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ALEXA STIRLING WINS BARD-FOUGBT MATCH THE WEATHER Forecast—Fair Tuesday night and Wednes day. Temperatures—6 a. m.- 71; 8 a. m., 78; 10 a. m., 81; 12 noon, 83; 1 p. m„ 84; 2 p. m., 85. Sun rises 5:16; sun sets 5:56. ^ J .THI m GIAN VOL. XIV. NO. 30. ATLANTA, GA„ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1015. * c W , 3iJ85 c* 2 CENTS FINALS C$3 K<3 C*3 c$j C$3 Crackers Are Beaten In Double Header U-Boat Is Lost DflPPV Tf] I f] P M PIRI After Sinking uHbDT I UUi J !^ :: “«LUuHL blflL Cruiser SOUTHERN LEAGUE DR. DUm (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—Humors that Dr. Dumba, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to the United States, may be recalled by his Government as a result of his activity in connec tion with strikes in munition facto ries, gained wide circulation in Wash ington this afternoon after Dr. Dumba had been in conference with Secretary of State Lansing. Dr. Dumba was in Secretary Lan sing’s office just twenty-five minutes. He was plainly angered w'hen he emerged. He curtly refused to dis cuss what he and Secretary Lansing talked about. He left the building, starting back to the Austro-Hunga rian Embassy. Before arriving there, however, he ordered his chauffeur to return to the State Department. Ar riving there he went at once to see Third Assistant Secretary of State Phillips. He would not discuss his mission with him. Dr. Dumba again refused to discuss his case when he left Assistant Sec retary Phillips’ office. The latter re ferred all questioners to Secretary Lansing, who stated positively that he would not make any statement. Officials argued this afternoon’s de velopments as being decidedly omin ous. A great many gave credence to the rumors that Dr. Dumba may leave the country. The sinking of the liner Hesperian and the Dr. Dumba case were before President Wilson this afternoon. Sec retary of 8tate Lansing and Secretary of the Treasury JVlcAdoo conferred with the President over the two mat ters. Secretary Lansing wanted to discuss the Dr. Dumba case with the President, it was believed, before the Austran Ambasasdor called to see him late this afternoon. Consul Frost cabled the State De partment a joint affidavit that the of ficers of the Hesperian swore to be fore him. The affidavit explained the sky was clear and the sea was calm on the night the ship was torpedoed. There was no warning of any kind, they swore. Owing to the darkness, the wake of a torpedo boat could not have been seen, fter the explosion the distinct odor of an explosive was noticeable. The ship was struck 8 feet below the surface on the star board bow\ The officer declared that the 6-inch gun mounted on the ship’s stern was painted gray and not noticeable at a distance. The officers have it as their belief that the gun could not have been seen through a periscope. They also swore that the ship was not under convoy. (By International News Service.) BERLIN (by wireless), Sept. 7.—r The Admiralty announced to-day that the submarine U-27 had sunk a "mail British cruiser about August 10, but the U-boat has not since returned to her base and is believed to have been lost. The location of the sinking of the English cruiser is officially reported to have been west of the Hebrides 16- lands, which lie off the northwest coast of Scotland. The U-27 belonged to the class which was constructed in 1912-1913. Her crew is supposed to have num bered about 27 men. The Admiralty statement follows: "Accordin'- to the report from a submarine which met the U-27 at sea, the latter sank an old small British cruiser west of the Hebrides about August 10. The U-27 has not re turned. It has been out at sea a long time and must be regarded as lost with its crew.” TO-DAY'S RACING RESULTS AT MONTREAL. FIRST—Six furlongs: Connaught, 1X1 (Warrington). J6.30, 6.00, 3 90, won; In- uuieta, in (Rice). 