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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
JINX IS TRAILING
TOM JONES AGAIN
Manager of Al Reach Sues Wizards
Boss to Recover $500 in Alleged
Broken Contract.

New York, March 17.-Maxey Blu
menthal, manager of AL Reich, the
heavyweight boxer, brought suit yes
terday against Tom Jones, manager of
Jess Willard, to recover $500 on a
contract which Jones is alleged to
have made. Blumenthal says Jones
offered to pay Reich $500 to box Will
lard, beginning last Saturday Reich
showed up on Monday, but Willard re-
fused to meet him. Blumenthal an
nounced that if he won the court &C
ton he would give the $500 to charity.
The state athletic commission yes
terday denied the request of Assem-
blyman DuEnigan to hold a public
hearing on Saturday for fight mana
gers, club owners, lessees and lessons
of boxing clubs. The assemblyman
wants them all together so that he
can question them in the inquiry he
is making into the boxing game in
this state. Chairman Wenck told the
assemblyman that the proposed plan
appeared to the commission as I'M
warranted and illegal
Whitley" Allen, a heavyweight,
with wild and uncomfortable swing,
Joined Jess Wizards staff of sparring
partners yesterday, and although he
hammered the champions jaw and
face with energy, the worst he could
do was to make the big fellow smile.
Allen acts like Jim Jeffries and starts
his swings close down to the floor. He
got lot Of good practice for his COM
ing bout with Jack Dillon.
Willard put in his longest boxing
day yesterday He went nine rounds
for the first time since he started
training and mixed up so much action
in his bouts that he was too tired to
take any of his bending exercises or
play with the medicine ball. Willard
had a warm set-to with Walter Mon
ahan and his trainer turned loose the
stiffest smashes he had, but could
make no impression on the champion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
At Hastings Alley

He that wants money. means and
content is without three good friends.
Shakespeare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
r. H. E.
Molla Bjurstedt Going Strong.

New York, March 17-Matches in
the semi-fnals Of the singles and
doubles of the women's national in
door tennis championship tournament
here yesterday returned Miss Molla
Bjurstedt. the Norwegian girl, win
ner in each event. The terrific speed
of Miss Bjurstedt's drives at once
placed her opponents on the defen-
sive and kept them there. In the
semi finals of the singles Miss Blur
stedt beat Miss Marie Wagner of New
York, former champion, 60, 6-3. Mrs
Schmitz of New York, former title
holder, beat Mrs. d. c. Mills of Orange
6-2, 6-1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
Senator's Ruy Clinton Pitcher,

Clinton, Iowa, March l7.-Pitcher
Kenneth McGovern, signed by the
Clinton Central association club las:
fall. yesterday was purchased by the
Washington American league club. He
is a southpaw and has been the SEN
sation for the last three years on the
Knox college team at Galesburg. Ill
He graduates this year and will re
port to Washington, June 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
ILLINOIS A. G.. AND
UTAH FIVE IN FINAL

Chicago, March 1.-THE Illinois
Athletic club five and the team from
the University of Utah will contest to-
night for first place honors in the
National Amateur Athletic union
championship basketball tournament,
as the result of their victories last
over the Oakland Y. NJ. C. A Colds
and the San Francisco Olympics, re-
spectively.
The Utah-Olympic score was So to 35
and the Illinois A C.-Oakland Al to 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
II CHICAGO TEAMS
TO ROLL IN TOLEDO

Toledo, March 17.-Seventeen of
Chicago's strongest clubs will roll to-
night in the five man event of the
American Bowling Congress tourna-
ment. Six of the Cleveland athletic
clubs entries are also billed to per-
form. None of the leaders was dis
turbed
FIVE MAN TEAM
Riehis, Columbus, 1895.
Wittmans, Rochester, 1892.
Journals, Detroit, 1919.
TWO MAN EVENTS.
Thoma Marine, Chicago, 1879.
HatCh-Nelson, Racine, 1861.
Hunter-Hendricks, Grand Rapids.
1852.
SINGLES.
B. Huesman, Cincinnati, 6S5.
F. Shaw, Chicago, 685.
R. Raydl, Chicago 681.
ALL EVENTS.
Thoma, Chicago, 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
Starting Something.

