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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Were Poor Exhibitions.

President Sexton and the Islanders
returned today from Decatur. Although
some of the players we're on exhibition
o prospective purchasers the two
games we're very poor exhibitions in
comparison with what the Islanders
are capable of No deals have yet been
made, but it is not considered that
the transaction was spoiled by the
work on the Decatur field The last
word from Hank Walters is that he is
recovering and will be out in couple
Of weeks, going then 10 his home in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
CROWDS ARE TURNED AWAY
Telephone Operators Give Another Elk,
cursion Tonight.

The excursions given under the au-
spices of the tri-city telephone oper-
ators, of the Union Electric Telephone
company, yesterday afternoon and
evening on the w. w. and barge, were
great success. Last evening il was
impossible to accommodate the large
crowds and hundreds were turned
away at the boat landing. II has been
decided to hold another excursion to-
night. and all tickets bought for last
evenings excursion, will be accepted
tonight. The boat leaves at $50 to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
pecatur,s New Material.

A representative of the Decatur club
is now in Galena to discuss with Char
ley O'Day the pending question of sign
ing Coover and Nose Parrish. The an
nouncement is also made that deals for
three other players for next year have
been closed The new men are Pitch
CT Bittroff, a catcher, named Lemon,
and an infielder named Rollins These
three were selected as the best among
a number Of offering from the Kitty
league. Though the matter is not set
tied the new men will likely be brought
on for trial this fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
IS STEELMAN HEIR
Mrs. John Paden, 1901 Fourth
Avenue, May Inherit
Large Sum.
CONTEST WILL BE STARTED
Land Left BY Old Sea Captain Leased
to City of New York Worth
SIS, 100000.
CONTEST WILL BE STARTED

Late developments connected with
the estate left by Jonathan StccIman.
an old sea captain who died in 1904.
leaving a large tract of land which is
now among the most valuable proper-
ties in New York City. indicate that the
heirs will come into possession of land,
will come into the possession of land.
the value of which is estimated at $55,-
100000. In case they do. Mrs John
Paden, 1901 Fourth avenue, this city.
VIII receive large share. She is the
Oldest living granddaughter of iona
than Steelman.
The estate is said to have been left
in the care of a friend, who made but
one annual payment for its use and
then leased it to the city of New York
and it is now the site of the city hall
pOstofIice, and other public buildings
The lease was for 80 years and il has
just expired.
Organize to Contest.
Recently the Steelman heirs. OF
whom II have been accounted for. held
a meeting in the east and organized tC
make a fight to obtain possession OF
the property. and the chances are said
20 be good for success to crown their
efforts.
Most of the heirs are more remotely
related than Mrs. Paden. a number
being cousins of the third or fourth
generation. Mrs. Paden, if the estate
is secured, is certain to come into the
possession of several millions of dol
lars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Sick Headache.

For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headache Of a very severe charac-
ter she doctored with several emf
nent physicians and at a great expense.
only TO grow worst until she was IN
able 70 do any kind or work. About a
year ago she began taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
today weighs more than she did before
and is real we'll" says Mr.. Geo. Z.
Wright, of New London. New York.
For sale bs all leading druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Rest of Decatur Team Cuts lit
tie Figure in Yester.
days Game.
He MAKES IT A sHUTOuT
obtains Revenge fox WaIIopfna Of
Tuesday-Oniy Game on
Circuit.
GAMES TOMORROW
Springfield at Rock Island
Davenport at Peoria.
Decatur al Dubuque.
Cedar Rapids at Bloomington

Decatur. ILL.,, Aug. 11.-There was
nothing to it but Hardy yesterday
The sawed-off left handler who was
given such a pounding Tuesday went
in for revenge and as he was right he
got it, Shaub got a three-bagger, and
that was the nearest the Islanders
came to getting a score. Ruby and
Mcdonnell connected for singles and
that was all the safe ones the visitors
took.
On the other hand. Hagerman was
hit safely - times, his worst session
coming i'll the second inning, when five
runs were driven in. In the latter part
Of the game he settled and was effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
PLEADS GUILTY TO LARCENY
Charles Reeh Sentenced for Stealing a
Grip,

