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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
NATIVITY AGAIN
DEFEATS DOBSON
Phil Haggerty's Team Captures
Third Straight From Falls
Aggregation, go
PLAY FLElSHER TONIGHT

Nativity captured it's third straight
game from DobSon last evening IN
n twilight encounter at tho Phillics'
Ball Park. score q to y. Phil Hag'
gcrty's athletes were at their best ns
is usual when playing Bob Calhoun n
club and the Richmond team had little
difficulty in gaining the decision by
count of o to ..
The only Dobson runs to cross the
platter were in the fifth. Tommy Car.
rigan was on the hill for Nativity and
he never pitched n better brand of ball.
He was opposed by Lefty" Schofcld.
a former Nativity hurler. who retired
in favor of big Mike" Hoffman in the
sixth when the heavy cannonadng Of
the Nativity sticksmiths chased him to
the showers.
Brick MclnniS and Harry O'Don-
nell were able assistants to Carrigun. 4.
each getting three hits. McInnis smote
a pair Of doubles, both Of which con
tributcd materially 10 the scoring.
Fleisher at Nativity
Flcisher will move northward in it's
successful march under it's new mana
ger. Frank O'Brien. when it invades
Richmond this evening TO play Nativity
Since the yArners' second sacker took
charge Of the club they have won vic
tories over Marshall r. Smith, Hill
side and st, Barnabas. O'Bricn is
we'll known to uptown fans, who wish
him success in all games but those with
Nativity. Phil lIaggerty will use Phil
Devine on the hili, while Griesbnkcr
will in all probability toll for Fleishcr.
Sharples. Of West Chester, has been
booked to appear at Shanahan field, at
Forty eighth md Brown streets on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
The Champion

Ht sun"tptoh
with Just that flourish Of the racquet
To Inc intensive tollop through, that
Care8s Of tcatherv stroking that ,chtp,
past
His plunoing adversary the pellet uered
Bc,cildcred, cdtnpulted; Just that meSs
To indtstinDuishnble p0Sturtng cast.
That hint Of gallery play, of gesture
cdst
OF ndirettc rith Jopian pose com.
The master S,Da0gers to the tOin. on,
grant
An ar, a taint of the dramatic, cen
A" eye .acQuisit'pe of the tootHoht''
sheen:
What, the.' Precisely that gov'
Self con nsciousness IL is that comes ts
Genius phich shah set torch to dddmnnt
STANLEY X. WILSON.
Where Youth Is Stranger Than Fiction
TT is no even money bet-it is nothing
to wager your ultimate shirt upon
yet there are prevailing possibilities
that by late September we will have at
least one. and possibly two, nineteen
year old champions for tennis and golf.
Between Vincent Richards and Bobby
Jones. gray haired. doddcring veterans
Of twenty eight and thirty-two. face
the kecnest competition youth has yet
sent to the rife pit or snipcr's post.
The odds will be against both. yet
both have the stuff that is capable OF
breaking through if fate should so or.
dain.
Richards will find Bill Tiden and
Bill Johnston in the road. while Jones
among others. will find "Chick" Evan,
ana Francis Ouimpt So neither has
ANYTHING approaching an open track
ahead.
The Charge OF Richards
RICHARDS is coming upon the mex,
~ championship Mt top speed He has
developed nm astounding impetus
through victories over strong tenni.
, fields. He has added weight and
strength to a game that has been trc-
mendouslv improved.
lie has acquired more experience ant
greater confidence than he has ever
known before. And unless he becomes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Local Scores

Nativity. q; DObsOn 2.
F1eishrr. 81 ST. Burnnhas, 2.
IIwcn,rth Cr"nt"rrN; rSn y s; s.. s, sGreForcT' 3.
Liberty stars L. Blrnhem, |.
kenslngton Cong, !; Reach A., A.; ).
SOrfok stars 10; StentOn 4 &,
FTGnrisyllle \. A.. I; PirZ All.Stars. g.
I'hiln. Terminal Division =. Il. r.. lO'
rrTrnchi 4; KnrmnC Club. :.
4 Is. KirsChbnum. ;; Inwndale. &.
Auditor OF Revenue. 4; Auditor OF Freight
Snhns' :. House Of David. 1.
Waldorf. 81 FiTlynn, 2.
Sweinlan 81 Lccugt. 3
Logan \. 4. ii Donoynn- ARMSTRONG. I.
IIilldale q; N0rth Phlilics. 3.
itrideshurG. 81 Camden Iity, :.
wildwood. lJi Rosewood 10.
81 CIsimIr, i5i Rosewood, 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Five Leading Batters
in T,Uo Major Leagues
JACK JOHNSON IN TOWN
Former Heavyweight Champion
Greeted by Several Hundred Neoro.,

