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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
Playing the Field
By JACK VEIOCK.
international News Service Sports Editor

NEW 4 OHk, Jan. 23.-Old Frank
Moran is not overstocked with ary-
thing that resembles neaVytyeic mt
championship class. but he's
to1sh nut to crack and il will not
be surprising TO see him give Fred
Fulton all and more than he wants
when they meet at New Orleans
Jan 2S
Champion Jess Willard was UNI
able 10 knock Moran out over the
10-rOund distance when they met in
New York. and as Fulton is de-
pending on a victory to strengthen
his claims TO championship class, it
viii be up to him to trim Moran
decisively, thing which a good
many Gstic fans are doubtful wheth-
er or not he has the class to do.
In Moran lanky Fred is going to
NEE a different kind of a battler
that he has been facing lately
Moran will fight him. and what's
more. the Pittsburgh battler will
fight fairly. Ole Frank says that
his celebrated Mary Ann" packs
just as much punching power now
rs it ever did before. and ne is going
to try everything in the fstic calen-
dar to put Mary Ann" across.
There are a good many fight bugs
who have seen Fulton in action who
are convinced that he has no love
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
REPORT FULTON FOUGHT
WITH BROKEN HAND
Assoclatel - Service:

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Jan. 22.-Frank
p. Thompson, chairman of the
Minnesota boxing commission. an
nounced Tuesday that the commits
sion would investigate reports that
Fred Fulton fought with a broken
bone in his hand in the match with
Billy Miske here Friday night
Thompson said II the commission
was satisfied that Fulton went into
the ring knowing the bone was
fractured. he would recommend
that the boxer be barred from Min
ue~ota bouts The statement was
made 10y Tor Edward J. Clark of
Minneapolis. that cocaiuc DE gave
Fulton 10 ease the pain ion his hand
rendered him unable 20 make the
best showing against Miske
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
TENER PROMISES TO CARE
FOR GOWOY'S FAMILY

BOSTON. Jan. 23.-'T have mott
eed Hank Gowdy OF the Boston
Braves. the firs1 bail player 10 en-
list. that the National league viii
take good care Of his dependents
in the event Of his inability or eff
facement.' John X. Terer. presi-
dent % the National league said
while here as chairman Of the Elks'
committee which is 20 build nos
pilal in Boston for crippled soldiers.
~Already 7 have plans To make u
plain 10 Sergt. Gowdy on his return
lust how much we feel indebted to
him for the honor he conferred on
the National league by being the
FIRST TO forsake the comparatively
easy ways Of baseball for the active
service Of his country"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
WANTED. RIGHT-HAND HITTER

Fred Mitchell did not part with
OUthelder Williams because he fig
Ired Williams wasn't good enough
70 hold a regular job with the cubs.
II trading Williams for DOde
Faskert Mitchell got a player he
needed badly-a right-handed hit
ting outfielder. Williams swings
from the port side Of the platter. as
do Flack and Wolter. Leslie Mann,
who is a right-handed batter. will
probably not appear in a Cub uni
form. for he is eligible 20 wear
khaki. so Mitchell went after Pas
kert. He's taking no chances Of
being too late in rounding out his
team and bOlstering up MS batting
order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
BINCLES AND JINGLES
BY JACK VEIOCK
international News Sports Editor.

REMOTE Is RIGHT.
OF Mister Bill Baker, the record
deal maker.
Full many a columns been wrote.
For right on the heel OF his big
player deal
They labeled this Baker the goat.
The chances that Billy will prosper
in Philly
Are said to he mighty remote.
This is the open season for inves-
legations.
Why not investigate the recent
wrestling tournament?
And what about Slim salee's
slaughter in that fifth game?
Philadelphia is the only city that
ever got rid of two ball clubs in
two weeks.
Baseball magnates claim exemp-
ton from paying higher salaries.
John McGraw is exempt from
military service because of bad
Judgment
Baseball experts agree that
Philadelphia is exempt from
the worlds series for the next
steen years.
Phiny fans will have plenty
of money 10 spend by next
Christmas.
Ed Walsh is interested in a deal
which will sign r. Walsh 10 a ma
jor league contract.
1913 baseball contracts are as
popular with the players as the
prohibition amendment in Milwau-
kee.
Rumor says Freddie Walsh has
offered to sneak into Berlin and
teach the Germans how 10 run.
AT Mccoy is not lonesome since
be lost the middleweight title. RE
l. said to be working in "a cheese
factory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
High School Girl
Quintets to Open
Play on Friday

