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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
POLICE PLAYERS
LOOK FOR CANE
Cops Confident of Base
ball Ability and They
Issue a Challenge.

W ednesday afternoon at the Foun-
dry grounds on East san Antonio
street Capt. VIM Simpsons police
baseball team which has gained con
siderable strength within the past two
weeks viii meet the team from the
Bemount depot at Fit Bliss.
Team Is ConfIdens.
Saturday afternoon Capt Simpson
hopes TO arrange a game with the Fl
Paso and Southwestern railway shops
team to be held at the Foundry
grounds. The police team issues an
open challenge to all teams Of the
district for future dates as it is de
sired to get in the best Of condition
for the game with the fire depart
ment to be held on May IS at Rio
Grande park.
The fire department viii not have
an easy time this year as the police
players are going right in from the
start and are confident of their abil-
ity TO turn the tables on our rivals,
said Capt. Simpson We are anxious
70 arrange as many practice games as
possible / think that the team has
made a very creditable showing so
far and is certainly showing the Fire
men supporters that il can play base
ball"
Sell Many Tickets
Tickets are being sold rapidly for
the annual game between the rival
municipal departments and IL is pre-
dicted that more than 1000 fans viii
witness the game. The proceeds OF
the contest viii go toward the police
benefit fund
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
SPORTOGRAPHY By -G1aa2-

HERMAN BRONKIE is playing third
14base for the Browns. and Jimmy
Austin is on the bench Jimmy in
sists, however. that he viii be on the
job again very soon.
Hal Chase played his last game in
a New York uniform at the Polo
Grounds in 1913. just before Frank
Chance, then managing the Yankees
traded him to the White Sox for Bor-
ton and Zeider. known as the Onion
and the Bunion- Now Prince Hal is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Toledo. O.. May 1s.-Reservations
for seats for the proposed heavy
weight title fight between Jess VIII
lard and Jack Dempsey. July &. have
aggregated $4,000. according 70 A
@ Thacher. matchmaker for the To-
ledo boxing commission. who is as
sisting Tex Richard in arranging for
the battle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Joe Cans defeated Tommy Tracy IN
nine rounds at Portland, Ore. 16 years
ago today, May Is, 1898. Tommy was
a foster brother Of Dan Creedon. the
Australian middleweight, and began
fighting in his native Australia a
quarter Of century ago. He came TO
America in 1898 and fought Billy Cal
lagher in san Francisco, knocking
him out in the 18th round Tommy
then decided TO 90 after the weller
weight Championship, and in 1854 he
fought Joe WalcOtt in Boston. Tom
my held the Black Demon even until
the 10th round. when Joe got over the
knockout wallOp. TOmmy's next bout
was with Tommy Ryan. who defeated
him He then went TO England and
defeated Tom Williams. but upon his
return he lost TO George Green. the
California welterweight. He fought
Tommy Ryan again in Syracuse in
1884, and was knocked out. After
THAI he fought several good bouts. in
Guiding two draws with Joe WalCOtt.
but lost decision 10 Kid Lavigne
AFTER quitting the ring Tracy became
the boxing instructor Of a club in
Portland. Ore. the scene of his de-
feat by Joe Cans. That was no dis
grace, however, for the black boy
was then I'm his prime and there was
not a white lad who could hold
candle 20 him.
TODAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS.
ltlu-Joe Rivers. the Mexican boxer. !
knocked out Red Corbett in ne
nth round at san Diego
l9l5-MiSe Gibbons defeated GUS
Christie in the 18th round of a
bout al Boston.
le13-Leach Cross defeated johnny
Dolan in ten rounds at New York I
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Baltimore, Nd, May 13.-Jack Brit
ton. Of New York, welterweight cham
pion, easily had the better OF John
Tillman. Of Minneapolis. in a 70 round
no decision bout here Monday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

