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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
FIELD EVENTS
GIANTS AND INDIANS
TO PLAY IN SPRING
Will Meet in Ten Practice Con-
= tests on Their Home
ward Trip

NEW YORK. Dec. "a. - The Giants
have announced their spring training
schedule. and although the training is
limited to thirty days the Giants have
not decided whether they will employ
that number OF days. They will again
go to Marlin Springs. Il town of small
population, and a movie picture show.
Inasmuch as the season will open April
1s the club may go to training quar-
ters March 16 for tho long seasons
grind.
The Giants have arranged to play ten
games with the Cleveland club on their
homeward trip.
Few games will be played with south
ern clubs. The Giants will play with
San Antonio at San Antonio on March
30 and 81. 1t Is probable that the Ma
tional League champions will remain at
San Antonio April I, and 3.
On April 4 the Giants will start their
homeward trip with the Cleveland club
The Yankees and Boston Braves will
play another spring series in the South.
Instead of going to the large towns, they
will play at the National Army canton
ments to entertain the American soldier
boys. Baseball is to live through the
war because the sporting spirit of the
soldiers demand il. Baseball will be
played even though there may not be a
turnstile for the soldiers to go through
The Giants and Clevelands will play at
Dallas on April and 5, at Houston April
and Z, at New Orleans April. s, o and
10. at Memphis April Il, at Chat
tanooga April 12 and at Lexington
April 1S.
So far the Giants have not lost a
regular player in the draft, and the
probability is they will not be affected
unless married men are called to the
colors. So far only three rockies Al
Baird John Paul Jones, a pitcher and
a lineal descendant of the first American n
naval hero. and big George Kelly, are In
the national service. Kelly was drafted
and the others recently enlisted in the
navy.
The club has received word from Fred
Anderson that he has been exempted be-
cause Of dependents. After Anderson's 8
exemption he tried TO enlist in the
dental corps, but was told that no
more dentists were needed. The Giants
also have heard indirectly that Robert
son has been rejected by his draft board.
Anderson and Robertson were the only
players the Giants seemed in danger of
losing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
WILSON FELICITATES
CAMP MEETING HEAD
President Sends Congratula-
tions to the Rev. DR.. A. F.
Ballard on 9th Birthday

ASBURI PARK, n. j., Dec. 24--Tho
Rev DIR. Aaron T.. Ballard. president of
the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Associa,
tion. has received a message of con.
graduation from President Wilson upon
the approaching birthday of the patriarch
of the church colony. Doctor Ballard
will be ninety-seven years of age Christ
mas Day.
The Presidents message follows:
My Dear Doctor Ballard-As your
ninety seventh birthday approaches
my thoughts turn to you with all the
old admiration and esteem. and | want
to send you my warmest greetings, to.
gether with the hope that the years
may still bring you comfort and re-
newed assurance Of the affection of
your friends,
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
PITT ANNOUNCES
FOOTBALL DATES
Penn Included in List of Eight
Games for the 1918
Season

PITTSBURGH, Dec "a. Eight
games will be played by the University
of Pittsburgh football eleven, eastern
hampions last season. curing the fall
1918. according to the schedule issued
lay. which bears the official sanction
the Athletic Council The card, one OF
he most attractive In the history of the
Pitt griddcrs. follows:
october 5--Carllslo Indians at Pitts
burgh.
October 12-West Virginia University
at Pittsburgh
October la--Syracuse University at
Syracuse, n Y.
October 26--t'nivcrsity of Pennsyiva-
MIA at Pittsburgh.
November .2--Lehigh University at
South Bethlehem, Pa,
November 9--Washington and Jeffer-
son ut Pittsburgh.
November l6-Carnegio Tech at Pitts
burgh,
November 2s--Penn state College az
PITTSBURGH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24

will endeavor to continue the good work
against Eddie. He will have to step
fast and the milling will be snappy.
Joe Welsh, the boy who was game
enough to meet Mike O'Dowd and give
the latter n twenty-pound advantage,
boxes Paul Doyle of New York, in one
Of the star bouts New York boxers
have habit of disposing of the local
talent, but joey has trained faithfully
and is prepared to give Doyle an inter-
esting session. frankie Mcguire, Will
Transport pug, Is booked with Johnny
WClgast. brother to the former light
weight champion Fighting Bobby
Burns, the Baltimore crack, meets
Johnny Lisky, tough customer; X O.
Circus, the Pittsburgh phenom. boxes
frankie Conway and Mike Ertle and
Jimmy Taylor will answer the initial
bell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
RICKEY TURNS DOWN
WEEGHMAN'S OFFER

