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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
JESS WILLARD NOW
BEGINS TRAINING
Worlds Champion Wants to Be
Ready to Show at His Best
Against Moran.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Jan. 10. jess
Willard. heeN weight champion of tho
world. who has siEned Al agreement ~
meet Frank Moran, Of Pittsburgh. in n
tcn-ro,Ind fight in New York between
April 10 and y. started today To coEdi-
Lion himself FOR The contest. Willard
went TO ENct lsiur Srr.rgS. Mo-. and Il
Is there he intends g. do some prclin-
mary training. which will include light
road work and PERHAPS boxing.
Jack Cur1ey. who Is promoting The
fight. is on his waV today to New York
to get Moran's signature TO the con-
tract
The articles Of agreement, which give
Willard $3.50 OF the privilege of q Hor
cent Of the Gnte receipts after the state
tax Is deducted and - Uer cent cc the
me zion picture rights. stlpulate that I'M
less Morau Is EiEned nv February tho
contract becomes vuii. The contract
also calls for WillHrd'y appearance IN
New York city at least thirty daya he
fore the fight
Curlcy stated that he intends to held
the fight in tho o?er air.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Clarendon Will Boost
Amateur Sport in 1916

Bill Malone, manager of the crack
Clarendon. Va, baseball team, is in
tercsted in a plan to form an athletic
club to be incorporated under the laws
Of Virginia. This club is to boost all
kinds OF athletics in Alexandria county,
specializing particularly on baseball
and football An organization meeting
has been called for tonight at 1892 New
York avenue northwest.
We had a good ball team last sum-
mer," explains Malone, winning forty
seven out of fifty-three games. We're
going to have a better one next sum-
meP 1t is our idea to use as many
Virginians as possible. but they'll have
to make good against competition. and
II Is possible that many washington
players will be found in our lineup"
Billy Cloth, former captain and star
center at Virginia University, Is ex-
pected to lend some time to coaching
the football eleven next season. though
this has yet to be settled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
MAGNATES SETTLING
DATES FOR SEASON
Chicago Today Center Of Inter-
est for Those Framing 1916
Schedules.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1aMaior and minor
league maRnOtcs and managers gath
cred here today t. frame schedules,
watch Charles WeeGhman assume Of
fetal ow nership of the Cubs, and break
records I'm swapping.
Barney DrcyfIss, OF ittSburEh. and
Pilot Callahan. Rufus Gilbert. Of rerrP.
Hautc; Rowdy Elliot. OF Oakland. Cal.
and Manager Holland. OF the st. To-
s"ph. Mo club, were among those Try
ing to make deals with NVeeghmar and
Manager Tinker.
Dreyfuss, Secretary Tohn A. EeNdler,
of the National League. and Ban John
son spent the entire morning drafting
schedules for the two big leagues. iris
afternoon Charles Srhma1UC was eN-
Tected to arrive from Cincinnati 10
complete the Cub transfer.
IDEALS ralora will I've nade iust as
soon US the transfer a. made" scId
Tinker. Il received queries from tho
Giants Dodgers. and Cincinnati
Callahan will confer witt Tinker 70
day. Tie Is angling for Art Wilson
catcher. and Ccntertelder Cy Williams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
MIKE GIBBONS MAY
GO TO ANTIPODES
Considers Acceptance Of
D'Arcy'S Challenge to Decide
Worlds Title.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. l9.-Mike Glib
hons may decide to visit Australia
for a battle with Les Darcy. \ VIC
tory for the local middleweiGht over
the pride OF the Antipodes would give
him the championship OF the world.
\ CHALLENGE from darcy was receiv-
ed here last night and read from
the ring just before Gibbons hung
the sleeD waIlop on Young Ahearn.
Darcy challenged the winner to de
eide the middleweight championship
Cf the world" and Gibbons as the
winner, Is inclined to accept the df.
The speedy victory of Gibbons over
Ahcarn was most unexpected. The
crowd was large and cntbusiastic.
looking for ten rounds of wonderful
boxing. Hardly more than a minute
had elapsed in the opening session
when Gibbons worked Nhcarn into a
neutral corner. A feint with the left
was followed with a smashing short
light swing 10 tho jaw. Ahearn staS-
Erred and measured his length on
the floor. Gibbons walked away, not
even looking at his fallen opponent
until he had been counted out. Then
he assisted AheaTn's seconds in TAX
ing him from the ring. Ahearn did
not regain consciousness for three
minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
President Young Will
Address Baltimore Men

