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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
NOTED THIRD MAN
IN RING EXPIRES

New York, Dec. 3.-Charlev White
widely known boxing referee. who
had been i'll long time of a commit
cation Of diseases, died at his home
here Saturday He was the most
prominent referee of pugilistic contests
in this country, and in nearly all tbe
big events when CHAMPIONSHIPS
changed hands or were successfully
defended In the eastern states he was
the third man in the ring"
The last big contest in this vicinity
where White was the arhiter was the
Willard-Moran contest at Madison
Square garden on March 25, 1916.
F'ifty-two years ago White was horn
in this city. He was affiliated with
athletics from his schoolboy DAYS.
For several years White held the
office Of Sergeant at arms Of the Dem
ocratic state committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

HOBLITZEL BRAVES
KNIFE FOR SERVICE

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 3.-Dick Ho-
blitzel. first baseman of the Boston
Americans. entered hospital here
Saturday to undergo operations and
surgical treatment which, it is be-
lieved, viii correct defects in his ply
steal condition to the extent Of max
ing him fit TO pass the army examina-
ton. Hohlitzel attempted to Join the
army some time ago, but could not
pass the physical examination. The
defects We're slight and he was in
formed at that time that surgery
could correct them. If Hoblitzel sue
eeeds in joining the army the Boston
Americans will then have lost both Of
their first regular hasemen, as Del
Gamer has already enlisted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
CHICAGO FOOTBALL
GAME ENDS IN ROW

Chicago, Dec, 3.--Anotber game for
directors Of the Chicago Football
league to decide is the Mohawk Vim
cennes A. c. combat which ended in
a near riot at Comiskey park yester-
day. 1t lasted two periods, when, with
the score at all. several impromptu
battles We're staged that prevented
further play The Vincennes took ex-
ceptions TO a decision of Referee
Shorty Ray with the ball near their
goal line and the dispute resulting
finished the contest for the day.
While the game lasted it showed
good football by evenly matched teams
Mohawks were first to score. Mensch
going over during the first quarter.
The Vincennes, by a heavy attack on
the line, managed to get Ludman over
for the tying count.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
CAMP TEAM WINS
OVER MEADE, Is TO 6

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 3.-On Frank
lin field, where in times of peace the
Army and Navy often fought for SUI
premacy, the football team represent
ing Camp Dix of Wrightstown, N. j.,
defeated the eleven from Camp Meade,
Annapolis Junction, Md, by the score
of IS to for the interdiyisional cham
pionship. The members OF the Camp
Meade team are all Pennsylyanians
and represented the Three Hundred
Fourteenth infantry regiment Of the
national army New Jersey men COM
posed most of the Camp Dix eleven,
who are attached to the Three Hun
bred Eleventh infantry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
WAR TAX HITS GOLF
SPORT; 10 PER CENT

Unless golfers are prepared to dig
down in their jeans they had bet
ter make up their minds that the
time is approaching when drivers and
irons will have to be placed in some
attic corner for an indefinite
period. In a talk recently with
several prominent golfers, including
the president OF well known club,
the opinion was unanimous that
dues would soon have TO be raised
One OF the golfers remarked as fol-
lows:
The time is approaching for the
annual meetings at many Of the clubs.
and think you will find that this
dues problem will he taken up quite
generally. There is no DENYING that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
HAMMOND TRIMS THE
FORT WAYNE FRIARS

Hammond, Ind, Dec. 3.-Hammond
won the professional Indiana football
championship yesterday by defeating
the Fort Wayne Friars, rs to O. the
t'riars first defeat in two years.
Three Of Hammond's touchdowns were
made in the first half by fast and
powerful offensive drives and forward
passes, in which Barrett and Driscoil
Of Chicago showed brilliantly. In the
second half Fort Wayne by brilliant
playing, held Hammond to one touch
down. The score:
Hammond ...........6 y o 7-25
Friars ............,..6 0 O. 6
Observation-Disclosures, Powers (2),
Driscoll, Goal from touchdown
Umpire Robinson, Indiana. Referee
Michigan. Head lines
man-Robinson Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
EVANSTON WINS OVER
TORNADOES BY 1916

