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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

for the first half Of next week at the
Empire. Besides doing numerous
tricks on the wheels. the pair perform
one stunt that is not duplicated any
where They turn Z complete somer-
sault while riding motorcycle At Iigh
speed. Dsmarest and Chabot, known
as the Kubeliks Of vaudeville. VIII
please with all manner of tricky per
formances on the violin. The four
Lincolns. billed as versatile enterta 5rl-
ers, do a great deal to drive dull care
from the minds of their audiences.
Queen Nab and Caspar Weiss. called
the smallest actress in the world, as
. sisted by the miniature comedian, viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

BLUE GRASS LEAGUE OUT
OF ORGANIZED BASEBALL

Auburn, ~ y. March 22.-Chairman
John u Farrell Of the national board
Of arbitration Of the National Associa-
tiou OF Baseball Leagues. last night
gave out a special notice 10 all organ
izef baseball for the FIRST time in the
history of minor league baseball eXpell.
ing am entire league from the National
association Mr. Farrell said
The officials OF the Blue Grass
league having publicly and officially
made known their determination 10
violate the national agreement. this
League after a fair notification TO its
iaaguc president. and a wire notice
tu its club members. has had its mem
hc"snip fee returned and its reserved
payers declared free agents The Ma
t.uual association must abide by the
provisions of article .. section 3, OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
Al lie illinois.

The TraL Of the Lonesome Pine, &c
Eugene Walters thrilling dramatiza-
ticn Of John Fox. Jrs splendid story,
emphasizes one of the most fascinat-
ing locales of a dramatic story No
pains or expense has been spared TO
make the production a worthy one in
every sense. 1t proved striking sue
cess in Chicago, Boston and New York.
and enjoyed long runs with the larg-
est receipts OF late years. The story
OF the play is provided with ricn
background painted with mature skill
in fact, each Of the four acts is a Wig
orous cClorful picture. June, rs Mr..
Foxs delightful creation of the Vir.
ginia mountains. has a part that per
feCtly suits her. She is supported by
a more than adequate cast OF metro
politan p ayers. This stirring play will
be seen al the Illinois tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

George Baumgardner. one Of the sen
sa1'cus OF lie An -Iicsu league as
pitcher fer the St. Louis Browns last
year. Is showing up well in spring
workouts. In an exhibition game re
Gently he held ne Houston team to
three Rits IN five innings. With the
Browns noy stronger thau last year,
he Is aNy- ."d TO rank we'll up among
the leading bJrlers CT the league this
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

The success Of The Bohemian
Girl" to be presented at the Illinois
tomorrow evening, is attributed. in
part, to the peculiarly sympathetic and
romantic nature Of the story told
Briefly. the story is that OF an Austri-
an nobleman's child, who is stolen by
a gypsy band. In this band IS har-
bored ? young fugitive nobleman, and
as she grows up they fall il love The
identity Of the girl is finally revealed
to her father by the jealous queen Of
the cypsies. who loves the fugitive no
0leman and hopes thus 10 get rid OF
her rival Tie father at first scOrns
the young mans suit. but later accepts
him as his daughters fiauCe. when he
learns Of his noble nature and birth.
But the continued popularity of The
Bohemian Girl" IS really due 10 the
appealing nature Of Balfe's delightful
music, which includes those heart
stirring melodies. "T Dreamt I Dwelt
in Marble Halls" The Hear Bowed
Down" and Then YouN Remember
Me" i is said that Milton and Sar
gent AbCrn have made the most pre-
teptious and lavish production of this
grand old opera thar has ever been at
tempted in this country. a large mum
Der Of people are employed IN the
grand musical ensemble and five stage
pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

prove with practice lie has been only
two years in professional baseball,
spending both Of them with the St.
Joseph club Of the Western league.
He played in rs games his first sea.
son. when only ~ years old. and last
season figured in 1876. In the same
period. he raised his batting average
from .2l0 to 240.
Gossett comes from central Ohio,
where he played for several years in
independent teams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

