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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Now Yorker With Mys-
't terious Ba n d a G es
DROPS Jimmy Twice
IN Final Session.
And He Has SOME
Wallop
n. nonERT w. MAXWELL

81 was sayin'," remarked the gentle
A. who sat behind us at the olym-
last night, "these guys what
% - from NYawk is n bunch of yeggs,;
en amt nothin' but stickup men ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Eddie DolIn IS by long odds the best centre
man IN the Eastern League, And Jack
Lawrence, OF Greystoek, is next. The Veterans
are slowing up rapidly Grimstad, OF De
Neri. Is too much OF an in-and-outer To be
Classed among the best.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Glrard Alumni and r. q. Budds. champions
Of tho American and Industrial Leagues, the
best OF the minor league teams in the city
will play a series of games 70 decide tho
minor league championship, The first game
will be played February 2S,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

II will be necessary to jack up several OF
the Eastern League clubs NJ tnry wish 70
hold their patronage next year. Reading Will
game. because he commits too many fouls,
and Jasper cannot expect 90 get out OF the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

us. Cool and calculating, Leonard al
lowed Murphy to wear himself out and
saved himself for a whirlwind finish.
In the third, fourth and fifth rounds
Benny was on the defensive, occasionally
sticking his left out and only a few times
using his right. But Leonard's defense
was wonderful to behold. 1t was seldom
that Frank O'Brien was forced to sep
arate the boxers from a clinch. as Benny
easily squirmed out of them, and laugh
ingly jabhed Murphy a couple of times
before Jimmy knew what had happened.
1t was then that the crowd accused
Leonard of "stalIing" and being afraid
to take chance"
Bandages Are Examined
The battle was delayed at the start
because of the mysterious bandages Leon
ard was accused of wearing. 1t was said
that Benny used cement, or concrete, or
something in the form of a powder on
his hands which soldifed as the bout
progressed. As a result, both boys ap-
peared in the ring with naked digits
Tapping in the breeze and prepared
themselves for combat in full view of
the audience.
The cloth bandagcs used by Leonard
were closely examined and the black tape
put through rigid test. Then. while
Benny wrapped up his hands, Adam Ryan
stood by, keenly watching to see If the
New Yorker slipped a horseshoe in his
palm for good luck. Murphy was un-
molested
Benny Leonard looks like anything but
a pugilist. Neat and dapper, his hair
parted on the side. clear eyed and clear
skinned he has the appeara. ce of a
schoolboy about to take part III n rum
ming race. When he walked down the
aisle while the sem-windup was on, clad
in a white sweater closely buttoned at
the neck and his long trousers carefully
creased, he looked like one of the youthful
cash customers who escaped the usher
and was viewing the battle Mt close range.
In fact, he was looked upon with annoy
ance,
But bandages or no bandages, you can
take II from us that Benny Leonard Is
SOME boxer, and as we grow enthusiastic,
allow us to agree with the gentleman who
sat behind us and state that he also ha'
SOME wallop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

MET MANN IN TENNIS FINALS

The photograph shows r. Lin
Murray, California, in action.
Murray met Arick II. Mann, Jr.,
this morning at the 9TH Regiment
Armory, in New York city, for
the national indoor tennis cham
pionship. Up to the finals, Muir
ray had gone through the tourna-
mcnt without the loss of a single
set.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Gandil Still a Senator

today denied me had sold Chick Gandil first
baseman OF the Washington team, 10 the
Cleveland Indians,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

There is a chance for Pennsylvania state
League eastern section, with Allentown; Lam
caster, Harrisburg EastOn, Reading ana some
other town. This would make compact
circuit, one that would draw out the people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Wilhoit Fast

wilhoit was purchased from the Venice
Club, of the Pacific Coast League, and is
certain to open the season in right field,
He is taller than Cy Williams, of the
Cubs, and built on the same lines.
Wilhoit was rated as poor fielder when
the 1915 season opened, but he rapidly
ovcrcamc his weakness at Judging fly balls
hit over his head and should fill the bill.
This combination will surely be better
than that Of 1915. as it could hardly be
worse, barring Magccs brilliancy.
with Evcrs in better health than in
years the infield will be a smooth-worSing
combination, comparing favorably with or
having "A decided edge on any i'm the
league Konctchy on first is as good as
any man in the league, with the possible
exception of Jake Daubcrt. of Brooklyn,
Little need he said of Evers' ability, pro-
vidlng his health is good. Those who saw
the Trojan at the many league meetings
in New York this winter are convinced
that he Is in better condition, physically
and mentally, than he has been in years
Maranville and RED" Smith will take
care of the left side Of the diamond unless
Martin or Fitzpatrick can succeed in
wrestling the third corner from Smith
The Martin referred to is not the George
town lad. as he was released last summer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