President Robert H. Young. of the
Amateur Association of Baseball Clubs
here. will address the Baltimore anna
tour organizations at their meeting
scheduled to he neld i'm the Monumental
City next Tuesday night.
Baltimore Is patterninG at amateur
association similar TO that which has
operated so successfully here for the
past ten wears. The RaltimCreans wish
10 get into a three corneIcd intercity
baseball series with Richmond ard
Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Johnny ErtIe Willing
To Meet Kid Williams

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-Iohnny Ertle
has accepted the terms of the Harlem
Sporting Club, to box Kid Williams in
a return match.
1t is now up to Sam Harris. mana
ger of Williams, to clinch the bout.
Ertle is under contract with the Her.
lem Sporting Club for three bouts. The
first of these is scheduled for Friday
night. when the new champion makes
his first appearance here against Jack
Sayles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
North Carolina Will
Meet Tigers in Fall

North Cardinals varsity eleven is to
battle the Princeton Tigers in the
jungle next season, according to tho
Princeton schedule announced today.
With the Tar Heels meeting Princeton
and Harvard. and virginia tackling
Harvard and Yale, South Atlantic foot
ball followers will be more than
ordinarily interested in Northern
elevens this year. North Carolina
meets Princeton at Princeton on Octo-
Der z.
Holy Cross opens the Princeton sched-
ule on September 30. North Carolina
comes next, followed by Tufts on Oc-
tober IA, Lafayette on October q, Dart
mouth on October q, Bucknell on No
vember 4. Harvard on November IL and
Yale on November IS Only the Har-
ward game win be on foreign fields.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Masked Marvel" to
Appear in the Ring

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Now
comes the masked marvel" of
the boxing game. A mysteri-
Gus one described as "a wealthy
man from Memphis" has been
granted q permit by the State
athletic commission to wear a
mask. The masked boxer will
stage his first go at a local
club tonight. His family's OBJ
lection to pugilism is the
cause for all the secrecy, it is
said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Will Give PLAY.

Among the leading festivities along
aquatic lines this season will 'be a
benefit given by the Poll Players for
the Potomac Boat Club, on Monday,
February Z, the play being one OF
New Yorl<'s latest successes. The
House Of a Thousand Candles"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Pennsy Takes One.

Pennsy took 30 to % game from the
Baltimore and Ohio shooters in the
Terminal Railroad Y. NJ. C. A. circuit
last night. The game was one OF the
closest and most exciting played at
Union Station this winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

Ernest Hiertberg is TO introduce
American amateur athletic methods
into Sweden. Ernest shouldn't overlook
the one important feature about the
boys getting their mail under their
right names in winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Epiphany Wins.

The Epiphany team OF the Sunday
School League defeated the Eaton A. c.
by q score of IS to Is, Ingley, Tabb,
and Catlin proving the offensive
strength OF the church team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

NoiC that Fred Fulton is not ooin1
to fight Jess WiHGrd, tho committee on
atrocities can derote all Of its time 10
the Turks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
John L. Nav Referee.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. l9.--John l..
Sullivan, retired heavyweight champion.
may act as referee at the boxing bouts
between students here, according to
word today from the Harvard authori-
tiCs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
st. Adams Wins.

The ST.. Albans Juniors defeated the
Dupont A. c. by a score of II to Is.
making the first home win OF the sea-
SON Humphrey. Moses, and McAulifr
starred for the winners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

With the Pacific-Panama Ex-
position in the discard, iris
Speaker will again take his
place as premier ground coverer
Of the Z. S. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

BOSTON, Jan. 19.-AEain Charlie
White has shown boston fans his
ability Ia hit wellops that drop good
boxers. In the first round of his
bout with Joe Azevedo last night he
drove a vicious right to the heart,
and then his iron left jolt put the
Portuguese boy = sleep.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

surprised TO hear OF 6OOO people riotlng In
Youngstown, Ohio. Didn't know a minor
lSHgue game drew crowds like that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Local "Y" Loses.

The Washington Y. NJ. c. A. basket
ball team suffered a 46 to IL trouncing
at the hands of the St. Johns A. A. OF
Annapolis. Md, yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
PIE
LITTLE OF EVERYTH1NG
BY "BUGS" BAER.

