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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
AUSTRALIA ACCEPTS
TENNIS CHALLENGE
Reply to U. S. Received at
Headquarters of Association
in New York Today

New York, Feb. 25.-Formal accept
ancc of Americas challenge for the
Davis cup, cmblematic of the world &
team tennis championship, was received
here today from Australia. The cable
message was addressed to the United
State Lawn Tennis Association by
Thomas II. Hicks, of Sydney. As sec
rotary he acknowledged the challenge
forwarded after the annual meeting OF
the association, his message reading
Challenge received with pleasure.
Under the regulation governing this
competition challenges must reach the
champion nation by March /.
This will be the first Davis cup
match for the United States since 1914
when the event was held in this coun =
try.
AS the draw for the preliminary
matches must be made the day follow
ing the close of entries, the National
Association expects to know early In
March what team it viii meet in the
preliminary event.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
CARPENTER GETS
10000 F. REWARD
War Hero and Heavyweight
Boxer in High Favor-Demp-
sey to Be Indicted

Paris. Feb. 2J.-For the prestige he
has won for boxing in France and the
help he has given in the progress of
physical training Georges Carpenter,
French heavyweight and challenger for
the worlds championship title, has won
a grand prize of 10000 francs awarded
by the. French Academy of Sports.
Carpenter, JEFF Smith, American
middlcweight: Frank Brown and X. o.
Loughlin are to appear in a special cx-
hibition match hero March 10 for the
benefit of Louis de Ponthieu, the French
featherweight champion, whose arm was
amputatcd recently.
San Francisco, Fob. -. - Jack
Dempsey, worlds heavyweight boxing
champion, and his manager, Jack
Kearns. will be indicted by the federal
grand jury, which will file its report
Friday.
Dempsey and Kearns are to be
charged with having made false state
ments and otherwise perjuring them
selves in furnishing information to the
draft board in San Francisco that
placed Dempsey in the deferred class
when he was called as a soldier. That
the government is in possession OF
thirty five letters upon which the
charges against Dempsey and Kearns
nrc based, was admitted today by +.
NJ. Rlanford. chief of this district, OF
the Department of Justice.
Los Angeles. Calf, Feb. 25.--Jacb
Kcarns. manager of Jack Dempsey
heavyweight .pugilist champion, denied
todiy that he had communicated with
NJ. Deschamps, Georges Carpenter
manager. and said that he would no,
negotiate for IL championship match
with Carpenter until the Frcnchmar
arrived in the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25

o,,y # the leading American women
.,,fers. including three Philndel
Ns will cross the ocean TINS year
pnlan,, o,ttcnpt TO win the Ladies' Cham :
,n,;iorship ~ Of Great Britain.
p'er,iH'r pThis will make it virtually a world 3
championship A.,
T,,o pbiladelphiaus going are Mrs.
INA ln IT BARLOW, North and South :
honaiu and philadelphia champion
se s. Clarence II. vaudcrbeck. national
MT. sn,. o%nmniop. and semiiinalist this
lyio and Miss Mildred Caverly, tinalist
,eai .ho championship of the United
for n,up sn IN 1Oi6. The others who will
s.a.vo aro Miss Alexa Stirling. who has
o,J tbo national championship since
ee,u eeIe Mrs. W. A. Gavin, who was
i.o' ieiU' m American finalist; and Miss
,Sa.;on II. Hollins, metropolitan cham
pion. - .ho vary best voner
,lsrers 4rs in the United States, THE six,
some insist.
rndenied Rn,or
This exclusive golf news is. printed on
A. best of authority, two OF the party
having booked passage for April 24th
tSyeo Of the others planning to go iu
Nav, aud the sailing date OF Miss Ster-
linz as yet unannounced.
u has been persistently rumored for
anne time that Miss Stirling would 60
and this the little champion has not de.
Med. The decision Of the rest to GO
viii undoubtedly blow away any doubts
she may, or may not, have had on the
subject,
One of the Philadelphians may not be
able 20 70 at the last minute but has
booked passage anyhow so the chance,
are that this little invading army viii
not lose any Of its members. On the
contrary. it is expected that It will bt
augmented by more stars. such as Miss
Rcsenthal and others, who would have
a real chance.
The championship will be played dur
Ipg May in ireland. The local players
therefore. wish to have plenty Of chance
to play the courses abroad and get
thoroughly acclimated before the cham
pionship.
II the Philadelphia women's cham
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
INTERCITY HOCKEY
TEAMS WILL MEET
St. Nicholas Seven Of New York
to Play Here This
Evening

