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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
MADDEN AND ROOT LEAD
BIG SIX-DAY BIKE RACE
Last Laps of Grueling Race Bring
Crowds Wind-up
Tonight

NEW YORK, Dec. 23,-showing marked
traces of their gruellng grind the riders
in the siN-day bike race at Madison Square
Garden today were pushing toward the fn-
night. Madden and Root are leading for
point honors, having score OF 16iA points
as n result OF tho daily sprints. Mcnamara
and Spears are second with IS points, and
Hin and Drobaeh third.
The Root-Madden and McNamara-Spea
in the final sprint 10 decide the hour. At
8 a. m. the six leading teams had gone
2346 miles and laps with Cameron lead
ing. Smith and KopslSy, Lawson and Mite
ten and Thomas and II. ohrt We're one lap
behind, while the Eaton-Hyan and r. Ohrt-
Beilo teams were two laps in the rear. The
riders are 150 miles behind the record,
made In 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
SYRACUSE AND MICHIGAN
AGGIES MEET NEXT FALL
Intersectional Football Game of I'm
portance Slated for Hollen-
backs Team

EAST LANSING. Mich. Dec, 2s.--North-
western University and Syracuse univer-
sity ara on the football schedule OF the
Michigan Agricultural College for 1917.
which was completed last night. The game
with the University OF Michigan has been
set for October 20, with the place OF play
ing It 10 be decided later
The schedule follows; October g. Alma
College at East Lansing October 49, Kal-
amazoo College az East Lansing; October
20, University OF Michigan; October "a,
University OF Nebraska at East Lansing (;
November 3, University OF South Dakota
at East Lansing; November 10. North
western University at Evanston. III No
Vember IL. N0tre Dame at South Bend
Ind; November "a. Syracuse at East
Lansing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
DARCY ARRIVES
ON OIL TANKER
Australian Boxer Is Fire
man on Cushing, Now
in New York
RICHARD HIS MANAGER

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--Les Darcy, Aus
tralins famous mddlewelght boxer, who
has defeated every American visiting the
Antipodes In tho last two years, arrived In
New York on the oil tank steamship Cush-
Ing early this morning. He shipped as
fireman and little trouble Is anticipated with
Government officials,
Darcy left Australia over two months
ngo, slipping out of his native land after
having been refused permission TO come to
this country to engage in series OF bouts
His action in running away from his coun-
try in time of war and refusing to enlist
has caused bitter criticism by the Austria
Ian press and Il Is believed that he Will
not be permitted to return.
Darcy left without passport. Tex Rick
ard said last night that the Australian
boxer does not need one 10 gain admittance
TO this country Presumably Richards
opinion Is based upon the promises that
Darcy s here as n sailor and not an Aus
tralian fighter,
Richard hopes to sign Darcy TO contract
which will give him tho exclusive American
rights TO Darcy's boxing services.
Jack Kearns, western manager also In
tends TO extend personal welcome TO
the Australian. Kearns passed through
Chicago Thursday night and is believed to
be In New York. Hc is said TO have Darcy's
signature to n contract for the Australians
boxing services in this country. According
to Kearns, Darcy signed this contract in
Australia about n year ago. At that time
Kearns was In Australia He was manaE-
ing Jimmy Clabby, an American middle
weight
Clabby was one OF tho several American
boxers defeated by Darcy. George Chip and
Eddie McGoorty are two others. He won
the decision over Cabby in a twenty-round
bout. He knocked out Chip in nine rounds
He won from McGoorty in eight rounds
Tom Jones and Jack Curley, two of Jess
Wizards managers, are also interested In
Darcys arrival.
A small-slzed army OF other fight mann
gers are also deslrous OF guiding Darcy's
puglllstic destlnies In this country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
TENER'S PLAN OF DIVIDING
WORLD SERIES COIN IDEAL If
PLAYERS SHARE is INCREASED
National League Chief Suggests Club Owners
Taking Small Percentage and Distributing Re-
mainder on Sliding Basis Among 16 Teams

BASEBALL sees throughout the take for granted that President
~
turned
misunderstood
divided
end of
the worlds authentic
The
the share
by
the worlds between the Boston Americans
would the value
would
amia out OF the
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Tener's Plan WIN BENEFIT Players


thinking hands worlds
the National Commission told that this
a oh he II bohl league will benefit
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welsh Refuses 70 Box Mitchell

