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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26
SIDELIGHTS FROM JACKSON-DUNDEE
BATTLE PICKED UP BY WAGNER
Some fstic event and some crowd

Some fistic event and some crowd.
| New Haven must now be recognize
nized as the greatest boxing center
in Connecticut and next to New York
| and Boston for handling the big
| crowds.
1t was a real treat to sit near the
ringside putting happily away on a
| Mecca while the fellow sitting next
to us was in his glory trying to get
eleven cents worth out of nickel
cigar.
Many women, most of whom were
from New York, could be seen around
the ring. They were dressed in the
latest spring style and looked on at
the two boxers with considerable in
terest.
Broadway was shut down for the
| night as all the big birds from
Gotham were there. Billy Gibson,
manager of Benny Leonard, worlds
lightweight champion, accompanied
by Tom McArdle, blew in few min
utes before the main bout started
| Other prominent New Workers on
hand were Dick Curley, Leo Flynn
Mike O'Nein, Jimmy Johnston, Billy
Roach and Silvey Burns.
Ted Kid Lewis, worlds welterweight
champion, came up from the big
town to look over the prospects of
another" match between himself
and Jack Britton. Lewis was intro
duced to the crowd.
1t was a big night for the local jit-
! ney owners. About fifteen of those
| "PS41144" buzzers carried fans to
the scene of hostilities for a dollar a
i head.
While passing through Milford we
noticed one of the jitneys kissing the
soft side of a telegraph pole. No
! body was injured but everybody in
| the 'buss was dern mad. Some of
| the jitneys haven't reached New Ha-
ven yet.
Among the well known local fans
at the fight were Steve Boucher, Sergt.
Tom Connery, Dennie Sullivan, Spike
Hennessey, Bill Redgate, F. Chester
field Cantillon, Tom Carr Gas usuaD,
Pop Wade, Honest John Mcnamara,
F. E. Lalley, Jr., Fritz Musante, Dan
Brennan, Dennie Kelley, Joe Waters,
Joe Ciglar, Greg Dunn, Billy Hogan,
Danny Walker and, last, but not least,
Fritz Hartman
Hartman arrived long after the
first bout had started. The local
fight bug is always late, as it takes
! him longer to get around than the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

There was a big hitch in securing
referee suitable to both managers
Dave Fitzgerald agreed to referee the
star bout after urgent requests upon
the part of the boxers, their manag-
ers and a majority of the fans. He
declared that he entered the Arena
with no idea of officiating and further
stated that he had been imposed upon
for the clubs action in advertising
him as referee. He went through
with it, he said; upon the advice of
friends, who wanted to see him in
there. Fitzgerald gave complete sat
isfaction in the ring and kept both
boxers working fast every minute.
His decision was according to his own
views of the affair, although it failed
to meet with the opinion of the ma
jority.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26
ordinary sized human being.

ordinary sized human being.
George Mulligan and Joe Shugrue,
the once greata lightweight boxer
represented Waterbury at the melee.
Shugrue is still open to meet any boy
in the world.
The bouts set a new record for
crowds, the figures topping the So
600 mark. Of this amount Jackson
drew down $2,755.S0. Dundee work
ed on a straight guarantee of $4,000.
Give the promoters the glad hand for
taking the big chance, especially the
way things are going now.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

About that time, perhaps Paul
Krichell and his local Americans will
be batting 'em out in practice at New
field park. Here's hopin'.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

Hartman arrived long after the
first bout had started. The local
fight bug is always late, as it takes
him longer to get around than the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

James E. Gaffney, former owner of
the Boston Braves, who still follows
baseball closely, wired his congratu-
lations to President W. F. Baker of
the Phillies last week for ordering
Herzog to stop practising with Pat
Moran's players.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

Many women, most of whom were
from New York, could be seen around
the ring. They were dressed in the
latest spring style and looked on at
the two boxers with considerable in
tereSt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

Gas masks would have sold for any
price as the fog was as thick as
mosquitoes in July. Everybody was
smoking last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

