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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
SPONSOR BY PROFESSION
Nobleman's Son Makes Livelihood
Acting as Goodfather.

You see that man 1 nodded to just
now at the table over there?" said a
friend with whom I was lunching at a
London restaurant one day.
glanced in the direction indicated and
raw man of middle age, neatly but rather
shabbily dressed-obviously a gentleman,
nut showing unmlstakabIe signs of a
partially for the cup that cheers"
Well continued my friend, "if you
We're to try month ] don't think YOU
could guess how he earns his livelihood.
lie Is younger son of Lord -, an
eN'armE officer, and few years ago
was one of tho smartest men in town
loday ne his godfather to more chill
dren ] should say, than any other man
IN England. That is. in fact. his pro-
iesSion. and from what he has told me
!, ne max makes quite good income out of
u-lnost of which goes i'm drink"
But how does he manage it?" | asked
mcredulously.
WELL answered my friend this Is
MS method, as he himself has described II
10 me; Every morning he goes 10 one of
tne ire" libraries and copies all the birth
announcements that seem promising.
ihen he either writes to or interviews
me proud parents, and offers his services
as godfather for a suitable remuneration.
'of course, he attends the christening
IN person, and as our dear old friend,
major the honorable ---, son of Lord
=. you know he proposes the infants
hcaith at the subsequent celebration. In
addition TO these services he volunteers
10 choose suitable name for the young
hopefu,, and, for a further fee, will pre-
sent silver mug, beautiful engraved,
with his name and family crest.
The demand for his services Is quite
wonderful, and his clients range from
small tradesmen to people who have
thousand a year and who banker after
society-with a capital S. In one year he
told me hs made $500. The most re-
markabls thing is that he is really proud
OF his profession, STRAY Stories.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
NEW THEORY NOW AS
TO- ORIGIN OF LIFE
Law of Molecular Complexity May
Solve Riddle.

That the green coloring matter of
plants, called chlorophyll has mysterious
power or transforming light energy into
chemical energy and thus forming organic
compounds from inorganic is n we'll
known fact. This has seemed to some
scientists to indicate that life had its
very beginning In this action of sunlight
upon inorganic matter At the last meet
ing of the British Association. Prof. Ben
jamin Moore and Arthur Webster re-
ported the result of laboratory investi-
cations into this subject.
The action of chlorophyll is understood,
though how it works is a mystery; but
chlorcphyll itself is one OF the most COM
pleX of organic substances, and its origin
must he explained. The Scientific Ameri-
can SAYS the authors found that when
dilute solutions of collodal ferric hy-
droNidc, or the corresponding compound
OF uranium, are exposed to strong sun
light, or the light of a mercury arc, the
same organic compounds are formed as
are found in the first stage in the process
OF the organic synthesis by the green
plant. viz, formaldehyde and formic acid.
The deduction from this would be that
as planet cools down first only ele-
ments are present: these combine. first
into binary compounds, then into simple
crystalloidal salts. BY union of single
molecules into groups of fifty or sixty.
coiloids are formed AS these increase in
compleXity, they also lose their stability;
they are easily destroyed by sudden
changes and are peculiarly sensitive to
energy changes. The colloids take up
water and carbon dioXide and under the
action of sunlight produce the simplest
organic structures. The latter continue
to react with themselves and with inor-
ganic matter, ever building up more COM
pleN organic colloids till they acquire
the property of transforming light energy
into chemical energy. Thus may life have
originated, and may still be originating.
by the law OF molecular compleXity.
To those OF us who believe that life
had divine origin there need he moth
ing discOncertlng about this theory-for,
after all, II is only n theory. The optho-
doX believer does not need to know the
details of the methods employed by the
Almighty in creating life. Science tells us
that matter had the power to combine
in these beautifully and intrcately orderly
ways, but does not suggest where ii got
that power, nor do the deepest thinkers
imply that such power came by chance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
INDIANS DEMONSTRATE
ZEAL IN RAISING CROPS
Chippewas Hold Fair Where They
Refrain From Dancing.