The first of the big intcrcity hockey
matches Of the present season here will
take place tonight. when Philadelphia :
seven. known as the Quaker City team.
will meet st. Nicholas, New York s
hest. Hockey patrons will doubtless
witness brand of the ice game notice =
tsbb different from that playeds by the
colleges. In brief, Philadclphians have
not seen any contests up to the standard
Of the sport. 1t requires experienced
sevens from this city. Pittsburgh. Bos-
ton or New York to exhibit hockey as it
should be played.
For this reason the affair tonight will
serve as a starter to high class coax
Ing and stickwork. The Quaker City
seven is not fully organized. but there
Is sufficient material on hand TO warrant
q first class combination. Captained by
Eddie Hill. the following men have been
selected to represent Philadelphia this
evening: Gilmour, kurtz. Dexter,
Crawford. Souder, Clark aud Page.
Aside from Hill and Souder, the Others
thus far have shown only ordinary
ability. and for this reason changes may
be made in the line up at any time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
pownes Gets Decision over Blades

Boston, Feb. 25--JohnnY Downcs Of
Clevsland, won in twelve rounds from Young
tue bout az the Armory a. A.. II was =
slugging match from start to finish. with
the battling so close that the largo number
OF fans felt draw would have been morr
fair than giving tho decision to Downos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
VALGER, IOO-1 SHOT,,
j. TO STOP KILBANE
"ViH Yin Sme," Vdlger
T.. Says on Eue Of Battle

Benny Nalgcr has never been ac-
cuscd Of being much Of a talkcr-
nor loud one. Joe Jacobs does
all of the chattcring for the COM
binatiou. But. Benny was caught,
pulling these few and choice words
the other day "Nill win? Sure |!
You II be it surpriscd"'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25

Marvin oiustafson. former national d4e
holder for tho 000-yard race Robert MhyaM,
one Of tho best auarter-mtlers In collie
tho seventy-ysrd high hurdles. Fred Psvine
and II. Lever for the siNty-yard dash, W. -
collegiate high Jump championship last spfinx
with u leap of six and a half feet. aud .
medley relay team,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25

Robertson Enters Penn for Title

Pennsylvania will be represented by
strong team in tho national indoor track
and neld championship IN New York on
March 49, according to advlccs from Law
son Robertson, coach q tho Rcd and Blue
track team. He says he will send the fol-
lowing. Earl Eby, interallied champion, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
Moore VS.. Sharkey

Portland. Me-. Feb 25.-Pal Moore. OF
fought twelve rounds here last night. Moore
eScelling in In nghtIng, but Sharkey landed
tho harder blows, Under tho state laws
no decision could be given.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
Stecher viii Wrestle Iinow

Youngstown. Ohio. Feb 25.--Joe Stecher
world's catCh.as-ca tCh-cHn wrestling chain
pion, and Ivan Linow, the Russian, will NEE
here tonight with the championship at stake
Linow weighs 2fO pounds and Stecher about
olJ hounds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
jackson Beats Herman

York. Pa, Fob. 25.--Joe Jackson. Phila.
delphia. won clean decision over John
Herman. Allentown. In the wind.up at the
Armory last night: The Philadelphian jabhed
the Allentown fighter at will during every
round.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25

west Philadelphia Five Barely Wins
me West Philadelphia High School ilye
Iss'erday defeated the Alumni OF the school
n - onnard-fought game by tho score OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
SIGNS BATTERY

