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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-08-21

ment, its most serious obstacles. that
prevent n more speedy progress Of the
workers. They are greater enemies
of the labor movement than the lgnor
ant and the morally degraded workers
-Ieathpr Workers Journal
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-08-21

Man must always in some sense cling
to the belief that the unknowable Isl
knowa Bile Goethe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
Former Champion
Meets Defeat in
a Golf Match
THE OUTCOME OF THIS GAME WAS
GENERAL SURPRISE AT
PINEHURST.

PINEHURST. N. c.. March 2+.--Easy
matches characterized today's first
round of match play in the women's
event of the annual United North and
South championship. There was only
one contest uncertain in its outcome.
Mrs. r. III. Barlow. of Merton, Eastern
champion. walked away from Miss
Louise b. Elkins. of Oakmont, former
United champion. She now plays Mrs.
]. Raymond Price. OF oakmont, one
time United champion who. defeated
Mrs. Il. r. Behrend, of Erie. by one
,p. on the home green in the keenest
match of the day. Mrs. Price won the
match by one up. The medal cards
were 81 and SO.
The surprise of the day was the de-
feat of Mrs, G. V. Hurd, of Oakmont.
formerly international champion. by
Mrs William West. OF the Huntington
Valley Country club, four downs and
three to play. Mrs. West advances to
meet Miss Florence L. Harvey. of
Hamilton, former Canadian champion,
who had things pretty much her own
way in her match with Miss Sarah
+. Evans, of Tedesco
There were two close matches in
the second division, among them 6
two and one win by Mrs. r. S. Hooker.
of Lake Waccabie, from Miss Frances
Crous, of Tedesco. and match which
the home green decided In favor of
over Miss Hazel NJ. Shannon. of Buffalo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25

PETERSBURG. VA. March 24.--Man-
ager Henry Busch. of the local Virginia
league baseball club. gave his twenty
three men a hard workout at Nc
Kenxie street park today--from 10
o'clock A. NJ. to noon and from l:So
p NJ. to o'clock---the hrst time he
has been able to put in any prac-
tice for the past several days owing
TO the snow and cold weather.
No predictions can be made Mt this
time as to the calibre Of the men which
Busch has signed with the hopes of
again winning the Virginia league PEN
nant Some OF them worked out today
for the FIRST time since their arrival
In the city and others had only been
to the park once or twice for short
time.
II the general appearance of the
men counts for anything. however. the
crafty little manager has evidently
gotten together the strongest bunch
with which he has ever commenced
a season.
Tho only old men to report up to
this time are James Barnett. first base
man: Harry Damrau. third baseman.
Give Richmond. pitcher, and Orlando
Keller. an outhelder. Besides these
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
cadets TO CLASH
WITH PREACHERS
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WILL
PLAY INITIAL GAME OF
SEASON.

The strong aggregation represent
ing the Union Theological seminary
will play the initial game of the sea-
son this afternoon when it meets the
squad from Benedictine college. The
game will be played on the seminary
grounds, in Ginter Park. and will begin
promptly at 4 O'Clock.
Last year the preachers had one
of the strongest teams In Virginia and
managed TO administer defeats to some
of the States leading collegian mines.
From all accounts the team which rep
resents that institution this year will
be as strong as ever.
Following is a Hne-up of the Bene-
dictine team
Fletcher and Asher. catchers. Over
man and Curran. pitchers, Pollard.
shortstop: Scott. first base: Amos.
second base: Parsons, third base; West,
left field: Captain Hierholzer. center
field: street. right field; Cheatwood.
Dugan williams and Collie, subsu-
tute outfielders. The lineup of the
Union Theological seminary has not
yet been announced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
YANKEES GIVEN HARD
FIGHT BY. MEMPHIS
SPRINT IN NINTH INNING WINS
GAME FOR AMERICAN
LEAGUERS.

