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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
ADVISES HOLDING
\ BACK RATE FIGHTS
IMcAdoo Says State Commits.
sions Cannot Override
Federal Action

IN Washington. Jan. 6,--Orders of State
commissions prescribing intrastate rates
instead of those initiated by the director
Heneral and injunctions by state courts
forbiddng the application of the init-
ated rates 10 State shipments cannot be
observed by railroads under Federal con.
troll
Z This announcement was made today
BY Director General McAdoo in a state
ament discussing litigation begun by sew
3oral States to question the validity Of
rates initiated by him under the Fed
eral railroad control act. Mr.. McAdoo
aid he regretted that the issue should
10 raised and contest preciptated be-
&ween State and Federal authority and
exWessed hope that States which have
begun actions would hold them in abey-
2ance. no
IN Tho director general said he could not
conceive that any State would be placed
At a practical disadvantage by the initi-
ated rates since the State itself, or the
commission of the state or any citizen
was free to file a complaint before the
Interstate Commerce Commission against
any rates considered unjust or unfair
and have the issue determined in the
Hight of the facts.
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New York, 6 gennaio.

New York, 6 gennaio.
ii Colonnello Theodore Roosevelt e.
morto questa mattina di buon ora.
nella sua casa Oyster Bay. La
nOtizia della morte dell'ex. .presidente
fu qui' ricevuta da Miss Josephine
Stricker. segretaria del Colonnello. a
mezzO di un messagio telefonicO da
Mrs. Roosevelt.
Miss Stricker dice che il Colon
nello ha sofferto un attacco di inflam.
mazione per reumaismo il primo
dellanno, che da quel giorno flu
confinato in lettO.
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ROME SINGS WILSON'S PRAISES
Presidents Trip to Italy Clements
Friendship for America

Copyright. 1919. by Ne,o York Tunes Co.
Rome, Jan. 6.--Prcsident Wilson was
the most popular man in Italy before his
arrival. Now after his sojourn here he
is almost the most beloved one. From
every quarter, in every class. nothing
but priase Is sung of his simplicity. un-
affectedness and democratic manner.
while many a one gained through the
speeches he delivered the certainty that
America felt n real sympathy and friend
ship for Italy which are deeply
reciprocated here. The ties uniting the
countries have been strengthened still
NOR since the Presidents visit.
The only regret expressed Is that he
was not able to stay longer. so as better
to appreciate the high esteem in when
his country IL held.
The Neapolitan population are deeply
disappointed that previous engagements
should have prevented President Wilson
from visiting their city. Owing to the
enthusiastic nature of the southern peo'
Pile, the President would have received q
tremendous demonstration there.
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DELAWARE COP.
CONTROL SPLIT
Party Has Power in Both
Houses, but Hasn't Ef-
fected Harmony Yet
CAUCUS COMES TONIGHT

