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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-30
WARFARE
UNDERTAKEN FOR DEFENSE


Then we took unrestricted subma-
rne warfare into our hands: we had TO
for our defense.
IF the American nation considers
this cause for which TO declare war
against the German nation, 9th which
II has lived in peace for more than 100
Years: If this action warrants an in
crease of bloodshcd. we shall not have
10 bear the responsibility for il. The
German nation, which feels neither
hatred nor hostility against the United
states OF America, shall also bear and
overcome this"
The Imperia! Chancellor also referred
10 Gcrmany's attitude toward the re-
cent events in Russia. and recalled in
former times the honored friendship
between the two countries. lie said,
however. that this friendship had
ended with the death of Alexander H.
Emperor Nicholas had more and
mare drifted into the ententc's wake
and into Pan Slavic currents. and had
finally become a partisan of the war
party. omnipotent under the Russian
autocratic regime.
Thus" said the Chancellor. lin the
fateful days of July. 1914. the Russian
Emperor declined to listen to the ap-
peal made by the German Emperor.
One OF the legendary reports dissent
mated with especial emphasis by our
enemies Is that it was the German
government which assisted the auto
cratic reactionary policy in Russia
against all the movements Of liberty
One year ago I declared here in the
4eichstag that this asScveration was
directly contrary to the facts.
GERMAN EMPEROR URGED
GEAR To GRANT REFORMS
when Russia. in 1905. by tho Jap
anese War and the resulting rcvolu-
ton, had been involved i'm distress. it
was the German Emperor. who. on ac-
count Of personal relations Of friend
shin, urgently advised the Russian
lContinucd on Second Pagel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-30
TO FIGHT CONTROL
OF SOUTH IN HOUSE
wet" Insurgcnt Democrat OPP
poses Plan for Reseating Old
Committee Chairmen.
BOTH PARTIES FACE SPLIT
Republicans Divided Along Many
Lines, but Expected to Put
Full Ticket in Field.

WASHINGTON. March 2e.-Factional
battle flags were hoisted tonight in
both Democratic and Republican camps
in preparation for the conferences to-
morrow and Saturday over House or
ganization plans.
The Republicans are divided along
many lines. While il now is gcner-
ally conceded that the party will put
a full ticket in the field. the Progress
sive. bipartisan. temporary organiza-
tion and anti-Mann factions are ex-
pectcd TO have much TO say before a
program is finally agreed upon.
Democrats face serious problem
in the announced opposition of Repre-
sentative Gallivan. Of Massachusetts.
wet insurgent, generally credited
with score OF followers to the or
ganization plan for rcscatins old com
mittce chairmen and advancing other
committeeman to chairmanships under
the seniority ruic.
GALLIyAS WILL STAY OUT
OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
Arriving here to-day, MIR. Gallivan
announced that while he would sup
port Speaker Clark for recollection. he
would not go into the Democratic
caucus. WOuiu oppose the Democratic
organization committee plan and
would further urge the naming Of sew
cral Republicans TO committee chair
manships. Thus far. he has not con-
ferrcd with any other so-cailed in
surgents. but he said tonight he
thought "one or two Of the boys
would be with him in his fight.
II am unalterably opposed to the
Southern Democrats remaining in the
saddle throughout the coming Con-
gress." Mr.. Galiivan said. They have
had virtually all of the choice chair
manships in the past. and they should
not have them again This is no time
for one section of the country TO be
controlling the House"
Fear that enough Democrats may
follow the Massachusetts member to
upset party plans are based largely
upon his success during the closing
days O: the last session in defeating
II judgeship retirement bill earnestly
desired by Southern Democrats
Democrats will caucus Tomorrow
afternoon. and a complete organiza-
tion plan will he worked out Unless
unexpected changes arc made. the ten
tative arrangements for making COM
mittec assignments probably will be
adopted
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NO INTENTION Or ATTACKING
UNITED STATES or AMERICA A

