P"KVnrjvvrrM wmm F!ippi.fr' r) EVENING LEDGER PHILADErPHlA THURSDAY, 'APRITJ 1, 1918: 12 iti PL i: P FH WILL GIVE W1LLARD I ARTISTIC TROUNCING, SAYS JACK JOHNSON FKansas Cowboy Anxiously Awaiting Bell Believes He Can Defeat LIT Artha With One Hand Tied Behind His Back. fly JACK JOllXSOX H Two more dags of good workouts will eflt' trie or the brittle of mg career. I fccl good enough now to fight (. Hounds, hut leant to have a few more i'icorkouis so as to bo In condition to 'give Wlllard the most artistic beating long championship aspirant ever c , eelved. jHT. up J una W1UUA.UU I am hardlu able to await the bell Hhat will send us In the ring. I have I waited so long for a chance to win the championship thai me tunc now so Hear makes me Wild to get Into the ring. I feel good enough to beat Joni' son with one hand tied behind mil back HAVANA, April l.-Tlio above expres sions given todny by both lighters show tho confidence that exists In ench camp. Johnson lh sure ho will retain the cham pionship; W'lllnrd Is ronllilcnt he will brhiR bark the title to the white race. Jack Johnson Is secretly devlsliiB new tricks and punches and perfecting new defensive tactics which ho will use In the fight with Wlllard next Monday. With the doors of his training camp locked, the Bis Smoka has been working under cover every inornliic for the InBt ,10 days. His partners In these workouts aro Colin Hell and Sam MaVey. The reason for this secrecy on Johnson's part Is that he doesn't wnnt Wlllard lo dis cover his new modo of fighting and take means to circumvent tho champion's stle. In tr-ese secret workout" Johnson has teen boxing 10 and 12 rounds. This makes a total of over if) rounds of boxing the champion Is going ' through dally. But the public la not nwaro of this suret training by tho champion. Before- tho public Johnson Is boxing about 12 rounds every afternoon, following his mid work, fllnco ho began training hero thn cham pion has reduced from 233 pounds to 223. Should Wlllard vvln tho clmmplonshlp he Is planning a triumphant lourney back to the United States. He will hire a special tmln ut Key West, leaving Wednesday night, and pro ceed by easy tuages to Now orU. On the trip Wlllard will appear on tho back platform nml make speeches at all towns through which tho train wilt pass. Wlllird Is drawing the most fnhlonable crowd at his training quarters, while tho crowd vvstchlng the champion gn through his dally "workouts Is composed mainly of Negroes. About Jot) persons vlst ench training quarter daily. The fighters arc charging 20 cents apiece to watch their training, and the sum thus realized almost pns their training ex penses. Six hundred American fight funscaro already on tho ground, and tho Key West bouts are bringing more in dally. A special boat Is duo to arrive here from New Orleans rridny. Tho betting Is Mill at 2J4 to 1. hut only small Mtgers have been made, tho Wlllard crowu holding out for better odds. rTha Htvsrvord A. C . of Went Phlladelnllla. fhas reorganized for the coming season, with even more rormtqaDie iiue-up tuan last season. It would Ilk to arrange games with rW n a cvh iBAIlft f: tees. For ganie'. address H. 13. Turner, till) North .JSth street. Thft rtllveu Bovs Cluh has reorganized for Ethe coming season and has open date., for all 12-13-year-oid teams. will travel tor naic r. eXDensea. Address L. Kramer, 73, Oxford Sstreet. Tli nnlc lBf A. (?. will h knntvn ns thn 'fflorelll A. C after Joha Uorelll, of 12tli and need streets, organizer ot ine uoreui new Tear's Association. Army will be manager, and J. Klentcrlo captain. Army has n very good line-up. and would llko to hear from 17- lR-vear-old home teams offering Inducements. for games, address A. Elcnterio, 1100 Garrltt ' street. . llarner Athletle Association has reorganized. and will be represented by a strong semlnro- ; teaslonal traveling team, composed of w oil- Known scholastic anu coueRiuio eiurs. tvouia like to hear from teams In New Jersey and Pennsylvania offering reasonable Inducements. Address n. Becker, 2(111 North 20th street or Phone Diamond ISO, between 0 and 7 p. m. Th nrtdkenart Ilssehall Club, under the Undamhtn of Everett Msgln. Is confident of . havlnr a season that will be as successful as V the two preceding ones. In the two years ot IIS existence Udusepun iiaa iuoi uui ukiii games. The team probably will lino up this ear as It did last season Shock and Dave MreArtnlb win niraln he the battery. Man- inr Ttuhs Blacln will cover tho Initial sack. JL Bhoemakor and Detney Vlckery will cover tho f. A..,. . V vrrnrmlpb will fl 1 tha fihort. JVatop position. The fielders will bo picked Mi from Itorgen. Hughes, Sharp, Taylor, Hughs Marin, iiitmar ana .Joe nnocn. iruiiio ni Brldteport's class In New Jersey, Pennsyl vania omt Delaware wanting games wrlto to li Magln, Bridgeport, N. J. Would like lo Join a fast 1T-1S-S ear-old home or travail!. team. Can play third base and sbortstpp Will play for Bport. Address A. nusioilM South lath street. Ttoekland C. C. still has a few open dates ,for lf-lS-j-ear-old homo teams. The manage. Meat announces all of last year's stars aro In line (or tha 101B season. Including tho battery ;r uarton ana iucnara wno mi iwr iokcii hony, lckle. Burke, Dougherty, Gallagher and Keohane. Any team wishing this at traction address Thomas It. Hill. 1K)3 Master Itrsit. or Phone Toplar 4012 W, between 0 &; and T p. m tairnill protessionaw jiic irunitii iw The coming season, and have signed the star pitcher from last year. They would like to hsr from first-class home teams. Address H. KlUott. 032U Palmetto street, .. Annlnaa fathnllo Club. Of oUlh Pllllg. ' tUlDbla. has reorganized for the coming sea. ,' son. The players are college and srmtprofes. sienal boys or una cur. ruD,-vM uuma teams, such as Vltrlx. Southwark and At lantic City, communicate with James I Cus. 