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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
CHURCH HILL. ELEVEN
MAY Be ORGANIZED

Plans are now on foot for the or
eanizati on of a football eleven at the
Church Hill Athletic club, and 1t is
believed they will be completed with
in the next few days.
The East End association has been
turning out some very good teams IN
past years and lot OF the old material
is still there. Among those who will
play are BILLY Hay. the Bell broth
ers. Newman and several others.
There is also some talk OF organic
ing teams In other sections of the city
and a football league this fan is not
AT all unlikely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

Jesse Baker, the young short
stop purchased by Richmond
from the Lowell club, New Eng
land league. left last night To
join the Washington Senator'S.
Though Mr.. Wilson has not
closed the deal with Clarke Grit
fifth, manager OF the Senators, the
negotiations have gone far enough
to justify sending the player to
the national capital.
The deal between the Rich
mond and New York clubs for
Baker was called Oft yesterday
ny Owner Wilson. Though the
Yankees seemed anxious enough
to land the youngster. they were
too slow in coming TO terms and
the local owner decided to accept
The offer from the Washington
club.
Mr. Wilson hasn't heard am
thing further from Cincinnati
and Chicago with reference to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
ITO RUSH WORK OF THE
| VA. SUPREME COURT

Staunton. Va. Sept. lit was
stated today that the Supreme Court
Of Appeals sfor Virginia would begin
handed down opinions mex. Wednes-
day. It was stated that n layoh OF
one day would be taken following the
handing down of the opinions. after
which the work would be resumed and
an effort will be made to complete
the work OF the court by the twenty
founkh or twenty-nfth of September.
That the docket Is one Of the larg-
est for some time il shown by the fact
that there are forty cases 20 be con-
sidered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

ZIMMERMAN SUSPENDED
BY NEW YORK CLUB

Chicago, Sept. f1.--Heine Zim-
norman will not play third base
with the Giants again this season
and Manager McGraw minated
before next season he may be
traded. Zimmerman violated the
rules of the club last night by
staying out late. When he showed
up McGraw told him he was
suspended for the season without
pay. He did not play In todays
game. but packed his grip to leave
for New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

the purchase of Poole and Ma
gals respectively. However, the
deal Is still pending and the play
ers may be sold within the next
few days. Manager Bender also
stated that there was chance OF
placing Tommy Abbott and
Daughton during the winter
months
Chief and Mrs. Bender left
Richmond for Philadelphia yes
tertiay afternoon in their new
Buick car, the gift. Of the fans
and Owner Wilson. The sum OF
$500 was needed TO make up the
deficit and the necessary cash
was furnished by Mr.. Wilson.
Most OF the other players who
hadn't already taken their de-
partures got out OF the city yes
iertiay afternoon. Baker was the
last man to leave and he was held
here pending the two deals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
SUFFOLK IRF|ElDtR
PURCHASED BY MACK

Shortstop Mccain. the suappy
little Suffolk player, was yerter-
day sold to the Philadelphia Ath--
letics, according to word received
last night from tho jungle town.
The youngster caught the eye of
Scout Tommy Turner when he
was here three weeks ago, and
Connie Mack paid good price
for him.
Mccain is the fourth player to
be sold TO the Mackmen by Suf-
folk this year. Three pitchers
--Gullman. Eckerr and Picrson,
were sold sometime ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
League May Remain Intact.

There was some talk Of Scfolk and
Newport News dropping out of the
league after this season, but this Is
emphat!cally denied by owners of both
of the clubs. Although the Builders
had hard road TO travel and lost con-
siderable money the first OF the sea
son because of injuries to players and
number of on days on account of
rain. the club came back strong the
latter part of the season.
The suffolk club. in spite OF the
fact that II was in the smallest town
represented in the organization, made
neat little sum for the season. The
club was good drawing card from
start TO finish and even greater things
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
FIJI Vacancies Tuesday.

