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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-25
CHIEF INSPECTOR MAX F. SCHMITT-
BERGER TO-DAY AND TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO.

do; the powers Of the police and a
general knowledge Of the history Of
the city going way back.
"This al sounds most difficult, nut
in the old days politics ruled and were
a big factor in deciding a mans sue
cess from the start. A political COM
mission, one made up OF two Demo
Gratis and two Republicans, ruled in all
things in the last analysis.
81 was appointed in January, lS1i.
In October. 1876, | was made a pre-
cinct detective in the old 29th Pre-
cinct, under the late Captain Henry
V. Steers, afterward Chief lnspector.
Later ! became a roundsman, but con-
tinued my work as detective. ! made
a record in the old Tenderloin. In 1885
/ was made a sergeant, in 1890 became
captain. standing at the head CT the
eligible list
Outliyed LeXow Storm.
"On March ., 1903, was made n
spector. and in 1909 became the Ch."t
Inspector. which job | now hold. In
AN these forty years the stormiest
period Of MY career was when my own
men showed signs OF distrus,; "h"h
mutterings were heard that VAS
going 20 turn and tell my story 90 ;he
Lcxow committee. Well, | did.
Il knew ! was right. ! knew that ]
would finally triumph, so | went ahead
and said Jus. what / knew was backed
Nd by truth. Truth prevailed. j. was
really a triumph for truth. I'm the
face OF big odds, buckiuE jh" most
powerful system that ever. dominated
the police department ! stood one man,
with powerful influences digging ne IN
the back and my own men barking at
my heels. .,
"Those were days Of sleepless nights.
Those were days when friends forgot
me, turned away and deserted me. But
| have outlIvcd il all. | have outIIVed
them all. those who bit me, those VINO
attempted TO down me and. completing
the history Of The Honor Legion, !
now turn 20 my own "reminiscences OF
Forty Years Pounding the Sidewalk
10 tell the story Of New York cop.
a fight is a fight. and every man
Loves fight. A. LOOK back the
forty years spent rs a policeman
feel honored that New York gave me
the privilege 10 wear the uniform. ne
man who stands for law and order, Tor
the preservation of life and liberty,
must fight each day. Is II any wonder
that even now, at the sound of trouble,
after forty years Of continuous serv-
ice. continue 70 feel a thrill when
duty calls me into the thick OF fight
A fight, perhaps, which may mean the
end Of me-for ! am now siXty-two,
and who knows when old Father Time
| is calling when one reaches that age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-25
WIDOW PENSIONS
WIN TN ASSEMBLY
Continued from page l

cost Of the institutions since the
mothers pension law has been in oper-
alton
DR.. Mary Halton, who has charge Of
the babies at the Board Of Health milk
station at Sixty-siXth Street and Third
Avenue. said that she had constant oc-
casion to lament the necessity which
took women out Of their homes, leav-
ing small children to the care Of the
neighbors.
This ripper horror she said, "is
an example Of the worst that can hap
pen TO neglected children. These peo-
pie hang around me tenement houses,
keeping an eye out for children whose
mothers are away. We don't talk
about these affairs very much, but
they really are not AZ all new.
Ripper" Murder Cited.
II had case in my own district
last year. when neiGhbors heard lit
tie girl screaming i'm the cellar. They
rushed in and the man got away. This
child was not badly hurt, but many
others are.
81 have Il woman among my patients
now who has Ave children. One girl
and one boy are boarded out by the
state. The woman who keeps them
gets $40 for the girl and Sl2 for the
boy. Another woman gets SO for
boarding the baby. II that mother
could have the $40 the state pays some
other mother for taking care Of her
children she could get along very WELL
with what her grown-up daughter earns
1t is absurd and inhuman 20 take chill
dren away from their mother. ] am
glad New York State is going to stop.
Mrs. William Grant Brown, former
president Of the New York City Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs is one OF the
women who have been most active IN
obtaining the passage OF the bill She
said last night that the women were so
Governor Whitman would
sign II that il would not be necessary
to send him any pleading kilograms.
I'VE have 10 candidates FOR the po-
sitions on the Child Welfare Board. she
said. "Now that the hill is passed our
work is ended. II IS M 20 Mayor
Mitchell 20 find nine members Of the
board. believe there are to be three
women and six men. They will be, like
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-25
BOOCOCKS BURIED