Charles Reeh pleaded guilty in coun-
~ court this morning to the charge of
larceny, and Judge Parmenter sentenc-
ed him TO serve a day in the county
jail, and fine of $50 and costs was
imposed. the same 10 be worked out in
the work house of the county Jail until
paid. The defendant was charged with
stealing grip, valued at 81 from John
Heating, July & The theft took place
n Rock Island and the defends nj and
a companion were taken into custody
in Moline with the property in their
possession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Like Our Team.

Decatur Herald: Really, were Deca-
tur not in need of every game they
can scrapc up. Rock Island would be
our choice TO lay down TO. as they are
all good fellows and play the game as
best they know how and with less
wrangling than any other team that
has been here this year. Mcconnell
has a great bunch but they have play
ed anything but pennant ball in the
two games here. Decatur should have
had both by an easy margin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Ardn Mitchell Out.

In the first match round for the ma
tional championship at the Chicago
iolf club yesterday. Ardo Mitchell of
his city. was defeated By Fred HERES
loff. of EkwanOk. In the second
-ound Herreshoff also defeated his op-
Jonent and is one of the eight surviv-
9rs taking part today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Kennedy Signed BY Bloomington.

President Miller of the Bloomington
association. has signed J. J. Kennedy.
who has been playing with Springfield.
bat whom DonnClly released in order
to let him so to Bloomington. Kenne-
dy was sent west by Jake Sahl, of the
Washington club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Is Another One.

The report coming from Bloomington
that has been passing about the circuit
that there was vote on the question
of extending the Three-Eye schedule
and that the result was a tie, is like
one or two other items that have en-
anated from the same source. not Who'll
ly truthful Rock Island never Off
CiaHy expressed a preference one way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Clinton Loses.

While the Clinton Independents got
IL hits of Gus Munich. of the Chicago
West Ends. who played up the river
yesterday. they made a number of cost
~ errors and the visitors four hits
brought in runs enough to win to 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Hines Gets One.

Manager Hines of Dubuque, has
signed another pitcher and he has
probably joined the team at this writ
ing. The latest addition to the staff
is Tom Hodson, whose home is in Ca
lena and who made such a fine show
ing last year with the Galena Indepen-
dent team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
WESTERN LEAGrE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
THREE EYE LEAGUE.

Rock Island. 0; Decatur, 6.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, l; Chicago. o.
St. Louis, 3; Brooklyn. I.
Boston. Z; Pittsburg. 4.
Cincinnati, 4 Philadelphia, l.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago. S. New York, ..
Detroit. , Boston. l FIRST game.
Boston. 5 Detroit, second game }
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, 3: Milwaukee. 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Davenport Wins at Muscntinc.

The Davenport Three-Eye team de-
feated the Muscatinc White Socks in
the down river town yesterday, but
did not have a walkaway at that. The
score was ) to /. Dudley. the Daven-
port amateur. pitched for Muscatine
and allowed but seven hits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
Get the GLAD Hand

The Islanders on their return home
this afternoon were showered with con
CALCULATIONS for the showing made on
their trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
BREEZES FROM FANS
Decatur is Deserving.

That Decatur bunch is not only a
dangerous bunch, but a deserving one
as we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

Decatur ...-....O D ! 0 q e
Two base hits -- Lewee, Hardy,
Three base hits - Bryette, Shaub.
Struck Out-By Hardy. 3. Bases on
bails-On Hardy /; off Hagerman, ,.
Double pIays-Bryette-k uhn-O Conner;
Wanner-LiSter. 'mpirc-Kreig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

Boats down were the Zaulus Davis
e. w. Cowles, Ruth. City of Moline
Eclipse. and W. W The W ".
Eclipse. Ruth. and Sidney were north
The Helen Blair was in from the south
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

or the other. Don't know whether the
other towns did or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11
BEST OF THE MEET
Yesterdays 5 a ing at Davenport
Mile Track Great
Success.
RECORD FOR ATTENDANCE
The Broncho Goes Fastest Mile of the
Meet, the Time Being
2:o5Ls.

