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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01
CUBs AFTER HORNsBY.

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Eager for a winning ball 2
club. the owners Of the Chicago {
- Cubs are said to be bidding
= high for third baseman Roger 4
- Hornsby, Of the st. Louis Car Z
= dinals. Two years ago the q
- Cubs offer Of SIS, 900 FOR q
Hornsby was turned down by Z
= president Hickey. But the pa Z
- tronage OF the Cardinals at Z
home has been so light and the Z
= clubs expenses are so heavy q
= that the Chicago magnates evil G
= IDENTIFY believe that Hickey viii q
- accept big money for his star Z
= player The Cubs owners are q
. determined TO have a club that Z
= viii compare favorably with z
- the Giants and Reds next &
- year, and they now are begin 4
- ming TO lay the foundations. Z
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01

. PASSING OF RAY CALDWELL
. Ray Caldwell reached the
Q end Of his major league career
. the other day when the Red
. Sox released him outright All
. other big league clubs waived
. claim to his services. and If
. he remains in baseball he must
. seek employment in the minors
. Caldwell broke into fast COM
. pany with the Yankees in 1910
- and soon became one Of the
- best pitchers in the American
= league. But he couldn't stand
= prosperity. and in 1913 he was
9 suspended by Frank Chance
. for breaking the rules OF dis
. ciplne- Caldwell also was
Q penalized by Bill Donovan for
= similar behavior and narrowly
= escaped Punishment.
-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01

Zone Is Victor

Bufords timely single into the
two runs when Carson and Fassett
rounded the sacks gave victory in the
second game OF the afternoon 10 the
Zone Supply team over the ss05 ag-
gregation- In winning the canto Mai
J. H. Conlin's team vindicated its
prestige Of the defear OF last week
and incidentally narrowed the margin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01
NEYIAND NINE Makes Up CAME
LOST To RIVALS; ZONE IS VICTOR

Rees and Nanny Ponsford Engage in Pitching Duel in
First Came While Mulcahy and Gomez Have It Out
in the Second; Timely Hitting Results in Cleancut
Victory for the Supply Aggregation Over 1905.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01
HARVEY thorpe
WANTS 4 FIGHT
Kansas City Lightweight
Who Met Leonard Would
Like to Come Here.

Harvey Thorpe. Kansas City light
weight boxer, well known in FL Paso
and who has been having phenomenal
success in the east is anxious TO eone
to FL Paso and meet some fast boy Of
that division Thorpe has had several
eneagements with Benny Leonard. the
lightweight titleholder and is consid-
cred one Of the fastest men in this
country. He recently defeated Bobby
Waugh and in view Of the fact that
he had two fights in FL Paso several
years ago the first with Frankie Gaze
and the second with Tommy O'Rourke
his manager believes that he would
be an excellent drawing card
Wants to Fight
Concerning a match here the follow
ing letter has been received Dy me
Herald editor from Chick Johnson.
manager OF Thorpe
How about using Harvey Thorpe in
your city in the near future Thorpe
has beaten about al Of the light
weights in this part Of the country
and only last March gave Benny
Leonard the toughest fight OF MS
career.
Thorpe beat Waugh here last night
and this was Thorpe's first start since
Nay 30. Thorp boxes Kid Herring In
Little Rock on September J. Benny
Leonard at Detroit. Mich, on Septem-
Der II. ] would like to bring thorpe
TO your city the latter part Of sep
TENDER and box anyone in the world
from 127 20 40 pounds.
Il am led to believe that Thorpe
made two great fights in Juarez
some time ago and ought to be good
card in your city Hoping 20 hear
from you In the near future and to
have an opportunity 10 show Thorpe
in action in your city,
Very truly yours,
Chick Johnson"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01

