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Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21
Phone Oakland 1904.
CUT RATE SHOE FACTORY

All Kinds of Shoe Repairing by
Machinery and Hand.
Mems Shoes half soled...---.------....- %
Ladies' Shoes half soled-.---------..-.. soc
Mems Rubber Heels -.........--------....- 4uc
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21

The Idle Hour Social Club ha.
moved to 331 Eighth street. Biggel
and better is our motto. A free com.
mittee room will be provided for al
lodges and societies wishing to use it
No ladies' night from now on. Don't
forget our new location, 331 Eighth
street.
JAMES WOODWARD, Mgr.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21
kNAREsBoRouGH COURT.

Court hnaresbororgh, As. S6os.
meets hrst and thiIa Tuesdays Ii
zach month AZ rorssters' Hall, Clas
4Ireet. between Twelfth and TIL.
feentb streets.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21
DURHAM FARM CREAMERY
The House of Pure Milk and

cream
Our Dairy Products Are Always
Strictly Fresh and Equal to
the Best.
1479 Seventh Street
Phone Lakeside 610.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21

Phone Fruitvale 1127W
/ Want to Sell You Your
ELECTRIC FIXTURES
My Prices and Goods Are Right
GEO. WEBER
1906 Adeline Street Perkeiey
REMOVAL NOTICE.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-21

With Music and Speeches by Eminent
Men, Public Turns Out En- Masse to
Witness Event of National Interest.
w. Monroe Trotter Speaks For Our
Race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
CWINNER HANDED
The BOOT; SORE
Pittfed Owner Mad as i Hornet Says
His Personal Losses viii
Reach 100000.

Pittsburgh. Dec. Whenever /
get kicked out of an organization it is
time for ne to quit, and that is what
am going to do as regards the Fed
eral league ! was willing to string
along until the league became d pay
ing proposition. but when my asso-
ciates saw fit 10 feather their own
nests and drop me overheard ! decided
in my own mind that baseball politics
was too much for ne. and so | am
out. / do not want a franchise of any
kind, either RAZOR or minor. and as
soon as I have sold my players ! want
to forget that l was ever in the base
BAH ownership games"
So said Edward ", Gwinner. presi-
dent of the late Pittsburgh Federal
league club yesterday when he ar
rived home from the peace conference
at Cincinnati. 1t was given out at
headquarters that he received $50 600
to pay for Improvements made at a
local park and was told to get the best
price possible for his players,
Gwinner has l6 men under contract
for next year, whose salaries amount
TO over $50 coo, and unless he can dis
pose of them before the season opens
he will have to give them away to be
released from paying their salaries
Gwinner figures his personal losses
at over $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

Miss Elizabeth McCreight left Tues
day for Englewood, where she will
spend a few days at the home of Mrs,
II. Z. Tibble
Lloyd Willis left for Simms, Mont.
where he will spend the remainder of
the winter with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. P Willis
Mrs L. S. AIeleudy and son Tavern
left Tuesday for Milton, Wis, to spend
a few weeks with relatives
Miss Eta Leightner is spending this
week with relatives in Salem and Win
field, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Mckinney
and daughters. Misses Hope and Mar
ian. left Tuesday for Hammond, Ind,
where they will visit their daughter
and sister, Mrs. Roscoe Woods.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Carroll accompa-
MED their son Edwin to Rock Island,
where DR.. Ostrom performed an op-
GRAFTON on his left eye. His eye was
seriously injured Sunday evening,
when he was accidentally hit by a
piece Of ice.
The Aledo rest room, which has
served the people of AIedo and sur
rounding country so acceptably for
the past five years, will close in the
early part Of January. As there will
be rest room in connection with the
new library, it is not thought neces-
sary to continue the present rest room,
Mrs. Samuel Lathrop and little son
Lee Of Gary, Ind, came Saturday to
visit Mrs. LathrOp's parents, MIR. and
Mrs. George McPherren.
Mrs. T. J Stead went to Davenport
Tuesday for a short visit with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Lorimer and
Mrs. Alvah Jay went to Chicago Mon
day, where they will visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorimer's daughter. Mrs. James Blake.
and family.
Or. A. c. Sells has returned from
Ottawa, where he had accompanied
Clarence Hall, who remained for
treatment at the tent colony.
J, K. Guthrie, who has been spend
ing few days with his father, n. H.
Guthrie. left Tuesday for Minneapo-
lis,
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas Abercrombie
and daughter Gertrude returned to
their home in Chicago after visiting
Mr.. Abercrombie's father, ]. H. Aber-
crombie.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Boyles at their horne northeast of
Aledo, Dee. 10.
Mrs o. c. Wyatt and son went to
Salem, Iowa, the last of the week tn
spend a few days with her mother,
Mrs, /. J. Wilmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
sDoC- LEADS WITH 5sl SCORE
Ambitious FitxGibben Team Strikes
snag In Harms Quintet-Cubs
Lose Two to Martins.
Tri.Ciiy Standing.

