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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
The Tower of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

taken over the oliver hotel, years 20
get accustomed TO the smoke OF
Pittsburgh. but he'll find the hay
and wheat chaf OF South Bend Just
IS hard 20 bear with the first 40 or
so years.
All the drafts we ever saw came
from the war department. All the
drafts Charley Zigier ever saw
came through his bank.
Justice PoIedor, OF the Phila-
delphia confectionery store. Is going
10 start this week working on an Is
hour a day schedule. Eustice ex-
plains that this Is the age when a
man don't have 20 kill himsef work
ing
william Jennings Bryan caught a
man laughing at the Gan Francisc
convention and had him searched
by a revenue man on suspicion.
The boy without his nrecrsekers
on the Fourth OF July must feel
a good deal like the man that fan
cies all the amendments but the
18th one.
Fred Dennis. the noted local
singer. has signed up 20 sing
Sarah" In grand opera during the
coming winter
General Wood has gotten behind
Harding for the presidency. This
action likely brings Charles B. Sax
back into the G. o. p. fold.
Fred Rose spent the Fourth pan
ming Dave Fishgrund.
One OF A. s. Burkart's toupes has
been returned from the cleaners.
enabling him 10 attend the Elks'
convention this week.
We note that Ex-Lieut. Earl
Reeder IL beginning 10 call furni-
ture men by their first names.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

A new ladder has no rounds, only
two steps, one for each foot. which
slip up and down in slots along the
sides OF the ladder. Ascent is made
By dragging one foot after the other.
Ratchets hold the steps in what
ever position they are pressed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

A high brow convention in Cincinnati is report
ed to have sung patriotic songs in the Latin
tongue" Those people ought to be able to produce
a hymn for Latin-American league, the League
Nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
TAUNTON rs. CURIOSTTY.

Douglas Fairbanks and Mary
Pickford are going 10 visit the
American backgrounds in France.
curiosity 10 see battleields didn't
overcome Douglas while several
r,illion American doughb0ys we've
touring Europe enroute for Berlin.
(Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
PA PERKINS
SAYS

We saw Jake
Heckaman COM
in out OF the St.
J o g B a n K tn e
o { h sr morning.
We dropped in 20
see IL they had
missed anything
& were held our
selves on suspi-
cion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
r,,voos lands a Ia.vear-o

Ellwood lands. i2-year-old
nawsSoy az York. Pa. found a wal
let containing SIS. 900 in cash and
securities and took Il 20 the owner.
who had advertised the loss. The
man gave the boy ti2 and said that
he would pray fer him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

Connecticut Is so short of school teachers that
prayers are being offered for increased supply.
Better salaries. however would probably prove
effective.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
MUSICAL NOTES.

AS a rusult OF action taken at
the democratic convention, a special
called meeting Is announced for the
Colfax Avenue Glee club this week.
for the purpose OF beating a number
OF bottle openers into pen points.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
WHAT'S IN A NAME

Facts about your name; it,
history; its meaning' whence II
was derived; its significance;
your lucky day and lucky 1ewei.
By MILDRED MARSHALL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

II the Kaiser is permitted 20 go
into the tailoring trade he'll soon
have enough money 10 start an
other war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

The first Methodist church A.
Springfield Mass, Is to have a NOV
ing picture outfit, 20 be used as ar
educational, recreational. social and
evangelical agency
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

Miss Evelyn Armstrong spent the
Fourth at Barron Lake, Mich. with
the balance Of the family close al
hand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

You've seen your last conven-
ton" remarked the business man
sser as she snatched a progre m Of
the Els conclave in Chicago out
OF her handicap's hands, hitting him
with a rolling pin and knocking him
under the cedar chest.
We believe Emil Johnson down at
Spiro's Is In the market for some
kind OF a big car like a Ford, as we
Observer him witnessing a public
spark plug demonstration on a Ford
in front Of the court house the other
?. m
II took Andy weisberg, who has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
BUT WE'LL NEVER GIT ONE.
WATCH HIM

What the country would like TO
see is a one piece party platform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05