zach Wheat. Of the Robbins, is one
Of the most quiet and modest players
TO captain a major league outfit. Dur
Ing his nine seasons as a member OF
the Robbins he has never been known
70 argue with an umpire, and he has
never been put out OF a game. When
an umpire's decision is not made as
the members OF the club think il
should have been. Capt Wheat de-
peuds on Ivan Olson. Lee 1Iagee and
ollie O'Mara 10 do all the kicking. In
cidentally Il may be said that these
aggressive players are capable Of ut
tering their captains thoughts. On
the opening day OF the season umpire
Klein said that Wheat generally says
about five words TO him during a sea-
son, but now that he is captain Of the
club he VIII only say about three
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
Baseball Looks
For Good Season

BasehalTs official opening indi-
Gates that the game has come back
and that the revival is genuine rather
than sporadic. The question now is
whether or not the teams are good
enough 10 justify the interest Oddly
enough interest. 20 judge by atten-
dance figures, was greater in New
York and Cincinnati than in towns
where we supposed the thronEs
would attend.
Nor is il certain what part the
wonderful weather in the east on
opening day played In New YORK,
Philadelphia and Boston the weather
was so fine that people would have
paid TO sit outdoors. so il is not GER
tain that baseball drew the big
crowds The quick slump in atten-
dance at Boston and the small crowds
in some other cities are not so en-
couraginE-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
BOXING /:


Cleveland. o.. May 13.-Members OF
the Ministers union OF Cleveland at a
meeting Monday voted unanimously
70 protest 20 governor Cox against the
dempsey Willard boxing match in
Ioledo- The civic committee of the
Federated Churches Of Cleveland also
VIII file protest, Rev. T. r. Wright.
secretary. said.
The match was condemned as a
menace TO public morals.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

I back as the Giants first baseman.
and the New York fans let him know
Z with every appearance that they have
mot forgotten him
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

In the r n. C. A. pool Become a
mem Der. It's q profitable invest
uent. See WiIiams.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

san Francisco. Calf May 1.-Two
san Francisco contractors were said
TO be hurryinE 20 Toledo. O.. Monday
TO erect an arena Of $4,000 canacftv
for the Jess Wiuard-Jack Dempsey
heavyweight title fight there on july
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

James Peter Archer. inventor OF the
squat throw. and in the days OF the
Cubs's glory acclaimed by admirinE
multitudes as the greatest backstop in
captivity, was born in Dublin. Ire
land, SO years ago today. Archer be-
gan playing ball with the Toronto
City league and played his first pro-
fessi0nal engagement in 1903 with
Fargo, y. ID. In 1904 he was with
Boone. Ia. and was given a tryout
with the Pirates. who loaned him 10
Atlanta, Ca After a couple Of sea
sons in the Southern league. Archer
Joined the Detroit Tigers in 1907. and
played with the Buffalo club in 1908.
He Joined the Cubs IN 1903 and for
several seasons was the sensation Of
the league as a backstop.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

knocked out Harry Reeve in the third
round Of their bout here Monday
Monday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

London. Eng. May i3.-Eddie Nc
Goorty, Of oshkosh, Wis. middlsweight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

4 The contractors built the arena
for the Jeffries-Johnson tight in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Decidedly Dependable Dentistry DR..
". A. Smith, SIS Martin Bldg.-Ady-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
ROBBIE CoNFIpENT.

Uncle Robbie is well fortified in the
outfield- In case zach Wheat. Tom
my Griffith or by Myers are laid up
the rotund leader has Jimmy John
ston and Jimmy Hickman ready for
duty
. Chief Meyers. the veteran catcher
who served with the Giants. ROBINS
and Braves. and who recently re-
ceived his discharge from the marine
corps, has taken up his duties as
manager OF the New Haven club OF
the New England league.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Lawn Mowers sharpened. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co. 4o4 y Oregon St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

Curtiss q Co. buy Liberty BOnds.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13
Plants Starving?

