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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
Benny Leonard Going Good
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New York BoxerIS Clever

EILWAUKEE Wis. April s.
MI Benny Leonard. the New York
= lightweight star. has been set
ting a pace Of late that should make
Richie Mitchell sit up and take no.
tice- Benny has been showing his best
form against the lightweights of that
part Of the country and last week he
topped it off by stopping Packey HON.
mey in nine rounds. lad who was
considered one OF the toughest 49,
Founders in the country and who had
never taken the count before
There II no doubt about Leonard
having the power behind his
blows providing he can land them
on the right spot hut he il not
so scientific the Milwaukee lad
and may find IL much more diff
cult TO put over one of his sIedge-
hammer blows ON the speedy
Mitchell.
And while Benny has all the con-
fidenee in the world in his own ability
to land the money maker. he must
not overlook the fact that Richie, too.
carries a wallop that is liable to spell
defeat at any time. Joe Rivesr. and
Joe yelling. two very good light
weights. can attest to this assertion.
But FOR his injured hand. NHtheu
would have had several more con-
tests during the present season. but
ne preferred 10 take no chances with
such an important match as the
Leonard event.
Richie has been preparing for
this match I'm a careful manner.
doing light work on the road the
past three weeks and only light
shadow boxing in the gymnasium.
aS TO get all the benefits from
that style of training and not over
looking the important part of
measuring his distance. In order
10 do this properly. Richie
his brother n sparing partner
when shadow boxing and can thus
judge his distance TO nicely.
Billy Kramer, a Milwaukee weller
weight. who has been boxing in the
east most OF this season. has watched
both boys work often and he thinks
that Mitchell viii have the shade over
Leonard when they meet stating that
Benny will not he able To use his
powerful right cross ON "a fast lad
like Mitchell Interest in the match is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

1.-TWO clever little men in the per
son Of Freddie Welsh and Benny
- Leonard are slated to battle for
the lightweight title tomorrow night in
New York City. The meeting was set
back one week as a result Of the
illness OF Leonard due to a severe
cold he is reported 10 be completely
recovered now. however. and is more
than anxious to clash with the light
weight king whom he has met twice
before- Welsh has also been doing
great work in his training quarters,
and a hot battle from every angle Is
anticipated
BILL WILLIAMS DID SOME GOOD
BOWLING AT THE CACTUS ALLEYS
DURING THE PAST WEEK BILL
HOLDS HIGH TOTAL 666. WHICH IS
SOME GAME. CALL OFFICER No
1885," PLEASE
Il II with us again- The Herald
baseball team, of course 1t seems
fEat the type boys have been
challenged for n return game by
manager Ed Slender of the morn
ing paper. and as manager Nc
KinnOn WIS never known 10 take
n bluff we viii naturally have to
play again sore arms, woOps.
Cir league players need not feel
bad al their shoDing Sunday after
noon There hare been many games
n this city Dhich haze fallen victim
10 TIE mind and sand.
Tommy Smith. former manager OF
the FL Paso White Sox. and veteran
baseball player, was in town Monday
Tommy was accompanied BY Bobby
Robertson. that snappy little back
stop
President Ban johnson says
that the American league players
have undergone strict military
training and are now in readiness
for war. Wonder how many Of
those 5000 and $1O.OOO beauties
would volunteer IL war was de-
sIared in reality.
The Chicago Cubs second team de-
feated the Denver club Of the west
ern league couple Of days ago by the
encouraging for the local players, as
e. Paso entertained team No 1 last
Thursday.
quite a number Of Herald boys
are suffering from sore muscles
as result of the game Sunday
afternoon with the club from the
morning paper Some of the
heavier players also lost n few
pounds of suPerfIuoUs tissue.
BENNY LEONARD Is BEING
HEAVILY BACKED BY NEW YORK
ERS TO BEAT WELSH TOMORROW
NIGHT. ACCORDING TO TELE-
GRAPHIC ADVTCES. EACH BOXER
HAS SCORED A NEWSPAPER DE-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Another near Giant destined for a
lower berth is Rodriguez. the Cuban
Islander ever learns to bat ne will be
wonder as his playing is good enough
right now to keep him in fast COM
pany. Rodriguez is due to play with
Rochester in the International league.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Walter Miller has been chosen man
aSer Of the team managed by the Ke-
nOsha chamber of commerce. Miller
has purchased a billiard parlor. He
was manager of the Jeffrey baseball
team last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
BRowNs ABANDON CORpus cmnIsrr

