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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
Rifle RANGE Industry Brisk.

The rifle range industry has taken
on Il wonderful impetus all over New
York. Net only the men in uniform.
but citizens Of All ages and even wom-
en- are printing their weather eye for
emergency service against the kaiser.
The little street ranges. with their
equipment of stationary clay pipes.
moving clay ducks and silver balls
balanced on water SpOuts have mush-
roomed their way into all the thor
oughfareS in which people promenade
in the evenings. and every unoccupicd
store and booth has been converted
into a spot for the testing of ones
prowess with the rife Civilians are
in Il majority among those who nightly
try their skill at these ranges. but very
frequently a group of men in uniform
Will Saunter up 70 have Il little COM
petition among themselves The civil
ian marksmen on these occasions
usually retire for The time being.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
AUCTIONEERING.

The man who knows how TO get the
money. Satisfaction guaranteed or
10 pay. Located At Studebaker
Sales Room. Alma Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25

Shortage of small coins, complained
Of by Minneapolis banks may be due
partly to the practice of saving bufIa-
10 nickes and the new dimes. bankerS
believe.
Many persons have formed The habit
of putting away the buffalo coins or
The new tcn-ctnt pieces on The we'll
established theory that the snver can
accumulate considerable sums in this
way and YET do it SO gradually that
che never misses IT,"
Bankers said The penny famine prob
ably was due to recently instilled thrift
among children. Pennies given them
10y parents. coins that formerly went
back into circulation rs quickly rs lit
tie feet could ilutter 10 tile corner
candy store. now find their way into
The toy Minneapolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25

Or. John Cope of The imperial Ant
arctic expedition That was son, Ia
search of Captain Scntt's body says it
viii never be discovered. Every year"
he said. "therc fails forritrn fcct OF
snow IN the Antarctic. rhis blows
away and melis down 20 seven feet
ana then The next year cpinrS another
fourteen or fifteen fcot. and al .hc
while the barrier wears away under
meath. 81 that Captain SCOTS body
has been buried 20 deep ii viii never
be found
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
IRISHMEN IN COMMON BOND
Writer Sees Peculiar Opportunity for
Commonwealth in That Country,
for Many Reasons.

Ireland is, perhaps. the only country
In Europe In which "A cooperative COM
monwealth has Il notable chance Of be-
ing realized. Few great industrial in
terests have been established there.
The bulk of the people are small farm
ors whose economic status makes CO.
operative combinations more and more
Il necessity. The people have always
worked well in combination from the
time Of the Celtic clans who 80 ably
and for So long resisted great mill
tary aggression to our own time when
their combinations for boycott de-
Stroycd fcudal system that had the
might of an empire behind IT,
Such a commonwealth, democratic
for production. aristocratic in leader
ship would move more and more to-
ward II brotherhood. The literary
movement of today mag be prophecy
of or perhaps Il preparation for that
Irish poetry. as / have said is II spir-
itual democracy.
The ideal of the cooperative com
nonwealth is apt 10 gain the alleg-
lance of every vital force In the coun-
try. To those who would have Ire
land an independent state ii shows the
way 10 economic independence III
those who would have ireland q resur-
gent Gaelic nationality il shows the
way of return to Il Gaelic form OF So
cial organization; 90 those who react
from the dreadful economic conditions
IN many parts of the country il shows
the way 10 economic betterment.-
pndrnis Colnm. I'm Tho Snven Arts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
pIseases snread BY Insects.

Dr. l.. O. Howard chief Of the fed
cral bureau of entomology. declared
recently that no fewer than 22G dis.
cases are spread directly or Indirectly
through The agency OF insects. and
That 2S2 species of insects are guilty
Of some form Of the deadly work. This
bears ont the scientific contention THAT
insects are the only dangerous rivals
Of man for mastery of Che earth. The
present has been called the age of
man and insects; aud The battle for
supremacy has not yet been fought 10
n finish Man is increasing from cen
fury 20 century. but the insects are
TOO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25

Lincoln Stcfrons ~ writer. believes
in free spcoch--thc right 10 say any
ching any time and anyv here. And
he has organized 4 club to That cf-
feet
\ Short Time AGO Mr. SjcncnS made
a speech advocating his theories At
Tho end he invited those who would to
join his "trec speech club" only one
man accepted the Invitation.
He said: "Id like to join your club
long enough to ten you what | think
about H."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25

The family Of count Maritl Ester
hazy is probably the richest in lhc Aus
TRAN empire and it, estates. though
diminished in recent times still cXccet
the whole Of iceland ~ cNtc9t aud in
Guide twenty -onr country rats. Ski
market towns AMI over iuu villages
Prince Nicholas EStcrliazy. wlcn at
was ambassador To England. once wit
messed one cf the famous Ilol..haIa
sheep slcarings aud told Lord I.c.ccs
ter that he possessed ~ riany sncp
herds rs the earl did sheep Wcstinll..
ster Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
Not Doinu Her BIT.