Only members Of the families ard
Few friends were present yesterday
afternoon at the double funera. OF
Howard Boocock. treasurer Of the
Aston Trust Company, and his wife, at
their home, 36 East Seventy-fourth
Street. Heavy blankets Of violets
drapcd the two caskets standing side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-25
Twilight Club to Talk Poetry.

The 69lth dinner Of the Twilight
Club will be held tonight at the Hotel
McAlpin. The subject for discussion
will be "The Power OF Poetry. me
sneakers will be Charles Towne, Co
rirne Roosevelt Robinson, Ella Wheeler
Wilcox. George Sterling, Margaret
W.ddemer, Louis Cntermeyer, Horace
Holley, Joyce KiImer, Wltter bynner
and Dr. Merle st. CroiX Wright VINO
will act as POSTMASTER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
RACING SEASON AT BOWIE
OPENS APRIL 1; NEW PLANT
Havre de Grace Offers Great Cards
Starting April Is.

Winter racing at Havana and Juarez has
become so tiresome that the sound of the
bugle will be welcomed by those who attend
the opening of tho Eastern campaign at
Bowie, Nd, April. Prince Georges Park
is the name of the Bowie track. situated half
way between Washington and Baltimore.
Electric trains make the trip from either city
in less than 40 minutes while the steam
trains are even faster. The track in
augurated last year, but II was only half way
completed; Still the racing there became
popular that the promoters decided to spare
in every particular, The Jockey Club has
Jurisdiction over Bowie which means clean
sport and fair break for the patrons OF
racing.
ful meeting at New Orleans recently is the
It Is safe to say that eyildoers will give him
a wide berth.
Hayrc de Grace will begin operations on
April 10 with racing that promises to excel
the sport at ROwie. The Jockey Club again
VIII be IN supreme control through the agency
gerald and w. S. Vosburgh VIII preside in
the stewards stand. The Judges will he II.
u. Homan and Chris COrnehlsOn. and the
starter will be James Milton,
The opening stake feature at Havre de Grace
IS the Hartford Handicap, for three year olds
and upward, $500 added, 5IA furlongs, for
which the ellgibles include Ten Point, Strom-
boil, Fllttergold, Lady Barbary, Charlestonian.
joe Blair, The Masquerader and other good
sprinters; The other stake events have filled
ity. With Pimlico winding up the spring cam
paign in Maryland. the racing public In this
part Of the country will be tlptoe when
Belmont Park opens on May 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
LOCAL SWIMMERS
SEEK A. A. U. TITLES
Pennsylvania to Have Men in
Events Which Start Tomor-
row in New York.

Competition for the National a. a. U.
aquatic indoor titles will start tomorrow
and continue at short intervals until
April 16, the schedule including meets in
Pittsburgh, New York, Boston and Chi
cago, in this order.
1t is not likely that many OF the local swim
mors will enter the title events, though James
Shryock, Robert Dippy and Gilbert Tomlinsun
have been urged to start In the l0O-yard race
coming OF in New York tomorrow. Lehman,
OF Pennsylvania, has signified his intention Of
bidding for the plunging championship In Bos-
ton the 2Oth, and as he did ~ leet. tho
best distance of the season, in the Princeton
pOOi his chances at victory seem excellent.
Arthur McAleenan, Albert Downes and Jo-
seph Dunn OF The New York 4. c., stand
about equal favorites for the fancy dlvitGS
championship. with William Heyn. of the CHI
cago A. A.. close their heels.
The 40o.yard relay race is generally con
ceaed 10 the Illinois a, c. sprinters. and the
water polo title to the players of the same or
sanitation though If the New York A G.
sends its speedy team to the tournament as
appears likely. there are prospects Of II keei
struggle for supremacy.
Harry Hehner, Perry McGlllvray. Arthur
Eattho and Michael McDermott are the trump
cards held by the Illinois A. e.. The three frSt
mentioned have done the best work OF the sea-
son, free style. at the classic So 100, 2"O and
;EO yard diItanCes.
New Workers are ninning their faith to the
Mercury FOoters. Walter Ramme, Herbert
NJllmcr and Joseph Wheatley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
FINE RECORDS MADE
BY WEST BRANCHERS
Indoor Highwater Figures Have
Been Compiled by Physical
Director Davis.

