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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17

There are many sections of the coun-
try where a coating of twelve inches
of ice on a river would not interfere
with piscatorial sportsmen. Such is not
true Of Washington sportsmen, how
ever. for they get more pleasure and
comfort seated about the Preside tell
ing Of the big ones caught in the past
and anticipating the future.
There are many anglers who get as
much enjoyment from anticipation as
from realization said William E.
Dulin. who anxiously inquiries about
the prospects for early spring fishing
winter weather.
Such persons enjoy telling of pros
pective trips, getting bait of all kinds
together, preparing lunches and at
tending to dozen and one other things
in preparation for a trip" he added.
Sometimes they are fortunate enough
to return with a creel well f1llen with
fish, while on other occasions there is a
collapse of their efforts.
But" he added, 1.-The true sportsman
gets enjoyment from fishing trips, fish
or no fish,"
Dulin says he is waiting for the time
when hardheads will be in evidence at
Benedict, Rock Point and other places
on salt water. which, he said, will be
shortly after the robins appear in the
springtime.
E. P. Hazleton and Mrs Hazleton, who
are among the more enthusiastic Wal
tonites in the city. are anxious for the
return of the time when it will be pos
sible to indulge in sport on the water.
Mrs. Hazleton is just as ardent an
angler as is her husband. and it is moth
ing unusual for her to experience bet
ter luck than her husband.
Appearance of ice put a stop to their
fishing, said Mr. Hazleton, but not to
their anxiety to visit the fishing places.
look the river over and enjoy shore
meal. Two weeks ago the couple mo-
tored to Benedict through the cold
atmosphere and fully enjoyed the trip.
Felt a bit lost at not being able to
fish, Mr.. Hazleton remarked, but were
perfectly at home with supply of
Benedict oysters.
Discussing cold weather fishing, Mr..
Hazleton said he f1shed through the ice
in Minnesota and caught many large
pickerel. He thinks catches of such fish
could be made through the ice on some
Of the creeks along the lower river.
Very few Washington sportsmen
probably know of the pleasant times
that some of their number experience
at Jack Speakers. Jack is not the
owner of resort of any kind nor has
he any boats for hire.
HE is lockkeeper on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal" said John Mar.
tin, "and is fond of receiving visitors
especially those who are fond of fish.
ing and have good fish stories to tell"
The lock where Jack is in full charge
is about one mile above Cabin John
bridge. 1t is a place that is known to
number of persons who enjoy hikes
along the towpath, and seldom a Sun
day passes that Bob Barr. who is fond
if nature study, does not give the lock-
tender a call.
to John Martin, Jack baited hook for
catfish and cast 1t into the canal He
used a large mass of chicken entrails
for bait. Mrs. Speaker heard a splash
ing in the water and ran to ascertain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
GOOD BILLIARD FIELD.
Six of Best Balkline Players to Com
pete for Title.

NEW YORK. February 17.-Six COM
petitors for the national class 1872
balkline championship title were an
nounced by George T. Moon, jr., presi-
dent of the National Association of
Amateur Billiard Players. today. Ed
ward V. Gardner of Montclair, N. j.. the
holder of the championship. heads the
list. The others are Ledyard Blake of
Los Angles: Jacob Klinger. an Austrian.
who now is a resident of New York +;
Eugene H. Milburn of Memphis. Tenn,
and Nathan Hall and T. Henry Clark
son of Boston.
The tournament will be held at the
BOSTON Athletic Association. The
matches of 400 points will begin Mon
day, February rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
BASE BALL MOVES
TO SETTLE SUIT OF FEDERALS
Ban Johnson and A. L. Club Owners in Con-
ference With Baltimore Counsel Regard
ing Action for 100000 Damages.

