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The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
SPORTS MUST y
GUARD BOXING
New Jersey Commissioners
Face Responsibility of
Safeguarding Game.

Philadelphia. March 7.-Upon Tho
calibre Of the men selected by Cow
ernor Edge as boxing commission
ers depends the success or failure Of
the game in New Jersey.
Good commissioners, honest. hard
working, clean sportsmen, alone car
keep boxing upon the plane &c
which il has been raised by The
milton Of the sport as a developer
and conditioner Of men.
There is no need to be unduIy
careful OF any ones feelings in
discussing boxing and boxing com.
missioners. New Jersey has a hor.
ribIe example in New York OF what
incompetent commissiOners-tO cal.
them by the least offensive name
did for boxing. These prscioui
bunglers. aided and abetted by az
charming a collection Of Ersfters
reformed" pickpOckets and strong
arm men as the RogUes' Gallery
ever knew, killed boxing in New
York State. These accessories be.
fore and after the fact are quite
willing to do the same for New
Jersey.
when conditions attending box.
ing in New York became a stencil
and a reproach there was q mighty
hUrrying to and fro on the part oi
those responsible to clear then
skirts. While this dry-cIeaninE pro.
cess was in order. Governor Whit.
man had the assembly repeal tho
Frawley act that legsIized IN,
sport. Boxing died suddenly. though
far from painIessly. Before IN,
corpse was cold the guilty men Wer,
looking about for other and frest
fields.
Philadelphia was close at hand. bu'
they found to their dismay that the
Welcome" sign had been remove,
and put in a safety vault peudinC the
departure OF the visitors. The am
bassadors from the New York dele-
CATION, including a matchmaker and z
manager of boxers. went back and 70
ported a certain lack OF cordially.
failure on the part OF tho City ~
Brotherly Love to live up to its nanr
They declared that Philadelphia va,
friendly TO New York boxers Of repu'e
but decidedly hostile 10 any attempt
to break into the promoting game here
Under the circumstances they con.
cluded that il Was better 10 sfav out
Now they are ready TO lend thsfr drs.
unguished presences 10 New JerSsv-
for a consideration. And n New Jersey
is wise their offer will BE- declined
without thanks.
The wise requirement Of the New
Jersey law signed yesterday bv Gov.
ernor Edge that all clubs must d
bonded in the amount Of S,r."Bp puts 6
bar against fly-by-niEht affairs aus
travelling hippodromes ElEht-rduuG
bouts are permitted. but decisions can
not he given. The proviso that boxc-,
must wear S-oUnce gloves doc noi
mean that the fights will be iarr,
As good a judge OF boxing and I,ox.
ers as the veteran Adam Ryan. of this,
city, declares that the S-ourrC= glove
will do just as much execution a. tbS
6-oUnce mIt used IN Philadelphia
rings. OHe-sINth OF the weight Of Jh,I
glove that is fashionable here is iu The
wrist-paddinE.
The New Jersey law has few serIog'
defects. Assemblyman Hurley. " hc
drew it up. did his task well. Iolf
houses OF the Legislature passed it. anu
Governor Edge affixed his slEuaturJ
Now the issue is squarely up 90 lgt
commissioners. With them re~rs ,n,
responsibility for the sport.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
.SUBSNOTERROR
TO HUMAN CORK.
Mrs. Theresa Vetter, of the
Sixth City, Can Float III
Water for Hours.

A German submarine would have no
terrors for Mrs. Theresa vetter, Of
Cleveland, unless the water was very
cold.
For Mrs. Vetter, who is known in
Cleveland as THE Human Cork" can
float easily on the water for hours
at the time. Even more remarkable
Is her inability to remain under the
water. When she dives, she bobs up
like a cork. Even her companions in
a swimming pool are unable to hold
her under water.
She will lie on top of the water
fully dressed and remove her clothes.
She will lie on her side on the sur
face OF the water in the same posi-
ton she might take on a couch. She
can sit in the water int he same posi-
ton she would take on a straight
back chair, with her head COM
pletely out OF the water.
Not until two years ago did Mrs.
Vetter learn of her abnormal buoy
ancy in water. II was then she learn
ed to swim. Since then she has de-
voted a great deal of time to water
balancing"
The buoyancy of her body has kept
Mrs. Vetter out of the life saving
service. The government regulations
require among other qualifications
that a candidate for the service must
remain under the nine feet of water
for sixty seconds. Mrs. Vetter can
not do this. She can't stay under
more than One-fourth that length
of time. She can't even reach the
bottom in nine feet of water.
Time after time she has tried to
pass this test. She has taken the
examination Of the American Red
Cross Life Saving Society. the Royal
Life Saving Society and the Women's
Life Saving League of America.
Mrs Vetter swims the breast. back,
over arm and crawl strokes. She is
an excellent diver. but is unable to
dive deeper than six or seven feet.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
BARROW PICKS.
BOSTON TO WIN
Former Ints President Be-
lieves Red Sox Are Class
of the League.