Mrs. F'latbuSh-SO your husband has
gone to the war?
Mrs. Bcnsonhurt-IIe has.
And Of course you're proud Of
himi'
'Why should | bef"
Because he's doing his bit"
Nonsense lie hasn't written 10
me since he left i"--Yonkers States.
man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25
POWER or FAITH.

Faith is not born for days Of
sunshine only. Faith does not
find her truest and greatest pow
er when the sunshins appears.
u is the attribute Of faith to be-
lievs in good in spite Of evil; IL
is the attribute Of faith TO believe
in the light although she 10 en-
vi-oned by the darkness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-25

Men who betray their country are
not the only traitors. There are also
men who bctray their employers. their
families and their friends.
Safety first-lndustrial patriotism al
ways.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
TRAP SHOOTING |
49,
GENERAL SPORT
PhiIIies Lack The Punch They
Have Consistently Carried

cellent fielding will not be noted II
such strong quantities this year al
formerly
Alexander cannot win q pennant un
aided, nor can he hold his team in
first division berth. Unless som
pitcher can be developed to help the
Nebraska wonder. Philadelphia can.
not hope to make much Of a bid foi
a pennant. Rixoy isn't capable-al
least he never has shown that he is
He Is too much OF a good man today
and u poor one tomorrow The aid 81
AL Demaree. Giant chaser, vii. 81
missing this year. and 3fnny Lavehf
dar Is scarcely capahia AZ s'l,tK. much
Brskine Mayer probahly ssltl t..i srpall
figure. n
Joe Oeschger is the fonioai enAu q
save the Phillies. If he caH eol,lbine
some good hurling with the wdndef,
ful efforts OF Alexander, the Phiiiief
will have some chance
There VIII be no change in the Phil
lies this season. Fred Luderue g
good steady, smart bailplayer. viii be
at first base. He Is a hard hitter. "a
excellent fielder, and an aggros4f,
man az every stage There are feN
FIRST basemen better than he.
Bert Niehor, never considered lNi.
ter than just mediocre. will be at tea'
ond base in all probability A
Bancroft, real star. has no seripHi
opposition at shortstop, and he dount'
less will be found there again.
Milton Stock, a good third sacRef
will be on that station.
The inheld is Just good--no bet
ter. There are plenty Of inhelds jt4
as good. and several that are bettlf
No more can be said or the oar
field. Whitfield IS a remarkable bal
player. but his indifference has hurl
his playing. lie is not whole out
field, nor IS he a ny Cobb. Dod'
Paskert's worth is gradually declin
ing. Goode or Cooper probably vii
be found in the other garden.
The worth OF the pitching star d
summed up IN the foregoing estimates
Alexander can do wonders II he ha
help
The catching stan il splendid. BIZ
Killefer and Burns or Adams forms
staff that would be welcome In an
National League club.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
ARMY OFFICERS Will
train MEN IN The
NATIONS ball CAMPS

Military training for baseball play
ers is not to become Joke. Already
three teams have adopted the idea and
It isn't at all unlikely that baseball
practice will be followed by military
maneuvers In many OF the baseball
camps.
An officer of the Massachusetts Ma
tional Guard will accompany the Red
sox to Hot Springs and training will
start Immediately after the players
arrive there.
The Cleveland Indians have asked
for a military officer to accompany
them and Captain Huston. vice presi-
dent OF the New York Yankees, for
mer army officer, probably will drill
bis own players.
Players themselves are agreeable to
the idea, not only on account Of the
patriotism IL envolves, but also be-
cause they believe II will help them
get in condition more quickly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
Jack BanY's Ability is
Red Sox TEST This Year