Spring exhibition games listed for the
Nationals now number fourteen. Man
ager Griffith having arranged contest
Tinkers American Association team at
Columbus. Ohio. Griff plans to hustle
his players on train after the game
with the Philadelphia Nationals the
Saturday preceding and leave Column
bus Immediately after the contest
there, which will get the team back to
town in plenty of time for the game
scheduled for Monday with the Phillies.
International League all minor leagues
will open the season as usual, even
though the United States should be-
come involved in war. Should this
foreign power the question of suspend
ing play would be decided later The
international club owners, at their
scheduled meeting In Newark, N. j.,
Yesterday decided to follow in detail
the American League plan for giving
the players military trSS..ning.
Barrow declares he mas received as
surances that the resolution passed by
the major leagues rejecting the request
of the big minors that drafts be per-
Will be reconsidered and a rule substi-
tuted which will prohibit drafting from
a Class IA league unless the player
has been in that company moro than a
year.
President Baker of the Philadelphia
Nationals and Grover Alexander. the
premier pitcher of the league, do not
seem to be making much progress to-
ward getting together on the latters
salary demands They had what is de-
scribed as pleasant" meeting yester-
day in Philadelphia, and discussed
terms for the coming season, but no
agreement was reached, and another
conference will be held next Tuesday.
Alexander declares he will accept moth
$4,000 a season The contract rendered
to him calls for $1,000 year with
bonus Of $1,000 for winning twenty
five games. The club is expected to
raise its offer to the extent of about
$4,000, but it is considered doubtful that
Alec's demand for the three-year con-
tract will be acceded to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
ARMY ORDERS.

First Lieut.. Lester E. Moreton, Coast
Artillery Corps, to proceed to West
Point, N T., for duty at the Military
Academy.
Ordnance Sergt. Samuel J. Lewis. Fort
Columbus, Wash, will be sent to the
coast defenses of Chesapeake bay for
duty.
surgeons certificate of disability. is
granted Capt. George v. H. Moseley,
cavalry.
Maj Joseph T. Davidson. retired. will
Hospital for observation and treat
ment.
The following transfers are ordered ::
Second Lieut.. John F. Ehlert. 37th In
fantry. to the 7th Infantry.
Second Lieut. Robert c. Van Vliet, jr.,
7th Infantry, to the 37th Infantry.
Corp. George T. Harris and Private
William F. Cuddy. Company H, SD In
fantry. in this city. having performed
the duties assigned them, will be sent
Capt. John P. Keller, Coast Artillery
Corps. is detailed for general recruiting
service at Peoria, Ill.
Sergt.. John w. Deyo. Troop A. and
Private William T. Johnston. Troop C,
18th Cavalry, in this city, having per-
formed the duties assigned them, will
be sent to Fort Jay. N. y.
Maj. Edward T. Winston. retired. will
proceed to Marietta, Ga, for the pur-
pose of making inspection of site for
a training camp.
The following named officers will pro-
coed to West Point. N. Y. for duty at
| the Military Academy: Capt. Gilbert
Van B. Wilkes. Corps of Engineers.
and First Lieut.. Curtis H. Nance, 18th
Field Artillery.
First Lieut.. Harold C. vanderveer.
/ Field Artillery, is assigned to the 9Th
| Field Artillery.
| Officers have been transferred to the
! Coast Artillery Corps and assigned as
! follows:
| Capts. Sebring c. Begill, Coast De-
| lenses Of Long Island Sound: Henry H.
| Pfeil. Coast Defenses OF Oahu; Walter
w. Merrill Coast Defenses of San Fran
| cisco, and Frank Norman. Coast De-
| lenses of Puget Sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
POCKET BILLIARD BATTLES.
Tourney to Be Held Next Month by
Local Room Keepers.

An interroom pocket billiard tourna-
ment. under the auspices of the Billiard
Association of Washington. Will begin
Monday evening, March IL. The tour
nament will be an elimination contest.
and is to be played in the rooms Of
,emhers of the association. Each
room will have a team OF three' the
games to consist of $50 points,
GREAT deal of interest is being
nantes ted in the coming tourney and
many contests are being held nightly
to determine what men shall represent
the different rooms. Prizes VIII be
awarded the teams finishing first, sec
ond and third, as we'll as prizes for in
diyidual scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Mistake in Golf Gates.

NEW YORK. February 17.-Howard
F. Whitney. secretary of the United
States Golf Association, announces that
through a clerical error mistake had
been made in making public the dates
for the national open championship at
the Brae Burn Country Club. Massa-
chusetts. The dates of the open cham.
pionship are June 81 to 49, inclusive.
Mr.. Whitney said, instead of July IL to
10, as previously announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
New Record for Speed Boats.

