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DIGS OUT NINE BABY FOXES.
Record Catch In Connecticut
About 10 Dn,s old.

MILFORD. Conn, May 15.-F ~. Wood
run. head OF n large seed packing ron
Germ here. dug out nine lively young
foNes, each about ten days old. from
n hole on his farm to-day.
The young foxes were summing them
selves whcn he passed, They took
refuge In the den. lie imprisoned them
ahd sought help. Then he dug them
out by their rear door.
This il the largest catch OF foxes ON
record in Connecticut. The foxes are
on exhibition Ia II store window and
VIII he given to Mr.. Woodruff friends
for pets.
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WEIGHT SEALERS
PLAN CONVENTION
City Arranges Programme for
Observation-Disclosures
May Attend.
EVENTS AT THE HOTELS

A convention Of the New York state
Mca sures which will last. four days
will begin in the Hotel McAlpin winter
garden and bathrooms on Wednesday
next. There Is to be a display by
the manufacturers Of scales and con-
tanners.
The city departments have arranged
a programme for the several hundred
delegates from the state and city, con
sisting OF exhibitions by the ire and
police departments. maneuvres Of the
mounte squad. work Of the police dogs.
automobile fire apparatus responding to
calls. tho efficiency developed in empty
ing a large factory building of its
employees in time OF Are, the scaling
OF large buildings and the use Of fire
screens and nets Mt the New York de-
partment OF instruction. There will
also be n huge bonfire OF the several
thousand false measures and baskets
conHscated by the Mayors Bureau Of
Weights and Measures.
Natha MEL T. McGrane Is chairman OF
the citizens committee. formed Of
prominent merchants and men OF af-
fairs. to work In conjunction with the
Mayors committee. A banquet in the
McAlpin ballroom on Thursday night
will bring together leading city Of
hcials. and 1t Is expected that Gov.
Whitman will be present.
The annual luncheon of the National
California Club Is to be held at the
Hotel Shelburne.. Brighton Beach. on
Tuesday.
Senator Francis q. Newlands OF Ne
vada and Mrs. Newlands arrived from
Washington and are passing a few
days at the Hotel Manhattan.
Mrs. Joseph p. Tumulty. wife Of the
secretary TO President Wilson, with Mas
ter Joseph TuTnul;y. Miss Hoover and
W. +. Johnson. Mr.. Tumulty's secre'
tary, registered last evening at thu
Hotel knickerbocker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16

BosToN, May IL - Miss Elizabeth
Louise Chapman OF Evanston, y. Y, and
Thomas Allen. Jr,, of Boston, were mar
ried this afternoon by the Rev. william
II. Chaffin OF Canton at the home of
the brides aunt, Mrs, George T., Hall,
in Dedham. The maid OF honor was
Miss Dorothy Allen, and Dudley Porter
Ranney OF Boston was best man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16
Frederick Weir.

Frederick Weir. a member OF the old
florist firm of James Weir A. Sons, whose
store at Fulton and iierrepout streets,
Brooklyn. has been a landmark for hall
n century, died on Friday in IA" Nor
wegian Hospital. He had charge u
the firms greenhouses a. Jamesport
l., I. His wife and "A daughter survive
him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16

HARRlsoN. y. j., May l5-Miss Caro-.
line Thompson, who in a few months
would have boon 100 years old, died last
night at 923 Second street So came
from Ireland with u sister and Two
brothers when she was a girl Sne
leaves no near relatives,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16

WAsHINGroN. May Mrs. Lucy :
Dos passos. wife Of John X. Dos PaSsos
Of Is East Fif y-slXth street, New York,
died here to-day. MIR. DOS passos was
the lawyer VINO secured the aCIuittal Of
Edward =. Stokes for the killing Of
James Fisk and was also the counsel
who formulated the sugar trust. Mrs,
Dos Passos was Miss Lucy Addison
Sprlgg before her marriage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16
IOSett Mills.

