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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-04-15
Jess Willard-King.

From his shoulders and up
wards he was higher than any of
the people. 1t seems" says the
Columbia Record, that the world
has always admired an aggress-
i've, outstanding man. When the
Israelites Of old hesought the
prophet Samuel to give them a
king, he presented them Saul,
who was head and shoulders
the biggest man. physically, in
the whole country.
There seems to be something
in big man that appeals to the
admiration of mankind. The big
first baseman is more nearly an
immortal than the duck-legged
outfielder. The big center is the
admiration of the side lines,
while the quarter who drives the
big hulk, may go unobserved.
''The biggest man in the whole
shining world today is Jess Will
lard. We do not know the gen.
tleman, never heard his name,
TO fasten it in memory. until
Monday, when a crowd of inter-
ested subscribers came into the
Office to hear the fight news
AT the same time a young
man was reading out loud some
thing that sounded like election
returns, and the crowd was very
quiet as one man, Johnson, ap-
peared to be running ahead, was
not locally popular. Of sudden
we heard the cry, Willard WINS
and upon inquiry received the in
formation that he did not win
the appointment of postmaster
at Orangeburg, about which
there appears to be some discus
sion, nut he wins the worlds
championship in ize-fighting by
whipping the big, burly negro.
That negro was the Johnson of
whom the telegraphic reports
were commenting. Whether he
was defeated or just counted out
at the polls we have not heard.
1t appears that he was not.
after all, running so far ahead,
for some outlying precincts came
in and gave the balance to Mr..
Willard. Twenty-six precincts
were heard from and the last
four, which gave Johnson what
they call a Knockout were
Stamina, Youth, Pluck and Fate.
Let us hope that Jack John
sons name is placed among the
roll of the has beens.' We trust
that we will never see it in print
again except in connection with
dispatch from Chicago stating
that the courts of Cook county,
Illinois, have put the burly black
brute to poulticing the roads
with hand crushed rock. AS the
mighty Samson succumbed to the
wiles of Delilah. so has Jack
Johnson's moral debasement ard
istic downfall been brougl t
about by a woman who deserves
with him the vengeance IF an
outraged law vigorously applied.
When the Israelites demand
eel a king, they got Saul. The
people have been clamoring for a
white hope They got Jess
Willard. He will be the king of
the small boys fancy and of the
larger boys adulation. He may
be all right, but we cannot but
feel some contempt for a man
who would go into a prize ring
and fight with a negro criminal
and thug g-even 10 win back that
dishonored title which was worn
so proudly by Kilrain and Sulli-
van and men Of stamina in the
good old days of the sport
And now that those who like
that sort of thing have found
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-24
DON'T
FORGET

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
CAPTAIN FINCH GIVES
STORY OF 'ARABIC'S END
Skipper of Sunken Liner Says
Vessel Was Sunk by Ger
mans Without Warming
LONDON. Aug. 20.

LONDON, Aug. 20.
Captain Finch. of the Arabic, today
gave the following version of the sinking
of his ship by German submarine of
the Irish coast yesterday:
Everything went we'll on our way down
the Channel. The weather was fine and
we were going Is knots an hour. I was
on the bridge and had been there while
we were going down the Channel.
I'VE were Al miles south Of Galley
Head at $3.50 o'clock in the morning when
the steamer Dunsley was sighted. She
was apparently in difficulty and
changed our course to approach her
Suddenly saw a torpedo coming toward
the Arabic. The torpedo struck us about
100 feet from the stern on the starboard
side.
"As we were struck there was a ter
rife explosion. A great hole was blown
in the hull. The liner began to settle
Immediately. She went down in about
| eight minutes.
when saw the torpedo coming there
was no submarine visible; but / knew
| what was on foot The order was sent
| from the bridge to launch the boats. The
order was Immediately obeyed Every
possible precaution had been taken for
such an emergency. We knew we were
| in the danger zone.
| Plenty of life belts had been placed on
| deck and the boats were ready for
launching. The officers and crew acted
| promptly and efficiently. They did every
| thing possible to prevent loss of life.
Two OF the boats capsized as they were
lowered. but the sailors Immediately
pulled in the people who had been spilled
out, picking up all whom they could see
| floating.
Il was the last to leave. throwing N.Y.
self into the seas as the ship was about
to make her last plunge. 1 was In the
water for some time. but finally got
aboard life raft, or to which / subse-
! quently dragged two men and two women.
| at is to be regretted that some of the
| crew perished, but they died heroes. Sew
| eral engineers and firemen remained at
| their work to carry out orders sent from
the bridge. Whey they tried to escape
| 1t was too late, 1 fear"
| Captain Finch again asserted that
| everything possible had been done tc
| prevent loss of life
"If we had only had little more time.
he reiterated, I'VE could have saved
| everybody"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
NEWS OF ARABIC STIRS
PLATTSBURG; CAMPERS
HAVE HORROR OF WAR
Civilians Fear Possible Conse-
quences of Sinking = New
Training Has Instilled
Loathing of Conflict
PRAISE RESERVE SYSTEM
Applaud General Woods idea Of
Adopting Switzerland's
Plan

