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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15
From the Top

These records are not made from un-
known talent horning in for game or
two.
The list includes Cobb, Collins, Barry,
Lewis, Cravath, Gowdy, Daubert-all among
the leaders.
These figures show how quickly upsets
can come-and from what unexpected quar-
ters
Cobb the. games greatest hitter. has
never been able to bat in three world
series attempts.
And there is Eddie Collins. In the 1910
series Eddie batted .429. In the 1911 series
he dropped tn .2sG. In the 1913 series he
rose again to .421. In 1914 he dropped
back 20 .21i
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BARNES CAPTURES
OPEN GOLF TITLE
Phila. Pro Takes Honors in
Western Tourney With
2S3 for 72 Holes
HUTCHINSON IS SECOND

WESTMORELAND COUNTRY CLUB,
Chicago. Sept. 15.-James NJ. Barnes, of
the Whtemarsh Valley Country Club. Phil
adelphia, won the western open golf cham
ponshp this afternoon with score Of
2S3 for the 72 holes.
Hutchinson negotiated the eighteen holes
in 20, making his total for the ffty-four
holes 211. Walter c, Hagen, of Rochester,
n. v, present champion. made II in 50,
bringing his total to 213
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15
.vrRrcAN LEAGUE PARK, Washington

kNERICAN LEAGUE fAf'h' "ashi's'oi
Sept. Is.
Though wild as a hawk Harper also was
.,.o inst as unhittable in the opening
..ue of today's double-header, with the
rsckmen, and the Griffmen registered
sictOry, to 0.
Uarper allowed two hits. Win Noyes
~, bumped bit in the first session and
N error by McInnis, allowing Menoskey
and Milan to score, took the soldier-to-be
MI Of the lineup. Seibold replaced him.
In the seventh Seibold was nit safeiy
four times. Menoskey getting a triple for a
sartsr and three more runs came over
ONLY in the first did the Mackmen
threaten. Jameson singled, Witt walked
and Bodie beat out a slow one to Foster.
filing the bases with none out, but the
next three were helpless
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15
LAFAYETTE WILL PLAY
STAR TEAM ON OCT. 13
College Men With Ambulance
Corps at Allentown Will
Have Football Eleven

EASTON, Pa, Sept. 15.--Among the
thousands Of college graduates now en-.
camped as members OF the American Am
bulance Corps at Allentown are to be found
sufficient football players who have at
tained "all-American" distinction to form
a team. Arrangements have been made
that such team shall be formed and a
game has been scheduled between Lafayette
College and this first "all-American football
team that has ever actually been gathered
together for contest The ambulance play
ers will be led by Morrow and Hastings
Of Pittsburgh.
Coach Bergman will call the candidates
for the Lafayette team on Thursday next,
on which day Lafayette opens. While 1t is
expected that not n single letter man from
last years team will be present in this
years aggregation, still the list of incom-
ing students discloses some promising ma
teral and the prospect Is somewhat bright
er than IT was fortnight ago.
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Lexington Results

FIRST RACE. claiming three-year-oldr and
!. zim. iSs HasrinstOn. 1880 1919 ;55ssSS
2. Collie. 1oa, Pbckens e;..''' =" le4o l9's9
o. Tine, Tia 1-5 Shoddy. Sister Susie, stephen
r. Running Queen. Beauty Spot. The Duke,
Dr Campbell, The Baroness and Peach Bios
som also ran.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

TUST what the earnest or fiery athlete
y does through the season Is no dlrect
test by any means as to what he contem-
plates doing through world series.
In past october affairs we have observed
two sets Of cases first. that of the season
star hitting the big series as fat man
might light upon the top of a soapy chute
with revision all downward.
And then the cases OF those who were
lucky TO hit the size OF their collar most or
the year peeling the cover off the ball In the
big jubilee.
Just Few Shifts
Here are Just few upsets between full
seasons count and a world series show
ing:
TY COBB-1909
Seasons average, .377.
World series average, .23l.
JACK BARRY--l9l1
Seasons average, .265.
World series average, 1858.
HANK GOwDY--19l4
Seasons average, .243.
World series average, $40.
EDDIE COLLINS--1914
Seasons average, .344.
World series average, .2ld.
DUFFY LEWIS--191b
Seasons average, .290.
World series average, 800.
GAVNY CRAVATH--19l6
Seasons average, .2S5.
World series average, .154.
JAKE DAUBERT-19l6
Seasons average, .3l6.
World series average, .176.
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sCHOOLBOY FUMBLES