'sidy. 1T05 South 18th street. Lgtutson Mission A. A. a first-class traveling Team, has dates open for all flrst-class home inn navln a. reasonable guarantee and wish. ;tn a good attraction Address J. ration, 40fl West cumncriana sircec, ' sh.w fluh which traveled under the pam. of tha Hwlng A. A. last .eason. has WbUby avenuo n1 would ba pUtcd to hear . ... n'vaii kii Bctircd the Bervlcci of noma eS tb bat Ultnt in Philadelphia and vicinity. ivr:r..am frnm the follotalna tara. 6am SlJcset, HelSlberir. F DVy. Kre;mn. Wcbrr, iKlirian. Brown. Walter Eaklna, J. Kaklna. F. BHapp. VnPP. Short. U Cull-y. Al Mil tr. fetletjarthy, J OHIPIWII, nam ,ijiur, nuiur fZAl Chsw. 'Teams deslrinr games communl- wtt I W". Wyatt, 131 North noblnsoa tstrett. I'layers la-IP years pi ass wining 10 piay k Lt.. Tr hmt TuscL 1820 'Christian street. ..- .4v nBtrteraiion wiin a uniiormau train EOravslln teams ofter gsmes address same. ! -Tna Baacons will hav a strone team on tbt LflekJ ibis wasoa. ana wouia use u near rroin ri first-lass tiams having grounds and of- !r'li ii,an Address Samuel Portrr. I XIV) 8oulh Cleveland avtnue. Eiil8) 3un e, is. 2 ul5li of -!uy frtn' Ejr ' r'flifr -A W&ad eta m fltsl.sla torn hama lllr-W 11 UTk IV ' s(r -vhs.h stvssisr Address K. J. Guttkunst, 1U3 North street. . OUndals A " . a n-18-year-oid uoi- nd alt nf Uiv Anv home ifjm rf. ttrts attractlqfK and otttriax fair Induce , Mtltfr II Sllruon, Jr.. 113) Kast Ox- nftit. 'fb KS He fi prganUed 1U baaaball taapo traBeTw ar oW teims nway. Address LlLeno,- 1KB 4th 33d street tV n)ifwn P. (V. of Pouth Phlladslphls. 'would Hi te hear fra ill' first -claas horns tsaaw Itt ptDHsylvsnl or Hen Jersey onerlng sV fair gurutee, qojes oau . -iii rwyj u ww ap v arfausv BrstreutH oui-or-iown teams Aolr GCorg Charltoa Miert jrtloaaU bate May 1 opes vihl1. SLSSLS:,TJf '-'' M'.?r.xiT,Trira,a Pg U HmfW, Yhat ar? Sai"i fMente int a mau ij TSjuju THAT'S 3flT MOWG-r ENOUGH To BUV IT OUT JliST ron. OLt) FBItNDJHIP'i AKC ftflf CfifJ HMC IT Ft R JU4T WHAT T COST US OuLV BOUT 3Ar A VWOHO TO A 30UU CAWT TMCM PFRATERNAL SOCIETIES Independent Order Odd Fellows M nichards Muckle died on Tuesday, accd no Up becaino an rdd Fellow In ISM. He was a member of tho Grand t-odjo of Pennsylvania since l!wl. nnd au gninU treasurer nf Iho Cjrauil Lodge since lB.iJ. no Docaniu n mvniber of tin1 llnc.impnicnt In 1817, and ung a member or tho Grand Kncampinent f Pennslvanla slnco 1S5-, nnd WdH Its repC6elltntlVl, in tho Sovereign Grand I.oiIbh or tho United Stutcs for i"J years, when ho rrslgnad und tvus rlfcterl frriisllrcr nf the Sov- rrclgnOrand Lodge In 1!I3, which he held up to the tlmo of his death Ho was ono of the foundeis of tho Odd Fellows' Veteran Arsoclatlon. .Mllle Lodno conferred the third degree In rull form on four candidates Match 'J.l. Whlto the retiring officers have liml un exceptionally busy term, those moving up ure thorouthly eiual tn the task before Hum. Thu icsuIih oi the election weie: I.. U. Carluit, noble grand, .lumet 11. Wllklneon. vlro grand, diaries li. lllrd. third member of the relief P. G. George Urn7elmann wua re-clCL-ted trus tee, having served faithfully lit that capacity tor several cars. Mllle had her usuil coterie of vleltnrs present, among whom were: flrrllur Claude Johnson, ot Gilce Lodge. PortH nnulh, n.. Urolhcr Albert O. nostlcn, nf Mciltz Amdt 1-oJst', Milwaukee, and her old and cHteemod friend and brother. J. II. Knight, nf Anchor Lodge, t'lov eland I1. G. Louis Uewsnop told tho members of a little episode whllo In Portsmouth, Vn. A delegation of ,"4i members paid a Mtlt to I'pland l,olge. uf Chester, on March t, wero roallv entertained and thoroughly enjoyed thu decree wvrk performed by Orphans' Hist LoJge, of Darb)'. installation tonight and n largo attendance expected. The employment bureau starts today under the permanent management of llrother Litch field, of rcturus Lodge, llrother Hhaney having directed It during the pitllmnlary or ganization Out ot about -00 iipplUantn for work 1f3 were given employment In various channels. Philanthropic Lodge will have Ha officers In stalled next Tuesday night by the team from Spring Garden Lodge, led by D. D. G. M. Jacob C llendcrnon. Tha otilccrs to be In ducted are John 11 Olllete, Jr., noble grund; William Hckliardt. vice grand. Following the ceremonies the visitors und members will be entertained by Philanthropic Association . On May 4 Philanthropic Association will hold lis annual packago party nnd entertainment In the lodge room, and a good time Is promised. Good Sa-nurltan Lodge. Kobla Grand William Fritz, presiding, conferred the Initiatory de gree on three candidates Monday night and received applications ot eight more for April 11". Among the visitors present wero llrother p ii Kamerood, of Metropolitan lxdri Brothers Krouse, Sr.. and Krouse. Jr.. Hush worth. Hill. Knglehorn, Sldcll, Kershaw nnd Vice Grand Frank Laronl, of Quaker City Lodge, O. W. Cook, D. T.Cooko and D. I). O, M. Cugene SerfaBS, of Jlojamonslnc Lodge; E D. Hamilton and Noble Grand A. G. Ham ilton, of George W, Chllds Lodge; J. II Seed and J. J. Charles, of United Lodge. Officers wero elected to be Installed next Monday night. All brotheis downtown are Invited. Tacony t-odse had tho honor of a visit from Oxford Lodge, which conferred tho degree of truth on a largo class of candidates In a most creditable manner. Happy talks were made by P. G. Robert Montgomery, candidate for grand warden, and Brother Daniel Urenlzer, of Dphrata Lodge. The Odd Fellow Band, organ ized from numerous lodges tn the Northeast, was enjoyed during the smoker. All Odd Fel lows aro welcomo at Tacony Lodge on any Monday evening. Merchants' Lodge held one of Us "live-wire" meetings on Friday evening last, the occasion bring the semiannual election of officers, Fol lowing are the successful candidates: C. 11. Lombard, noble grand: D. It. Mitchell, vice grand; M. L. Lower, third