1IILW IUE-l1E- i7f1-l DC. "a lTl1dy WeIlhl
.Iightueisht champion cf tue world. today az
eiIncd 10 lneet Richie Mitchell in 8 twenty
round h4tile az Nea orieanl Mitchell yeataEdly
s-lrrl welsh onDrIns hlm . bonus df 1900 tha
day 81 1lFnsd efteses ana gela fremossr Rieh.
81 Mes 0IIaaul. H1uIo eual4HIeo 1itn cIcza ll
s11 o0a Ilr ne Nat-N. Aa'1a dlc|Iae1. l4zIuE
ha Wantla p Kt4E s fqa HeesA.
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Poor Send.On Gipen Penn Team

a
departed for Pasadena but the Red and Blue players realize that
the
to
leader 8 at the OF
a
Tupper brought backt the oldsp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Games Nop Listless as Season Wmes

Under present conditions large peenose tho games played the major
o
Is
$ the
the campnRn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
NationaL Leapue ShouId support Tener,s Plan

$
win whether
that favored cutting the prices for the worlds series and the National
viii changing the method
part o Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Rrala. Famous GoIfer. Is AIiue

= Of BRAID
sass time I that
s golfer who seneFay recognized a the sreatest Of an
and that James Braid Is enjoying the best Of health
und
aaobrnins
tzflIAr n bike
: olaFbone enaas
4ssaza
81 taa ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Evening Ledger Decisions
Of Ring Bouts Last Night

RYAN A. C.--Jlmny Murphy defeated
Johnny Miller, Johnny Eagan drew with
Johnny Martin. Quurtermuster Smith HtoppC1
Bob Mack, ilrsti X. q, Welsh stOppcd Fight
ing Johnny Adams, first; Spike Welsh won
from Joe Miller, Young Jess Willard beat
Young Frank Moran,
BALTGMORE-Pete O'Donnell stopped
Kid Whltten. fourth.
=, BOSTON--ISid Thomas quit TO Tony Vat
lin, seventh
ST. LOUIs-Young Joe Jones defeated Leo
johnson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Wilson Defeats Harris

In the twentieth game of the class amateur
pocket Billiard tournaments PLAYED ~ AlliHHefa
Academy last night. Wilson pulled bis game out
of ths hre when Il looked IS though ne must
lose Doctor Harrl5 was ia sood form, bui
weakened at Lhe hnlah-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
To Reduce Clubs and COMMISSIONS Share

ACCORDING
q
that the time with sixteen getting share of
much larger than has been in the past set aside for the players
will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Added Incentiue for Tean to Plau Hand

TT by certain that this plan will be adopted but should be- not
Of Il
a
Phnes history
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Whom Has Carpenter Defeated?

AFTER got his
never
hrsteas heayywsbs who has this
heavyweight who beat him in fifteen rounds The French heavyweight
5
the
10 possibilities
actually shown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Magndtes Huue Chance to Eliminate EviLs

THouT doubt this the greatest % of the national
a
the
actup II smembes of the eeommis
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At the rNOnp"

Bout No, z, and which viii be put on at
the NonpRreil after several gem'men OF color
endeavor TO wipe the rosln from the ring,
win be made up OF Joe Phillips and Boots
Doyle Boots" stands with his right arm
extended, and carries a terrific wallop In
his other hand. Phillips squares Off in the
regular way, and his kick is in his right
mitt.
Tommy Cranston and Joe Geiger are
slated 10 answer the gong In the sixth
scrap and semlwindup. Previous 10 this.
Knockout Cuban win try TO make good his
monilser against Bob Mack. In the other
bouts, Eddie Mullen win tackle the veteran
Happy Davis. Young Mulligan and Peggy
Lee viii clash. Mike Daley will mix with
Johnny Shea and AL Hurst Will begin the
show with Young Tierney
Two thirty Pee Em is 10 be the starting
time of each OF the four shows There
should be sufficient boxing 10 satisfy the
most ardent ring fan, and Merry Christ
mas Afternoon should be enjoyed by all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23

