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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
.U-BOAT EX-OFF|CER
TELLS OF ESCAPES
Franz Rottie Tells of Being
Trapped Underseas by
British "Trawlers"
STILL CARRIES SCARS

A living wi, ness OF allied strategy
during the war iu harrying German
submarines is IN this port today. an
officer Of the Hamburg American liner
Deutschfe!d.
He is Franz Rottie. II tall. slender.
sun bronzed man who was senior lieu
tenant on one of the Kaiser's submarines
operating off the coast of England.
This officers tale Of submarine war
fare and allied counter measures equals
in interest the yarns spun by his brother
mariners about Germany's condition to-
day.
Rotte, now second officer of the
Deutschfed, docked at pier AZ south
wharves to discharge general cargo,
was second in command of small u
boat carrying four torpedoes and mount
ing an S-S gun.
Entirely aside from the horrors Of
the unrestricted campaign ordered by
the German war lords. Rottie's nara
tive Of life under the sea gave giimpses
of one of the epics Of the great war.
. Gives Credit TO Allies
In 1918. he said. the Allies had 50
perfected their submarine detectors that
the U-boat crews feared to make a
sound that might travel under water and
betray them. In some cases their
gyroscOpic compasses had to be aban-
doned.
But nesting on the bed of the sea the
crew would play a phonOgraph or talk
guardedly in the dim light Of one electric
bulb. The electricity had to be con
| served
On one occasion the periscope of hi'
boat picked up two trawlers or fish
ing boats in the North Sea. about II;
miles off the English Coast, Rottie said
The sea wasp ascended TO the surface
TO get its gun in action. Torpedoe!
costing 10000 marks apiece were too
costly TO use on trawlers.
The entire crew tumbled on deck fol
action and opened fire on the fishing
boats. expecting TO send them to tn,
bottom in few minutes. But thC
returned n hot fire.
Hit by Shrapnel
The Germans on the U-boat deCf
scrambled down the. coming tower will
Rottie in the rear'a she'll exploded
Fragments ripped the senior lieuten'
ants chin and jaw. The wound still
troubles him.
AS the U-boat submerged, a shel
punctured the outside wall containing
the fuel oil supply. OIL arose to tht
surface. plainly showing the position o
the underwater craft.
The Allied sailors then dropped deptl
bombs which blew off a gauge Of {
compressor The German crew had t
open their mouths, Rottie said. to keel
their ear drums from bursting. In tn,
sitting atmosphere that resulted from
the Allied hit the L boat was compelled
to rise again.
The coming tower was opened TO
mir. This was done after the position
! had been changed. The submarine es
capped further hits and submerged agail
after the compressor had been adjusted
Rottie relates that on another occa
sion his craft approached close to tn
English coast off Newcastle. Through
the perscope the men took turns watch
ing hundreds of Sunday promenaders oil
the beach.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
BITTEN BY SNAKE
"Practical Joke" Of Fellow En-
ployes Caused Injury

William Coppingcr, 5117 Saul street,
was bitten on the left wrist by a rattle
snake last night as a result of n joke.
Coppinger, who is foreman in ma
chine shop. had been working overtime
at his bench, when SOME of his fellow
employees called his attention to n snake
they bad been playing with during the
supper hour. Coppinger, paycd no
spirit of fun. placed the snake on
CopDingers shoulder. Not realizing
bis danger. Coppinger reached around
with his hand and the snake buried his
fangs in his wrist. Binding his wrist
to prevent blood circulation through the
hand, Coppinger hurried to the Frank
ford Hospital, where the wound was
treated. He later left for his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
TAKE SLEUTHS FOR BANDITS
Trolley Crew and Passengers Nearly
Stop Arrest Of Man

Passengers and crew of West Phil
adelphia trolley car rushed to the rescue
Of G. Newton Bounds early today when
Detectives Kelly and Malone were TAX
ing him from Thirty sixth street and
Woodland avenue to City Hall.
The rescue party thought Bounds
was being held up, and it was necessary
for the detectives to show their badges
and the handouts they were ready tc
slip on the priooner.
Bounds is wanted in Baltimore The
police there sent word he was convicted
Of highway robbery in 1913 and sen
fenced to five years. He escaped from
the prison farm. and only few days
ago was traced to his lodging here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
MAN FATALLY SlASHED
Dies in Hospital Following Flsh,
With NeIuhbor

