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and the surrounding country They were ma
tional festivals on which the doors Of the presi-
dental mansion were thrown open for persons
of all classes, where abundance of refreshments
was provided for their entertainment
On Mr.. Jenersons accession TO the presi-
dency. the mayor and corporation had waited
on him. requesting to be informed which was
his birthday, as they wished to celebrate it
with proper respect. The only birthday I ever
commemorate, replied he. is that of our nde-
pendence, the 4th Of July
During his administration it was in truth
q gala day In our city. The well informed and
well appointed militia Of the District the
Marine Corps, and often other military COM
panies, paraded through the avenues and
formed On the open space in front Of the Presi-
dents house their gay appearance and martial
music enlivening the scene. exhiiarating the
spirits OF the thrones Of people who poured IN
from the country and adjacent towns.
AT that time there were no buildings,
Enclosures in the vicinity Of the Presidents
house, but . wide, extended pleasant and
grassy common, where the inhabitants found
pleasant walks and the herds and focks
abundant pasture. 1t exhibited, really, q charm
ing and lively scene on this national festival
Temporary tents and booths were scattered
Evening star., 1934-12-30

Fifty years ago, more or less the Chief Jus
tice and judges of the Supreme Court had their
regular reception days, and so did other high
ofacials, many do today. but it more
general then, and the opportunity to meet
them much easier.
THOMAS JEFFERSON held the first public
! reception ut the White House on July 4.
1901 and January 1. 1902. the first New
Year day public reception. His wines were
famous and abundant, and those who went TO
the White House 10 greet the President were
permitted to partake Of his cake, and drink
freely II they desired.
They were also permitted to the famous
1850 pound cheese, presented to the President
two days before and which was placed
exhibition at the White House upon this ooca-
SION.
1t must have been q grand affair for the
young Republic, and would like to
have a full report Of, but in the absence OF
that We must repeat what Mrs Samuel Mar
rison Smith has said about Jenerson's recep-
tions IN general. 1t is this:
"On these grand occasions not only the
Presidents house, but the city was thronged
with visitors from George Town, Alexandria
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manner Of celebrating New Year. In the ear
lier days large proportion OF the residents Of
Washington and those of many other cities as
well. kept open house January /, when
nearly everybody called on somebody else
Nor was this custom of calling confined to
those in high social position. for all classes OF
society entertained their friends on this oay,
which started the social season and which
continued until the beginning of Lent.
The President had his reception about it
Il conducted today and received his guests in
the following order: Members Of the cabinet
and foreign ministers. judges Of the Supreme
Court OF the United States Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress. the Governor of the
District of Columbia and suite (under the ter
ritogial form of government judges of the
courts of the District OF Columbia and of the
United States Court OF Claims, officers of the
Army and Navy, assistant secretaries Of de-
partments solicitor general, associations and
the public
To call on the President and members Of his
ofdcial family or other dignitaries one did not
have to wait until New Year day for the levees
1t the White House we're practically open TO
All and especially to all strangers in the city.
The hours were usually from TO 10 pm, with
music by the Marine Band. The United States
Marshal Of the District of Columbia was then q
very important person at the Presidents recep-
ttons for it was he who presented the visitors
or guests.
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the surface for the accommodation Of
the gay crowds, who here amused themselves
and whence there was good view of the troops
as they marched in front of the Presidents
house, and of the President, the heads of de-
partments and the foreign ministers, who stood
around him on the high steps of the house,
receiving and returning their Salutations IS
they passed in review.
Mr.. Jefferson's tall figure and gray locks
waving in the sir (for he always on these oc-
casions stood with uncovered head were easily
distinguished among the ofdcial personages who
surrounded him."
A TO the cheese referred to. it must have
been a real curiosity for this is what the
press said about it at the time:
THE MAMMOTH CHEESE
Washington Federal City, Dec 30-Yes-
teFday the great cheese arrived in a wagon
drawn by six horses. handsomely decorated
with ribbons. This wonderful piece Of curd Is q
present from the Republican ladies OF Cheshire.
in Massachusetts,, to Thomas Jefferson the
Republican President Of America 1t measures
feet inches diameter, Is / foot inches
thick and weighs $50 pounds.
I'VE understand that the President means. In
a few days, to invite all the members of both
houses of both parties. to partake of this
American cheese, accompanied with abundance
of American biscuit and American porter. This
fow Of SOUL
I'VE are all Federalists-we are all Re-
publicansr
This cheese had also q history which might
be interesting to many.
At the time of Jefferson's election in 1900,
according TO an old account, there lived in
Cheshire, Mass. the famous Baptist minister,
John Leland, who was long a resident of Vir-
ginia and the friend of Jefferson and Madison,
and who knew what they had done for religious
liberty in the Old Dominion.
He determined to do his part toward sup
porting Jefferson, and so, from the pulpit one
Sunday according to the story he invited every
person who owned one more COWS to bring
the whole of one days milk to great cider
mill owned by an old Revolutionary soldier,
known as Capt John Brown.
Preacher Leland's request was responded to
with enthusiasm and resulted in bringing to
the mill an extraordinary quantity of milk.
After the cheese had been pressed, the minister
mounted block, gave out hymn, and held
a religious service it, finally dedicating to
Mr.. Jefferson what he claimed to be the greatest
cheese the Old or the New World had ever seen.
Naturally, the question arose as to how to
transport mass of this kind for distance
of nearly 500 miles to the Federal City. How
ever Leland was equal to the occasion. He
waited until Winter had set in, when there
was plenty Of snow on the ground, placed the
& cheese upon a sleigh and drove to Washington
himself where he presented his load TO the
President in person, with a suitable speech to
which Mr.. Jefferson made an appropriate re-
sponSe, after which he cut a piece from the
cheese and requested the minister to take it
back to Cheshire with him. that the donors
there might have taste of it.
Elder Leland was born in Grafton, Mass.
In 1854, and died at North Adams, January
IA, 1841. His early ministry was exercised
in Virginia. where he is said to have labored
Evening star., 1934-12-30
Thomas Jefferson s
Cheese One of Well
Remembered Fea-
lures of official
Celebrutims-OM-
est Nhabitants
First Ci0ic Body to
Begin Anmual
Calls on President.
Mr.. Corcoran S
Last Reception.
BY JOHN CLACETT PROCTOR.