member of tho re lief. The degree team was again at Its best, a class of candidates receiving the third degree In full form. Beveral brothers from George W. Chllds Lodge wero among the visitors and one ot the "trail hitters" made an address. Installation ot officers will be held tomorrow evening and a large attendance Is anticipated, Arcturus Lodge will have ita officers In stalled tomorrow night by the staff of Render ton Lodge under Brother William Bunt. Coaquanock Lodge elected on Tuesday night Samuel Malcomson as noble grand, Harry C. Ttobblns ss vice grand and George It, File as representative to the Orphans' Home. Walker Lodge, acting an amendments to Its t-ylaws. voted down the following amendment: "Any member .Indebted over 13 weeks shall not be entitled to benefits and cannot become entitled to benefits until he shall have paid up In full all dues and sssessments and fines that have accumulated up to the date of pay. n-ent." Tho present bylaw provides simply "that a member In arrears 13 weeks shall not be entitled to benefits." Jt was decided that a leeway of 13 weeks without penalty I most In harmony with the principles of helpfulness. Kendsrton Lodge elected Jacob V. Lout noble grand and It. A. Begner vice urand, Two members. P. n. D. G. M. Itoscoe C. Ken nedy and Ernest It. Kennedy, were admitted last wek by card from Kvenlnc Star Lodge. r D ft, M. William Weaver commended the Bno drill of the degree team. The election nt officers brought out a largs attendance at Ivy Lodge on Monday evening. There was opposition for only two officers, third member nf the visiting committee and trustee to fill the vnexplred terms of P, G, Chas. Myeis. The election resulted as (pi. laws: George J Kroupa, Jr., noble grand; Q. It. Formosa, vice grand; Samuel S, Bowen, re cording secretary; Chas. Myers, treasurer: I, 8 Van Bcoy, trustee (full term); A. M. Fitch, trustee (unexpired term): William Howlelt, third member, Twenty-tnra past grands voted for grand lodge officers. Among the visitors was Brother Albert C. Jtothstlen. of Merits Amdt Lodge. Milwaukee, Wis , who gave an Interesting talk. Next Monday evening; the newly elected and appointed officers will be In. stalled by the ataff of Mt. Airy Lodge. The reputation of Jtho degree team of Lady Ueadt Lodge Is now such that the announce ment 'hat the team will exemplify the beau tiful Itebtkah degree Is sufficient to crowd tho hall at ST48 aermantqwn avenue, where this lodge meets. Last Saturday night several candidates were admitted, among them three members of Unci Barn's marine corps The degree was beautifully rendered, the singing of Miss CUgg. Mrs. Jocbe and Mlu Bowsn being particularly fine. Amour the visitors Vera the warden ot the Rshekab Assembly, Mrs Mary Joslyp. the secretary ot the B.e Ukab Assembly, Mrs. Haiti Mendel, and th district deputy president. Mrs. A Engleman, president of the Itebekah home, all of whom. were loud la their -praUta of th work Mrs. Albert lUgerman was elected delegate to lb tlebekab Assembly. At the next meet ing of the lodge, on April 10. tha "Silent r-hureh" mill bj reneated. and a repetition ot the suas of Lst faU Is anticipated. Tha MtpondT C B. rail In h auditorium ofUlieWrFeJlows' Orphanage will tike plac nest Sturday f(eriKwn. Th boys an glrlg of Mm orphanage In eMtume, u4f ths Jt Hiun r "Mra l.. A inaoiil matron, and Mr Coortt biHutr, will Psot is tUborlte !4Blfir U. HV- W HRMW fc "m HUWVKf rC. M r3u2 F. ro33 .," hJL iii?rt ala ixbifl. jparuta aHd rrl.4t. tJC tats PF r vuortP i3 eer Aseii IM 9ul a& m.T ixiuw i wmLwi Wnjnl AKrv t.lis e U- at IP THE MAN WHO INVENTED APRIL 1ST CAME TO TOWN wc perils FAS' ErJOvlftM GEORGE S. FORD State Council Secretary Fraternal Patriotic Americans. The music was In Wiarge of tho choir of Chel tcn Avenuo Methodist Kplscoral liiurch, under tho direction of t 7. llrlsher An uddress was made by President Thomas glnps. At tho Itebekuh Uniru the Bervlcea were In charge of America LdUge. 'Ihn pennon was preached by the Itev. A. M Miller, pastor or Bcthseda Baptist Church. The music wns by the choir of the same church. An address wan mudo by President Marv A nngleman. At tho Odd Fellows' Orphansgo the services were In charge nf the LMuiutionnl Cnmmltlco and were In commemoration of the ."IM anni versary of the opening or the orphanage. Hub ert Love, chairman, pieslded 'Hie other speak ers were the Rev. Norman Van Pelt Levis, rec tor of the t:pla.-oul Church or the Incnrna tlon. and President nhharc'son. Tho ihubIc In cluded soprano solos by Miss Mary Tuson snd selections by Iho boys and girls' choruses and the homo orchestra. Improved Order of Red Men Tacontn Tribe Is still setting thu pace In the order and on last Friday's sleep the largest crowd that has been out for a long time was present. Senior Past Sachem Klnood Wilson ncieu us tachem In the chair during the opening ceremonies. Sev eral candidates were ndopted and a large class haa been promised for April !. Ihe members uro beginning to take a more active part in the trlbo und great results are luked lor during tno current term. The election of officers was held with the following result: Joseph Paradise, sachem, J. II. D. White. Benlor sagamore, Hugh W. Johnston, Junior sagamore. Joseph Dougherty, prophet, John II. Greenhalgh. chief of records; Georgo Arnold, C. of : Charles Heldeman, K. of W., and George W. Nicholson, repre sentative P. H. ...... . j . Ilepanna Tribe will have their chiefs raised tn publlci by Paconta Trlbo tonight. This Is nn opportunity for those who have never seen Catawlssa Tribe will raise Iho chiefs of Paconta TTlbe tomorrow night when all mem bers are urged to be present. The famous "vocophona band" under the leadership o( Prof. James J. Linus, will render several selections for the visitors snd their "Billy Sunday" will make an address to the members. Seegum Tribe, meeting in tho Parkway Building, on