MEMPHIS. TENN. March GA
ninth inning rally that netted three
runs, landed today's game for the
New York Americans by a score of
5 TO 8. Until the beiated sprint, it
looked very much as IL the big leaguers
would come out on the small end OF
the horn.
But for the beyish nervousness Of
youth named Morrison. who pitched
the last four rounds for the Southern
leaguers, 1t is doubtful III the Yam
KEGS would have been able TO clinch
the argument.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
HEINIE BUSCH
SIGNS LIKELY BUNCH
Twenyhree Prospective Petersburg Players Are Now Prac
ticing in Mckenzie Street Park-Many New Faces

william Laval OF last years Rfcn-
mond Colts, and Bob Austin. secured
from Newport News, in trade for
Rabbit krepps and Ray Mclean with
the locals for short time last season.
are the only old faces seen in the Vir-
ginia league prior to this season
Jesse Craven, purchased from New
nan, Ga, Of the Georgia Alabama
league. and who is recommended very
highly, is on hand. Also three new
outfielders in the person of ]. Kane. w.
Barber, of Paterson. n j.. and Grafton,
OF Kenhridge. Va. All three of these
young sters have shown up well in prac-
tice and 1t is expected that one or
more of them will stick.
J. F. Porter. a sandlotter of Balti-
more, Md, signed to succeed kreeps.
has made a favorable impression. as
has Harry Yooss, a first baseman from
Cincinnati
Milton Jacket who played third base
for the locals short time last sea-
son and who got cold feet and skipped,
returned today.
]. r. Lowe. a catcher. purchased
from Durham. of the Carolina associa-
ton. promises to land permanent
BERTH Two other promising candidates
for this position are John e. Long, OF
Emporia, and Herbert l.. Howell, of
Milton. w. Va.
There are seven tryouts to MI the
vacancies OH the pitching star caused
by the sale of Rebel. Cooper and
Doc Hedgepeth. OF last years team in
tho persons of J.. Arthur Harrison, a
local boy: B. j. Barnes. of Suffolk.
Dec Swing. of Tiffin. O.; Benjamin
Pearson, OF Philadelphia: r. Kruppin.
OF Middleboro. KY, and p. Harvey, of
Bound Brook, n. ].
The twenty -four men. who have re-
ported at this time, have an aggregate
weight of 4.eS5 pounds, averaging a
little more than ITO, with an average
height of feet IL inches and age
OF twenty-five years and months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
FEDERAL LEAGUE
ADOPTS SCHEDULE
MAGNATEs DECIDE To PLAY OPEN.
ING GAME APRIL
18TH.
| WILL PLAY l54 GAMES
PRESIDENT GILMORE ANNOUNCED
YESTERDAY THAT $54,O00,O0o
is BEHIND NEW Or
GANIZATIoN.

BALTIMORE. March 24.-Ths
Federal league playin gschedule was
ratified this afternoon, after hour1
of weary work on the part Of the
schedule makers. who held two se1-
sions yesterday. another session be-
ginning at midnight and lasting until
dawn. and u fourth session today.
The difficulties of the schedulo
makers were due to the efforts made
by the committee and other officials
of the league to. avoid conflicting
dates with rival teams in every city
of the circuit The schedule, a.
completed, will not be published
until the latter part OF this week or
the beginning of next.
President Gilmore. however. an
nounced the following opening dates
to be played by the various clubs OF
the league:
April 13-Buffalo at Baltimore.
April l4-Brooklyn at Pittsburg-
April l6-Chicago at Kansas City.
April l6-Indianapolis at St. Louis.
The schedule Is composed of ia
games The closing dates. while net
announced. will be some time in Co.
tober.
President Gilmore left this AFTER
noon for New York. Before leAv1n4
he announced that the money behind
practically s54000,000. This an-
nouncement was taken to indicate
that Q. 4. Foster. OF Buffalo, had en-
tered the lists as a magnato. MT.
Foster Is reputed to be worth $4,0OO,~
900. He came to Baltimore this morns
ing with William F.. Robertson, preat-
dent OF the Federals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
HIGHLAND PARK TO
PLAY MARSHAl[|TES
HIGH SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEASON
THIS AFTERNOON AT
BYRD PARK.

