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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-04
Reds Colts Win sluggilg Bee.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April a.--rhe Gin
cinnati National Colts defeated the
Dayton club OF the Central League, IS
to s, here today. Score:
II. u. T..
G.nrinnai ...-..t....+. 49,. ~ - J
Batteries Schneider. Fittery and Clarkc; Tedr0.
Ei4is aud Wee.tL and Dosmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-04
Giants Are, Outhit, But Win.

BEAUMONT, Tex. April w lth
Maruuard and Mathewson pitching, the
Beaumont Texas League team got a
total OF eleven hits in todays game
AGAINST the New orh Nationals. but
the Giants, With eight hits. won, TO :.
K. II. +.
New York .--...'. ..--r''' --'t''' :, =, :,
beaumont .................... II =
Observation-Disclosures Mathew sou aud Meyers,
Smith; Martina and burr.
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johnson the Quicker.

Johnson has the advantage OF quick
ness and sureness of foot; although ne
shufffes about. he has the movements
OF cat and is fine judge OF distance.
willard Is slow and appears al times
uncertain of the next step. Frequently
he fnds himself in ar awkward. un-
balanced position, and If this happens
in the ring the negro viii be sure 70
turn il to his advantage.
Expert opinion supports the belief
that IL will either be very short hSht
s.r A very long one. In the past II mas
been Johnson's policy TO have his OPP
siblc that Monday he may change MS
tactics and rush. figuring on getting
past Wizards comparatively mediocre
license for a knockout, while he 10
strong and fresh. II this is impossible
he Is likely TO resort to crafty wear
ing-down system.
Willard's best chance to- win lies in
"a terrific smash landed i'll a mix-up. in
the early rounds. or the slow grueling
OF the older man. although. in the
latter case much depends the vir-
tually unknown ability of both to
stand punishment such as only these
giants can deal
Willard is a better fighter now than
ever before. but the question Is
whether ne is good enough to whip
Johnson. On the other hand il Is gen
Grady tgreeu tI'dt Johnson SO floNV u
than he was five years ago, when he
fought Jenries. but many observers
surn,;se that he has not gone back
much. This has reduced the fight qnes
ton TO whether Willard has advanced
far enough to meet Johnson going
back.
A thousand sporting men here today
would like the answer to that question.
but no answer Is possible until Mon
day tells the tale. All realize that there
IS a psychological chance as we'll as
physical side TO the lighting game. and
many believe that in that respect john
son has the advantage. He always has
been confident in entering the ring and
has shown ability to keep HE head in
times of stress.
To Have Foreign Audience.
The championship will be settled be-
fore a gathering largely foreign to the
fighters, although several thousand
Americans have arrived in Havana in
the past few days. All the Americans
an Cuba seem to nave come here. The
two steamers which reached Havana
today from Key West were packed and
many aboard were seasick from their
rough voyage across the ninety-rrile
stretch.
The Cuban public will easily pay for
CONTINUED on Second PaseJ
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To Have Foreign Audience.

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

III watch ana see what they are look
ing at"
"siny old things" he crowed, they do
get excited easilyr
He walked closer and closer, and each
time he went by the group of eager
chickens he craned his neck to see what
the chattering was about and each time
he failed 10 see what was on the ground
in the centre Of the group.
Finally, his curiosity grew bigger than
his pride, and he pushed his way into the
middle OF the clacking fighting circle
And what do you suppose he found
when he got there? Some wonderful new
food? No. Some new little chicks? No;
nothing Ike that
He found piled up on the ground Just
where the farmers daughter had tossed
them, some bright green and yellow and
blue 8nd purple things that look ed
like eggs-only who ever saw eggs in such
colors? He caWed them with his feet,
he poked them with his bill-then. quite
suddenly. he knew what they were! "Oh,
you stupid things!" he said to his fellow
chicks. those are old Easter eggs that
they've thrown out for US 10 eat!' And
he felt so comfortably superior TO think
that he alone knew something. that all
his grumbliness dropped off Of him like
a wotnOut feather and he began eating
with a will
Copyright. isl5-olara Ingram Judsoa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
The Homemade Hat