between the two clubs TO one half a
game
The 1905 boys put up their Gus
tommy good brand Of baseball
and never gave mp until the last
man was out The strengthened
Zone team showed TO much nd
vantage, the work Of Wade and
FasSett at second base and short
stop, respectively. being excep-
tionaL
One Is Not Enough.
For five innings it seemed as II a
lone tally Earnered by The 1905 team
in the second inning would prove
sufficient to take the contest to the
southside. Gomez was a trifle wild,
but as the supply boys were offering
at his shoots Indifferent 10 whether
they were wide Of the plate or not,
II appeared that the club would again
come out with flying colors. Develop
ments later proved that one run was
not enough. however, particularly so
when there is such a thing as a com
bination of hits and this is just what
the Zone put over in the sixth in
ming
MuIcahy and Gomez.
Johnny Mulcahy. who is soon to 60
to the Texas university. and NJ
Gomez were rival pitchers IN a dandy
duel, the former allowing one more
hit than his adversary The pokes off
Gomez were much more timely than
those made by the 4S05 nine, however,
and coming at a time when most
needed Chacon made the first and
only run Of the southsiders, when
leading off in the second inning he
singled 10 left field
He was sacrificed to second by
Acosta and came home when
Mesa doubled down the left field
foul line.
There was a slight alteration
of whether the knock WIS foul
or fair. hut rs @Umps7 Burt de-
cided that II was in the diamond
before going past third base the
run counted
Carson Comes In.
Carson singled for the Zone IN the
sixth and was sent around 10 third
when Johnny Fassett placed the ball
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-01

Rees, elected to pitch at the
eleventh hour by Maj. Neyland
worked well during the entire
seven innings with the exception
Of one or two Instances in which
he weakened slightly Maj. Ney-
land WIS taken III with lumbaEO
shortly before the game began
and was ordered to the bench by
Dr.. T.. J.. McCamant after an ex-
-mfwuTsnm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-11-28
Gould To Accident Board.

Governor Harrington is expected ia
announce at any time the appointment
of Clarendon 1. T. Gould, now minority
member of the Board of Motion Pic
ture Censors, as minority member Of
the State Industrial Accident Commits
sion, to succeed Charles D. Wagaman,
resigned, and the appointment Of
Charles F, Macklin as member OF the
censorship board in Mr. Gould's place.
The position on the Accident Com
mission pays $4,000 a year and runs
until 1924. That on the censorship
board pays s2,4OO a year and runs un.
til 1921. Both Mr. Gould and Mr. Mack
lin are close friends and followers Of
former Governor Goldsborough, Mr..
Macklin was adjutant-general in the
Goldsborough administration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-11-28

Governor Harrington has issued a
proclamation to the people of Mary
land calling on them to lend aid to the
Jews of devastated Europe, thousands
Of whom are at the point Of starva-
tion.
In the proclamation, the Governor
says the Jews made sacrifices and
went through great suffering the same
as the people of other nationalities,
and conditions in their stricken eoun.
try are such there is decided cause for
immediate relief measures.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-11-28

Governor Harrington has designated
Myer j. Block, recently reelected
Judge Of the Orphans Court. as chief
Judge of this tribunal This will be
the third term in which Judge Block
has served in this capacity.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
otuxN-ROSSITER.