West Branch Y. NJ. c. A. has brought
to a close one of the most successful in
door seasons in it's history. Since Sep
tember a most remarkable array of ath-
letlc records has been created. In fact.
an entirely new set was placed on the
books by the track and field team. In
the open and closed meets rafting per-
formances were noted.
Three great feats stand out prominently as a
result OF much effort the part of owen V.
Davis proteGes. a victory over Victrix Cath
Ollie Club over Penn Fresh and the win
ming OF the Philadelphia Y. NJ. e. A district
championship were the high spots
Some Of the records made by the athletes
will very likely stand for some time. The
records have been compiled by Physical Di-
rector Davis,
The West Branch Y. NJ. g. A. indoor records
follow:
2O-yerd dash-Martin J. b McDonagh, . As
seconds. February %. 1915.
,sso5gs $9yard 51iE fas5ariH MSGB0naEh 42-5
65-yard dash-Martin J. b. McDonagh 90
seconds Zone lap, February %, 1915
lo0;yaITId dash-R. Partridge, II 80 seconds,
March IL. 1915 tat CentraD.
eyPsa ssiouds 4! s b NPoBaE st Ba
nore).
81 &:yGEa e se!onaa Fs5P5aEy s MBoqRss sD
Branch curyes).
SSO-yard run-Martin J, B. McDonagh,
minutes II seconds, February j. 1918.
onc-me run A. Hisler. minutes 30 20
seconds, on Central track. March II, 1915.
One-mie run-Thomas Ide West Branch 81
lapsD. minutes l 30 seconds, February %,
1918.
,,Go-yard potato race-w Cox, So seconds,
March 10, 1915.
2@O-yard potato race-AIartin j. B. Nc
Donagh, u 50 seconds March TO- 1915.
TSO-yard relay 12 laps)-Levlck BrechemIn
John Ruan, L. Benditt and VI, j. 3. Nc
Donagh, l minute AZ seconds. January o, 1915.
SSO-yard relay az laps, at CentraD-E. e.
Schmidt, Harry Sands. Levick BreChemin and
N. j; y, MGDonagh. l minute 40 20 seconds,
l2-pound shotputt-W,, Mnahan, a feet 81
Inches. February -, 1918
Standing broad iump-Martin j. p. McDon-
agh 10 feet inches, at National A. A. U.
championships, December % 1914.
Standing broad iump-Martin j. r. McDon-
Agh, 10 feet inches, at West Branch Gym
nasum, December 10. 1914.
Three standing broad jumps-Martln ]. b.
McDonagh, 30 feet inches, January o, 1918.
Standing high jump-HaTy Sands, 4 feet
inches, February 20 1918.
Running high jump-Harry Sands, . feet ~
inches, February ., 1919
Running broad jump-Martin ]. b. McDon-
agh. 30 feet March IL, 1918
Fence vault-A. Irons. feet q inch. Marcn
10. 1915
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
MACK'S FIVE HURLERS
READY FOR SEASON
Bush, Wyckoff, Shawkey, Pen
mock and Bressler Must Car
ry Burden of Campaign.
trRom A STAFF coRREspoNpEvr.1 !


