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Evening journal., 1919-07-26
AVIATOR STRIKE
IS DECLARED OFF
Air Mail Carriers Hop OFF
Today After One Day
Hold Up
OFFICIALS SAYS MEN
WON'T BE RElNSTATED

NEW YORK, July 26 united Press)
The nrst aylators strike in history
was formally ended today when Pilot
Harold Lewis left Mineola, n. j.. vith
the aerial mail for Chicago.
There was a delay OF about four
hours because Lewis missed train con-
nectlons % the aviation field. After
circllng The field once Lewis waved
goodbye and started for Bellofonte.
Pa. the ilrst stop on the Chicago route,
with ten sacks 0f mail Tho Washing
ton mall carrier hoped or al noon
The pilots decision 20 call on their
strike pending settlement OF their
grievances was reached after stanton
received The following from Otto Pra-
ger. assistant postmaster general
Your arrangemenis satisfactory. VIII
confer with you and representative OF
pilots For the purpose OF harmony
would suggest that some pilot not en-
gagged In the controversy Of July p
be selected by the men"
The pilots selected T. H. Anglin and
Hamilton Lee 10 represent them Lee
was one 0f the two pilots whose Dis
charge FOR refusing 10 take a plane
mp In foggy weather was the Immediate
cause OF the strike. The other was
Leon Smith.
Postal officials declared the differ
ences between them and the a,ialors
would be smoothed out at todays con-
ference praeger said. however, it stili
was determined not 10 rcinsiato two
p.lois who refused 90 ny on Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
BOOST COMMUNITY
SERVICE AT SUPPER

With a view or stimulating interest
in community activities In Whining
ton and TO promote the wder dissent
nation Of Information concerning those
activities. the executive committee OF
Community Service will have a supper
on Thursday, July a.. az the Lambros
restaurant. at $50 o'clock. The com
mitiee will have some guests on That
occasion.
Al this supper will be discussed the
possibility of holding a monthly sup
per or luncheon when representatives,
of am the public and semi-public vel
fare and service organizations can meet
together for mutual discussion OF com
munity problems
The executive committee comprises
George b. Miller. John p. Nields, Miss
Emily p. Blssell. George Carter, Mrs
James u. Ginns. y. 4. Horty, John g
SAVIOR and Mrs. a. II. Warner. Harold
Keats Is director Of the Communit'
| Service work.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
No DECREASE IN
CITY MEAT PRICES
Other Towns Report Re-
duclions in Cost OF
Food Supplies
TELL Or
MARKET CONDITIONS

In spite Of the fact that the Federal
Government has millions of dol9rs
worth Of meat stored away and Is be-
ginning 10 unload 70 on the market,
some retail dealers declare there Is a
shortage and have advanced prices on
meats There has been no decrease here
during the past week In meat prices.
although In other cities there has been
a substantial decrease. one dealer said
this morning that indications point to
an increase in the price OF western
smoked meats. as there seems 10 be
considerable difficulty In obtaining
supply from the west
Armour a Co.. In reply 10 an Inquiry
from The Evening Journal this morn
lng. stated that there had been no
change in the wholesale price ot meats
during the past week. nor is any in
crease expected at this lime although
price Increases In Chicago may later ef-
feet the prices here. That Is some
thing, however. that cannot be answer
ed az this time as the prices may de-
crease before the market here would
feel the change"
There has been little change IN the
price Of fruits and vegetables. Eggs
remain az co cents dozen for the
best. although some dealers are ask
.ng more. Chickens are bringing from
l5c 10 zoe a pound Other quotations
are: Bacon. i5c 90 SOC box bacon zoe
sirloln. i5c 10 soc; rump, i0c TO 5Sc;
rib roast. 36c 20 40c lamb, leg, zoe;
cantsloupes. i5c; peaches 20c; egg
plant. i5c 10 30c: tomatoes, 20c a quar-
Ter peck watermelons 3Oc 10 15c.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
LIEUT.. SHEPPARD
Wins CITATION
Pershing !Ionors Former
Wilmingtoniau for Meri-
torious Service in War
SERVED TWO YEARS
WITH ARMY ABROAD