All the drafts we ever saw came
from the war department. All the
drafts Charley Zigler ever saw
came through HIS bank
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-05
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Saturday evening closing plar
will enable Tom Brandon 10 run into
New York over Sunday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
STIGALL HOLDS
DAILY WORKOUTS
Fans Arc Welcome to watch St,gall
Train at The Waldorf Gym During
The Evenings

crowd Of five hundred fight fans
watched "Lil' Arthur SiiraN work for
o.u hour and thirty minutes and wind
up the evening with "a fasl four r. und
boxing bout and all went away mn
pressed that its going 10 take mighty
good hoy /" beat tho Cumberland bat
tier.
SUgall has walIcp and is fast on
the outside and faster in the ClinCh.s.
SNEall makes great us" of his marvel
uUS strength in the cltuchcs when h"
Just Hts his opponent up and sets HIM
la Leo Johnson Stigall is facing III"
r"r% toughest hoy he has Yet "r"0uu'-
cred and on has showing against the
NHshy New Yorker much depends as a
win over Johnson will nut St!gall right
n the top OF the heap and III position
Johns m Will arrive IN IN" cry En-
day and n" fans will get 10 500 him
work out saturday and SUNDAY. Mana
ger Leo Flynn states that Johnson viii
weigh about 1876 pounds ringsid" and
~tll says that "J"hnSon Will take StiE-
rated high in the East but local night
fans are Of hhe opinion that johnson
viii have QUITE n time taking StiGall.
Both HEht"rS have placed rorfeit Of
10000 10 leisure their weighing lin
ugnSide.. The club will hav" scales at
weight lac pounds after entering the
IN. semi-windur OF 8 rounds will
bring together Jennie ellison of Pitts
hUrgh. TWO one hundred and hirtv
FOUNDERS who are reput"d 10 he real
ScrapperS.
There will II. a six and four round
bout Introducing ScrapperS whose names
VIII appear as soon az the matchmaker
selects the best boys obtaiuablc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
.FOLLANSBEE TO HAVE
ATHLETIC PARK AND
STRONG BALL TEAM
Special To The Intelligencer.

Spsc!a 10 Inc lntellISeUCeE.
FOLLANSBEE. w. Va. Feb. "a
was one. Will play leading role in ath-
letics and rccreational work IN TINS
section the coming summer. FolianS--
bee Is happy today for the townS-psOpIe
havo been promised their fastest base
ball club. with a fence and grand stand
around them. with n municipal bathing
beach and park In connection.
Mr. William Bantteld, general mana
ger for the Follansbee Brothers com-
pany. on Monday granted n conference
with members Of the newly organized
Pastlme Athletic Club in regard 10 rec
rsational work, with the result that he
has practically promised splsAdtd site
plans drawn for laying out tho held
and putting a grand stand on the lot
The Pastime Club Immediately started
10 work on their plans and with the
aid Of all the citizens will erect a rnu-
nicipal recreation park. Tho bathing
beach which was such a splendid sue
cess last summer will be C0crated in
conjunction with tho ball park.
George s. Irish who had charge OF
the FollanSbee Independents last seas
on and put them through a Splendid
schedule. has been, selected to manage
has been instructed TO issue a call al
the first break OF spring. for candidates
for the team. Follansbes has many
good bows 10 put in uniform and they
are expected 10 respond readily. Mana
ger Irish wants the full support OF all
other stars Will hS imported and placed
in positions in the town. The main
id"s IS To start the season with three
straight victories. over the Wellsburg
Giants and then como out for scalps all
along the river front.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
GOLD AND BLUE TOSSERS MEET
TR|ADELPH|A FIVE ON FRIDAY
Gals WILL. MAar NoUNDsvnLA
1NxT1TTH AND GOOD GAME
n EXPECTED.
First 16ssting OF Rivals This season
ana GOOD Crowd WIN 3s
On Hand.

THE Gold and Blue tossers represent
Ing Wheeling high school Will line up
against Triadelphia next Friday even
ing on tho local floor in one OF the best
games expected this season. The out
the-plke lads have been Improving nicely
and despite several reverSes should
aaaks q good showing against the gold.
The score indications should have a
marked decision upon tho strength OF
the Gold and tho Cathedral tosssrs. The
out-ths- pike lads suffered = reverse at
the hands Of tho Cadets by tho score OF
4o-22 but expect TO put up much bot
ter game against Wheeling. This Will
be the initial gang for the local five
after returning with a splendid record
which they established at the Marietta
tournament and the lads seem 10 DO
looking In fine condition.
Ths preliminary TO the boys game VII!
prove as interesting as the main card
a. Il brings together practically tho
Two best feminine tossers In tho valley
namely Wheeling and Moundsrilie. who
have both stepped rapid pace this
game without q sting OF defeat and sr
they hold the Moundsville lassteS 70
low score and come out the rictors they
should easily hail as the champions or
the upper state. A victory on Friday
will mean that the G6,d and Blue las
sizes will go into tho Spencer county
tournament without a single defeat.
Students tickets will go on sale
Thursday At lunch hour and after school
and every student IS urged 70 be pres
sut and join in on tho Rioters Club.
which Is being organized FOR the pur-
pose OF having songs and yels.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
Y NJ. IA. MEN GIVE FAREWELL
DINNER FOR PR6ff. MILLER

