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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
BRIDGEPORT
Child Dies

Ize,riette Francis. 10 yoar old dauEh-
,.- ~ ,1r md Mrs. Robert SiXon OF this
civ nased away at the Martins Ferry
bosnItal Yesterday morning. following
an Illness of acute attack Of pcritonitis.
She was a student In the seventh grade
81 tho Kirkwood school and was gem
era1 favorite. She was also regular
attendant at the Kirkwood Presbyterian
church and took an active part In church
work. She ia survived by her parents
three sisters and n brother. Mrs. Ed
ward Duncan. Of MinFn Junction. Anna
Mildred and Robert Jr. mt home. rum
eral services were incomplete last
night
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
BELLAIRE
Conple.es Investigation.

!. t'c--,n..r J r Wyatt. Of This CITY. has
completed :hc i.rrSt.g CATION in tn" case
OF :Ccorgr. fnG. !rar-oid son OF Nj
erd Mrs. Charles Ice. OF South Setla;re
who fell into Z w"il near his home anG
drowned Saturday Afternoon. Til" lad
lad "Cre 10 the we'll for water when he
accidentally fsll IL. After much effort
I ht body MAS r"""v""rI and three ply
slcianS were callcd bit Efforts ~ revive
tEe lad proved useless. .;s"idrsS ais par
tsr-ke 'is SURVIVED is four sisters an!
two brothers. .Nrr,.nE. In.uts for tn"
funeral are Incomplete.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Briefs.

Miss Sydia Reese is visiting frlen n
Wheeling for a few days.
Miss Lucy Prichard was visitor In
Fairmont yesterday.
Mrs. D. Hanlcy and daughter. Mar
garct. and Mrs. and Mrs. Spray Sturin
and family left yesterday for Berkeley
Springs. Upon returning they will mo-
ter TO Baltimore and several eastern
cities. -
Mrs. Blanche Wilson returned last
evening" after attending the grand lodge
OF P!than Sisters at Bluefeld.
Miss Lena Prichard. who has been
located in New Hampshire the past few
months. arrived last evening for visit
nj her home.
Mrs. r. 4. Burt and children. who
have spent the summer 1T Chestertown.
Md. arrived home today. Mr.. Burt went
to Baltimore to meet them.
DR.. and Mrs. W. l.. Mitchell arrived
home today after several weeks visit in
Atlantic City. O..
Mrs. W. II. Parson. who has been Wis.,
itinG her mother In New York. arrived
home today.
AIRS. E. r. Glover and daughter re-
turned last evening after 4 visit with
relatives in Knox. Pa.
Louis Appier Of New York 10 q busi-
ness visitor in town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
SmsO Blaze.

Yesterday afternoon an alarm OF fire
called the department 10 tn" house on
Noble street occupied b. Grant Baird
where had started in one o: the closets
on the second floor. Just how long the
fire had been burning ~ not known az
none Of the MEMOIRS of tho family were
ct home. The department responded
promptly and -<1nsuished the blazc
rhe damage will be about SIS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

Du" to the absence OF Mayor HalSton,
who ~ present is on 4 hunting and fish
ing trip in Michigan. all eases in police
court will be- handled by Squire Ong. To
hrgtn with his temporary duties. the
squire will try four foreign fighters who
were arrested by Officer Beazlc In tn.
North End last Saturday night. They
put IN Il bond for their appearance last
Saturday night.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Bridgeport Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Garrett will leave
today for points in Michigan. where
they will spend several days with
friends.
Mrs. Elmer Thwait will return 10 her
home in Piedmont today after spcud-
ing several days with Mr. and Mrs FL
mer Robertshaw in this city
Harry Davis Of Washington. Pa. Is n
business visitor here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Warrington

The Rachel Gas Coal company. which
Is operating q mine at Downs. has es-
tnbllshcd q worlds record in sinking and
completing a concrete. shaft to the dis
lance of 3G4 feet and loading coal from
the mine within 81 days from the time
that the contract for sinking the SHAFT
was let. This by-shaft contractor Is
SAID 10 be the shortett time In which
this feat has ever been accomplished.
4 large power plant will be erected
which will be equipped with. modern
electric and air machinery. The plant
is to have producing capacity Of 5000
tons per day.
Two hundred acres Of surface have
been purcha sed on which a modern min
inG town will be erected. II is the pres
cnt plan 10 erect zoo modern houses.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Young Child Dies.