Mrs. William p. sheppard. Of the
Wayerly Apartment, Twelfth and Mar
ket streets. received word this week
that her son. Lieutenant J. Howard
Sheppard had received a citation from
General Pershng Lieutenant sheppard
has been overseas two years. Al the
outbreak Of the war he was in a gov
ernment position in Washington, and
at that time enlisted In the service.
shortly after General Pershing went
abroad, he sent In an order FOR forty
field army clerks. Lieutenant sheppard
was the second man sent from Wash
ington 10 help nll the required number
OF men needed.
The citation for Lieutenant sheppard
reads as follows
second Lieut.. j. II. sheppard Quarter
master Corps
For exceptionally meritorious and
conspicuous services. as chief clerk
secret service division. second section.
G. :. G.. II. 2, American Expedition
ary Forces. In testimony thereof and
as an expression Of appreciation OF
these services / award him tbs cita-
tion. JOHN j. pERSHlNG,
"Commander-in-Chle
awarded June PC 1910"
For many years Lieutenant sheppard
lived In This city and has a host or
friends here lie formerly was a High
school student and a graduate OF the
Beacon Business school. lie had lived
In Washington previous 10 entering the
service lie is "A brother Of Mrs. r..
p Burnham, Of No. Cos West Tenth
street
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
FEAST OF ST. ann
Celebrated TODAY
Hundreds OF Catholics Ma he
Phila. Pilprimages to
Sacred Shrine
OELAWAREANS ARE
AMONG NUMBER

The feast Of st. Ann is being cele-
brated Today.
From early this morning hundreds Of
devout Catholics from all parts Of Penn
sylvania. New Jersey and Delaware
have been making pilgrimages to the
shrine Of II. Ann. Lehigh avenue and
Memphis street. Philadelphia, TO vener-
ate the sacred relics OF the mother OF
the Blessed Virgin Mary and TO pray for
restored health.
Cripples Of every sort-men, women
and chldren-and others suffering with
Hl-heath annually make the trip to the
Catholic Church. in Port Richmond.
They reverenlly kiss a relic OF ST. Ann
in hope Of a miraculous cure.
Al masses this morning. the manned.
the sick and the blind crowded the COM
munion rail seeking help Of the saint.
Solemn high mass was celebrated at 10
O'Clock.
Many miracles have been attributed
10 ST. AIMS intercessions, not only in
the Port Richmond church, but a;
shrines all over the country where
a relic Of the saint is preserved.
The relic in the Philadelphia church
consists Of three small bones, brought
to Philadelphia from Rome in 1891, and
authenticated there as part Of the wrist
Of st. Ann. The bones were obtained
by the late Rev. Thomas Barry, a for
mer rector OF the church. They are
preserved in a reliquary Of pure gold
made from jewelry sacrificed by st.
AIMS Pensioners.
st. AIMS Day is celebrated by Cath
olics throughout the world Especially
is she venorated at Lourdcs. France,
and at the former shrine OF 81. Ann de
Beaupre. near Quebec. Canada. At
those shrines the walls are covered
with crutches, the offerings OF persons
who have attributed their cures TO the
powers Of the saint.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
SPEAKMAN COMPANY
To enlarge PLANT
Industrial Concern w il !
Build lS0 by 90 Addition
to Factory
]. E. HEALY AND SONS
AWARDED CONTRACT

The Speakman supply and Pipe Com
psny, Incorporated. Will double the
size Of its Rlyerview plant this year
by erecting a three-story wing Work
upon the new structure has begun. and
it is the hope OF the company that
years time will see It's completion. In
certalnties Of obtaining materials in
these times makes It impossible TO tell
definitely when any building project
will be finished.
The contractors are John E. Healy
and sons. Of this city. The new wing
Will be OF brick and heavy mill con
structlon with steel sash. The build
ing will ne $50 feet long, GO feet VIDE.
and three stories high.
There will also be extensive enlarge
ments and Improvements made 20 the
brass foundry An important and in
terestlng addition to the plant will be
a brick tower surmounted by a water
tank Of 10000 gallon capacity. for fire
protection additional 10 lre-nghting
facilities now Installed In the works
The plans and specifications call for
the best type Of factory building, airy
and well-lighted. with the most mod
ern ideas incorporated. There will be
sanitary arrangements which will be
model OF their kind. including a mod
ern and well-equipped rest room. wash
room and toilet room.
As mentioned. the floor space ~ the
factory Will be increased about i00
per cent
The Speakman Supply and Pipe Com
pany is one OF the largest and best
known industrial plants in Wilmington.
Its manufacturing specialties are
shower baths and high Grade plumbing
fixtures The officers Of the company
are Willard Speakman, president; Harry
+. Spclkunan. yice-pres.dc1i and treas
urer. and Albert V. Gemmill secretary.
The plant is located on wide stretch
Of level land at East Thirtieth and
Spruce streets. with department at
No. SIG Tainall street. The factory
buildings have the opportunity Of fresh
air and room for expansion, and at the
same time are near the trolley and
other transportation lines.
This doubling Of the capacity OF the
plant has been made necessary 10y the
rapid expansion of its business. The
new building will mean the employ
ment of many additional men IN addl-
ton 10 the large number now working
at the plant. u is not an increase to
meet war emergency. but a growth
that will continue and furnish one
more 10 the long list OF reasons why
Wilmington will increase in importance
as an industrial center.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
COFONE BROTHERS,
REALTY BUSINESS