A farewell dinner in honor Of Prof.
ChRs. J. Miller, physical director or the
Young Mems Christian Association. VINO
goes to Jamestown. Pa. next month
was given last evening in the I. M I.
A. gymnasium.
Following the serving Of delicious
dinner by the ladies Of the Y. VI. c. A.,
several short addresses were made.
Alfred Schambra. representing the In
tcrmediatcs and Vail Gorrell. the
Seniors. made shorr talks while Alfred
O. Anderson. physical director Of the
public schools. told Of the splendid
work done by Prof Miller. and its far
reaching effect ras seen by him in his
work throughout tho city. Frank Noel
told Of tho benefits basketball men re-
crived from Mr.. Miller's caching' ~hlie
John c. Lynch. secretary Of the associ-
alton told OF Mr.. Miller's work during
his six wears here and Of the necessity
Of physical training.
Geo. W. Hewitt and W. ]. Frankston
Of the Business Mems Glasses made
very brief addresses, and congratulated
Mr.. Miller OH going into larger nelds.
DR.. Z. l.. Bullard. chairman Of the
physical department., presented FroL;
OF the mombers of the gymnasium
classes. Mr. Miller responded feeling
~, and stated that he could not have
succeeded in his work here without the
cooperation of the men, and he thanked
them for what they had done for him.
Tho Evenings Business Mems Class
defeated the Noon business Mems Class
in two out of three games Of Volley
ball. following the banquet.
The following resolutions were read
and adopted:
Whercas-our friend and associate:
Charles J. Miller. physical director or
the Wheeling Y: NJ. c. A, has decided
as stop in advancement in his pro-
fcssi"n TO become physical director OF
the Association ut Johnstown, Pa, and
Whcreas---he has we'll and faithfully
served The local association Tor nearly
seven; years. giving literally and freely
Of MS time and services in such
courteous and willing manner ms TO en-
dear him 10 all who have come under
his instruction. therefore, he it
Resolved. that VIC. who have been in
his various classes and have prOfited By
hi Sw.Sc counsel and example. assembled
on Tuesday evening. February "a. 1920.
at farewell dinner given In his honor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
ANSWER TO X-HICH
TO IN" Manager &C the N-liiGhl Team OF
McMeChcn:

TO tho Manager &c the N-li!Ehl Team Of
McMechen:
To the Manager Of tho Mitch Team OF
noticed n print in this paper stating
that tho N-lIGh BOYS received nntelT
treatment when they played tho Column
lila 1--WE ! wish L. say that the N-HiHh
i've received as fair n treatment rs thev
would receive anywhere. and also wish
20 state that they played on n hASkct-
ball floor and not in a cellar.
We will agree our floor is not rs big
as the Union high floor. but II ts "a good
as the majority OF floors around here.
The statement that they were defcai-
ri while three Of their regulars were OF
- false as | noticed tho lineup against
other teams. and il was tho same one
which opposed Us.
As to the gnmc which Is to be played
on the Sth Of March, We Will be down
and Will own up 10 defeat in sportsman
ship way II wo are defeated.
But ne far as playing for $40 bet.
VIC arc playing for Tn" sport Of the
game ard not for the long green.
If We want tq gamble we Will set
around Tho green covered thhle.
Manager Of the columbia Athletic Club.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
WESLEYAN, AZ;
NUSK|NCUM, Al
Two Extra Sessions Necessary to Decide
Wesleyan Mrskingum Game
Last Night

NEW CONCORD, Ohio, Feb. 24-West
Virginia Wesleyan defeated Muskingum
college here tonight, ~ TO ~, in the
most spectacular gamo ever seen on the
local court.
At no time during the game did either
team succeed in obtaining over three
point lead. II was necessary 10 play
two extra periods 10 bring forth VIC
tory.
The work Of Stark for Wesleyan was
the most sensational feature Of tho
game. Time after time the white haired
shooting.
Snedegar was the leading point win
ner, while Potter and ROhrbaugh asaIn
demonstrated their cali6re by wonderful
defensive and floor work. More Cstab-
ishcd a floor record by shooting - out
of Il points. Boyd also played. most
sensational game.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
FLOOR TOURNAMENT
At FAIRMONT FRIDAY

