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Evening star., 1918-03-31
CAMP SITES URGED
FOR AUTO VISITORS
Offered As Solution of Crowd
ed Hotel Problem, Facing
National Capital.

Camp sites for visitors who come over
the roads in motor cars are being es-
tablished by many cities of the west ~
one solution Of the crowded hotel prob
lem, and also as a bid for the visit OF
the touring motorist who is on an ex-
clusively camping trip.
A number OF these camp sites-desig-
mated areas where the tourist may
pitch his tent overnight and where
water, light and gas for cooking pur-
poses are supplied-were established BY
various cities last year. and SO success
full did they prove that they are
springing up by the hundreds this year.
In view of the overcrowded condition
of Washington at the present time and
the large number OF delightful tracts
available. the suggestion that the Ma
been put forward by Carl c. Fisher. re-
Gently appointed chairman OF tho Amer
lean Automobile Associations touring
board. In his official capacity Mr..
progress of camp sites in other cities.
and the benefits which have accrued
therefrom to city and motorists alike.
Built to Attract Trade.
Camp sites were established pri-
marily by civic organizations as bids
for the trade of touring motorist-
campers" said Mr. Fisher. "As motor
travel increased with the building Of
highways. towns and cities on these
highways discovered that not only were
camp sites bid for trade. but that
they were an absolute necessity IN TAX
ing care of the multiplying number OF
motor wayfarers who nightly called.
"Of course, practically all long-dis-
tance tourists carry camp equipment,
some because they intend to camp out
at every opportunity. and others for
use in just such a situation as con-
fronts the traveller arriving in Wash
ington these days.
Notwithstanding present war condi-
tions. there will be more or less motor
car travel this year. The majority Of it
will be done. however, by parents who
consider an automobile excursion
through the country an ideal health
building vacation for the children. and,
as historic country is visited. liberal
education.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
WOMAN'S WAGE BILL
p. DEBATED IN HOUSE
Measure Is Expected to Pass,
However, on Next Dis
n. trict Day.

Owing to prolonged debate In the
House yesterday vote was not taken
on the Keating bill to establish a
minimum wage for women and minors
in the District. If Congress does not
60 inte recess before the next Dis
trict day this measure is expected to
pass at that time.
The most serious opposition to the
bill came from Representatives Walsh
Of Massachusstta and Moore Of Penn
sylvania. The former did not want to
SEQ the sanctity of the home violated
BY . commercial spirit and the head of
the home obliged to keep books for
the domestics. The latter contended
that the morals of women could not
be regulated by legislation.
The domestic servants are to be ex-
cluded from the opertions Of the mini
mum wage law under an amendment
offered by Representative 1ongworth
Of Ohio. He argued that the govern
ment should not be asked to keep
close record on its charwomen.
Meyer London Of New York, social
tst, was applauded when he made q
vigorous speech in favor of the meas
ure. He said 1t would go long way
toward correcting mans inhumanity
to man, and be the beginning of q bet
Ter understanding between employer
ana employe.
4 score Of members spoke in favor
0f the measure.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Hard hitting by Commerce In the
seventh and eighth innings produced
the victory. Engineers had been leading
prior to that, but In the seventh Com
merce got five men over the plate and
in the eighth pushed two moro across.
For the remainder OF the season the
scehdule in the Departmental League
has bsen revised. The first contest in
the revised list is to be played today
between Agriculture and Red Cross.
Here is the schedule as 1t now stands
for the remainder OF the season:
July Q, Agriculture ". Red Cross; 10, Sup.
ply and Control rs. War Risk; IL, Finance
and Accounts vs.. Commerce; IL, War Risk Va.
supply and Control ". Agriculture; l6, II.
Risk vs.. Red Cross; Is, War Trade 70. Agri-
culture; 10. Supply and Control vs.. Commerce:
20. Finance and Accounts vs.. Red Cross; 22
War Trade ys. Finance and Accounts; %, Agfi-
culture vs.. Engineers; "a. Supply and Control
VS.. Engineers; Is. Finance and Accounts vs.
Supply and Control VS.. War Trade: o. War
Risk vs.. Finance and Accounts; 90, Aericul-
ture vs.. Commerce; 81. Red Cross ~. Enei-
neers.
August 1, War Risk Va. War Trade; 4 r.
nance and Accounts vs. Supply and Control
.. Red Cross W. Commerce; 8. Engineers rs.
Agriculture; 8. Finance and Accounts Va. war
9. Engineers VS.. Commerce; .. Red Gross Va.
Agriculture; 10. Engineer. rs: War Trade; IL,
Red Cross vs. Supply and Control: 10, Con.
merce vs.. Finance and Accounts; II, Agricul-
ture vs.. War Risk; 16, Commerce Va. War
Trade; 10. Agriculture VI. Supply and Control:
Evening star., 1918-07-09
WILL PROBE SHIP LEAGUE
Emergency Fleet Corporation Of
fetal Will Investigate Ball
Players' Status.