Chick Shorten, alternating in the mid
die garden against right and left hand
pitching This is an outneld which
stands out as one OF the best in the
game, combining fielding with hitting
power.
There is nothing uncertain about
the inheld. Dick Hoblitzel and Del
Gamer are available for first base
duty. Manager Jack will be at second.
Everett Scott at shortstop, and Larry
Gardner al third base. There will be
no deviation from this unless Harold
Janvrin is played for a time at sec
ond in order to give Barry a chance TO
rest
The infeld defense OF the Red sox
is only slightly less eficient than the
remarkable pitching staff, which has
lifted the Sox into two worlds cham
pionships In as many years. It Is de-
fence which tightens with such Wis
ible force that il is almost impossible
for an opposing team 10 send a win
ming run over I'm a close game. The
presence OF Jack Barry balancing
every cog. the GOODNESS OF the veteran
Gardner. has balanced this club as no
other in the country.
The Red Sox and the Dodgers Will
open series OF spring exhibition
games when they appear March 20 I'm
Memphis. From there they will so
to Little Rock for March 20; Okla
homa City. March 80; Kansas City,
Mo. March 81, and April l !: Daven-
port, Iowa. April 2; Peoria, ILL.,, April
8; indianapolis, April A. Lafayette,
Ind. April s. The teams will separ-
ate at Lafayette, the Red Sox going
TO Toledo for game April z.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
EDEN Meets RAGLEY
IN TUESDAY CANE

When the Eden basketball five meets
Hagley in City League game tomor-
row evening at Third and King streets,
they will have the hardest proposition
OF the season At the last meeting of
these teams the Eden team won, by a
% TO 81. score. This time the boys
from up the "creek" hope to bring home
the | aeon and will make the Eden fine
90 hard TO win. There win be a pre-.
Iiminary game between the Eden STE
onds and the Chemical Company lie
serves. The lineup:
Eden--Ceptain Lacey and Lutz. for
wards; Shields. center; Doherty, Magill
Quill. McClatlerty and Wright, guards
Observation-Disclosures and Captain Nc.
Ney, forwards; Baird, center; McClos.
key, Mclaughlin, Hand and Buchanan
guards.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
By The unlted press.

Df - C Oulttu ITttSs
BOSTON, March Whether Bos-
ton can repeat it's American League
championship again this year depends,
It is admitted. upon whether Jack
Barry, new manager OF the worlds
champions, can drive his men TO the
same speed attained by Bill Carrigan.
Jack started South today with his
first string men. Battery men and
newspapermen were in the party that
climbed aboard train here for Hot
Springs, Ark, where the team again
will condition itself
Charles Wagner. Joseph Devine,
Forest Cady, and battery men not in
Boston, will join the train enroute.
The Red Sox present the same solid
front this year as a year ago The
battery men appear, IL anything, 20
be slightly stronger than when they
took the championship. and IL that's
the case. little more could be ex-
pected.
Babe Ruth, southpaw star, should
be better this year. He has had more
experience. .Myckoff and Pennock
two hurlers, who have been a Iona
time arriving. are expected to show at
their best this year. Joe Woods arm
on his own declaration, is ready for
another long season. George Foster
says he has recovered his cunning
and will accompany the first party to
Hot Springs. Dutch Leonard, Ernest
Shore and Carl Mays are expected Il
be Just as good as ever.
The outfield probably will be com.
posed Of the veterans, Lewis and
Hooper, with Clarence Walker and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05

the greatest pitchers OF the game
instinct 10 know how to fool batters
ing great pitcher needs.
able failure. Signed at a fat salary
OF the Yankee pitching stan. But he
mes he pitched He was fizzle.
Even when his ball club was bump
jury cutting down the efficiency of a
the best in the circuit. Caldwell did
could TO help stem the tide.
n. should have won 20 games for the
He was a Stacker
Donovan, one of the fairest men in
chance this year. Caldwell failed to
part
in America in Ray Caldwell.
Of success. In includes loyalty. VIII
70 be one Of the greatest baseball
away.
Der Ray Caldwell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
TWO CITY LEAGUE
CANES This week
Hagley-Eden and Montclair
and Chemicals is the
Schedule
EDEN SHOOTERS
HOLD THE LEAD

The City Leaguers got in only one
more game last week, Eden taking that
one from General Chemical by a close
score. The corrected schedule made It
impossible for Hagley and Montclnir to
get together and the game scheduled for
Saturday night went over. Montclofr
has put bid in for the game on satur.
day night, Marcn A.. The teams wlll
agree on date later. The Chemicals
are getting in shape for their big series
with Camden. Of the Eastern League,
and expect to give the big fellows some
run for their money. The other teams
also are printing for open season games
The league season ends next week.
The Eden combination continues to
keep we'll out in front in individual
scoring. Two games are on the card for
this week.
Following are the individual averages
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
AMT
NATURE
WONDERF UL
nm pIpE.