BosToN, May 16,-Miss Rebekah Bart
lett Mills and Augustus Sidney ~l.ovett. Jr,,
were married by the Rev, Ambrose W.
Vernon, assisted by the Rev, Norman
Thomas of New York, at the Harvard
Church, Brookline, this afternoon, Miss
Mills IL the daughter of Edward @. Mills
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-16
Justice Callahan Operated On.

Justice Stephen Callahan. who was re-
Gently appointed by Governor Whitman
I, nj the vacancy in the supreme Court,
Rrooklyn, caused by the death Of lue-
tice burr. Ia in Prospect Heights Hos
pital. where he underwent an opera non
yesterday for gallstones. The opera
ton was successful.
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of Brookline. and Mr.. Lovett Ii the son
Of Augustus $. Lovett uf Brookl!ne, He
IL a graduate Of Yale lass Of 'l3. Miss
Helen II. Mills, a sister, was maid of
honor, and Paul Achilles Of Briarclif,
y Y. WAS hest man,
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC SALES
at the
Anderson Galleries

Madison Avenuc at rortlc,h Street. y. Y.
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Rare and Fine Books
Autographs

Of literary and historical character inelud-
ing Indian and Revolut o ,ary B~roadHdes.
To be sold Friday Afternoon. May 2lst.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-29

The holiday season found all of Ardmore
and Carter County more prosperous
than euer BEFORE The year nineteen
fifteen 80 "the year of opportunity" 80
brought much to this section; and now
we look forward to the New Year of
nineteen sixteen with hearts full of
confidence for long continued season
of prosperity and growth for Ardmore,
Carter County, and Southern Oklahoma
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
DIVORCES Separate
EIGHT MORE COUPLES

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon. divorce cases held the attention
or the court
Alleging extreme cruelty in her ap-
plication for a divorce from Harry
l.. Glasco, the court granted de-
cree nisi to Edith d. Glasco.
In the case of Lena Lynn VS.. Phil
lip Lynn a decree nisi was granted
end also permission to take back her
maiden name. Lena Samuels The
grounds for divorce was desertion.
Mrs. Elizabeth Y. Dunn was grant
ed a decree nisi in her action for a
divorce from George G. Dunn on the
grounds of descrtion.
On the grounds of desertion and
extreme cruelty. the court granted
decree nisi in the divorce case of
Grace II. Rutter VS.. Martin l.. Rut-
ter.
In the case of Anna A. Baird VS.
Preston NJ. Baird the plaintiff was
granted a decree nisi. Plaintiff was
represented by William T. Lyman
William IL. Cooper asked for tho
annullment of the marriage of Nora
Dinis Hewett to Walter Hewett. 4
decree nisi was granted.
The court granted a decree nisi
in the divorce case of Charles H.
Moore VS.. Grace +. Moore.
Upon the grounds of desertion the
court granted a decree nisi in the
divorce case of Joseph A. Hemphil
vs. Anna g. Hemphill.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
mask and VIC AT
PLAYHOUSE april "A