There is talk of n South Jersey League for
next season. with Salem, Cape May, Atlantic
city, Ocean city. Bridgeton, Wildwood and
Millyille the circuit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
BASKETBALL NOTES

The Cardinal basketball team NJ the olym-
pic Club, of san Francisco has played and
won So games in the past four years,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

De Neri will make or break tonight; They
play Reading in Reading. This Is the hTSl
home game in Reading in weeks, The double
headers on Christmas and New Years are a
drtriment to Readings chances In the league
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
TRENTON FIVE EASY
FOR CAMDEN TEAM
Skeeters Win 81 to 34-Cornell
Shades Dartmouth by Lone.
Point Margin

STANDING OF TIE CLUES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

II is quite fight for first place in the
Pemsylvania state leaEuc WilEess hhrr' ,.,iif aR6
Free and and Curbondale within one game
of the front.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
WOULD AROUSE INTEREST
IN SALESMANSHIP COURSE
Retail Merchants Association Pro-
cures Mrs Lucinda W. Prince to
Speak Here on Subject.

For the purpose of arousing greater
interest in the teaching of salesman
ship, with the possible result of ex-
tending courses in the public schools
to include this subject, the Retail Mer-
chants Association is planning cam
paign. 1t is to be formally opened
october 9, when Mrs. Lucinda W.
Prince of Boston, an efficiency expert,
will deliver an address in the ballroom
pr the New Willard Hotel Mrs Prince
is leading countrywide movement
for the teaching of salesmanship un-
der the direction of the National Retail
Dry Goods Association. of whose de-
partment of education she is the head.
Several prominent Washington mer-
chants heard Mrs. Prince last week.
to speak in Washington, and has ac-
cepted the invitation.
In view of the intimate relation that
the movement has to the school sys-
tenn of the District of Columbia, an
invitation will be extended to the
members of the board of education and
to school officials generally to come to
this meeting to hear Mrs. Prince.
President r. P. Andrews will return
to Washington Monday from a short
business trip, and at that time will
name a committee Of prominent mer-
chants to entertain Mrs. Prince during
her stay here.
This innovation in the school sys-
tenn of the District of Columbia is de-
signed not only as help to the mer-
chants. but to the youth of the Dis
trict of Columbia" said Secretary
Charles ]. Columbus of the Retail Mer-
chants Association today.
While the public schools already
include courses in bookkeeping, ste
biography and typewriting, 1t is strong
ly felt by the leading merchants Of
Washington that as selling is such an
important adjunct in the life of practi-
cally every individual that it. too,
should be added to the business course
of the public schools. It's application
would mark a great economy to the
business men,"
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Rock Bottom Found for Key Bridge.

The United States Army engineer
service snag pulfer York. which has
been employed in making borings- in
the river bottom. at the site of the pro-
posed new Key memorial bridge. has
completed her task and returned to her
berthing place at the engineer service
pier on the Potomac Park side of the
Washington channel. These borings
were made to determine the character
of the bottom on which the piers of the
heavy structure will rest. 1t is under
stood that stone bottom was found
within d comparatively few feet of
the surface. The data gathered by the
York have been sent to the United
States engineer office at this city for
reference.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
TOTAL OF 4,300, 900 CORDS
OF PAPER PULP WOOD USED
Statement Showing Annual Con-
sumption in q. s., Representing
Expenditure of $36, 100000.