Thursdas's sleep finds that ths present term will be recorded one of tho most successful since the tribe's Institution. A mem bership club has been formed and Ihe city has been divided Into three districts, each section being under the direction of a leader for work, A unique method la being used, and all mem bers are Invited lo the meetings to hear the de tails explained. Past Sachem Daniel Cremen, of Menoken Tribe, who Is a candidate for great iunlor sagamore, -gave an Interesting talk, Isny visitors come to this tribe. Wanskee Tribe will travel to Seegwum tonight to raise their chiefs, and un next Monday Seeg. wum will travel with a large crowd to raise th chiefs of Wanake Tribe at their lull, 1TJ North Broad street. Tetonka Tribe admitted two palefaces March 3d and an enjoyable evening was spent. Elec tion for Ihe great chiefs brought out SO past aachems snd many good talks were made. Dep uty Frank Blrklebacb cave an Interesting talk on Jledroanshlp, He Is always a good worker for th tribe. Brother William Keyser was elected Junior saganiore by a. Urge majority. He Is known as the Kaiser William of Brides- Tetonka Tribe will trail to Ougwe Hon we Tribe tonight to raise their chiefs and on April 10 will trail to Conshohocken to raise the chiefs of Waohlta Tribe. Standing Elk Tribe will raise the chiefs of Tetonka at a public raising In the Urldesburg Presbyterian Sunday School room April 8. An overflowing crowd 1 expected and admission will be by card only. Foresters of America At on of lb largest meetings ever held by Court Northern Lleertles. on Monday evening. the degree team put through eight candidates and th work of the newlv- orgsnlxed team was enjoyed by all Brother John J. Kar tell, Jr. and F. J. Green were unanimously elected as delegates to the Grand Court Convention, The court was honored by visitors from several courts, among them wr th delegates to th Grand Court Convention, from Treaty. Court Olive Branch and Court UePher son vr C a pa Foney. the. court physician, presented John W. UniUh with a money prise for putting Is th largest number of new mem bers during; tb quarter A smoker and the entertainment wcra enjoyed Brother John J Varrel). Jr . k. on the progress cf h xajn which has taken. In So numbers, inca January l asd pix eplteatlon for next meetug. Cuurt MePhmon h sleeted Brother Joseph Pole a dslfat to lbs Orand Ceutt Ccnv0 i oil "BtaOmfVoU) Is Mcretari' ot tills court. s. se.retsrf s the Pavr httr Baage AMc . . .mh --- - - ...... x. aj- t s -r i itaiKC 4. - - .Baaae jsasseiaav.vJ.i7.vu(Apaak t J(&j NfTJcv .9i. " v ' Xll t ofD mT mug: Vs V N. CsNNx To lAeMr APRIL JrVS. . VVVV itOn root. -Bur Tho. rfe XV iSVJsl?V v AUTV5 t5ALCSMVJ rJvTTfl C. . N N CjLfifrSMV I works t eoerv ityr s -Vs. . s Jfcfcwi&vy. Kelly n delegate to tho Grand Court Conven tion. Brother Kelly has been h. conspicuous figure at tho convention for wime scara nnd is alwavs nt hl3 best wlillo working for tho Intetest of the Foresters of America. Tho riuolt toutuanitmt between Court North east and Court Tamanend isnn) to it close at NorthcoEt Hall when Tanianenil won tho JjUh gunie of the 21 games tn In plajed. Tho pluochlo tournament ended In a tlo lum iTluay evening, each court winning 1- games rho IdHV-orf of tho tlo look place at Tnrnunond Hull on last Moud.t evening. A merles of seven games wns placd. Court Northeast win ning tho tournament by four games to Tainan cnd'H three. Tho llnnt results nf tho tourna ment arc Northeast, 111: Tamanend, lfi. Court Northeast would like tn arrange tour numcntH wlih other courts In tho Northeast to promote tho racjablllty of the order nnd would llko In hear from the brother of Court Merri mac. who Issued n cimllcngc to tho winner of tho Northcaut-Tunmnciul tournament. Brothers Jninex p. Brady and Frank limes, of Cou't Northeast, were elected it delegates to the State mnventlan. ami William Gorcy nnd James Stnl.cs elected alternates. Court West Philadelphia gave n smoker last 1-rldn.i night, which drew a largo crowd or members nnd visiting brothers from Courts rlftvcrford, Llscum, from Keys nnd west Park. Brothers lllgglns. Uonohue, Itlehl nnd Lvnch were elected delegates tu tho Grand Court Convention. Tho pluochlo tournament with Court Llscum was closed by Hi others Lynch and lllehl win ning the ono hundredth gamo In a "Garrison finish." This pair of veterans, each of them n charter member, proved a very valuable forco during tho tournament, which closed with Court West Philadelphia, tho winner of 100 games and Court Llr.cilm of OS games. Court West Philadelphia Is cxpcctlna a chal lenge rroni some nf tho other courts In thp neigh borhood and stands ready to givo tno nest m them n race. Tho topic of greatest Interest Is now tho lfith anniversary to bo held on April 'Jl This will marlt n red lotler night In Tor estrv In West Philadelphia. TheTjccaslon will he celebrated by an entertainment, n banquet and a dnncc. Court Knlrmnunt tnailo the following nomina tions ror delegates to the Grand Court Conven tion nt Allcntown: Jnmes O'Toole. Jr.. James Itose. Fred Justice. Jnmes Kennedy. Richard Kinslow. ndwnnl Klnslow nnd Hush Illllegnss; alternates. Brothers Alexander Davie. William Johnson. William Moore and Abrahnm Lincoln Foreman. As all these brothers have been active nnd popular, this should make one nf iho best good-natured contests ever held within tho court. The court entertained Brotheis Ito denhatiscr nnd Kelly, of Court John Paul Jones and Brothers Best's, Walters and May ers, of Court Hamilton Dlsston. the object nf the visit being to arrange another pinochle tournament, but unfortunately the representa tives of Court Schuylkill which It Is expected will ho the fourth court In this contest, were unable tn be present, and the matter wns laid over, rive new members wero obligated bv Brother William Magce. which makes over SO candidate for this quarter. ..... It