Miss Mary J. Quinn and James G. Ros-
sitter were married Thursday evening IN
81 Mary's r. C. Church. The couple
were attended by a sister OF the bride
Miss Margaret +. Quinn, and Patrick
Dugan.
The bride wore a handsome gown OF
eeorgette crepe over satin. with white
pictlre hat and carried a shower bou-
quet Of bride roses. The BRIDESMAID
wore a pink georgette crepe dress ana
carried pink roses.
A reception was held at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Quinn. No COG South Claymont street,
after which the bride and groom left
for Atlantic City.
Among those present at the reception
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rossiter
Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosslter, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ward, Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Steel. Mr.. and Mrs. William Rossl-
ter. Albert Rossiter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J
Quinn. Mrs. Arthurs, Mrs. Morris, Mrs
Forrest. Mrs. Taylor, Misses Mary Cor
man. Grace Brooks; Albert Rossiter
Misses Emma Hazer. Theresa Nurnbers
William Rossiter, Misses Marie and Car
oline Witt. Miss Agness Quinn, George
Rossiter, Miss Catherine Quinn, Miss
Margaret Quinn, August F. Witt, Patricl
Dugan. Edward Dugan, Richard ant
James Quinn, Harry Rossiter, George
Rossiter, John, Paul and Sarah Quinn
Baby Jones. Misses Marie Steel, May ano
Nance Rossiter, Helen Rossiter, Mr.. anc
Mrs. William Ruth, Myrtle Grover, Ed
ward and John Dugan.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
KENNEY MAY LAND
NEW REVENUE JOB

Demcratic circles were Jared today
when IL became known that Former
United States Senator r. r. kenney, OF
Dover, was being urged as a candidate
for the position OF Internal Revenue
Collector for the District OF Delaware, a
new district which will be opened on
July 4. The announcement came as a
surprise as friends OF Harry t. Graham,
OF this city. chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee. had been under the
impression that no one else was TO
oppose him for the position.
Mr.. Graham evidently had some inside
information, however that all was not
serene. as he sent letters TO his friends
throughout the State two weeks ago
asking them to urge his appointment 10
the office. The rumOr OF today indi-
Gates that he knew OF the opposition.
Democrats who profess 10 know
something OF the history OF the party
say that with the appointment Of for
mer Senator Kenney to the office, United
States Senator WOlcott would be re-
warding one OF his lieuienants and this
would allow the inside office deputy col
lector 10 be picked from rural New
Castle county or this city. As Charles
A. Smeltzer, Of this city, served in the
local Office as a deputy collector for a
time. his friends are urging that he he
appointed TO this position. James Null
rine. Of the Ninth ward. IS also being
mentioned for the position.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
HAD NO MONEY TO
Bring BOYS BACK
Juvenile Court Association
Borrows Money from At
torney Generals Office
RUNAWAY YOUTHS
CAUGHT In TRENTON

Handicapped by lack Of funds 10 pay
transportation Tor boys wanted on a
charge OF larceny. the Juvenile Court
Association today had to seek tho as
slslanee Of the Attorney-Generals Of
flce In having the youngsters returned
The boys, Franklin Russ, OF Basseti
street. and Wnllam Reed. Of No $40
New Castle aNenue. both aged "a years
will be brought back from Trenton, n
j., by Sergeant Robert T.. Benson. OF
the Detective Bureau. who went there
for them today.
The boys were arretsod in Trenton
yesterday as runaWays and are said "a
have confessed TO stealing $500 from a
trung owned by William +. DENLY, OF
No. 80 New Castle avenue.
The case was referred TO the Juven-
lie Court by Chief OF Police Black. but
as the court had no money TO pay Tho
railroad fares Of anyone 10 go after IN,
youngsters, an appeal was made 10 The
Attorney Generals office. As a result
the State Official loaned the money q
The Juvenile Court Officials and they
viii reimburse the Attorney General'i
department when their ship comes
in"
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
DOUBLE CROSSING
STIRS DEMOCRAfS
City Committee investigates
Reports Of Alleged
Trcachery
SOME WANT TO READ
MEN OUT OF PARTM

