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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
For Miss Murphy.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mixter Of Mo-
line, entertained at dinner Monday
liz honor of Miss Madeline Murphy
of Rock Island. All the decorations
were in red and green, and an i'm
mense centerpiece of Richmond roses
beautified the table at which there
were covers for IA. Informal dane
ing was enjoyed after the dinner
Present with the host and hostess
were Miss Murphy and her guest,
Miss Chalifoux of Lowell. Mass, Miss
Marjorie Allen, Miss Hunton, Mrs.
Harry Evans ond Miss Helen Ficke
of Davenport, Messrs. Ralph Day of
Moline, Paul Preston of Davenport
and his guest, Farley Walton of Pitts
burg, Bob Mitchell of Rock Island,
Otto Seiffert and Harry F. Evans of
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN
Henry S. Aldrich, Dead at Kewanee,
Held Unique Position.

Kewanee, Ill, Jan. 5.-Henry S.
Aldrich, the first white male child
born in Henry county, died here yes
terday, aged "a. His father was the
second settler of the county, coming
TO Phenix township in 1885. Henry
Aldrich was for years known to the
Indians by their name for white
papoose." Before the railways came
he conducted the only inn in western
Illinois on the road to Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
James Hill.

James Hill, a resident of this coun-
ty for 5S years, died at 1880 p. m.
today at his home at Andalusia. He
was taken Ill suddenly Monday,
while attending to his duties as jan
itor at the public school and sank
rapidly till the end. Mr.. Hill was
rs years of age and had lived in the
village for a long period, having for
many years been custodian of the
cemetery and janitor Of the school.
There are two daughters left, Mrs.
James Kane of Andalusia, and Mrs.
Ada Martin of Illinois City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
ANGRY WOMAN ON
TRAIL OF GROOM
She Claims to Be Wife of Bar
ney Kline Franks, Married
to Rae Goldstone.
RETAINS LEGAL COUNSEL
COllapses When She Learns of We'd
ding-BelieveS Herself Victim
of Fraudulent Ceremony.

The wedding of Miss Rae Goldstone
OF Davenport and Barney Kline Franks
OF South Bend, Ind, took place at
o'clock last evening at the home of the
bride, COS Myrtle street, Daven-
port. The ceremony was to
have taken place Sunday night.
but was postponed by reason of
the appearance of a strange woman on
the scene, giving her name as Mrs.
Esther Palmer Kline of Des Moincs and
claiming to be the wife of Franks. The
Des Moines woman, however, failed 70
substantiate her claim and Mr.. Franks
strenuously denied he had ever been
married to her. She returned to Des
Moines Sunday and promised to re-
turn with documents to prove she was
legally married to Franks. MI.
Franks states he kept company with
the woman for short time, but denies
ever having married her or even sug-
costing marriage to her.
: Only Jealousy.
The general impression is that
the woman is desperately in love
with Franks and when she
another girl plotted to prevent such
marriage by claiming to be his wife.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Goldman of Rock Island and Rev.
Mr.. Scudder of Davenport. The bride
is an estimable and popular young
lady, having been employed for some
time as saleslady at the Fair store.
According to the woman who sought
to prevent the marriage at Davenport
last evening. she was welded to Franks
in September, 1908, and lived with him
as his wife for one year in Omaha
and Des Moines, being deserted by
him in the latter city. AS result of
the strain she underwent in Davenport
the woman is now seriously i'll in Des
Moines Of nervous prostration. She
is at the home of her parents under
the care Of a physician. She gave out
the following statement yesterday:
Alleges Fraudulent Ceremony.
81 believe I have been the victim Of
a fraudulent marriage. Our marriage
was the result Of an elopement which
we planned together. We left Des
Moines and were married in Kansas
01Iy, supposedly ny OO"ASA AeSDSi'
AT the time 1 thought there might be
something wrong from the way he
acted. When he came back TO Des
Moines went before a notary here
with Barney and had him swear the
ceremony was legal. We signed the
articles. I will fight the case"
VIII Prosecute Franks.
The young woman also announced
that lawyers had been retained to
prosecute Franks. who is 81 years old
and whose father owns a department
store in South Bend Ind.
Miss Goidstone, whom he married
last evening. is % years old and is
considered one of the handsomest
young woman in Davenport. Franks
father stated that he would leave
South Bend Immediately for Davenport
to straighten out the tangle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Marley-OSborn.