The Masl, and Mig Club of the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania has again been
invited TO present their musical comedy
here on April ~ under the auspices OF
the University of Pennsylvania Alumni
Society of Delaware Wilmington has
so heartily received this club in its sew
eral presentations IN the past that the
boys look forward TO coming here from
year TO year. This. famous amateur
theatrical organization is this year pre-
pairing to put ON tine stage the most
lavish production of the clubs history.
The play Is entitled paradise Prison"
and was written by Darrell II. Smith,
the author of several of the clubs sue.
ccsses. As the name denotes, the Mask
and Wig has chosen 90 direct its comedy
at the modern prison. and 10y rciorma.
tion and reformation, the actors pre-
sent ON the stage q prison, delightful 90
| behold. Catchy music, elaborate cos
tunes. intricate chorus evolutions, will
all I've presented TO gladden. the senses
of the audience.
Arrangements have already been
made for elaborate decorating not only
of The Playhouse. but of the grill room
ana lNf lNNnN NA Ailf nNANA lANills III
fact IT'S 10 be regular pcnnNanis
night in Wilmington. Manager Taite,
of the Hotel DUPONT. has entered heart
Fly into the arrangement and proposes
60 serve special dinner ia the grill
room after the play. a long table will
be reserved fcr the members of the
Mask and Wig. and the stars viii be
asked to entertain their friends with
catchy college songs, and those used in
the show.
Contrary to past custom it is pro-
posed TO scat the alumni belonging to
The Delaware organization in body,
which has geen done in other cities, and
seems greatly TO add TO the fun of the
evening.
One of the boxes will be reserved and
known as club box Members of the
committee having the affair in charge
are @. Morris Whitcsidc, 2d. DIR. vii
liam g. Speakmsn and George S Ca
pclle. Jr.
What is left over each wear from
Mask and Wig Club productions j..
placed IN fund. and il is proposed tC
build beautiful and artistic homo ~
keeping with the other Pennsylvania
buildings for the provost.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
WILMINGTONIANS TO
HEAR BILLY sunday

Under tho auspices Of tho Minister
ial Union a delegation of minister's
and any other men that care to join.
will so 10 the SUNDAY tabernacle i'm
Philadelphia on Thursday TO hear the
evangelist speak Special reserva-
uons have been made to the Whining
ton delegation by the committee in
charge of the seating arrangements OF
tho tabernacle. Il has ben arranged
to have all who join the delegation
meet at I o'clock Thursday at Broad
Street Staten in Philadelphia. from
which place they will march in a body
to the tabernacle
1t is desired TO have il understood
/ that any one wishing to join the dele
cation should apply TO the Young
/ Mems Christian Association building
/ for badges and railroad tickets after
6 o'clock this evening. II is hoped
that a large number Of men from this
city will go and one and all are in.
vited TO join the delegation.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
illinois MAY Get
The BOXING c
BY JAMES O'DEA

Written for the United Pre-
CHICAGO March 2.-Lieut
Governor Barratt OHara believl
present Illinois Legislature will
ize boxing in this State. The
to be presented within two ,
The lieutenant governor said
that he believes much OF the o
ton to the bill. which came
down-State Solons, has beer
aside.
Il have noticed a decided cha.
sentiment toward boxing"
OHara today. 81 think tho p
Legislature will pass a boxinI
patterned somewhat after the
consin law. with features SINH
the New York State law. by a
Portable majority. If those legis
who are fathering boxing bill
only concentrate on one measure
confident Illinois will permit
round contests"
O'Hara intimated that a law r
passed making It possible to hol
ing bouts in Chicago, "provid'
next mayor to be elected in
comes out publicly in favor o
a law"
The lieutenant governor said
ored a boxing law and wOu
everything in his power TO hol
one.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
BISHOP KINsMAN's
APPOINTMENTS

The RI. Rev Frederick j. Kinsman.
Bishop of Delaware, announces the
following appointments for the re-
mainder of Lent and Easter, in the
Episcopal churches Of the State:
March 3-Old Swedes. Wilmington.
March 4-Immanuel, Wilmington.
March 5--St Thomas, Newark.
March Third Sunday in Lent
ST. Paul's Georgetown; All Saints,
RehobOth; St. Peters. Lewes.
March 9-Christ Church. Dover.
March 10-St Paul's Camden.
March 12-St John Baptist's, Mil
ton.
March 14-Fourth Sunday in Lent:
Christ Church. Milford; Trinity,
Clayton; ST. Peters Smyrna.
March 21-Fifth Sunday in Lent;
Emmanuel. New Castle; Good Shep-
herd. Bishopstoad; Trinity. Will
mington.
March 24-old swedes, Whining
ton.
March 25-st. Andrews, Whining
ton.
March 26-Christ Church. Chris
tiona hundred.
March 2S-Palm Sunday: Imman-
uol. Wilmington; St. Barnabas, Will
mingtOn.
March 3O-St Barnabas, Marshall
ton.
March 31-St Barnabas, MARSHALL
ton.
April 1-.St. Johns. Wilmington;
ST. Barnabas, Marshallton.
ADril Good Friday. st. Barna-
has. Now Castle.
April i-Eastcr Day; ST. Barna'
has. Marshallton; Trinity. Whining
ton; Calvary, Hillcrcsti Calvary
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
TRACTION CO. IN COUNTY
LEAGUE Seems ASSURED