The Democratic City Committee. at IL
meeting last night. took no action rc-
gardlng the alleged double crossing"
by certain Democratic Committeeman
and workers In the Tenth ward and
some other downtown districts, at the
election on Saturday.
According 10 reports. certain Demo-
Gratis In the Tenth ward used their in
iluence 10 line up voters for William
q. Taylor. Republican. for Mayor.
Some Of the committeeman are in
favor Of reading the alleged unfallhfuL
ones out OF The party. but others desire
a complete Investigation made beford
action is taken by the committee.
That the Democratic leaders sus<
pected certain OF their workers OF se<
creily aiding Mr.. Taylor. the Republic
can candidate. is known. for they had
some Of the suspected Democrats
watched for several days prior to the
election and on election day.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
TROUBLE PILES UP
FOR ANDERSON

judge Churchman in Municipal con-i
This morning. referred the case oil
William II. Amerson. charged Win dis.
orderly conduct and contempt Of court
&c Court Onlcer Mcdaniel for inves.
LEGATION and continued 10 until Friday
Bail was eXed ai $500.
During a QUARREL between Amerso1
snd woiH3n IN the restaurant no.
East Fourth street, last Thursday night
the oefendanl is sail TO have iriel %
take some money from the woman
stocking A salt shaker was hurled
through the restaurant window durils
The row. Both Amerson and the Nomn
threw shakers and. according % lht
n,dence, 'he one which brok3 to
c.5ss is uncertain.
Amerson failed 10 appear In court
y hen The Gaze was cilled yasi5rd ,y
morning. causing tire charge ~ con-
tempt 10 be- placed against him.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING.

A Joint meeting OF the Noman's For
eign and Home Missionary Societies vii
be held on Friday at The home Of Mrs
W. d. Mullen, at Claymont Those at
tending this meeting Will take tht
Darby car that leaves the p, b. q W
railroad station at 10 o'clock.
The morning session viii be given
over 20 sthe Foreign Missionary So
ciety. at which time the mite boxes
Will be opened Election OF officers
also viii be held The afternoon ses-
sion will be devoted 10 the Home Mis-
sionary Society. which hase prepared
an interesting program. Onlcers also
will be elected by the society.
Luncheon will be served at noon. II
is expected that many members OF both
societies viii attend
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
W. c. T. U. NOTES

At the monthly meeting OF the Cen
trail w C. T. L. held yesterday, al
county headquarters, No. i0ii Wash
ington street, report from the coun-
" convention held recently at Hook
essln was given by Mrs. Edtard Green
halgh. a parliamentary drill was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Fannie Taylor Hay and
Mrs. sara Ewing steele had charge
OF the music. A special effort had
been made by the members OF the
union TO raise their final payment on
their pledge OF SiO0 TO the Jubilee
Fund as a surprise and tribute to
their president and when the an
nouncement was made that they had
succeeded there was great rejoicing
The president, Mrs. L. w. Emerson,
was greatly touched and endeavored
10 thank her associates for their
thought OF her in the matter. This
is the first union in the county 10
raise. and pay to the county treasurer
its entire pledge toward the "Jubilet
Fund"
Echoes from the recent international
Prohibition Conference were given By
the county executive secretary, Mist
Rietta VI. Emerson, and announce
ment made that printed copies OF th'
Statewide prohibition measure an'
the anti-shipping law could be ha'
for tse asking from the Anti-SalooI
League at No. 100 West Eighth street
One new member was received. Mrs
Elinor SarinS was present as Nisitoi
from the Eastlke Union.
The Arters Union, OF which Mrs
Annie V. Sergeant IS the president
will meet tomorrow evening at coun-
tv besslquarters, No. i0i4 Washington
street. Reports from the county con
vention will be received and plans dis
cussed for the raising OF the union
pledge TO the Jubilee Fund 1t j;
hoped that there may be a ful al
tendance OF the members.
The Wilmington Y. P. B. viii NEE
next Tuesday night. at No. 1914 Wash
ington street. Business OF importance
is to be transacted.
The Anna A. Gordon Loyal Legior
met on Saturday afternoon at head
quarters. In addition 10 the regulal
lesson the blues" entertained TN
ayellows" because Of losing out in
pencil selling contest. An attractive
program was rendered and refresh
ments OF ice cream and waters served
The next meeting will take the form
Of a picnic. announcement Of place t'
be made later.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
DUPONTS TO REBUILD
OLD BETS PLANT