Fifty-two candidates for the football team at
west philsdephia High School reported to Man
aRer Frismuth and Captain klrk swing yester-
dsy. Coach Riegner will assume charge Oh the
squad Monday.
st rosenb's College expects to begin its train
,ng FOR The coming football season on Monday.
The candidates viii practice every day at STEM
ton Field
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15
Indian Queen Medley Game OF

The Indian Queen Athlet los Medley Catholic
club baseball game scheduled for this afternoon
MAS called on because of the rain. Next Satur-
day Indian Queen Athletics will meet the strong
Tulip club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

Butt Hale ran an exhibition mile against time
at the Getaway Day OF the Grand Circuit nj
Syracuse, n. Y, and lowered his own mark of
= .OaA By half second
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
To Cheek Up Tonight.

After tho drill of the Home Guard tonight the net receipts of the dance and social held last Wednesday at the Hills factory will be checked up and the amount which is to be ex- pended for remembrances for Plain vile boys in the service will be an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
ITO be enthralled

I ITO be enthralled By the Childrens Show It's Tuesday, you know -thirty's the time "Admission-one dime Its for you all Both great and small. Come to see the sight One Tuesday night"
 Thanksgiving Services.
 Special services will be held in the
 local ch4rcheS on Thursday morning. Thanksgiving. At the Berlin Congre- gat1onal church the services will com
 mence at II o'clock and Rev. Samuel
 A. FisNe will occupy the pulpit
 The kensington Methodist church
 and the kensington Congregational church will hold a union service at the Kensington Congregational church Thursday morning. Rev. E. F. Louns- bury will deliver the sermon. The
 services will start at 1O:45 o'clock - Kensington Red Cross. An all-day sewing meeting of the Kensington Red Cross society will be
 held at the home of Mrs. Charles B. Sharp tomorrow. At 2:30 o'clock in
 the afternoon an important business
 meeting will be held. An auxiliary DTanCn Will De formed ana Off1CerS for
 the ensuing year will be elected. All women Tn Kensington interested in Red Cross work are urged to attend the session. KenshgtOn Congregational Notes. A meeting of the Womans Mission ary society of the Kensington Congre- gationai church will be held tomorrow
 afternoon at o'clock at the home of
 Mrs. S. M. Cowles, Main street, Kens- inton.
 The monthly meeting of thee Blue Hills district will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Marks tomor- row evening instead of Wednesday, Berlin Briefs. Master Samuel F'iske has recovered from an attack of tonsilitis. The list of local young men that are to comprise the last IS per cent. to Camp Devens has not been received from Judge Benjamin A. Miller, clerk of the exemption board yet. The remaining names of those who are serving in the army from this town were inscribed on the honor roll board this morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26