Chicago. Dec. 3.-The surprise OF
Sunday in the prelimnaries for the
championship OF the Chicago Football
league was the defeat Of the lorna
does by the Eyanstons. the latter win
ming by a 10 TO score al Grand
Crossing Dick johnson starred for
the winners by carrying the ball for
long gains and kicking 3 goal from
the field and a goal from touchdown.
Evanston outplayed its opponent from
start TO finish, showing snapper and
speedier football.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
Nature Needs Assistance
In Keeping You Well

in keeping the blood absolutely free
of all impurities. This old remedy i;
wonderful purifier and tonic, and
has no equal for keeping the blood
rich and pure. 1t builds up the ap-
petite and tones up the entire system.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists every,
where. 1t has been successfully used
for more than fifty years, and people
in practically every state testify to
its great worth. Write for booklets
and free medical advice 10 Swift Sps-
cihc Co, Dept. E Atlanta, Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

LOCAL TEAM LOSES
TO DAVENPORTERS

A touchdown in the fourth quarter
gave the Davenport Cardinals victory
over the Meanor Brothers team of
this city and the lightweight cham
pionship of the tri-cities in the curtain
raiser to the Independent
game at Douglas park yesterday after
noon. The score was to o. The Wis
ltors outweighed the locals consider
abiy- The latter attribute the defeat
to this cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
TIGERS CHAMPIONS

The Rock Island Tigers defeated
the Moline Dodgers in hot battle
yesterday afternoon by the score ri
8 to 0. The Dodgers had not lost a
game this season. The game was
played at Browning field. Moline
Buchanan of the Tigers. made a 10
yard run for touchdown and made the
only score of the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
4 little help goes a long ways.

If you would keep your body in a
healthy and robust condition, throb-
bing with that splendid vitality that
indicates freedom from all ailments,
first of all see that your blood is
kept pure. Any slight impurity that
creeps into your blood will soon effect
the well-being OF your whole system.
A few bottles Of S. S. S. will give
just the assistance that nature needs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
CAMP DODGE HAS
PICSKIN VICTORY
Cant0nment Where Illinois selectives
Train, Wins Over Kansas BY
Score of to 0.
ROBERTSON SCORES NEAR CLOSE
Former Dartmouth Star Puts Boot TO
Ball and Raises 1t Over Goal for
Only Marker.

Omaha. Neb., Dec. 3.-Battiing das-
perately through three scoreless quar-
tiers on Creighton field Saturday after
noon. the eleven OF Camp Dodge, Des
Moineg, Just near the finish OF the final
quarter. scored a victory over Camp
Funston of Kansas when Robertson,
former Dartmouth star, kicked 3 goal
fromthe field. Score, 8 to 0.
It was a. great battle from start 10
finish and had a huge crowd worked 10
pitch Of intense excitement Robert
son dropped back to the 40-yard line
10 make his effort and the bali went
sauarely between the uprights. 1t was
a beautiful kick.
Eckersali, the referee, declared the
ball went wild, but Umpire Graham al
lowed the goal.
Dodge kicked to Clark on the 20
yard line. Funston punted the ball 20
| the Dodge rs yard line, but it was car
ried back by Robertson in a % yard
run Funston punted repeatedly, but
/ Dodge's teamwork prevented gains.
The period ended with the ball in the
! Dodges possession on their own As
yard line.
At the beginning Of the second per
iod John Of Wisconsin, who went in
for Thomas at left half, took the ball
As yards around the right end. Dodge
pushed it eight yards further, but lost
it on Funston's - yard line.
Funston succeeded in punting to
safety. Robertson made another q
yard end run TO Funston's 20 yard line
where IT was again lost. Funston's
kicking carried the ball back &c
Dodge's 20 yard line, but Dodge kicked
it back to the center Of the field
Prince failed on place kick and the
period ended with the ball In Dodge's
/ possession on their % yard line. Score,
Funston, 0; Dodge, O.
Jones opened the third period with 6
60 yard run around the right end II
Funston's Is yard line. Trick plays
by Dodge put the ball on Funstou's
two yard line aud the grandstands
were wild Dogged fighting by the
Funston men stemmed the drive. how
ever, and a tumble by Jones gave then
the ball, which was thrown and punt
ed TO the benter OF the field A penalty
Of IS yards, the first of the game, wal
. assessed to Dodge for holding. Dodg'
had the ball on their own 2S yard lin
when the period ended, Score: FUns
ton, o; Dodge, 0.
Robertson Scores.
r Dodge took the ball on the 40 var,
line. Jones gained seven yards aroun,
- the end Dodge punted and Beck wa
down on the u yard line Funston
punted to Nose, who returned to tn
80 yard line. Robertson dropped bac
to the 40 yard line and made a beauti
full drop kick Final score: Dodge. 8
Funston, 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
MASSu.LON TIGERS
CLAIM PIGSKIN RAG

