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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-07
PROPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL OWN.
ERsAlP OF CHICAGO TRAc-
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Chicago. April Tn the municipal
election here the Republicans elected
eighteen aldermen and the Democrats
sixteen. The chief interest In the
election conferred on the vote the pro-
posed municipal ownership of the
street railways. On this proposition
=the-vate stood altt.a,, Il 1fea=the=pfopo
ton and 30,1O4 against.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
SELLING STAR BALL PLAYERS
SURE ROAD TO FINANCIAL LOSS

Not since 1895 when Chris Won der
Abe sold Theodore BTeitenstein to Gin
cinnati for $500, has the brokerage
business in the baseball world been at
all lively until the recent sale of Red
John" Powell by the St. Louis Ameri-
cans to Tammany for $4,000 with a sec
Ond grade player thrown in to com
plete the bargain.
There have been dozens of sales
each campaign ever since baseball
was professionally organized, but this
is the first really important brokerage
stunt in 10 years.
The sale of players is always re-
scented by patrons, not only on account
of the loss of favorites, but as evil
dence of the predominance of COM
mercialism over the sporting spirit of
the club owner.
a good baseball player, says the ST.
Louis Star, should be priceless. That
is what the fans think, and if it were
for them there would not be any base
ball. Hence their wishes should be re-
spected.
From a dOllar-and-cents standpoint.
Hedges and Adkins made a smart
ScllC III ltdliLitlS 9Ns'pV lOI IONell. d
So 600 pitcher. In addition they got
New York TO toss in a player who
doesn't rank many notches removed
from Red John in fact, one who
went better than the big fellow in 1908.
However, for all that. the teams last
chance to run 1884 in the coming
race, unless, of course, the unexpected
is registered, went a-glimmering with
the sale of the buXom Powell TO New
York.
The WagneTs, J. Earl and George,
the wealthy Philadelphia butcher who
bobbed up the year of the brother
! hood and moved to Washington when
the twelve-clUb league was formed, and
Chris Won der Abe are the most noted
of the baseball brokers.
And where are they now?
Divorced from the game with no
chance TO re-enter il.
The Wagners are very wealthy, prob
able richer than half of their associ-
ates. still they only develop a good
player to sell him.
Hence their senators, each cam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

paign, would wind up II or there
abouts.
Won der Abe coined money when he
kept his stars. When he started dis
posing of them his troubles began.
No man in baseball ever prospered
more than Der Boss" when he had his
old Browns intact. He was winning
remnants and his profits each summer
and Chris never kept books
amounted in the neighborhood of $75,-
0OO.
Chris troubles began when he be
came a diamond merchant.
In 1888 he busted up his four-time
champs. He sold Bobby" Carruth-
ers, the late Dave Fouts and Doc"
Bushong to Brooklyn and "Brudder
Bill Gleason and Curt WEIGH to
Brooklyn.
This proved to be the undoing of
the Teuton. His teams were cham
piOns no longer, and in the place OF
goodly profits each summer came
losses.
Year after year Chris would sell his
men. His last disposal gave Cincin-
natl Theodore Britenstein, the king
of all left-handers in his day, and Won.
dy's lone valuable asset in the declin-
ing years of his professional career
The sale of the big Four"-White,
Rowe. Brouthers, Richardson-by Buff
falo to Detroit in 1885, for $4,000, was
the first important sale.
At that time it was considered mar
velous to raise that amount on four
ball players.
Following Detroit's disposal of the
Big Four" came Chicago's sale to Bos
ton of the late Mike Kelly, the greatest
catcher and all round performer of his
time
He brought $4,000 for. for years
was known as the $4,000 beaut"
The following year John Clarkson
the famous pitcher, Kelly's battery
mate in Chicago through many cam
paigns. was purchased by Boston for
a like amount.
AS "the $4,000 battery" they were
basebalIs most famous characters in
the last several years previous TO the
formation of the brotherhood.
In 1899 Boston continued its sen.
sational purchases by buying Brouth-
ers. Richardson. Camel and Bennett
from Detroit. The price paid was 81,
O00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

