u EVENING E1)(4ETJ-PHITJADELPHIA THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1915: EXPERT AGAIN WARNS , NOT TO MOVE BELL A, E. Outcrbridge Snys Re moval of Relic and Spider May Split It in Two. Bolemn wrtrnlnff to Chief Ball, of the Bureau df City Troperty, thnt the plnclng Of a "spider" within the Liberty Hell would be likely to extend tho crnok In the relic, has been Rlen by Alexander tJ Outerbrldge, Jr , professor of melalurgy ttl the Franklin Institute, It wag disclosed In a letter written by Mr. OuterbrldBB to Mm, William 11, Btcrllntf, a member of the Liberty Hell Committee from tho Philadelphia Chapter of tho Daughters of the American devolution, today "While 1 have not yet oxumlned the bell tvlth a microscope," Mr Outcrbridge said, "1 have been assured thut the new crack nniuml the crown of tho bell has actually been extended by the adjust ment of the 'spider.' "t explained to Chief Ball and also to Jtr. Jordan, Curator of Independence Hall, that a 'spider' would serve no real purpose except to keep tho pieces of tho bell from falling npart should tho relic pllt In twain." The letter to Mrs Sterling follows: My dear Mrs Sterling You were the first to Inform me, about 10 months ago, that Chief Hall lind decided upon having a spider placed wlthtn tho Llbertj Dell, and asked my opinion regarding It. You will doubtless remember that I said This Is a very well-known skeleton ap plication, the function of which would be tho same as that of tho four Jacks that have already been placed under tho bell, at my suggestion, that Is, merely to support the overhanging' weight of tho cracked portion, but that - crave risk of splitting tho bell, or extending the crack, would attend tho mere adjustment of such an appara tus. 1 subsequently repeated this warn In to Mr. Jordan and explained my reasons, as follow h' It will bo Impossible, I think, to tighten all of the six arms of tho spider equally at the same moment, and If one Is tightened much moro than another It will Instantly strain tho metal to tho cracking point, or tho crack may grow continuously, due to this cause. Yesterday I examined tho pliler as Well as I could, nnd am confirmed In tny opinion expressed months ago. It Is Impossible that this mechanical device, no mattor how skilfully de signed and constructed, should In any degree remove tho molecular strains due to faulty composition, crude melt ing three tlmefl, and Irregular cooling of the metal In the mold, these Inter nal strains being the Initial causo of both cracks. The spider is well designed and when tho bell separates Into two parts will probably hold them In placo unleen a train accident should occur. Yours, ery truly. ALEX. E. OUTERnniDGE'jn. RUSSIAN, WAR PRISONER IN GERMANY, ASKS FOOD Postal Card Sent Brother Here Begs for "Some Hardtack Biscuits." A cry for bread from a German prison camp has reached this city. It Is a postal card from a Russian prisoner of war ad dressed to his brother. The Impression Bten Is that food Is becoming scarce In Germany and that tho prisoners aro starving. In Polish is scribbled at the bottom of the card: "Dear Brother: Please send me some hardtack biscuits. Write mo back what you hear here. Michael Oley- nlczak." At the top of tho card Is printed In German: "This Is from tho German Government to notify you that I am a prisoner of nor. All letters are subject to the Inspection of tho Government. I havo been a prisoner here for two weeks. 1 was captured by the Germans In their drive toward Warsaw." The card was mailed from Camp 2, Barracks 56-D, at Soldau, Hanover, Germany, nnd was dated April 6. The card was received by Detective Jo ajeph Olejnleczak after the postofflcs was unable to nd then person to whom It was aent. The address read "Andrizy Oley nleczak, North America, Philadelphia, Brldesburjr, 23o8 Margaret street," but tho man bad moved The cord was turned over to Detective Oleynleczak, who Is not related to the man for whom it la Intended. Detective Oleynleczak Is endeavnrlnn- in trace the whereabouts of the prisoner's - brother. PLAN NEW AMERICAN LINERS Officials to Ask Government Aid in Building Four. NEW YOHK. May 13. Tha American Line announces that It will ask the Government to assist it In tha construction of four fine new ships of tho Lusltunla type, capable of mak ing 25 knots or more. Inasmuch as the Lualtanla and Mauretanla were built with the assistance of a government loan of 1J,000,000, the officials of the Amer ican Line, the only one Hying tho Amer ican flag across seas, believe that their lino should also receive encouragement In their scheme to build up an American merchant marine. Tho American Line haa decided to re vert tq Its former practice of carrylns three classes of voyagers In its steam hlp, the Philadelphia, New York, 8t. Louis and St. PauL PORT OF PHILADELPHIA Vessels Arriving Today tV,ji9",,2.(No)- Port Antonio, fruit. tVeat Indli Importing Company. Btr. Tuscan, Boston, 'passengers aad mer cfaaodUw, Merchants and Miners' Tranaporta- Str Indian. Jacksonville, pawenger and EZSh)it":b'MB ,nd 1,n"' Tran.por- Ctv nj.n.,.ta .n V Santiago, ore, Wester- giiri & Co Steamships to Arrive FREIQHT. lfo.m. From ,. . .Calcutta. . . . . Calcutta ... 