Boston. March 7-"When the time
comes for the annual world seAes
show. I think. the Red Sox will have
earned a chance to meet the Ma
tional League champions This is
the way Ed Barrow, former presi-
dent of the International League and
now manager of the Boston Red Sox,
looks at the baseball map this season.
Two months ago every fan predict
ed that the Chicago Sox would ere
peat" but with systematic work the
Boston club has been rebuilt until
it now looms up as a probable con-
tender in the minds OF not only its
manager, but the whole baseball
world.
When Jack Barry, Lewis and many
other Red SOx stars signed to play
with Uncle sam in the war game this
year. things looked dark for the Bos-
ton Red Sox. Now, after collecting
stars for other clubs. taking up some
of the International League players
and practically Incorporating the
whole of the once wOrld-beating Ath-
Ietics. Frazee's outfit is a well-round
ed-out organization again.
Besides gathering in players from
the other American League clubs:
Johnny Evers has been added to
the roster. Evers, who has the dis
tinction of winning a world series
with the assistance of Merkle's bone,
is still a valuable asset to baseball.
The Boston manager has not been
inclined to discuss the problem of how
and where he will play his men in
the coming pennant race, but has
been studying the playing ability Of
the men for some time.
Il am still after players" declared
Barrow today. We can't afford to
let any grass grow under our feet
and expect to cop the honOrs."
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
WITT MAY co TO
RED SOX In TRADE

New York. March 7.-Despite the
fact that he has declared that he
will try Stuffy McInnis at third Dase,
Ed Barrow. manager of the Boston
Red SOX. has been trying to snare
Oscar Witt from the Detroit Tigers.
Witt has not signed Detroit con-
tract as yet. Last year he was a
hold-out and did not SO South with
the Jungaleers.
1t is said out in Detroit that neither
President Navin nor Manager Hhghey Y
Jennings is worried over tn, case Of
Witt Nevertheless 1t is not beyond
the range of possibility thct the Tiger
owner and manager may tire of the
third sacker's annual spring whims
and let him go to Boston,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
TORONTO CLUB
In THE FIELD

New York, March Right on the
heels Of a report that Jack Dunn,
manager Of the Baltimore Interna-
tional League, with Baltimore. Rich
mond, Wilmington, Del. Newark, Ro-
chester. Syracuse, Buffalo and Toron-
to holding franchises. comes the re-
port that James J. McCanfrey, presi-
dent of the Toronto club, is signing
his players for 1915.
The International is going to be
reorganized," said McCafIrey in To-
ronto yesterday. I'VE will go on.
There will be some new clubs, but in
general 1t will be the. old circuit
Some new capital has been interested
and We will get protection from the
big leagues. expect LaJoie. the man
ager Of the Toronto team. here for a
conference at once"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
LONG RELAY REPLACES
BOSTON MARATHON

Boston. March THE famous Pa
triot's Day Marathon run of twenty
five miles, from Ashland to Boston.
viii not be held this year because of
war conditions. In place of this con-
test. which has been conducted for
twenty-one consecutive years, the
Boston A. A. announced today that a
relay race. would be held. Teams of
ten men each will take part. each
man running two and one-half miles
Officials OF the association explained
that many athletes were in the mill
tary service and that few of those
who might enter the marathon could
get the proper training for it. AS
suYances have been received, how
ever, that naval stations and military
camps throughout the East will enter
teams for the relay race.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
WEINERT AND BURNS
In OPENING COMBAT

Newark, y. j.. March --iiEzntie
plans are under way for tho opcu.
ing Of boxing shows I'm New Jsr-srv.
Charley Weinert and Frankie Burn
both Of this city. ale planning o.
showing the people here what the,- can
do.
Both men are now undergoIn- =
course Of rigorous training for .rs
first bouts they will participalr %
home" No fights have been rlru,..
yaf
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
MIKE GIBBONS-GREB
BOUT MAY BE OFF