Is planned by Court Falrmnunl to hold a class Initiation early In April, when It Is ei pected from 7.1 to 100 new members will be Initialed. The hsllot box will be open from 8 ral p. m. to 10.30 nnd the following brothers have been appointed tn conduct thn election. Michael Powers. Judge; Thomas Barry and Ben jamin Llndlcy, tellers. Patriotic Order Sons of America Cnmp Sl! decided last week to present an American flag to the Holmesburg Presbyterian Church some time In Iho near future. There wna it dlseusalnn as tn the wav of conducting tho business of tho tamp and the mannpr f ralutlng the proper officers. Tho Unteitolnment Commit tea provided a smoker, and altogether n very profitable and cnojablo evening was Brent, Camp 3.12's enlistment nf volunteers participated tn nn exoeriencn n.eetlnir under Brother M. M. Haas, district president. Those present wero greatly benefited by the remarks of the following brothers: P, D. P, Fortst. of Camp 1211; Brother Samuel Beldle, of Camp S70; State Building Truatee Prother Koch, of Camn 118, Assistant State Secretary, and also Brothers Kirk, Wetland and Stone, ot Camp S3'J. The Philadelphia Boosters' Association held a prize drawing in Camp II. P. O. A. Hall. I(l'.'7 North 'JCth ilrfet, March IS. The first prlie, 3 In gold, was won by Henry bchreprer; second prlie, silk flag, by Mrs, C. M. Wilkinson; third prize, umbrella, by Alexander Clark; fourth prize, picture, by G. Myers; fifth prize, sofa pillow, by Catharine Barth. Camp CH will present a flag to the Second Baptist Church, 7th street below Glrard Rvenue. Sunday evening. April 11. Members will meet at 4lh and Glrard avenue at 7:13 p. m. sharp snd pared to the church. A large delegation Is solicited, Fraternal Patriotic Americans Georga B. Ford Is probably one of the best known fraternal men In Pennsylvania, having been continuously Identified with beneficial or ders for mora than 57 years. (in kh viiaEei in m OIUCS of one of the large textile establishments In this city when. In 18SI. lis was dis covered by the secretary of the Junior Order of United Amer lean Mechanics and made a valuable assistant. He con tinued there until the volun. tary retirement of the grand old commoner of that order, Kdward S. Deemer, In 1U07. when Mr. Ford was unani mously elected as his successor. After the internal troubles of that order, re sulting In ths secession of a large number of councils operating under the name ot the Fraternal Patriotic Americans, Mr, Ford was unanimously selocted as the State Council secretary of the new organization. In addll tlon to the responsibilities ot that ofilce. with Its upwards of ao.uou members and 130 coun cils extending throughout Pennsylvania, Mr, Ford has been closely identified with other fraternities, It Is past master of Keystone Lodge. -11. V. and A. M. ; a member of Co. lumbla Chapter, n. A, C, No. 81; past arcuon of American Conclave. No. e, being secre tary of the conclave for mora than S3 years: a member of Chosen Friends' Castle. No. 83. )C a. IX, sn1 ot Philadelphia Mercantile Association. He has served for tha past Zt years as financial secretary of Cobockslnk Council V P. A Mr. Ford's Ions' devotion to the principles and objects for which the Fraternal Patriotic Americans stand has enhanced bis loyalty snd value to the work In hand and endeared blm to his associates and friends, who affirm, that "he Is always on the job and ready with the goods for delivery." At th critical tits of ths reorganisation h stood th test of pressure and principle, refusing all overtures and resisting the detevmli ed effort mad to divert bis connection with tha nw order. Mr Ford's services, ot course, or In con stant demand on most of the fraternal and public festivities of the order, particularly In connection with the publlo schools and Hag prcst-auilons. Ills fund of information, and historical and statistical data, together wltb tb tlriltt activity ot a strong man In tb pjirro of life, naturally msk a valuable asset for Uu latest contribution to tbs loyal patri otic testuutlo a of the country Old Oioiy Council, No, 10, wbiJi wss only out, year aid oo February C presetted Its ses- m?a ll.ii, .n i lniit.n laac jsund . m,i n!. M.e sftfi teaVJ; Fdac I B,tH rrvb ttlla " eh- has cvor been held In this city. Moro than 230 members nnd 100 guards from the various councils of this city attended In a body, the KUords being from Diligent, No. 4. John It. Murphv-. No 111: FntrvW. No. r.2: Frank ford, No. 17U. nnd Hamilton No. 811. Long: before tho services began tho first Moor and largo galleries wero filled lo overflowing, chalni being placed In all avaltablo spaces. Tho pres entation and exercises connected therewith wero planned nnd supervised by Brother Hor aco D. Raw, a member of Old Glory. Tho preicnt&tlon of thn Hag In behlf ot the coun cil was made bv Hlnte Vice Councilor William II Shenemnn, nnd Us acceptance by tho pas tor, the Hcv. H C. Gamble. Brother John H Nugent, n member or Old Glory Council, nlso spoke, and praised Brother Gaw for his Interest In thli great field uf work. Chosen Friends Council, No. SO, held Its 13th nnnlversnry and tendered an open meet ing to prospective candidates last Tuesday evening nt Its hall, Broad and Mclvcan streets. State Vlco Councilor Sheneman and State Council rocretary Ford addressed thono In at tendance. No. 8, although old In existence. Is being revived und will very shortly surprise ev er body. Stato vice Councilor Sheneman nnd State Council Secretary Ford will pay an official visit tn i:agle Council, No 3, tomorrow eve ning. All members aro Invited to muka tho affair successful, Cnhockslng Council, No 32(1, will hold a largo class Initiation at Its rooms next Tues day evening. A very largo class initiation will be hold nt Pittsburgh May IB. All parts of the Ptato hive followed In line with the thought of State Vice Councilor Sheneman, who suggested tho class Initiation Idea severs months ngo, Jr. Order United American Mechanics Tho Temple Presbyterian Church, corner of Franklin and Thompson streets, was packed to .