MerideniteS naVigated their way to- ward the railroad station. Instead of sitting quietly and waiting for their train, the men began to sing and create a nuisance and were finally arrested Both were found guilty on the charge of intoxication. Peter was fined $20 and Alex was assessed $10
 Golen Badly Scalded.
 Lawrence Golen of kensington was badly scalded yesterday afternoon when a kettle of boiling water over turned and burned his hands and left side. The accident occurred when Golen tried to lift the kettle from the stove. As the handle was hot he dropped the kettle and its contents spilled oyer his hands and body scala ing him badly.
 Military Notes.
 Frank McKeon and James Corr of the Naval Reserves at Pelham Bay spent the weekend at their homes in Kensington.
 Leon Hall, Paul Lund, John Frazer, John Wilson and Earle Woods have returned. Camp Devens, Aver Mass, after spending yesterday in Berlin.
 MoIWlH Vllo Ol lIlc NGtN al 1NCSCI NCO at<Brooklyn, N. Y, was home over the week end.
 Edwin Adams, who enlisted some time ago in the Naval Reserve, re- ported yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy yard.
 Homo Guard Entertainment Tonight.
 A large attendance is expected at the drill and entertainment which is to be given at the town hall this eve ming under the auspices of the Home Guard, A competitive drill will be the feature of the program. This will be the first local drill of the Guard and is expected that a large num- Der will be present to see Berlin's f1n est perform. Regimental officers will be the judges. An invitation has been sent to Major Bradford and his aides from Bristol and it is expected that they will be present.
 The local Liberty chorus, under the leadership of Professor Joseph c. Beebe, will sing. This will also be the first local appearance of the chorus in Berlin.
 Following the drill the women will serve coffee and cake to the Guard and the guests.
 The proceeds of the entertainment is to be used by the Home Guard to send comfort kits to the former mem bers who are now in the service of Uncle Sam.
 Rev. Samuel A. Fiske and Colonel Charles NJ. Jarvis are the committee in charge of the arrangements and every detail for the affair has been l completed.
 The drill will start at o'clock Appeal for Hospital An urgent appeal for Thanksgiving ! donations to the New Britain Gen ] eral hospital has been received by ] Mrs. Samuel A. Fiske of Worthington ; Ridge. Gifts of vegetables, fruit, canned goods, groceries, linen, etc., . are asked. Those wishing to help the worthy cause should leave their dona- i day noon, at which time they will be 1 collected by the hospital officials
 Primary Entertainment Tomorrow.
 The entertainment of the primary grades of the Berlin Congregations 1 church which was postponed last Fri 1 day because of unfavorable weather Will be held tomorrow evening in the church. An excellent program has been arranged by Miss Caroline Say age, superintendent of the Sunday school.
 The following notices were posted about the town this morning an l nouncing the affair:
 Come one, come all,
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
METAL TRADES.
Fifty Men Holding Session in Buffalo
 Today.

Buffalo, Nov. 26.-Fifty men rep resentine the metal trades of the American Federation\ of Labor began a three days session here today. Un- satisfactory conditions in plants hav- ing to do with the manufacture of material for the war and the ship yards will be taken up anG< the opin- ion of the United Metal Trades for 1nulated for submission to the adjust ment board of the national council of defense.
 Machinists. boilermake black smiths moulders. pattern makers, electricians, sheet metal workers, plumbers and stationary engineers were represented each by five dele gates and the international presidents of the various metal trades unions Identified with the federation.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26

supposed to appear in Bristol police court this morning as the result of a fight in which he became involved on the 12:1O o'clock dinkey Sunday morning. John is said to have lin- gered too long over the flowing bowl in the capitol city.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
The "Designer" for One Year, 75c

Twelve consecutive copies of the Designer, and a copy of the Winter Standard Quarterly with coupon good for 15c in the pur- chase of any Standard pattern, real value $125. Special offer for 75c.
 Hand in your subscription at the Pattern Department.
 The, Government asks your aid regarding deliveries and ex- change of goods as follows:-
 Do not leave the store empty handed. Carry your own par- cels."
 Avoid c. o. D. deliveries if possible. We wll make c. O. D. deliveries where the amount of the purchase is over one dollar.
 Shop early in the day-we can then give you better ser vice.
 Special deliveries will be charged at the rate of 10c each, outside the city 10c additional.
 Return as little as possible.
 By keeping down costs the savings will revert to the pur- chaser. |
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26

Bristol entertained 2 number of local friends last evening at celebration held in honor of the twenty-ffth an- niversary of their marriage. MT. L1n- coin Is a brother of Mrs. F. B. Man chester of this town.
 Phillip Lippia of this town was
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
LIQUOR VIOLA7ORS
 ARE HEAVILY FINED
Kensington Foreigners Alleged to Have Conducted "Speak Easy"
"SMOKY JOHN" SENTENCED
Well-KOwn Character Gets 12O Days in Jail-Meridcn Youths Face Judge @ment and Drill Tonight.