'cTWhH! H"Ver III" VHc f''NHt-
est intention OF ATTACKING TN" Cnitcd
states OF america. and does not
have such intention nov" ~ never
desired war against the United
states OF America, ana does not
desire II to-day was his dcciara-
! tion.
The Chancellor. whose speech is re-
ported by the Overseas News Agency
tthc German official ncWs burcau), aaid
further:
within the next rev day" thc III
rectors OF the American hation VIII
bc convened by president wilson ior
an extraordinary session OF Congress
in order TO decide the question of war
or peace between the American ana
German nations
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GENMNN FMTENON UNGED
CAR TO GRANT REFORMS

CONTINUED on Second Page.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
Snowy Baker Receives
Knock For Criticism
of Fighter Les Darcg

Recently visitors from Australia
coming back to san Francisco. have
carried tales about how the Aus
trallan people have turned on r. L.
Snowy Baker. the well known pro-
moter Of that country for his al
legged attacks on the late Les Darcy,
while he was in the States. Il is
very true that the papers over there
criticised him, but the fact remains
that when Darcy did land in America.
Mr.. Baker was one OF the first to
write over here and try 10 assist the
boy through friends in the States.
have letters which Mr.. Baker wrote
me at the time requesting me to try
and put him in touch with Jimmy
Dime. the New Castle -romcter and
manager OF George Chip. that he
might have the advantage Of Mt.
Dimes experience. In one Of his let
tiers Mr.. Baker said:
Il think Darcy made a mistake in
leaving here as he did, but after all
it will no doubt help boxing, as u
viii give the other boys a chance.
which they did not have while Les
was such a big favorite here. Please
get in touch with Darcy and you
will do me a favor by assisting him
in every way possible, for he viii no
doubt need it, I would like 70 see
Jimmy Dime get IN touch with Les
also. for I think Jimmy could help
him"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

fort TO prevent I.eibOld scoring on
Eddie COllinSs single in the fourth
inning yesterday and Tor n time IL
was feared he might be incapacitated
for the remainder OF the series.
Immediately after his accident
however he was examined by the
club trainer and no signs Of a frac-
ture or even severe strain was dis
covered He hoped 10 be able 20 play
by tomorrow and declared that by
Wednesday he should be practically
as good as ever.
On Board the Chicago White Sox
Special Train. Oct. S.-The Chicago
White SoN are speeding east today.
champions Of the National league IN
the worlds series struggle and are
ca ger 10 tackle the New York Giants
at the historic Polo grounds There is
rot one member Of Comiskey's ban
club who does not believe the White
Of baseball in four straight games
The White Sox were surprised at
the ease with which they solved the
shoots Of McGraW's leftside finger.
Schupp. They had heard so much OF
his effectiveness in the National
league pennanr chase that they looked
for trouble when they started but
they found no riddle in his delivery
and some Of the Westerners did not
think il likely that McGraw would
send him IN again
whoever starts for the Giants is
going 10 have trouble" said Buck
Weaver, the White SOX shOrtstop.
did you notice that Jackson. Collins
and Felsch are getting busy with thcIr
batsg'
Captain Eddie Collins OF the White
SoN. said on the train today, and
Chick" Gandu and Felsch agreed
with him. that Sallee was the best
pitcher the Giants had sent against
them.
1T is not that he has so much stuff
on the bail" said Collins. speaking
of Sallee. but he knows how to use
ii and pitch intenigenty. lie closely
approaches Eddie Plank in ability and
reminds me much Of him in his way OF
Gandill and Felsch also
praised Sallee's work in the box
The White Sox expect Cicotte VIII
pitch on Tuesday. although "Reb'
Russell Is anxious to go in, declaring
his arm is in good shape again
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