Interest yesterday afternoon at the
Great Western circuit races at the Dav-
export mile track conferred in the per
Torrance of The Broncho in the 2:07
pace The Broncho last week broke
the worlds record for three successive
heats on a half-mile track. Yesterday
in the first heat of the 2:07 race he
covered the mile in 2:051a, the fastest
time of the meet at Davenport. and
took the stake in straight heats.
Admirers of horse flesh for many
miles around were at Davenport yes
terday and the attendance was proba-
bly, the largest ever recorded there.
Fast time and exciting finishes kept the
interest to fever heat. The meet ends
today.
The Summaries.
Following are yesterdays summar-
les:
First race. 2:2O pace, purse $500:
Judge Lease 0rin) ....3 4 1
eastwood CHignighD III 4 3
Lena s. CRoss) .......4 > 3 ,
Red Plume (Pierce) ....5 ) , 2dis
Maplewood and Trixie started.
Time-2:124. 2114. PLEA, 2:12la.
2.17.
Second race, 2:1s trot. purse $1,000:
Ora 'Adamsb ............-......l l
Fred c. COLBY .....4 > :
Alice Edgar CChandler) ........2 9 10
Alice Roosevelt CTinkerD ......3 >
Watson. DR.. NJ. Ballast, and Million
Macks started.
Time - 2:13i3. 2:114. 2:12A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

River forecast: The Mississippi will
continue 20 fail very slowly from be
low Dubuque 10 Mu5catine
J. NJ SHERIER. Local FoTecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

Rock Island 80 0 0 0 q 0 %
Decatur ...O 0 0 o Q 0 50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-11

Watson. DR.. NJ, Ballast, and Million
lacks started.
Time - 2:I3ie. PHI. 2:1214.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17

ne was about to start on a solitary jour ney of 30 miles, not to speak or in any way let them know they were hauling a person belonging to the class that was the object of their hatred. They sped along at an exciting pace. the only sound in the white night the tinkle Of their bells; and when they suddenly came upon a fox the pace quickened with a mad rush, the home trail was abandoned for that of the fox. The time had come when the white man had to give a command, whether or not it should betray him. He called out an order in the Indian language for them to turn to the left. Instantly they turned on the speaker, growing, snap ping, trying to get at him all at once. He drew the heavy robes about him for protection and with a club belabored right and left Fortunately the harness interfered with the success of a con- certed attack on their part, and he was able to get them into running order again and to compel them to take him to his destination.
 As far south as the 500" the dog is found very useful in winter; is en- ployed to considerable extent in draw ing loads
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
POLI'S
 ::
MRS WIGGs.

Local theater-goers will probably be treated to no more enjoyable perfor- nance this season than the one to be given at Polls this evening when Madge Carr Cooke and the original company will present Mrs Wiggs Of The Cabbage Patch Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch has become one of the classic figures of American hu- nor and her appearance on the stage in the dramatization of Mrs Rices book of that name, and "LOvey Mary has met with response from theater- goers that shows even more than the phenomenal sale of the works the tre- mendous hold which the delightful mother of Asia, Australia and Euro pena has taken on the popular imagl- nation Hardly less keen is the de- light in Miss Hazy. Lovey Mary anu MT Stubbins. Mrs Wiggs is the cen ter of q galaxy of unforgettablc types racy of the soil and honestly Amcri- can. The production comes here di- rect from it's run of 150 performances at the Savoy theater New York, and Madge Carr Cooke will be seen as Mrs Wiggs. William T. Hodge as Mr Stubbins and Helen Lowell as Mis- Hazy Prices are p, 20, a cents. S1 and S1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
PROFESSOR BAILEY'S COTILLION