MIAMI, Fla, February 17.-Carl G.
Fisher of Indianapolis, drove his ex-
press cruiser Shadow III over the ten
mile circular course in Biscayne Bay
here to what is said to be a new record
for speed boats of this class; The
shadow covered the distance in 20 min
ntes Al as seconds, defeating the Ra-
ven Ill owned and driven by Charles
W. Kotcher. Detroit, and the Boone
rang, handled by her owner. Huston
Wyeth of ST. Joseph, Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
MISS RosENTHAL WINS AGAIN,
Defeats Miss Campbell, 5 and 3, in
Palm Beach Golf Tourney.

PALM BEACH. Fla. February IL
Miss Elaine v. Rosenthal, Ravisloe, the
present Florida champion. will play for
that title today with Mrs. c. NJ. Bragg
of Baltusrol, ! both women coming
through their semi-f1nal matches in
fitting manner.
Miss Rosenthal met Miss Ethel Camp
bell of Philadelphia, and though Miss
Campbell won the first two holes by
brilliant play. Miss Rosenthal halved
the match on the fifth, was up at the
turn and won and 3. Continuing play,
Miss Rosenthal completed the eighteen
in 76. one stroke above the women's
record for the course. held jointly by
her and Mrs. Quentin Feetner, the
Metropolitan champion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Bradley Wins First Prize.

In the final game of the pocket
billiard tourney at the Palace last
night. Bradley defeated Chaplin by ex-
actly two balls, IS to 50. the latter con-
ceding the former fifteen points. The
winner gains first prize in the tourney
and the loser the second prize. George
Cox was referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Tigers Drop 1.-TWO Sport Rule"

PRINCETON, N. j., February 1.-THE
two sport rule Of Princeton University
has been abolished it was announced. and
a new ruling substituted which allows
a. student to participate in any number
Of sports during any two seasons Of the
college year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

With the players fraternity squelch-
ed and the strike menace ended there
remains but one cloud in the base ball
sky, aside from the threat Of war for
the United States-the damage suit in
stituted by the Baltimore club Of the
defunct Federal League.
Reports from New York arc to the
effect that the leaders of organized
base ball now are actively engaged in
endeavoring to arrange for settlement
out of court Of the movement on the
part of the hackers of the Terrapins to
recover 100000 damages alleged to
have been suffered through the discon-
tinuance of the Federal League. The
total sum being sued for is 100000. q
litigant being permitted to ask Tor
treble damages under the Clayton law.
President Johnson and certain CLUB
owners of the American League are
said to have been in conference at the
Wo1cott Hotel in New York yesterday
with attorneys representing organized
base ball and the Baltimore CLUB own,
ers. Johnson, 1t is reported, declined
to say whether any action had been
taken toward a settlement Of the suit.
however. The major league owners
naturally are DESTROYS of getting mat
ter Strengthened OUT as SUM 90 20
sible, but it is something of surprise
that organized base ball should be
considering a compromise, as its lead
ers have contended right along that the
complainants had no basis for dam
age suit and have stoutly asserted they
would fight any such legal move to
finish.
At least two-thirds of the outfleld
Griffith plans to start the season with
now is under contract. Sam Price yes
terday mailed in his document with
signature attached, and Zeb Milan
already Is in line with an agreement
covering the 1917 season. Griff has not
announced whether Elmer Smith, the
remaining member of the trio. is num-
bered among those who have gotten
in out of the wet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Carl Leads Belmonts.

Carl rolled well for the Belmonts. He
knocked down 113 pins in his first game
and 143 in the second. but fell some
what in the third and toppled only 80.
Pop HALEY did the best work for the
Royals in the National Capital circuit,
1sa an ana III la We leI haIin foi for
the G. P. O. quint was excellent, 146,
1876 and 112 pins falling before his ac-
curate delivery. WEIGH Of the G. P. O.
team and Mayhem Of the Grand Cen
trails both had sets of more than $50.
Scores:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
TRIANGULAR TRACK MEET.
Teams Representing Penn, Harvard
and Dartmouth Contest at Boston.

BOSTON, February 17.-The track
teams of Pennsylvania ard Harvard Uni
versities and Dartmouth College will con-
test in a triangular indoor meeting here
tonight. It will be the first meeting OF the
kind in which these institutions have par
ticipated In addition to the competition
for points there will be several special
events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Jackson Outpoints Wallace.

