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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
Willard Equally Sure He
Will Retain Worlds
Championship.
EACH HAS SURPRISE
IN STORE FOR OTHER
Victory for Either Man Will
Vindicate His Training
Methods.
BY W. o. MCCLELLAN.

While jess Willard worked himscH
into warm glow az the Pioneer
Sporting Club yesterday afternoon
Frank Moran spent a peaceful day at
Dial Hawkins roadhousc. Willard
finished his training in a drip Of per
spiration, while Moran was as cool as a
piece of moulded bronze as he sat on
The edge Of rubbing table and de-
clarcd that ~ was "all over but the
fighting"
The champion was I'm a jovisl mood
as he put aside the boxing gloves of
his training. The ubiquitous Cheer
full Idiot asked:
"Are YOU worried. Jess 90
IVORY? That's what makes people
old, isn't it?" returned Willard. with
a broad and cumbersome grin.
"Only till Saturday night remarked
another Cheerful Idiot at the Moran
beadquartorB.
"And after Saturday night ! will be
champion of the world" observed
Moran serenely.
Neither man will box in public to-
day. In the privacy Of his hotel tho
champion may rehearse few blows
with his trainer. Walter Monahan, and
BE- may shadow box a few rounds with
an imaginary Moran. Out at the
Chateau 'Awkins the challenger may
do a little secret work, also. with
Trainer Lewis. But officially the two
men are ready ard will do nothing
but mediate until tho timekeepcr,
If. Muth, yanks tho bell at Madison
Square Garden tomorrow night.
Neither Has an Excuse.
Even the most critical of experts
comedies that the two men arc now in
the best of condition. Willard. while
he is not the 1.-the. finely drawn athlete
who stepped into the ring with Jack
Johnson at Havana. is the most for
midablc looking big man in the world
to-day. Moran, the lrish-American play
boy. with the serene self-conhdcnce
and the formidable right arm, IS at
his best weight and at tho height Of
his form
Willard's last workout yesterday de-
prived him of just a pound Of beef,
according 10 Manager Tom Jones.
Moran rose weighing 202 pounds. and
as he spent very peaceful day he
probably retired at the same tonnage.
The difference in weight when the men
step into the rig will be within a
pound or two Of an even fifty.
Tho Improvement in Wizards con
dition is the more marked. The once
sluggish invalid was the healthiest
looking specimen of male human being
within a days journey Of New York
yesterday afternoon. Moran has been
In condition for weeks. The two
battles with Coffey kept him on fight
ing edge. The work that he has done
for this Willard fight has been a more
or less perfunctory series Of exercises
70 keep in shape.
No matter what turn the fght takes
there will probably be the losers alibi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

We have been asked, naturally
enough, whether under the
stress of war conditions, we
have modified our standards this
Spring.
The shortest of answers suf-
fees
No!
Every fabric used in all our
great stock of Spring clothing for
men and boys we ourselves have
tested to assure ourselves that it
Is absolutely all wool and abso-
lutely fast color.
1t is unhappily true that 1t has
been much more difficult than
usual to maintain these standards
this season. and it may be inter
esting to the public to watch and
see how little will be said in cloth
ing advertising about all wool
and fast colors-how delicatcly
an explicit statement may be
avoided.
That's why. now at the very
beginning Of the season. we en-
phasize these standards which
are the commonplace of our
clothing:
al 'oool. fast colors. and
Of course our standard quar-
antee of absolute satisfaction
or your money b0ck If non
tcdnt ii.
Spring suits. Spring overcoats
Tor men and boys. all ready now
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
sti3th ST. The al 34th ST.
-Four
Broadway Corners Fifth Az.
az warren at4lSt 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

Jess Turns Loose NTH
Six CyClOniC Rounds
When Tom Jones
Lost a Bet

Don't think that it's always h..,
SO soft. financially. for Jess Wn,,a
and his manager, Tom Jones. Tn.
day of the fight with johnson :,
Havana, Jess and Tom we're down q
exactly 3s5 simoltons. Tom wanted
to 60 out and bet il on Willard
Lay OF that idea" said jess. 81
might lose-and the swimming from
here TO the Battery is nothing ~.
ira"
"AIl right" Tom answered. "ru
hang on TO what's left"
Bravely passing up the lusciou,
odds Of To |. Jones Joined IN.
crowd pressing into the arena.
And in that crowd some nm.
frisked the old boy for his last
bean.
ITS surely a lucky thing .ewon,
said Jones after il was all over.
lep-about 100000 lucky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
Easy Squash Win
for Columbia Vet