handed puncher and, coupled with his wal
lop, possess lot OF science.
Murphy and Welsh
Charley Thomas is TO be Karpinslsis
adversary. Although "Karps" recent
match with Joe Welsh stamped him as n
good opponent for the best OF EN-, he will
have to he on his very tip toes continually.
for Mr. Thomas Is n real bad man for three
minutes Mt stretch.
The Olympia contest which really carries
more interest than any of this other bouts
IL that between Jimmy Murphy and Joe
Welsh. number hve on the program
Murphy was Philadelphia's sensation last
season until near the close. When the
present campaign started It was expected
that Jeems again would cut n swath
in lightweight competition Early in the
season Welsh clashed with Murphy and
Murph more than had his hands full
II was a terrific battle. Mondays mix IS
n return affair; Welsh is out to prove his
first Murphy match was no fiuke Murphy
expects to upset Welsh this time.
Young Diggns and Young McGovern are
hooked up in a local bantam brawl, and the
opener will be between n brace of south
paws, Harry Smith and Joe Fisher.
Adam Ryan's chief scrap at his Ryan
Club will bring out Howard Truesdale for
his first fray OF the season The big Ken
singtonian, who keeps in shape during the
summer months Rs llfesaver. will be op-
posed by Eddie Revolre Revoire may be
handicapped. so far as weight is concerned,
yet 1t Is probable the Eighteenth Warder
viii hand Truesdale his hrst defeat Of the
season.
Morris Wolf and Johnny Duffy are due
TO make merry for each other and the spec
tators In the semifinal. Young Morphew
a sailor, and Joe Daley are fourth-bout
principals Leo Flynn and Denny Hughes
kov Yitfa Ia dsnfT md
In the other numbers Tommy German will
stack up against Frankie Conway, tough
nut to crack and Young Artle one OF the
clubs favorites, faces Al Bauer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23
Murphy and Welsh

handed puncher and, coupled with his wal
lop, possess n lot OF science
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23

puzins TIE year luzl closing the saish
9 sAs racquet aaa Re shua q bounding
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-23

Miss Minneapolis won the gold cup ~
the powerbOat title at Detroit.
Ed w Gardner captured the natloi-i
amateur 1873 ball1-line billiard title ffo"
Morris Brown at New York. 400 to SOL
Tom Rooney took Hfa senior sculls u'~
at Duluth August 2.
Darlo Resta captured the worHs ae',.
mobile racing title and the A, A. A. puf't
and trophies for winning the greatest ntnl'
ber OF events, John Altken. OF lndianapeh7
was second.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
INQUIRY STARTED
into BLACK LIST
State Department Directs Inquiry Of
British Embassy and Page-COn-
Germs Complain - Action Is
Discussed ut Cabinet Meet.
Ing and InginatlOn Is
Expressed.

Washington, July 2l-Inquiry as TO
why certain business concerns in the
United States have been placed ON a
blacklist under Great Britain's trad
ing with the enemy act" were directed
to the British Government by the State
Department today through both the
British embassy here and Ambassador
Page at London.
Information is sought specifically
regarding a number OF firms. the
names of which have not been made
public by the department. There is
no discussion of-principle in the in
quiry. that matter being left for at
tention, after the American govern
ment is fully informed on the facts.
A request for general information
concerning the application OF the act
10 firms In the United States already
had been made informally to the Brit
ish embassy as preliminary step TO
formal representations Today's ac-
tion was based upon complaints from
concerns about which the department
inquired.
The action of Great Britain In plac-
ing nearly 100 firms and corporations
in this country on the so-called black
list was discussed today at the cabinet
meeting. INDICATION was expressed.
but II was agreed that no course OF ae-
tlon could be determined upon until
the state Department had completed
lis Investigation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
JOHN TODD
MaysvilIe Citizen Passes Away After
Suffering Stroke of Paralysis.

