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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
THOUSAND DROWN IN CHICAGO RIVER
WHEN EXCURSION STEAMER CAPSRFS
Panic Strikes Passengers as Boat Begins To Turn 0YerudredS
Screaming Men, Women and Children Carried to Deah--
Whole Tragedy Occupies Five Minutes.

| other river craft sWarmed about it.
Firemen climbed on the wreck, forced
openings in the steel hull and through
| these searched the cabins for possible
victims.
None Of the officers or department
| heads of the Western Electric COM
| pany were on the Eastland when it
overturned
One Of Greatest Marine Disasters.
The Eastland lies on her side in the
river with divers still f1oundering
through her CHASTITY interior and bur.
rowing in the death search while Chi
| cago, appalled,, is just beginning to
realize the real and terrible signifi-
canoe of one of the greatest of marine
| disasters.
While the aggrieved thousands who
| lost their dear ones are walking
through the morgue in the Second
Regiment armory gazing into the
faces Of the dead, half in hope, half
in despair, Chicago citizens and Off
Gals have turned their attention to
the Investigations that must bring
forth some explanation of the catas-
| trorhe and to the work of providing
relief for those left destitute
No Families Made Dependent.
While no families were made wholly
dependent by the disaster, as might
be the case in a flood or great fire,
! it was said the victims, employees of
| the Western Electric company, had
been working only half time or less in
| recent months. Several men who
made this report, in asking for aid,
! were asked why they started on the
excursion while in poor financial cir
cumstances. They replied that an or
ganization Of employees gave the picnic
and that experience had taught them
that 1t was best to buy tickets if they
desired preferment for work. They
said that the company had nothing to
do with this condition or the giving
OF the excursion, but that as members
of the employees organization purchase
of tickets for the lake trip, an annual
affair, was almost compulsory.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Not GUILTY..

Hey, you big busher!" yelleld' an
excited fan as the pitcher of the home
team issued his fourth successive base
on balls, forcing a runner across the
plate. Where did you learn to pitch ?
In correspondence SCHOOL,"
II the pitcher heard, he made no
sign, but another spectator sitting
near the excited one administered a
singing rebuke
"You talk like a fish," he said
scornfully. What makes you think
that dub ever learned to pitch any.
Where?"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05

Chicago, July 27.-One thousand per
sons were drowned or crushed to
death when the steamer Eastland,
crowded with 2,408 employees of the
Western Electric company, capsized in
the Chicago river.
The crowding of passengers to one
side Of the boat is supposed to have
caused the tragedy, but the authori-
ties, not satisfied with this explana-
ton. ordered the arrest of the officers
of the boat, and Captain Harry Ped
ersen and Dell Fisher, first mate,
were taken to police headquarters.
Death Ship Gives Up Bodies
Chicago, July 27.-The death ship
Eastland has given up the bodies
OF 500 Of it's dead. The esti-
mated total number of those who
were drowned in the Chicago river
excnrsionists rolled over at her dock,
remains at approximately 1000. or the
total of 2408 persons on board at the
time Of the catastrophe, 1912 including
the crew of u, have been reported safe.
OF the 558 thus remaining unaccounted
for it is believed 400 are still alive
and have failed to report and that 1919
bodies still are in the river.
Evidence Of Desperation.
Panic of the worst kind struck the
passengers when the boat began to
turn over. Best accounts of wit
nesses said the steamer rolled slight
iy twice, then turned further, and
that hundreds of screaming, strug-
Cling men, women and children slid
across the sloping decks, fought for
room on the companionways and
clutched at deck chairs or any other
object that came to hand.
Women and children by the hun.
dreds were caught below decks and
the scratched faces, torn clothing and
bruised bodies of the dead bore mute
evidence of the desperation with
which they had fought for a chance
for life
The whole tragedy occupied less
than five minutes. Members of the
crew shouted warnings as the steam
er first tilted and Captain Petersen
ordered lower deck ports opened and
all passengers shore. There was,
however, no chance Of such a meas
ure to succeed.
Five Steamers Chartered.
Some 1000 tickets had been dis.
tributed for the excursion and five
steamers chartered by the company
quota. and when it's chartered capac
fly was reached federal inspectors or
dered that no more be taken aboard
The boat was locked on the south
side Of the river and when the hun
dreds hurrying to the boat were
turned back from 1t they streamed
across the Clark street bridge to the
steamer Theodore Roosevelt, which
was to take the second boat load.
Screams of the Eastland victims
halted this rush and the bridge was
damned with people until police, fear.
Ing that the structure would collapse
ordered it cleared.
City Turns to Rescue Work.
Every resource Of the city was
turned to the rescue work. Remem.
bering the Iroquois theatre disaster
mercantile concerns in the vicinity
hurried motor trucks to the scene
laden with blankets to warm the liv.
ing or cover the dead. Pulmoters by
the score were sent to the dock, ply.
sicians, police, firemen, government
life savers and nurses were sum-
moned and all hospitals and morgues
notified to prepare for patients or
Corpses.
The stea:,sr floated on its side into
midetceaJ1 *xd tugs, motor-boats and
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Canned.