PHILADELPHIA. July e.-Howard
Coonley. vice president of the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation, has buckled
on his war armor and is out after the
'camouflaged base ball players" as
Senator Page Of Portsmouth terms the
members Of the shipyard league base
ball teams.
Mr.. coonley was stirred to action by
the speech of Senator Page, in which
he alleged that the ball mines at the
Portsmouth navy yard and the Shat
tuck shipbuilding Company. in Maine,
are composed Of college men who
were down on the pay rolls as paint
ers. These painters. tho senator was
quoted as saying. carry two pals of
paint . day to workmen and spend the
rest OF the time that they should use
in helping to build ships on the dia-
mond.
4 shall look into the bali nine sit
uatton at Hog Island and other
plants,s said Mr.. Coonley, 'tand IL /
discover that there ara any 'oamou-
dage shipworksrs' on tho ball mines
sueh - Senator Page describes. they
will have to go"
Evening star., 1918-07-09
new YORK DEMOCRATS
DISCUSS GOVERNORSHIP
leaders In Conference Unable to
Agree Upon an "Up-State"
= Candidate.

SYRACUSE, N. z, July 9-Demo-
cratic leaders from all parts of the
state except New York city were here
today to suggests names Of possible
candidates for governor to place be-
fore the party conference at Sara
toea on July %. The leaders had
hspsd to be able to center upon an
upstate man. but after an evening
and q night Of informal conferences
THAR hopes faded. Early today IL was
virtually agreed that several men
would be named ~ acceptable to up-
state democrats.
On the list for consideration were
James W. Gerard. former ambassa-
dor to Germany; Al e. Smith Of New
York. Charles A. Hitchcock Of Syra-
ouse, William Church Osborn Of Ro.
chester. Mayor Harry Walker Of
6inghamton and Representative
James R Lunn Of Schenectady. Large
delegations were present In behalf Of
Mayor Walker and Representative
Lunn. The others were representated
by o small number of friends.
Charles F. Rattigan, representing
CAryuga county. has announced his
intsntion of fighting vigorously any
attempts to have the conferences go
on record as favoring the nomina.
ton OF william Randolph Hearst.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Z. Engineers ". Finance esd Aseogats; -.
War Trade; q, Commerce ". bupply And CO.
troll; q, He'd Cross W. Finance and Accounts:
70, Engineers 70. War Risk; -. Red Oress ".
War Trade; a6. EnStnesfs 70, supply and ccn-
tnaG. srol; "a AEf.sulsass "a sfSes W. ssd Ac-
II took ten innings for cuadrAnE Ele
to capture the game tt played With
OrdnannA-~ In the Navy 7Afd League.
yesterday, by Z to Q. with the count
standing to at the opening OF
the tenth, Ordnance got one run over
the plate. However. two hits and
- many errors to help out caused
two runs for QUADRANGLE and gave II
the long end Of the score by the
smallest margin possible. Major, at
abort for Quadrangle. and 0ivonnetti.
back OF the bat for the safhe club.
led the winners in hitting with three
bingles each. Eoelsch Of the losers
connected for the same number OF
safe swats. Major also played fne bail
at shoftstop. Incidentally, SHORTY"
Hughes showed he IL still there by
putting up a fine game at second for
Ordnance.
Hudson Of Ordnance. in the Navy
Interbureau League, held the Printers
to three hits, struck out ten and won
his game by 10 to 2. Ordnance hit
the ball hard and had a lead of g
runs at the end Of the third inning.
Fitsgerald's work at short for the
winners was the fielding feature.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Some Figures by Hapgood