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 25.
Mack's five young veteran pitchers,
Wyckoff, Shawkey, Bush, Pennock and
Bresser, the men who will have to bear
the brunt of the battles in the American
League campaign this season, are round
ing into splendid form. There have been
no serious accidents to any of them, al
though one has had n few minor injuries.
However none of these injuries has made
any material difference i'm their pitching.
The two left handlers. Pennock and Bressler,
are looming up unusually strong. This will
really be Bresae er's initial as first
string man. Last year Rube was with the club
the entire year, but he was considered a trifle
too erratc to start many games. He did well
as n rule when he was put in, but with Bender
and Plank present he did not have the oppor-
tunity which will be afforded him this year to
show his true worth.
Both Bressler and Pennock have good curve
balls Herb when going right has n hook with
which few batsmen can cope with continued
and Herb has developed the nll-mportant quail
ihcntion.-control.
The three rlght-handod twirlers are playing
true to form. This trio, Bush, Shawkey and
Wyckoff, have always been considered really
mgh-grado performers and they are living up
to their regulations in their work this spring.
Mack expects great things from all of them,
and despite the fact that his entire hurting
staff is inexperienced, compared to the other
corps in the American League. there Is no
doubt that, barring accidents. these young men
will give Just as good accounts of themselves
this summer as any other group in Ban john
sons circuit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
CENTRAL HIGH TENNIS
TEAM HAS IL MEETS
Captain Cravis Calls for Can
didates-Penn Charter Out
to Repeat Record.

Twelve matches have been scheduled
by Manager Kirk, for Central High
Schools tennis team for the present sea-
son. The Crimson and Gold will COM
mence it's season April 10 with Friends
Central on the latter's courts. The final
match dated is June 4, at George School,
Pa, with the school team there.
Captain Cravis, of Central Highs team,
has announced that he will call out Candl-
dates for the team in about two weeks.
The players will have but two weeks to
get into shape.
Coach Strong. of Penn Charters tennis team
- optimistic relative to the chances of the
and lnteracademlc Leagues this season. Penn
Charter won the championship of both or
ganl2ations last year.
Five letter-men of the 1911 team are among
1HS TSs squad bracticing for the ensuing season I
Evans are also trying for the team. The
get their letters.
Friends Select School, Episcopal Academy
and Moorestown Academy Will meet in trI-
arSuL9r Frsanag gymnastic contest tomorrow in the
horse sr Jones, VINO stars on tde ne
good work for the Select team.
McPhilllmy Southern High Schools star
a slab artist at practice with candidates for
the Red and Black nine. Frankel. Thomas
ana Schoeppe also are showing up well in
twirling practice.
Coaches Keyser and Neal stars of last year
Central High School crew. are working out
daily on the schuylklll with two boats. with
Gold followers are confident OF roofing for
another championship eight.
Thirty baseball candidates are trying for
the School of Pedagogys baseball team. The
boys are Practicng on Central High Schools
Houston Houston Field. 10Th and Somerset streets,
looks good at shortstOp,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
BASEBALL PHENOIES
AMONG THE RECRUITS
Bill Donovan Uncovers "An-
other Walter Johnson"-Eb-
bets Has "$1,OOO,OOO Infield."

Smallwood, a Yankee rookie, is another Wal
ter johnson. Bill Donovan says II saw
johnson work long before he gained any rep
utation as a pitcher" said Donovan, and
have watched this young man. He has the
physique of Johnson and duplicate motion.
Smalwood is the most promising prospect in
Years. Yea He Should have a great future in fast
baseball. Everything is in his favor" Small
wood is an ex-Savannah pitcher.
Lee Magee, of the Brookfeds states that mis-
positive choice for first string receiver is Mike
Simon. Simon came from the St. Louis Feds
in the winter. and is a smart ball player as
well as a steady man to have behind the plate.
Land VIII / e first assistant this season, with
Arthur Watson relief man.
Pitcher Bill Lathrop will be left on the coast
for further development when the White SoX
go East. What team VIII get his services has
not been definitely settled.
Charley Ebbets has this to say regarding
his new lnhelder TOR the Dodgers: The in
ield has been made the proverbal stone wall
by the acquisition OF Joe Schultz. who is
batter. He has a great future before him.
O'Mara will come through which means a
hustling quartet that VIII shape up with any
a S1,OOO,OOO array, for the inheld of a ball
team represents pretty much OF a clubs
value"
Arthur v. Kores is the find Of the year in the
inheld line, according TO John j. McGTaw. The
lin training camp. Two young pitchers Sipe
and Kirmayer, are In race TO gain a post
tion on the twirling stah. II Is certain that
all three will have a try-out at the Polo
Grounds.
Roger Bresnahan. manager OF the Cubs. has
assigned to himself job as utility man. He
admitted this when questioned about his recent
earnest practice in the inheld. We are al
source must be made to count" said Bresna-
han.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
RED MEN PLAN MEET
Annual Jubilee and Athletic Treat
Will Be Held July "a.