The st Louis Browns, who went
from Palestine to rpus Christi on
March u with the idea OF finishing
their training there. abandoned the
place on March 20. manager Jones con-
Guiding that a coast town is too windy.
One detachment Of Browns was sent
back to Palestine. while another was
taken to san Antonio. This week the
two squads viii combine at Pine Bluff
on their way northward.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

at fever heat. one order for 100 seats
tring) being received from friends OF
Leonard's in New York.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
SAN LANGFORD
IS IN BUSINESS
Veteran Negro Heavyweight
Has Retired From Ring
and Settled in Chicago.

Than" Langford, the Boston sar
Baby now in business in Chicago. is
the mentor and instructor Of all the
young ring aspirants who flock to the
gymnasIums here in their pursuit of
knowledge Of the game of fisticuffs-
Langford never is too busy to pass on
10 some OF the climbers a bit of the
science OF pugilistics which has en-
abled him TO fight them all and come
out without serious damage. Men VINO
OutWeighed him 80 to 100 pounds have
been unable to put the bee on sam so
the youngsters are not a bit averse to
listening 10 his words of wisdom
Thus Pal Moore, with a broken arm.
and Ray DOlan, with a badly bunCed
right hand went acalIing on Langford
recently The negro laughed heartily
I'm going TO tip you kids off to why
] never had any broken knuckles.' he
said. and leaned over and whispered
mysteriously in an ear Of each.
Now. just what did Langford tell
YOU" they We're asked later
He just said Catch 'em coming in
and yOuu never break your hands 20
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
YOUR VIEWS
AND MINE
TALKING It OVER
By BUD RUTHERFORD

CISION IN THE PAST. WELSH WIN
MING THE LAST FIGHT.
The City league will play next sun
day Just the same as ever II nothing
happens. This time the Feldman nine
will clash with the International Book
team, and the Purity boys with the
Weston crowd. Bill Phelphrey has
strengthened his team quite a bit it
is said
ability to hit the ball does not go
5u size at all. Take for instance that
little felloy Dho non the game for
The Herald Sunday afternoon. NTH
one smash after some of the big boys
failed TO connect
II Will be two long weeks before
the teams play again. That is. The
Herald and morning paper clubs. 1t
will give US plenty OF time to get over
the soreness. anyhow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Benny Leonard. New York light
weight and Ritchie Mitchell. OF Mil
waukee. aspirants 10 the world cham
pionshin. have been matched for a ten
round no decision contest in Milwaukee
on April l.. This announcement came
following the failure OF a man TO bring
Welsh and Mitchell together AT New Or
leans IN 20 round bout for the world
championshin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
GoTCH HAS A CONFER.

GOItH HAS A COMER-
Frank GOtch- retired heavyweig ht
wrestling champion, will train Earl
Caddock OF Anita Ia. for his coming
match with Joe Stecher Of Nebraska
which is TO take place here in april
It is said that Gotch has great faith
in Caddock and will endeavor 70 teach
him a few Of the old tricks OF the
game
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Ctp league players need not feel
bad al their shoDing Sunday after
noon There hGye been many games
n this city mich haze fallen victim
10 IKE mind and sand.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

President Ban johnson says
that the American league players
have undergone strict military
training and nre now in readiness
for war. Wonder how many Of
those 5000 and $1,000 beauties
would volunteer IL war WIS de-
tdRred in reality.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

the FL Paso White Sox. and veteran
baseball player, was in town Monday
Tommy was accompanied BY Bobby
Robertson, that snappy little back
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

The Chicago Cubs second team de-
feated the Denver club Of the West
srn league a couple OF days ago by the
score of IA TO O. This ought to be
encouraging for the local players. as
e Paso entertained team No 1 last
Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Quffe "A number Of Herald boys
are suffering from sore muscles
as n result of the game Sunday
afternoon with the club from the
morning paper. Some of the
heavier players also lost n few
pounds of superfIuous tissue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
EAGER WOMEN ASK TO
join THE RED CROSS