San Francisco, Cal. March %
Youthful Philip Gossett. junior Candi-
date for backstop on the Chicago
White SoX. in training in these parts.
has a tough row to hoe To land a
regular job he wiz have TO beat out
one Of the reliable quartet CT expert
enced and brainy Billy Sullivan, hardy
Rec" Kuhn. brilliant young Ray
Schalk, and heayy-hitting Ted Easterly.
Strong points in favor of Phil are
his ambition and evident ability TO i'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

its contract with the major leagues, the
National agreement
The Blue Grass league includes
Frankfort. Maysville, Richmond, Lex
irrton. Paris and Mount Sterling, by.
AT attempt has been made to add Cow
irgtou. Ky. 10 the circuit.
As COvington is within FIVE miles Of
Cincinnati. a club playing there in
frirges upon the territorial rights of
the major league club and its exist
once constitutes a violation of the
section OF the national agreement
specified by Chairman Farrell. The
drrision declares over 100 players to
be free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

Laughing Eddie Foy. the funniest OF
all Broadway comedians. vii appear
al the Illinois March so n the besL
musical show nc has had In many
years. entitled Over the River" From
all reports. Werha & Luescher. the
producers Of this hilarious girl and
song comedy, have staged their pro
duction ia spectacular fashion and the
piece Genes after q smashing six
months success ar the Gcbe theatre
in New YORK. The play gets its some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
DlLLAV0U DEFEATS
DAHL FOR THE LEAD

A close game last night between
tine only two men with perfect scores
in The Lempfert pool tournament, re-
suited in the defeat Of Oscar Dahl by
l.. A. Dillavou. The latter is now
alone at the top Of the percentage
column and with only two games yet
to play seems sure OF being the win
ner az the first prize. Dahl who IS a
20 point man. under the handicap IT.
irCs, needed only three balls when Dill
aycu made the last of the 100 he need
ID. Two other games were played last
night. MordhCrsi l75D defeating Means
(75) by couu; Of 75 to 81. and Thorn
as C75l, who has beLn substituted for
Williamson. lost to Benson (65) by a
score OF 50 to -.
folly Otter "u"s beyond her hounds.
bur impudcuce knows bone Ben Jon.
sou.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
'1Pg Or
CON 7 T.. 7Ei.IN :

Pittsburgh. March 22-Tommy La
vele, local lightweight boxer, died
here Yesterday morning as d result
Of a blow he received in boxing
bout before the Tariff club Thursday
night. His skull was fractured. George
Adamson. Layelle's opponent. and \.
c. Evans. alleged &c have arranged the
match, were arrested yesterday after
noon TO await the action Of a coron-
ers inquest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
ILLINOIS.

March 22-"Tne Trail of the Lone
some Pine"
March 23-"The Bohemian Girl"
March 25-New York German Stock
Theatre company.
March 29-"The Servant in the
House
March 30-Eddie Foy in Over the
River"
EMPIRE.
Vaudeville - Performances at 2:45
and S:1j.
GRAND.
Orpheum vaudeyille--Pe Performances
daily at 2.3O and $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
DAILY RIDDLES
QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS.
]. Behcsd Disagreement and leave
conveyance
. Transpose an insect into part
Of book
@. How biz should mans mouth be?
4 In what way H. tine Scotch tow
Of CEyprvIvI Ike g confession Of love-
g. What fellow will show either the
hottest temper or the frlstiest?
Answers.
I Scar
q Flea leaf
g. Biz enough 10 eat with
8 rs hard ~ soy.
T. Arthur NDucter Oour thermome-
teri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

Washington-A cable dispatch from
Paris announced that the Eiffel tower
got" Arlington in the first phase of
the experiments to determine by ra-
do waves the difference in latitude
between Washington and PariR-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
RALSTON'S CLUB
TAKES ALL THREE
Rolls Three of Highest Games
Of Season-Roantree First
With $50.

Ralston's club Of the Friday Even
Ing Bowling league rolled three OF
the highest games last evening in the
series on the Rock Island alleys that
any team OF the league has hung I'D
thus far this season. taking all three
Tits from Collins team by so doing
The Colonies did not have a look
in at any stage OF the performance.
Roantree was high man with a score
Of 536. The scores follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

prove q refreshing novelty. Ted Bail
ey's dogs will offer the most beauti-
FIJI dog act in vaudeville" Two reels
Of pictures will round out the show.
Fully nine out OF every ten cases
Of rheumatism is simply rheumatism
Of the muse. es due 10 cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, neither OF
which require any internal treatment.
All that IS needed to afford relief is
The free application Of Chamberlain s
Liniment GiTe II a trial. You are
certain 10 be pleased with the quick re.
ltef which it affords. Sold by all drug,
gists.- (AdY.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