Shooting successive games at a 300
clip, the Edelweiss five, leaders of the
Tri-City Bowling league, took three
straight from the Outings of Davenport
last night at the Island City alleya.
Captain "Doc" Mueller stepped to the
front and led the boys with total Of
5s4 for three games. his 221 count be-
Ing high on the alleys. AS result Of the
victory the Edelwelss quintet is lead
ing the FitzGibbon team, its nearest
competitor, by four games.
The FitzGibbon five, which has been
going at whirlwind clip for nearly
a month, struck gnag last night at
the Hastings alleys. when they tackled
the Harms five. losing two out of three
games.
At the Blackhawk alleys in Daven-
port the Cubs of this city lost two out
of three hard fought games to the Mar
tins. Krabbenhoeft's 226 count was
high single game and Bischoff was
close behind with 222. The Cross Coun-
y-Biackhawk match at the Harms al
leys was postponed The scores;
At Island City Alleys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
WITH THE BOXERS

New York, Dec 24.-Tom Cowler
jim Corbett's heavyweight protege
tossed them In from every angle in his
10-round victory over Porky Flynn
Flynn managed to stay but his mai
occupation was blocking Cowler5 wal
lops for his jaw.
Eddie Campi the mantam-Weight
phantom, viii be one Of the main fsti(
attractions Chistnas day. The coast
boy will box Tommy Touhey in a boul
scheduled for 10 rounds.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-Knockout Brown
will be substituted for Milburn Saylor
against Ever Hammer in the Gary
fights Dec. 20, it was announced yes
terday. Brown will leave New Yorh
Sunday. Phil Harrison and Mike
Hirsch viii also appear on the card
as will Jack Nails and Harry Long.
New York. Dec. 24.-Jim Flynn, the
lighting fireman of Pueblo, arrived
here yesterday from Excelsior Springs
Mo, 10 complete training for his bout
with Battling Leyinsky in the Broad
way Athletic club Christmas day.
From Levinsky's headquarters
comes the report that the battler is in
fine trim. Levinsky appears to be the
favorite with the ring fans here.
Cleveland, Dec. 24-Johnny kilbane
of this city, feather weight champion
and George Clancy of Baltimore will
battle Is rounds for the title in BaIti-
more March H.
Henry Bletzer, Chaney's manager
and Jim Dunn, who pilots kilbane
signed articles for the match last
night Dunn accepting Bletzer's Offer
of $500, with the privilege of 40 pei
cent of the gate.
Billy Recap, Philadelphia sporting
writer. was agreed upon as referee
The weight Will be 122 pounds ring
side A forfeit of $1,000 will be posted
with Recap for weight and appearance
The bout viii be staged by Sam Har
/ ris. Baltimore promoter.
New Castle, Pa, Dec. 24.-Youn,
GradweH of Newark. N. J., drew witt
Tony Zill OF Youngstown, Ohio, her
Wednesday night in 10 rounds. Bet
were cashed at draw although som
writers gave Gradwell shade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
CITY FEDS
At LAST SEE LIGHT

Kansas City, No, Dec 24-St0ck-
holders of the defunct Kawfeds are
wondering how much they viii realize
on baseball peace The club owes the
Federal league $500, and forfeited the
franchise because it could not raise
that much cash.
It is believed the sale Of Packer
players will more than pay the debt
to the league, and the stockholders ex-
pect to get what is left Those ex-
pected to bring a good price are: Man
ageF Stovall Cullop, Packard Main.
Chief Johnson, Easterly. Gilmore and
Kenw0rthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
CINCINNATI PLANS
FOR NEW SPEEDWAY