Chestnut Hill Gets Pitcher Eddows
and Catcher Sullivan
Chestnut Hill baseball club of the
Montgomery County League has signed
a star battery for next season. Man
ager Mann announces that he has
Pitcher Walter Eddows and Catcher
Sullivan under contract.
Mann has fifteen players signed for
tho Chestnut Hill club. Several of his
players arc former college performers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-25
POST 7 TEAM VICTORIOUS
Prince Forbes casemen Defeat Tab
ernacIe Club. 25 TO 20

The Prince Forbes Post Z, American
Legion second team, continued its win
ming streak by taking into camp the
fast Tabernacle cagemen last night,
score Of $50. The dashing floor work
of the OK soldiers featured the exciting
game.
The liuC-IID:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
MOVE BILLS TO
GUARD PRESIDENCY
Empowers Cabinet to Deter.
mine the Disability
NOT APPLICABLE TO WILSON
Measure Offered BY Representative
Madden, Republican, OF Illinois,
Would Give Cabinet Authority
To Call Vice-President.

Neutrality-suspicious. bill to deal
with situation arising from the in
ability Of President to transact his
duties was introduced In the House.
Representative Madden, Illinois, Of
fered measure empowering the cab
met to determine when President is
disabled. Like other similar meas
ures just introduced, it would not be
applicable to President Wilson, as it
would not become effective until
March 4 next. Mr.. Madden's measure
proposes that after President had
been unable for six weeks, through
physical disability or absence from
the country, to perform his duties, the
cabinet could declare that disability
and call upon the Vice-President to
act. The vice-President would remain
in the Office until the cabinet should
declare the Presidents disability
ended.
Mr. Madden said he was moved to
introduce this bill because Mr.. Wilson
had established a precedent in con.
tending that cabinet meetings could
not be held without his order, and that
definite laws on the subject were de-
sirable.
Suppose the President should be-
come insane" said Mr.. Madden in
statement, under existing conditions.
how would the executive branch OF
the government function? His pri.
vate secretary might sign his name,
but the people would rebel against any
such presumption, if aware Of It,"
Mr. Madden declared that if the
country at the time President Garfield
was incapacitated had been passing
through a crisis similar to that of to-
day. "the whole machinery Of the gov
eminent would have been paralyzed."
President Wilson has established a
precedent to the effect that cabinet
meetings cannot be held in the alb
sence or inability of the President, tine
Illinois member added Thus the alb
sence or incapacity of the President
would render the executive branch OF
the government functionless. No flu
ture Secretary Of State will be likely
to call the cabinet together, even in
formally, whatever the crisis, without
direct authority of law. This act sim
ply makes 1t his duty to call it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
;he public, there is one preparation that
aas been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing.
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is
loon realized. 1t stands the highest for,
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
IN interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
70 many applicants for insurance are re-
iected is because kidney trouble is 80,
common to the American people, and the
arge majority Of those whose applica-
ions are declined do not even suspect.
hat they have the disease. 1t il on sale.
,t all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, IL you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
ample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
WOMEN REMAIN ON THE FENCE.
Mrs. Park Outlines Nonpartisan Pro-
gram For League.

Chicago-The new board of the
League of Women Voters, which has
been in session since the adjournment
of the convention, will continue the
principle of nonpartisanship, upon
which the organization was founded,
it was announced. The board is al
most evenly divided in political affilia
ton between the two major parties.
Mrs. Maud Wood Park, newly elect
ed chairman, said that the working
program OF the league would be con-
fined to the recommendations made as
a result of Investigations by the com
mittees of the league.
Our efforts" she said, will be di-
rected toward procuring national leg
islation urged by the convention upon
recommendation of our committees on
American citizenship, unification of
laws relating to the civil status of
women, child welfare, food supply, So
cial hygiene and protection of women
in industry"
The board decided to establish con-
gressional and legislative headquarters
in Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND STOP CATARRH
Tells How to Open clogsed Nostriis
and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in few moments.
Your cold In head or catarrh will be
gone. Your clogged nostrils will open.
The air passages of your head viii
clear and you can breathe freely. No
more dullness, headache; no hawking,
snuffiing, mucous discharges or dry
ness; no struggling for breath at
night.
Tell your druggist you want a small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a
little of this fragrant, antiseptic
cream in your nostrils, let it penetrate
through every air passage Of the head !;
soothe and heal the swollen, infiamec
mucous membrane. and relief comes
instantly.
It is just what every cold and ca
tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay
stuffed-up and miserable.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
HERBERT HOOVER
GIVEN MEDAL
NIs War Work Warmly Praised
BY Charles {. Hughes
SEES NEW DANGER TO U. 5.
germer Food Director Says Selfish
ness And Partissnship Threaten
To overwhelm Our Sense
OF Duty.

