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The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
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AGAIN LEADER
National c Commission Names
Cincinnati Magnate Pres
ident of Association.

Cincinnati, Jan. s.-The National
Commission. the supreme court OF
baseball, held its annual meeting
today and elected officers for the
coming season. August Hermann
remains president, John Bruce was
elected Secretary and Gov. John K
Tener and B. B. johnson members
The meeting ran far into the
night and at its conclusion most OF
the assembled dignitaries left fol
their homes.
Joe Tinker started something In
behalf of the minors. The National
League now has a rule that wher
waivers are asked on a player 6
rival can claim the player fol
$500. This prevents the major.
from letting loose a youngster who
could have profitable employment
in the high class minors.
"There will be not more than sis
minor leagues running this year,
Tinker said. and IL the majors don't
look after the minors where will the
big fellows get their players? Its al
right to pay $4,000 or so for the vet.
Grams of recognized ability IL you car
afford to SO do. but II no kids are
developed where will the majors gei
OF two years from now?'''
AS the result OF his agitation IL &.
likely the National League waiver
rule will be amended similar TO thai
of the American so that waivers car
be withdrawn. This would result IL
passing the youngsters to lowe
classification to the benefit OF all con
cerned.
The trade of Zack Wheat ant
George Cutshaw. OF the Dodgers. fol
Man1aux. Of the Pirates. was con
summated today except for the sign
ing Of the papers. 1t is reported tina
Catcher Snyder, OF the Cardinals, hai
been sold to the Pirates. Tinker SOLE
Earl Hamilton. a left-handed pitcher
to Pittsburgh, for cash and a catcher
Weeghman offered four players anC
$4,000 for Roger Hornsby, but thu
Cardinals declined to trade.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
FAMOUS BIKE RIDER
WANTS TO BE AVIATOR

New York, jan s.-Alfred Goul-
let, winner Of the last six-day BIZ
cycle race in the Garden, left his
home in Newark Friday for Pensa-
cola, Fla. to Join the United States
Aviation Corps He enlisted recently
and asked to be assigned as a regu-
lar instead OF a reserve, and his
wish was granted. Goullet expects
his experience as a cyclist to stand
him in good stead in his coming ex-
ploits as an aviator. 'T intend to
work hard, and I feel certain that
will master the aircraft. I'd like
to be in the flying squad that first
sails over. Berlin"
Alfred is the second member of
the Goullet family to join the colors.
A brother, Ernest. who enlisted in
Australia, was badly injured in the
Gallipoh campaign and is now back
in Australia. an invalid for life.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-FiEe and one hall furlongs
Syear-olds; claiming; purse. So. c. 4. Comis-
hey, lIS; Green Gr1ss I12: DiscOrdo. 10; Ed4t,
l.. los; Black Has. lo5: Mays Bean. 1os
Hummer. rs; Mis- Bryn. Ill: W. II. Bncknsr
lG: Relico. I9S; Tanlac. IL: Crucible. loS: Poor
Butterfly. 81; UIra Goa, lr; St. Theresa, 10
Ivan Mist. oc.
SECOND RACE-Six furionrz; G-yesroId,
and upward; claiming: purs. 500. Swift Fox
lis; Blue Bsnnock, ll5; Walter II. Piercs. IL
Anpcre II, lI0; Batcbelor. 10: Foutefuct. ll3
sinai. fo5: Batchelrr's Blend, lD; Mae MurrAy
l0S; Meehcka, los: TOppse, l05: YermillA. 9S
J. +. Cummings ls; SOlrish. lG; Iodeles, rs
NcTntisn. iw.
THIRD RACE-Six frlona; 5-yssr-olds AMI
urvtri: hsndicap; purse, S1l Bringhurst. lS
Top O. the Morning. 1ls: Sedan, 1I5: IcauIs. IL
John, Ir., III; Basil. ll1; Phocion. iC; Man"
hin. los; Assume los; Murphy, ~.
FOURTH RACE-One mile: syszr-olis ant
upward; purse, 500. J. ]. LiIliS los; FL PATIO
los; Last Spark Io5; BufoTd. l0. WhiTlin.
Dun. ic2; Mary H. lsl; ValsiS, lol-
FIFTH RACE-One and one-sKteenth miles
I-year-ods and Upward; claiming; TsIr-c $50
Lynn. III: Stir Up IL; Bshy Cal. 1rc; Scs1
mouch. 10; Rife Shooter. 10; Executor, lic
Zeetic, In5: Brown Velvet, N5: Handful. IL
RegresSo ll0: T1sornwood. ZOE: Pluto, g Stone
hense. lo5i Dahits, s. Brandc. llo; Mar War
ren. IL
SIXTH RACE-one and ne4si1teenth mills
4year-Olds and upward; clstminS; pirae, w
Altanaha, lI4; Billy Oliver. 10; Tamerlsne. no
Hermuds, 10: Working Lad, 10: LonSfellov
10: Glory Belle. l5l Edna F.. es; Besuty Shor
lO7; Disturber. lG5; Louise May. 100; Misepre
sent. IS: Hsstens, lcS; Minda, f5; Lady Ward
ms; Kilmer, lle
SEVENTH RACE-Purse. ssoo: claimins
4year-olds and upward: one and one-siXteentl
miles PERPETUAL. ll6; Monotony. los: Bnd
weiser. los: Eddie T.. 1ds; ChecSs. liz; Sil
Rird IL. Auhros- 1o3. Euterpe lnT: Trac1inn
lcs; Harvest King. 10; Dancer, IL; Ruscvster
1os
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
JOE PLICHTA
In REALIZE
Athlete Escapes from Rus
sian Prison to Win Cham
pionship Walk.