Special Dispatch 10 tho Intcllgencer.
FAIRMONT, W. Va. Feb. 24.-Thc
, first annual tournament If tho Monou-
gahcla valley high schools. 10 hr held
under the auspices or the Fairm"ut
State Normal school. IN this city. Will
open on Friday Of this week at IN" New
Normal gym. The tournament will cover
two days, Friday and Saturday. Twen-
" teams are cnetrcd.
The teams entered represent the lead
ing high schools Of the MononEahcla
valley including Elkins. Buckhannon.
Belington and other teams Ia the upper
end Of the valley: Clarkshurg. Bristol
and other teams in the central part OF
tho state: Falrmont. Fairvi0w Morgan
town. kingwood and other teams in that
end OF tho state.
On Friday ten games will be played,
five in the afternoon and five In the
evening. Free" Davis. noted Pitts
burgh basketball official. will referee
the games. John Mckinney, "f tn"
Fairmont Times. will have charge Of
the scoring and publicity OF the games
A number OF cups and other prizes
will be awarded TO tho team winning the
turnamcnt. To tho members OF the win
ming team, to the man making tn" most
points during the tournament, 10 tn"
man with the best per ccntage of f"uI
shooting and for other distinguished
work throughout the tournament.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
INVITES NATIONS TO
PLAY FOR TROPHY

. NEW YORK. Feb. 2a-The tennis
playing nations OF the world have been
invited to the United States 70 enter
team competition for women. for the
wightman Trophy. given by Mrs. Hazel
Hotchkiss Wightman OF Boston. This
prize was officially accepted At tho an
nual meeting Of tho United states Lawn
tennis Association and notice OF In
1890 has been sent 10 the associations
Of other countries. Challenges must
reach the United States by Juno | and
the date for the event has been SGT ten
tatively for tho week OF August 23rd.
To start the competition. tho reSula-
lions already established for the Davis
Cup will be used. with the change that
matches shall be two out OF three. In
stead OF three in five sets. As u begin
ming this country will be considered tho
champion nation and when the compe-
ltition takes place next summer. such
specifications as may be necessary 20
adapt these rules TO the new event will
be made. The Associations letter out
lining tho plans, follows:
Tho annual meating OF the United
States Lawn Tennis Association voted
to accept q trophy for international
competition IN tonnis for women. Of
man. four times champion OF the United
States IN womenS singles. Play FOR
this trophy Is 20 be on lines subStan-
TALLY the same as those already sstab-
words 1t il to oe team competition.
Being an event for women. play should
be two out OF three sets.
For tho purpose OF Startinr this
competition 1t is tha desire OF the
donor that the United States be con-
sidsrsd tho champion nation in 1870
SAnd you are invited TO forward a chal-
Aenge 10 reach this office before Juno !,
l97o IN case your country desires 70
play for the cup Tho tentative date
OF tha matches has been act DIRTY. az
week OF August 23rd. Tho place for
holding tho event has not been nxed
at Il will probably DO Boston. Ph,la-
oslphla or New York.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
THE GENTLE"
PRIzEFICHTER
Dmp~sv Did Not Join DouIhboys
because He Did Not Smoke
CtHArettsA

NEW YORK. y. Y. Feb. 3+-ons
never reads tho biography Of a prize
fighter without learning in tho frst
paragraph that no Is vcFy good TO his
mother.
t,r the thing may be set forth In the
negative somewhat 20 this effect: The
champion never was known to paste his
mother in tho eye" or Battling Nc
Stun never bnce soaked his dottnS
parent on tho chin.
To which one almost IS moved to
query IN tina Gilbertian manner. what?
Never" And then to receive the reply
We'll. hardly ever"
After somewhat linited investlga-
ton, We havs coma TO tho conclusion
that the non-prtze-fiGhting young man
also abstains from the act OF pastlng
his parents. Therefore. why the wide
publicity to the fact that champion
does not paste his?
1t 10 stated III affidavit form by .
member OF tho family OF Jack Dempsey
that the champion was never known to
smoke o cigarette:
Maybe that Is ono OF the consclon-
tious seruples that kept him out OF tho
army. for il seems that the boys who
pasted tho Hun smoked u great many
HTarettes.
That may be Il. Jack. being a nom
smoker. revolted At the thought OF mix
i'm with a lot OF rough doughboys who
smoked cigarettes In the trenches and
blew rings right into tho tacs OF
Death
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
WEST VIRGINIA MEETS.
= penn STATE FRIDAY
Pam Il Considered - one o. the
strongest Teams IN the Country,
Having Won Eight Games ana
Lost Ons.