MILITARY INSTRUCTION CANT.
Plattsburg. N. Y. Aug. 2o.-Confirmation
Of the report OF the sinking Of the Arabic
arrived at the military instruction camp
late last night and threw II into fever
Of excitement. only the vague rumor Of
the sinking Of the great ship had wide
circulation during the day. Later the
officers received news OF the disaster
officially from the War Department
While the news moved the men con-
siderably. It had decidedly SOLDERING
effect on them. Many believed that II
the reports received here were correct
there would be little possibility Of this
country averting war. And they have all
been here juet long enough and have got
sufficient taste of military science TO
have acquired hearty loathing Of armed
conflict.
The destruction of the liner and the
possible consequences were the sole topic
OF conversation after evening mess.
Lamps were kept burning in the tents
until long after the regulation time and
the officers did not interfere.
The feeling against war in general is
probably the most significant phase OF
the camp that has developed since IL
| opened 10 days ago. week or more OF
association with things military has i'm
pressed them with a horror of war as an
end In itself They have come thorough
| ly to realize on the skirmish lines, on
the rifle range and on the cavalry field
what 1t must mean to be doing similar
things as something more than a game.
At the same time the camp has opened
their eyes to the tremendous problem u
| 10 for afv~xf 70 rnNo -saA.
rate army. That is why they gave Gen
eral Leonard Wood an ovation last nigh
when he said the United States mus
have a reserve system that could, like
Switzerland's, maintain the neutrality Of
our domain inviolate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
KNIFE DUEL TO DEATH
IN PENITENTIARY CELL
Convict Slashes Cellmate to
Death After Both Steal
Weapons to Settle Quarrel

TRENTON, Aug. 2O.-After a desperate
fght with knives in a narrow cell at the
New Jersey State prison here this morn
ing John De Augustine, a Cumberland
County convict. serving Il years for lar
ssny, is dead from frightful wounds and
Jescph Ferrato. Middlesex County con-
uot,s severely wounded, is confined in
he prison dungeon. He will be ar
isigned for the murder of his cellmate.
Both convicts were employed in one OF
ne shops at the prison, and 1t is be-
Keyed they managed to conceal sharp
mlves when they left their work late
the afternoon. Because of the crowd
q condition OF the prison both men oc-
~pied the same cell.
1he two convicts had some words dur
9s the day, and 1t was seen that i'll
reng existed between them. The quar-
- was renewed early this morning in
utr cell. and the two rushed at each
"hef with drawn knives. The noise
.~skened the other convicts. Guards
.asned In and. grabbed them. De Au-
enuna died in about two hours. The
~se OF the quarrel is unknown. The
~unty authorities have taken over the
@.s Ferrato 10. serving a term of from
4'ee and a half to seven years for lar
"Hf and receiving stolen property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
THREE HELD AS ROBBERS
One of Them Was Shot in Leg by
Policeman, Who Caught Him

Three men, said by police to have been
caught when they attempted to rob a
house at 1124 Callowhill street, were held
each in $1,000 bail for a further hearing
today. They are William Cooper. Lewis
Rosico and Marshall Guleck. of 27S5 East
Clearfield street. Cooper and Rosico. who
said they have no homes. were detected,
with third man not captured. by Police
man Cooper yesterday afternoon. Cooper
was forced TO shoot Rosico in the leg be-
fore he could be taken.
Less than two hours after the two were
arrested the man who had escaped re.
turned with Guleck and. according TO tht
police, attempted to complete the robbery
Robert McCutcheon, OF 1130 Callowhil
street, telephoned to the 10th and But
tonwood streets police station and sew
eral policemen were sent to the house. Al
they entered the front door the two mer
fed by the rear. Guleck was captured
but the other escaped.
The property is owned by Mrs Min
ME Prentzel, who is spending the sum
nfer at Cape May. 1t had been robbed oil
Tuesday night, and Policeman Cooper ha(
been detailed to watch for a return visi
of the robbers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
FARMERS FAMILIES FRoLIC
Wives and Children to Be Entertained
at Point Breeze Park