Cofone Bros Real Estate, General In
surance and Foreign Exchange steam
shin Agency connections have entered
me neld here for share Of the Dusi-
ness In their lines
u Is experienced and competent ser
vice TIE Messrs. Cofono offer buyer and
sellers and those seeking insurance IN
this city and vicinity.
They know The Insurance and he real
estate business from every angle ana
their service will be as near perfect as
human agency can make.
The members OF the firm have from
childhood been engaged In The real es-
tate and insurance business, and tht
matter of values, collection and re.
pairs is 90 them familiar one. IN
foreign exchange and steamship trans
porlaiion they have everything one car
get anywhere.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
DRINK TO-DAY, KICK
COMES TOMORROW
Chestertown, Nd. Farmer
Tells Of Substitute lie
Ecu I'd for Liquor
| OUR SHOTS AND HE
RUINED FIELD OF CORN

Many minds are working overtime
these days 90 try 90 discover some
homemade cOncoction TO replace
liquor, but a recipe told of by a far
mer. of near ChestertoWn. Md, ycstcr-
day appears 90 be one OF the best FOR
kick that las yet been found.
The man was on a Delaware road
train ycstcrday afternoon when he
told ihc story. and had an intensely
interested audience. he said that a
fried OF his gave him a drink OF con-
coction prepared by him. and when he
showed his liking for the mixture, the
man give him a quart The following
day 70 ralned, and. 10 pass away ihe
time he took three or four drinks OF
the Liquor substitute
That night he felt no effect, nut the
next morning % started 20 work on
him Al the breakfast t7ble. he reach
ed FOR the salt cellar. but failed to prop
erly giagc its distance and its direction
from him. Then he decided ne ala not
feel like eating but needed little arr
Later ne went 20 work cultivatng
corn on his farm. But. he told, Instead
OF driving in the direction he thought
he was lookine. he drove in some other
direction. tearing up a considerable
quantity Of corn.
He ended mp his story with a declara-
ton that ne was on that stun FOR
life. The recipe. as told him by his
friend. he said. follows:
one quart OF dried apples, one gal
lon or water, one pound OF sugar, ono
half yeast cake Leave the mixture
stand for eight days, covered with
cloth 10 keep out dirt. Then strain
through a cloth. add "a yeast cake
and bottle
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
FINE WOMAN WHO
IGNORES SPEED LAW

Crossing Washington street bridge at
a rate Of q miles an hour. despite the
speed limit over the bridge is fixed at
miles an hour. and speeding IN the
Boulevard 2s miles an hour, Miss Helen
6. Miller was arrested this morning by
Motorcycle Onlcer Harry Pierce. Al
though she was not arraigned In court
Judge Churchman. after hearing the
testimony Of Onlccr Pierce, imposed a
fine OF 500 and costs.
Oflcer Pierce said that he has paced
he young woman on two previous
occasions.
Charles w. Psrs. pleading guilty to a
charge Of speeding in Washington
street. between Twenty-third and
Twenty-sixth streets, was nned 50 and
,osts. He was arrested by officer Barr
yesterday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
tiAARRILAANNEEMMPLOYYEESS HARLAN employees
NAME COMMITTEES
Make Nominations OF those
Who Are to Serve as
Arbitrators
ELECTION TO BE
HELD NEXT WEEK