For royal entertainers Prof C. A. Bailey's dancing class pupils would be hard to initiate. especially last evening at the second of a series of coalitions so far this season. The twelve figures were most laughable and were special ly arranged by the genial professor for this occasion and created no end of amusement for continuous three hours. Several of the figures were favor ones ill which there were num- Der of exquisite imported novelties The pretty hall in Citizens bank block was not neglected on this occasion. It was finely blended in color lights, Japanese and garland decorations with q large number of illuminated Japanese lanterns on the outside that fairly represented Japanese fairy land. Among the couples were no few from out of town and the evening end- ed all too soon for most of them. It is hoped that the new beginners danc- ing class which he commences tonight will afford lots of more talent for the next monthly gala night. About fifty couple attended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
JAMES k. HACkETT:.

So much interest has been expressed in the engagement of James k. Hack cit at Polls on Thursday evening, that record breaking demand for seats is looked for when the sale opens tomorrow morning. As previously announced Mir Hackett will appear ill a romantic drama entitled "The For tunes of the King" that has been es. pecially written for him by Mrs Chas. A. Doremus and Leonidas Westervelt. The character chosen by Mir Hackett and the authors for the central figure is Charles Stuart. who afterward be- came Charles II of England. This parsonage. it will be remembered. was one of the most picturesque in English history. and. strangely enough. his adventures after the battle of Worcester. and at the time when he met and became enamored of Jane Lane. fall into dramatic form with scarcely any alteration of fact. Only in minor details have the auth Ors been obliged to tamper with his torical incidents. Therefore, while "The Fortunes of the King" is dis tinctly a romantic play. it possesses the value of an historical drama. Charles was. according to the chron- icles. graceful. courteous, extremely polished and witty. and moreover pos sessed of daring spirit. These quail ties are such as Mir Hackett is best able to delineate and it would seem that the choice of a role for him could not have, been happier. The support ing company is headed by Miss Char lotte Walker. who for several seasons past has been associated with Mir Hackeft and has won great popularity throughout the country. She will. of course. be seen in the character of Jane Lane. The other members of the comnany are all well known play CTS and have been chosen carefully by Mr Hackett with reference to their individual fitness for the narts which they are to Dortrav. In the matter of mounting Mir Hackett has gone be- vond his former productions and the fonr settings shown are of eNcentional artistic beauty. The costumes and 'acressories have been carefully mad" after plates of the period, Prices are 9. 20. 7J cents. $1 and S1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
LOCALS IN VAUDEVILLE.
Fauchon and Barlow at the Jacques
 Next Week.

Some interest attaches to the an nOuncement that next weeks bill at the Jacques will include the names of a team known as Fauchon and Bar low, for the reason that the members of the team are Waterbury residents. Miss Fauchon, who has another name off the stage, is the daughter of To- cal professional man, who has decided to become professional actress and who is to make her debut on this oc- casion. Mir Barlow, who is a resident of Watertown, with business affilia- tions in this city, has had profess sional career. however, for the past two years. and has met with consid- erable success. He is nephew of the late Milt G. Barlow. the well known minstrel. and is said to have much of his uncle's talent. The team have q number of friends here who are arranging to make their debut a successful one. and it is more than probable that this engagement will be the forerunner of other profitable ones on the vaudeville circuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
THE DOG LABORERS
IN VARIOUS PARTS OF WORLD
 BEASTS OF BURDEN.
Something Concerning the Doughty Eskimo-A Hopeless Thief But
 of Tried Service to Man in e ' the Cold Northland, 't