1HATEVER differences of opinion
:: : IS: !: + !: !:
in the last half century in the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
CCC Fighters
in State Meet

Twenty-four district champions of
Civilian Conservation Corps camps
in Indiana will meet Friday and
Sunday in state titular boxing bouts
at Fit. Benjamin Harrison.
Ralph F. Wilcox, state forester
will give out championship medals
to the winners Of final matches Sun
day Bouts will be held at 8 Friday
night, and the finals at ? Sunday
afternoon.
Lieutenant H. A. Hughes, Third
field artillery, will referee the bouts
and judges will be LieutenantS E
A. Routheau and j. K. Wilson, OF
the Third field artillery. Pairings in
initial bouts are:
Featherweights-McC Company 1881
Medaryvile vs.. Galloway. Company 5l7
Brownstown; Russell Company 559 Wash
ington. VS. Pauley, Company SIS. Martins
vile.
Lightweights-Cohen. Company 1914
WINSTON; Melzer Company $50 Medary-
vile, vs. Sinclair. Company 1909. Brazil.
1909. Brazil. vs. Norris, Company 1927.
Freetown, Gentry. Company SAL, Winslow,
VS. Novosel. Company $50, Medaryville
leweights-Ryan. Company 539
Medaryville. vs.. Higgins Company SIT,
BroWnstown: SoulterS. Company 1896.
Mitchell vs.. Quaekenbush. Company $50
Spencer.
1926 Loogootee: Byrum. Company 539
SIS. Henryville. rs. Dolezal Company
Medaryvile. rs. H. futile. Company $50
Spencer.
Heavyweights-w Lockhart Company
SIS. Martinsville. VS. Myers, Company SIS
Henryville: Falls. Company 1926 Loo
gootee. VS.. Clark Company 5se. Spencer
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14