It was the biggest crowd that has
ever witnessed boxing show in the
state of Connecticut.
The promoters showed their spirit :
of patriotism. Four large American
flags were suspended from a rope
hanging over the light in the center
of the ring. The boy that was
knocked out in the first round must
have been a hero. He fell under the
Stars and Stripas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26
Sporting
Chatter

The Pirates have shortstop named
Cation who is smaller than Meanwhile.
Three weeks more and the major
league teams will be answering to the
play ball' call.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

Joe MulvihilI, the former Norwalk-
er, who is now residing in New Ha-
ven told me after the fight that he is
going to pull off a big battle at the
Arena sometime during the month of
May. Joe has made one big offer
for the Willard-Fulton match and is
awaiting an answer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

1t was real treat to sit near the
ringside putting happily away on
Mecca while the fellow sitting next
to us was in his glory trying to get
eleven cents worth out of nickel
cigar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

New Haven must now be recognize
nized as the greatest boxing center.
in Connecticut and next to New York
and Boston for handling the big
crowds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

Boston fans do not feel sure that
Herzog will make them forget Rabbit
Maranville. The Rabbit was satisfied
with a $1,000 salary last year, but
Herzog says $4,000 isn't enough.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-26

War economy has hit the Pirates,
as it has everything else. Last
Spring the club took about forty
players to the Southern training
camp, but this year Manager Bezdok
has only twenty-three men with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26

The evening session will be held at
the Rock Island club and will begin
with banquet at O'Clock. All OPP
tometrists are cordially invited to at
tend and bring friends. The meeting
will be open for general discussion OF
optical problems. The speakers OF
the day will also address this meet
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
PERSONAL POINTS

Captain J. M. Beardsley returned
home last night from the Methodist
hospital at Des Moines, where he IN
derwent serious surgical operation,
from which he is recovering nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Rachman Of Omaha.
Neb, have come for a visit In the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Rachman, 424
Twelfth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor c. Hall. the lat
ter being Miss Jennie Collins OF this
city before her marriage, arrived to-
day with their two children from
China and Manila. where they have re-
sided for over four years. They will
visit with Mrs Halls parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ]. Collins, 1920 Eighth avenue.
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Becker and chill
dren, 3s15 Eighth avenue, have gone
for sojourn at Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Butler. Ills
Twelfth avenue, left today for visit
ip Bushnell. Ill.
Mrs. John Loney and two small
sons have returned from a visit to
iOWA Slty.
E. A. Applequist, y07 Thirtieth
street left today for Hot Springs. Ark,
| to spend three weeks vacation.
Major General Alexander Macken-
zie of the United States engineers Of
fee of this city is now in st. Paul,
Mimi, on government business. From
there he will proceed to La Crosse,
| Wis. He is not expected to return
before the first of next month.
Purchasing Clerk W. T. Chambers
OF the United States engineers Office
of this city, has Just returned from a
four days vacation, which he speni
with his parents at Fort Madison,
| Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Karlowa re-
turned from the east last evening and
for the present will make their home
at the Blackhawk, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
HORSE INJURIES SON
AND FATHER BADLY
Especial to The August.

Orion, Feb. 26--P. W. South Of this
city was seriously injured last even
ing while hitching q team Of horses
when one Of the animals kicked him
in the stomach. His condition is quite
serious and complications are feared.
Quite coincidence is in the fact that
Mr.. South's son, Elijah, was yesterday
severely injured when thrown from
the same horse that kicked Mr.. South
last evening.
Oscar Lundgreen has purchased
Mrs. julius Magnussons property i'll
the eastern part of town and will
move to that location March l from
the farm which he sold recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stearns arc
the parents Of son, born last even
ing.
Marjorie Houston is ill with the
mumps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
COAL VALLEY PEOPLE
OBSERVE BIRTHDAYS
(Special to The Argus.)