Following a months tryOut the
girls high school interclass basket
ball team were picked by Miss
Marian Goodman, the girls athletic
association teacher, Monday after
noon.
The date Of the first game was
set for Friday afternoon in the girls
play the juniors. followed by the
game between the freshmen and the
seniors.
The four teams have been prac-
ticing regularly. The teams line up
as follows:
SOphOmOreS. Juniors.
Avalian Probst ....... Ruth Carlson
Forward.
Mildred Mitchell. Mollie Schneider
Forward.
Corinne Seegmueller Donna Rambo
Center.
Bernice Fielder. ....... Aida Haig
Guard.
EstelIa Rosenberg. Mary Sweeney
Guard.
Freshmen. Seniors.
Lois Waters. ..... Doris Campbell
Forward.
Clarice vonBarandy Ella Forstrand
Forward.
Thelma Jones. ...... Phyllis Boyer
Center.
Josephine Doran. e. Gladys Nelson
Guard.
Eleanor Reynolds. Helen Hollowell
Guard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
TEACHERS NOT ENTITLED
TO PAY FOR TIME LOST
DURING FUELLESS DAYS
International News Service:


INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 23.-L. f.
Stansbury, attorney general Tues
day prepared an official opinion for
Horace Ellis. state superintendent
OF public instruction, in which he
said he would hold that HOosier
school teachers. employed by trus-
tees or school boards under the uni
form teachers contract prOmulgat-
ed by the department Of education
will not De entitled 10 receive pay
for time lost because OF schools
closed by fuel administration or
ders. such teachers. however. may
insist hat time lost be made mp by
holding schools later, the opinion
viii say. Thousands OF teachers are
affected - the opinion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23

for punishment. And these same
bugs are predicting that il Moran
proceeds TO massage Fulton's COM
pleXlOn or his mid-section with
wailops Frederick will do just as
ne did in his bout with Harry Tate
end the fracas by swinging low.
II he does he will be through as a
recognized contender for Wizards
title. and unless he defeats Moran
decisively and cleanly, any chirps
he may make afterward will be
greeted with laughter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
WEEGHMAN REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF CUBS

CHICAGO, Jan 23.@Charles II.
Weeghman was reelected president
OF the Chicago National league
baseball club at the annual meet
ing of the stockholders Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-23
MERClAL CUNTS
IN BATTLE TONIGHT

play viii be resumed in the Com
lnercial leasue tonight when the
CIauer agErv cation meets the rpiro
team in the nrst game o. th, 'eu-
inG. The second contest viii he ur-
tween the Eibel and smith & Whcr-
ret squads
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
A NOBLE WOMAN

group of young officers stood smiling around slender adv
the Abraham Lincoln ward of the American hospital
It Lancaster Gate London She had just been telling them
dro story in the Lancashire dialect While were
much amused by the perfect mmcry their fair entertainer
their whole attitude Indicated profound respect admiration
flor her.
The entertainer was Lady Harcour an American who
closely related to the Morgan family Of New York and
The wife of one of the leading statesmen Of England
When asked her the of time which she gave
her war work, she replied:
ri nothing else We American women in London have no
time for social functions entertainments To invite a
friends informally an ordinary dinner about
the limit Of social life
Lady Harcourt turned to young officer
lying Of the cots. He badly wounded and his leg
strapped kind of harness To her inquiry health the
officer replied with SMILE that he had need of nothing that
he could not get well in that hospital he could well
where
Then Lady Harcourt opened the dining
number of young girls perhaps eighteen twenty years
age who engaged in various manual tasks sweeping dust
ing and arranging the furniture Lady Harcourt said
These girls ladies from Of the best families
London They giving their time regularly to the hospital
They do all the manual except of the Kitchen
splendid experience for them and will make them sensible and
useful women" ~
When finally had visited every department of the beautiful
hospital and was taking my leave INVITED ride into town
with her. accepted with visions of ered aceys and
q magnifcently upholstered limousine in my eye.
But Lady lHarcourts limousine London bus!
We not only entered it, but climbed to the top of it.
When tried her fare she objected and paid herself
the gong resondng whac and stepped the street before m
bus had stopped saving several seconds of her time but
nearly landing my head in eternity tried keep up
with her.! /
have idea the British nobility and also of the highest
type Of American have met this charming simple
able and patriotic American.
Good luck to Lady Harcourt You doing great WORK
for our wounded American boys!
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

room.
They have notion that those at the
head of the class got there by copy.
ing" or stealing credits which didn't
belong to them.
They talk about wrong economic sys-
tens, which thew hold responsible for
their tail-end positions.
They are soured on society, and they
take their punishment for failure with
the feeling that they are martyrs to the
means different thing
to each of them, but to most it signi-
fies assystem which brings reward with
out effort; precisely the same advan-
tages to those at the foot of the class
as to those at the head, no matter how
the former may have thanked in fair
competition conducted without favor.
The school of life disregards man.
made rules and regulations which aim
to reform society.
1t has means of its own for righting
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
WORTH WHILE
QUOTATIONS
The farmer imagines power and,