THE main baseball argument during the early days 1884
big league spring training in Florida centered in the sal
airy controversy between Connie Mack and Jimmy Foxx The
smuggling Foxx had threatened to become permanent hold
out and he had the public his side but the big fellow
eventually became satisfied when Manager Mack of the Ath
etic boosted the ante.
In California it's a different story The argument hinges
what position the home run waoper Chuck Klein OF In
dianapos going play with the Chicago Cubs He said
he preferred right left but story Chief Charlie
Grimm plans Chuck in center 1t is fact welnown
in Indianapolis that Klein be perturbed he is assigned
definitely to the middle garden.
Hoosier fans are sure Charlie Grimm would be making
move by playing Klein left right, Cuyer in
ter and with Babe Herman Riggs Stephenson Tut Stain
back the other position Local baseball sharps think Her
best days and predict that when the regular
campaign gets under the Bruin outed will Klein at
his favore position, right field, with Cuyler in center and
Stephenson or Stainback in left
MANAGER oRAIs early arrangement calling for Klein in center
w was discussed IN this column some ae ago before the CUP pas
b9 tb ~g 3 hitter OF the National League looked With dis
s1govsI ON tb Contemplated chanoe in his 6eldng station His bic
league career has been spent chiefly in the right pasture and there al
ways is that danger IN baseball that switch IN position mlgn aT
players mental attitude and bring about slump IN batting The
dispatch of California yesterday
destined for left The raging controversy interesting reading
Cub followers Chicago Another angle the puzzle confronting
MANAGER Grimm was opa'h FeCeVed 0q2y nGas ms opening
Jimmy GOODMAN is giving promise as future great in the glove
j sport Indianapolis
Nick sadfeldt local lore took the
already has
punching Louisville Monday night Goodman
substitute Helms Covngton KY against Bad
happened sub
decisive fashion by
drawing card Nick today he wants
a legitimate wele
at Official LAT.
II Perry stadium this we'll
believe all
m A usually
a
fans possibility
practical
much played
believe night each would take
B. L. SMITH Indianapolis
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Pair Meyers
With BritOn

In his first indianapolis appear
ance. Lord Patrick Lonsdale" Fin
negan, British welterweight wrestler,
will be pitted against Ray (Tuffy)
Meyers. veteran of many mat ring
battles here, in TomlinsOn hall Fri
day night.
Meyers last Friday turned in a
victory over Duke Ruppenthal, of
Milwaukee. in the Tomlinson hall
arena to qualify as his "lordship'S"
opponent.
In the semi-fnal bout on the pro-
gram Henry Kolln, former House of
David athlete, will be matched with
Tommy Tassos,, Memphis Greek, who
has shown on several cards here
1t VIII be Rollins initial presentation
locally.
Walter Hickman, local grappler,
will meet an opponent yet to be
named in the supporting curtain
raiser.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
|. i. Halls
New Coach

By THited Press
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March IA.
"A. n (Bo) McAIillin, Indiana uni
versitys new head football coach,
was welcomed officially to the cam
pus last night by 1900 cheering
students, alumni and townspeople.
Formal welcome of the university
was extended by President William
Lowe Bryan.
McMillin was given flve-minuts
ovation when he stepped on the
stage at the Union building.
Indiana either viii win some
football games or they'll take me
out and put me under six feet of
earth" he predicted.
I am confident Indiana will gain
a higher place in the football
world"
E. c. Billy Hayes, who relin-
quisheS the football coach job after
three unsuccessful seasons, ex-
pressed the belief that if any one
can improve the Crimson's football
destinies, NGcMillin is the man.
The new coach came here from
Kansas State college. He first
gained national fame as quarter
back on Centre college teams of
more than a decade ago.
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years medley. Popejoy will head the
BOilermaker team again this year.
Indiana, third last year in the
medley race, will depend upon
Charles Hornbostel and Ivan Fuqua,
both Olympic runners, in the event
a week from Saturday AT least
ten medley teams will be entered.
Examinations will be held Satur-
day, with the finals starting with
field events at 7 Saturday night
Tickets for the day session will be
good for the evening session, ac-
cording to Hermon Phillips, Butler
track coach.
The University of Pittsburgh,
whose thinly-clads took third place
in the central intercollegiate con-
ference indoor meet at Notre Dame
last week. will enter a team 20 COM
pete in all events except the mile
run
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14

