Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 256, 8 October 1915 — Page 1

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PHILADELPHIA OTS FIRST 6 AME OF SERIES BY SCORE OF 3 TO 1

A.B. R. H. P.O. A, E. Hooper, rf. 5 O 1 O O O Scott, st .. 3 O 1 1 2 O Speaker, cf... .... 2 1 O 1 O O Hoblitzel., lb. 4 O 1 1 2 O O Lewis, If 4 O 2 2 O O Gardner, 3b.. .... 3 O 1 O IO Barry, 2b 4 O 1 4 4 O Cady,c 2 O O 3 2 O Shore, p 3 O 1 O 4 1 'Hendrickson 1 O 1 O O O itRnth 1 O O O O O TOTAL . .. 32 1 9 23 13 1 PHILADELPHIA . A.B. R. H. P.O. A. E.

Stock, 3b. : ... Bancroft, ss Paskert, cf ...... . Cravath, rf . . Luderus, lb Whitted, If... .... Niehoff, 2b Burns, f c. . Alexander, p . 3 4 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 TOTAL , . . .

Winnings: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 llR. H. E. Philadelphia I 01 01. 01 II 0 0 0 21 xl 01 OVZ 0 Red Sox .... 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 19 1

Sacrifice hits Scott, Garder, Cady, Cravath. Struck outBy Alexander, 6; by Shore, 2. Bases on balls Off Alexander, 2; off Shore, 4. Stolen bases Whitted, Hoblitzel tBatted for Cady In ninth. ttBatted for Shore in ninth. Out for run

ning out of line. PHILAPELPHIA, Oct. 8. After Boston had tied the Bcore in the eighth Philadelphia came back and smashed in two runs, giving them the first game. Boston was unable to score In the final round. The fans went wild when the home team won, bringing signal baseball honors to the city. Boston left the field determined to come back tomorrow to win the game. Philadelphia scored one in the fourth, and two in the eighth. Boston scored one in the eighth. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8. A huge column of smoke arose from the grounds on which the toss of a coin decided the Red Sox and Phillies should play for the premier honors of baseball. Oil was burned to dry the field. While a band played, the men who had worked from dawn to get the grounds in shape, spilled gasoline on the grounds and set fire to it. The flame and smoke rose aB from a beacon fire and strangers had no difficulty in finding the park. But even with all the scraping, rolling sawdust and gasoline, a baseball diamond could not well have been in worse shape. Sawdust spread nearly ankle deep oozed in soft mud. promising heavy going for the base runners. First Inning. Boston Hooper up in the first ning, singled to Center; Scott out on sacrifice, Alexander to Luderus. Hooper took second. Speaker walked. Hoblitzell forced Speaker at second, Bancroft to Niehoff, Hooper took third. Lewis up. Hoblitzell caught napping, Alexander to Luderus. No runs, one hits, no errors. Philadelphia Stock fouled to Cady, Bancroft flied to Barry, Paskert filed to Hoblitzell. No runs, no hits, no errors. Second Inning. Boston Lewis fouled the first strike then singled to left. Gardner out on sacrifice, Alexander to Luderus. Lewis went to second. Barry forced Lewis to third, Alexander to Stock to Niehoff. Barry went to second on the play. Cady fanned. No runs, one hit, no errors. Philadelphia Cravath up. He was given a great ovation. Went to first on four balls. Luderus hit to Barry. Cravath ran out of the base line. Barry chased him. Cravath out for running out base line, but Luderus was safe. Luderus out stealing, Cady to Barry. Whitted walked. Niehoff fanned. No runs, no hits, no errors. Third Inning. Boston Shore out, Niehoff to Luderus.. Hooper flied out to Whitted. Scott singled to left center. Speaker filed out to Whitted. No runs, one hit, no errors. Philadelphia Burns flied out to Scott. Alexander singled. Stock forced Alexander, Gardner to Barry. Bancroft out, Hoblitzell, unassisted. No runs, one hit, no errors.