James Mcneil, n Negro, was fatally
cut by a razor last night following ar
alteration with William Box, a neigh
Dor, in the formers home. Kerbaugl
street near Fifteenth. The fight is sale
to have started over gas bill.
Mcneil was taken to st. Iuke''
Hospital by police Of the Germantown
and Lycoming station, but his left
cheek and side were so badly slasheC
that physicians we're unable to CHECK
the flow of blood in time to save his
life. Box, who is also a. Negro, es.
capped after the attack. but was arrested
enrly today at Second and Christian
streets. By Patrolman Mcmahon.
Box was arraigned before Magistrate
Price in the Twenty second street anC
Hunting &nrk avenue station house ant
held without bail to await the action o
the Coroner,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
HIS CURB SONG CURBEO
PatroIman Braves Harsh Music
Critic and Arrests Warbler

The end of perfect day proved full
of flaws for Harry Fulton. 2S34 Water
loo street. when his singing Of the fn d.
mous ballad of that title annoyed n
patrolman at Second and Clearfe!l
streets, early today.
Fulton. full of spirits of the wrong
kind, according to the police, burst into
glad song as he approached Patrolmnn
Link. The latter, who is opposed to
early morning recitals. criticized Full
tons performance and ordered him to
stop. When he failed to appreciate the
suggestion, the singer was arrested.
Magistrate Price relcntcd at hearing
todny. but advised Fulton to hire Il
hall the next time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
THOMAS HOME ROBBED
Wife Of Son Of Phila. Family Loses
Gems In New York

Burglars stole iewclry valued at
$1,000 from the summer home of Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard NJ. Thomas, ut
Southampton, L. l., while the family
was at dinner Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Thomas is the son of Mrs.
George &. Thomas, Grcystock Lodge,
Chestnut Hill. His father was part
ner of Jay Cooke, later member of
the banking hrm of Drexel 4 Co.
Among the things stolen we're string
of pearls, diamond pendant, gold
mesh bag containing 500, emerald
bracelet and diamond brooch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
MRS. WOOD ACCEPTS POST
Generals Wife to Be Officer Of Re.
publican Women

Mrs. Leonard G. Wood. wife of Gen
eral Wood. has accepted appointment
as vice chairman of the Republican
Woman's Club Of Pennsylvania. Ac-
ceptance was made in letter to Mrs.
George Horace Lorimer, president or
the club. Mrs. Wood is now at Fort
Sheridan.
The acceptance forecasts arrival Of
General Wood in this city to take up
his duties as president of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania This last week
there has been scme doubt expressed as
to the possibility.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
COLLAPSE VICTIM BETTER
Man Buried In Wreckage May Leave
hospltal Tomorrow

Joseph james, 1892 South Forty
seventh street, who was dug from be-
meath wreckage when two houses ut
Sixtieth and Thompson streets collapsed
Yesterday. is still in the West Phila
delphia Homeopathic Hospital. He will
probably be discharged tomorrow.
Mrs. Clara Wray and her five year.
old son. John. who fell to the base
ment when tho walls of their home,
1904 North Sirtieth street fell, escaped
with only a few scratches and shock
The other house that fell. 1902 North
Sixteth street, was being made into
a store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
PRESIDENT HONORED
Is Named Honorary Head Of coIIina
dale Society

President Harding has accepted the
nomination for honorary president of
the Willing Workers Society of the
First Baptist Church of Collingdalc.
At n meeting of the society. several
days ago, President Harding's name
came up and 1t met with so much ap-
plause that Leonard II. Doughan, sec :
retary Of the Willing Workers, sent a
letter bearing the request Of the church
President Harding replied he would
accept the position and thanked them
for the honor. The church will at once
confirm the nomination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30