By United Press
PORTLAND, Ore, March IA
Funeral plans were to be announced
today for the burial of Fielder AL
lison Jones, SO, famed in baseball
circles as manager of the Chicago
White Sox "hitless wonders" Of
1906, and as an exponent Of inside
baseball"
The baseball veteran died at Good
Samaritan hospital here last night
from a heart ailment.
Born in Shinglehouse, Pa, Jones
entered professional baseball as an
outfielder in the Oregon State
League in 1898. He played in Corn
ing, N. Y, and Springfield, Mass,
before entering big-time baseball as
a member of the old Brooklyn team.
When the American League was Or
ganized, he jumped to the Chicago
club of the new circuit.
In 1904. Jones stepped into the
mana erial shoes suddenly vacated
by Jimmy Callahan. He reached his
greatest fame when the SoX, with
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Londos threw Slagel for the first
fall with back slam in thirty eight
minutes. The KanSan, injured in
the tumble, failed to snap out Of it
in the rest period and had TO be
assisted back into the ring, LondOS
ended the title bout with an air
plane spin thirty seconds later.
LOndOS Smaller Man
The Greek champion entered the
ropes twenty-five pounds lighter
and a mite shorter than the former
Kansas university grid star, but
turned the size difference into an
advantage as he out-maneuvered
the giant Slagel. LOndoS weighed
205, Slagel 230
The Topeka terror annoyed Lon
dos in the early minutes OF their
tusSle with a Wristlock, which he
repeated twice. He renewed his at
tack with several leg spreads and
toeholds, but the agile champ
squirmed from each Of them and in
turn, harried Slagel with headlockS,
toe grips, and head and body SciS-
sOrs.
Sol Slips Holds
Slagel, the human fishWOrm in the
heavyweight graphing circuit
baffled the champ several times as
he utilized his ability as a contor-
zionist to slip from Londos holds.
The first fall came as SIagel
rushed LOndoS into a neutral cor
ner and the champ tipped him
backwards as the Kansas man
pinned the Greek from behind. Sla-
gel lay unconscious on the ring floor
for several minutes after referee
Heze Clark raised LOndos' hand, but
a physician pronounced him fit to
continue as the rest period expired.
Speer, Marvin Win
He staggered to the ringSide, and
seconds helped him through the
ropes. He rushed Londos, was spun
to the canvas, rose, and fell against
the champ, who raised him in a
whirl and crashed him on the floor.
In a seminal bout Frank Speer,
former Georgia Tech football star.
threw Dick Parker, of New York, in
twenty minutes with a back slam
after Parker had all but knocked
him out with a series of flying
tackles.
Tom (The Bad Wolf Marvin, of
Oklahoma, tossed Dick Lever, of
Texas, in twenty-eight minutes with
chinook, after he had worn Lever
out with body slams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
10 QuintetS
in Running
Defending Champions Stay
in Amateur Cage
Tournament.
By United Press

By United Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo, March IA
Sixteen fast teams entered the third
round of the national A. A. U bas-
ketball tournament here today and
half of them were to be dislodged in
the days competition.
The defending champions, the
Diamond Oilers of Tulsa, which won
their second-round game by over
coming the Springfield (Mo0
Teachers, 40 to 18, will meet the
Firestone Californians of Los An
geles tonight.
A 44-to-31 victory over the Globe
Oilers of Mcpherson, Kan, enabled
the Firstone five to reach the third
round.
Ranking second in importance
among the third-round battles was
an afternoon game between the
SholIs Cafe quintet of Washington
and the olympic Club of San Fran
cisco The Washingtonians last
night defeated Midland college of
Fremont, Neb.. 40 to 30.
The Lifschultz Fast Freighters Of
Chicago will meet the Dominion
Electrics of Minneapolis in a night
game for the right to enter the
quarter finals. LifSchultz defeated
the Sugar Greeks of st. Louis, 81
to 81, while the ElectricS beat Baker
university, % to 81.
Afternoon games were to be
played between the SchussIer A.
c. five Of Chicago and the Reno
CreamerieS Of Hutchinson Kan,
and the Chicago Optometrists and
the Gridley Chieftains of Wichita,
Kan.
The Optometrists eliminated
Rockhust college of Kansas City
in a second round game, 80 to %,
and the Wichita quintet dislodged
the New Orleans Athletic Club by
a score Of Sc to 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
Independent and Amateur
Basket Notes, Gossip

heavyweight sectional winners
will meet in the sixteenth annual
state independent basketball tour
nament finals at Crown Point. be-
ginning Sunday afternoon, and con-
tinuing through afternoon and night
sessions on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. The Lafayette Lambs
will defend the title they copied
last year. The Flanner- Buchanan
quintet of Indianapolis and the Hill
gemeier Packers. Irvington repre-
sentatives. will compete in the tour
ney as sectional champions.
The Fl. Harrison Independents are
forced to cancel games tonight with the
West Morris Christian church and the
phone Cherry 1850 Exchange 1874. in re-
gard TO future dates.
Teams desiring to play in the r. o c.
Gold Medal tournament are asked to
phone Harrison 2i32-R, or write to W. Z
Caughn 2l6s Sugar Grove avenue. Prizes
and 70 the player showing greatest sports
manship.
Edgewood a, c. COPIED the final tilt in
olympic gym Sunday IN a morning
81 70 81. in an afternoon tilt the Edge
woods won from the Ferndales q to 10
and al night beat the Riverside Clympics.
81 TO %. Each Edgewood player received
a gold masketbau medal
AT DALLAS-Traey Cox. l43, Indian
apolis, knocked out Eddie Ran l44. New
YORK, t5li Frankie Graham. 1876, Muskogee,
deciSioned Mike Woolsey 1877 Phoenix
49,; Charlie Light. l6o. indianapolis
burgh, az; Johnny Page. 1877 Dallas. drew
with Sal Garcia, lao. san Antonio. (Sl.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
TOURISTS BOTHER RUTH

