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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
THIRD WARD WINS
GAME OVER TENTH
Extra Inning Contest Proves to
be One of Most Interesting of
Season.

Third Ward took n firmer grasp on
first place in the Defiance League by
handing their old enemies, the Tenth
Narders, a set back in IN extra-lnnlnp
game bv the score of & to 4. The game as
anticipated was one of the hardest fought
contests seen on the Third and Adams
streets field.
The game was delayed in the seventh
inning about twenty minutes owing to n
dispute ON balls and strikes on Batter
Freddy Clarke. After the argument was
settled Clarke responded with triple 70
right centre, sending across the tying
tally, sending the game into extra innings.
Both teams had men on base i'll the
eighth, but could send none across.
The ninth inning was full of action
Dillon succeeded Clarke on the hill.
Mavhart singled to right. and went to
third when Mclaughlin doubled to left.
Mayhart and Mclaughlin scored ON
Drapcrs hit to centre. Ellwood letting
iivnson's throw go through his legs.
Dillon then walked Mcconnell. At this
juncturc Shields went behind the plate,
Ellwood going to second base. This
change worked good, rs the next three
men went out in order
In the Tenth Ward half more action
was started. Hynson was called out for
batting out OF order. Shields then tanned,
but Toomev tanned spark Of hope by
chopping single to right. Shannon then
doubled to centre, Toomev taking third.
robn had two balls on Rodgers when
Manager Woerner yankcd him from the
box. bringing in Lutz from right field
Manager Shields Of Tenth Ward checked
this move by putting Lowell right
handed batter. in place Of Rodgers. Lutz
placed n strike over, then Reader with
lightning throw. caught shannon of
second base ending one Of the most exclt-
ing games of the wear.
Tenth Ward threw several chances 10
score awav hv poor base running. Fillihcn,
batting for Baldo. doubled to deep centre
in the fifth but was thrown out ut Third
easily irving to stretch the hit, while
Shannon tossed an opportunity away IN
the ninth hv being caught off second |
base
The game was full Of hitting. siN doubles. |
one triple and 4 homer being IN the sum-
mary, the latter being made hy shannon /
in the second inning when he drove the /
bali over the left field fence There will /
hc no game tonight. the scheduled game /
between Belmont and Weccacoe being /
called off Instead the athletes will get |
10 work with pick and shovel and place
the playing field III tip-top shape for the
Dcfiancc-Edcn game Saturday The |
score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
JOHN {. BOULDEN
DIES SUDDENLY
He Was q Well Known Contractor
and Active for Years as a Local
Horseman of Note.

John G, Boulden, 67 years old, of 1I0l
West Seventh street, for many years n
leader among Delaware horsemen, died
last evening at the Homeopathic Hospital,
following an operation. His health had
not been good for two years, but as late
ms yesterday he was able to drive into
the country, so that his death comes as
II great shock TO his family and friends.
Mir. Bouldcn was born in Cecil county,
Maryland, but had made his home in
Wilmington for about IS years. He
married Miss Catharino Ann Taylor,
who slrvi' e. him. lie leaves also two
daughters, Mrs. IL. r. pcnnock and Mrs.
Donald Van Trump Mrs Van Trump's
marriage took place only last Saturday,
and her father was present at the wedding.
Mr.. Boulden was connected with First
and Central Presbyterian Church.
MIR. Bouiden was a prominent contrac-
tor for about ten years He retired this
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10

fcw days ago was accustomed 10 meeg
almost nightly Mt the club rooms on West
street., where the survivors of the great
days of horse racing would exchange
"reminiscences.
Perhaps the most famous of MIR. BouI-
den's rncerh was Dora Thorne For years
she was a consistent winner ut the State
Fair and other events. and her perform
ances are still talked of among horsemen.
Babe Allerton in another star Of Mr.. Boul-
don's stable, and his most recent champion
ia J. 9. B., who WAS being put in shape for
an active season at the time Of Mr.
Bouiden's death
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
MUST REMOVE HEDGE.
One Along Cemetery Said 10 Have
Damaged Automobiles.