How much liquor can a normal man consume? This was the question which Judge George G. Griswold had to consider in the town court this, morning. Carlo Seogliott and Chester Locosta, both of Kensington, were ar rested by Constables Hackett and Sol omon yesterday on the charge of sell ing intoxicating bevarages without a license. A keg of wine and AS bottles of beer were found in Carlos posses sion while Chester had three cases of beer and 75 empty bottles. They both testified that they had received the liquor on Friday and that it was for their own consumption.
 Carlo and Chester testified that they conducted boarding houses near the Berlin power house. Numerous com- platnts have been received by the town officials that the men were conducting "speak-easy.' It was further al- legged that the men supplied liquor to lthe employees of the power station.
 On Sundays it is said, while the cafes were closed, the men did a rush Ing business. It is alleged that they entertained lavishly on the Sabbath In orded that their guests would not - find the hours passing too slowly an orchestra from New Haven was ob- tained to furnish music.
 When the officers raided the house yesterday but two occupants were l found at the place. The propretors were arrested.
 In court this morning both pleaded not guilty, denying that they sold any liquor. They said that the beer and wine found at their residence was for their own use. Judge Griswold found both men guilty and imposed fine of $50 and costs.
 "Smoky John' Arrested.
 After an absence from Berlin for some months John Simeoni, better known as Smoky John" returned to his old haunts last week. Having nc place to sleep and no money with which to buy food, Smoky slept ir the lots and in order to quench his thirst, it Is alleged stole several bot ties of milk.
 In court this morning, Smoky" as h his usual custom, remained retlcen and was unconcerned in the proceed lnEs. He was found guilty of vagran cy and sentenced to jail for 12O days
 Brothers Get Drunk.
 Peter and Alex, Broske, brothers 5 whose home is in Meriden receive' fAeir pay Saturday night and decided h celebrate. Taking a train from tn silver City, the two young men ar r,ved in Kensington where they visited several local emporiums. After f1irt ing with John Barleycorn' the tw
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
SHORTAGE OF COINS.

Manila, Nov. 26.-There is short age of coins throughout the islands. The Philippine national bank is is suing paper bills of the denomination of ten and twenty centavos as a tenn porary relief.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
RECRUITING PARTIES.

Boston, Nov. 26.-Recruiting parties are securing the New England states to obtain enlistments in the coast ar tillery. Since October 10 they have accepted 179 men.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
THANKSGIVING FANCY LINENS

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New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
SEE OUR LINE OF KNlTTING BAGS

1 or DEFEND O"
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
A Wonderful Gives Natural Support

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New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
A Memo Wonderful
"FirSt Aid to Nature''

preserving of womankind
 abdominal contents; holds well the body its original lines or smaller and of 
 designed the tall full figure Wonderful Bandlet fashionable comfort A value-$SOO
 A what need Our export
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
No Draft News Yet.

Despite the fact that Clerk Benja- min I. Miller of the local exemption board stated several days ago that he would send to the Herald 8 list of the names: of Plainville men who are in- cluded in the last fifteen per cent of the first draft the names have not ar rived yet. AS soon as the list Is re- ceived it will appear in the columns of the press.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
PROCLAMATION PUTS
BAKERS ON LICENSE
Standard Loaf Fixed-Amount
of Sugar and Oil to Be
Used Is Reduced.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 13.-AlI
bakeries in every city Of the land are to
be put under government license be-
ginning December 10 and made to OBJ
serve food administration rules govern
ing ingredients and weights OF loaves
by President Wilson'S proclamation
planned for issuance today. The effect,
as forecast by the food administration,
will be to standardize, eliminate waste
in distribution to and to,
gradually force prices for pound loaves
downwards, perhaps to Z or 8 cents a
loaf
While prices are not to be fixed, fancy
breads are to be eliminated and all
bread baked in regular sizes of one, one
and a half, two and four pounds with
a midway increase on each to permit
the sale Of half a loaf. Fixed standard
weights are to let know
which loaf is really the cheapest. Three
pounds Of instead of six are to
be allowed for a barrel of Jour and two
pounds Of vegetable oil instead Of six
pounds of lard or oil.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
AMERICANS SEE RUIN
CAUSED BY HUN GUNS
BY Associated Press.