New York, Jan. S-Most everybody
in Harlem and the Bronx knows Joe
Pichta, who won the three-mile walk
in the metropolitan Junior patriotic
games last spring. but few know that
he is an escaped prisoner of war.
After fighting with the Austrian army
he was willing captive OF the Rus
slams. This fact ieaked out yesterday
when z. Won Bling. coach of the Mo-
hawk A. c. showed a letter addressed
to Plichta, who is now "a director of
athletics with a certain division of the
American forces in France.
Phchta. Bohemian. fought for Aus
tria because he had to, but in the
early days Of the war he was cap
tured. and after being sent to a
prison camp in Siberia escaped and
making his way to Vladivostok,
shipped for New York by way OF the
Panama Canal.
He arrived here something over two
years ago and Immediately obtained
employment through the National Bo-
hemian Alliance. Then he Joined the
Mohawk A. c. and became one of the
best heel and toe walkers in the metro
politan district. He'd be the Junior
champion now IL the war had not led
to the calling Off OF that title fixture.
When the Bohemian Alliance took
an active part in recruiting men from
Bohemia for the United States army,
Ptichta stepped forward and because
of his athletic prowess was named d.
rector of sports in the division to
which his countrymen were assigned.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
EASTERNSPIRIT
COMES TO LIFE
Capitol He'll Tossers Hand
Stenographers Surprise in
School Game.

Eastern with its never say die
fghting spirit" yesterday in the
High School series sprang a surprise
on the Business quint and defeated
the Stenographers In the Y. NJ. c. A.
gym by a count of Il to 13. Little
While Thomas basket shooting
from the foul mark was responsible
for the victory as he made the six
attempts az the basket during the con-
test.
The stubborn defense of Eastern
was a big feature of their victory
over Business. They were considered
the weak sister In the league. and
the best expected of them was to
hold the Rhode Islanders to a low
score, but the light Blue and White
went them one better and did the
unexpected.
At the end of the frst half Business
was leading by two points. but East
ern was not to be outdone and came
back strong in the second half and
egened up the score. Capt. Thomas
shot basket from the floor and Gagged
goal from the foul mark which put
the boys from Capitol Hill In the
lead. Business put forth all 1t had,
but could-not catch up as Eastern
was playing stubborn defensive
game and covering the men at all
times. Neither Towbes nor Raedy
could get loose to try for the
basket and resorted to long shots that
hit the back board and refused to
enter the basket.
Business was the first to register
a point when Raedy scored a basket
on a foul, but Thomas came right
back with two points with a basket
from the floor. The game see-sawed
back and forth and until the final
whistle was anybodys game. The
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
'FAVORITES Do
COMEBACK ACT
Two Cross Over at New
Orleans; Outsiders Are
Still Winning.