Special Teieordra 10 Ereriro Public Ledger
Dover. Del. Jan. 6.-For the first time
In years both branches OF the Delaware
Legislature will he under the control OF
the Republicans when Il corvenes here
tomorrow in biennial session.
In the Senate they have majority
of IL TO over the Democrats and in
the House the ratio is 23 TO IL.
The Republican organization OF the
State. realizing that on II rests the sole
responsibility for all legislation at this
session. proposes keeping close tabs on
its party men In both branches. by hav-
ing an advisory committee always on the
job and making weekly visits to Dover
every Monday morning so as 70 start
the week right
The Republican factional differences
are expected 10 manifest themselves IN
a very material way. right at TIE out
set In the party caucus. which Will take
place here tonight. Efforts have been
made 20 settle these differences in ad-
vance, but apparently without result. 1t
appears TO be a foregone conclusion
that Sussex County will. get the Office
of president pro TEN. OF the Senate ana
that I. Dolphus Short of Milford. Will
be chosen, although there Is still
movement in Kent County TO land the
Office for James +. Alice Jr.. Of Dover
son of ]. Frank Alice, one-time United
States Senator. who Is the acknowledged
| new dispe nsation chief in this county.
/ If that program succeeds New Castle
! County will be permitted to name the
Speaker OF the House but although the
I new dispensation chief is understood
to have picked william H. Danzenbaker.
Of Claymont, FOR that office. Mr.. Danzen-
baker may not land. as lie is opposed
| by tho Anti-Saloon League and the
Methodist Ministers Association of
/ Wilmington. They are understood TO
| favor the selection of Willard $. Gregg,
OF Centerville. the only member Of the
| last House who was reelected In No.
/ Vember
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and bay.windows are respecters OF
no caste or creed.
Never have I seen a moro unprom-
ising candidate in all my past ex-
perience." said the doctor moodily
when l presented myself before him,
and thereupon he proceeded to punch
me in the ribs with a vigor that
seemed TO be more personal than pro
fessional. When thoroughly exhausted
from this he gave up and led me to
the eye charts, which I read with
infinite ease through long practice in
following the World Series in front of
newspaper buildings.
Eyes all right" he said in dis
appointed voice. 1T must be your
feet"
These proved to be faultless. as were
my ears and teeth.
"You battle me" said the doctor at
last. thoroughly discouraged. "Ap-
parently you are sound all over, yet,
looking at you, fail to see how it
Is possible
Then for no particular reason he
suddenly tired OF ME and left me with
all my golden youth and glory stanG.
ing unnotced in a corner. From here
observed an applicant being put
through his ear test. This game is
played as follows: A hospital appren'
tice thrusts one finger into the vic.
TINS ear while the doctor hurries
| down to the end OF the room and
whispers trasically words that the
! applicant must repeat.
Now repeat what l say" said the
doctor.
Now repeat what say" quoted
the recruit.
NO. no, not now" cried the doctor
"Wait till I whisper
mo. no, not now. Wait till
whisper" answered the recruit, faith
fully accurate,
wait till I whisper. you block
head" shouted the doctor.
"Wait till / whisper, you block
head" shouted the recruit with
equal heat.
"Oh. Cod" cried the doctor des
pairingly.
"'Oh, Cod" repeated the recruit In
a mournful voice.
This little drama OF cross purpose.
might have continued indefinitely hat
not the hospital apprentice begun tt
punch the guy in the ribs, shouting a:
he did so:
"Wait a minute, can't you?"
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Al which the recruit a great hulk OF
n fellow. delivered the hospital ap.
prentice resounding blow In the
stomach and turned Indignantly to the
doctor.
That mans interfering" he said in
an injured voice. Now that amt
fair. is II, doc?"
You pass" said the doctor briefly,
producing his handkerchief and mop.
ping his brow.
We'll, what are YOU standing
around for?" he snid n moment later,
spying me in my corner.
"Oh, doctor" cried delighted, II
thought you had forgotten me-"
No" said the doctor, "I'll never for.
get you. You pass. Take your papers
and clear OUT
can now feel with n certain degree
OF security that I am IN the navy.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Copyright. 1919. bv Frederick A. Stokes Co.
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LNEBRCARY 23.-"And what asked
l. the enlisting officer regarding me
as II had insulted him, his family
and his livestock, leads YOU to be-
leve that you are remotely qualified
to join the navy?"
At this almost dropped my cane.
which in the stress of my patriotic
preoccupation I had forgotten to leave
home.
Nothing" I replied, making a
hasty calculation of my numerous
useless accomplishments; nothing
at all, sir: that Is nothing to speak
of. OF course I've passed a couple
of seasons at Bar Harbor-perhaps
that
Bar Harbor." exploded the officer.
Bar! bah! bah--dammit," he broke
Off, I'm bleating."
YES, sir" said I with becoming
humility His hostility increased.
DO you enlist for foreign service?"
he snapped.
sure replied. "It will all be for
eign to me-
what did YOU do at Bar IIarbor?"
asked the officer, fixing me with his
gaze.
oh replied easily, 81 occasion
ally yachted."
"On what kind OF a boat?" he urged.
Now for the life Of me, sir, I can't
quite recall" I replied. TT was IA
splendid boat though, perfect
beauty.
you mean TO say" he whispered
that you don't know what kind OF a
boat it was?'
"Unfortunately no, sir" ! replied
feeling really sorry for the wounded
man.
I'm going to make an experiment
OF YOU" he said. you are going 70
be n, sort Of a test case. You're the
worst applicant l have ever had. II
the navy can make a sailor out OF
you 1t can make a sailor out OF any
body"
"Thank you. sir" replied humbly
REPORT here Monday for physical
examination" he continued. waving
nv thanks aside. And now so away
February 25 - / never fully ap
preciated what truly democratic
nation the United States was until
beheld 1t naked, that is. until beheld
a number Of her sons In that condi
! ton. Nakedness Is the most demo
| cratic of all institutions. Knock-knee!
! warts and chilblains. bowlegs. boil.
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L'NATTESA MORTE DI
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
L'Ex-Presidente Degli S. U.
Muore Dopo Breve
MaIattia