BEMIDJT, Mimi, Sept. 23-Two thou
sand persons, 500 of whom were whites
attended the big day of the Indian fair
at Red Lake, which, according to Walter
f. Dickens, superintendent of the agency,
was not only a bewildering surprise to
visitors. but probably was the first Indian
fair ever held that was devoid of dances.
That is an achievement that must be
looked upon with good deal of hope
fulness," said Superintendent Dickens,
because 1t shows as nothing else could
the zeal of the Indians In demonstrating
to their white brothers their ability to
raise farm products and hold fair eX-
ceiling in exhibits from the soil as well
as prize specimens of stock and house
hold displays. There was no fire water
nor dancing nor any of those other ad-
juncts thought necessary for an Indian
celebration"
Exhibits of grain grown by the Indians
included specimens of oats, barley and
wheat that would average % bushels to
the acre, and yellow dent corn fully
matured.
What was perhaps next in Importance
was the stock display which included
blooded animals, the registered Holstein
and Durham cattle being most numerous
The judging of the stock was done by
Superintendent c. G. Selvig, of the
Crookston School,
There also was fine display OF vege-
tables and fruits all of which were raised.
by the Indians. The exhibits includeG
cantaloupes and sugar sweet watermelons.
There We're also crab apples and displays
of other apples and fruits.
The women and girls had exhibits of
bread, pies, cakes, jellies, preserves,
pickles. jams and other daintles. But
probably the most artistic and beautiful
display even seen at county fair was
found in the display of beaded WORK.
These exhibits not only We're neatly done,
but the beaded designs and colorings
We're gorgeous. The exhibit included
among other things headdress, sacuues,
moccasins, dresses, belts. hat bands, ban
ners, bucksbin leggings and jackets. All
were new, having been made by the
Chlppewas the past year for display ~
the fair
There was no disorder or intoNication.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
CATS AS HOUNDS PACK
Mississippi Pets Can Trail and Re-
trieye Like Dogs.

r. G. Nimmo of Sturgis, Miss, prob
ably has the "strangest pack OF hounds"
in the United States, if not in the world
1t consists of two huge domestic cats
which he has been training for more than
three years, until they can trail, point
and retrieve small game as we'll as any
dogs ever seen i'm Mississippi. The cats
are named Tom and Jerry and are used
principally i'm hunting rabbits, tree squir-
rels and quail though they have tracked
and helped kill opossums and raccoons,
both of which are plentiful in that part
of the South.
According 10 their owner, who be-
gan training the cats when they were
kittens, on sight OF rabbit. squirrel or
quail, they assume rigid positions like
that of a pointer, except that they move
their tails slightly, and wait for him 10
come up and shoot the game they have
found. They have never, since he fin
ished their training, rushed forward 10
kill the game themselves, or to attempt
TO stalk It. When the shot is fired they
retrieve the fallen animal or bird. and
II It is not quite dead. give il quietus
by biting il i'm the neck.
Mr.. Nimmo, who is rs years old, lives
with an unmarried daughter, ons mile
from StuTgis. He and the cats keen the
family lRrder fun of meat. The felines
are never allowed to hunt alone. and are
kept as carefully in the house as any
petted Maltese or Angora cat of high
degree could be cared for.
The especial value of these cats, Mr.
NimmO says, is their ability TO trail, cap
ture and kill wounded squirrels. which
nee TO the tree tops after being shot.
Tom and Jerry said he, will follow
me like dogs for miles through the woods
until they see or scent a rabbit, bird or
squirrel. Then they squat down close 10
the ground, wag their tails from side 10
side, and remain motionless until l see the
game and shoot Then they dash forward,
seising the animal or bird. and holding
il until / arrive"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
CREW BATTLES THREE WEEKS
WITH SEA WHEN SHIP LEAKS
Man-eating< Sharks Follow in Wake
Of. Sinking Schooner.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-out OF the
South Pacific Ocean there came today a
narrowing account of grim battle
against death at sea, struggle that
exhausted crew of sturdy seamen and
then brought victory just as the last
rays Of hope were fading.
The fight against death was waged
aboard the little schooner Tampa, which
sprung leak during a terrific gale in
the South Pacific. For three fun weeks
the crew toiled valiantly at the pumps
during long days and weary nights, strug-
Cling against what seemed an inevitable
death. And just as the exhausted sailors
were resigning themselves to their grim
fate Honolulu was sighted and the water
logged vessel limped into port.
Appalling hardships were endured by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Roped Arena Notes