Sumner Marley of Philadelphia
and Miss Helen Osborn were married
this afternoon at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Eva Osborn, in
Moline, Rev. c. "A. Lincoln officiating.
The bride for several years has been
employed in the Woodmen head Of
fee in this city. Mr.. Marley is one
of the eastern travelling representa-
tives of Deere & Co. His headquar-
ters is Philadelphia, and he will take
his bride to that city for residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Acme Society.

The Acme society of Grace Lutt-
eran church, at it's annual meeting
held at the home of Miss Esther Ed
wall, 1905 Eighth avenue, reelected
all it's officers for the coming year.
They are:
President-Miss Eva Hasselquist.
First vice president-Miss Mary
Klattenhoff.
Second vice president-Miss Grace
Swanson.
Secretary-Miss Alma Sundine.
TreaSurer-Niss Mary Greim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Rheumatism Cured In a pay.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically sures in
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
WILL TRIPLE DIVIDENDS
Milk Trust Scored for Advancing the
Price to Cents Per Quart.

New York, Jan. 5.-Milk at the in
creased price of 9 cents quart will
pay dividends three times as high as
the big ones of recent years. This is
the assertion of counsel for the state
in the milk investigation which was
resumed here today, and it was ex-
pected that much of today's testimony
would be on lines calculated to sus-
tain this contention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

day afternoon. and officers for the
year were chosen. They are:
Leader-Ada Entrikin.
First vice leader-Mrs. R. NJ
Pearce.
Second vice Ieader-Mrs. AIexan-
der De Soland.
Secretary-Mrs. w. ]. Sweeney.
Treasurer-Mrs. l. S. White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Dean Quinn Host.

Dean J. J. Quinn of st. Joseph's
church will be the host this evening
at a complimentary banquet to be
given at the New Harper house to
the members of the choir, the col
lectOrs and the ushers of the church.
The banquet is an annual affair and
it is one which is thoroughly enjoyed
by those who are privileged to at
tend it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
At Moline Club.

The Moline club announces a stag
for it's membership Friday evening of
this week. Supper will be served at
6;45 and will be followed by an en-
tertainment, the feature of which will
be w. H. Collins, of Chicago, a mon
ologist and singer who scored such
a big hit at the Rock Island club
some weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Neoro wife Murderer Executed.

Dannemora, N. Y, Jan. 5.-Frank
Jackson, negro, was electrocuted at
Clinton prison today for the murder
of his wife at Sandy Hill, n. Y, in
August, 1908. Jackson cut his wife'S
throat after accusing her of infidelity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
WaWa.

Do you know what it means? If you
would ike to know, write to W. s.
Cookson, A. G. P. A, Grand Trunk
Railway, System, 1876 Adams street,
Chicago, who will send you a beauti-
fully illustrated booklet, which tells and
at the same time describes the new
ho.el which bears the name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
MAKES GAS REPAIRS;
GETTING EASY MONEY
Swindler Representing Himself as
Agent of Peoples Power Com
pany Being Sought.

A smooth individual who has been
representing himself to be commits
stoned by the Peoples Power company
to make repairs to gas stoves and gas
pipes has been reaping a harvest of
sheckels in the east end of Moline.
Complaints that his work has not been
satisfactory have been numerous at
the Moline Office Of the company, bring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

The funeral OF John Jacob Claussen
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock instead of this afternoon, as
previously announced. The services
will be conducted at the residence,
$50 Second street. by Rev. F. ]. Rolf,
pastor of the German Evangelical
church Burial will be in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Tribunes Install Offcers.

The new officers of Rock Island
tribunal, No. 1, of the Fraternal Trib-
unes. were installed in Odd Fellows
hall last evening. and in spite of the
storm there was a large attendance.
Supreme Secretary Rexdale acted as
Installing officer, assisted by John H.
Ransom as floor officer, and Miss Clara
Hampton as musician.
Those indicted into office for the
new year are:
Past Chief Tribune - William NJ
Beal.
Chief TTibune-Henry Kramer.
Vice Chief Tribune-Mrs. Hulda He'd
berg.
Secretary-Marx NJ. Harder.
Treasurer-Alba G. Hill.
Sergeant at Arms-Edward Percy.
Guard-Mrs. Mary South.
Sentinel-Carl Carlson.
Trustees - John II. Ransom, Law
renee Kramer and John A Reid.
During the installation ceremony a
set of gold sleeve buttons and a gold
stick pin were presented to William
NJ. Beal, the retiring chief tribune, as
a gift from Rock Island tribunal in rec
ognition of his good work in the chair
for the past two years.
An oyster supper was served after
the meeting by the entertainment com
mittee composed of Mesdames Hulda
Hedberg, Minnie a. Beal, Mary South,
Hannah A Dean, and Henry Kramer
Dancing was then eniOyed until near
midnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

a scheme by which she was to de-
fraud the elder Mr.. Fryer out of
sum of money. Later she retracted
this statement, it is said, and denied
having entered into any such ar
rangement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Dance at Sherrard.