84VOIIS . ., . . ...Volt , . ...Amsterdam . ,. ..Copenhagen ..f. Amaterdam Huelva .... . ShJld . , . ...thejiburg , i . . . . Uacoiia . ..Port Talbot Palermo ...HuWya, . . ..Narvik Rotterdam I Ardroaaan Londaa lUlboa Iiadou . . . . Hllo Macsurl City of Delhi . Maltby Oldsapp Lodarvljk Cllrornla Qtoa ,. . ItllanU . . Giltra. . . arekuuid, Mlratr ButUnds , d Lrrlnaga Sailed . Apr. a . Apr. li .Apr. 10 ..Apr. to Apr 10 . Apr 10 Apr n .Apr SO Apr. St Apr i2 Apr i!t Apr 21 . Apr. 2T Apr :i . Apr. a) . Apr JO .May 1 Hay 2 May S .May t . May 4 May 8 May 0 May 8 Mayl May 12 Uut . Rotterdam . London Macorla .Clenfuecoa .Poit Aotonlo Steamships to Leave i'ASSEOEn. Nini For Date. lUy 1 May It May 10 .Miy Sten btc 2.zx:)ia$ UlliiU&ittr M! oiaaia uvfrwi sI Cuiiln gPLaimd Mohr ttawa Volnt &4ubUn' bXt-MalM SHw -3 POINSETT MONUMENT READY FOR DEDICATION Details From All Battleships at League Island Will Attend Ceremonies May 30. V monument to the memory of Oeorgo M 1'olnsett, first American urn man to fall In the occupation of Vera Cruz, April 21. Mil, will be dedlcnted with llttlng cer emonies Memorial Daj Tho shafts stands over the grar of l'olnsctt In lllllaicle Cemetery. It Is 18 fcot high Colonel Joseph W Hrecn, drpiitmcnt commander of the Army nnd Xnvy Union, will conduct the ceremonies Details from all the battleships now stationed at League lhlnm will attend, nnd some of tho b)uejackcts from tho battleship rior lU. whose contributions erected tho mon ument, nio expected to como over from Now York Mr and Mrs William Poinsett, parents of the oung fcenman, will tlslt the ceme tery today for tho first time since tho shaft was erected Tho monument heat a the following Inscription "In memory of George M l'olnsott, sea man. United States Navy. "Killed In action against tho Mexican forces In tho occup itlon of Vera Cruz, Mcxlro. April 21, 1014 "Erected by the olllcors and crow of the United States battleship Florida, 1811 I0H " INSPECTORS SEEK EXPLOSIVES AIIOARD GERMAN STEAMSHIPS Liners at Hobokcn Searched by Treasury Department's Orders. NEW YOHK, Mny 13 Acting upon an emergency order retclved from tho Treas ury Department at Washington a force of TO customs Inspectors and four acting deputj survojors were sent to Hobokcn jpstcrday nftiinnon to search tho Ger man steamships for high explosives, said to bo Bitretrd on boat it In three hours the Hamburg-American liners nterland. President Lincoln, I'enn shnnln, Bohemia, Brlnz Eltel I'rledrlch nnd Pilnr Joichim had been Inspected and the North flrrman I.lojd liners Georgo Washington, Kaiser Wllhelm II, rrledrich dcr Gropse, Grocsor Kurfuerst, Brinzess lreno and Unibarossn without finding anything of a suspicious char tutor, It mis snid Tho search was not completed at Hobo kcn and Is oelnc continued today. Tho emugon- npiitrnllt squad will then be gin work at South Brookljn, whero thcro urn 14 German nnd four Austrian steam ships laid up 3000 EXPECTED AT BANQUET Will Start Campaign to Raise $250, 000 for Sisters of Mercy Hospital. The campaign to raise a quarter of a million dollai'H for the erection of a new hospital for the Sisters of Mercy, on Co dar menuo- between S3d and Wth streets, will bo opened Monday evening at a ban quet to be held in the First Iteglment Ar mor The committee In chuige expects at least 3000 peison will attend Aich blshop Prcndeigast, Bishop McCoit, tho Jtov John D Magulre, of the Catholic Uniterslt, Washington. Miss Ljdln Stir ling Fllntham, of this cltv, and Dr James J. Walsh, of New York, will be tho speak ers F A Comers, general manager of tho campaign, will outline the final plans and announce tht gifts already pledged. These nro expected to amount to at least one-fourth of tho total sum Tho campaign will bo conducted during the two weeks from May 17 to May 29 Upward of 80,000 persons will be visited during that time by members of tho com mittees Tho General Commlttco Is com posed of the team capt.iln-i. nnch captain will havo 15 aides The hospital will be one of tho largest and best equipped In tho country. It will be a seven-story building of brick and Btono Tho wings will extend from a central section to each of the four cor ners of the block on which It will be lo cated. This will Insure a maximum of light and air The litest Improvements in hospital construction will bo incorpo rated Into the newbulldlng It will bo conducted by the Sisters of Mercy. ACCUSED OF LOOTING Alleged Real Estate Agent Charged With Stripping Vacant Houses. Stealing brass fixtures from vacant houses after poslnK ns n real cstute afiont was the accusation made against Charles Crlbb, of 3100 North 15th street, today before Magistrate lamely of the Park; and Lehigh avenues police Htatlon. "I am as innocent as a babe unborn," said Crlbb Ho was held under $1000 ball for a further hearing1 a week from today Mrs. Stacla Slegle, of 1341 West Clear field street, nnd Mrs. Jtoso Kimmelo, of 2324 North Camac street, said he secured tha keys from them to enter tho vacant houses at 1237 West Clearfield street and 2326 North Camac street. The police nro Investigating a number of other houses which have been stripped of brass fix tures. DRUGGISTS GAIN MEMBERS Campaign of Pharmaceutical Asso ciation Yields Good Results. One hundred and seventy-five new members have been added to tho rolls of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Asso ciation in this city as a result of the first day of the membership campaign The campaign Is being conducted by 14 crews, divided Into two sections, under the command of Edward Halm and John McCullouKh. The latter division won tho honors yesterday with 08 of the 175 now members. The prizes were awarded to team No. 1, of which Elmer Bobst Is captain, and No. 2, of which Charles Reh fiiBH a captain. The campaign 1b being conducted by members of the Traveling Men's Auxiliary of the organization. CHIEF DAVIS ASKS $200,000 Declares Sum Is Needed for Improve ment of Pumping Equipment. Chief Carleton E. Davis, of the Water Bureau, urges that Councils' Finance Committee appropriate (300,000 for the Im provement of pumping: equipment at the Khawmont, Boxporough, and Mt, Airy stations. He points out the Inadequacy and even dangerous condition of equip ment In the Boxborough and Bhawmont station. The appropriation would be made from the 5OO,O00 Item for the Water Bureau in the H, 325,000 loan recently passed by Councils. N, G, P. to Plead at Harrjsburg Colonel Hamilton D. Turner and