o 1 1 o 1 1 o o 1 1 1 O O o o o o 3 1 1 1 o 3 2 ' 7 O 2 O O o o 4 O 5 O O O O O O O O 12 O Fourth Inning. Boston Hoblitzell out, Niehoff to Luderus. Lewis fanned. Gardner singled over second. Barry flied out out to Cravath. No runs, one -hit, no errors. One man left. Philadelphia Paskert singled to right. Cravath was out on a sacrifice. Shore to Hoblitzell. Paskert went to second. Luderus out, Barry to Hoblitzell. Paskert took third. Whitted beat out a hit and Paskert scored. Whitted hit to right. Niehoff up. Whitted stole second. Niehoff out, Scott to Hoblitzell. One run, two hits, no errors. One left. Fifth Inning. Boston Cady out, Niehoff to Luderus. Shore singled to center. Hoop er flied to Bancroft. Scott forced Shore, Niehoff to Bancroft. No runs, one hit, no errors. Philadelphia Burns fanned. Alexander flied to Lewis. Stock was safe when Shore fumbled his bounder. Bancroft was out, shore to Hoblitzell. No runs, no hits, one error. One left. Sixth Inning. Boston Speaker flied to Whitted. Hoblitzell singled to right. Lewis fanned. Gardner up. Hoblitzell stole second. Gardner flied to Burns. No runs, one hit, no errors. One left. Philadelphia Pasket out, Shore to Boblitzel. Cravath flied to Speaker. Luderus went out, Barry to Hoblitzel. No runs, no hits, no errors. Seventh Inning. Boston Barry singled to left center. Cady went out on a sacrifice, Alexander to Luderus, Barry going to second. Shore fanned. Hooper fanned. No runs, one hit, no errors. One left. Philadelphia Whitted went out on a fly to Lewis, who made a wonderful running catch. Niehoff out, Shore to Hozlitzel. Burns went out, Barry to Hoblitzel. No runs, no hits, no errors. Eighth Inning. Boston Scott flied to Bancroft. Sneaker walked. Hoblitzel went out, Stock to Luderus. Lewis singled to left and Speaker scored. Lewi stook second on the throw-in. It was a low throw. Gardner out on a fly to Paskert. One run, one hit, no errors. One left. Philadelphia Alexander out, Barry to Hoblitzel. Stock walked. Bancroft singled and Stock went to second. Paskert walked. Cravath out, Scott to Hoblitzel. Stock scored. Luderus singled, Bancroft scoring, while Paskert took third. Whitted up. Luderus and Paskert tried a double steal, but waited and both men got back to their bases safely. Luderus out, trying to steal, Cady to Barry. Two runs, two hits, no errors. One left. Ninth Inning. Boston Barry fanned. Hendrickson batted for Cady. Hendrickson safe at first. Ruth batted for Shore. Ruth out, Luderus unassisted. Hendrickson went to second. Hooper flied out to Luderus. No runs, one hit, one error.

AUTO WARNING WILL BE PLACED NEAR SCHOOLS

When Informed today that children attending the public and parochial schools were constantly exposed to the danger of people who are In the habit of operating their cars reckless ly, Mayor Robbins announced that he would recommend to the board of public works that signs be erected In the neighborhood of every school house, cautioning motorists to drive cautiously In such localities. "Children when dismissed from school, or while going to school pay little heed to street traffic, being absorbed in their play, and if a motorist is not careful there is always a danger of running down some youngster. Consequently I think the suggestion of placing warning signs in the neighborhood of school buildings an excellent one," Mayor Robbins said. President Johnston of the school board expressed the hope today that the board of public works would order the erection of such signs. "Every precaution should . be taken to protect the school children," Dr. Johnston said. BULGAR ARMY CROSSES INTO SERB COUNTRY LONDON. Oct. 8. In addition to the German and Austro-Hungarian troops, variously estimated at from 400,000 to 1,000,000 men, driving against the Serb position on the Danube, Drina and Save river fronts, a Bulgarian army has crossed the frontier into Servian Macedonia, according to advices from Rome. Nlsh, the Serb capital, has been bombarded from . the air. An - aeroplane, . which flew from' - Bulgaria, dropped shells upon the Salonika-Nish railway and upon the Servian capital,, killing five persoiia.aiidwoujoding two others. Varna, the chief Bulgarian port on the Black Sea, is being bombarded by Russian warships. Petrograd reported that a Russian army will be sent into the Balkans to help Servia, but it is difficult at this time to see how troops will get there. If a Russian army is sent from BesBarabia, it would have to cross Roumanian soil ; if it is sent from Odessa, where a Muscovie force of 600,000 men is reported to have been concentrated, it would have to fight its way across Bulgarian territory or Turkish Thrace, and even before it could do this, Russian warships would have to clear the way for a landing. The main object of the Teutonic drive is Nlsh, and Nish is also the objective of the Anglo-French forces which have landed at Salonika. GREEK PREMIER TAKES PEACEFUL VIEW OF TREATY ATHENS, Oct. 8. Premier Zaimis and his neutrality cabinet have decided that the terms of the SerbGreek alliance do not require the intervention of Greece in the war to defend Servia. This decision completely, completely endorsing the position taken by King Constantine, was reached at an all-night session of the ministry, which adjourned early today after drawing up a program which will be presented to the chamber of deputies Monday. Before seeking any rest Premier Zaimis went to the royal palace and laid the cabinet program before King Constantine, who is understood to have approved it in full. The cabinet program maintains that Greece must be absolutely neutral, but at the same time must keep its military forces in a state of preparedness. TOWN ELECTION LAW INVALID INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 8. Attorney General Milburn, who returned yesterday from San Francisco, announced today that on Monday he will sign the opinion affecting the tenure of officials of towns of 5,000 and under. It is understood that the attorney general will hold that as the legislature of 1911, when it amended the law, left out all reference to the date of. calling an election, the town officials will necessarily retain office until the next legislature rectifies the mistake. SELECTS COMMITTEE. At a recent meeting of , the Junior class of the high school the following members were selected to compose the Junior social committee: Electa Foster, Mildred Nusbaum, Mildred, Hart-v man, June Robinson, Gurney Stidham. Roland Dollins, Benjamin Harris and William Keys. Harold Krick is president of the class.