A company of tri-city young peo-
pie will be taken from Milan by
bobsled to a dancing party to be CIV
en- in the opera house at Sherrard
Friday evening. Tri-city musicians
will furnish the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
GRAND BALL.
At the Roller Rink.

Thursday night, Jan. 6. Center of
the floor waxed. Dancing after 10
o'clock. Skating, 10 cents. Admis-
sion, 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Thursday Club Dance.

The original Thursday club will
begin series of winter dancing par
ties tomorrow evening at Turner hall.
SchieberIs orchestra will furnish the
music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
president-Miss Grace
HeIners, Circle

Helpers circle OF Kings Daugh-
tiers met with Mrs. E. W. Hurst, at
her home on Seventh avenue. Mon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
OBITUARY..

Mrs. John Carlson.
Mrs. Deborah Carlson, % years old,
Fife of John Carlson, died at o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

All the news all the time-lHE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

through the readysto-wear lines the
1920 is being deducted from the all
ready reduced prices.
The dining room rug that you per-
haps saw priced at $40 can nov be
bought for $24.
A mother bought little dresses,
shoes and underwear for her children
These outfits cost her $500. Last
week they would have cost SD.
Yesterday one man bought several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

MYTH 81 at this sale, you can buy
w as much as you ordinarily get
for $500.
Warm winter Goats that have all
ready been reduced to $7.95 will now
cost you but $3.50; the $3.50 ones
only $14.
Women's Suits originally $3.50,
which have been reduced to S9.75 are
now $3.50. SIS Suits which have been
selling at S12.95 are now 5000. All
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
RACING RESULTS
SALT LAKE RESULTS

SALT LAKE CITY, June 10.-The
public had a poor day at Buena Vista
today, not a favorite finishing in front.
The fourth race at mile and an eighth
brought together fair field and Buck
thorne won easily. Results:
First race, five furlongs, selling-Carinnis'
1O7 (Molesworth), won; Flying, eS (Rooney),
second; Lady Box. Sc CHoward) third. Time,
1902 as. VIII Morris, Tom Adams, Glover
KYLE, Dorothy B. and Mist also ran.
Second race, six furlongs, selling-Gossiper
II. los CVan Dusen), won; Sabado), 107 (Gau-
geD. second; Banthel 1O7 (Smith), third.
Time. Ills 3-5. Sam McGibbon, Cigarlighter,
Moyea Deneen, Charles ]. Harvey, Jack La
vim, J. w. Fuller Runsum and Unmasked
also ran.
Third race, six furlongs, selling-salpearl'
1O5 (Fisher), won; Weymouth, 105 Boland),
second; Frieze, 1O5 CTaylor), third. Time,
1:14 3-6 Prometheus, Royal River, Ell Per
fecto, Wineberry, Cheswardine, Swell Girl
Rhinestone and Thierry also ran.
Fourth race, mile and an eighth, selling
Buckthorne, 1O7 Buxton), won; Duchess Of
Montebello 109 (Kent), second; Oberon, Ill
Overs), third. Time, 1:54 S-5. Corrigan and
Manila also ran.
Fifth race. six furlongs, selling-Snowball,
109 Qvers) won; Airs, 100 (Shriner), second;
Fred Mulholland, Ill Battiste), third Time,
116 Tugboat, Ramon Corona, Bellhower and
Maid of Orleans also ran.
Sixth race, mile, selling-Flora Riley, 106
CWrispen), won; Mike Jordan, 113 Denny,
second: Sam Bernard. 113 (Ffscher). third.
Time, 1:43 2-5. Tavora, Coppers and McNaly
also ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
JEFFRTES SOLVES
COON'S UPPERCUT
Corbett Works 1t Out and Big Boy
Puts 1t Into Actual
Working Order
MURDEROUS JAB IS NULLIFIED
Jeff Again Proves Too Speedy and
Clever for Former Heavy
weight Champ
MURDERoUs JAB IS NULLIFIED
Associated Pressl

