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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
Ex-White Sox
Lose Plea and
Trial Is Begun
Chicago Judge Refuses TO
Quash Charges Against
Players and Gamblers in
Worlds Series Scandal
Lands May Be Called
Will Testify If Defense
Denies Men We're Under
Post Season Contracts
Special Dispatch to The Tribune


CHICAGO, July 5.-Selection of q
jury to try the former White Sox
players accused of conspiracy in con-
nection with the fixing" of the 1919
world series, and the gamblers charged
with having bribed them to "throw,'
the post season contest to Cincinnati.
was begun to-day before Judge Hugo
Friend in the Criminal Court.
Examination of veniremen was com
menced at the beginning of the after
noon session, after Judge Friend had
overruied the motions of Attorney
Henry Berger that the indictments be
quashed and that the state be forced
to elect on which of the twelve counts
it would go to trial
The first man called into the Jury
box was excused because he knew
John o. Seys, secretary of the Cubs.
When the next juror was called for ex-
animation it was disclosed that the
state intended to depend almost entire
~ upon the testimony of alleged ac-
complies, namely, William Burns and
William Mahan.
mere was prospect that Federal
Judge Lands, high commissioner of
baseball, might be called as witness.
The move to bring him into the case
was planned as counter stroke, should
the defense persist in its announced
plan of holding that the players were
under no contract to play we'll in the
post-season series.
Five Gamblers Present
All OF the accused players, except
Fred McMullin, Hal Chase and Bill
Burns, were present when the case was
called. Five alleged gamblers. brought
into the case on charges that thew
brought about the fixing" of the series
by bribing the White Sox to lose to
Cincinnati, also were present
1t was indicated by the defense that
a technical argument would be ad-
vanced attacking the presumption that
the players were under contract with
Charles A. Comiskey to play in the
post-season series. Assistant States
Attorney George E. German announced
that such move would be countered bv
the calling of Judge Lands.
We do not intend to call Judge Lam
dis to testify concerning the con-
spiracy charge he said. But if the
defense attempts to show that these
men were not under contract we shall
have to obtain evidence concerning the
agreements under which they played.
All of the records Of these contracts
are in the possession of the baseball
commission We can show that the
White Sox were legally obligated to
Comiskey to play in that series"
Attorney German said that he would
ask for night sessions to expedite the
trial.
venire of 100 Called
A special venire of 100 men had been
called for possible jury service Ex-
animation was delayed, however, by the
motion of Henry Berger, of counsel
for Paul ZorA, of st. Louis, that the
indictment be quashed. Attorneys for
the other defendants joined in the
argument on the motion. Mr.. Berger
argued that Fork was accused OF "fail-
ure to execute plays to the best Of his
6hilifU ~ and fhpS Ibo ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
Eberle Succeeds Rodman in
Command of Pacific Fleet

SAN FRANCISCO, July admiral
L. w. Eberle assumed command of the
United States Pacific fleet to-day to
the booming OF double admiral's sa-
lutte on the T. S. S. New Mexico, the
flagship in San Francisco bay.
Admiral Eberle succeeds Admiral
Hugh Rodman. who was detached after
g two-year tour of sea duty, to com
mend the navy ward at Norfolk, Va
The ceremony of changing command
was simple. consisting Of lowering the
previous commander in chiefs flag
raising Admiral Eberle's ensign and
the formal reading of his orders tc
Ia =. Command of the feat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06

dictment was faulty. Judge Friend
overruled the motion.
In court at the opening of tie trial
were Buck" Weaver, Hap, Felsch
and "Swede' Risberg, represented by
Attorneys Thomas D. Nash and Michael
Ahern; Lefty" Williams and Joe Jack
son, represented by Attorney Benedict
Short; Chick Gandil, represented by
Attorneys James C. O'Brien and John
Prystalski; Eddie Cicotte, represented
by Attorney Dan p Cassidy, of lie
ttrolt; Fork, represented By Attorneys
henry Berger and A. M. Frumberg;
David Zelser and Benjamin and Louis
Levy, of Des Moines, represented by
Attorney Max Luffar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
$50 Girl Employees Strike
100 Men Sugar Workers Also
Quit Over Wage Cut