Division super.ntendents for Alber-
uarle and the district OF Cumberland
and Goochland will be elected next
Tuesday at the meeting OF the state
beard Of education in Richmond. Sew
eral candidates have been mentioned
tor both vacancies and a. warm con-
test is expected. The vacancy in Al
hemarle was caused by the appoint
Yaent OF superintendent McCannaway
II. the Staunton school for the Deaf
and Blind.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
CAPTURE TWO MEN AND
STILL NEAR ElkT0N

Harrisonburg. Va. Sept. Thames
Crawford. Buster Shi6ett. still and
twelve gallons of corn whiskey. are
housed in the jail here, following
raid made by Sheriff Dillard and
Deputy Lucas this afternoon short
distance from Elkton. She shertfr and
his deputy raided the farm of the
two men, about two miles from Elk
ton and discovered the still and the
whiskey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
1915 HIGH school.
GLASS TO HOLD
REUNION MONDAY NIGHT

The first meeting OF the John Mar
shall high school class of 1916 since
the beginning of The war will be held
at 80 O'Clock Monday night. The
o.ass will assemble in the corridor
until the hand shaking has concluded.
when the corridors and the fobby will
to used for dancing, All members
OF the class are urged to come and
bring their partners
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
WEST BROAD STREET
PROPERTY TRANSFER

The property At the northeast corner
OF Broad and Monroe streets. owned by
Chasie Traneri. Paulo Mtcheill and Tito
Crescioii has been transferred to
Henry s. Walleratein, the purchase sum
being named An $1s.340. The sale was
effected through Raab and company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

Another OF Richmond's old land
marks 10 going. Workmen are en-
gagged in raising the old Universalist
church building .on Mayo street. be-
tween Franklin and Ross strcsts. The
building 10 eighty-nve years old, and
occupies what was once an ultra FASH
tonable neighborhood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
Hotel Richmond
18th and II Streets
WASHINGTON, ID. g.
SsrhA Hnt~l ne SArvl~AU

Since August 16. 1915. the date the
Richmond Hotel Co. took possession
OF this property. this hotel has beer
most thoroughly renovated. papered.
painted and remodeled throughout.
It 10 one OF the most homelike ho-
tells In the city and every energy Is
exercised for the comfort and conve,
nience Of its guests. whether they arc
sojourners for day. week. month or.
Ia year.
Its location cannot be surpassed
access can be had with any part Of
the city by means Of a street car line
which passes the door. Il !: out Of
the immediate business section. bur
within one block Of the White House
and Government buildings II H. with
in from ten to fifteen minutes atx
OF all places OF amusement and the
principal department stores.
The rooms and suits are large, airy
and comfortable. all being outaadf,
rooms.
Rates which are always rAasoa-
able, will be cheenfully furnished On.
replication an will also any other IN Z
formation desired.
RICHMOND HOTEL CO,
J. L. Bswies. ManaGsR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
INTERNATIONAL

First game: Binghamton, 6; Ro-
chester. l..
Second game: Binghamton- Ro-
cfssser--postp ,ned--rain.
Reading at Neutrality-suspicious.
rttn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
Standing OF Clubs.
Score by Innings.

score ny innings
.,>...... First Game, .,-....r RS. -
Al Pittshurg- r. II T.,
Phfsatesphia 600 900 efo-l 5
PfGsburg .3 sol 600 l2x----T Is 0
--fatterics--Ames. Cheney and Ira
rresser; Copper and Lee. Schmidt.
Second Game.
A. irttshure-- r. Fl. f..
philadelphia 600 zoo oo0-a ;
Pffrshurg 49,. 0os 0io lox--7 is Q
Meadows and Adams;
Hamilton and Schmidt
At Chicago r, II F..
E~w York . 600 400 500 II
Chicago 49,. 900 90 o0o---3 S o
Eatteries--Bent On and Snyder
Alexander. Martr, and killifer
At st, Louis r. RI +
pyeckiyn -. ai0 Dol 0lo--~3 10 Z
g. Louis ..... e2o 0lo 0oi---4 II /
sRatterics---Mem aux and Kruger
s-rhupp and Clemens.
Only games scheduled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
NATIONAL
Results Yesterday.

Pittshurg, Z Philadelphia. t-tfirat
gasnel.
~4'tisburg !; Philadelphia, o.
tsS~ond game)
New York. :; Chicago, 8.
81: Louis. 4 Brooklyn. 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

whether or not there will be any
changes in the makeup Of the Vir-
sinia league next season lie net known.
although II is known fact that some
talk Is going its rounds eegarding
changes. However, II is not thought
that there will be any changes. There
was sonae talk OF panvjlle and Lynch
burg coming into the league. making
ii an eieht-club circuit. but this Ia
hardly probable. Both towns have re-
peatedlv been given opportunities and
khave failed TO support clubs.
Fans would welcome eight clubs In
the leaCne, for IL would mean addi-
tional interest, and some real 7ghts for
supremacy would be seen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
President William B. Bradley I.
Makes Application to Baseball
Association for Higher Rating
Class and Matter Will be Acted Upon This Fall at Annual
Meeting-Higher Salary and Player LmitCubs in Stats
League Make Money During Season.