CHICAGO, Dec ga little thing like
Branch Rickey's refusal TO accept a
$4,000 check for Rogers Hornsby has in
no way discouraged Charles Weeghman,
president of the cubs, who returned from
st. Louis yesterday after vain effort
to obtain Hornsby from the Cardinal
management. Woeghman was bit sur
prised to think that Hickey would hes.'
tate to accept that sum for Rogers.
If Wceghman wants to trade he can
obtain lIornsby by renewing negota-
tlons with Branch Hickey, who. accord.
ing to Weeghman admitted he would
be Interested in such a move on the
theory that he could sacrifice his star
player II able to strengthen his team
in two or three other departments. But
so far as selling Hornsby outright,
Hickey will not consider such PROPOSE
ton.
weeghman intends to open negotia-
tions for Charley Herzog. captain of
the Giants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
SMASHER OF TURKEY
MARKET Is SOLD OUT
Wilmington Prices Again
Broken, Fresh Stock Going
as Low as 81 Cents =
WILMINGTON. Del. Dec. "a

NlLMlNtlO>, DEL, Dec. "a, s.
Announcement was made today by II.
Ridgely Harrington, the Dover fruit,
grower, who has been SIN ishing the
turkey, market in Wilmington. that he
has virtually disposed of his entire stock
Of $4,000 worth of Christmas birds
and in addition has made a profit Of
$4,000 by his operation. BY nightfall
he expects his entire stock to be gone
He has sold at a uniform price of forty-
two cents a pound. on the cash and
carry home system, thus eliminating
cost OF accounting, handling and de-
livery.
AS result OF Harrington's drive,
prices in the ordinary market here
broke Saturday night from forty-five
cents to forty-two, then to forty and
then to as low as thirty-four for fresh
stock. Cold-storage birds virtually went
begging and numbers have been or
will be put back into storage in hope
Of later sale. W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
FRED TONEY FACES
ALOT OF TROUBLE
Now Claimed Pitchers Wife
Is Not Dependent
Upon Him
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Dee. "a.

Fred Toney, star pitcher Of the Cin-
cinnati Reds, is out on $4,000 bond to-
dav after his arrest on l warrant charg-
ing conspiracy to violate the selectlve
draft law. lie pleaded not guilty ana
was bound over to the March session OF
the Federal Court
Toney. it is charged, falsely swore
when registering under the draft act
IN a. his wife, child. mother, stepfather
n~1 sister were wholly dependent upon
him.
District Attorney Lee Douglas asserts
that Toney has not lived with his wlfe
for three years and has contributed
little TO her support, and further that
his exemption claims were not supported
BY facts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
Golfers to Get Medals

BOSTON, Dec. a4-Plans for the cnnduo,
or tournaments next year Will be formu-
lated at the annual meeting Of the Massa-
Chusctts Golf Association in this city ON
January Is Some Of tho members advo-
cate the substitution of medals for the parch-
m"nts which We're given to winners OF pa :
triotiC' tournaments last season. The Gus
tom0rv dinner will be omitted as food
conservation measure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
pills May Lose Lavender

According 10 Fred Luderus, the Phil
lies not only lose Alexander and Rixey
next season. but also Jimmy Lavender.
Lavender told Luderus at the end of last
season that he was through with base
ball Luderus says that Pat Moran has
another Alexander in Joe Oeschger
watch the lad" says Luderus. Hes
only twenty-three years old and a Won
der. Moran took him from a college on
the Pacific coast and before he's through
he will be as great a pitcher as Alex
was"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
MEDICAL DIRECTORS GET
REAR ADMIRAL'S RANK
Secretary Daniels Announces Pro-
motion Of George II. Barber
and Edward r. Stitt

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.--Medical Di.
rectors George II. Barber and Edward
r. Stitt have been promoted TO the rank
OF Rear Admiral, Secretary Daniels to-
day announced. This action was taken
in accordance with an act of Congress
authorizing two additional rear admirals
In the med cal corps Of the navy.
Doctor Barber, native OF Massa-
chusetts, Is a specialist in tuberculosis
and for several years was head of the
Naval Hospital at Las Anlmas, Col.
Doctor Stitt is president of the Naval
Medical School here and is an authority
on tropical medicine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
Pastor Enters War Work

The Rev. John w. Stockwell, for sew
eral years pastor of the New Jerusalem
Church. of Frankford, has entered the
service of the country as secretary Of
'he Y, NJ. C. A, and leaves today for 4
camp in Louisiana.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
Worlds Champions
Among the Boxers

Three worlds titles in boxing changed
hands In the ye.r 1917. The three new
c"mrrs |" the 'clect circle ure Benny
Leonard. Mike O'Dowd and Pete Herman.
THE boxing crowns are now worn as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
Baseball Pennant
Winners in 1917