Canned.
rs your wife putting up any fruit
this summer"
mo, but I've canned few peaches
myself
you have?"
Yes. I've had three different
stenographers this year, and not one
of them knew half as much about
spelling and grammar as she did
about the latest fashions"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
An Exclamation.

M E&PTaHatIOH.
Rankin-I wonder how wrist watches
came to<be fashionable?
Phyle-1 suppose it is because the
small amount of goods used in modern
gowns does not permit of pockets.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Drink DenIson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

A desire to avoid work often is
manifested in a determined search
tor government Job. j..
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
viii Float Steamer Easttand.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 27:-The I'M
derwriters have asked the Lake
Wreckers for bids for floating the
steamer Eastland, which capsized at
Chicago Saturday. The bids will be
opened at once and work will be start
ed as soon as possible.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
MANY WAR ZONE HOSPITALS

Have ordered Allen'~ Foot-Ease. the antiseptic
sowder. for use among the conyalescent troops.
Shaken into the shoes or dissolved in the foot
bath, Aliens Foot Ease gives refreshing res. and
comfort and prevents tho feet getting tired or
toot-sore Try it TO-DAY. Don't accept any sub
pie. address. Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.-Adv.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Not likelv.

Not likely.
"A curious thing happened to me
this, morning. began the man who al
ways told long-winded stories.
did somebody stop to listen to one
Of your yarns?" inquired the other,
reaching for his hat.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Probably Not.

Il believe man should be mas
ter in his own house." said the new
ly married man. There can be only
one head in a family, and / mean TO
be it,
THAT'S very good idea," answered
his friend, who had been married
more years than the other had lived.
"A very good idea indeed. Have you
spoken to your wife about it?'
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05

One small hint may be worth more
than ton of advice. :"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05
Of No Further Use

OF No Further Use.
What are these volumes you are
throwing out?"
MY library on international law"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-05

There is at least this to be said for
the angels: They do not play the
bagpipe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
SALESMEN'S SCHOOL
WILL BE HELD JAN. 3

The annual Salesmen's school or
the Mishawaka Wooden Mfg. Co.
viii be held at the factory January
Ord TO eth inclusive.
There are now 100 men on the
force. 40 Of whom will convene at
Mishawaka. The balance will take
their instruction at the office Of VIM.
V. Tascher, at Denver. Colo, who
has charge of the extreme western
states and has offices and ware
rooms at Denver. san Francisco and
Seattle.
The school here will be in charge
OF the officials Of the company. as is
customary--the new men reporting
at sessions Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. and the "old men,. rs
we'll as the new ones, on Thursday
and Friday.
The Wooden company was a
pioneer in the Statesmen school idea.
they having held their first school
in 1892.
One Of the important features or
this years school will be the new
Aine of light weight rubbers, same
being a very important addition to
the 'Ball-Band" line. The new
building in which to manufacture
them has but recently been COM
pleted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL NAMES
NEXT YEARS OFFICERS

Following are the officers for the
Methodist Memorial church Sunday
school for the ensuing year:
@. A Studley, general superin-
tendent: d. II. Wilbur. superintend-
ent adult department: Frank Kiser.
superintendent senior department
Arthur Middleton. superintendent in
termediate department.; William
Garman. superintendent junior de-
partment; Olive Boles, superintend-
ent primary department; Miss Beth
Bingham. superintendent beginners
department: Mrs. s. II. Thornton.
superintendent cradle roll; Mrs.
Schuyler Rose. superintendent home
department.; Fred Swinehart. secre-
tary: w T Jones. treasurer; c.. NJ.
Reinoehl. statistical secretary; Mrs.
w A Whitwer, chairman temper
ance committee; Mrs. A. ID. Nc
knight, missionary committee; o. d.
Roder. librarian: C. A. Maurer.
chOirister intermediate department;
Mrs. Everett Long. pianist intermedi-
ate department; Herbert HUFF. choir
ester in junior department, and Miss
Middleton. pianist in junior depart
ment
II was shown that the school is in
better financial condition than ever
before. over $1,4OO has been re-
ceived and expended The average
attendance was SOS. being an in
crease of 80 over the previous year.
The largest attendance any one sun
day was 700.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
TWO GAMES PLAYED AT
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