NEW YORK, September 30.-Annual
United States was said to be 100000
cords, representing an expenditure of
$36, 600. 900 by about $50 companies. ac-
cordng to paper prepared by Carlisle
P. Winslow and Rolf Thelen of the For
est Products Laboratory. Madison, Wis.
which was read to the American Chem
ical Society here yesterday.
P. S. Lovejoy, assistant professor of
forestry at the University of Michigan.
this country would not be secure until
owners of timber land learned to plant
and cultivate timber with definite view
Of selling it to the pulp manufacturer
as potatoes are planted and sold to the
commission merchant or grocer. He add
ed that pulp manufa cturers are obliged to
take poorer timber every year.
Poisonous Gases, Topic.
A committee recomm ended that. a
museum of safety be established in
Washington, D. c., where national. state
and municipal officials and representa-
IlveS OIL SeiecteQ lines Oh CneIn1CdE dc-
tivity might cooperate in an effort to
minimize the risk from poisonous
gases.
DR.. Alice Hamilton of the United
States bureau of labor statistics, Chi
cago, stated II has been found that
gases very poisonous in character are
evolved in large quantities in the man
ufacture of guncotton. nitro9lycerine,
picric acid and the new explosive, tri
nitrotoluene.
DR.. w. A. Lynott of the bureau of
mines, Washington. D. c.. said the death
rate from tuberculosis in the mining
district of Joplin, Mo. is zoos per 100,
900 popula ton. while the average of
the country is less than $50 per 100000.
THE general opinion seems to be that
flint dust from drilling and other oper-
atoms in the lead and zinc mines of the
districts is largely responsible for this
condition" he said. Tuberculosis
, among coal miners is uncommon, many
mine surgeons being under the impress
sion that coal or coal dust acts as a
| nrevpptiye
Evening star., 1916-09-30
SHR|NERS make GOOD"
At FIRST FALL SESSION
Almas Temple Revives Old Ira
ditions and Engages in Ex-
traordinary Stunts.
Special Censor Persuaded to Resign
His Job-Surprises Not All
for the Novitiates.

Almas Temple. of the Mystic Shrine,
at its first ceremonial session of the
| fall at the National Rifles Armory last
evening. made good the lines of it's new
ode. "Almas VIII Shine Tonight" with
vim that will not soon be forgotten.
1t seemed as If all the old traditions of
| that mystical merrymaking organiza-
ton had been revived for the special
occasion in order to prove to Illustrious
Potentate L. Whiting Estes, what he is
said to have doubted for some time,
| that "old wine in new bottles" makes
good entertainment.
The secret flight of the caravan to
Mecca" was in strict accordance with
the time-honored ritual and there was
part of the camels that led the way or
of the suspicious neophytes that fol-
lowed in the mad flight for the distant
east. And when the time for innova-
tions began there were roars and roars
of laughter until the blast from the
horn Of the sacred OK called the cara
van to attention and the procession was
directed from the armory hall to the
Old Masonic Temple, where the tradi-
tional banquet was served by "the
houris of the seventh heaven" and the
| bruises of the battered candidates were
healed with the mystic balm known
only to the elect of the Shrine.
Censor Appears.
! A surprise was sprung upon the in
PRODUCTION of the innovations" when
Capt. Robert E. Doyle of the first po-
! lice precinct appeared to censor the
proceedings. It was explained to him
that while there was no special objec-
tion to this, matters could be made
pleasanter for him if he would throw
off his reserve as a police official and
| really enter into the spirit Of the oc-
casion as a full-fedged noble of Alma s
Temple. He consented to this, and was
i then informed that it would first be
| necessary for him to do certain little
things that Masons always do when
they emerge into the atmosphere of
Shrinedom, and he reluctantly consent
ed to resign himself to this "formality."
1t was administered, it is said, with
unusual detail. and now, it is claimed.
Capt. Doyle is not only fully satisfied
with the results, but that he Is both a
sadder and wiser man.
But the surprises were not all for
the novitiates. Capt. Louis Captain
Wilson" of the Arab Patrol sprang
one of his own upon the potentate and
his divan, which the mobiles who saw
it say eclipsed past performances and
esta blished a record in Shrine annals
that may never be beaten. At for
mer ceremonial Capt. Wilson caused
the patrol to doff its gaudy uniform of
Persian beauty and garb itself In the
khaki OF the United States Army. He
then put them through military drill
Evening star., 1916-09-30
PLAYGROUND TO OPEN SOON.
Will Be First for White Children in
Southwest Washington,

The first playground for white children
to be established in Southwest Wash
ington will be opened within the next
two weeks. according to announcement
today by Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. super
visor of Fairgrounds. 1t will be located
at 18th and d streets on ground owned
by W. B. Moses & Co. and loaned by
that fiym to the District government for
playground purposes.
For several years effort has been made
to abtain ground for a playground for
white children in Southwest Washing
ton. According to Mrs Rhodes, the site
donated Is in one Of the most thickly
settled portions of that section Of the
city. 1t will be the thirteenth fully
equipped playground and the second add
ed the past summer.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Reorganization Plan Approved.