Four hundred and fifty girls and $50
men went on strike yesterday at the
plant of the American Sugar Refining
Company. at Kent Avenue and South
Fourth Street, Brooklyn.
The cause of the trouble was said
to be a cut in the wages, which was to
go into effect at once. The wages Of
the girls, who are employed packing
sugar in four-pound boxes, were to be
reduced from S12 week for nine
hour day to $11 a week for the same
hours. The men were to be cut cents
an hour, or 40 cents day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
1000 Rail Men Back at Work

ALBANY. July 5.-Approximately
ZOO shop employees of the Delaware
Z Hudson Railroad in this state and
pennsylvania went back to work to-
day when several shops of the COM
pany were reopened after having been
closed for six weeks. Officials of the
foad here said work had been resumed
a. Colonie and Oneonta, n. Y, and at
Carbondale, Pa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
Why do golf balls
nave names p?

L He Radio, the Black Domino,
the Spalding, the Dunlop, the
Colonel, the Silver King-these
are the names of golf balls.
These balls have distinguish
ing marks. If you ask for one
you will find its identity stamped
on it in some way.
These trade-marked golf balls
are bought by golf players. Golf
players ask for the ball they want
by name, and examine it care
fully to be sure they have been
sold the special kind of ball they
asked for.
And who are golf players?
Why, they are prosperous
business men. They are manu-
facturers, retailers, mill owners,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
200 Ready to Leave Army
New Discharge Order Popular
at Fort Wright

Two hundred enlisted men of the
regular United States Army stationed
at Fort Wright, Fishers Island, n. Y,
took immediate advantage yesterday OF
a War Department order, just issued,
which seeks to accomplish the reduc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06

wholesalers, printers, doctors. A
majority of them are men who
make or sell things, and for the
most part they are men who will
argue with you the question of
the advantage which standard
ICED trade-marked article has
over an unknown, unmarked
brand.
The manufacturer of private
brand goods looks in his bag
pocket and asks for three new
Spalding Fifties, and then walks
over to the tee with the adver-
Using man he is to play with,
explaining that he can run his
business without known trade
mark.
DO you ever wonder why golf
balls are trade-marked?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06

ONCE month"; frequently, We issue publication
called Batten Wedge Zach issue is devoted to single
editorial on phase of business II you arc business
executive and would like receive copies write us
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04

tCStant for Limerick No. IA. 81 have
been interested in this contest from
the beginning, and l do not intend to
stop now that l have won ono prize,
because | hope to win at least one
more
Give a Limerick Party"
If anyone wanted proof of the way
this limerikitis thing is spreading, he
should have been out at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McDevitt. at
I221 Baltimore avenue, on New Year 5
Eve.
For the past six years, Mr. and Mrs.
McDcvitt have been inviting circle OF
old friends out to be their guests as the
new year came in. but this year, ac-
cording to tho unanimous vote of every
body. they surpassed themselves in max
ing it enjoyable.
This was because they made it q
'limcriCk party" and so wordcd thcii
invitations. There were tiftys six guests
The house was claborately decorated
and lighted and. when it came time fol
the eats" each guest found at his OF
her place at table. a neatly printed
folder. It's cover announced. "Dillon'
Orgy Held at McDcvitt'S Villa. Wcs'
Philadelphia. beginning New Year,
Eve. December 81, 1920: Ending ?
Inside. under the title. 'Iimpins
I.imericks with Apologies to the EVE
MING LEDGER" were nineteen incom'
plcte limericks, each containing tn,
name and a Joke on ono of the OldcI
members Of the party and at the enc
was tho announcement that prizt
would be awarded for the best last lin,
to each verse.
The only quiet part Of the cvpnin!
was when everybody started TO fill il
these lines. You could have heard
/ pin drop then. But. when the line
were read out later. you couldn't havr
I heard n siXtccn-inch gun fired in th
next room.
, Mrs. McDcvitt said yesterday tha
! she has been called on the tclcphon
by several other people who heard abou
the success of the idea, and who asket
/ for full details so that they could rul
/ "limcrick parties themselves.
Mr.. MCDcvitt is with the Ccntra
| Copper Co.. with offices in the Bulletin
/ Building. John Dillon. after whom tn
orgy" was named. is Mrs. McDevitt'
brother. lie is II linotype operator will
| the Record.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
R|SKED LIFE IN VAIN
TO SAVE HER BABY
Woman Tells How She Plunged
Into Icy Water and Found
Boy Dead
DIDN'T THINK OF HERSELF