NEW YORK. February 17.-willie
jackson of this city, who gained prom
inence by knocking out Johnny Dundee
several weeks ago. defeated Eddie Wal
lace of Brooklyn here last night, out
pointing him in seven of the ten rounds.
Each weighed 129 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Toledo Club to Train in Kentucky.

TOLEDO, Ohio. February 1.-THE
Toledo American Association base ball
club will leave here for Dawson
Springs, KY, March 10 for the spring
training, according to arrangements
Completed by Manager Bresnahan last
nieht Bresnahan stated that full
sqbad and some recruits will be taken
along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Bike Riders Far Behind Record.

CHICAGO. February 17-At the end
of the 129th hour in the six-day BIZ
cycle race today the seven leaders were
credited with 2,172 miles and three
laps. The record for 1919 hours is 2,523
miles seven laps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Jack Dillon Beats Gunboat Smith,

NEW ORLEANS. February 17-Jack
Dillon of Indianapolis was awarded the
referees decision over Gunboat Smith
of Boston. at the end Of twenty-round
bout here last night. Dillon was the
aggressor throughout and was never
in much danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Ohio State Quint Wins.

CHICAGO, February 17.-Ohio State
University basket ball team defeated
Northwestern University last night In
a western conference contest, 20 to II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Lloyd George Not to Make Statement
LONDON. !

LONDON, February IL Premier
Lloyd George will not make his antici-
pated announcement Monday regarding
the further restriction Of imports and
the announcement Of agriculture,
which was to have been delivered in
view Of the submarine menace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Chicago q. Athletes Beat Ohio State.

CHICAGO. February 17.-University
of Chicago defeated Ohio State Univer-
sity last night in dual track meet
by q score Of So to "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Yale Swimmers Down Penn.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, February IL
Yale easily defeated university of
Pennsylvania in swimming meet here
Last night. 46 to Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17

Totals. 500 514 4s3

CONGREGATIONAL LEAGUE
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
OIL FIELD GUARD is DOUBLED
Officers at Eldorado Prepared to Meet
Trouble Caused by /. W. w.
Agitators.

Eldorado. Kan, Nov. 14.-There are
no new developments in the |. W. w.
situation here. All big oil companies
have doubled their guards and the
sheriff and local officers are prepared
to meet any trouble which may arise.
II has been established that /. w. w,
agitators are working in the field and
oil men say that If the ringleaders are
located they will be dealt with sum
marily.
A light rain fell here this morning
the first for many weeks. The dry
weather has caused much apprehen.
sion. as fire might easily have spread
and done much damage. Several small
fires in the fields have been checked
without great loss.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
SOLDIERS WANT
MINCE PIE
"Like Mother Used to Make"

Along the lines Of the military encamP-
n ents, miuce pie proves to be prime favor
Ii. with the boys in khaki-trom the noble
Ii tie private straight up TO the commanding
o.hcer all affirm il great eats" They want
the kind they used TO get at home.
And as one piece cfmince pie goesalong
way toward a meal, the efficient American
housewife is not slow TO appreciate that
she can turn this to advantage in her own
home.
NoNE SUCH MNcE MEAT is made just as
the best housewife makes the best mince
meat in her W kitchen. The package
recipes are good for pies, cakes, buildings,
and cookies.
Bake a None SUCH War Pie-no top
crust. Saves -four, shortening, labor, money
half the crust. Good, too. In this way
YOU help the U. S. Food Administration.
Fol. economy NoNE SUCH is the leader,
for Il comes in a p~arafhn-lined package
which prevents waste, and is cheaper than
bulk mince meat bought by the pound.
The package weight increases three tunes
its weight when the necessary moisture IS
added. 1t costs only a few cents-is abso-
lutely clean and keeps Ike fruit cake.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
An Old Mans Stomach.

AS we grow older and less ac-
tive, less and less food is requir-
ed to meet the demands of our
bodies. If too much is habitually
taken, the stomach will rebel.
When a man reaches the advanc-
ed age Of IS OF 80, you will find
that he is a light eater. Be as
careful as you will, however, you
will occasionally eat more than
you should and will feel the
need Of Chamberlain Tablets to
correct the disorder. These tab
let's do not contain pepsin, but
strengthen the stomach and en-
able it to perform its functions
naturally. They also cause a
gentle movement of the bowels.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
First Centennial Of University.

