president of the Interna- :
tional Press Association, Is dead IN vi
emma, says Vienna dispatch today.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
THIRD INNING.

Chicago-Schalk singled sharp
" to left field.
Faber popped to Schupp trying
to bunt
On the hit-and-run play ] Col
lins fouled the ball He then
famed. missing a drop ball for
the third strike. Schupp kept
Schalk close to first.
McMullin also struck out. The
crowd cheered Schupp to the
echo.
No runs, one hit, no errors.
New York-Holke struck out,
but Schalk had to throw him out
at first.
Rariden popped to McMullin,
who had to run toward the stand
to take the ball.
Schupp beat up the air and
went back to pitching.
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Evening star., 1917-10-11

A few months ago the American BIZ
BILE Society sent to Panama power
boat, the Goodwill. for the use of Its
new Bible house there in supplying
Bibles to the vessels that pass through
the canal Now the boat, mounting q
gun, is in the government patrol
service
Evening star., 1917-10-11

John Collins singled into left
center.
McMullin sent up high fly to
Herzog.
No runs, one hit, no errors.
New York-Danforth, a left
handler, went into the box for the
White Sox.
The crowd now was moving
home, as it appeared the Giants
were sure to win.
Burns famed.
Herzog pumped a single over
Weaver's head.
Herzog and Kauff scored on
kauff's home run wallop into the
right field stand. 1t was .Kauff's S
second home run of the day.
Zimmerman drove a long hit
into right field for three bases.
Fletcher struck out, but Schalk
had to throw him out at first.
Zimmerman remained at third.
Zimmerman tried to steal home,
but Schalk tagged him as he slid
into the plate.
Two runs, three hits, no errors.
NINTH INNING.
Chicago-Eddie Collins walked.
1t was the third base on balls
of the two games at the Polo
Grounds.
Zimmerman threw out Jack
son, Collins going to second.
Eddie Collins stole third. no
play being made for him.
Felsch up
Out, foul to third.
Gandil up
Out, fly to center.
Evening star., 1917-10-11

new YORK NATIONALS EVEN UP
SERIES FOR TITLE WITH CHICAGO,
FERDIE SCHUPP DEFEATING FABER

POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK, October 1.-THE Giants drew
terms with the White Sox by winning the fourth of the
world series today The fifth will be played in Chicago Saturday.
The fielding
come o
band
Banner bare
Thegam Elm
Evening star., 1917-10-11

Instead of using the regulation cork
or wooden floats for holding up their
nets, Maine fishermen employ glass
globes. 1t is said that the glass at
tracts the flsh.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
Sentiment Undergoes Change.

But today it was different. Their
prospects were brighter. And with
Schupp. one of McGraw's pitching
maiustays. announced as the twirler for
today's battle. they looked for Il tie in
the series a result of the game.
Evening star., 1917-10-11

run. 1t was his first hit OF the
series and the first hit of the game
off Faber.
Eddie Collins threw out Zim-
norman.
kautf got a great hand as he
trotted out to center field.
One run, one hit, no errors.
FIFTH INNING.
Chicago-Gandil singled past
Fletcher.
Weaver hit into double play,
Herzog to Fletcher to Holke.
Schalk singled over second
after the count was three and
two. 1t was Schalk's second hit.
Schupp tossed out Faber.
No runs, two hits, no errors.
New York-Fletcher singled
sharply past Collins. McGraw
came in and gave Robertson some
instructions when the latter came
to bat.
Robertson bunted safely,
Fletcher moving on to second.
Holke also bunted safely, and
the bases were filled. On Ho1ke's
bunt Faber took the ball and
started to throw to third, but no
one was there.
Rariden hit into double play,
Faber to Schalk to Gandil. Rob
ertson moved on to third and
Holke to second on the play.
Robertson scored on Schupp's
single to center, but Holke was
thrown out at the plate, Felsch to
Schalk.
One run, four hits, no errors.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
SUMMARY

Two-base hit-E. Collins,
Three-base hit-Zimmerman,
Home run Kauf,
Double play-Herzog to Fletcher to
Holke; Faber to Schalk. to Gandll.
Struck out Schupp, 7; faber, 3;
Danforth, 2.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
EIGHTH INNING.

Chicago-Burns came over to-
ward center field and shared
Schalk's drive.
Risberg batted in place of Faber.
Risberg fed out to Robertson.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
SECOND INNING.