The Levy Court today ordered the
Iombardy Cemetery Co, 10 remove WITH
in 10 days hedge that encroachcs on the
Faulk road, tearing the curtains of auto-
and scratching the fares of per
SONS riding past
Removal Of the hedge was requested
10 months ago, but the company did not
heed che request. The court today direct
ed its clerk ~ notify Harry Emrnons.
nreaidenf Of the c0rnnany. ~ rernnye The
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
To Look Yor New Bridge site

The Chamber Of Commerce Bridge Com
mittec will meet Monday afternoon at
2 for the purpose Of making trip along the
Brandywine, near proposed sites gDr the
new bridge. Both gidcs Of the river viii b.
inspected. The sentiment for 3 nrv
bridge ls emphatic.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
Washington Game on.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Newark, June 10-The baseball game
scheduled for Saturday between Della
ware and George Washington u iycrsitv
has been cancelled by the latter college
4 telegram was received last night cancel
ling the game and stating a letter With
explanation would follow This leaves
only two games on the Delaware schedule
University Of California tomorrow and
Iaverford next Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
THIRD WARD

Totals i II - II ,
Lowell batted for Rodgers in the ninth
SCORE BY INNINGS
Tenth Ward 0 ! @ @ 9 0-4
Third Ward - Q > Q o 2-6
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
AFTER GAMES.

Manager Alfred c. Scott is still looking
for games with his Lorraine Reserves for
dates during this month and July.
Any fast club, in or out of tho city :,
wishing this attraction. Port Penn A. A.,
Wesley 4. A., ST. Georges, Del, Huber
Baking Co, Eastlake and teams of this
cali hrca are requested to communicate
with Alfred Scott, 41l South Union
street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
AMUSEMENTS.

s'THE SILVER HORDE At TIE PLAYHOUSE.
The efforts OF The Playhouse manage
ment in bringing TO the notice Of Whining
ton the extraordinary screen version Of
Rex Beach Silver Horde now showinsr
seems TO be appreciated. The picture has
Won national favor. also the attention and
great praise in New ! Nork and PhiIadel-
phia The Silver Horde might be called
\ summer attraction. because its scenes
that picture masses Of real snow and ice
are particularly pleasing IN pkotoplay
shown during the summer Their vcrv
aspect has cooling effect on the audience
For the role Of BOYD Emerson. AIr
Beach's hero. Curtis Co0kspN has Laen
selected. His work Is without criticism.
Myrtle Stedman viii interpret the we'll
known Cherry Malotte The comedy at
traction Is Edgar and the Teachers
Pet
GERALDINE FARRAR AT THE MAJESTIC
Geraldine Farrar Is being featured in
The Woman and the Puppet al the
Majestic Theatre. This picture was first
seen at The Playhouse several months
ago. 1t Is quite the most unusual pro
duction the famous prima donna has yet
done for the screen. ItS chief character is
cpanlsh, but exceeds IN passionate charm
even the famous Carmen presented ON
both operate stage and screen by Miss
Iarrar. Lou Ieilcgen, Miss Farrars hue-
band, plays the chief masculine character.
CLARA KMBAIL YOUNG AT THE RIALro.
Clara kimball Young Is seen in Ewes
OF Youth, at the Rialto Theatre TODAY
This IS Miss Goungs best work as a nic
tQre star. She has a grave responsibility
IL doing justice TO almost five different
characterizatons, bat her work i adj
mirabie in every instance. Among the
players who appear in her support are
Milton oills, Gareth Hughes, Edmund
Lowe Pauline Starke and Vincent Ser
rano.
ELAINE HAMstERsTEIN AT THE SAVOY.
Miss Elaine Hammerstein makes her /
initial appearance in ker newest Sell /
nick production, The Woman Game. /
al The Savoy today. This is j story with /
out crime, cheap sensation or startling /
action The Woman Game" of the title
IS merely the game, as old as life itself. |
which women are always playing in their /
own behalf, or IN behalf Of those they /
love
DOROTHY GIsH AT THE QUEEN
Both Of the well-known Gish Sisters /
arc concerned IN the production of RE
modelling Her Husband, which comes to
the Queen Theatre. today Dorothy is the
star and Lillian directed it. Dorothy's
forte Is comedy. Remodcling Her
Husband" Is the kind Of a story especially
suited to her particular talents in this
line Of development.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
SHOOT TODAY.