Reno. Nev.. March 22.-The state
senate Thursday afternoon followed
similar favorable action Of the as
sembly by passing the bill repeating
the old finish fight law OF IS years
standing. but permitting 10 round
glove contests The governor is ex-
pected to sign the bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

New York March 22.-The sale by
Joseph ". Hartman 10 Edward y.
Mclean Of Washington for $4,000 Of
the three high stepping harness horses,
Nala. Lady Dilham and Elegant Oil
ham. winners OF scores of blue ribbons.
prizes and challenge cups at leading
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22

New York, March 22-The Bowery
came in for d slice of its old popu-
larity Thursday night when the Ata1-
tic garden, for nearly half a century
the rendezvous Of the better element
Of east siders for purposes Of enter
tainmeDt, was transformed into a box.
ing club recently licensed by the state
athletic commission Jack Britton took
this as the opportunity 10 give first
class boxing lesson TO young Brown OF
this city. Britton had the better oil
nine rounds Of the 10 round 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-22
AT THE EMPIRE.

Sebastian Merrill and company, sen
sational cyclists. will feature the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
WAISTS AND NEckwEAR.
Dainty Devices Which Add to the Ef- fectiveness of the Easter Costume.

Important features of the Easter display this week are found in the waist and neckwear departments.
 In waists there are many attractive novelties in chiffon, white over colors, SILKS, both Japan and crepe, lingerie, Ilarqu1sette and lawns.
 Tailored waists are in the main, simply made, the majority with By ron collars, this both in silk and linen
 On dressier waists there are insets or rich lace, much hand embroidery, or touches of gay Balkan colors.
 Some especially fasct1ating neck wear is offered, in silk or cotton crepe collars, with fetching frilIs. dainty flower knots, cute ideas in button fin lsh, etc There are collar and cuff sets with embroidery in soft pastel shades. revival of our grandmoth- CTS time is the velvet neck or arm band of narrow black velvet with mower embroidery in colors.
 And speaking of flowers, a popular novelty of the season is the tiny French band box containing knots of the most realistic flowers, to be worn With street or house costumes
 stocks. jabots, colored maline hair bands. belts, there are scores of nov cities which the woman who would be up to date needs to See and purchase.
 Today's advertisers in The Bulletin explain where all these pretty thinos are to be found.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
WOMEN WILL ATTEND.
From All Over the State They'll Go to
 Hartford Tuesday.


 women from all over the state are planning to go to Hartford next week TOT the hearings on woman suffrage peIore the joint committees of the house and the senate. The hearings are to be held in the chamber of the house of representatives, and the case TOT woman suffrage will be presented by all the prominent workers in the suffrage cause in Connecticut. None put Connecticut men and women will be heard next Tuesday. for the plan Of the Connecticut Suffrage associa- t1on is to leave the case entirely in the hands of it's own members. assist ed by members of the Connecticut Mems League for Woman Suffrage. After the hearings the Hartford Equal Franchise league will keep open house at the woman suffrage headquarters No. 24 Ford street, midway between the capitol and 1he railway station
 Tea will be served there for the out of-town visitors, and opportunity given for 8 rest before train time for the women who have journeys te make.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
FOR DESERTION AND GROSS CRUELTY
Four Dvorce Granted by Judge Curtis Superior Court Three Wives and One Husband Were the Plaintiffs Motion List Matters all Went Over.