"No emf swim hut novcr
,,.,.r, .ra. ',.,,S. .p'1s,,
."ousut Oh 'la' "hcn 81" h'S nuuuS
lying there ilf the icy water ana heard
SNOWY his net dog. CRYING for him
on the shore"
Mrs. Beatrice White, of GG21 North
Sixth street. who yesterday wadcd into
Ross pond in Oak Lane, with the thin
ice crumbling under her as she went.
today described her emotions as she
made the futile ATTEMPT to rescue her
five ycor- old son. Earl.
"if he had been in the middle of the
pond il would have been Just the same.
I should have gone after him." said
the mother, grief strickrn but appar-
entity Supfrring no i'll effects from tho
terrible exposure to which she was sub e
iectcd while wading into the deep pond.
Poor Buddy. | don't see how ]
carried him to shore. The ice crumblcd
about nv waist Ny poor boy was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
MORE PRAISE FOR MAYOR
Letters Backing Fight on Machine
Pour In on Moore

Letters continue to be- received by
Mayor Moore cvidencing the wE"Lc-
hearted support given hin! by citizens
in the battle he is wusing against the
Brown Ware Cunningham combination.
Letters were received today from:
Ralph Rosin. 12U3 RIdg" avenue;
Mrs. Lydia NJ Phillips, II" North For
ty first street Jewish Citi2"us' League;
Edwin + Lorhrey. pol Rodmum street !;
William i. McCurty, Wll.Iam !\anr,
president of the William Kane Muuu-
featuring CO., Keusington; !. ". lr-
doux, liz North Broad street, W. NJ.
Stephens. Land Title BulIanE; Mitch-
ell ]. Lichow. SO North Fifth street 4;
George l.. MrGirt. 921 Main street,
Camden; j. J.. Williams, Gl2I Lun~.
downe avenue; John W"rnrry, -
Coney Island avenue, Brooklyn, y. y;
Jeanette r. Holmes, 3-l' Dl>~'"u
street; Ellery *. Taylor, 2'4 South
Ounce street: George &. aLI Mary
3. Claghorn. 4G47 Locust street
Henry T'axis. 32%S North Bailey street ;
Mrs. Bertha f.. Hrugg"r; H. II. An'
drcas. 25U south Broad street; l'.
Carl T.. Grammcr, -. Stephen =
Church. Tenth street abnv' Ch">'"4t ,
Andrew F. BruWn, 2lIN wkh'"h
street, and Samuel Il. huSI, Dr"X".
Building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
LONESOME AT CITY HALL
Fourth Floor DepopuIated by Move
to Harrisburg