Jack Johnson, former worlds heavy.
weight champion, is in Philadelphia
This is the big Ncgros first visit here
since he fled from the country SLY years
ago.
As johnson appeared in front Of q
hotel he was recognized Immediately,
"Its Johnson, sho' huff :" and a bi:
mob crowded around the former cham.
pion when he strolled down South
street.
johnson is showing this week at q
downtown theatre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Likes Course
RAY DEFEATS DlGGlNS
Former Boxer Returns to Ring and
Shows Old Time Speed

Charley Ray. 100 pounds. d,f"ar"d
Freddy Dggins, same weight, in the
wind.up nt tn" National Club last
night. Dggin> put mp II great Cont' s'
considering his long Iay-off and his age.
for In the sixth round he was as fast
~ his younger opp"n"nt. and giving
blow for blow until the bell rang,
Ray belmont beat Frnnki" Spnrta,
and the latter. II substitute, made Rnl-
mont extend himself TO the limit Ed.
die Dempsey beat Lew Miusk in six
hard rounds, Al Rice stopped Dave
Wabher In two rounds, and "Ink"
Scott stopped Mickey MrGHrrigle in
three rounds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
BASEBALL TRIAL
NEARING CLOSE
Considered Likely That Bribery
Case Will Be Given to
Jury Tonight
MORE ARGUMENTS TODAY

Chicago. Aug. 2--Argumcnts by both
prosecution and defense in the baseball
trial were expected to be finished to-
day. but indications were that II might
he impossible to carry ont the plan of
getting the case into the hands Of the
Jury by tonight.
II was believed carly today that
preparation of Judge Hugo Friend
charge to the jury would make 1t i'm =
possible for the twelve jurors to start
deliberations before tomorrow in do
Gliding whether there was n conspiracy
to defraud individuals and the pubic
through the alleged paying of 500 .Ooo
10 eight White Sox players to throw
the 1919 World Series games.
lanes g. OBrien. attorney Tor
"Chick" Gandil. and Ren short rep
resPnting Eddie Cicottc. Joe Jackson
and Claude Williams, the three players
who confessed to receiving money 70
throw games. made the final defense
pleas this morning Following them
John Tyrrcll and George German, state
attorneys. were ready TO conclude th'it
summarization Of evidence.
Tho defense today had but little oi
it's allotted ten hours for argument left,
but the state has nearly five hours re-
naming. indicating thar the pleas
would be finished this afternoon.
It was considered possible thnt Judge
Friend might hold another night seS
sion in order to instruct the Jury. but
attorneys for both sides are said to oe
opposed to this.
The defense yesterday used much o'
its time in maintaining that the base
ball scandal investigation and ira
were the outcome Of the efforts OF Bon
Johnson. president of the American
League. to injure Charles A. ComiskeS
owner Of the White SoX club.
Thomas Nash. a. Morgan trumoerg
of s. Louis. and Mr.. OBrien took
turns in picturing Johnson az czal
who controlled the investigation from
start to finish and as man who ties
tilted in tho dark before a secret Grand
Jury in order to ruin ComiskCy' but
who was afraid to come out in the open
md tnstifN NJ the trinl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Grand circuit Races Postponsd

Toledo. o., Aug = .-ToldI = proE,am of
Grand circuit racing 1T Fort Miami track
has been postponed until Wednesday. Rain.
which fell last night and thIs morning made
racing Impossible, but the track Is expect ed
~ dry out In time 10 permt resumption Of
rrcn'; tomorrow TodaNs entire card has
been announced for tomorrow. and barring
further pOstpC renerl. III" card wi' be raced
as Il now stands, the meeting closing Sdiur-
day with the card originally arranged for
| Friday afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Young Leonard Outpolnts ReynoIds