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rtv. - .v.v. Ernie GERMANS TAKE FIRST CAPTIVES AMONG SERVIANS BERLIN, Oct. 8.The great AustroGerman offensive against Servia is making progress. The German war office in an official statement announced the Teutonic allies have penetrated Servia southeast of Belgrade. In the fighting there the Teutonic forces captured four-officers, 296 men and two machine guns. These ' captures were made -by the Austro-Ger-man forces that invaded Servia across the Save river. Bulgarian troops are being sent to Dedeagatch as a result of reports that part of the allied troops taken to Salonika will attempt to capture that Bulgarian seaport.. The entire railway line between Mustatba. Pasha and Dedeagatch, part of which runs through Turkish territory Is now being operated by the Bulgarian military establishment. V -.

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v t v .v . X. - . - .v,jw - -J Shore. United States Report Fair tonight. Heavy frost south portion. Heavy frost or freezing temperature north portion. Saturday fair, continued com. Temperature Noon 49 Yesterday Maximum 57 Minimum 36 For Richmond Fair and continued cold tonight and Saturday. Several degrees below freezing tonight. . General Conditions A cold wave now controls the weather over the central part of North America from the Arctic circle to Texas, with a temperature of 14 degrees above zero at Edmonton. A gale is blowing over the Great Lakes. Temperature at Huma, Arizona, is 100 degrees.. It is raining on the Pacific coast A storm has appeared on the North Pacific' coast that will cause reaction to milder weather the first of next week. Ice froze last night with considerable damage to vegetation. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

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SPECULATORS OTJT $30 FOn PAIR OF SEATS TO SEE mW CONTEST

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 8. At 10:40; o'clock the National Commission at the Bellevue-Stratford, anr ounced definitely that the Initial game of the series would be played on the Phillies field at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Umpires Klem and Evans had gone to inspect the grounds, but on seeing the sun seining. Chairman Herrmann did not wait for the report of the umpires. More - than a hundred men were at work on the grounds with brushes, scrappers and sawdust, and Herrmann said if necessary, gasoline would be burned over the pitcher's place, home plate and sidelines before the game. The umpires, acting under orders from the National Commission, hustled out to the park shortly after 8 o'clock, spent nearly an hour in making their examinations and then went back to make their report to the National Commission, which had scheduled Its meeting for 10 a. m. The prospect of a postponement of today's game early today seemed to please the ardent Phillie fans and those others who had risked a bank roll on the Phillies' chances to win. It was pointed out that If the first game was played tomorrow Instead of today. ! it would enhance the chances of the home team outfit, because it would give Grover Alexander a chance to work in the first to games of the aeries against the Red Sox. Seats at $30 a Pair. While the players literally champed at the bit in their eagerness for battle, the fans infested the hotel lobbies seeking and getting bets and an ever-increasing army of ticket speculators swarmed through the streets offering two $3 seats for an average price of $30 a pair. The "specs" became so aggressive in their buttonholing of every passerby that the police time and again had to

