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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

Emmitsburg, Md, June Georgian.
star catcher on the Mount st. Mary's
baseball team, is one OF the few coll
lege baseball players who can boast of
a batting average for the season over
the 300 mark Corgan has taken part
I'm fourteen games for the noun
taineers, and his average for the pres
ent season Is h01 lie was at the bat
6s times and obtained a total of 82
hits, Many Of his hits were for extra
bases, including four home runs and
two doubles. corgan Is also "A stellar
baekstop, having very few bases stolen
on him during the season. lie has had
several catering offers 10 Join the pro.
feasional ranks. but he has not yet at
taahed his signature 70 any contract
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
JOHNNY KILBANE COMES HIGH;
MANAGER DUNN GIVES FIGURES
VIII Not Take Chances of Losing Earning Capacity of Cham
pion; Profits Haze Been Large This Year

James Dunn, who manages the des-
tinies in the ring OF featherweight
champion Johnny Kilbane, has put an
extraordinary high value upon the little
scrapper in his charge. According to
Manager Dunn, he rates Johnny as a
Sl.O00.00 asset
Johnny Kilbane is worth $1,000, 900
to me-" is the way Dunn puts It.
That's high. you say? Not at all. not
at all. Why, we picked up $4,000 last
year, which is interest at per cent
on S1,000,0 900, isn't IT? And I'm not go
ing to take any chance of losing the
earning capacity of the champion.
That's the reason we are not going to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
BrOtherhOOds Pay Out Large
Amounts For Disabilities

The records of the Brotherhood of
show that it has paid out to it's MEM
bers for deaths and disabilities the
sum of s1S.1O9,16I75 More than 8
per cent. of all deaths and disabilities
OF members OF this organization are
caused by railroad accidents.
During the year 1915, the members
Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers were compelled to contribute
the great sum of S2,27O,279.92 to the
widows and orphans of its members
who were killed during that one year
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
FOURTEEN INNING TIE
Special 10 ne Telferdbh

Cleveland. ohio. June e. Cleveland
and Washington played fourteen in
nings 10 a tie yesterday, each scoring s
runs Washington acquired a lead OF
runs I'm the hrst inning. after wam-
haganRss' error had spoiled the chance
to retire the side without score
Cleveland played an uphill game and
tied the count In the ninth. knocking
Harper from the box. Washington did
not make hit from the hrst until the
eleventh inning
Double plays prevented Cleveland
from winning easily Chapman made
his nrat appearance In game since
ApFii 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

The confidence expressed by Man
ager George Cockill in the New York
State League proposition brought to
the front a number of prospective sup
porters. Last night he talked with a
dozen busin easmen, each of whom
promised to take stock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

fight George CLANCY until we get what
we want. We can go around the coun-
try and pull down $1,000 and $1,000 a
smash for an exhibition in which we
are in no danger of losing the title.
The ownership of sne title is what
brings us our money.
"Chaney is tough fighter and for
a slice OF $4,000 purse we have been
offered for the proposed mill we would
be depreciating the value of our hold
ing. Indeed. Johnny will not fight
CLANCY until we get terms more to
our suiting and more in proportion to
what we have been earning when the
chances are not so great"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

and on account of injuries and dis
abilities incurred.
Railroad Trainmen during the year of
1915, paid out from their meager earn
ings, on account of members killed
and disabled in service. the sum of
2,421, ,55S.17.
Members of the Order of Railway
Conductors put up s1.761, 417.4s for the
relief of their human wreckage in
1915.
The extra hazardous nature of the
employe on a freight train, makes alb
surd, any comparison of wages re-
ceived, with railway clerks, section
hands and other employees.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
Fastest German Train Runs
Between Berlin and Hamburg

Berlin. June s.-The fastest German
train is said to be the express train
O-Zug 20) between Berlin and Hams
burg. 1t takes 1874 minutes to coVer
1880 miles. and has, consequently, a
speed of 55.15 miles per hour. The ex-
press train (D-Zug s. on the route be-
tween Hanover and Prussian Minden,
The third fastest train is the Munich-
Nuremberg express (D-Zug 79), which
has n speed of 54.S6 miles per hour.
Then comes three expires trains maxi
ing the journey between Berlin and
Halle at the rate of $3.50 miles per
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
Bits From SpOrtland