Allentown. Pa, Aug. 2.-Young Leonard
loC9i featherweiGht. outDointed Al Reynods
IN Charley Ettinger's open air arena on the
Allentown fair grounds. Leonard was
grosgy in the second round. but came bach
strong and had the better OF the milling
through the rest Of the bout. In the semi
wlndup. scheduled for ten rounds. KID
Frcderickss Of Slatington. knocked out Marty
Kane, Of Philadelphia, in the sixth round.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
BingleS and Bungles

J9r bISh nr2, ca re- % htS S"larn ,, wm2 wdS
thm thtm W. y,U y1U"" STp, pp m pas,o'" ,",tH.Jn
br ,cu,nh.,eJ ,r,o trou6Ird mn :, ,orC
Gr,r AZ ,. icnr.gg tbs UIcknsr Ths Io,.
entrty rrdS ,nGdc IN the frSt mrin0 by Gcorg,
StVr,T
J
"Wh.n the cn,'s away tho mice will pIny "
f. an old ndaRe thnt s~em. applicable 10 th,
When the Braves fell victim 10 Pahe
A1,p,, c,,rvos y..tsr5ay In SnCLa To,vr ;
Trart,I ,Eo ss,srtb s,TSIvht Win ~ th "a,
r,r ,'r" b',r,"r ~ ,akSs 'h. ord To,, 49,, ,v,,
how 90 IIr,h rhpse DAYS
T., J.b,,,n,, rio Wb,tc Ga, ,ccry, ,to.,-
. 6oiJ ,IT,,rr ,,rt,oII, brot III, U1cL,,cr I,n,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
M'FARLANE STILL
LEADS GOLFERS
Oak Ridge Pro Has 223 for 50
Holes in City Cham
pionship
PLATT SECOND WITH 227
BY SANDY McNIBLICK

Willie McFarlane. the Oak Ridge.
y. Y. pro continued to lead the field in
the open golf championship of Philadcl-
phIa at the end of fifty four holes
today.
The Whitemarsh links and the golfers
were all wet, but it takes more than n
mere mid. summer rain 10 dnmpon the
ardor of golf bug, be he professional
or amateur.
When McFnrlanc had completed III"
third round of eighteen holes his card
read 73- H. 7;I-223. !. Wood PMtt,
the Whitemarsh amateur. continued his
good golf and made third round in
seventy FIVE. which gave him n total of
227. four strokes worse than McFnr-
lane. He held second place. as yest"r.
day, with n good lead over Joe Sekn. of
CedarbroOk. whose seventy nine today
brought his total for the fifty four holes
NJ 10 80. which tied Morrie TaIman,
Of Whitcmarsh who had seventy
five this morning.
Here nre the cards of the two leaders :
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
YOUNGSTERS ON PILLS
Y ARE MAKING GOODAND
y WIN ) OUT OF 8 CANES
e.edited National Leaguers Take Series From Chicago
4 and Open in Pittsburgh Today-Baker Says Three
= Scouts and One Manager Are Looking for Players
BY ROBERT ". MAXWELL
Sports Editor Evening Public Ledger

cSoME time ago johnny Casey SNn were traded the
YorkC 4 shipped over
wnsha ticket to otnam
the big irish M'nS'
Every
M nothing ana
Msny Ihs DONG u'
and
Now - take the andc happened
The o
iiOdr Knrp lh aus"
grabbed Jimny hauled Big kon"t{ away %
in
only regular started to play and the d
of uphcan OF anu
now in the West tn" owN Th, s nm
played 'u>
be and fgS"rs
Thcvwo out of lOoe and huhcd WIN r, J
mopped the Cubs in most
and
diffcul to bet than that. ,,ub
ooksa something Inc ''I
Stenge Mcusc
on II and youthful gents ii'H VI"
in the
f last night when h" learned W
departed for Pittsburgh t" s
hand to be true " "'
wante Ito oltw about, ,,,
he together the best
baseball We are on""rg NY IVA
getting results immediately
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Billy Shade Back From Australia