The 23d annual Jubilee and games Of the
Improved Order of Red Men will take place
Saturday, July -, at Point Breeze Park.
Tho games this year will be run under tho
sanction OF the Foint Breeze Park Athletic
Association. In former years the games were
held under the Amateur Athletic Union sane
tion.
The annual Irish national games of tho
Ancient Order Of Hiherninns Will take place
this year at Point Breeze Park Motordrome, ON
Decoration Day. Monday. May ~.
The Associated Courts. Foresters OF America,
have accepted the proposition Of the Point
Breeze Park Company to hold the annual
games Saturday, July 81.
The Federation OF Irish County Societies,
which has a membership OF more than 5000
loyal Irishmen. will hold its annual games
such as football. hurdling, tug of war, running
and dancing, at Point Breeze Park Motor
dromc. Saturday. June 70. John Hogan,
president OF the federation, is planning to
make this great days sport tor the brawny
sons of old Erin.
The Games Committee of the Foresters OF
America Athletic Association has selected the
Point Breeze Park Motordrome the site
upon which it will hold its annual athletic
games. which will take place this year on
Saturday, July ~. Crack athletes from the
best athletic organizations in Pennsylvania
will take part.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
COLLEGE BASKETPAIl
AIDED BY RULE TOBAp
FIRST-YEAR PLAYEpS
Columbia University Hs,a
Hit, But Association WIN
Survive = Bowling Mss !,
Has Standing Am On :
Collegiate Sports.

Intercollegiate basketbau
por'ers are trying at various unlv...,', uP
to raise it from minor n a." s'u1
OF a major sport, took lonp s,ou psn'4
when at It's last meeting the os.s.,'.a s,ns'a
voted unanimously to bar from c.s. ,as'a
ut'on all hrst-year students and ho,s''
OF degrees. The freshman ru. '''us'i
most important, for it will mai.
conditions of competition .S, us
equal. ''sVlulelY
columbia will be hardest 1t,
new rule. 1t is a fact that ,bis 49,, 70
REFORM would have coma Io,o w
for the determined stand of tSs ' ~ "
horkers' who recently declared ~, MY
would leave the league If thov ....,, w
use hrst-year students. Colur,s,. ~
not represented at the meats. W
uafted the new rule, and IT win !. Y
teresting to see what action i, y
Columbia takes. Anyhow, tho AIR.. u.'
ieses have the whip hand, and co,,,.,,'
place could be filled overnight and t. J
'ani "nleh now bars freshmen.
fale's winning of the interco,,oo,.,.
pionship was marred by the uss ., ~. suAun-
thGoert TAFT. son OF the former p.--.a' ssssn'
0s ossiHs hrst-year student and one ~ ,essidsnt,
, ate nVe. II should be said tbn,.she se pest
I,em sie was perfectly willing not to my s ihas
inSSEStea on playing them. NoumtiA
A. Wnat the association should ha,. 80.
Lhe interest of a better game aaS oioone zone N
uo, was t9 provide that ali che,IsI.illli SUI san
sanlss snaIi be played In q cage Tsmponsalp
oitst ontseh put up IN gymnasiums would nnes I
of tbn &c Ie ridiculous out-of-bounds fs,vsws vaw
be boon to the spectators. INJURIES and
Bowling at last has won ,r,o...,.l,.t
standing. Yale and Princeton nintsGrSsollesiNs GSolles
game game tlournishes, will hold a dual THr5e me., tfs
New York on March 90 and s' tbs nsHs sneet y
me yale team will compete in he NY Stt,ea eay
LOWING, ASSOCIATIONS tournament. ysis =.
are SAID TO be anxious to form nm ins.IIsgn ,s mgn
ieElate association to take in the b,osl. bhssvol.
interests OF all the Eastern uniyerslts. iiAs
~, The most gratifying feature Of tho No.. !.
the University of Pennsylvania tracr TO'S r,s ol
during the indoor season lust close" d"vn w. msa ,
he took his place as member Of psrwrsn.sln wnsn
yania,s tne-mile team and began rintp,si ,i'li X.
dusrter mile Eood many Of tho 1mssa,s1 ,a3
supporters were afraid that he ran Frsy..
uanEer OF breakdown similar to that whIrS
put him out OF the intercollegiate chamnIna,'
ships last year But the Quaker csptsn
nurEed his leg along, and in the MeadoSg2rca,
ever Lippingott Is likely to do some rSlnnlne
this spring like that which distineii,hsS h's h,s
In 1913. "''u ~ Na'u0f'uE'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
DOUBLE-HEADER CUE
MATCH HERE TONIGHT
Hoppe Plays Mayer and Mau-
pome Meets Keogh at Local
Emporiums.