MAJOR LEAGUES
1917 1915
American. Chicago Boston
National. New York Brooklyn
CLASS IA
international. Toronto Buffalo
Am, Assoc'n, indianapolis Louisville
Pacific Coast San Franco Los Angeles
CLASS A
So. Assoc'n. Atlanta Nashville
Western, Des Moines Omaha
CLASS ID
~, Y, State. Wilkes-B're Syracuse
Eastern. Haven n. London
central, q. Rapids Dayton
n. Western. Greet Falls spokane
Texas. ....... .Daffas Waco
Ihree-I.. :. Peoria Peoria
GLASS G
SO, Atlantic. Columbia Augusta
virginia, 80. Newt News Newt News
CLASS ID
Blue Ridge. .Hagersto'n Chambers
Cent. Assoc .Mar:hslltn Marshallt'n
Central Texas Ennis Enni,,,. iIs,s iIenpie
Ga a.-Aiabema Ann. ston Rome
No. Carolina Durham hariotte
West. Assoe'n AeAlester Dentson
The Chicago Club Of the American
League won The weyid's e,ssmnisnship bs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-24
The Cambria Layout


Uptown favorites feature the bouts at
this club. The star attraction offers
Chick Meyers. the soldier boy, and Joe
Rooms, popular Richmond lightweight.
Meyers is stationed at Camp Hancock,
Ga, and this is his second job as an
employe Of Uncle Sam. He was granted
leave Of absence several weeks ago
and has prepared for the bout with great
care. Against Rooms he will have "A
busy afternoon. Joe Is coming to the
front at a great pace, He is considered
one Of the best boys yet developed in
Richmond. and said territory certainly
has turned out some beauties.
Preston Brown, the clever colored
flash. is booked to cross bats with
Charley Rear. Preston pestered Jawn
Kilbane for a long time. but the Cleve-
land boy gave him the cold shoulder.
Tommy German, a Richmond feather
weight, Is matched with Edd e Gibbons.
of Manayunk. Young Lawrence, an
other boy now serving Uncle Sam, will
box Mike DAILY. of the Seventeenth
Ward Goodie Welsh, of North Penn,
meets Young Tierney, of Kensington,
and Eddie Joyce. of Richmond, opens
the program with Tommy Golden, of
the same district
Jack McGuigan's Card
Scrappers from New Orleans and New
York will furnish the big doings in the
final bout at the National. Since the
"Henie Zim" on Herman Miller there is
standing order to the effect that. the
National card must be correct We
have gone over the bill most carefully
and it looks good from top tc bottom
Red Dolan, ring partner to Pete Her
man, Is scheduled with X. o. Eddie
Fitzsimmons, of New York. *. o. has
been boxing in New York for several
years and is considered one of the hard
est-hitting lads hailing from the big
city. Dolan has made good here and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
Plot Exposures
Halt Pacifsts'
Activities Here
Evidence of Aggressiveness
Present at Peace So
ciety's Meeting
Wadhams Applauded
La Toilette to Counterfeit
Patriotic" Sentiment by
Columbia Speech

Pacidsm was not nearly so burning
an issue in New York City yesterday as
it has been most Of the time since the
beginning Of the European war. Con-
fronted with Herr Zimmermann's note,
some OF the peace organizations were
inclined TO pause In their activities 20
await further developments.
The American Union Agains, Nil
itarism will lay no furrAer propaganda
plans until me authenticity Of the Zim-
hermann note is established or dis
proved. Miss Crystal Eastman. Us eX-
ecutive director. asserted yesterday.
We VIII meet az the Hotel Albert
on Tuesday noon 20 decide how the
evidence brought forward by the Ger
man Foreign Secretarr's cOmmunica-
ton is going 20 affect our plans she
said. IF the notes authenticity De-
fully proved within the next forty
eight hours. a special meeting Of the
executive committee Will be called.
Personally. ! do not believe that the
note. whether 10 is found false or gen
uine. will in any way affect the gem
eral scope of our work. But IL does.
Of course, present problem that must
have careful consideration"
The New York Peace Society. az a
meeting in 20 Fifth Avenue. addressed
yesterday afternoon by Judge william
II. Wadhams, gave decided evidence Of
an inclination toward aggressive meas
ures in the present crisis. The mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
Rochester's Crew Cheered
By 10000 in Bordeaux
You Furnish u. s. Answer to
German Bluff" Says Mayor
BY FRED b. PITNEl
n f.sr. o., IA. T'-.f,.s-s