Fruit-trimmed millinery is quite n
craze this season. and the girl who finds
she must make her first hat at home can
easily leh'u how to improve her talent SO
that her est nrs will be made at home
too. II real.t ,sr't such a hard thing as
II sounds maA:ng a hat. The shape is
cut Out o ~ canvas, and covered
with any LY-tt. mEt-l you NAV choose
This : hest t,T, b. Gn;ng the brim and
the crown >-pa !'..., Gld then whipping
then 'bgei;.e y'i strong thread
most s'bEC'ive trimming for the
everyday tat Is q fancy band of beaded
or ertbro,cered silk around the crown
The da-ic, tSed RAY he any conventional
pattein w-lch sou have at hand This is
just worked cut !n brilliant colorings.
such az russet b.Uwn. moss green and
oran.e. or in sevs'tl shades of blue, ac-
cording to thu tasye of the fair wearer.
Stamp the desHn on the silk by means of
a warm iron. Nr II it happens to be on
centrepieCe, and you want To trace part
of II. hold sheet of glass. covered with
tim paper over the centrepiece and trace
It off
Gllded and colcred headings are very
pretty, when properly combined. The
leaves are made of painted silk, although
IL would be more economical and 81 it's
factnry II you use any old foliage which
y,,g lave saved from other hats.
The fruits are very easy to make If YOU
stick 10 cherries peaches and apples,
These are stuffed and covered with silk
satin. or any soft material, and blush
ing coat Of sun-kissed coIors is put OH by
means of set of water Colors and a
cRmel's hair brush. A bit of real twig as
a mount for your cherries would add to
their realism ana il may he tackled to
the hat frame without fear Of soiling the
silk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
CdpdbiLity and
Efficiency
The POwer of MttidtiUe
By
ELLEN ADAIR

The power Of initiative, the capacity for
graspinE situation and acting with QUICK
decision are all attributes which most
men and women foudly imagine are well
within their possession. but which only
too frequently are nothing Of the sort
For they imply a strength Of character
that is ldeal--and ideal characters are
none too common In these days This
question Of making w ones mind in q
definite space OF time, and not only maxi
ing It up, but making 1t UP successfully, is
one which has perplexed and baffled
multitdes. For the power of quick de-
cisinn is a Ein. True. in a certain
measure It can he cultivated. But the
learning period is often very painful, and
the art is only acquired through many
experiences and many blunders.
Still the man or woman who is devoid
Of experience is dull. uninteresting
proposition. Even unpleasant experiences
are generally worth while for the sake
of what can be learnt from them. For
the old saying "Experientla docc" ia
very. very true. one only learns in this
world through experience
The power OF initiative il a priceless
possession. All the great men and women
OF the world, the people who have ruled
nations. conquered Kingdoms. been On
throned far above the common herd, are
those whose ruling Characteristic has been
this power of intis tive. For without this
power, one never can get anywhere at all.
But the power of initiative is Il r.ky
affair some one may declare sagely.
"tt brings with 1t the pride that always
goes before the proverbial fall! 1t turns
the head of It's possessor and leads him
to think that he is second Napoleon,
or an Alexander, weeping over the real
izatlon that there are no more worlds to
conquer
While 1t is true that the power OF intia-
tive can be carried infinitely too far. this
is true of any virtue. For the excess %
any virtue can become a vice. And intia-
tive can easily turn to a self-opinionated,
domipeerng conC-it, If its pOssessor
hasn't sufficiently wel-balanccd brain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
TOmOrrOU's Menu

"fe told her If she could not fancy
onions. Mrs. GaSkell.
BREAKFAST.
Rice and Bananas
Liver and Bacon
Graham Gems Coffee
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Creamed Lamb on Toast
Hot Biscuit
Prune Pudding
Tea
DINNER
Cream Tomato Soup
Cold Roast Beef
Baked Potatoes
Buttered Caulifiower
Natercress Salad
Cranberry Pie
Bananas and rice-With silver fork
mash three ripe bananas to n pulp. Add
a couple of tabIespoonfuls of lemon Juice.
and mIX lightly with a cupful of cold or
hot cooked rice. Serve with cream
Prune pudding-Cook drain, stone and
cut into small pieces a generous cupful
of prunes. Beat the yolks of four eggs,
edd three tablespoonfuls of powdered SUI
gar, half a teaspoonful of vanilla, and
the prunes and then add the four egg
whites, beaten stiff. Bake for 20 minutes
and serve hot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

