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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Chicago. Feb. s.-Augie Kieckhefer of Chicago won the worlds champion ship at three cushion billiards from Alfredo De Orc of Cuba by scoring 50 points to the former champions S1 i ntonight's play, giving him a total of 15O to De Oros 126 for the entire match.
 Kieckhefer made the high run of the match tonight by scoring 10 consecu- tive points.
 Kieckhefer, who in the first two blocks repeatedly brought through De Oro's safety play with phenomenal shots. continued his wonderful shoot ting tonight and held his lead, gained in last nights play. He scored the 50 points necessary to win in 51 innings tonight. a feat seldom equalled in a championship match. s
 IL was a case of the science of De Orc, a veteran of S1. years of cham pions, going down to defeat before the wonderful shot-making of the younger man, Kieckhefer, who is only 29 years old. It was his second attempt to wrest the title from the Cuban. Two years ago De Gro set a worlds record by winnin gin 145 innings.
 De Gro throughout the match ap- peared nervous, while Kieckhefer at all times was stead
 Tonight De Gro resorted to deifber- ate safety shots, only to have Kieck- hefer score apparently impossible shots
 Kbeckhefer, starting with a i've point lead tonight, steadilys increased the margin until at the 15oth inning he led TIT to 104.. De. Orc rallied and at the 16sth inning was only points behind, but Kieckhefer in the next frame ran 10 and thereafter was never in danger.
 Total score: De Orc 126, average 6S, high run 8; Kieckhefer 15O, aver. age S5. high run 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
STUDENTS WANT SPORTS
 RESUMED AT HARVARD.
5olsheviki Methods Used to Stir Up
 Interest.

Boishevild methods were used to stir up undergraduate sentiment for a re- turn to sane athletic standards at liar yard and Yale, it was learned yester- day. Propaganda, so called, was ex- changed between students interested in Intercollegiate athletics and the first bomb thrown into the faculty camp. which controls the athletics at both colleges, was hurled at Yale where the students in no uncertain terms made their desire known for the adop- ton of some form of college competi- .tion.
 Frank Parkman, captain -eiect of the Harvard crew, was behind the faction at Harvard who are strongly for a re- newal of athletic relations at least between themselves and Yale and Princeton.
 Dropping intercollegiate athletics so suddenly failed to do the good it's sponssors thought it would" saws Parkman, land only went toward min. imizing the interest in sports instead of increasing the number of athletic followers. Our president and the war department both have declared that
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

again. He was operated on for kidney trouble last year. and has not recov- cred as fully as was anticipated.
 The passing of Weiln1an removes "a thorn from the side of Hughey Jen nings Detroit Tigers. Carl was not always over effective against other clubs, but against Detroit he was a world beater.
 Two years ago, when working for the St. Louis Browns. Weilman de- ,feated Detroit eight times in nine starts. Cobb, Veach, Crawford and the other Detroit sluggers looked soft to Carl. They were as easy for him as the Giants used 10 be for Jack Coombs &
 Weilman did not pitch last season. He is still a young man. but the re- moval of his kidneys has made it im- possible for him to continue M the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Team No, 4
Team No. 5.
p. and M. BowIinu Teams.

Rivalry as to the best bowlers has risen to a very high key among the male employees of the Porteous and Mitchell Co. with the result that on Monday morning next at 10 a. m. two. teams known as No. i and No will try conclusions at the Aetna alleys
 Team No. will consist of the fol- lowing: Jos. F. Farrell, John D. Lee Alec Markoff, Harry Markoff, Albert Evans and ]. A. Desmond, capt.
 Team No. 2. M J. Donegan. D. J. Mullen. F.. J. Congdon, Ed Walsh, Ross McGrath, and J. A. Quinn, capt.
 The match no doubt will be fast and Interesting from start to finish and although Team No 2 is made up of old time veterans and in spite. of the fact that Donegan and Quinn have en- ciable regulations, made in the Elly tournament, Captain Desmond promis- es to make them hustle. .f
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
pouble-Headers.