Secretary Walter Hapgood Of the
Boston National League club. In
speaking Of the effect II would have
on the Braves. said yesterday:
'Elevsn members Of the Boston
club have been summoned before the
board. We're these men to be COM
PEELED to enter some other employ
ment It would be absolutely impos-
sible for the club to satisfactorily
continue operation.
ssThere is an Investment Of close to
81 100000 in Braves Field, franchise
and playersj to compel these men to
enter some other employment would
mean the loss Of earning power OF
100000 for the duration OF the
war.
"In order to have these eleven men
In some other occupation Braves
Field would have to shut its gates.
And upon the assumption that the
Evening star., 1918-07-09
RUMOR TENER HAS QUIT
Perry Case Said to Be Cause Of
National League Presi-
dents Retirement.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. July s.-kc.
cording to . rumor freely circulated
at the Elks' convention here last night
former Governor of Pennsylvania John
K. Tener has resigned as president Of
the National Base Ball League and
quit the game for good as q result OF
the Scott Perry case.
When seen with regard to the mat
ter President Tener. who Is attending
the gathering Of the antlered trihe.
refused to deny or confirm the report.
He said:
Anything you want to ask about
the report should be directed to the
National League headquarters"
The former governor was .evasive
when questioned further on the sub
ject He was curious to know, how
ever, whence the report originated.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Baker Heartens Moguls

Newton @. Baker. Secretary Of War.
in confirming reports that appeals from
decisions Of local draft boards holding
base ball a non-essential occupation un-
der the work-or-hght regulations are
on their way to this city for considera-
ton by him, heaItensd tho leaders Of the
sport by his declaration in favor Of the
national pastime. Although the Sec
retary specifically said that his personal
opinion must not be taken as forecast
ing his decision on the appeals. the
thorough appreciation he voiced Of the
fact that base ball Is the national sport
and furnishes recreation for millions Of
persons and his statement that he dis
liked to think II would be seriously af-
fected must be regarded as significant
One. Of the appeals to be acted on
undoubtedly will be that OF a major
league player-Rogefs Hornsby Of the
Sc. Louis Nationals. Secretary Baker
will have the final say on his appeal
against the order to engage in some
productive work or Join the Army. He
and Gen. Crowder before making his de-
cision, and his utterances on the sub
ject make 1t clear that base balls side
Of the case will be given careful con-
sideration.
The present position OF embarrass-
ment and uncertainty in which ball
players ind themselves IL believed due
In a measure to the reluctancy Of the
leaders Of the sport to ask favors or
push their case. Theatrical and NOV
ing picture interests have shown no
such backwardness and the result of
their activities was the exemption of
actors OF both stage and screen va
riety from the provisions Of the work
or fight order. 1t is difficult to see
how ball players are to be discrimi-
mated against in view of these excep-
tions. The diamond moguls have let It
be known they intend to continue the
sport even If they are deprived of the
services Of all men OF draft age. but 1t
is patent that q strict Interpretation
Of Gen. Crowdsr's order would have
the, effect Of putting professional base
bali out of existence.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

