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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13

for members OF the Tome faculty. In
all, % events are scheduled. They are:
One-hundred yard dash, 220-yard DASH
ii0-yard dash, SSO-yard run, mile run.
12O-yard hurdles, 22O-yard hurdles, high
jump, broad jump. pole vault. shotput,
IL pounds; hammer throw, IL pounds,
and a mile relay race in the list of
open events The novice events, open
to all schools. consist of 75-yard dash
and 66O-yard run. Events open to the
country schools only are: Seventy-tlvc-
yard dash, 22O-yard dash, SsO-yard run.
broad jump, shotput and mile relay race.
The faculty relay race, half mile, four
men, comes under the head of a special
event.
Medals of gold, silver and bronze will
be awarded the victors In the various
contests. The highest point winner In the
open events Will receive a handsome silver
cup, silver-mounted plaque will be given
to the school winning the meet. and a
banner to tia school scoring the most
points in country high school events.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
TOME SCHOOL TO STAGE
Big SCHOLASTIC MEET
Tenth Annual Track and Field
Event to Be Held
May 20

The 10th annual interscholastic track
and field meet of the Tome School Port
Deposit, Md, to be held May 20. prom
ises to be one of the largest and most
important meets held next spring About
200 Invitations have been sent to schools
in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland
and the District of Columbia.
1t is the intention OF the Tome ath-
letic directors to make the meet this year
the best ever held below the Mason and
Dixon line. The date has been changed
from the second to the third Saturday In
May, as excursions do not run before the
middle of the month. About 1000 sport
ing enthusiasts from Baltimore attend
the meet each year, besides track devo-
tees from nearby States.
on the program for the meet will be
two new events. the broad jump and shot
put, for athletes from the rural high
schools Another new feature is race
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
INCREASES OWN POWER
Will Virtually Make All APP
pointments of Coaches
and Trainers

The University Athletic Committee, the
court Of last resort In all matters per-
talnng to undergraduate athletics at the
University of Pennsylvania. is determined
TO exercise more control n the matter Of
coaching appointments at the Quaker In
stitution. Information that has been
public indicates that the original order
OF this committee as sent to the Football
Committee insisting that II must o. K.
the new football coach before It could
be presented to the board of directors
was misunderstood.
In fact, the new rule Is more drastic
than supposed. Not only is It true that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
RICHARDS SUCCESS DUE TO
HIS SUPREME CONFIDENCE
Broke Down Nerve Of
His Competitors in
High Jump Event at
the Olympic Game in
Stockholm

CONFIDENCE Is one Of the prime fac
~ tors in the success of an athlete. Be-
cause he possesses it in abundance is one
OF the reasons that Alva Richards, of
Cornell University, Is such an unusual
high jumper Richards has always be-
ieved in himself, and ii has helped to
win many hard competition.
The following story well illustrates the
supreme confidence Of Richards. The In
cident occurred on the trip of the Amer
ican Olympic team to Stockholm in July
1872. At that time Richards was a Salt
Lake City schoolboy. Before he won a
place on the team with n Jump of feet
inches in the preliminary tryouts at
chicago hardly any one had heard of him
One day while on the ocean a group Of
the athletes were discussing their chances
FOR the various events. Finally one of
the boys turned to Richards who had
been silent listener, with this query:
We'll, what do you think your chances
are for the high jump"
"My chances?" said Richards. "why
I'm going to win my event, and what's
more I'm going to do 1t with a jump of
feet inches"
There was some good-natured kidding
of the big Westerner for the remainder
of the trip. But Richards turned out to
be a prophet who had the last laugh.
At the close of the prelminaries in this
event George HORNE, of Leland Stan
ford, the worlds champion, Lische of
Germany and Richards were left. There
was CONSERVATION when HORNE went out
at a little over feet. The bar went UP
to 6.02 with both Richards and the Ger
man clearing 1t. They both negotiated
6.03 1t went up to 6.Oi and Richards de-
termined to shake the German at once.
Win inb dc ~,
the bar on his first attempt. The Ger
mans nerve was gone and he failed three
times in succession.
Richards Is now Junior at Cornell. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13

outside of his wish to create new world
record this year his greatest ambition
is to beat Wesley Oler, of Yale, in the
intercollegiate championships in return
for Oler's triumph last May.
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Ithacan Track Men Work