Chicago-Fletcher took Felsch $
hot erasser and threw his man
out. Schupp had plenty OF speed
and kept the ball low.
Schupp tossed out Gandil.
Weaver fished for Schupps high
curves and was a strike-out VIC
tim.
No run, no hits, no errors.
New York-Eddie Collins threw
out Zimmerman.
McMullin threw out Fletcher.
Robertson was cheered vigor-
ously when he came to bat.
Faber threw out Robertson at
first.
No runs. no hits. no errors.
Evening star., 1917-10-11
FIRST INNING.

FINSI lINl>l4No.
The Giant supporters arose en-
masse and gave vent to pro-
longed cheers as the Giants ran
out onto the field. The crowd
was not as large as at yesterday S
game, and there were many vacant
spots in the outheld bleachers as
John Collins walked to the plate
for the SoN.
Chicago Zimmerman took
John Collins grounder and threw
him out.
McMullin's grounder bounced
off Zimmerman's glove for a~hit.
Eddie Collins famed a wide
curve fooling him for the third
strike.
With Jackson at the bat Schupp
wasted ball, but McMullin held
first.
Herzog threw out Jackson at
first.
No runs, one hit, no errors.
New York-Burns drove high
fy, which Felsch took after a
short run.
Eddie Collins made a nice play
on Herzog's hopper, and got his
man at first.
McMullin got Kauf's bounder
and nailed his man at first.
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Evening star., 1917-10-11

Totals 81 0 I "a Is o.
Risberg batted for Faber in the eighth inning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
BOY AVENGES IN BLOOD
MURDER OF HIS FATHER
I;leycn-Ycnr-Old Ia Kansas L. Ex-
Oncrntcd by Law for Part
In Vendetta.

CROWEBURG. KANS., March o.
Eleven-year-old Joe Ninardi went back
to school to-day, cxoneratcd by law.
after having avenged in blood tho
killing OF his father. The coroncr's
jury returned a verdict of seif-defensc
absolving the boy from blame for tho
death here Monday of Mike Clio,
suitor for the hand of Joe's sister, and
enemy Of Gianccnto Einardi. Joc's
ia Their.
There was a feud between the elder
Ninardi and Clio because Of Gilio.s
attentions to Ninardis daughter. Nom
day night they met Both were armed
Next day both were found dead and it
was at first believed they had killed
each other: but the inquest revealed
the following facts: Vinardi. the elder,
lying mortally wounded. instructed his
son 10 obtain vengeance. His fathers
shotgun in hand the boy shortly after
ward found Clio I'm front Of his home
Clio had shotgun also. He pointed
It at the boy and laughed at him,
whereupon Joe Finardi fired, killing,
Clio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10

the future. history OF the CONNIE rclal
r"latonx of the world. They have no.
ticcd tho supreme patience with which
Germany and her allies have sustained
the attack of their cncircling enemies.
1T was only because Of the refusal
OF our sincere peace prorer that Ger
many was forced to invoke the sub
marine warfare.
Let tho ncutrals consider the won
-d"rful opportunity OF their shipping
when the war ends, and when they
viii be called upon to carry goods to
half-starvcd world.
The immediate task OF the ncutraIs
Is TO conserve their tonnage so as to
be able to >embracc this great COM
mcrcial opportunity.
The relations between the United
states and Germany rest in tho hands
Of President Wilson. In connection
with this subject there is again an
opportunity to observe the patience of
Germany. Since the break Of diplo-
matte relations we have been without
official news from America: such news
we have comes from Reuter-, the
well-known British source.
While we are naturally Interested
in the opinions prevailing in America
is rcsolutely determined to prove that
il will bring about a victorious con-
clusion of the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
TALKS ENGLISH WHEN
HIS LIQUOR is MOVED
John Felix Excltes Much Sympathy
when His Cnse Is Called In
IIustInKs Court.