the school building and connect with
all the cottages TO the chapel Inc
tunnel will be of concrete, having di--
mension Of by AZ feet Within this
enclosure will be placed all the steam
pipes, electric light wires, water mains,
etc. Recently the state legislature
made an appropriation of $4,000 for
the construction of the tunnel and
when completed the system will form
a vast improvement for the home.
At the home of the parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Gromele, of Eldridge,
Monday night occurred the death of
the 5-mOnths-old son of the family.
Mrs. Louise King, of Iowa City, is
again in Davenport, and the authori-
ties are investigating her case. Mrs.
King is the woman who last week left
her 17-year-Old daughter Clara penni-
less and without friends in this city
and returned to her former home at
Iowa City. Transportation was secur-
ed for the deserted girl by Police Ma
iron Hill and she was returned to
Iowa City, where she is living with
her father, who is divorced from the
King woman. Now Mrs. King has re-
turned to Davenport and again taken
up her abode in the basement of ten
ement house on Gaines street. With
her this time she brought her 13-year-
old daughter Anna. Mrs. Hill has re-
ceived a letter from the elder sister
| imploring her to care for the 13-year-
old sister inasmuch as the mother is an
unfit person to have her in charge
Mrs. Hill has notified the police of the
presence of Mrs. King in the city with
her daughter of tender age, and the po-
lice are investigating the situation. If
possible the young girl will be taken
away from its unnatural mother and
| placed in better hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
Real Estate Transfers.
Piles Upon ION of Piles

Piles upon top of piles of people
have the piles, and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures them. There are
many different kinds of piles, but if
you get the genuine and original Witch
Hazel Salve made by E. c. Dewitt &
Co.. of Chicago, a cure is certain. H
A. Tisdale, of Summerton, S. c., says,
Il had piles 20 years and DeWitt's
Salve cured me after everything else
failed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
No PITY Shown.

For years fate was after me con-
tinuously," writes F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala. 81 had a terrible case of
piles. causing "a tumors. When all
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for burns and all
aches and pains. Only 25 cents at
Hartz & UIlemeyer's drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
INSURANCE.
Charles E. HOdgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co. ..... Newark, n. j.
Continental ms. Co. .... New York
Agricultural Ins. Co. ...... New York
Traders ms. Co. ........ Chicago, III.
Williamsburg ms. Co. ..... New York
New Hampshire ms. Con-. Hampshire
North German Ins. Co. 80. New York
American Ins. Co. Philadelphia, Pa
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn.
ms Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, Ill
Office, room 3, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Word has been received here by the
relatives of Frank A. Nelson of his
death at San Antonio, Texas. Mr.. Mel
son was well known in Moline, having
lived here all his life and for several
years has been employed at Deere &
Co.'S in the painting department. Fail
ing health caused him to resign his
position and seek rest to improve his
health. so four months ago he did this
and went to Texas. He was born in
Moline % years ago and is survived
by his mother, three sisters and three
brothers. The remains. in charge of
his brother, Andrew, will be shipped
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
Licensed to Wed.

II warns the heart like sunshine,
cheers the soul like old wine, gives
hope for the future. blots out the past.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea does. So cents, tea or tablets.
T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Ida Marie, the 7-year-old daughter
of Oscar F. Ostrand, zoo Second ave
nue., died at her home yesterday. She
had been ill for the past six weeks
with peritonitis, which caused her de-
mise. Her mother died three years
ago and she leaves her father and one
sister, Winona.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Mayor Skinner has received word
that a ton of alum with which the sec
ond test of the filter plant will be
made has been shipped so that the
test will be commenced next week
by the Jewell Filtration company
Some objection to the use of alum has
been made by the aldermen on &C
count of it being so expensive. but the
market seems to have favored Moline
for il has dropped, while the price of
iron and lime has gone up consider
ably. On account of the yellowish
color of the water the council ordered
that another test be made. The ex-
perts said that if alum was used they
could guarantee that the objectional
color would be removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Lewis Pearson, 1902 Seventeenth
avenue, met with an accident Monday
afternoon which nearly caused the loss
of his left eye. He was at work at
the Pillow company's putting Stacked
lime into a bucket when some of it
splashed out and struck him on the
left cheek and eye. The cheek was
burned considerably but the eye will
be saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
In County Court.