Cincinnati. Dec. 24.-CincinnaU is
10 have the fastest and safest automo-
bile speedway in the country, accord
ing to A. J Roberts. fiscal agent Of the
Cincinnati Speedway company. who
closed the deal for a site at Sharon.
Ohio, yesterday
The course will be two miles In
circumference and will be built Of
boards set on end. 1t viii be CON
structed like a huge saucer with wide
turns. making it as safe as possible
The site takes in 800 acres and is
reached by the c., II. and D, Big Four
and Pennsylvania railroads and trac-
ton cars.
Roberts said speed Of 100 miles an
hour or more is hoped for. Work will
be started within short time and II
is planned to hold the first meeting
July 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

limitations of possible renewal
Of the Italian offensive in the Tren-
ton, this time from the west, are
contained in the latest official bull
letins from Vienna. It is admitted
that Austrian outposts have been
driven in in the Guidicaria Valley.
west Of Lake Garda.
The first Italian attacks in this
region came straight up the Adige
Valley from the south. taking Ala.
but were stopped just south OF
Rovereto. Other attacks from the
east made only slight progress
Within the last few months. how
ever, the Italians have been work
ing their way toward Riva from the
west and now, apparently, are on
the move along this whole western
flank, toward Trent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
NO PLAYER LIMIT
ON CHICAGO CUBS
81. Louis Americans Likewise Ara IT,
empt From Provisions of Keen.
ing Down Number OF Men.
TINKER GETS NEWS ON pHoy,
New Manager OF Bruins Plans far
Team With Weeghlnan Over the
Wire Stockholders in Meet,

Cincinnati, Dec. 24.-The Chicap,
Nationals and the ST. Louis Americans
are exempt until the year 1917 fror
that provision under which organized
/ baseball is now working, limiting the
number of players of each team on
May 20 of each year
This is part Of the baseball pasra
agreement that was signed here Wad-
nesday night, according to August
Hermann. chairman of the national
commission. Mr. Hermann made this
announcement last night when told
that Harry Sinclair, one Of the Federal
league peace conferees. had stated
that there would be no player limit in
baseball next year
In the National league the number
Of players limited to q team is u.
while in the American league the limit
is fixed at 25.
"UBjuSt to CIubs.'
sowing to the combination and
amalgamation Of two clubs in the Fed
eral league to a club in the National
and one in the American league, we
considered it unjust to ask these clubs
to dispose of what would naturally be-
considered a large number Of play
ers,' said Mr. Hermann
q cannot say accurately, hut | es-
innate that with the Chicago Cubs ab-
sorbing the Chicago Federals and the
/ St. Louis Browns taking in the st.
Louis Federals, each of these clubs
will have close to fifty players at the
present time
+ 1T would be unjust TO ask them 10
( dispose Of such a large number as
would be necessary in order to cdt
down to the limit under which organ
lied baseballisnow working. Therefore
We gave them until 1917 to dispose Of
/ the surplus players"
Others Not Exempt.
When asked If any or all other clubs
in the major leagues would be exempt
from the limit, or the rule would be
abrogated until 1917 Mr.. Hermann
/ said, absolutely no." Continuing, Mr.
Hermann said:
THE other IA teams of the major
leagues will 90 along in the same man
ner and observe the limit In so far
as | know. there is no movement on
foot to do away with the limit rule In
the opinion of all baseball men it is
an excellent rule, but circumstances
made it necessary to give the new
I owners Of the Chicago Cubs and the
St Louis Browns fair chance 10
dispose Of their surplus players"
Chicago. Dec 24.-"There are not
81 players under iron-bound contracts
on both teams" was the statement Of
Charles H. Weeghman, new owner OF
I the Cubs, yesterday after a stoekhold-
ers' meeting in his Office in the Otis
building This fact will simplify
matters for Manager Tinker and give
US a chance to strengthen our team II
! we don't think that we have strong
enough talent now To be sure Of our
position I am already negotiating for
Lee Magee and Gene Packard
! The new O, B. magnate had hardly
/ finished talking before Joe Tinker
was asked to be let in on the news
via the telephone From the CONVEX
/ sation on the Weeghman end Of the
line it was gathered that Joe had sug-
/ gested still another player, as he was
given the promise that Weeghman
would go after the man at once,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
FRED FULTON rs NOW
REAL HERO IN MOVIE

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Fred Fulton prov
ed his right to battle Jess Willard for
the heavyweight championship Of the
world yesterday.
No heavyweight in modern times ac-
compiished a feat such as Fulton put
over shortly before dusk last night
on the north side. for the ex-farmer
boy, working his long arms like piston
rose. knocked out Is opponents, one
right after the other in a saloon brawl.
1t was probably the toughest battle a
ring tighter ever took part in. After
10 minutes OF battling his enemies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
GREEK DEMON TAKES
ON IVAN MTCHAELOFF