The farmer imagines power and
place are fine things. But the Presi-
dent has paid dear for his White
House. 1t has commonly cost him ".
his peace, and the best of his manly
attributes. To preserve for a short
time so conspicuous an appearance
before the world, he is content to ed
dust before the real masters who st s,
erect behind the throne. Or, do mon
desire the most substantial aud perma.
nent grandeur Of genius? Neither has
this an immunity. He who by force Of
will or of thought is great, and over
looks thousands; has the charges of
that eminence. With every influx of
light comes new danger. Has he light?
he, must bear witness to the light, and
and always outrun that sympathy
which; gives him such keen satisfac-
tion, by his fidelity to new revelations
of the; incessant soul. He must hate
father and mother wife and child. Has
he ali that the world loves and adj
mfres and coyets?-he must cast be-
hind him their admiration, and afflict
them by faithfulness to his truth and
become a by-word and a E hissiig.-
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

THE LAERoPLANE CHICKEN, -
Here wadtr, take this cHi'A'
AWAY" =.
whats the matter with IT, 81 =,
'Uts all wings and machlns'
meat! p london Opinion.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
TIE cLERaYMAN,s PARROT.

An old lady In indifferent health
who had pet parrot told her old SER
want she had left her one pound a
week so long as Polly lived One day.
the servant, who was longing to re-
ceive the promised pension it is fear.
ed, said, in an impatient voice, "If the
old lady would only die!" A short
time after the mistress came in, when
Polly cried out, IF the old lady would
only die" Terribly upset and think
ing her end was neal she sent for the
parson, near neighbor. Hearing her
tale, and seeing the depression caused
by Polly's speech, the parson said.
f:Oh that's nothing, parrots say all
kinds Of foolish things, the bird is
perhaps dull and wants a companion.
! will send my bird over; he Is full
of spirits" In short time the. par
sons parrot was brought in When
the cover was taken off its cage, the
old lady's bird at once repeated his
new phrase, "Oh, 1.-THE old lady would
only diet" Hardly had it uttered those
words before the parsons parrot re-
sponded in the voice of his master.
We beseech thee to hear us, good
Lord "-Exchange ~
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

foolishly prejudic-
ed against getting
to the top, be-
C a u s Q they're
quite comforta-
BILE where they
are.
Some of them
have struggled
t h cir b a C k S
against the tall
end of things
they've reached
the wall at the
rear of the class
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
THE HOMEWARD TRACK

o. we've been looking sent the bows acrose
And pride and hope have mingled with sober sense of e
But the road which led away becomes bomevard r
And all our eyes strainng till the boys come back.
Till the boys come back
Till the boys come back,
Surely there'l be singing when the boys come back.
Every face is beaming,
Every heart is dreaming;
Dreaming its delight because the boys come back
Tho we kept on smiling sent the boys awav
Striving in parting to be as brave as they
Many eye has mostened as it looks across the foam
But eyes will brighten as the boys come home
As the boys come Home
AS the boys come home
Surely there'n be dancing when the boys come home:
Tender eyes gancng,
Happy hearts dancing
Dancing their delight because the boys come home
Copyright, 1915 N. E. Al
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

wrongs, based upon natural methods,
which neither agitation nor revelations
nor Nominations affect.
For, the school of life deals with each
of us--ALONE. Il gives marks and
credits according to character and con-
duct
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

An old lady In Indifferent health
who had pet parrot told her old SER
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
COMP ENsATIoN.

We should always try to get good
men into public offices" growled VII
iiams:
Yes replied Woodward, land l
think that when good man under
takes to work for mis- country, he
should be allowed to steal enough to
make it worth his while"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
DO YOU AGREE WITH US, MIR. CITIZEN?