7.30, 6.40, second; Captain Ben, 106 (Schammerhorn), 5.60, third. Time, 1:14 2-5. Dixie, Saturnus. Ischgabibble, Spring Mass, Decoy, Nigadoo, Operth, Lamb's Tall, Dr. Barkley, Spohn also ran. SECOND—Five and half furlongs: Welga, 102 (Forehand). H-30 , 6.20, 3.60, won; Investment, 102 (McDermott), 7.80, 4 20, second; Copper King, 98 (Col lins), 12.80, third. Time, l:0f 4-5 At- aka, Tush Tush, Ruth Strickland, Greenwood, Miss Philbin, Lynn, Do rados. Jess, Margery also ran. THIRD—Five furlongs; Billy Frew, 11.8 (Goldstein). 2.80, 2.20, out, won; Blrdland. 116 (Burns), 2.50, out, second; Dix Rogers, 118 (Claver), out, third. Time, 1:02. Hopeful Age, All Steel also ran. FOURTH—One and one-half: miles Faker, 130 (Williams), 3.00, out, won; Ruffo, 130 (Wolke), out, second. Time, 1:64 4-6. Only two starters. FIFTH—One and one-quarter miles: Harry Lauder. 104 (McDermott), 6.60, 2 90, 3.00. won; Abbotsford 109 (Han- mer), 2.50, 2.50, second; Falcada. 104 (Lomas), 5.70, third. Time, 2:08 3-5. Sherlock Holmes, Laird o’ Kirkcaldy, Wildhorse, Weyanoke also ran. SIXTH —Seven furlongs; Northern Light, 107 (G. Lomas), 22.40. 7.20, 4.70, won; Wodan, 107 (Kelsey), 3 20. 2.(0, second; Hayden, 107 (Callahan). 6.10. third. Time, 1:27 1-5. Nellie Boots. Shrewsbury, Kathleen S. Pin Money, Star Cress, Lenavaal, Senator Casey also ran. SEVENTH—Mile and quarter: Cut- tyhunk, 98 (Forehand), 12.00, 6.40. 3.20, won- d M. Miller, 114 (Williams), 4.40. 2 60, second; Cliff Stream, 101 (McDer mott), 2.50, third. Time. 2:07 4-6. Charles F. Grainger, Minda, Cordie F., Beaupere also ran. NoNewComplications OverHesperianLikely By JOHN EDWIN NEVIN. (Staff Correspondent of the Interna tional New# Service.) Washington, sept. 7.—official Washington to-day took the position that the sinking of the Hesperian probably will not involve any new complicatione with Germany. The fact that the Hesperian was armed and was plying between belligerent ports will have a very important bearing on this Government’s action in the case. Incidentally it is now certain that the United States'will be forced to change its original ruling as to just what constitutes an armed vessel. Account for All but 17 on the Hesperian (By International News Service.) LONDON. Sept. 2.—Nine more pas sengers and sailors of the liner Hes perian were accounted for to-day afl- Continued on Pago 2, Column 4» AT BELMONT. FIRST—Seven furlongs: Blue Thistle. 116 (Butweli). 9-2. 8-6. 4-6. won; True As Steel. 102 (Garner), 7-2. 3-2. 3-5. sec ond; Pullux, 100 <J. McTaggart), 4, 8-5. 7-10 third. Time. 1:25 4-o. Lahore. Wanda Pitzer. Reybourn, Runes, Alder- baran, Jesse Jr. also ran. SECOND—Five furlongs: Puss In Boots, 124 (Garner), 1-2, out. won: Mala chite, 112 (J. McTaggart). 6 even, 2-5. won; Grasp. 109 (Butweli), 12, 3, even, third. Time. :58 3-8. Sprint. Ildoko, Early Heaven. Bonnie Carrie also ran. THIRD—Mile His Nibs. 107 (Bux ton), 30. 10, 6, won: Forecast 100 (Hen- rv) 9-2 8-5. 7-10. second; Daingerfield. 112'(Turner), 15, 6, 3, third. Timp. 1:41. Tawbone. Peethoven, Thought Reader. Sir Denrah. Coin. Watertown. Santo also ran. FOURTH—One and one-sixteenth miles- Trial By Judy, 119 (J. McTag- aart) 2 7-10. 2-3. won; Sharpshooter, 115 (Davies) 13-5, even, 2-5, second; The Flnnll26< McCabey). 7-2. 6-6 1-2, third. Time 1-46 4-5 Saratoga. 