John Felix. Russian by birth. in
dictcd OH charge of bringing more
than one quart OF whisky into Vir-
sinia came to the IIustings Court yes
terday. and excited tho sympathy Of
court attaches and hangcrs-on because
he couidn.t speak English. Judge Rich
ardson had previously postponed the
case so that Felix could seek the assist
ance of his friends But there was
none forthcoming yesterday. and he
was aiscousolate behind the rail.
but Policeman Sweet Informed the
court that Felix could speak English
and that h" had known the prisoner
TOR more than year. Felix, how
ever. continued to preserve a discreet
ana inpenctrable silence.
Finally. in despair. Judge Richard
son walked down to the rail. and. pick
ing up Felix's valise filled with whisky
asked. What were YOU going to do
with ths?"
Take it to North Carolina" re-
sponded the prisoner promptly.
Enter plea Of not guilty" said
me Judge. and this plea was entered
feiiH was found guilty, the jury bring
ing IN verdict imposing Il fine of
Felix had already spent seventeen DAYS
in Jail
Boyd Green. indicted on a charge Of
illegally Transporting liquor into the
state. was found guilty. and like pun
ishmcnt Was meted out to him. A mo-
non TO set aside the verdict was over
ruled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
GERMAN HELD FOR PART
IN WElLAND CANAL PLOT

''h'h ii'il flfSt f'ape.b
with them. and secured financial help
But the plans ! outlined to them and
the plans Ernest and have carried out
werc' Legitimate in every respect.
We have not abused the hospitality
OF tn" United States. ! love this coun-
try. ] have already declared my in
tcntion TO become Il citizen of America
To say that ! would do something to
harm this country is foolish as the
story that Ernest here bought land
overlooking West Point FOR military
reasons"
Yes put in Or. Sckunna. with a
laugh, 1T merely shows how innamcd
is the present state of mind in the
country. bought the tract of land
near Beacon. y. y. for a bungalow
site. intended To rent the bunga-
lows and use the proceeds in the lcgit-
innate propaganda work Chakraberty
and were carrying on.
DR.. Sckunna was released on bail
Tonight. Chakraberty is still in the
Tombs
The grand jury investigation will be
continued on Monday.
Chakraberty took out his first
papers on February &c. 1t was learned
to-day at the naturalization bureau
lie said to-day that he was tcchni-
cally a native of Persia. as he had
lived for six months in that country
after fleeing from India ten years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
MINIATURE ALMANAC.


Artillery. OF Norfolk, Portsmouth and
hampton. rcspcctively. viii pass
through Hichmornk in the rear OF the
iIowitzers. but will not detrain Plans
have been made in the home cities Of
for elaborate receptions
Colonel T.. s. Wright, of the United
states Army. who superintendent the
mastering out Of the Second Infantry.
Sas been appointed chief mastering
officer 10 perform the same service in
connection with the lIowitzcrs. Cap
tain l.ucien u. Booth and First Lieu
tenant Meade Wildrick OF Fortress
Monroe, have been ordered to muster
out the other batteries of Field AR
tillery.
The Richmond Blues. First Squadron
Of Cavalry, and the Signal Corps. Engi-
nccrs and Field Hospital, the rema IN
ing units OF Virginia militia on the
border, are expected TO entrain for the
trip home next Tuesday. March IL.
Major T. W. Eowles. tho comma ndcr
of the Blues. has been in Richmond
on furlouGh preparing for the return
of his men for several weeks. Cap
tain John a. Cutchins is acting com
mandcr Unless Major Bowlcs can Sc
cure the permission of the War De-
partmcnt 10 remain in the service he
VIII he mustered out at once under
the orders of the Eastern Department
requiring all officers on leave OF all
Scncc TO he mustered out Major
Bo"-!es went to Washington yesterday
TO confer with Secretary Baker
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
MAKE WAR TO VICTORY.
FRENCH PEOPLES PLEDGE
Gratitude fer American Sympathy and
support Expressed Mt Grcnt
Gathering.

PARIS, March e.-Somc OF tho best
known. men in France participated on
"Wednesday in stirring demonstration
At the Sorbonnc. held with the object
Of giving moral support to the French
soldiers. y large number of organi-
cations, without distinction as to party.
were represented and grouped under
tho title OF AN France firm for vic
tory Of right"
What is beautiful" said NJ. Niviani.
is that after thirty months Of war.
France can offer TO the world the spec
tac!c which she gave the day when.
under German aggression. she rose up.
Yes. after thirty months of war.
France is indomitabie and rcsolutc.
All peoples vino want TO live free in
Europe. one after the other. have sided
with France. and beyond tho seas We
hear the formida bile clamor Of great
fire." people who bring us with aid and
material sympathy its invaluable mora.
support"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
NEUTRALS SHOULD STOP
TRADE WITH ENGLAND