July 12.-Estate of j. w. White.
Proof of publishing and posting notice
to creditors filed and approved.
Estate of Frederick Valentine Re
port filed and approved. Just and
true account filed and approved. Pc
titiOn for sale of real estate to pay
debts filed and summons ordered.
Real Estate Transfers.
July 12.-Charles H. Pope to August
Paulsen lot 1, block 179, East Moline,
$500.
F. w. Schweneker to August Paul
sen lot so block 169, East Moline,
S425.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

The Davenport e. Suburban Rail
way company is getting ready 70 cross
over to Grand Isle from Fishertown.
1t is now engaged, upon the express
permission of the United States gov
eminent, in raising the dam between
Fishertown and the island to height
three feet over its present altitude.
This will give a height above the pres
ent which insures a dry roadway for
the laying of the Davenport & Sub
urban tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

A telegram to Mrs. J. r. Preston
yesterday afternoon brought news of
the death at Chicago of her step
brother. T. E. Chandler, well known to
many Davenporters through frequent
visits here. Mr.. Chandler has been
prominently connected with the pas
senger and freight departments of the
Milwaukee road for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

The official board of the First NJ. f.
church has decided not to hold even
ing services during the Chautauqua
meetings. Also they gave Rev. NJ. v.
Crumbaker a months vacation. Rev.
Crumbaker is not certain just when
he will leave the city but possibly he
will week after next. He does not
want to go until after he gets some
minister to take his place. The trip
will extend through Nebraska and
Minnesota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Deere & Co. has proven liberal in
the selection of a number of handsome
prizes to be given to the winners in
the various athletic events arranged
to be given at the picnic of Deere &
Co. employees at Campbelrs island to-
morrow The prizes are as follows:
Silver jewel case for lady employees
race; silver stein for 100-yard dash;
gold cuff links 70. running broad
jump; gold stick pin for hurdles; gold
lined silver smoking set for fat mems
race; gold watch fob for executive
committee race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

\ large force of men has been put
to work at the orphons home in begin
ming upon the underground tunnel sys-
tenn which is to be inaugurated at that
institution. This tunnel will begin at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Richard Saudney, member of the
International Detective agency, Mil
waukee, Wis, F. E. Sullivan, super
intendent, your honor" is the way one
of a bunch of fourteen who appeared
before Squire Olson in police court
yesterday explained himself. Saudney
was arrested with one Henry Van
Kampen, whose home is at Fulton, Ill,
and VINO has been working at his
trade OF paper hanger and painter In
Davenport, for Tipping a Milwaukee
train. On being searched 1t was
found that he wore a detectives star
and carried a revolver. Questioning
developed that he had paid SIS last
December to join the bureau and that
he was the local representative at Full
ton, H., So far the bureau had thrown
no business his way, but it seemed
nice to wear a star and carry gun.
The Judge could not see his right to
the weapon, however, and under a
charge of carrying concealed weapons,
fined him $25 and costs. His side
kick of Tipping" fame was assessed
So and costs. Neither man could pay.
Moline is getting the South Dakota
fever and the result of the attack has
been the purchase by a dozen or more
Moline men of 100 acres each of gov
eminent land in that state near
Pierre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

The sneak thief and the porch
climber are at work. and almost daily
reports of depredations made by the
light-fingered and light-footed gentry
are being made to the police. In no
case are there any tangible clues up
on which the police might work. The
latest which came to the ears of the
police is that brought in by Charles
T. Hansen, the cigar manufacturer
on West Fourth street, opposite the
court house, who says he was robbed
of $50 and gold watch while asleep
Sunday night or some time between
10 o'clock Sunday night and Monday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
Chicago Dental Company
OFFICE 1921 SECOND AVENUE.
Painless Extracting

and removal of nerves done by us, and
the best and most careful treatment
given to all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

