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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
EXPRESS TRIBUTE IN VERSE
Lines Dedicated by Alpine Club to Mem.
ber "Cone West"

Members Of the Alpine Club have dedi-
Gated a verse The Stricken Hero" to the
memory Of Private Nathan Auritt, one Of
their number. who killed in action july
Is in the big drive over there"
Auritt. a boxer, lived at 1885 Emily street
The verse, submitted by Louis Barr. 1881
South Eighth street, a member Of the Al.
pine Club. follows:
"FareweH TO our stricken hero.
Dying nidst the cunnons' roar:
In his strong aud early manhood,
Died upon a foreign shore.
Wei beloved BY oil his ctubmdtes,
And the Alpine members knep
He ,couid dl,cdps help a comrade-
Altcdys ready stunch aud true.
Ho,U ice miss this jolly comrude,
who lies buried o'er the sea;
No more ,ceH hear his happy greeting,
In the ranks Of Company c."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23

GENERAL SWALLOW looked at Peggy in
" surprise.
My gracious, If I'd known you were
Princess Peggy I'd have been flirting with
you long. ago" he declared
Thank YOU" replied Peggy.
But what's all this mystery" went on
General Swallow. I'm getting all tangled
up. Here's my dear little wife flirting with
strangers here's murmurng among our
Birds against you and | know every one is
the soul of loyalty here are you, Princess
Peggy herself, and I thought you only
meddlesome Parrot. and now I'd like to
know who that Rooster is and that Pheasant,
too"
THE Rooster is a friend, because he warn
ed me against the Spies" answered Peggy. Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
Social Activities

Mrs. William Fisher Norris of 1890 Locust
street, is at Woodbourne Farms. Dimock. Pa,
where she will remain until the middle of
October.
Mr., and Mrs. Lawrence r. Paul. of 336
South Twenty-frst street. are at Newport,
II. j.. for this month and part of September.
Mrs Stockton Townsend of Bryn Mawr is
at West outlook Camp. where she will stay
until the middle of September
Mrs Charles Baily has been spending some
time at hostess house at Camp Lee, Va.
Mrs John Wister. of Belfeld. Germantown.
has gone to Woods Hole. Mass, to spend
September and part of october.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bregy are staying at
the Profile House. in the White Mountains,
n, H.. until the end of the month.
Mr.. Charles Gilpin, Jr.. is the guest Of Mr..
I. Riley at Elmer, \. j.. where he will re-
main until after Labor Day.
General l.. w. r. Waller and Mrs. Waller
of the navy yard are spending the remainder
of this month and September as the guests
of Mrs. Earl y. Putnam at Waterville n. Y.
Mr.. Chester n. Farr, Jr., of Chestnut Hill
is VISITING MIR. H. u. NOOdWortn at cape
Cod and will return September /.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry w. Gray and their
family, of 5000 Wayne avenue, Germa ntown.
have returned TO their home after a two
weeks stay in Bay Head
Mr., and Mrs. Louis f. Book of Il Rose
lane. Rosemont, are receiving congratulations
on the birth of "A son on August IL Mrs.
Book will be remembered Miss Sarah V.
Fowler. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George L..
Fowler. of Nillanova-
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Nelson Jr, of
Lansdowne. are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a son on August Is.
Announcement is made Of the marriage of
Miss Gertrude Kaufman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry X. Kaufman, of 2637 North
Thirteenth street. and Mr.. Reuben J. Cum
ningham Saturday. August 10. at the
home of the Rev David Spencer. pastor
emeritus Of the Lehieh Avenue Baptist
CHURCH. who performed the ceremony. The
bridegroom and bride left on an extended
trip.
Mrs. A. NJ Goss and her daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Neil of 80
Leonard avenue. Camden, y. j., entertained
at dinner on Saturday evening. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Goss and their son
Mr.. Paul Goss. of Parkside; Mr.. and Mrs
f. Frame. of Radnor; Miss Mary Harkins
/ and Miss Margaret Harkins. also of Radnor
and Miss Eftie Govan, of Pine Valley. ~ j.
| They took trip to Wildwood on Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
BENEFIT FOR ORPHANS
Bridge Party Proceeds Will Help Northern
Home