At Byrd park this afternoon the
John Marshall high school baseball
team will open its season with the
Highland Park outfit.
Under the watchful eye of Coach
Miles, who has done much this year
towards promoting athletics in the
suburb good team has been de-
veloped. and the public school lads
expect to give the MaFshaaHtes a hard
fight. On the other hand the local
high school boys expect to. not only
win. but to run up large score on
their opponents.
The probable lineup Of the John
Marshall team;
Blankenship. catcher; Woodward and
Atkinson. pitchers. Matthews. short
stop; Asher. first base: Sales, second
base; Captain Tinsley. third base. Tur-
ner, left field: Wharton or Jackson.
center field, and Wood or Pulliam, right
field.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
COLTS ROUNDING
!. INTO GOOD SHAPE
". ---
MANY OF THE RECRUITS ALREADY
DISPLAYING MID-sEA-
SON FORM.
HIT SPH ERE Fl ARD
DIAMOND STILL COVERED WITH
MUD, BUT WILL BE IN GOOD
CONDITION BY THIS
~ MORNING.
ny ERNEST POLLARD.

Although the diamond was In such
4 condition as to prevent an invasion
b, Manager Ray Ryan's Colt recruits
the youngsters who aspire to represent
Richmond In the Virginia State league
this season were subjected TO some
lively practice In the outer gardens
uy Broad street park yesterday morn
ing and afternoon.
After pairing off and tossing the
pills around for forty-hve minutes
or more yesterday morning the recruits
rcok their rounds at tho bat and
Aspose the sphere to ali o corners OF
the lot With two or three excep-
Cons, the youngsters connected with
I. She ball as II they had been practic-
Ing several weeks. instead OF only two
days.
Despite the untirtng efforts OF the
werkmen to- get the infieid into condi-
ton in order to enable the Colts to
take charge Of 4. In the afternoon.
The players returned to the lot after
lunch to find that their fondest hopes
were very much unrewarded. This did
hot prevent tho infelders from Sc
curing practice. however. for Mana
ger Ryan drilled them out to one
corner Of the field and sent some
hot ones at them,
All OF the players trying for In
field posit!ons--Raley. Newton. Bres-
nahan. Ryan, Collins and Bunting
showed mid-season form. These in
Hetders are experienced men and the
local pilot has hard job before him
! In picking four men to occupy these
Positions. II is practically assured that
s'Honest John" Raley and Doc Newton
4 are fixtures at the initial and keystone
y sacks. respectively. but IL is still q
matter of doubt as to the two who
~ill cover tho short field and hot
,Sorner."
With only two more days before the
game hero with the Philadelphia Ath-
i lciics Friday afternoon. the players will
have to undergo some hard work dur
Ing today and tomorrow. Manager
4 Ryan viii be able TO select a iine-up
to oppose the American ieaguers by
Thursday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
BOWLING TOURNEY
WILL Open TONIGHT
CLASS g DOUBLES ARE FIRST
EVENTS SEIZED
ULED.