are predicted for next year. Everyone
in Suffolk is a baseball enthusiast. and
the club drew many from the sur
rounding country, which Is very
wealthy SECTION OF Virginia
Exclusive of holidays ana Satur.
days the Suffolk club drew 1a,446 peo-
Pile to the Rubes park. That may
seem small as compared with some It
the attendances in the big leagues. bot
ii Is very large for a town the size OF
suffolk Counting in the Saturday.
and holidays the attendance VIII prob-
ably be double the figures given.
The club not only nayed all salaries
due players, league dues. etc, but 10
cleared off nearly all of the indebted
ness on the park, 1t was stated yes
terday that the sale of Shortstop Nc
Cam put the owner $1,000 ahead for
the season.
Clubs Made Money.
1t is known fact that Richmond.
Norfolk and Petersburg made money
for the season, Possibly Owner Ben
w. Wilson. Of this city. made less than
either OF the other two clubs because
Of the fact so many players were pur-
chased II must be remembered that
he bought paughton and Bruner from
Newport News; Anderson and Gooch
, from Columbia OF the South ATLANTIC
: league and Baker from the Lowell
club, of the New England league. OF
this number two---Bruner and Ander-
son---had to be released.
IT is a known fact that both Nor
folk and Petersburg came out far
ahead for the season, and II is be-
, lieved that Portsmouth also made
little money Newport News possibly
lost little money. but Owner Barnes
is one of the best sports in the league
and he says he is willing to take
another shot at the game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
Jesse Baker Takes His Departure
to Join the Washington Senators

Young Shoreder Though Deal is Not Definitely Closed Re
ports to Clarke Griffith This Morning-Manager Bender
Leaves Richmond in Car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
Standing OF Clubs,

Score by Innings
First Game.
AT Boston r. Fl. Z,
St. Louis ...... 900 900 ooo---o 8 4
Boston ,.l0o G2e elk 10 0
Batteries--Lefieid Wright and Sc
vereid: pennock and Sehang
Second Game.
AT Boston r. Fl. f.
ST. Louis -. 600 900 600 :
Boston -. so 600 oox--s 3
Battcries-Maple, Wright. Collins
and SEVERED Russell and Walters.
First Game.
At Washington r. Fl. r
Chicago 00S 600 no1-v3
WASHINGTON sac Gas ;}ax-.-4 & I
Batteries---Kerr and schalk; shaw
and Charity.
Second Game
AT Washington r. II. L
Chicago = ....ol0 600 Ellis s
Washington . 900 GOO 900 2
Observation-Disclosures and Lynn
Zachary. GIN and Pinicich.
At New York r, H. L
New York ...0lo 100 oox-2
Bltteries--Bagby and 0'Nein
Shawkey and Ruel
At Philadelphia f, Fl. r
Detroit >. ...2 200 ole zoos
Philadelphia .oo2 600 o00--2 s
Batteries~-Ehmke and Ainsmith
/ Hanty and Perkins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
CBy ERNEST PoLLARD.)

When tho 1879 baseball CAM
paiEn opens next spring. the Vir-
ctnta State league will he class
n organization. President William
n. Bradley made application for
this rating yesterday afternoon TO
Secretary ). II. Farrell, of the Ma
tionaI baseball association. and II
IN believed that IL will be acted
upon before the end of this fall.
This application was accompanied
by checks from all of the clubs In
the state organization.
The state of virginia has long
since outErown class c baseball.
and this will he welcome news 10
the fans throughout the state. II
required only combined populs-
ton Of the towns represented In
the league ~ 400 Ooo and there are
rpproxtm that many reopie In
Richmond md Norfolk alone. In
fact. the population in the cities
represented in the organization IN
almost large enough for class
baseball. 1t was stated yesterday
that application for stu higher
rating will he made after next
Year the interest and popuin-
siopS are sufficient.
At the present time the Virginia
league has n salary limit af ~. 900
month, and thirteen-player
limit. Next year, with the higher
rating, the ~nlary limit will he
$1,000 and fourteen players can
he carried ON the club roster after
the required thirty days after the
opening of the season II rp.
There il some talk OF raising the
salary limit to S2OO0 and the
player limit to nfteen In class d
leagues and this II one Of the
matters TO he taken up at the an
nunl meeting of the national assoc
citation. ..--
Sure of New Rating.
Efforts were made by Mr.. Bradley
get this league a higher rating abo,
The middle of the season just close
but for some reason or other all
the club owners wouldn't agree to
until the close OF the 1919 campaig
However, at the present time all of II
owners are solidly behind the NOV
nent and all of them sent in the
checks on time.
President Bradley got In touch wilt
Secretary FARRELL some weeks ae
with reference to the raising of II
OF this organization. ar
re told the state league head that on|
he failure of the application to al
rive would prevent the league fro
getting the higher rating. He state
hat II TIE application was made
lime the league would be considers
1t the annual meeting this fall TIL
la to be done In order that the clu
owners may be able to make the
plans accordingly,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12