Missouri's first centennial OBJ
servance will be at the State u
University in Columbia, January
8, 1918, when the annual meet.
ing of the State Historical So
ciety will be held. Missouri peo-
pie presented their first petition
for statehood to Congress Jan
uary 8, 1918, the petition hav-
ing been signed just 100 years
ago this fall-in October, 1917.
At the January meeting, a pion-
eer, 100-year-ago, exhibit will be
shown in the University Libra
ry, where the historical socie-
ty has its quarters, and a pion-
eer "6 o'clock dinner as it was
called by our forefathers, not a
banquet" will be served at the
new Daniel Boone Tavern.
The Columbia observance will
be the first of a series of Nilsson
ri centennials extending over
four years, until the anniversa-
ny of President Monroe's procla-
nation of August 10, 1921, adj
uniting Missouri into the Union.
These centennials will be held
in various parts of the state.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16

When you have Backache the
liver or kidneys are sure to be
out of gear. Try SanOl, it does
wonders for the liver, kidneys
and bladder. A trial 35c bottle
will convince you. Get it at the
drug store. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.. B, Farley ar
rived Tuesday for a visit with
with Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Waugh
an.
1t is guaranteed to any WON
an who will use SanOl Eczema
will find a
perfect complexion. 1t will cure
any eruption of the skin. 1t is
a skin Tonic .SanOl Eczema Cure
is a household remedy. A trial
will convince you. Get it at the
drug store. Adv.
Miss Edna Petite returned
Tuesday to her home in Waverly
after a visit here with MI. and
Mrs. Pearl Long.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

The United States IS about to add.
several hundred thousand tons of ship
ping to the stream of ships carrying
American troops and supplies to the
aid Of the Allies. Negotiations with
the Northern Europeanneutral nations.
and with japan for tonnage have.
reached a final stage.
Warning rs issued by United States
authorities that on and after Thursday,
November 10. Americans entering
Mexico must be provided with State
Department passports. otherwise they
cannot return to the United States.
Gov. K. J.. Beeckman OF Rhode
island has arrived in London on his
way 10 France, where he will deliver
4 personal message from President
Wilson to the American troops and the
greetings OF the people Of the New
England states to their IONS In the
States army contingent.
I'm Finland the travellers are report.
ed as saying the situation is desper.
ate. Anarchy Is on the increase and
reports OF violence and even murder
committed on the streets BY the Max,
malIsts are a frequent occurrences
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
The HAWAIIAN QUEEN DEAD

Honolulu T. H., Nov. 12-Queen
Liliuokalani of Hawaii. whose death
had been expected for several days,
passed away this morning. She was
70 years old.
The queen had been in Ill health for
many months. A week ago.she began
to fall rapidly and last Thursday ply
sieians announced the end was near.
Preparations have been made Tor
the body to lie in state, with a terri.
torial guard Of honor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16
NEW DRAFT BY FEBRUARY is
president Wilson Sets Forth Reguia.
ton Of Second call-Nine Millions
to Answer Questions.

Washington, Nov. 12.-President
Wilson formally put the new ma
hinery for carrying out the selective
!raft bill into operation tonight with
the publication Of the foreword he has
written to the regulations under which
he second call will be made. The
regulations themselves and the ques.
tionaires. which more than 5000. coo
egistrants will be required to fill out,
are being forwarded to local boards,
but have not yet been made public.
War department officials estimate
that the whole process can be com
pleted within sixty days. This means
that no second call will be made upon
the draft forces before the middle OF
next February, as the period of classi
fication win not begin until Decem.
Der Is.
The President describes the new
plan of dividing all registered men not
already modified into five classes,
subject to military service by classes,
as being intended to produce "a more
perfect organization of our man
power
"The ~selectiye principle must be car.
ried to its logical conclusions the
President said. and he added that
there must be made a complete inyen
tory of the qualifications of each reg
istrant in order to determine the
place in the military, industrial or ag-
ricultural ranks Of the nation in which
his experience and training can best
be made to serve the common good
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-16

WANTED: Agents for the
Farmers Mutual ms. Co.'S of
Rock Port, Mo-, which furnishes
fire, tornado and hail insurance ;
automobiles insured against fire,
tornadoes and theft; both farm
and town property insured; life
and accident insurance at cost.
Oldest and cheapest mutuals in
the state. Address H. f. Staple,
Secretary, Rock Port, Mo.