same thing was to happen elsewhere,
IL tho fifteen other major league clubs.
by the ruling this board makes, were
similarly affected. major league base
ball would drop out of existence for
There would be possibly 800 men.
now engaged in base ball, in other
lines of employment, but 1t would be
at the expense, at the most conserva-
tive estimate. Of $10.000.000 Of In
vested capital.
There Is also to be borne in mind
consideration OF the war tax revenue
which the government derives from
the ball parks. In the first forty-six
days of the playing season the tax
collected amounted to $S8,000; at that
rate the revenue for the season from
be over S275,oo0.
'in other words. the loss to the gov
ernment Of revenue 1t now has would
approximate $500 for each Of the
major league ball players 1t insisted
should take up some other line"
Matty's Course Is Justified.
Events have justified Christy
Mathewson's refusal to be persuaded
or forced into accepting the offer of
ball among our soldiers In France.
For the present, at least, no one Is to
be sent overseas for this service.
Mathewson has been advised to this
effect, and the request that he under
take the work has been Withdrawn.
The manager Of the Cincinnati club
has been notified by the representa-
tive Of the Y. NJ. c. A. DR.. Fisher.
that cable advices from the other side
are to the effect that because of the
tense situation now existing 1t would
be unwise to inaugurate any new
movement In sport among the United
States forces or to bring anybody over
to assume charge of the proposition.
DR.. Fisher added that the Y. NJ. c. A.
was prompted in its action by the be-
lief that the French misunderstood
our attitude; that they may regard
the coming Of a leading base ball
ngure to France solely to supervise
with the grave conditions existing now.
Then. too" DR.. Fisher said In his
letter to Matty, '.the French people.
in accordance with our own. may pos
sibly misunderstood our whole idea
for unfavorable reaction"
Thus Is the Cincinnati managers at
titude toward the Y. NJ. C. A. offer
vtndicated. All he asked was to be
shown q reasonable certainty that he
could do any good over there; that 1t
would be for the best interests Of all
concerned for him to undertake the
mission.
Action Of the 7. M. c. A. in cancel
ing tho base ball project may influence
the Knights of Columbus to take a
similar course in respect to the pro-
posed trip by Johnny Evers. Reports
to the effect that arrangements were
to be made to have Evers represent
both the X. of c. and the Y. NJ. c. A.
evidently were erroneous
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Harper Faces Browns Today
in Trying for Eight Straight

Harry Harper today will make
his fourth attempt to take the
measure Of the st. Louis club.
Tho southpaw has started three
games against the Browns this
season and has failed to 60 tho
Route in any Of them. his last
attempt being that Of Saturday.
It'll not be satisfied with Har-
per's work until he beats the
Browns" Manager drifiith said
today. HE goes this afternoon"
Taken out for . pinch hitter
Saturday. Harper was not
charged with the loss Of the
game, so his string OF seven
straight victories remains un-
broken. He 10 going to try his
durndest to make It eight in a
row today. Harper probably
will be opposed by wright, one
Of Jimmy Burke'B promising
right-handers. The game gets
under way at I o'clock.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
IS PUZZLED BY TALES
THATBASE BALL IS TOTTERING
St Louis Manager Cites Fine Attendance
Figures as Proof Public Wants Sport.
Saws Browns Have Chance.

behssrsnt
Is count
Louis
while the Yankees
showing Only at comskey Park in Chicago is the At
contender the second division
Evening star., 1918-07-09
ANOTHER HURLER FOR GRIFF
Matteson, a Highlander, Comes
From Dallas Club.

Manager Grifith did not quit after
purchasing Pitcher Novlik ana ar.
ranging for the return OF Al wald-
bauer from the Wichita club Of the
Western League. He has acquired .
right-handed hurler named Matteson
from the Texas League, and believes
he will get at least ono dependable
pitcher from the trio.
Matteson has shown splendid form
with, the Dallas club this season, his
record UP to the time the Texas or
ganization turned up its toes being
twenty victories as against five de-
feats. Novlik and Waldbauer are
expected to reach Washington by
Thursday, and Matteson should arrive
before the end Of the week.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