Tho Groenhil Trapshooting Club will
hold its regular md-wccl shoot this after
noon and a number OF local shooters are
expected to be on hand The registered
shoot will likely be held August :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10

New groups Of Jaunty hats-and for
less than third
just touch of trimming transforms.
them into dressy styles. Black shiny
straw In wide range of medium and
small effects. No mail or 'uI,ons
orders.
h' BrofAsrs-First Floor, North
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10

he'd ge within 10 dayg nd 10 tell him II
the company does not comply tie court
will remove II and require the company O.
pay the cost u removal Ihc hedge II
tends one-fourth " a Dile along tn n al
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
Dorothy Dix in Every Eve ming

today, tells her impression Of the Repub-
lican National Convention now in session
AZ Chicago. The wornan's viewpoint i
always interesting and this is particularly
true ii the case Of Dorothy Dix
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-10
DOROTHY GIsH AT the QUEEN.
Whens Win.

The Whens were victorious over the
Who's in a ball game. 5-3, yesterday after
noon, in the y NJ G. A. League Re;nard
pitched j fine game for the winners.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
DRY.
ZONEIN SIGHT.
Huerta May Establish IS.
Mile Arid Strip Along
Texas Line. 8
(By United Press.)

/. Mexico City. Sept s.-President
de la Huerta today stood back of
the following statements:
The petroleum issue can be set
tied easily II the United States and
other foreign countries will cease
to be Influenced by private inter-
ests.
II endorse a union of the pro-
letsriat of an international charac-
ter and favor abolition of all from
tiers.
Protection of foreign lives and
property is our most important in
ternational problem.
ANY government which wishes
to avoid a cataclysm must direct
the evolution of labor, not obstruct
ii.
"The Mexican government pro-
poses to establish a dry zone 100
kilometers (62.1 miles) wide along
the American border.
Mexico has expressed her desire
to be friendly with the world at
large; IL is now up to the world
to decide whether it wants Mexico
as a friend"
These statements were made by
de la Huerta at a luncheon given
to, foreign correspondents in Mex
ico~City.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

sign four of my expert assistants to
choose the careful drivers this
week"
The identity of four traffic judges
in The Herald's unique traffic contest
will not be revealed until they have
selected the fifty automobile num-
bers. The motorist, therefore, will
have to watch his step" every time
he ventures out on the streets be-
tween now and midnight Saturday,
when the weeks contest closes, il
he is ambitious to be on The
Herald's roll of honor.
The names of the fifty fortunate
motorists whose license tag num-
bers are selected will be published
Sunday in the Automotive Section
Of The Washington Herald.
Each of the fifty also will receive
two seats for the -GarricN
Theater next week when John d.
Williams presents Richard Bennett
in two of last seasons greatest
stage successes, For the Defense"
and Beyond the Horizon"
Every section of the city will be
covered by the four mounted traffic
policemen, who will select the win
ming automobile tags this week,
and as these officers have been on
the police force for years and know
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE.