-opacity on Sunday evening to receive nn American silk flag, the gift of Ltbeity Council, No. .13. A special program was rendered and thoroughly enjoyed by tho large audience. Tho presenta tion nddrem was made by William V. Wancwetch, of Liberty Council. Tho Itev. William Dayton Hoberts nc- ccntcd tho ulft on behalf nt tho chutch. Dr. B. I Agnew delivered the principal address of thn evening nnd enthused his listeners with patriotic fervor. Jr. Past State Councilor "inomas ii. wallers, In an npproprlalo address, presented the pastor with a hetultfiil cu glass vasu and bounuet of cut flowers. The benediction was pronounced by Iho flee. Slglsmund Lake. Jr. Patriotic songs and selections by the choir added to the In terest nnd spirit of the occasion. The 1l2d anniversary banquet committee Is working hard for tho success of the annual banquet on May 111 at the Continental Hotel and reports great Interest among the member ship. ''olouel W. C D. Heath Is busv organizing companies for the 2d Beglment, Jr. O. U. A. M Volunteers of Pennsylvania, and lias a list or visitations arranged for April. llrldcshurg Council, No 1.13, will raise a flag on the new polo of the Bridesburg Public School, Professor WIstar Worrell, prlnclpnl, Saturday, April 0, at 2.30 p. m. Tho pro gram wlil bo made up as follows: Selection, Professor Albert A. Ileesc's orchestra; prayer, iho Itev. I. V, Slawtcr, of Bridesburg Baptist church; hymn. "America," by school choir; nddrcss, Profesbor Calvin V. Althouse, of the Central High. song. "The Air Is Full of Sun shlno and the Flag Is Full of Stars," by m hool choir; presentation of flag, Past Caun- llor Ilarr." C Powers; acknowledgment of flag, Francis M Baker, a member of the school faculty: song. "Flag of the Free." by n-hool choir; tho hoisting of tho colors. Master V. Kmberj' Candy, nsslsted bv Miss Florenco Gordon: salute, Bridesburg Council Guards, under Captain Joseph P. Candy; benediction, the Bev, P. V. Slawter; master ot ceremonies, P. C. Kugene A. Burgln. llonesdile CoiaicU, No. P0, nf Honesdale, will present n flag and Bible tn the public school of Honesdala on Decoration Day. lone Council. No 703, of Mnnoa, is arrang ing to present flags lo the schools In their locality. Order of Independent Americans Wharton Council members received a great shock by the announcement that Bro. David M. Lynch, their financial secretary, had pasted away aner an iiinrsa vi t& iuv days. The departed brother was neiu in nign esteem Dy every member of the coun cil. He was popular and thorough In the discharge of his duties and had been re elected to his office several times. Things are beginning to w ItUlll Dll.uuu ilia iuuui u, i.e. While and Blue Council, several application! for membership being received at fast meet ing and moro are expected. The meetings of thTa council aro unusually large, and much Interest Is taken In the development of coun. ell work. Gcod Brother Arn paid an unax. Sited visit and all were glad to see Mm. Bros Hill. Wllhelm. Davis and Sailer made interesting remarks. .The guard under the captaincy of Bro. W I iter Is Increasing and Sew members are taken In each week. Knights of Phythlas Aurora Lodge, No. 40, In order to create and foster a genuine fraternal feeling among mem. bare and a close social and friendly relation, per anu vv. . k.u.. omul.. nna friends gave an entertainment ot a high order and dance last Friday evening at the hall, 1316 Columbia avenue. The Kntertalnment Committee, composed of David Lewis, chairman; F. H. Burcb, chairman subcommittee; Will iam A. Cook. Jules . Percy. ' ra, Benjamin Gormer, Georg K. Orf. Daniel Buckley and Willllam Hart ranft, presented a program of vocal and Instru mental rausla and high-class vaudeville talent which delighted a good-sized audience. The dance, with Esklnr Orchestra, and refresh? ments followed. Ana wmvoiB n ahiwi wun n uivil l una ot th oldest In the State, having been Insti tuted In 1B6T, are as follows; Chan. Com., James Winter, vice chan., Daniel Buckley: prelate. Benjamin Gormen keeper records and seal, William A. Cook; master finance. Danlti C. llunter; master exchequer, F. Theodore Gib. son! master arms, i A. Uurchj master woik. naoraa Edwards: lnnar sruard. Oanrira n.r outer uiiu, cuvriu cr, iv.1 r-... -'.j .,r.:,- ---.-"- eysr; rep. Grand joage, juies r. z-ereyrs, Funeral of Rev, Dr. S. M. Nichols The funeral of tho Itev. Dr. Sanford M. Nichols, a -widely known Methodist clerg-yruan and former superintendent of tho Methodist Church In Camden, who died In the Methodist Hospital in this city, -will be held on Saturday afternoon, at a o'clock, at the First Methodist Church, Camden, The services -will ba conducted by tho Hev. S. A. Do Marls, cuperlntendent of the Camden District. Addresses will be made toy the Itev. Holmes Y. Oravatt, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Bishop Berry, of this city, and the Rev. John B Mason. jn. terment will be made at Harleigh Cem etery, Camden- The body pr tjoq, Nichols will be placed on view tomorrow' n'ht at 8 clock at bis home, 61 H4 a -n i.M'HDe, and remain vitw uafki OBITUARIES DK. L. W. THOMPSON Trustee of Philadelphia County Homeopathic Society. Dr. L-andrcth W. Thompson, trustee of the Philadelphia County Homeopathic So ciety and iormer professor it Hahnemann iMecllcal College-, died estcrday at Ills home, 1701 Green street. As rt leader In tho medical profession of this city Doctor Thompson did a vnt amount of research work, and this, together with his large practice and hospital work, Is thought to have undermined his health, Indirectly cnuslng his death. Ho was 62 years old. Doctor Thompson camo from a family of physlclAna who were prominent In their day. His grandfather, Dr. David James, and his great-grandfather, Dr. Isaac James, were among tho pioneer physicians who were influential In making Philadel phia one of the medical centres ot this country. He was connected with tho staff of the Children's Homeopathic Hos pital nnd n visiting surgeon at St. Luke's Hospital. He served many years ns cor responding secretory of tho Oermantovvn Medical Club. He wns unmnrrlcd, and Is survived by his aunt, Mrs. H. M. Moore, daughter of Dr. David James, and his cousin, Dr. D, Bushrod James and Dr. John Bdnln Jnmes.