The pipe Is cage for smoking
matches. The Indians we're the first
ones 70 smoke a pipe, and after see
ing a movie of an Indian camp, we
can understand why they can smoke
pipes.
The sQuaws put up the wigwams.
carted in kindling wood. cooked, and
all the time took care of the Kids by
navigating around with the youngish
chiefs and sQuawesscs harnessed on
their mas back while the old bucks,
chiefs, ex-chiefs. assistant chiefs. etc.
lay around busily pushing the wind
backwards through their pipes 90
manufacture smoke.
From what we know about pipes az
that those he Indians in a way were
working just as hard as the she In
dams
Now here's what we're trying to
drive nc about pipes IN these modern
times we can't figure out how fellas
with work 10 do can find time TO
smoke a pipe (of course, sporting edi-
tors and politicians aren't counted in
on thisl AS we said before. go back
In history a Bit Those Indians We're
either one-stepping the war path or
smoking pipes and both jobs kept
them busy while they were awake
In smoking a pipe an hour felia
wastes 3 hours time and a couple OF
gross Of matches and uses up enough
pipe cleaners, tho material OF which
would make nice winter overcoat
We suppose you1l say. well, what
kind Of a pipe are you smokingY'
Now. Clarence. we've smoked pipes
from the clay molar grinders to turk.
ism hookahs and they're all the same
It's all right to smoke pipe, n you've
got lot OF time and money and car
lay around at Palm Beach.
But us guys who are clock watch
ers can't afford vacation every tim
! we really want to smoke a pipe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
THE BEST SPORTING PAGE IN WILMINGTON
Retirement of WOlgast Marks Passing
of Last Real Fighter of Real Fight Days
~SIIehigan Wildcat" Victim of Physi-
cal Breakdown, After years Of Ac.
ti,Ity, Not TO Don Gloves Again.

A wire story few days ago told OF
the passing from boxing OF the last
fighter, actually engaged in the game,
who was in the ring IN the old days
OF real fighters aud real fights.
Ad Wolgast, suffering from a men
tai and physical breakdown as the re-
suit OF HIS years OF activity in the
squared circle probably never will
don the gloves again.
Co back seven years. Wolgast, in
1910, was clean. 1.-THE, muscular
little fellow, a boxer who never tired,
hard hitter. a wonderful fighter.
The lightweight champion was Bat
Nelson, the greatest bear for punish
ment the world had ever seen.
Nelson's system OF fighting was TO
permit himself to be battered, slug
ged and pounded around the ring I'M
til his opponent was worn out or un-
oil he had broken his heart slamming
away al a bleeding face.
Wolgast and Nelson were matched
for a 45-round fight In California. II
resulted In battle OF cavemen. There
has never been a night since In which
primative instincts we're so much on
/ the surface.
There had been few such jungle
fights in the whole history OF the ring,
even in the days Of bare-handed
hghting.
Nelson opened with his usual style
He blundered forward, swinging with
both hands.
Wolgast met him coolly and delib
erately and pounded away at the
Danes dishgured face, cutting It (
ribbons.
Ten, twenty. thirty rounds passed
Nelson still numbered forward, after
his elusive antagonist, paving and
swinging Thirty-five rounds - Mel
sons face was a huge blood clot. One
eye was entirely closed, the other was
J a narrow slit. His nose was flatten-
ed. one ear was half torn loose and
his body was a mass OF bruises.
wolgast was stu cool and conf
dent AS his soggy gloves met the
bleeding face the ringside spectators
we're showered with blood.
In the thirty-ninth round Nelson for
the first time In his life began to give
ground.
In the fortieth the spectators howl
ed at Ed. Smith, the referee demand
ing that he stop the fight.
Smith looked appealingly at Mel
son's corner. in hopes the spongs
would be thrown into the ring Wher
his seconds took no action, Smith
stepped between the fighters and rails
cd Wolgast's hand.
u There was a new champion, but the
old champion had lost his title stand
ing on his feet lighting every second
Then he staggered into his corner
while Wolgast left the ring.
Wolgast later lost his title on
foul TO Willie Richie and afterwar'
engaged in almost weekly bouts. Hi
health failed but he continued to box
Then the superb constitution gave
way-Ad Wolsast had passed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05

Wadlne through snow a loot deep
and shooting in a downpour of rain.
sixty-four gunners participated in the
league match over the Wilmington
Association traps a. Bellevue. The
local team romped home a winner, de-
feating Lansdsle, 474 to 456.
f. Fred Slear, a professional, broke
40, and H. L. Worthington gathered in
a.. stony" McLlnn. of Baltimore,
managed TO account for Al After
breaking 40 in the league shoot e. r.
Calvin broke another as, giving him a
total Of % out OF 100 for the day.
There are still two league matches
20 be shot and the Wilmingtoniana
are out for theshigh total on all tar
gets. Scores:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
DELAWARE TENNIS SCHEDULE.