Major M. J Plcjcerintf, of the Second Iteglment N O. P., left this city for Harrlsburs today, to endeavor to have the Legis lature reconsider the defeat of a reso lution which would have permitted the Adjutant General's Department to divert a part of the National Guard money toward defraying- the expenses of a provisional battalion of the Second Iteg lment to the Fanama-Paclflo Exposition. In event of failure, Colonel Tucker said, the trip would not be called off, but tha number of men necessary would be re duced It waa planned to send an honor battalion of SO men to the coast Soma mony has already been raised, but tho fund Ls sufficient only to permit a rela tively small representation of the ri pient to maio the trip. 1 1 -YX'T. 1 1 Independent Order Odd Fellows Two hundred and forty members of Scarlet Iegree lolge wee Initialed Into tho blgrier degrees of the order embraced In the mtrl archlat Uncampmanl on sat urdtiy evening; at Lu t,u Tern pie, when about UW patrl; orcha of I'hlladtlplilt and nearby counties were present. 1h hork waa under the direct aupervlalon of orand i airmen bimuel II Pole, uhlle I'aat Urand llepreacntatlte V tr i ,, vuiiwny pilDIUCU 1IIU ,ut- nrcniai ucrjite Mas fempimeti hy ujrun i n lainpmenl, the toiden rule by Temp c I.n campment and the royal purple by I'llRtlma Home Lm ampment J t o work una rendered wllh ImprHlte dramatic fftn"! by tht wneral tiami, nnd nm enthualnsllra.il aiplauded by tho gntherlnK This the largest patriarchal claaa cter liel 1 la a tribute to the hleh regard In which the lirennt fltnnrt I'Atrlnrrh Pnne I held b tho membership nt large and largely duo to tho ellorla or tho trail hlttera, ft voiunioor orRanln tlon which haa lilted nenrlr Inn subordinate lodges within tho Mat six months Mlllo conferred tha Initiator) degreo In full form on two mndl'inte with larso delegations present last Thurda nlaht Among tho ln llors were 1 II Cnnrlea M naranlngor, or 1 hllanlhroplc t-odae, 1 CI. H II Itobortsnn of lloer Ilrook lilge. No 18, hinn, N II llrolher John 11 Jfosscl of South Carolina Lodge, Nn 1 t. harlcslon S C I' O W 1 1 oHdon District Deputy Ornnd Matter of Del aware Couniy Chetor Iolge No 20.1 Urothor 1..... .1. ...-I.- ... .1.. ..!. k.l. nnn In j-u.iwi ItUnQ Ul HID HUVU hhia uviiik iiunu Ortil tellowiHp In Delaware County an I. mem lorshlp rising rapidly 1' u Chnrlos V Uulko le. I' (J It J ItotPth nnd I' U tluy Matter, of Hamilton Iolge, MX), V O 1. C itlbbs and 1' O A u tJhal. of Henry Dlsslon Lodge 4 O Hill, of liustleton Lodge, and 1' J II Ham I rltz, of (lool Simantan Lodge, enter tolned with remark! Urothor Albert C Itoa tlrn of Morlti Arndt Lodge, Mllwaukeo, mado nn eloquent nddretii nnd wa greeted with ap plause . Mlllo contemplalca vlfltlng Uy Iidge on Motnlaj pvenlng, Ma 1? to sco tho llrtt de greo conferred, nn 1 n largA delegation Is ex-po-ted to turn out Tonight Mlllo will put on tho first desreo In full form, with n largo stnlf on tho floor Ma nors always welcome hy Lodge Initiated three candidates last Monday otenlng The Minis woro aomewhat dl9apnlntol In not seeing tho llrst degree, which la usually assigned to the second Mon day of tho month llnwcter they cxproaned themselves aa pleased with the work, nnd will le on hand next Mnndn) nUht for the first degree It la expected thnt a delegation from Mlllo Lodgo will bo I recent to wltneas the dogree notectho LoJgo held Its TOth annheraary In tho way of a lengthy uudovllIo entertain ment of exceptional merit which was enjojod and applnudcd by a largo uudlcnco Aa an added attraction Master Conrnd gavn aomo humorous recitations In an artistic manner. A dance and refreshments tallowed Merchants lulgo put on tho Initiatory do greo In tull form on Friday evening last, on a laiB of tour candidates Tho tram dll ex cellent work under tho direction of I II B I Morton degreo master. In spllo of tho fact that the wenther waa very warm Tho usunl largo nttindanco waa In eldenco nnd tho ' boa" ontorud Into tho moetlng with their truo merchants' spirit Clood Hnmarltan Lodgo conferred tho Initia tory degree on teen tandldoten and still have 11 applications on tho books The degroo team hod Ita first tryoufwlth tho now degreo master, uho oxpecta to haM a team that will bo ablo to perform all of the degrees properly us ooon ns thej gnt a holl largo enough to work In There was a notable visitor present from Charleston. S C . Brother Moelltr, of Ander son 1 odge who mode a short talk on an Odd 1'cIIow'h experience la traveling. Interesting renmrka wern mado by r 13 Kershaw, of Quaker Cltj I odge, P. O Oleson, I. O Kam irerod nnd llrnther nilN ot Metropolitan lodge, I O Hamilton, of Georgo W. Chllda Loilgp, and others who expressed a deslro to see the clock reach tho Sou mark or double the memborhlp for thla term Moyamenolng Ixidgo a degreo stnff will do tho Initiatory degroo for (jood bamarltan on Aionuay nigni next viauora aro mvuf-ii In nccorilnncA with tha resolution nisaod nt tho meeting of tho board ot grand officers, pajit gnmd maHtera and grand repn sontathes, (Iranrt Master llonson haa aDnolntcd the follow ing commlttco to rrcpn.ro a suitable momorlam for tho lato M Richards Muckle, to bo pre sented to tho Orand Ixlce at Its annunl seH lon next week Wilson K Mohr. 1 (1 M. O It, chairman, James It .Ucrj. 0 It ugust Loch V O . .No 414, Roger MacDonaugh, grand imrahal Gmnt It MtOlathcOi 1' u .No S.l'1 M n Chubbiick, I 15. M , and Charles A V llhelni. 