Never in the history of organized
work has there been such a wonderful
response 10 the call for patriotic serv.
ice as the American Red Cross has
experienced. Within the past few
weeks the membership nationally has
increased from 25,H00 to over 400 900
and is still growing.
Locally people are fairly clamoring
for Red Cross work 10 do. The Wheel
ing chapter has been besleged with
requests from nearby towns for help
in forming new chapters and auxili.
aries. The women of the community
are ralying to the work with great
energy and the supplies are being
made in great quantities for the use
Of the Red Cross.
In spite Of the great response on the
part of Wheeling people. more help is
needed and members espect lly are
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

soil sooner, there may be just as much
dirt on the darker ones.
Light colors, as blue. green. laven-
der and pink are almost certain to
fade unless washed with particular
care. Ginghams fade less. but often
shrink badly. These materials should
be shrunk before being made up. Seer
sucker and cotton Crepes have the adj
vantage of needing no ironing.
The right clothing will be demon
strated for children during Welfare
Week and YOU are invited to attend.
Mrs. Andrew Wilson is chairman in
charge Of the welfare movement and
exhibits may be viewed every after
noon next week at the Franzheim
building. The hours arc from until
$50 o'clock except for Saturday, when
they may be viewed both morning and
afternoon during the hours of the
store. Programs, which the welfare
organizations Of the city will have III
charge, will be a prominent part of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Counsel for Cotored Home Promoters
Asks Aid In Getting Another
Site for Institution.

A suggestion for keeping the Ohio
Valley Colored Homo for Women and
Children out Of North Main street was
made before the board Of control y,>s-
terday by Attorney J. }. p. O'Brien,
counsel for the promoters Of the
home. 1t was suggested that The home
will not be erected al i1G Main street
if those who oppose its location there
will assist the promoters in finding Il
good location in on" Of The rural sec
tons and in raising. funds 10 meet
the expense Of such a step.
Citizens yesterday presented Il
lengthy petition against the location
Of the home on North Main street.
Edward Mckown. John kindlrbcrger.
Arthur Ingram and others appeared
to represent the petitioners at the
hearing. No definite action was
taken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

to wash and iron. If the kimono sleeve
is used the dress will be cooler. but
III some garments the set-in sleeve IS
less clumsy and wears better. Romp,
ers, loose at the knee and low necked
and short sleeved, may be used Tor the
little girls and boys alike. Denim over
alls are rather cumbersome for the hot
test weather. but are adapted TO the
cool days.
SEARCHED, frilled and fussy garments
are all alike unsuitable for young chill
dren whose clothing should be such
as will make them perfectly comfort
able and permit the freest play.
Cotton is the best material for out
side garment, since a child OF this age
should have no clothes which cannot
he washed Mothers disagree as to
the comparative merits of white cloth.
ing and colored White garments may
be boiled and thus the amount or rub
bling necessary to get them clean Is
very greatly lessened. On the other
hand, Thl1e dresses are soiled aImose
as soon as the child begins 10 play out
of doors 1t must be remembered that
while white or light colors show the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
NATURALIZATION
DAY SET MAY 3
FULLY 40 ALIENS FROM MANY
COUNTRIES TO TAKE
EXAMINATION.
State of War Declaration Will Not
Affect Those Who Have Received
Their First Papers.

Wednesday. May 3. will be natural
ization day in the United States dis
trict court here. which convenes in
regular spring term Tuesday. May ..
There are over forty aliens who
passed the first examination about
TWO months ago to be examined for
their final papers by Judge A. G.
Dayton.
United States Assistant District
Attorney John J. P..O'Brien said yes
lerday that all aliens, regardless of
whether they are natives Of countries
against which this country has de-
clarcd war exists, will br examined
in the same manner as the others.
The court chamber and the other
rooms have been thoroughly cleaned
for the opening Of court. Judge Day
Ton. United States District Attorney
Stuart W. Walker and the other court
attaches will likely arrive in Wheel
ing the day before The converting Of
court.
The term promises 10 be one Of the
longest ever held here. The docket
will carry more than 200 cases. There
are few civil cases 10 be heard. The
MIA iority of cases are alleged viola
lions Of liquor laws. Two white slave
cases are on the docket
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

Alexander and probably others. Cap!
tain McCamic expects to take three
months training at indianapolis in ad.
dition to his Plattsburg training. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
oath ANNIVERSARY
Will Be Celebrated by Excelsior Lodge
No. 19. A. o. U. w.. on
Monday Evening.