., All Philadelphia husbands who would
IKE to change places with King George
OF England please stand in line.
a, queen Mary Is not spending more
than 1880 year for her clothing now
adays.
SIX thousand dollars a year is given
Us not extravagant" estimate of
wnat 1t takes to furnish fine feather
ior smart PHILADELPHIA woman.
Inc ngures We're gwen by a fashion
eo!e ,, modiste of Spruce street
SIX or even seven thousand dollars a
year Is not an extravagant figure" the
amodlste insisted, "Oftentimes it is
Slo'0VO. If you itemize you can easily
see now quickly the money goes
IL Is London journal which sends
oyer the news that the mistress of the
British Empire is Tightening the royal
purse strings. About two thirds of the
elooo, the publication explains. is spent
on necessary state dresses. The way in
which the Queen keeps down the high
cost OF dressing, it was added, Is to have
ner pre-war gowns altered and in some
cases even dyed.
. BUT say the smart coutourieres
OF Phil adelphia. "The we'll -dres sed
Woman has gken away all the things
that could be made over. She has given
tnem to the Belgians. to the Armenans.
70 the families Of those who work for
ner and have had hard times. 50
there you are"
Here's Where the Money Goes
4, ltemizing the yearly clothes bill of
.ne smart Philadelphia woman is an in
wrestling process. Here are the figures: ::
Dressmaker's bill itself, $4,000 This
Tree Trnree suits ct $3.50 apiece s45n
rmo pail dresses at $500. 400
M ohil dresses at $3.50. 50.,....., b00
r,no tneater or dinner dresses at $3.50 4J0
~ sorbc dressca at $3.50. 400
ruuVe,yne dress and wrap...... 40O
"'"or frocks .,..,....,.......... 800
~, - ''''','. ,.,,,,..,. $4,000
me rest Of this amount, the modiste
poihts out is spent on furs, hats, shoes.
siSVes, blouses, sweaters. lingerie and
an the other hundred odd accessories
uleaF to both woman's heart and her
husbands pocketbook. One nightie
alone can cost $40.
..dd6o be specific furrier gives from
eooo to $4,000 year as the amount
SSpeht by the moneyed woman on furs.
'one single smart scarf alone It was
ssald would be apt to cost $500. Many
Iur garments range beyond $4,000 in
price, but these OF course are not in
vested in every year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30
MAYOR O. KS SALARY BOOST
Moore Signs Ordinance Increasing
Pay Of City EmpIoyes

Mayor Moore today signed two ordi-
nnnces. one providing for increase Of
salaries for employees in tho city serv.
ice receiving less than $1,000 n year,
The increases, extended to 1910 en-
ployes. will cost the city S45. 500.
He also signed m ordinance irving
the Department Of City Transit S44 600
to complete their work on valuation ~
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. g
property. for which they have ALREADY
received 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-30

BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
The Municipal Band will play to-
night in Broad street, between Morris
and Moore.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
GARDNER LOSES ANOTHER.

CHICAGO. March e.--Earl Patterson
of the c. A. A.. went into second place
in the national amateur pocket billiard
championship tournament to-day BY de-
feating Gus Gardner or New York. l25
to .113. The game went II innings.
Patterson had high run OF iS. while
his opponents high run was 10. II was
the third straight defeat for Gardner.
William II. Leu Of Rockford. Ill. de-
feated Harry Daw OF Detroit. i25 to
81. In n late afternoon match. The Rock
ford player made a run OF "a, while
Daw tailed IL without miss.
J. II. Shoemaker OF New York de-
feated G. A. Vaughn Of Chicago, i25
to 81. in the night game. This victory
for the Eastern player throws four Of
the contestants into tic for FIRST place.
Vaughn was outpolnted In twenty -one
innings, the shortest game 50 FAR IN
tho tournament Shoemaker scored a
high run OF 81 and another Of 20, total
ling IS for the nrst three Innings.
vaughn's score showed one run OF II
and another OF 20.
Those now tied for first place IN ad-
dltion to Vaughn and Shoemaker are
c. Earl Patterson Of Chicago and Will
lam II. Leu OF Rockford. III.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
PRINCETON BEGINS
SPRING FOOTBALL
Light Work Will Be Done
Three Days a Week-Roper
Appointed Head Coach.

Special Despatch 70 THE New YORK HEsALp
PRINCETON. y. j., March e.-At the
first or this springs meetings for the in
struction OF gridiron candidates. held
here tonight the list OF coaches for next
fall was announced by the Princeton
football management. w. W. ;"Bilp0
Roper, '02. again viii be head coach.
His assistants arc TO be Hack McGraw.
captain OF the 1919 team. who Will have
Charge OF the lincsmen Duffy Bigler, II,
who will coach the tackles, and Jack
Winn. Is. who viii drill the ends. while
Frank Click. captain OF the 1916 outfit.
and Maury Trimble. star fullback in
1919. Will direct the instruction OF the
baclsfleld men.
An invitation has been sent TO Red
Gennert to return az freshman coach in
the fall His assistant have also been
chosen. These are @. W. Funk, 10
Armand Lcgendre. '2l, and Jack Strub-
ing. 20.
To-nights meeting was we'll attended.
and Hack McGraw presided. He an
nounced that regular practice in the Pal
mer Stadium will begin as soon after
tho Easter holidays as weather condi-
tions permit, the work consisting chiefly
in passing. kicking and light drills and
being held three times week.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
KANSAS DEFEATS MITCHELL.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. March s.-Rocky
Kansas. Buffalo. was awarded the news
paper decision over Richie Mitchell, MIL
waukee lightweight boxer, at the end
OF a ten round no decision bout here to-
night.
While a majority or the newspaper
critics gave Kansas the better OF the
argument, some thought Mitchell had
an even break. and one writer went
40 far as to credit Mitchell with shade
Both scored knockdowns In the hfth
session.
The first round appeared 10 be Kan
sass and the second Mitchelrs The
third and fourth looked about even.
Kansas had the advantage In the hfth.
sixth and seventh. The eighth and ninth
favored Mitchell and the tenth appeared
to be a toss up.
Kansas was warned by the referee
repeatedly for delivering oack hano
punch, which is against Wisconsin rules
Kansas weighed 134la and Mitchell
1861 pounds.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
AL. ROBERTS STOPS
GUNBOAT SMITH
Staten Island Heavyweight
Wins in Tenth Round in
Commonwealth s. c.