1-ariy Rotha. All Smiles. Hauberk. Charter Maid also ran. FTFTH--About 2 miles: Swish. lo2 (Tighe). 3-5, 1-5. out, won; Little Hugh, 134 (M Henderson). 10, 3, 6-5..second. Dixon Park. 138 (Haynes), 8, 5-2, 4-5. third Time, 4:13. Repentant, Kad- -bold. Adventuress also ran. qiYTH Five and one-half furlor.gs: Ssnd Mark 109 (J, McTaggart). 6-5, fVj 4 won Flag Day. 107 (Buxton), 3 even. 1-2. second; Benjamin 104 (Lou- der) 8 3, 8-5, third. Time. 1:06. Iaist Chance Lancer, nagging Spirit. Jose, Carmen, Devonshire Dolly. Belle of the Kitchen also ran. RACING ENTRIES ON PAGE ♦. AMERICAN LEAGUE. SECOND GAME. (For box score and details of first game, see Page 2.) PONCE DE LEON PARK, Sept. 7. The New Orleans Pelicans walloped the Crackers in the final game of their double-header this afternoon, 8 to 2. Phillip Redding, the latest addition to the locals’ hurling staff, performed on the mound for Atlanta, and was hit hard after the fourth inning. Jim Bagby pitched for the Birds, and ho had the Crackers at bay in ail except the third inning. The locals scoied their two runs in that frame. In the sixth inning Bagby struck out three Crackers in a row. The hitting of the Pels was the big feature of the afterpiece. Reilly slammed out a triple with the bases ful In the fifth inning, and Thomas hit a home run with two men on base in the seventh session. The Crackers lost the first game of to-day's twin-bill, 2 to 0. The Barons will be the locals' opponents to morrow'. FIRST INNING. Tim Hendryx fouled to Kauffman. Reilly grounded out, Reed to Kauff man. Thomas hied out to Williams. NO RUNS, NO HITS. McDonald pumped a single past Reilly. Williams bunted down the first base line and beat it out for a hit. while McDonld went to second. Mo ran sacrificed both men up a base, Bagby to Knaupp, who covered first. Kauffman hit to Reilly, and McDonald was thrown out at the plate, to Hig gins. Williams went to third on the play. Manning died to Bluhm. unas sisted. NO RUNS. TWO HITS. SECOND INNING. Edmondson beat out a slow grounder to Reed for a hit. Sylvester fanned. Knaupp also struck out- Bluhm popped to Reed. NO RUNS, ONE HIT. Rumler lofted to Hendryx. Reed fanned. Werner popped to Higgins. NO RUNS, NO HITS. THIRD INNING. Higgins hit one over short, and by fast running made it a two-bagger. Bagby bunted to Redding, who threw Higgins out at third, to McDonald. Hendryx lifted a high fly to left, which Manning dropped, and Bagby went to second, while Tim was safe at first lietily fanned. Thomas lined out to Moran. NO RUNS, ONE HIT Redding drove a scorching bfngle to center. McDonald walked. Williams sacrificed both men up a base. Thomas to Knaupp, who covered first. Moran hit to Bagby, who threw' to the plate in an attempt to get Redding, but Higgins missed the ball, and Redding and Mc Donald scored. Kauffman went out, Reilly to Bluhm, and Moran raced to third. Manning fanned. TWO RUNS. ONE HIT. FOURTH INNING. Williams threw out Edmondson. Syl vester grounded out to Kauffman, un assisted. Knaupp skied out to Moran. NO RUNS, NO HITS. Rumler died out to Knaupp. Reed raised a long fly to Hendryx Werner was retired on strikes. NO RUNS, NO HITS. FIFTH INNING. Bluhm walked. Higgins singled to center, and Bluhm went to second. Bagby singled to right, filling the bases Hendryx walked, forcing Bluhm in with a run. Reilly tripled to left, scoring Higgins, Bagby arid Hendryx. Thomas out. Redding to Kauffman. Edmondson grounded out, Williams to Kauffman, Reillv scoring. Sylvester filed to Man ning." FIVE RUNS, THREE HITS. Redding lined to Knaupp. McDonald fouled to Higgins. Williams fouled to Thomas. NO RUNS. NO HITS. SIXTH INNING. j Second Game Score j NEW ORLEANS . .000 050 3—8 ATLANTA . .002 000 0—2 Cracker#. ab. r. h. po. a. e. McDonald, 3b. . . 