Coal Valley, Feb. 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
Evener Of Coal Valley celebrated their
birthday anniversaries Sunday on
their farm one and one-half miles
north of Coal Valley by entertaining
the following friends and relatives:
Mr.. and Mrs. MILFORD Engel, Fred En-
gel, Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Crockett, Keen
Crockett, Mrs. Kran, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Garrits, Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Falk and daughter Helen, Alfred
Trommer and daughter Ida, Mf. and
Mrs. Robert Van Wonterghem and
daughter Dorothea and Mr.. and Mrs.
Christ kiel. The day was SO beautiful
and mild t'at the guests spent the
greater part Of 1t in the open, climb
ing the Evener hill, which is consid-
cred the highest hill in. Illinois and
which is of great interest because of
the many Indian mounds on its crest
and for which reason it is known as
Indian Mound hill. They found quite
a few grasshoppers which everyone
thought was unusual for so early in the
season. The day was very much EN-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
fyh1ofS

Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express call William Trefz.
Plumbing. Call Rosenfields, r. 1. $40.
r. l. Clean Towel Service; phone
r. I. 4476.
Ohio-Tuec Electric Vacuum Clean
ers for sale or rent. Unique Specially
Shop. Phone r. l. lib.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
COUNCIL TO PUSH
THROUGH PROJECT
Drainage and Sewer System for New
Territory in South End City Is
Considered.
ARE TO CALL HEARINGS SOON
Survey of Territory Involved Is Com.
pleted-Estimated Will Cost
Near $160,0Oe.

Tho nronosed drainage and sewer
- a.. .,nax.d torr,torv in
pio'e'' ~.
South ROCK lslano was oiscusseu o. ah
informal meeting OF the city commits
sion and local hoard OF improvements
-, 49,. -.-,,..
nelu '"'' A'o' .A"e 49,.
ms proJeel WIN 40 :aIraa sn
the southwest oidinaso np.o .,s,,han
ana when VII ~ cost ~ .no n.nIo -,
hood OF SloV'Voo, Is " pe so, .eu 90
district hetween Center station and
Thirtv-fourth avenue
A survey of the territory involved
has been completed by Wallace
Treichler, city engineer and the plans
were laid before the city commission
today. This is the FIRST definite step
that has been taken in this direction
for the Improvement of the territory
south annexed under the Schriver
regime and is the CARRYING out of
promises made to the citizens of that
territory at the time the annexation
problem was agitated.
The plans made for the carrying Of
drainage and sewage are complete in
every detail and will take care of the
needs of the territory involved for
years to come. The drainage system
will have three outlets, one west into
Rock river and the other two south
into Rock river. The largest drain in
the system wifi he laid in the vicinity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
PEOPLE SHOWING
GREAT INTEREST
Expect Immense Crowd to Greet DR..
Charles Aked at Masonic TEN.
pie Tomorrow Night
WILL TELL OF RELIEF WORK
70 Relate Story Never Before Told
Here Of Conditions During the
Present National Conflict.

II the plans Of those who are back
ing the patriots fund movement do
not miscarry, Wednesday evening will
see the Masonic tempe filled to Its Wt
most capacity.
The notice that DR.. Charles Aked
would speak at the Masonic temple
had not been made public IL hours
before people were telephoning for
reservations and seeking to take such
necessary steps as would insure their
hearing this great crusader of patriot
ism. 1t is expected that this meeting
at the Masonic temple will be the
most democratic one of its kind held
in Rock Island in many a day. Spe-
cial invitations have gone forth to ell
factory employees throughout the city
to come to the session and learn what
is ones patriotic duty in this great
time Of stress and suffering in the
war burdened countries of Europe. 1t
Is stated that DR.. Aked has special
message for the working masses as
well as those Of business and profess
ional life, and II is believed that to-
morrow nights meeting will find the
artisan, the mechanic, the fine arts
tradesman, the banker, the lawyer.
the doctor, the mother, the wife and
sweetheart assembled at this great pa
triotic gathering.
A perusal OF the encomiums set
forth in the great metropolitan news
papers of the country is convincing
proof that DR.. Aked will tell his aud.
fence story that will last long after
the end of the war;
Through the Red Cross, the Young
Mems Christian association and the
Knights Of Columbus war relief or
ganizations, three of the big headlin-
ers In the patriots fund, a wonderful
work is being done not only in France
Italy and Russia, but in Syria, Leba-
non, Serbia, Belgium and Turkey ns
we'll.
DR.. Aked it is stated, will not only
talk upon the immediate conditions al
the war fronts, but he will tell a story
which has not been told heretofore oil
the assassination Of human race
He will tell how 100000 Armeniaps
and Syrians in Turkey have persisted
in the last two years from massacre
deportation. exposure and starvation
He will picture the condition Of 2,OOO,-
900 who are now homeless-the thou
sands OF Greeks who have been de.
ported from the seaports of Asia
Minor and now in danger Of starva
tion-the 100000 orphans who are in
nsSd. little children who are scarcely
able To -zed themselves and who are
absolutely n,one and deserted-he will
bring an understanding Of what /;
means for 1000 sufferers to die daily
Fathers and motAers, young mer
and young women afS all invited t.
attend the meeting Arrangement:
have been made to seat about six hun.
dred people and those that come early
will as usual have the preferred seats
No reservations are being made. The
only assurance one has of getting Z
good seat is to be present early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
OpToMETRISTS IN
MEETING At CLUB.
Western Illinois Society viii Gather
In Rock Island and Moline
Tomorrow.