1. O , No 7il An unusual) largo congregation nttended the services at tho Odd 1'ellows Homo on Sunday, held under tho Joint auspices at tho following lodges Philadelphia Arcturua Cov erart. Protection Klngseaslng, West Phila delphia and Hamilton, constituting tho uth Philadelphia District, and two Robekah lodges. Mary Johnson an 1 Itcthsheha Tho sermon waa preached hy tho Rev O H Kenn, sec ietar of tho Ntllonil Local M E Preacherb' Atforlatlon Tha Dinging of old-ttmo and modern gospel hmns waa M the congregation An nddres8 waa made by William Runt, lco prtBldcut ot tho homo. At tho Robekah Home tho serWces wero In charge ot the. Actlto and Fntertalnment Odd Fellows' Association of Pcnnalvanla Tho aermon uas preached by Rev Waller M Rnndels, paator of the Kensington Con gregational Churih Tho music was by the corgregatlon, under the direction of Mrs. Jennlo Phlpps An addresa waa mado by President Mnry A Hngelman It mas Ardmoro fJay at the Odd Fellows' Orphanage, where tho aenlcea were In charge of Raman Tree Lodge Tho sermon was preached bv Rev. Ldmund Rawson, paa tor of tho rirst Presbyterian Church, Ard more The music, a solo by Mtsa Mary Tu pon and selections by tho children's chorusei and orchestra A recitation was given by Mlsa Julia Wetzel nnd addresses mado by Ueorgo Thompson ot Hsnjnn Urco Lodge, l'reldint Richardson and Chairman Love Theresa Rebekah Lodge tonferrod the dc- freo on a class of 20 candidates for tho now toxborough Lodge Tha degreo team la com posed of 3J sisters and one brother and tao work woa almnat letter perfoct Th noble grand, Mrs Ada C Gorsuch, who la con st lered one of the beat, was highly commended A social tlmo and refreahmenta followed Theresa meets on first and third .Saturday nlghta In tho Parkway Building nnd la In a ry flourishing condition, haWng passed thn S00 mark In membership. Theresa haa tha warden of tho Robekah Assembly and has iad two presidents of the assembly. Foresters of America Cojrt General Garfield held a very Interest ing meeting on last Thursday eenlng, which was enlhened by a debute on "Should Women Ra Given the Hallo t?" Broth ers George Look and Merrlt Roae were In tho affirmative and John White and Trank J. Canning In tha negative Tho ludgiu, illchaol Snug rue, Fred Aiken and Chief Ranger Jacob Singer, unan imously decided la tho af firmative Boveral members present apoka favorably of the candidacy of Richard V Farley lor grana treasurer. Inarimuch as Delegate John white and Doctor iiurke, who so abiy reoresented tho court at tha last convention, will so unlnatructed to tha coming convention, no action was taken Brothers Frank Canning, 8r Louis Hhugrue and George Lock made remarka on the good and welfare ot the court and lauded Uelagale Rrothcr White, who Is at present a Grand Court auditor, as one who haa done much for the court ond the order In general The apeakera voiced tho aentlments of tho mem bers when they aald that Brother White should bo honored with a high office at the conven tion for hla Interest In the cause of Forestry. They also . commended Chief Ranger rJinger for hla fairness and Impartial decisions as prealdlng officer, llrolher llollswarth enter tained the members with recitations and Brother Uonovan rendered "Tlpperory," which waa well received The membership contest la drawing to a close, Brothers Michael Shugrue, Frank J Canning and John White being the leaders. Tha members preaent voted tha entertainment a most enjoyable one and look forward to the nVJCl UBUaiC IHO VUUJiil, aim uatu ut nattvit ulll hit announced latitr. Court Hamilton enoye4 at last meeting a valuable lecture by P. O. C. R. Charles 1". Hredley on tha aubiect "Art You Up to the Standard, or, Who Shall Get tha Plumaf" Tha speaker was applauded throughout hts entire dlscourso, which laated over two houra. The members received w Idiom and knowledge on the Inrer workings ot the order and were highly pleased Tha apeaker waa extended a hearty Invitation to come again. Court Seymour gave a reception to Brother Charles M bletflln. who had teen elected dele gate to represent tha court at tha Orand Court convention. Tha committee In charge furnished refreahmeuts, amokea, music, songs and ad dresses. Court Haddington's degre team visited Court Haverford laat Thurajay evening to aes Court Cross Kays' team do the Initiator work, but as Court Cross Keys' team failed to make an appearance, it was up to Court Haddington a degree team to da the work. Brother Samuel Turner waa present after un absence or about tl rnonins, ana ne surprise tne memuers or tb oratorical manner wllh wMch hs expressed hla feelings on the progresa that the court had rnaoe. There were several visiting members who wet reouested by Drotlar Thomas Moor, under good and welfare, to support Brother T. M Talor for supreme representative at the convention Rrotber John Stiles, under whoaa direction the minstrel troupe la being trained, stated that hla troup la now ready to go be. fore the public Ibe Gst-Togethur Committee annourced that by the next meeting it would present for membership five r.w members with athletic ability, and that la tb course of a week or two would, b ready to compete against any court la a dual meet, consisting of run ning, boxing and baseball. The claaa Initiation of Court Falrmount laat Thursday night was a bigger success than expected The degree team, the court mam berg and candidates marched from tbalr matt ing room to Court Hamilton DUaton. 