According to plans filed at the ONCE
OF Building Inspector Preston today the
IL. /. dupont de Nemours and Company
is planning TO remodel the plant OF
the Belts Machine Company at Mary
land avenue and Beech street, which
will make this one Of the largest in
dustrial establishments OF its kind in
this state. The plant was purchased
by the dupont Company several months
ago.
The plans include new pattern shop,
foundry. powder house, sand bins, stor-
age bins. dry kilns and office building.
The improvements will cost s61,S2O. The
permit for the work was granted.
other permits granted today were
To George :. Charles and Son, to
make an addition at No. 1900 Delaware
avenue. to cost $780, and 10 J. S. Afford
10 make alterations at No. 20S-l0 Wesi
Ninth street, to cost $500.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
LABOR TO March
IN PROTEST PARADE
Wilmiugtonians Will Take
Part in Anti-P rohibition
Demonstration
DELEGATION TO CALL
ON LAW MAKERS

The Central Labor Union at its meet
Ing last night decided 10 take part OIL
clally In the protest parade that Is 10
be held in Washington next Saturday.
Delegates were selected from each OF the
affiliated organizations. In the alb
sence OF President George Sauter at
the American Federation or Labor con-
yention at Atlantic City, the secretary
and executive committee are taking
charge Of the arrangements.
At special Joint meeting OF the
executive committee OF the Central
body and the committee on parade. held
Tuesday evening, final arrangements
were made for the demonstration. The
delegation will assemble at lrlsh-Amer-
lean Hall on saturday morning at 9.3O
o'clock and march 10 French street sta
tion headed by a band. The parade In
Washington Will start at . o'clock In the
afternoon.
Upon arriving at Washington the del
egation will be assigned a position in
line by the committee OF the Washing
ton Central Labor Union. Following
the pdfdue inefe VIII De ctftulonltH ol
the Congressional grounds, after which
In IL is possible, the Central Labor
Union delegation will call on Senators
Ball and Wolcott and Congressman Lay
ton. The delegation will state the views
Of the Wilmington workingmen repre-
sented by the Central Labor Union-thal
labor is opposed TO the war time" pro-
hibitlon act going into effect on July 4
The delegation will also state labor
view that the manufacture OF beer with
.2A per cent. alcohol by volume, has the
endorsement OF organized labor.
Delegates from all the States in this
section will participate in the parade
New York and Pittsburg promising
large delegations. Expectations also
point 10 a large attendance OF delegates
10 the A. +. OF L. convention now IN
session at Atlantic City. n. J.
President Gompers OF the American
Federation OF Labor has always been a
staunch advocate OF temperance, but is
against prohibition.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
.SUFFRAGISTS Want
LEGISLATIVE Vote
Other Governors Inquire OF
Townsend. Prospect for
Special Session
EXTRA SESSION
HERE NOT LIKELY

IL became known today that the
governors OF several States have tele-
graphed to Governor Townsend, in
qulring as TO the prospects OF a spe-
cial session OF the Delaware Legisla-
ture being called TO ratify the suffrage
amendment. While Governor Town
send, as far as can be learned, has
not committed himself on the matter
IL is the general opinion that there
is small prospects OF a special session
being called.
At a meeting Of the executive board
OF the Delaware Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation held in this city yesterday
afternoon. a resolution was adopted
tavoring the calling OF a special ses-
sion OF the legislature. The resolu-
tlon follows:
THAT we, members of the executive
committee OF the Delaware Equal
suffrage Association. rejoice over the
recent passage by the Congress Of the
United States OF the Susan B. Anthony
amendment enfraDchising the women
OF the nation after nifty years OF
struggle, and favor the calling OF a
special session OF the Delaware Legis-
laturo for the ratification OF this the
10Th amendment to the Federal Consti-
tuition.
"Signed on behalf Of the association
"Eva Robin. President.
Anna 4. Bach.
Recording Secretary.
-. w. Pennewill.
Corresponding Secretary.
Agnes Y Downey, Treasurer.
"Ida NJ. Ball.
Josephine NJ. N De Lacour, NJ. D.
MARY n. De NOu.'
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
LOCAL TELEGRAPHERS
ARE NOT On STRIKE