Al Roberts, the Staten Island heavy
weight. last night knocked out Gunboat
Smith In the tenth round OF what was
TO have been a twelve round contest In
the Commonwealth Sporting Club in
Harlem A left hook 10 the Jaw before
the once hard hitting Smith to the can
vas. 1t was not the same Smith who
few years ago met and stopped many Of
the leading heavywe!ghts OF that time.
The Gunner appeared old and battered
and was slow in getting about the ring.
Although his punches were not as deadly
as when ne was at his best they did not
lack strength, and time and again he
shook Roberts from head TO foot with
right handlers. However. they failed TO
bring the island boxer 10 the floor
Smiths famous occipital punch. which
lands around his opponents neck. was
much in evidence.
Twice before the final knockdown Rob-
erts brought his opponent 10 the floor. As
early as the second round Roberts sent
the Gunner TO the mat for the count OF
eight. Again in the ninth round Smith
Was forced TO take a count This time
Smith was saved by the bell. Dan Sui
Of six when the gong sounded, ending the
round. 1t was in the next session that
the G inner was counted out.
Roberts. although clumsy and awk-
ward, managed to outpoint his man in
every round. Roberts. who was trained
for this contest by Benny Leonard.
showed none of the finer points of the
game possessed by the lightweight
champion. Roberts. who weighed 1871
pounds. was four and half pounds
heavier than Smith. The Gunner
weighed ITS pounds. 4 small crowd
witnessed the bout.
In the seni-final Earl Hartman or
Philadelphia was awarded the judges
decision over Artie Pierce OF Jersey
City. The Sleepy City lad gave away
sk pounds to his rugged opponent, but
Hartman was by far the cleverer Of the
pair
In the first bout Larry Labass, q
bantamweight, put Bebe Collins away
In the second stanza, and in the next
Sailor Martin. a heavyweight, landed q
wild swing on the jaw OF Marty Nc
Cullen after one minute and fifty Sec
onds OF fighting in the first round. Both
contests were scheduled for six rounds.
The third bout was won by Sammy
yogel, the former amateur champion,
over Willie Morris, a local lightweight.
II was close. but Vogel earned shade.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
ZIMMERMAN QUESTIONED.

'Heinle" Zimmerman. former third
baseman OF the Chicago Cubs and the
New York Giants, was questioned yes
terday by Frederick J. Groehl one OF the
aids to ex-Goy. Charles :. Whitman IN
tho investigation into alleged official
misconduct In the city administration.
Zimmerman, II was said, Is prepared 70
give the Grand Jury facts In connection
with the theft OF automobiles for which
Benny Kauff, another ball player. Is
under Indictment Mr. Whitman was
not at his office In the Criminal Courts
Building yesterday and had no state
ment to make last night.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
HOREMANS LEADS
IN BALKLINE MATCH
Belgian Makes Run Of 297
Against Cochran at
Detroit.

Special Despdtch to THE NEW YoRK HEnaLn.
DETROIT. March 9.--1n his $500 point
iS9 balkline match with Welker Coch-
ran at Recreation Theatre this after
noon, Edoua-d Horemans. the European
champion, played some wonderful bill
liards.
An idea OF his performance can be
gained by the fact that IN three con-
secutlve innings he scored 132. 291 ana
e7 for an average over that period or
us Is.
When the aftrnoon block began Hore-
mans was trailing by ESQ points.
Neither player did much in the first
four innings. but in the ffth stanza
Horemans got a cluster OF 1872. This
added interest 70 tho game, but Cochran
Immediately ran 1870 points. Then. In
the best run or the series, the Belgian
made run OF 297 and assumed the
lead over Cochran. His best previous
American run was 223 against Jake
Schaefer in New York. made last week.
Cochran convinced a big crowd who
witnessed the playing OF the evening
block that he has nerve. Starting 1872
points behind his Belgian rival he tall
lied 432 points while Horemans was
hanging up 232. At the conclusion OF
to-night's play the total score stands !:
Cochran. 1.s0O; Horemans, 1,732. The
scores:
AFTERNOON GAME
Horemans--o. o. ., 30. i32. 9oT, ~, =
Total. $50. high run. 2oT; average, '2.os
Cochran-4. o. Z. Z. l. $50, 10 3. Total.
I6S high run. 100. average. ~.
Grand totai--Horemans, i,10o; Cochran.
i.3Ts.
NIGHT GAME.
cochran--s9. 50. i. co. q. aa, u. Total.
s22: high run, 90. average. ti.1l.
Horemans- ~. n. iIa, 10. y, :. l. Total,
231. high run, III average, 33i4.
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
Rickard Awaits Transfer to
This City Of Frenchman's
$4,000.
BY CHARLES +. MArHIsoN.