New York, March 1T looks as
If the proposed match between
Mike Gibbons. of st. Paul, and Har-
ry Greb will not take place after
all in Pittsburgh. as Gibbons is
holding of for guarantee, with an
option Of a percentage of the gross
receipts, which the officials of the
keystone A. c.. of that city, are
not willing to give him. The men
were slated to box on March IS.
and Reddy Mason, manager of
Greb. has already accepted the
terms offered by the club.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
FRANK SHERMAN
TO PLAY WHEATLEY

"A special pocket-biIliard match has
been arranged between Frank Sher-
man, the former champion of the
world. and Prof. George wheatley.
both of this city. The contest will
be played in BlCcks of two games
each at the Grand Central and Frank
Sherman's Royal.
The match is for the benefit Of
the ambulance fund aid every penny
taken in on the admission will De
donated to this fund.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
TORTORLCH IS AFTER
HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT

New York, March 7.-Dominick Tor
torich. premier boxing promoter, of
New Orleans, is the latest manager
of a boxing club to try to bring to-
gether Fred Fulton and Jack Demp-
sey, the western heavy-weights. He
has just wired Mike Collins. manager
of. Fulton, who is at present in st.
Louis with Fulton. an offer of $500
guarantee for Fred to meet Demp-
sey in a twehty-round bout at mis-
big auditorium, whenever agreeable.
Although the Cfrer is a fattering
one. it is not iNely that Collins will
accept il, as he is holding back in
the hope Of Inducing Jess Willard
to tackle Fulton.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
YANKEES Will LSTART
TO DIXIE TODAY

New York, March MILLER Hug
gins new manager of the Yankees,
VIII start tomorrow morning for the
South with the advance guard of the
hankee players. By March Is every
MEMBER or the club will be at Macon
Tor the spring training season.
nave never started for camp
with q more likely bunch of men"
seventeen players are now under
contract.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
DECLARES WAR ON
WRESTLING TRUST

New York, March L-Joseph C.
Marsh. manager OF Marin Phstina,
aspirant to the heavyweight wrest-
ling title, today declared war on the
wrestling trust"
''Plistina will guarantee to throw
Earl Caddock or Wladek Zbyszko
twice in ninety minutes, or any other
man in the world the best two out of
three falls for a substantial side bel" I"
said Marsh. THE wrestling trust is
trying to freeze Plistina out Of cham
pionship competition, and we hope to
force a showdown"
Marsh formerly managed the late
Frank Gotoh, undefeated wrestling
champion Of the world.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
HIGH AND CODE
FALL INTO LINE

New York. March THE Yankees
bought Outfielder George Burns, of
the Detroit club, today and traded
him to the Athletics for Outfelder
Frank Code. Codie formerly played
with the Chicago White Sox.
Hugh High, another outhelder and
Yankee hold-out. signed his 1918 con-
tract today.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
Erhe Busy Again.

New York. March Johnny Ertle.
the st. Paul bantarn-weight. is signed
up for another fight at New Orleans.
His manager, Tom Andrews, Of Nil
waukee. has 5ust accepted a match
for him with Jimmy Azine. Of Duluth.
who Is said to be likely youngster
They viii come together in a ten
Rund bout to a decision at the Or
srans A. C. on March -
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
WOMEN NURSES NOW
TURN TO BOXING

Camp Custer. Mich, March Near
ly 200 women nurses of the base hos
pital here will learn boxing under
the instruction Of Charlie White, di-
vision boxing instructor.
Glasses were organized this morn
ing and the training started this aft
ernoon.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
why THE HUMAN
CORK" CAN'T SINK
ny HARRY G. STEVENS,

ny HARRY G. STEVENS,
Swimming instructor and Examining OfiiceE
for the American Red cross LIE
Saving Society.
II believe the explanation Of Mrs.
Vetter's remarkable buoyancy
rests in her abnormal lung ca
pacity and the high location of the
center of gravity Of her body.
Mrs. Vetter. I'm some ways, has
the most remarkable lungs have
ever known in a woman. One rea-
son for this is that she has never
laced and her internal organs have
never been displaced as Is the
case with women who wear tight
corsets.
Her normal chest measurement
is IS inches, very unusual in a
woman of her size. and her chest
expansion is far above the aver
age. Her waist measurement is
80 inches.
THE abnormal development of
the chest and diaphragm cavity
causes the center OF gravity Of
the body to be raised. with cor
respondingly greater buoyancy."
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
Seven Giants at Springs,
See Alexander There

: Hot Springs, March 7.-seven Giants
and a Cub cayorted about the Spa this
afternoon getting into condition for
the National League season.
The lone Cub here Is Grover Alex
ander. The Giant squad includes
schupp, Tesreau and Demaree, pitch
ers: Rarfden and Mccarthy, catchers,
and Doyle and zimerman, infielders.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
Movie of Man Waiting for an hnuitation to Join In

IHIS MAN IS a STRANGER
~ THE Town AND VISITS
TH6 LEADING Pool AAD
BILLIARD EMPORIUM
HOPING To HC RN IN
on a GAME OF KELLY
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
department has very properly decided
that these undesirables must earn their
Cheese Factory Gutted.