Moie's husband was called out of town
the other day and she called me UP and
asked me to keep her company for the
day. was glad to go over, because
Aunt Jane had been lecturng me all
day on going around SO much, and had
no legitimate excuse to escape.
OF course, the first thing we did was
to turn the children over to Maggie,
their substantial-looklng nurse, and then
we started for real. old-fashoned shop
ping excursion. Maggie is immensely in
terested in all the newest styles in chill
drens clothing. and we saw some lovely
little frocks. The last word in children's
clothes is the robe. These are real, in
dividual batiste or organdie robes, in
small sizes. like we buy for summer
dresses. Mollie studied them closely as
she said she had robe of her own which
was just the thing for the purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
CHILDREN'S CORNER
MR.. ROOSTER KNOWS A GREAT DEAL

UnH, DEAR, but this is n stupid old
world" said Mr.. Rooster to himself
one spring morning. Here | ana fine,
beautiful, big rooster-and | have to live
in a common old chicken yard all the
time get so tired and disgusted"'
tNow. of course, he didn't know that ey-
erybody, no matter where they are or
what they are, gets tired and disgusted
sometimes-no, he thought he was the
only person so afhictedD
And what is a chicken yardf Nothing
ever happens in a chicken yard! We Just
eat the same old things and CROW the
same old crows and scrap the same old
scraps and go to sleep ON the same old
reosts and
.oh. do stop talking" said another
rooster; you are not nearly as bad or
as you think YOU are" The srumbly
rooster snorted, but the other went on as
though he HAD not heard. Here we have
nlenls 10 eat and nice place 10 sleep
and-lookl Even now, there comes fine
meal for usv' And without more ado, he
slfutted OF TO get his share.
Another mealr' grunted the grumbly
rooster "as though meals were all
eakad feF! OF course / am well fed. VINO
Noaldn't want TO feed nice handsome
rooster like me?' And just to show how
terv handsome he was he walked up
and down in front OF tie other fowls.
Usually they were much impressed by
HIN. for say what the others would, that
efansbly old rooster had wonderful
strut Hut somehow or other today No
hodf seemed 10 notice him. Nobody even
looked Il him And how in the world can
Foa impress people vino don't look al
sn1z II eant be done
EFea vain Al. Rooster saw that no one
#ss looking aud wondered al Il. Nhai
n thsy and that e more inteFesfins
sHaa me4 - asked himself thins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
PRIZES OEFERED DAILY

''LbfEhi lnueICllutIltc SQUARE iHllduGiiHAhs
4 prize OF 81 has been awarded TO Mrs.
j. walter. 1it Gladstone street. Philadel-
phin, for the following suggestion:
When you make your grape jelly this
year wait until ounces are in season.
Take l quart of ounces to 10 pounds of
grapes. using the ounce skins also. You
will find that your jelly sets better and
will not turn to sugar as grape jelly often
does.
"a prize of 50 cents has been @%srdGd aS oat to
Philadelphia, for the following suggestions;
TO avoid the dust settling on the furni-
ture while sweeping, place a moistened
newspaper on the floor before an open
window. and you will find the dust will
settle on the paper. instead of on the
furniture
To remove cork that has been pushed
down in bottle take piece of string
make a loop of it and insert it in the bot
tie, being careful to loop it around the
cork and YOU will find YOU will be Able
to pull the cork out without any trouble
A prize Of so cents has been awarded 10
Mrs. G. II. F"v. NewtOwn, Pa, for the fol-
lowing suggestion;
\ good way to freshen and restore used
and mussed black lace is to dip it in
alcohol wetting thoroughly, and wrap 1t
around a glass bottle or Jar to dry. When
this is taken off it will look like new.
This is also good for dark braids or straw
hats, by rubbing on the alcohol with a
soft cloth.
4 prize Of 30 cents has been awarded to
Miss Dorothy Platt. 1913 North 55th street,
for the following suggestion:
1t has been my experience that in cook
ing white potatoes II two tablespOonfuls
of milk is put i'm the water they do not
turn black. Also If a pinch of baking
soda be put in spinach while cooking il
will keep its bright green color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