NEW YORK, September ga plan
tional Mercantile Marine Company
which paves the way for the discharge
of the receivers for the concern, was
approved today at a meeting of stock
holders in Hoboken, n. J. The plan is
the outcome of an agreement among
various protective committees of Sc
curity holders, who have been seeking
to find for several months basis OF
reorganization satisfactory to all.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
EES GUNSHoT WOUND IN JAW.
Herbert Johnson Alleged Participant
in Craps Game Dispute.

Herbert Johnson, colored, twenty
seven years old, 81 Myrtle street, this
morning about o'clock was taken to
Homeopathic Hospital from LIST and l.
streets northeast and treated for a
serious gunshot wound In the ie' Jaw.
William Duckett, colored, so Myrtle
street. is wanted by the police to an
swer for the shooting.
II IL stated that the shooting is a
sequel to craps game in which several
coiored men participated. Duckett, the
police were told. engaged in a quarrel
with Johnson on the street. following
a dispute In a house. about 1925 the
former cla5ned the latter owed him.
Johnson ffas chased about an auto
mobile st13Ang in front OF the house,
accordinsSeO statements made to the
police. ana three shots were fred at
him. Only one shot took effect.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Shcrt Measure by "Gas" PUMPS.

Gasoline pumps used in Illinois to
serve automobil1c were found in gen
eral to give short measure, according
to experts of the United States bureau
of standards, who have just completed
an examination of the pumps of that
state, made at the request of the state
sealer of weights and measures The
same condition was found in Allegheny
county, Pa. The condition of the
pumps, says a preliminary report, was
found to be very bad. and in the aggrc-
gate a very decided tendency toward
short delivery was found.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
FOREIGN.

The Danish parliament decided on a
plebiscite before taking up the treaty
for the sale to the United States Of the
Danish West Indies. With approach of
election in Nicaragua, several clashes
between adherents of opposing candi-
dates were reported. DR.. Wellington
Koo has rendered his resignation as
minister &c China to the United States.
Lieut.. Ernest Shackleton, antarctic ex-
Evening star., 1916-09-30

plorer. on his way TO England with his
rescued companions, reached Santiago.
Chile. Fire destroyed the Beaumont
home for children and aged At Lauson,
the week were: Vice Admiral Concasy
Palau, arbitrator named by the Span
ish throne in the settlement Of canal
land disputes between the United States
and Panama: Sir Charles Cayser. promi-
nent in British shipping circles.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The campaign of the Chamber Of
Commerce to bring to Washington the
proposed federal armor plant WAS in
dorsed by many citizens associations.
industries and individuals. The Capt.
tai Traction Company applied for per-
mission to extend its lines south on
18th street to street northwest The
public utilities board declined to stay
operation of the law requiring the
Washington Gas Light Company to
provide gas at IS cents per 1000 cubic
feet. Flour reached SO 4 barrel. the
bread and milk situation both con-
tinued TO promise advance in price.
Pupils of the public schools began COL
lecting old newspapers to raise funds
for Fairgrounds. In a base bail game
for the benefit OF dependents OF Dis
trict of Columbia militiamen in the
federal service the team OF the Ma
tional Press Club WAS defeated by
Board of Trade players. 16 to 4. A Boy
Scout band was organized Frank d.
Gardner of Washington was named
private secretary to F. II. Hitchcock,
former Postmaster General Margaret
G. Calaghan. public school teacher,
dropped dead on the street Among
those who died during the week were
George s. Donnell. former chief clerk
of the census; Charles A. Mansuy of
the office of the chief counsel for the
reclamation service, and Col w. P.
Evans, U. S. A., retired. quarterma ster
of the Washington Soldiers Home.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Heads Band Of Hottentots.