Efforts to arrange a County League
of baseball clubs TO succeed tho Iri-
state League here this year. took
definite form last night when tho
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company. holders Of tho Front and
Union street grounds franchise, de-
tidcd 10 enter its ball club in tho
League Parkside. New Castle. New
ark and ELK Mills have already de-
cidcd to enter the league, and as Elk
ton is expected TO fall in line to-
morrow night prospects for getting
the league together are unusually
bright. The league will meet in THE
EVENING JOURNAL Office IA 730
O'Clock tomorrow night to formally
organize.
The lineup of the Traction Com
pany's team as now given out in
cludes: Pedrick and Murine. catch
ers: Captain Jolls, Wingatc and Mil
Ter. pitchers; Chase, Sirlith and
TAYLOR. first base; Fidancc second
base; Lind. third base: Dv4 herty,
short stop: Richardson, Kccsey,
Choadlc and a number Of other can
didaies in tho outhcld.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
METHODIST
QUOT LEAGUE
OF THE CLUBS.

In the Methodist Quot League last
week the Mt. Salem-Madeloy games
were postponed.
Mt Salem played off the FIVE post
poned games with st. Paul, winning
three out OF five.
Mt Salem played off tho five post
poned games with McCabo, losing
three out Of five by these scores;
Pip. 21-17 and 2i-15. They won by
21-4 and 21-4.
Mt Salem used W. Johnson A.
Hamilton. d. Harris and j. Anderson.
McCabo used A. c. Ward, II. Cramor,
r. spindler and G. l.. r. Thompson.
McCabc lost four games TO Cook
man by these scores. 2l-3 I'LL,
21-2 and 21-7 McCabe won 2l-lS.
Goodman used G.. Horn. E. Maxwell,
J. Phillips and c. stewart McCabe
used A. C. Ward. r. Spindler, H..
Cramer and G.. l.. II. Thompson.
with only two men Epworth took
fve straight from ST. Paul, by these
scores 21-4 21-6, 2l-l1, 2l-lO,
Pills.
Epworth used J Moore and !. Cox.
81. paul's used e. Sproul. j. Blacks
ton. II. Jones and c. Cleaver.
Scott. took three from Harrison by
these scores: 21-11, 2i-l9 and 2l-9.
Harrison won 21-2O and 2l-lG
Harrison used II .Liizonberg, A. g.
Bradway, II. Hyland and W. i. Me-
Voy. Scott used d. Dolson, G. Van
degrift, o. Lank and r. Brown.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
MEsr ENn NAMES pENIAL.

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
Announcement that the Old Swedes
Seconds defeated West End Seconds is
wrong as two Of our men played
against them. West End Seconds had
n game with Old Swedes on the for
mer's floor but Old Swedos cancelled
for some reason. / hope they will not
put any claim to the championship
until they defeat us If they are any
ious for game with the first team
they can be accommodated. West End
is anxious to meet them for the sport
Yours in sport.
Capt Haley. Mgr, w. e..
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
IBEWZI |
.a----.