Canton. O.. Dec. STANLEY Cofan.
formerly OF Notre Dame, PLAYING al
left half for the Massillon Tigers.
spoiled the Canton Bulldogs chances
for retaining their worlds profession
al title at Myers Lake park by boot
ing two beautiful field goals for the
only scores OF the game His efforts
gave the coal miners G TO 0 victory
over the Bulldogs, led by Indian Jim
Thorpe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
ROCK ISLAND BOY
Is ELECTED HEAD
OF COLLEGE TEAM

Notre Dame, Ind, Dec. AT a foot
ball banquet given in honor OF the
Notre Dame football squad Frank An
drews Of Rock Island was chosen pilot
Of the 1918 eleven Andrews played
two years as tackle on the varsity
eleven, coming to Notre Dame In 1915
as a freshman A splendid tribute was
paid to Athletic Director Harper. who
won much recognition in football cir
cles as a clever leader with new ma
terial. the war having claimed many
stars eligible for further participa-
ton, but who have volunteered.
Andrews starred with the Rock Is
land high school football team in 1914
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

On ODE Sidclines
The echo Of Davenport's alibi can
be heard on this side OF the river.

The echo of Davenport's alibi can
be heard on this side OF the river.
But Davenport must remember that
In the second game against Rock Island
1t had four outside men in the lineup
and yesterday it had two, thus plac-
ing itself in a position as TO be unable
to raise a yell about the outside men
the locals had
The official attendance at the game
at Douglas park yesterday afternoon
was 1890. The war tax amounted to
s297 About as much money was
taken in, however, as at the first game
when. more than six thousand paid to
see the contest. This Is due 10 the
fact that charge was made for chairs
along the sidelines and the hleachers
yesterday.
Marine players who performed with
the Independents said that The local
team in the field yesterday was strong
er by far than the Minneapolis Ma
rines. They pointed out that If such
wonderful showing could be made
with but two practices, what might
/ happen with several weeks rehearsal
| in which to perfect team work.
Davenport has no occasion to vel
about our loading up for the game,
Manager Flanagan said today I'VE die
no more than Davenport has done, the
only difference being that when We
load up we go to the limit to strength
en- our team and get players Of known
calibre. That was lucky fluke fol
Davenport, upon which they scored
The Athletics should be satisfied tina
they made one touchdown.
There were general rumofs at thu
game yesterday that Urseila, Chicken
/ Gunderson and Bueland would be Sc
cured for the Independents next year
i Because of army draft, however, it i
doubtful if this will be possible, blu
in the event that the men are not il
b the national army by next fall, an ef
fort will be made to secure their ser
vices for Rock Island,
, The victory Of the Independents yes
terday carries with it the champion
} ship Of Illinois. Iowa, Wisconsin an
Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

men being used. In behalf OF the
management Of the Independents it
might be said that the original Rock
Island backfleld was crippled. Dav-
export and Brindley were injured in
previous contests and were unable to
step in and play an entire game. Muir
ply had quit. Kolls had quit Wy
land was out because of a death in
his family. Second string men we're
not available and the local manage
ment had nothing left but to seek ma
terial elsewhere. It Is said by the
local management that Davenport had
made an effort to get the stars from
Minneapolis that were secured for
the Independents, just as Davenport
secured Mccormick and Marshall
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
MAYOR TO LAY
CORNERSTONE
Salvation Army High 0Giciais
Here for Sundays
Ceremony

Mayor MARI will lay the corner
stone OF the new Salvation Army
rescue home al Fort-st. west and
West Grand. blvd. Sunday afternoon
at o'clock.
Speakers will be coions Alex Ds-
mon. field secretary q New fork
city; Lieut. Col Margarse Bovfii. wo-
mems social secretary q New rork
city; Lieut. Col. william bsrker.
property secretary. Of New York
city; Henry NJ. Leland for the mems
committee; Mrs. r n. AivOrd: nrst
vice-president Of the women's sux-
Hilary, and Charles n. clifford. chair
RAN.
The ceremonies viii be In charge
OF the Women's Auxiliary 10 the Sal
walton Army rescue home and the
mems building and advisory commit
tee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
SCHUBERT CLUB
mLEAD SERVICE

The Schubert club. composed OF
25 North Woodward business men.
will be q special feature OF the even
INK program in the .Woodward-sve.
Baptist church Sunday. They will
lead in tho song service and render
as special numbers, Trusting In the
Lord" by Handel; Onward Chris
tisn Soldiers by Macpougall. and
Waterman. What OF the Night" by
Gounod. The Schubert club is one
OF the recent additions to Detroit's
organizations, bat II has
already sung publicly upon several
occasions. Sunday NIL be the first
~ the club in the Wood
ward-ave. Baptist church rrof Ed.
ward y. Manville ia the director.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
INSTITUTE PLANS
WEEKS MEETINGS