Published and Distributed Under
PERMIT NO. 34t
Authorized by the act OF October 8.
delphia, Pa
by order Of the President
A. s. BURLESON,
Postmaster General.
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Copenhagen, Jan. Count George
l.. Won Hertling, the former Imperial
German Chancellor, died Saturday
night at Ruhpolding, Bavaria. He had
been i'll for six days.
Count George +. Won Hertling was
considered the most learned man OF all
the men called to the chancellorship Of
Germany since 1871. Ee had won for
himself a philosophers reputation be.
fore he entered political life. and up
to 1912, when he became Bavaria's
minister.president, he had combined
educational and literary work with his
political activities. Won Hertling was
appointed Imperial German Chancellor
in October. 1917, succeeding DR.. Georg
Michaelis. lie resigned in the fall OF
last year, and the then Emperor Viii.
liam conferred upon him the order of
the Black Eagle and his warm thanks
for the "selfsacrifcing faithfulness"
with which Won IIertling had served
the country.
Won Hertling, who during his
Bavarian ministerial career had been
dubbed by his enemies the old fox"
and earned a reputation as a reaction.
ary, was regarded with suspicion by
the Socialists from the early days Of
his chancellorship and in the latter
months of his occupancy OF the office
was assailed by the Socialists in the
Reichstag and by the German news.
papers, the Socialists charging that he
had entered the chancellorship with
the understanding that he would speak
for the whole of the German people,
but that he had gone over to- the
Junkers and represented ideals that
were obsolete. The press generally at.
tackled the Chancellor as a result Of
the increasing friction between the
Berlin and Vienna Governments. The
feeling of the newspapers was inten.
sitied when the Chancellor early in
September said the Government saw
no possibility Of approving bill for
general equal suffrage as it came from
the Prussian lower house. The work.
ers' unions also turned against the
Chancellor. accusing the Government
OF being responsible for lack of food
and of putting the interests of the pro.
ducing interests above those Of the
people.
RelcnStaS, Won IleltiiilS u"eit Oh tIie
possibilities of peace being brought
about, These addresses were charac
terized by the newspapers Of Allied
! countries as peace feelers," and even
were attacked by German writer's and
politicals as insincere and untruthful
Won Hertling was born in August
4 1s43, in Darmstadt, of a wellknown
4 family. He passed through the gym
3 nasium. or high school. OF his home
i city, studied philosophy and history
at Munster, Munich and Berlin. and
S received the degree of doctor OF phi
Y losophy in 1864. Later he vivsited italy
Il and studied the dogma and history OF
y the Roman Catholic Church, and ir
1857 became teacher Of philosophy ir
@the University Of Bonn. He was prob
A ably the best known German exponent
a OF Catholic scholastic philosophy ant
n political sociology.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
PART OF STATE DRY IN SPRING
Some Dealers May Not Ask Ii.
ccnses for Few Months

Harrisburg, Jan. 6.--Although under
Federal law the nation will go dry on
July It is likely that parts of Penn
sylvania will. because Of the license sit
uation. drift away from liquor selling
before that time.
In most of tho counties the license
courts meet in January and February.
1r many they are held in March and In
some they are held in April and May.
There has been a general disposition on
the part OF the liquor men to apply for
licenses in those counties where the
courts are held in January, February
and March.
Many hotel men and dealers frankly
question the advisabillty of taking
chances on short periods. but even In the
counties where the courts meet in April
and May there Is the belief that the
Legislature may adopt law that will
rebate the liquor men for the unexpred
part OF the year for which licenses are
granted,
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HERTLING DIES;
LLONLY 6DAYS
Former Chancellor of Ger
many Has Succumbed at
Ruhpolding, Bavaria
LEADER OF CENTRISTS
By the Associated Press