Virginia Olive Gau,shi two-months-
old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Gautshi. i54 Dewrt street, died yester-
day morning ut I o'clock, following two
wrckS Illness. Funeral services Will nc
held this afternoon At . o'clock. with
Rrv. T.. T.. Shiltz. pastor OF the First NJ
r.. church In charge. Interment will be
in Rivtrvicw cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Schools Open. To-day,

Several hundred school students will
wend their way tn their reSpcctivr
schools in the city to-day after having
enjoyed three months vacation. Due to
tn" fact that tho South and Mackev
Addition schools are being repaired The
students attending those schools will
inutriculhtc 1T the North and Central
schools and will attend only in the after
noon until their schools ar" placed in
condition again. All the teachers FOR
thu year have been employed and a sue
Cessfu year is anticipated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
The Eellar Funeral

Funeral services for the late William
k"llar. who was killed last Saturday
morning. when he was struck by !,
Wheeling 4 Lake Eric passenger train
at Center street crossing. will hc held AT
the late home. ST. North SIKH street,
al o'clock Tomorrow afternoon. In
rrm"tnt will be inn EivcrvIcw cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

IIambcth-I start out on the circuit
this season with pleasing prospects,
Maceet-Ycs. l see 1t stated that all
tho eggs Of the company are going into
aHe-Brownlns's Magazine;
Colcnel-Now be careful about eX-
posing your men. captain.
Captain {and owner Of society jour
nal1--Rest easy. colonel There's not
a chap in my troop that the public
takes tho lest interest in!--!.ifc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Fined One And

A plain drunk from Moundsville. who
fell off train last Saturday evening.
was fined one and costs by the Mayor
yesterday morning. He paid and went
TO his home In Moundsville. Seven other
DRINKS. arc finding lodging at the city
building as tho result of their escapedcs
of last Saturday night and they will ha
heard before Mayor Schafcr this morn
Ing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Will Enter Kiaki

An0lhcr local boy VIII enter Kiski
school AT Salzburg this fall. Gilbert
Woods. former student in The local high
sch0nl. having decided to mntriruIatc
ut tn" Pennsylvania school on Srptc,n-
her -. During tn" summer months.
young Woods operated produce wagon
and has made quite II success OF ill.,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

VI. 'I.isIS baItud for Ray in 10th.
Two base hiIs--CummIngs Myers.
NeuhHrtll Thru" base hits--C'umminCs
Homo run. Ncuilrrdt Stolen hascs--
Bennett Ford rrysock. Eases on balls
Off Ray /; off Mooney s: off Wilson
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
New MaYOr.

This city has Il new mayor at least
for Il week. during which time Squire
L. T. 0ng Will act in that capacity dur
inc The absence Of Mayor RalSton who.
with party "f friends is spending
week in Michigan. Squire ung will ham
die all tn" cases that would have con-
frun,rd Mayor EaiSton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
rha HALLIDAY funeral

Funeral services for the little Alfred
Halliday. who died last Thursday eve
ming. when he swallowed several poison
pills. were held from tho late home In
West Wheeling yesterday afternoon.
Re-. F.. II. Bourne pastor OF the West
Bridgeport VI. Z: church was In charg,
Of the services with ntcrment. In Lin
wood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Will Attend Convention

The local pastors. Rev. r. ii. Bourne
of the West bridgeport NJ j.. church
and Rev. L. s. Rose or the Kirkwoud
Methodist church. wilr Irave this morn
ing for Warren. where they will attend
state convention OF Methodist minis
tiers. The session will last for three
evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Challenge for North Ends

Having defeated most of tho teams in
their class and some Of III" clubs higher
than their age, the Nigilants. of this
city. challenge the North End Athletic
Club for Il series of games to decide the
championship of this section for tho II
year old class. If accepted answer
through the columns If this papor,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
G.. A. Hose Co.
1141 Market Street, Wheeling
Our Experience Your Safeguard

est baseball game Of the present season
locally. The affair went twelve in
nings before Ecllaire was able TO shove
over the winning tally when wild
throw 10 first has" gave them the game
The score stood IS with Ferry on tho
short end OF the count. Both teams
will meet again next Sunday at Bell
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

|: off Nelly S. Struck out-By Will
son ?: by Nelly .; by Mooney 2: by
Ray 6; by Heidelbacl' l. Hit by pitched
ball-Mooney 3: tMunn 2 and Grady.
Sacrifice hts-Benne,t 2; Myers .:
Brown 2; Mooney. Prysock Brady and
Stobbs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Council Meeting Tuesday.