1331 Ridge avenue. Tha court's nfo and drum corps furolabad the rnusle for the procession The degree team, under the captaincy of Brother WUUsm joooaou, vaviuvkuqu iuo ucarcn in. a vary clever and Impressive manner, and toe much praise cannot be given tha officers and members of the team for their fine showing The lorornlttae la charge cf the arrangement. Brothers Michael Powera. Frederick Justice. James Kennedy. Hugh Uillegaia and William Magce u to be congratulated for the royally good tloje they prepared. The worthy grand treasurer Doctor Bacon. the oourt deputy Brother RlcMrd Ktoslow, h tdr at tha rife and druin cora. nro- vtded tie BUHlnmvat l84l, (he Uleot i I FRATERNAL SOCIETIES mmm Urn Sl &5i5& rMWt Mwsmxwa THOMAS L. GAGE Supreme Washington Brother hood of America. ho supplied being above tho ordinary, and when tne had their little turn refreshments wern ncrvod. nnd tho most successful class Initiation In tho history of tho court termi nated only nt n late hour Special pralso muat be given Brothers Hd ward Kennedy. William Moore, Richard Kln low, LMvvnrd Klnelolvv Harry Moore, James Judge nnd n number of others for their alng Ing and other bright methods of entertaining I'rof Albert Rltter looked after the musical end nnd plnjel several beautiful selections Court rilrmount wlehca to publicly thank Court Hamilton tllsirton for their generosity. Th fKteenth anniversary of Court Ifolmea burg waa held In tho lodge room May r Un iier tho nblo guidance of Bro Harry Maugnr, tho memberp nnd visitors nrosrnt enloved tho prorrim nn I Minner cerved. Thla court haa n high reputntlon for good fellowship nnd It lived li pto It on thla nnnlversary Bro Walter rilclc, ilenutv of thin court, mado an nddreaa wishing th court succesa and offering hl na Blstanre Urn John Wella of Court Frlcnd ehlp, mndo nn nddrcai on good fellow ahlo, nnd waa will received Ilro John J Farrell of Court Northern LlhertlCR spoke on the affair of the BUpromo nnd gnind courts. Tho talent furnished wns of a high ordor. Court ProBperltj's meeting on FYlday evening was attondrd by dctcgnteo to the convention from 15 courts nil or whom favored thn can didacy of Brother Pilot for grand chief anl Brother It. V, Farley for grand treasurer. Court Phil Bherldan was nsroenhlv ftumrlsed Inet 1 rlrtay evening bv a delogntlon aupportlng Cour Haverford a tindldato for grand treis urer nmonc fiem being Dnvld T. Powers tho cnndldnte Rrothrr White, of Court Hnverford, and Bmther Tnvlor, of Court Haddington mado occllent nddrnsaea on what ahould be done and what the candidate proposed to do If elected The next regular mooting will bo held nt Bodlno and Grorgo Btrecta TYIday eve ning Court Patrick Henry at tho last meollng elected Pro Black annlor bendlo to fill a va cancy This la Bro Black's second nttemnt nt belnfr, nn officeholder. Tho court feela satis fled vv 1th their choice of Bro Fchroeder. who goes to Allculovvn to do everything In hli Dower for the benefit of tho court and order Tho entertainment commlttnp la working hart for tho outing nnd n good time la expected. Tho New Jersey Grand Court In blennlil pei nlon nt Mlnbcth tnacd reaolutlonn supporting Presldont W llson in his neaco policy nnd tho lojnl Bui port of tho orgarlzitlon was nleilged to the President Tho convention npproved tho proposition to elect onlv Amerlcnn citizens to memberBhlp It wai nlso decided to consoll dite courts whero thore nre several In ono cltv An uproar followed tho granting by Chlof Ranger Charles Blohn of the privilege on a tnlk on suffraire bv Mr llnnlp neinolila of tho Woman's Political Union Fifty or moro delegate protested nnd then left tho conven tion hall Ihoso offlcerB wre elected Grand chief ranger. W. Howard Jeffrey of Toms River: sub chief rnnger. rrnncls It. Roddy, of Wist Hobokeu. treasurer, Herman B Schnefer. of Newark' iccrttary. W L Jobes of Hoboken: recordlnit peerctiry Julius Radkp of Newnrk; lecturer John J Grogan ot West New York eenlor warden Martin F Ryan, of Sairnvlllo. Junior warden, David Gladney, of New Bruns wick Improved Order Red Men Paconta Tribe had an unusually largo at tendance on last Friday's Bleep, with several post sachems present The committees aro meeting with much success) In their etforta to bring out In nctlvo members l'aat Snchem Cicorgu W Nicholson mado a favorable, report for tho delin quent committee and with the en operation of all tha mem bers a great Increase in the attendance la hoped for llflut Mhm Inhn Tl Clrnan - halgh mado an eloquent address on tho work being donn by tho various tribes Joining tha Funeral Reimbursing Asaoclatlon Thla great body la receiving llatttrlng testimonials from tribes al over the country for tho unexcelled Inducementa they offer to all Red Men Brother Oreenhalgli spoke of Incidents where oao trlbi In Kentucky of only 38 member", woo since joining tho Funeral Reimbursing Association have Increased their membership to i'OO. and of another tribe In Virginia with only 12 mem bers have Increased lo IPS membora This organization la in good flnar.clal shape, being M) per cent better off per cnplta than any other organisation of ita kind In the country, ao corditu to tho liability at tho present time The htatn Ornhanq llonrri nru-nnlzi.il In lnl'J. ls doing a marvelous amount of good work, taking earn of a large number of children at the piesent time Tho annual convection ot all the tribes meeting In Du Bols on June 8 cannot give too much tuoport to this body of Red Men for tho good work they are accomplishing, and all trilea are urged to aid them in their hu mane work Selocta Tribe at Ita regular meeting last Thuraday evening demonstrated by Ita activi ties that a iuvv lease of life has been affected Sachem Bi other George Alker appolntd Brothers William II Dimlck. Thomas K Mc Wenamln, M L. Feck, Joseph B Oeppen and Richard V. Farley, Membership Committee, whoso object will bo to show an Increase for tho coming six months. The moat Impoitant committee Just now in the tribe Is tha Com mittee on Good ot the Order, which la atratn Ing every effort to make the visitation ot Holocta Tribe to Osage Tribe, Wilmington. Del., on Wednesday evening. May 10, a great succesa, the committee consisting of Brothers Arthur WeekB. William It hohl, Joseph B. Ueppen, Augustus Kurz and Paul Hey having engaged a braes band to accompany Selocta boys to Wilmington via, boat, which leaves ( beatnut street wharf 7 p. ra sharp Osage Trtte assures Selocta boys a royal welcome. Members are urged to attend tonight's meet ing to hear the committee's final report. I Tctonka Tribe held an enthuslastlo meeting laat