Copenhagen, Jan. 6.-Count George
i. Won Hertling. the former Imperial
German Chancellor, died Saturday
night at Ruhpolding, Bavaria. He had
been i'll for six days.
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Roma. gennaio.
Questa sera. POGO dopo lie ore move, IL
Presidente Wilson lascio' Roma con la
eco dele acclamazione entusiastiche DEF
romani che si erano affollati lungo le
vie per lie quail doveva passare ii COR
teo per rescarsi ALA staZone ferroviaria.
La vista ALA CaDitale italiana e stata
quella che piu' ha tenuto occupato II
PrCs!dente Wilson g che maggiormente
fha impressionato per rentusiasmo con
il quaie e. state accolto.
il Presidente 81 fermera' brevements
Geneva, Torino Milano poscia
proseguira' per Parigl, owe conta di
arrivare martedi' mattina.
Wilson spera al s,io ritorno in Parigi
di trovare dclegati per la pace in ac-
cordo sui primi principi per decidere
sulla proposta 1.ega delle Nazioni,
spianando. COST. la Via per disporre di
quanto egli riguarda come prellminare
necessario per la pace. prma del suo
ritorno negli Stati Uniti verso la meta
di febbraio.
Teri IL Presidente ha ricevuto, mel
Qurinale. una rappresentanza della
stampa italiana con a capo rOnorevole
Tore presidente delrAssociazione della
Stampa. Lon. Tore lesse un indirizzo IL
cui concetto principale era la necessita'
della Lega dele Nazioni l'aggiusta-
mento di lutte lie question: nazionali di
| raZZa.
Mel pomeriggio di oggi. dopo la cola
! zione alrAmbasclata Americana, II Pre-
sdente ha visitato Papa Benedetto che
! 10 ha ricevuto braccia aperte gil ha
stretto vigorosamente la mano. II Papa
1 ed IL Presidente sono rimasti "a lungo in
colloquio private.
II Papa ha regalato n Wilson una
magnifco musaico riproducente il San
/ Pietro di Guido REM che trovasi nella
| Pinacoteca vaticana. II musaico e. state
eseguito nela fabbrica del Naticano
msura una yard quadrata ed e. stimato
del valore di $4,000.
Questa sera dopo un pranzo private
ira il Presldente. Ia sua signora ed
Reali d'Italia. Wilson sua mogie 81
son recati a villa Savoia per salutare la
Regina Madre. II Presldente prese oc-
casione per osternare ! suoi profond
sentiment di gratitudne per Zen
tusiastiche accoglenze ricevute in Roma
che disse considerare come un tribute
del popolo d'Italia a quello d'America.
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st. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. G.--Thc Western
Baseball League will open May |. with a
lt0-game schedule. II was announced by
Edward Hanlon. vice president. The player
salary limit will rcmain the same as for the
1918 season, $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-12
WILLARD DRAWS Line
ON SPARR|NG PARDS|
Refuses to Box With NegroeD
and Others Because of Per-
sonal Reasons
so CHAMP IS HANDICAPPED

Toledo. o.. June 12.-Jess Willard Il
suffering a shortage of sparring part
ncrs.
There are numerous glove wielders of
dark shade. probably all of them will
ing to stand up and swap wallops with
jess for a compensation, but he draws
tho color line. Likewise there are
few good hcavywcights willing to do
the same thing. but Jess either bears
them n personal grudge or figures them
not worth while.
As n result of this condition Willard
is not getting into the best of condi-
ton. while Jack Dempsey, using the
two negroes. Bill Tate and Jamaica
Kid, is in the very best of shape right
now, ready to step into the ring and
fight the fight of his life on a moments
LotiCR.
Dempsey did no sparring yesterday,
because of the bad slash he received
over his eye, but hc went around his
open air ring at shadow boxing with
such speed rs to draw the favorable
comment Of the spectators. His eye
really looks bad.
Willard boxed six rounds yesterday.
three each with Walter NIonahan and
Jack Ilempel. lie started to box with
Soldier Stanton. the youth he almost
knocked out short time ago and then
changed his mind.
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Hess-Bright and Lupton She.
SIuggers to Clash for Dia-
mond Supremacy
MISS FLEMING A STAR
Line-Up Of First Girls
Ball Game Of Season

Nth'ctiralIy inclined women are not
|" Dc outdono by mere man. The op-
hoSltN soy arc due to break into the
baseball lime glare in this city SHtur-
daN afternoon on the diamond at Front
street and Fri" avenue. when the girls
team Of tn" Hess Bright Manufacture
ing Company and female nine repre-
S'ntinG David Lupton Sons Company.
ar" to clash in the preliminary contest
to th" Hess Bright and American En-
gn""ring Company contest. "Play
bali in the girls game will be heard
at l.30 p. IN.
Both the Hess bright and Lurton
girls are arranging a schedule for the
entire season. Saturdays match will
be the first game this year for each nine.
Tho girls have been practring for scv
cral weeks with mon playing on the
representative team of the respective
concerns
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Up.to.Minuie Marks
of Leading Batters
NATIONAL LEAGUE
TITULAR SWIMS TONIGHT
Three Championship Events at Ger,
mantown Cricket Club

The Germantown Cricket Clubs pool
tonight will be the scene of the national
junior mems championship 100 yard
back stroke. womcns Middle Atlantic
22O-yard championship and the wo-
mems opCn loo yard handicap.
Elizabeth Ryan. the national fifty
and 220-va open champion. will com
pete in tho big event. as will Gertrude
Arfclt, formerly of the Philadelphia
Turner's, but who is now representing
the Mcadowbrook Swimming Club.
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Sir Barton Likely to
Win 100000 This Year