New Orleans. La. Jan. 6-Fayorftes
and outsiders divided the card at the
Fair Grounds today. It was a reversal
for the form players as Harry L. at
even money crossed over In the third
number. while Lady Rotha annexed
the fourth. There were the only
public choices TO score, but IL was a
"Godsend" to the boys that picked
the top-notch horses.
Bert Williams, at TO /. annexed
the first with the favorite, Hasty
Cora, running last. Partisan grab
bed of the second number at to 1,
while Producer was forced to take
the show position after a wonderful
drive in the stretch. Blackie Daw
and Buchanan made things interest
ing for the favorite. Harry L. in the
third race at six furlongs. but the
sprinting ability of the choice was too
much for the field in this six-furlong
hike,
Sasin lead the way in the fourth
number. which was the feature of the
program for three-year-olds at one
mile. Bob Hensley and Lady Rotha
came with a rush in the stretch drive
and the latter managed to nose out
as a winner. while Bob HemsIey ran
In second place.
Outsiders jump back into the scor-
ing district in the next two numbers.
Leah Cochran winning the fifth,
and Sharp Frost captured the final.
The summary:
FIRST RAcE-Clziming: t-year-olds and I'd
ward; nx furiongS Bert Williams. III Usksl.
10 L to 5. 10 S. won Mart-e 100 IJohn-
soul. % ]. 70 z 6 to S. seooad; Canon
Brdse. NJ Dunkinson). toll % /, 70 2
third. Time. lI34-5. Adalid. Fatbon, Ludns
B.. Caro- Nome. The Norman. Thrill, TantiTy
Glorine and Hasty Cora also an.
SECOND RACE-Threey yesr-olds; sir fur
longs Partisan. ls (RobiBsonl 10 / 8 To S
TO 10. won; Cobalt Las. l0s Dominicll, 4 &c
]. TO s. l 70 2. second; Producer. Il6 Johnsonl
6 TO 5. ? TO 5. out, third. Time. ll2I5 Post.
master. Bombast, Billie NestiehouSe, Mistruss
Polly. Poscher. II. C. Baseh, Miss Fussg. HeI
mick and onery also nn-
THIRD RACE-FOuryear-olds and upward
tiK furlongs, Harry L. i0s Cdolssworthl. even
TO out. won; Blaclde DaE. los Mink. &C
= TO 5. out, second; Buchanan Brady. 10
/ tCounoly1, 3 10 !. to l. 20 /. third. Time,
lis Is WhiTlinS Dun, Carbide Iolite, PeJO
grad and yArAsmus also ran
FOURTH RACE-Three yeHr-olds and upzs-d
one mile Lady Roths, lF Johnsoul. Z 10 10
out, won; Bob Hensiey IOl Poole. 10 /, 8 Z,
s. 70 ). secOndi sasin, 100 Uyksl. to ]. 6 e
S. 70 4, third. Time. lsBsS. ToEay. Berlir
and Kentucky BOY also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Claiming: 4-year-olds and IN
ward: one and one-quarter mile. Leah COch
ran. loi johnson. 10 !. TO I. even. won
Brian Boru, loj BergeIl, % 10 ]. 6 TO !. { 10
second; Midfula- is tRobins1ul. 4 TO ]. Il
5. TO 5. third. Time. 20S IS sam Slick
Mira, King Hamburg Reno. Paw. ConhAsra
tion. Buzz Around, Little Bisgcr and Gold Colo
alsb ran.
SIXTH RACE-Claimins; 5year-olds and up
ward: one mile ard seventy yards Sharlb Frost
10 tstiriing). TO l. TO 3 10 S. won; Jessil
LoyIise. los Mooney. 6 TO ], . TO ]. even. sec
ond; Paddy Dear. lO5 Buxton. To ., % S
20 s. third Time. Ia Kebo, DT. ssmufl
Fairy Legend. Intrigner. Old Broom. Lszy Lou
Dr. Tuck, Jack snips and EalGsS also ran-
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Amherst Gridiron Dates.