Preparations for the all-star boxing
exhibition at Island Park, July 4, are
well under way. The Emp pire Athletic
Association will put forth every effort
TO give the patrons the very best in
the ring game. Negotiations now on
for Johnny Kilbane have been success
full. The only drawback Is in securing
someone to meet the champion.
No matter what happens, Match
maker Bob Gillett says he will have
the best boxing bill ever seen outside
of New York. He is in touch with all
the leading managers of the country
and has offers from boys who have
never fought outside of large cities
Western boxers are bidding for rec
ognition.
The confidence expressed by Man
ager George Cockill in the New York
State League proposition brought to
the front number of prospective sup
porters. Last night he talked with a
dozen busin essmen, each of whom
promised to take stock.
Announcement was made In an AS
sociated Press dispatch that James
Ready, of Philadelphia, has been made
an umpire in the Eastern League. He
is an old baseball player and knows
the game thoroughly.
The Dauphin -Schuylkill League yes
terday played the first game in two
weeks. rain interfering with the sched-
ule. Tower City defeated williams
town; score, To 3. This was the first
defeat for the Williamstown boys.
This afternoon at Island Park,
weather permitting. a battle royal was
scheduled between tho State Highway
Department baseball team and the
Department of Labor and Industry
nine. The Highway boys are out for
the championship of Capitol Hill. This
is the first game on the schedule.
| At n special meeting yesterday of
the athletic committee OF Lehigh Uni
versity William Sheridan was elected
track coach. He is now coach and
wrestling team trainer. Sheridan is a
| scotchman and for several years was
the champion wrestler OF England.
The Newsboys started plans yester-
| day to put a strong team I'm the field.
| The following players are requested 10
| be present az Island Park Saturday
morning at $50 o'clock for practice I'm
preparation for the game with the
| Department OF Labor and Industry
baseball team: Beck. Bowers. ], Dar-
row. III. Lapkin. s. Koplovitz. Craig,
! EVitts, y, KlawanslSy, Michaels, Da-
wilson. Ed. Emanuel and Remmer
Levin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

Announcement was made In an AS
sociated Press dispatch that James
Ready, of Philadelphia, has been made
an umpire in the Eastern League. He
is an old baseball player and knows
the game thoroughly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
aUNnOAT SMITH WINS

HffffAi - ne iWfEfhfN
Memphis Tenn, June ., 49, nunhoai
Smith won decision over Arthur
felky OF canada In rather tame g.
round haut here last night. smith was
the aGEreaaor throughout. Announce
meHt was made a. the rinEside thai
smith would meet Jack Dillon hers
July 4
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
1SpORTlnG~neWS4
WILMINGTON. TEAM ON MARKET

Special TO the Telegraph
Wilmington, Del. June s-Charles
Nugent, of this city. yesterday denied
that he had become the owner of the
Wilmington baseball club in the At
lantio League. Nugent admitted that
he was willing to consider the matter
n he was given the club free of all
cost. The players of the club claim
that $500 Is due them. but they do
not appear to be worried in the least
as they expect that some one will take
the club and the entire matter will be
adjusted.
William H. voltz. of Philadelph a,
was reported al being the likely new
owner. It is expected ne will have one
or more partners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
FARRELL BARS EMERY BALL

Scranton, Pa, June 9. - President
Farrell, of the New York State League
team, has come out in a direct state
ment against the emery ball. and will
doubtless sustain the claims of several
of the league clubs against Pitcher
Ehmke. of Syracuse. II the umpires can
prove the charges against him. Farrell
says: when an umpire discovers
pitcher using the emery ball or any
Instrument or article to soil or wing
the ball, the offending player must be
Immediately removed from the game
and a fine of $40 imposed"
SATURDAY GAME is WANTED
The Shamrock nine desires game
for Saturday, June 10. Communica-
lions should be addressed to Charles
Iiney $50 Market street, care of the
OaUphin Shoe Company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-18
BY Evening Ledger Stan Photographer.