This Is the most economical time of the
year to buy nice lingerie, IL you failed
to take advantage of the January white
sales 1t often happens that your stock
of undergarments becomes alarmtngly
low lust at the time when you need 1t
most The craze for pink underwear is
very noticeable, and 1t Is as reasonably
priced as the white articles.
A very sheer and very neat batiste
nightgown, in dainty flesh pink, is
trimmed with a narrow edging of Nalen-
cennes lace on the neck and sleeves,
and n full yoke Is gathered in place by
Il wide beading of pink satin ribbon,
which ties in front. The price is $l.5O.
Another pretty little piece of lingerie
from the same shop is n pussy willow
tarfeta pctticoat. This is made very plain
ly, with a fitted top, which is adjustable
to every figure, and wide flare at the
bottom. This Is laid in wide folds, and
a stitched bias band finishes off the bot
tom, so that th%e is no chance of catch
ing the foot in Il. The price is $3.50
Parasols are in style again, and most
of the exclusive designs in this line are
made in black and white combinations.
A good looking model was SHOWN in a
large Market street store. The parasol
itself was one with 16 ribs, with black
and white stripes alternating in opposite
directions. The effect was very striking,
and the price was So
Cheaper styles are seen in the same
store. A white silk parasol, with bor-
der of large roses and a shadowy outline
of black, is only 81.
A very novel and clever invention for
the table was seen In a large store the
other day. 1t was a table crumber,
shaped exactly like n miniature carpet
sweeper and you just roll it over the
table in the same manner as you use the
sweeper 1t comes in silver plated ware
and the price is only so cents.
Nestees for the silk or taffeta street
gown are made of net, chiffon and Geor-
Gette crepe, in black, white and combina.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Unnecessary Noises" Fought

A campaign is being planned by the
members of the committee of the Civic
Club on unnecessary noises, to obtain
the assignment of six policemen on spe-
cial duty as "anti-noise" guardians. Ac-
cording to the committee, hundreds of
complaints come to police headquarters
from every section of the city and show
that the city regulations are ignored.
Organ grinders, newspaper vendors and
children playing in the streets are three
causes Of unnecessary noises which
the committee members believe could be
remeded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
k1 ASMAET s, 4 rs Girls S2Al1,A
W. DIARY 17zaES$|
A Dainty FrOck for o. Child

This pretty robe dress was made =,
fine batiste and was, like the dresses :,
grown-ups this season, all white. The mi,
terial was embroidered very finely, with
conventional design, and a Valencienno.
lace edging in one of the new souar,
meshed patterns outlined the left side =,
the front. The waist was extremely lobg
and was Joined to the short, outstanding
skirt by means of wide embroldery
beading. Tiny tucks gave pleasing fpl.
ness on the shoulders and the neck ana
sleeves were finished with the rufaed
lace. A soft sash of white satin ribbon
tied loosely around the hips.
Children are always picturesque IL they
are dressed in plain and artistic man.
ner. Mollle makes her youngsters look
like Sir Joshua Reynolds portraits with
the pretty bandeaux which she drapes
over their curls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

Opportunity for a summer camping trip
and other inducements have attracted
hundreds Of applicants for membership in
the Girl Scouts. Flag Day, which was
extended last week, win he continued un-
I'll next Wednesday. as the secretaries in
charge OF the new membership campaign
have been swamped with inquiries about
the organization.
Keen rivalry is being shown for the
competition for three prizes which are Of
fered for the patrols bringing in the larg-
est donation toward defraying the eX-
pense of the camping trip which will be
given last summer. Troop n is now
leading, with Troop X following closely
behind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
AROUND THE BARGAIN COUNTERS
Lingerie and Accessories Small Prices

tions of the two. a pretty style shown
in Chestnut street shop was made Of
net, with high collar, with Piccadilly
points in front, embroidered with dainty
spray of flowers This also had sleeves
so that the dress TO be worn over 1t could
be made in the fashionable strap style, as
the vestee was full and gathered on to
rubber at the waist The price was $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Girl Battles Doctor