RS The regular Meeting OF The city coun-
.scii will be hold Tuesday evening and Il
number Of important matters will be
given consideration. Tho Bell Telephone
:$frainchisc ordinance: will probably COM,
Eup for final action
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Republicans Preparing for Action.

Republicans Of This city will hold A
meeting this week for the purpose OF
etfccting an organization. the purpose
or which will h" To wage an energetic
campaign in behalf of the Republican
candidates In order to sweep the q. o.
2. slate into office
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Bond Burning.

Members OF thu. Florence NJ E. 'cnurch
held bond burning service AZ the
church Yesterday afternoon The church
was recently erected and the payment
: Of the debt shows In. members are
Sctive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

kCoroner J. +. y&tt Will 40 To May
I'd tins morning. L" hold an inquest
the case OF ;"reI::n miner killed IN
le' PurSSlorc- M:i;"r mine by 4 fall OF
tone Saturday at. rnuou.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Twelve DRINKS.

a totel OF tw.,"e. arrests were made
Saturday night ard Sunday ny IN" local
police. All werr Charged with lettering
.Snd drunkenness and will be arraigued
Nfore Mayor WaSSman today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
PhilliOS Tpuara1.

The funeral OF Mrs. Fannie Phillips
Who died Thursday 4: her home on No.
BILE street took :.!ace yesterday after
noon Rev. &. =. Smith conducted the
Refvices and in:":mcnt was made i'll
Rose. Hill cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Nnnt T,I,ia EvaniNQ.

The Bellaire Business Mems associa-
ton will meet this evening in the CON-
mcrcial club rooms. II will be the reg
ular business n.reIins aid many I'M
r"rtan, matters will be given atten'
ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Mn.t Wednesday, Night.

\ meeting at III" Rock Hin Grange
will b.. held Wednesday, evening in the
Pnrk mn school nur;sr The program
will be rendered hy the young folks OF
Rock Hill.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Ronarius Funeral.

Funeral services will be conducted
This afternoon At her late home Alps
Harrison street ever tho remains OF
Miss Matilda Bonarius. who died Friday
night. Services viii be conducted at .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

O'Clock IS Rev. J. RI. Lawth"r. or the
First Presbyterian church and Eef T..
C.. Burkhardt. OF the FIRST Relrrmeu
church InE"rmcEt Will De made II
Rose Hill cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10

Young men wanted for various
positions In the 1ntslngencer Office.
4 mail clerk under IL Is wanted
lat once; apply to Circulation Depart
.S0lOpdoEe S22.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Witnessed Good Came

Several fans from this city who went
to Bellalre to see the Ferry All Star
Bellaire game we're. well repaid for
their; money as they witnessed the great
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-10
Wealth OF the United States
Do You Realize That You Are Living
In the Richest Nation in the World?

THE total wealth of the United States is
now estimated at $3.50, 100000 00O
We are nearl w.
Twice as rich as the British Empire;
Fiue times as rich as France;
Six times as rich as Russia;
Twelue times as rich as Italy;
Sixteen times as rich as Japan,
And t,vo and a half times as rich as
Germany, Austria and Turkey combined.
With this vast amount of wealth, much Of
it in active circulation, don't you think we
can afford to indulge in some of the lux
uries of life?
How about nice Piano Player Piano for your home?
Was there opportune time to buy? Drop in to
the c. A. House Co. Music Store and have talk with
cas in the Piano business. The benefit to be derived from
our 35 wears experience in the music business should be
worth something you. No house in the United States can
show finer dependable line of Pianos and Player
Pianos than YOU will find here We have Pianos suited to
every home at prices you will be glad pay and terms to
suit YOUR convenience
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
TEN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
MEN TO GO TO CULVER

The high school track artists &C.
ceived only a light workout yestsr-
day afternoon in preparation for the
Culver Military academy meet at
Culver. Saturday afternoon.
At the close of yesterdays work
out Coach r. III. Burnham announced
that ten men would represent the
local school in the various events.
The local entries are: Dashes, Smith
Snyder, Kreuzberger. Metzler; hur-
dies, Smith, Snyder, ClybOurne; high
jump, Mohn. McEndarfer; pole
vault, r. Henry. Mohn, Cunning
ham: $50 yard run. ClybOurne, Gun
bingham. L. Henry; mile Iun. L.
Henry; shot put, Smith, Mohn; re
lay, Smith, Kreuzberger, Snyder
Metzler.
The basketball team was given its
last hard workout before the Gary
game yesterday afternoon on the Y.
NJ. G. A floor. Yesterdays practice
consisted OF long shooting drill and
a short scrimmage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
ST. FL0RIAN'S INDOOR
TEAM BEATS KALEYS