New York.-Herbert Hoover, hailed
go q "financier, diplomat and states
man" by Charles Evans Hughes at
. testimonial meeting given in his
honor here by the Civic Forum, de-
Shared that the nations sense OF
duty to the greatest number is in
danger of being overwhelmed by self
sshness and partisanship." In recog-
milton of his distinguished public
service Mr.. Hoover was presented
with the Civic Forum medal OF
honor, with which only three other
American citizens have been honored
Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas
Alva Edison and George Washington
Goethals.
In accepting the medal Mr.. Hoover
said that he only did SO on the condi-
kion that the recognition include his
Colleagues and the thousands OF men
and women Of America who gave me
their support in my undertakings"
1t was only the common sense" and
''wholelhearted cooperation" of the
American people that had made his
relief work in Europe success, Mr..
Hoover declared. Il believe this
quality of cooperation will continue
he added, although we are faced by
another complex problem.
I'VE are in some danger that selfish
ness and partisanship will overwhelm
our sense of duty to the greatest num-
ber."
"In relating Mr.. Hoover's achieve
ments abroad, Horace V. Winchell, re-
firing president of the Institute of
American Mining Engineers, revealed
that the former Food Administrator
had gathered in Europe $4,000 vol
umes of literature on the war,
brought them to the United States
and presented them to Leland Stan
ford University. his alma mater. las
a result of this generous benefaction,"
he added, '.the history of the great
war will be written in this country
and hither for generations will come
students Of the subject from all parts
of the globe. S}4E
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
FOODS TO TAKE BIG DROP.
Government Experts Look For Extra
Production This Year.

Washington.-A big drop in food
prices will come, this summer, Gov
eminent experts predicted. if farm
production is equal to or greater than
the production average for the 10-year
period just closed.
A 100 per cent. production is due, &C.
cording to the law of averages, records
OF the Agricultural Department
showed A 100 per cent. production
Is equal to the 10-year average.
There are many factors in the situa-
ton which tend toward big crops this
summer and lower prices. AS listed by
agricultural experts, some of these fac.
tors are:
Prices of farm products now are
unusually high. a situation which the
farmer naturally will wish to take ad
vantage OF by planting increased acre
ages.
Production still is near the peak
brought about by war stimulation and
has not yet begun to relax.
Fertilizer prices in some districts
are going down.
The foreign exchange situation will
decrease composition for American
produce.
Except for wheat and rye, no crops
have yet been planted, so agricultural
experts are forced to predict on the
basis of general factors tending to
influence the situation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
NO RATE CUT
FOR SIX MONTHS
R. r. Bill Guarantees Same
Charges for That Period
BOARD TO PASS UPON WAGES
Compromise Measure Reported To The
Senate And House Gives Tenn
porary Protection To The EN-.
pIoyer And The Emplcye.