Yale's football squad grows
stronger each day Two more Of
last years team have been dis
qualified for being to the rear in
their studies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

Baltimore can't expect TO haze a big
league team so long ds.S the fans con-
tiHue to rush to the park trith all the
duidity Of Plymouth Rock rushing TO
StCim.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

Queery Ed-ln order to settle quar-
rel. please print the correct rules Of
parcheesi. Yours sincerely.
KNOTT THAR.
Friend Knott, it would be the
easiest thing in the world for us to
print the correct rules of psrcheesi.
Buff any two birds in the world
can muster up enough enthusiasm
to quarrel about parcheesi, we're
not going to spoil it by printing the
rules. Go ahead and kick each 9th
er's ears off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19

Editor Of Quceries-Dear Sir, L have
been a subscriber to your paper for
years, and wish to deplore strongly the
horrible atrocities in Europe. BY tine
way. how is 1t that your paper doesn't
print more about live pigeon shooting?
l am deeply enthusiastic about live
pigeon shooting, having won several
prizes in my youth. Why don't you
conduct a live pigeon shooting depart
ment? Yours sincerely.
HYPER CRIT.
Dear Hyper, live pigeon shooting
is rather de trop. 1t went out about
the same time that wife beating
ceased to be recognized as a major
league sport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
Two for Carroll.

Carroll Institute players defeated the
GarfieldS by a score OF rs to 20. while
the Reserves trounced the Royal team
by 20 to Is count at Carroll Hail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-19
An exchange names tho following
headlines that will DO missed this sum-

Malcolm Calvin, the Wisconsin Uni
and ineligible to twirl for the varsity
this season. has cast in his lot with the
White SoX. and will accompany Row
lands team To the training camp in
March. Calvin is a big fellow with
signs of promise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
A SURPRISE PICNIC PARTY

A picnic party, which was sur
prise for Mrs. Marietta Jones, of
Pomona, California, who is here Wis
iting her sons, Marion, March and
Fred, was held in the city park yes
terday. 1t was her fifty-sixth birth
day anniversary and about fifty of
her relatives and friends gathered in
honor of the occasion, and to meet
her again, as she and her daughters
Misses Daisy and Donna, and expect
ed to leave Friday for their home in
California. The surprise was very
successfully carried out. While Mrs.
Jones was visiting at the III. G. Rice
home, all gathered in the park with
well filled baskets, and prepared for
a sumptuous picnic repast. Her son,
March called her over the phone, and
asked that she come down town at
once on an important matter. She
responded, and when she reached the
park, she was quickly appraised of the
gathering of her friends. The action
OF her frieads greatly delighted Mrs.
Jones, assuring them that she great
ly appreciated being remembered in
such a manner. 1t was an ideal day
for such an outdoor gathering, and
all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Mrs. Jones was presented with sever
al gifts by those present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
ANTI HOG CHOLERA MEETINGS

The various townships of the coun-
~ are being organized for the exter-
mination and prevention of hog chol-
era. This problem is being taken up
by the United States Government, and
representatives have been in this
county and vicinity tn past two
months, and are doing everything to
get the farmers and the general pub
lie interested. Several meetings have
already been held in the county, and
many others have been arranged
On August 2Sth, a meeting will be
held at the Melville Center school
house at $500 O'Clock p. m.
Other meetings arranged for are:
iamlin Town, August 29th, 500 p.
M. Douglas Center school house Aug
80, 500 D. m.
At these meetings hog cholera and
IFS control will be discussed by U. S.
veterinary inspectors and assistant
state veterinarians. They will lead the
discussion. You cannot afford to miss
these meetings. These gentlemen
have nothing to sell and nothing to
advertise. They are paid by Uncle
Sam to bring their message to and
help in every way possible. You are
helping TO pay for the bill, so come
out and get the benefit. These men
are bringing to you information and
results obtained by the government
experts in research along this line.
Every farmer and every boy should
attend. They should boost and tell
their neighbors. To exteI inmate hog
cholera, the cooperation of all is
needed. In attending these meetings
you will be out only your time, and
no doubt you will receive information
worth your while. At these meetings
a privilege will be given for any one
to ask questions concerning hog
cholera and its control.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
BAD AUTOMOBILES SPILL SUNDAY