Amherst. Mass. Jan. S.-The foot
ball scedule for Amherst College was
approved by the Student Council yes
terday, Trinity and Bowdoin, two of
,Amherst's old rivals, reappears on the
schedule. which is as follows: Sep
tember 2S. MIddlebury,. at Amherst;
October 5. Bowdoin. at Amherst;
October Il, Union. at schenectady
October 1s. Worcester Polytechnic In
stitute. at Amherst; October %,
Wesleyan, at Middletown; November
. Columbia. at New York; November
9, Trinity, at Amherst; November le
Williams, at Amherst.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
LEWIS Is THE ONLY
FOREIGN CHAMPION

New York. Jan. s.-Ted (Kid)
Lewis. the recognized welter-weight
champion. is the only foreigner to
hold sway at the top Of the pugilistic
heap.
Lewis, who Is an English Jew, was
born IN London on October "a, 1896.
and stands 5 feet 7h inches. He
has been boxing splendidly in this
country for the last few years and
on June IS OF the present year he
won q rightful claim to the welter-
weight crown when he gained a
referee's decision over Jack Britton,
recognized peer of the welters, in a
7o-round fight at Dayton, Ohio.
Lewis has been fighting since 1907.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
TENNIS WILL AID
CANADIAN FUND

New York, Jan. S.-An Indication
of the interest arosed by the tennis
matches played last summer under
the auspices Of the United States
Lawn Tennis Association to finance
ambulance sections for the govern
ment is found in the arrangements
completed yesterday to send a
team to Canada for special
match in Montreal for the benefit
of the British Red Cross. next Sat-
urday at the Montreal Indoor Ten
mis- Club.
The National Association team
will include Frederick B. Alexan-
der, Harold A. Throckmorton, Mer-
rill Hall and Nat w. Niles.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
PLAYERS TO CARRY
THEIR OWN LUGGAGE

Cincinnati, Jan. AT a meeting
of National League baseball mag
nets here today a movement was
started to abolish the travelling
trunk of the ball player.
According to plans that were
freely discussed here, IL is now in
tended to have the players roll up
their uniforms. bats and other base
ball paraphernalia and carry them
in a bundle, as they did years rgo.
In that way the transportation Of
clubs will be simplified.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Has Not Sued Giants.

New York, Jan. S-Charley Herzog
hasn't sued the New York Club OF
the National League as yet, John Fos-
ter declares. Rumor had It that
''Buck'' had despaired Of getting that
$500 he lost while absent just before
the worlds series and had told his
lawyers 20 go ahead. No papers have
reached No. go Fifth avenue, however.
and there is no worry there over the
report that Herzog will bring suit.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Lewis to Meet Winner.

New York. Jan. s-Ted Lewis, the
welter-weight champion. has been
matched for battle at the Cream
City A. c., OF Milwaukee, on January
%. His opponent will be the winner
of the Bryan Downey-Joe Egsn ten
round scrap which is to be fought at
the same club on January 3. Tom An
drews. the fight promoter Of the above
city, wired Lewis a fiattering offer to-
day to box the victor. and Ted's man.
ager quickly accepted II.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
RIcKEY RELEASES BRorTEM.

st. Louis. Mo-. Jan. Stony Brot
tenn. the Cardinals young catche
has been released to the Little Roc
club of the Southern Association, ac-
codring to an announcement by Pres
ident Branch Hickey last night. His
release is outright. Hickey further
asserted that he had a college catch
er under consideration and might sign
him In the near future.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
No Outlaw cireuit.

New York. Jan. s-Talk OF an inde-
pendent league to operate in Cali
fornia next season grows. but little is
said about 1t being OUTLAW" and the
Inference Is II will recognize contracts
issued by organized baseball. Nor
does It seem to be the idea to competS,
with the Pacific Coast League for
patronage, as the teams will be To-
Gated IN the smaller cities, with the
possible exception Of team that will
bear the name of Oakland. but will
play its games abroad.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Yoakum to Show.

Boston, Mass, Jan. S-Ivy Lewis.
who arrange the bouts for the Arnory
4. A. Of Boston. today clinched a
match over the lonG-distance telephone
between Harry Carlson, the Boston
lightweight. and Stanley Hoakum. OF
Denver. Col. They will come together
in a twelve-round contest. TO a de-
cision. at the next boxing show or
the above club on Tuesday evening.
January = The weight will he l5S
pounds at u. m
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
OF to New Orleans.