3 1 1 1 3 0 Williams, 2b.. . . 2 0 1 1 3 0 Moran, cf. . . . . 2 0 0 2 0 0 Kauffman, lb. . . 3 0 0 10 0 0 Manning, rf. . . . 3 0 0 1 0 1 Rumler, c. . . . . 3 0 1 3 1 0 Reed, 8s. .... . 3 0 0 2 3 0 Werner, If. . . . 3 0 1 1 0 0 Redding, p. . . . 3 1 1 0 3 0 Totals .... .25 2 5 21 11 1 Pelicans. ab. r. h. po. a. e. Hendryx, cf. . . . 3 2 1 2 0 0 Reilly, S3. . . . . 3 1 1 0 2 0 Thomas. 3b. . . . 4 1 1 1 3 0 Edmondson, rf.. 4 0 1 1 0 0 Sylvester, If. . . . 3 0 0 1 0 0 Knaupp, 2b. . . . 4 o 0 4 2 0 Bluhm, lb.. . . . 2 1 0 6 0 0 Higgins, c. . . . 3 1 2 6 0 1 Bagby, p. . . . . 3 2 2 0 3 0 Totals .... .29 8 8 21 10 1 Summary; Two-base hit—Higgins. Three-base hit - Reilly. Home run— Thomas. Sacrifice hits— Reilly, Moran, Williams. Double p ay- -Reilly, unas- sisted. Rases on ball s—Off ■tedding. 3; off Bagby, 1. Struck ou —By Redding, 3; by Bagby, 5. Umpires— Ffennlnger and Rudderham. Dread Boll Weevil Has Invaded State Knaupp went out, McDonald to Kauff men. Bluhm grounded out, Reed to Higgins popped to Reed. At Philadelphia (first): B- H - E - WASHINGTON ...000 022 100—5 8 5 PHILADELPHIA .401 000 01 *—6 * 2 3 * * 6 * , 6 Batteries: Gallia and William®, An- ke r Knowlson and McAvoy. Umpires. yp.ii in and Dinetn, Kauffman - NO RUNS. NO HITS Moran struck out. Kauffman also fanned. Manning made It three strike outs in a row when he was reitred the same way NO RUNS. NO HITS. SEVENTH INNING. Bagby singled to right. Hendryx fol lowed with a single to left and Bagby stopped at second. Reilly sacrificed both men up a p^g, Redding to Kauff man Thomas belted one to the score- board for a home run, scoring Bagby and Hendryx ahead of him. Edmondson popped to Redding Sylvester walked. Knaupp filed to Manning. THREE RUNS THREE HITS. Rumler singled to right. Reed forced Rumler at second, Knaupp to Reilly. Werner singled to center, and Reed went to second Redding lined out to Reilly, who touched second, doubling up Reed. NO RUNS. TWO HITS. FEDERAL LEAGUE. At. St. Louis (first): R. H. E. CHICAGO 000 000 000—0 0 0 ST LOUIS 000 200 01*—3 8 1 Batteries: Brennan and Wilson; Dav enport and Hartley. Umpires. O’Brien and McCormick. At Kansas City (first) R. H. E. PITTSBURG 002 010 000—3 8 0 KANSAS CITY ...001 000 010—3 6 3 Batteries: Knetzer. Barger and Ber ry; Cullop and Easterly. Umpire*. Bren nan and MulUn. The dread boil weevil is in Geor gia. Four counties in the southwest ern part of the State are heavily in fested. Inspection by E. Lee Wor sham, State Entomologist, and W. D. Pierce, of the United States Bureau of Entomology, has revealed this fact beyond ji doubt. And eight or ten more counties are inevitably invaded also—a plain matter of geography; they are in the line of march. Decatur, Thomas, Grady and Brooks are the four counties in spected. The weevils are thick. The "top crop” will be no crop at all this year. The farmers are appalled at the situation. A quarantine against the shipment of cotton seed Is pro jected. All cotton stalks must be burned in the infested counties. No-Hit Game Pitched By Dave Davenport ST. LOUTS, Sept. 7.—Dave Davenport, of the St. Louis Federals. this afternoon pitched a no-hit game against the Chi cago Whales, the score being 3 to 0. Davenport formerly was a member of the pitching staff of the Cincinnati Reds. * Harriman’s Son Asks For Marriage License LENOX, MASS., Sept. 7.