Score by Innings
First Game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-12
First Game

Battcrles-Aaple, Wright Collins
and SEVERED Russell and Walters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
Local POints Represented.
TWO WOULD WE'D
BUT FATHER HAS
PLEA, TOO YOUNG

Dan ]. Moore of Muscatine was
given a hearing in police court be-
fore Magistrate Cleland at o'clock
this afternoon. He appeared upon
a charge of making false material
statements in procuring a marriage
license. through a warrant sworn
out by Abner Wells, the father of
Bertha Wells. MoOres would-be
mate. The girl is IA years Of age.
Moore and Miss Wells, attendant
upon their own business, slipped
quietly out of Muscatine a few days
ago, each alone. Later they met,
and early this week procured a
marriage license at the Rock Is
land county court house. Thsre
they swore that Miss Wells age
was Is. Moore gave his as 90.
However. the brides father vas on
the trail, intent on killing the ro-
nance. They were apprehended
yesterday noon as they alighted
from a train in Davenport, and
turned over to Rock Island authorf-
ties. Moore's real name is said to
be Lee, his stepfather's name being
Moore. The father of Miss Wells,
he who proved a successful sleuth,
conducts food store in Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
Personal Points

Local friends of Miss Goldie D.
Weinrott of Moline, popular
student at Augustaan college for
two years, will be interested in the
news that she has been pledged to
the Delta Alpha Omega sorority.
Mrs. Ruth McGinty and her sis
ter, Miss Helen LaVerne of Ma
quoketa, are in the city visiting
with friends. They will remain
this week to attend the Billy Sun
day meetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Mckinney of
Aledo, who have been visiting in
the city. returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Walter Hunter OF Chicago.
formerly Of Rock Island, is visiting
with her mother, Mrs. Walter Brat
ton, 598 Nineteenth avenue She
came here with her brother, who
was recently discharged from the
navy.
Miss Alma Gerken of S16 Nine
teenth street, leaves this evening
for Chicago to spend the weekend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
CHARITY BODY
CHOOSES ITS
DIRECTORATE
Fifteen Members Of BOaEd Elected
for Terms of Years at Noon
day Luncheon at Club.

In accordance with the new con-
stitution drawn up last spring by
! the Associated Charities whereby
the directorate of the association
shall consist of Is members in
place of the 30 who constituted the
board heretofore, these members
were today chosen to serve for
certain terms of Office. The meet
ing held at the Rock Island club at
noon today took the form OF a
luncheon and was attended by q
goodly number of the membership,
DR.. J. W. Stewart presiding.
DR.. John McGown Stevenson,
Mrs Alphonse MosenfeIder. Mrs. F.
S. Brough, Mrs. H. s. Cable and
Mrs. j. ". Tremann we're chosen
directors for a period OF three
years. ". H. Schillinger, T. A.
Murphy. Mrs. Phil Mitchell. e. c..
Fisher and Mrs. Frank Mixter will
serve for two years and DR.. J. w.
Stewart. Mrs. Devore n. Simonson.
R. c. Mitchell. DR.. E. NJ Sala and
Miss Marie Koch will serve one
year. These directors will meet
at a future time and select from
their number the officers for the
coming year.
Reports OF officers for the last
year were submitted and despite
the fact that the association has
encountered many difficulties, it
accomplished a large amount of
work and made a good record.
Credit Due Miss Koch.
Credit for the success of the as
sociation during its critical period
Is given to Miss Marie Koch, vice
president. who took over the re-
sponsibilities of the society upon
the resignation of DR.. J. W. Stew
art as president 1t was due to her
untiring work and efforts that the
various campaigns that have been
undertaken were put through with
such signal success and in appre-
citation of her services. the meeting
today adopted a set OF resolutions
thanking her for her splendid
work.
Working plans of the Associated
Charities will be made by the board
OF directors and it is hoped that
the new system that is contem-
plated may facilitate the dispens-
ing of charity and that those de-
pendent on charity may be given
opportunity to help themselves TO
a much greater extent than here
tofore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
Moline Obituary
Mrs. Mary ReidH.