Nominations for the various arbltra-
ion committees at the Harlan plant Of
he Bethlehem Shipbuildlns Company
we're announced this morning as FOL
.Ows:
Boiler Shop-T. McGuigan, j. Brad
ley and ;. johnson.
Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders
DIVISION No. Mold loft, n. McCaul-
ey; Filters. Joseph Long; Pressmen,
LdNvard Duffy.
Division No. 2-Tank Tester, F. Dun
san: Rveter, W. Dufy; C.. and c., r.
A. smith.
Division No. 3-Drillers. John Kelle-
her; Reamers, G.. II. still; Burners, A.
Abbott and II b. Bailey.
Division No. i-Counier, Harry Weyl;
Filters Helper, T. Fidance; Bolter, j..
Santa Barbara.
Machine Shops. johnson. Fred
Bahrke. j. Dllzell. Andy Dettllng. A..
Buchanan. :. :. straw. X. p. Doelze,
Frank Mcdonald, Fred Coke and John H..
Manlove.
pipe Shop-John sheppard, w.
Springer and J. Alexander.
sheet Metal Shop-Th0mas North.
Alfred Kempsk, +. L. Hetzler and
Thomas Worth.
Riggers-J. Boyle, II. Gibason C. W.
McycrsII. Null and L. II. Stacker.
Paint shop-H Lewis. r.. p. Grant,
+. Mason, NJ. Tuohy and Joseph Mag
nell.
Copper Shop-Jamcs Eckford, J. Gest-
Nicki and W. Rose
Blacksmith - Robert Williams, w.
1akcs and John Form.
Electricians Deaver. J. Grayson,
: Hearn George Lacey. W. II, Elmer
son. L. Hamilton, c. Whiterell, y. shoe
smith, 7. Hillegas. f. \. Tazewell and
Il. u. Budd.
Outside Machinisis and Millwrights-
Otto Meyers, William Harbridge and
Charles b. Krumm.
Lard Laborers-E. f. HackendOn, Paul
Smith and Marion Halcomb.
. The elections will be held on next
Tuesday and Wednesday. An employe
who has been i'm the service OF the
company for two week is eligible to
vote. There are sixteen divisions fn the
yard. each division being entitled TO
.lect three men to serve on its com
nittee.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
LEFT so N BAG on
DOOR; MONEY GONE

Mrs. Charles Taylor Of No. II West
Eighteenth street. had $40 stolen from
her home yesterday while she was IN
a room on the second floor OF her
home. The money was in a hand bag
that was left hanging on door knob.
Il Is thought that a peddler who was
working in the neighborhod got the
money. he having applied at the Taylor
home while Mrs Taylor was busy.
The case was reported 10 The police.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
GUESTS ESCAPE
FROM BURNING HOTEL

UTICA. y. Ys July 26-Two hotels
were practically destroyed and another
damaged 10y IRE al sharon SPRINGS. near
here last night.
Hundreds of guests nod from the
burning buildings. many NJ them
jumping from the lower windows or
being carried down ladders from the
upper stories. only one man was bad
ly injured
Fire started In the Manhattan Hotel
from % kettle of grease boiling over. u
spread 90 the Morrell House and Eld-
redgc House The two former hotels
were virtually razed.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
RAIN DAMAGES POTNTO CROP.

White potatoes were badly damaged
by the prolonged wet weather, and
thousands Of baskets have rolied in
the fields. Commission men here say
they have lost money on white pota-
toes recently, many Of the shipments
reaching here in bad condition. In
scrupulous dealers are said 10 have un-
loaded a considerable quantity of the
damaged stock in this city Yesterday.
Good potatoes are on sale at from si23
to si.35 a half bushel basket in local
markets.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
MRS II. 4. FRITZ DEAD.

Mrs Lena \. Fritz, wife OF Harry A.
Fritz died yesterday at her home. No.
$40 McCabe avenue For several years
Mrs Fritz was mistress Of records and
correspondence Of Delaware Temple
No. 1. Pythian Sisters
The funeral services VIII take place
from her late residence on Monday
afternoon with interment in Riverview
cemetery Delaware Temple will con-
duet the funeral services.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
mARTL nnPs OFF TROM AUGUsTA

AUGUSTA. Maine, July 26. lbnited
Press Lieut. Col r. s Hartz, who is
making a light around the rim OF the
country. in Martin bombing plane,
started from here. the sccOnd siage oi
his tourney at iii5 a m. today.
Col Hariz will attempt a nonstop
flight from This city 10 Cleveland.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
NATmcK cUDlHY. PACKER, DEAD.