ITHACA. n Y. Jan. 13.-The Cornell
track team under Jack Moakley hegan Its con-
centratlon this, week for the, annual drive for
ship meet next spring. Most Of the seasoned
material has already reported and Il large
number Of recruits. anxious to obtain regular
places in the ranks, are also at work. Moaklcy
has considerably more than 100 men out and
exceed 200. az the track has become popular
since Cornell began the habit OF winning inter-
collegiate track titles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
Boxing at GayetY

At the Gayety Theatre last night Young
Jem Drscoll defeated Harry Russell In three
in the 105- pound scmihnais Young Higgins de-
teated Jimmy White and Kid Wallace won
from frankie Larkin, both in three rounds.
Willie Bell won from John Scott i'll n special
threc-round bout.
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Harvard Team Beaten

BOSTON, Jan. 13.--The Boston \. A. put a
hockey team for the Championship OF the
Amateur Hockey League last night by de-
IeAtlhg ~ D TO ] In a One-slded contest. Weak
less on the part OF WiEglesworth had much to
go with the loss OF the game. Almost all OF
Ms poor goal tending.
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De OrO Leads Jeyne

BOSTON. Jan. l9.-Alfredo de ORC, worlds
eehampion thres-cushiop billiardist, led Lloyd
s S q bSsk Angeles ~ stsb 9sf night sI ,S t9 end M
sS sSeored 20 points TO his opponents 20. The
pay went 10 innings. The second and third
blocks Of the match viii be played tomor-
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ST. Ine Reats Camden

The 81. Iosoph's College basketball team
last night defeated Camden High by the score
OF rs TO 81 in game played ON st. Joes
floor.
, 1916-03-09
GOOD PLAY
Daughter Of Des-
ert'' Entertaining
Showed to Full House-Prssented for
Benefit Of St. Barnabas Properties.

"a Daughter of the Desert
was put on by a local talent trouI
here Friday evening, a big crowd
in attendance, and was one of the
best of it's kind ever put on here
This performance vas for the ben.
eft of the Episcopal church, the
proceeds being used for repairing
some of the property, and while
they netted a good sum they will
have to raise more later on to do
all of the much needed work.
Miss Doggett, as the star, held
up her reputation and played a
splendid part. Rev. Haupt, Mr..
Hays, Mr.. Hasch and Mr.. Wilcox
all played strong leading roles, as
we'll as Mr.. Jensen and Mr.. John
SOD, who did well in their parts,
assisted by two or three young
boys here who played the part
of cow-punchers. Miss Flood was
all excellent Indian maiden Miss
Peck and Mrs. Sammons played
their parts in fine shape.
1t would be unjust to give one
more credit than the other, and it
would likewise be hard to do SO.
This is about the third time that
this troup has worked together,
and has time goes on they are re-
ally developing rapidly. Much
favorable comment was heard on
every side
There is some intention at this
time of this same troup putting
on another play shortly to raise
funds to help defray the expenses
of the Lyceum course, which has
at this time run a little behind,
owing to the unfortunate weather
conditions that have prevailed on
thee separate dates. We will
look forward to a better play than
ever, as we'll as being followed by
a dance.
, 1916-03-09
NOT LONG DISTANCE JUMPERS
Fleas' Jumping Power Has Been Elk
agaerated, According to Recent
Investigators.

The jumping powers of feas have
been much exaggerated, according to
a bulletin recently issued by the
United States department of agricul-
ture. The species known as the hui
man flea (Pulex irritans) is prob
ably the best jumper.
According to Mitzmain, the maxi
mum horizontal distance this spe-
cies can jump is 10 inches, and the
maximum vertical distance less than
eight inches.
The question of a f1ea's jumping
powers is of Importance in connec-
ton with the spread of bubonic
plague and other diseases, of which
this insect is the carrier. The In
dian plague commission, which has
investigated the habits of the Indian
rat flea, finds its maximum horizon
tai jump to be only five inches, while
Mitzmain records the maximum
height to which it can jump as 31s
inches.
One species of flea, the 'stick-
tight" is nearly incapable Of jump
ing.
, 1916-03-09
Many Coyotes Killed
During the Month

During the past month there
has been approximately 500 coy
ote pelts turned in to the county
clerk for the bounty, 1t is prob
able that many more will be
brought in before the commits
sloners meet next Tuesday.
During the past few months
there has certainly been a big
slaughter of coyotes in this coun-
ty. Since November LIST over
25OO coyote pelts have been turn
ed in for bounty. This means
that out of the state appropriation
for coyote bounty Carbon county
has secured alone over $3.50.
In addition to the bounty which
has been paid on coyote pelts sev-
eral hundred dollars have been
paid out for bounty on wolves and
bob cats.-Rawlins Republican.
, 1916-03-09
University News.