r. II. Pepper. manager Of the Del
aware College tennis team will pre-
sent this years schedule to the Ath
letic Council within a few days. Ten
mis- became a minor sport az Delaware
last year and this years team should
make creditnble showing. The sched.
ule follows.
April 2s st. Johns at Annapolis,
Nd.
May -swarthmore at swarthmore,
Pa.
May b-Haverford at Haverford,
Pa
May l2-Moravian at Bethlehem.
Pa
May tsp NJ. G. Cpending) at
Newark.
May 26-Western Maryland, at
Westminster, Md.
June 2--Washington( pendlng) at
Chestertown, Nd
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
LISTEN. YOU MANAGERsl

Manager George II. Tinsman and
Eeorge T. Winters would like TO meet
III the managers Of the independent
baseball teams Of the coming season at
Mr. Winters cigar store. Tenth and
Market streets, at's.l5 o'clock Thursday
evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
AN EDITORIAL


concerning Ray NdANWtiN
ColdweIl could easily be one of
He has the natural ability. he has The
he has speed. curves, almost sveryth
Last year Caldwell was a miser
he should have been the mainstay
wasn't. He lost most Of the few ga
Caldwell lacks moral courage.
ing the bumps with injury after in
team which should have been one Of
not have the loyalty to do what he
Caldwell had he kept In conditio
Yanks. He won a bare half dozen.
And even when his manager. Bill
baseball. decided TO give him another
show that he was willing to do his
There is a lesson for every boy
In this lesson is half the secret
power and clean living.
He had in HIS grasp the power
pitchers Of the decade and threw II
Boys, il you are tempted-remem
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
This Meeh.s schedule.

Thursday -Nadeley VS.. Emmanuel.
If Haulev. Poferee Coward.
THURSDAY old Swedes vs.. Ep-
worth. NJ Settlement Referee, Gem
mell.
Thnrsdav--SecOpd RaDtist vs..
Friends, at Friends. Referee. Foil.
ner.
Thnrsdav-West VS.. Grace, at Set
iement. Referee Council.
Westminster will not play game
his week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
Whites lead RACE
FOR TARGET HONORS
Close Finish Promised in
TrapShooterS' League
Championship Series
WILMINGTON TIES
FOR THIRD PLACE

wilmington. 474; Lansdale, 456.
Highland, 407; Glen Willow, All.
S. S. Whites, 461; Chester, AL.
West Chester, ass; Camden, 424
Meadow Springs, 454; Clearyiew,
44O.
Winning their match with Camden
on Saturday while the S. s. Whites
we're topping over the Chester gum
ners, enabled West Chester to retain
a close second position IN the race for
the Philadelphia Trapshooters
League championship. The Whites
hold the lead over West Chester by a
single point, while Wilmington and
Meadow Springs are tied for third
place. The Delaware shots lead in
total number Of targets broken.
With two. more events 10 be shot
II looks as If the series will be de-
cided by the final contest between
West Chester and the S. S. WI te
club on the latters grounds on April
IA. The standing at present follows;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
BY The United Press.

PHILADELPHIA, March 8. - The
star OF the Phillles seems to have set
just as Grover Cleveland Alexander
attained the height of his efforts. Cri-
tics are not placing them any better
than third, with small chance that
they will be that good
The punch that has featured former
Philadelphia National League clubs,
superb pitching Of Alexander, and ex-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
ODD. ISN'T TIT

Peace discourages him. man said in
Williamsburg court as excuse for
vagrancy He was shot in chest in
Boxer war. through arm in Russo
Jap mixuplup and lost a leg in
France In 1914
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
FUSE BOYS DEFEAT ELKroN.

Artillery Fuse Company basketball
Fam defeated Company f FIVE Of Elk.
on Saturday night hv the score OF
s TO %. Those featuring were Boggs
md Mcneil Of the Fuse and Taggart
+ Company z.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05

Referee pepher; umpire Mathenyi
timers, Dowdell and Gray; time, fifteer
minute halves.
Next Weeks Games.
Tigers vs. N-QQ- Me.
Dodgers vs. Meteers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-05
TIoERs-METEoR.
Tigers


Referee Matthew; umpire Depheri
timers, Gray and Dowdcll; time, fifteen
minute halves.