MILWAU kEE, Wis, July % United
Press, Arrangements were being made
today for the funeral Of Patrick Cudaly
one OF the big figures In the packing
industry. who died suddenly of heart
disease last night. lie was. the third
OF four brothers, who founded the
Cudahy packing house. only the
Youngest. Edward. survives.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
rAULKNER 4 BATTING DEMON.

Cannon Ball" Faulkner wishes 10 LET
mis- many friends and baseball fans
know that hc is boosting his batting
record lie has bit nine home runs
since May 30, and So far has not been
struck out once. lie viii work for
Kennett Al-Stars this afternoon. on
Thursday hc pitched a two-hlt game
for tbs team.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
WHOSE CHICKENS ARE THESE?

state Detective Mccoy has fifteen
large chickens which were dropped at
Bellevue this morning by Negro
when railroad police officer started
to question him about what he had In
a bag. The man jumped on a train
bound for Philadelphia. The chickens
had been Killed but so far no report Of
their loss has been made 10 The aulhorl
lioe
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
INnAy sINC ron NEGROEs.

There will be a sing for colored peo-
nle al school No. %. Second and JUST
son streets. tomorrow afternoon at ,
O'Clock. Irving easier. song leader OF
the Wilmington Community Serviccc,
will be the director.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
CrnInInE HnETMAN FnRGETFIL.

NEW YORK. July 26 United Pressl.-
Gertrude Hoffman. dancer. returned to
her home here today after an absence
Of three days. She was visiting a sis
ter and forgot TO tell her husband, it
was stated.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
snET DRINK TAN TO GO.

WASHINGTON. July 26 United Press
The House ways and means commit
.ee TODAY reported out a bin TO repeal
he 10 per cent. tax on soda water ana
soft drinks.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
COPS ENJOY CREAM FEAsT.

officials stationed at the police Sta
ton enjoyed an ice cream treat yes
terday when the Supplee Ice Cream
Company sent a can Of cream to Tue
station house.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
HIS EINGERs MASHED.

Williarl Brooks. Of Marshallion, had
two n"gers of his right hand mashed
w;ilc at work IN a fibre plant today.
We war treated al The Homeopathic
Hospital
Evening journal., 1919-07-26
ICE WAGON TPSETS.

One OF the wagons Of the Cold
Spring Ice and Coal Company upset at
Eleventh and Walnut streets this morn
ing spilllng the ice in the street.
Evening journal., 1919-07-26

JAS. T. MULLIN & son.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-14
New Orleans Results

First fna.dsn two-year-olds: claiming.
% fu'sG ioe S599 c.ss3Te p5ee and nd half al s ,a
sscond Tceogs Fsar Jos conne2j % a''' 10 out
Lass Toinot. Sandy Mac Dandy Van, Rsgaazo
Am First and Helen Hartman also ran
Second race tthree-year olds and upward claim
ing; purse $500 five and half furlongs l-Errni-
arst; Minawanda. 80 (Rodrigpcg). to !. 5 to
% ana to D. second; Mar Tom. 10 PoNl, 5
Boy. Sid c. Kecner and Edith L. also ran
Third race t.hrce- year olds and upward: claim
ing; purse $500. five and haf furlongs) )IBlackie
are naT lSH SIe1 ,G@I urEe to out and out hrst
second: Kukiux log tRod-.gnez) 70 "a ,.,..
and out. third. Time. III 20 only three start
and upward 5000 adda one aeFsn mile "rj
teenth)-Buford. l04 tRodriguezl < to ? : TO Z
and out first Sands Of Pleasure lo4 Niolesworth).
100 &C.. Roblusonl. TO .. 9 TO 8 and out third
Time 1850 l-5. Fern nandiey also ran '''' ''''' ~
Fifth race four year olds and upward: claim
ing; ros purse s50U; one mile and auarter)-Ir
rst Queen sen Apple ioY &C. Robinsnn, an' N eyen n
o-abS shd out, second Kins Nsptuhe lls (Moles-
2i2 Old Ben. Thanksgiving and Jason also ran aiaD'
Sixth race Uhrec-ycar olds; claiming purse
$500: milcl-.Astracn 100 tFricisnn1 4 ts
? q mud even aist; brimful. los tWinisi i
non. lot tSnedcmsnl 10 to l. ! 10 ! snd "a
!; third. Time. y - 8. Thomas f McNfahon'
Harvey smsrT ilondni. Bessie Helmet, Vision.
ucls also ~
Seventh race tfour-y olds and upward: claim
Ing purse S.oei ,i one mile and sx,eenth) selnper
5. frat; Kcnwar lls (Barrett) 10 70 i 70 y :
and TO l. second. Boe Rock ia Murnhvi (
to !. TO and even, third. 1ime. 1859. =
New-York tribune., 1919-02-14
New Orleans Entries