McGregor institute announces the
following program for its meetings
next week:
Sunday-1 wenty-nfth anniversary
OF the conversion OF Mr.. Csrrabin |;
singer. Mrs. Earle n. Chase.
Monday-Open meeting led by Mr..
carrabin; ginger, Mrk Ernestine
Cudmore.
Tuesday--speaker. James w.
warhop; singers, Girls quartst
wednes ay-Open meeting
mems choir sings.
Thursdsy-Speaker. the Rev. n
ID W. Garrett: singers, Mr.. and Mrs
William n. Rousch
Friday-Speaker. the Rev. Frank
N. Miner.
saturday--Open meeting led by
George Brown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
An instance of his money-saving judgment

The architect will more than earn his fee by making
the radiator heating outfit cost you less than old
fashioned heating devices by emitting from the
plans the extra chimneys needless mantels, useless
inner doors, clumsy double window SASH weather
strips storm doors, etc. He will show you how to
place your radiators and piping to do 1000 heating
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31

stead Of beiRs the worlds most Ia
nous plague spot. and the most In
tolerant region on earth, which no
Christian may approach, at peril OF
his life. Mecca viii probably become
sanitary. and safe even for a Chris
tiAn.
No more delicate OF difhcult or
interesting question appears on the
horizon for settlement after the war
than the disposition OF Jerusalem
and Palestine. That the British OK
petition from suez will capture the
city seems a foregone conclusion.
Even the fate OF Constantinople is
less OF a problem.
No secret IL made OF the fact that
the allies desire America 20 have
voice In the disposition OF Turkey.
Not that America seeks. or would
accept any territorial nnh rights.
but this country has a tremendous
stake In the future OF Turkey. Amer.
lean missions have been al work
there for well nigh a century. The
actual and sentimental investments
Of this nation In Turkey are prob
ably greater than that OF any other.
not even excepting Germany.
As an interested. and yet disinter-
ested, party To the negotiations.
America Is counted upon TO WELD
powerful influence. Her weight Is
expected TO be applied 10 the com
plete Acknowledgement OF the old OF.
toman empire. which for centuries
has stood for oppression. cruelty.
retrogTession and all things inimical
TO the advancement OF civilization.
The Armenian atrocities have been
the browning act Of Turkish bar
barlsm, and have completely alien
sted American sympathy. and quick
ened the resolution that such q
crime shall be made hereafter i'm
possible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31

MohammedaniEu. All Of them trace
their origin TO the regions which
have recently been figuring In the
news dispatches. Leaders OF all
these three religions are speculating
and planning concerning the advan-
tages TO be derived At the conclu-
sion OF the conflict.
Emperor william, with bis alert
Imagination. was the FIRST OF modern
rulers 20 take steps 10 capitalize
the worlds sentimental interest In
the holy places. Toward the close
OF the last century, when he made
his memorable visit to Paiestine, he
began To lay DEFINITE plans for the
conquest Of Syria. German hotels
were established at all OF the ports
and In most OF the places trequented
by tourists. German Colonies were
encouraged at Jana, Haifa. Ssfed
and Jerusalem. At this time the
since-consummAted alliance OF Ger
many and Turkey had It's Inception.
II In known that tho kAisers dAr-
ing plan comprehended an alliance,
amounting almost 10 a merger, OF
Islam and Christianity. for the sub
jugation OF the pagan nations OF
Asia. Therefore the proclamation
OF A holy war" by the Turks, to
further the Teutonic purposes,
seems not a. strange a. II otherwise
would.
So Britain Was but taking leaf
out OF the German book when she
plotted for the detection OF the
Arabs from Turkish rule on reli'
gious grounds Incidentally. Great
Britain solved an old and vexing
problem when she caused the Arabs
Of the Hejaz, the holy province,
where MohAmmed was born, and
which he decreed should be place
OF pilgrimage for the faithful thru.
out all time. TO revolt from the sui
tan as their caliph, and substitute
for him the Grand Shereef OF Mecca
who is the keeper OF the Kaaba, to
ward which all Moslems pray daily.
This was done on the ground that
he Shereef OF Mecca Ia OF the blood
~ the Prophet. as the law requires
;he ealiph 10 be. whereas the sultan
OF Turkey has not a drop OF blood
~ the tribe OF Koreish in his veins.
Since Britain rules more MohAm-
nedans that any other nation, II
was OF Importance TO her to saver
the tie that bound these people, TO
Turkey Nov an independent Arab
Kingdom has been set up. under
British tutelsge. and IL has asked
he United States for recognition.
This draws Turkeys teeth forever,
even II there should De a Turkey
eft after the war Mecca henceforth
will be under the British wing. In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
FATE or
HOLY CITY
DOUBTFUL
Palm Sunday Finds
Christians Entry
Imminent
ALL SECTS VIEW
WARS PROGRESS
Future of Jerusalem
Will Be a Difficult
Problem
BY THE RELIGIOUS RAMBLER