Urbana, H., March 1.-THE fol-
lowing all-conference basketball five
was selected yesterday by Il. l..
Grants, sporting editor of the Daily
lllini: Lewis, Wisconsin. forward:
Underhill. Northwestern. forward;
Atwood, Illinois. center; Ray Woods.
Illinois, guard; Olsen. Wisconsin,
guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
FIVE MAN TEAM.
SINGLES.
Athletics Win Basket Tilt,

The Athletics defeated the Jews in
one-sided basketball game last night
at the high school gymnasium, the
final score being IS to 0. Lanaghan
and CalkinS starred for the winners,
making all Of the points. Rudner and
Taxman played good game for the
losers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
SOX TEAMS BATTLE
TO TIE 7 INNINGS

Mineral Wells, Texas, March IT,
Something akin to big league baseball
in July was dished up at the end of
another tough day for the White Hose
athletes, same being high class sew
en- inning game between the Collins
family, the teams being known as the
Eds and Jacks. 1t developed into a
real game. 1t gave the boys some
thing to worry about and the man.
ager a line on the abilities of some of
his youngsters. The score by innings:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
4 Natural Conclusion.

why do descriptive writers speak
so often of the angry flames?
Il suppose because the flames are
usually put out. baltimore Amerl-
can.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

There was considerable politics talked in town last night as several the Republican committeeman were here on thelr way to Seward to attend the territorial committee meeting Chairman Cas F. Heron was among the CordOva visitors and he strongly in favor of allowing the voters of Alaska to have the proper representation and at the convention
 which will name the candidates be voted for next November
 Heretofore both political parties in the territory have been controlled by sapponted bosses which was an unfortunate condition and is likely to be the this year
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Cordova prosperous than now, since the railroad construction days The number of the payroll large and quite few families have recently located here and the outlook for the future most promising force of 50 will be given employment in the reconstruction o the creaer at Mile 49 before the end of the month Two new salmon canneres are in course of construction clam plant now operation and another will be ready to put up pack These industries will materially help the business of the town and consequence people happy and contented
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

The posoffce department asks for an increase o 4 per cent in the salaries of the heads of the four bureaus Perhaps the postmaster general figures that since the salaries of many clerks and carriers have been cut the saving great enough to justify the increase in the pay of men at the head ot the sprVice-Fairbanks News-Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

The incoming boats bring large number of people to Cor dova and beginning next month both steamship lines are going greatly increase their service As result there will be passenger vessel here from the States every couple o days besides augmented fleet of reigters to handle our shipments
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Anchorage has organized labor union for the purpose Of keeping up wages the terminal and particularly on railroad work If this movement is conducted along right lines, and we have no reason to doubt it will not it should result in considerable benefit to the laboring man.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Old Sol certainly did himself proud yesterday, Keep the good work little of the same sunshine IS always welcome and also has tendency to make friends on the Pacific coast regret that they not residents ot Alaska
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

The government cable is still out of commIsslo and the whereabouts of the Burnside mystery. In the meantime the navy wireless station is handling the commercial business and press dispatches Some day the present cable which has days will be replaced and the pubic gwen the con tinuous service 1t is entitled to-
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Copper continues at top-notch price, and Corova has the distinction of being of the greatest ore ports m the world the value of the copper glance alone shipped from here to the shelter every month has value of approximately $200O000.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

While Corlcva is not seeking the Republican territorial convenon it nc adverse to having held at either Valdez or Seward just to demonstrate that have friendly feeling towards the towns to the westward
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Two trains daily is schedule the Copper River railway IS observing during the winter months n Alaska and IS record of which Supt Corser may justly feel proud.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

An exchange recently remarked that Anchoage IS drunk with evil and and presume the devil has been bootleg gng again.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

The Eagles have planned to give their friends good time at their anniversary and entertainment scheduled for tomorrow night
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

The warning to coasters by Chief Doolcy was timely and if needed may save of the youngsters from meeting with accidents
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Assurances of bumper ice crop may add something to Tadiaons of prosperity.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Looks as if Sweden has been nocuated with germ iron Germany.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

King Gustave is shaking the mailed fist.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

Asked for peace-thats the total of the Ford eXped tion.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

General Carranza has declared open for bano
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-05

CORONA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY }, 19lG King Gustave is shaking the mailed fist
 -:O:
 General Carranza declared open for bandits
 