Joe Page, of Girardville, proved poor
the Fairmount A. Z. last night. Manager
williams unable to explain the non-ap
pearanoe OF the Columbia boxer, and had TO
bout was a tame affair, and although Page
was willing to mix It at all times Baker was
100 strong for him. Baker lacked his famous
knockout punch. and neither man was in danger
at any time, although Page brought Baker to
hook TO the jaw. Young Wsrnsrr, of this
city had a shade the better Of Young Fletcher,
Of New York u IN S hSId N EoSr s Sse
Toland bested Kid Cannon; Joe smith, OF the
bateshp MshEsn T0n easily rdGSa5 fr4% Joanny 1n1 ny
Pat Bddle in the NTH round
"Philadelphla Jack" o'BTien may tsks
trip in the hope OF repeating his triumphant
tour OF several years ago. Young jack has
which he received in a recent bout with
FREDDY Kelly.
Arthur Pelkey, who won championship
with one blow. has announced his retirement
from the ring He says , that the me accident
10 Luther Mccarthy has taken all the ag-
"Pat" BlddIe, who defeated Willie" Kline
at hs 20 %ss a. af kns s
The latter part of next month.
'"rom" Andrews. the famous boxing writer
and promoter, of Milwaukee, is in town looking
for for talent in the boxing line. lie should find
plenty OF IL here.
Advance orders for seats at the Williams
Herman show at tho Olympia next Monday
night are already far In advance OF any pTeT-
Gus show this season.
FREDDY" Ford, manager OF Tommy" Cole.
man. figures that II his man whips Jack"
Blackburn on October he will be In line for
a lot OF money, He wants TO get Sam"
Lsngford after the Blackburn match il Il
goes his way and he is confident II will.
"AI" Mccoy, Of Brooklyn, who meets $50 900
Jack" McCarTon at the National A. c. satuI.
day night, writes Manager McGuigan that be
mas trained as he never trained before and
that ne Is sure that he will add McCarrons
scalp to his string when they meet
Jimmy" Tolsnd, the clever little South
Toland aid most OF his lighting out OF town
last year.
"Johnny" Deitz who looks after the Eastern
Interests OF JACK Dillon, OF Indianapolis
challenge the winner Of the "Al" McCoy-HJaekd
McCarron contest. Deitz would also like 10
arrange a match with Joe" Borrsll.
BILLY" AIcCarnsy. the discoyerer OF Luther
MeCarty, il headed toward the East with
Hanson and Young" Albsrts. OF Hawaii
Leo" Houck. OF Lancaster, boxes TX. Op
Brown. OF Chicago, at Akron, o. On Ts1asday
next. The match Is scheduled for u rounds.
sYi-Yi" Erns. the clever sOuthwaLk bOx.r
= sh0ut d1s te Es'salsr tbs Elng.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
N. E. HOLDS scRIMMAaE

Northeast High School held its usual
signal football drill and scrimmage yes
ierday. King, the new player from
Howard College, Birmingham, Ala,
showed good form at end and broke up
several Of the Varsity's PLAYS singie-
handed. He has lots of speed and will
make the other candidates hustle for
the wing position.
The week will wind up with a practice
game against Mount Holly High School
a. Mount Holly, Saturday. All the frst
and second string men win be put in the
game, which Will offer the first chance
u get a line on the Red and Blacks
prospects.
The soccer men were out for their
second workout. F'ulmore, of last year 5
championship team, was on ths neld for
the first time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

IJfeboats were lowered time and again.
And as these struck the water the gils-
tening fms OF sharks above the surface
threw new terrors into the hearts Of the
exhausted seamen.
As the end Of the third week drew
near the hole in the zampas side be-
came larger and more water was pour
inS into the little craft than her pumps
could throw out.
II looked like inevitable death and
they had almost abandoned hope when
Honolulu was sighted.
There repairs were made and the "Trip
TO San Francisco was resumed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Prentice Wins title Again

SEABR1GHT, N. J., Sept 23.-Bernon
s. Prentice, we'll known as a tennis play
er. is the winner of second leg on the
golf challenge cup Of the Rumson Coun-
try Club. I'm the final round for the
trophy he beat Albert s. Symington by
up and to play. A third victory VIII
make Prentice the owner of the trophy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Mrs. Faith Leads Golfers

NEWARK, Sept. 23.-The first of the
autumn series Of one-day tournaments
the Women's Metropolitan Golf As
ISOLATION was played yesterday at the
Forest Hin Field Club. Mrs. w. ]. Faith,
Wen-played 81. and was the only one OF
me Held to make the round in less
than go.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Logan to Fight Jack Dillon

LANCASfER, Sept 23-Frank Logan.
OF Philadelphia, and Jack Dillon, OF
Indianapolis. have been matched to meet
at the Lancaster Athletic Club. Rocky
Springs. On October LIST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
MeAndrews Leads An the way