Evening edge Photographic
A BUsTLING TENTED CITY DIsPLACEs AN ARID WASTE .
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
DINNER DANCE AT
 MOTOR AND COUNTRY CLUB

The regular Thursday evening dinner dances at the Motor and Country club are growing more and more popular as spring approaches. Last Thursday an unusually large crowd attended the dance, some were out for dinner, others motored out later for the dance.
 At one table were MT. and Mrs. F. G. Gibson. MT. and Mrs. Roy Mccullough. Mrs and Mrs. Fred Streit, MT. and Mrs. F. 10. Bailey. Another interesting group included Miss Eleanor Laird of Aiken, s. C., Miss Ella Smith. Dr. R. J. Mon nette and MT. F. w. Stanford. At an other table were MT. and Mrs. w. R. Lambert, Miss Orene Lambert and Miss Alma Mancin
 Among those noted at the club were MT. and Mrs. Tom Pankey, Commodore and Mrs. J. A. Yates, Dr. and Mrs. Ira Sellers, MT. L. P. Hill, MT. Nat Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. W B. Hardy, Mrs. F. H. Hooff. Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Ben Cheese man, MT. and Mrs. Jack Connor. Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Walstrom, MT. and Mrs, Harry Walstrom, MT. Al Stafford, MT. and Mrs Brooks Forbes, Miss Harriet Forbes, Mir. and Mrs. F. w. Bromberg, MT. William Bromberg, MT. and Mrs w. D. Hammett, Mir and Mrs. J. M Dill. MT. c. R. Hartsfield, MT. Floyd Murray, MT. A. R. Norment, Mir. J. D.
 (COntinued on Page EIeysnl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
WAS CONFINED
 TO HER BED
Almost All the Time for Two or Three Years. Suffered Dread
 full Pains. Praises Cardui

Thomasville, N. C.-Mrs. J. W. veach, of R. F. D. 1, of this place, writes: About 15 years ago, I was confined to my bed almost all the time for two or three years, and suffered agony dur ing that time. I suffered dreadful pains in my hips, and head and in the abdomen. I seemed to suffer all over, and I felt I would welcome death. I could not sleep at night and was awfully nervous. read of Cardui in the Almanac and thought I would try it, as I felt I must have some re- lief from this awful suffering, for I had lost my flesh, weighing only 94 lbs. I was getting weaker all the time and felt I would die if I didn't get something to help me.
 I sent for one bottle of Cardui, and after its use I was improving. I then bought six bottles for $500, for I had seen 1t was helping me. The pain. was relieved I could sleep at night. My nerves got better. got several more bottles and had regained my health, strength and flesh, and weigh my usual weight. My housework Is a pleasure now. I have as good health as anybody I consider Cardui saved my life"
 Such letters as these leave no doubt as to the beneficial medicinal action of Cardui.
 Try it For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
FENELON CLUB MEETS
 WITH MRS. FREDERICK

Mrs. John Broderick entertained the members of the Feneon club yesterday at her home on Ina street.
 The programme included discussion of the popular subject, Moving Pic tures." Mrs. w. B. Harper was the leader and talked on the History and Development of the Moving Picture Mrs. J. R. Hornady read paper on the Moral Value of the Moving Picture, ? and Mrs. w. L. Peebles gave a sketch of the life of one of the noted film artists. Following the programme, a delicious salad and ice course was served to the guests, the color scheme of red, white and blue being carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MISS LASSITER ENTERTAINS AT AFTERNOON BRIDGE

In compliment to two of the season s lovely brides-elect Miss Kathleen Hayes and Miss Roberta Lamb, and Miss Leone Krauss, one of the popular members of the younger set, who will leave in the near future to make her home in Penn sylvania, Miss Margaret Lassiter was hostess at bridge yesterday at her home in Norwood.
 Killarney roses held in silver baskets tied with bows of pink tulle adorned the rooms The entire lower floor was a bower of palms and roses. Miss Lassiter presented each of her. honor guests with dainty hand embroidered handkerchiefs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