This is the day the farmers wives and
children, attending the Tri-State Farmers
picnic, at Point Breeze Park, come into
their own. Special features and amuse-
ments have been provided exclusively
for the women, while the children can
ride on any of the amusements, between
noon and 4:30 o'clock, for cent apiece.
A baby show at o'clock will be the
big feature. There are several hundreo
contestants and prizes win be awarded
to the prettiest, the fattest and the
"cutest'' baby.
The farm products display is one OF
the largest in years. Abundant "crops
throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware, 1t is said. is the cause OF the
large and varied display.
New Jersey ranks first in number oil
exhibitors, among whom are:
E. NJ. Hendrickson, Marlton, n. J.i
Charles T. Conom, Palatine; Harry L.
Du Bois, Palatine; Clarence Mickle, El-
mer; B. Frank Menck. Burlington; A. w.
Shin, Medford; B. f. Bowker, Vincen-
town; Harry l.. Bowen, Shiloh; George
B. Harris. Brdgeton; Allan Mcclure
Sewell, and ]. E. Haines. Bridgeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
LEO FRANK BURIED;
POLICE BAR CROWDS
Simple Services Held at Par
ents' Home-Interred in
Family Lot

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Leo NJ. Franks
body was inferred shortly after Q o'clock
today in the family lot in Cypress Hills
Cemetery. His widow, his parents and
a few other relatives and friends stood
beside the grave. Simple funeral serv-
ices were held at the parents home, 152
Underhill avenue. Brooklyn, this morn
ing. The early hour for the interment
was selected because of the family's fear
of intrusion of a large crowd.
Before 6 o'clock, however, a crowd be-
gan to gather along the block in front
Of the Frank home. Acting Police In
spector Murphy ordered out the reserves
under Captain Smith, and they barred
all traffic through Underhill avenue for
two blocks.
More than 800 persons assembled near
the police lines when a hearse, an auto
mobile containing flowers, and four
limousines drew up in front OF the home.
A few minutes later the coffin was
brought down the steps and placed in the
.Iearse, and the family entered the wait
ing cars.
The run to the cemetery took half an
hour. A small crowd watched the inter-
ment, and heard Rabbi Lyons pronounce
the invocation as the body was lowered
into the grave. Then the sorrowing
women, Franks mother and widow, re-
entered the cars, followed by other rela-
tives, and the solitary grave was alone,
save for a single guard who watched lest
the huge mass of flowers surmounting II
should be molested by souvenir hunters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
CONFESSES ROBBING FATHER
Boy Declares He Stole From Parents
Store at Direction of Another
Man

A clothing manufacturer was enlisting
the aid of the police to put stop to a
series of robberies while his l6-year-old
son was perpetrating the thefts under
the direction of another man, according
to a story told to Magistrate Grelis to-
day in the 2Sth and oxford streets sta
tion. The robberies extended over a
period of six months and represented
about $500 worth of goods.
According TO the police. the boy, Leon
Mandel. 1749 North SSd street, and the
man he is alleged 10 have said instigated
the thefts, Philip Garnick, '5H Garrett
street, were arrested and had hearing
a week ago, but the case was continued.
The boy, the police say, told Magistrate
Grelis how he systematically robbed the
store OF his father, Bernard Mandel. at
sS4 Market street. at the urging Of Gar
nick.
The Magistrate held young Mandel and
Garnfck In 5000 bail for further hear
ing Mandel, the elder. relented suf-
ficiently to put up bail for his son. but
that was all he would do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
LANE HARMONY TALK
NOT HARMONIOUS TO
M'NTCHOL AND WARES
Smith Has No Chance for
Msyoralty, Observers Say,
as Result of Chairman's
Announcement
Announcement
WARE THE CHIEF FIGURE
Organization Cannot Name Candidate
Until Congressman States
Position