—William Averill Harriman, son of the late E. H. Hardman, made application to Town Clerk Broderick to-day for a marriage license for himself and Miss Kitty La nier Lawrence, granddaughter of Charles Lanier, the New York banker, Miss Lawrence came with young Hard man to the town clerk’s office. He is 23 and she is 20. The exact date of the wedding has not been announced. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. At Providence: JERSEY CITY PROVIDENCE At Rochester (first): MONTREAL ROCHESTER At Toronto (first): buffalo TORONTO At Toronto (second): BUFFALO TORONTO At Richmond: HARRISBURG RICHMOND R. H. E. R. H. E. .0 2 6 1 R. H. E. 2 5 1 3 8 2 R. H. E. 2 5 2 I 7 1 R. H. E. 1 5 1 7 10 1 LAKE FORES, ILL., Sept. 7.-rMiss Alexa Stirling, of Atlanta, and Mrs, H. D. Hammond, of Indianapolis, the former Western champion, engaged to-day in a nip-and-tuck battle which went nineteen holes before the win ner was decided in the Women’s Na tional golf tournament, and the match went to Miss Stirling when her op ponent sliced the rough on the nine teenth, the Southern star holing out Ip five, while Mrs. Hammond took six. At the end of the nine holes, Miss Stirling held .i lead of 3 up, but through some careless playing on the last nine she lost this advantage, making the match all even at eighteen holes. The cards follow: Miss Stirling (out) .646 644 555—44 Mrs. Hammond (out).648 845 656—49 Miss Stirling an)....667 885 465—50—94 Mrs. Hammond (in)..576 566 394—47—96 Extra hole: Miss Stirling, 6; Mrs. Ham mond. 6. Other scores: Mrs. W. A. Gavin, of Shirley Park, England, defeated Mrs. M. F. Henne- berry, of Glenview, by 5 up and 3 to Play. Mrs. Caleb Fox, of Philadelphia, eliminated another Chicago player by her victory over Mrs. Mason E. Phelps, of the Chicago Golf Club, win ning by a similar score Mrs. J. V. Hurd, of Pittsburg, de feated Mrs. L. W. Mida, of Jackson Park, 4 up and 3 to go. Miss Allen, of Boston, defeated Mrs. A. A. Heqing, of the Wheaton Golf Club, 5 up and 3 to go. Mies Lijlian Hyde, of the Southboro Field Club, defeated Mrs. Arthur Lin- right, Philmont, 7 up and 5 to go. Mrs. R. H. Barlow, of Merlon Crick et Club, defeated Miss Marion Hollins, of Westbrook Couztry Club, 1 up. Mrs. S. W. Widney, of Beverly, de feated Miss Painter, of Midlothian, 6 up and 4 to play. Miss Ernestine Pearce, of Floss- moor, defeated Mrs. 8. Kunstadt, of Idlewild, 7 up and 6 to go. MiBs Marjorie Ed wards, of Midlo thian, defeated Miss Frances Hadfleld, of Milwaukee, 3 and 2. Miss Elaine Rosenthal, of Ravisloe, won from Mis? Ethel Chatfleld, of Sycamore, Ill., 7 and 6. Mrs. C. II. Vanderbeck, of Phila delphia. winner of the low qualifying score, defeated Miss Eleanor (’han dler, also of Philadelphia, 7 up and 6 to play. Miss Winters Coldham, of Toledo, defeated Miss Jennie Jones, of Sioux City, 1 up. Miss Laurie Kaiser, of Flossmoor, won from Miss Grace Semple, of St. Louis, 2 and 1. AT MEMPHIS— R. H. « NASHVILLE 021 100 051 - 10 12 1 MEMPHIS 000 100 030 - 4 6 6 Frost and Street; Roth and Clark. AT LITTLE ROCK— R. H E. CHATTANOOGA 001 000 001 00 - 2 6 2 LITTLE BOCK 010 010 000 01 - 3 14 4 Marshall and Kitchens 1 /# Hardflrove and Glbaon. , Umpires, O’Toole and Bern-* hard. AT BIRMINGHAM— H . g. MOBILE 000 000 112 - 4 9 1 BIRMINGHAM 100 001 001 - 3 11 1 Covington, Hogg and Schmidt; Robort.on, Johnaon and Hal*. Umolr.i—Kerin and Cheetnut. NATIONAL LEAGUE AT NEW YORK— R M c BOSTON 100 101 013 - 7 12 1 NEW YORK 000 010 100 - 2 11 4 Ragan, Colllne and Gowdy and Carrlgani Perrltt and Dooln. Umpire. Byron and Eason. AT ST. LOUIS— ft, Hf E CHICAGO 0C0 003 000 - 3 9 3 ST. LOUIS 000 100 000 - 1 6 1 Vaughn and Bresnahan, Archer; Meadows, Robinson and Snyder. UmDlres— O’Day and Quigley. AT BROOKLYN— ft ^ g? PHILADELPHIA 000 000 001 - 1 3 3 BROOKLYN 000 122 20X - 7 8 0 