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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

Of the Chicago Cubs, is in a dangerous
condition tonight as the result of blood
poisoning in his lip. He has been i'll
for several days but only today did his
condition become serious.
The blood poisoning Is the indirect
result of a sensational catch LANCE
made years ago in Chicago. After a
hard run he caught long fly but so
great was his momentum that he ran
into the center field fence. breaking a
board and badly cutting his lips and
chest. Since then he has suffered sew
eral times from blood poisoning in the
lips.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

the welters In Boston and vicinity.
Announcement from Chicago is that
Pitcher Jim Scott has played his last
game with the White Sox. Scott mis-
behaved late in the season, for which
he drew a suspension that was raised
later. However, it seems to be still
held against his record.
According to the rules OF the New
York ate athletic commission, a re-
fierce cannot render a decision of any
kind in a boxing bout.
Joe Levins, who has been operating
in New York pugilistic circles, is now
manager of Harry Sherman's boxing
clubs in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
Last season there were 10 games in
the American league in which the
pitc. ers struck out moro than seven
men, and only II such contests in the
National league.
Sc veral major league clubs passed
up Pitcher Gould, who made an excel
lent showing with the Cleveland In
dams the latter part of last season.
The "Muscatine Mid t. was passed up
by the big lie cue scouts on account
of his size.
If the Cubs will hand over few
players in exchange for Fred Mitchell,
the Braves will allow Mitch to be-
come manager of the Chicago team.
Under no other terms viii the raves
permit Mitchell to go to the Chicago
team.
If it be true that the National league
board of directors means to call in
a number of the Giants at is coming
meeting j. New York to hear their
testimony regarding NJ cGraw's charges
that they lay down before Brooklyn 1t
means a nice trip to Broadway, with
all expenses paid for the witnesses.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
KYRONEN WINNER OF
CROSS COUNTRY RUN

New York, Dec. 9.-Villar Kyronen,
running under the colors of the Mill
rose a. c. New York, won the senior
A. A. u. cross country run today set
ting a new record for the Van Cort-
landt course, six miles. He finished
80 yards in front of Hannes Koleh-
mainen, unattached, in 80 minutes and
46 seconds. Johnny Overton, Yale fin
ished third.
In spite of heavy rain about 1000
persons saw the race The Millrose A.
c. also captured team honors for the
event,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
Red Hastings of Pittsburgh.

Red Hastings, the Pittsburgh full
back, looks sure Of a place on most
of the All-American selections this
year. Hastings is one of the chief
reasons why Pittsburgh had a great
record the past season. He is per-
haps not the strongest punter in the
game, but outside of that one de-
partment Hastings has not a SUI
perior. His speed and power meant
a great deal to the fast Pittsburgh
boys.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

he defeated players ranked among the
first 10 gave him the rating because
his closest contenders at times found
themselves unable to sustain their play
against men who did not land in the
charmed number.
There also was lots Of rivalry for
tenth place. Harold Throckmorton, the
Elizabeth, N. j., schoolboy wonder
was seriously considered as a possf-
bic tenth man, but he lost out to
Mathey by very close decision. Karl
H. -3ehr of New York also was fav-
, ored for the place for a time, but he
and Throckmorton We're showed into
the second ten. The committee re-
marked that the frequent changes in
partners among the doubles players
made the usual trouble in ranking the
teams. The committee suggested
changes in the method of ranking and
this may be acted upon by the ma
tiona1 association when 1t meets in
Feb uary The closeness of compare
tive records made it difficult to place
some players. 1t was suggested ac-
cordingly that in the future the COM
mittee be ,.llowed to place the first ten
in classes, which would allow several
players to be ranked in first, second.
third, fourth or other places, accord
ing to comparative strength as Judged
by the committee.
IDAHO IN NEW ASSOCIATION.
The report of the executive commit
tee carrying suggested changes recon-
mended new association for the
northwest, including the states of
Washington and oregon and parts of
Montana and Idaho.
1t is proposed to designate this as
the Pacific Northwest association.
The much talked of amendment
which would limit entrants to the ma
tional tournament was presented by
Julian S. Myrick, president of the West
Side Tennis club. Only players of
recognized ability would be allowed
entrance.
AS was expected the executive com
mittee decided to recommend that the
doubles championship be played in one
tournament. The interest in this fea-
ture was rapidly decreased, it was
stated in the report, and the change for
that reason is deemed advisable.
The question of professionalism,
touching persons engaged in selling
tennis goods. was not taken up.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
TOLEDO HIGH WINS GAME,