Congressman william S. Ware Is once
more the commanding figure in the Re-
publican Mayoralty situation as tho result
of the muddle which David II. Lane. Re-
publican City Chairman, caused yesterday
when he declared that the Organization
leaders had agreed upon Thomas b. smith
"a their harmony" candidate.
The Lane harmony statement was
promptly denied by both Senators Ware
and McNichol Senator Ware said;
There is not a particle of truth In any
reported agreement that involves the
Wares. Neither do believe that Mr..
Lane is correctly quoted"
Senator McNichol denied any agree
ment in these words: 81 subscribe to
Senator vare's statement that there was
no agreement"
The effect of Lanes statement. whether
Il was Letting the cat out of the bag
or not and the subsequent denials by
Senators Ware and McNichol, was to put
Mr.. Smith out of the race finally, In the
opinion of political observers. In tact,
the new Public Service Commissioners put
himself out of il when asked about his
reported candidacy. He said:
Listen, 1 am sick of all the Mayoralty
talk / am absolutely out of 1t. I am
giving my whole attention to my new po'
sition as Public Service Commissioner and
DO nor want 10 ulsCuss lhe NhaS
any more"
The elimination OF Smith and the denia
by Senator Ware that there has been ar
| agreement in which the Wares took par'
leaves the mayoralty situation up to Con
| gresham Ware to solve, and the Republi
can Organization will not have candi
date until he defines his position.
Friends of Director Porter and of Col
onel Sheldon Potter engaged In friendl'
clash at the meeting of the I'D war
Washington Party committee last nlgh'
Routine business had been finished an
the committee was ready to adjourn
when friends of Director Porter aske
that he be indorsed for Mayor. Colone
Potter, who lives in the same ward ais
had considerable strength in the com
mittee, and the effort to indorse Forte
failed. The Washington Party committe
of the 44th Ward last night unanimousl
Endorsed Director Porter's candidacy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
DEATH NOTICE WITHDRAWN;
HOSPITAL MUST EXPLAIN
Coroner Starts Investigation Involving
University Physicians

Physicians of the University Hospital
will be summoned before the Coroner 10
explain why no notice was given OF the
death of Samuel Clamper, % years old.
2511 South 9th street. Campers body
buried yesterday in Har Nobo Cemetery,
Frankford, will be exhumed today by
employees of the Coroner's office, and an
examination made to determine the cause
of death.
Among those to be summoned in the
investigation are DR.. Arthur Beck Ham
ilton, of the University Hospital, and M.
Goldman, an undertaken. of Fifteenth and
Miffiin streets. A hemorrhage of the
stomach, brought on by fractured
pelvis, caused Campers death yesterday.
it is said.
A burial permit was issued by the Bu-
reau of Vital Statistics. Later II was
noticed that the Coroner had not been
notified, and he was made aware Of the
mans death. Orders were issued that tho
funeral be stopped, but by the time this
order was delivered Campers body had
already been buried.
Deputy Coroner Blum, in whose charge
the case has been placed, asserts he doea
not know how the man received the In
iuries which caused his death, and this
is one of the points which will have to
be cleared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
ERIE FIRE CHIEF DIES, VICTIM
OF RESCUE WORK IN FLOOD
John McMahon's Fatal Disease Fol-
lowed Life-saving Activity

ERIE, Pa, Aug. 20.-John Mcmahon,
chief of the Erie fire department, and one
of the best known fire-hghters in the
country, died this morning from pneu-
monia, which followed injuries he re-
ceived in the Mill Creek flood on August 3.
Chief Mcmahon was carried down the
stream In a collapsed house which fell
lust after he had taken the last occupant
out. One of his companions, Fireman
John Donovan, was drowned, and the
chief was picked up half a mile down the
creek several hours later in an uncon-
scious condition.
Chief Mcmahon had been at the head
of the Erie department for more than
20 years and was active In the affairs OF
the International Association OF Fire
Chiefs and In the Pennsylvania Fire
mems Association. He was 50 years OF
age and is survived by widow, six sons
and two daughters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
hrs. WDENER NOT ENGAGED
'nlladelphian Declares She Is Not
betrothed to DIR. Rice-Merely
House Guest

opIA George ID. widener, widow Of
.e.s.se d: Widener. the Philadelphia nm
,.'' ''sF' who perished IN the Titanic dis
..ss s eenles her betrothal 10 DR.. Alex
,.esF Hamilton Rice, OF Boston, accord
loday. .00e'Feu iioi" Ne"Poi'
A.'h Widener explained that the rumor
R<s1py arose from the fact that Doctor
ts,..es nes peen guest at her new villa in
~ pe't for several weeks. but that there
Il. ~ ruth In Il. The report stated that
.''. .a1olng 1g would take place on August
~. set eifs. Widener pointed out that she
ns dinner and dance on that date
~ .nsh ~. Invitations have already been
Il AZ anair at Mrs. Widener's new villa
~, s,epot tonight will be one OF the
4. ~ o'ahant OF the season. She calls It
kv,,et nome" but lb0 guests have been
u< 100 70 dinner In an immense tent on
-, ~ Following which there will be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
aTRoNS OaURsE PREPARED
FOR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Leaders in Drama, Music and Educa-
ton to BE Heard