benefit bridge party for the Northern
Home for Friendless Children VIII be given
this afternoon at the Ocean City clubhouse.
Between 400 and 500 women are expected to
attend.
e. T. Stotesbury will speak outlining the
work of the home. This institution. Of which
Mrs @. w. Urquhart is president. was
founded in 1853. 1t was enlarged during the
Civil War. when 1t sheltered more than 1900
orphans. 1t is the only institution in Phila-
delphia now that is prepared for just this
work.
70 the hnapcine Of amussments for the chill
dren, trips to the circus to the country and
equipment tor games and athletics
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
SILVER WEDDING DAY
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Hanson Married Twen'
ty.fiye Years

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. F. Hanson, of Sedgwick.
celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary OF
their wedding Yesterday morning at nup-
tial mass at Holy Cross Church, 1874 East
Mount Airy avenue, Mount Airy. at 10
o'clock. The Rev. Joseph A. Mccullough said
the mass In the sanctuary were the MOST
sienor James p Turner p. A: Monsignor
Henry T. Drumgoole. d. D., rector of the
Seminary Of St. Charles Borromeo; Monsig-
nor Nevin F. Fisher Monsgnor Gerald r.
Coghlan, Monsignor Michael j. Crane, the
Rev. Redmond j. Walsh S. j., president OF
st. Joseph's College; the Rev. NJ. A. Dren-
nan. c. NJ. the Rev. Father Hiarion, the
Passionist; the Rev. Edward Lyons, D. D.:
the Rev. A. II. Rufe. the Rev. James Z.
Devers. the Rev. Vincent L. Burns and the
Rev. M. A. Brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
TEACH WOMEN DRAFTING
franklin Institute Provides Course al Indus.
tries Request

In response to widespread demand from
munition and other industrial plants where
women employed in drafting rooms on
tracings have demonstrated marked ability.
the Franklin Institute will open the first
class In mechanical drawing for women to be
established In this city, and probably the
first in the country.
Heretofore women entering this branch of
work either had to get preliminary training
in the art and textile or Industrial schools.
or in architectural and engineering offices.
The course at Franklin Institute will provide
men.
The decision to open such class was
reached as a result of correspondence we have
had with leading industrial plants said
Dr George A. Hoadey, acting secretary Of
the institute.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
Reading Ore Authority Dies

Reading, Pa. Aug. 23.-Willam q. Rowe,
sxty-eight years old, a mining engineer of
this city since 1871, died here yesterday. In
his time he operated iron ore mines in Penn
sylvania and other States: He was leading
authority on ores.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy lynne Chats About Number of Things-The Social
Doings Are Virtually Nil in August-Son WM Not
F Ride With Father Until " inter

Never again will he take an automobile
ride in order to keep cool" on hot day.
NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES"
BIZ DADDY
THE HARVEST CARNIVAL
A copp piefs uo,c adrenyure each tDeck, beptn-
uinO Monoap and ending Saturday.
CHAPTER V
The Aerial Coaster

(Peogu goes to the Birds Hdrrest
Carui,dl disguised as a Parrot aud there
fnds that mysterious enemies are stir
ring up discord dmon0 the Birds.
handsome Rooster cdrns her against
SpiesJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23

VOU remember, Of course, that weather
4 two weeks ago? I think you heard
your friend Nancy say some few more or
less words about it, Well, you should have
heard the words that certain suburbanite
said after a merry little experience he
had. He was out home on his vacation,
but he found an errand in town so he
could take short ride in the car with
young son. who was very cross and hot
death, and of course that peases Dad a
lot. They went along at good speed
and were almost cool, when all at once
just as they reached the busiest, hottest
part of Market street. faint sneezes and
snifs were heard from the engine. Now
engines don't get hay fever and Dad had
funny feeling about those sneezes In
fact, as he recalled the events of the day
he couldn't find the moment when he had
filled the gasoline tank. They managed
to get as far as side street where they
could stall without being bumped into, and
then Dad started off on still hunt for a
garage. Son, being too little to walk fast
and too young to be left alone. had to be
carried and when you say Wednesday"
or '106" or That hot day" in Dads pres
ence your life is in danger, because those
words invariably bring back a picture of
himself, baby on one arm, gasoline can in
the other, toiling up the street surrounded
BY hot. blue atmosphere. to revive the
taintins spirit of his faithlees sngins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-23

Mrs, William Fisher Norris. of $40 Locus
street is at Woodbourne Farms Dimock. Pa.
where she will remain until the middle o
October.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
1. MARKET WAS ACTIVE.
Equipments and sperialties Were the
 Main Features.