Two games of the billiard tourna-
ment schedule were played off in the
l.. j. CasbOn billiard parlors We'd
nesday night. Nell Morris and Jim
Guy. who were to have played Fri
day. competed for honors as did
Arthur Wolf and c. C. Hurst. Both
games were exciting. some excellent
play being witnessed by a large
crowd. Guy beat Morris by the mar
row margin Of one point, tire score
finishing 20. SO. The game saw n
innings. Morris made seven high
runs and Guy six.
In the second game Wolf beat
Hurst by 10. the score standing,
Wolf. 10; Hurst. go. The former
made eight runs while Hurst had
four to his credit. They played rs
innings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
WEDDING SURPRISE
SPRUNG At BANQUET
Popular and WeII-KnoWn
Young Lady Married to
KentuCkian Nov. IT.

A genuine surprise was sprung
Wednesday evening at a most elab-
crate banquet given by Mrs. John
TrOmp at the Mishawaka hotel.
when announcement was made of
the marriage OF her granddaughter.
Miss Wanda Jernegan. TO Samuel
Davies Boggs Of Danyille. Ky. The
marriage which took place Nov. q
comes as a complete surprise to the
many friends Of the bride. thread
Of romance is interviewer between
the young couple. whose acquaint-
ance was brought about by the two
sisters Of the groom who were at
tending the same college as the
bride. The wedding took place at a
weekend party at the home of the
groom's mother. Mrs. Samuel Davies
BOggs. Denville, Ky. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs II. ]. Graham
and granddaughter OF the Hon. T..
A. Jernegan of this city The groom
is a graduate of the Center college.
Kentucky and at present is princi-
pal OF the academy at Mount Vic
tory, Ky. His father was a Presby-
terrain clergyman until his death.
Rev. William Boggs, uncle Of the
groom, is moderator of the general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
in Kentucky.
The banquet was a most recherche
affair. Decorations of white carna-
tons ana roses predominated in the
dining room. Dinnergrams with en-
closed appropriate favOrs for the oc-
casion proved an enjoyable feature.
Among the guests were Rev Hor-
ace Cady Wilson and family of Lam
sing, Mich. uncle OF the bride Hon.
Z. A. Jernegan, grandfather; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Ostrom, uncle
and aunt; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Jernegan, uncle and aunt: DR.. and
Ms. Henry Graham, Mrs. John
Tromp and Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel
Davies Boggs. Mr.. and Mrs. Boggs
will leave Friday for Mt. Victory.
Ky. where they win make their
home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
INSTALLS ITS OFFICERS

ldishawaka chapter No. 267. order
OF Eastern Star. has Installed the
following officers:
Jennie Kennedy, worthy matron;
Arthur Henwood. worthy patron;
Margaret HenwoOd. associate ma
iron: Allie Michael, secretary; Jose
phine Newman, treasurer; Grace
Walters, conductress; Grover G.
Hambright, trustee; Bertha Pom
eroy, chaplain; Marion Campbell,
marshal; Sadie Hambright, organ
list; Ellen Ostrander, Adah; Hazel
Pomeroy, Ruth; Hazel Cole. Esther;
Blanche Kenyon, Martha: Victoria
Hunsberger. Electa; James Kennedy,
sentinel.
Grace Knoblock. past worthy mat
ron, assisted by Marion Campbell,
attended TO the work of the even
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
SIMPLE REMEDY
FOR CATARRH
Just Breathe HyOmei Four Times n
Day and BE Relieved.