The offices Of the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies IN this
city were In no way Handicapped by
the strike OF telcTaphers that started
today an over the country for the
right TO organize. Managers Of both
companies stated that an their opera
tors were at work today and they were
having no trouble whatever locally.
Manager Mack, Of the Western Union
also stated that messages 80 and from
J points outside Of Wilmington were
going through on time.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
CLOSING EXERCISES Ar FRIENDS.

Closing exercises OF the Third and
Fourth primary grades OF Friend<
School. were held in the school thix
morning. One Of the features OF the en-
tertalnment was the presentation OF ths
operetta. The Whole Year Round" Tha
pretty. bright costumes OF the lttld
folk made an attractive setting There
were many tuneful songs and thu
chorus work was exceptionally well
given
Miss Laura Nerkes was in charge oi
The dramatic part Of the program and
Miss Ruth Holtz directed the music.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11

,suso each director VII svc>re one
money member and 10 garment MEM
)ers.
In this way the chain grows and con
tinues. for the work Of each person is
so simple and yet so satisfying 10 The
worker herself that many more gar
ments are contributed than those actu-
ally required by the rules OF the
guild. :,
There is on more satisfactory sign,
than the tables heaped fulk OF new
clothing which are always seen on col
lection day in the fall. Then The work
Of the executive committee of the guild
begins its activities. This committee is
in touch with every charitaDle institu-
ton in the city. has an estimate OF
what the institution will need durine
the winter and from its own member
ship and contributions can make the
allotments in the way that is fair and
Just to all.
Mrs. Newberry spoke OF the cam
paigns i'm Philadelphia and New Nork
for new members and told OF the sue
cess with which these drives have
been carried on. She expressed her
confidence that when the time came for
Wilmington 10 come before its public
with Trustworthy work, fine results VII
be obtained and every one present
knowing Wilmington even better thar
the speaker did, echoed that sentiment
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
AT THE VICTORIA.

Miss Fannie Ward, who has been de-
scribed as one Of the worlds cleverest
emotional actresses. recently departed
for Europe Just prior 10 sailing she
witnessed showing of the finally
edited and titled presentation "The Cry
OF the Weak and pronounced % 20 be
the best Of all the motion pictures in
which she has been starred. principally
from the emotional standpoint. Miss
Ward also declared that here also were
ideal values as 90 narrative quality and
dramatic construction. faultless settings
and skilled direction.
"The Cry OF the Weak will be-
shown tomorrow, Friday and Saturday.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
CONDUCTOR SLASaES
AFTER FARE WRANGLE

Alleged 10 have attacked and beaten
James King, a conductor on dupont
street car early this morning, during
dispute over a transfer. Vincent Flore,
Frank Talmo and Andrew Cimino were
before Judge Churchman, In Municipal
Court this morning on a charge OF as
sault and battery. The case was con-
tinued until next Wednesday at the re-
quest Of William S. Prickett, attorney
for the men.
King defended himself with knife.
cutting Flore on the left side OF the
head. and in the chest and Talmo about
TIE Hrgers.
Evening journal., 1919-06-11
pIAYGROINn Mnnk.

Recreational Director Martin. OF the
Wilmington Community Service, is lin
ing up various groups OF citizens for
sport and recreation. With r. n. Mack.
0f the Park Commission. he Is helping
10 plan a wider range Of activities on
the various city Fairgrounds the com
ing summer.
on Friday night Mr. Martin Will con
duct a Popularity Party az Hagley
Community House. on the Friday night
following he will conduct recreation al
Mothers Party, 10 be held at the
Community House.