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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13

II It is not too late to make entries
In the smallest man contest. we nomi-
nate the Greene county man who the
other day had arrested on a charge Of
stealing three chickens. a 17-year-old
girl he was counting a couple OF years
ago. The girl testified that he had
had a grudge against her ever since
she 'thrsw him down." and was ao-
quilted.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13

The handsomely dressed and peach
lily complexioned wax woman in a
West Plains show window was dan
gerously melted by summer heat the
other day, reports the Quill. and had
to be removed 10 cold storage. SO far
all the best advertised skin lotions
have failed to restore her beauty, and
It is feared her face will have to be
rebuilt.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13

til the corporation shall be dissolved
by the consent of the shareholders or
by proceedings instituted by the state
under any statue now in force or
hereafter enacted. and to transact
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Attest:
L. L. HART President.
L. L. HART, JR., Secretary
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13

The dates for the Platte city Cha
tauqua are August Q to IL.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13

Charles \. Redfearn. clerk Of probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

A true copy. Attest:
Chas. A. Reifearr, Clerk of Probat,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
PLAY TT OUT WITH VETS.
Dreyfuss Says National League Wont
Close August 20.

Pittshurg, Aug $50 far rs Ban
Johnson and the American League are
concerned | shall make no further effort
to consult with them regarding the
worlds series or discuss possible plans
the National League may have as To when
the season should be closed said Barney
Dreyfuss. president of the Pittshurg Ma
tionals. in a statement made pubhc yes
terday Mir DrcyfuSs was recently nam
ed by the National League 70 confer with
officials Of the American circuit on the
question of closing the season and staging
a worlds series.
The Pittsburg club president says he
is not in favor Of ending the season Au-
gust 70, as suggested by Mr.. Johnson. and
he adds that other club owners in the
National League do not support the plan
Speaking OF Secretary Bakers work or
fight" order for baseball players Of draft
age, Mr. Dreyfuss says this docs not mean
that the league should close Baseball Is
our business he continued We Of
course, will comply with the governments
aruling, which makes it plain that all ball
players within the draft age must seek
other employment after September |, hut
the government is not going TO stop US #
WE continue with teams composed Of play
ers outside tho draft age. ! for my part
believe that the National League should
go right ahead and finish its schedule
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
| SOLDIERS PRESENT
| VARIED PROGRAM
keystone F. G. Members Aid
Uncle Sans Boys to
Great Extent.

An ENJOYABLE evening of entertainment
WAS presented by the 18th Battalion
u. S. G. N. A. assisted by the mombers OF
the Keystone Field Club, ut the soldiers
barracks, Water and French streets.
The program consisted OF several
musical numbers, both vocal and instru-
mental, and several boxing and wrestling
bouts and an exhibition of strength by
John Heracl, Delawnrc's wrestler and
strong man Nearly all Of the wrestling
bouts we're between mcSnbers OF the
Keystone Field Club while the boxing
bouts, three in number were staged by
members of the battalion.
An effort was made 10 stop the boxing
by the police but those in charge declared
that ms the bouts were held on n govern
ment reservation and were permissible
by the government they could not be
stopped in addition all of the boxers
were soldiers Sergeant Fox OF the
police department., who it is understood
was detailed to stop any boxing, took tho
names of several Of the participants. 1t
is not known what action # any will loo
taken
The musical numbers Of the evening,
nil of which were we'll received wcre
furnished bv local talent, several OF the
singers having seen service on the legiti-
mate Among those who favored with
several well chosen selections wero Walter
sherwood, BILLY Raymond, Ralph Ray
mond, Billy Springer and Hugh Rsinard.
Instrumental numbers wcre furnished by
the F., Il. and w X. X. A. A. Band.
Five wrestling bouts in all were staged
and oil were fast and interesting, Johnny
Cooper referecing A summary of the
wrestling bouts follows;
Kid Solomon defeated Kid Frankel
in two straight falls Time: 9 min. and
sec
Lefty Goldey and Kid Jacobs wrestlod
% minutes TO draw.
Billy Troxlor defeated Smokey Joe
Cinco in two straight falls. Time:
3 min 4s SEQ and min. 40 sec.
Ivan Stroh defeated Johnny Tucker
in two straight falls Time: Is sec. and
3 min.
In the windup John Barclay disposed
of Braunstoin in 10 minutes and 80
seconds
The boxing bouts, refereed by Lieu
tenant Duiheld were all fast and interest
ing. To Lieutenant Dufiield goes most
Of the credit for the success of the show
Announcement was made that the p,
b. and W X. r.. Athletic Assoc iatIon will
present a vaudeville show at the barracks
on August Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
FANS ANXIOUS OVER
SUNDAY BASEBALL
Report is That Harlan's Will
Play and Take Chances
On Arrest.