Some days put forth this column editorial urging
the vital need of live Chamber of Commerce in the city
nsburg We spoke of the Business Association
stating belief that it not big enough to fill the
of the city.
The days of reconstruction
construction not only for the nation polite body,
city and town throughout the country The great
and for its after effects Every
prising city will set its face toward the light begin
diately to plan for what must and right
Every looks for big chance in conditions
Not change necessarily that will be harmful but change that
We have learned great during past
three four and unless determined apply
knowledge tow ard lettering ourselves worthy
survived the crisis.
Martnsburg waking up and she needs badly It's peo
pie have podded along long sesatsfed Way and
they must pull themselves together purpose of moving on
to bigger things than have attempted before
To ought first all create an instr
ment with which to work Chamber of
Commerce The business Mems not big enough
need something into which all sorts and cond
lions of We have organization which
its members only the business of the
industrial DOCTOR lawyer city official
chardst farmer banker well the retired
We make big big ideas and big ideals
if we hope to do big things
Martnsburg needs INDUCE industries here and
the best to do it to out and hustle for them have
plenty Of desirable locations good railroad facilities
in reasonable distance of Baltimore the great seaport
cities and great shipping centers of the Atlantic eaboard
induce manufacturers here? Moth
ing but downright hard work the part men who are
willing TO do something for the city which giving them good
living.
VIII anybody express themselves on this
subject offer to help something going? WORLD
will gladly work hand hand with people who typy
OBSERVATIONS
NOW for the "reminiscences flood.
WILL Germans pick another Jonah for ruler?
RUSsIAs EXAMPLE seems Germany's goal
AFTER REVOLVING the world for four years Germany
revots itself
ANY COUNTRY needing experienced dcators supplied
short notice by applying any city anywhere
ATTENTION, GENTLEMEN MAPMAKERs: Overtime work
for you fellows for while
EVEN DAD will be compelled study geography while
NO. JOHNNY, they won't suspend while revising school
books.
when JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME" we can refer to
him and the marriage license clerk the problem of the
hop Office and factory worker He ought be able
Easily
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

Farmer (to newly arrived farmer
ette): Can you milk COW, MISS?
Farmerette: am willing to try
If you can pick out nice mild one.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
PEACE AT ANY PRICE

'Can you unfold the past?"
-The record OF al things past Is u
me an open book"
Then" said the caller, feverlsny
taking from his pocket a hand1ul "
silver, ~ wish you would tell mt
what 1t is that my wife wanted ME 10
bring home without fail this eyetAnS'
and name your price Money Is Nv
object. "-1Argonaut.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04
CHARACTER AND
CONDUCT
(By the Rev. Charles steIzIe.)

1t doesn't seem to make much differ
ence to some people whether. in the
school of life, they're at the head of
the class or at the foot, because, they
argue, everyone is taught the same
thing, ANYWAY. -
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

did you get his number?sR !;
mo, but I know he's a ibarbefr
s'Why7"~. si!sf iii ~
4Recause he went over my LA
vice
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-04

Preacher (earnestly) Remember
the milionaire cannot take his monty
with him.
Returned Vacationist: NO, aha00l'
be leaves most Of it at the raliN4'
station Sthen he buys his ticket 'ne'V
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
ASSEMBLIES A LEWIS
GUN IN A TW|NKL|NG

GREAT LAKES, Ill.,, Feb 27-Sea-
man Allen N. Miller of the Great
Lakes gunners' mate school is boliev-
ed to have established record In as
sembling the Lewis automatic gun re-
Gently at the Navy Pageant in Chi
cago. The 62 parts of the gun were
assembled and the gun made ready
for action by Miller in two minutes
and SO seconds. Although no official
figures are available for previous per-
formances, Gunner Mcfarland, in
charge of the school and said he be-
lieved Miller's time sets a new rec
ord.
a, mine was assembled at the same
show by crew of student seamen in
80 seconds which is very fast time
for this work
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
TODAY s MARKETS
tBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
FEBRUARY 23