BEN LOMOND, June 10.-The YER
dict of the Jeffries camp followers, af-
ter watching the bout this morning
between Jeff and Corbett, Is that the
former champion has worked up an I'M
pregnable defense against Johnson's
famous uppercut. Ever since coming
to the camp, Corbett has been studying
and practicing the black mans muir
derous jab which has done SO much
in bringing victory to the negro, and
today he showed a battery of hot ones
at Jeff, duplicating as nearly as pos
sibie Johnsons blows. The big fight
or hooked them all before they landed,
outboxing his lightning-fast opponent
at every turn.
HE looks mighty good to me-" said
Eddie Smith of Oakland, one-time can
didate for, the position of referee OF
the big fight. mo one can better rea-
lize than Sam Berger and myself the
remarkable improvement in Jeff s
fighting trim. Sam was Jeff's SPAR
ring partner and was mimic referee
when the big fellow made his first pub
lie appearance in San Frehcisco
theater, after a layoff of nearly six
years.
"At that time Jeff was SO high in
flesh and in such poor shape that he
could not stand three-minute rounds
onds. At that time he was badly
winded and could scarcely speak after
each show. It was hard to believe
him the same man when I saw him
work this morning. In my opinion, he
is fit to fight the toughest kind of
a contest right now. Personally, how
ever I would like to see a little more
flesh on him"
Several eastern pewspapermen, re-
cent arrivals, watched the workout and
said many kind things about jeff.
Instead of boxing again, jeff went
on the road this afternoon, making a
speedy trip to Boutzer creek. On the
run back he covered four miles over
the mountain roads In 26 minutes.
There will be more boxing tomor-
row, but mot with either Corbett or
Choynski, both of whom left for San
Francisco, where they appear in an
exhibition bout for a fraternal or
ganization tomorrow night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
SUNDAY GAMES
Sunday Morning League

Sunday Morning League
Pioneers and Dyas-Clines at Mace.
Smiths and Great Easterns at Ath-
letic.
Southern State League
Whittier and Hughes at Los Nietos.
Goldsmiths and Westgate at West
gate.
Gateways and San Pedro at San Pc
dro
Racycles and Clunes at Vernon.
Independents
Thistles and Huntington Beach at
Huntington Beach.
Wielands and Blinns.
Siedra Madre and Monrovia at Mon
rovia.
San Bernardino and Jose Villas at
San Bernardino.
Pioneers and Whittier at Whittier.
Artesia and Indians at Artesia.
Anderson Lores and Lacys at Belve-
dere.
Covina and Chino at Chino (second
of three-game series).
Columbus and Manchester at Man
chester.
Tenth Streets and Slauson Seconds
at Slauson.
Moneta Merchants and L. A. Mer-
chants at Forty-seventh and Moneta.
Modern Woodmen and Slauson at
Slauson
Pico Heights and Oil Well at Pico
Heights.
Teddy Bears and Santa Monica at
Santa Monica.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
JOHNSON RESTS FOR
HARD SUNDAY STUNTS
After Run on Road Negro Gets
Out His Inevitable Automo-
bile for Daily Ride

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10.-With
two days of hard work ahead of him,
on Saturday and Sunday, Jack john
son Stunned the gym this afternoon,
and although Al kaufman was plug
ging merrily away, the negro busted
himself with his automobiles, both of
which were in need of slight repairs.
For that reason johnson spent several
hours in a downtown garage and did
not return to his quarters until we'll
into the afternoon.
He was out on the road as usual in
the morning, and took his twelve-mile
course In a leisurely fashion, complet-
ing the distance in something like an
hour and thirty-five minutes.
"The best time over the course"
said Trainer Tom Flanagan, "was an
hour and twenty-one minutes. john
son tested himself out on that day,
but the fight is too far off for him to
be continually sprinting. The last
week we will be cutting down the dis
tance and speeding up"
The suit that has been commenced
by George Little, in which the pro-
moter, Mrs. Muirhead, who conducts
the training quarters, and all others
interested are warned against paying
over to johnson any money before the
25 per cent claim is adjusted, does
81 am not worried about that" he
said. George Little knows that he
has not a chance to beat me in that
fight and unless he slows down l will
do some talking and then he will be
sorry about it."
Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Johnson announces that he will box
four rounds with Al Kaufman, in addi-
tion to going several rounds with his
regular sparring partners.
The latest wrinkle at the Johnson
camp Is a night watchman. Cal Nc
Vey, one-time famous as catcher for
the old Cincinnati Reds, is the man on
the job, and he patrols the beach from
dark until sunrise. His beaten path
is directly under the rooms occupied
by Johnson. There was an effort in
camp to keep this a secret, but now
that it has leaked out 1t Is admitted
that Johnson does not want to take
any chances with strangers strolling
around unbeknown to him.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
cRAvEsEND RESULTS