PASO ROBLES, Cal, Mar. 2.--Chi-
cago American League fans need not
be surprised should they glue their
lamps to a gray matched slab artist
when the White Sox return from the
training trip The apparently aged
twirler is Joe Benz. who once boasted
a luxuriant crop Of rich. sandy hair.
The ravages of typhoid fever played
hob with the fuzz on the butcher boys
dome. Though he still is twenty
pounds under weight and weak from
his illness, the Batesville boy is con-
fident he will soon be able to show his
old time zip"
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
cITY CLI.R TRrSTEEs.

Good attendance of members mark
cd the annual meeting of the CITY
Club held in It's headquarters in the
dupont Building last night and anum-
Der of matters Of importance to the
members were discussed. The reports
showed that the club was in splendid
condition with membership OF 4OO
and good-sized waiting list
John J. Raskob, Richard Patzowsky,
W. j. Webster. John A. Montgomery
and William Coyne we're elected trus-
ices of the club for the coming year.
They will elect officers later.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
some SPORT SIDELIGHTS
BY "EDDIE."

The Church League will meet in
THE EVENING JOURNAL Office To-
night. Club guarantees will be paid.
and sixth club admitted to the
league The meeting will be called
at 7.3O o'clock.
Elkton High School is making
great plans for the baseball season.
II. A. Smith will manage the team
with Hooper Giles as captain.
Word was received today from
Odessa that Wilbert Ward. the we'll
known pitcher. has a contract with
Earl Mack and will leave on the train
ing trip on March II.
Reading still leads the Eastern
League by half game.
Wilmington High School lost a
hard battle to Norristown on Satur-
day by the score of 3S to 80. Poor
foul shooting of the home team al
lowed Norristown to take the lead.
Walter Daley and OKeefe put up
line game iOr ftlgn.
Friends School will play Whining
ton Conference Academy tonight at
Friends gymnasium.
Pity the poor ball player. He has
70 go down South for month while
we have to stay here TO enjoy the
March winds.
Brownson will play again on Fri
day night II you want basketball
in Wilmington turn out on Frida,
night.
"I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a
Soldier" is the way the song runs.
81 Didn't Raise My Boy to BE a
Yank," is the name of another great
success.
In the fastest game Of the season,
at the Y. W. c. A. gymnasium Satur-
day night, Bethany Guild defeated
the Young Friends second team by
the score of 13 to 10.
Eden A. c. with Jack MCGOWAN as
manager, ought to have a fast team
The Braves will open the season in
/ April. Last year they didn't open
the season until July.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
MILnEL R0YS no MEET.

The Wildel baseball club will meet
on Wednesday night at the home of
Manager Edwin Strawbridgc, No. 1922
Reed street. when plans for the 1915
season will be discussed. The follow
ing players are urged TO be present;
Farley. Stafford, Duffy. Munshower-
Shllwoll. K6in. McCullen, b. Nichols
w. Nichols. Smith, Conner, r. Straw
bridge. f. Kee. w. Kee, Pauley and
all those that are interested in the
club
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
Rockies and. Regulars
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
MARLIN, Texas-Some twenty-five
rockies are shaking in their shoes TO-
day. John McGraw arrived last night
to look over his charges. Some OF
the regulars, too, are casting covert
glances at each other Rumor says
McGraw and Higgins of the Cardinals
are trading.
SAVANNAH, Ga.-The Yanks. thir-
teen of 'em. got their first taste OF
spring training labor today. Under
the careful tutelage Of Manager VIII
liam Donovan, the thirteen put in a
strenuous four-hours' labor at the
park. batting fungoes, chasing flies, ct
cetera
DAYTONIA, Fla.-The Dodgers ran
into some bad weather for their carry
workouts today They scampcred
around the beach while the grounds
are drying out from the recent
showers. All but Nap Rucker and Fat
Ragon are here. They are expected
any time.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va.-Eleven
pitchers and three catchcrs constitute
the "tryout" party of the Nationals in
training here Ten pitchers pleaded
sore arms as today's alibi. But to-
morrow. they said-well, tomorrow's
another day.
MACON. Go.-Lacking but a few
the Braves squad broke the long win
ter sojourn with first practice today.
Miracle Man Stallings was out for
practice. but most of that was in
getting a firm set to his jaws and
championship fire in his eye
TAMPA. Fla.-Despite Charley
horses and other sore spots, the pro-
, gram for today was a double workout
in the Cub camp. Manager Bresnahan
I completed arrangements today for a
game next Monday with the Phillies
at st. Petersburg.
PASO ROBLES. Cal.-The big
Moose. according to Manager Row
land. is coming back this year. Row
land said today. in order not TO spoil
| Walsh's chance for the return tC
form, he will not be given serious
workout until he goes to Los Angeles
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Manager
Mack will put his rockies and regu
lars through their first training thii
afternoon. The rockies were so eN
cited over training prospects tha
several went to sleep last night wear
ing uniforms.
ST. PETERSBURG. Fla.-The Phil
lies will take their first swing 'aroun'
the diamond today if the weather per
mits. Yesterday a raw cold win
blew over training quarters causin
Moran's maulers to wear overcoats.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
MADELEY GIRLS IN CAGE GAME.