The xane tomorrow afternoon at $50
O'Clock, between Harlans and Traylors,
at the Harlan baseball park, seems to have
dvaYfod into inAgnihcnnce, before the
Question Of whether there will be Sunday
game at Harlans Plans had been made
to hsve tvo teams selected from srnong
the two teams at tho plant to play q game
for the benefit a the soldiers smoke fund
But then Chief Black appeared on the
scene. He notified the HArlanites, that
he would arrest the members of the teams
II they played ball, because it WAS against
the law But even that has not stopped
the enthusiasm of the baseball fans.
It reported that the game will 60 ON
inst the same, and that the players are
prepared to stand arrest and pay their
fne. If that Is the case, there will probably
he a record crowd at Harlan field No one,
according to the arrangements, who does
not wear o sispyard badge, or who is not
accompanied by shipyard man can gain
entrance. But all shipwurkers, whether
they are Pusey and Jones men, or Hog
Island or Chester men can get into the
grounds, with a badge
The shipyard fans have lots of Argyll
ments about Sunday baseball. They say
its no more harm to play baseball on Sun
day, than it is for some one who owns an
automobile, taking long trips on the Sab
bath There are q number of other argu-
ments, but the law, according to the
police has strange hold on crowds who
gather on Sundays, and on this point it is
declared, the ball players have little show.
Manager Gallagher had his players out
for practice YESTERDAY evening. and is
tuning them up for the game with Monte
Cross crew On Saturday. More batting
practice and lae fielding, is the idea of the
boiler shop man and his Judgment has
shown good results. when the scores Of the
last two games have been counted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
SIMON LOSES.
J. h. Fontaine, of Philadelphia Beats
Wilmington Marksman by One Target
for ChampiOnship

for Championship.
Betterton, Md, Aug I'm a close
race between J. b. Fontaine o. Philadel-
phia and George il. Simon of Wilmington,
the Betterton championship, at 100
targets, wns staged here yesterday with
the result that the Quaker City craftsman
won out by one target, getting scoro OF
9S X 100, while Simon dropped one more
saucer for 81 100 score. Wilmington
shooters were among the foremost
T.. T.. du Pont and r. F. du Pont tied
for third place, each breaking 05 OF their
strings of 100. The scores:
Bettcrton mpionship-Harper, "a;
Evans, 81; Cleaver, rs; Wolstencroft,
81; Henry, 50; Cochran, SO; Marshall o.
Common, OF; Mcfarland, "a; Pugh, So;
DR.. Ray, 50; Cooper, IS; Hopkins, 50;
Williams, 81, Seeley, %; England, 81;
Barnes, 81; Simon, 90; Leytield, 92;
Lindsey, 80; p. du Pont, 95; Palmer, 90;
Bowman, o. Reybold, IS; Owens, IS;
Walker, OF: T.. du Point 95; Jordan,
70; Franchopp, 90; Schnmpf, 90; Ford
81; Pullia, "a; N. Mitchell, 90; Osborn.
S4, Clark, 50; Fontainc, 9S; Il. johnson,
II; Waterman, sc; Powell, 81; Steele,
%; Michael, %; J. II. Bay, 50; Hartman,
81; Pussy, 95; DR.. Bricc, %; Dickinson
-; Melrath, %; Watson, So; Corkran,
81, Ut. hIaitH, o., ie'iSih, 100, iaiihil,
rs; Salisbury, 92.
Betterton handicap Harper, SO; Henry
So; Cochran, 50; Marshall, SIS; Conor
50: Wolstencroft, %; +. du Pont, 81;
Mcfarland, Of; Williams, 90; Sceley, 81;
Franchopp, 90; Pugh, Is; Lindsey, s4;
Pullin, SIS; Difendol, %; w Kraut 81;
Fontaine, sc; Ferris, 90; DR.. r. Z. Bay,
%; Hopkins, Sc; p du Pont, 90; Cooper,
rs; Pusey, 90; DR. Brice, %; Melraih
IS; Mitchell, 81; Barnes, 76; Owens, 50;
Walker, 90; Jordan. 50; +. johnson, 81
Simon, %; Bowman, 81; s. Mitchell, q2;
Schrimpf, 80; Clark. 81; Palmer, IS;
Rcybold, 81; Steele, 81; DIR. krantz, So;
Waters, 80; Osborn, SIS; A Richards,
50; DR.. J II. Bay. %; Carey, 50: Holman,
IS; III. c. -kraut, %: Cochran, 50;
Leyfield, 81: l.. II Rasin, Sc: II NJ Rasin
50; I. !Iahan, ST; kcndig, 80; L. Poplar,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
DRIVE FOR LIBERTY
LOAN OPENS SEPT. 28
The Coming Campaign Will Dwarf
All Previous Offcnsives in Mo ey
Borrowing Undertakings.