airst race tmaiden two-year rs; claiming. ri-se
SoVp' ulree and a hef furong )-Aana Reiie ~.
Emma WeGr. ll5; Free state IA. Faa r. ~.
Biddle-Dee, III VIA Flower III. Aire llairT
~: Miss Horner. III. Quick Biro ili- | Am Fsfst
Pokey Jane Ill 's'''''
T. Second race t}hrcc -olds and upward claim,
!; casey. III Huey Travis. ll5. Wsr iIel ljs
Hand Euc rs. Cacavedoar II ms Vs.@- ly,I
l9w. 10, laiy Manager. no. Co.ofie ii1, rtifis
=. 44V. Fhal tom Mad llo. Pigrra1i ll0. Ia-iat
10. Also e.igo,c' Plenty NJ Positive lls
Do'"ocraeY li3. Hairian. ll5 Betsy 10
Third raes three oids and upward. claim,
ny purse $500 five and u haf furonrss'-
Cry Esgc. AZ Hlse. lis: sal,rctash Ii6. Sta
farer. lo Maud Bacon ll5: Azaiea. los. Ms
cusslon los, Star Baby. III. Caraway gs Ai.o
eligible: Miss Sherwood. 1913 S' A'S'
g., Fourth race Ithree- ar-oias and upward: clar,
n,S, purse. Sov0 one mile and a cuarter)-Rajazct
~; Duke OF Shelby los: RcgreSso lo9: Rl1e
Rock. i0e; kcho loa; w H. Buckner io7' Pr,it
0lea. iva; 'Gieipner. los; Lucille p %
. Firth rsco t.hrce year-olds and upward: claim
ms purse. $500 mile and suar,r~I -
nneSH,rsrqdm ne, loa VIII DO. lo9. Bencfac,ar. io,
Reeves. lof; 'Bomhast. lo5
ing; imng; purse $500; one milo and twcnty yar,isl-
nlue bannock loo. Blue Thistle ion. A. pls.-,.
10Y: Progressive. loa Pilsen iOa r,e Il, isS.
i-u''SS' IVA FRANCES Starr. %. .Sosius l0s
Seventh racc tthree -year-ol and uuSand claim.
ins, purse $500 ono mile aud sevasltv yarfsl :
fr,nes, 40: Tom Goosc ITO; Howard 1land los =,
pohh"' lo2' 'Mcdusa. 100; LUCKY Il. IeS
Apprentice allowance alNmsd. x
New-York tribune., 1919-02-14
Philadelphia To Be Centre
For Lawn Tennis Next Week

tions will meet at Longwood, and the
pair that comes through this gruelling
test successfully will contest with Til
den and his brilliant young partner for
the supreme honors.
The perfection of management that
has distinguished the handling of the
national singles, the national boys
and juniors singles and doubles, the
veterans and the national father and
son Journeys on the turf courts of the
West Side Tennis Club during the
last few years, since the removal of
the frst-named event from the Casino
at Newport, has insured the continued
staging of these fixtures at Forest
Hills indefinitely.
New York possesses so many ad-
vantages over any other lawn tennis
centres. both as regards drawing
power and accommodations for the
players and the spectators. that there
IS an almost universal feeling that the
West Side Tennis Club should con-
tinue to act in the role of host on
these occasions. The turf on the
Forest Hills courts is equal to that
of any courts in the country, and the
financial returns are such as to make
It's continuance in this city wise
pOlicy