 Asked for peace-has the sum total of the Ford expedi tion
 -:o:- Looks as if Sweden has been noculaed with germ from Germany
 Assurances of bumper ice crop add something to'he radiations of prosperity.
 The warning to coasters by Chief Doocy timely and if needed may of the youngsters from meeting with accidents.
 An exchange recently remarked that Anchorage drunk with evil and and presume the devil has been bootleg ging again
 The Eagles have planned to give their friends good time at their anniversary and entertainment scheduled for tomorrow night.
 Two trains daily is schedule the Copper River railway is observing during the winter months n Alaska and record of which Supt. Corser may justly feel proud
 While Corcva not seeking the Republican territorial convenon adverse to having held at either Valdez or Seward just 10 demonstrate that have friendly feeling towards the towns to the westward.
 Old Sol certainly did himself proud yesterday Keep up the good work little more of the same sunshine IS always welcome and has tendency to make our friends on the regret that they not residents of Alaska Copper continues at tOnoch price, and CordoVa mas the distinction of being of the greatest ore ports m the wor the value of the copper glance alone shipped from here to the shelter every month has value of approximately $2000000.
 Anchorage has organized labor union for the purpose o keeping up wages the terminal and particularly on railroad work If this is conducted along right lmes and we have to doubt that it will not It should result m considerable benefit to the labormg man.
 The incoming boats bring large number o people to Cor Cova and beginning month both steamship lines are oin to greatly increase their service As result there will be passenger vessel from the States every couple o days augmented fleet of freghers to handle our shipments
 The government cable is still out of commission, and the nhereahons the Burnside is mystery In the meantime
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Democratic primary, and If elected ]
promise efficient and conscientious
service.
REED ROBSON.

hereby announce myself as cam
didate for reelection to the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Of Polk County, subject to the action
of the voters at the forthcoming
Democratic primary.
In making my announcement for
this important Office, 1 desire to
thank my friends for their hearty
support accorded me in the past and
assure them if reelected l will con-
tinue to strive as in the past to make
the schools of Poly county second to
none in the State.
Yours for faithful service,
C. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

one foot resting on the log, ana the
chaperon wandered over to the engi.
neers plank table under the tent fly.
And somehow, Kate found out that elo-
quence flowed her way. Oh, how she
pleaded the colonels cause. 1t was
the cause Of right and fairness, too,
not only to him, but to the railroad.
Cant you see it, Dandy?" she
finished. And Dandy could and did.
Uncle Curtis hasn't put it to me
raw like that. It's left for me to hand
In my report as think best. He prob
ably thought I'd see what it meant to
him to have it run this route, but I'll
move camp tomorrow to Amesville on
the other mountain. l didn't know
Mrs. Cranston was your cousin. / used
to sit and talk to her because she re-
minded me Of you. And she laughs
like you. too. l suppose she thinks
was . special type of moonsick calf.
We ought to explain"
III we do. :'ou1l have to write to
mother, too" Kate looked up at him
thoughtfully. do you think it's time,
Dandy? How are the prospects?
Won't your uncle throw you out II
you turn down his railroad schemes"
III he does, I'll 60 to the railroad
and explain the whole thing and show
them how much saved them on the
DEAL" Dandy laughed. Didn't you
even tell Mrs. Cranston we were en-.
gaged?"
Kate shook her head. Who's she
talking to now over there by the
tablet"
That's the chief engineer Of the
o., B. & o. College mate of mine.
She doesn't seem to miss us, Kate"
"Chaperons must be adaptable to en-.
vironment," answered Kate. Il think
Win is perfect pattern of an ideal
one" She paused a second. But /
never thought she looked like me, dear.
Did you ever tell her so?"
mo, didn't" replied Dandy stead
fly, but will now"
Copyright, 1916. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR STATE AND COUNTY ;.
TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County.
Gentlemen hereby announce my
candidacy for reelection to the Of
fee Of State and County Tax Assess
or, subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary. If elected l prom
Use faithful performance of the du-
ties required by this most important
position. l stand for equal taxes for
all classes and l earnestly solicit
your votes. Thanking you for your
hearty support in the past, l remain
Yours very respectfully.
4933 ]. J. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Gracious Manners

The charm of gracious manners and
consideration for other human beings
is quality that develops rapidly IL
given half chance. The woman who
is always kind creates an atmosphere
of loneliness that is like a halo about
her head. If you are naturally shy
and reticent, it is all the more neces-
sary that you should endeavor to shine
bit. 1t is not lack of pleasant
thoughts that worries the self-con-
scious, but the fear of giving express
sion to them. You must try to make
yourself companionable to others.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Rather Hard on Father.