New York, April Equipments and sperialties which derive their mo- mentum in large part from the wars demands were the active and strong features of today's stock market, in vestment. issues making little or no progress.
 Fragmentary war bulletins were en- couraging in the sense that they in- dicated further check to the Ger man drive, and domestic news, which included reports of increased western tonnage and trade expansion, also was helpful.
 Half a. score of stocks, among which may be cited Baldwin Locomotive, Crucfble Steel, Bethlehem Steel Great Northern Ore, Mexican Petroleum and Distillers' Securities, contributed overwhelming to the moderately large business at gross advances of 1-2 to 3 points.
 U. S. Steel again overtopped the list 1 in point of activity, but was under l intermittent pressure, reacting a full l point in the last hour, with proportion l ate recessions elsewhere. 1 Rails were sluggish and mostly lower, the only exception being Read ing, which rose a large fraction in response to a sudden inquiry just be- l 550.000 shares.
 Time money was in smaller supply at recent quotations, but, call loans l hardened.
 Dealings in bonds were mainly limited to the Liberty issues, which were va riable Virginia deferred 6s lost 10 14 points on the supreme court decision
 Total sales of bonds, par value, ag- gregated s5,275,o00.
 .U. S. bonds, old issues, were un- changed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
FATHER oF BASEBALL.
Distinction Claimed for William A.
 Hubert by A. G. SpaIding.

q ask all living professional base ball players to join me in raising our hats to the memory of William A. Hubert, the man who saved the game
 So wrote A. G. Spalding in his lais- tory of baseball, and there Is no better time for paying tribute to Hulbert's memory than the 36th anniversary of the death in Chicago of the man who, more than any other, perhaps, deserves the title of Father of the National League" Hon. Morgan c. Bulkeley of Hartford was the first president of the old major circuit when 1t was organ ized in 1878, and while he was a staunch and able foe of the evils that had fastened themselves on the game, his various other interests required a larger part of his time, and he re- signed after serving one year. Hull bert was elected his successor in De- cember, 1878. and held the job until his death, his six years of service coming at the most critical period of the game, when professional baseball was or trial for its life. with the American public as the jury.
 ITO him." wrote his friend Spalding, ecame the great struggle that attend ed the -eariy, days-of the league. Upon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
CONFLICTING REPORTS ON
 WlLLARD's PHYSICAL CONDITION
Champions Clean Life a Big Point in
 His Favor.

Conflicting reports tell of the weight and condition of Jess Willard. A short time ago we were informed that he was hog fat and scaled close to 300, and then again from an army camp came the tale that he didn't go an ounce over 240, and was in such con- dition that he would round quickly into prime condition. Now we hear from Kansas City that Willard has settled to real training on his farm and is boxing as fast as ever He weighs 275, and is boxing daily with Bob Russell, his sparring partner, who suc- ceeded Monahan, his first circus punching bag.
 There is less than 90 days to the time of his fight with Fulton. That is time sufficient for Jess to train down. He has lived cleanly and his case can be hardly compared to that of Jim Jeffries or Johnson or other fighters who failed after long layoff: Willard has kept in condition always by his strenuous horseback riding and few rounds of boxing during the circus season. Willard is a teetotaler and in fact made the provision in drawing up the articles for the fight that not a drop of intoxicating beverages be sold on the grounds where the fight was to be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