Special Dispatch TO The Intellisencsr.
MORGANTOWN. Feb. 2+.-PennsS!-
vania State college beat Pitt at basket
ball Saturday night 1878. administering
by far the most decisive defeat that
Pitt has suffered this year. This feat,
along with victories over Lafayette.
washington and Jefferson. Swarthmore.
Dickinson. George Washington. JuniatA
and Lebanon Valley. brands the Penn
state Ave az one OF the strongest in
America this year. states only loss
this season has been ellis defeat by
Pennsylvania university. This IS the
closest score any team has played Penn
this year Yale. which team West VIZ
gSpia could only beat five points, Was
bdSen by Penn 32-i6. and every other
important team in the east has gone
down 80 defeat at the hands OF Penn.
Penn State plays here on Friday
night. and there is real fear in the
Mountaineers' camp that State Will
carry away the honors. West Virginia.
when going at top form. could only beat
Pittsburgh here ?S-cS, and the 3'-2o de-
feat Pitt received a. State college sat
urtlay is indicative OF the edge" that
state will have on paper at least.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
WIZARDS WANT GAMES
Will he Unable TO Meet St.
Marks en- Monday, But Can Meet
Them on Thursday, II
Satisfactory.

Tho Wizards basketball team would
like 70 meet any team having floor on
any night. The following teams take
notice: ST. Marks. "" Nidgets. Young
Mems Club OF Bellairs. Columbia Club.
Hannibal Independents, and any teams
from surrounding states.
The Wizards would like 10 state tina,
tho have not used any ringers rs some
teams In this section have stated.
The Washington Spooks are especial
~ asked to communicate through this
paper with tho manager Of the Wizards
Any teams wishing garFs can get them
for Parkins after $40 y. m.
The Wizards will hc unable to moe:
ST. Marks on Monday night as was ar
ranged. but can meet them on Thursday
as was previously arranged If this .
satisfactory please communicate with
tho manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25

that. have confessed that you have
worked. You know that this has
always been foreign to my policies.
This is not the first lime YOU have taken
advantage OF my haneOvers. You know
when the Athphtls batting ind the bases
full, there is soon third out; when |
am full. YOU should be out. Yes dear
sec. l will act on your suggestion, but
instead OF tying nero can 10 YOU II
is going TO be the largest sized wash
boiler l can find in the tinware depart
lncut Ut Wanagimlits.
pecVishingly and pctulantly yours,
Sylvester Splits.
Dear stew-I wish 10 thank you sin
cerely for your candid letter OF two
minutes ago and tho waShboiler. ! have
the honor. therefore. 10 tender my reSig-
nation as secretary of the Hoof II
League. to take effect any time l get
the % weeks salary YOU sim owe. 10
say nothing Of the bee YOU put on me
for 10 bucks nj the iromens ball.
Ever since a month before / met you
was conscious that YOU were no long
or disposed to welcome my advice.
You always wanted bourbon when I
held out fer rye. Now YOU sprint I'VE
blocks to get wood alcohol. and thank
the boctlegger who sells 1t To you. A
far back as 1918 | wanted 10 resign, but
didn't do SO. because l could flno no
OF HfI I'' utl'l tNfu 20 on NY plhNeI
piano. What did | do, kid" l took the
slaT. That's all there ia to II. In lcav-
ing office I cannot refrain from express.
ing the hope TINT you arc successful in
finding your rent raised the next time
yuu sec your landlord,
Seemingly and sCurroIsly yours
Herman HooZis.
Dear snake--Allow me to acknowledge
with appreciation your letter Of five
second" ago sending your resignation.
bf course, you arr on. to take effect Il
year ago. However, ! am willing 10 let
hyeones ho hy-SUl,rs. and IF at any time
some bright guy says you are not smart
enough 10 peddle shoe strings. l Will re-
ply that Won are.
Laushlingly yours.
sylvester SpifhS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-25
SPRING TRAINING

The time to develop tho passing
and Kicking game for football Is
through the spring.
When October strives there isn't
time enough to handle these two
features properly and then award
sufficient time to tackling, blocking,
signal practice. the running game
and other numerous complications
that must be looked aftor.
Two months Of spring training at
tho art OF passing and receiving and
kicking and handling kicks Will re-
turn dividends around 20 percent.
Who could ask for moro