Frederick s. Keller. the veteran
player, was in top form in defeating
Robert L. Strebeieh in a match Of the
round robin squash tennis tournament
az the Columbia Club yesterday.
The victor played lightning squash
IN the opening game and compiled his
points IN exceptionally quick time TO
win by 80. Keller tired somewhat
in the next game, but succeeded in add
ing the game 10 his credit by l5-9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

with BARLEY Madden. Frank Kendall
and Bill McKinnon, Moran retired TO
the rubbing room, where Professor
Daniel Lee Washington, of the lucky
touch, kneaded his plant bronze mus
clos.
An of the irritation Of the past few
days seemed 10 have disappeared.
81 never felt so confident in all my
lifc." declared Moran. as the tall negro
slapped his broad back and carcssed
the shoulder muscles that give the
driving power to a regular John l..
sullivan rght-hand punch. 81 am sure
that / viii win and ! am sure that !
viii win By q knockout.
OF am cCotist enough 20 believe that
] was destined 90 be- champion of the
world. This is the time. feel II. |
was never so sure Of anything in my
life
"All or ue Irish are a bit supersti-
tlOus. you know We talk 20 the fairies
the Gentle Folk Well the Gentle
Folk have told me that ] was 20 be
champion Of thc world and | believe
u the Gentle Folk.
81 cannot tell my plans for battle
because ! have few secrets a few
surprises that ! have worked out with
Willie Lewis. But II viii be a good
fight will do my best 90 make 70 q
spectacle worth the price ana worth
the attention 30 Will be given.
Tho other fellows size does not
bother me-. ! have not ever seen him
and ! won't until ! meet him in the
ring on Saturday night. lie is so big
that he must have some flaws and some
weaknesses. Even If he has not
have full confidence IN my own
strength and my own fighting head.
! can bring him down and ! viii do IT,
81 Will not say how ! expect 20 do
il. ! make most Of my plans in the
ring after ! size up my antagonist. |
can take punch 70 give a punch;
and can do that with willard. He's
human. lie has a jaw and he has a
solar pleXus. II they can be reached
! win reach them.
when left Paris 70 come here
with the idea Of fighting my way up
20 the championship. ! told some
French friends Of mine that ! would
come back Champion du monde
did not think that my chance would
come so soon-but IL has come and
will make good
Hes Right" Says Lewis.
"He will do it. too remarked Trainer
Lewis. Remember that this time
Frank will have two hands to fight
with When he went against Cofey
the second time his right hand was
practically crippled
At The last weighing Moran scaled
exactly POP pounds. Tie expects TO en-
ter the ring at just that weight. Even
light work will be taboo to-day, as the
challenger Is down "a fine as his
trainer will permit him 10 get. Moran
Will take a quiet walk in the morning
and spend the rest Of the day killing
sine.
When he enters the ring. Moran viii
wear green tights. with the conven-
tional American flag belt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
KENNEDY GIVES HIS
WATER POLO CHOICE
Bashful. Puts Only Two CoIum
bans on intercollegiate Team.

Coach Ed Kennedy. OF the Columbia
swimming and water polo teams, issued
Yesterday his selection for the all-iu-
tercollegiate first and second water polo
skies. None but colleges in the Inter
collegiate Swimming Association were
considered
Princeton. which carries off the wa
ter polo championship every year. evil
IDENTIFY is high in Kennedy's estimation.
So Is Columbia. Four Tigers and two
Co.umbians form the first team. The
Princeton goalkeeper. who had so little
10 do all year. passed 50 unnoticed b.
Kennedy that he isn't even mentioned
for the second team.
I'll, fofio,,..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

Columbia Hockey Lives Again.

Columbia authorities have decided
% reorganize the hockey team, which
was disbanded recently following a
schedule Of which no. single game
was played, due 10 bad weather at home
and abroad. Two Blue and White
seyens were hard az work last night in
preparation for "a game tonight with
the Seventh Regiment team The con
test Will be played AZ the Palace Rink.
1slst street and ST. Nicholas Avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
Heard at the Sign
Of the Cauliflower
By BRIGGS
By w. o. MCCLELLAN