The Madeley girls have organized
a basketball team. with Miss Anna
McMullin manager. They will claim
Eden Park as their home floor
Miss McMullin would like to ar
range a game with the Bethany Guild
girls quintet for the latter part of
April. Address ali communications
to Miss Anna McMullin. care Patter-
son. Eden Park.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
ALL WILMINGTON LEACUI
NOW READY TO ST.

With the admission of Pioneers
All-Wilmington League last mig
succeed Parkside Seconds. the lea
now organized, and already plai
under way for the opening Of tn
son. The meeting was full Of cr
asm All the clubs posted guar
last night and rules were adopted
schedule committee will report
next meeting OF the league.
The league is composed cf the
ing clubs. Bancroft, Vandever, Pi
Eden, Browntown and Eastlake.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
FAVORABLE REPORT
on NOMINATION,

a favorable report upon the nomi-
nation Of Major Chauncey II. Hol-
comb. of New Castle, to be district at
tcrnoy for the United States Court
at Shanghai, China. was made yester-
dav by the Senate committee on the
judiciary.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
ON NOVEL TRIP.

On Friday at 1890 o'clock Fra
Lackso, the 20-year-old globe
will start on a 5000 mile trip fro
York to San Francisco, handcu
Col. Bicycle, which he claims
only one made that can stand I
When only 10 years Francis cir,
world with Jean Rochambeau, tn
French globe trotter, who is now
front with the French army.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
SALVATION ARMY LECTURE.

Captain Harriet Hatch. Of the SAL
vation Army, will deliver the third
lecture of a series tomorrow evening
in the Army's hall. No. 1872 East
Fourth street. The subject Of the
lecture will be The Tabernacle in
tho Wilderness
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
NoN.suPPoRT ALLEGED.

Elmer J. Stover was arraigned in
City Court today on the charge of
non-support OF a minor child The
case was however. continued until
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
HARTMAN CAsE POsTPONED.

In City Court today the case of
John c. Hartman charged with non
support of his wife was continued un-
til tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02
DUPONT BOWLERs.
Hercules Powder Men Go Down to
Defeat on Alleys.

Bowling teams from the dupont
and Hercules Powder companies met
on the Y. NJ. c. A. alleys last night
The Hercules team went down TO de-
feat before the superior rolling Of
the duPonts. Following. are the
cporpq.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02

ST. PETERSBURG. Fla.-The Phil
lies Will take their first swing around
the diamond today if the weather per-
mits. Yesterday a raw cold wind
blew over training quarters causing
Morans maulers to wear overcoats.
Evening journal., 1915-03-02

The Church League will meet in
THE EVENING JOURNAL Office TO-
night. Club guarantees will be paid,
and a sixth club admitted to the
league The meeting will be called
at 7.3O o'clock.