When the National league men get together at the Waldorf-Astoria a week from today, they will try to adopt a new rule relating to double headers, It is understood that more than half of the club owners are. op- posed to playing off postponed games during the last six weeks of the reg ular season. If the proposed rule is adopted double headers can be played during the first series in April and May. If a game in April is post poneds it can be doubled up with the regular contest the next day, or be- fore that series ends. Advocates of this reform insist that too many dou- bic headers in August and Septem- Der not only weary the public and cheapen the sport but also provide too much work for the pitchers of con- tending teams.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
AT Mamsux Refuses fo Sign With
 Brooklvn.

' It has. come to light that the req son Al Mamoux will not sign a Brook lyn contract for sS.20O or some such amount, is that he has a contract signed with Pittsburgh that has an- other year to run at $5,000 a season. Barney Dreyfuss and Charley Ebbets, 1t seems, maintain that because Ma u8ux was suspended last year that this broke his contract.
 This Is pure bosh and they should know it If Mamaux had three-year contract with the Pirates signed, in 1916 then he is under contract at the figure it calls for for 1917. If Drey- fuss wants to insist that Mamaux's contract was broken by his suspen- sion klst summer. then the pitcher must be declared a free agent, and the Brooklyn Pittsburgh deal for him s nun and void.
 Such a situation would probably suit Mamaux. very well. As a free agent he could sell himself to any club in the National league for $10,0o0 and get v Es.D00 salary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Gedeon Must Show.

Despite all the pretty things said lbout Joe Gedeon when he was traded to St Louis. 1t is by no means cer- tain that Joseph viii play with the Browns next season According to St Louis advice, Gedeon will win the second base berth with the Browns only afser keen competition. Salt Lake City already has made overtures to the Browns for Gedeon. and if he does not show something on the training trip he may be sent back to the Nor mons --
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
YALE TO HAVE VARSITY
 AND FRESHMAN CREWS
Varsity Will Take Part in Two Out side Races, But Announcement Has Not Yet Been Made.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. s. = Yale will have regular varsity and fresh man crews this year, 1t was announced tonight by Prof. Robert N. Corwin of the Yale athletic board. The candi- dates will be under no restrictions as to military service or membership in the reserve officers training corps. The varsity will take part in two out side races, but no announcement as to these has been made
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
M'LEAN WINS WORLDS
 SKATING cHAMPioN oNSHiP
TaIsH Three Events From Edmund ~, Lany of Saranae Lake.

Sarlrac Lake, N. T., Feb. s.-Bobby McLeRn of Chicago won the worlds professional speed skating champion ship here today, defeating Edmund Lamy of Saranac Lake in the 40 yard half mile pursuit and three mile pur- suit races,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
oier Plans to Fly.

W. NJ. IOler, IT,, former captain of the Yale university track team and in- tercollegiate high jump champion, is at Lake Charles. La, learning to be- come United States aviator. He fist attended the ground school of aviation at Cornell university
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
DISTRICT or LEBANON. ss.

Court of Probate, Feb. 7th, 1918.
 Estste of Albert T. Hoxie, late of Leoanou, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrators having exhibited their administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered. That the 18th day of Feb noon, at the Probate Court in Leba- non. be. and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said ad- ministration account with said estate and this Court directs the Administra- tors to cite all persons interested there- in to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in some news psper having a circulation in said Dis trict and by posting a copy on the public sigrpost in the Town of Leba- 1on, where the deceased last dwelt
 ALBERT C. KNEEIIAND,
 @oA,S. -- Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
BOWLING
Elks, Tournament.

The bowling tournament is pro gressing in great shape at the home alleys. A large and enthusiastic audience had the pleasure of seeing Team take three straight from the champions. Team,.5 The boys fought hard for honors. Captain Stevens of Team 4 captured high single with If. also getting high three strings total. Lyons substituted for Harrington and Heath for Thompson, making a gne showing in both cases.
 The Scorn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Brock Knoel<s out Fowler.

Brock Knocks Out Fowler. '-
 Cleveland, O., Feb. s.-Matt Brock of Cleveland knocked out Monk Fowler of New Orleans in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout here to- night. The men weighed in at 127 pounds. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Vale Wins Swimming Meet.
 New Haven. Conn.,, Feb. s. - Yale won the swimming meet here tonight with the College of the City of New York, 39 points to IA, and the water polo game with the same college, 40 to 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
MON EY.

New York, Feb. S.-Can money firm; high 4; low 1-2; ruling rate 5; clos ing bid 4 1-2; offered at 5.
 Last loan 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
COTTON.