- The funeral services will be held S&C unlay afternoon, at S o'clock, at his late residence. Edward Sutch Edward Butch, who for more than 13 years was caretaker at tho upper and lower Itoxborough filtration plants, tiled yesterday of pneumonia at his home, 6 Minerva nvenue, following a thrco days' Illness. He was 70 years old. His 2d years of continuous service In tho depart ment of the Water Bureau equipped him with a grounded knowledge of the Intri cate water system. It was his alertness In applying the stop-valves when tho dis tribution main In Roxborough broke three years ngo that prevented further destruc tion and loss of property. Tho funeral services will bo held Saturday afternoon, at tho Roxborough Methodist Episcopal Church, with Interment at Levcrlngton Cemetery. Mrs. Fannie E. 13. Wcitzcl Mrs. Fannla Edwards Beyd tVeltzel, an active- worker In tho Tioga Presbyterian Church, ICth and Tioga Btrcets, and who four weeks ago was widowed by the death of her husband, Paul Ross Weltzel, succumbed ycBterday to melancholia at her home K00 North 16th street. Sho was In her 76tli year. Mrs. Wcitxel is survived by three sons, P. Elmer nnd Herbert E. Weltzel, members of the Weltzel Lumber Company; E. Boyd Weltzel, president of the Industrial Requirements Company, and three daughters. Tho funcrnl will take plnco Saturdny morning from her lato home. Miss Jennie S. Pattison Mloi Jennie S. Pattison, a teacher ot tho Mnry Dlsston Public School of Holmesburg for many years died yes terday nt her home, S012 Frankford ave nue. Sho was 68 years old, nnd had been In fnllltiR hcnltli for some time. Miss Pattison had as her pupils men nnd women now prominent in the various walks of life, nnd was one of the most uctlvo members of the Emmanuel Eplsco pnl Church of Holmesburg, where funeral services will bo conducted Saturdny afternoon. Miss Sadlo Pattison Is nn only sister. John M. Truax WILMINGTON. Del., April l.-John M. Truax, vice president nnd general man ager of the Truax Electrical Company, died vesterday afternoon at tho Home opathic Hospital of typhoid fever. He wns -t.l years old, nnd leaves a widow, a son and daughter. William Stitt MONTREAL, Que., April I. - William Stltt, general passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway, fell dead In his ofilce today. HACOX. At his residence, t."37 North 10th st.. on March Rl. 101B. Itev. SAMUEL rrttD nitlCIC 11ACON, D. D.. aged til yearn, friends and relatives, iilso members of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, are Invito. I to at tend the funeral services, at Heidelberg rto rnrmril Church, intli nnd Oxford sts., on Saturday afternoon. April 3, 11)15, at '.' o'clock, rtemalns may be vlencd nt the church after 11! o'clock noon. IIOVU. On March .11, 101B, nt her late resl dence. Slit Illchmond st., SAjiAH. widow of Udward lloyd. In her Wd year. Duo notlro of tho funeral will be g vcn. CAMl'HEl.L. On March 30, 101B. JANE SNOW CAMPI1BLI.. aged M years rtela tlves and friends aro Invited tn attend the tunernl services, on April 2, st 3 n. nt , at her late residence, tear 817 North Camac st. Interment at Mount Morlah Cemetery. CAItll.MlT. On Starch 31, 1013. KATH ARINE M. CAnilAKT (nee Maxwell), vvlfs of John II, Carhart, Funeral on Saturday, at 'J p m., from her father's residence, John Maxwell, 2'.'13 North 30lh st. Interment private. COHKN. On March 30, 1015, CLOTILDA rLOHANCK COHEN, daughter of the late Jacob L, and Hannah Flora nee. In tha 83d year of her age. Funeral services and In terment private. The Panama-Pacific and San Diego Expositions Are Free to You Vou can see these world marvels and impres sive sights without paying a cent. Your every expense from Philadelphia and return will be paid by the Public Ledger-Evening Ledger. 50 persons will take this big free trip. Let us show you how. Now, while you have the chance, fill out and mail this coupon CONTESTANT'S PUBLIC LEDGER EVENING LEDGER INDEPENDENCE 6QUARE, PHILADELPHIA PacSopl"ltToaniTou?.m8 M contetB"nt "" ian-ni" B4 m all the &ceary inormetia ! ubWrtpt.Un bUnka. DEATHS COHEN.- On March 30, iOIS, HENrtT B. COHEN, eldervoon of Charles J. and Clotilda Floranco Cohen, In the 34th year of his ate. Funeral services and Interment private. IIOLMNSIIEAt). Al.Moorestown, N. J on Th.rd Month .IWh, 1015. MAIITIIA STOivBS. widow nf i;lluood Holllnshead, In her J6th rr. Helmuts r-nd friends aro Invited lo attend tho funeral on Sixth, day Fourth Month, 2d, at 1:30 p. m.i from her resident, Forest Brook Farm, Moorestown. Interment at Medford, N. .?, Train leaves Market street ferry, Philadelphia, nt 12:60 for West Moorta town. HOrrErt, On March 8l, IBIS. GAnAH M., wife ot Charles 8. Hopper and daughter ef Sarah and tho Isle lurmon B. Amerllng, Funeral services at ChrUt Church, Tuple hocken and McCallum sts., Germantown, on Saturday, at 2 p. m. JAMF.S. On March 30. 