The fourth floor of City Hall ap-
pcarcd as unimportant today as last
years campaign speeches.
Those pcrcnnially moving individuals
bearing important papers, who rush
madly from Office to Office. had dsap-
peared, since there was no longer any
one to see them perform.
The on to- Harrisburg movement
swept the fourth floor virtually clean.
a few city employees, supporters OF
Councilman Hugh Montgomery. who
were dismissed yesterday. haunted the
deserted corridors, but searched in vain
for their chief. Councilmen Pattan and
Buchholz were the only stokcrs in cvi
dencc to keep the home fires burning.
Mr.. Buchholz was asked why he was
not in Harrisburg, as bcfits council
man.
I've been through all that stuff
he said sagcly. "What's the good oI
standing around in the corners Of til,
capitol corridors, talking?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
BRICKER STILL AT LARGE
Woman Companion Questioned by
Argentine Officials

DR.. William S Bricker. # this
city, who escaped from the police in
Rucnos Aires on Friday, having been
held pcnding the outcome Of extrndition
proceedings brought by the United
States Government, is still at large. All
efforts to rccapturc him have thus far
been futile. The police have detained
Elena Wilson, who is alleged to have
accompanied Bricker when he left the
United States, and she was questioned,
through an interpreter, regarding the
escape.
1t is assumed Brickcr has attempted
to reach some country from which he
cannot be extradted, possibly Paraguay,
Brazil or Colombia, and that he may
there obtain passport to a foreign
country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
H0LD-UP IN N. Y. SUBWAY
Woman Cashier and Two Passen-
gers Robbed by Bandits

New York, Jan. 4.-By 4. PD-
New York bandits, apparently seek
ing new fields to conquer. today trans
ferrcd their activities under ground.
Two unmaskcd youths walked into
the subway station at Seventh avenue
and Fifty fifth street after midnight,
pointed their rcvolvers at the ticket
agent, Mrs. Ada Hoover, who promptly
tainted, and scoOped up S71 in change.
When she recovered the men forced
her to open the door of the ticket booth
while they riflcd the money drawer.
Two passengers who came down the
steps for n train few moments later
were held up by the couple and relieved
Of their money and jcwelry. After
warning the men to make no Outcry.
tho youths calmly walked to the street
and sauntcred lcisurcly past a police
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
ESCORT TO MEET
FL|ERS' DOG SLED
Canadian Mounted Police Send
Guide to American Naval
Balloonists
DUE AT RAlLHEAD SUNDAY

Cocfranc. Ont, Jan. 4. - Canadian
mounted police stationed at Haileybury
announced that trained messenger
would be sent to meet and escort the
three American naval balloonists now
making their way, via dog sled. TO an
Ontario railhcad, after having been
missing for nearly three weeks. The
officers, who found the men at Moose
Factory on James bay, after being lost
in the Canadian woods four days. are
believed TO be headeed for either MattiCe
or Cochrane, on the Canadian National
Transcontincntal Railway.
Barring unfavorable weather condi
tionS, the three men, who are accom-
panied by experienced guides, should
reach the railhcud Saturday or Sunday.
Their progress is necessarily slow be-
cause of the frozen and snowswept
trails aud the cold weather, which now
registers so degrees below zero in that
region.
With the exception Of the message,
which they sent by Indian runners to
Matticc. from where it was tele-
graphcd to the Rockaway IN. W
naval air station, no details of their
fight or rescue are known here.
While their fight of approximately
500 miles was not a long distance or
time record, the aviators probably
reached point farther north than
ever before attained by q free air bal
| loon.
They left the Rockaway air station
at 1215 p. m. December 13 and
landed at p. m. the next day. Know
ing that the prevailing winds would
carry them over the mountainous dis
tricts of northern New York, the avia =
tors probably purposely kept their
craft at high altitude, especially at
| night. When dawn broke they pre-
sumably found themselves over the
dense Canadian woods and decided tC
keep going until they could find an
| open space and land in safety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
OPPOSE IMMIGRATION BARS
lavish Committee Representative
Before Senate Committee