Philadelphia, Sept. S.-Butter-
Higher. Quotations: Fresh solid
packed creamery, fancy, high-scor-
ing goods, 61a63c, the latter for
jobbing; extras. 60c; extra firsts.
5sc; firsts, 55a57c; seconds. 46a53c;
sweet creamery. choice to fancy,
62a64c; common to good, 51a61c;
fancy brands Of nearby prints job
bing at 6Sa71c; fair to choice, 57a
SIC.
Eggs-Advanced 1c. Quotations: {:
Nearby frsts, 5Sa6Oc doz.; current
receipts. SIC; ordinary to fair. 52a
Soc; Western extra firsts. 5Sa60c;
firsts. 56a57c; seconds. 4sa52c; fancy
candled fresh eggs jobbing at 69a
zoe: fair to choice at 61a6Sc.
Live poultry-Fowls. not Leg
horns, via express-Fancy. weigh
ing lbs. and over apiece, 40a42c;
light to medium, 36a3Sc. White
Leghorn fowls. 32a33c. Fowls,
heavy. not Leghorns. via freight in
carload lots, 3Sa40c. Spring chick
ems, fancy. yellow-skinned, not
Leghorns. weighing 2Ika3 lbs.
apiece, 40a4&c. Broiling chickens,
fancy, yellow skin, not Leghorns.
weighing 1I4a2 lbs. apiece, 34a35c.
White Leghorn broilers, 33a35c.
Old roosters. 24a25c Ducks, soc;
do. spring, s0a33c. Pigeons. pair,
2sa3Oc.
Dressed poultry-Fowls. :resh-
killed, dry-picked.-in boxes, weigh
ing A as lbs. and over apiece. 43C;
lbs. 42c; 3Iz lbs. 37a3Sc; 3 lbs
33a35c; in bbls.. 4a5 lbs. apiece. 42c,
ga lbs, 34a35c; , lbs. and under.
2sa35c. Fryers, Western. 2Iza3 lbs
apiece, 3sa4Oc
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
Annual Report of Depart
ment Shows Tremen-
dous Decrease.
PRAISES CHIEF WAGNER
New Head of Force Points
Out How Retired Veteran
Aided District.

Fire losses in the District de-
creased more than 100000 in the
last year, according to Chief George
s. Watson, following the filing of
the fire departments annual report
with the Commissioners yesterday.
Chief Watson stated last night
that the damage in Washington for
the year ending June 80, 1919.
amounted to more than s966,000,
while the losses this year as exclu-
sively predicted several weeks ago
in The Washington Herald, amount
ed to s429,S7S for the period ending
June 80, 1920.
Honor. Retired Chief.
Fire Chief Watson paid a glowing
tribute to Retiring Chief Frank J.
Wagner last night by pointing out
that 100000 in losses had been
saved by the aged veteran.
Losses were held down, accordin G
to Chief Watson, through the work
of the new force of seven inspectors.
The inspectors visited all apartment
houses, public buildings and institu-
tions.
A plea for further motorizatio
of the District apparatus was con-
talned IN Cnlet "agnerS last re-
port. He declared Washington stood
fifty sixth in progress of motoriza-
tion. Washington is the sixteenth
city in point of size, he pointed out.
Alarms Decrease.
There were 1,792 alarms of fire re-
ceived by the department last year.
a decrease of 432 over the pteceding
year. OF these alarms, S31 were box
alarms and 962 local or telephone
calls. In the box alarms, Isl were
false, a reduction of 141 over the
year before.
Two arrests were made by the de-
partment following Investigations of
suspicious or incendiary fires, but
no convictions resulted. On the
property burned s17,799,7OO insur-
ance was carried.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
TOSTAY
WOMAN'S DEATH
Third Reprieve for Joseph
Inc Berry as President
Fails to Act.

Josephine Berry, colored convict
ed murdeTess, who was u he hanged
at the District Jail tomorrow, may
be granted a reprieve this morning
by Justice Gould, Of the District Su-
3remc Court.
Assistant District Attorney James
B. Archer will ask the court to al
lUS the woman time to prepare for
death in event the White House acts
Unfavorablyon the petition for elem
ency.
Up to late yesterday afternoon no
word had been received as to what
President Wilson intends to do in
the matter. 1t is the belief OF nearly
everyone connected with the court
house that the woman will not be
hanged.
She was convicted Of the murder Of
Ada King. also Colorcd. and sem
fenced to be hanged at first on June
:, but has had two reprieves since.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
Prince Georges County