1015, WILLIAM O., husband ot the late Margaret A, James, in his 80th year. Relatives and frlenda of ths family, aleo Fame Lodge, No. 778. I, O F., are respectfully Invited to attend the funerti services on Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. precisely, at his late residence, 2465 Ambsr st, Interment prlvato In North Cedar Hilt Cemetery. JONES. On Third Month 80th, 101B, MAN NAH T.i wife ot the late Jeremiah c, Jones. In her 77lh year. Relatives and friends are Invited, without further, notice, to attend the funeral, from her late residence, Bt James Apartments, 20 South Church at . West Chester, I'a.. on Sixth-day, Fourth Month 2d, at t o'clock. Interment private, at Plymouth Meeting Burylnir Ground, Pa KOn.NIiOEItnsn. On March 31, 1015. EMZAUKTII li. .wlfa of Charles H. Korn. doerrer. Due notice ot the funeral will be given, from her lato residence, B720 Osage ave.. West Philadelphia. .MAHONEV. On March 31, 1010, FLOrt KNOB II., eon of ths late Hannah and John Mahoney, formerly of ailberton, Pa. Funeral on Saturdiy, nt ft o. m., from his late reel dence, 10th and Columbia ave, Services at St. Mittai-hy'a Church, nt 0:30 a, m. Inter ment Frnckvllle, Ps. Train leaves Columbia Ave. Station at 10:36 a. m, MCLAUGHLIN. On March 31, IOIS, at his late residence, 37 Central ave., Rockledge, Pa,, WILLIAM P. MCLAUGHLIN, husband of Kate A. McLaughlin (nee Douglass) Funeral services on Saturday, April 3, at 1 30 p. m., nt ths Bethany .Baptist Church, rthawn St., Fox Chase, Philadelphia, Inter ment Lawnvlew Cemetery. MEYER. On March 30. 1018. MOBITZ, hus band of the Into nmlllo Mover. In his 88th year. Relatives and friends are Invited to nttend the funeral services on Friday morn ing, at 10:30 o'clock precisely, at tha resl dence of his daughter, Mrs. J Helneberg, 1021 North 18th street. Interment at lit, Slnal Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. MOORE In West Chester, Pa., on Third day. Third Month 30th, WIS, MAnOA RETTA J. MORE, In the 85th year of her age. Relatives and friends of ths family are Invited to attend the funeral, without fur ther notice, from the Chestnut St. Friends' Meeting House, West Chester, on Seventh day, Fourth Month 3d, nt 10 o'clock" a, 'm. Interment private, at Parkervlllo Friends' Durlnl Ground. NICHOLS. On March 81, 1015, REV. SAN FORD M., husband Emma Nichols, Funeral on Saturday, April .), nt 2 p. m from the First M. E. Church, 6th and Stevens st , Camden, N. J. Interment private, at Har leleh Cemetery. NICKEItSON. On March 31, 1018, WATSON A., husband ot Jennie Nlckersop (nes Jordeson). Funeral on Saturday, at 1-.M p. m., from his lato residence. S017 West York st. Interment American Mechanics' Ceme tery, O'ltltlEN On March 31, 1015, PATRICK 11., husband of Mary A. O'Brien (nee Hart), Funeral on Monday, at 8:S0 a. m., from 2078 East Cumberland st. Solemn Requiem Mass at the Church or tho Visitation, at 10 a. m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Auto mnhllo funeral. FACKARII. At Wltkes-Flarre. Pa., on Wednesday, March 31, 1015, ELISABETH DWIHIIT, daughtr-r ot tho late John II. nnd Fllsabeth Wood Packard mineral from her lato residence, U West Rosa street. Wllke Carre, on Friday, Aptll 2, at 3:45 p. tn, PIERCE. On March 20. 1010, RACHEL W., wifo of Alexander Pierce. The relatives, ami friends of the family aro Invited to attend the funeral services, on FTlday, April 2 tt 2:30 o'clock, at her late residence, 1807 Lelrer st., Frankford. Interment East Cedar Hill Cometery. RUITINC On March .11, 101S, CLARA L., vvlfo of John Rurflnsr. rnneral on SaturJay, st l.I.ti p m., from her daughter's residence. Mm. George Paisley, 8050 North Oih st. In terment private. SCIIAl'EIt. At her residence, 2433 Olive st., on March Rl, 1015, KATI; A., wire of Frank Schater. Duo notice of tho funeral wilt be SMITIIWAITE On March 31. 1015. RAMS DUN, son of the late William nnd Ann Smlthwalte, aged 05 years. Funeral on Sat urday, at 3 p. m.. from It Queen lane, Ger mantown. Interment private SUTCH On March 31, 1015. EDWIN a SUTCH, husband of Llla May Sutch (nea Stanley), In his 70th year. Funeral on Satur day, nt 1 p. m., from his late residence, Minerva ne., Shawmont, Upper Roxboro'Jgh. Services In the Roxborough M. E. Church at 2 p. in. Interment at Lcverlngton Cemetery. THOMPSON. On March 31, 11)16, DR. LAN- DRETH W., son of the late Doctor John. Wesley and Anna I(. Thompson. Relatives and friends are Inlvted to attend the funeral Services on Saturday afternon, at 2 o'clock, nt his late residence, 1701 Green street. In terment private. TRACY. On March .11. 1013, SUSAN TRACY. Funeral on- Monday, at 8:30 a', m., from her late residence, 34 North 37th st.. West Philadelphia. High Mass of Requiem ut Rt. James' Church at 10 a. m. Interment Cathedral Cemetery TULIJS On March 31, 1015, MATILDA II., widow of Dr. Ell It. Tullls. Funeral on Saturday April 3, at U a. in., from her late residence, 403 Stevens st , Camden, N. J. Interment private, Harlelgh Cometery TWINING. On April 1, 101B, at her lata residence. 111) Harvey st., Germantown, ISABELLA WYLIE, wife of William 3. Twining. Interment at Toledo. Ohio, WARE. Mrs. ANNA M. WARE, at her lale residence, .10 East Walnut lane, Germantown. on Wednesday, March 24, 1015, aged 07 ears. She was hurled on Friday, March 20. at Cedar Hill Cemetery. ' tVEITZEL On March 31, 1015, FANNIJ3 EDWARDS BOYD, widow of Paul Ross Weltzel, In her 70th yenr. Funeral services mrlctly p-lvate. Saturday Remains can be viewed Fridaj evening, between 8 and 10 o'clock, nt her late residence, .1300 North ICth st Kindly omit flowers, Wllkes-Barrs and Hcranton papers pleaso copy, WHITING. On March 30, 1015, JOHN H. C. WHITING. In the 55th year of his age. Relatives nnd friends of tho family are In vited to attend the funeral scrvlcea. on Fri day afternoon, at 2 o'clock precisely, at his lete. residence, 3721 Baring st. Interment private. WHITI.OCK. On March 31, 1015. MARY A., daughter ot the late Daniel and Rachel Whltlock. Funeral on Saturday, nt .1 n. m.. trom SM East Russell st. Interment Green mount Cemtery. WILSON. At Eay-stown. N. J on March 31, 1013, R. FLOIfD WILSON, husband of Emily and son of Richard H. and Hannah Wilson. Funeral on Saturday. April 3, at 1 p. m., from his late residence, Eayrestown, N. J. Interment Lumberton, N, J ENTRY BLANK .in. 7"" " m jfj jist osteins isTWHeiij m vt$ -eg 414 tc "wwwatyi