Bordeaux. March The American
freighter Rochester anchored safely
here this morning without having en-
countered either German frightfulness
or submarines en- route. and was ac-
corded reception as enthusiastic as
that which greeted the Orleans Of the
same line on Monday.
You have furnished Americas
answer 10 Germany's hlu1.' said the
Mayor o. the city in welcoming Cap
tain Erick korkitz and his crew.
The skipper and his men were
greeted with the cheers Of more than
thirty thousand persons as they came
ashore and were escorted up the flag
bedecked streets 20 the Chamber OF
Commerce, where luncheon awaited
them. Cries OF Long live America, ~
and Long live wilson," were fire.
quent, both in the streets and at the
luncheon. This evening a special per
Torrance was arranged az The theatre
for the newcomers.
Captain Korkitz declared the only
encounter he had in the danger zone
was with French patrol boat. which
saluted him 50 cordially that he de
cided war must have been declared
between the United States and Ger
many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
Congressman Conry
Dies at Washington
After Long Illness
Death May Have Important
Effect on Sixty-hfth
Congress

Washington, March Represents
tive Michael F. Conry. Of New York City.
a Democratic member Of Congress for
four terms and reelected tor fifth.
died at a hospital here late to-day.
after long illness from kidney trouble.
He was forty-seven years old. In spite
of his failing health. he had been at the
Capitol regularly until last week, and
as a member Of the WAYS and Means
Committee. had worked hard IN cor
nection with framing the revenue oil
and other legislation.
4 native of Shenandoah. Penn, Mr.
Conry in his youth was a miner. and ir
following that trade sustained 81 IN
Jury that famed him for life He l.
survived by a widow and three deugn-
GERS.
The death OF one Of the Democrat
memOers-elect may have an important
effect upon the political complexion o.
the House in the sixty-ffth Congress.
The Democrats and Republicans elected
2l5 members each. and there are five
independents, upon whom depends
which party shall organize the next
House.
II an extra session were called, the
Democrats probably would go into the
organization fight only pa strong.
The body viii be taken 10 New York
tomorrow By Mrs. Conry. and the
funeral will take place there Tuesday
morning Speaker Clark named a
committee, including the New York
delegation in the House. 20 attend the
services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
DR.. WI Urged War Policy
Retiring Foreign Minister Ad-
vised Break with Germany

Washington, March . The retire
ment Of Dr. Wa Ting Fang former
Chinese Minister 10 the United States.
from the Foreign Office Of the Picking
government. announced IN news dis
patches to-day had been expected in
Washington ever since the settlement
Of the Chengchiatun dispute between
China and Japan became known Of
fcially.
DR.. WI accepted the portfolio OF For
eign Minister for two principal rea-
sons. the chief Of which was 70 reach
an entente with japan. which mas been
accomplished The other object was 20
mediate between the Chinese Parlia-
ment and President. ia which service
Dr. WI has not been altogether sue
cessful. although he has brought the
factions closer 10 a modus vivendi.
II IS believed mere that at Or. Wu's
suggestion the Chinese government de-
cided 70 follow the example OF the
United States IN dealing with Germany.
and severance Of diplomatic relations
between the two countries has been ey-
uected here for some time Besides
France and Belgium. Great Britain
also is believed 20 have used her IN
fuence with the Chinese government
in favor Of a break with Germany. and
also toward inducing China 20 enter
the war as an ally of the Entente ma
tions. Japan and Russia are thought
to be unfavorably disposed toward hay
ing China enter the war.
IL was learned to-day that Baron
Hayashi. japanese Minister at Peklng,
recently discussed with General Tuan.
the Chinese Premie Ter. the friendship OF
the two countries and proposed that
since the Chenchiatun dispute had been
adjusted all the other pending issues
between the two nations be also solved,
so that The friendship between the two
peoples might be made even more frm
and lasting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
Berlin Promises to Free
All Captiues on March z

Washington, March J Germany' I'D a
note delivered TO the State Department
to-dav by Dr.. Paul Ritter. Swiss MIN
lister. promises the release OF the Var
rowdaie prisoners on March T. saying
quarantine regulations will have been
complied with by that date.
The note as delivered by the SWISS
Minister to the State Department to-
day follows:
1.-THE transfer already arranged OIL
American sailors from Narrowdale 20
the frontier has not as vet been pos
.ible because one Of the British sailors
IN camp of Brandeburg. likewise from
Yarrowdale, and interned with Amer
san sailors. was found TO be suffering
from typhus exanthematicus ltyphus
fever.
Their transfer 20 the Swiss frontier
will probably take place March Z, when
quarantine comes 10 an end. The span =
isb Embassy at Berlin has been invited
% have doctor Of confidence visit the
Americans. This afternoon March ID
Two veterinaries and two doctors from
The Yarrowdale. who were in officer
nrison camp at Karlsruhe, arrived at
Wsrnemuende for departure to Den
mark"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
u. S. Court Is Asked
Bv Banker to Permit
Reply to Wife's Suit
George w. Butts Demands
Voice in Alienation Action
and $50, 900 Damages