DGN anu ID lltlltNtu.
If a few years ago some one had
said you could treat catarrh by
breathing air charged with a healing
balsam. the idea would have been
ridiculed and il remained for that
eminent investigator, r. T. Booth, to
discover in Hyomei this wonderful
method Of treatment.
HyOmei has performed almost
miraculous results in treating catarrh
and is today recognized by thousands
OF people as the only advertised rem
edy for catarrh that can be relied
upon 10 do just what il claims. The
complete outfit Of HyOmei is mex
pensive and consists Of an inhaler. a
medicine dropper and a bottle Of Hy-
Omei
Breathe the air Of Hyomei through
the little inhaler druggists furnish
with it for a few minutes four times
day and il VIII help the worst case
of catarrh. Il sOOthes and heals the
mucous membrane OF the air pas
sages. prevents irritation, and effects
complete and lasting relief.
In South Bend there are scores OF
we'll known people who nave been
relieved of catarrh by Hyomei. II II
does not help YOU Wettick's Original
Cut Rate Medicine Store will return
the money you paid for Hyomei.
This is the strongest evidence that
can be offered as to his faith in this
remedy-AdyE --..-.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
COMMUNITY CENTER
GIVE ENTERTAIN MEN

An entertainment was given by
the Community Center at the old
high school building south of the
city Wednesday evening. The fea-
lures were as follows: Debate, RE
solving that a common school edu-
cation is sufficient for a farm life:
the negative won; songs by the Glee
club; solo, Miss Erma Seese. A stu
dent Of the Purdue university gave
a talk on Social Problems reci-
tation by Helen Birk; dialogue by
Calvin Hunsberg and Two Marker.
Another meeting will be held Jan.
u.
A four weeks agricultural course
will be given by a graduate Of the
Purdue university, also four
weeks domestic science course be-
ginning Jan. 5.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
GEORGE HOPPER MAY
GET CARNEGIE MEDAL
Representative of Hero Fund
in City investigating GAL
liant Rescue.

After four years have passed and
when the incident OF the saving OF
the life OF little eight-year-old Har-
old Ryan by George Hopper OF E.
Battell st. was almost forgotten
comes a representative OF the Car
negie hero fund Of New York city
with promises OF reward for Mr.
Hopper.
The incident as recalled by Will
lam krushansn OF this city who
was with Hopper at the time OF the
happening, brings TO he mind a pic
ture OF sinai. boy ying with the
lower extremities Of his body across
the tracks and directly in the path
OF an on-coming train. Hopper
hearing the cries of the boy quickly
ran forward and at the risk OF his
own life snatched the child from in
front OF the train which was only a
few feet away. BY Mr. Hopper's
presence Of mind and his courage
the life OF Harold Ryan was saved
from being blighted or from death
The incident at the time caused con-
siderable attention but like many
events Of its kind was soon for
gotten.
However. the matter was reported
20 the officials in charge of the Car
negie hero fund and after long de-
lay the matter is being given atten-
ton. The purpose of Mr.. Clawford's
visit TO AIishawaka Wednesday was
for investigating the matter and
making a report 10 the branch office
at Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
RAGLAND LEAGUE Is
HOLDING THE INTEREST

Bowling activities at the EllsasseT
alleys are as keen during the of
season OF the leagues as when
schedules are in swing. The Rag
land tournament is affOrding much
amusement and is proving popular
with the bowlers. The high scores
for the handicap and scratch doubles
published the first Of the week are
still holding good.
Next Monday night will again see
all OF the leagues IN action. with the
opening Of the spring schedules for
1916.
The following ere the schedules
so far arranged for next week:
City League.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vs.. City Halls;
Ellsasser VS.. Alaskans.
Tuesday-Premonas VS.. Hoosiers.
Wednesdays VS.. Dads
Specials.
Mishawaka League.
MOnday-Federals VS. Rileys.
Tuesday-Amateurs VS.. Braves:
New York Centrals Va. Horseshoers.
Wednesdays vs. Flying
Dutch.
Gas Co. League.
F'riday-Ffxtures vs. Lamps;
Ranges VS.. Heaters; Nantes VS..
Area
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
MOOSE TAKE
TWO MORE GAMES

The Moose took two games of in
door baseball from the w. o. w.
Wednesday evening by the scores of
IS to 4 and 10 to 6. Otstott was the
star player for the w. o. w. but
was given poor support which ac-
counts for the large scores. The
Moose still maintain the lead in the
league standings having won every
game.
The Moose lineup was-Opelt, C;
Claussen, 3b; Crum. ID; HUNS. 2b;
Lippens. p; Blough, rs; DeGroote,
If; Seebauer. Is; Kempner. IF.
The w. o. w. lineup was-Ot-
stOt p; Christian, re-; Wilson, G.;
Kline. 1b; Lidecker, 2b; II. Light.
3b; Johnsonf Is; Young. IF; Hoover,
IL.
Umpires-Weinkau and LaDow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
IMPORTANT TRANSFER OF
NORTH SIDE PROPERTY