Tomorrow afternoon at Turner hall
the merchants of Durant, Sunbury,
Stockton, WalcOtt, Bennett, New Lib
erty, Dixon, Donahue, Eldridge, Blue
Grass, Plain View and Maysville will
meet At the gathering affairs of mu-
tuaI interest to all of the towns repre-
scented will be discussed and an eff
fort will be made to organize the mer-
chants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

A fund of $500 was realized by the
Svea Male chorus from the concert
from the singers from Lund university
last Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
MOLINE MENTION

y. W. Palmer departed today for
South Africa in the interest of the
Moline Pillow company. He goes from
here to New York whence he sails
for Southampton, and thence he trav-
els by water on Union Castle steam
er to East London in Cape Colony,
which place will be his hearquarters
during a fourteen months stay in the
far away country. Mr.. Palmer's trip
will require some 50 days of practl-
caIIy continuous travel The trip from
Southampton TO East London alone IS
almost 5000 miles long, to say nothing
of his 1000 mile trip by rail to New
York and the sea voyage from New
York to Southampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
DAVENPORT DOTS

l.. Bekel, a peddler of fruit, has
sworn out an information charging as
sault and battery against Mrs Katie
Britt, operator of a boarding house on
Brady street, near Fifth, and James
Toy, one of her boarders. Bekel says
he had sold Mrs. Britt some fruit on
credit last week and had called around
for his money. The Iandlady invited
him into the house. where, without
any provocatiOn, she proceeded to
slap and beat him so that he was
knocked out and fell upon the floor
He says that he managed to regain his
feet, when James Toy, one of the
boarders. bounced upon him and gave
him another drubbing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13
CENTURIES OLD

ought more suffering, degra-
lie human race is the same
lgo. 1t is called Contagious
isease, - and IS given other
S is regarded as the blacklist
eases. 1t goes from bad to
rst appear are soon followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-13

At the home of the parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Gromele, of Eldridge,
Monday night occurred the death of
the 5-months-old son of the family.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10

partments are ready for the work of
the new session Mr. Calhoun will
commence at once to organize the lit
erary societies and Mr.. Hibbard will
open the seasons out door athletics.
The enrolment as already assured
will exceed that of former years by
thirty per cent and it seems certain
that the coming session viii be one Of
the most successful in the history of
the school. The present senior class
win have several college graduates as
web as those who have already COM
pleted four years of the regular course
The class will graduate on the basis of
the new five-year course. Speaking of
the present conditions President G. H.
Black said:
The greatest problems which now
confront the management of the school
are: First. the providing of ample and
buildings and equipment
for the work of the training school and
second. the arrangement of a larger
and more appropriately furnished DOR
mitory for the young women. We
should now have dormitory which
would accommodate not less than
eighty young women
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10
BIG DEAL
IN REALTY
Thomas Fitch Purchased 11O Feet
on Main St. aad Snake
River Avenue

One of the largest realty sales yet
made this season was contaminated to-
day when MIR. Thos. Fitch, of the law
firm of Fitch & Anderson, purchased
from Morris e. Kroufinger 22O feet
frontage on Main street at the cOnfiu-
ence of Snake river avenue and First
street. The property Is 100 feet deep
and takes in some 0f the Normal Hail
BLUM. The sale included the residence
which now stands ON the property. II
1t understood that the consideration
was $4,000.
Mr.. Fitch was seen today and stated
that while he had been here but ten
days he had such confidence In the
future growth OF the city that he be.
lieved the purchase a good investment
He states that he has looked over the
city thoroughly and believes that while
the business section must eventually
grow to the eastern part Of the city
that the western sectisn must newt.
ably be occupied first. He has no i'm.
mediate plans with relation to i'm.
proving the property but will either
build a business block On the property
in the future or hold II for sale. He
stated that this was his first purchase
but that he may invest In more prop
erty at an early date
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10
RUSSIANS MOVE BACK AGAIN
RETREAT FROM muKDEN
Iaoanese Advance Said to Have Been Stopped
on Account of the Heavy Rains...Red
Cross Very Active