Washington. July 31-In the name
Of Secretary McAdoo, announcement was
made today that the Fourth Liberty
Loan campaign would be started Satur-
day, September Is, and would close
Saturday. October 10 The amount of the
loan, the rate Of interest, and the period
and terms were left to be made the sub
iect of later announcement.
The fourth bond campaign will be
conducted on a scale OF activity and
with an ingenuity not approached pre-
viously A much larger force Of work
ers will be employed. and the entire
country will have an opportunity to partic-
ipate.
II is taken for granted here that the
rate of interest viii be Al per cent,
and that the principal Of the loan will
he not less than $4,000, 100000. This
total is subject to the contingency that
the new Revenue bill now being pre-
pared by the Ways and Means Com
nittee will be framed so as 10 produce
the limit of taxation asked by Secretary
McAdoo, which Is IS, 200, 900, 600 The
difficulties encountered in increasing the
volume of taxation are recognized TO be
SO great that Congress may decide on
an adjustment of the load SO as to re-
quire larger bond issue than would
otherwise be necessary.
In fixing the bulk load Of war revenue
and the proportion of cost 10 be s1Is-
tanned by bond sales, it is well under
stood that as the war progresses the
price level of all commodities entering
into the prosecution of the vast military
program is constantly rising. This will
necessitate, in all probability, larger
bond issues
Anticipation Of this condition during
the coming war year, when the United
States may be called upon to raise for
war purposes not less than x35, 900 COO. :
900 supports the idea of a relatively
large bond issue for the last campaign
of the present industrial year
The fact that the last loan was sub
scribed for by more than twice as MANY
persons as participated in the first or
second loan has caused Secretary Nc
Adoo to believe that the fourth loan
campaign can be made 20 reach fully
one-fourth of the population of the
country and include them in the great
army Of investors in the war debt.
The country will be appealed to with
new and striking film arguments, with
q great variety Of poster slogans, and
with a use Of the press and the plat
form such as has never been witnessed
before In this country.
There are 70 be nineteen days of actual
campaign work, The great task of organ
izatioD is now going on Artists have been
making posters, writers have been pre-
pairing arguments, and printing presses in
all parts Of the country have been turning
out many millions of notices, cartoons,
ard slogans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
HARRIS WINS.
Wilmington c. c. Star Carries fl Title

Atlantic City. n J., Aug 2.-T ".
Harris. captain of the Wilmington Coun-
try Club tennis team, won the singles
championship of the cityin the tournament
staged on the courts OF the Atlantic City
Yacht Club Harris defeated Forrest Z.
Adams former Penn star. who held the
crown the past two season, In the title
round The sets were AZ, CA, Ca, 6.i.
All of the sets were close and the match
bristled with features. Harris was the
stoadier throughout the round and re-
covered we'll when III the rear. After
losing the first set he went right back in
the second and evened matters. Adams
had the new champion 3-Iove in the last
set. but couldn't keep up with hun IN the
whirlwind rally.
1t was announced yesterday that other
tournaments would likely he Cancelled
because of the small entry lists received.
The ranks have been depleted by enlist
ments. The next big classic is the South
Jersey championships at Ocean City,
beginning August Il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
GREENHILL SHOOT IN
STICK PIN RACES

Greenhill Gun Club members are
expected TO turn out IN force tomorrow
afternoon as it will be their last opportunl-
ty 10 qualify for the stick pin race, This
shoot determines their position in the
race, and with whom they Will be squad
ed In the final shoOt-off for one Of the pms
There will be three squads and a pin for
each squad The shoot-off will take
place on Saturday, August 10
Included in tomorrow's program Is a
special event for one of the A. A. T. A.
spoons, between the members Of that
association. Special thrift stamps, IS
and 10 target events will be shot of,
d thrift stamp TO be awarded TO the high
man IN each squad
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
NEW MAJOR LEAGUES.
Baseball Federation Plans Circuits TO
Operate Next Year.