Timely topics will figure prominently in
the course OF the University Extension
Society during the coming season. At n
meeting OF the Executive Committee of
the society today II was announced that
many speakers Of note will appear under
its auspices at Witherspoon and Grifnth
halls and Association Hall, Germantown.
The organization now has a member
ship Of more than $500 and Is the largest
University Extension body in the world
Many Of the leading authorities IN the
educational, musical and dramatic
worlds will appear. Professor Eers
Barnes, one OF the leading lecturers in
America on education and psychology,
will give two courses, "Our Human Hum
gers" and THE Culture Value OF Daily
Experience" Professor william Starr
Myers, of Princeton will give a course
OF 10 lectures on Current Events"
One Of the survivors OF the Lusltania,
I. b. Stoughton Holburn, of Edinburgh,
will give n course on Hellenic Pioneers
of our Civilization" Professor ]. @. Car
ter Troop, OF Toronto. will be heard in
courses on Russian fiction and drama.
Educational topics will be discussed by
DR.. ]. Duncan Spaeth, Of Princeton, and
DR.. Joseph Mcfarland.
Especial attention has been given TO the
younger members course. Among those
who will appear in this will be DR.. S. G.
Schumacher. DIR. Henry Rose, Ernest
Baynes and Ernest Thompson Seton.
THE History of Magic will be given by
w. Byrd Page and the University of
Pennsylvania Glee Club will also appear.
In dramatics there will be lectures by
Francis Wilson, Marion Craig Went
worth. Frederick Ward and David Bis
pham.
The work for the year will open Mon
day, November 1, with a debate ION the
suffrage amendment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
PRETZEL PEDDLER HEIR TO $500
Fortunate German Can't Be Located
by Man With Coin

Somewhere in this city, perhaps. John
Mueller is selling pretzels on a stick
unaware of the fact he is heir to $500.
Arnold Katz. of 716 Walnut street, who
helps Germans to find lost relatives, is
very eager to find Mueller. whom, he
believes, would launch into a more sub
stantial enterprise with so much money
Mueller came here In 1896 and lived for
time at 342 Crown street. But 1t was
learned at that address that he left there
some time ago. Those who knew Mueller
in that neighborhood said that he could
probably be found selling pretzels around
the schools.
AS the schools are all closed. even this
clue cannot be followed at present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
PRIVATE REQUESTS MADE
Will of Ellen Jane Williams, Disposing
of an Estate of $47O0, Admitted
to Probate

Ellen Jane Williams, late OF 2Sl2 West
Venango street, left an estate of $470O
in private bequests. Her will was adj
mitted TO probate today. Other wills
probated included those OF Heinrich Hane-
mann, who left $500. and Fred schlaefer'
$500.
Personal property OF Thomas Ryan has
been appraised at $ls,O6oi ella T. Wunder
SIS, 1852. and Robert Nichols. Nl.I66.Sl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
GIRL BEARS TORTURE;
DIRECTS OWN RESCUE
Tells Men How to Take Apart
Machine That Crushes
and Holds Hand

An 1s=year-old girl, who directed the
work of a half dozen men taking ma
chine apart so that her hand, crushed
in the rollers, might be released, is in
st. Agnes Hospital today, and physi-
clans are making every effort to save
the hand from amputation. The girl
is Rose Kinseller, of 2407 Wharton street.
Miss Kinseller was employed by the
Carraine Manufacturing Company, at
164s Mifflin street. She was at work on
an embossing machine when her hand
was caught in the rollars. The police say
the machine was not equipped with a
safety guard
Special Policeman O'Regan found the
girls hand so tightly wedged that it was
necessary to take the machine apart to
release her. In spite of the pain she
remained conscious, calmy directing the
efforts of her rescuers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-20
No Trace of Soaring

Efforts to recover the body Of F. Rae
Soaring, the contractor and builder of this
city, who was last seen alive on the At
lantic City beach on Tuesday, have been
futile. In addition to search by boat, a
close watch is being kept on the nearby
coast. Soaring had half completed a pub
lie school at Gloucester. n. j., and the
Board OF Education of that place is in a
quandary as to what to do.