With indications pointing to sue
cess. the second annual bowling
tournament, which will be given by
the Richmond Bowling association.
will open tonight in the Newport
alleys. 1t is expected to be one OF
the most successful Journeys ever
given under the auspices of the local
association. Following Is the sched-
ule for this week:
"Wednesday. March 25th.
Glass doubles: 3 +. M.--Hamann.
Latimer; Dunkell, Smith. 1910 r.
M Battige, Ziesmer; Baker, Houch-
ms.
Thursday, March 26th.
Glass b doubles: 8 p. M--Over-
man. Roy: Anderson, Barrow. 1910
p. sM--Scott. Militz; Farrer, Phipps
Friday. March 27th.
Glass doubles: p. M.-Holland.
Wade: Williams, Alright. 1910 p.
Davis; Hayes. Bur-
nette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
CHARLESTON SHUT
OUT BY ATHLETICS
RAKER AND M'INNIS FAIL TO
WORK FAMOUS SQUEEZE
PLAY.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. March ga
Excellent pitching and fast fielding
by the Athletic regulars. coupled with
some punched hits. enabled them to
shut out the Charleston team this
afternoon by the score OF S to D..
The features OF the affair were the
retiring of both Baker and McInnis
at the plate by Pitcher Fosters toss
10 the catcher on an attempt to work
the double squeeze play on bunt
by Strunk, and the doubling up of
Collins at the plate by wonderful
throw to the plate by Winston. after
the latter had captured Strunk's fly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
COllEG|ANS ALLOW
FEDS ONLY ONE RUN
EHskINE TEAM HOLDS BROOKLYN
sCORELEss FOR EIGHT
INNINGS.

COLUMBIA, S. C.. March 2t.-The
Brooklyn Federals split into two squads
today Manager Bradley taking team
Of veterans over to the Duewest for a
game with Erskine college. while Hap
Myers controlled the colts at this place.
Bradley's veterans experienced great
difficulty In downing the collegians,
and it was not until the ninth inning
that either side scored. Then Danny
Murphy singled with Jim Delehanty
on second, and the latter tore over the
plate with the only score OF the game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
.OUAKERS PREPARED
FOR PROCEEDINGS
PRESIDENT BAKER SAYS EFFORTS
or FEDS TO ENJOIN KILLIFER
WAS NO SURPRISE.

~ PHILADELPHIA. March 24.--Prcsi-
.4ent William r. Baker. Of the Phillies.
= has issued A>statement today saying:
'The attempt OF the Chicago Fed
eral league club to enjoin Catcher Kil-
fer from performing his contract with
4 I'D. did not ind us unprepared. AL
though they selected distant juris-
!. Motion in which to begin their suit,
they found themselves before one Of
The strongest courts In the country,
which will unouestionab1y see the Jus
.ttce Of our position, and may be re-
\ lied upon to rebuke all efforts to
J. tempt players to jump contracts"
Asked about the Seaton situation,
Y Mr.. Baker answered:
1--WE propose to enforce our rights
-.axainst Scaton. and hold him to his
contract
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
Cornell Track
Team Will Enter
Relay Carnival
ITHACANS TO OPPOSE OXFORD
.~ QUARTET IN PENNSYLVANIA
MEET.

ITHACA. y. ", March 2+.-That
another American college team win be
entered to defend the running honors
for America in the contest against
the oxford quartet in the Pennsylvania
relay carnival, became certainty to-
day when the Cornell athletic council
voted to enter Cornell team in the
relays.
While Coach Jack Moakley has not
yet announced the events in which
Cornell will enter, Il Is regarded as
a certainty that four-pile relay
team viii be among them. AS the
Ithacans have number OF likely
young milers. 1t is believed that their
entry will make the competition for
the English lively. Twenty men are
4. . sent to 1'h,lade i's'a according
to pfr.4..t plans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
New York Giants
To Depart From
Training Camp
ANIMAL GETAWAY BALL GIVEN
LAST EVENING AT
MARLIN.

MARLIN, TEXAS. March 24.-One
more day In Marlin, and the seventh
annual visit OF the Giants to this
camp will be over.
The whole shebang will yacate the
training premises tomorrow night, the
regulars beginning their homeward
march with two games In Galveston.
while the second teams play In Austin.
The party will not be reunited until
April 18th. in Baltimore. and by that
time several youngsters may have been
dropped
The same old stand-bys are to be
found in the lineup OF the regulars.
young blood being but slightly repre-
scented.
Tonight the Giants gave their get
away ball to Marlin friends. which Is
an annual social function.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
DIR. HOWARD TO MEN.