The management of the Savings
store, y. Main St, have obtained a
transfer of the Robert Schellenberg
property, w. Joseph St. at present
occupied by Gamble & Sons, grocers,
and a billiard room and tobacco
shop. ]. w. Stein & Sons. the own
ers, will remodel the property. put
ting in a new front and adding other
features which will tend towards the
improvement of the north side II is
understood the present tenants will
remain I'm the building. The Messrs.
Stein. who operate a general dry
goods store, have been in their pres
ent location for nine years, and have
succeeded in building up a large
business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
MASONIC LODGE
INSTALlS OFFICERS

At a we'll attended meeting of the
F. and A. NJ. lodge held Wednesday
evening in the Masonic temple, the
following officers for the year were
installed: ]. A. Newman. l. NJ; p.
c. Perkins. d. NJ; CT. c. White, p. c.
w; z. A. Anderson. c. G.; G. G.
Hambright, c. c.; William E. Stone,
steward: ]. II. Gardner, recorder; NJ.
NJ. Fisher. treasurer; G. S. POmeroy,
trustee. Past Master Walter Mi
chaels acted in the capacity of in
Sailing officer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
LOCAL MAN SPEAKS
l.. c. Wilson Tells 1000 Travelling
Men Prosperity is Here.
pecial TO The News-Times.

Special TO The News-Times.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3D.. c.
Wilson of South Bend, salesman for
the Macaroni Products Co, spoke
here tonight before 1000 travelling
men at the annual state banquet for
the travelling men of the state. He
spoke of the outlook for the sales
men in the future saying. Trade
seems TO have hit old time stride.
The coming year should be marked
by the conditions that prevailed be-
fore the war. The people are over
the war scare and no one seems to
be particularly excited over politics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
BOY DIES OF WOUND
Parents say Lad Was Shot by In
trudcr i'm Home.

CHICAGO. Dec. .3O.-Francis Her
bert, Evanston boy. who was found
shot in his wealthy parents home.
after he had complaiped Of failing
TO pass examinations in the Hill
Preparatory school at Pottstown. Pa,
died today
The boy never regained con-
seriousness. His father. Charles Her
bert. is vice president Of the ". T
Richards Co, paper manufacturers
The police believe the boy killed
himself. but his parents maintain he
was shot by an intruder in the home
The Paris police force is to be in
creased by the addition of a corps Of
divers 10 work in the River Seine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
MARRIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Emerson ID. Sager Of Bronson.
Mich, and Bertha Phillips of this
city. were married Wednesday even
ing by Rev. b. II. Beall, at his resi-
dence. 229 +. Fourth st The young
couple will make their home in
Mishawaka- The groom has been
following farming. and the bride,
-vho belongs to Hartford. Mich, has
been a resident here for some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
BLUE LODGE INSTALLS
OFFICERS.

The installation of Blue Lodge Of
ficers. f. & A. NJ, Mishawaka lodge
100, was held in the Masonic temple
Wednesday night when the follow
ing were named: Ralph w. Gaylor,
w. NJ; Daniel r. Day. senior war
den; Samuel Schwartz, junior war
den; Niles Smith, senior deacon:
William Garman. junior deacon; j.
+. Nuner, senior steward; j. w. Nc
Keand. junior steward; Edgar An
derson. secretary; NJ. NJ. Fisher,
treasurer; Frank II. Huber, trustee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
LAKE SHIP is DESTROYED
Waterman on Nyack Thought TO
Have Lost Life.

MUSHROOM, Mich. Dec. 30
Fire of unknown origin early today
destroyed the Crosby steamer Nyack.
Loss 100000. William Lafayette,
Waterman on the boat, is thought to
have lost his life The company was
about. TO spend $4,000 in rebuilding
the vessel, which had been construct
ed in 1872 and had been in cOntin-
uOus operation on Lake Michigan
since.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
POSSIBLE CANDIDATE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. = Mrs.
Robert Lansing. wife of the secre-
tary Of state, is frequently men
toned as a possible candidate for
president-general of the d. A. r.
when the election lis held a year
from next April.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-30
BASKET BALD GAME.

In basket ball game between the
Alumni and the varsity team of the
Mishawaka high school at the high
gym. the former were defeated by
the latter by a score OF 13 to 16.
The game was interesting and was
very largely attended.