Vancouver, u. e.. Aug. 2.-BIlly Shade.
Australian championship hips-weltey middle.
lisht-heavyweight and heavywe eght--arrived
Barrieu here on the ave OF his departure for
Australian fourteen months ago. lie weighed
and would box In the future at that ws.shl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Boots and Saddle

The opening dash at Saratoga today
brings together n large field of superior
horses, of which Lanius appears to be
the best. with Billy Kelly as con-
tender. lnchCape is entered. but with.
out some line on his present condition
Il would be hard TO place him. If fit
for race he should win. Horses well
placed in other races are !: Second. Rop-
crt Oliver. Fair Mac. New Haven ::
third. Duncecnp. Mawcoran. Cydonia :;
fourth. Welltinder. Edgar Allen Poe.
Copper Demon; fifth, Sunny Hill.
Royal Duck. Ticacy sixth, Evil, Dis
pute, Confusion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Tarboro In VirqinIa leaqus

Rocky Mount. y. G.. Aug. 2.--Ths fran
chise recently forfeited by the Petersburl
club in the VI rginia League, has b..I
ava arded 20 TarhOrO, y. c., II was %
nounced here by Vice President W. s. Nov.
The players OF the Petersburg club ami 81
accessories will go with the franchise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Connie 10 Try Dugon in the Oufeld

r,HE that effect" The G"rdn Of
"
the before" Perhaps he will he back
nd he "A toll
historic letter made plain that he
mean commissioner Iand
In words h" has been placed the suspended
list
Joe is Mack. He could
Of and He
end
to trade him will
will offer
the wi
"a
me Therefor o right Philadelphia
he he Ioes-I
be He
and Joe good hitter and will help the club
is Whitley Witt Whitley coudnt play the
but developed the
the
I will try out
n mood. he is not a record breaking whch,
perhaps is all 70 ne res
Covr4oh by Public
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
"JUHEN got Dcytuss telegram tho"gh he "a' "Tpo'"g
w r brand Of tea.
Francisco Pissola Gets Ne,c Change Of Scenery

books Police
The waOping Wop
Of deal
Tim nyX Tom
heart broken the change in
but perhaps II 8 all for tn" hest
ambition tn" big leagues
that club fl
Athletics close study and thorough investigation
He has been close for couple Of
a from there
worlds for First he had an
dised
,the fall cassican
onfded this Il Will
Shibc Park
to
other guys
shattered" Ping a
he in championship lie
ret Old a that long
Tim has had his
md He III" Yankees when Bill Donovan
out lie
btng and attracted
the Rrd lie mt well
year this his work has dropped below
Nnnks should strengthen IN"
oufdr hits We" and lots Of territory II" probably
will einsprtcd in in. II a
Yankees powerful ball ana Ike Cnhar'
40 powerful
gontaIon
thing to Perhaps
We don knowan i only
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Scraps about Scrappers

X. o. IouGhlin. Of South Bethlehem Ia N
n"ct i"1rgl W"rd a. Newark n
Twelve '""nd' tonight. Pet, TYran viii
hand" Loughlin IN this match.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

Quoted amid improved surroundings. Under
tho direction OF Richard T. Wilson the
active head Of tho Saratoga Association
upward ot quarter OF a million OF dollars
has been expended since last sea son in physi-
cal improvements. Much property has been
acquired. ami all that was unsightly about
the ma in entrances TO the splendid park in
which the race course lies has been removed
The surroundings OF racing at Saratoga are
now sufficiently attractive to suit the taste
Of the most fastidious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Here are the cards Of the two l"adc
Steady Player