Chicago. Dec. 24.-William Demetral
vs.. Ivan Michaeloft and Louis Christ
ensen vs.. Paul Martinson will furnish
the double windup Of the mat show to
be staged at the Haymarket theatre
tonight. It will be sort Of an elm
nation contest, the winners meeting
to battle Alex Aberg here after Jan. J..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
NOTED FIN RUNNER
Webs IN NEW YORK

New York. Dec 24.-Haunes Kohle-
mainen, the Finnish long distance run
ner, will not let mere matrimony in
tertere with his plans TO run in the
senior cross-counIry championships
here Jan. 5, The famous Finn was
married last night 10 Miss Alma John
son, 20. OF New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
AFTER CUB
PARK FOR CYCLISTS

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Where the crash
Of hickory on horsehide has charmed
the sporting fraternity of our great
west side for many years silently
speeding cyclists may revolve in dizzy
ing circles next summer. packey Nc
Farland, pugilist-landlord, and
Thomas 2. Convey are after a lease
on the west side park to build an out
door bicycle track where the six-daY
game can anguish through the dog
days as we'll as in winter
This was yesterdays development
in the latest sport war, featuring Pat
rick T. Harmon versus Mcfarland and
Convey These two factions are bat
Ting for the right to extract The cola
Of the realm from the pockets Of our
fellow citizens.
All the news all the time-Tae
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

were stretched on the floor and Fulton
did not bear a mark.
p S.-This happened at the studio
Of the American Bioscope company
6242 Broadway. where Fulton is being
featured in a three-real drama entitled
From Farmer Boy to Challenger for
the Heavyweight Championship OF the
World 1t was a part Of the sketch,
YOU know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

said to be increasing, was unearthad
by Inspector Webster Spates of The
department of justice, Washington.
Careful investigation OF the spirits
by several well qualified officers is
said to have confirmed the fact that
1t was real whisky, similar to the
variety which led the little mouse to
want to hunt up the eat and the pro-
verbal rabbit to spit in the bulldogs
eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

he didn't tell the boss-to use tire
spirits as stimulant to the coffin i'll
dustry In dry territory, s. a few quarts
sometimes were included as Tag
nappe" in ectfins shipped 10 custom
ers. The federal authorities could not
see il exactly that way, however. es-
peciaiIy since the coiflns were made
Ese Of By live ones"
The new form Of the old garie Of
bootlesging, varieties Of which are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
Hn0slers vs.. Harvard :

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 24.-It was
stated here yesterday that Indiana
university will be asked to take one
OF the two vacant places on the Har-
ward football schedule for 1916, The
dates not yet filled include Oct. IA and
q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

Spirits in collins have had Tennes-
see legal authorities guessing. Tho
medium In the case WAS coffin
company or Chattanooga. The com
pany claims no supernatural powers.
Ii was simply medium of distribution
Neither were the spirits of the eth
ereal variety. They were the substan-
tiai kind. commonly known as booze :"
An empioye evidently thought he
vas doing nothing wreas although
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
II Hastings Alleys
FITIGIRR0NS

Totals ..........-....8 825 9t7
At Blackhawk Alleys.
MARTINS.
Krabhenhoeft ..........166 1853 226
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

~ EE73t 1T y ~ Y u
Cross C0untrysBlackhawks games
postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

All the news all the time--Tae
Argus.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-02
THAMES LODGE WHIST
 WITH 20 TABLES PLAYING
Pleasant Social Evening in Foresters'
 Hall by N. E. O. P.

After a short business meeting the members of Thames lodge, No. 326, N. B. o. F., and friends, enjoyed a so- cial whist in Foresters' hall Tuesday evening. Twenty tables were played and the prizes were awarded as fol- lows:
 First ladies, Mrs. Silina, cream pitcher and sugar bowl: second. Mrs. T. N. Brennan, cocoa pot; third, Mrs. E. D. Boyens. Boston fern: fourth, Mrs. R. Riley, linen tray cloth.
 First gentlemen's, A. M. Lamphere, military brushes; second, c. Barry, playing cards in leaeather case; third Maurice Kelley, cuff buttons: fourth. H. Farrell, box of cigars.
 After the play the committee served cake and ice cream and all present voted it a most enjoyable event. The scorers were Misses Abbie Brennan Margaret Bellefieur Annie Mary Foley Camilla Healey, Marguerite Foley. The committee in charge were, Miss Mary Downing, chairman; Mrs. R. Riley Mary C. Garvey, Miss M. Moriarty Henry A. Congdon and D. J. Johnston
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-02
WEDDINGS
. .AmbIer-HoIIoway.