Washington, Jan. II bE A. -
Vigorous opposition to any legislation
restricting immigration was presented
todov to the Senate immigration COM
mittec by Louis Marshall, "l N"W
York, representing tho American jew
isb committee. lie named number o'
distinguished Americans who 'spr"ng
from alien ancestry" and said many
,f tbo hoys who carried the flag through
tho Ar"nrro were immigrants.
"prrsidrnt Wilson's mother was an
n, uigrart, -" he added. 'Nharl"s
Eynns ' Hughes father and mother were
Oo;T ;Tbr committee decided 10 con Q
c,ud" I'' hearings next week and begin
preparation of bill for presentation
10 the Senate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
FLEET VANGUARDS
SAIL FOR CRUISE
Battleships Leave San Diego to
Participate in Joint Ma
neuvers
TWO START FROM NEW YORK
Ry the Associated Press


San Diego, Calf, Jan. 4.--The
sixth battleship division Of the Pacific
fleet, under command Of Rear Admiral
Josiah Mexican, left San Francisco to-
day and will join the eighth division
off Point Iona here Friday. Nearly
forty warships OF the fleet are to steam
out of this port Friday for Central and
South American waters to take part in
the joint maneuvers with the Atlantic
feet in Central and South American
water, which will take place next
month.
While stcaming south these divisions
will be Joined by several battleships
which have been moving along the
Mexican coast. twenty five miles south
west of San Diego.
Nine vessels Of the mnesweeping
and minelaying squadron sailed from
San Francisco and san Pedro today.
Plans have been made for the Pacific
and Atlantic fleets to leave Balboa
Canal Zone, January "a, for Nalparai .
-, and Callao from February IS to %
The crews will engage in interflect ath
lctic contests in Panama roads.
Seaplans Nos. 5 and g of the Nc
division in the San Diego to Panama
fight at :52 p. m. yesterday reached
Randeras bay, on the Mexican main
land. ending a successful dash from
Magdalcna bay. They Travelled at sew.
cnty-two miles an hour.
New York, Jan. 4.-The battlcship'
Pennsylvania and Arizona, vanguard o
the Atlantic fleet, left here today on the
first stage of the annual winter cruise
Aboard the Pennsylvania was Admira
Henry b. Wilson. fleet commander
| Five destroycrs were prepared to sci
out later in the day.
The ships will be joined by the re
mainder Of the fleet off Cape Henry
and then all will go to Cuban waters
and from there through the Panama
Canal to the Pacific for maneuvers with
| the Pacific feet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
CONFESS HOLD-UP ATTEMPT
Two Of Three Bandits Arrested
Write Statement of Guilt In Spanish

Sharon. Pa. Jan. Ally. \. P.)-
Emilio Gansnlcs and Angel IIelgneras
were arrested today by the Farrell po-
lice and signed n written confession, ad-
mittng that they and II third man yes
terday afternoon attempted to hold up
I. G. SchlcsSingcr. manager of the for
cgn department of the Colonial Trust
Co.. Farrell. While two of the men
we're pointing rcvolvcrs at ms h"a
Schlcssingcr reached for pistol and
fired one shot at them. The men fired
five shots at the banker. who drorpc,
behind the counter and escaped injury.
In their confession. written in Span
ish, the men said that they owed 5000
rnd conceived the robbery idea after
Schlcssingcr-had declined to make Il
loan TO them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04