New York, Feb. S.-Spot cotton quiet; middling S170. Futures opened steady: March 3034; May 2s65; July 2910: October PITS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Ar 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District o1 Norwich, on the Sth day of Febru- Present-NELsoN J. AYLrNG. Judge.
 Estate of Frank H Smith late of Norwich. in said District, deceased
 The Administrator appeared in Court and flied a written application alleging that said estate is now in settlement in said Court. and praying for an order to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. fully described in said application.
 Whersupon. It Is Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District, on the 11th day of February. A D. 191S,- at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that mo- tiee of the pendency of said applica- ton and of said bearing thereon, be given by the publication of this order once in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District, at least two days prior to the date of said nearing, and that return be made to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLINGf Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN N. DRESCHER,
 febsd Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

The feature race at Mt. Clemens last week, the 2.09 pace, was won by Roy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Des Moines, la, Feb. s.-Eari Cad dock won the first fall of their wres- ting match from Wladek zbyszko here tonight in one hour and twenty miA- utes. Caddock pinned his opponent to the mat by quick shift from half Nelson to head scissors and wrist lock.
 Zbyszko won the second fall in thfr- ty-one minutes with a side hip lock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
voIser Gets Decision Over Reaqan.

Boston, Feb. S.-Bennie Volger of New York was awarded the decision over Tommy Reagon of this city in the eighth round of their boxing bout here tonight. Reagan was so severe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

They took couple of bear cats" into camp at the ice race at Sandwich. N. H., Hast week. Helen of Troy and Ruth, D., 2,96 1=4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
NECKHEFER WORLDS BILLIARD CHAMPION
Defeats Alfred De Gro of Cuba by Taking Last Frame of Match by 50 to Kieckhefers Score Was 150 to 126 Bobby Mclean Wins Worlds Skating Championship from Edmund Lamy.

ly punished that one of his seconds
 jumped into the ring and stopped the match.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
HORSE SENSE.

The Inter. State Fair association of Trenton, N j., has s2o 900 in the bank and SIS, 900 in securities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Dick Iawrence's cheery voice will be missed in many places, particularly in the Metropolitan Driving clubhouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Brewers Get Pitcher,

The Milwaukee club of the Ameri- can association has purchased John Salisbury, right handed pitcher from the Muskogee, Arkonoma league club.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

Aubrey Rodney is now trainer for David Tod of Youngstown, O., and .s located at the half mile track
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Detroit's Jjnx Retires.

Because of ill health Carl Weilmap. the big southpaw, will never pitch
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09

The Board of Belief Of the Town of Norwich, Conn, will meet in the City Haii Building. In said Town, each day, sundays excepted, from Feb. ist to Feb. seth. from s19 a. m to ?. m., to listen to appeals from the doings os the ASsessors, and to transact aEy other business proper to be done at said meetings.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn. Jan. 18th, 1918.
 FRED G. PROTHERO,
 JAMES c FITZPATRICK, JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN.
 Board of Reliaf
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
Brown & Perkins, liangs-st.llz

Over Uncas Nat Bank. Shetucket St
 EntrzEnce stairway near to Thames Nnficual Bank. Telephone 2S-3
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
PADDOCK WINS FIRST
 FALL FROM z5YszKo.

Gets His Man by Head Scissors and Wrist Lock After One Hour and
 Twenty Minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-09
STOCKS.

Transactions sa the. Ne~ eYrs Stock EseA.rss s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
SEEKS ARREST OF
MACHINE THIEVES

Fifty dollars has been offered by
U. G. Taylor. 1909 Sixth Avenue.
for the Arrest and conviction Of the
parties guilty of stealing his five
passenger auto bearing an Illinois
license No. 255,354 Saturday after
noon. 1t was stolen five minutes
after Mr.. Taylor he'd left it at Sec
ond avenue and Seventeenth street
Bescohol--ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
OLD FRIENDS NOT
DESERVING CAUSE
OF LITTLE FOLKS

1t has been a matter of consid-
cradle satisfaction to members Of
The Argus Santa Claus committee
that its friends Of former years are
not deserving the cause Of the little
children this year when there have
been so many calls on their pocket
books.
The committee in it's investiga-
ton throughout the city finds that
there are a considerable number OF
children whose parents are in
Strengthened circumstances despite
the fact that there has been plenty
Of work UP to this time. Sickness,
the extremely high cost Of the
necessities of life and unavoidable
misfortune has placed large mum
bers in the list that must be taken
care Of by the Santa Claus com
mittee.
The committee is very anxious TO
get its goods purchased as early
as possible and in order to do so
must have the money on hand, and
% the time is getting very short Il
S incumbent that contributions that
arseto be made be given at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
CITY PLANS To
ISSUE DEMANDS
Mayor McCOnOchie States ParOIed
Prisoners Must 60 Within
Near Future.