PITTSBURGH LIVESTOCK
Cattle Receipts 1,5OC; market act.
i've steers . a 1925; heifers 10 q
1923; cows o a 10.
Hogs-Receipts 1000; market act
i've; heavies 1915 a 1S.4O; heavy
workers. 1S.d0 a 1860; lights IS a
1850.
Sheep and lambs-.Receipts: 800,
market steady to higher; top sheer
1850; top lambs l725.
Calves - Receipts; 200; market
steady; top II.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK
Hogs Receipts: 1900; market
slow; bulk 1910 a 1880; lights lG
a 1860; mixed 1890 a 1850; heavy
1880 a 1870; roughs 1880 a 1875;
pige l1.50 a 1850.
Cattle-teccipts: $4,000; market
weak; native beef cattle S.750l4.15;
slockcrs and feeders 7.GO a 1885:
COWS and hcifcrs $40 q 1l.gO; calves
S.7j q 1925.
Sheep Receipts: 1900; market
weak; lambs 1915 a 17.25
CLEVELAND LIVESTOCK
Receipts: 400; market l5c
lower
Calves Receipts: 800; market 25c
lower; good to choice veal calves
1880 a 1G,
Sheep and lambs Receipts 800;
market strong,
Hogs Receipts; 1000; market GOc
lower; yorkers 1870; heavies and
mediums 1925; roughs 1850; pigs
1925; stays II.
CHICAGO GRAIN
Corn-March l.27%; May 1868.
Oats March ,SS& May .S79s.
Pork--May !L57
Lard-May 25.SO; July 26.
Ribs May 24,95; July 25.AO.
TOLEDO GRAIN
Prime, cash and Mch,
1915; Feb. 1915.
Msike5-.Prime. cash, Feb. and Mch,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
LOCAL BOYS ARE
PRIZE WINNERS
Eastman And Harper In
Stires Debate AT Kenyon
EACH WILL RECEIVE SIS
Serve On Victorious Team In
Annual Forensic
Clash
EACH WILL RECEIVE SIS

Two Mt Vernon men, Kenneth NJ.
Harper and Russell 4, Eastman,
shared second prize with John SAINT
in the Stires debate he'd at Gambler
"Wednesday night, also winning the
debate for the M Pi kappas from
the Philo society. They upheld the
negative side of the question, IRE.
solved, That, for the purpose OF ma
tlonal defense, the United States
should contract offelsivc and dcfen-
sive alliances with treat Britain af-
ter the war"
The first prize ofE35 was awarded
to Mueller of Wisconsin, who took
tho affirmative, with tishhack and
Graves. The secolil prize of Sl1 was
divided equally lbtwecn the three
men ON the uegatyc.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
FINE OFFER IS
MADE AHRENDT
Local Young Man Engaged
By Cincinnati Symphony
PLAYING is COMMENDED
Renders A Minor Concerto
Before Audience AT
Odeon Hall
PLAYING is COMMENDED

Harold Ahrendt, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
been studying music in the Cincin-
natl College of Music the past four
years under the noted violin teacher
Prof. Emil Hermann, has received a
very flattering offer of a position with
the Cincinnati symphony orchestra
for the season of 191S-1919 and also
for the coming May Festival season
This offer was rendered Mr.. Ar.
hendt after his appearance in concert
before an audience of music loving
people of Cincinnati which filed to
capacity Odeon Hail. playing so bril-
liantly the difficult A Minor Concerto
of Spohr, with orchestral accompani-
ment, that he was recalled four times
The Cincinnati Tribune says "Har-
old Ahrendt made one of the decided
hits of the evening, showing splendid
schooling and much talent in his pre-
sontation of the famous A Minor Con-
certo of Spohr."
Mr.. Ahrendt's playing has attract
ed much attention in Cincinnati the
past four years. and Mt. Vernon should
be proud Of his success He will
graduate from the College of Music
in June
Mr.. Ahrendt for several years prev
ious to entering the College of Music,
was violin pupil of Mrs. Frances
Pyle of this city. He was heard by
one of the artists who sang at our
May Festival four years ago who re-
ported him to the faculty of the Col.
legc of Music, which resulted in Mr..
Ahrendts securing scholarship.
Prof. Emil Hermann, on hearing him
play was so well pleased with the
foundation work received through
Mrs, Pyle that he stated frankly he
would be glad to take any pupils she
would prepare.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01

Is In the city on furlough.
%
Wallace Reid In Man OF Music
Mountain big show, at the Vine
today. MS
James Macrino left for Camp Sher-
idan. Ala, Thursday to. resume train
Ing with l. Battery after spending a
few days here on furlough.
Albert Williams has returned 10
his home in this city after an extend.
ed visit with friends and relatives at
York, Pa.
Coming, Inauguration Day, March
:. Aren't you coming 10 see Miss
Fearless d Co." inaugurated into te
mysteries of camp life in a live, snap.
py play given by the girls of the Athe-
nacum Literary society in the high
school auditorium? Tut x2S
Mr. and Mrs. William Il. Bricker,
formerly of this city, recently Of Orr
vile, have returned to this city and
will make their home here.