Mr. John Todd of Casio street suf-
fered stroke of paralysis at his home
on Casio street yesterday morning
about 10 o'clock and died shortly af-
terward
Mr.. Todd has been working in his
garden when he was stricken. He
was moved to the house and medical
aid summoned but he passed out in
about an hour.
Mr.. Todd was 81 years of age and was
born in Fleming county. He lived
there until about twelve years age
when he moved to this city. He was
married in 1887. He Is survived by his
wife and six children, four boys and
two girls all of whom live in this
city. He also leaves to sisters and
two brothers.
wife and six children, two daughters,
Mrs. Curtis Adams and Miss Mable
and four sons, Amos, Thomas, Free
land and Earl. He also leaves three
sisters, Mrs. Bud Neilis and Mrs. EN-
ma Arnold of Oklahoma City, Okla,
and Mrs. P. II. Sanders of Fleming
county, and two brothers, Doc of
Greenu county, and James Of Marion,
Ind
The funeral will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

the United States to 4 Significance
Of the British governments hction" in
bIacklisting American fifms was begun
here today at a conference Of about
fifty members of firms which appear
on the list.
Leopold Zimmerman head of the
banking firm OF Zimmerman g. For
shay, presided The eonferees lasted
three hours during which II was de-
cided to appoint a. committee OF Ave
to plan methods Of Procedure. The
members of this committee have not
yet been chosen. Il b expected that
their names will be announced next
Monday.
One of the first things the commit
tee will do will be I'd go to Washing
ton to see President Wilson. The
blacklisted merchants and bankers
agreed that this move should be made
before other steps were taken.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
REPORT UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

All persons knowing unsanitary con-
ditions to exist IN their neighborhood
are urged to report same Immediately
to secretary-Manager Boone. Chamber
of Commerce Office, First National
Bank, Phone 50. lMr. Boone will hold
in strict confidence the name of the
party making the report and will make
an investigation and refer the same to
the Mayor and President of the Local
Board of Health and urge immediate
action.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

slip, 16, both of Foxport were married
in this city yesterday by County Judge
w. II. Rice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

Lodge we're appointed conferees on
the bill. The House oonferees will be
chosen Tuesday, and daily sessions
probably will be held thereafter by the
conference committee. Construction
br157 vessels, including sixteen capt.
tai fighting ships, within three years
Mt an estimated cost of $5Ss,1So,576,
is contemplated in the Senate program
the largest ever proposed in Congress.
or the total appropriation in the bill,
$11O, 726, 100 is for the first years
building expenditures.
As It passed the House, the meas
ure made no provision for continu-
ing building program and authorized
only seventy-two ships, including Ave
battle cruisers and no dreadnaughts,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
Big NAVY BILL
PASSES SENATE
Appropriation Made for 4 Dread
naughts and 50 Other Caft-It
Carries SSI5,Ss6,s4S-VOte II
to s Two Democrats
Vote Against the
Measure. N

Washington, July 21-The naval ap'
preparation bill, with a three veal
building program, including the Inn
mediate construction Of four dread
vnaughts, four great battle cruisers
and fifty-eight other craft, passed the
Senate late today by a vote Of IL tc
g. It carries $315,S26,S43, or $45,.
S57,5SS more than the total as the
measure passed the House.
Many proposals to curtail the enor.
nous building increases written into
the measure by the Senate Naval Com
mittee we're defeated overwhelmingly
and as soon as final passage was an
nounced the Senate voted to insist on
its amendment and send the bill al
once to conference. The House is ex-
..pected to insist on its building pro-
gram and a long struggle is in pros
pect before agreement is reached.
Two Democrats Against 1t
AWO DCiIOCIdlog OChdlOi5 L hOhhoe
and Vardaman, and six Republicans
Senator's Plat, Curtis, Gronna, La Fol
lette, Norris and Works, voted against
the bill, which has had the support OF
leaders of both parties during the
week of debate that preceded OTIS pas
sage.
A seven-four speech by Senator La
Toilette against the measure and a
conflict between Senators Reed and
oliver over the proposal to print as
public document the Bethlehem
Steel Company's arguments against a
government armor plan delayed the
final vote. The Bethlehem arguments
we're ordered printed by unanimous
consent during Senator Reeds alb
senoe from the Senate chamber. On
his return he vainly sought reconsid-
Grafton, charging that Senator Oliver
as an owner of steel stock has voted
money into his own pocket by support
ing the proposal.
COnferees on Bill Appointed
Senator'S Tillman, Swanson and
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
SPECIAL REGISTRATION TODAY