In case approximately 500 par
oiled prisoners in this community
are not removed very shortly Rock
Island city officials will take ac-
tiOn demanding that Governor
- rank Q. Lowden and the state
board of paroles take immediate
action for the removal of the par
oiled prisoners.
Mayor William McConochie said
this morning that with the arrest
Of five paroled prisoners by the po-
lice yesterday as members of a gang
Of expert safe blowers who have
been working in this community, it
is at last proven that paroled pris-
oners are in fact performing the
majority Of the crimes in this city,
and not local talent as has been in
timated
With the arrest of the gangsters
last night added to other and fire.
quent arrests of paroled prisoners
on all sorts of criminal charges, it
is at last shown to what source the
city can lay its crime wave
The mayor says that he will sub
nit a resolution to the city COM
missiOneTs in the near future in
case some action is not taken by
the state in reno - the paroled
prisoners from this community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
NOT GUILTY, Is
CLIFFORD PLEA
Husband of Nell Hill Appears VOL
UNFAIRLY In County Court
to Face Charge.

&c. Clifford, said to be the hus-
band of Ellen Clifford known. in the
sporting world as Nell Hill, came
voluntarily into county court yes
terday afternoon ana pleaded not
guilty to the charge of resisting an
officer lodged against him before
County Judge Nels A Larson. He
was released pending trial upon
furnishing $1,000 bonds. B. F.
Schriver appeared for Clifford.
Clifford had been sought by the
authorities since Tuesday, Dec. 3,
when in company with Edward
Schneider he is said to have had a
share in the beating of Deputy
Sheriff Charles E Willis. Schneider
assaulted the officer and did the ac-
tual beating, according to the evil
dence, but Clifford was present
during the fracas Both Clifford
and Schneider are alleged to have
been intoxicated at the time.
Wins was assaulted Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. 8, Immediately af-
er serving a civil suit summons on
Ellen Clifford at her apartments,
1861 First avenue. The beating
occurred in a dark hallway of the
building, melted, 1t is/thought, by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

good people of those states to send
for them. through me. whatever
they feel that they can contribute
to the success OF happy Christ
mas day.
81 will be glad TO have smokes,
good things to eat, and money to be
applied to the purchase OF fresh
fruits and other delicacies.
'In addition TO these men in
camp, we have between FIVE and
six hundred Red Cross nurses, the
finest girls in the whole world, and
l want TO see that they have a
happy Christmas, so / am also max
ing an appeal for them.
whatever is sent by any friend
of our great citizen army will be
used for the benefit of the men and
will contribute much towards CIV
ing them a joyous occasion.
Address all communications and
packages to DR.. John L. Weber,
general camp secretary, Y. NJ. c. A,
Camp Jackson, S. c."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
DAILY FEAR OF
HOLDUPSGROWS
,.,,Ie Going About MOReyleSs and
wafcFICss on Streets After
Darkness DeSccHds.


fear o. burg airs ho'duP men,
sieawaymo1 ana Topoe5s exists III
.-sr.icaiiv every hotN Islander
sssrt
Al might Rock Island may he
ssllei a wal catess cry TOT II Is
ala that ngt man in the streets
.lte- dark carries q umeplece be
-suse Of fear o. ho.3ups- Watches
and valuah.es OF Az xmas are be
nc saItr away NE all Who need
,ssture on me highways or the
Nv under -7e cover or oar kness.
What t1' 5.We- huhareas ask
sci nls 90 or. CTS on the 40" IL
tsvn streets III leaFlhs my
watch a. AHl5e. is lAe usual reply
Not only are '.9 pedestrians sale
guarding iHe.F '-Ael'e1es' "ut mon
ey carrying pas become Il lad OF
lie past t.TE"Fe ana .oaccy money
abodt a.. tlas is eeihE carried
While the burglars ana -oioup men
Continue h.+5,...4 LAe CRY "ASa-e
5or democ7tsy. =.
PROOF @. ."S Ron 0.f ) ms '-
money IS gwen Almost daily at the
police Bead leFs Nnth reports
0, holdHps are made. ne loss SCI
dom goes oFsr t-e 51 '-aFk, Ireat-
e losses are only recorded in burg
ar cases where houses. business
places &c, nave aoah entered.
One koeA ISLANDER mas a4opled d
clever but pE'os2lE dangerous
plan, When lice Is Aeta up TIE ron
5eF will receive a.-larEe ron OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
ETatQT(al