George ". Butts. vicepresident o.
The Hudson Trust Company, Of Ho-
boken. evinced his intention yesterday
% defend himself against the sllega-
tons made Dy Mrs. Elizabeth A. Butts
81, = suit FOR si5O.OO0 against Mrs. MIN
rie A Braxmar and Miss Bessie Brax-
mar for alienation Of affections.
Unable 20 take part in the litigation
brouObt in the Supreme Court because
he h a defendant in the suit. Butts
moved. in the United States District
Court. for an injunction restraining
any further proceedings IN the gu
,-eno Court. that the entire matter
nav DC tried in the Federal court.
Butts asks $50 900 damages from his
wife. the amount which the trust com
many official says he paid her wnen
they separated. go,
that notwithstanding the S5O'OoO set
.icr,en. he made on his wife she has
arnoved him with letters saying tnat
shc was In poverty and was unable TO
nurrbase sufficient food. These letters
says the husband, we're Tor the purpose
Of obtaining more money nc 1t
nounccs as cruel and wicked the
charges made by his wife IN her alieha
zion suit against Mrs. Braxmar and her
daughter. and also characterizes u as
an effort 20 get more money.
II In alleged by Butts that his nome
life was made unhappy. uncomfortable
and uncongenial" by the constant ac-
cusations Of Mrs. Butts. She also be
Titled him before his friends and
ruubbcd the latter, he says.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03
Broker Can't Recall
Any Pats or Kisses
From Mrs. Nolker
Nav Have Been Baby" Mar
lowe Who Sat on His Bed,
Says Burton Castle

Burton :. Castle, a broker. testified
for Mrs. Pearl Elizabeth Hyman Nolker
Yesterday in the divorce action brought
in 81. Louis by Robert Edward Nolke..
Cross-examined by James A. Turley,
Mixers New York counsel. Mr.. Castle
recalled that Mrs. Nolker and Baby
Marlowe had called on him while nc
Law sick in his suite at the Ritz IN
Paris. Neither Of his visitors was
demonstrative. he was sure.
Baby" Marlowe testified recently
that Mrs Nolker sat on the edge Of the
invalid's bed. kissed him, and repeat
edlv patted his head. Mr. Castle ad-
mitted that "some one"-he couldn I
remember whether it was Mrs. Nolker
or the precocious infant-hsd sat on
the edge Of the bed. AS for kisses
and pats on the head. he had not the
slightest recollection. He thought he
would have remembered them, too, par
,icularly the pats. as he had an ex-
traordinary number Of carbuncles al
that time.
Previous testimony that Mr.. Castle
had cncirclcd Mrs. Nolker's waist with
his arm while they were IN the bath
room of her apartment also was de-
MED by him.
Mr. Castle. whose home is at 43 West
Thirty-eighth Street. has brokerage Of
fees in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. IL
was there. in the spring Of 1913. he
said. that he first met Mrs. Nolker.
Several were in the party and they
went 20 Mr.. Castles apartments. He
could not rcmembSs whether Mrs.
Nolker sang or that occasion or
whether Refreshments were served.
II serve my guests anything from
soda 20 champagne, according 70 their
pleasure" he said.
Mrs. Nolker refused 20 testify get
terday. acting, she said. on advice Of
counsel. An adjournment was taken
until ~ m. on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-03

oers applsuded Judge Vsdhsms bois-
terously when he declared:
The League 20 Enforce Peace IS DE-
c Gedly behind the government and the
President az this time. We have no
sympathy with any Individual or group
of individuals trying 70 eubsrrsss MY.
Wilson at such a critical moment
In other pscifst camps the same 40.
sence OF new plans or new means OF
spreading propaganda was evident. Inc
Woman's Peace party is contenting IT.
self with concentrating rs efforts on
it's annual meeting and election OF Of
fcers. 20 De held Tuesday night in the
Peg Wellington Coffee House, III East
For;y-fourth Street. 5 X. Ratc!ife,
English lecturer. will speak.
The party will probably deine its at
titude on the question OF a war refer
endgm. OF armed neutrality, on the
possibility Of keeping American citi-
zens away from the war zone, and on
the possibility Of neutral nations bind
ing themselves together 70 preserve
their own peace.