The Western Illinois Society Of Op-
tometrists recently organized have
planned an educational convention to
be held in Rock Island and Moline to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
There will be lectures on the eyes.
their abuse and their care; optometry
and humanity, etc., at the uoline high
school auditorium at 9 in the morn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26

ing. These lectures are for the pub
lie and are educational Every one
should plan to attend one or more OF
them, as they will be very interesting
and instructive. The society has ~
cured 4. E. Arlington Of New York; A.
C. Campbell, M. d. of Oklahoma. and
T. @. Atkinson, M. D. Of Chicago, for
sneakers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
ENTERTAINMENT AT BAPTIST
CHURCH.

The musical concert and guessing
contest that was postponed from Feb.
s because Of rain, will be held this
evening at the Second Baptist (col-
ored) church. At this time dining
table cover in crochet will be given
away in a guessing contest. The COW
er is handsomely made and is valued
at $40. Refreshments will be served
in the dining room of the church,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
GETS 10 DAYS.

Alex Johnson, local police charac-
ter. became displeased yesterday with
a local saloon keeper after he was
forcibly elected from the bar and re-
ported the fact to the local police sta
ton with the result that he was al
lowed to spend 10 days in the county
jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
Major J. G. Vincent (above) and
Colonel Sydney C. Walden.

Major ]. G. Vincent of the signal
corps and Colonel Sydney C. Walden
Of the engineers will soon have =
chance to nd out how we'll they have
worked out the details of the Liberty
motor. U. S. battleplanes are soon
to arrive at the French front. They
are equipped with twelve-cylinder
Liberty motors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
Dancing Coliseum tonight. :.

l)ancing Coliseum tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-26
Licensed To WI
ALED0 CHILD nrrs

Aledo. ILL.,. Feb. 2s.-Ths Mr..
months-old daughter OF Mr.. anS ~.
James A. Alien died yest4rday ~ !
short illness. The bronchial tlbesrs,.
affected and the infant had cosvss
sions.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07
STARVATION FOR THOSE
 WHO REFUSED TO LEAVE

The Belgian information bureau re- ports:
 "When the town of Roulers was evacuated some civilians, among them a certain number of women, unable to resign themselves to leaving the city and abandoning their homes, hid them selves until the last train had gone. Having noticed their presence the en- emy forbade them to leave the town thereafter. These unfortunates are re- duced to the deepest misery, and are likely to perish on account of their priyation. The local committee for re- lief and fod supply having left the town it receives no more foodstuffs. The frightful situation of this little group, who prefer to die under the ruins rather than abandon the town, may be imagined" !"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07
CITIZENS OF IDITlROD
 INDIGNANT ABOUT MAIL

The Commercial Club at Iditarod re- "ently framed a hot protest to the second assistant postmaster general at Washington stating that they had been forty days without mail from the outside, and giving as the reason for the trouble that the present mail car rier had been defaulting his bills for several years and could no longer se- cure service from the various road house keepers and consequently was having more or less difficulty in car rying his mail. Likewise as we'll as deraulting his bills the man was slid ing through his contract without car carrying it out They asked ;hat con- ditions be remedied The Commercial Club signed the protest
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