At the meeting of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers and
Firemen, held Sunday afternoon
in Engineers hall, officers for the
year were elected as follows:
President-R. Van HoOrebeke
Nice1president-M ]. Caufield.
Recording secretary-T. S. Smith
Financial secretary-W. B. Fair
man.
Trustees-A P Blazer, Andy
Homer and s. D. Fairman.
Delegate to international conven-
toni. S. Smith.
Legislative representatives, s.
Smith.
OrganiZer-A. P Blazer.
Local chairman-W. B. Fairman.
Physician-Dr. W. d. SniveIyA
These officers will be installed in
their respective stations on the sec
ond Sunday in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

eral instances wnere the holdup
men. in failing to secure a sufficient
amount of money, have beaten their
victims.
People living in the so-called
'prohibitive zones" or districts IN
which the highwaymen are making
their hauls, have developed a great
fancy for remaining at homo after
nightfall. Practically all pedes-
TRANS leave the brightly lighted
parts of the city only by street car
or automobile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
ISSUES APPEALS
TO GIVE NURSES
AND LADS GIFTS

That a large number of soldiers,
many from Illinois, and many Red
Cross nurses who are stationed
and on duty at Camp Jackson, S. c.,
may not be without gifts on Christi
mas day, John l.. Weber, general
camp secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A.
unit, issues thesappended appeal:
Christmas is coming and will
find large number of soldiers here
in Camp Jackson, many of whom
will be lonesome and unhappy. Now
it is my wish to do everything pos
sible to give these men a taste of
real Christmas JOY.
THE majority of these men are
from the states of Illinois. Ohio and
New York, SO am appealing to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

This Is special week in china
glassware. housefurnishings. doll
and toys at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

rage over the ruse practiced by
Willis in gaining entrance to the
building.
Schneider was at once arrested
and lodged In the city jail. Later
he was brought before Judge Lar
son where he pleaded guilty, admit
ting his wrong. He was fined $500
and given six month"; imprison-
ment in the county Jail for resist
ing an officer. commitment to stand
until the fine and costs are paid.
Clifford disappeared after the fra
cas- and was being sought by the
Authorities at the time of his ap-
pearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

Island; Raymond Markus, lit East
Sixth street, Davenport
Wounded severely 49, Edwin A.
RoChRu, r. r. No. 8, Davenport:
Robert Barring, X. r. No. l, Rock
Island; George Fryer, 1918 Sixth
avenue, Rock IS~and; Raymond
BlOndeel, 1910 EIGHTEENTH avenue
5, East Moline.
Wounded, degree undetermined
Elmer W Metzger, S23 West Fourth
street., Davenport; Earl R. AIDE, 1911
Thirteenth street, Moline; Joseph
Szaikowski, 1881 East Tenth street.
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
Licensed To Wed

Frank Toombs Vinton, Iowa
Mrs. Annie Smith VintOn, Iowa
TheOphiel Van De Kastelle. Moline
Mrs. Anna Wynn .-...Rock Island
Francis L. MurIick -. East Moline
Mrs. Edna Furst 49,. St. Louis. Mo.
Tony Pcsateri ........Rock Island
Jessie Reynolds ....-.. Davenport
This is special week in china.
glassware. housefurnishings dolls
and TOYS at McCabe's.
Bescohol-ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10

Bescohol-ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-10
REPORT LARGEST
NUMBER OF LADS
FROM TRT-CLTIES

The largest number Of tri-city
boys on one days list of casualties
was reported yesterday by the war
department.
Killed in acknowledgement Guy
Butler, sos Twelfth street, Rock Is
land; Corporal W F. Houlsworth,
2827 ifth-and-a-half avenue, Rock