AMSTERDAM tvia London). March
Dutch newspapers publish the fol-
lowing statement made by DR.. Alfred
Zimmermann. the German Foreign Sec
rotary. TO n representative Of a Buda-
pest newspaper:
AS far as the United States is con-
cerncd. we have spoken our last word.
and the decision is in President Will
sons hands.
we are determined to carry through
the submarine war 10 the end The
results OF unrestricted submarine war
thus far have been very satisfactory.
AS to peace. may say that despite
the refusal OF our peace offer. Ger
many still stands by the words OF the
Imperial Chancellor. and is prepared
10 place herself at the head OF an
alliance of states for the maintenance
Of the worlds peace.
rs 10 EMropenn ncMtrals. ] helieye
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10

Chesapeake nnd Ohio HALLWAY o1ii-
clais stated early this morning that
the troop trains were expected to
arrive I'm Richmond this afternoon
between : and 3 0clOcI<. Adyiccs
received by the dispatcher for the
itichmond division shortly after
midnight were 10 the effect That
the Howitzers would rcnch Clifton
Forge this morning between md
O'Clock. The run from TINT city
nine hours. plHcinE the artillery
men In this city Int this after
noon. Some dcIny IN anticipated,
however, by necessary stops 30
water the horses and give the men
exercise, and the local committees
are proceeding with plans Ia dctrnin
and parade the butter! on sunday
about noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK,
WITH Loss OF SIS LIVES
Vessel, Loaded With South African
Native LabOrcrs, Goes Down
Off Isle Of Wight.
CoLLIDEs WITH ANOTHER SHIP
Announcement OF Disaster Made to
south African Parliament by Pre-
micr BOtha-Ten of Victims Are
Europeans.
rBy Associated Press. I


LONDON. March 9.-The British
transport M"ndi. carrying South Afri-
can native laborers. was sunk after a
collision on February 81. and 625 per-
sons lost their lives.
+ Ten of the persons lost were Eu-
ropeans. according to the announce
ment made to-day TO the South Afri-
can Parliament by General Louis Botha.
the Premier. The collision occurred
off the Isle Of Wight. The official an
nouncemcnt says:
premier Botha stated to the South
African Parliament to-day that the
transport Mendi. carrying the last
batch Of the South African native la
borers contingent the rest of whom
were landed safely In France), collided
with another vessel en- route from
Eng land to iiarre and sank in twenty
five minutes. The collision occurred
off the Isle Of Wight on February 81.
The escorts scarchligh, could not pene-
trate the fog. but the survivors were
rescued BY passing vessels. Twelve
officers We're saved. Ten Europeans
and Gi5 natives We're lost.
Difficulty in obtaining authentic in
formation caused the announcement TO
be made public.
Premier Botha said that the rcla-
tives OF those natives who are pre-
sumed TO have been drowned would be
advised. He added that the United
states and native commi ssioners had
been instructed to inform the head
men of the people, so that they might
know the truth. and not heed idle
stories which experience proved might
be circulated scdulously The imperial
authorities. he declared. would pay
compensation to natural bcneticiaries.'
The Mcndi was British steamer of
1890 tons gross. built in Glasgow in
1905. and owned by the British and
African Steam Navigation Company.
Ltd, OF Liverpool Cine Elder Dcmp-
ster COD. The last entry In shipping
records regarding her movements was
on December - last. when she was
reported arriving at Port Natal from
Dar-cs-S alaam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
VIII Erect nrick warebou...

The liancwinckel estate yesterday
hled an application for permission 10
erect three story brick factory and
storage warehouse At 132?-3l East
Main street. Plans and spcci,icat ions
Tor the structure were also filed. A.
+. HUNT is the architect. and T. D.
Newell the contractor. The estimated
cost is $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Not The snme Wheeler.

IT. l.. Wheeler. OF Jarratts, Va, an
employee or the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad, asks that ii be stated that
he is not the man OF that name re-
Gently convicted OF housebreakir- in
HopeWcll and accused OF attempting
to escape from the Henrico Jaii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10

there will be no change In their present
relations with US In the course OF the
war. Neutral shipowncrs should, givs
up their trade with England They
have made enough money. and can
afford to bear tho loss OF English
trade. They will soon find that IL is
to their interests TO keep their Ships
at home. SO that they may use them.
to best advantage after tho war"