Cleveland. Aug. Members Of tho
executive committee of the National
Baseball Federation and representatives
of major league baseball clubs will meet
here September Is to take preliminary
steps to enlarge the federation activities
next year.
DR. Ravcroft. member of the National
Training Camp Commission, was in CON
ference with Clayton G. Townes, organ
i,er of the federation and member of
the executive committee. here this week
and favors plan for conducting organ
lied baseball by the federation and repro
sentatives of major league clubs Teams
will be composed of PLAYERS working at
some essential occupation five or five
and half days each week. Rules of the
federation NAV be amended 50 IS to
permit major league players who viii be
compelled 10 give IN their present occu-
patton because OF tie work or fight"
order, TO take part in tho games. The
composition of the circuit Is not vet def
nitely known.
The federation az present is composed
Of CHICAGO. Cleveland, PItfsburg, Cincin-
natl, Tnfoio, Detroit. Columbus. Louis
vile, Akron. Canton and Johnstoun. Ii
IL understood that each city in the cir
cult is likely to be represented by two
clubs in order TO permit games every Sat
urday and Sunday, one of the teams
always being at home when the other is
on the road.
The receipts Of the games will be used
to pay the players IN addition TO wages
received for working for the company
they represent on the diamond and their
travelling expenses. A percentage Will he
given to owners of league baseball parks
where the games are PLAYED, and the re-
mainder will go to the athletic equip
ment fund maintained by the National
Commission on Training Camp Activi-
ties.
Major league owners IN several cities
are said TO look with favor upon tn"
proposition, and will cooperate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
REGULAR SHOOT AT
BELLEVUE TOMORROW

The Wilmington Trapshooting Asso-
citation wall stage It's regular Saturday
afternoon shoot on the grounds at Bellevue
tomorrow. The program will be arranged
IN 10 and l5-target events and club
spoons will be awarded on the first IS
targets, and q spoon TO each class.
Saturday, August 10 will be the day
for the final shoot off for the Hi Ever
ding cup. Walker, Morgan, Minnlck
f. + du Point and Simon will clash on that
day for permanent ownership OF this
valuable cup
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
Shortest Railroad.

You have heard of shortest railroads
before Always they're the most alb
grant the prize to Missoula, Mont. 1t
has 3 railroad only 100 feet long 1t
connects the Northern Pacific with the
c. 81 & ST p, and is used as transfer
1t has no equipment, no employees, and
no stations, yet the company that owns
it gets so cents for every car that passes
over it's rails Sixteen thousand have
done so thus far Think Of it.-Popular
Science Monthly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
EBBETS FOR HARMONY.

New York, Aug. President Ebbets,
Of the Brooklyn Nationals, yesterday de
clared in statement that he favored q
joint meeting Of National and American
elub-owners TO decide when the season
should end He advocated games among
the clubs of each section of the country
after the present eastern trip Of the Ma
tional western clubs and the western trips
OF the American estern clubs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
NATIONAL AA0Usr
LONG GAME.

Boston, Aug. "A worlds record for
major league baseball OF 20 innings
without a nun being scored by either team
was made yesterday by Pittsburg and
Boston, Pittsburg making two runs IN
the twenty first, and winning, z to o.
The previous record was IS innings
Yesterdays was the longest National
League game played in this city. :
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
YESTERDAYS GAMES.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics, 4 Cleveland, 0.
Boston, 2; ST. Louis, l.
Chicago, 2; Washington, |.
New York, q; Detroit, o.
NATIONAL LEA GUE.
Phillioe, 7; ST. Louis, 0 list game
ST. LOUIS, g. Phillies, I'd game-l0
innings.
Chicago, 3; New York, 0.
Pittsburg, 2; Boston, 0 III innings
BROOKLYN, 4 Cincinnati 0.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics al Chicago.
Washington at Detroit.
New York at ST. Louis.
Boston at Cleveland.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
st. Louis at Pmladelphia.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn
Pittsburg at Boston.
CHICAGO at New York
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics at Chicago.
Washington at Detroit.
New York at ST. Louie.
Boston at Cleveland.
NATIONAL LEA CUE
St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati al Brooklyn.
Pittsburg at Boston.
Chicago at New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-02

In one Of the many navy schools a
Young instructor was attempting to
teach English to grlff old sailor What
is complete sentenced" he said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-07-21
Orange Pastor Die.
In Thierry Batt].