BY DENMAN THOMPSON.
Burke declined to express an opinion
as to the probable winner in the
American League pennant scramble,
agreeing the race should be very
close. He made no idle predictions
about the Browns. but did not hesi-
tate to say that St Louis cannot be
counted out of the fight.
II am making no predictions for my
lot Of the wise ones. When the Browns
last were here they were within hall
ing distance Of the leaders. Then
Gallia and Lowdermilk were hurt and
we slumped. Since then we were
without the services OF sisler Tor e
the lineup for some time with q bad
foot. Furthermore. Davenport has not
rounded into form yet, but he Is com.
ing along. When we get our full
strength in the field, look outl The
pitching stan in sothoron. Gallia,
Davenport and Lowdermilk. Rogers
is going to help US lot, as your fans
here probably will agree, and Wright
also can be counted upon for assist
White Sox and Indians, holding each
to one run. He probably will work
against the Nationals today.
"Maisel has added a lot of speed to
the Browns. Fritz has regained his
confidence and is showing the form
that made q reputation for him when
he broke in with the Yankees. Ray
Demmitt looks better now than at
any time since he entered the big
show, and the veteran Hendryx Is 60
ing so well I have hesitated to put
Smith back in the outfleld. while Les
Nunamaker has obtained q new lease
Of life. We are but two games shy Of
the 800 mark now. expect the club
to attain this mark and rise con-
siderably above 1t before our present
sojourn in the east Is ended"
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Miss Detroit Wins Webb Trophy.

MOLINE, I'LL, July s-Miss Detroit
won the $1,000 Webb trophy yesterday
without contest, bringing to an end
the 1918 regatta Of tho Mississippi
Valley Power Boat Association. The
engine Of Mss Minneapolis was out Of
commission. nsoessitating her with
drawai from the race. and Miss De-
troit going over the 12.mile course
alone, Her time was 18:o1> She then
won q two-rnile handicap face in 1904.
and then did an exhibition mile in
i:Q6.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Cline and Kansas Box Draw,

TOLEDO. OHIO. July 9.-Irish Patsy
Cline Of New York and Rocky Kansas
of Buffalo fought an uninteresting
twelve-round draw here last night,
according to opinion Of men at the
Cline weighed 18s pounds
and Kansas 1s4. The boxers were eau
toned by the referee for alleged STALL
inr In the ring.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
COMMERCE TEAM
STILL UNDEFEATED
Obtains Victory Over Engi-
neer Nine In Depart
mental League.
BY Il. O. BYRD.

Commerce 10 leading the Departmental
Base Ball League as result Of VIC
tory it won yesterday over Engineers.
Had Engineers got the long end OF the
score they would have been in front by
a small margin. Prior to the contest
neither club had been defeated, Com
merce having won one game and En-
gineers two.
Standing Of the teams:
Evening star., 1918-07-09
many D. c. CLERKS
At CAMP MEADE
-
Former Government En-
ployes Bunched In One Com
i pany In Depot Brigade.