HYHE home of Mrs. Walter L. Mur-
 doch on South Twentieth street was
 @ filled yesterday, between the hours of 4 and S o'clock with smartly gowned matrons who called to meet Mrs. H. Beecher Ward of Minnesota and Mrs. Robert J. Gavock, lovely bride
 The entire lower floor was elaborately decorated in cerise japonicas and palms. In the hall Mrs. Richard Randolps, Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Angus Taylor, Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. w. I. Grubb and Mrs c. s. Leeper received the guests.
 Clusters of jonquils tied with yellow tulle were prettily arranged about the living room, where Mrs. Murdoch and her guests of honor, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. M. Gavock, Miss Lanore Ward and Mrs. c. M. Handley, received. Mrs. Murdoch was beautifully gowned in cerise with sil- yer trimmings. Mrs. Ward wore hand some gown of lavender satin with touches of crystal, and Mrs. N. Gavock was -charmingly gowned in pink tafetta. Miss Ward wore a handsome gown of laven- der satin with touches of crystal, and Mrs. M. Gavock was charmingly gowned in pink taffetta. Miss Ward wore a smart frock of white taffeta, and silver. Miss Whidden and Miss Webber were also in the living room.
 Beautiful cerise japonicas, which came from south Alabama, formed the center piece of the tea table, which was adorned with cerise shaded tapers and hints to harmonize. Those serving in the dining room alternately poured tea and coffee. They were Mrs H. s. Matthews, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs Houston Davis, Mrs. l.. J. Haley, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. W.. D. Nesbitt, Mrs Scale Harris. Mrs. w.. w. French Mrs. w. P Redd Mrs. w. D. Hammett, Mrs. E. W. Fucker, Jr., and Mrs. George Connors
 A deicious strawberry ice was served in the library which was attractive in designs of crimson. In the library were Miss Helen Benners, Miss Amelia Worth ington, Mrs. Elizabeth Going, Mrs. Archie Witt, Mrs. Robert Brooke, Mrs. T. A. Murphree, Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs. Zen Gaston, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan and Mrs. W. l.. Beasley.
 Cards of about 100 guests were left dur ing the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MISS TYLER HONOR
 GUEST AT LUNCHEON
Says the Anniston Star.

Says the Anniston Starr
 Mrs. John Alexander McGuirlS enter tained yesterday at a beautiful luncheon at her home on Tyler Hill, when Miss Lucy Tyler was the charming young honor guest. It was one of the prettiest of the many prenuptial events given this popdlar bride-elect.
 The table was lovely in the yellow color tones. Fragrant yellow narcissi with yellow tulle and ribbon and place cards of handpainted love birds in cages were some of the accessories of the appoint mentS.
 There was an interesting game, Miss Edith Orr winning the prize, a cut glass bud vase. Miss Tyler was presented with cut glass bonbon dish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MRS. LEDBETTER ANNOUNCES
 RECEIVING LIST FOR TEA

Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter will entertain at tea on Monday at o'clock in honor of Mrs. Robert Cathcart of South Caro- lima and Mrs. Richard Clarke of New York
 Assisting Mrs. Ledbetter will be Mrs. John Milner Caldwell, Mrs. Carl Seals, Mrs. w. V. M. Robertson, Mrs. B. L. Wyman, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. J. IT. Stanf1eld, Mrs William Worthington, Mrs. Rivers Carter, Mrs. Charles Cal houn, Mrs. Merrill Northington, Mrs Dan Green, Mrs. Warner Shook, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Hill F'ergu- son, Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss. Mrs T. D. Parke, Mrs. w. H. Hassinger, Mrs. w. M Walker, Mrs. Alfred Walker, Mrs, Joe Walker, Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Norborne Cooke, Mrs. David Robin son, Jr., Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. George Morrow, Mrs George Morrow, Jr., Mrs J. B. Weakley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MRS. BEECHER HONOR
 GUEST AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. J. Campbell Maben was a lovely hostess at luncheon yesterday at her home on Linden avenue, in compliment to Mrs. Leonard Thurlow Beecher
 A charming group of matrons enjoyed Mrs Maben's gracious hospitality. Seated about a prettily adorned table were Mrs. Robert Cathcart of South Car olina Mrs. A. H. Woodward, Mrs. Cor don Crawford, Mrs Frank Crockard, Mrs. Harold Samson, Mrs P. G. Shook, Mrs. William Walker, Mrs. John Kaul, Mrs. George Connors, Mrs. John Milner Cald- well, Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., and Mrs. Maben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
le was a pink dressing