MT Mcdonald, merchant of Ester, will maintain the stage line between Fairbanks and Ester, c. w Porter, former manager, having turned over his interests, consideration unknown.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

Use less wheat and meat. Buy local foods. Serve just enough Use what Is left.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR SALE-$1a0o cash. Three lots and building on A street. Cost $S,- 75O. Renting for $20 per month or 13 1-3 per cent. See F. A. Jones, Modern laundry. Ct
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR sALE-New Remington typewrIt-
 CT. Slightly uesed. $75. Telephone
 94. 14tf
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

WANTED-GirIs to work in clam
 plant Apply Pioneer Packing Com
 pany 25-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

WANTEO-A girl for general house
 work. Apply to Mrs. E. l.. Harwood
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR SALE-One ton SpringfieId motor truck, nearly new, run about 800 miles, Al condition, all but rear tires Cost O. b. $2,350 (some new parts eXtra). Will sell for $75O cash, if taken soon. Owner going Outside Call or write 0, L. Johansen Chitina, Alaska
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR SALE-Furniture. Apartments for rent, up stairs over Dougherty's store. 23-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.

WANTED-Chambermaid wants work. Apply this office. 7-4t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR SALE-Three room house, fur nished. Enquire this office. 2-4t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms, downstairs in old Meat Market.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms for housekeeping. downstairs in old
 meat market. 5-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR RENT-First-cIass restaurant To-
 cation. Apply Cordova House. 28-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

WANTED-Woman cook. Apply this
 office. 25-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

LoST-A crescent nugget pin. Finder
 will please return to Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR RENT-Two rooms for house keeping Inquire American Bakery
 64t
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-07

FOR RENT-caDins. See DooIey.
Evening journal., 1918-04-11
CITY TORN. soaked
BY Gales AID rain
Severe April Storm Leaves
Debris Piles and Inun.
dated LowlandS
RIVER STEAMERS
STAY IN PORT

Although the storm that struck this
city early yesterday had abated some
what today, the wind continued strong
az A o'clock, when the tide in the
rivers was at its height. the water en-
croached on the wharves and over the
lowlands. causing much damage. The
high waters and the strong northeast
wind caused a suspension OF the boat
seryicfe on the Wilson Line between
this city, PennsgrQve and Philadelphia.
The Wilson Line ferry between here
and PennsgrOve ceased yesterday morn
Ing at 81 O'Clock and thousands OF
pOwdervOrkers employed st the du-
Pont plant there weru compelled 10 re-
main IN New Jersey over night
With the rishing tide fears were en-
tertained for many properties along the
Delaware river and the Brandywine
creek. One house at Binstead was al
most washed away Efforts to ascertain
who owned this property were una
vail'ng. The long stone wall on the
water front in front OF the Idle Hour
club house az Claymont was washed
away during the night and a portion
Of the pier which iuis out into the
Delaware river $50 feet was also gone
The seven large Tag poles on tho lawn
OF she club were blown down and the
handsome lawn was streNvn with wreck
age and Il was thought at noon that
Continued on Page Twol
Evening journal., 1918-04-11
HARMLESS "BOMB"
AT HARLAN PLANT

Rumors flew thick anf fast this
morning that bomb hal been lis nv.
cred at the Harlan plant OF the Beth
lehem Corporation yesterday just In
time 90 prevent damage being done by
Il According 10 the report, the bomb
was found IN one OF the newly-built
ships.
As a matter OF fact, no bomb was
found, but on the floor OF the machine
shOp was found a det0nator plug or
cap, Of the kind that Is used In bombs.
The plug was OF machined brass, and a
blank cartridge was inserted in the side
10 ignite the explosive IN the bomb In
which Il might be inserted.
The delonator plug was brought 10
THE EVENING JOURNAL ofilce by
George l.. Kugh, chief Of guards at
the Harlan plant, who asserted that no
bomb has been found at that plant at
any time, despite all the reports that
have gone out about such discoveries.
The Harlan plant Is getting rid OF an
its employees who are unnaturalizel
Germans. several having heen dischars-
ed this week,