New York. JAN s-Johnny Dundee,
the italian lightweight. and Augie
Ratner, the Bronx middle-weight, ac-
eompanied by their manager, are now
on their way to New Orleans, where
Ounce boxes Pal Moran. the Michigan
lightweight. q twenty-round bout on
January IA. and Rather tackles THE
Russsn Bear" New Orleans fighter.
for hfteen rounds the latter part OF
this month
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
West Virginia Cuts Schedule.

Morgantown. w. Va, Jan. SIN
stead of playing Dartmouth and
the Navy in 1918, West Virginia's S
football team will be held TO a
game with the Army, which has
been arranged for West Point on
October 10. and possibly with Rut-
gers at New Brunswick on Novem-
ber 2. Pittsburgh will be played
at Pittsburgh October 12, and it is
probable that Indiana University
will be big home game.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Central, 43; Y. M. c. A., "a.

Central basketball quint yesterday
defeated the Y. NJ. C. A. in the Mount
Pleasant gym in a fast game by q
to "a
Coach Metzler's basket shooters were
on to an early lead. and their strong
defense was too much for the Y. NJ. e.
A. quint to overcome, and they were
never in the running. The shooting OF
the Central forwards was the best
they had shown this season, as Daily
and Wilson Gagged half of the scores
made by the team.
Ingley Gagged most of the baskets for
the visitors. but he was not able to
overcome the handicap of the lead
gained by the Blue and White players.
The Iine-uo.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
BROWN GETS A cOLLEGIAN.

York. Pa Jan. S-Lefty tClifton)
Heathcote, leading hitter in the York
County League. has decided to ac-
cept an offer of a try-out with the
st. Louis Browns. Heathcote is only
10 years old. He is now a student
at State College and is an all-around
athlete. Scout Charley kelchner
watched the young athlete playing
last summer and made him an offer.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Egan to Lead Brewers.

Milwaukee, Jan. s.-E. F, Egan, O
St Paul. a ball player of twert
years experience. has signed a DR.
visional contract to manage the M
waukee American Association eli
Tor three years. Egan Is known
pennant-winning manager. Dur
ing ms career he captured eight nag
IN Middle West minor leagues.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
es Compelled Indulge Orleans Race Results
Weeghman Hits Big
Snag on Big Deal

Cincinnati. Jan. &-Charies He
Weeghman found something he
couldn't buy this afternoon.
IT offered Hickey $4,000 and four
good men for Roger Hornsby. and
he said 1t wasn't enough" Weegh-
man announced this afternoon after
a conference with Hickey. 'T quit;
I'm through"
Hickey announced that Hornsby
would play with the Cardinals next
season "or not at all"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Honey to Get a Cut.

Providence, Jan. &-First Baseman
Ed Konep's Federal League contract
expired with The past season and
news from Boston is that in his new
contract he gets a severe whack IN
the salary figures. Honey had a good
year In 1917. but that will not save him
from a cut.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Jimmy Walsh a Fireman.

Syracuse, n. Y. Jan. S. - Jimmy
Walsh. the Boston Red Sox outhelder.
has probably called a halt 70 his
career on the baseball ield with hts
joining Of the local fire department
here this afternoon. Walsh has been
tossed about considerably by the East
ern clubs of the American League.
having at various times been a MEM
Der Of the Athletics, Yankees and
Red SoN
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Harvard Sprintcr Has Appendiciti,

Aver, Mass. Jan. S-Lieut. Edward
Teschner. former Harvard sprintcr.
and captain of the track team. will
ems, as planned. in the Millrose Ath-
letic Association track meet in New
York on January q. He will under
go an operation for appendicitis some
time this week. Teschner had been
selected as a member OF the relay
team
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Job for Chiyinytou.

Louisville, KY, Jan. s. - o. H.,
Wathen. president of the Louisville
Association Baseball Club, announced
tonight that he has signed Thomas NJ
Chivington, former president of the
American Association. as business
manager.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
TWO ARE LEFT.
Scott and Gardner Only Sox lnheld-
ers Not in Army Service.