At midnight on Monday fire was
discovered in the Rum River cheese
factory and the ready response Of the
fire company to an alarm turned in
obviously saved the building and those
adjoining from destruction. The ma
chinery in the factory was badly
damaged and $500 pounds Of cheese,
stacked up in the center Of the room
for shipment the following day, was
more or less scorched. The windows
Of the building collapsed from the
effect Of the heat and the contents Of
Mrs. Christopher's millinery store
suffered considerably from smoke.
The origin Of the blaze is mystery
as the fire under the boiler had been
drawn. Two thousand dollars insur-
ance was carried on the cheese plant,
but it is estimated that the damage
will exceed this sum.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
349 American Prisoners in Germany

349 American Prisoners in Germany.
The latest records of the war de-
partment show that total Of 1873
American prisoners have been located
in German prison camps, and that
there are also PIG American civilians,
including sailors, who are informed.
About 5000 Germans are interned in
this country. This includes 1910
prisoners of war at Fort Mcpherson,
Ca, most of whom were seamen on
German ships; 839 alien enemies at
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga; 432 alien enc
mics at Fort Douglas, Utah; and be-
tween 1000 and $500 prisoners taken
from German merchantmen, at Hot
Springs, N. c., at present under the
department of labor.
Five hundred Germans interned in
this country are being sent to army
camps to aid in cultivating gardens.
One hundred of them go to Camp
Devens, 100 to Camp Grant, 100 to
Camp Sewer, 100 to Camp Wadsworth,
and 100 to Camp Sherman. The war
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
Public Reception.

uOllC 1SCCcpCAOue
A farewell reception will be ten
dered to Clifton and Mrs. Cravens at
the armory on the evening Of June rs.
Mr.. Cravens has for many years
been in the employ Of the First Ma
tional bank Of Princeton and is at this
time bookkeeper for that institution.
He has now secured a position as.
assistant cashier in the Security State
bank at Bemidji. When America en-
tered the war he interested himself
in Red Cross work and has continued
to give his time unstintedly to that
cause ever since. The reception will
be given largely to honor him for his
patriotism.
A musical program will be given at
the reception, which will be followed
by light refreshments. The public is
invited to participate. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cravens will leave on June 20 for Be-
midi.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
They Obeyed Orders.

The proprietor of a large business
house bought number Of large signs
reading "Do It Now" and had them
hung up around the office hoping to
inspire his people with promptness and
energy in their work. In his private
office one day soon afterward a friend
asked him how the scheme affected the
staff. "Not just the way thought it
would" answered the proprietor. The
cashier skipped with 100000, the
head bookkeeper eloped with his pri-
vate secretary, three clerks asked for
an increase of salary and the office
boy lit out to become a highwayman.
-Winnebago Enterprise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
Governor Burnquist at Santiago.

Governor Burnquist addressed a
large assemblage at the town hall in
Santiago at 1880 a. M last Thursday,
where Red Cross sale and festival
was held. He had driven from St.
Paul in Earl Browns automobile and
was accompanied by c. M. Babcock
and Capt. Wright; Mr.. Brown himself
was at the wheel. County Attorney
Tyler presided and in a few apt re-
marks introduced the governor, who
was vigorously applauded. The gov
ernor talked pure and unadulterated
Americanism for about As minutes,
and Judging from the liberal applause
the large and intelligent audience
heartily approved Of what he said.
The governor and his party had din
ner at the booth on the grounds and
then fastened to Princeton via Glendo-
RADIO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20

Deriding War Work Agencies a Crime.
A ruling by the supreme court is to
the effect that the Red Cross, Y. M. c..
A., Knights of Columbus and other
similar organizations are to be re-
garded as part Of the war machinery
Of the United States and that any de-
rogatory remarks against them con-
stitutes crime.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
.744.865 Register.