Friday's sleep. Past Sachem Batzell made pointed remarks, which were appreciated. Chief of Records Blrkelbach has purchased an automobile, ard he promises to give a ride to any paleface In this reservation who ls afraid to come to the tribe to bo adopted. Mondamln Tribe on laat Monday's sleep at their wigwam. B21S Market street, had another paleface adopted In the mysteries of the order, after which corn an venison were served Ladles' night, Monday. May IT. promises to bo a big event, and all families and friends will fee mode welcome. Brotherhood of America Thomas L. Gage, who was elected yesterday supreme Washington of the Supreme Circle, haB teen a prominent bualness man and hotel prupnewr i Aviauviv iii7, N J,, for 25 years. Ho was admitted to Liberty Circle, No, 45, In 1S0O, retaining his mem berahlp until it merged In 1010 with Farragut Circle, No. S2, located et Atlantic City, of which he has been scroll keeper since that date. ilia activity In the fraternity at tracted the attention ot Its leaders, and he waa elected to office In the "."d.f'role of New Jersey and became grand chief Washington In 1007. He entered the Supreme Circle In October, 1008, at the session held at Bridgeport, Coan Ills work in that body aoon earned promotion, and In October, lttlX he waa elected hurreme watcher nf thn night and rilled all the aubo.'dlnate chalra Willi dignity end ability and now assumes the dosI, tlon aa the head of the organisation la the United States Brother Gaga's activities In fraternal work are not confined to the Brotherhood of America, He. la a member of Trinity Lodge, No. 70 F. and A. M , of Atlantic City, Royal Trinity Chanter. No. 2S. Atlantlo Comminiltrv. Nn 'll K. T,. Atlantic City Chapter of tha Eastern fatar, ISxcelslor Consistory, 82d degree, of Camden, Creacent Temple Myatle Shrine, of TTcntoni Arampha Trb n foe, I, Q, R, il.t American Star Lodge, No 148, I O. O F i Neptune Home, No. 5, of New Jersey, B. of A , Ocean Castle, No. 11, K. O, E, Colonel Janeway Camp, Nn. iL B rf V, and Progrea slve Ruling, No. 830, P. Jl C Fraternal Patriotic Americana The third fcaaeball seasoq opened laat Sat urday afternoon with the following results Eagle Council It runs, and Loyal Council. 1 ran tat inia game uiaie vice Councilor William H Bhene raan threw out the Orat ball)! Diligent Council, 18, and Hamilton Council 6. Col D F Houston Council, 7 runs, and Integrity, 6 runs The Annual Banquet Com mute met last Saturday night and great results are to be exDectao. The laat nnt. the committee bafore the event win h thi evtalas at iSllbjtr.t fiuird Koomj, ' lnr of hew 11th atreet and Columbia avenue, whri all courclla should make, final report. Every one poealble ahould attend this Important event, Monday next, 17lh Inst. ... A very fine service was held laat Sunday evening at Bethesda XI K. Church, Venango street, east of Richmond, under tho s,uPlcej of Port Richmond Council. No 23. A large delegation of the guards of Falrvlevy Council, No It of West Philadelphia, was In attend- 1 ho monthly meeting of tho Good of the Order Association will lis held tomorrow, Fri day evening, at America Council. No .10, 11th street nnd Columbia avenue, when It la bopjo that delegates from every council will be present. Many Important events will be crnsldered by tho association. Tomorrow evening Diligent Council, No , will Belect teams for tho purposs ot securing a large number of propositions. Knights of Malta Tho Sid ntnual convention of the Knights of Malta, In seaalon at Pottavlllo thla week, reported n substantial increase in memnernnip inn iccnpio Vk him Kinnu iw- c order during the year were 22,7.V7 12, and the disburse ments were tiO 007 08 Thore were '07t admitted by Initia tion, 75 by card and 42 by re instatement Only three were expelled The totol momber ahlp la now ai Ml There were Hi) death durlna- the veer. Thn total nasets or nil commanaeries amount to $?!!) ru 41 and tho disbursements were S1S1, II8 4R Tre cvsh on hand In the com mnndorlea amount to n 202 01. There wns $VS sol nil paid In benefits by the subnrdlnato commanderlos and tho total number of mem lers being telleved was 1742 , Thn Committee on Election reported that up to the present time 101 commandorlcs have reported tho reault of the votes on the grand officers Total votes caat wore 201 dis tributed nmohg tho candidates as follows Grand commander, Sir Charles If Blngnman Reading IMS, grand generalissimo Sir James I Rrndy or Slatedale, 1097, grand captain general Sir Harrv M Askln Pittsburgh lnpo, grand prelate Sir Clint 8 Miller. Mount Car mel IPOS, Rrnnd reorder. Sir John II Iforf nnn Philadelphia 1002, grand treasurer, Sir ri-arles W Baeilcr Sunbury, 1P92, grand senior warden, Sir Warren J. Raffensberger, York. 1071 ELECTED CLASS PRESIDENT U. of P. Seniors of 191G Chooso Gor don Alward Hani wick. Gordon Alward Unrdwlclt, of Kort Dodge, la , waa elected president of next year's nonlor class of tho University of Pennsylvania, nt nn election hold yester day, tho result of which was mndo public today. Hnrdwlck defeated "Ted" Mero dlth, Olympic champion nnd Intercol legiate track star, nnd "Ned" Harris, captain of tho vnrslty football team, for tho honor of leading tho class of 191G. Tho senior president of each class ls chosen near tho close of tho Junior year, tho remainder of tho olllcors for tho grad uating class being elected In tho follow ing fall Hardwick ls a student In tho Wharton School Ho was recently elect ed president of tho Christian Association and of tho Wharton Association. Ho played guard on tho varsity basketball tenm tho Init two joars Ho ls n mem ber of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Hardwick, Harris and Meredith nro members of tho Phi Knppa Beta Society, a Junior class organization Meredith wns elected vice president of tho 1016 