Excelsior Lodge No. ~. Ancient Or
der of United Workmen. will celebrate
its twenty-fourth anniversary on Mon
day evening, April 30. The Celebra-
ton will be held in the A. o. L. W.
Temple, on Chapline street. A pro-
grcssive euchre will be the principal
feature of the celebration. Dainty re-
pirate hour. Members Of sister lodges
and their ladies are invited TO attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

AS stated. these estimates are made
arbitrarily on the rate Of growth Of
the preceding decade, and 1t is not be-
lieved Huntington, for instance, has
maintained the increase that was made
in the ten years Of 1900 to 1910, when
the city's population jumped from 49,
503 to 21,16l. However. Huntington
people-who are never accused of mod
esty as population claimants say tho
estimate now made is really not up
to their actual 1917 figures. How is
that for nerve in a. city that cannot
boast of as many voters, nor as many
school children, nor half as much
wealth as Wheeling?
But the thing that hurts is that
Wheeling, il not already relegated TO
second place. must be eventually I'M
less its boundaries are extended. Take
the area Of Wheeling and Huntington.
for example. Huntington's Is 1892
acres and Wheelngs only 1916 acres.
And Huntington is even threatening
to take In another big section Of Ca
bell county and is ambitious to have
legislative sanction to annex part Of
Wayne county. So II is easy to be
seen that unless WarwoOd and the GU,
the-pike district are brought into the
municipality Of Wheeling before the
1920 census is taken this city may ar
tually be relegated TO the doubtful
honors Of being the states second
city"
Harry c. Hunter Shows open today,
Bridge Park; twice daily. apr25tf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

swimming pool. domestic science le-
parlmenlS and The others are shown
10 good advantage. HandiwOrk Of The
nupilS will also be exhibited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
WILL NOT SHIELD
BOY5FROM DUTY
PARENTS ASKING THAT THEIR
SONS BE PUT ON FARMS
INSTEAD OF ARMY.
Wheeling Commercial Association to
Accept Only Those Who Can
not Enlist for u S.

Accept Only Those Who Can
not Enlist for v. S.
\ number of additional enrollments
Of Wheeling district men in the Farm
ers Brigade" TO assist on farms IN
Ohio county this summer were re-
ceived at the Wheeling Commercial
association yesterday. The officials Of
the association are working out plan
by which those who are not physically
fit TO work on farms will be appointed
to do recruiting work among men OF
all vocations in getting them to enlist
in the brigade and others will be com
missiCnpd" as commanders in the bril-
gade The Panhandle Agricultural
club is working in conjunction with
the association.
General Manager Charles NJ.
KeIchum of the Wheeling Commercial
association said yesterday that during
the past few days parents of a num-
Der of boys attending school between
the ages Of ~ and 81 had called at
his office in fear that their boys would
be conScriptcd in the army. and stated
that their sons are willing TO volun-
teer their services on farms but are
physically unable 10 serve in the army.
Mr. ketchum advised the parents that
the association was not standing as
shield in preventing young men from
being conscriptpd INFO the army in the
event the conscriplion Law is passed.
hut that any young man who cannot
pass examinations 10 serve in The
army. navy or marines. that tho asso-
citation will be pleased to have him
do Ills BIZ of patriotic duty on the
farm If a certificate is issued from the
recruiting stations 10 the effect that
the applicant is not physically fit 10
serve in the army Almost all educa-
tional institutions in this state are Civ
ing scholars credit for full term at
tendance in The event they wish 70 en-
list in the army.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
QUIETUS TO BE PUT ON
MINORS RECEIVING MAIL
After May IS Boys and Girls Cannot
Get EpistIes Through General
Delivery Without Pa.
rents Permit.