the star Of the team when he made
repeated games around the end and
center. Talbot is a former New Mex
leo Military institute and California
university player, and il was due in
q large way 20 his offensive work That
the bail was kept down the field
and well away from the Alumni goal.
BrOderick for the Tigers did some
good tackliuE while Brown, at full
back for the Macs" did some good
line plungiuE- ORB and Scott Walker
OF McDOnalds team were also IN the
game from the first minute.
The entire Tiger team put up their
accustomed standard OF good clean
football The backfield has been
slightly weakened by the leaving OF
Dick VidmIer, as this fast man was
one OF the strongest members OF the
team. Coach Harry Behnamann has
plU sged all holes however, and is
continuing his work OF making the
team one Of the fastest ever developed
at the High srhOOL
The Tiger players are fn fine
physical condition. and II il due
TO this essential that the eleven
has done such wonderful work so
far in n large measure. The team
II daily gaining efficiency in
handling the bail after punts, and
collective teamwork. 4 second
game between the two teams viii
prove interesting.
business manager Nichols OF the
Alumni team which is also known
as the Mac Athletic club" stated that
adherents OF the eleven were i'm
mensely gratified at the showing Of
the players so far and that they prac-
tice. Will continue in preparation for
several other games in the near fu-
ture with army and local eievens.
The lineups OF the teams are as fol-
lows: Tigers-Mckemy, left end; Ca
sey. lef- tackle; Gallegos, left guard.
Wright, center; Mccormick, riEht
guard; Burdick. right tackle; Bell,
right end; Pomeroy, quarterback;
Brodericl, left half; Slaughter, right
half; Bevaus, fullback.
Alumni. Walker, Left end:
Cole, center; Strickland, right guard:
right end: Chess, quarterback; S.
left half; Talbot, right half
Brown, fullback.
Substitutes-High school, Noble for
Mccormick, LissO for Burdicki Duncan
for Bell: Bell for Slaughter Alumni
for McQuatters; Fuller
for o. Walker; o. Walker for Brown;
Byars for Strickland.
ffcials-Referee Lieut.. Harold
Coulter: umpire. Bob Bryant; head
inesman. 'PreXy" A. L, Holm. time
keeper. Page.
Members Of both teams declared
after the game that the work OF
Lieut. Coulter as referee was the most
witnessed this season.
and efforts viii he made to induce the
officer TO handle all Of the Tiger
games.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

r DOING out the Weston runners
up IN a close game. the Purity
IL Bakers cinched the 1917 nag OF
tie City league Sunday afternoon at
Rio Grande park. by the score Of six
to five. The game was an excellent
pitchers duel errors by Duty and
Medina being responsible in a large
way for the victory OF the Bakers.
suddarth and Comeau pitched consis-
tent ball throughout the entire game.
and the latter. although hit hard.
managed to keep the bingles well
scattered. except in the sixth inning.
when three runs were made.
The second game went 70 the Nor
ton Books over the Feldman team by
the score OF three to nothing. Vastly
different from his club Of four weeks
ago. manager Juan Gomez Of the
Books has assembled a snappy team
Of real baseball players. every one Of
which did creditable work Sunday
Paul Fisher worked for
the Feldman team and held them
safely I'm all except one inning, the
third, when the first and only runs
Of the entire battle were scored
Loya, shortstop OF the Book team,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

were up in the air as to where TO
Il made the Giants look bad. al
though their mechanical work on the
defensive really was good and at
times brilliant
{ The important point, however, was
IN the psychological effect Of their
success upon the White SoL With
the victory in their grasp, they
started out as If TO show up the Ma
tional league champions.
They ran circles around them on
the bases. they executed dazzling
fielding feats. and pulled double
play after double play with a speed
and certainty that chilled the hopes
OF New York Before IL was over
the Giants looked very much TO the
Brooklyn.
New York should not be disheart-
ened as yet, though now il looks as
If nothing can stop the White Sox-
McGraW has been outguessed on
pitchers. He fired Sallee at the
White Sox in the first game and to-
day attempted to outguess them
looked a thousand to one that mis-
pitcher should have been Perritt
Schupp started as II he intended to
strike out everyone who faced him.
He cut loose with terrific speed and
flashing curves and in the first
He used up most all his
strength evidently, for when he
came back in the second he had
much less, his control appeared to
vanish and the White SOx were
Outguessing him.
The boy made a game and desper-
ate effort TO rally and stay the
SLAUGHTER, but the White SOx were
hitting him solidly, and hitting the
ball lust out Of reach. and in the
midst Of the slaughter, he was re-
moved.
With Sallee beaten, and schupp
practically eliminated as q winning
factor for the Giants. McGraw now
faces the desperate expedient Of fall
ing back upon Benton in the New
York game, and repeating with
Sallee.
The weakness Of their situation lies
in the fact that the White SoX are
filled with the confidence they can
win in straight games, and they will
take more beating than ever before.
Even worse. from the McGraW
standpoint. is the fact that Lew NC
Carly was crippled in an accident at
the plate. He made desperate et-
fort to catch a throw TO the plate and
dived back 70 touch a runner. and IN
doing so he damaged his throwing
arm. and was compelled to retire
With the Giants thrown back on
the defensive and relying upon des-
perate smuggling rallies to regain the
lost ground, the accident TO AIcCarty
is a heavy blow. In contrast, the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
SCENE Of WORLD SERIES CANES
SHIFTS To NEWYGRK, TUESDAY