Among the utility dogs might be in. cluded the sportsman's dog. trained with infinite care. but in this brief article the dog workers we shall keep in mind are those used as beasts of burden. ,a4re -g
 In England, and probably elsewhere the law has stepped ip aud forbade the once-common employment of dogs as carriers. Not so very long ago, in the west of England one could frequently see dogs going to market drawing two wheeled carts in which were piled farm produce, utensils, and, on top of all, 2 burly man or woman. On the continent dogs are still extensively employed lD this manner, but there they seem well treated and we'll fed. As is well known in the arctics the dog carrier is indispen. sable.
 The Eskimo dogs have certain points of beauty; their eyes are bright and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
"OUR NEW GIRL"

X happy. jolly crowd gathered with in theater's doors. Free from all bus mess troubles and worries of the day. caring for nothing. out for good time, is a pleasing sight. The St Joseph Dramatic club has prepared a treat of this kind which they will present at Polls thenter on Wednesday. January IS. matinee and night. when they will annpar in Tile AkerStrom'S comedy. 'Our New Girl" in which she will i'm nersonate a German character. The parts are in clever hands. and a feast of fun is promised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
Prisoner Killed In Jail Van.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 11.-Locked in a prison van. eight inmates of the house of correction were dragged over twenty foot embankment here, and Matthew Alderman was killed and John Sharley was probably fatally in jured. The others were severely cut and bruised. The prisoners were being taken from the house of correction to the site of the new municipal hospital. where they are employed. The road way is elevated twenty feet above the surrounding soil, and the horses. be- coming frightened. dashed down the bottom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
Rrtrla1 For Burton.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The case of Senator ]. R. Burton was decided by the supreme court of the United States dism:ssing the writ of certiorari to the circuit court of appeals for the Eighth circuit and reversing the ve-- dict of the district court for the east erD district of Missouri on the ground that the payments to Burton were made in Washington. The district court was. therefore. reversed and the case remandesl for new trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17

 Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Vanella's horses were the magnet that drew out two large and enthuslas- tie audiences at the Jacques yesterday and the wonderful work of the splen- didlv trained animals made it q pleas ure to watch them. Other horse acts have been seen here. and good ones at that, but it is no eXaggeration to say that it is the most attractive and sen sa,ionaI to which a Waterbury audi once has been treated. The beautiful horses gn through a series of clever tricks at Prof Vanella's command that indicate q rare degree of animal intel ligence and at the finish two masniii- cient stallions go through boxing bout that is extremely stirring and sensational The animals paw and spar with all the skill of trained box CTS. lookip. for an opening continual lv and bn-s in when the opening IS found. till the spectators nerves are all atincle with excitement. It is an ar, that is worth anvone's time tO see both for the attrartiveneSs of the tricks and the senSationalism of tiia loxing. X singing and comedy turn bv the Messenger Bows trio divided ionors with the horses and kent the audiences applans'ing and laughing most heartily. Therp is also very amnsing rIavIat entitled "The Victor. ' ccntrilute' bv E.tcsr Allen and com nsnv. and tha-e was much pniovpnrnt for tha Sne~taforS in the clever way in which the vnrny American lover outwittes' and sIefeate.i his rival i1 the re-san cf fiprv French .-ounf. rhsrIes C-peSt in 2 clever mnnnIa~Ire. E-n-I To,.sssia with snu,e pas-~piaris band haIspcin~ fhe Th-on W-estnus in rest r,r='-sl act. Ni-s C"IIips iu vo.sI soIas.tfor<. and tta a's--t-ocrsnE, with some now and stt-srtT-a pGctu-pS. .,o-nIesa biIi that is gsss, c-,nuyt so r-ste ft,s Iacs,ue~ q verv ussn-isr nlsf,s this week Prizes are 10- 2O spd :sl cents. afternoons 10 and n cents Ia dies 10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-17
Kaiser Takes a Hand In Strike.

BERLIN. Jan. 11.-Emperor William has intervened personally in the coal strike. The emperor while dining with talked over with him the swift spread of the strike. which has already em- braced nearly 100000 men and the cer- tninty that German industry would be seriously affected should the men quit work as threatened. His majesty said it was the duty of the government to bring it's judgment and authority to bear on the mine owners and of the miners.