roses and plants to grow or bloom
without feeding then something.
Order 100 lbs. OF Wright's IDEAL
PLANT FOOD and watch them grow
and bloom Directions with each bag.
WRIGHT NURSERY COMPANY,
Phone 2769.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-13

-4--A-4A-AAA ~ Az 1891
STATE NATIONAL BANK

Capital Surplus and Profits. $3.50. oOO.
Interest Paid on Savings Accounts.
c. p Morehead. Pres.
Joseph Magoffin, Vice-Pres.
c n Bassett, Vice-PreA
R. ". HcAfee, Asst Cashier.
Geo. D. Flory. Cashier
C. n Nebeker. Asst Cashier.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
TOO MUCH SPEEDING
ON PHILA. PIKE
1 a YIN ont Community
League Makes Complaint
Against Practice.
GET UP PETITION FOR
MAIL DELIVERY

Some action against the use OF IN,
new Philadelphia pike. in the vicinity
OF Claymont, as a speedway by auto
mobilists, is contemplated by the Clay
mont Community League unless the
practice ceases.
At the meeting OF the league last
night complaints were received OF the
speeding and OF the use OF unlawful
lenses on automobiles using the pike.
Some accidents have resulted. 10 is said.
from violations Of the law in the
neighborhood Of Claymont
4 committee was appointed TO con-
suit with the postal authorities at
Washington to see il it is possible to
obtain house TO house mail delivery
service for Claymont A petition has
been signed by 600. d. it is expected
that at least 300 more 81, will ne
secured before the petition finally
presented.
Several selections were played bv the
community leagues orchestra.
The members OF the league are plan
ming to hold Halloween party on
All members OF the COM
munity will be invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
Celebrate FREE
{. { D. CANAL At
Delaware CITY
Governor Townsend, u. S.
Officials and Army Engi-
neer Take Part.
SAVE MUCH TIME
when Old LOCKS co

Delaware City is thronged by more
than a thousand persons today attend
Ing the celebration by the Atbntc
Deeper Waterways Association OF IN,
formal transfer Of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal b. the Federal Gov
ernment.
Officials OF the government al Wash
ington, the States Of Delaware. Mary
land, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are
present. as well as large delegations
from Wilmington, Chester, muadel-
phiR and Trenton.
The Philadelphia party arrived at 2.i5
o'clock, more than one hour behind
time.
Josephus Daniels. Secretary or the
Navy, Is expected TO attend with his
stan. A war ship lies OF Delaware
City in the Delaware and two hydro.
planes flew over Delaware City during
the ceremonies. The y C. : trans-Ailan-
tice plane was one Of the craft.
Many members Of the Chamber Of
Commerce are in the party. They
WORD distinctive badges OF white.
with the inscription in blue: Chamber
OF Commerce. Wilmington, Del" The
local chamber started the movement
for the ransfer OF the canal 10 the gov
ernment at a meeting held here four
teen years ago and presided over by
Judge George Gray.
The project was taken up by the At
lanuc Deeper Waterways Association.
Finally a bill introduced bv Senator
salisbury was gotten through Congress
for Federal acquisition Of the canal
Delaware's members In Congress fought
for ilie bin for several years. r..
The steamer Queen Anne left phila-
delphia this morning bearing a pariy
OF 800 from that city 10 the celebra-
ton. The ship stopped at Chester and
new Castle 10 pick up guests from
continued on Page wo)
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
REV.DR.C.A. HILL.
RETIRED PASTOR.
DIES At SMYRNA
Fifty-one Years in Whining
ton Conference; For
merly at St. Paul'S.
HAD SERVED MANY
IMPORTANT CHARGES