Interesting Addrekses ut st. Paul'n
During Noon Hour Each Day.
The half-hour midday services for
men. being held daily, except Satur-
day and Sunday, at St Paurs church.
Ninth and Grace street. from to 1880
o'clock. are being largely attended and
interest is well sustained.
Rev. David w. Howard, d. d. OF
st. Luke's church. Norfolk, Va, is the
speaker for this week. DR., Howard is
giving a series of addresses on the
text from the prophecy OF jeremiah. III
thou hast run with the footmen and
they have wearied thee, then how
.canst thou contend with horses
All men are invited -sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
CHICAGO CUBS MEET
s. STIFF OPPOSITION

NASHVILLE, TENN. March 24.-The
Cubs today ran into the stiffest minor
league opposition that they have en-
rountered on this trip. They tackled
the Nashville team of the Southern
-~teaEue. and they won. but It was by
- ne score OF to 0. and 1t was a
dght every inch of the way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
RALEIGH TEAM DOWNED
BY QUAKER OUTFIT

RALEIGH. N. c.. March 24.-The
Phillies served as the first big league
attraction for the local baseball fans
this afternoon at Earl Mack's new bali
park, and the Raleigh outfit was
blanked by the score Of to q. SUI
perior hitting was. responsible for the
Quakers' victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
BOSTON BRAVES AGAIN
LOSE TO CLEVELAND

MACON, GA. March 2s.-Poor base
running no hitting ability, and biz
of bad umpiring combined today TO
defeat the Bostons again. The Cleve-
land American association team won
from the Braves, s TO 0, In eight innings
of a listless sort.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
DR.. howard at Monumental.

Rev. d. Fl. HOWARD, u. D, rector
of ST. Isuke's church. Norfolk. will
preach at the Monumental church
Wednesday afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
Friday evening at S.15 o'clock.
there win be given In the Sunday
school room a stereopticon lecture
on Cuba. for which there will be no
admission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
WHEAT SAVES DAY
BY BRILLIANT CATCH

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March IT,
Manager Robinson and his Superbaas
came mighty near being beaten here
by McCormicks players. catch BY
Wheat in the ninth inning saved the
game. The score was. Brooklyn. 3;
Chattanooga, 2.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
Improving After Operation.

II. w. King. Of Roberts street.
Barton Heights. underwent an opera
don at Stuart Circle hospital Satur-
day. His friends will be glad to
know that he is improving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
BEAVER DAM PosTMAsTER.

M. Montague Recommends Mrs. Moss
For the Once.
fSpecial to The Richmond Virgirian.)
WASHINGTON, March 24.--Mrs. Nina
Moss has been recommended by Con-
gresham Montague to be postmaster
~ Beaver Dam. Hanover county, which
ucCmes i presidential ONCE April LIT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
CENTENARY COLLEGE
EASY FOR FEDERALS

SHREVEPORT. La. March 24.--The
Chicago Federal leaguers today had a
soft snap I'm winning from the Cen-
tenary college team by the score of
to 0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25
The. Military Minstrels
EMPIRE THEATER

Friday and Saturday, March 9th
20th, $50 r. M.
Auditorium tickets exchanged. En-
pire seats on sale at Levy's, Sixth and
Broad: McCoys. Eighth and Broad;
Polk MAller's. Ninth and Nam. En-
pire boxofiice open 10 A. NJ, 4Wednes-
day. Colored. ct Bragg Bros
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25

Lightning is more frequent In Illi-
nois ana Florida than In any other
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25

Experience teaches US the paraA08
that the easy Job Is hard to get
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-25

There are nearly . thousand cleo
trio ranges In use In the city OF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-18
FORT DOUGLAS WILL
ALWAYS De RETAINED
Special TO The Tribune,