St. Paul, Minn., April 22.-The Min nesota boxing commission, after con- ference with Promoter J. c. Miller late today, voted unanimously to approve the proposed Willard Fulton fight at St. Paul on July 4th.
 The commission and Colonel Miller reached an agreement whereby Willard and Fulton will receive their share of the fight in Liberty bonds bought at par in the Twin Cities. Colonel Mill Ter agreed to give 12 1-2 per cent. of the gross receipts to the Red Cross or the government recreation fund and he also agreed to donate S5 per cent. of all money received from the fight pictures to the war recreation fund.
 In addition to these donations Col oneI Miller will pay 10 per cent. of the gross fight receipts to the state tuber- culosis fund as required by law. There also is government war tax Of 10 per cent on every ticket sold.
 Gross receipts of capacity house were estimated at $150,000. If the pie lures yielded similar returns, the war recreation fund would be enriched 57,500 from the latter income. while the same fund. or the Red Cross, would receive $1S,750 from the fight. The state would get s15.000 in tax receipts and like sum would go to the gov ernment, in addition to the tax on the slowing of the pictures.
 According to the tentative terms of agreement the title holder and his tow ering challenger are to meet in a ten round contest for the heavyweight championship of the world, the pre- nier titular honors of pugilism to go with the decision of the referee, in case both boxers are on their feet at the end of the thirty minutes of battling.
 Whether Willard holds lightly the laurels so ably defended in the past by Jeffries, Sullivan, Fitzsirnmons and other heroes of the ring, or has su- preme confidence in his ability to suc- cessfully defend the same under any and all. conditions, the fact remains that never in the history of heavy weight pupilism has a titular bout been fought under such an agreement In order that there might be no mis- understanding upon this point Willard was asked if he agreed to stake his championship upon a referees decis- ion in ten round bout and in reply said that he would like a longer bout than the. ten rounds scheduled witf Fred Fulton to decide the worlds championship.
 However" he continued, ''the short route with a referees decision may satisfy the public. I would prefer 1 twenty, although am confident car retain the title in any circumstances Willard having therefore agreed tt stake his title on the outcome of z short bout and sSe Minnesota boxins law containing no provision agains
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
! iPomfret 3, Hartford p. H. s. i.

Hartford High journeyed to Pomfret Saturday and was defeated in a close game by the score of 3 to l. The game was much closer than the score would indicate and Hartfords defeat was much more a matter of luck than of skill on the part of the opposing team. The two Pomfret pitchers used only managed to fan six men and were hit hard. although backed up by won deffnl fielding. Hyman, the Hartford twtrler, famed Il and with the excep- tion of one inning had the Indian sign on Pomfret
 Local interest in the game centers in the fact that the Academy will face Pon1fret at Pomfret on May 1. At first glance it looks as if the local team did not have a chance. But Hartford has always been easy for the local boys and probably is for Pomfret. The Academy has better team this year than the year when Hartford was gloriously trimmed here on Memorial Day and should hand Pomfret the sur prise of their lives as a May basket.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

the rendering of such decision by a duly appointed referee, the contest will differ from any titular glove battle between big men of the ring so far as Gugilistic history shows. Since the night that Jim Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in twenty -ene rounds at New Orleans on September '. 1892, there have been sixteen battles for the heavyweight championship.
 These contests have ranged from twenty to forty-fve rounds with a de- cision in case a knockout did not ter i rninate the battle before the final bell. In but five of these did the victor drive home the winning blow in less than
 ten rounds and the average for the full seventeen battles was 13 l0-17 rounds. Willard, himself, holds the duration record for it took him 26 rounds to Estop Jack Johnson, with the Jeffries- Sharkey 25-round battle a close sec cnd
 It would appear under the circum-
 stances that Willard has set himself ! considerable task in breaking away from ring tradition. He is notori- | ously slow starter in his ring cam paigns and has to date showed mark ed lack of aggressiveness. Whether at the age of forty he can develop new set of ring tactics to fit the peculiar conditions surrounding the proposed
 bout, is a question which only time can answer.
 Opinions among close followers of pugilism based upon the work of the | two heavyweights in the ring lean to- ward the belief that in such short bout F,ultons superior boxing. ability
 would give him a decided advantage
 and possibly the championship by de- cision, should he be wise enough to
 battle scientifically for the points nec-
 essary to earn such a decision.
 Despite the difference in the ages of the two boxers very few conceive that
 Fulton could knock out Willard in ten rounds. Such an effort would prob
 ably arouse the champion to full use
 of his super strength and end disast-
 rously for Fulton. Willard, on the i other hand. unless stung to fury. is hardly likely to develop the Berserk
 rage necessary to carry him through
 ten rounds of aggressive rushing and l crushing action which would give him
 victory either by a knockout or decis- ion with the probability favoring the former.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
400 TEAMS IN PENN
 RELAY CARNIVAL
All Sections of the Country Except
 Far West Represented.