lust saying "Tt's a shame" when
Burns suddenly waded into the man
mountain and hit him high on the
temple. Squires dropped and re
NAMED sprawled over most OF the
ring while the referee counted him
out.
While the difference in size be
tween Ketchel and Johnson was about
the same as that betwe n Burns and
Squires. there was some hope that
Ketchel might land a decisive Llow
on Johnson. But the lniddleweight
landed just once with all the strength
that was in him. Johnson. did a
theatrical fall, but leaped 70 his feet
in an instant and street Led ketchel
senscloss with q punch.
Mere bulk gathers pugilistlc de
cisions. but bulk is m asset when u
is backed b. brains and skill.
4 BOVE tho ciamor OF the prepare
- tions for the willard Moran
fight there shriils ono small, insistent
voice II is the voice Of John the
Barber.
please do not forget tuat | have
two champions AZ the Harlem Sport
ing Club toy ight Remember that
Nr. Richard has only one Remem-
Der that johnny KllbRne fights Harry
Donahue, and that Freddie Welsh
fights Harry Whitney. Don't leave
John the Barber out Of the column
altogether. Why. II II wasn't for this
willard an thing the whole world
would be talking Of John the Barber,
who staged two champions in a single
night"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

WTHROW out the Johnson fght.
L and what did Willard ever do ~
demanded Billy Gibson fiorcely as he
joined group Of the Moran propa
gandists yesterday.
All, yes Throw out the Battle Of
Waterloo. and what did the Duke of
Wellington ever do Throw out the
BATH. Of San Juan Hill, and what did
Colonel Roosevelt ever do in the mil
itary line? Throw out the Battle Of
Manila Bay. and whG: did Dewey ever
do? Throw out the Merrimac, and
who would want TO kiss Congressman
iobson"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
New York Bowlers Win.

Chicago, March o. James Smith
md Glenn Riddell, composing the New
York team. defeated James Blouin ard
Tony Karlieek, the Chicago team. for
the 81 900 purse and intercity cham.
nionshin bowling match tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
Susquehanna to Meet FOrdham

Susquehanns University hse beer
added TO the Fordham football schedol.
Manager Kenlon announced yestercs'
that the Pennsylvania would pay
AZ Fordhsm Field on October a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
BY GRANTLAND RICE.

Tomorrow night Jess willard will
face the most unusual drift Of psy-
chology that ever piled up against a
fighter in the 1000 year history Of the
ring.
The massive Kansan has earned the
right % popularity. Less than a year
ago he drove Jack Johnson to The Bar
ren Lands Johnson. the most unpop-
ular heavyweight of all time.
That was enough for flying start
up the Highway Of Hurrah. That gave
him an impetus worth while.
Having deposed Johnson. Willard has
since conducted himself with decency.
His nature is without surliness and he
has made simple pieasan.aess an art.
Yet when he faces Moran on Satur-
day night he will find that nine out Of
ten IN that crowd will be roofing lus-
tlv for the challenger instead Of the
champion.
For two reasons:
|. Because Moran is fifty pounds
lighter and much the smaller man in
every physical way.
.. Because. where Willard is without
magnetism, Moran has the vital spark
afamc the magnetic glow that in some
mysterious way summons the crowd 10
his side Of the border.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

Willard. knowing this. SAYS il will
have no effect upon his campaign. But
Willard may be wrong
The Champion ia a slow starter. and
II. at the end Of round or two sew
eral thousand begin 20 harass and as
sail him with a rabid vocallstic out
burst, the effect might not be all in
his favor.
II might he that Willard's stoical
personality could toss Off such an as
sault and that he could still maintain
his schedule TO the finish.
But il might also be that. stung by
the taunts and lifted from any early
lethargy. Willard might toss all Safety
First stuff over the ropes and try 10
end the fight at once.
This would bring him in close reach
OF Moran's dream producing wallop and
would give the game lrishman chance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24
Braves Defeat Athletics.

Miami. Fla, March 23-The Boston
Braves defeated the Philadelphia A,h,
letics here to-day by n score Of to 3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

The closing ceremonies a. Che Moran
camp iu tho Chateau Awkins were
simple After posing for the pictures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-24

Of wrong training methods The
story of the training Of Willard and
Moran is the story OF tho tortoise and
the hare. Moran started with q rush
Willard went about his work method
cally and worked himself UP gradually
20 point where his quarter ton of
beef or less IS beyond criticism.
Evening journal., 1916-10-24