Haverhill, Mass. Dec. 9.-Scott High,
OF Toledo, gave Haverhill High it's
lone defeat o the season this after
noon. Il to O. Scott was aggressor all
through tie game and their territory
was never menaced. Fl tverhill then
held the visitors until the fourth per-
iod when Scott successfully engineer
ed forward pass for a touchdown.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
babe RUTH HEADS
LIST OF PITCHERS
Red Sox Southpaw Made
Best Record of American
League Twirlers- Walter
johnson Third.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Babe Ruth the
big Red Sox southpaw, who hurled his
way to fame in a 14-inning duel with
Sherrod Smith, in the last worlds
series. stands at the head of the Amer
lean league pitchers for 1915, accord
ing to the official averages made pub
lie here today. Taking part In A
games he allowed an average of LIS
runs a game. Eddie Cicotte, of the
Chicago White Sox, was second, and
Walter Johnson the Washington star,
was third. Cicotte allowed 1.7S runs
game, the Washngtonian allowing
1.S9: Coveleskie, Detroit; Wolfgang,
Chicago and Faber of Chicago, fol-
low in the order named. The veteran
Eddie Plank stood thirteenth on the
list with an average of 233 runs a
gam
DAVENPORT IRON MAN.
Big Dave Davenport of st. Louis
was the iron man of the season, ap-
pearing on the slab in SO contests. Reh
Russell, of the White Sox, was u close
second will. Sc.
In innings pitched Johnson led the
field with 81 to his credit Daven-
port only pitche" 290 innings
Walter johnson also appears in the
lead in the number of strike outs, hav-
ing forced 22S batsmen to hit the air
Myers of Philadelphia Is closest to
this mark with 1872. Johnson gave 172
bases on balls and hit nine batsmen
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

Roy Wood, outfielder with the To.
ie6o American Association team and
formerly with the Cleveland Indians,
has quit baseball for good to become
the private secretary to DIR. Z. H..
Brough. the newly elected governor
Of Arkansas.
Brough was formerly head of the
University of Arkansas where Wood
attended school and starred in ath-
letics. Woods father, Judge Carroll
Wood, was candidate Cor governor
Of Arkansas several years ago.
Young Wood declares that he isn't
likely to return to professional base
ball. For a youngster he has show
lots of promise.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
TY COBB PURCHASES
VALUABLE POINTER

Bolton, Tex, Dec. 9.--Ty Cobb, De-
troit Tiger and dog fancier, has added
to his kennels Curtis Pierce Proctor.
son of John Proctor, national pointer
champion. The pup will be given his
initial field test on George Stallings'
plantation at Haddocks, Ga.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
BILL" LANCE ILL:
CONDITION SERIOUS

San Francisco, Dec. 9.-William A.
C'BilrO Lange. famous center fielder
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

a large assortment OF White Ivory
in sets or in single pieces. Hitchcock,
Jeweler. Open evenings.-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

Cameo Rings. $500 to $1,000. Hitch
cock, Jeweler. open evenings.-Ady
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

plates of beef and beans.
One plate went to 81 ragged news
boy. The newsboy afterwards grew up
to be none other than Big Tim Sulli-
wan.
One went to a struggling young
newspaper reporter, later known to
fame as Henry Ward Beecher.
THEN THE COLONEL.
Still third was served to a slen-
der. rather pale looking young man,
who eventually went west and grew up
to be Colonel Roosevelt.
The fourth customer was a tall.
middle-aged man who had just paid for
a two-cent newspaper wAh a three
cent piece and waited for the change.
His name was Jay Gould.
From that day on for 40 years, right
up to this very afternoon, Adam
Brede has cooked and served beef
an" at Dolans. Not an hour off for
sickness or anything else Up at 1 a.
M, at work by and hard at it till 8
in the afternoon, Adam has been on
the job until he stepped out of his
apron into his plug hat and came up
here to be feted by his home town
folk.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
FAMOUS COOK

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
ONCE FAMOUS
Tennis PLAYER
LOSES LAURELS

Name of Mclaughlin Not
Included in List of Ten
Leading Stars Appearing
on Courts of the United
States.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10
BACK TO JOB TO-DAY.