The Rev. DR.. Charles 4. Hill, one Of
the foremost ministers of Wilmington
W. z. Conference, and former pastor Of
st. Paul's Church of This city. died
early this morning at his home m
Smyrna. lie was about Ga years Of age.
Dr. Hill was one of the most beloved
members OF the Conference. lIe had
retired fro inactive ministerial duty
nearly two years ago and had taken iIp
his residence In Smyrna. his old home
Or Hill was born in smyrna. son
Ot the late Rev. Charles Hill. who origi-
nally was q member Of the Philadelphia
conference before the Wilmington Con
'erence was carved out Of 10. The Rev.
lharles Hin was one of the abesl and
most eloquent preachers Of the Con
ference, and his son Inherited his abili-
iy as a pulpit. orator and his same
genial personality.
Dr. Z. y. Hill was admitted into the
Wilmington Conference i'm 1878. his
ilrst pastoral assignment being 10
Bridgeville. lie served the following
churches as pastor after that: 1879,
Princess Anne; iSS0-Si. Kings Greek,
1882 Sassafrass; 1883. Epworth. Viii
mington; 1876. Cherry Hin: iSS1-9O
Centreville, Md; iS9i-9J. salisbury: |
1867, Easton; iS9s-n'OO. smyrna: /
i9Oi-O5. Salisbury; 1862 It. Paurs 1
Wilmington. His last charge was at /
Crisileld Md, from 1913 10 The time OF I
his retirement.
At the session Of conference in Sails /
bury, Md. several years ago. over .
which Bishop Hamilton presided. Dr. /
Hill was urged for appointment as su- .
perintendent Of Wilmington district by .
nearly every pastor Of the district. but |
The bishop appointed the Rev. DR.. +. l..
lonecker as district superintendent.
This action was a great disappointment
% Or. Hill and his friends
Dr. Hill for many years had suffered
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
THIEF GETS AWAY
when COPS BUNGLE
Detective Tries Big Job Sin
gle-handed and Loses
Man.
FELLOW ACCUSED
OF KIMONO THEFT

1 Lack OF cooperation between the de-
tective bureau and the uniformed men,
bers Of the police department Is held
responsible by street patrolmen for
the escape OF young man wanted here
on a charge OF stealing a kimono from
a Market street store several days ago.
From what could be learned OF the
case, the young man was seen placing
the kimono under his coat and while
the detective bureau was notified al
once, the young man escaped by the
time the sleuth arrived.
The plain clothes man took up the
trail and learned from other sources
who the alleged thief was.
That afternoon another detective
went 10 the young mans home alone
and when he entered the front door.
the young man departed through
back window and an alleyway leading 1
into Seventh street. In taking French |
leave the young man had 10 pass "A |
traffic officer along Market street. but
this officer knew nothing Of the case.
10 is said that if the detective had /
placed the traffic officer or another Of
acer al the rear entrance 10 the house
the man would have been apprehended.
The name OF the young man wanted
Is withheld. So far no trace OF him
has been found
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
CLAYMONT TO HAVE
HALLOWEEN FROLlC
Community League Names
Committee TO Go Ahead
With Plans.
TOWN WON'T LOSE
ITS POSTOFFICE

Claymont will enjoy a public costume
celebration on Halloween. under The
auspices Of the Claymont Community
League. The league estimates that a
thousand people will take part. The
entertainment committee was author
lied TO go ahead with celebration plans
at a meeting OF the league held last
night George Lodge, the president.
was in the chair.
The league was pleased 10 hear from
the special committee appointed to pro-
test against the removal OF the post
office to Edge Moor. that such a change
Will not be made by The Government
Letters received from Senator Ball and
senator WolcOtt, and from the assistant
postmaster-general gave assurance that
any step taken by the Government
would be 10 improve The Edge Moor
service. The committee was continued
TO work in the interest Of a hOuse-t1-
house delivery system for Edge Moor
AZ an early date. The New Castle
County School Board will address a
meeting Of ClaymOnt residents 10 ex-
plain the workings Of the new school
code and its application 10. Claymont. AZ !
this meeting, plans for the new school
at Claymont will be shown. and its site |
will he discussed
President Lodge spoke Of additional .
police protection. fire system improve /
nent, and speed laws. as measures .
which the league should promote in the
interest OF the community
The next meeting will he held Novem
Der II, in the community building OF
he General Chemical colony.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
MANY DIPHTHERIA
CASES REPORTED
2S Sufferers From Disease
in Past Eight
Weeks.
264 DEATHS THIS
TIME LAST YEAR