British Front in France and Belgium,
Nov. 1.-THE American congressional
party II four prominent men in priv
ate life who have been visiting the wes-
tern allied countries unofficially during
h congressional recess, have complet-
ed a four days our and left the British
front. Senators Kenyon and Kendrick,
who AVE been making a special study
of war problems in England, Joined the
congressional party for the trip to the
British war zone.
During their stay here they covered
much territory by motor and saw not
only the workings of the bases, but wit
messed actual fighting along the line.
Two big British base hospitals which
are being conducted by American units
We're inspected.
The terrible devastation wrought by
the war was forcibly brought home to
the party by a visit to Arras, the val
ley of the Ancre and the Somme region.
Near Lens they saw real action and
experienced the sensation of hearing
great German shells scream overhead
and break not far away. Battle SCARED
Vimy ridge was seen.
Senators Kenyon and Kendrick had
not seen a battle ground before.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
FIGHT OVER RATE HIKE
WILL LAST ALL WEEK

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1.-THE
drive in the fight Of the eastern rail-
roads for the full fiat Is per cent In
crease in freight rates and more, will be
made before the Interstate Commerce
commission this week. Counsel for
both roads and shippers rested today,
preliminary to tomorrow's resumption
of the hearings before Examiner
Disque. when the lumber, cement and
ice shippers will seek to be excepted
from any increased rate.
The opposition to the higher rate
movement expect a field day Friday.
The commission will hear ANAL argu-
ments Saturday.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
FIRST US. WOUNDED
CITED IN FRENCH ORDERS
BY Associated Press.

American Training Camp in France,
Nov. 13.-The first American officer and
private wounded in the war have been
mentioned in French dispatches and
presented with citations. The officer is
Signal Corps Lieutenant , of
Burlington, VT, who was the first cas-
ualty. The soldier was wounded in a
raid on October 70 by a shell splinter.
The citations say that both men were
wounded while working in a trench I'M
der enemy observation and that they
are respectively "the first officer and
soldier Of the American forces to shed
blood on the soil Of France for right
Justice and liberty"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
Y. M. C. A. CAMPAIGN
FOR MILLIONS OPENS
Workers Asked to Give Cone
Days Pay for Soldiers
Away"

New York, Nov. 13.-An army Of
100000 workers in every important city
and town in the United States today
began a weeks campaign to raise $685.
900, 900 for the war work of the z. M. G.
A. Wage earners are asked to donate'
"one days pay for the soldiers away
A number of large corporations have
announced they will give generously.
Subscriptions thus far include $500, 900
from the United States Steel corpora
ton, s250,000 from the International
Harvester company and $4,000 from
the e. 1. Du Pont-De Nemours Powder
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
IOWANS WIN HONORS AT
TEXAS AVIATION CAMP

Washington. D. c., Nov. 12.-Lauritz
Haugen, son Of Congressman Haugen,
Kelly. Tex, and will be commissioned
a lieutenant in h aviation section
signal corps. George Grupe, Of Cedar
Rapids, has won a similar commission
at Camp Kelly. Young Grups Is rated
second il, his class.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-15
SUBS CAUSE FOOD SHORTAGE,

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1e.-Herbert
Hoover, chairman of the committee for
relief in Belgium, has denied a press
dispatch from Paris that the shortage
of foo in Belgium was due to lack
of funds. He pointed out that the
SIS, 900, 900 loaned by the United States
to Belgium and France for CARRYING
on the relief work has not beer ex-
hausted and that the scarcity of ship
ping and delay consequent to subma-
rine activities have been responsible
for the shortage.