To the suggestion that he had selected
a spot in which to hold the Carpenter
Dempsey battle and would announce the
location next Tuesday. Tex Rickaro
smiled indulgently and replied:
Il can't prevent the boys picking out
the place for the big bout. but as ! have
not chosen spot ! am unable 10 con-
firm any Of the selections made to date.
No. ! will not announce my plans by
March IS. for the good reason that they
are not perfected, AS a matter of fact.
! am waiting for Carpenter to transfer
his forfeit 70 this city and to b nd hrn-
self TO the new conditions"
Although Descamps cabied to Richard
that he would give an exten sion OF
thirty days In which to name tie loca-
tion Of the ring and would shift ais for
felt 70 this city, nothing has as yet been
done, and Rickard naturally awaits de-
velopments.
The silence Of the Frenchme0 has
aroused an apprehension that they may
not go on with their bout. and as their
forfeit Is not in America Rickard would
have no way OF holding them to the
match.
The belief is held In some quarters that
Cochran. using his influence with the
Frenchmen, Is seeking to have the bout
take place In London. However. kearns
will, no doubt. stick with Rickard. which
will make a deadlock OF the affair.
II Is not at all likely that Rickard VIII
consent to give Carpenter 100000, as
was set down in the original contract.
and the impression Is held that the
10000 was the only thing that lured the
Frenchman into a bout with Dempsey.
Carpenter was willing to take n trounc-
ing for that amount OF money.
Rickard has announced that the battle
viii take place July and the French
man will have to show his hand in
short order II he is to keep his engage
ment with Dempsey.
Ben Ponteau st. Christopher Club,
Metropolitan Associations lightweight
champion. has consented TO box Archie
Walker. Pastime A. c., New York State
lightweight champion. In a special bout
March 16 at Madison Square Garden
This viii be return match. The last
time they met was at the New York
State championships at Madison Square
Garden, January 5. when Walker re-
ceived a very close decision from the
referee after the judges disagreed. The
decision did not meet with the approval
OF the audience, and Walker. not being
satisfied with the criticism received re-
garding this decision. challenged Pom
teau for another bout, which was quickly
The New York herald., 1921-03-10
BROOKLYN CHAMPS
BEAT NEAR CHAMPS
Kilduff's Single Sends In the
Two Runs That Decide
Game by 8 to 2.

Special Despatch 70 THE NEW YORK IrraaLp.
NEW ORLEANS, La. March 9.--The
Brooklyn Dodgers forged step nearer
playing condition here to-day when Man
ager Robinson sent the big squad through
two workouts. The morning session was
devoted chiefly TO batting practice. but
in the afternoon the pilot divided his
athletes into two teams and the first
scrub game OF the year was played. The
teams were called the Champs and the
Near Champs. and the battle lasted six
innings. IL resulted In 3 TO victory
for the Champs. The Near Champs.
however. put up good fight and n re-
turn game will be played tomorrow.
The game was broken UP In the last
half of the sixth when Pete Kilduff. the
Champs second baseman. cracked out n
single that sent two tallles over the
plate. Al Mamaux and Leon Cadore d.
two rockies, Sam Post n tall left handler.
and Hank schreiber performed for the
Champs.
Mamaux and Post were the rival
pitchers when the game started. Each
worked three rounds and not a run was
made Off their offerings. Mamaux threw
several curves while he was on the slab
and three hits were made off his delv-
cry. Post was found for only two blows.
lie was on The verge OF extending him
self few times and Robbie was forced
10 caution him not TO attempt TO fool
rival batters with an assortment ot
souhpaw twisters.
The Near Champs we're the first to
score. In tho fourth round they found
Schrelbers right handed pitching for
two singles. and tho base hits. coupled
with two passes, netted two runs. Miller
and krueEer we're the ones who hit
safely. KrueEer's single was made With
the bases filled and drove over both