Mrs. Mary Reidy. aged "A years.
died at 1870 last evening in a Mo-
line hospital, following three
months illness OF inflammatCny
rheumatism. Mrs. Reidy had mtN g
her home for the last IA years with
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Nc
Chesney, 1411 Fifth avenue, Moline.
Mary McNally was born May 1.
1S45, in Scotland and on April 2,
1868, came to America. She was
united in marriage to Simon Reidy
in Rock Island county May IA. 1867.
He preceded her in death several
years ago.
She leaves three daughters: Mrs.
Luther c. Knox and Mrs. Charles
McChesney of Moline, Mrs. ]. r.
Ewing of New Orleans. and one
son, James.
Private funeral services will be
held at 2 Saturday afternoon in
the Knox chapel Of Moline. The
Rev. P. c. Ladd will have charge.
Interment will be in Chippiannock
cemetery, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
Marian Ursula willis.

Death came suddenly yesterday
morning to Marian Ursula Willis.
S-year-old daughter Of Captain and
Mrs. r. E. Willis OF 1410 Ninth
street, Moline. She attended school
Tuesday and had shown no indica-
lions of being i'll. Spinal menin-
gifts was the cause of death, in
the opinion of physicians.
Miriam Ursula was born Sept 2,
1911. in Moline, where she had
spent all her life. She attended
Lincoln school and had reached the
third grade.
She leaves, besides the parents,
one brother. Thomas. and a sister,
Patricia, both at home. Her father.
Captain Willis, was discharged
from U. S. service on yesterday.
Private funeral services were
held at 4 this afternoon at the
home, the Rev. R. S. Haney IN
charge. Interment was in River
side cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16

spoke In behalf of the people of
that community, and R. L. Burchell
represented the people OF White
side county, IN demanding q route
which did not yeer to Prophets
town.
Local Points Represented.
Local points along the proposed
highway from DePue to Moline had
large delegations who presented
their speakers. Mr. Brown spoke
for the community along the pro-
posed route between Princeton and
DePue, presenting this portion Of
the route as in line with the main
road artery from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
FARMERS, MEETING.

The annual meeting of the South
Moline Farmers Protective asso-
citation will be held at Glenn &
Trevor Hall. Moline, ILL.,, Saturday
Oct. IS, at 2 p. m. A full attend
ance is desired, SO plan to be pres
emit
E G.. JAMESON. Pres.
W. c. WILSON, Sec. Pro Tenn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received at a. m
Oct. %, 1919. for resurfacing Sixth
avenue from Twenty-first street to
Twenty-secOnd street with asphalt
tic concrete.
H. NJ. SCHRIVER.
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16

and wash goods all this week at
McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-16

October sale of silks. dress goods
and wash goods all this week at
McCabe's
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12
Register Mothers and
Wives of Soldiers Who
Want to See Big Review

Wives and mothers of members of
the 2Sth Division are urged by Mayor
keister to send their names and ad-
dresses to his Office so that reservations
can be made for them on the Yankee
special, the train which will take them
to Philadelphia, free of charge to view
the parade of the units of the keystone
organization.
A bureau has been established at the
Mayors office at which the relatives of
Harrisburg soldiers now overseas can
have reservations made on the Yankee
special. The train has been made pos
sible by the Kiwanis Club, that organic
alton volunteering to pay the expenses
of one special chartered car for the
trip
When complete arrangements have
been made each woman who registers
will be notified from the Mayors office
of the time the train will leave. The
registration will be necessary, Mayor
Keister said, so that the committee in
charge can determine how many cars
must be provided.
J. G. Guenther, executive manager
OF the Philadelphia Council of National
Defense. suggested the opening OF the
bureau because the committee of ar
rangements in Philadelphia will provide
special grandstand to be used by
guests of the city to view the parade.
1t is planned to have every man who
was Il member of the division in line
and overseas veterans who have been
sent home. or others who were trans
ferred to other units have been invited
to march. Mayor Keister urging them
to send their names and organization
to the registration bureau.