NoRRIsTOWN. Sept. 2S.-Eddie Nc
AnaieWs 'IWs experienced but little trouble in
aialhg the decision over Johnny Miller
AZ me ten-round wind lp al the Palace
A. G. lask RlEhs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

"Johnny'' Deitz who looks after the Eastern
Interests OF Jack" Dillon OF Indlanapolis
Will DO at the rinsside Saturday night q
challenge the winner OF the "Al" McCoy-"Jaeki
arrange a match with Joe" Borrell.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

BILLY" IoCarney, the discoyerer OF I.uthsr
kicCarty, is headed toward the East with q
string OF boxers, including al Norton 'sVic"
Hanson and Young" AlbeFts, OF Hawaii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Advance orders for seats at the williams
Herman show at tho Olympia next Monday
night are already far In advance OF any pTeT-
Gus show this season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

"Jimmy" Tolsnd, the clever little South
Uark boxer. Is out for any one his weight
Toland did most OF his fighting out OF town
last year.
Evening star., 1914-04-06
BLAST ON NAVAL VESSEL
Three Men Injured. One Fatally, by
Explosion on Torpedo De-
stroyer Aylwin.

NORFOLK, Va. April 6.-Three men
were injured by an explosion on the navy
torpedo vaestroFer iAElwiu of the sixfh
group, Of the. Atlantic torpedo dotilla.
ffftAem SkiIs4 off Diamond shoals lfghtsflir
ON the a4dsfh Carolina coast. early today.
The injured are Water Tender Glynn
Ffrst-class Fireman Haman and First
class Fireman Eaton
The injured men were brought to the
United States naval hospital here or
board the destroyer BeEham.
Being Towed In by Parker.
The Aylwin. on an even keel. is being
towed in by the destroyer Parker.
The explosion occurred in the forward
fireroom on the port side of the Aylwin
and resulted in several plates being blown
off the VESSELS side above the water line
The Aylwin is one of the .navy's newes,
and largest type destroyers. She is one
of four recently built at Philadelphia
Her sister ships are the Benham PaFk-
er and Balch. The Aylwin has displace-
mcnt of 1U3S tons, and indicated horse
power of 1900. She has twin screws.
Tirst-ciass Fireman Haman is dead
and Water Tender Glynn and Flrst-class
Fireman Eaton are in serious condition
Evening star., 1914-04-06
SHOUTS DISTRACT COURT
Gen Mrs. Drummond Is Forcibly
Removed From London
Tribunal.

LONDON, April 6.-"Gen." Mrs. Flora
.prummond. the militant ssuffragette.
shrfekea so loudly when she wassar-
raigned today at the police court, in
connection with the suffragette dis
turbances t the unionist defnonstra-
tion in Hyde Park Saturday. that she
had to be forcibly removed. She would
not allow either the magistrate or the
prosecuting attorney to utter an audi
bic word.
When Mrs. Drummond entered the
prisoners inclosure she shouted at the
top of her voice that she would not
permit any one but herself to speak
because. she said, the magistrate and
the police courts were doing the dirty
work of Premier Asquith. She then
proceeded TO lombard the court with
rolleys of verbal shrapnel until she
was carried out by wardens
The magistrate stated that he would
hear the case later in the day
Evening star., 1914-04-06
VOTE ON LIQUOR QUESTION
Twelve Counties in Michigan to De-
eide on Local Option e

LANSING. Mich. April s-Twelve
counties Of Michigan today voted on the
local option question. Eight OF the coun
ties are now dry. Nearly all of them
have figured in more than one exciting
battle over the same issue during the
quarter of a century that il almost an
nually has been before the voters. The
so-called wet counties which voted TODAY
are Ingham, Arenac, Ogemaw and Ros-
common. Those which have had pro-
hibition for the last two years at least
are Wexford, Shiawasse. Mecosta, Mid
land. Benzie. Clare, Kalkaska and os-
coda
The campaign this year has as usual,
been hotly waged. Many thousands of
doilars haze been spent for campaign
literature and scores OF mass meetings
have been held.
Probably the fiercest fight has been in
ingham county, which contains Lansing,
the state capital. In 1910 Inghan went
dry by majority Of less than 1000
Two years ago II voted against prohibi-
ton by. abcut 4t0f majority. =;
Evening star., 1914-04-06
MAY EXHIBIT AT LEIPZIG.
Graphic Arts Exposition Committee
Considering Plans.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The commit
tee in charge Of the graphic arts ex-
position: which will open here April is.
is Considering plans for sending the ex-
hibition to Leipzig. Germany, next sum-
mer. where an international graphic
arts and bookmaking exposition will be
held.
The graphic arts exposition here will
be under the auspices of the printing.
publishing and advertising trades and
leagues of. the country. It will show
the advance that has been made in this
country in printing, lithographing, pub
fishing advertising and the allied
trades. 1t will be held while the annual
conyeHtion of the American Newspaper
Hlb1is4Sers'G Association is In Ssessionk
Evening star., 1914-04-06
LIVELY FIGHT ON IN JERSEY.
Seventh District to Choose Late Rep
resentative Bremner's Successor.