He has a comfortable fortune, a fine
home, a couple of farms; could have
retired a few years ago But not
Adam 1t took argument to get him
up here tonight and he'll be back on
the job tomorrow morning, his So years
to the contrary Notwithstanding. He
said tonight that young Tom Edison,
(the Thomas A. Edison of today
taught him how to get eight hours
rest out of four hours sleep and that
Richard Croker, another customer,
taught him how to take care of his
money.
His assistants all being Irish, he has
long been known as Adam Brady. He
was born in Kutensberg, Germany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-10

One went to a struggling young
newspaper reporter, later known to
fame as Henry Ward Reachar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
SPARTAN MOTHER GIVES THREE SONS
HUSBAND, TOO, WOULD LIKE TO FIGHT
Mrs. David S. Bennett, 2310
South Goth Street, Thinks
God Will Keep Her Boys
Safe
Mr.. Bennett, a Former Ma
tional Guardsman, Is
Ruled Out Because of His
Age

A mother, who has offered her three sons
to the country, though grief-striclten at
their impending departure, said today that
she would rather see them give their lives
IL necessary than show themselves towards
In the face of a national emergency
The Spartan mother is Mrs David S.
Bennett, of 23I0 South goth street Her
husband was for many years a member of
the National Guard of Pennsylvania. The
family has for several generations served
the nation In various wars. The sons who
are members of the National Guard are
George T. Bennett, 26 years old John G.,
"a years old, and Louis, aged 90.
The oldest son has been in the Guard
for nine years, while the other two boys
have been members for six and three years,
respectively. They all belong to the Sd
Regiment.
An influential friend Of the family who
is especially fond of Louis called at the
Bennett home today and offered to make an
attempt to have the youngest boy excused
from service.
"1'll see what can do for you" he told
the lad. Maybe can get you OF"
The lad refused the offer. II thank you
just the same" he told the friend, but
don't want anybody to think that I have
yellow streak, No, sir, I'm called and I'll
go" The mother, with tears in her eyes,
approved her sons attitude.
TITS terrible thing" she told the man.
"They are my only children. I'll be wor-
rled all the time. But I'd rather not have
them at all than them be towards
Godll take care of them, think. Anyway
It's n satisfaction to see your own boys be
patriots"
The fathers only regret is that he is past
tho age which would permit him to go to
the Mexican border. He has been honor
ably discharged from the National Guard
He served In the Weccocoe Legion, out of
which grew the present Company A Of the
Sd Regiment during several strike dis
orders.
The boys paternal grandfather attempted
to enlist in the Civil War. He was rejected
because he was not of sufficient height, but
spent almost his entire fortune in aiding
tho Union cause. Mrs. Benefits father
Louis w. Thornton, was chairman of the
Volunteer Refreshment Committee An
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
BOY STRUCK BY TRUCK
SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES
Death of Lad Raises Number of
Auto Victims Since Janu-
ary to 62

The 62d death from automobiles on the
streets of Philadelphia since tho first Of
the year occurred today, when s-year-old
Edwin Ayers. of 2943 North Bambrey
street, died In the Samaritan Hospital from
injuries he received last night, when struck
by a motortruck near his home. The driver
Of the truck Frederick Holland, of 2702
Fletcher street was arrested and held for
the Coroner.
The boy was playing in the street when
the trucl; hit him Holland picked up the
child and rushed him to the hospital where
It was seen that he had little chance to re-
cover. as the spine was broken and the
muscles Of the back terribly torn,
Two other children were run down and
injured by automobiles yesterday
John Whooley, years old, 1920 North
22d street. was run down by a motorcar
driven by william Withers a negro, who
tool, the child in the car and drove so fast
to St Toseph's Hospital that the police fol-
lowed In another car and arrested him.
Another child Mary Joiskoll, 10 years old
49tt Garden street, was struck by an auto
mobile driven by John Finlow, James and
Bridge STREETS. She sustained broken
right leg and was otherwise injured. Fin.
low will have hearing today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
OPEN-AIR FETE FOR BENEFIT
OF CHURCH OF THE GESU
Will Start Tonight on Campus of St.
Joseph's College