That the pageant and celebra-
ton of the Shakesperean tercen-
tenary presented by the AS U w.
on Friday and Saturday, Febrr-
AIRY 18th and 26th, was one of the
most notable and creditable per,
foTmances ever held in the state is
the opinion of all who attended.
on Friday evening, "The Mer-
chant of Venice" one of the noted
writer's foremost comedies, was
gwen to the entire satisfaction OF
The large audience that greeted
the players. Each and every one
OF the cast carried his part to per-
lection, rejecting great credit on
himself and the director under
whose direction play vas given.
The pageant proved to be the
most beautiful and gorgeous spec
'aele W seen in Laramie, over
one hundred persons, in their rich
and typically Shakespearean Co.'S
tunes, taking part. After the pa
, 1916-03-09
STOCKMEN FIRM
MAKING STRONG STAND FOR
THEIR RIGHTS.
Discriminating Markets and Packers the
Base Tor Struggle.

We have just read most of the
report of the Market Committee
which was appointed at the con-
vention of the American National
Live Stock Association in Ell Pa
SO, Texas, Jan. 26th, 1916. II
contains a few facts that perhaps
are not pleasing to the packers.
The time has come when the
producers are going to have their
inning and they are big enough
to get it, and if the packers have
any doubts Of that they will lose
them when this big association
begins to get under Roadway.
The cattlemen in particular, as
well as the sheep and hog raisers
have a justified kick, AMI to that
end this committee has undertake
en- the solution of the existing
conditions under consideration,
and we judge from the manner in
which they are going after it they
will make some one hunt tall tim
Der.
The main question at issue is
the fact that the packing houses
have made a bigger per cent prof
it from their business during 1915
than aver before, and despite the
losing by the stockmen and the
drop in prices of cattle and such
like on hoof, the packing houses
have steadily increased their prof
it's. This has been due to the fact
that the packing houses has been
forcing the prices of the raw ma
terial down and sending their own
prices up, thus making the big
profit at the expense of the pro-
ducers.
The time has come when this
sort of thing in discrimination
can not exist. The live stock in
dustry in the producing field ia
no longer compelled to kneel to
the packers. To this end it is
recommended to wrest control OF
the shipping terminals, exchange
buildings aud stock yards from
the packers and build and main
tain a system of terminals and
yards of their own. While this
will probably never come to pass,
as the packers will come in, YET
they are strong enough to do ii
and will if forced.
, 1916-03-09

enough, five days later, as we were
entering the harbor of Port au-
Prince, and while l was again
meditating on the philosophy of
life, that same blue fish jumped
out of the water as if to devour
my inmost thoughts. 1t seems
that a school of them followed us
all the way down to Haiti because
of the recruits aboard who had
never before been to sea-"
"Some p%iscatorial embroidery"
Stubbe's comment On the let
ter.
, 1916-03-09
Marine News.

Hounded by II school of blue
fish that had followed her 1850
miles from New York, the USS.
"Tennessee' put into Port-au-
Prince, Haiti, and uuloaded a
company of United States Marine
Corps recruits last week, accord
ing to a letter received by Ser
geant Frank Stubbe of the recruit
ing station.
"The waves rolled high" one of
the recruits wrote Stubbe, land,
for the first time in my life l re-
allied the bigness of the ocean,
the smallness of me, aud the min
or part l could play in the great
scheme of things. Is there a life
beyond d ath, l asked myselfP II
not, what is the purpose of my
beingP Why was 1 ever born
Pondering over this stupendou,
question l staggered to the rail
and, after awhile, was forced tc
give the whole thing up-togetheI
with some trifes l had eaten TO
breakfast. As l let go of my feel
ings, a big blue fish jumped GU
of the water and gazed hungril,
into my beautiful blue eyes. a.
was a handsome fellow and
knew that I'd remember him if
ever a him again. And sur
, 1916-03-09

geant professional, the wonderful
Court of Queen Elizabeth was
formed and before il. the differen,
fraternities, clubs, and other or
CARNATIONS of the University pre-.
sented various scenes from Shakes.
pearean plays, all of which we're
given in fauftless fashion, thereby
making the performance one OF
the best of its kind given by a
University organization.
The University basket. ball team
closed the 1916 season on Wednes-
day last with a decided victory
over the Colorado Agricultural
College five, the score being 80 to
70. The game was played on the
Aggies' home floor in Fort Col
Inns, which makes the victory all
the more meritorious for Wyom-
ing. Though the Varsity had a
rather short season, they managed
to win the greater share of their
games and conclusively proved
that they have one of the best
basket ball contipgents in the
Rocky Mountain Conference.
, 1916-03-09
Party for Little Folks.