Jew YORK. y. Y, Oct. S.-With
Nj the Chicayo WLI1s Sox and the
i ' New York Giants due 10 ar
rive here late today from Chicago.
the scene Of the worlds baseball
series now shifts to New York and
local fandom, disappointed but lot
dismayed. as the result II the Two
first games. is hoping for Giant vic
tories in Tuesdays anJ Wednesday,
contests.
II is argued by the fans that on
home grounds and with the encour-
agement OF a friendly crowd, the
Giants, stunE by their defeat. VIII re-
deem themselves and demons rate
their true form The betting, how
ever, was switched and wlgers Of 9
10 1 on the White SOx are asked, with
but little money in sight
All is in readiness at the Polo
Grounds TO handle the great throuS
that viii witness the classics. Es-
erythiug has been provided except
the weather, and that promises 10 te
fair. Despite unusually energetic
measures TO check ticket speculation,
quantities OF the coveted pasteboards
have reached Spectators and they
are being offered for sale at an in
crease OF from 800 to 400 percent
above the stipulated price.
The vanguard Of baseball enthusi-
asts from various parts Of the east,
arrived last night and hotels are
crowded to capacity. Special trains
viii bring additional quotas tomor-
row.
on Board the Giant Special Train.
Still confident OF ultimate success
despite their two successive defaets
at Chicago, the Giants passed
through Detroit early this morning
on their way back to New York.
where tomorrow they resume their
worlds series operations against the
White SoN. Beyond admitting that
they were clearly Outplayed in pracr
tically every development OF the
game in the two games at Comiskey
Field, they had little to say OF their
reverses.
Their trip from Chicago thus
far had been n quiet one with
the players Willing away the
time At cards and other amuse-
meats They expected to reach
New York at ; o'clock or there
ab0ufs this afternoon and
seemed anxious TO return TO the
familiar surrounding and
friendly faces OF their home
city.
Catcher Lew aTcCarty. who was
forced to retire from yesterdays con-
test after a miXup at the plate with
Memo" Leibold. the White SoN in
fielder, declared that he expected to
be fit TO resume play in the New
York opening OF the series tomorrow.
McCarty's right elbow and shoulder
were painfully but not seriously hurt
in a collision resulting from his ef-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

and with each inning the New York
ers seemed more and more helpless.
Let US not detract from credit 20
Sallee. he pitched grand bah, and
ball that would have won the major
lrT OF games from any team II was
evident that he was not entirely
familiar with certain OF the Sox
barsuen, for he mispitChed TO Schalk
twice. to Jackson once. and to John
Collins twice. Bad men. these, for any
left handed pitcher 70 pitch wrong
There were three bits OF work that
counted Kauff, who now stands ia
danger OF being the goat OF this ser
les, made one. He tried to catch
low line fly before the bali hit the
ground, failed, and gave the. White
cQE run HIS try was Weu made,
and whether with good judgment OF
not is not TO be settled by me. Hemads
q good Try. Later in the game. In
almost the same situation, Jackson
faced the same play. He hesitated,
seemed inclined TO stop ana take ne
bail on the bound which probably
would have given New York a run
and possibly Two. then started again,
Owed and came up with the bail
The two plays really settled the
issue= enc man got away with
IL. and the other did not, which
represents the difference between
hero and a dub in this pastime.
Those Giants, however, are not
beaten. II Is indicated now that the
White Sex viii slam their pitching
rather harder than they would, and
Il is certain that the sox VIII 1igh-
harder than we ever have known them
to do. Men like MCGraW, however.
and HerZOg AID Burns, are not beaten
Because OF one game the SOX will
beat them but they viii die fight
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
CIeanse De So q al Impurities.