The following order. for publication.
WAS issued yesterday by Postmaster
William W. Irwin. reIqtive 10 boys
and girls receiving their mail through
III" general delivery:
KNOWN residents nf the city Of
Wheeling who have heretofore been
receiving mail through the general
delivery are hereby notified that on
and after May II good and sufficient
reasons must be given why mail
should not be- delivered al their homes
or office addresses.
minors. both male and female. in
addition 10 above. must furnish writ
ten request from parents or guardians
asking that the privilege Of the gen"r-
II delivery be extended 70 them
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
TO TRAINING CAMP

Captain Charles McCamic, who a
week ago was commissioned an army
captain, will head party of Wheel
ing men leaving next week for Indian
arolis to take additional training It
the army. camp there. The party win
include Leo 4. Coleman, John Mathl,
son, Lawrence Fitzpatrick. Bernard
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
HOME CIRCLE
WILL INITIATE A CLASS

4 large class OF candidates will be
initiated into the West Virginia circle
of the Protected Home Circle Tuesday:
evening, May l. The initiation will
take place in the, Cd Fellows hall.
Twelfth and Chapline streets. West,
Virginia has at present one OF the finrIe
est degree teams in the order. 1t has
been QUILTED with beautiful new robes:
and Captain George w. thinner, who,
is justly proud of his degree staff.
wants the hall packed Tuesday night
to see his team put on the work. 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
PREPARES EXHIBITS

Father Edward Weber, chancellor
OF the Catholic diocese of West Vir-
ginia. is busy mounting on large card
board pictures Of ST. Johns homo for
boys and ST. Vincent's home for girls
10 be used in the Child Welfare week
exhibits The up-to-date equipme nt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28

asked for 81 memberships. are CRATE
fully received and contributions to ;ae
cause can be used to great advantage.
The work is really just beginning. be-
cause of the likelihood Of American
men being in the trenches within che
next few months, which means that
the American Red Cross Will have It's
hands full
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
WAYS Of DRESSING
BABIES 70 Be TAUGHT
PROPER ATTIRE FOR INFANTS
AND CHILDREN WILL BE
SHOWN BABY WEEK.
Free Exhibits of Care. Food, Training.
and Pastime Will Be Feature
Of the Work

Very much of the comfort OF child
depends upon his having the right
kind of clothing. This IS especial"
true in summer. During the not
hot months children should wear just
as little clothing as possible. Babies
require only diaper and one other
garment. while runabout babies and
children up 70 five will be amply
clothed in waist and drawers, with vnr
other garment. preferably Il cotton
slip. apron or rompers.
The one-piece dress is a great boon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-28
POPULATIONS
EST|MAT TED

Estimates prepared for this newspa-
per. based on the 1910 census, give
the following July l. 1917, populations
for continental United States. the
state of West Virginia and this city:
Continental United States, 103, $685..
206. an increase of l1,663.040.
State Of West Virginia, 1.412,602, an
increase of l91 1883.
Of 2.016.
Estimated 1917 populations for the
ten largest cities in West Virginia.
with the computations based on the
rate Of growth for the decade Of 1900
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-07-19
Old Bank Building Will Soon Be Re-
placed BY New.

The old First National Bank build
ing is now giving way to modern
structure. Although the old build
ing is one of the oldest, if not the old
est brick structure erected in Hepp-
ner, it is none the less substantial.
The building was put up before the
railroad was built into Heppner. Vic
Groshens, who for many years work
ed at the trade of mason and brick
layer, helped to build the bank. He
likewise made the brick that went
into the Palace hotel building.
The first of the week the First
National will have its quarters in
the McNamee building just across
the corner and patrons of the bank
will be looked after here in the same
efficient manner as before. The bank
will be located in the McNamee build
ing while work of putting up the new
building is in progress. This will
probably take the rest of the sum-
mer.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-07-19
Celebrate Twentieth Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Turner B. Macdonald
were "at home" to their numerous
friends on last Saturday afternoon
and evening, the occasion being their
twentieth wedding anniversary. En-
tertainment and refreshments were
provided, and their friends called
and paid their respects from two
til five in the afternoon and from
seven until nine in the evening
There was much JOY and merriment
and Mr.. and Mrs. Macdonald re-
ceived the well wishes of all those
who called during the day and eve
ming, and they were also remembered
by friends with a nice set of dishes
which expresses in a measure the
high esteem in which these good
people are held by the people of the
community.