Last nights novelty was tho intro
duction OF the patrol as a band of
Hottentots. garbed in African mode.
with earrings, noserings. grass skirts
and a profusion OF dark-colored anat-
omy. Even the language Of command
was Hottentot. and when the poten-
tate, as is his wont. expressed his ap-
probation at the close of the drill, the
reply to his speech was in a gibber-
ish SO outlandish that he threw up his
hands in despair. remarking. II don't
know what you are saying. but guess
it's all right
After the fun and revelry Of the ses-
sion closed, the mobiles, headed by the
new Fraternity Band. marched to the
old Masonic Temple, at 9th and F
streets. where the traditional banquet
was provided and another surprise was
sprung. first by a concert by the band
whose selections were warmly ap-
plauded by their brother Masons. and
then by the appearance OF an attrac-
lively garbed host of young women
who served the various delicacies.
There was big outpouring of the
mobiles and visitors from other juris-
dictions, both at the ceremonial and
the banquet which followed, and at the
close three ringing cheers were given
the Fraternity Band for its courtesies
of the evening.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Valuation Of Union Transfer Co,

The public utilities commission today
announced its final valuation rating for
the Union Transfer Company in the
amount of s111,0o0. This. the commission
has decided. is a fair value Of the utility
for rate-making purposes. The commits
sion placed the cost Of reproduction OF
the company's property new at $137.-
321.34, and the cost of reproduction less
depreciation at Sill, ,327.26.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Universal Indignation.

In an article on Aviator Rockwell
the Tageszeituns says:
1T is seif-evident that this unneutral
favor and support of our enemies can
not be permanently permitted by Ger
many. America itself cannot doubt that
its conduct arouses universal indigna-
tion IN Germany. We are convinced d
that the whole German nation is
united in believing that just as the
American deliveries of munitions
lau :h to scorn American assurances
OF humanity and love of peace. so this
support of our enemies by American
agiators constitutes an insult to neu-
trality."
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Calls for Firm Policy.

The Tageszeitung devotes a leading
article. which does not need the sigma
ture to betray it's Count Won Revent-
low origin, to the late Earl Kitchen
ers alleged statement to w Cameron
Forbes, former governor general of
the Philippines, that the entente allies
would never be able to conquer Ger
many without. the assistance of the
United states II characterizes the
American policy as a policy in which
the United States is making a threat
cned use of wooden sword, and calls
for policy of the utmost firmness
against the United States.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
THE WEEK
Epitome of Events Ending Sep
tember 40, 1916.
MEXICAN SITUATION.

Mexican Ambassador Designate Eliseo
Arredondo. was called to Mexico to lay
before Gen. Carranza his views on the
Mexican situation. The joint Mexican
commission removed its deliberations
from New London to Atlantic City
Villa, crippled, with 800 ragged ban
dts, was reported near Santa Clara;
Col. Jose Riojas. chief of arms al
Ojinaga, complained of American
troops crossing the border. and apol-
ogy was made by American authori-
ties; thirty Mexican troops crossed the
border and fed when discovered, Mex
ican authorities making amends.
With the District Militia.
Troop A. encamped at Camp Ordway
received orders to entrain for San An
tonic; Battery A, field artillery, was
ordered to Ell Paso; the Sd Regiment
infantry, expected orders directing 1t
to proceed to San Antonio, all to re-
place troops ordered home. The 1st
Separate Battalion, D. c., colored, en-
camped at Naco, Ariz., was ordered
home. The militiamen Of the District
of Columbia at Warren, Ariz., were
ordered to Douglas, Ariz. The War
Department authorized the recruiting
of a new cavalry unit, Troop B.
WAR IN EUROPE.
King Constantine Of Greece decided
upon an immediate declaration of war
against Bulgaria; an ultimatum demand
ed the immediate release of Greek pris-
oners and evacuation of Grecian soil;
Evening star., 1916-09-30

Despondent because Of i'll health,
George Bradunas. a tailor. forty-eight,
ended his life at his home in Baltimore
by hanging himself to a rafter.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Calls for Firm Policy.

he Tageblatt says: The American
conduct may be regarded as proof of
how American feeling and respect for
the principles of neutrality are vanish
1ng"
Such stalwart organs as the Tag
sche Rundschau, the Tages-Zeitung
and Die Post all connect the news of
the American Aviation Corps with the
submarine issue the basis for the
argument that moderation in the use
of Gernany's Undersea weapons merely
sc. YES to further American assistance
10 the entente allies in men and
munitions
Evening star., 1916-09-30

that made the Arcade ring with patri-
otic cheers and put the famous Acca
Temple Patrol of Richmond, which also
drilled the same evening. to strenuous
efforts in order to keep from being out
distanced.