Tuesday afternoon, between the
hours of 4 and 6 pm, Rev. Haupt
entertained about 30 little boys
and girls, who all had a fine time
The time was taken up in indoor
and outdoor games. Mr.. Haupt
had received that morning from
his nephew in Missouri a half
bushel of mixed nuts, and treated
his guests with a nut-crack before
they departed for their homes.
, 1916-03-09
RIGHT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
full Consideration Of Parents, Es-
peclally at This Time.

Children's minds as well as those
of their elders are unfortunately
turned to the great war in Europe.
And with what results? If the
struggle brings horror into our own
adult thoughts, what conflict it must
arouse in the childish breast.
1t would seem that to this end a
careful selection of books upon the
subject might be used with great adj
vantage-books which would show
how all the great things in the world
have been built up to be destroyed by
an unreckoning force, books which
would teach the young mind the alb
horrence of destruction and instill
therein a desire for future construc-
ton.
And, on the other hand, there are
a great many books which can be
read to children with the purpose of
building firmly in their thoughts de-
siss to learn of things which will
act in the future as a condensation
against the great, u~nreasoning force
which is at present devastating the
greater portion of the world. There
is a great deal of value in a right
book.
, 1916-03-09
THE TOTTENS
Magicians Hold In
terested Crowd
Best Show This Season but Cold Weather
Keeps Many Away.

Since the gifted Marc laid down
the magician's wand forever a live
competition for the place of pre-
eminence which he occupied
among Lyceum magicians has
been waged. In the minds of
critics, however, that competition
has practically been closed, and
James Morrison Totem has come
to be fairly entitled to the honors
aid down by Marc. OF those ar
lists who are today appearing in
the field of magic and illusions in
the Lyceum and Chautauqua,
none WELD the magician's wand
with more delicacy and charm
than does Totten He is an artist
in every sense of the word, and
long experience has made him a
master hand at capturing and
keeping the interest and attention
of his audience.
He is not only a great magi.
clan, but a humorist and imper-
senator as we'll, and if he so de.
sired could win a place for him
self upon the platform in the role
of a humorist and impersonator.
Mr.. Totten's readings and hu-
mol at the beginning warmed his
audience up to a very keen inter-
est Monday night, followed by his
magic which was rare, and gave
the people many thrills. These
people are perhaps the best on
the American stage today and we
were fortunate in seeing their per-
formsnce.
The final numbers of imperson-
alton, directed by Miss Totem,
was a very extraordinary feature
and was one that pleased the en-
tire audience, the representations
being Gen. Grant, Mark Twain,
Teddy Roosevelt and William Nc,
Kinley, and we're very fine in
makeup and likeness.
Many practical jokes in magic
on different members of the audi
ence created lots of fun as well as
many other features in wit and
humor that kept the crowd in a
constant laugh.
Those who missed this perfor.
nance overlooked the best enter
tainment this season., and while
many were kept away by the ter
rifle cold, yet a pretty good crowd
was in attendance. This show was
booked for Wednesday evening
and there we're probably a good
many who did not know the
change in date, which was in the
last few days preceding the event.
, 1916-03-09
Joni RETURN.

"Why didn't you keep your di-
vorce quietP"
"Well, my friends gave me a linen
shower when l became engaged and
a lot of valuable presents when l was
married. Why shorSd | deprive them
of any innocent pleasure they may
derive from my divorce proceed
ngsf"-Louisville Courier-Journal
, 1916-03-09
QUANTITIES.

"Did mother Eve really dress in
leaves?"
$50 we are told, my Child"
"What a lot of old clothes she
must have had to give away in the
fall"
, 1916-03-09
THE WAY OF IT.