Although Health Board officials Ga,
there Is no danger Of diphtheria
epidemic in this city. the records Of
the bureau for the past eight weeks
show that twenly-eight cases OF the
disease have been reported here during
that period OF this number i've were
reported this week and eight last week
or the total cases reported in the past
two weeks 10 have been reported from
the Ninth ward.
During the past week there were %
deaths, 80 births and 81 marriages In
the city as compared with 26i deaths.
20 births. and n marriages for the cor
responding period OF last year. The
high death rate last year at this time
was due 10 The influenza epidemic.
In addition 10 the five cases OF diph-
iberia reported this week, there were
.wO cases OF scarlet fever. one OF
measles and one OF typhoid fever.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
MANY STRIKINGSTEEL WORKERS ARE FOREIGNERS
TO RAID LIQUOR
SELLERS; LITTLE
CHANCE FOR VETS

WASHINGTON. Oct n. United Press)
Wholesale raids upon liquor dealers
were being planned by the Government
today. Within ten days the prohibition
enforcement legislation probably VIII
be law 70 makes illegal the sale OF
| liquor containing more than one-half OF
one per cent. alcohol. This puts into
the hands OF Attorney General Palmer
the power for which ne has been wait
Ing before prosecuting the Illegal
liquor dealers.
Reports on sales Of liquor are now
belng received. When President WI
son signs the bin the raids are OK
pected 10 start. n The President does
not sign the bin within ten DAYS n
automatically becomes law.
10 is known here that In many cities
all varieties of liquor has been freely
sold despite the wartime prohibition
ban simply because existing law was
inadequate Beer Of the 2.75 pcr cent.
variety has been openly dispensed and
according 10 reports gathered bv Cow
ernmeni operatives whiskey. gin and
fancy mixed drinks containing these in
gradients are now being passed over
the bars Of saloons in numerous cities.
sold in cabarets and In family liquor
stores. Enforcement Of the new pro
hibiiion law will make this punishable
by 5000 fine and two years imprison-
meni There is a possibility that the
President may veto the bin on the
ground that II is too drastic but this
Is not considered likely. II he should
do so the prohibitionists in Congress
appear 10 have sufficient strength 20
pass 10 over his veto.
70 was learned at the White House
today that Wilson's fret action with
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
COLUMBUS LANDED
427 YEARS AGO

Four hundred and iwenty-seven year.
ago tomorrow, Christopher Columbus
son Of an Italian wool comber. discov-
cred what Is now known as Waiting Is
land, in the Bahama group. and laid
the foundations for a new western
civilization. As the twelfth OF Ociobre
falls on sunday this year, Monday Will
be a legal holiday. and an public Of
aces and schools will be closed.
As is customary, the Italian residents
or Wilmington will have charge OF the
formal program Of the day. The Chris
topher Columbus Society and the Sons
OF Columbus will parade over the fol-
lowing route: Form al Seventh and.
French streets and move 10 Front. 10
Market. to Tenth. 20 King. 10 Eleventh.
10 Delaware avenue. 10 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, 10 Union. 10 Fourth. 10 Lincoln.
10 seventh. TO Scott. 10 Sixth, 10 hall
and dismiss
After the parade. the two Italian so
cieties will hold exercises Of an appro- |
pirate nature in Republican Hall. No |
1905 West Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11