McFarlane has had deal of tourna-
lacnt experience and was not expected
10 crack today. He finished in n tie
for fourth at the metropolitan at ST.
ManOy last week and has played good
GOLF in the money 50 long that it's get
ting hard for him to recall his whole
iivid history.
But there's one thing he does recall.
He has been paired with Jim Fraser,
Scavipw. Jim won fame and attention
some wears ngo when he trOunr"d Jim
Barnes and the lot Of them for Ill" Phil
adclphia open title. Hes u great golfer,
both on the hoof and the course.
1t was thirteen years ago that Jim
first saw his partner Of yesterday. the
dav he and Will'c played for the cham e
pionship Of North Scotland, over thirty
six holes.
lin won the title then and this Is thC
first time they have met since. Jim
traiIed Willie when they t"od Of this
morning. by n good many strokes hut
he was proud Of Willie"
A great gofcr.' Quoth Jim. land
he : got tn" temperament 10 60 with il,
But he's too bloody modest He plays
wonderful. stcndy golf and then he goc,
AWAY and hides. You want to kcey
your eye on PLAYERS like that. They r"
In" bows lint set III" pace every time.
McFarnno'S worst holes Yesterday
we're the NTH, eighth and eighteenth
whore he took G> They wcr" the only
ones that appeared in his thirty six.
hole total and that means w"ndrrfu
golf at WhitrmarSh.
, Likes Course
"It's the best course v" played i
n long while, " said Willie. land tn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

oVOy needed the and "" no" mare "
pitchers but they wH drrtrc mere I" '"''
Three scouts Scouri country for h"rierS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

At DevOnshire-Firstr race. Blooming
ton. Torcador. Car; second. Hyperboie
Pepper Tea. Lima third. Sweet Lib
crty. Hereafter, Kinglike; fourth. An
ticipate. You Need, Harry Burgoync
fifth. st. Paul, Sir Clarence, YOrkist
sixth, Dresden, The Archer, Accelerate
seventh, WinnecOnne,. Sans Peur III,
ROseate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
~ Cobb to aeIoIn Team

lAonne9e Ca, Aus a.~-Jy Cobb. msnaser
~ Oettt flHsrq, who ID home here
k1f|f III xssk vii rsjein NJ club In wash.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

When the Braves fell victim 70 Pahe
Adams curves yesterday In Smoke Town. Il
marked the seventh straight win ~ N" Vet
.raU hIr."r II takes III" Old boys 'o 4 mr
cut Of ihrIr graves and show the NUTUEs'rr-
how 90 pitch lhese dnNS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

ToDAYS SCHEDULE
NATIONAL LE\GrE
ThiIlies at Pittsburgh.
BDslUn ut Chicago.
New York at -. Louis.
BrOOkiyn ~ Cincinnati
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago At philadelphia; postponed, rain.
tlrNrlhnd Ht New York.
Detroit at Washington.
~. Louis at Boston.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
What May Happen
In Baseball TODAY

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
NATIONAL. LE\GIE
Phillies, q; Chicago. | game called In SIXTH.
New York. 3; Cincinnati I.
Pittsburgh, !; Boston, 3.
BROOKLYN, \; ST. Louis. :.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago ,; Athletics, 4.
New York. 3; Cleveland. 2
Washington, I; Detroit. u.
BOstOn. .; st. Louis. a..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

when the cats away tho mice will play ."
DOnOVanlPSS Phiis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

willis Britt is back CIom his vacation Ia
Atlantic city and is getting together a
nchedLiIe for his boxers IN New York ard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02
Holes Out In One

white selphur sprlng,. W. Va. Aug. A.
* s1srsr ~ hers Is y..tsTday q sfDoon. We hole Is
J par thrse,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

Ray NelmDnt ~ out with u rhiIIcugc "a
J'nuUv HMn, who C'rints N, American A..
weight nrIe, AZ no pounds rinFsld.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

NrGOtiat'OnS arc On fyr u iualch notVoar
r me IlNlc tins north
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

Following are the fan racing dates al.
,otted in Maryland: Marlboro, Md. August
30 TO September 3, FIVE days; ,Timonium. Md
September, 8 and and 10; tTo dsys: U: Harre de
dsys Laurel Md, October 4 TO 20, twenty.
three days Pimlico. Nd: Noyember / to u.
e.eVcn DAYS, Bowie. Md. November Is ia
oD eleven DAYS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

At Hamilton - First race. Kama
Sugarmint, Leading Star; second, Love
lest. Ashland, Fast Trial; third, Lyn.
muth. Chloris, Humorist fourth. Ora =
tian, BlaZonry, Get En-; fifth, Belario
/ Madge F.. King John; sixth. Joe Joe
Little Sandy. Warlke; seventh. Pros
Iector, Gorilla. Ernest a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