McQuillan, Tineup and Kllllfer; Douglas and Miller and Burns. Umpires. Klem and Emslle. AT PITT3BURG— ft, M CINCINNATI 140 000 100 - 6 9 1 PITTSBURG 100 000 200 - 3 12 1 Toney and Wlngo; Kantlehner, Cooper,Hill, Adams and Glbjon and Wanner. Umpires, Quigley and Orth. AMERICAN LEAGUE AT BOSTON— NEW YORK BOSTON .... Mogrldge and Kreuger; Shore, Collins a brand and O’Loughlln. AT CLEVELAND— 105 002 000 - 8 12 *2 000 020 100 - 3 8 4 nd Cady and Carrlgan. Umpire*, Hllda- 000 010 000 03 - 4 9 ^3 100 000 000 00 - 1 7 1 ST. LOUIS CLEVELAND Parks and Agnsw; Mitchell and Egan. SECOND AT PHILADELPHIA— WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA 110 002 000 - 4 5 2 Rice and Williams; Fllllngem, Haas and Lapp. Umpires, Dlneen and Nallln. AT CHICAGO— iDETROIT I CHICAGO Umplrea, Evans and Chill. GAME. 000 015 001 - 7 10 8 1 — > CAROLINA ASSOCIATION. At Wirston-Salem: R. H. E. GREENSBORO . .000 000 000— 0 4 2 WINSTON 109 031 42*—11 17 0 Batteries: Nesser. Vanhorn, Haddock and Holmes; Schwartje and Moorfield. Umpire, Blackburn. At Charlotte: R. H. E ASHEVILLE 002 020 100—5 9 0 CHARLOTTE ....901 000 002-3 9 2 Batteries: Antley. Perrltt and Wood- all; Geary, Pratt anfl Manchester. Um pire. Lauzon. At Raleigh: R. H. E. DURHAM 021 000 000- 3 4 4 RALEIGH 000 002 000-2 5 3 Batteries: Forbes and Dayton; Joynes | and Perkins. Umpires, Atkinson and Myers. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. At Columbus: R. H. E. CLEVELAND 300 231 00—9 12 1 COLUMBUS 000 022 00-4 7 1 Batteries: Bowman and DeVogt; Scheneberg. Bennett and Coleman. Um pires, Connolly and Irwin. Called on account of rain. At. Indianapolis (first): R. H. LOUISVILLE . ...OOOOOl 000—1 INDIANAPOLIP ..009 110 00*—2 Batteries: Middleton and Clemens; Aldridge and Gossett. Umpire, Murray. E. THE WEATHER AT THE FAIR. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 7.- Weather yesterday was clear and cool. Maximum temperature, 66; min imum* 56, Next Saturddy Is Official Fall Hat and High Shoe Day Atlanta’s leading stores will make announcements in The Georgian Friday. Dauss, Oldham, Boehler. Boland and St Schalk. Umpires, Wallace and Co 001 000 340 - 8 13 3 001 306 00X - 10 13 2 anage and Baker; Russell, Scott and nnolly. FEDERAL LEAGUE SECONOOAMB. AT ST. LOUIS— ft. H. F CHICAGO 000 000 021 - 3 7 1 ST. LOUIS 100 10ft 0C0 - 2 4 0 Hendrix and Wilson; Watson and Chapman. Umpires, McCormick and O'Brltn. AT NEWARK— • R. H BROOKLYN .... 021 000 030 - 6 10 3 NEWARK 000 000 000 - Q 3 3 Finneran and Land; Reulbach, Brandon and Rarldsn. Umpires, Westervelt and Flnneran. SECOND GAME. AT KANSAS CITY— ft H. *. PITTSBURG 000 011 ... - . . . KANSAS CITY 100 100 ... - . . . Allen and Brery; Henning and Brown. Umpires, Mullln and Brennan. Johnson Winner of U. S. Tennis Title FOREST HILLS, N. Y., Sept. 7.— William M. Johnston, of California, is the new tennis champion of the United States by virtue of his totally unexpected victory this afternoon over the wonderful player, Maurice E. Mc- Loughlln. The scores were 1-6, 6-0, 7-6, 10-8. McLoughiin began the service in the first set. He moved up to the net in every rally and by the fastest sort of volleying completely outplayed Johnston, so that he moved along to a lead of 4-0 in games. Then John ston put across line splitting drives and shot the ball into the corners in the same manner in which he had defeated R. Norris Williams II yes terday. Johnston only held steady for one game. Then once more Mc Loughiin outspeded Johnston for the first set at 6-1. Johnston mad* * runaway of the second set. He outplaced and out drove McLoughiin !n Hashing rallies, in which he whipped back the