class. Ho Is from Media Harris' homo Is In this cltv Robinson Issues New Jitney Order In the hope of lessening risk of acci dents. Superintendent ot Pollco Robinson yesterday gave orders for all Jitney buses to display n metnl placard Scaring tho words "Jitney Bus" on the renr of tho machines as well as In front. An order was also Issued prohibiting drivers of cars from using dealers' license tags for tho Jitney traffic According to tho po lice, many accidents nro duo to tho fact that Jitneys with machines following them stop BUddenly for passengers and a collision results. Workman Killed at Work rLEASANTVILLi:, N J.. May 13 IMark Hanett, formerly ot Chlncotcaguo, Va , but for tho last two years living here, was killed this morning while em ployed In the construction of a dam sur rounding tho new Atlantic City reservoir, at Doughty'B mill pond A cable allowed a lnrge vessel of mortar to fall on Bar rett, driving a beam nenrly through ono of his limbs. Ho died while being taken to the Atlantic City Hospital. OBITUARIES Colonel James Johnson Colonel James Johnson, friend of Presi dent Lincoln nnd Secretary of Wnr Stan ton, comrmndcr of tho Uth, 137th and 178th Pennsv lvanla nnd the 40th Now York Infantry during tho Civil War, is dead at his home at Bala. Ho uiih 05 jears old. Born on his fathers farm at Plttsgrove, Salem County, N. J , he waa a resident of this city at the beginning of tho war. Ho enlisted in the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry. He was made lieutenant shortly after, and promoted to captain following the battle of Ball's Bluff, in which ho was conspicuous for bravery. After the battlo of Gettysburg he was appointed major In the Veteran Reserve Corps In Washing ton. MARRIED NKWTON BRA TON. Married Saturday, May 1. Church of the Transfiguration, New York, by Rev, William Davlas. IN MEMORIAM mUU. In loving memory of CARL D S. FRUII, who departed thla life May 13th, A DEAR FRIEND. HALL. In loving memory of AMOS IL HALL, who departed thla Ufa May 13. 1014. WIFE AND CHILDREN. entfjs, BAKER. On May 12. 1015, at his late resi dence, .Id at. and Columbia Boulevard. Iva ,,.onf.1 X?JV'JP- .: CHARLES O. huaband of Matilda M Baker Duo notice ot the funeral will be given B0.D,iI.?r' 0n ?'; 1S' 10'3. JAME3 J., ton of Lllen and the late Patrick Bodkin. Funeral on Monday. May 17. at 8 a in., from his i itioiner reaidence. 202 Mifflin at! Bolemn Mass of Requiem at the Church of ihai8?tro'1 ileart. uu o. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, 110 Kits. On May 11. 1015. FANNIB C BOWERS daughter of the late Rev Wlft ;'J?nl'ViH?J'eJ" and. wife of Bishop William Urane aray. formerly of Florida. Died aud. denly of heart disease at her residence. vrSy finn'n. n'ar Nhvllle. Interment a rvashvllle, Tenn, H,;lNTi?rAt Devault, Pa., on May 10. vir' AiJii? A' CATANACH.' hla 78th nhtl iJiieJf "m" " friends, also Phllad.l Phla lodge. No li, p. and A. M.i Jerusa Jem Chapter. No. a IL A. MPhlUdtlpbla Sn;'iry. Ivo- i. Knlghta' Templar"' Tffid SSfff li's Company, are Invited to the fu. rVllrvlcf'- at hu u' residence, Devault, Pa , Thuraday. at 1 30 p. m. Also funeral tH!ca" ?.' .,h8 rldence cf hla brother. Mr. John A. Catanach. 210 South Md at.. Friday MorPahf o'clock. Interment at Mount DERRICK. On May 12. 1015. MICHAEL. huaband of Mary Derrick. Reaidence. 2021 Soutii ilemberger at. Due notice ot the fu. neral will be given. VHfStZ-a .Muy ,s- IB1B SAMUEL JJHn,i,Ann' t"? 9 Kalatlves and friends are Invited to attend the funeral eervtcM. on Friday afternoon. May U, at 1 lclo,c,k'Jiro2,.hu reaidence. i30 dnruce at.. liaddouneld. N. J. Interment private, at Woodland Cemetery. Philadelphia, ' EDULK5IAN. At ML Holly, N J. on May 12. 1015 ELSIE m wlfe'of Harry Eddie' rn,in IMneral from 3 Caley ave.. Mt. Holly, ! ., was fc4(,ueujr, jutiy ID. at A D. m. In- torment Brothtrhood Cemetery ntANCISCt'H. On May 11, 1016. BABA WRIOHT FRANCiecUB. dairhter of thi late Dr Edmund and eusan Anna FrancUcu. ISarvtces and funeral private, Harrlsburgiiu pers please copy OAMN. On May 12, 1915, Miss ANN OAV1N. daughter of the liti iSrnird Sid lloae Oavln. Funeral pn Friday, May n"it 7 a. m . from the reeidence of her nephaiv. Qeorge J Keating, 1213 -South Markoa i OinSON-pn May 12, 1815. JEAN, wife" ot Samuel B Glbaon. Funeral MrVlcVi on baturday. at a p. m., at bar late 'yeetdeaea 21lt-BoutU 20th at. 'lotermeat pflvete. ai Ferowood Cemetery. -f, v " &?,& TT,..??. 3f ,3k . ARTHUR com and son pf Margaret C and the late Rear Admiral John Foraythe HanacoA U a N. "tive and frieada are tavHed to attend the funeral services on Friday aitar nwoat t o clock at hie laU residence 220 BuckJngbam place, ,sth o4. Walnut ecreita. yblladelphuL Iutermect at PorieojcaitX. JJ; i on EtunUy. Kindly omit Serai offeV tas IHSATOB ItAYKS. On May 12, 191B, W1LIAM M. IIAYKS. aged 75 years Funeral front hi; late residence, 43fl' North, Church et . West Chester, Pa , on Friday, May 14! meet at house at z t. m. nelatlves nnd frlanda are Invited to attend, without further notice. In terment private. JACOBS On May II, 19iB, MILDItBD J . wife of Sidney Jacobs tnee Levy), In her 27th year. Relatives and friends are In vited to attend the funeral services, on Fri day morning, at 10 o'clock, precisely, at her lato residence. 1842 North 22d at. Interment at Adath Jeahurun Cemetery. , JOHNSON. On May 12, IMS. HARRIET It. wife of the late Alfred Johnson, In her 8lsi year. Relatives and fflende are Invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, May IB, "t 2 p, m , from her late residence, Fcnstervllle, Ta. Interment In Churchvllle Cemetery. Carriage will meet trains at Somerton, leav Ing Reading Terminal nt 12 33 p. m. and Trenton at 12 43 p. m. JONES. On May 12, 101B, ELLEN, widow of Robert Jones, Funeral on Saturday, at S'10 a m , from B38 North Faxon St., West Philadelphia! Solemn Requiem Maes nt the Church of Our Mother or Sorrows at 10 it m Interment nt Cathedral Cemetery KIRKJtRlDU On May 1,1. 