Hyattsville, Md, Sept. 8.-The
Chamber of Commerce OF Hyatts-
willie was organized at a meeting
tonight in the Arcade Theater.
The following officers were elected:
President, J. Frank Rushe; vice
president, Ernest Gasch; secretary,
George n. Bowen, and treasurer,
William P. Magruder. Roads and
sidewalks were the principal topics
of discussion. A road committee
was named with William p. Ma
gruder as chairman. Representa-
tives will appear before the county
commissioners in Upper Marlboro
next Tuesday urging improvement
of the thoroughfare from the Wash
ington- Baltimore boulevard.
Riverdale. Md, Sept. s. The
women of Riverdale election district
have started to get women through
out the district on the registration
books and acquainted with citizen
ship problems. Women have been
appointed in the various wards in
Riverdale. The Woman's Suffrage
Club Of Prince Georges County has
elected these officers: President,
Mrs. Thomas Nichols: vice presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. w. H. Chase: treas
urer. Mrs. w. H. Fristoe, and treas
urer. Mrs. r. A. Haig. Mrs. John
stOn has been elected director to
the county federation of women s
clubs. Among those just made
members in the club are Mrs. s.
NJ. Mcmillan. Mrs. NJ. f. Jardine,
Mrs. Edgar L. McBath. Mrs. Venne-
rA
Mrs. Thomas Nichols.
Capitol Heights, Md, Sept s.
According to George Finger, an Of
fetal of the league the Capitol
Heights Civic League is circulating
a petition having as its object the
removal of William J. Forsyth, a
real estate man, as assessor in
Capitol Heights. The league has
also communicated with the State
Board of Assessors to the same end,
IL was said. Mr.. Finger says the
league does not oppose Mr.. Forsyth
personally. but believes it contrary
to good policy to have a real estate
man serve as an assessor. The
league also has launched an ener-
getic campaign against alleged
gambling in the town, the official
stated.
Capitol Heights, Md, Sept s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Fox and
daughter. Miss Mildred Fox. of New
York City. visited Mr.. and Mrs
George Finger in Capitol Heights
following completion of a trip in a
Ford car from New York to San
Francisco and back. The trip took
twenty-seven days each way. While
crossing the Rockies stones were
used to keep the machine from Slip
ping from the cliff, and on one oc.
casiOn Mr.. Fox says the stone
slipped and the brakes of the car
refusing TO hold the machine was
hurled down the cliff some fifty
feet.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
BRAIN KNOCKED OUT
BUT MAN RECEIVERS

Chicago, Sept. S.-Taken to a hos
pital with the left side of his head
crushed and a part of his brain pr D
truding, c. l.. Koepp, SO. Huron. S.
D.. merchant. today has been praC-
tically remade by modern surgery.
Injured in an automobile smash
up, DR.. Harry Mock removed parts
of Koepp's straw hat, two stone
pebbles and a piece of rubber from
the windshield of the autOmO bile
from his brain tissues. Mock then
pushed the protruding part of his
brain back into the head and an
hour later Koepp was conscious and
He was scheduled to leave
the hospital today
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
.LEAGUE TO USE
GENEVA HOTEL.
Structure Above L a k e
Bought As New Palace
of Nations"
MADE OFFICIAL HOME
Officials to Construct Wire
less Tower Over
Building.
MADE OFFICIAL HOME