New York. June Eff no III
luck befalls Sir Barton he is likely
to seriously threaten Collins great
record for earnings. the last Of the
SlW.OCO three year olds. Yester-
days victory in the Belmont Stakes
netted Commander Ross S11.95
Victories in the Derby. Preakness
and Withers had already accounted
for 500 ,OO0-making a grand total
for the year of $64 $50 for Sir Bar.
ton.
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C0MMISH IN SESSION
National Baseball Body Takes Up
Problems In Cincinnati Meetina

Cincinnati, June 12.-Thc National
baseball Commission went into session
shortly before noon today to take up
the proposed change in the decision of
the worlds series money and other rou
tine matters.
, The fact that President Il. B. John e
son, of the American League. did not
arrive until late in the morning delayed
the supreme court of baseball from
getting an earlier start.
1t was intimated by Chairman Herr
mann, of the commission, that the scs
sion would be completed today.
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GOLFERS MADE
SHAWNEE FAV0R|TES
Styles, George Hoffner and Sid
Sherwood Leading at Start
OF Qualifying Round
LINKS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE
BY SPICK HALL

shawnee on. Delaware. Pa, June 10.
In spite of the big field Of metropol e.
itan cracks who tricklcd out of the
]uckwood Inn this morning to tee off
in the annual tournament for the
BucKwood golf trophy. Philadelphia .
representatives on the links were favor
ties, even after several Of the Quaker
City experts had sliced their opening
shots.
lhelr stock for ultimate victory did
not wano largely because of the names
of Eddie Styles. Old York Road: Geo.
iloffner. Rala: Sid Sherwood. Merton,
and Jimmy Gay. Cricket Club. ap-
pearod to uphold the golfing honors of
Bill Penns pet city.
Mist Clears
When the first pair teed off this
morning n light mist hung over the
upper reaches Of the Delaware river
and spread over the valley Under
this canopy Of liquid haze began the
marches in the Qualifying round and the
battle for tn" trophy in medal play.
Some time before tho final pair had
been called up to the initial tee the sun
had split through the haze and in a
short time it had dissolved and left the
perfect fairwayS and well -groomed
greens in perfect condition for the
Gaps biggest sporting event of the
year.
Every summer the battle for the
Buckwood trophy virtually resolves it.
goIr ;,t hnty hn 81,
crs and Philadclphians. So it is this
year. Yesterday. last night and this
morning there was really more spccula-
tion as to which city would win the
coveted trophy than there was dis
cuSsion on the prospects for tho chances
of any individual.
Ioffner Plays
Among those upor whom tho phila-
dc'phians are basing their hopes for
victory is George IToffncr. After the
excellent play of Chralcy Hoffncr.
FhilmOnt. in the open tourney contest
yesterday. his brother George is looked
upon by many as better than long
shot to play against the field.
1t is true that Iloffnpr and STYLES
were beaten here yesterday in a prac-
tice match against two of New York's
cracks. +. l.. Bloodgood, Cherry Val
Icy. and c. Van CHEF. Nassau. but
that does not alter the fact that both
IhlIad"lphians were decidedly off their
game and are certain to do better work
today and the following two days than
they did yesterday.
Only the prcliminarics were scheduled
for today. Tomorrow the first and sec
ond rounds will be run off. while the
semi finals and finals will be cleaned
up Saturday in time for all the con.
,eStantS to catch late train for New
York or Philadelphia.
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Bngles and BungIes

Lefty Williams of the White Sox. trim
med the million.dollar Boston Red SoX
thereby killing of the golden goose tba
laid goose eggs
Hitting in the Ncw York. ChrCinnoti bnftIo
icdS as free as drinks after July l. Each
team got three. The Reds ICON ? to L.
The Cardinals reviewed an entire division
or pitchers, ran out Of replaCements and
yielded to the Braves, to t.
An eight tuning lCt-up By Cddore Let Pitts.
barOh hand another trimming to BROOKLYN,
10 2.
The Senator's wore their cloutinr clothes
and three pitchers couldn't prevent Clevc-
land from taking a & to 3 licking.
The New York Yanks fell upon Ieona I'd
for u hOck OF seven runs. beating Detroit
that much 10 none,
Mack ~ PhiIadelphidns got tighter hold
on the cellar sweepstakes tUhen ST. Louis
todlLoped thcnl Z 70 Q.