Not since the days OF the Crussdes
has there been so dramatic Palm
sunday In the Holy Land as this
wear. with British army At the
gates OF Jerusalem--or already en-
tered-the fall OF the City OF David
from the control OF the Moslems
seems inevitable.
Now there II 20 be fulfilled the
fear OF the disciples OF the prophe'
hat the long-sealed golden gate
in the eastern wall OF the city--the
site OF the triumphal entry OF Jesus
will be forced open. and the rule
OF Jerusalem pass from the power
OF Islam.
Consider the general situation
Back OF all military strategy In the
present war. certain great religious
considerations are al work. 10 dc
termine the hnal outcome In tho
distribution OF tho prizes OF victory
II the Allies win. there viii onsue n
great religious struggle.
Up 10 date. the FIRST great victories
OF the Allies have come within tn
confines OF what may Familiarity r,
designated as Bible lands. This ter
.ritory makes a greater sentimental
appeal 20 the race than all the res'
~ the earth beside. Therefore The
victories in Mesopotamla and Pale
tine have had especial innuenc
upon the lmsginations Of the pee
pies OF the three great monothc'stir
faiths--Judaism Christianity an,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
SUNDAY CLUB TO
CONDUCT MASS
MEETING FOR MEN

A mass meeting for men only will
be held in simpson tabernacle az
$3.50 Sunday afternoon under The
auspices OF the Billy Sunday club.
Team No. OF which Dr Glen r.
Mscklem Is chairman, will be In
charge OF the program.
Sunday evening the club will con
duct the services W tho Emmanuel
Presbyterian church. starting at
1880 c. Edward knight Nill have
charge OF the meeting.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
COMMITTEE OF
SUNDAY SCHOOL
MEN MEETS HERE

The central committee Of the
Michigan Sunday School assoeiA-
tion win meet In Detroit. Saturday
afternoon. In the ofices OF the
Wayne County Sunday School ar
ISOLATION. This meeting will bring
together men from all parts Of the
state. who are interested in the or.
ganized Sunday school work. z. X.
Warren. Of Three Oaks. Is chair
man OF the committee. The other
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31

members are: Prof. r. 8 Goodrich.
OF Albion. secretary OF the Michl'
gan Sunday School association; W
l. c. Reid. Jackson; |. A. Van
Heulen. Grand Rapids: e. X Mohr,
New Buffalo; James r. Main. De
troit; r r. Moore, 81. Clair; Al
bert La Huis. iceland. The COM
mittee will meet for luncheon In
the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton At IL O'Clock. and tmmediately
after luncheon adjourn TO the Coun-
~ Sunday School association once
IN the Kresge building. where AZ.
fairs pertaining 20 the interests OF
the state Sunday school work win
be discussed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31

The farsghted building
building
o.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31

II YOU wish to find out all sbout country you will
not be content with the report OF single person
who has visited it, You will read all the books you
can get that treat OF its people its government pro,
ductions manufactures, art, scenery etc You Will
saturate Yourself with all the viewpoints you can
obtain and from these you viii reason out your own
opinion OF this country, which will approximate very
closely 10 the truth. Are you DONG this with reIa-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
Church To elect omeers.

Grand River-ave. Baptist church
win hold It's annual election OF ON.
GERS Monday night. April z. AZ the
evening service, Sunday, the ordi-
nance of baptism win be adminin-
tered to a large class. Or. Fred
erick NJ White will preach at both
morning and evening services.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-31
Or. Huass = A16rooo
The Rev. I. 1900

At. a
The Rev. J. Peee119
Tor OF ths Forestav& GO
al church. yin ad6rsss - -
Of the Y. w. q. 4. Dus1ny q
al the ve~psr service. -
ing win De heA n ths<Y.
building. Misunderstanding GO
ford-st, the American Lev
Parke-pavis clubs bstne -
Miss Grace Martin VII give . &
solo, and st the 0ocinl lolR
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