Four dfvorces were granted by Judge Curtis of the superior court at the short calendar session of the court held in New London Friday. All were uncontested. The court came in earlier than usual, opening at g o'clock to get the divorce matters out of the way.
 Mary E. Dwyer of New London was divorced from Patrick DWyer of parts unknown. The ground was deSertlon- Mrs Dwyer's. maiden name was Mary Swanson. She was married to Dwyer in 1906 and the desertfon occurred in April of the following year.
 John Swanson, father of Mrs. Dwyer. testified to his daughter being deserted by her husband.
 Augusta Weeks of Noank. aunt Of Mrs. Dwyer, testified in corroborat1on of the statements of the-other wit nesses.
 the only child, 8 girl. Attorney Mor- ris Lubchansky appeared Tor MFs'
 On Account of Cruelty.
 Maud Joseph of New London was divorced rom Wiii1an JosSpn T1 or.-1 Lyme. The ground was intoieraole cru
 Mrs. Joseph told of many acts of cruelty she suffered at the hanos or her husband She said ner marrleo life had been very unhappy because oA her husbands actions
 Philip Jeffrey told of Mrs. Joseph's coming to the Jeffrey home in New London to see Mrs. Jeffrey. now dead and said that her husband had put hax out He said he had never wit messed any acts of cruelty on the part of MT. Joseph, but had heard that Mrs. Joseph was ma1treated by her nus band.
 Mrs. Joseph was allowed to resume her maiden name-Maud Smith. The Josephs were married in 1905
 Captain Samuel Mills Divorced.
 Csptatn Samuel Mills was divorced from Jeanette Mills of parts unknown. The ground was desertion-
 Captain Mills said he is. employee employ resided at Northport, L. L, when he was first married. in 1906. In 1909 he went with his wife to Rowayton to reside with his parents, Returning one day from trip, wit ness said he found his wife had left Rowayton. Witness said he went t6 Northport, hoping to find his wife there, but did not.
 Cantafn Mills said he has never seen his wife since and has never heard from her. He said his wife's going away had never been explained, but he thought she objected to living in Row ayton- mother of the plaintiff. told of her leaving RoWayton. l Witness said her Ason provided prop l erly for his wife and gave her no rea- son for deserting him.
 Mrs. Mills said her daughter-in-1aw | came to Rowayton last summer on an l excursion and made a short call at 1 the Mills home making no mention of | the assertion
 Susan Geib of Rowayton and Wil- l liam J. Brown of Stonington, cousin l of sfhe defendant. gave corroborative l testimony.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
Spring Novelties
 Specially for Easter LEATHER HAND BAGS IN THE FASHIONABLE FLAT ENVELOPE AND OPEN TOD sTVI

FASHIONABIE FLAT ENVELOPE
 AND OPEN TOP STYLES .. A fine Assortment of bags with 8 and 9-inch frames in Morocco, Pin Seal Walrus and the new Crepe Seal Leathers. They are mostly black with goodly proportion of browns. tans. navy, green. red and gray. Popular values at $1.oO. $1.5o, s1.9s, s2.5o. Bet ter grades from $2.ss to $12.5o.
 ROSARIES
 with medium size beads of Amber. Garnet Jet, Etc. Beautifully desiEned beads and delicately finished Crosses. SIPS to $2.5O.
 WoMENs PURE SILK HOSE with lisle sole and garter top. A fine full-fashioned hose of pure silk in black only. A regular $1O0 quality. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY 7so
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15

 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bailey of Boz ral1 spent Thursday with relatives here.
 Recovering from Shook.
 Mrs. Thomas Li1librfdge, who suffer ed a shock five months ago which par alyzed her left side, Is improving slow ly. although not able to get out of doors.
 Daniel Curran has returned from a few months stay in Pittsfield, Mass. The village school and the Franklin schools close March 20 and reopen March 31. George Harris of Palmer was & re- cent visitor in the village.
 Miss Natalie Hamilton has returned to her home in Norwich Town, after two weeks stay with Yantic relatives.
 Road Repairs.
 A top dressing of coarse sand is be- ing spread over the coarse rock dress ing on the road between Jones' store and Bentleys market.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
PETTls HOLDS FIRST PLACE.
Had High Score in West Side PinochIe
 Club This Week.

Pettis held the high score at the meeting of the West Side Pinochle club Wednesday evening and continues in first place. His evenings score was S280 and Schutz was second with 1920, moving up from sixth to second place. Pendleton went down from third to sixth place. The evenings scores fol- low: Pettis 82S6, Schutz 1920. Larsen 763o, HaIlisey 1925. Opitz 74S5. Te- treault 7230, Underwood 7005, Ledger 6S90, J. Jordan 6S10, Bailey 6575, Pen dleton 6015, A. Jordan 5335
 The total scores are now as follows: Pettis 63so0. schutz 61395, J. Jordan 61365, Opftz 61110, Underwood 61025, Pendleton 60390. Ledger 59705, Larsen 59435, Bailey 69205, TetreauIt 5902O, 4. Jordan 56240. Hallisey 5522o.
 With but three more nights of play Pettis Is practically certain of first place, while second place may go to any one of a half dozen players. Prizes are awarded the first three men and on the close of the tournament there will be a banquet
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
On Ground of Desertion.