CAMP MEADE Nd. July 10
One company in the depot brigade
has moro former United States gov
ernment employees than have ever
been brought together here by the op-
Grafton Of the selective draft. These
men come from Washington. Most Of
them Arc Of fine physique, as we'll as
of exceptional mental fitnes1 With
few exceptions they are brimful of
zeal and eager to learn the elements
Of soldering. There is no effort to
conceal the pride the officers take in
this group
Joshua Richard RisgleS one Of the
number had twenty-five men under
him in an ONCE Of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation He had been with
tho Smithsonian institution and the
Supreme Court ONCE.
Frank Simon Reed was formerly in
the United States geological survey
office.
Lester Carl Reese q former national
guardsman. worked in tho United
States pension office.
Roy W. Miller was a clerk in tho
United States Department of Labor.
Was Cashier at the willard.
Franklin Rush Dolt, former cashier
Of the Willard, is one Of the most dis
tiguished of the Willard force sent
here from the District.
Thomas Fitzhugh Dawson was q clerk
In the United States Supreme Court
Office.
Leo E. cartmell did important work in
the United States Treasury building.
Graduate in Philosophy.
Le Roy Buckingham was doing re-
search work in Washington. He Is a
graduate in history and philosophy.
Matthew L. H. Atwell, claim ad-
5uster. Is also with the Washington
company.
Arthur K. Kerconde, a native Of Gala
fatly, Turkey, who made a record for
himself by running four miles In 81
minutes In athletic contests, was q pam
tryman at Harvey's.
Miligan Knows Horses.
A knowledge of horses counts much
and James j. Milligan. who was fore
man Of the racing stables Of W. B. Nit
chell, at Belmont Park, will probably be
assigned to important stable duties.
Lafayette MoKenney was assistant
superintendent of the Provident Re-
MOL fAsSOCldliOH.
Maurice Roche Is a navy yard man
who has had experience as a seaman as
well as in the Washington yard.
Stanley, Base Ball Player.
Among the many base ball players
here IL John L. Stanley Of Washington,
who played last for Winston Salem.
Louis B. Thompson. the singer. is one
Of tho men who are helping to mako
camp life enjoyable.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
McGoorty Outpoints Walker.

KANSAS CITY, MO-. July Sin q
ten-round no-decision bout here last
night Eddie McGoorty. boxing instruct
or at Camp Grant, Ill. outboxed Hugh
walker Of Kansas City. McGoorty in
ficted severe punishment with a lett
hook throughout the contest. There
was no knock-down.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Giants Pull Back Pitcher Hubbell.

JOPLIN. MO-, July 9.-William Hub
bell. pitcher, was ordered to report to
the New York Nationals at Pittsburgh
in a message from Manager McGraw
today. Hubbell Is owned by the New
York club, but was sent to Kansas
City Of the American Association this
year and later to the Joplin club Of
the Western League. which closed Its
season Sunday.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Iackson Finds Cardell Easy.

JERSEY CITY. N. J.. July s.-willie
Jackson of New York outpointed Lew
Cardell Of Montclair, N. J., here last
night in every round Of an eight
round bout with the exception OF the
f,fth. in which Cafdell more than held
his own. Each weighed iS3 pounds.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Pitcher Ray eatKing Goes to Yanks

Ray Heating Of the et. Paul American
Association club has been traded to
the New York American League club
for two unnamed players. Manager
Kelley announced. Keating 10 already
Evening star., 1918-07-09
ARRIVES SAFELY IN FRANCE.
! Word Received From Corp. v. L
Parsons Of Potomac, Va,

word Of the safe arrival In France
Se Corp v. L Parsons. with Conn
pAny H. 10th United States Infantry.
- been received by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs.. william. h Parsons Of Po-
to0AAI Va
Corp Parsons Is . sharpshooter.
m attended tho Benning %. CO. Pub
lie School at ono time.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Boston, s; PittsburEh, o.
Chicago, /; New Yori. 3.
Cincinnati, 4; Philadslphia, 4
Evening star., 1918-07-09
SPLIT DOUBLE HEADER
Boston Shut Out Indians in First
Battle, Winning on
Ruth's Triple.

The Red Sox and Indians divided a
double-header yesterday, the former
winning the first battle, 1 to o, and
the latter the second, 4 to 5. In the
first game Ruth's triple in the tenth
inning sent strunk homo with the
winning run. Morton held the Sox to
three hits in the second contest.
The Athletics found Detroit pitchers
easy yesterday and won out handily.
Is to 9. Heilman was injured in prac-
t!ce and had to remain out of the line
up. Cobb tore of four safe hits for
the Tigers. while Acosta and McAvoy
also batted safely that many times.
New York nosed out the White sox.
8 to s. coming from behind with a
great batting rally to o.turn the trick.
The Yankees tied the score In the
eighth, making three runs on hits by
Pratt, Pipp and Bodie. In the ninth
Baker drove Zimmerman home with the
winning run. 1t was Bakers Tooth hit
Of the season.