At the home of the uncle of the bride. J. P. Holloway, of No. 69 Oak street, the marriage of Miss Flossie B. Holloway and Prof. Joseph A. Ambler took place on Tuesday evening. The house had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by Geduldig, the color scheme being green and white in the parIor, where a floral bank had been arranged with palms and ferns, before which the bridal party stood.
 The ceremony was performed at o'clock by Rev F. S. Holloway of New York, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. pr. J. B. Slocum, pastor of the Central Baptist church, of which the bride is a member. The service with two rings was used and the bridal chorus from Lohengrin was played by Miss Cassie Bailey of Groton for the wedding march.
 The maid of honor was Miss Flor ence F. Holloway of New York, cousin of the bride, and the ring bearer was Doris Bailey of Groton, also a cousin of the bride. The groom was attended by his best man, William A. Turner, of New Haven.
 The bride was charming in gown of white satin with rose point lace and veil and carried roses and sweet peas. The maid of honor wore blue crepe was of yellow roses.
 A reception for the 50 relatives and friends present followed the ceremony and refreshments were served in the dining room, where the color scheme in the decorations was yellow.
 The newly married couple left dur ing the evening on their honeymoon. They received a large number of beau tiful gifts from their wide circle of friends.
 Among those present from out of town were friends and relatives from New York, Providence, Danbury, En- field, Bethel, Groton and New Haven.
 Professor Ambler is the son of MT. and Mrs. Chester G. Ambler of 76 Church street and is entering upon his third year as head of the chemistry va Scotia. He is a native of Danbury, and a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy, class of 1907, and of Yale university, class of 1910. Following his graduation at Yale. he was an assist ant and teacher in the chemistry de- partment at the college, before going to Acadia university.
 His bride, who is the daughter of the late George A. Holloway, has been resident of this city for many years and has been prominent at the Central Baptist church where she has been a teacher in the Sunday school.
 Mikisko-Awisick.
 In Norwich on Saturday, Alexander Mikisko and Miss Olga Awizick. both of New London. were united in mar Mikisko is a native of Russia and is the son of MT. and Mrs Kondrath Mikisko. He is employed in New Lon don as a mill hand. His bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Feoda Awizick and is a native of Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-02
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
 IN VERSAILLES WOODS
Frank Warrington Had Shock and is in
 Serious Condition.

Frank Warrington, one of the oldest and best known residents of Versailles, was stricken with a. shock Sunday morning about 10 o'clock while picking flowers in the woods in the rear of the Versailles Methodist church and lay unconscious where he fell for four hours.
 He was discovered by boys who hap pened to pass in that vicinity and Dr. George Thompson of TaftvilIe was called to attend him. MT. Warrington was removed to the Bac1uS hospital in Dr. Thompson's machine and was accompanied by Charles w Perkins, superintendent of the Versailles mills. His condition is regarded as serious.
 MT. Warrington has been deeply in terested in the Methodist church at Versailles and has done a great deal in the furtherance of it's welfare. When stricken he was picking flowers to be used as a pulpit bouquet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-02
At Ordination of Priest.

Among the many attending the or dination oe Rev. Harry Coleman of this city Monday in St. Joseph's cathedral in Hartford were: MT. and Mrs. Pat rick Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coleman, Jr., Miss Della Coleman, Miss Mary Coleman, Miss Anna Coleman Mrs. M. H. Donahue, Miss Esther Craney, Miss M. Hallahan, Miss May Pounch. Miss Jennie Mcintyre, Miss Marguerite Pounch. Miss Helen Flynn, Miss Anna Coleman, Jas. F. Corcoran John Mcintyre, Frank Mcintyre Hen ry Ensling, c. Ensling, Thomas Fitz- gerald. Charles KaInpf, Edward Ed wards, Mir. and Mrs. Patrick Cole man, Sr.s MT. and Mrs. Patrick Cole man. Jr., Margaret Mcintyre, Mary Dunn, Mary Connors, Catherine Walsh. Mrs. Annie Walsh, William McManus' of Fftchville, Miss A. Mcknight. Mrs B. Sullivan. Abbie Sheehan, William F. Elliott Malcolm McKeag, Henry Ensnng' May Reardon and Anna Cur He