PATERSON, n. j.. April 6.-voters in
the seventh New Jersey congressional
district tomorrow will chose a success
sor to the late Robert l.. Bremner.
James J. OByrne. the democratic can
didate. has the support of President
Wilson. who has made the Endorsement
of the present national administration
the leading issue of the contest. Dow
H Druklser is the republican candi-
date, Henry C. Whitehead the progress
sive and Gordon Demarest and Henry
jaeger represent socialist parties. Jager
does not live In the district.
\ The campaign has been warmly con-
tested. leaders of each party with a
candidate in the field making speeches.
To wind up the contest an effort is be-
ing made to get Secretary Bryan to
speak here and in Passaic tonight in
Mr. Bryan from appearing here last
Friday night.
Evening star., 1914-04-06
PRIZES FOR PEACE ESSAYS
Carnegie Church Union to Offer
Purses to Children of Schools.

. NEW YORK. April 6.-+=To stimulate in
terest among Sunday school pupils and
other young people throughout the United
States. the trustees of the Carnegie
Church Peace Union, ;orga nized in Feb
ruary. have offered more than a hundred
prizes for ESSAYS on peace"
The date and terms of the contest. are
to be ANNOUNCED soon by the union Prot
estant, Roman Catholic and Jewish. chill,
dren alike will be invited to take part
Prizes of $500. $500 and 5000 will be Of
fered also to students in theological semi
naries for similar essays: e. 7i1sYs 49,
The winning ESSAYS in each contest will
be printed and distr rnifted as spaft1ofe ethe
unions campafgnifor!peaces
Evening star., 1914-04-06
To FIJI Posts Vacated.
HAS NEW HOME RULE PLAN.
Sir Edward Carson to Make Fresh
Bid for a COMPROMISE.

LONDON. April 6.-Ins the house of
commons today. Sir Edward Carson. the
Ulster unionist leader, according to the
Daily Mail. will make a fresh bid for a
compromise. He viii suggest the exclu-
sion of Ulster from the home rule bill i'm
til such time as the federal system can be
applied to all parts of the United King
dom, when the whole question would be
reconsidered.
The omens still favorable for a
settlement by consent. The uniouist lead
ers and newspapers are agreed that they
find nothing provocative in the speech
made by Mr.. Asquth at Lady bank Satur-
day. and there is every evidence of a de-
sire all around to find an acceptable COM
promise.
Evening star., 1914-04-06
BILL DIES ON CALENDAR.
France So Far Fails to Provide Funds
to Participate at Friscn Fair

PARIS. April 6.-The appropriation bill
providing funds for French official par
ticipation in the Panama. Pacific exposi-
ton at San Francisco was among sew
erai hundred bills still left on the calen-
dar at the close OF the sessions of the
chamber of deputies. CASTOR Doumer-
sue, the premier, today expressed his
determination to press the measure at
the earliest possible moment, after the
assembly of the new parliament to be
elected April 36.
Alexandra Tirman, director of exposi-
tions. today said he regretted the delay
but considered it possible to arrange for
full French representation at the expo
sition if the appropriation was available
by the end of July.
Evening star., 1914-04-06
CHARGED TO coDDLING.
Reasons Assigned for Folsom Jail
Delivery at San Francisco.

. SAN FRANCISCO. April 6.-Various
causes were given by three members of
the board of prison directors for the out
break at Folsom prison last Saturday.
in which four prisoners We're killed. Di-
rector Charles Sonntag declared today
that it all came of treating the prisoners
too we'll and coddling them. TREY L.
Ford believed the crowded condi,iun OF
the prison. necessitating the remoTal of
the prisoners to the partially completed
building where the attempt to escape was
made, was responsible. Warren Porter
said that publicly expressed sentimental
sympathy with convicts had made the
prisoners confident that the guards would
not dare shoot them to prevent their
escape.