Tommy Herman. Il bantam. Ia eNpcc,ed hi,
ManaNunk fans TO ho the seasons scnsaitnn
among N" netu runChers lTo Is clever and
sod DunChor, they say "''4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

otto Okrcte, Allentown hghtwoIght. ha =.
injured arm. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

Kid Davis. ll5i Joe MCCrORScn 1a5 pnd
Joe Kelly, ll5, arc under the mr magazine n
Uf Pat powers, Who saws his men aTr ire.
! ar'd " hoN - suv old time '''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-02

SOnth rhil ,drlphia fars want 70 sor Jpcl,
Palmer and Joe Jackson In ncttOn 'rhnyo
IL lot Of rivalry between 'h"eo Southwa rt
WsiorNe.Ehis Roth also manage ha rabaIi
CM's, IN ta"' would be lots u iuisreat
Great Falls tribune., 1921-10-02
Finance Director Sees
Alienation Of Stress
by Credit Arrangement

Washington, Oct. I-Important n.
suits are being obtained from the agri-
cultural credit arrangement made pos
sible by the extended powers Of the
war finance corporation. Eugene Mey-
er. managing director Of the corpora,
ton. said Saturday upon his return
from a three weeks tour. which took
him to the west coast.
Director Meyer said he was con.
vinced that the agricultural industry.
particularly that Of livestock, had suf-i
fered from lack Of adequate financing
aud felt certain that the government
credit now available would establish
the needed financial backing. 1t would
act basically. according to the corpora.
rion head. to save the feeding herds Of
the nation.
Mr.. Meyer said he found agricultural
conditions far from satisfactory butt
added that he had spread generally the,
advice to begin the buying and feeding!
OF cattle. Ra4ks appear ready t. bA1I
sin the needed Financing With he AGlxj
ef the ccrpoxatisp, he 0aid
Great Falls tribune., 1921-10-02
NEW WITNESS
IS SOUGHT FOR
S0U7HARDC CASE
F ormer riend Wanted
by State to Testify at
Woman S Trial
Another Venire Will
Be Called in Effort
to Secure a Jury.

Twin Falls, Idaho, Oct, IA new
witness in the case of the state against
LYDIA Meyer, now on trial here in dis
tr1ct court, is sought by prosecutor
Frank Stephan in the person of Lester
Thornberg. friend of the defendant
prior to her marriage to Meyer.
Ihornberg was resident of Twin
Fails Tor about year. where he was
employed at newspaper work.
While Stephan has dropped no hint
Of the purpose for which he expects
to use Thornberg the statement is
made by friends of the young mau that
he became acquainted with the woman
during the time she was employed as
cashier in Il Twin Falls restaurant.
where Thom1berg took his meals, that
the two became friendly and that
Thornberg talked freely of his desire
to marry her.
Carried Insurance.
Thornberg carried a government life
insurance policy of $4,000.
At this time Mrs. Southard was
known as Mrs. McHaffie although her
name was properly Mrs. Harlan c..
Lewis. Lewis was married to the de-
fendant at Denver, March 10. 1919.
and died at Billings, Mont, July 6 of
the same year, the cause of death be-
ing given as CASTRO entritis. Lewis
carried life insurance policy of 3d.
coo which was collected by the widow.
Prosecutor Stephan has stated that
an autopsy revealed the presence Of
poison in the body of Lewis and that
he is in possession of evidence to this
effect.
The present whereabouts Of Thorn
berg are unknown. He is supposed to
have gone from Twin Falls to Pull
man. Washington. Saturdays session
in district court came to all end when
the special venire Of 40 men was ex-
hausted under examination by prosecu-
ton and defense and further special
venire was ordered for presentation in
court Monday. Elisor w. Fl. Thomp
son was ordered to secure veniremen.
Eleven Jurors Chosen.
Eleven men were in the jury box
when court Adjourned for the day.
Both the defendant and her husband
Paul Vincent Southland were in court
luring the entire session as was w.
J. Trueblood. father of the accused.
I'm an interview given out by True
blood he reiterated statements pre-
viously made that he and his wife in
tended to stand by their daughter
the trial.