CiS ANOA III fAAAAAg SSAfh~~s
Philadelphia, Jan. s. - Everett
Scott and Larry Gardner are the
only Red SoX infelders not in the
service OF Uncle Sam and there is
a strong probability that the former
will follow Barry. Janvrin, Gamer,
Hoblitzell. McNally and other Bos-
ton players into the war game be-
fore another season rolls around.
Scott. who makes his home in
Blufton, Ind, will come up for eN-
animation in the next batch Of fifty
to be called from his district He
is married, but an exemption claim,
il entered. might not be allowed.
The speedy infielder has consider
able property, conducts a prosper
Gus business and there is consider
able money in his family. The RED
SoX have been hit hard in the in
field. but have plenty OF good out
fielders and bstterymen.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Working Agreement Cancelled.

Chicagos-Jsn. S-Report has Il that
the Detroit Club and The San Fran
cisco Club have Cancelled their work
ing agreement that has existed for
three years and that the San Fran
cisco management must look TO some
other major league club for talent.
and Il is admitted that II viii need
a lot to fill the gaps caused Ly re-
calls and ennstnenis.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Downs to Manage Seals.

san Francisco, Jan. a-Following a
eonferenee with Hen. Berry. Jerry
Downs win leave for Los Angeles
tonight on private business. On his
return next week he will sign a con-
tract as manager OF the 1918 Seals.
Sacramento win announce the name
of It's manager next Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Madden Va Mcmahon.

BARLEY Madden is likely to be sign
ed up within twenty-four hours 70
box Tom McMohon. tie ''3earcat.'
at New Castle. within two weeks.
He'll also appear in the main bou;
at the Olympic Club Of Harlem next
Monday night
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Shafer Joins coIors.

san Diego, Cal, Jan. S-Tinie
Snaier. former star major league In
nelder. who turned down a fat com
tracs with the Giants to attend to
ms business interests, has answered
me can OF Uncle Sam. He has en-
listed In the Aviation Service.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Sammies at Camp Meade
Must Participate in Sports
Report Has Mamaux
Traded for Wheat

Cincinnati. Jan. s--Zac Wheat
and Second Baseman cutshaw. OF
the Dodgers. have been trsded 10
the Pittsburgh team for Pitcher
Mamaux. according to q report
here this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for Solomon. Foster for
Long. Newly for Potter. Getz for Ingley. Insley
for Flnney. Goals from hoor-Daily (s), Solo
mon, Wilson ID, Potter t2. Ketlin CO. Ingley
90. Goals from foul-Daily ID Of Is; Ingley, s
OF le Refsree-Mr. Fuller. Time Of periods-lo
minutes
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Bout l. Postns,ed.

New York. Jan. s-The sIx-round
bout between Joe Lynch and Johnpy
Ertle which was scheduled to h.
staged in Philadelphia next week has
been POSTPONED until January a.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
Kauf Signs Contract.

New York. Jan. S-Benny Kauff to-
day signed his 1918 contract with the
Giants.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-09
oUIMET A CORPORAL.
Famous Golfer Promoted at Camp

Aver. Mass, Jan. S-Francis Oui-
met. Western golf champion, who
entered the National Army at Camp
Deyens recently, received word today
that he had been promoted to cor
poral.
Ouimet II a member OF the head
quarters company. 3o1st Regiment,
Field Artillery.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-16

must say something concerning II 10 the
fond and proud mother before me, but
for a long paralyzed instant my lips
and tongue refused to perform their
functions.
What a rarely beautiful child" ex-
claimed at last, intuitively feeling that
a remark OF that sort would be the
sureSt means OF turning a doting grand
mothers attention from myself
"Yes, isn't She" she returned enthu-
sissticalIy, and then, indeed, had time
to recover myself, for the other Mrs,
Graham" launched at once into de-
scription of her little granddaughter
grace, beauty and wit which occupied a
sufficient number OF minutes TO enable
me fully to recover my poise.
How ] do rattle on about Wini-
fred" she said with little embarrassed
laugh. Really, | didn't mean to COM
pell you to listen to a eulogy, Mrs.
Graham, but"
you have abundant Justification !
returned promptly. II should rave
about her, also, il she were any relation
to nc And her name is so pretty also
-Winifred-l have always loved H."
ITS her mothers" the other Mrs
Graham" explained "And my sons
wife is as beautiful in person and in
character as her name" she added loT