Reports received at the provost
marshal's office show that 744,865
Americans who became of age during
the past year registered for military
service on June 5. Among the totals
are: Minnesota, 21,029; Iowa, 1902;
Michigan, 1885; North Dakota, 5,197;
Wisconsin, 20,599.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-20
PAG'R EIGHT .
War Service Rally.

War Service Rally,
a very successful war service rally
was held on Tuesday at the armory
under the auspices Of the two feder-
ated women's clubs in Princeton the
Civic Betterment club and the Study
club.
"A motor party Of speakers from the
city was delayed so the meeting was
not opened until Immediately after
lunch. Most Of the women had taken
Upon request their lunches, and
these, with the food prepared by the
clubs for the visitors from outlying
towns, were served in old-fashioned
picnic style. The meeting was con-
Quoted by the federated clubs Mile
Laos county secretary.
The program was opened by the
singing of "America" and an appro-
pirate prayer by Rev. Geer.
Mrs. Frank Beatty of Anoka, the.
clubs tenth district president, was the
first speaker. She spoke in her usual
pleasant manner but briefly as the
program was long and the time limit
ed. A very suitable solo, when the
Boys Come Home" was sung by Mrs.
Geo. Ross. Miss Octavia johnson Of
East Dayton gave an original poem
touching on club work in the tenth
district. Mrs. Geo. Allen of Rochester
spoke fuently on club work, bringing
out chiefly that in the, stress of war
work our homes and schools should not
be neglected.
A trio composed of Mesdames Nc
MILAN, C. H. Nelson and Geo. Ross
was very well received. They sang,
Springs Invitation"
Mrs. VIM. T. Coe, who spoke next, is
probably the widest known club wo-
man in our state. She is ex-president
Of the Minnesota Federation of Wo-
mems clubs and state director of the
general federation, as we'll as being an
organizer for home demonstration
agents under the food administration.
Her subject, most interesting one,
was "War Food"
Next on the program was Mrs.
Daniel Coonan-a charming speaker
who holds many important Offices in
addition to her connection with the
council Of defense. She is the state
organizer Of Roman Catholic women
for the northern division Red Cross.
Mrs. Hixson of Cambridge, in few
we'll chosen words, brought greeting
from 1santi county.
The trio then sang "a Marching
Song for America"
Mrs. T. G. Winters rousing address,
was her 326th patriotic speech since
she became in May, 1917, chairman Of
the Minnesota Women's committee of
the National Defense society. Being
so well versed on all that pertains to
war work, her descriptions brought
vivid pictures to the minds of the
audience. Particularly did she empha-
size three points necessary for the
winning of the war. She insisted that
we must be, a united people I'VE must
give money-and we must conserve
food, and in her delightful manner
impressed each point upon all present.
All were agreed that her talk was an
inspiration for the carrying out of our
arduous tasks during this great war.
This very interesting meeting was
brought to close by few words of
prayer by Rev. Milne and the singing
of the "Star Spangled Banner"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-29
COLUMBUS, OHIO, WILL
GET NEXT ENCANIPMENI

Columbus, Ohio, will give the next
annual greeting to the Garnd Army
Of the Republic when the veterans
assemble next year for their 5Srd
encampment. BY an Overwhelming
vote at the session OF the G. A. R., the
central eastern city was chosen, St.
Paul, which had launched a cam
paign. withdrew gracefully from the
unequal contest.
Pledging their faith to the Union
and ultimate triumph of Americas
cause, Commander-in-Chief Sommers
and members of his stafaf addressed
The sessions, which were held behind
closed doors in the Masonic Temple.
No official roll call was taken, but it
IS estimated that the number of ac-
credited delegates in attendance was
between 500 and 500.
True to prediction, only two nom
nations were offered for the office
Of commander-in-chief, with the cleo
tion deferred until Thursday after
noon as the closing feature Of the
sessions. They we're C. E. Adams,
OF Omaha, Nebraska, and F. II.
Ilurd, of Seattle, past-commander of
the department Of Washington and
Alaska.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-29

opening up to them of an opportun-
fly to loan their money for shorter
time for many other lines Of farm
activities. They should welcome the
adyent of this plan in their sections.
We have repeated pointed out
that rower-driyen machinery is sup
planting much of the power furnish
Cd by horses on the farm and 1t Is
doing this on a basis profitable 70
the farmer Especially at this time
when our country is in such great
iced OF increased production is this
plan Of time sales worthy Of careful
consideration on the part Of all far
ners in the Pacific northwest who
car make use OF It in purchasing
farm tractors Or other power farm
,rg machinery.