1MB, GEORGE BAtON MllKBRIDE. Relatives and friends ore Invited to attend tho funeral eervlces. on Saturday, at 2 TO p. m , nt tho Tenth Preabiterlnn Church, 17th and Bpruce streets. Interment private. Pleaso omit flowers. SlrDKIlMOTTV On the 11th of May. 101B, HUGH J,, huaband of Emma A McDormott tnee Bradley). The relatUea and friends nre Invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday morning, nt "'10 o'clock, from hla late resi dence, 32V0 North 17th Bt Solemn lloqtllcm Maea it the Church of the Holy Souls, at 1U o'clock Interment at New dihedral Ceme tery Kindly emit flowers MECKEL, On Mny 12, 101B, EMMA D, daughter nt Susan T. and tho late Harrr C. Mucket, granddaughter of David W, and the late, Delia Rail, aged 18 years Funeral services on Saturday, at 2 p m , at her mother's residence, 0020 Cedar avenue. In terment Fernwood Cemetery 1'1.!.l.Wfl-0n Mav 12' 1D,B' EMZABBTH PHILLIPS, widow nf Georgo Phillips. Kunyal on Saturday, at 0 n m , from 1208 Houth Bucknel st. Solemn Requiem Mobs nt St Anthony's Church, at 10 30 a m In terment nt Cathedral Cemetery PUBLIC KDGEM Sports Magazine The Week's Summary of Sports BY SPORTS WRITERS Brimful of live, chatty reports and programs of late doings in the sporting world. You'll like its highly interesting stories, not only for their accuracy, but also because you get the big gest, most complete sports supplement published by any news paper. Watch for the Ledger Sports Magazine next Sunday;' its big contents is sure to hit your favorite hobby. Here's a hurry-up glance at some of the features : What Is a Knockout? By WM. H. ROCAP The ever-present opening for disputes under Marquis of Queensbury rules is closed by America's Hoyle of boxing. An intelligent, final decision for pugilism's hairsplittcrs. Long-Distance Swimming ' By CHAS. B. DURBOROW Philadelphia's champion long-distance swimmer reduces the sport to an exact science by telling how to map out a plan and take advantage of every little thing that happens. The First Qualification of a Baseball Manager By H. PERRY LEWIS Probing deep into human natures on the team is the big thing, says Clark Griffith. Gleaned from a heart-to-heart conference with the successful pilot of the Washington Americans. Clothes and the Golfer By WM. H. EVANS Dress won't make golfers, BUT the old adage about fine feathers doesn't hold good on the courSe. Wm. H. Evans tells of the part played by personal appearance in golf ethics and efficiency. I How Ball Players Fool Themselves By GEO. E. McLINN Some reasons why ball players appear to have certain eccen tricities on the field. Perhaps some peculiar uiamona stunts. The Young Woman Who Learned Billiards By FREDERICK S. HOVEY A previous article by this writer-expert shows why 'men can be better players than women. Here's an exception a Philadel phia woman who learned to be a good shot Tennis Tutoring By PAUL W. GIBBONS Do you know that there are "practically no expert, professional tennis teachers in America? Paul W. Gibbons has collected a wealth of information on the why and wherefore. Water Basketball By FRANK T. McCRACKEN Interesting possibilities and late accounts of this Infant sport. Chess Players' Corner By DAVID A. MITCHELL "A Cure for Carelessness" tells of a sure way to avoid mis moves. Shows you how to play a well-balanced, heady game. Illustrations I Lots of 'em; all good, interesting sport thrillers climaxed with two full pages of polo photos. Remember to get Sunday1, May 16th Sports Magazine ONLY WITH THE PUBLIC LEDGE ORDER FROM YOUR DEALER NOW DEATHS ItEItMr. On ttlMf.r.V. Ann V&uixhfi ttnA ifinrt.nn i nr tha ;:!. r. n.i'' Fllrabeth A, O'Brien both A. aiirlen, At th ;?5" A, r'arenis, nterment wnt private'"" "'" " oemi ,? RONDtNELLA TttZSirVTiSPn 'a a&im dll ri ii., on GIFFORD ID. wife of lh it n'..V'ZABSTB nella niAiiu AM ....' a"luai r,Mivja attend the funeral aorvlces, at th'?r,,"Sl St., on Friday, May 14, at 11 5 "wa mnl nrltate. " rn Tj,,JJ SVfAI.t.. On May 12, 1MB, EDWiut. 4 husband of Mary A. Small &?.?, J Punday, nt 2 pm. precisely fJiIM.n North Colorado at. '"'' "n iS SMITH. On Mny 12, 1918. WILtlT.fl SMITH, husband of drace d Smith vlD 1 services on Sunday, at 2 iv m ' cl""nial resldance, fl2 North filth at. i.AL?1" hul vate at Mount Teaco CametBrv ,n,t w,t STOCKHAM-On May 12, 101R. piJ! BOCKIUB, . wldOT of, tohn Fllwood ct?1' ham. Itelotlvea and ftlnrt. ..'!..??.Bt(, 'i !tl US' tend tho funeral services, on etuM.i0,v arnoon. May in, nt 2 o eoe k. fremlH K' ir.Blucm.ci "'. " vvinmi RTP. llv town, N J. Interment private TYaln ffl JinrKei at. rerry, i-nnaaeipnia, at 12 Vl " WF.nEIl. On May 11. lOiB, HENlttETT.W wife of Herman Weber, In her 63th 1131 wife of Herman vvener, In her fathJiMI the funeral, on Friday, at 10 ao a rn. hS3a her late rejioencv. n-vn uirnra ave. t;,Z ment at Adath Jeahurun Cemetery, ffi!" omit Ilowers MILI.COX. On ,vmiG,,H,.ww,;oi3a.1i,aMj Tueaday, .Mr 11. Hit cox, unJM"' " '" oranam wiji.1a and Anno Carter Sharpies and grandd.XtJl ter of tho late Bishop Henry Eut3 aJSal donk. ot Pennsylvania Funral .JSifl from the reaidence of her daughter, Stri n'M Webster Dougherty, 2123 Spruce str,t; SI Friday, May 14, nt 10 30 a. m. InteraI nriv0.t. uwH WOOTOTON;-jOn the ; rnornina; of Itay yJ SSSSi wrvton-and TMW Vt fi late Dr. Edwin Pitt Atlee nnd Slargaret .&' In" Bullock. In her With sm.SmSii from her son's home. Chestnut ave wiitS1 Hemlnole aye , Chestnut .11111. Phllail.tili?! at 2 p. m. Friday, the 14th Inst. InlermjSi private Plenao omit .ftowcrB New SI and Baltimore papcra pleaso cory ii you've wondered what's back of J Trapshooting By SAMUEL WESLEY LONG A humorous tale of why clay pigeons and not clay pigeons. 2teat" , .mi'. lIpjmuMi .