GRAVESEND, June 1O.-The feature
of today's racing was the brilliant per-
formance of the western filly, Round
the World. She came east with a re-
markable reputation and more than
made good when she easily won the
five furlongs handicap for 3-year-olds.
Summary:
First race. five furlongs-Pickaninny won,
Ugo second Crash third; time 1:01 S-5.
Second race mile and a sixteenth-Ardri
won, Frank Purcell second, Lord Stanhope
third; time 149 4-5.
Third race, five furlongs-Round the World
won, Feather Duster second, Zeus third; time
1902.
Fourth race, about six furlongs-Tim PiPpin
won, Twilight Queen second, Cohort third;
time 110 80.
Fifth race, mile and a quarter-Pretend won.
Reybourne second, Superstition third; time
2:0S.
Sixth race, about six furlongs-Folle Levy
won, Rosseaux second, Woolcasta third;
time 1.11.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NEW YORK, June 1O.--Chicago re-
tanned possession of first place by de-
feating New York today, to 5. In
the eighth, with the locals leading,
to 2, and one out, Beaumont, batting
for Richie, bunted safely. Zimmer-
man, hitting for Evers, famed, but
Sheckard was passed and the bases
became filled when Merkle fumbled
Schultes grounder. Chance singled to
right on the first ball pitched and when
Murphy let the ball go to the fence
all the Chicago runners scored. Score:
Chicago 6, hits 8, errors 2.
New York 5, hits 8, errors 2.
Batteries-Pfeister, Richie, Brown
and Archer; Mathewson and Myers.
Umpires-O'Day and Brennan.
At Boston-Boston-C Cincinnati game
postponed; rain. Two games tomorrow.
At Philadelphia-Pitts -Philadel-
phla game postponed; wet grounds.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn- Louis
game postponed; wet grounds and cold
weather.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
TENNIS PLAYERS
BEGIN STRUGGLES
Iune, July and August to Be Gala
Months on the Local
Courts
CHAMPIONSHIPS AT STAKE
Tom Bundy to Meet Trio of Star
Performers During
Tournaments
CHAMPIONSHIPS AT STAKE

June, July and August will be the
gala months for tennis among the
southern court experts. AT Venice,
June 20, and at Long beach, July l, 2
and 4, the second annual doubles cham
piopship tourney of the Pacific coast
will be played. The annual Southern
California championship tournament
will be fought at Long Beach August L
to 6, inclusive.
Tom Bundy is the holder of the title
Of the Venice club champion, McLough-
lin and James won the doubles honorS
last year, and Winifred Mace annexed
the championship of Southern Califor-
MIA at the Virginia last year. All four
winners OF the past season will be on
hand to defend their titles against all
comers.
Tom Bundy during the past two years
has been ranked as the first player Of
Southern California. He played to the
semi-finals in the Newport tourney,
won honors throughout the west ana
the east in last years trip, and Is the
twelfth best court player in the United
States.
Win Mace has been practicing daily
on the Central courts, and yesterday
played on the Hotel Mt. Washington
courts. He is in fine fettle for the
summers play, and will hold his own
with the best. Contrary to rumor,
Mace will return to Occidental next
year, entering the college department
as a freshman. He Is constantly add
ing new strokes to his repertoire, and
is now developing fast low drive that
will mean points to him in the coming
tournaments. The challange match in
the August tournament will not be easy
for the challenger, as the present
champion is capable Of making the
showing Of his life.
Mclaughlin and Long will probably
be the northern representatives in the
doubles tourney this year, as it Is un-
likely that James will be able to make
the trip The doubles tournament will
be given an added interest by the an
nouncement that there will be another
meeting of the two woman champions,
Misses Sutton and Hotchkiss, on the
last day of play, July 4. Miss SUIT
ton should win in straight sets, as she
is playing the best game she has ever
been capable of, and her determination
to make short work of the next match
is a good sign of the result.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
WHITE MAN WHIPS BLACK
FOR NAVY CHAMPIONSHIP

VALLEJO, Cal, June 10.-A crowd
of nearly 1000 men, made up of the
officers and crews of the many ves-
sells now stationed at Mare island, last
evening thronged the cruiser Maryland,
other nearby ships and the roofs Of
the government workshops to witness
a fight for the middleweight cham
pionship of the American navy Frank
(Spider) McCool of the Maryland and
Battling" Robinson, a negro of the
cruiser California, were the contest
ants.
In the seventh, in clinch, McCool's
head came in violent contact with his
opponent's Jaw. The negro raised his
gioved hand to his face, sat down in
the middle of the ring and finally
rolled over on his back, as if suffering
great pain. A physician, after an ex-
animation, declared Robinson unin-
jured. but he refused to get up and
continue the fight, and the referee
awarded the decision to McCool.