Philadelphia, April 22. = The 24th annual relay carnival of the Univer- sity of Penna.. to be held here next Friday and Saturday, will bring to- gether more than 400 teams, repre- senting colleges and schools from all sections of the country except the Pa cific slope.
 For Friday seven military and naval events are on the programme Col lege stars from various camps and naval stations will be among the con- testants.
 The Pentathlon, or all around cham pionship, also will be held on Friday. Among the entrants is Shea of Dart mouth.
 Saturdays programme will include relay championships for college. pre- paratory and high schools and special events
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
PRELIMINARY GAMES IN
 PARIS LEAGUE SUNDAY
Ten Games Played Sunday by Ameri.
 cans in France.

Paris, Sunday, April 21.--Ten games preliminary to the regular season of the Paris baseball league, were played this afternoon on various grounds around Paris. The results were:
 Ordnance department, 8; Engineers Purchasing Office, '.
 Naval aviation IS, Alexandre Cas- uals, 1.
 Canadian Hospital. 6; American hos pital No. 1, 4. ~
 Medical repair shop, IA; S. S. U. No. e5o, 4.
 Naval aviation marines, F; Red Cross No. 3, 0.
 Twenty fifth engineers. 14; Hotel Pavilion Y. M. c. A. 6.
 Military Police, '; S. S U. No. 6oe
 Aviation headquarters 15, Research and inspection, Ii.
 First motor mechanics, 26; Sigma. disbursement office 6.
 searchlight department :, aviation technical 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

his shoulders were loaded more of the duties of the formative and creative period of the pastime. Against him were directed the assaults of the enc mics of the league and of the game. He was the recipient of the abuse of gamblers and the innuendoes of their apologists The struggle he encoun- tered cheerfully, for he was a born fighter; the duties he assumed will ingly, for he was a master of busi- ness system and an industrious work CT, and the opposition of the rabble amused, when it injured him not at all."
 Besides being president of the league Hubert was president of the Chicago club from it's organization to his death, and Spalding was manager, sec retary and captain of the club, so that in writing of Hubert, I'M. Spalding expressed opinions based on close per sonal association with the man he eulogized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
TO PLAY SHORE
 LINE TEAM THURSDAY
McGIone Men Are Placing Great De- pendence on Mysterious TwirIer Known as Paul"

Monday afternoon Manager. Jim Nc Clone of the Yannigans gave his men a workout on the Taftville grounds in preparation for their game with the Shore Line regulars which is. sched- tiled for Thursday. He said Monday when interviewed, that Manager Flynn's team did not have chance against his sturdy warriors. The Yan- nigans have a dark horse who will do their twir1ing. When questioned as to his identity McGlone was about as talkative as a stone hitching post. From other sources 1t was gleaned that the mystery is a human being, wears carmen's uniform and works for the Shore Line Electric company
 It is said that he answers to the name of Paul" A rumor was current at the car house on Central avenue last night to the effect that Flynn and Simcox had hired several detectives and few gunmen. They are deter mined to win if they have to resort to violent measures and McGlone comes right back with a threat to bribe the umpire It looks like battle royal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
Shore Line vs. stoninqton Hioh,

This afternoon the Shore Line team of Norwich will cross bats with the Stonington High school team at Ston- ington. The carmen have been hold ing daily practice since their rout at the Academy and Manager Jack Flynn istconfident they can give the Stoning- ton boys the trimming of their lives. Jack is a former Westerly High play CT and loves Stonington just the way an N. F. A. man loves Bulkeley. Monday the carmen defeated a picked upeteam by the score of to 5 in five innings at the Taftville diamond. The game will probably open with the Shore Line team made up as follows: Houston or Clish c. Murray D, Simcox (capt) 1b. Flynn 2b, Barber ss. Cass Sb, Caplet If, H. Shaw of, Lovenbury If. The substitute list includes Cur ran and Peterson. H. Shaw, Cass and Murray are new men in the lineup but the others got their baptism of fire at the Academy last week.