CwnshingtOn HernId-Public Ledger
Service, Special Cable Dispatch.)
Geneva, Sept S.-Plans have been
completed for the league of nations
secretariat and headquarters to move
here from London by November l.
On that date the National Hotel,
which cost $4,000 francs, will be-
come the official home Of the league
and will be dedicated as the Palace
Of the Nations
The building stands upon a low
terrace overlooking the lake, com
manding a magnificent view of Mont
Blanc on one hand and a very beau
tiful prospect Of the length of Lake
Geneva on the other.
birthplace of Nations.
1t was in this building that the
Jugo-Slav kingdom was founded
and Czecho- Slovakia proclaimed her
independence.
The league was represented in the
sale negotiations by Sir Herbert
Ames. the Canadian member Of Par
lament, who is the financial direc-
tor Of the secretariat; Monsieur Fa-
ito. selected by the secretary gen
eral as advisory representative in
Geneva: Howard Huston, Of Amer
lea, chief establishment officer, and
Dr. Manley Hudson, also of America,
representing the legal section Of the
league All business arrangements
are now completed subject to formal
approval by the council of the
league
Covers 10000 square Feet.
The building. which stands back
from the QUai d'Laman about half
a mile along the lakeside from POnt
de Mont Blanc. is shaped on its
ground plan rather like two capital
LIS back to back and surmOunted
by a low central tower which will
later carry a wireless installation.
There are hve stories above the
ground floor. The area covered by
the building is approximately 10000
square feet. The entrance is by
wide stone stairways, both back and
front. the main entrance being from
the lake with a special entrance on
the lakeside leading through a ter
raced garden planted with fine
trees.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
CROWDS
AWAIT US. FOOD
Herbert Hoover's Relief Ad-
ministtation Opens Dis
tributing Stations.
SERVE PARCELS DIRECT
Exhibition Of Sa c k S Of
Flour, Bacon, Etc, At
tracts Hungry Crowds.
SERVE PARCELS DIRECT
Warrington HernId-PubIic Ledger
servIce-specIaI Cable Dispatch.

seryIce-specIaI Cable Dispatch.
Berlin. Sept. S.-A branch ware
house OF Herbert Hoovcr's Ameri-
can Relief Administration opened
in Berlin today 10 distribute food
packages direct to holders Of food
drafts in Berlin and vicinity, thus
eliminating delays in shipment
from Hamburg. An exhibition OF
sacks OF -four, slabs OF bacon, con-
densed milk, etc, fills the shop
windows OF the downtown build
ing. occupied as warehouse.
Glimpes OF great stacks Of coveted
American food and supplies inside
attracted crowds Of curious specta-
tors all day, who with noses against
the glass like children at a Christ
mas shop window, discussed eager
Jy the glorious pOssibilitics-whica
proved a better advertisement for
American enterprise than all the
newspaper publicity devoted there
to.
In recent months. the appeal for
food was so evident that Hoover
representatives decided 10 install a
special night watch and to remove
exhibition packages from the win
dows at night, to prSent enterpris-
ing Eerliners from obtaining food
by direct action instead Of the
roundabout route OF drafts from
American friends.
The second branch will be opened
at Frankfort next Monday. Others
will be established in important cit
les wherever such a step is Justihed
bv the number OF incoming 1000
drafts. Germans and their friends
in America are far slower 10 rise To
the opportunity than were the Aus
trians. either from pride, as Ger
mans assert. or because Of more
abundant food supplies In Ger
many. But about sixty thousand
nackages already have been dis
tributed from Hamburg and ship
ments now number $4,000 weekly.
tCopvriEht. 1890. by Public Ledger co..
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
RAILROAD WORKER
KILLED BY LOCOMOTIVE

Fairmont. w. Va, Sept. S.-David
Fleck, aged 19, track laborer. Bal
timOre and Ohio Railroad. met in
stant death in the Baltimore and
Ohio yards here Monday night when
ground to death beneath the wheels
of a mallet engine.
He was standing in the middle of
the tracks when struck and was
supposed to be watching another
train.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-09
Toll of Deaths BY Accident
Shows Urgent Need of Care
In Driuing in City Streets

the driving capabilities of the per
sons on their beats, truly deserving
motorists will be selected.
Drive carefully, Mr.. and Mrs Mo-
torlst. Obey the traffic regulations
and practice the golden rule" while
You are at the wheel of your car,
Then read the Automotive Section
of The Sunday Herald and see ~
your name is on the roll of honor
of careful drivers,