she-Why is it that wives we're
never allowed to make their wills?
He-Didn't have to. All l ever
knew had 'em ready made.
, 1916-03-09
CLIMATE

do you suffer from the climate ?''
eyes. l know a man from Cali
fornia who refuses to talk about any
thing else"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-11-07
EAT LESS MEAT
IF BACK HURTS
TAKE \ GLASS on SALTS 10
IItSH kIDNENS ~ BLADDER
HOTHERS NOt.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produhos kidney trouble boz some
form ur other. SAYS woll-knoVu au.
ihoriJy. because the urid acid in
meat cNoItos the Kidneys. they De-.
come oy,rworkod. get sluggish clog
bladder bothcrs YOU get about four
ounces of lad Salts from any good
pharmacy. alike q tablespoonful iu a
up and cause an sorts ot distress
particularly ha,kachc and misery iu
the kidney region, rheumatic twin
ges. severe hoadachcs acid stOm
ach. constipation torpid liver, sleep
lessncss. bladder and urinary lrri
'ation.
Tho mImon your back hurts or
i.Inoys aren't acting right or D.
glass OF water before breakfast tor
fgv day and your Kidneys viii then
act fine This famous salts is made
from the acid ~ grapes and lomon
/ Juice. combined with ifhia. and has
. boon used .ur generations TO .iush
clo-rcd Fdncys and stimulate them
F Goo normal activity. also 20 uor'rali1'
/ the acids iu the urine ,u o. 200 longer
i-r'a'cs bus ending bladder d,s1r
dors
Jal SALE rn.n' ujgrc aHyuH"
/ makes a delightful ororyeusccn' d.
|tn.s-v1. duua which million COL
mou ana women take nov aHi 'ho.
to keep f1e kidney aud urinary or
eaus cI.lu thIs avoiding serious
kidney a..r..r ESQ g.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-11-07
WAR SUFFERERS IN
TURKEY DAY ORDER
pADEREMsk PLACES IiIIll
FAITH N GERMANS FREE.
Nc POLAND

W AssnflFfA . tt-A
LONG REACU Is D. N1E o.
Presidents Wilson was asked today
TO include 900 hi. Thanksgiving pay
proclamation au appeal 20 tho people
Of the United States Co give aid Co
the European was sufferers The
reques. was made by lgua,c Padcr-
c1sk. the pianist and delegation
representing organizations Interested
IN relief worl Boo Germany Austria.
Hungary. Poland Russia Armenia.
syria and otb.e countries
The committee gave 90 the presi-
dent a petition 100 which 10 vas stat
cd that the gifts OF the American
people. while generous and constant
are still ncommensurate 90 meet the
demands OF our brethren Boo distress.
who ore constantly increasing and
Il shbuld be frankly admitted. ur
set By mo- means pr0uurtiouato 20
our resources aud national unset
ilshncss
The committee loit SuaVnd Lawn
under the Impression that their rn.
quest would be- granted aud that tho
president already had something OF
The kind in mind
Charlie. MaDFarlaul. general
secretary of the federal council NJ
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-11-07
steamer 10 BE- informed

LONDON. Noy s Reuter- DDS.
potcn from Amsterdam says that 90.
German steamer Alto which has boon
lying boo Antwerp Harhor since tI'
outbreak OF tho Nar bias arrived a'
Flushing with .h' purpose OF rnuiuu
mr the voyage iu Rotterdam jumur
ross s military GUARD .as been
placed aboard tHr Alto. which prob
ably H.'l bc informed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-11-07
WESTERN OFFICE
CLAIMS VICTORY
iiLiT REII ST. TO CHANGE >AT.
lRDAl'S STATEMENTS ON
ELECTION OUTCOME.

Dbl Associated fTua
CHICAGO. Nov O. NhIu @ Eut
manager @. Western Republican u'.
uOulI headquarters. today rrr' 'd
kilograms from national committee.
WeH state cbairmou and local lal.
"rs fium every state 100 the Iursi.l-
'InH Uf t.' Western Dlmpaisl ,I.l-
mIttor predicting victory Tor uugu"s
. and F.'rbank. az The polls ton or."t.
see uo reason ior chanEi mv
for..a OF %, election ISSUED last
. Saturday except Co add 20 toe Nc-
publican column several state1 Hhi,d.
/ ln mr inst statement ! said mlght
| hD doubtful. said Hcrt u share
/ tho opinion of oyerg member I'd the
Weston Republican campaign 'om-
|wIttoo when / say that ! am perfect
10y satisfied with the results of IN
ItEl, Wc have made 100 the Western
TERRITORY lam certain OF Republican
success
N'a Harriet o. yitum director
To-. Do, V0maus department 90 west.
I,u Republican national hc.luu.r.
I trrs u final instruction. sent 'u
worker. boo th, twelve squal suffrage
states warmed women against Tine
possible danger of losing their first
vote 'or presidency hy scratching
their ballot
We ar. advising women 'o vote
d.