,eosc,al Telegram to Evening Tellero
sr PETERSBURG, Sept. 10.-It is
.ortaa that Kouropatkin is at Tai
.ass and the Russian army is moving
no,thward from Mukden. The evacua-
40, of Mukden, however, is not off,
eially admitted
Ordinary camp life has set in at
nukden and quiet Is prevailing. today
o,one the whole immense front. The
1.nanese advance from the southwest
has been stopped and Russian baggage
trains are proceeding uninteruptedly
along the railway. Since "wednesday a
thousand wounded have been sent
northward but the Red Cross are work
ing night and day at Mukden to relieve
,he most seriously injured. The inac-
tiyity Of the Japanese is ascribed ii BE-
the absence Of mountain road by which
thew could make advance into the city
The rain has ceased and the roads are
fast growing dry.
General Sakarhoff reports under yes
,erday's date that all is quiet at Muk-
den the rains having prevented the
enenly's advance.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10
NORMAL SCHOOL
OPENS MONDAY
Attendance This Year Will be
the Largest in its
History

Inc State Normal school will open
|on Monday and registration win con-
Ilnue throughout Monday and Tuesday
iofehoon. The training school will also
Ppen Monday and everything is in
eeauihess for the grade work. Mr..
|n'snop has already enrolled several
pes pupils in the training department
luz reservations have been made for
muse who attended last session.
mrs. ida F. Hood arrived yesterday
rum washington, Iowa, and has taken
uaise OF Norris hall. The students
rum south Idaho began to arrive yes
s!oay and by Monday all the available
0a's IN the hall will have been occu-
Many rooms have been regis
Irom the immediate vicinity OF
scnooi but board is still very dif-
lcult to obtain.
"ses Henry and Eggeman and Mr..
=" are expected tonight and all de-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10

made their victory certain In the last
county convention.
The republican county convention
win be held September IL ana several
candidates publicly announced and
privately active are out Tor the plAooeL
The following are mentioned:
For state senator. Geo. Cruna wttli--
out opposition.
For representatives: G. p. Tho1naa,.
Nesperce: Wyclins Smith. Ile1aa6:s
Perry Chandler. Peck: Mr.. FAxT Cul--
desac: Fred Wood. Lewiston.
For sheriff: Harvey Foresman. Lsw--
iston; w. L. clifford. 0imord: q. a..
Roberts, Culdesac.
For assessor: w. r. Daggett. South
wick, without apposition.
For probate judge: TillmAn H119,.
Lewiston: Jno. b. Mcdonald. MslrcaE
r. o. Hanlon, Mohler.
For attorney: John Green, Culde.
sac; b. 8. Grow, Lewiston.
For treasurer: O. p. Pring. VIM.
Schuldt. J. p. McConkey, Frank BurlEe.
For school superintendent: Beruice
Mccoy without opposition.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-10
MISS RIDCEWAY
IS COMING
Noted Reader and Entertainer
May be at Temple Theatre
Next Week

Miss Lillian Hogan Is In the city
from Colfax and Is now arranging with
Manager Elvers of the Temple theater
for the booking of her sister Katharine
Ridgeway at the theater during next
week. Miss Ridgeway Is well known
in this section having visited here
about four years ago. She is a reader
and elocutionist OF ability and has won
marked praise from the press OF the
cuntry for her talent. She has ap-
peared before some OF the crowned
heads of Europe as well as in many Of
uIO1J s]ssnbsI snolsunu o. ssuodssI VI
States Miss Ridgeway is western
girl having been reared in and near
Colfax, Wash, where her parents still
reside. Her name of the stage ID
Katharine Hogan and the people Of the
Inland Empire have had many oppor-
tunities to hear her recite. As gen
eral rule she tours the country with
her own company of stars but during
the past summer has been spending a
vacation at the home OF her parents.
the principal cities OF the United
people over this section Of the country
she was induced to appear at the sew
eral towns before resuming her east
ern circuit. The handsome new opera
house at Collar known as Ridgeway
theater was named In her honor. The
people OF Lewiston are to be congratu-
lated on being able to have an oppor-
tunity of hearing Miss Ridgeway. II
is understood that local talent will as
sist in the entertainment now being
arranged.