Pierre Maupome, the Philadelphia rep.
resentative in the Interstate Three-cush-
ion Billiard League, and Jerome Keogh,
of Rochester, cross cues In league
match at Allinger's Academy tonight.
II Joseph Mayer the national amateur lSn
halk-line champion, can maintain the form
this evening that he displayed yesterday after
noon in practice he will have an excellent
chance OF gathering his 300 points While
Willie Hoppe is collecting 400. 1t will be the
first game of the match between Mayer and
Hoppe that VIII be played at the Empire
Academy, II South llth street.
HOPPE has agreed 20 play Mayer 1000 to
1900 points In the FIVE games, which will con-
tnue Friday end Saturday afternoons and
evenings.
CHICAGO. March 25-John DAILY. of New
York, increased his lead In the worlds three
cushion championship by defeating Charles
Mo Norm o Of this city. 90 to a. IN s. innings, in
hrst game August Kieckhefer, OF Milwaukee
won from Charles Ellis, OF Cleveland so 10
81, in So innings. kieckhefer had high run
OF 10 and Ellis OF o. "
In last nights contest Lloyd Jevne of Salt
Lake City defeated John Hahman OF Mime
aPolis, 90 TO SO, In 63 innings. Each had a
high run of 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-25
ATHLETICS TO PLAY
JAYS AGAIN TODAY;
SERIES WITH PILLS
Mack's Pitchers Hard Hit
in Yesterdays G a m e.
Rube Oldring P ay S
Good Ball at Third-To
Meet Moran's Men.
Yesterdays Baseball Results
PROFESSIONAL.)
thletlcs. p: Jacksonville, 6.

Athletics, IL; Jacksonville, 6.
Yankees, 0; Savannah, 8.
University of Virginia, 3; Washington
Americans, 1.
Palestine Amateurs, 3; Maps, 4.
Indianapolis Feds, 10; Mercer Univer-
sity 6.
Brooklyn Dodgers, s; Cubans, 0.
(COLLEGIATE)
Penn Varsity. s; Scrubs, 3.
Naval Academy, 10: West Virginia Wes
leNan, o.
catholic University 4: Maryland Agri-
cultural College, l.
Trinity College. 6; University OF Ner-
mont, ..
University of Georgia. 4; Georgetown
University, 3.
Lafayette. s; University of South Caro-
lima. /.
Princeton, 3; Gettysburg. .