An open.air fete. combining all the at.
fractions of n lawn fete and block party,
to be given for the benefit of the Church
of the Gesu, will start tonight on the
campus of St Josephs College, 18th and
Stiles Streets and continue until Saturday
night. The affair will he given by the
Young Ladies' Sodality Of the Church.
An open-air euchre, with the tables light
ed with electric lights. will be on of the
most popular features of the fetc. There
will be a flower mart with plants for the
garden, cut-nower boutonnieres and vari-
ETY. of fancy baskets and garden accessories.
Fresh vegetables will be sold and orders
taken for frcshaid eggs 1t is even prom
ised that those who are on the spot early
enough can lay in "broilers" for Sunday
dinner. An orange tree will drop it's fruit
into the aprons of those who pay the re-
quired fee, and fish pond will provide
recreation for the children,
At the close of the fete a big auction
sale will be held, and the girls are now
buslly seeking among their young mon
acquaintances for the one with the most
stentorian voice and the greatest business
ability to act as auctioneer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
CUMMTNS TALKS
POLITICS WITH WILSON
Vice Chairman of Democratic
National Committee Discusses
Plans for "Hot Campaign"

WASHINGTON, June 2t.-ITomer s.
Cummins. of Connecticut. vice chairman of
the Democratic National Committee, talked
politics" for half an hour with President
Wilson today. Cummns said that he had
taken up with the President the make up
of the campaign committee and the general
plans for the coming campaign He said
that he hoped the personnel of the campaign
committee could be announced within the
next few days, as all other plans must
necessarily be held up until the committee
is ready TO take charge of the arrange
ments.
I'VE intend making hot campaign right
from the very start" said Cummins. "The
committee will he representative Of every
section of the country and will get down
to work Just as soon as II is named"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
DRUGGISTS URGE LAW
GIVING POLICE MORE
POWER IN DRUG ACT
Address of Theodore Campbell,
Philadelphia, at State Conven-
tion, Plans Quick Punish
ment of Offenders
FAvORs MORE PUBLICITY

READING, Pa, June 2t.-1f the Pennsyl-
Vanai Pharmaceutical Association, in an
nual convention at the Hotel Berkshire
here, is successful In its effort, a bill will
be passed by the next Legislature giving
the police of any city the authority to deal
as they deem proper with the sale of drugs
and narcotics. This recommendation was
contained in the annual address of the
president Theodore Campbell, of Phia-
dephia.
Mr. Campbell said that the Harrison act,
governing the sale of narcotics, Is fully in
dorsed by the druggists, but they seek an
Improvement to give the local authorities
the right to act on any trespasslng on It,
instead OF referring It to the Federal au-
thorities, In this way 1t is believed,
violations will be dealt with in quick man
ner.
Several other important items were in the
address of Mr.. Campbell He urged the
adoption of the Stevens bill calling for
regulation of standard prices. This bill
would standardize all commodies handled
by the druggists, lie also recommended
that a legislative committee be appointed
to govern the giving of trading stamps,
gifts and other premiums.
Mr. Campbell urged the members to at
tined the American Pharmaceutical Asso-
cations meeting in Atlantic City in Sep
tember and told them to affiliate with tho
association
lie also recommended tnaI tne aSsoClatlOn
appoint representative in each city TO help
the local authorities in anything which con-
Germs the goods the members handle, es-
pecially dlsinfectants. Under his recon-
mendation there would be a Publicity Com
mittce to inform the members of anything
of interest to them.
w. S. Day, of Chicago, was appointed an
honorary member.
B. 70. Pritchard, of Philadelphia. read
report on trade conditions. He told of the
scarcity of drugs and said the nonshipment
of German goods was badly felt. a. w.
Miller of philadelphia, gave an interesting
report on botany
Most of today was devoted to social
session at the tower on top of Mount Penn.
Prizes were given for bowling shooting
and billiards Contests were held In the
Identification of chcmicals identification OF
drugs preparation of drugs and the use OF
pharmacoCi in the kitchen. These contests
were open to all members of the associa-
tion. The prizes will be awarded tomorrow.
This part of the program was arranged by
j. p. Peacock, of Philadelphia. More than
half of the delegates are Phladelphians,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
WILSON HVTERPRETS
PLANK ON SUFFRAGE
Amused by Callers Insinuation
of Democratic Jnsincerity.
Hughes Is Next