and the score prize was a pink dressing table cushion.
 After the series of bridge a delicious plate course was served Miss Lassiters S guests were Miss Leona Krauss, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Miss Roberta Lamb Miss Patti RenS Shepherd, Miss Mae beth Beddow Miss Ruth Olmstead, Miss Margaret Griffith, Miss Frances Bailey, Miss Mallie Moughon, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Elizabeth White, Miss Virginia White, Mrs. Ed Irwin, Miss Lida Otis, Miss Charlotte Thornton, Miss Thelma Wheeler, Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Mar garet Dewey, Miss Estelle Strickland Miss Julia Carney, Mrs Ben Cheeseman, Mrs. E. M. Lockwood, Miss Cundell Baldwin, Miss Madge Pollock, Miss Dor sey Harris, Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Mrs Harry Wilson, Miss Pattie Childers, Miss Miss Earline Reynolds, and Miss EtoiIe White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

tells the children in one episode" is un- usually pretty, and the Scotch scenes are full of picturesqueness.
 But about those plans and specified tions:
 Billie Burke has the kind of beauty that artists love to line in; the beauty that is full of story books the beauty that is desirable for the screen, because it has no rough edges the beauty that can be eloquent without a plot.
 With her fine throat and her pretty head, her dancing, beaming eyes, her face framed with profusion of tumbly, wavy, Titan hair; her smile that is very ready, very free, with her attractive fig ure and an odd awkward sort of walk that might mean anything from knock knees to temperament, she is distinctly the worth while' type for the screen.
 Have I conveyed to you that I ad- mire Miss Burke?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MRS. PERSON ENTERTAINS
 AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. F. W. Pierson was hostess at a bridge luncheon Thursday at the Ridge ly in compliment to Miss Myrtle New . som and Miss. Racheal Byas of Hunts vile. Jonquils and narcissi were used to adorn the tables at which the guests played.
 Mrs F. H. Winship won the score prize, Mrs. D. D. Berry was awrded the guest prize, while he consolation gift went to Mrs. J. M. Craig of Whining ton, N. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

Well. do, and I promise you who have not seen her in her film play, Peggy, that your admiration will be the same de- gree, once you've gazed upon this lovely bit of fenininity.
 As I sat before the screen yesterday and saw my favorite, Miss Burke, achieve such a success, began to plan a dozen things that I'd like to see her in.
 Already I'm told tiaere are more plans than mine on the tapis for this lovely star, for she's going to do" the movies for whole year. not until next Sep te1nber, she told some Birmingham peo- pie at Palm Beach recently. will she again be seen on the legitimate stage, and, as the producers are more capable than l. and far more experienced. dare say that any suggestion would be ill-timed; so-for the present, we will en- joy Peggy and look forward to Bill lies next film play with tremendous in terestl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
MISS BLACKBURNE HOSTESS
 TO NORWOOD BOOK GLIB

Miss Pearl Blackburne entertained the members of the Norwood Rock club at her home in Norwood Thursday.
 Pink carnations were used throughout the rooms and after the game salad and ice course was served to Miss Mable Marler, Miss Mary Lee Bell Miss Jennie Price, Miss Jeannie Price, Miss Sara Hodges, Miss Anna Mae Shook, Miss Elsie Martin, Miss Annie Lee Horne, Miss Ethel Thomas, Miss Annie Mae Zimmer- man, Miss Bessie Ferguson, Mrs. Goode Heaslett, Mrs. Oscar Price. Miss Grace Blackburn and Miss Estetelle Strickland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

There are certain children's dis eases which demand quick action. Every careful mother will see to it that the ailments of youth are guar ded against by the possession of helpful remedies.
 When midnight comes and your child arouses you to it's suffering; if it is gasping for breath and strang- ling, it needs a quick and harmless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
NEW GARDEN CALENDAR
 FOR "CITY BEAUTIFUL"

The new garden calendar for the city has been completed and many copies mailed to the residents of Birmingham, urging the citizens to take an interest in "The City Beautiful plans. A copy of this calendar will gladly be furnished on request The dates of planting times are fixed for Birmingham's climate and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
JONES-STEWA
 WEDDING CELEBR RATED

One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Misss Minnie Floy Stewart and MT. Felix Milton Jones, which was solemnized at the home of the brides mother, Mrs Minnie C. Stew art, 210s Avenue H, Ensley, Thursday evening at S:S0 o'clock. Rev. J. w. John son of the First Methodist church of Birmingham performed the impressive ring ceremony. Only the two families