Among the Waiwai tribe of the
Amazon basin. as among several 9TH
ers, the curious custom of the couvade
prevails; that is, when a child is born,
the father takes to his hammock and
remains there for a month. During
this time he refrains from all strong
food and the women wait upon him
as an invalid Meantime the mother
of the child goes about her work
Nature Life in the Amazon Wilder
ness" in Travel
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for The office of prosecuting attorney
of Polk county, subject to the de-
cision Of the primary election June
6, 1916.
If elected I promise my efforts
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement of the criminal laws
and that | will not be a candidate
for reelection.
5149 EDWIN w. SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office Of sheriff of Polk
county, Florida. subject to the ac-
tion Of the Democratic primary OF
1915.
II honored with the Office l will
render faithful and honorable ser
vice. JOHN R. WIGGINS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Assessor for
Polk county, subject to the action of
the Democratic party. | earnestly
solicit the support and votes of the
electors, promising the best service
of which | am capable should they
honor me with this position.
Respectfully,
J. HARRIS LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

l desire to take this method OF
announcing my candidacy for the
office of tax collector Of Polk coun-
ty subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary.
If honored with this Office, it will
be my most earnest desire to render
at all times effective, efficient and
faithful service.
Your vote and influence solicited.
Respectfully yours.
4914 J. c.. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

| hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as clerk Of the cir
suit court of Polk county, Florida,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary of June 6, 1916.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation l will conduct the affairs OF
the Office to the best of my ability
as | have done in the past.
Respectfully,
j. A. JOHNSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

l am candidate for the Office Of
tax collector for Polk county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party. and l would appreciate the
support of all the voters, promising
faithful and efficient service IL hon
ored by election.
Respectfully,
WERNER G. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Political Announcements
FOR SHERIFF

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for sheriff of Polk county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election. June eth. If my
conduct of the Office has been salts
factory. l will appreciate the votes
and support of the citizens, promis-
ing them that if reelected, l will
redouble y efforts to discharge the
duties of sheriff to the satisfaction
of the people. Respectfully,
. JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of county Judge of Polk
county. Florida, in the coming DEM
ocratic primary In June. II elected.
I promise my entire time shall be de-
voted 70 said once. and ] ask til
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR

To the Voters Of Polk County:
hereby announce myself can.
didate for the Office of county tax as.
SCISSOR, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary; and will appre.
ciate the support of all electors who
desire an equalization of taxes.
Yours to serve,
ARNOLD c. ARMISTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of tax collector of Polk
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary of June 6.
Should be favored with the nomi-
nation l pledge a continuation of
the business method and system that
l have already installed in this Of
fee. J. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

/ hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of county judge
of Polk county, subject to the action
of the Democratic voters at the pri-
mary to be held in June, 1916, and
respectfully solicit your support.
Respectfully,
HARRY G.. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
The Balkans.

The Balkans proper form the boun-
dairy between Bulgaria and eastern
Roumania. The ridge is crossed by
some 80 passes, of which Shipka is the
most noted in history. In the war of
1877 it was the scene of desperate
fighting between the Russians and
Turks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
When Moving Rugs.

In packing rugs, when moving, al
ways sprinkle with powdered alum
and fold a few moth balls in when
rolling them. Then, il not used i'm
mediately, as is sometimes the case.
there is no danger of their being de-
stroyed by pests.-The Mothers Mag
azine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for representative in the next
Florida legislature, subject to the
vote of the Democratic primary to
be held ON June 6, 1915.
j.. o. WHIDDEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary of 1916, this is to
announce my candidacy for the office
of superintendent of public instruc-
ton in and for the county of Polk
State of Florida. Your support is
most respectfully solicited.
w. l.. CLIFTON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

| am a candidate for nomination
to the Office of county judge of Polk
county, at the approaching Demo-
cratic primary, and will appreciate
everyone's support.
KELSEY BILANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of representative from
Polk county in the legislature, SUBJ
ject to the Democratic primary.
c.. NJ. TRAMMELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Jews In U. S. and ENGLAND.

There are more Jews in this coun-
try than there are in England by many
tens of thousands. In both the United
States and England the prejudice
against the Jews. as compared with
that in aH:He nt.i1r cc:a.:!eS. is light.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Fast Runninu Animals

The swiftest dog in the world, the
Russian wolfhound, has made record
runs that show "a yards to the sec
ond. while the gazelle has shown
measured speed of more than %
yards second.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of prose-
cutting attorney of Polk county, sub
ject to the primary election, June 6,
1916. and respectfully solicit the
support of all Democratic electors.
Respectfully,
r. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for representative of Polk
county in the legislature converting
in 1917, subject to the action of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
AuiIe Kanuaroo

kangaroos. of which there are Sc
species, can sometimes leap as much
as 20 feet. The male kangaroo stands
from six to seven feet high.