Washington. mo reduction in rates
can be made for six months after the
railroads of the country are returned
to private ownership, according to the
terms of combined Senate and House
railroad bill agreed upon by the con-
ferees.
The conference report on the two
measures, which was submitted to
the House, provides that the guar
anteed standard rental allowed the
railroads under federal control shall
be continued six months after the re-
turn of the lines on March and that
during this period the rates now in
effect will apply. Both interstate and
interstate rates are included, the pro
visions being inserted to prevent
state commissions from lowering rates
within their jurisdiction and causing
additional losses for the government
because of the guarantee.
A summary of the important pro
visions of the conference report fol.
lows:
A new rule of rate-making is estab-
lished with the provision that the In
terstate Commerce Commission must
adjust rates so that the roads will be
on their aggregate property value.
Any profits above 6 per cent. are to be
divided equally between the carriers
earning it and government contin-
gent fund to aid the weaker roads.
Labor disputes are to be settled
through adjustment boards with an
equal number of representatives of
both sides, with the right of appeal
to a new permanent tribunal Great
ed by the bill, the Railway Board of
Labor Appeals. upon which the pub
lie, carriers ard labor are represent
ed. All arbitration is voluntary and
no anti,strike provisions are in
cluded.
A revolving fund Of 100000, 900 is
created for loans to the roads.
All Indebtedness during federal con-
to exceed Is years.
State railroad commissions have no
powers over any rate until six months
after control ends.
All war powers Of the President
with regard to railroads are repealed.
Much greater powers are granted
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
including the right to regulates car
movements to remove car shortages.
to order joint use of terminals, the
pooling of equipment and many other
features found beneficial under gov
eminent control. The commission vir-
tually has the power to relieve and
meet any emergency in transportation
conditions.
Stock and bond issues must be ap-
proved by the commission to prevent
| wrecking of roads.
No line can be extended or aban-
doned without the commissions con-
sent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
PgRsHlNe eRAcEs MARDI eRAs.

New Orleans.-With the arrival of
General Pershing. the 1920 Mardi Gras
carnival, the first since 1917, was
formally opened.
General Pershing was given recep-
ton at the City Hall, addressed gath
erings of school children and war vet
Grams and inspected the Jackson bar
racks. He will be the guest of honor
at a banquet of the Association of
Commerce.
The title Duke of Victory will be
conferred upon General Pershing dur
ing the carnival of the King of Mis-
rule and JOY"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
ts HIS LUCKY NUMBER.

Paris. Another famous states
man has come forward to keep
President Wilson company in
claiming that thirteen is a lucky
number. This new follower Of
what is ordinarily called an i'll
starred number is, by coincidence,
also the president of great re-
public. He is NJ. Deschanel, new
ly elected chief executive of
France. Just after the election,
NJ. Deschanel remarked:
my life is simplicity itself. |
was born on the thirteenth, ! was
married on the thirteenth and it
was OF the thirteenth that the
Chamber declared me candidate
for the presidency"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
Look at tongue! Remove poisons
from stomach, liver and
bowels,

Accept California" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm.
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot.
tie. Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say "California."
ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
A coof Head.

While six-year-Old child of the
East end was getting ready for school
the other day her mother noticed that
the water was fairly dripping out Of
aer hair, and exclaimed, "Why. Will
ma, what makes you wet your hair
this cold day?"
The youngster replied: Teacher told
US to. She told us to keep our feet
warm and our heads COOL -IndianapO-
lis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
U. S. SOLDIER SHOOTS MEXICAN
Foreign Office Will Send Protest, Off.
ciaI Advices Say.

Washington.-Col Gonzalo de la
Mata, Mexican Consul at San Antoio,
Texas, has reported to his Govern
ment the shooting of Mexican citizen
by an American soldier under circum-
stances that the Mexicans say par
allel the Wallace case at Tampico.
Oficial advices from the Mexican cap
ital state that the Foreign Office will
dispatch note of protest to the Unit
ed States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
Americans To Exchange Goods.

Copenhagen.-On the initiative of
American business men new interna-
tional organization has been formed
here for the purpose OF establishing
the exchange of Russian raw materials
for manufactured articles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
HINES TO QUIT MAY I.
To Perform Certain Duties Under
Power Given BY Wilson.

Washington. Walker D. Hines will
remain as the administrative head OF
the Railroad Administration until
May I, after which he will resume
the practice of law in New York. He
explained that while the title of rail
road administrator would lapse after
the railroads are turned over to pri-
waite control on March !, he would
continue to exercise the functions Of
the office under the powers given him
by President Wilson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
R. R. MEN TO GET WILSON NOTE
Informed BY Tumulty They Will Get
One In Few DAYS.

Washington.-Railway union Off
Gals who talked with President Will
son last week will receive another
communication from the President
concerning the railway wage contro-
versy in few days, they stated, after
a conference with Secretary Tumulty.