Special TO The Tribune,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Fort Douglas
will always be retained az one OF the most
important military posts OF the west. The
fort win be garrisoned Just as soon as
the necessity for retaining troops along
the Mexican boundary ceases. These
statements were made by an officer of
the general staff of the United States
army today,
In response 10 an inquiry as to whether
or not the Twentieth infantry regiment
is To be sent to Hawaii. the officer said
that the war department had not yet
made any plans for the disposition of
troops now serving on the Mexican border
and probably would not make any such
plans for some time TO come.
The continued tenseness Of the Mcxi-
can situation makes 1t unlikely that
there will be any movement of troops
away from the border for some time
The question OF sending the Twentieth
infantry 10 permanent station will
probably not be considered unless there
should be some radical change in con-
dltions which would warrant the general
return OF organizations now serving on
the border,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-18
OLD QUESTION Of
POLL TAX IS Up
Collector Meets With Such
Difficulty That He Wants
Legal Opinion.

Recent agitation against the collection
oI poll tax by the city may lead to fight
III the courts To- determine the constltu-
tonality Of this levy.
Clark l.. Whitney, license assessor and
collector for the city, declared yesterday
that in view of the trouble encountered
In collecting the tax. he intends to OBJ
tain definite legal opinion as 10 The
legality OF the tax and to proceed ac-
cordingly
III the tax is constitutional, II Is go
ing To be collected without exception,
except in The case OF legal exemptions
and II it is not legal, as so many seem
To think. then | do not see why the city
Should attempt any longer TO enforce the
tax, said Mr., Whitney
The latest taxpayer TO throw defiance
IN the face OF the poll tax department is
NJ. r. Wilson. local attorney. who in
formed the department yesterday that he
would welcome a suit against him TO col
lect the tax. Mr. Wilson declared he was
ready TO proceed 10 the highest tribunal
II necessary 10 show that The tax is H.
legal
The tax has been declared Illegal in
some states. but no ruling has been
made on IL in Utah.
Mr. Whitney Is equally anxious for n
ruling on the question and IL Is likely
that he Will. proceed against Mr.. Wilson
In order 10 preCipitatc the test.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-18
MARGARET WILSON IS
SAID To De ENGAGED
Boyd Fisher of Princeton and
New York Is the Lucky
Man.
BY Interim tional News Serricn-

By lnternationa News Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Wasbing
ION society is agog over the reported
engagement of Miss Margaret Wilson 20
Boyd Fisher of Princeton and New
Aori, weIl-known social worker.
strength is given TO the rumor by the
frequent weekend visits Of Mr. Fisher
to the White house and his constant ap-
pearancc by Tic side of Miss Wilson
mere. 1T is known also that never n day
passes during his absence from Wash
lngton that a letter is no, senr him on
Whltc house stationery and one from
hlm is IN every days White house mail.
Mr.. Fisher was among the guests at
the White house wedding and was the
only man outside of the Immediate fam
ny and the bridal party invited to the
bride S table in the private dining room
Tor the wedding feast. Those who have
followed the romance also recall that
Miss Margaret Wilson was the one who
caught tho bridal bouquet thrown by
Mrs. Sayre and this is said TO be ac-
cepted as happy augury in the family
that she Will be the fourteenth White
house bride
Tonight the family refused to make
statement about the engagement. al
81 -hiSS iSdpClt NaSueT, MIS-. w IL
son S secretary. denied that an engage.
ment existed between Miss Wilson and
Mr.. Fisher. II is only proper, however,
for the family to refuse information on
this score, as the same procedure was
followed when rumors Of the Jessie
Wllson- n-Francls Sayre romance began TO
spread through Washington society.
AZ the present time Miss Margaret
Wilson does not wear an engagement
ring
Miss Wilson is said to have met Mr.
Fisher while studying music in New
York City. Later the acquaintance was
renewed in Princeton, when Mr., Fisher
became member of the faculty there
1t is SAID that they have many con
genial tastes and both arc interested in
the social uplift and betterment Of hu~
manItv.