Cleanse the System Of All Impurities.
z watch your blood supply closely.
be ever on the alert lest some i'm
purity creep in which will make in
roads upon your general health.
For upon the CONDITION OF your blood
depends largely whether or not you
are TO enjoy that robust and splendid
vitality 10 which you are entitled
some Of the most painful and Sc
rious ailments are diseases Of the
blood. which could be avoided by alert
and prompt attention. rheumatism
comes from = tiny germ which gets its
foo,hold when the blood supply is
impure and run down
Catarrh IS another disease which
-r;enee has shown is more sasily con-
esoc:ed when the blood is in an I'm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
Don't Trifle With Blood Disorders,
But Get Rid of Them Quickly

povsrjshed and disordered state. There
are numerous other diseases which are
due solely TO an impure condition OF
the blood.
Can you not see, therefore, the i'm
portance Of taking g blood purifier, so
as 20 avoid these diseases? Just give
the system q thorough cleansing with
S. s. S, that sterling blood remedy,
and you viii be in position to enjoy
the blessings Of good health.
S. S. s. has been on the market for
more than fifty years and is sold by
druggists everywhere. Demand S. s.
s. and don't take a substitute. Free
medical advice VIII be gladly given
about your own case II you viii write
to our medical director. Address
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atory, Atlanta. Ga.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
PURITY BAKERS ANNEX REMNANT
Of 1877 CITY LEAGUE SEASON

proved to be the star OF the contest.
making a difficult run unto left field
and bringing down a long fly in the
fourth inning. Chapparo pitched a
steady game throughout for the
Books and had the opposing batsmen
well IN hand in every inning. The
Feldman club managed to get two
men onebases IN the sixth stanza, but
they were held there. as the last bat
ter slammed a hot grounGer TO first
base which was handled with ease.
Arrangements are under way for q
special series between an ail-star
City league team to meet a picked
army club from the border patrol It
is proposed TO start the series Aithin
the next two weeks. and games will
be played on Sunday only. weather
permitting. Red Leyingston, or the
Feldman team. Is handling the pro-
posed series for the City league.
while Scrst. R. T. Westerman. OF the
Fifth cavalry, is looking out for the
army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08
Summary Of Game.

EuulAuAAAG u 1aAAcs
Stolen bases. Z. Collins. p Jackson Dou-
be plays. HerzoE tunassistedl; Faber 10
Weaver to Gandfl: Felsch to T. Collins TO
Weaver Weaver 10 Gandil Left on bases.
Chicago Americans, :; New York Nationals,
g. First base on errers, Chicago Americans,
l. Bases on balls. off Schupp, J. off Per
ritt. 1: or Faber, I; off Tesreau- l. Hits
and earned runs. off schupp. hits. 4; runs
in Is innings; of Fa5er. runs in
innings. off Anderson. hits 5; runs in
innings: of Perritt. hits s; runs in rs
innings: off Tersreau. hits, none; runs,
none IN one inning. Struckout, by Schupp.
2: Anderson. 9. Faber. 4; Tesreau, !.
Passed ball, aIcCarty. Umpires, Evans. be-
hind plate. Rigler. first base Klein second
base; O'LoughIin. third base. Tome OF game,
2:13.
The official attendance figures and re-
ceipts. Attendance. $4,000: Eeceipts S73.-
152; players share. s3s.5o2OSs each clubs
share s13.157-s6; national commissions
share. s7.315-29-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-08

Cincinnati. Ohio. Oct. S-Ciucinuatf
won the third of the post season
major league games here. defeating
the Cleveland Americans. Cleveland
was unable 10 bunch hits off Euer
in the early part Of the game and
r. H f.
Cincinnati Nat. 100 200 O10-f 10 I
Cleveland Amer. 600 600 10 .
Batteries; Cincinnati. Euer and
Wingo: Cleveland. Bagby. Coumbe
and O'Neil