terms "hoCk" and cop and one or
two other bits Of slang used by the girl
prisoners in their testimony.
The jury did not agree in the box and
was locked up. 1t announced verdict
in few minutes, however. 1t was for
aCQuittal.
Fox CritiCises Women
After the jury had rendered its yCr-
dict, Assistant District Attorney Fox
made bitter comment. My comment
is that this verdict is prcpOstCrous, h"
said. The jury has made serious
mistake. and | say so unhesitatingly.
This made the two women jurors
1T wasa clear cut case continued
Mr.. Fox. 80 clear that in order to
spare the Commonwealth all the OK =
pcnsc possible. | rcfrained from calling
all the witnesses | might have sum
moncd."
Then. addressing Adam Littman, an
electricians, of 2719 North Fifth street,
foreman of the jury, he demanded,
WAS your verdict unanimousT'
Our verdict was unanimous was
the reply.
Then Mr.. Fox asked that the jury be
polI'u' pu| 'ic Ju's' i"i'" '''
unnecessary.
The court" said Judge Stern, ere
serves comment, but | will say to tn,
| Jury that verdicts in the future mus
| be- based on the theory OF guilt or In
| noCence, and not on the sentence to b'
mctcd out. Our laws are humane. Ever
if a dcfendent is found guilty it il
within the jurisdiction of the court tC
suspend sentence or place the defend
ant on probation. l do not wish th'
courts remarks to be construed a
criticism of this jury. but rat her tina
they shall stand as n guide for uric
| to be summoned in the future.
My comment still stands and th'
verdict is prcpOSterouS, declared Mr
| Fox. as he left the room.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
MISS M'SWINEY HERE
Sister Of Late Lord Mayor Of CorI
to Speak Toniqht

Miss Mary MacSwincy, sister of the
late Lord Mayor MacSwincy, Of Cork
arrives in this city at O'Clock this
evening from New York, to speak at
the Irish American Club, T2G Spruce
street.
Miss MacSwiney will remain here
over tomorrow in order to speak in the
Academy of Music tomorrow night. She
is to be met tonight by members Of the
Irish Volunteers and conducted about
the city by that organization.
Miss MacSwiney' has just finished a
speaking tour Of the New England
affairs at Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04

Continued from Page One
Club, Of San Francisco, and various
,ugar interests of the South.
No Overriding Of Rail Veto
The committee decided today against
an uttcmpt TO override President Will
sons veto of the bill TO suspend for
another year operation Of Section 10
If tho Clayton antitrust act. prohib-
ting railroads under certain conditions
from purchasing materials from cor
uor;,tionS whose directories inI"rlock
with those of the carriers. New leg
fsIotion. il was announced, will be con-
,;dcrcd as substitute for the vetoed
bill.
Senators said conditions which the
CLAYTON act provision was designed to
meet had been changed as result ct
,Ec enactment of the new tranSporla-
tfnn law and that it was deemed nGyIS-
nhlr 70 consider the whole field with n
y;ny 70 enactment Of Il law to meet the
rNitiug situation.
Interstate commcrc" commIN~'"Nrr'
will appear before tho COMMITTEES to-
marrow TO give their views and ON
Thursday Alfred L. Thom, genera!
rnun.cI for the Railroad ENrcullH",s'
\.enciation. will testify. Glenn linmb'
ultbor Of the Plumb plan, also l. rA
ucctcd to appear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
MINERS REFLECT LEWIS
Ballots Being Tabulated, but Result
Is Assured

Indianapolis, Jan. 4.-tBy \: 7; y
TclIcrs of the United Mine Workers
Of America were engaged today in tabu,,
latng the vote cast in the international!
election of officers on December ll.
The official result probably will not
br reached for three or four weeks, but
there is said to be no question that
President John T.. Lewis, of Illinois.
and Vice President Philip Murray, of
PENNSYLVANIA, had been re collected over
Robert II. Harlin, of Washington. and
Alexander IIowatt, of Kansas, rcSpec E
lively.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-04
MAN SHOT BY HUNTER
Jerseyite, Wounded by Charge Of
Buckshot, Now in Hospital

John Hosclbcrgcr, thirty eight years
old. Mckee City, y. j., was accident
ally shot by hunter in the woods
near his home late yesterday afternoon.
IIoscbcrgcr received heavy charge
Of buckshot in his groin and back. So
of buckshot in New Jersey Is limited
tn tbn deer season. which has closed.
rho wounded mans shouts for help
wore heard by James English, of Eng
Iish Creek. IIc took IIoselbergcr in II
motortruck to the Atlantic City Hos
IIosclberger is married and has three
children.