regard TO the measure. will be 10 send
it 10 the Attorney Generals office FOR
an opinion as 10 rs consiilutionality
and desirabillly lie viii not sign it
until he has received This opinion. Sec
Rotary Tumulty said no did not know
what attitude the President would take
toward the bill
The outlook for lifting Of the war
time prohibition ban before constitu-
ional prohibition goes into effect In
January, appeared dim today. 10 was
not believed probable the President
would permit a wet interval OF a month
or 90 before The nation goes per-
manenily dry n 10 could be avoided
As a warning 10 those who are hand
ling liquor the internal revenue bureau
% was learned will issue a statement OF
policy as soon as the new law becomes
effective This Will be designed tn eX-
plain the meaning OF the law and the
penalty attached and viii warn dealers
OF what they may expect
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
INSTALL OFFICERS OF
PaIL0DEMIC LODGE
sRecIal % ~ EyenIng Iournal.

Special 70 Th6IEyenlng Journal.
DOVER, Del tOct ii.-Deputy Grand
Master n. Arthtr Derrickson and stan
Of Milford, visit1d Phnodemic Lodge.
No. Z, J. .. o. f., Thursday evening
and installed the following officers for
the ensuing six months:
Noble grand, Charles Humphreys: /:
vice-grand, J. A. Trice: secretary. j..
y. Palmatory; permanent secretary. H..
y. Lynch; assistant secretary, II. NJ
Buckson; treasurer. W. W. Rash: war
den, q. q. Ross: conductor. DR. J. A..
Richards: chaplain, Frank Mckee; right
scene supporter. NJ. Matthews: left
scene supporter, w q. Parvis; right
supporter DO noble grand. Walter p
Carrow; left supporter TO noble grand.
James Lewis; right supporter 10 vice
grand. r. r. Anderson; left supporter
TO vicegrand, T. T. Moore; inside
guardian, W. Benson; outside guardian.
I. l.. Jones. After several short ad-
dresses a banquet was served.
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
sussex REVELS in
POLITICAL GOSSIP
Opposition TO School Code
May Not Be Made Par
tiSan Issue.
SOME POLITICIANS
WANT 1T TRIED OUT
snecIal b Tha EvenIng Isnrnal.

Special TO The Evening sSernal.
GEORGETOWN. Del. oct. ii.-Not-
withstanding that the political cam
paign in Delaware will not be on for
ten months, Republican politicians have
begun 10 stir. Friends Of Robert J.
Allen, farmer Of seaford district.
are backing lfim for the nomination OF
county commissioner. According 10
some Of the active workers who are
supporting him, his chances 10 land
will be good since, 10 is reported, that
word was passed out last fall that II
he would step aside in favor OF VIII
liam II. Bookhammer. who was nomi-
mated and elected, ne would have
strong backing next fall.
William l.. McIlvaine. residing near
Stockley, is said TO have thrown his
hat in the ring for the nomination OF
sheriff.
John BarD. a former highway com
missioner, builder and contractor. OF
Georgetown, Is in the race for pro-
Monetary.
In the western section Of the county
here is some talk Of former Levy Court
Harry w. Johnson being
n the race next fail for the nomina-
ion Of county commissioner to succeed
frank W. Holloway Democrat, whose
erm will expire.
10 is conceded that the Republicans
viii put up a stiff fight for control OF
he state Offices next fall. and especi-
lly will they strain every nerve to
vim the governor, since there will be
n entire new judiciary 10 appoint.
The recognized leaders OF Alfred I.
uPont In Sussex county have been
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1919-10-11
AIRPLANES REPAIRED,
FLIGHTS ARE RESUMED

Flights will be resumed this after
noon and all day tomorrow by the Col
die Aeroplane Tours, from the Green
vile field There were no flights yes
lerday as the motors and machines
were being overhauled. Experienced
aviators make il a rule 10 take no
flights in a machine that has been used
for 20 hours flying without lt being
overhauled As the Goldie airplanes
had been used for about so hours, yes
terday was taken Off N thoroughly
overhaul the motors and all parts Of
the machines. There will be no flights
at Newark FOR several days as the ma
chine used there is also being over
hauled