By nlted Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March
14.-The New York Yankees are
managing to get in a little prac-
tice daily, despite tourist trouble.
Workouts are interrupted at inter-
walls by brigades of tourists. men.
women, boys and girls, who charge
across the field to Babe Ruth. Never
since he came to the YankS has he
proved such an attraction. He was
besieged by more than a thousand
pictTe-posers and autograph seek
erS yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
NAVIN LAUDS TIGERS

bU CHtttI FTtSs
LAKELAND. Fla, March IA
After his first glimpse of the 1884
Detroit Tigers. club president Frank
j. Navin tossed orchids hither and
yon. He said the outfit would stack
up with any Detroit club that he
could remember. He was particu-
larry impressed with the way the
boys tore into their work for their
new manager, Mickey Cochrane.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
HIGGINS is SIGNED
By United Press

by UUIItU FTeSS
FORT MYERS, Fla, March IA
The Philadelphia Athletics squad is
now complete Third baseman
Pinkey Higgins, last of the holdouts.
came to terms last night after a
confab with Connie Mack. His sal
airy for 1884 is understood to be So
900, a raise of SO 1-3 per cent over
last seasons pay and a jump of
about $1,000 above the first contract
offered this year He was the star
American League rookie of 1888.
batting over 300.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
Tilden, Vines
Win 2 Matches

By Times Special
CINCINNATI, March 14-Big Bill
Tilden and Ellsworth Vines, rank
ing American professional tennis
stars, coppeo two singles matches
but dropped a doubles encounter as
they met Henri Cochet and Martin
Plaza, of France here last night.
Tilden won from Plaza in straight
sets, 6-3, 8-6, and So. Vines con-
quered Cochet, So, 6-3, GA, and
GO. The Americans lost the dou-
bles match 81, and Ga.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
BENGE ACCEPTS TERMS
By United Press

By United Press
ORLANDO. Fla, March IA
Pitcher Ray Benge, one of two re-
naming holdouts of the Brooklyn
Dodgers, notified business manager
Bob Quinn today that he has &C
copied terms and is on his way to
the training camp from his home in
Huntsville, Tex. Quinn had wired
the frst-string hurler to report at
camp by Saturday ''or else" pay his
own training expense. This leaves
catcher Al Lopez as the only Dodger
outside the fold
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
. Spring Diamond Dust .

Athletics of the American League,
four games to one, the world cham
pion New York Giants today faced
the first exhibition opponents in
their own National circuit, the st.
Louis Cardinals. Manager frankie
Frisch will have only one regular in
the Cards outf1eld, Medwick, be-
cause Orsatti and Watkins still are
unsigned. They play only one game.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
SOX WIN EXHIBITION


DY LWIItU ITt8s
PASADENA, Cal, March IA
The Chicago White Sox resumed
training on the local grounds today
after triumphing twice over Los
Angeles at Wrigley field. The Sox
crowded a run across the plate on a
scratch hit and three Los Angeles
errors yesterday to win 6-5 con-
test,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
Medley Relay Expected
to Feature Butler Meet

The same medley relay team that
won the event here last year will
represent Michigan State in the
annual Butler relays in the Fairview
feldhouse Saturday, March a.
With Keast running the quarter
mile. Warren the half, Pongrace the
three-quarter and Hurd the mile,
the team clicked off two and one
half miles in 10:488.
Purdue, with Charles Popejoy
starring, finished second in last
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-14
WRESTLER DIES IN
FALL FROM HOTEL
BIZ United Press

BY MICA PteSS
NEW YORK, March IA few
hours after he had been thrown in
wrestling match, Jack Hurley,
professional wrestler, jumped or fell
to his death today from his room
on the fourth floor of a hotel
Hurley was defeated by Emil
Dusek at the New York Coliseum
last night. Identification was made
by Tony Felice, another wrestler
living at the hotel Police said
Hurley was planning to quit wres-
ting and go into business with his
father.