opportunity TO put his name down for
a generous contribution"
Another incident related by Mr.
Stanley had 10 do with visit to Sen
ator DUPONT in Washington of a for
mer W. and \. brakeman. This man,
who is still a railroad man, arranged
for an interview with Senator DUPONT
to request assistance in obtaining an
appointment for his son. and was
shown into the Senator's Office and
greeted by the Senator in a most
cordial manner. The Senator remem-
bered him and the two spent twenty
minutes in conversation about old
days
Suddenly realizing that some one
else was waiting in the ante-room TO
see Senator DUPONT, this railroad man
arose TO go and apologized for keep
ing the big man" in the outer room
waiting.
Now you just sit down and let us
finish our talk. That man out there
is another Senator and he can see me
any time. II is your turn now" is
what Senator DUPONT is alleged to
have said. and the railroad men did
as he was hidden and spent at least
another fifteen minutes in conversa-
ton with the senior Senator from Del
aware. Mr. Stanley knows OF this in
cident from personal knowledge and
will diyulge the name Of the man II
necessary.
He also said that When a special
train conveyed the Senator up or down
the line of his railroad in the old
days. the president would never dis
miss the crow without "A goodnight
from every man composing il.
Labor was just beginning to be
organized in those days said Mr..
Stanley. "Colouel DUPONT knew all
about that fact, and could have op-
posed the banding together OF his en-
ployes. If he had been disposed to
thwart labor's plans. he would have
shown his hand
Evening journal., 1916-10-24
Vets
FOR ELECTION OF
senator DUPONT
lCnnllnned Frnm Eirsf Pare

Continued From First Page.)
sonal attention and were reinstated,
simply because Col DUPONT was will
ing TO overlook their fault and give
them another chance to make good. %
said Mr. Stanley.
In this connection he related an in
cident that came TO his atteltion in
the old days. While out driving one
day the president OF the w. & y.
railroad came to the grade crossing
at Montchanin and found ii blocked
by a freight train After waiting a
short time and seeing no signs OF
the immediate moving OF the train,
Col. DUPONT inquired OF the rear
brakeman. who stood near by with
his red flag, how soon the crossing
would be clear. According to Mr..
Stanley, the brakeman replied TO Col.
DUPONT with some abuse. not recog-
nizing his interrogator.
Col DUPONT mildly requested the
brakeman to give him his name, which
was fiippantly refused. together with
a similar request regarding the con
ductor. The train proceeded on its
way in time. and Col. DUPONT was able
10 cross, but he did not forget the in.
cidont. He readily discovered the
Identity OF the alleged impudent brake
man and ordered him before A. G.. Nc
Causland, who was then suporintend
ent OF the road. The brakeman i'm
his embarrassment and chagrin at dis
covering whom he had treated so dis
courteOusly. gave as his excuse tina.
he had supposed Col. dupont "Wst
some old farmer" and begged TO be
retained in his position Col DUPONT
was amused at being taken for "an
old farmer but read the employe a
lecture, ending by telling him that he
would give him another chance on the
road.
THAT was just one of many cases
like it that came to my notice" said
Mr. STANLEY
Mr.. Stanley also said that in the
days Wien he was trainman on the
old w. and \. labor was poorly or
ganized. and what cooperative assist
ance the railroad men gave each other
in times OF accident. sickness or
death. was through voluntary con-
tributions. "The subscription paper
would be passed around among the
men and We would put our names
down for whatever we could spare. "
said Mr. Stanley. col DUPONT was
never given any official notification
Of tho existence Of such a paper. but
! know that whenever he discovered
one in circulation he would seize the
Evening journal., 1916-10-24