In the first of a series of three
to determine the city champion
ship, the ST. Florians' indoor aggre-
cation last night defeated the Kaley
team Is TO ; at the st. Hedwige hall.
Brown of the winners featured the
contest with a home run. ConnoFs
of the st. FlOrians also showed to
good advantage, striking out Il Of
the batters that faced him. The
next battle between the two teams
will take place Wednesday night,
Feb. 2S, at the Haley school.
Sunday the st. Florians will jour
uey 10 Laporte where they Will clash
with the Carter Colts of that place,
who hold the city championship.
The locals are also scheduled to
play the winner of the American
Atlantic federation tourney that is
now in progress in Chicago. The
game will take place the first Of
March.
The summary - Batteries: st.
Florians, Connors and Kugawa; Ka-
ley, G. Sabo, Spar and Rybacki.
strike outs: ConnOrs Is, Sabo 3.
Hits: St. Florians, %; Haley g. Err
rOrs: st. Florians, 1; Haley 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
MEXICAN TRACKS FAIL
TO DRAW H0RSEMEN
Owners Prefer New Orleans Where
Special Advantages Are
offered.

Col. Matt J. VIM. who manages
the race track at Juarez. is any
thing but pleased with the winter
meeting at his track. for it has been
more OF less of failure Likewise.
the meetings At Tia Juana have met
with small successes. and all because
of the action of horse owners i'm
taking their best performers to New
Orleans
during the time when the New
Orleans track was shut out Of the
game and Hot Springs no longer "A
mecca for the runners, Juarez was
looked upon by Col VIM as an
ideal spot and he succeeded in form e.
ing stock company TO build a fine
track. which is still considered one
of the best in the country. For
several seasons the Juarez track
made money. and every prospect for
its success was bright.
And then came the blow New
Orleans was reopened and the cream
of the stables OF most of the big
owners was quartered and raced in
the Crescent City. Horsemen natur-
ally prefer city which has attrac-
tons boosted Of by New Orleans
and it appears that from now on
the Juarez meetings viii continue
20 be failures unless some first aid
scheme is cooked up by Col VIM
and his associates TO lure the horse
men back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
0UTFIELDER RILEY TO
BE GIVEN CHANCE HERE
Man. Who Started Strong Last sea-
son. il Ordered to Report
TO MGR. Smith.

Riley. the outfielder who was with
the Blenders for a time last season.
is TO get another chance with the
local ball club. He was ordered TO
report Friday by Smith, who re-
ceived a letter from the Chicago
man.
Tn his first few games here last
season Riley hit the ball i'm all di-
rectiOns. but later fell down in his
slugging. He did not give all he
had 10 the game, but this year he
promises 10 do better and Smith has
hopes Of making him one Of the
leading hitters on the team this
year. He has the natural ability and
all that is required is effort on his
part and training.
The agreements of the sales of
Pitcher Schettler and Catcher La
Ross 10 the local club by Terre
Haute arrived Friday morning and
the two men are now the property
of the Benders
Smith reported today that the
sale of tickets is going good. Misha-
waka fans are taking 10 the idea Of
two-cent baseball and a large num-
Der have been disposed of 3 that
city. There is a. steady mand
for them here and il is expected
that most OF the 10000 issued will
be disposed of.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
MAY MANAGE COULoN
Harry Marks Has Plan For Johnny's
Comeback Figured Out.

Harry Marks. who one time man
aged the affairs of Freddie Welsh, is
planning TO assist Johnny Coulon in
making a sensational comeback
Marks has little plan which he
believes may result in Coulon's re-
turn TO the topnOtch class within six
months time.
He Will endeavor TO persuade
Johnny TO go 10 England. there TO
meeting Jimmy Wilde. the British
llyweight champion. for the title.
OF course. Marks plan includes
the possibility of his getting a fat
slice of perfectly good currency for
his trouble, for he viii promote the
battle between Wilde and Coulon.
and he says that such an attraction
would surely draw a $4,000 house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
RACQUET CHAMP BEATS
JAY GOULD THREE GAMES