PARIS. July 2o.-The Rev. w.t..
Murray, of East Orange. n 7 80. a,'ei
to the Young Mems Christian Az. 'a
alton, was killed in the Chateau TIL" TIL
sector while serving soldier. -
canteen near the front line. Two ...,,
lalnng on either side of him, killed
me Hs h isss Mr. MI; MURRAY by conclusion
honors. military
Ben Hilbert. Of 2s7 West Fortv..s;. :,
Street, New York City. anothes 'v,eAi y,
g g, l a. WORKER, after constant espo o. NJ
20 20 s sh hre and gas has been ordered
Richard c. Shreve, of Roebest.r "
T., also a Y. NJ. C. A. man. wsr. N.
after forty wounded American, cut ~
s e, m hands. with the aid Of elev. n
ten Germans and bringing in thss up
tire forty wounded. Gu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-07-21
Fight Phone Bond Deal

Clarence H. Venner, of C. II. Venner
& Co., brokers, 81 William Street, a
holder of 220 shares of American Tele-
graph and Telephone Company stock,
yesterday filed with County Clerk
Schneider n summons and complaint in
a suit to enioin the company from is
suing S50,000,000 in convertible 6 per
cent gold bonds in accordance with a
resolution passed at a meeting of
stockholders July 3.
Venner alleges that some of the
stockholders were allowed to subscribe
to more than their proportionate share
of the bonds and that $1,500,000 will
60 to an underwriting syndicate if the
issue is permitted. Venner declares
that the syndicate includes ]. P. Nor
gan e. Co.; Kuhn Loeb G. Co.; Kidder,
Peabody e. Co. and Lee, Higginson &
Co., of Boston. Venner declares mem
bers of these firms are stockholders
in the American Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company and should not be per-
mitted to profit by the transaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-07-21
Raid on Russian
Church Made by u. S.

Pamphlets and papers. the nature Of
which was not disc'o sed by Federal
authorities, were se.zed yesterday in
three raids by customs agents upon
st. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathe-
dral and at the apartment of the Rev.
Leonig Turkevich, one of the cathedral
priests, at Clement Court, in East
Nincty-second Street.
Lawrence Miller, an assistant United
States Attorney, who has charge of
the case, was at Long Branch, N. j.,
and declared it was a customs matter.
He referred inquiries to Thomas Ha-
make, chief of the Internal Revenue
Department here. A man connected
with that department of the govern
ment declared later that the papers re-
lated in some unascertained degree to
matters between the Bolsheviki and
the German government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-07-21
War Not in Vain if Closer
Union Results, Says
Prince Tokugawa
Guests at Luncheon
Welcomed by H. P. Dawson
and Visit Aviation Field
at Mineola

Mutual cordialty and confidence be-
tween the United States and Japan
was the keynote struck at New York's
luncheon Of welcome to Prince
Yoshisha Tokugawa and the other
members of the Japanese Red Cross
mission yesterday at the Union Club.
"Tf out Of this war America and
Japan shall emerge knowing each other
and trusting each other; if through
our pain and sorrow we are able to
build up a lasting friendship and
good understanding which no storm
can shake, then the great world war,
which presses upon US SO bitterly to-
day. will not have been fought in vain, "
said the prince, who spoke for the mis-
sion.
Japan and the United States are
beginning to realize deeply the i'm
portance of establishing even more
intimate relations with each other"
said H. F. Dawson, the other speaker
of the day.
From now on we must work to-
gether in common cooperation, perfect
understanding and confidence abso-
lutely one in the other"
Prince Tokugawa, after first lauding
the hospitality of the American peo-
pie, as the Japanese Red Gross mis-
sion has seen it, in travelling through
the country, delivered Japan's message
of sympathy to the United States.
1--WE have come over here to tell the
American people how deeply the people
of Japan sympathize with them in the
sorrow and pain inflicted upon them
by the present war" he said. I'VE
arc instructed to go further than
America and TO visit every one Of the
Allied countries where our gallant
comrades are making the fight of JUS
tice and right. We come to you not
only to express sympathy. but to find
out what we can do to help.
Japan knows what war is She has
experienced all its pain and horrors,
and the hearts of her people go out to
her nclghbors in distress.
Japan is not a great, rich country
like America and her offerings may
seem very small when compared with
the magnificent contributions which
you have made tor Red Cross work.
But however small her efforts may
seem she begs you to believe that she