given by John Pool; 1916 nickel giveI
by Letitia Pool: English coin, given by
Laura Fogcl; year book, l0l3-l9l5. o
the Delaware State Federation of Won
ans Clubs history OF the New Century
Club of Middlctown, given by Mar!
Hutchin; names of officers and mem
bcrs of the New Gentry Club. Of Mid
dletovn, 1916 1917. constitution an,
by laws and programs OF the New Cen
tury club, of Middletown name o
architect of building. y. Fletcher Street
constitution # the State of Delaware
adopted June 4. 1897. given by JOIN
Moody Rothwell; Masonic lambskin. A
+. aud 4. NJ. given by Daniel w
stevens.
Tho clubhouse is built on lot OF
North Broad street presented by Mrs
George T. Brady and is a beautiful
ard substantial building II Is one
story and basement. II is a by ga
feet being Of red brick inside and
out There are no posts in the main
auditorium A committee room. 10 by
20 feet. on he north end. is for the
regular club meetings. and is very
cozy room. with q large bay window
and open fireplace. with a place for
stove in winter weather. a heater
has been placed in the basement TO
use for heating the auditorium. A
cloak room on the south end has just
been finished from funds given by the
Pool Orchestra. The stage in the au-
ditorium is large. with iootlights and
"A
used for "A BANQUET and supper room.
with kitchen and other cOnyeniences.
Already the building has been rent
ed for a number OF dances. several
entertainments. and the Wilson and
Marshall Club will use il for meet
nes.
The building when completed will
cost about $500. two-thirds of which
amount has already been paid. En-
tertainments given by the club during
the winter will probably clear more
than $500. and in short time the
members will be waving the Gag OF
! freedom from debt" from the top ol
their beautiful club home.
The officers Of the club are. Presi-
dent. Mrs Mary Cochran POOL frs
president Mrs. Mary Brady Wat
kinS second Nice-preSident Mrs. MOL
/ lie sutton Pool; recording secretary
Miss Helen " Shallcross; assistant
secretary. Mrs. Maria \. Vaughan
corresponding secretary. Miss Ethe
W. Brady: treasurer. Mrs. Elizabeth
C. shepherd; auditor. Mrs. Esther d
Cleaver Chairmen Of standing COM
mittees Arts and crafts, Mrs, Re
becca =. Cam; conservation Miss
Eliza c. Green; education. Miss .Io-
sephine Biggs health Mrs. j. B.
Spicer; household economies, Mrs. G.
V. Jaquith; legislation. Mrs. Myrtle Il.
Wilson: libraries and literature, Mrs.
.C. A. Hoffecker; reciprocity. Mrs.
Daisy Beale; social service and civics,
Mrs. G.. B. Green. prison reform Mrs.
Okla G.. Warren; music. Miss Mary
Hutchin. club hostess, Miss Helen r.
Brady: bureau Of industry. Mrs Edith
ID. Cochran
Evening journal., 1916-10-24
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
M1DDLETOWN. Del, Oct. 2i.-lhe
most delightful occasion in the history
oi the New Century Club OF Middletown
occurred this afternoon when the corner
ST ne for the new clubhouse was laid
and the formal opening was held. \
small piece of the wall was taken out
The ceremonies were in charge of the
Masonic Order. Stuart y. Horn, grand
master Of Delaware. assisted by the
Grand Lodge officers. laid the corner
stone.
The visiting Masons numbered about
sixteen. and Union Lodge. Of Middle
town. assembled with the Grand Lodg
officers at their lodge room and march
ed with them TO the clubhouse. where
the ritualisiic ceremony of laying th'
cornerstone took place. An opening
was mode in the corner of the building,
which Is nearly completed 20 receive
the cornerstone.
a luncheon wo- held at ] o'clock, and
presidents of women clubs throughout
the state. and Miss Ray lleydrick ot
Bridge,illc. president Of the state Fed
cratiou Of Womcns Club. were guests.
j. Fletcher Street. OF Philadelphia.
the architect and Martin y. nuris. OF
Middlctown. the club lawyer also wcrc
guests About 200 persons were at the
luncheon. Th, tables aud room were
decorated with autumn l'aNcs chrysau.
thcmums and greens.
Miss Helen ialconor Brady was club
hostess. and she was assisted 10y Mrs.
Nolic S. Pool. Miss Mary llutcliu aud
ltiI
mittce in charge Of arrangements.
Tho cornerstone laying followed a
lead box lthc lead being given by
Charles Dcrrichson, and the boN beng
made by John Spicer was placed in
the cornerstone. in which were place.
2 Bible. presented by Mrs. Charles Der
rickson: n United States flag, prc,cnt
ed bv Mrs. Charles Il. Miller, wife of
Governor Miller; photographs OF Wood.
tow Wilson. President OF the United
States, given bv Helen Y. Shallcross.
names of officials of the national Coy
(rnment; names OF officials Of the state
government names OF officials Of the
town government; names of officials OF
national banks Of Middlctown: copies
Of the Niddlotown Transcript and New
.-1sa.s- of Wilmington THE EVENING
JOURNAL and Every Evening; Masohit
code Of Delaware; historical sketch OF
Union Lodge No >, by Joseph O. Jolls;
cornerstone ceremonial; list of officers
Of the Grand Lodge oP Delaware;
seyenth annual report Of thc Delaware
State tuberculosis commission; bulletin
Of Tho Womcn's College of Delaware;
photo of Miss Ray Heydrick, president
Of y. ;. +. W. C.. lal5-l9l1; photos
Of Middletown churches NJ. +. Church,
given by Miss +. G. Shepherd; T. r..
Church. given by Miss Josephine Biggs'
St. Joseph's r. c. Church. given by
Mrs adelaide VI. Lockwood; Preshy
ferian Church. given by Mrs L. Fannie
Dcrrickson; photo of High School, given
hy Ida Y Howell, principals photo OF
clubhouse. given by Rev. P. L. Dona-
rhay; 1916 penny and ls49 form