ball so fast that the "cemet” was com pelled to take the defensive. John ston amazed the gallery by taking the six games in a row for the second yet, as McLoughiin found it impossi ble to break down the net assault of his opponent. The third set found Johnston driv ing and volleying with all the pace he could command, and he soon again had McLoughiin on the defensive Johnston moved to the lead in this set at 5-2 on games. Then the "comet” made a sensation al assault with all of his old frenzied stroking of the ball, by which he car ried the tally to game* all. That was the best he could do, fcfcr John ston tricked him out of position once more and took the set with two love gemea. (By International Nows Service.) BASLE, SWITZERLAND, Sep. 7.—A dispatoh from Munich eaye 1 17 Italian transports, convoyed by sixteen warships, having on board soldiers and munition#, have left Taranta for an unkown destination. The Duke of Aosta, commander-in-chief of the Ital ian navy, watched the departure • of the flotilla and it was believed the transports and warships were bound for the Dardanelles. (By International News Service.) PARIS, Sept. 7.—Emperor Nich olas has taken over the command of the Russian armies. Whether this will result In the complete elimina tion of Grand Duke Nicholas not yet known. Apparently the Czar’s action has been kept a close secret in Petrograd because the first inti mation of this action came in a per sonal dispatch from the Russian ruler to President Poincare to-day. The message from the Czar to the President follows: In placing mystelf to-day at. the head of my valiant army, I take particular pleasure In ad dressing to you, Monsieur Presi dent, most sincere wishes for the grandeur of France and the ultimate victory of Its glorious army. Replying, President Poincare saidf I know that in taking com mand your Majesty intends to pursue energetically until the final victory, the war forced upon the allied nations. At the same time President Poin care expressed to the Czar warmest regards in the name of France. Retreating Russians Brought Into Battle BERLIN (by wireless), Sept. 7.-— Russia’s retreating army has appar ently been overtaken by the pursuing Germans and forced into battle. The general staff reported to-day that a great conflict Is raging at Wolkowyek, 45 miles southeast of Grodno. The fighting is going on in the city of Wolkowyek, an important railway junction, and extends to a point 25 miles southeast of Slonik. It is through this region that the center of the Russian army had to retreat after its abondment of the Grodno-Brest- Litovsk front. Still farther to the southeast, where the German troops are advancing along the edge of the Pripet marshes, they have driven the Russians out of their positions at Kohomsk and Dro- gitchin. In fighting on the Ros River, a tributary of the Niemen, General von GallWitz captured 1,000 prisoners. Ships Join Artillery- Duel at Dardanelles (By International Newa Service.) CONSTANTINOPLE (by wireless, via Berlin).—A great artillery duel ia raging on Gallipoli Peninsula, with warships participating, according to the Turkish War Office. It Issued the following statement to-day: "The enemy unsuccessfully bom barded with his land and ship batter ies our positions before Sedd-Ul-Bahr and Anafarta. Our artillery caused fire to break out in the enemy*a trenches and artillery positions at An. afarta." Crackers and Gulls To Play Series Here The iCrackers will not travel to Mo bile for a three-game series gtarting Saturday. Instead the series haTe been switched to Atlanta. Two games will be played here Saturday and one Mon-