NEW YORK. Feb. %. In the
second round for the national anna
teur racquet singles championship
Thursday. Stanley c.. Mortimer
Tuxedo, the title holder. defeated Jay
Gould. Philadelphia, three games to
one. and Clarence c. Pell Tuxedo.
beat G. r. Waterbury, New York.
i'm three straight games. The other
two matches were won by defaults,
Summary: Second round-Louis d
Irving. New York, won by defaul.
from II. c. Clark, Boston; Stanley
q. Mortimer. Tuxedo. beat Jay
Gould. Philadelphia, 1911, 17-14,
1871. 1873; Clarence c. Pell. Tuxedo.
beat G. r. Waterbury, New York,
1911. 15-6. 1876; NJ. ID. Whitman,
New York. won by default from
j. c. Waterbury. New York
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
WINS MARATHON I'M
MUD IN RECORD TIME

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Running
through snow, slush and mud over
the full distance of 20 miles, 365
yards. Hans Schuster a young
Swedish-American of this city. es-
tablished a new record for the
course. from the Bronx TO New
Rochelle and back again, in 2:4O:25
and won the Pennant A. G. mara
thon race Thursday. II. Lucas. Morn
ingside A. c., was second, A. Roth,
Mohawk a. c. Cast years winner in
2:4S:4O) was third and Sidney
Hatch Of Chicago finished fourth
fully half a mile behind the winner.
Hatch's time was 2:47:0O. There
were 33 starters and % finished
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
FIGHT RESULTS.

BOSTON. - Joe Eagan Knocked
out Jimmie Gardner in 10 rounds.
NEW YORK.-FSankie Burns
knocked out Young Zulu Kid in the
fourth; Joe Burman and Billy Fitz-
simmons fought a 10-r0und draw:
Mike Paulson made Joe Azvedo quit
in the third Soldier Bartfeld beat
Marty Cross in 10 rounds.
NEW ORLEANS. ~ Sailor Sacco
heat Kid Kleck in l. rounds.
PHIDALEPHIA Welsh beat
Mickey Gallagher in six rounds
Mike BURNS beat joe BorreH in six
rounds.
INDIANAPOLIS. - Fred Munger
knocked out Stewart Donnelly in the
fifth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
MCCOY TO MEET DILLON
Al Also Insists He Will Garry Out
Contract to Box Darcy.

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Al Mccoy
has agreed TO meet Jack Dillon at
the Broadway Sporting club next
Tuesday night as ordered by the
state boxing commission. But re-
gardless of the outcome. Mccoy still
maintains that his contract with
Grant Hugh Browne, calling fer a
bout with Les Darcy at Madison
Square garden. March >. is good as
gold.
Promoter Browne has completed
arrangement with Jack Dillon 10
take McCoy's place against Darcy.
and he is advertising Dillon. He
believes McCoy's action in meeting
Dillon Tuesday viii nullify the Nc
Coy papers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
MICHIGAN BOARD
VOTES FOR BIC 8
Pass Resolution Asking Re-
gents Act on Getting Back
Into Conference.

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Feb ga
The board in control Of University of
Michigan athletics. at a special
meeting Thursday evening. passed
resolution asking the board OF
regents 20 take the necessary action
70 permit Michigan 10 re-enter the
western conference. The vote was
eight 20 one
Authority for making changes in
the regulations controlling Michigan
athletics rests only with the hoard
OF regents. Whatever the sentiment
OF the board in control OF athletics.
all of its actions are subject 10 the
pleasure of the regents.
The action taken Thursday aft
ernoOn. therefore does not assure
Michigan's return To the western
conference IL is, in effect. only an
expression of the attitude OF the
members and a submission TO the
highest authority i'm the university
OF the conference question. Whether
Michigan returns 20 the conference,
depends as far as the school is con
cerned on whatever action is taken
at Fridays meeting of the regents.
Efforts 10 obtain some forecast Of
the regents action on the campus
Thursday night were fruitless. Moth
ing was CLEANED which would even
indicate that the regents would
reach a decision at the meeting.
Should the regents favor a re-
turn TO the conference, the athletic
board will appoint a committee
which will proceed with the neces-
sary measures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
KILLER TO SIGN.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. "a
The Philadelphia National league
cluL announced Thursday that Will
lam KiIlifer, catcher. had agreed to
terms and would sign a contract for
the coming season. The contract Of
Fred Luderus. first b~seman, was
received today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
WIN TENNIS TITLES.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-S. Howard
Voshell, the Brooklyn player, won
the singles championship and Fred
erick b. Alexander and Or. William
Rosenbaum the titles in the doubles
Thursday in the final matches of the
national indoor tennis tournament.