BOARD MAKES EFFORT FROM EXTENDING LINE

The purpose of the star chamber session of the board of public works yesterday morning, followed by a star chamber session of council last night, was made known today by President Bavis of the board. Ways and Means to prevent the Richmond Light. Heat and Power company from constructing a line through the city for the purpose of extending its electric service to Brookville were the purposes behind jthe mystery. Several weeks ago the city applied to the circuit court for an order permanently restraining the company using the streets of the city for the purpose of carrying on business outside of Richmond. This case is still pending. It was argued by the city that under the provisions of the franchise the company received from the city it only had the right to transact business within the city. While the court has been considering this case the Light, Heat and Power company has been engaged in constructing a line to the south corporation limits along a private right-of-way, along the west bank of the river. It will be necessary, however, for the cable to cross at least one street. "The board, when it met yesterday. said Mr. Bavis today, "considered thei advisability of pursuing a policy, on the part of the city, of marking time until some decision had been rendered by the court on the petition for a permanent restraining order, or to file another action in circuit court praying for a temporary restraining order, which, if authorized, would compel the Light, Heat and Power company Immediately to cease its work of constructing the Brookville line through the city. It was decided that the board should reach no decision in this matter until council's opinion had been obtained. It was also pointed out by R. K. Shiveley, special city attorney in the absence of Mr. Bond, that the city, in the event a temporary restraining order was petitioned for the city would have to give bond to cover what damages the company might claim in the event a permanent restraining order was refused, and to provide such a bond it would be necessary for council to pass an appropriation ordinance. - "Council last night expressed the opinion that the city should make a determined effort to prevent the Light, Heat and Power company from perpetrating its contemplated franchise violation and adopted a motion leaving the entire question to the board for decision and agreeing to appropriate for a bond In the event it was decided to petition for a temporary restraining order. "The board met today and decided not to ask for a temporary restraining order but to push the permanent Injunction proceedings now pending. The board decided that it made no difference whether the company completed the construction of its Brookville line pending the ruling of the court on the permanent injunction proceedings; that in the event of a decision favorable to the city the company could not make use of its line." , Mr. Bavis when asked the city's mo

drlre them away from their batea of operations. The plunging on the aeries grew to an Immense scale during the morning. It seemed that everyone who had a dollar In his pocket wanted to wager it. The betting on the outcome of the series remained at even money, while the Phillies continued as favorites la the betting on the first game at odds of 7 to 6. Wagers $5,000, A bet of $5,000 even was made early today, a Red Sox fan making the offer, which was snapped up by five Phillie fans, who contributed $1,000 each. A combination bet of $1,000 to $S00 was made by a Philadelphia rooter that the Phillies would win the first game and the series. One of the really pathetic features Incident to the world eriee clash was the suffering endured by the 4.000 fans who waited in line for the dollar unreserved seat windows to open at 11 a. m. All through the night they held their places men, boys and womenwhile the rain pelted down upon them, wetting them to the skin. When morning brought a drop in temperature, many shivered as with ague and hundreds were driven from the line to their homes because of fear of pneumonia. Because of the rain-soaked ground, none In the line took a chance upon lying upon the earth to snatch a few hours sleep, and those who had no chairs or soapbox seats had to stand and endure the torture. It was a bedraggled, weary, haggard looking little army that faced the dawn a sight 'that stirred sympathetic feeling and caused one to ponder on the great hold that baseball has on the American public a hold that makes them willing to endure ten to fifteen hours of agony just for two hours of entertainment. ,

tive in seeking to prevent the Light. Heat and Power company from extending its service to Brookville, replied that In the first place the city desired the placing of no more high voltage wires in the city than were absolutely required to furnish electric service to Richmond people. He said that In the event of an accident from such a line as the company is now proposing to establish the city would be made liable for damages. "In the last analysis. the board president added, "the city does not desire to have the company seek to have the state utilities commission to incorporate as an item of the going value of its plant business It enjoys outside the city, business. I contend, the company has no franchise right to enjoy. The city Is seeking to purchase the electric plant of the privately owned company, and It does not desire to have to pay any more for It that Is absolutely necessary. If the gotng value of the L. H. and P. electric plant Is to be determined by the earning capacity of the plant, then should the city stand idly by and permit the company to Increase its plant earnings through the acquirement of ousiness it Is not entitled to under Its franchise?" Mr. Bavis said that council rslsed the point last night as to whether tbo city, under the public service law of 1913, had the right to exercise control over privately owned utilities which had surrendered their franchises and were operating under indeterminate permits issued by the state commission, as In the case of the Light, Heat and Power company. It was decided, however. Mr. Bavis said, that Section 110 or the public service law gave the city full authority over the use of Its streets. It was learned that W. H. Bradbury and P. A. Reld, two members of the mayor's advisory board, attended the council meeting and urged the filing of -a temporary restraining order. Neither one. however, offered to go on a bond in behalf of the city, guaranteeing the payment of damages in the event of an adverse ruling. "Mr. . Shiveley was asked at the council meeting what appropriation for a bond would be required, Mr. McMinn of the board remarked today.' "and when Mr. Shiveley said that be-, tween $5,000 and $10,000 would be necessary, you could see the councilmen getting cold feet. Mr. McMinn frankly expressed the opinion that the effort of the city to prevent the company from supplying service to Brookville was a case of love's labor lost. Mr. McMinn said: "As a last resort f believe it would be possible for the company to extend its line to the corporation limits and meter it then to Robert Ashe, who has contracted with the company for current to be supplied Brookville. Then Mr. Ashe could send this current over the line he has constructed from Brookville to the south limits of Richmond. The company. I believe, would be privileged to enter fnto such aa agreement with Mr. Ashe because he Is a citizen of Richmond." . P