WASHINGTON, June 21.-President Will
son today Interpreted the suffrage plank In
the Democratic platform as being an APP
proval Of the suffrage movement, but as
recommending that II should have its in
ception in the Individual states.
The President told Mrs, y. T.. Hooker
of Richmond, Va, of the Virginia Fedora
tion OF Labor, sent to Washington to pre-
sent resolutions urging constitutional
amendment for suffrage, that the Demo-
cratic plank did not necessarily disapprove
the Federal amendment idea, but recon-
mended the movement be taken up State by
state.
The Presidents Interpretation of the
platform came when Mrs Hooker told him
suffragists thought the plank seemed to be
'veiled in mystery"
The President replied laughing:
You would seem to accuse us of insin-
cerlty and buncome," and then proceeded.
Mrs. Hooker said, to explain what he thought
was a proper Interpretation Of the plank
Mrs. Hooker said the suffrage workers
are going to get to Hughes all right and
find out where he stands, too
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
ITALIAN ADVANCE HAMPERED
BY VIOLENT THUNDERSTORNIS
Austrian Counter-attacks, However,
Fail to Stop Alpine Troops

ROME, June 81. - The following state.
ment was issued last night by the War
Office:
on June 1s. we repulsed small attacks
by the AustrIans at the head of GenoaI
Valley. at Sarca, above Daone, on the
Chiese and In the direction of Monte
Glove, in the Posina Valley.
There was lively fighting yesterday on
Settle Comuni plateau north and north
west of Asiago, but the difficulties of our
progress were increased by violent thun-
derstorms. The Austrlans attempted to
hold up our advance by repeated counter
attacks, all of which were defeated. Our
Alpine troops on the right captured some
200 men.
On the upper Boite, during the night Of
June IS, the Austrans attacked our new
positions several times, but were driven
of with losses Our heavy artillery bonn
barded the railway station at Toblach
and the Landro road in the Rienz Valley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21

irwin f. Paschall, chairman of the Pub
u,,,,, Committee of the Poor Richard Club
..no,nced today that the Mexican crisis
With It's accompanying mobilization of State
,roons. would not interfere with the pro-
cram of the Associated Advertising Clubs
~ the World, which convenes in this city
next Sunday
"Everything is going ahead without
hitch" he said "Of course, we may have
10 drop some of our military features on
account of the mobilization Of State troops,
nut other interesting entertainment features
will be substituted. We are ready for any
emergency, and will give the delegates
the best entertainment of their lives, no
matter what happens. We have a real sur.
nrlse for the delegates for Tuesday evening.
President Wilson'S greeting to Philadel-
mia. Philadelphians and the delegates to
the convention will be flashed in his own
handwriting in the heavens on the night
of June 20. It has been received and Is
keing arranged as huge pyrotechnic piece,
40 feet long, which will be ignlted at 10
o'clock that night by Henry j. Paine, of
New York. who will receive the word from
the President by telephone.
Four minutes before the match is ap.
plied to the presidential salutation tele-
bhonic communication between the White
House and the marine pageant's main con-
troll station on the west end of Girard
avenue bridge will be established. G.. T..
Cable director of the pageant, will speak
with the President and tell him of the thou
sands of persons who are marshaled on the
banks of the Schuylkill to view the water
parade and read his message. Twenty-one
bombs will be fired in rapid succession in
t,,tp nraciIantinl salute which prpSi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
THIS is LONGEST DAY OF YEAR
AND SUMNER BEGINS TODAY
But Do Not Be Surprised if Snow
flakes Greet You

Today is the longest of the three hun
dred and siXty-siX.
Not only that, but summer officially ar
rives at 1924 this afternoon 1t will ar
rive whether or not the sun is on the job
or snow begins to fall.
Snow? Surely There's a possibility of
snow Meterologsts in this vicinity point
back Just 100 years to show that such may
be the case they say weather conditions
in the spring of 1916 were virtually the
same as those in the spring of this year,
and then point with warning to the fact
that the weather around the middle OF
June, 1916. produced snow.
AT "a minutes after one this afternoon
the sun attains its highest position In the
heavens and at n fraction after 1924 it
starts its downward motion among the
stars.