Julia>E. Gilbert of New London was divorced from William A. Gilbert. The ground was desertion.
 The suit of Carrie Newcombe Rouse vs. George A. Rouse was down for trial, but was postponed.
 Motion List Went Over.
 The short calendar matters all went over. The cases down on the list were Florence A. Collis vs. Arthur B. Davis, in which there was motion for default for failure to plead; Colt and others, trustees, vs. Jerome and others, in which there was motion for order of sale of property; Groton Savings bank Ys. Michael R. McGrath, in which there was motion for foreclosure and limitation of time Alameda G1ynn vs. Lyceun1 Theater Co.,. in which there was motion to set aside the non-suit and the suits of J. R. Butler vs. Gen. tral Vermont road, and J. H. Butler Ns. Central Varnont road, in which the plaintiffs moved to have the cases placed on the jury docket
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Hiram Aver in Denver-Mrs. Thomas
 LiIIbridge Improving in Health.

Friends of Hiram Aver, who has been been in Deroit, Mich, for several years, received post cards from him from Omaha, Neb.. announcing that he vas was on his way to Denver, Col, for a few months stay.
 The tie train of the Central Vermont railroad has been in this vicinity this week, getting ties and distributing them along the roadbed.
 Mrs. Daniel Tucker of Columbia has been speeding a few days with Mrs. Georgiana Ldllibridge.
 Mrs Louis Schwartz of New London has been spending a few days here with her sisters. the Misses Cohn.
 MT. Arnold of Pomfret has returned, after a brief visit here with his son, Charles Arnold.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A CoURT<oF PROBATE HELD at Colchester, within and for the Dis trfct of Colchester on the 3d day of March, A. D. 1913.
 Present-H. P. BUELL. Judge
 Estate of James Gershlsowitz, late of Colchester, in said District, de- ceased.
 Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date, by posting up notice to that effect, to-
 etar wath opy to or tbs 5eis 5an orde said deceased last dwelt and in the same town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having 8 circuIa- ton in said District, and make return to this Court.
 mar15d H. P. BUELL., Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
In Honor of VerIaine.

The other day the admirers of Yer
 lalne made their yearly pilgrimage to the LuXembourg, there to lay on the pedestal of his monument a memorial wreath of flowers. This pious duty performed, the cortege adjourned for lunch in an adjacent hotel It was a distinguished gathering, which counted among it's numbers three recently crowned heads-Pau1 Fort, prince of poets; Hans Ryner, prince of story telIers, and Xavier Pivas. prince of song writers. All went went till it came to the champagne and the toasts. It was M Natanson who tangled the harmonies of the morning. As a banker and the founder of the Revue Blanche, M. Natanson ought to have known that he was there on suffer- tain1y not to be heard. But what did the banker do but get upon his hind legs and talk shop, or rather bank
 In other words, M. Natanson gave at length and with unction his profes- sional views on the uses and abuses of money. The poets especially were furious at his lack of tact. Was this the time. they asked loudly ana indig- nantiy, for such a sordid subject to Lopelletier, tugged at the orators s coat tails, but in vain. The air was thick with insults. and gentleman named VandeTpighs was heard to state himself "entirA1y at M. Natan- sons disposition" M Natanson tend cred his card. M. Vanderpigh refused it, and flung a liquor glass at his adversary's face. In a moment the room was in an uproar. Poets, savage eyed and long haired 1eapt on chairs. gesticulating wildly. At last the voice of Paul Fort made itself heard T propose" he shouted that we never meet again to honor the memory Of Verlaine, for we have proved our selves unworthy of him. And so the banquet ended in sorrow and shame
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15

A telegram from Teheran to the Ber- liner Tageblatt, of Berlin, announces that the council of ministers has granted to- Russia concessiCn for a line of railway from DschuIsa to Ia brig. It is also stated that Russia has been granted the right of working coal mines and petroleum wells on either side of the railway. The concession possesses considerable economic 1m- pOrtance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Bargain, shore proper ty. about 500 feet water frontage, nine room house, about two acres of land, situated near Gales Ferry, to be sold a1 once: make an offer. James R. May, Real Estate. 46 State St. New London. Conn. mar15d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District 9f Norwich on the 18th day of March Present-NE1soN J. AYLING. Judge
 Estate of tutins, s. Walker late of Norwich. in said District. deceased.
 Lester E. Walker of Norwich, Conn appeared in Court and filed a petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth, that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of
 Whereupon. 1t is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at Norwich, in said District on the 18th day of March. A. D. 1913. at 10 o'clock pendenoy of said petition. and of said hearing ther con. be given by the pub 1ication of this order one time in some newspaper having 9 circulation in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and that re- turn be made to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing Is a true copy of record
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 DnaT15d Clerk.