A bad automobile accident occurr-
ed on the road near the Sizer farm,
north of Hamlin, Sunday afternoon
about four O'Clock, the result of
which injured several, and complet-
ly demolished one car, and badly
damaged the other. We understand
that one of the cars was occupied by
Frank and George Spoo, of Extra, and
the other by Miss Nellie Kerwin, and
Mrs. Ed. Kilcoin of this city, and a
Mr.. Weekman and Kruse of Atlantic
and lady living near Walnut were
in the other. They were both COM
ing north to Audubon. We are in
formed that one auto attempted to
pass the other. One caught the 9TH
err by the front wheel completely ov-
erturning the same. Both cars ran
to the side of the road, throwing out
the occupants. Miss Kerwin was the
most seriously injured, her back be-
ing hurt, and she has since been con-
fined to her bed. Mrs. Kilcoin was
not seriously hurt. Mr.. Weekman
was partly unconscious for two days,
and Mr.. Krause received badly dis
located elbow. The other lady,
and Frank and George Spoo were un-
injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
RECITAL WAS POSTPONED

On account of some unforeseen cir.
cumstances, the recital which was tC
have been given at the Methodist
church by the pupils of Miss Mable
McNutt, last Tuesday evening was
postponed until Thursday evening
August 31st. 1t is to be hoped that
a large crowd will be in attendance
as Miss McNutt is deserving of every
efforts she puts forth. A small fee OF
loo will be charged for admission
which will help to defray the expen-
SEES. Following is the program to be
rendered:
Programme.
Piano Duet ." 1.-The Little General
Vesta and Gretchen McNutt
Piano Solo March of the Flowers
Inez Ehlert
Piano Solo .....-'"Tetter Totter Waltz
Margaret Kerwin
Piano Solo ....--......." Surprie Party
Kathryn Kerwin
Piano Solo 'The Frolic of the Frogs
Vesta McNutt
Piano Duet Autumn Idyp'
Mae Fest, Gretchen McNutt
Trombone Duet
GOlule 0neettS, arthur Cole
Piano Solo .........-... Recess March"
June Kelley
Piano Solo .-.-. "Debutantes' Ball.
Mae Fest
Piano Solo ............... Soldier Boys"
Donald McNutt
Orchestra
Piano Duet ..................... Autumn
Vesta and Wilma McNutt
Piano Solo 1880. ION the Plantation
Lille Wright
Piano Solo ... La Fosca''
Pearl Hester
Violin Solo ............... COX Nuneut'
Arthur Cole
Piano Solo ........ Evening Bells"
Wilma McNutt
Piano Solo ........" Simple Confession"
Frank Kester
Piano Duet ...... "The Myrtles"
Pearl and Frank Kester
Piano Duet ........... I'll Trovatore"
Lille Wright, Wilma McNutt
Orchestra
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
TWO HEARTS THAT
BEAT AS One
Too Splendid Young People Are
United In Marriage
Gone To California

A quiet home wedding was perform
ed Monday afternoon in Extra, when
Miss Ellowene Dimick became the
wife of Clarence Raymond Niklason
of this city. The marriage ceremony
was performed at the home of the
brides parents by Rev. Jessie G.
Heath. Only the two immediate
families and near relatives of the
two principals were present. Immed-
lately after the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Niklason and their parents left
via auto for Atlantic where wedding
dinner was enjoyed at the Cardio
hotel. They then left on a trip to
Los Angeles. and San Diego, Cali
fornia, to attend the fair a few days,
going from there to Stanford, Cali
fornia, where Mr. Niklason is a stud
ent in Leland Stanford University,
taking a law course. He is entering
upon his final year. Following his
graduation here, he expects to take
"a two years commercial course in
Harvard University. While her hus-
ing, Mrs. Niklason expects to take
some college work.
Mr.. Niklason is the son of Mr.. and
". 4NihidoOh VI THIS City. TIC
is graduate of the Audubon high
school, having grown to youn man
hood here. He is a young man of
prominence and ability, and has had
the training for a very successful car
eer. He is member o fthe Alpha
Delta Phi Fraternity, and he is very
good athlete, winning many honors
for Leland Standard
Mrs. Niklason is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Dimick of Ex-
ira. She is a splendid youn woman
of character and ability. Following
her graduation from the Extra high
school,, she entered Drake University
Des Moines, where she was student
for two years. She then entered the
State College at Anne, taking special
work for two years, and where she is
a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sor-
oriety.
They are we'll known to large cir
Gle of admiring friends, who wish
them much joy ard happiness through
life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
STATE FAIR ON