Miss Bessie Marley, the Glenside girl
who insists that she swallowed poison,
although no trace of it could he found
after a weeks examination. will he dis
charged from the Abingdon Hospital to-
DAY The term of observation required for
the poison the girl said she swallowed ex-
pired on Saturday, but owning to the
blizzard the patient was forced to remain
over Sunday The doctors believe the
girl was "shamminE."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

or rational mind to combat the tnrlina-
tion.
But at the same time there is no quality
which is more worth while than initiative
life without it is gray and uninterestins.
And initiative almost always goes hand
in hand with efficiency
There are SO many people in this world
who seem to be without grain of ambi-
tion. They are forever hestating between
two courses of action. \ strange lack of
decisiveness prevents them from definite
~ adherinE to any opinion. to any rule
Of life. And so they never accomplish
anything at all. For no matter how
much brain power a man possesses, he
never will get anywhere with it unless it
is combined with n capacity for outlet a
decisive force Of character that literally
compels him to make something out Of
irc. to develop into something genuinely
worth while
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Salad Hint

good meat salad is made with chopped
cold meat and cold boiled potatoes, onion
and parsley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

'Ee told her If she could not fancy
the cold beef, to try a little with picked
onions. Mrs Gaskell.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

Efficiency implies the strength VI Will
TO go through training, however irksome
1t be. in order to come forth capable OF
achievement in the end. The Might-Have-
Becns are always deploring the fact that
luck has been dead against them. Moth
ing of the scrti We really make our own
luck in this world If the incapable and
inefficient only realized the fact, unforc-
seen misfortune should not have served
as any deterrent To them, but merely as
"a spur to goad them on to success. For
misfortune should merely he regarded as
yet another obstacle to overcome in the
game of life. and at the same time some
thing which is a blessing in disguise. For
it is essential to the development Of cuar-
actcr
At every turn Of life We are called upon
to make decisions. and, once made, it *
w to us to adhere to these decisions. IT
We are shirklng the trouble of decisive
action thea We are going to lose the
glory and the wonder oc work accom-
pished. and the realization that We count
for something very necessary in the great
Scheme of Things.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-01-05
Modern Dances
Makes Stubborn Coughs
Vanish In a Hurry
Surprisingly Good Cough Syrup
Easily and CheapIy
Made at Homo

II some one in your family has an OBJ
stinate cough or bad throat or chest
cold that has been hanging on and refuses
to yield to treatment, get from any drug
store "a ounces of Pinex and make it
into pint OF cough syrup, and watch
that cough vanish.
Pour the 2ls ounces of Pinex 80
cents worth into pint bottle and MI
the bottle with plain granulated sugar
syrup. The total cost Is about 54 cents.
and gives you full pint-a family
supply-of most effective remedy, at a
saving Of 81. A days use will usually
overcome hard cough. Easily prepared
In minutes-full directions with Pinex,
Keeps perfectly and has pleasant taste.
Children like it.
It's really remarkable how promptly
and easily 1t loOsens the dry, hoarse or
tight cough and heals the innamed mem
branes in painful cough. II also stops
the formation Of phlegm in the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per
sistent loose cough. A splendid remedy
for bronchitis, winter coughs, bronchial
asthma and whoOping cough.
Pinex is special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway pno
extract, rich in guaacol, which Is 70
healing to the membranes.
Avoid disappointment bv asking vOuv
druggist for '2is ounces Of PineX - and
do not accept anything else A guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction goes with this
preparation or money promptly refunded.
The Pinex Co., IT. Wayne, Ind.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-01-05
OFFICIALS FAVOR
Pipe ORGAN PLAN
City Will Bear Expenses
of Installation of
Instrument.

Formal and official privilege was
yesterday granted by the mayor and
commissioners for the installation Cf
the pipe organ in convention hall.
The action was taken at a meeting
attended by Mrs. X. +. Mac Arthur
OF the Hyechka club. O. A. Marshall
of the Austin Organ company, Mayor
Frank NJ. Wooden, Commissioners
Quinn and Downing, City Engineer
7. c. Hughes. Building Inspector e..
w. Forseman, Manager j. Burr Glib
bons Of convention hall and Assistant
City Attorney John Woodard
The city dads agreed that the city
should bear the expense Of installing
the organ, inasmuch as the purchase
price has been assumed by Mrs. Mac
Arthur. A tentative, understandings
was reached as to the liabilities, re-
sponsibilities and duties of the city
and all parties to the pipe organ prop
osition.
The price OF the organ will be ap-
proximately $1,000 and this amount
will be subscribed by number OF the
city's most prominent and public
spirited citizens. IL was the concen-
sus Of opinion at the meeting that the
of the pipe organ in con-
ventith hall will open the door 70
more musical and community oppOr-
tunities for the city and the big audit
toriun than any other public enter.
prise that could be fostered at this
time