Special registration will be held to.
day by County Clerk J. ]. Owens dur.
ing the regular hours Of the clerks
office, 8 to s o'clock. The registra.
tion, which is preliminary to the com.
ing primary, will be open to all who
have become of age since the last
election or will be of age before the
November election, to all who have
moved from one precinct to another
since the last election, and to all 9TH
ers who are eligible to vote and who
on account of illness, absence from
the city or other cause, did not regis.
ter last year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
MRS. LAURA HOLTON MYERS

Word was received here yesterday
of the death of Mrs. Laura Holton
Myers at the home of her daughter
Mrs. George W. Kemper in Richmond
Va. Mrs. Myers 10 sister of Mrs
Evan Llyod of this county who accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Alice
Lloyd. will today attend the burial al
Paris, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

ton Key was appointed administrator
of Stanley r. Conrad with e. T. Kirk
as surety on bond.
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COMMUNITY COURSE

Miss Jennie II. Moore of the Mays
vile School OF Music will organize a
Community Chorus In September. Per-
sons intending to become a member
will please send her cord or notify
her personally on Tuesday or Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Through her attorney, G. w. Adair
Mrs. Neva Dryden filed suit for d.
vorce from her husband, James Dry
den, yesterday. She alleges abandon
ment and failure to provide.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
LEAVES FOR DETROIT ,

Mr.. Marshall Cooper of Forest ave-
nue. left yesterday for Detroit, Mich,
where he will locate. He had been en-
'ployed at the c. & o. yards here until
several weeks ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22
PURCHASES HUPMOBILE

Miss Nellie Cahill of North Fork
KY, has purchased Hupmobile tour
ing car from Kirk Bros. the local
dealers. This Is only one OF many OF
this popular car that they have sold.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

Say the Cincinnati Sport Writers
Former Third Baseman Of Local
Team WIN Probably Become
a Regular on Red Team


The following is what two or the
Cincinnati papers said about Frank
Emmer, who was with the Burley
Cubs last summer, and who broke in
to two big games Thursday after
noon:
"Emmer made a big hit at the short
field. Though he is a third-baseman
by profession, he handled all kinds Of
ground balls perfectly and his throw
ing was superfne. The kid was a lit
tie rattled at first, but he soon cooled
down and his work in the second game
was high-class. Emmer has been with
the Reds since the opening of the sea-
son, but has never been started in a
game and has appeared only once or
twice as substitute hitter or runner
Captain Wingo sent him to shortstop
in the fourth inning of the first game,
relieving Fisher The kid put fine ball
all the afternoon. He was a little
nervous about getting his throws away
and made one low hurl on an easy
chance, but he has a very good arm
and his hand work on ground balls
was superfine. He struck out three
times in the second game, but got a
hit at just the right time. In the first
game he hit the hardest ball that was
knocked of Alexander, a long fly to
left that Whitfield just managed to get
under after hard run. Emmer is not
a flash. The players who have seen
him in practice are confident that he
will make good and hold down a regu-
lar job on the club. II was ten-strike
for Captain Wingo to give the kid
chance to show his ability.-Enquirer.
Matty doesn't know it, except by
hearsay, but Buck Herzog's successor
as shortstop of the Reds was found
Thursday while Buck was getting
ready to leave the Reds and join the
Giants
Shortly after the first game had
started Bob Fisher, who had been
playing short under the makeshift
arrangement Herzog had in force the
last two weeks. found his arm was too
sore for him to make the throw from
short to first.
Frank Emmer, kid of the team, was
put at short by Acting Manager Wingo
and the way Frank played was sight
for sore eyes. He never played shor.
before in his life, but he handled the
most difficult chances Thursday like
a veteran shortstop, coming in or lay
ing back so as to get the balls on the
right hope every time.
And my how that boy can throw!
That right arm Of his is a regular
rife. Let him play few more games
to get self confidence and Frank won't
have to step out for any shortstop the
Reds can lay hands on at this time.
He may not hit much for awhile, but
when he does hit the ball he gives It
dandy ride.
Wingo reports Emmer has been
practicing batting left handed and
shows more promise as a southpaw
batter than he does as a right handed
club swinger.-The Post
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-22

Miss Florence Barbour, who was OPP
Grated on in Cincinnati yesterday is
reported as in an entirely satisfactory
)condition.