The great Iowa state fair is now
in session, and all signs point to a
record breaking attendance this
year.
Yesterday was the first day that
admission was charged to the ground
and it is estimated that there were
over 5000 people on the ground. The
stock barns are we'll filled with prize
winning stock, and this years show
will be equal to the past great live
stock displays to be seen at the Iowa
state fair. The attractions are very
good this year, and include a lady
aviatrix. The Horn of Plenty, which
was one of the features of the Iowa
building at the exposition at San
Francisco last year, has been repro
duced for the Iowa state fair and oc-
cupies the center of the exposition
building. The fair will end Septem-
Der list. AS in former years, the
Rock Island will run a train from
Audubon early in the morning, allow
ing the attending of the fair during
the day, and getting back to Audubon
the same night. Some are planning
on going to Des Moines via auto and
camping on the grounds for several
days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
SAFE TAMPERED WITH

One night the fore part of the
week some one tempered with the
safe in the Office of A. E. Beason, at
his garage on Washington street. The
combination was thrown off and the
lock tempered with so it was impos-
sible for Mr.. Beason to open his safe
Wednesday morning. Frank Wilson
eral hours but has thus far been un-
able to unlock the safe. Mr.. Beason
has a number of valuabIes in the
safe but he says that he will be able
to sell all kinds of automobiles and
can make arrangements to deposit
the other valuables in another safe
An expert from the factory will prob
ably arrive in few days to try his
skill in opening the safe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24
THE IOWA CONGRESS-
OF MOTHERS

The Iowa Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teachers association have pre-
pared a splendid Child Welfare Ex-
hibit and Conference program for the
Iowa State Fair, at the Women's and
Children's building.
The exhibit consists of a. Baby
Welfare, complete outfit of baby's
needs arranged by the Visiting Nurs-
es Association of Des Moines. (2)
New and attractive charts on child's
welfare from the Extension Division
of Iowa University, and (3) a select
ed group of books on child welfare
from the Iowa Library Commission.
Baby Care
Every day from 8 to IL a. m. Miss
Adah l.. Hershey, Supt. of Visiting
nurses association of Des Moines will
give talks with demonstrations on ev-
cry phase of Baby Care" She will
tell mothers How to Keep Baby
Well" Questions will be answered.
Private conferences may be had from
8 to 10 a. m. Everything baby needs
will be here on exhibit. Don't fail to
visit this department.
SPEAKERS
Aug. "a, O'Clock, preventive
Medicine" DR.. A. e. Kepford.
Aug. rs, o'clock, Infant Welfare
DR.. Albert H, Beifield, Dept of Ped
iatrisc, Iowa University.
Aug. rs, O'Clock, STORY Hour"
Miss Prudence Nicholas.
Aug. rs, a O'Clock, Infant Wei
fare" DR.. Albert II. Heifield.
Aug. %, 2 o'clock, University Aid
in Educating Backward Children"
E. j. Ashbaugh, Iowa University.
Aug. 20, 2 o'clock, Cooperative
Educational Survey Week" E. j.
Ashbaugh
Aug. 80, a o'clock, What Iowa is
doing for Crippled Children at the
State University Hospital" A. o.
Klingamen, Extension Div. Iowa I'm
University.
Every day at 4 o'clock there will be
conference relating to congress
work. Information in regard to Moth
ers' Circles, Parent-Teachers Councils
and County Child Welfare Associa-
tions COMMITTEES: Mrs. Schaar-
Lincoln, Des Moines; Mrs. A. W.
Brett, Des Moines; Mrs. e. E. Sher-
man, Keousauqua.
Executive Committee: Mrs. Allen
o. Ruste.s Charles City, Pres. Iowa
Congress of Mothers; Miss Bessie A.
McClenahan, Social Welfare Dept,
Extension Division, Iowa University;
Miss Ada l.. Hershey, Supt. Visiting
Nurses Association of Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-24

An addition is being built to the
rear of the building occupied by Tur-
ner Brothers, and which will be used
for an oven and bakery. The new adj
dition will be one story in heighth.
A large tent has been erected on
the lot just east of the Danish Luth-
eran church which will be used for
their mission services. These servi-
ces commence this evening. Several
out of town ministers are here to as
sist Rev. j. p. Christensen.